Bookings are now open for Rietvlei’s Easter Roadshow which will be visiting nursery schools, creches and pre-primary schools in Joburg South and Alberton. The Roadshow is free and each child gets a free goodie bag.
Rietvlei Zoo Farm mascots and friends are ready to visit your school with the Easter bunny.
Details: Winnie or Adnecia at the Farm Office 079 041 1488.
Get into the swing of things with Stepping Stone Hospice and support their annual charity golf day, themed ‘Building Hope, One Swing At A Time’. The Reading Country Club will host the event from 11am on April 3.
All proceeds will go to the hospice’s new in-patient adult unit in Raceview. The entry for a four-ball team is R4 000, which includes green fees, a golf cart, a halfway house voucher, dinner at the prize-giving and entry into the Club 2000 draw in May.
Details: Tess or Marriette 010 442 5059 or 083 290 7562 or email events@steppingstonehospice.co.za
Cupcakes 4 Kids with Cancer will be hosting the Toyota Knights Golf Day on April 11 at Glenvista Country Club, bringing together golf enthusiasts and supporters for a day of sport and charity. The event aims to raise funds for childhood cancer awareness and support.
Registration opens at 10am, with a variety of sponsorship and participation options available. Sponsor a hole at R6 000 or enter a four-ball at R3800 which includes a goodie bag, green fees, halfway house, and a prize-giving dinner.
This initiative is part of Cupcakes 4 Kids with Cancer’s ongoing efforts to assist children and families affected by cancer. Businesses, golf lovers, and community members are encouraged to take part in this meaningful cause.
Details: 072 416 8005 (WhatsApp) or email lucy@cupcakesofhope.org
Dayne Smith is once again stepping up to make a difference. Last year, Dayne embarked on running 10km a day for 100 days to raise funds for under-resourced schools and teachers – and he did it.
This year, he’s taking on an entirely new challenge: stepping into the boxing ring for a cause. On April 12, Dayne will compete in the Fight Night 1 Tournament, led by Johnny Koen against his opponent Patrick Gates. But this is more than just a fight.
R5 from every pre-sale ticket will go directly to TeachBeyond South Africa, helping to equip teachers and students with the resources they need. So get clicking, get your tickets and keep on sharing Dayne’s story in support of this initiative.
Whether it’s by purchasing tickets or donating via his BackaBuddy campaign, every contribution makes a difference.
Details: TeachBeyond South Africa Fundraiser
Get your family and friends together for Rietvlei’s Easter parkrun on April 19. You can choose whether you want to run or walk the 5km distance.
Starting time is at 8am so arrive a bit earlier for the briefing. Come dressed with your Easter bunny ears and other fun accessories like tutus, hats and wigs and make it a fun morning out.
If you are not a registered parkrunner yet, remember to registered and download your barcode.
Details: www.parkrun.co.za
Back by popular demand is Worlds Away: A Journey to Circusland, grander and more mesmerising than ever before. Enter a world of mystery, wonder, and adventure with Worlds Away, a family-friendly spectacle for all ages.
Follow their brave little star on a daring quest through enchanted lands, stormy seas, and fiery fortresses, searching for what will make him truly shine. This captivating tale of love and friendship is a visual masterpiece, featuring awe-inspiring performances, dazzling costumes, and breathtaking storytelling.
Prepare to be enchanted at every turn – an unforgettable experience for the whole family over the weekends of April 4 and April 11. Tickets available from R150 per person. No children under the age of three.
Details: www.suninternational.com/carinival-city/events
Open your heart to assist a brave child survivor out there. The Epic Foundation urgently needs soft toy donations to help bring comfort to brave child survivors.
Imagine the power of a simple soft toy bringing a smile to a child’s face, offering a moment of comfort in their darkest times. The foundation needs your help to fill its comfort packs with love and warmth for these courageous young survivors of rape and abuse.
You can assist by donating new or gently used soft toys that can become a child’s cherished companion. Or pour your heart into crafting a toy. Every stitch and piece of fabric can bring hope and healing.
Don’t stop there. Spread the love and share this with your friends and family to create a wave of kindness. Send your lovingly crafted or donated toys to the Epic Foundation office, open Saturdays from 9am to noon.
Details: info@epicfoundation.org.za or 082 940 6230.
You are invited to bring your family and friends to a fun-filled day out on April 5.
This fundraiser is for dancer Keira Braum to travel to the World Freestyle Championship in Blackpool, UK, to participate. Join them at the Live To Dance Studio on De Beer Road, Dinwiddie, from noon until late. Wors rolls, snacks and cold drinks will be on sale.
There will also be a small cash bar with ciders, beers and wines. Expect loads of activities for the little ones like waterslides, jumping castles and more. Let the young ones have some fun while mom and dad relax in the sun.
Fires will be lit at 5pm, so bring your meat. Salads will be provided. Added to the entertainment is a surprise show at 6pm. Tickets at R80 per person are now on sale.
Details: Ronwynne 076 226 0813.
The voice of love and passion is making his highly anticipated debut in South Africa!
Bollywood singer, composer, and music sensation Vishal Mishra will be performing live at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg on April 13 at 6pm. Accompanied by a full live band, this promises to be an unforgettable night of music and emotion.
Details: Ticketpro.
The Meat World Group of Companies is celebrating its 30th birthday this year and as part of the celebrations they will be presenting the Meat World Music Festival on April 26 at the Springs Meat World (Springs Fresh Produce Market on Paul Kruger Highway).
The festival will take place from 8am to 6pm and entrance is free. The Meat World Music Festival boasts some of South Africa’s greatest talented performers, such as MiCasa, Francois van Coke, Bernice West, Pieter Smith, Mari Bosman and many more.
Adding to the festivities, there will be a flea market, helicopter flips, beer tent, festival food and loads of activities for the kids.
Details: Booking of flea market stalls at www.LTickets.co.za and general enquiries info@lefra.com or 011 815 3000.
Don’t miss Nataniel in Concert, brought to you by Johnny’s Catering, at 6pm on May 17, hosted in the hall of the Alberton Retirement Village at 45 Kritzinger Street, Florentia, Alberton.
Tickets are available at R270 per person. Strictly cash bar before concert. No children under the age of 15.
Details: Willemien at 082 688 1910 or willemien@johnnyscatering.co.za
