VAAL HAPPENINGS

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• Note that the SANBS donor centres has extended their hours to allow more donors the chance to donate: Vaal Mall’s centre (next to Pick ‘n Pay) is open 7 days a week Sasolburg Square, open weekdays from 11am to 4pm and Saturdays from 9am to 1pm  River Square, open weekdays from 10am to 4pm and Saturdays from 9am to 2pm And Vaalgate open weekdays from 10am to 6pm and Saturdays from 9am to 1pm.
   

• 20 January 2022 - Proudly Three Rivers invites everyone to join them for a Public Meeting which will take place on Thursday the 20th of January at 6:30 pm at Three Rivers Lodge.  For more info, contact Bonita Andrews on 060-562-0816 or email  info@proudly3rivers.co.za 
   

• 3 February 2022 - On the 3RD of the February 2022, the NG Welsyn is having their Around The World in 18 Holes fundraising golfday at the Riviera On Vaal.  R2000 per 4 ball and R1500 per sponsored hole.  There will also be a halfway house and cash bar.  Golf carts are also available at R280 at the clubhouse.  The day will end off with an auction and prize giving.  For bookings and more info, contact Andrea on 076 034 9191 or email vereen.admin@ngwelfare.co.za
   

• 12 Februarie 2022 - Goeiehoek Kontreimark is die 12 Februarie 8:30 – 13:00. Kom geniet ‘n heerlike plaasmark te Bosrand. Kontak vir meer inligting 0835419908
   

• 26 Februarie 2022 - Jeugland Tehuis vir bejaardes, Concan Doyle Straat SW 1 , hou basaar op 26 Februarie 2022 vanaf 08:00 tot 12:00. Wat sal daar wees? Kos stalletjies, 'n teetuin, koek en poeding tafels, handgemaakte items en produkte en sommer nog vele meer. Kom ondersteun ons asseblief. Alle fondse gaan ten bate van die ouetehuis om te help met befondsing vir die wat dit nie kan bekostig nie. Ons vra ook enige wit olifante wat in die pad staan of enige ander donasies. Vir verdere navrae of skenkings kan u Stephanie of Elzette kontak by 016 933 3995

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• With the COVID-19 outbreak, LifeLine Vaal wants to remind the Vaal that despite the lockdown, LifeLine is always there for the community.  Their telephone service will be operating 24/7.  Their number is: 016 428 1640.

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• Please send your events to the following email address vcr906fm@gmail.com

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PERMANENT

• Help save a life by donating today and help provide dogs with much needed blankets, dog food or even a toy or 2 .  Drop off your donation at Remax, 143 Piet Retief Blvd, Vanderbijlpark or phone them on 016 932 4192.
   

• Lochvaal Emfuleni Welfare has a project called “Hands of Hope” where they assist abused, neglected and rejected single mothers with babies, children and even women who are pregnant.  With this project, they focus on helping them with accommodation and care.  You can assist in this project by donating items such as nappies, baby blankets, baby clothing, bath products, etc along with items for these women like pajamas.  You can even help out by donating food stuff.  Currently Lochvaal Emfuleni Welfare are caring for 156 adults and 39 children.  For more info on how you can be of help, contact them: lochvaallew@yahoo.com or phone 083 496 905

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• Nothing is more important to the SANBS than saving lives and the youth is perfect to partner with us in saving even more.  As you may know, we currently have less than three days’ blood supply and urgently need to increase our stocks.  It’s up to us to get the ball rolling.  Ask young people around you between the ages of 16 and 35 to donate blood and help us get the word out by sharing #YoungBlood hashtag on social media

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• Three Rivers Al Anon meeting is on Tuesday nights, 7pm at Three Rivers Methodist Church, 54 Kowie Street. Safe parking and gated entrance. For any inquiries or information you can call/whatsapp/sms 076 092 6044. IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH SOMEONES DRINKING IN YOUR LIFE THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU

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• SANBS - Only 1 % of the population donate blood, yet every 29 seconds a patient receives a blood transfusion.  The South African National Blood service is urging all donors to donate blood at Vaalgate donor centre and River Square donor Centre, Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm.  On Saturdays at River Square donor centre, donate from 9am to 2pm and at Vaalgate from 8am until 1pm.  With every donation, you’ll receive free Nespresso. ​​
   

• Alcoholics Anonymous: - Meetings every Thursday at 19:30 at Medi Clinic Hospital, Cnr Hofmeyer Ave & Joubert Street, Vereeniging. For more information on your nearest location, contact 081 795 6577​
   

• Meals on Wheels: - Meals on Wheels offer meals to worthy cases.  To order contact 079-965-8610.
   

• Huis Prinscilla: - Accommodation for terminal, impede or bedridden patients with 24 hr care.  Contact 083-479-2656 for more information.
   

• Jessica’s Wall of Life Kunsprojek. Ons soek hulp van al ons kreatiewe vriendinne! Ons benodig wol, material, gare, knope, zips, garing – alle benodighede om mooi handsakke en ander bykomstighede, mee te maak.  Kontak 083 707 6547 vir meer inligting.
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• The Little Shop around the Corner is a Hospice Charity Shop located in Henely on Klip.  By donating your goods for resale in our shop you help to provide us with invaluable funds to maintain our high standard of care in the Wide Horizon Hospice unit in Vereeniging.  Wide Horizon Care is a non-profit Hospice organization that relies mainly on these donations to ensure the long-term sustainability of our unit.   Please donate by dropping off your pre-loved clothing, bric-a-brac, kitchen and homeware to Corner Iffley & Ewelme Road, Henley on Klip.  We are open on Tuesdays - Fridays and can be contacted on 016428 1410.​

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• Please send your events to the following email address vcr906fm@gmail.com

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