KLERKSDORP WATER FESTIVAL IS COMING

This annual event has been a huge success and is held in Klerksdorp.

"The slightest suggestion of the two events to run on different dates is not an option, the success of the event is in the combination of National and Local organisers working together" Sandy Botha - Divisional Head Marketing for The City Council mentioned at a meeting which was held in Klerksdorp on 15 March 2005.

"The event has huge financial spin off's for local businesses and brings thousands of people to Klerksdorp. It must continue to do so." 

The Klerksdorp Water Festival/Formula 1 Power Boat Challenge will be taking place in Klerksdorp at The Klerksdorp Dam on the 16 and 17 April 2005.

Support and response which was received from the local business community, media, City Council and main sponsors of the event was phenomenal.

An emergency meeting was held with both organisers Klerksdorp Water Festival and Formula 1 Power Boating SA, appealing to them to bring both events under 1 banner ended favourably.

It was agreed that the two events will not be split in the interest of the klerksdorp community.

Phil Louw of Danlou Motors who was originally responsible for bringing National Formula 1 power boat racing to Klerksdorp waters pulled all stops available to him and agreed to run the Klerksdorp Water Festival in conjunction with the National Formula 1 Power Boat Championships. The event promises to be bigger and better this year.

A new transparent and structured committee has been formed to assist the previous organisers of the event this year. This committee will endeavour to make the event a huge success once again.

The main objective of the committee is to involve the broader community who should be benefiting in various financial spin off's available to them from the activities needed for the event i.e. food stalls, accommodation, entertainment, marketing opportunities etc.

Many activities are planned on and off the water and Klerksdorpians can be assured of two days with fun and entertainment.

There will be many branding opportunities for all businesses of Klerksdorp.

Please contact Sandy Botha on (018) 484 7003 or Elmarie Fuhri on 082 894 5362 for more information on sponsorship opportunities and more information on how to get involved.

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Harte oop vir G-fees

Deur Chanél Boshoff

Potchefstroomers het Woensdagmiddag, 9 Maart, weer `n bont spul studente op die ATKV-skougrond op die Bult aanskou wat hul ding vir die gemeenskap gedoen het.

Die geleentheid was die G-fees, `n inisiatief van PUK Studente Jool gemeenskapsdiens (SJGD). Daar is tans `n volle 65 projekte onder die SJGD se bestuur wat klein kinders tot bejaardes insluit. 

Die meeste van die groepe het gedurende die middag`n draai gemaak om lafenis teen die hitte tevind in die waterwurms. Daar was ook talle springkastele opgerig wat verbygangers se aandag getrek het. Dit het bygedra tot die oorhoofse doel van die fees, naamlik om blootstelling van die projekte aan die gemeenskap te gee, sê Veronica Coetzee, `n uitvoerende komiteelid van die span.

Hulle wou ook aan die projekte iets “G” wat hulle nie gewoonlik beleef nie, sê die voorsitter, Marietjie Redelinghuys.

Meer as ‘n 1000 kinders en volwassenes is verder bederf met `n kospakkie elk en lewendige vermaak. Thalia het `n toneelstuk opgevoer, Shakainah het gedans en Wag-`n-Bietjie dameskoshuis se projekkinders het `n gumbootdans gedoen.  Daar was ook `n teetuin vir bejaardes.

Die polisiediens het vir die kinders `n opvoedkundige demonstrasie gehou waarin hulle onder meer gewys het hoe iemand in hegtenis geneem word.

Potchefstroomers het hul harte nog `n keer oopgemaak vir liefdadigheid en as borge vir die fees opgetree. Volgens Coetzee is dit weereens net `n bewys daarvan dat SJGD mense se harte raak.

   “Ons wou iets van ons hart gee. Dit was `n wonderlike en geseënde dag,” sê Coetzee.

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EGGSEPTIONAL EASTER AT TUSK RIO

Easter is set to be eggseptional at Tusk Rio Casino from 25-27 March and consists of a jampacked programme filled with fun and entertainment for everyone. From little Sarah and Johnny to grandpa and grandma.

If its good food and excellent entertainment you're looking for, than look no further! The weekend kicks off with Dertien performing on Friday in the Barnyard Theatre from 19h30. Tickets are R20.00 per person and there will also be a special drinks promotion. Saturday night the AWF wrestlers will strut their stuff and flex their muscles when they tackle their opponents. To muscle in on the action, make sure you are there well before 17h00 to buy your ticket at R50.00 per person.

The Copacabana Street Café has their Seafood Frenzy promotion on Friday and Saturday that will suit every kind of pocket and taste. A variety of delicious seafood dishes will be on offer and is guaranteed to make you come back for more. On Sunday, bring your whole family for an Easter brunch from 10h00 until 15h00. Tickets are R85.00 for adults, R42.50 for children between the ages of 7 and 13 and children younger than 7 get to join the party absolutely free.

Between 10h00 and 16h00 on Saturday and Sunday, bring the kinds to join in the Easter fun. This includes an Easter bunny handing out Easter eggs, Alice the face painter, clowns and a daredevil, stilt walking Easter bunny.

This fabulous family weekend ends on Sunday, 27 March with the long awaited final draw for the brand new Audi A3 at 17h00. Remember, Tusk encourages responsible gaming and do not permit any under 18's in any of the gaming areas. Gamble with your head and not your heart.

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Library Week

By Lisa Rivett

It's South African Library Week, and the Klerksdorp library is inviting everyone to come and enjoy their multitude of books.

This year's theme is, ”Libraries Opening the Doors of Learning and Culture to All.” During the week the library will be handing out special bookmarks to promote literacy awareness. 

The library showcases other events throughout the year to promote literacy. One of these is the Library Awareness program. This program invites local schools to spend an afternoon at the library. They are given a tour of the facility, and shown how to join. The staff also takes the time to talk to students about the advantages of the library and the importance of reading.

A special holiday program is being offered free of charge to all young children aged 3 to 11 years. It will be held on March 23 and March 30 from 10am to 12pm. 

Children are treated to a variety of entertainment such as; puppet shows, videos, crafts, and fantastic stories to enjoy.

This is a great way to get children excited about books at an early age.

Everyone can benefit from a trip to the library. Take the opportunity to come and visit this week.

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I.F.A.-THE ONLY SOLUTION TO POVERTY AND JOBLESSNESS

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The Multi-Level-Marketing system is proving to be a success because many young person, single parents, and child-headed family household are opting for I.F.A.-because  there is no capital that is needed to start an opportunity.

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Kom ontspan en lag 'n slag

Niks is beter om die spanning van die onlangse aardbewing te verlig soos 'n bietjie Roberto nie, en dit teen 'n manjifieke prys.  Ons herinner graag die gemeenskap aan die konsert wat plaasvind op 7 April 2005 om 19:00 in die AGS Arendsnes te Stilfontein.

Die konsert vind plaas ten bate van Kindersorg SA: Stilfontein.  Alhoewel kaartjieverkope flink verloop, is daar nog heelwat sitplek beskikbaar.

Teen slegs R20.00 per persoon, is hierdie ‘n geleentheid wat nie misgeloop kan word nie.  Kaartjies is  steeds beskikbaar by Nandilene Apteek te Stilfontein.  Kaartjies sal ook by die deur te koop wees, as daar nog oor is. Voorkom teleurstelling en kry joune nou.  Bel enige van die volgende persone vir kaartjies: Leon  (018)484-5782, Pieter  (018)484-5492 en Adri  (018) 484-2042.

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