December 15, 16, 22

Photos with Santa Claus at the Annex Toys Headquarters on Reid Street from 7 to 9 p.m.

December 7 - 16

The Bermuda Musical & Dramatic Society (BMDS) is putting on their annual Christmas pantomime, Ali Baba and the 14 Thieves written by local Carol Birch with original score by James Burn at 7.30 p.m. at City Hall with a 3 p.m. matinee. All tickets are $24. For more information go to www.bmds.bm or www.boxoffice.bm or telephone 292-0848 or 292-2313.

December 13

Saltus Alumni Association Christmas Party will be from 5.30 to 9 p.m. in the Goose Gosling Centre parking at St. John's Road level only. Cash bar with happy hour prices. RSVP to Saltusalumni[AT]yahoo.com .>December 16

El Ministerio Hermandad presents "Celebremos la Navidad" (Let's Celebrate Christmas), a programme for the whole family, where we will celebrate the birth of Jesus. At 4.30 p.m. at the Warwick Seventh Day Adventist Church. The programme will be in Spanish for all who speak Spanish or are learning to speak the language. Don't miss it! There will be Christmas carols, a play, a puppet show and light refreshments after the program. For more information please contact us via e-mail ministeriohermandad[AT]hotmail.com or call Eileen King at 236-0219.

Diciembre 16

El Ministerio Hermandad presenta "Celebremos la Navidad", un programa para toda la familia donde celebraremos el nacimiento de Jes|0xfa|s. A las 4:30 PM - Warwick Seventh-Day Adventist Church. El programa será en espa|0xf1|ol para todos los que hablan espa|0xf1|ol o están aprendiendo. |0xa1|No se lo pierda! Habrá m|0xfa|sica navide|0xf1|a, drama, t|0xed|teres, y refrigerio después del programa. Para mas informaci|0xf3|n por favor comun|0xed|quese con nosotros v|0xed|a correo electr|0xf3|nico: ministeriohermandad[AT]hotmail.com o llamar a Eileen King al 236-0219B>December 18

The Bermuda National Gallery is showing Rankin/Bass preseSanta Claus Is Comin' To Town. A holiday favourite filled with good cheer, this delightful story tells how Kris Kringle got his start as the world's most famous gift giver by struggling to bring toys and happiness to the children of Sobertown shown at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Members Free. $5 per person or $10 per family.

December 19<

The Bermuda National Gallery will be showing two Christmas classics, The Night Before Christmas and How the Grinch Stole Christmas shown at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Members Free. $5 per person or $10 per family. The Bermuda National Gallery Christmas movie week continues h Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas shown at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Enter an extraordinary world filled with magic and wonder. This critically acclaimed movie milestone is a uniquely engaging fantasy for the whole family. Caution is advised for some young children as there are a few scary moments.Members Free. $5 per person or $10 per family.December 20

'St. Paul's Church, Paget presents 'Christmas with Kerri-Lynne and Friends',a benefit concert of light music featuring Kerri-Lynne Dietz, mezzo-soprano, Adrian Ridgeway, organist, and others at 7.30 p.m. Reception following. Tickets Adults $20, Students $10, available from St. Paul's Church Office and at the door.

December 21

The Bermuda National Gallery Christmas movie week continues with A Christmas Carol: The Musicwith Kelsey Grammer ("Frasier") brings Ebenezer Scrooge to life in this musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic tale. During a Christmas Eve dream that Scrooge is visited by three Christmas ghosts: Past, the life he has lived and the future consequences of that life. Shown at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. $5 per person or $10 per family.

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The Bermuda National Gallery Christmas movie week continues with It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie. Have yourself a very merry Muppet Christmas with this all-new holiday movie starring Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and the whole Muppet gang — plus a celebrity cast featuring David Arquette, Joan Cusack and Whoopi Goldberg, with cameos by Matthew Lillard, Wiliam H. Macy. Carson Daly, Kelly Ripa, Joe Rogan, Molly Shannon and the cast of "Scrubs"! Shown at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. $5 per person or $10 per family. Members free.

December 27, 28, 29 an0

Masterworks is holding free art classes for all ages and skills. Morning and afternoon sessions will be held at MMBA in the Botanical Gardens, as well as demonstrations by local artists and artisans. All events and workshops are free and open to all. For more information go to www.bermudamasterworks.com

REGULAR EVENTS/SICES

ADULT/CHILD ABUSE

Coalition for the Protection of Children 24-hour hotline for those who are concerned about/suspect child abuse. ( 295-1150. Confidentialiassured.

Child Abuse Intake Referral Line <$f"Wingdings-Regular">( 278-9111 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. After 5 p.m. ( 911 for Police to contact on-call social worker from Family Sices.

Physical Abuse Centre Housing and recovery support for abused women and their children. 24-hour hotline (297-82

CHILDREN/YOUNG PEOPLE

Bermuda Islands Association of the Deaf offers: 1. Professional consultants in deaf education. 2. Educational consultation/counselling for parents of deaf and hard-of-hearing children. 3. Tutoring for deaf/hard-of-hearing students. 4. Sign language classes. 5. Teletypewriters (TTYs) and other communication signallers for the deaf/hard of hearing for sale/rent. Membership: anyone with genuine interest in deaf community's welfare. Fee: monthly $10, yearly $90. Further information: Fax/TDD 238-8116 or e-mail herock.bm">biad@therock.bm.

Bermuda Riding for the Disabled MONDAY TO FRIDAY: WindReach Village, Warwick. Equestrian therapy programme for special needs children. Horse experience unnecessary but helpful. Volunteers needed all areas, particularly during school day. Donations welcomed. Furthenformation: ( 238-7433, fax 238-7434.

Committee of 25 for Handicapped Children Registered charity providing aid for handicapped children. Further information: ( 292-4324 been 8.30 a.m. and 12 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday only.

Fathers' Resource Centre For men interested in being better fathers. MONDAYS: Meeting, Family Court lobby, ground floor, Government Administration building, Parliament Street, 5.30 p.m. to 6.45 p Various topics discussed. Further information ( 292-0225.

Institute for Child and Family Health Treatment for psycholcally traumatised children and their families. Further information ( 295-1150.

La Leche League of Bermuda Free informan, encouragement and support for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Further information ( 236-1120.

P.A.R.E.N.T.S. Having trouble withur children? You're not the only one. Meet with other parents and get some new ideas. Further information: ( 292-6148.

St. George's Community Centre MONDAY TO FRIDAY: Afterhool programme for children aged five to 12, 3 p.m. to 5.30 p.m., 6 Old Military Road, St. George's. p.m. Further information: ( 297-1754.

Tae Durham Association for Physically Challenged Children Liaises with other charities in helping disabled children with everyday needs not met by or available from ot charities. Also supplies food items to needy households with children. Donations appreciated. Further information: Ivan I. Smith ( 238-2865, pager 298-8778.

The Centre MONDAY TO SATURDAY: Recreationaltivities for children and adults, Angle Street, Hamilton, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. MONDAY TO FRIDAY: After-school care for ages 5 to 12 from 3 to 6 p.m. Further information: ( 292-1343.

WindReach Recreational Village MONDAY TO SATURDAY: Fully accessible recreatal facility 57 Spice Hill Road, Warwick for special needs and able bodied communities. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. To book petting zoo tours, sensory room, birthday parties, hall rentals, camp ground ( 238-2469.

COMMUNITY

Association of Canadians in Bermuda Regular social events to meet fellow countrymen/keep Canadian culture alive. Further information: www.canadiansinbermuda.bm