What’s happening

August 4

• The Bhairavi Sungum of Springs will once again hosts its high tea fund-raiser in celebration of Women’s Day at the Springs Secondary School Hall at 2pm. A special event for the women who will be spoiled with delicious treats, great entertainment, prizes and auctions to assist in raising funds. The social media sensation “Bash with Tash” will also entertain and add humor to the event. Entertainment will be provided by Arisha and Portia Khunoo and the Shringaar Dance Academy and Sureshni Rider will be the guest speaker. This is in aid of purchasing a Kombi to facilitate its education, welfare and culture obligations within the community. Tickets are limited. Contact Poovershree Pillay on 072 693 7808.

August 5

• Computer classes resume at the Senior Centre situated at 1A Seventh Street Central in Springs CBD. Contact Merle Mackenzie on 011 811 1700.

August 9

• Springs Country Club invites all women and female golfers to celebrate Woman’s Day with a champagne breakfast and golf lesson. The event starts at 10am and the dress code is casual. Booking and payment to be made by August 7. Contact Magda Pienaar on 083 567 0968.

August 10

• Laerskool Selectionpark hou ’n damesoggend, Vrouwees, saam met Elzaan van der Merwe van Mamilla Fashions as gasspreker. Kaartjies is beskikbaar by bemarking@laerskoolselectionpark.co.za of by Chanré van der Merwe by 083 377 4376.

• An invitation to all fans of the Blues are invited to a musical evening at the Springs Catholic Church in Derby Avenue, Springs Extension. Tickets include a meal. Cash bar available. Contact Barbara-Ann Day on 082 450 1130 or Ana de Freitas on 011 812 1667.

August 15

• The Eastern Gauteng Chamber of Commerce and Business Linkage Centre will offer their second monthly business-training workshop. The workshop will take place at the chamber offices at 21 Eighth Street in the Springs CBD at 9.30am. The theme for this month’s session is tendering and costing and only 20 people can be accommodated on a first-paid, first-served basis. The cost to attend is R50 and bookings and payment must be made at the chamber’s offices before the workshop. To book your spot, contact Anita Greeff, Marinda De Waal or Fred Jones on 011 815 5750/1/2.

August 30 and 31

• Springs Fonteine Fees will take place at Dr Johan Jurgens Sports Grounds. Stalls available. Contact Katrien Prinsloo on 083 437 1039.

September 28

• Rescheduled! Join Abbott and Crabb in concert on the banks of the Grootvaly Blesbokspruit. Bring your picnic hamper, drinks and camping chairs and join us for a blast from the past. Event starts at 5pm for 5.30pm. Tickets are available from the Eastern Gauteng Chamber of Commerce and Industry on 011 815 5750, Reynolds Travel on 011 812 6800 or Barbara-Ann Day on 082 450 1130.

Every Monday

• Springs Senior Citizens Computer Club from 10am to 12noon, followed by lunch. The club is held at the centre, situated at 1A Seventh Street North, Springs CBD. Contact Merle Mackenzie on 011 811 1700.

Every Wednesday

• Senior Citizens Springs Centre has a permanent hairdressing facility from 9am. Booking is essential. The centre is located at 1A Seventh Street North, just off First Avenue in the CBD. Contact Merle Mackenzie on 011 811 1700.

Every Friday

• Senior Citizens Lunch at 12noon 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.

• Yoga classes from 10am to 11am at the Senior Centre situated at 1A Seventh Street Central in Springs CBD. Contact Merle Mackenzie on 011 811 1700.

Other

August 4

• Melville Koppies Nature Reserve three-hour guided tour starting 2pm. Park in upper car park, Marks Park, Judith Road, Emmarentia. Contact Wendy Carstens on 011 482 4797.

August 24

• Melville Koppies Nature Reserve’s 60th AGM at 2pm in the Lecture Hut. Park at our 1 Kafue Road, Emmarentia entrance. All welcome. Guest speaker Wits archaeology professor Dr Amanda Esterhuysen. Contact Wendy Carstens on 011 482 4797.

September 7

• The East Rand Woodworkers Association will hold its annual woodworker’s fair at the Northfield Methodist Church in Aerodrome Drive, Northmead, Benoni. Contact Les Sales on 082 219 4552 if you would like to exhibit your work.

September 28

• Windy Corner Shellhole is having a mini Highland games day to raise funds. It will include a flea market, craft beer and jumping castle, followed by a dinner dance. The event will be held at 12 Zeeman Street, Brenthurst, Brakpan, and starts at 9am. Two pipe bands will add to the Scottish atmosphere. Contact Johann Jungbauer on 082 689 0222.

Every first Wednesday of the month

Join the Boksburg Hiking Club for a meeting at the Atlas Bowling Club on the corner of Denel North and Atlas roads, Bonaero Park. Braai fires will be ready from 5.30pm and the meeting starts at 7pm. Contact Emily Delport on 082 456 4946.

Every third Wednesday of the month

• The East Rand Woodworkers Association holds its meeting at the Northfield Methodist Church in Aerodrome Drive, Northmead, Benoni at 6pm. The association is open to anyone with an interest in woodwork or woodcarving. Contact Les Sales on 082 219 4552.