What’s happening in and around town?
Out and about and around town this weekend.
Looking for something fun to do? Here are a few suggestions:
Calling all bridge players
Two informal, fun, friendly but well-established bridge clubs (Florida North established 35 years ago and Krugersdorp 15 years ago) on the West Rand welcome all bridge players. Join their circle of friendship for loads of fun, stimulation and good bridge three times a week. For further details, contact Helen Stocker on 011 660 2292 or 083 589 5690.
The Horticultural Society
25 JULY — The Horticultural Society invites those interested to a talk by Dr Marion Bamford on Ancient Trees of the World at the Floreum, Johannesburg Botanical Gardens, Olifants Road, Emmarentia. Member’s fee is R20 and visitors pay R30, which includes refreshments. For more information, contact 082 951 1432.
Mandela Celebrations
27–29 JULY — As part of the worldwide centenary celebrations of the birth of the late Nelson Mandela, Joburg Theatre brings together four South African musical legends: Jonas Gwangwa, Abigail Khubeka, Sipho Hotstix Mabuse and Dorothy Masuka together with the nation’s foremost youth vocal ensemble, the Mzansi Youth Choir for a three-show-only concert to honour and celebrate, in song, the late great global icon, Madiba. Tickets are available from R150 on www.joburgtheatre.com or by calling the box office directly on 0861 670 670.
Richie’s Toy and Model Car Fair
29 JULY — Come and visit Richie’s Toy Fair at the Marks Park Sports Club, corner Judith Road and Beyers Naude Drive from 8.30am; you’ll be spoilt for choice! The Late Great Motor Association will have some of their awesome street rods and show cars on display in the parking area. Parking is secure and free, and there are catering facilities. Entrance is R10 per person. For more information, call Josh Richards on 076 824 7089.
Three-koppie hike
29 JULY — Join in on a three-koppie group hike of up to 10km through the Melville Koppies. The group sets off 8.30am sharp. You can park, meet and pay in the upper car park at Marks Park on Judith Road, Emmarentia. Costs are R60 for adults and R40 for children – all donations are used to maintain the Koppies. Hikers must be fit with good balance as paths are rocky and steep. Children must be over six years old. Sorry, no dogs allowed. Call Wendy Carstens on 011 482 4797 or visit www.mk.org.za for more details.
Diarise these events happening next week:
Roar-Gust Un-Wind
3–4 AUGUST — Twice every year the Roodepoort Little Theatre Productions takes over the Roodepoort Basement Theatre. Roar-Gust Un-Wind is their 2018 winter warmer. Not only will you get to enjoy marvellous performances by the cream of the RLT crop, you’ll have a unique opportunity to see other fabulous acts in action. Tickets to this performance are R100 per person and the venue is The Basement Theatre, Roodepoort Theatre Complex, Civic Centre in Florida. For bookings, email RLTProductions1950@gmail.com or phone 083 332 9683.
Markdag
9 AUGUSTUS — Kom vier Vrouedag by Die Voete van Jesus koffie- en geskenkwinkel waar daar ‘n heerlike markdag gehou gaan word. Die mark begin om 9vm. Die winkel is by Eduard Bokstraat 2, Monument. Daar gaan pret vir die hele gesin wees met ‘n verskeidenheid van stalletjies. Vir meer besonderhede, skakel Sanet Marais by 082 853 4021.
And later in August:
The Horticultural Society
22 AUGUST — The Horticultural Society invites those interested to a talk by Tamiru Abiye on Microdams and Pollution Control at The Floreum, Johannesburg Botanical Gardens, Olifants Road, Emmarentia. Member’s fee is R20 and visitors pay R30, which includes refreshments. For more information, contact 082 951 1432.
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