Discover Springs: A guide to the town’s social calendar

• July 19
It is that time of the year for the Vita Nova annual fun walk/run. The lap is 2.5km, and the race has a carnival theme. The event will take place at Vita Nova, 2 Fisheagle Road, Daggafontein. For more information on entry fees, call the centre on 082 372 8139 or email immelman@eject.co.za

• 25 Julie
Die NG Kerk Springs-Noord bied aan Andre die Skreeusnaakse Hipnotiseur om 18:00. Daar sal ‘n koppie sop beskikbaar wees vir elke gas. Om jou plek te bespreek, kontak Susan de Lange op 083 307 0212.

• August 1
Springs Boys’ High School invites all past learners, staff, parents, mother’s club and SGB members to enjoy the Old Boys’ Assembly at the Bob Gouldie Hall at 07:30 . Attendees must wear their school blazer where possible. To RSVP for catering and seating, call 011 818 2175.

• August 2
Women of Destiny will host a fundraiser for the Chosen Children’s Home in a transformational one-day experience where women rise and connect. The event runs from 11:00 to 15:00 at the Riverside Country Estate. For more information, tickets and table bookings, call Corne Steyn on 061 717 0610 or Yolande Jansen van Vuuren on 060 482 5093.

• The Rotary clubs across the East Rand invite people to participate in their first Wheelie Warriors Race Day that will be held at the Formula K Racetrack in Benoni. For more information, contact Louise Schaap on 082 494 7048 or leschaap@mweb.co.za

• 9 Augustus
Vier Vrouedag met Jannie Moolman en Helene Bester by Laerskool Selection Park se Le-Encore teater om 18:00. Kaartjies is beskikbaar op www.itickets.co.za onder Nag in die Namib met Helene Bester en Jannie Moolman.

• 16 Augustus
Hoërskool Hugenote vier hul 85ste bestaansjaar met ‘n spoggerige dinee om 18:00. Die dinee sluit ‘n drie-gang maaltyd in, koffie en tee en gaskunstenaars. Daar sal ook ‘n veiling wees op onderskeie Hugenote memorabilia, en die kleredrag is formeel. ‘n Kontantkroeg sal beskikbaar wees. Vir besprekings, stuur ‘n epos aan hoof@hugies.co.za

• August 24
Springs Boys’ High School will host an annual golf day event at the Pollak Park Gold Course. The starting time will be communicated in due time. Whether a seasoned golfer or a beginner, you are welcome to join. For more information, call 011 818 2175.

• 20 September
Laerskool PAM Bringk nooi dames uit na ‘n damestee op die dag vir ‘n oggend van vreugde, ruse n inspirasie. Matie van Graan, oftewel die boerboel tannie, gaan haar storie vertel in die skoolsaal vanaf 09:30. Vir navrae, skakel 011 811 1880.

General
• Meat World Springs hosts a food market every Saturday from 06:30 to 14:00 and calls on all vendors to apply to participate. Send your name, ID number and the name and a photograph of the food product you wish to sell for consideration to marketing@meatworld.co.za or call 011 815 1494.

• The Springs Farmers’ Market runs every Saturday. Buy fresh, affordable produce, arts and crafts, delicious food and milk. The venue is Den Akker at President’s Park. It runs from 08:00 to 13:00. Stall hire for businesses and farmers is R150. For more information, contact Johann Jungbauer on 082 689 0222 or jungross@mweb.co.za

• Die VLU Springs-tak vergader elke tweede Woensdag van die maand om 14:00 by die AGS Fonteinedal saal in Geduld. Belangstellendes kan vir Sankie Jordaan kontak by 082 922 9712.

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