TODAY

West Indian Association annual end of summer boat cruise on M.V. Longtail departing from Albuoy's Point at 8.30 p.m. and we will be on the waters until 11.30 p.m. Tickets are $50 in advance and $55 at the door. Dinner is included in the cost of admission. Contact 533-6633 or any of the members of the management committee.

Sandys 360 Foundation are officially opening the Sandys 360 Sports, Aquatic & Enrichment Centre at 3 p.m. All are invited. Dress casual. Refreshments served. Followed by community day. All are welcome.

Bermuda Folk Club Night. Doors open 7.30 p.m. Music starts 8 p.m. Spanish Point Boat Club, Spanish Point, Pembroke. Open Mic Night . Families are welcome. Cash bar. Admission: $10 non-members, $5 members Inquiries: info@folkclub.bm or website www.folkclub.bm.

Latin presents Mexican Independence Day with Viva La Independence. There will be Mexican food and drinks along with entertainment by the Sabor Dance School and Salsa Mania DJS. The night starts at 8 p.m.

La Leche League of Bermuda will hold a support group meeting open to pregnant women, mothers and babies on Saturday morning, September 12 at 10.30 a.m. in the First Floor Conference Room at King Edward Memorial Hospital. The meeting topic is "Breastfeeding and the Working Mother." LLL of Bermuda is a registered charity, offering mother-to-mother help and encouragement to women wanting to breastfeed their babies. An accredited La Leche League Leader will be present to answer questions and address concerns. The meeting discussions include the latest medical research as well as personal experience. Free literature and a lending library will be available. Light refreshments will be served. Call 236-1120 for further information.

The Anglican Parish of Pembroke presents an Evening of Organ Favourites performed by Marinda Snyman of South Africa at 7.30 p.m. $30 for adults and $20 for students. Tickets can be purchased at St. John's Parish Office at 292-5308 or Kim Mason at 295-2000. Proceeds go to Pembroke Parish Youth Fund and Faith Venture 2009.

Obamatyme: Election Poetry, and Soul Poems: Life as Fertile Ground, by internationally known poet, Melodye Micere Van Putten. She will be reading and signing at True Reflections Bookstore on Chancery Lane from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

TOMORROW

The Corporation of Hamilton's free Summer Sundays in the Park will be hosting a rock, pop and soul concert entitled "Rock n de Rock". Venue: Victoria Park's Historic Band Stand. It will feature Mohawk Radio, Ed Fox, Ronnie and the Secrets, Taylor Rankin, Ground Zero, Working Title, Taylor Rankin and the Kennel Boys. There will also be activities for children. From 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.

ANCOP International Bermuda GK Walk 2009, a 5k fundraising walk, to be at 9 a.m. from Botanical Gardens taking the scenic route of Harbour Road, Lovers Lane, South Road all the way to Tee Street back to Berry Hill Road. To register online go to www.raceday.bm and click on Running. Proceeds of the Walk will be used to help poor people in third world countries. For more information visit www.ancopbermuda.com or call 441-799-6659 or e-mail to ancopbermuda@logic.bm.

September 15

Art Sessions at G-135 every Tuesday evening 6 p.m. - 7.30 p.m. for adults. $30 per session and all materials provided. Come and have fun expressing your creativity. For more info ring 333-0191.

Two Fools Family Fun Day : I'm Back 2 Sckool Again" takes place at Shelly Bay Field from noon to 8 p.m. There will be Gombeys, free entertainment, fun castles, crazy games, plenty of giveaways, raffle prizes, dunk tank, majorettes, Playskills Station, face painting and much, much more. Admission is free. (Story, Page 11)

September 16

Overeaters Anonymous weekly meeting. Every Wednesday lunchtime 1 - 2 p.m. Stevenson Room, Wesley Methodist Church, 41 Church Street, Hamlton AND Saturday 9.30 to 10.30 a.m. Red Cross Building 9 Berry Hill Road (lefthand side training room). All welcome - overeaters, bulimics and anorexics. oabermuda@hotmail.comwww.oa.com

September 19

Marine Science Day 2009 at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences, Ferry Reach, St. George's, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Have you heard that DEEP BLUE is the new green? The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (formerly the Bio Station) invites you to find out why at MARINE SCIENCE DAY 2009. Entrance is free and there will be fun for all ages. Become a scientist for the day and take a mini research cruise. Tour the labs, bunks and decks of BIOS's Atlantic Explorer research ship. Scientific experiments, demonstrations, a brand new puppet show, and more. For more information www.bios.edu or call 297-1880.

KBB Island Wide Marine Clean Up Day. Join the community effort for our Island's 400th Anniversary to

Keep Bermuda Beautiful. Choose a coastal or water location that needs to be cleaned up; Gather together a team from your organisation, your neighbourhood, your family or friends; Choose a time in the morning or afternoon; If need be, schedule this for September 20; Call KBB on 295-5142 to register your chosen location or ask KBB to assign a location for your group. After your group performs their marine debris clean up, call KBB to report the number of blue (recyclable) and black bags collected and bulky waste items. Students can receive credit for Community Service. For more information, visit our website www.kbb.bm or call 295-5142.

September 23

Overeaters Anonymous weekly meeting. Every Wednesday lunchtime 1 to 2 p.m. Stevenson Room, Wesley Methodist Church, 41 Church Street, Hamlton AND Saturday 9.30-10.30am Red Cross Building 9 Berry Hill Road (lefthand side training room). All welcome - overeaters, bulimics and anorexics. oabermuda@hotmail.comwww.oa.com

October 1

Launch of Breast Cancer Awareness Month proclamation on the steps of City Hall at 12 noon. All are welcome.

Breast Cancer Health seminar at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute from 7 to 8 p.m. with Nancy Roberge. Owner and director of the Chestnut Hill Physical Therapy Associates, talking about 'Quality of Life for Cancer Survivors'. 6 to 7 p.m. local vendors and information tables and refreshments.

October 2

Fish Fry at Christ Church, Warwick from 5 to 8.30 p.m. take out or eat in $20 per plate. For tickets visit Keith's Kitchen in the BAA parking lot, Christ Church, Warwick or Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre.

October 3

Breast Cancer Awareness Dream Dare Dance Women's Conference at Cedarbridge Academy. Tickets $59 incl. speakers, lunch and entertainment. For further information call P.A.L.s 236-7257 .

October 4

Breast Cancer Awareness Survivor Sunrise Sunday at Astwood Park, Warwick 7 a.m, bring a blanket to sit on. FREE admission. Call 236-5402 for more information.

October 7

Breast Cancer Awareness Annual Fun Walk 3K/5K at Barr's Bay Park from 5 to 5.45 p.m. vendors and information tables, 6 p.m. walk starts. 8 p.m. reception with music and speakers honouring survivorship. Participant packs available at BF&M and Sportseller $30. Pledge forms and information available on www.chc.bm .

October 11

Sail Festival at Barr's Bay Park on October 11 from 11 to 5 p.m. A family fun day sponsored by the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club. There will be vendors, fun castle, boat viewing, races, pirates wandering about, the town crier and DJ Bubbles providing music. For more information contact 737-0024 .

October 15 to 31

1 in 8 Busting Out at The Elliot Gallery at Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation, 27 Jubilee Road, Devonshire. Bermuda Cancer & Health have partnered with Gibbons Company and Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation in this, a unique expression of support, creating a visual impact of the disease.

October 16

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Annual Denim Day. What do your jeans say about you? Make a donation and wear jeans to work. For more information about participation go to www.chc.bm .

Internationally known poet Melody Van Putten will be reading and signing Election Poetry, and Soul Poems: Life as Fertile Ground, and Obamatyme: Election Poetry at True Reflections Bookstore on Chancery Lane from 1 to 3 p.m.

October 16 & 17

MSA Fair 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. . Games, super slide, raffle prizes, Bingo and baked goods. Admission is $2 with children under 5 free.

October 22

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Pretty in Pink Party at AS Coopers Front Street (main store) from 6 to 8 p.m.

October 23

Breast Cancer Awareness Girls Night Out at City Hall. The Celebrity Look Alike Party. Laughter is the best medicine. Presenting Sybil and friends. An evening of glitz and glamour with Tina Turner, Diana Ross, Celine Dion, Madonna and more. For tickets go to www.chc.bm.

October 24

Breast Cancer Awareness Month "With Men in Mind' at Goslings Wine Cellar, 9 Dundonald Street, Hamilton 7 to 10 p.m. for cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and live entertainment. For information on this event and tickets email melange4@yahoo.com .

October 25

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Shoot for the Cure at National Trust Waterville Rose Garden for more information visit www.bpmg.bm/SFTC.html.