EVENTS FOR OTHER PROVINCES
FEBRUARY AWARENESS DAYS
• Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Month • Reproductive Health Month • 1 Feb - 31 May: Immunisation Campaign • 2: World Wetlands Day • 6 - 10: International Networking Week • 12 - 18: STI/Condom Week • 12 - 18: Pregnancy Awareness Week • 14: Valentine's Day • 17: Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Day • 22: Lent begins.
ARTS & CRAFTS & CULTURE
• SWEET-ART ARTS & CRAFTS COURSE: 4, 11, 18, 25 Feb & 3 Mar, 9am - 10.30am. Norscot Manor Recreation Centre, JHB. Ages: 6 - 12 years. Contact Tarryn Heydeman, 084 589 6524.
• PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA WORLD SYMPHONY SUMMER SEASON: 17 Feb - 22 Mar, Durban City Hall. Contact 031 - 369 9438.
• I AM WOMAN - LEAP OF FAITH: SABC 3 TV series airing from Mar. To suggest women to be interviewed for the series contact Lisa, 072 377 6211,
lisachait@gmail.com.
• SMUDGE ART CENTRE: Tues - Fri, 10am - 5pm; Sat & public holidays, 10am - 4pm; Sun, 10am - 1pm. Craighallpark, JHB. All ages. Activities change weekly. Contact Sandra Bier, 011 - 501 0234.
• KIDDIES' CRAFT EVENINGS: Fri & Sat, 6pm - 8pm, Lakeside Mall, Benoni. Kids' entertainment while parents relax at a restaurant. Suitable for children 3 - 12 years. Contact 011 - 427 1801.
• MOYO AT ZOO LAKE: Sat & Sun, 10.30am - 3.30pm, Parkview, JHB. Contact Kabela, 011 - 646 0058.
CHARITY
• HIGHER GROUND CAMP FOR BLIND OR PARTIALLY SIGHTED PEOPLE: 23 - 27 Feb, Cape. Camp sponsorships welcome. Contact Emma, 072 039 0907,
HigherGroundSA@gmail.com.
• LUCKY LUCY FOUNDATION: Educates Cape Town communities on animal care. Rescues, sterilises & rehabilitates mistreated animals. Become a Guardian Angel - donate R50 monthly. Contact Richelle, 073 928 6236,
www.luckylucy.org.
• FLYING CHILDREN: Long-term, sustainable help for pre-schools in poor areas. 65 Greenside Rd, Greenside, JHB. Needs: funding, building materials, toys, secondhand furniture, crafts & stationery. Contact Lindy, 011 - 486 1109.
• KITTY & PUPPY HAVEN: A rescue & rehabilitation centre in Gauteng that offers complete veterinary care, vaccinations & sterilisation. Contact 011 - 440 2404, 083 534 5107,
info@kittyhaven.co.za.
CLOTHING
• 4 A KID: Clothing & accessories for children. Visit www.4akid.co.za. Contact info@4akid.co.za.
COOKING
• THE BAKING SHOP: 7 Feb, 5.30pm - 7pm, Valentine's Cupcakes; 21 Feb, 5.30pm - 7pm, Plastic Icing; 28 Feb, 5.30pm - 7pm, Formal Cupcakes. The Baking Shop, Walmer, P.E. Contact 041 - 581 0509.
• DOMESTIC COOKING CLASSES: Thurs, 8am - 3pm, The Glass Kitchen Cooking School, Krugersdorp. Contact Margy, 082 569 2113.
• KIDZ CAN COOK: Sat, 9am - 11am, The Glass Kitchen Cooking School, Krugersdorp. Age: 5 - 11 years. Contact Margy, 082 569 2113.
• TEEN COOK CLASSES: Fri, 2.30pm - 5pm, The Glass Kitchen Cooking School, Krugersdorp. Age: 10 - 19 years. Contact Margy, 082 569 2113.
• NOOGIE COOKIE MAKING: Sat, 10am - 12pm, Mugg & Bean, Broadacres Shopping Centre, Fourways. Kids bake cookies while adults eat breakfast. Contact Dean, 083 445 4556.
• COOKING UP A STORM: Tailor-made private cooking lessons in your own kitchen for you or your domestic worker, motivational talks & individual consultations on healthy eating, meal plans. Also available: cooking utensils & equipment; kitchen accessory, bakeware & gadget demonstrations. Contact Jeanri Verster, 083 408 8802,
www.cookingupastorm.co.za.
COURSES/CLASSES
• ASSERTIVENESS & CONFLICT RESOLUTION WORKSHOP: 16 Feb, 8.30am - 4pm, Durban; 17 Feb, 8.30am - 4pm, JHB. Contact Rennie, 082 435 7517,
rennie@csst.co.za.
• POST-NATAL DEPRESSION WORKSHOP: 10 Feb, 9am - 1pm, Orchards, JHB. Contact
info@pndsa.org.za.
• BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY PRESENTATION (ANNIQUE): 18 Feb, Gauteng. Contact Women's Lifestyle World,
womensworld@clientliaison.co.za.
• FLOWERSCAPE WORKSHOP - GETTING IN TOUCH WITH YOUR EMOTIONS: 22 Feb, Gauteng. Contact Women's Lifestyle World,
womensworld@clientliaison.co.za.
• FREE PMAILER SMS MARKETING ADVANCED COURSE: 7 Feb, JHB. Contact 011 - 447 6147,
sales@pmailer.co.za.
• BRAIN POWER SEMINARS: 16 & 23 Feb, 8, 15 & 29 Mar, 19 Apr, 8am - 5pm, Palazzo Hotel, Montecasino, Fourways, JHB. Contact 011 - 465 5788,
deidre@bptraining.co.za.
• WRITE VOICE CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP: 4 Feb, Homebrew Films, Gardens, Cape Town. Visit
www.writingstudio.co.za. Contact
info@writingstudio.co.za.
• SUCCESS WORKSHOP: Dates tbc. JHB & Cape Town. Contact Adele,
adele@1stopmarketingsuccess.com.
• DYNAMIC SEMINARS: Morning seminars on leadership, coaching, supervising, customer service, selling, telephone, time management & managing. JHB, Cape Town, Durban. Contact 011 - 485 2150.
• INTENSIVE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COURSE: 2 & 3 Feb, 9 & 10 Feb, 1 & 2 Mar, 29 & 30 Mar, 8am - 5pm, FoneWorx Training Academy, Randburg. Contact 083 913 4357.
• SOCIAL MEDIA OVER BREAKFAST: Facebook Business Pages - 2 Feb, How to Write a Book - 7 Feb, LinkedIn - 15 Feb, Business Blogging - 16 Feb, Cape Town. Business Blogging - 24 Feb, Gauteng. Contact Charlotte,
charlotte@nichetraining.co.za.
• ADHASA TEACHERS' CONFERENCE: 25 & 26 Feb 2012, WITS Education Campus, Parktown. Cost: R790, R390 students. Contact 011 - 888 7655,
adhasa@telkomsa.net.
• KIDS' MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES: Tues & Thurs, 2pm - 2.45pm & 2.45pm - 3.30pm, Roosevelt Recreation Centre; Mon & Wed, 1.30pm - 2pm & 2pm - 2.45pm, Orange Grove. Contact Shane, 084 359 8280.
• YOGA CLASSES: Thurs, 6pm - 7.15pm, Anti-Ageing Clinic, Sea Point. Style: Hatha Vinyasa yoga. Cost: R250 monthly for 1 class per week/R75 per session. Contact Juanita, 082 900 8001,
nadia.rosenthal@gmail.com.
• POP ART DANCE CLASSES: Tue, Wed & Thurs, 5pm - 6pm, Arts on Main, Marshalltown, JHB. R40 p.p. per session. Contact Hayleigh, 083 245 1040.
• KNOW YOUR CAR INSIDE OUT: 1-day AA course, 9am - 3.30pm weekdays. Weekend sessions can be arranged for groups. Contact 011 - 347 9300,
SNanthlall@aasa.co.za,
Mmthimkhulu@aasa.co.za.
• INFANT MASSAGE INSTRUCTOR TRAINING: An exceptional & comprehensive course. Qualify to teach infant massage classes to parents. International Association of Infant Massage. Contact Margo, 011 - 787 0681.
• FAMILY LIFE CENTRE COURSES: 1 Cardigan Road, Parkwood, JHB. Contact Chaleen, 011 - 788 4784.
• IMSIMBI TRAINING COURSES: Various business-related courses & dates in JHB, Cape Town & Durban. Contact 011 - 678 2443, www.imsimbi.co.za,
Julius@imsimbi.co.za.
ENTERTAINMENT
• SHAKESPEARE WEEK FOR SCHOOLS: 7 - 10 Feb, 9am, Brooklyn Theatre, Menlo Park, Pretoria. Contact 012 - 460 6033.
• BIG TOP ROCK: 31 Jan - 11 Mar, Tues - Sat 8.30pm & Sun 2pm, Barnyard Theatre, Menlyn, Pretoria. Contact 011 - 280 4370.
• THE FINAL COUNTDOWN: 27 Jan - 11 Mar, Tues - Sat 8pm & Sun 2pm, Barnyard Theatre, Cresta, JHB. Contact 011 - 823 6933.
• SOLMS DELTA & DIE BURGER SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 4, 11, 18, 25 Feb & 3 Mar. Franschhoek Winelands. Visit
www.solms-delta.co.za.
EDUCATION
• EXTRAMURAL PROGRAMME WITH EQUAL ZEAL: 8 weeks starting Feb. Kids learn balance, zeal & emotional intelligence. Holiday programmes also available (next programme: April). Contact Shirley, 079 296 2980.
LEISURE
• CAPE ARGUS CYCLE TOUR: 11 Mar. Contact 021 - 681 4333 or info@cycletour.co.za to request an entry form. Visit
www.cycletour.co.za for more info.
• JOYRIDE FAMILY FUN PARK: Sat, 12pm - 10pm, Joyride Family Funpark, Elandsfontein. Quads, mini-Pajero 4x4s for kids, supra drifting for adults. Age: 6 years & up. Contact Karin, 082 723 9953.
• MYSTERY GHOST BUS TOUR: 1st or 2nd weekend monthly. JHB, Cape Town (11 Feb) & Pretoria (10 Feb). Contact Computicket, 0861 915 8000. Visit
www.mysteryghostbus.co.za.
• MINI STEAM TRAINS: 1st & 3rd Sun of the month, 9.30am - 4pm. Venue: Len Rutter Park, Florida Park. Contact 082 837 2371.
MARKETS
• KLIPHOUSE VILLAGE MARKET: Last Sat of the month, 9.30am - 3.30pm, Cnr Ewelme & Shillingford Rd, Henley-on-Klip, Vereeniging. Dates: 25 Feb, 31 Mar, 28 Apr, 26 May, 30 Jun, 28 Jul, 25 Aug, 29 Sep, 27 Oct, 24 Nov. Contact 082 413 6184, 016 - 366 0829.
• HAZEL FOOD MARKET: Sat, 8am - 2pm, Cnr Thomas Edison & Mackenzie Sts, Menlo Park, Pretoria. Contact 083 554 5636.
• MARKET ON MAIN: Sun, 10am - 3pm, Arts on Main, Cnr Fox & Berea St, JHB. Contact
www.marketonmain.co.za.
• JOZI FOOD MARKET: Sat, 8.30am - 1.30pm, Pirates Rugby Club, Braeside Rd, Parkhurst. Contact 076 469 8995.
• BLU BIRD WHOLE FOOD MARKET: Sun, 9am - 2pm, Athol Oaklands Rd, Birnam, JHB. Contact Robyn, 083 311 4768.
• CEDAR FRESH FAMILY MARKET: Sat, 10am - 2pm, Cedar Square Shopping Centre, Fourways. Contact 011 - 465 6095.
• STEPPING STONES VILLAGE MARKET: 1st Sat of the month, 9am - 4pm, North Riding, JHB. Contact Theresa, 082 681 9544.
• BRYANSTON ORGANIC & NATURAL MARKET: Thurs & Sat, 9am - 3pm, Culross Rd, Bryanston. Contact Glenda, 011 - 706 3671.
• BOKKIE PARK CRAFT MARKET: 1st Sat of the month, 9am - 2.30pm, Bokkie Park, Southvale Rd, Parkdene, Boksburg. Contact 072 713 3332.
• HYDE AND SEEK COUNTRY BOUTIQUE: 1st Sat of the month, 10am - 4pm, Plot 7476 Pierre Rd, Honeydew. Contact 084 515 3650.
• FARE AT THE SQUARE: Last Sun of the month, 9am - 2pm, Irene Village Mall, Irene, Pretoria. Contact 082 226 1239.
MEETINGS
• SADAG SUPPORT GROUPS: Depression, Bipolar Disorder & more. Various areas. Contact 0800 20 50 21.
• INSPIRING WOMEN NETWORKING MEETINGS: Cape Town, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, P.E., Durban, Kimberley & Phalaborwa. Contact
editor@inspiringwomen.co.za.
NATURE
• ZOO TO ZOO ORIENTEERING ADVENTURE: 5 Feb, 8.30am, Pretoria Zoo. All ages welcome. Contact Paul Wimberley, 082 550 7793.
• LIFESTYLE GARDEN DESIGN SHOW: 11 Feb - 31 May, Randburg. Visit
www.lifestyle.co.za.
SPECIAL EVENTS
• TEEN SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK: 12 - 19 Feb. Contact South African Anxiety & Depression Group, Roshni, 011 - 262 6396,
secretariat@anxiety.org.za.
TRAVEL
• JB TRAIN TOURS: 4-in-1 tour upmarket & budget packages (train, cruise, hotel in Cape Town, air travel) available until March. Contact 011 - 913 2442, 086 152 8687,
info@jbtours.co.za.
VALENTINE'S DAY EVENTS
• DETOXIFICATION RETREAT: 10 - 17 Feb, Temenos, Western Cape. Contact
info@detox-international.co.za.
• COUPLE'S COOKING: 11 Feb, 10am, Hirsch's, Meadowdale, JHB. Cook a romantic breakfast & stand a chance to win a romantic dinner. Contact Vanessa Anderson, 011 - 567 2400.
• SCREENING OF THE NOTEBOOK: 14 Feb, Rhebokskloof Wine Estate. Contact
info@rhebokskloof.co.za.
WALKS
• ZOO FUN WALK: Every 3rd Sat, 6.30am, National Zoological Gardens, Pretoria. Contact 012 - 328 3265 X 168.
• MELVILLE KOPPIES TOURS: 1st & 3rd Sun, 3pm (May - Aug) & 2nd & 4th Sun, 8.30am, Melville Koppies, Emmarentia, JHB. Age: from 5 years. Contact Wendy, 011 - 482 4797.
• ALBERT'S FARM WALK: Sat, 9am - 4pm, Alberts Farm, Greymont, JHB. Contact 082 674 6912.
• GUIDED BIRD WALK: 1st Sat of the month, 5.30am, Smuts House Museum, Irene, Pretoria. Contact Cheryl, 011 - 316 1426.
• WALK WITH DOGS: 1st Sat of the month, 8am - 9.30am. Melville Koppies, Westdene. Age: for 8 years & up. No puppies. Contact 011 - 482 4797.
• KLIPRIVIERSBERG GUIDED WALK: Every 2nd & 4th Sun of the month, 9am. Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve, Silent Pool, Mondeor. Ages: all. Contact Tony Ferguson, 082 454 6114.
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