What’s on in your area
Don’t miss these exciting events in and around the south.
OCTOBER
27 QUEENSHAVEN Retirement Village, 64 Outspan Road, South Hills, is hosting its white elephant and clothing sale on October 27. Bargains galore, from 9am to noon. All welcome.
27 STUDIO 55 dance studio will hold their October Showcase on October 27 at 10.30am at Glenview Primary School. Come and support the dancers with their annual dance showcase. It will be an event for young and old. Tickets will be sold at the door only. For more information on this, contact Michaila Hepburn on 082 219 8365.
27 CELEBRATE with Glenvista Renaissance Retirement Village for their 30th birthday on October 27 from 10am to 4pm at the village. Come and join in the fun and laughter, browse through the flea market stalls selling biltong, dry wors, jewellery, needlework and more. Enjoy all the good food like boerewors rolls, hamburgers, potjiekos, pancakes in the tea garden and sit back and relax to the sounds of live entertainment. Visit the white elephant table with goodies made by the residents. You can also take part in the 1km fun walk at only R10 per entry for non-residents. For more information contact Martie Craig 083 702 1427 or 011 682 3344.
26-27 HENLEY Performing Arts is proud to present the 2018 revue Making Henley Grate Again with a series of sketches referring to sometimes hilarious happenings in the little village. Sketches include Murder at Shillingford Manor, The Road Closure Committee Meeting and The Wine Tasting. Tickets sell at R130 per person which includes a two-course meal. Cash bar available. Performances take place on October 26 and 27 as well as November 3. Contact Norman Gray 083 714 2170 or Heather Taylor-Waldron via email: heather@thedivas.co.za
28 BIG Top Rock is the biggest, most entertaining and daring show ever produced by The Barnyard Theatres and Stepping Stone Hospice and Care Services is giving you the opportunity to experience this show first-hand at The Barnyard Theatre, Emperors Palace on October 28 to Stepping Stone Hospice as part of the hospice’s on-going fund-raising. A rock concert to remember featuring live music, aerial acts, funky dance routines and an electrical atmosphere awaits you at only R170 per ticket. You will be taken on a musical journey with music from Def Leppard, ACDC, Kings of Leon, Aerosmith, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Elvis Presley, Pink, Elton John and Michael Jackson and also get to experience a variety of acts that include pole dancing, acrobatics, silk, trapeze and lyra. Doors open at 12.30pm. Show starts at 2pm. You are welcome to bring your own food (no beverages). A cash bar will be available. Kindly contact Michelle Varner – michelle@steppingstonehospice.co.za or Marietjie Tame –marietjie@steppingstonehospice.co.za to book your tickets.
NOVEMBER
1 ALBERTON SPCA is holding its annual golf day on November 1 with a shotgun start at noon. The event will take place at the Reading Country Club and registrations will open at 10am. The cost of a four-ball is R2 000 and hole sponsorship is R1 200. The four-ball includes a light dinner. The SPCA welcomes any sponsors for the day. All sponsors and prize-givers will receive recognition of their support through their various media channels. For further information please contact Alberton SPCA on 011 907 1568 or email fundraising@spcaalberton.org.za
3 LAZY Daisy Stitchers invite you to an embroidery exhibition on November 3 from 9am to 4pm at Marist Brothers, Diedricks Avenue, Linmeyer. Entrance of R30 includes parking, tea or coffee and eats. All proceeds will be donated to charity. Come and see a beautiful display of Ukrainian needlework. For more information contact 072 861 4276.
3 DO you have the best “pot” recipe? The make sure that you enter the potjiekos competition to be hosted on November 3 at the Reformed Church Johannesburg South in Victoria Street, Oakdene. Entry fee is R200. A plate goes for R50. All the proceeds will go towards community outreach programmes. There will also be lots of prizes to be won. Contact Leandi van de Merwe on 082 857 3863 for more information.
4 MEN Who Care will be hosted by Cansa East Rand on November 4 at 8am to 3pm at Rietvlei Zoo Farm. This is the second annual Men’s Health fun walk and run to help raise funds for Cansa and also to make people aware. Tickets cost R80 which includes a water bottle or bag. For more information contact 011 869 5644.
7 JOIN Lifeline for a dinner and dance over an inspirational talk by Zelda la Grange who served for 19 years as a presidential aide. The dance will be hosted at Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club at 6pm on November 7. Tickets sell at R550 per person or R5 000 for a table of 10 and all proceeds will go towards Lifeline. Dress code is smart. For bookings or more information please contact Gary 083 449 3040 or email lifelinegary@gmail.com or Dawn 082 926 3817 or email dawncollard1962@gmail.com
9 PUBNITERS promises you an evening out with music from the legends like Abba, Beach Boys, Elvis and many more. A night with the legends is a fund-raising event for Ekurhuleni LifeLine and will be hosted at Summerfields Primary School, Rolls Royce Street, Impala Park, on November 9 at 6.30am for 7am. Tickets sell at R100 per person – please note no u-18s allowed. For more information and bookings contact Celia 076 105 2820 or email celia.amdur@gmail.com
24 THIS is one car show bringing you everything you love about cars and motorcycles with high end vehicles, street and hot rods and a touch of the classics – make sure you make your way to Hoërskool Dinamika on Saturday, November 24. The day is hosted by the Brackendowns police reservists to raise much-needed funds to equip them to effectively protect and serve the community. The day also offers a children’s play area with jumping castles and a variety of games as well as food and drink stalls. There is also a raffle and tickets will be sold at the gate. An entrance fee of R50 per person will be charged and children under 12 enter free of charge. Stalls are available at R150 and trailers at R300. Book now. For more information and bookings contact Chris 081 015 3888 or Ashley 084 786 1982.
25 JOBURG Ice Cream Run, which is hosted by The Ice Cream Fun Fest SA, will take place on November 25 at 10am to 4pm at Rietvlei Zoo Farm. Everyone is invited to this day filled with loads of outdoor activities and fun. The Ice Cream Fun Fest SA is a community platform that celebrates the power of food to bring people together. Their events showcase different ice creams. For more information send an email to admin@icecreamrun.co.za
DECEMBER
1 WHAT comes to mind when you think of endless entertainment options, gorgeous people, drinks that flow and the grandest horse racing event of the year? Well, two things … holiday season and of course, The G-Bets Gauteng Summer Cup (Joburg’s oldest and largest horse-racing event). With massive prize money to be won, a gorgeous setup alongside the historic Turffontein Racecourse, a host of entertainment options to look forward to and, of course, tons of betting opportunities, you won’t want to miss out. Dress in your summer best and be sure to be seen at the sexiest event of the season. Tickets are available from R75 per person. Remember to diarise December 1 and make sure you don’t miss out. Turffontein Racecourse is situated at 14 Turf Club Street, Johannesburg. Details: https://gautengsummercup.co.za
7 CHRISTMAS Market at Sha-Mani Lodge, 30 Doncaster Rd, New Market, Alberton for December 7 to December 9. This promises to be a spectacular weekend event running into the night with delicious food from various stalls, more than 80 craft and market stalls, gift wrapping station in support of Irwin Animal Rescue Centre, kids’ activities throughout market hours with Olaf, Anna and Elsa is visiting on the Saturday – come play in the snow with them, jumping castle, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, free dance mouse class (Saturday) and free playball session (Saturday). Christmas lights will be on in the gardens in the evenings with music entertainment on the Friday evening and Carols by Candlelight on the Saturday evening. Market is open Friday from 1pm to 9pm, Saturday from 9am to 9pm and Sunday from 9am to 3pm. Entry fee is R20 per person with children under the age of 7 entering free. Visit www.facebook.com/albertonchristmascraftmarket for more information.
8 RAWSON Properties will be hosting a Family Fun Day at Jackson Dam on December 8, to raise funds for various initiatives around Alberton. There will be a craft market, food stalls, dog shows, a DJ, a magician, Santa Claus and his elf, a fitness gym and a jumping castle for the children, an auction and “Habib’s Boxing Hand Pad Expo”. Entrance is free, or you can book a table for R150. Please bring along any unwanted items that can benefit the less fortunate. Donations and funds raised will go towards the Help Empower the Less Fortunate (HELP) Forum, Alberton SPCA, Alberton Child Welfare, Animal Protection Network (APN) and the Community Policing Forum (CPF). For more information, or to book a table, please call Chantelle on 078 492 5216.
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