June 13

Bermuda Society of Arts Lunchtime lecture by Glen Wilks: Hairstyles — their importance in people’s lives and and personalities; relationships with their hair; cultural significance and much more. With props, photos and possible demonstrations. Upper level, City Hall, 12.30 p.m. Admission: BNG members free, others $5. Further information: ( 295-9428.

June 14

Bermuda Red Cross is celebrating World Blood Donor Day. Call 236-5067 if you would like to donate blood.

June 15

Bermuda Race Relations Initiative Race and Media: All That’s Fit to Print. Featuring renowned African-American news editor and Pulitzer Prize winner Les Payne along with two well-known Bermudian journalists. Moderated by BRRI facilitator Professor Robert Jensen of the University of Texas at 6.30 p.m. The Princess Room, Fairmont Hamilton Princess Hotel. Everyone welcome. Light refreshments will be served.>Historical Heartbeats Lecture St. David’s Night <$>in collaboration with the St. David’s Island Island Committee. Featuring guest speaker Jessie ‘Little Doe’ Baird citizen of the Mashpee Wampanoag and co-founder of the Wopanaak Language Reclamation Project. Lecture begins at 7 p.m. in the Berkeley Institute Auditorium. Indian dancing, St. David’s jokes, St. David’s war veterans presentation, film excerpts. Ronnie Chameau reflections on east-end St. David’s. Free. Bus transportation from St. David’s is available. Telephone Kim Dismont Robinson at 292-9447 with questions.

June 15 - 16

Mount Saint Agnes Academy Alumni Association is hosting its second Annual Alumni Weekend Cocktail Party from 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. in the MSA Courtyard. Admission: $10 and includes Food, Cash Bar, Door Prizes. Basketball Challenge: June 16 5 p.m. start in the

MSA Gym. Admission: Free. Food, prizes. Don’t miss this opportunity to catch up with old friends. To reserve your tickets for the Alumni Cocktail Party and sign up for the Basketball challenge contact Lisa Anne Bardgett at 292-4134 or email alumni[AT]msa.bm .

B>ACE Galleries: (HQ Building). <$>Until end August: Josip General— the ACE collection of a Croatian naive painter, ACE global headquarters, 17 Woodbourne Avenue, Pembroke. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Admission free. Groups welcome by appointment (<$> 295-5200 for all information.

Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard Further information:"Wingdings-Regular">(<$> 234-2809 or visit website www.artbermuda.bm/home1.html

Bermuda National Gallery Until September 7: Summer exhibitions — 1. ‘Essential Elements 1947-2007: John Kaufmann 70th birthday retrospective. 2. ‘Hair in African Art’. Further informationf"Wingdings-Regular">(<$> 295-9428 or visit www.bng.bm

Until June 27: Onion Gallery: Summer members’ ‘Fives’ (juried). Studio A: Juliette O’Connor ‘Snap Happy’ (photography). Studio B: Ward and Eva Byrum ‘Thai Inspirations’. Edinburgh Gallery: Kathy Harriott ‘Monotype Prints’. All on upper level, City Hall. Gallery hours: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Through December: Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission free. Further informati (<$> 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 4:30pm). Admission $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children, free for members. Museum information tel. 234-1333, www.bmm.bm, eil marmuse[AT]logic.bm.

Crisson & Hind Fine Art Gallery: Hand-carved African sculptures by master Shona artists of Zimbabwe, inc. stone heads, animals, abstracts. Second floor, Crisson Building, 71 Front Street. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Satuy. (<$> 295-1117, fax 295-1125.

Elliot Gallery From May 23: New paintings (oils of Bermuda) by Heather Macdonald. Old Elliot School building, 27 Jubilee Road, Devonshire. Gallery hs/further information: (<$> 504-3469 or emailaleidoscope[AT]northrock.bm.

Kafu Galle<$>Further information: (<$> 295-5238, e-mail info[AT]kafu.bm or visit www.kafuhairandlery.bm.

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Rose den Gallery<$>. Until June 16: Gloria-Jean Trott: Fabric art. Meet the artist: June 11, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gallery open during Queen’s birthday holiday. Regular hours: 9 a.m. t p.m. Monday to Saturday. Further information: (<$> 236-2950 or visit website www.bermudamasterworks.com

Masterworks at BF&M foyer: Vintage Bermuda tel posters. Pitts Bay Road, Pembroke. Open during normal business hours. Admission free.

Masterworks Foundation at Camden House, <$>Botanical Gardens, Paget. Paintings from the Bermudiana Collecn. Open Tuesdays and Fridays 12 noon to 2 p.m. Further information: (<$> 236-2950. Admission free.

Masterworks at Colonial Insurance Foyer Gallery ‘Recent Gifts and Acquisitions’ (fiscal year 2003-2004) plus Dr. Pestana’s lead soldiershibit, 35 Reid Street. Open Monday to Friday 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m.,turdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Assion free.

Rock Island Coffee Further information (<$> 296-5241.

REGULAR EVENTS/SERVICES

ADULT/CHILD ABUSE

Child and Family Services Referral <$>line to help facilitate intake of abused children. ( 278-9111 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. After 5 p.m. ( 911 for Police to contact on-call social worker.

Coalition for the Protection of Children Advice <$>for anyone who is concernebout/suspects a child is being abused. 24-hour hotline service ( 295-1150. Confidentiality assured.

Physical Abuse Centreusing <$>and recovery support for abused women and their children. 24-hour hotline service ( 297-8278.

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 welf. Fee: monthly $10, yearly $90. Further information: Fax/TDD 238-8116 or e-mail biad[AT]therock.bm.

Bermuda Rainbow Guides TUESDAYS:<$> After-school activities for girls aged five to seven. Introduction to de Association, St. Mark’s Church Hall, Smith’s, 6 p.m. Further information: ( 292-0675.

Bermuda Riding for the Disabled <$>MONDAY TO FRIDAY at Windreach Village, 57 Spice Hill Road, Warwick. Equestrian therapy programme for children with special needs. Volunteers required in all areas, particularly during the school day. Horse experience unnecesy but helpful. Donations welcomed. Further information: ( 238-7433, fax 238-743

The Centre MONDAY TO FRIDAY during school year: Kids’ clubs (priy students) and Boys and Girls Clubs of Berm <$>(middle/senior students) 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Further information: (<$> 292-1343.

Church Girls’ Brigade, St. Paul’s Church<$> THURSDAYS: Activities pramme, St. Paul’s Christian Eation Centre, Middle Road, Paget, 6.30 p.m. All girls aged five to 14 welcome. Further information: gdings-Regular">(<$> 236-0337.

Committee of 25 for Handicapped Children<$> Registered charity providing aid for handicapped children. Further information: (<$> 292-4324 between 8.30 a.m. and noon Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday.

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

P.A.R.E.N.T.S. Having trouble with your children? You’re not the only one. Meet with other parents and get some new ideas. Further information: (<$> 29248.

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

Tae Durham Association for Physically Challenged Children <$>Liases with other charities in helping disabled chren with everyday needs not met by or available from larger charities. We alsopply food items to needy households with children. Donations always appreciated. Further information: (<$><$>Ivan I. Smith 238-2865, pager 298-8778.

WindReach Recreational Village MONDAY TO SATURDAY:<$> Fully accessible recreatil facility at 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 38-2469.

COMMUNITY

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

Bermuda Junior vice League <$>a women|0xb9|s organisation promoting volunteerism, developing potential, improving the community. Contact Deborah Titterton Narraway (president) at 332-2575 or e-mail bjsl[AT]northrock.bm.

The Bermuda College <$>will host a lunchtime fine dining gramme in the prospect room at 12 noon starting Tuesday September 7 and running until November 24. The last seating is at 12.30. For reservations contact Tiara Symonds at 236-9000 ext 44

Bermuda Red Cross Bl Donor Centre<$> THURSDAYS: Donor clinic, 1st floor, King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Point Finger Road, Paget, 1.30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Donors aged 18 to welcome. For appointment (<$> 236-5067.

Bermuda Society for the Blind <$>MONDAY TO FRIDAY: Hand-made wickerwork, stools, baskets and other items sold at Beacon House, Dundonald Street, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (<$> 292-3211. All proceeds to the blind.

Centon Philanthropy<$> Comity resource providing directory of registered charities, library, newsletter and leaflets, workshops, guest speakers, technical support, and advice/referrals for volunteers, donors and non-profit groups. Further information (<$> 236-7706 or Fax: 236-7693.

The Centre<$> THURSDAYS: (main office) Free legal adv, Angle Street, Hamilton, 5.30 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. Drop-in service only. (studio): Bermuda African Dance Co. 6 p.m. Table tennis instruction/practise 7.30 p.m. Ind soccer/pool/table tennis/foozeball/air hockey, 3,gle Street, 5.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Further information: (<$> 292-1343.

New Islanders MONTHLY socials for nfemale residents to meet other women/participate in sporting/ other activities. Further information: (<$> 291-0387.

St. George’s Community Centre <$>Evening programm MONDAY TO FRIDAY 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.,TURDAY/SUNDAY: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Further information: (<$><$>297-1754.

St. John Ambulance Brigade UESDAYS/THURSDAYS: First Aid/CPR class6.00 to 9.00 p.m., SATURDAYS 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m., 21 Point Finger Road, Paget. Further information: ">(<$> 236-7831.

EVENT PLANG

Bermuda Diary <$>Free public service to help event planners avoid flicting dates. Further information Wingdings-Regular">(<$> 236-3570 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

ENVNMENT

Bermuda Audubon Society <$>To report envnmental problems (especially in connection with birds) r">(<$> 292-1920 or 235-5513.

Bermuda Bluebird Society<$> Hotline: For assistance with questions/problems (<$> 238-0168.

Bermuda National Trust<$> To report concerns on environmental matters (<$> 236-6483 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.