[TO DO] Out and about and around town

There are some great events lined up for this weekend, take note!

Fondsinsameling ten bate van jong dansers

5 APRIL — Kom sokkie, jive en hip hop vir ‘n goeie doel. Dié makietie is deel van ‘n fondsinsameling vir die Snap Back Studio-span wat in Mei aan die Dance Star World Finals in Kroasië gaan deelneem. Die partytjie skop om 6.30nm by Pembury Lifestyle Group se Greenhills Akademie af en daar sal vermaak soos lekker dansmusiek en ‘n optrede deur die gewilde Tanya V wees. Vir meer inligting skakel 083 452 9407 of 082 853 6194.

Tradisionele Boeredans

6 APRIL — Die Tradisionele Boeremusiekklub aan die Wes-Rand bied ‘n dans aan met egte tradisionele boeremusiek gespeel deur Hannes Schoeman, Nico Blom, Stephaan van Zyl en Martin Dorfling. Die byeenkoms vind plaas in die Witpoortjie Ontspanningsentrum op die hoek van Suid- en Vermootenstraat, Princess, Roodepoort vanaf 5nm tot laat. Bring jou eie mandjie met eet- en drinkgoedjies saam. Toegang is R50 per persoon en skoolgaande kinders is gratis. Kontak Flip of Dalene Snyman by 011 955 3615 of 082 624 5308.

Guided Group Tour

7 APRIL — Join a guided group tour of up to 4km or three hours through Melville Koppies Central. Tour sets off 3pm sharp. You can park in the top parking area at Marks Park in Judith Road, Emmarentia. Then walk across Judith to the entrance opposite. Costs are R60 for adults and R40 for children – all donations are used to maintain the Koppies. Children must be at least six years old. Sorry, no dogs allowed. Call Wendy Carstens on 011 482 4797 or visit www.mk.org.za.

Ben-Piet van Zyl at Ngwenya Country Market

7 APRIL — Musician Ben-Piet van Zyl has been described as ‘a singing mechanic’ since his schooldays and has played at his school and at family gatherings. His first gig was in September 2017 and he has been playing gigs ever since. He plays folk, blues and country music and his favourite artists to play include Johnny Cash, John Denver and JJ Cale. Enjoy the delicious eats and cocktails on offer at Ngwenya Class Village in Muldersdrift while listening to Ben-Piet. Try one of Baa Smoothies’ popular health drinks or a slice of one of Whip and Whisk’s special cakes. Browse through the stalls and chat to our interesting vendors. Bring your pets and the kids for a fun-filled family day. For enquiries, call Viv on 082 497 6054 or Tina 082 887 4263.