What’s happening around town?
Looking for something fun to do? Here are a few options.
There are some great events lined up … take note!
Wêlakapêla Kinderfees
11-12 MEI — Die Wêlakapêla Kinderfees, in samewerking met die News se susterkoerant, Roodepoort Record en akteur Wynand van Vollenstee by die Ruimsig-atletiekstadion beloof om groot pret te wees. Besoekers kan daarna uitsien om van hul gunstelingkarakters in topproduksies op die hoofverhoog te sien, wat Lollos en Lettie, Tjiff en Tjaff, Gretha Pers, Michelle Botha se poppeteater en die Die Laaste Mango/ The Light Warrior insluit. Kaartjies kos R175 per persoon (vir babas onder die ouderdom van ‘n jaar is dit gratis) en sluit alle produksies, vermaak, asook die opblaaspark in. Slegs ‘n beperkte aantal kaartjies is beskikbaar. Om teleurstelling te voorkom, besoek https://www.webTickets.co.za vandag nog. Vir meer inligting besoek https://www.welakapelafestival.co.za/.
Mother’s Day at Ngwenya
11 MAY — Join Joan Launspach at the Barefoot Kitchen at Ngwenya Glass Village in Muldersdrift for a hands-on tekkie decorating experience for Mother’s Day. Cost for the day is R275 per couple. Booking is essential. Phone 083 326 5157 to book your space.
JHB WA Mozart Choir and Orchestra in concert
12 MAY — The WA Mozart Choir is delighted to offer community members who enjoy classical music the choir’s biggest production ever. The performance by the Choir and Orchestra in Concert in the Linder Auditorium at 3pm is not to be missed, and is the ideal Mother’s Day present for classical music lovers. The performance includes the well-known, awe-inspiring 1812 Overture by Tchaikovsky with a full symphony orchestra. Hanli Stapela and Aukse Trinkunaite are among the wonderful soloists. Tickets are available from Quicket. For information and ticket bookings, contact Karin Spottiswood on 072 595 6991.
Koppie Hike
12 MAY — Join in on a three-hour hike at the Melville Koppies, starting at 8.30am sharp. You can park in the top parking area at Marks Park on Judith Road, Emmarentia, then walk across Judith to the entrance. Costs are R60 for adults and R40 for children – all monies are used to maintain the Koppies. Hikers must be fit with good balance as paths are rocky and steep. Children must be at least six years old. Sorry, no dogs allowed. Call Wendy Carstens on 011 482 4797 or visit https://www.mk.org.za.
And next week …
Business Network
14 MAY — The West Rand Chamber of Business and Tourism presents their Business Network evening at Silverstar from 5.45pm. Come and meet the president of the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Refreshments will be served. To book your spot, phone 011 953 3727 or send an email to mcci@thewestrand.co.za. Remember to bring your business cards and brochures for networking purposes.
