December 1

Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute Christmas by the Harbour (shopping, photos with Santa, local entertainment and more), 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Further information: tel. 292-7219.

Home Grown Alternatives Sale of hand-crafted items by various artists especially for Christmas shoppers, St. Paul's Christian Centre, Middle Road, Paget, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Live music by Wendell (Shine) Hayward, lunch. Wheelchair friendly venue, ample free parking.

Pembroke Community Club Christmas craft sale and more. Free coffee and tea at the Pembroke Community Club from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

December 3

Saltus Grammar School Carols for All, St. John's Church, Pembroke, 7.30 p.m. Admission free. Collection taken for Cathedral Organ Fund in memory of Mrs. Ruth Henderson.

December 4

Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute Lecture/DVD by scientist Dr. William Sladen, prof. emeritus, Johns Hopkins University. Topic: Teaching geese, swans and cranes migration routes by ultralight aircraft (the science behind the Hollywood film, 'Flying Home'), Tradwinds auditorium, The Lane, Pembroke, 7 p.m. Doors/cash bar 6.30 p.m. Tickets: members $15, others $20. Available Oceans Gift Shop, The Body Shop.

Katmandu Kids Club Christmas market, Gosling's wine cellar, 9 Dundonald St., 5.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nepalese and Ugandan jewellery and craft stalls. Tickets: $20. Advance tel. 232-9001, or at the door. Cash/cheques only for purchases. Credit cards accepted for membership/mini auction bids. tel. 232-9001.

December 5

ChildWatch Seminar: Panel forum/DVD 'The Missing Years' — Young victims discuss effects of post-family separation, St. Theresa's hall, Laffan Street, 7 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. Light refreshments 6.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Further information: tel. 334-8060.

December 5-15

Bermuda Musical & Dramatic Society Pantomime: 'Jack and the Beanstalk', City Hall Theatre, 7.30 p.m. Matinees: December 8, 9, 15 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $28. Available: Daylesford box office (292-0848) November 24 noon to 3 p.m. (no phone bookings). November 26-December 4 (weekdays only) 5.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. City Hall box office (292-2313): December 5-15 one hour before curtain time. Online bookings: www.bmds.bm from November 24 after 5.30 p.m. (Telephone bookings during box office hours only).

December 6

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art Magical evening of carolling, steps of 'Camden', Botanical Gardens, Paget, 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Performers: BHS bell choir, Apex 4, Salvation Army Band, St. George's Prep Choir, Bermuda School of Music Children's Choir. Admission free, light refreshments. All welcome.

December 8

Christmas Boat Parade Circumnavigating Hamilton Harbour from 6.30 p.m. Finale fireworks approx. 8.15 p.m. To enter boat online see website www.bermudaboatparade.bm Further information: Steve Thomson tel. 292-6563.

December 9

The Ensemble Singers Programme of Christmas music, Wesley Methodist Church, Church Street, 4 p.m. Further information: tel. 236-2219.

National Training Laboratories/Bermuda College Diversity Training Programme Open House hosted by graduating class of 1977 for all persons interested in diversity/human relations to network, renew acquaintances and celebrate 10th anniversary, Bermuda College cafeteria, Paget, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. 1995-7 graduates/NTL trainers present. Songs/comments encouraged. Light refreshments.

December 9-10

St. John's Youth Choir 'Joy to the World, Christmas programme directed by Marjorie Pettit, with guest harpist Ina Zdorovetchi and including Britten's 'Ceremony of Carols', St. John's Church, Pembroke, 7 p.m. Tickets: adults $25, students $15. Available: www.boxoffice.bm, Pianos Plus (Front Street) and at the door.

December 16

Wedco 'Rockin' with Lights' street festival, Dockyard. Events include wire light sculpture competition, encore presentation of Boat Parade winner in the marina, shopping, and more.

December 23

Wesley Methodist Church, Hamilton. 'Messiah' Sing (Christmas portion), at the church, 4 p.m. Bring your copy of Handel's oratario and sing along. Refreshments follow. $10 donation to organ fund requested. Further information: tel. 292-0418.

EXHIBITIONS

Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard From December 1: Small Works 2 Further information: tel. 234-2809, see website www.artbermuda.bm or e-mail artcentre[at] ibl.bm

Bermuda National Gallery Until January 4, 2008. 'Living with Art' (modern/contemporary African American art from the collection of Alitash Kebede). Further information: tel. 295-9428 or see website www.bng.bm

Bermuda Society of Arts Until December 11: Onions Gallery:BSoA Members' juried photographic exhibition. Studio A: Stella Shakerchi 'Recent Works'. Studio B: Celebration — The building of City Hall. Edinburgh Gallery 'Mixology' (mixed media abstract paintings and photographs by Amanda Temple). Upper level, City Hall. Gallery hours: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission free. Further information: tel. 292-3824.

Commissioner's House, Bermuda Maritime Museum, Dockyard: '32 degrees N 64 degrees W: Approaching Bermuda' historic watercolours depicting aids to navigation and approaches to Bermuda by Driver, Seymour and Le Marchant Tupper (From the Fay and Geoffrey Elliott Collection in assn. with the Bermuda Archives). Open daily 9:30a.m. to 5 p.m. (last admission 4:30 pm). Admission $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children, free for members. Museum information tel. 234-1333, www.bmm.bm, e-mail marmuse[at]logic.bm.

Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation: Elliott Gallery Old Elliot School building, 27 Jubilee Road, Devonshire. Gallery hours: weekdays 10 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Further information: tel. 504-3469 or email kaleidoscope[at]northrock.bm

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Rose Garden Gallery. November 30-December 4: 'Seymour Art': Al Seymour Sr. and Jr. Further information: tel. 236-2950.