THE BERMUDA CALENDAR
February 26 and 27
The Bermuda Festival continues with a performance by Pascal Rioult's vibrant dance group Rioult. Following the performance Mr. Rioult will be available for a question and answer session. At 8 p.m. at the Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts. Students $25, adults $60. See http://www.bdatix.com/ or www.bermudafestival.org.
February 27
Bermuda Audubon Society Working Party – clearing vegetation from Seymour's Pond Nature Reserve from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. info@audubon.bm or 238-3239.
The Bermuda Stillborn and Infant Loss Support Group will be holding its inaugural meeting at 3 p.m. The group, which is intended to provide a support network for families affected by miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss, will meet at the Bermuda Bridge Club, located at 7 Pomander Road. e-mail BermudaSAILS@hotmail.com or call Tania at 595-0133.
February 28
The Walking Club of Bermuda will meet at Astwood Park, South Road, Warwick at 7 a.m. for a 7.10 a.m. start. Walks are six to seven miles unless otherwise stated and there are cut off points for those who do not want to walk the full distance. Walks are free and all are welcome. Visit http://walk.free.bm, e-mail ltgorham@ibl.bm or call 441-737-0437.
The Bermuda International Languages and Art Institute (Japanese department) presents 'A Celebration of Japanese Traditional Music (Shakuhachi)' by Master Yodo Kutahashi at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute at 5.30 p.m. Tickets are $100 available at 21 Woodlands Road, Hamilton. Telephone 296-7259 or e-mail international.languages@northrock.bm.
March 2
The Bermuda Festival presents a Gala Evening of Ballet At 8 p.m. at the Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts. Students $25, adults $60. See http://www.bdatix.com/ or www.bermudafestival.org. (Sold Out).
March 3
Mount Saint Agnes Academy celebrates its 120th Anniversary and the school will hold a Mass at St. Theresa's Cathedral at 10.30 a.m. Cupcakes will be handed out to the students following the Mass to commemorate the day.
Overeaters Anonymous weekly meeting. Every Wednesday lunchtime 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Stevenson Room, Wesley Methodist Church, 41 Church Street, Hamilton and Saturday 9.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. Red Cross Building 9 Berry Hill Road (training room 2). All welcome – overeaters, bulimics and anorexics. oabermuda@hotmail.com www.oa.com
The Bermuda Employers' Council Corporate Summit 2010. HR Metrics Measuring HR to the Business with Milton J. Perkins a global leader in development and implementation, recruitment and staffing for EDS/Excellerate HRO from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration begins at 9.30 a.m. at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess. Tickets are $165, lunch is included. Register by February 26. Telephone 295-5070 or email twarner@bec.bm.
March 4
Bermuda International Business Association Annual General Meeting. Guest speaker is Harold Ford, Jr., rormer US Representative, chairman of the Democratic Leadership Council, NBC News Analyst at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess Hotel on Pitts Bay Road in Pembroke at 12 p.m. Tickets are $75 for members and $100 for non-members. To reserve e-mail RSVP@biba.org or www.biba.org.
The Centre for the Community and Family Mediation presents an advanced practice mediation workshop 'Techniques in Diffusing Hostile Situations' led by Canadian mediator Stefan Dunn from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fee: $350 for early registration by February 24, $400 for late registration. Call 295-1150 or e-mail cpc@ibl.bm.
March 5 and 6
The Bermuda Festival ends with Voces8, a capella vocal ensemble formed by former choristers of Westminster Abbey at 8 p.m. at City Hall Theatre. See www.bdatix.com/ or www.bermudafestival.org. (Sold Out).
March 5
Summer Camp and Activities Mini Fair Hosted by the Saltus PTA from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Saltus Junior School Hall. Open to the public, this is a great opportunity to learn about the wide variety of summer programmes available in Bermuda. If you would like to showcase your summer camp please email pta@saltus.bm
March 6
Pembroke Rotary Club Annual Children's Fair at St. Paul's Church Hall, Paget from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Raffles Draw: 5 p.m. Games, raffles, baked stall, food, white elephant stall and plant stall, Bermuda train rides. Inside and outside activities, weather permitting. The theme is Carnival, and little ones are encouraged to dress accordingly.
Bermuda Audubon Society bluebird nest box workshop. Government house table block. Enter via Langton Hill 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. info@audubon.bm or telephone238-8628.
Mount Saint Agnes Academy celebrates its 120th Anniversary from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. in the auditorium where the school will be hosting 'Music Fever: Dinner and Dance'. A buffet dinner will be served with dancing before, during and after. The event is open to the public, tickets are $60 and a cash bar is available. Music will be provided by: Ronnie & the Secrets, Mohawk Radio, the Tony Bari Trio and surprise guest artists. Proceeds go to the MSA Academy Music Programme. Deadline for tickets is March 1. Call the school: 292-4134 or e-mail: lbardgett@msa.bm.
March 10
Overeaters Anonymous weekly meeting. Every Wednesday lunchtime 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Stevenson Room, Wesley Methodist Church, 41 Church Street, Hamilton and Saturday 9.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. Red Cross Building 9 Berry Hill Road (training room 2). All welcome – overeaters, bulimics and anorexics. oabermuda@hotmail.com www.oa.com
March 11 to 13
Saltus Grammar School presents 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' at 7.30 p.m. in Saltus Secondary Department Hall. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Contact Mr. Dorrington at ddorrington@saltus.bm . Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber/Lyrics by Tim Rice.
March 13
The Bermuda Audubon Society Harbour Cruise aboard the Explorer. Departs the BUEI dock at 2 p.m. Cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Bring you own afternoon tea. Register at info@audubon.bm or telephone 238-8628.
March 18
Bermuda College Division of Liberal Arts in collaboration with the Dept of Community and Cultural Affairs proudly presents A Public Reading and Book Signing by Ms Olive Senior author of poetry book 'Gardening in the Tropics' in the Library, Bermuda College from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
March 20
Zoom Around the Sound – join the popular 7.2-mile walk/run/bike around Harrington Sound, and you'll be helping Bermuda Zoological Society's education and conservation/research programmes. Entry forms are available at BAMZ, at Sportseller in Hamilton, and www.bamz.org. Entry fee is $15, and includes goodie bag, T-shirt, cool drink and free admission into BAMZ. Deadline for entries is noon, Friday, March 19; pick up race numbers from BAMZ, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. that day. Late entries($20) will be accepted from 8 a.m. on race day. No rollerblading. For more information, contact 293-2727, ext. 130, volunteers.bzs@gov.bm.