Until November 26

The Bermuda College Library, Imagination Book Club. New series celebrating heroes of literature from October 22 to November 26 from 5.40 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. Select days. Local hero, Llewellyn Emery (Nothin' but a Pond Dog), Old hero – Earl Lovelace (The Dragon can't Dance) and the New hero – Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (Purple Hibiscus). Bermuda College Conference room. Contact Jiselle Alleyne (jalleyne@college.bm), or 236-9000 ext. 4382.

Until November 8

The School House Nursery is sending a container of used children's clothing, shoes, books, blankets and toys to an orphanage in Zambia next week. The targetted age group is zero to 12 years. If you would like to donate any items, please do so by dropping them off at the nursery school, which is located on Brighton Hill, Devonshire, anytime between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday. Call 236-2830.

November 6

Bermuda National Gallery Lecture: 'The Nude: A subject of art and controversy' by Christina Storey, Ph.D. Reception 5.30 p.m., lecture 6 p.m. Admission: BNG members $10, others $20.

Bermuda National Gallery Adult life-drawing: a focus on the body – class by Emma Ingham-Dounouk, upper level, City Hall, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open to all artistic levels. Cost $80, including all materials/light lunch. Further information: 295-9428.

Supportive Therapy for AIDS Persons and their Relatives (STAR) is having a bake sale at the Market Place on Church Street from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information contact Ruth Skinner or Carolyn Armstrong at 292-5941.

November 8

Bonfire Night Bermuda Gates Bay Beach (Fort St. Catherine Beach), St. George's, 6 p.m. onwards. Fireworks at 8.30 p.m. Refreshments on sale. Further information call 297-8043. Free admission.

La Leche League of Bermuda will hold a support group meeting open to pregnant women, new mothers and babies on Saturday morning, November 8 at 10.30 a.m. in the First Floor Conference Room at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. The meeting topic is 'The Art of Breastfeeding: Avoiding Difficulties'. 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.

November 9

The Walking Club of Bermuda meets every Sunday at 7 a.m. and the group walks for six to seven miles. These walks are free and all are welcome. There are also cut-off points for those who do not want to walk the full distance. Meet in the parking lot at each location at 7 a.m. for a 7.10 a.m. start. This week the walk takes place at Bernard Park, Dutton Avenue, Pembroke. For further information contact Laura at ltgorham@ibl.bm, call 737-0437 or visit http://walk.free.bm.

St. George's Market Night Committee – St. George's Flea Market every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in King's Square St. George's. Contact Arthur Wales on 536-2221 or 297-0275. $25 a table. It will feature vegetables, fish, clothes and other things for sale.

November 13

Andrew Stevenson Illustrated lecture and update on his Humpback Whale Film and Research project, Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute, 6.30 p.m. and 8.30 p.m. sharp. Tickets: $20, students and teachers free. Available www.boxoffice.com Students/teachers recommended to attend 6.30 p.m lecture, and those intending to come should reserve seats by e-mailing spout@logic.bm

November 14

Bermuda School of Music Faculty Lunchtime concert featuring works for organ, violin, piano and guitar, Wesley Methodist Church, Church Street, 12 noon. Participating musicians: Louise Southwood (guitar), Li You (piano), Jennifer Sheridan (violin), Oliver Grant (piano), Ryan Ellis and Lloyd Matthew (organ). All welcome. Admission free.

Come Celebrate World Diabetes Day at 7.30 a.m. at the Botanical Gardens. British health expert Jane Deville-Almond will be on hand to give an inspirational and educational talk while participants enjoy a post-walk breakfast. Pre-registration required. Visit the Diabetes Resource Centre on the corner of Dundonald and Cedar Avenues or call 297-8427.

November 15

Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation Family day: Boxes, gift tags and wrapping paper classes. (1) Create funky boxes/templates for boxes/envelopes (ages 5-12) 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. (2) Brown Paper Packages tied up with string (all ages), 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. (3) Signed with love – gift tags/cards (all ages) 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Cost: $10 per student/family. Must register/pay before November 15. Call 236-5963 Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or e-mail education [AT]kaf.bm.

Bermuda Boys' Brigade 125th Anniversary Dinner at 6.30 p.m. at Peter Evans Hall, St. Paul's Church, Paget. $15 for adults and $10 for children. Call David Semos 334-9349 for tickets.