What’s On in an around Springs
Find out what is happening in your area over the next few days.
August 5
• Past Dudley Mans at Jesus is Lig from 5pm on the corner of Amatola and du Toitskloof streets in Eastvale. Hotdogs will be on sale. Contact Paula van Aarde on 083 281 8569.
• The Dutch Reformed Church Presidents Oord invites you to a Christmas lunch in winter at 11.30am. Proceeds from ticket sales go to underprivileged children during Christmas. Donations will also be welcome. Contact Petra Coetzee on 076 395 5076.
August 6
• SpringsCare will hold a computer class at 10am at the centre located at 1A Seventh Street North, just off First Avenue in the CBD. Contact Merle Mackenzie on 011 811 1700.
August 7
• Seniors’ bingo and a meal at SpringsCare located at 1A Seventh Street North, just off First Avenue in the CBD. Bingo starts at 10am. Contact Merle Mackenzie on 011 811 1700.
August 9
• Bhairavi Sungum of Springs invites the community to a high tea fund-raiser in celebration of Women’s Day. The funds will be used to purchase a new kombie to help service the educational, welfare and cultural needs of their community. The tea will be held in the hall of Springs Secondary School starting at 2pm. Contact Poovershree Pillay on 072 693 7808 or email bhairavisungum@gmail.com for tickets.
August 25
• Leratong Place of Love Crises Centre annual general meeting to take place at 9.30am at the premises of the Selcourt Methodist Church, 7 Granada Road, Selcourt. All interested parties are invited to attend. Contact Sharon Laas on 011 818 3713 (during office hours).
August 31 to September 1
• Springs Fonteine Fees 2018 at Dr Johan Jurgens Sports Grounds. Enjoy a fun weekend with us, Dewald Wasserfall and the Flooze. Stalls available. Contact Katrien Prinsloo on 083 437 1039.
September 1
• Join the Springs Park Rotary Anns for a celebratory spring tea at Riverside Country Estate. Bring your friends and enjoy an afternoon of good food, fun and an excellent speaker. Contact Barbara-Ann Day on 082 450 1130 or Pat Dewe on 082 492 9340.
• Trinity Methodist Church Spring Market from 8.30am to 1pm at 3 Colliery Road, Lodeyko, Springs. Stalls available, bring your own table. Contact Charlene Brown on 072 243 1673 or Rev Edward Brown on 072 397 5804.
Every Friday
• Senior Citizens Lunch at noon at SpringsCare. Booking is essential and must be confirmed by Thursday, no later than 2pm. The centre is located at 1A Seventh Street North, just off First Avenue in the CBD. Contact Merle Mackenzie on 011 811 1700.
Other
August 5
Guided group tour through Melville Koppies Central. Sets off 2pm sharp. Park in the upper car park at Marks Park, Judith Rd, Emmarentia. Then walk across Judith to entrance opposite. All donations used to maintain the Koppies. Children must be over six years old. No dogs. Contact Wendy Carstens on 011 482 4797.
August 12
• Join Hospice East Rand for Great Balls Of Fire! The Tale of Jerry Lee Lewis starring Jonathan Roxmouth. The bus leaves hospice’s offices at 218 Kemston Avenue, Western Extension, Benoni at 1pm and the show, which is being staged at Montecasino, starts at 3pm. Contact Laura Kirsten on 083 274 5288 to book your seat.
First Wednesday of the month
• Join the Boksburg Hiking Club for a meeting at the Atlas Bowling Club, corner of Denel North and Atlas roads, Bonaero Park. Braai fires will be ready from 5.30pm for a bring and braai.
The meeting will begin at 7pm. You will also be able to find out about and book upcoming hikes. Contact Emily Delport on 082 456 4946.
