June 17

The Bermuda Health Foundation Seventh annual salute to service award to honour Dr. Eugene Harvey in the Harbour View Ballroom at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess Hotel at 12.30 p.m. Tickets are $100. Telephone LaVerne Furbert at 335-8232 or e-mail lavernef@northrock.bm.

Overeaters Anonymous Meeting from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Wesley Methodist Church in Stephenson Room at 41 Church Street, Hamilton. They also meet on Saturday mornings at the Bermuda Red Cross.

United Bermuda Party is holding a Community Discussion on the economic issues facing Bermuda at 7 p.m. Speakers will be Dr. Grant Gibbons and Patricia Gordon-Pamplin. The meeting takes place at the Peace Lutheran Church Hall. Open to Paget and the public.

June 17 — 27

Up with People. Multinational cast of young people in a high-energy family friendly production. They will be at the St. David's Bermuda Native Festival on June 20 and at Harbour Nights in Hamilton on June 24. Their two hour final performance will be at the Snorkel Park on June 27. All performances are free to the public.

June 18

Pride Bermuda's Annual General Meeting from 5.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Cap-a-Laige Charities House at 25 Point Finger Road in Paget. Confirm attendance at 295-9970 or e-mail spaynter@pride.prevention.bm.

June 19

Mount St. Agnes Reunion Week Basketball challenge 5.30 p.m. start. MSA Gym. Admission is free. For more information telephone Lisa Anne Bardgett at 292-4134 ext. 19 or e-mail lbardgett@msa.bm or visit www.msa.bm.

June 19 & 20

The Bermuda Family Council in conjunction with Startime Productions presents The 2009 Bermuda Family Festival with majorettes, dance groups, Gombeys, food stalls, face painting, tattooing, fun castle and movies as well as a presentation on building stronger families at the Arboretum on Friday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Saturday from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.

June 19 — 21

Bermuda Musical & Dramatic Society presents 'Sucks Rocks & Molly Millers', featuring Chris Broadhurst, Gavin Wilson and Mr. Aloysius (Lockjaw) Fox at Daylesford Theatre, Washington Street, Hamilton. Online box office runs until June (www.bmds.bm) and the Daylesford Box Office (292- 0848) will operate until June 18 from 5.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door one hour before show time.

June 20

Historical Heartbeats Lecture series 400 Years in a Day. For more information contact Community & Cultural Affairs at 292-9447.

Burning Pocket Productions presents 'Sista Mandy' live along with Ras Giorgis, Ninja Cutty, Star 45 and others at the Prison Officer's Club from 10 p.m. until 3 a.m. Tickets $25 at door. Ages 25 and up.

June 20 — 21

The St. David's Islanders and Native Community POWWOW 2009 at the St. David's Cricket Field. Gates open at 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Admission: Adults $8. Seniors and children $5. Crafts, food, dancing and more.

June 21

Somerset Brigade Band Concert at St. Anne's Church at 4 p.m. Proceeds go to benefit the church. Tickets are $15 from any member of the church, at the door or by calling 238-0914.

Father's Day Jazz show in aid of the Rhythm Lab music trip to Cuba with distinguished Professor Eddie Ming at the Leopard's Club at 6 p.m. under the direction of Max Mabury, featuring Sheila Smith, Wanda Ray Willis and special guests Cindy Laws, Reuben McCoy, June Caisey, the Joanne Thain Trio with Bryson Doers. Tickets are $35 at the door. Includes light supper.

June 23

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bermuda 2009 annual meeting at Cap-a-Laige, Charities House, 25 Point Finger Road, Paget, DV 04 (232-2802).

Bermuda Night at St. George's Preparatory School. Games, stories through the ages, exhibits on Bermuda's history, story of the Sea Venture and play entitled 'Spirit of Bermuda' at 6 p.m. Admission is free.

Bermuda Archives 'History Speaks' lecture with Dr Rosalyn Howard, associate professor of cultural anthropology and director of North American Indian Studies at the University of Central Florida and Bermuda's own St. Clair Brinkie Tucker, speaking about the unique culture of St. David's. At the Bermuda Cathedral church hall at 7.30 p.m. Admission is free.

June 24

Speciality Cinema and Grill invites you to their grand opening celebration. Open to all 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 12 Church Street, Hamilton. Ribbon cutting 11 a.m. Free food samples and prizes.

June 22 — 27

Jacksons School of Performing Arts Annual Dance Recital, Celebrating Bermuda's 400th Anniversary. Tickets can be purchased at the Jackson School Office 12 to 5 p.m. 292-5815. Price $35 Adults, $25 for children.

June 24

Bermuda Regiment Band Beat the Retreat Ceremony in Hamilton at 9 p.m.

June 25

Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre Men Only Night, Dr. Michael O'Leary (Brigham & Women's Hospital) and local urologist, Dr. Charles Dyer, will present a Prostate Health Lecture to an all male audience at 7 p.m. at Elbow Beach Hotel. For more information telephone Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre at 236-0949.

June 27

Warwick Parish Council's Multi-Cultural celebration 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. at T.N. Tatem Middle School Field.

Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre and Bermuda Classic Bike Club and the Bermuda Long Riders Motorcycle Club Poker Ride starting at 9.30 a.m. leaving from Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre. The group will ride to five locations, receiving a 'playing card' at each location. The rider with the winning hand at the finish wins. The event is open to the public and anyone with a motorcycle can join in. Entry fee to be confirmed part proceeds to go to the Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre. Contact info@chc.bm for more info.

Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre free PSA screening in partnership with the Bermuda Hospitals Board from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre at 46 Point Finger Road. Open to men over 40 years old who have not had a screening in 12 months. Appointments not required. Bring valid identification. Telephone 236-0949.

August 14

T.O.C. Entertainment is proud to present, Mary J. Blige and Robin Thicke in concert at National Stadium. Tickets on sale at bdatix.bm, in person at the BAA Gymnasium, 24 Woodlands Road and by phone. $3 additional fee per ticket will apply, on 232-2255 or 1-800-309-8497 in Canada and the US. The BAA will be filled with fun and excitement with giveaways, trivia, contests, food, and drinks. A live DJ will entertain. T.O.C. Entertainment will give away two free tickets; one to Mary J's biggest fan and one to Robin's biggest fan. The winner will be announced on May 25. T.O.C. are also looking for the most talented singers on the Island to open-up.

August 23

The 2009 GK Walk in the Botanical Garden, Berry Hill Road. Registration starts at 9 a.m. and walk begins at 10 a.m.