Great events lined-up this long weekend!
Take note of the noteworthy events happening in and around town.
Schools out and it’s long weekend? Looking for something fun to do? Look no further!
Joshua na die Reën
15 JUNIE — Joshua na die Reën tree by die Barnyard Silverstar op. Sy splinternuwe, derde studio-album, Someraarde, het sedert vrystelling die nommer 1-plek op die SA iTunes Trefferparade vir verkope ingeneem en sy eerste enkelsnit, Soos in nou, het vir ‘n hele paar weke aaneen in die nommer 1-plek op radiostasies soos Jacaranda FM gepryk! Kaartjies kos R150 per persoon en kan by https://www.barnyardtheatre.co.za bespreek word.
Youth Day Concert
15 JUNE — Baagi Ba South Africa, in partnership with Mogale City and and the Kagiso Police’s Youth Desk are hosting the first-ever Gauteng Youth Concert against Human and Drug Trafficking. The event is sponsored by the Mogale City Speaker’s office and will be held in the Kagiso Chief Mogale Hall from 10am to 4pm as part of the youth month celebrations. There will be local artists performing, including dancers, singers and poets. For more information, contact Glory on 073 208 1742. Entrance is free.
Melville Koppies Nature Reserve Hike
16 JUNE — Join a three-hour guided hike through the Melville Koppies Nature Reserve, starting at 8.30am. You can park in the upper car park at Marks Parks on Judith Road, Emmarentia, opposite the entrance to the Koppies. For more details, see their calendar/ map at https://www.mk.org.za or call Wendy Carstens on 011 482 4797.
And for next week …
Bus Tour with U3A
19 JUNE — Join the University of the 3rd Age West Rand on a bus trip to Midrand to an Aquaponic Farm. What is an aquaponics system? It’s a system of aquaculture in which the waste produced by farmed fish or other aquatic creatures supplies the nutrients for plants. The bus will depart from Ruimsig. For more information and booking, contact Marthie Coetzer on 083 297 9565.
Holiday Club
18–21 JUNE — The Real Life Church in Viljoen Street, Krugersdorp North is once again hosting its popular Holiday Club for Grade R to Grade 7 learners. It is going to be a great holiday experience. Cost per day is R75 and registration is open. Don’t know what to do with your child during the winter school holidays? Bring them to the Holiday Club! For more information, contact 011 660 7743.
Horticultural Society Talk
26 JUNE — The Horticultural Society invites you to a talk by Suzette Madden on Succulents at The Floreum at Joburg’s Botanical Gardens, Olifants Road, Emmarentia. Please use the North entrance. Members pay R20 and visitors, R30. The entry fee includes refreshments. For enquiries, please call 082 951 1432.
The Garden Market and Tea Garden
29 JUNE — Looking for a great community event to attend? If so, make sure to visit The Garden Market and Tea Garden at 14 Starlight Avenue in Wilro Park (behind the Sterlig Retirement Home). What can you expect? Boerewors rolls, rotis, biryani, samoosas, cakes and toasted sandwiches at the Tea Garden, while butter, cheese, jams, pickles, olives, dates and all sorts will be on sale at the market. There will be a kids’ corner (a crafter will help kids to make something) with reflexology, neck and shoulder massages, jewellery, pens, crafts, clothing and baby goods. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Stella Stander on 084 5636 490.
