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JULY

NEW 27 You are invited to a fun dart party to benefit Tracy Bouwer from Alberton. Tracy needs urgent spinal surgery that changes her life, but she does not have the funds to do the procedure. The evening will be organized at the Klipriviersberg leisure center from 19h on 27 July. A fee of 50 rand will be charged for those wishing to play darts. There will be a cash bar and draws will also be available. For more information, contact Angela Bouwer at 074 313 8189 or email [email protected].

NEW 27 DANCE all night at Makietie Sokkie-Dance at Casa Da Madeira, 46 Goodwood Street, Newmarket on July 27th. . Pay bar and kitchen available. The entrance is R70 per person. For table reservations contact Philip 074 575 1784 or Nadia 076 738 1081.

NEW 28 MINIATURE Showcase is the place where artisans exhibit their work in the miniature world. Join them on Saturday, July 28th from 9am to 12:30 pm at Parkhurst Recreation Center, corner 13th Street and 5th Avenue, Parkhurst. Miniatures, dollhouse accessories and supplies available. No entry fee, but donations to cerebral palsy would be welcome. Contact Sue at 011 787 2340 or email [email protected] for more information

NEW 29 Come to experience God in a family at 7pm every Sunday at the Dutch Reformed Church, 66 Jan Meyer Street, South Crest, Alberton. We have kept a seat for you and there are also programs for children from 3 to 12 years old. If you have any questions, please contact Reverend Lorinda Schoonwinkel at 081 515 8308 or at 082 336 7397.

31 HOPE Crosses Any Terrain (HCAT) is an initiative launched by Land Rover South Africa to help people to do more of their world. Land Rover The Glen is currently running a Red Cross campaign until July 31st. They collect canned goods, clothes, blankets, toiletries, towels, toys, diapers, pencils and coloring books for children. items that are not perishable. Donations can be made to Land Rover The Glen at the corner of Victoria and Comaro Streets, Oakdene. If you would like to donate but can not deliver, contact Michelle Marias or Melissa Grobbelaar at 011 682 5400 to arrange collection.

AUGUST

THE NEW 1 RESIDENTS are invited to the NG Church at Verwoerdpark at 23 Glen Drive for a double CD launch August 1st. Singers Steyn Kleynhans in Monique Goosen launch their new albums at this special event. The entrance is free and the evening will start at 18:30 for 19:00 and everyone is welcome. For more information, contact the church at 011 902 4256.

4 SCOTTISH country and social dance party hosted by Lodge Braemer SC 1469 on Saturday, August 4 at the Scottish Masonic Center at 6:30 pm for 7 pm. Come enjoy the wonderful tradition of Scottish country dancing and learn a few steps while having fun and dancing. The cost is R130 per person and includes a delicious three course meal. Money bar available. The dress code is the optional Highland dress or casual chic. Contact John Grant at 083 641 1495 or Jackie on [4février1965] for more information.

4 The Brackenhurst Methodist Church will host its annual Ladies Ladies Month Women event on Saturday, August 4th. Women of all ages are welcome. event at R100 entry per person. Reverend Louise Wernich will speak about women in ministry. The event will begin at 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm in the Brackenhurst Methodist Church Hall. For more details, do not hesitate to call 082 613 1653 or 011 867 1243.

4 BACK TO the 60's, 70's and 80's party at Casa da Madeira, 46 Goodwood Street Newmarket on Saturday 4 August. at 6:30 pm until late. There will be rolls of prego and chicken available for purchase and a cash bar. Cost per person is pre-sold R150 and R160 per person at the door. Welcome drinks available at the door. Come join and enjoy a little nostalgia for the good old days. If you wish to purchase pre-sold tickets, please contact 084 392 4205 or 084 58 55177. The event is the fundraiser for five dancers of Specter Studio in Jamaica.

9 new women are invited to join us Thursday, August 9, at Rietvlei Zoo Farm, the women's party will be held at 12:30 pm. The cost is 200 R per person and includes a tea, a speaker, a bag and a commercial area. Do not forget to dress (or accessorise) in pink to celebrate Women's Day. Book online or contact Toni Mackrell via WhatsApp at 082 781 7554 or e-mail [email protected] and check out the website www.womanatwork.co.za for more information.

23 BAKKERS van die Pannekoekden bak weer op 6 Augustus en belangstellendes moet hulle bestellings op 2 Augustus plaas. Van pannekoeke tot vetkoeke word of Alberton die Aftree-Oord gebak in pryse wissel van R4 to R25. Die volgende bakdae is op 20 August, 3 September, 17 September, 1 October, 15 October, 29 October, 12 November and 26 November. Maak seker alle bestellings word op die Donderdag voor die Maandag geplaas. Vir Meer inligting of om pryse uit te vind, skakel Lynette by 079 523 5437 from stuur e n pos [email protected]

9 The Society of Military History SA is meets Aug. 9 at 8 pm at the auditorium of the Military History Museum, Erlswold Way, Saxonwold (next to the Zoo). The first event will be adventure A Zimbabwe Motorcycle: a chance discovery of the Gweru Military Museum by Adina Bregman with the main lecture The Nanking Massacre by Charles Cohen. They meet on the second Thursday of each month. Wives are invited to come with their husbands. Visitors are charged R30 per person, which includes tea or coffee after the conference. Call the National Museum of Military History Ltd. at 011 646 5513 or by e-mail [email protected].

12 ULTRA Glow's Color Cruz is around the corner and it's one of the craziest vintages and will be hosted at the Rietvlei Zoo Farm on August 12 from 10am to 2pm. Enjoy a color cycle of 10 km or face the 5 km of cruz color, which will not fail to please you. Fight your way through areas of explosive color and get ready for their two giant inflatable obstacles. Take your four packets of color powder and paint the city, well, whatever color you choose! Be careful though, their color marshalls will wait to cover you even more. Bring a friend, a family member or both and enjoy this majestic color. For more information, contact the Ultra Glow Group at 082 260 3351.

22 LEARN MORE about the micro-dams and the fight against pollution, August 22 at the next Tamiru Abiye conference in The Floreum, Johannesburg Botanical Gardens, Olifants Road, Emmarentia. Members are charged R20 and visitors are welcome at a rate of R30 which includes refreshments. Contact 082 951 1432 for more information.

23 CHILD Wellbeing will have a day of golf at the Glenview Golf Course on August 23rd. Everyone is invited to help them help vulnerable, neglected, abused and abandoned children in the community. The event will start at 10am. Various positions are open for hole sponsorships, and any sponsorship will be highly appreciated. The funds raised will be used for the protection of children. There are also a lot of prizes to be won. Child Welfare would like to thank its generous sponsors for reviewing their application. For more information on this event, how to become a sponsor and the different types of referrals available, or to confirm your attendance. Please contact 078 466 8410 or 073 888 2222, or send an email to [email protected]

25 COME and enjoy a real country morning with Broken Wings Association for disabled adults. They invite the ladies to their annual Ladies Tea on August 25th. The event will be held at Dinwiddie Sports Club Dinwiddie. Places are priced at R100 per person. The theme of the event is "Country" with a performance of Lance James. For more information or to book please contact Marietjie on 011 868 3415 or Sheryl on 072 998 7767.

SEPTEMBER

7 THE 2018 Ekurhuleni Arts and Wine Festival is back to the gardens from Protea Hotel by Marriott, OR Tambo on September 7 and 8. This annual event promises to be a spectacular gathering for art and craft lovers as well as for food and wine enthusiasts . This year's festival promises to be amazing with a new twist giving local residents the opportunity to present and sell their amazing work, beaded work to the art. Tickets are available on www.computicket.com from R150 general and R450 per VIP ticket which includes a lunch, a branded drink and a bottle of wine. Follow us on Facebook @ekurhuleniartsandwinefestival, Instagram @ artsandwinefest2018 for updates.

25 DIT is tyd vir die manne om heerlik saam te kuier tydens Hoërskool Swamp Viljoen gets a manna-aand op 25 september from 6nm to 11nm with children Schalk Bezuidenhout in Altus The art. Een van die gunstelinge is Altus getting vertoning Hoe's man is kop werk. Kostes beloop R5 000 by tafel met plek vir 10 manna. For more information, contact us at 011 907 9013.

30 SHADES of Pink 5km and 19km run / walk in the heart of Cansa takes place at Rietvlei Zoo Farm on September 30th at 9am. Adults can enter R120 and children under 12 years old at R60. Pre-register online at qkt.io.cansashadesofpink or for more information, contact Yolandi Jacobs by email: [email protected] or 083 937 7187.

OCTOBER

6 BRONZE Profit Ball in favor Gautegese children's homes from Gauteng to Casa de Madeira on 6 October. Formal dinner and dance with a three-course meal. Tickets are available at R180 per person. For more information contact Marilie 076 123 1645.

REGULARS

LA Farm Art is open seven days a week and offers a restaurant, a café, a gallery, a construction site, a pottery tasting, a beer craft and a craft court every Saturday. . For more information or reservations, contact 079 208 8716 or [email protected] Terrain 56, Klipriver Road, R550, Alewynspoort

Interested in playing darts? If that's the case, join other Joburg South players at Kibler Park Recreation Center on Peggy Vera Street on a Thursday night for a fun night out. Men and women of all ages are welcome. The club is also trying to build a junior side, so bring your kids with you. The game starts at 8pm until 11pm. Even if you just want to come and feel the atmosphere, you are more than welcome. For more information contact Bradley 071 648 8008.

Do you want to become a Freemason? It's very fun, it's nice and it offers great satisfaction. They meet on the fourth Monday of each month at 19:30. Freemasonry is not a religion or a secret society but a society of good and true men with high ethical and moral standards. Friendship and trust are highly appreciated. Contact Bill at 083 377 9919 or by e-mail [email protected]

SUNDAY Guided hikes are held every four Sundays at 8am in the Klipriviersberg nature reserve. The cost is R20 per person. Appointment at the entrance, Peggy Vera Road. Reservations: [email protected]

Want to play your favorite Star Wars character or Marvel hero? Join us on Saturday from 10am to 5pm to play a demo game of Star Wars X-Wing Miniatures or Marvel Dice Masters at 33 Chrissie Street, Brackenhurst. Contact Adrian at 082 820 6995.

QUIZ Nights SA will organize quiz nights every Thursday from 7pm at Kraal's Thaba Eco Hotel. The average quiz lasts about two hours and can be played in teams of four to six players. Thaba also presents the Kraal quiz promotion that allows you to buy any meal for R100 and get a free drink.

COUNTRY Crafters is looking for new artisans. Contact Connie at 084 010 0500 or Jenny at 084 610 1733 or email [email protected]

Church services are held at the Abundant Life Family Church in the Chapel of the Lido Hotel every Sunday at 9am at the corner of the street. R554 and R82 Old Johannesburg Road, Eikenhof (entrance to the Shell garage at the Lido Hotel Chapel)

The WRITERS group meets every third Saturday of the month from 2pm to 4pm at Mayberry Park. Contact Denise at 082 082 0875.

Farmers Crafter Handicraft market, fresh produce, wood paneling, mosaics, decorations and more, every Saturday from 9am to noon at The Art Farm, parcel 56, Klipriver Road, R550, Alewynspoort. Contact Tanet on 079 208 8716.

RIETVLEI Boeremark. Come join us every first Saturday of the month from 7am to noon at Rietvlei Lifestyle Center, Swartkoppies Road (between Alberton and Liefde en Vrede). For stand reservations, contact Anelia at 079 199 8641.

ALBERTON Voortrekkers vergader elke Maandag tussen 4nm in 5nm agter die Stallion vulstasia, Ringpad-Oos, Alberton. Kontak Riana by 083 767 6327 om deel van hierdie groep te word.

ALBERTON Sports Shooting Club. Every Saturday is the day of the club and you are welcome to join the other members for a day of shooting. Contact 082 959 9310.

HEADWAY Support Group. The support group is for people with brain injuries and their families. Headway also runs an activity daycare. Contact June or Ann at 011 442 5733.

BRANDPUNT Kameraklub. Kom geniet elke eerste dinsdag to die maand ons kameraklubaand. Said the word om 7.15nm in Alberton Biblioteek gehou in word in Afrikaans in Engels aangebied. Kontak Theo Landman by 011 898 1357 from 082 462 1682.

BORDUURWERK en laslappies – wou u nog altyd dit probeer het? Kom geniet die tydjie saam puts vriende. Kontak Jeanette by 011 902 6997.

ALBERTON Volkspelegroep kom weeklks vir # lekker tiekiedraai bymekaar. Almal, insluitend ouers in kinders, is welkom. Kontak 084 787 9999.

RIETVLEI Parkrun is a 5km walk / run every Saturday at 8am – and it's free. All ages are welcome. Dogs on a leash are also welcome. Register on www.parkrun.co.za and download your barcode.

HAPPY Hobblers is a social hiking group for over 50-year-olds at the Rietvlei Zoo Farm. Stay for coffee afterwards and make new friends. Contact Harry at 082 414 4469.

VISIT Southern Club Southern Suburbs. The club meets every second Thursday of the month at Russel James & Co Inc., 21 Broads Street, Mulbarton, at 6:30 pm for 7 pm. Contact Bob at 083 994 3092.

REDWING Craft Market brings you everything there is again – a wide variety of stands, tasty treats and something to drink. Visit them at Redwing Nursery, Second Avenue from 9 am to 2 pm every second Saturday of the month. Contact Elsabé at 079 757 7912 to book your stand

SUPPORT Paws in Motion at the corner of Du Plessis Road and Second Avenue on Saturdays between 10am and 1pm when they sell boerewors at R25 each. The funds raised go to their pet rescue fund, which helps the sick and wounded.

ALWAYS Amour Alberton Support Group offers support to families torn by unacceptable behavior (drugs, alcohol, substance abuse, verbal or physical abuse) from 7pm to 9pm. Contact John at 072 341 5455 or Debbie at 082 330 1378.

WALKERVILLE Farmer's Market is open every Saturday from 9am to 3pm. They have pony rides, make-up, a free honesty library and so much more, in addition to their usual wide range of homemade cakes, jams, handmade mosaics, and accessories for home, herbs, fresh vegetables and …

Meals are available from their various dining outlets, as well as credit card facilities, free admission and free parking. The market is at 112 Main Street, Walkerville (on the R82 between Southgate and Vereeniging, just off the four-way stop at Walkerville). Email [email protected]

CALLING ALL Elders to join the Probus Club of Alberton – come make new friends, have fun and support each other. Membership is R50 per year. Afrikaans language members are also welcome. Contact Ken at 083 276 2351, Karin at 082 512 2569 or Amy at 082 800 9074.

DIE Afrikaanse Toastmasters kom elke tweede en die donderdag van die maand om 7nm by die NG-kerk op die hoek van Jan Meyer- en Bassonstrate in South Crest bymekaar. Kontak Adri Rothmann by 072 686 3549.

Would you like to play bridge in a pleasant environment? The Mondeor Bridge Club meets every Thursday at 19:15 in the community hall of the Glenzicht Retirement Village, at the corner of East and Victoria Streets in Linmeyer. Although some experience is useful, you do not have to be an Omar Sharif. Contact Anne du Plessis at 011 682 2368 or 083 252 1882 or Wim van Gils at 011 907 5094 or at 082 952 7459.

A support group STEP-PARENT meets the first and third Saturday of each month from 9am to 11am at St L & rsquo; Andrew Presbyterian Church, 4 FH Odendaal Street, Germiston. Contact Alice Swanepoel on 082 541 1667.

PANORAMA flea market. Take a look at the new boutiques that open at the flea market over the next few weeks. The market is located right next to Kliprivier Drive in Mulbarton and is the busiest flea market in the South with nearly 400 booths. Open on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

TREAT the death of a child? Circle of Compassion is a support group for families facing this situation. It's a very difficult, long and lonely process for families. You can start the healing process. Contact Madeleine at 076 318 4244.

VEK Lofdal, Vyfdelaan 55, Alberton-Noord, sells for Sondae om 9vm plaas. Kontak Raymond in Christa Ambrose by 011 740 6172 from 084 235 0288.

BINGO is played on Thursday at 10am at the Crown Gardens Recreation Center. Contact Audrey at 011 680 3774.

CHRISTIAN Book Club meets every first Saturday of the month at 1:30 pm at Shatopia, 56 Hennie Alberts Street, Brackenhurst, Alberton. Please bring a book with your refreshments and money for tea and so on. Contact 079 072 5424.

TOUGHLOVE South Africa, a non-profit organization, runs a group to support families in the Lenasia community. Meetings take place every Saturday from 9:30 to 11:30 at Thames House, 10 Corobrick Road, Lenasia.

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