Shake off the winter blues at these events

• Karen Zoid at Silverstar for one night only
Join rock singer, songwriter, guitarist, composer and talk show host Karen Zoid live and unplugged. Well-known and beloved for her rock anthems and soulful ballads, Karen and masterful guitarist Henry Steel will entertain you for one night only at the Barnyard Theatre, Silverstar @ 19:00. R250 per person from barnyardtheatre.co.za.

• Cinderella at the Roodepoort Theatre
The prince is hosting a ball and you’re invited! At the ball, Cinderella and the Prince meet and instantly fall in love, but as the clock begins to strike 12, she excuses herself, leaving only a glass slipper on the palace steps. Will he find the mysterious girl who has captured his heart and to whom the glass slipper belongs? Cinderella, presented by Drama Buzz is a family-friendly production that will show you how, with a little bit of faith, the impossible is possible. From September 22 to 24 at Roodepoort Theatre. Tickets from R100 per person from roodepoorttheatre.com.

• West Rand Carnival in Ruimsig
Don’t miss the West Rand Carnival from September 8 to 11 at Ruimsig Stadium. There will be live music, food, carnival and helicopter rides, a market, kiddies corner, dance battles, a car show, beer garden, CrossFit competitions and much more. Open from 08:00 to 21:00 daily. Tickets are R80 for adults, R50 for pensioners, R40 for scholars from 10 to 16 years, and free for kids under 10 from quicket.co.za.

• Save the date for the Cradle of Hope Charity Golf Day
Are you looking to spend a fun day on the golf course with some friends, and support a good cause? Well, save the date for the annual Cradle of Hope Charity Golf Day on Thursday November 3 at the Ruimsig Country Club. A four-ball will cost R3 400. The format is Better Ball Stableford, and includes supper, a halfway-house meal and drinks. For those interested in sponsoring a hole, a premium hole will cost R5 000 and any other will cost R4 000 each. Registration is at 10:00 with a two-tee start from 11:00, and prize-giving at 18:30. For more information you can contact Ronél on 072 823 3525 or send an email to ronel@thecradleofhope.org.

• Angus Buchan to visit Mogale City
After receiving a letter from a Mogale City community member, evangelist Angus Buchan decided to host a prayer meeting there. Many people are desperate for a move of God, especially after Krugersdorp was labelled ‘Devilsdorp’ in a recent documentary about the so-called Krugersdorp murders.

The area is plagued by unemployment, shocking levels of poverty, crime, drugs, alcoholism, satanism and absolute despair. Buchan also received photos of communities living in tents, and children running around in winter with very little clothing on. Feeling angered by what the devil had done in this community he agreed to the prayer meeting.

According to the website the venue is near the intersection of the R28 and N14, and schools, churches, family, friends and the whole community are invited to be part of the meeting on September 24. “We will not only be praying for Mogale City, but for all the people in our beloved South Africa. This might be the very match that will light a burning revival through our country.

Only Jesus can save South Africa. We will Speak Jesus over our country, over our people, over our government, over the sick, the depressed, over the unemployed.

“We will Speak Jesus over addictions, over poverty, over corruption and over every occultic stronghold. We believe that only Jesus will bring healing, change and hope to our country. That is why we are calling this event ‘Speak Jesus’,” said Buchan. The event is free and attendees are encouraged to arrive early. The meeting will start with worship at 12:00 followed by Buchan leading everyone in prayer.

• Ebenezer House golf day
Get your tee on, chip for birdie or putt for par by supporting the Ebenezer House Psychiatric Home’s charity golf day to be held at Krugersdorp Golf Club on Friday, October 14. Tee-off is at 11:00. A four-ball is R3 200 (R800 per person) which includes green fees, golf cart, halfway house, dinner and prize-giving. Contact Kerry on 071 414 0501 or Charmaine on 082 434 7235 for more information.

• CPF Market Day
The Fairland CPF will have a Spring Market Day to which the public is invited from 09:00 to 15:00 on Sunday, October 9. The address is Smit/ Market Street Park, Fairland. All stall-holders enter on 4th Street.

• The magic of fire on grasslands
Melville Koppies three-man conservation team supervised by Wendy Carstens not only weed, dig out invasive alien plants and maintain the paths but they also in winter rotate the burning of patches of grassland to keep these patches as grassland. Without this controlled burning, the grassland on the Koppies would soon become forested and the area would lose its rich biodiversity.

Scientists at the University of Cambridge have discovered another reason to support controlled burning. As long as the fires are not too hot and not too frequent, burning can actually increase the amount of carbon stored in their soils and in these times of global warming where there is too much carbon dioxide, anything that stores carbon is to be welcomed. Visit Melville Koppies on a Sunday morning between 08:00 and 11:30.

Challenge yourself to the 5km hike, book a guided tour (phone 079 532 0083) or be there by 08:30 to learn about the history and how the living things interact. Or guide yourself on the heritage trail or just meander along the many different paths that crisscross the Koppies. Adults R80, children R40; season ticket for a year per adult – R500 (not transferable). Income used for maintenance of the Koppies. Security on the Koppies is provided; park in secure parking opposite the entrance at Marks Park on Judith Road, Emmarentia. Contact wendavid@mweb.co.za or call 079 532 0083 to find out more. Check out www.mk.org.za for more detailed information about the history and what you can see, or click here.

• Upcoming U3A West Rand events
Are you retired or semi-retired and looking for something stimulating and affordable to do? If so, then join The University of the 3rd Age (U3A). The U3A is an organisation for senior citizens.
• September 13 – The U3A West Rand will have their monthly meeting of all the members in the Anglican The Church of Ascension in Red Thorn Street Rangeview at 09:30. All retirees welcome to meet new people and catch up with old friends. Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee for R5. At 10:00 it will be time for our very interesting talk titled “The Next Time Machine” on the James Webb Telescope presented by Ian Bloxam. Ian is an expert amateur astronomer who has closely monitored the manufacture, launch and positioning of The James Webb telescope. His range of images, including of distant galaxies delivered by the telescope are outstanding. Not to be missed! Contact Mike Moroney on 083 414 4307 or John Giani on 083 729 4883.
• September 21 – Join the members of the U3A West Rand for lunch at The Thunder Gun, 281 Beyers Naude Drive and Lewisham Road Blackheath. Come for a leisurely outing with friends for a meal at a discount price. Contact Stan on 082 854 6442 for more information.

• FroK events this September
Friends of Kloofendal (FroK) is a non-profit organisation, founded in August 2002. The organisation supports Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo by initiating and driving environment and community projects and activities within Kloofendal Nature Reserve. FroK consists of dedicated guides and volunteers who use their wide variety of knowledge and time to promote education, conservation and community-based projects.
Below are the September events:
• Saturday, September 10 from 08:00 to 10:00 – Wild Flower Walk
• Saturday, September 10 from 08:00 to 10:00 – Geology Walk
• Saturday, September 10 from 09:00 to noon – Beginners Bird Course
• Saturday, September 10 from 09:30 to 11:30 – Geocaching at Kloofendal
• Sunday, September 18 from 14:00 to 16:00 – Goudmyn Toer

• Saturday, September 24 from 08:00 to 10:00 – Creepy Crawly Walk
• Saturday, September 24 from 11:00 to 14:00 – Spider and Scorpion Identification Course
• Sunday, September 25 from 08:00 to 10:00 – Biomimicry Walk
• Sunday, September 25 from 11:00 to noon – Scorpion Nature Explorer Book Launch.
More details and a link to online bookings here. Phone/ WhatsApp 079 693 5608 for more information. All events start from the Kloofendal Ecological Centre at Kloofendal Nature Reserve.

• Iconic One-day Trail Run to make Cradle Moon debut!
The iconic THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN will make its Cradle Moon (Gauteng) debut on Sunday October 9 in the form of the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 1-Day XPERIENCE. The perfect introduction to the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN, the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 1-Day XPERIENCE is an individual-entry event (not teams of two). Runners can look forward to experiencing iconic trails combined with spectacular views, mouth-watering food, a relaxed atmosphere, and great vibe! For additional information on the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 3-Day, 2-Day and/ or 1-Day events please visit www.stillwatersports.com, contact Stillwater Sports on 082 991 0045 or email entries@stillwatersports.com.

• Monster Jam® Races back to SA!
This. Is. Monster Jam®! The most action-packed motor sports experience for families in the world returns to South Africa in 2023 for an adrenaline-charged three-city tour starting in Cape Town at the DHL Stadium on Saturday, April 22 followed by FNB Stadium Johannesburg on Saturday, April 29 and ending at Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday, May 6 for one exciting event only at 18:00 in each city. In addition, Monster Jam® also features breath-taking Freestyle Motocross (FMX) exhibitions.

This is unbeatable revved-up fun for the entire family. Monster Jam, produced by American-based Feld Entertainment and brought to you by McDonald’s South Africa together with leading local promoter, Showtime Management, in association with SuperSport, features world-class athletes locked in intense competitions of speed and skill. Exclusive advance tickets are available for purchase starting June 28 until July 4 via the McDonald’s SA app. General public tickets go on sale on Tuesday, July 5 at www.showtime.co.za OR www.ticketmaster.co.za.

Monster Jam drivers are highly trained, world-class male and female athletes who have mastered not only the physical strength and mental stamina needed to compete, but the vital dexterity to control 4,5 ton machines capable of doing backflips, vertical two-wheel skills and racing at speeds up to 110km/h to produce jaw-dropping, live motor-sports action seen around the world. South African fans will witness heated rivalries, high-flying stunts and fierce head-to-head battles for the Event Championship.

Engineered to perfection, Monster Jam trucks push all limits in Freestyle, Skills and Racing competitions. Plus, fans can become part of the action by voting for the winner in the Skills and Freestyle competitions via real-time, in-stadium fan voting on their smartphones. There are significant risks in buying from other sources, and entry to a Monster Jam event is not guaranteed. For more information on Monster Jam log onto MonsterJam.com, follow Monster Jam on their social media channels: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok #MonsterJamSA. Subscribe to the Monster Jam YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/MonsterJam.

Movies not to miss!

• DON’T WORRY DARLING – From September 23
A 1950s housewife (Pugh) living with her husband (Styles) in a utopian experimental community begins to worry that his glamorous company may be hiding disturbing secrets.

• THE ENFORCER – From September 30
An enforcer has to sacrifice everything to save a young girl he has befriended from his femme fatale boss who is involved in cyber sex trafficking.

• TILL – From October 7
The story of Emmett Louis Till and the legacy of his mother who pursued justice for her lynched son.

• ABYZOU – From October 14
A family struggling with loss find themselves at the mercy of an ancient demon trying to destroy them from the inside.

• BLACK ADAM – From October 21
Nearly 5 000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the Egyptian gods – and imprisoned just as quickly – Black Adam (Johnson) is freed from his earthly tomb, ready to unleash his unique form of justice on the modern world.

• CALL JANE – From October 28
A married woman with an unwanted pregnancy lives in a time in America where she can’t get a legal abortion and works with a group of suburban women to find help.

• Source: Empire Entertainment