Celebrate spring at a variety of events

• Tri Fitness Challenge
Put on your fitness shoes and support the Tri Fitness Challenge in association with ReboundSA to be held on Saturday, October 8. All proceeds will go to charity, in this towards CANSA. The challenge consists of a one-hour TaeCross, one hour RebounceFit and one hour SpinFit. The challenge starts at 07:00 until 10:00. It will cost you R250 to enter. Contact the Donna’s Health and Fitness team on 072 243 8470 for more information.

• FroK events this October
Friends of Kloofendal (FroK) is a non-profit organisation, founded in August 2002. FroK drives 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. This month they have some special events such as Orienteering, a new book launch, Bat evening, Biomimicry Workshop and a presentation on Urban Wildlife In Danger.
October events:
• Saturday, October 1 from 08:00 to 10:00 – Alien Invasive Plants Walk
• Sunday, October 2 from 14:00 to 16:00 – Historical Mine Walk
• Saturday, October 8 from 08:00 to noon – FroK Open Day
• Saturday, October 8 from 07:00 to 09:00 – Weekend Birding

• Sunday, October 9 from 8:30 to 13:00 – Orienteering at Kloofendal
• Saturday, October 15 from 09:00 to 11:00 – Scorpion Nature Explorer Book Launch
• Sunday, October 16 from 09:00 to 11:00 – Butterflies Walk
• Sunday, October 16 from 14:00 to 16:00 – Goudmyn Toer
• Friday, October 21 from 18:00 to 20:00 – Creepy Crawly Night Walk
• Saturday, October 22 from 08:00 to 10:00 – Geology Walk
• Saturday, October 22 from 08:00 to 10:00 – Wild Flowers Walk

• Saturday, October 22 from 08:00 to 10:00 – Morning Creepy Crawly Walk
• Saturday, October 22 from 11:00 to 14:00 – Biomimicry Workshop
• Saturday, October 22 from 16:30 to 20:00 – Bat Evening
• Wednesday, October 26 from 07:00 to 09:00 – Weekday Birding
• Saturday, October 29 from 10:00 to 10:45 – Urban Wildlife In Danger Presentation
• Saturday, October 29 from 11:00 to noon – FroK AGM
More details and a link to online bookings at www.KloofendalFriends.org.za/events. Phone/ WhatsApp 079 693 5608 for more information. All events start from the Kloofendal Ecological Centre at Kloofendal Nature Reserve.

• Melville Koppies unaffected by load-shedding
If you’ve had enough of load-shedding determining your everyday life, make a plan to visit Melville Koppies with family or friends. They’re open every Sunday morning between 08:00 and 11:30, whether it’s Stage 5, 6, 7 or 8. Challenge yourself to the 5km hike, book a guided tour or be there by 08:30 to join the tour and learn about the history and how the living things interact. Or guide yourselves 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 (non-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.

• I Am Second celebrate their 10 years at RUA Donkey Sanctuary!
Come Join I Am Second for their 10 year ministry celebration in South Africa on Friday, October 28. This will be an exclusive open-air event at Rest Ur Ass Donkey Sanctuary in Ruimsig, Roodepoort. Praise & Worship together with the incredible NFAITH Worship Team. Multi Media Films. Encouragement from I Am Second Vice-President John Humphrey (Dallas, USA) as well as Africa Directors Dave and Donna Kruger. There will be food trucks on site. Gates open at 17:00 and a portion of all the proceeds will go to the Sanctuary.

• Join Cradle Farms for an unforgettable Craft and Farmer’s Market
Join Cradle Farms at their family-friendly Craft and Farmer’s Market this weekend, October 1 and 2. Entrance is free and all are welcome! Over 70 vendors will be selling their ware ranging from crafts, artisanal food, plants at wholesale prices, locally produced body products, decor and handmade items right through to fresh produce, bread and homemade cheese from local farmers.
There will be a dedicated kiddies area with a jumping castle, slip-and-slide as well as a swimming pool.

Horse-riding, face-painting and arts and crafts will be available and for the reptile lovers, there will be producation with several interactive reptile shows throughout the day. There will be full adult supervision by child minders for the parents who want to take a break and enjoy the 1000sqm beach bar with artisanal gin and their popular local craft beer. Chezelle from the Voice will be entertaining those attending the market on Saturday, while Narboth and Will Rayz of SA’s Got Talent will be entertaining visitors with their amazing voices on Sunday.

• Enjoy Jessica’s October Beer Fest!
Join Jessica’s at Eagle Canyon Estate for great beer, great food, live entertainment and lots of fun on Saturday, October 29 from 10:00 to 22:00, with the highlight of the day being their oompah band.

• Rusty Hook presents their popular Rocky Horror Picture Show screening: a jump to the left!
Over 16s only! The event will take place on Saturday, October 1 from 18:00 to 22:00 at the Rusty Hook in Honeydew. They would like, if they may … to take you on a strange journey. Slip into those fishnets and get ready to to do the time warp again, and join them for an interactive screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Dress up as your favourite Rocky Horror Picture Show character (there will be prizes for best dressed) and participate in the experience. Just like in the 70s they will be providing interaction scripts and props for a night like you’ve never experienced!

• Honeydew Urban Market hosts Spring Market!
The HUM is celebrating spring with a pop-up market! Join them on Saturday, October 1 from 09:00 to 15:00. Where? 2 Johan Road in Honeydew. Alongside their much-loved permanent vendors they are excited to welcome a variety of new vendors with unique offerings.

• RLT PRODUCTIONS presents DAYDREAMS AND STAGE MEMES
Finally, spring has arrived! It’s time to unwind, daydream, and have fun. RLT Productions cordially invites you to its brand-new October revue, Daydreams and Stage Memes, which is sure to have you giggling well into summer 2022. (You’ll need those warmed-up tummy muscles and flexible funny bones for their year-end production in December ’22.)
The RLT team will be taking a lighthearted romp on the boards, bringing to life the collective creativity of their talented team and special guest performers with comic sketches, mirthful monologues, and marvellous musical moments.
Where: Roodepoort Theatre (Basement Studio)
When: On Friday, October 7 at 19:30 and Saturday, October 8 at 14:30 and 19:30.
Tickets are R100 per person (R80 pensioners, students and scholars/ R70 RLT members)

• Christmas Family Festival
Get some Christmas shopping done on Wednesday, November 16 at the EARTH Centre’s family market, and enjoy a pony ride and the beautiful riding displays. It’s sure to be a great time for the whole family!

• Randfontein Bowling Club Fun Day
Bowlers and non-bowlers are invited to enjoy Randfontein Bowling Club’s Fun Day to be held from 10:30 on October 2. Braai packs will be available to buy.

• Cast Aways Fundraiser
Support animal sanctuary Cast Aways’ fundraiser from 09:00 to 17:00 on Saturday, October 22. Besides a car show and food stalls there will be live music with Sheila, Theresa, Eqoud and Magneet as well as fun for the whole family. Come meet and greet their fur babies. Entry is a donation in the form of dog food, cat food or any contribution. The address is 26 Johanna Street, Wilbotsdal, Randgate. Contact Keagan on 074 019 0837 for more information.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 went 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!

• THE SURVIVOR – From November
The Survivor is based on the true story of Harry Haft (Ben Foster), who is driven by his love of a woman to survive the unimaginable horrors of the German concentration camps. An SS Officer forces Harry to fight to the death against fellow prisoners in gruesome gladiatorial boxing matches. Harry finally esc apes and makes it to New York. Haunted by his memories and guilt over his survival, he fights boxing legends, like Rocky Marciano, in the hopes that his name will get noticed and he will find his first love again. Based on the novel Harry Haft: Survivor of Auschwitz, Challenger of Rocky Marciano by Alan Scott Haft.

• 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
When Miami’s top mob enforcer discovers his femme-fatale boss has branched out into cyber-sex trafficking, he decides to sacrifice everything to save a young runaway teenager.

• TILL – From October 7
Till tells the story of Mamie Till-Mobley (Danielle Deadwyler), whose pursuit of justice for her 14-year-old son Emmett Louis Till (Jalyn Hall) became a galvanizing moment that helped lead to the creation of the civil rights movement. The film is based in part on the original research of Keith Beauchamp’s 2005 documentary The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till.

• 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