held at the Marriott's Castle Harbour Resort this Saturday.

The Regimental Colours Ball, which promises to be a night of fun, food, and dance, is the climax to a series of activities in celebration of the anniversary. There will be music by Fantasy, Fanfare Trumpeters, and Drum Corps. Also entertaining guests will be comedian Bootsie.

*** As of Friday, early Christmas shoppers will not have to worry about trying to get their shopping done during their lunch hour or on the weekends, as it's time for late-night shopping.

The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce has announced that all shops will be open from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and because of this Reid Street, Queen Street and the upper part of Burnaby Street will be closed.