Today

The Bermuda National Gallery Lunchtime Lecture Series Continues with a film about The State Hermitage, one of the largest art museums. Its magnificent buildings served as the official residence of Russian emperors for almost two centuries. 12.30 p.m. to 1.30 p.m. $5 for non-members and free for member

July 19

Bermuda National Youth Jazz Ensemble Jazz under the Stars, Sandys Secondary Middle School amphitheatre, 8 p.m. Featuring US recording artist saxophonist Reggie Harmon and many of Bermuda’s jazz greats. Tickets: $40. Available: Caesar’s Pharmacy, People’s Pharmacy, or >(<$> 234-1346.

The National Training Board is holding a town hall meeting about the National Occupation Certification Programme. NTB Chairman Herman Tucker, Executive Officer Michael Stowe and Plar specialist Henderson Thompson from 5.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Cathedral Hall at the Anglican Bermuda Cathedral on Church StreeRefreshments served.

July 20

Histcal Heartbeats Lecture <$>‘A War Trilogy’ 1776, 1812 and 1861: The Bermuda-America Connection 7 p.m. at St. Peter’s Church Hall. Talk by Andrew Bermingham and James Smith. Short performance by Ms Connie Dey. Free. Light refreshments served. Contact Kim Dismont Robinson 292-9447.

The Commission fonity and Social Equality<$>: The Bermuda Race Relations Initiative: Opportunity and Race: The Colour of Money featuring Marvin D. Williams. African American president of Aptus LLC an infrastructure and investment and development firm along with two well-known Bermuda business leaders at 6.30 p.m. in the Berkeley Auditorium. All are welcome. Lighefreshments served.

July 21 & $>

ANCOP International <$>(Bermuda) invites you to a global movie premiere of ‘Paradise: Three Stories of Hope ‘(PARAISO) at BUEI. The aim is to end global poverty. For details, call 533-1003; 799-6659 & 236-4330.

e Bermuda Triangle Society, <$>an organisation for Bermuda students in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, is holding a fundraising trash-a-thon in St. David’s. For more information telephone Omar Lodge at 332-5600 or Ebony Fret 331-5981.

July 21

The Eighth Annual Sunshine League Moonwalk<$>. An evening walk-a-thon from Warwick Pond on the South Shore. Five and a half mile moonlit walk along the South Shore to Church Bay and back. First 100 kids to arrive get glow-in-the-dark jewellery. Pledge forms at Sportseller in the Washington Mall or register on the night of the walk at 7 p.m. Walk is at 8 p.m. from Warwick Park playground. Adults $15 and children $5 (12 and under).

The Berkeley Foundation Premier Fundraiser The F.S. Furbert Charity Auction under the patronage of Eloise Furbert featuring Bermuda art, cedar and historical memorabilia from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Berkeley Institute Cafetorium. $25 per person and $40 per couple. Refreshments served. Limited seating. Telephone 337-0830 or email wspriggs[AT]berkeley.bm. Tickets available Fine Things on Queen Street.

July 25

The Bermuda National Gallery Lunchtime Lecture Series Continues with a film about David di Michelangelo - The Story of the Restoration. 12.30 p.m. to 1.30 p.m. $5 fnon-members and members free.

July 25 - 28<$>

Community of Africans in Bermuda presents the play ‘Sizwe Bansi Is Dead’ produced by Ayo Johnson and Rotimi Martins and directed by Niyi Coker Jr. Featuring Niyi Coker Jr. and Matthew Amend at 8 p.m. at the City Hall Theatre. 1 p.m. Matinee performance on July 28. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Tickets available at Rock Island Coffee, Bermuda Bookstore, Music Box and Caesar’s Pharmacy. Telephone 291-5406 or email africansinbda[AT]yahoo.com. Part of the proceeds go to the Women’s ource Centre.

July 26

Ministry of Community & Cultural Affairs is holding a Friendly Society March honouring Bermuda’s emancipation starting at 6.30 p.m. The march led by the Somerset Brigade Band will begin at Reid Street and Parliament Street. Friendly Society members will give a dramatic presentation of the sy of the slave ship Enterprise<$>.

The Packer & Defibrillator Support Group <$>meets at 8 p.m. at the Bermuda Red Cross Society Headquarters on Berry Hill Road, Paget. The support group aims to improve the life of people with pacemakers and defibrillators, their families and friends. Guest speaker Dr. Susan Adhemar. A committee will be formed to strengthen the support group. ephone 236-8238.

July 27

Bermuda National Gallery<$> Champagne and Jazz night featuring vocalist Gita Blakeney Saltus and Toni Bari Trio, upper level, City Hall, 5.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wine, champagne, hors d’oeuvres. Cash bar. Tickets: members $15, others $ To reserve: (<$> 295-9428.

July 29

Heritage Productions will hold a Cup Match luncheon at the Bermuda Industrial Union from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to honour legendary cricketers and Cup Match links with Emancipation. There is ee associated with this programme. Telephone 296-1442.

July 31 & August 1<$>

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute is offering a glowworm cruise. Bermuda’s fireworm or “worm” produces bioluminescent displays during its mating activities. Through the months of June, July, August and September, between two and three nights after a full moon, after sunset this illuminated mating ritual can be witnessed. In calm inlets, bioluminescent fireworms swarm to the surface of the sea and engage in sensuous dances and as they do, they give off a luminescent glow that lights up the water. Lasting only a few minutes, the dance is repeated the following month. The Glow Worm Cruise leaves from the BUEI Dock and heads to a calm area to witness this monthly ritual. Members $35.00 & Non Members $40.00. Must be over 14 year of age. For tickets telephone the Oceanift Shop at 297-7314. Credit cards accepted.

August 5<$>

The Eighteenth Sunset Jazz Dinner Cruise aboard the Lady Tamara leaving Albuoy’s Point Hamilton. From 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Featuring Jazz 4, Derick (CJ) Symonds MC. Tickets available from 27th Century Boutique, People’s Pharmacy and www.boxoffice.bm . $65 in advance and $70 at the boat. Bar service available. Door prizes. Part of the proceeds go the Charles Bascome Music Scholarship Fund.

August 6<$>

The Jamaica Association (Bermuda) will be hosting a black-tie ball to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Jamaica’s independence at the Fairmont Southampton Resort. The guest speaker will be Senator Delano Franklyn, Minister of State in Jamaica’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade. Tickets are $150 for patrons and $110 for others. Purchase at In Between Boutique at 53 Court Street in Hamilton. For more information email Dr. Norma Hendrickson at hndrxn[AT]northrock.bm.

August 10 -11

The Bermuda Civic Ballet 35th Anniversary Gala Performance under the stars in the Botanical Gardens. Featuring classical ballet, La Fille Mal Gardee, Harvest by Pascal Rioult and special performance choreographed by Suzette Harvey at 8.30 p.m. Adults $35 and children under 12 $25. City Hall Box Office open from July Telephone 292-2313. Telephone Alexia Cooper on 232-0959.

September 1

Classic Sports International and World Rugby Classic Bermuda are holding a banquet to celebrate the 2007 Rugby World Cup at the Fairmont Southampton Resort with celebrity guest speakers Nick Farr Jones, Francois Pienaar, John Eales and Sir Clive Woodward. Individual tickets are $350. See order form in the Royal Gazette. Contact jkane[AT]avondale.bm or mail to World Rugby Csic, PO Box HM 2267, Hamilton HMJX.

EXHIBITIONS

ACE Galleries: (HQ Building). Until end August: Josip Generalic — 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. Admisn free. Groups welcome by appointment (<$> 295-5200 all information. Further information: (<$> 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 retrospectiv2. ‘Hair in African Art’. Further information: Wingdings-Regular">(<$> 295-9428 or visit www.bng.bm.

Bermuda Society of Arts <$>Until July 19. Onions Gallery: Exhibitions committee invitational: Jon Faulkner (ceramics), Joanna Flath, Heather McDonald (painters), Peter Matcham (photography), Caroline Troncossi (oils), Chesley Trott (sculpture), Sharon Wilson (pastels). Edinburgh Gallery: Kok Wan Lee: ‘Quench of Thirst’ (ink on paper). All on upper level, City Hall. Gallery hours: Monday triday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission free. Further information: (<$> 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 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last admission 4.30 pm). Admission $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children, free members. Museum information tel. 234-1333, www.bmm.bm, e-mail 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 Build, 71 Front Street. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday. (<$> 295-1117, fax 295-1125.

Elliot Gallery ‘Visual Poetry: Sea Inside’<$> — multi-media show featuring poetry-driven work by published poets Chris Astwood, Dr. Kim Dismont robinson, Lisa Howie and Alan C. Smith,and photography of Scott Hill. Old Eot School building, 27 Jubilee Road, Devonshire.llery hours/further information: Regular">(<$> 504-3469 or email: kaleidoscope[AT]northrock.bm.

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

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Rose Garden Gallery<$>. July 13-26. Paings by Russian-born Canadian artist Sonia von Walter. Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Further information: (<$> 236-2950 or visit website wwermudamasterworks.com.

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

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

Masterworks at Colonial Insurance Foyer Gallery ‘Recent Gifts and Acqitions’ (fiscal year 2003-2004) plus Dr. Pestana’s lesoldiers exhibit, 35 Reid Street. Opeonday to Friday 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission free.

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

REGULAR EVENTS/SERVICEADULT/CHILD ABUSE<$>

Child and Family Services Refel line to help facilitate intake of abused children. (<$> 278-9111 from 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. After 5 p.m. (<$> 911 for Police to contact on-call social worker.

Parents Anonymous Bermuda <$>P.A.R.E.N.T.S Can your kids really push your buttons? Want other parents to talk to? Come join us September to June Come to a P.A. Group Parents can freely share their questions, concerns, problems, and solutions about pnting in a safe and supportive atmosphere. Meet on Wednesdays 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Provide a children’s progrby request for age five years & up Old Woodlands School, Mount Hill, Pembroke, 6 p.m, to 8 p.m. >(<$> 292-6147 or 292-6148 Meetings are hefrom September to June, closed July and August.

Coalition for the Protection of Children<$> Advice for anyononcerned about oro suspects a child is being abused. 24-hour hotline (<$> 295-1150. Confidentiality assured.

Physical Abuse Centre <$>Housing and recovery support for abused women and their children. 24-hour hotline service (<$> 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. Teypewriters (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, year$90. Further information: Fax/T238-8116 or e-mail biad[AT]therock.bm.

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

Bermuda Riding for the Disabled L<$> MONDAY TO FRIDAY at Windreach Village, 57 Spice Hill Road, Warwick. Equestr therapy programme for children with special needs. Volunteers required in all areaparticularly during the school day. Horse experience unnecessary but helpful. Donations welcomed. Further informati<$f"Wingdings-Regular">( <$8-7433, fax 238-7434.

The Centre MONDAY TO FRIDAY during school year: Kids’ clubs (primary school students), Boys and Girls Clubs of Bermuda <$>(middle/senior school student 3 Angle Street, 4.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. Further information: (<$> 292-1343.

Committee of 25 for dicapped Children<$> Registered Charity #15 providing aid for handicapped children. Further information: 292-4324. Email: committeeof25[AT]ibl.bm Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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

Tae Durham Assn. for Physically Challenged Children Liaises with other charities to help disabled children whose everyday needs are otherwise unmet by or unavailable from larger charities. Also supps food to needy households with children. Donations appreciated. Further information: Ivan I. Smith (<$> 238-2865, pager 298-8778.

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

Bermuda Riding for the Disabled MONDAY TO FRIDAY: Equestrian therapy for special needs children. Volunteers required in all areas, particularly during school day. Horse experience hful but not necessary. WindReach Village, Warwick. (<$> 238-7433, fax 238-7434.

COMMUNITY

The Bermuda College will host a lunchtime fine dining programme in the prospect room at 12 noon starting Tuay September 7 and running until November 24. The last seating is at 12.30. For reservations contact Tiara Symonds at 236-9000 ext 4461.

Harbour hts every Wednesday evening on Front Street from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. A variety of live entertainment, horse and carriage rides, late-night shopping, food and arts & crafts.

Association of Canadians in Bermuda <$>Regu social events to keep Canadian culture alive. Further information: visit website www.canadiansinbermuda.bm.

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

Bermuda Society for the Blind <$>MONDAY TO FRIDAY: Handmade wickerwork, stools, baskets and more sold Beacon House, Dundonald Street, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Further information: (<$> 292-3211.

Centre on Philanthropy Community resource for volunteers/donors/non-profit groups. Provides registered charities directorlibrary, newsletter and leafle workshops, guest speakers, technical support and advice/referrals. Further information: (<$> 27706 or F 236-7693.

Hands of Love Mission Camp Hill, Southampton. MONDAY TO FRIDAY 10.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. SATURDAYS: 12.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. 2nd hand clothing/foodstuffs fohe homeless/single parents. Further information: (<$> 238-7368.

Meals on Wheels <$>MONDAY TO WEDNESDAY/FRIDAYS: Cooked meals delivered to seniorshut-ins. Further information: (<$> 236-1.

New Islanders <$>MONTHLY socials for new female residents to meet other women/participate in sporting/other activities. Affiliate of International Women’s Club."Wingdings-Regular">(<$> 291-0387.

P.A.L.S. (Cancer Care in Bermuda) SECOND WEDNESDAY each month: Volunteers’ meeting, 18 Point Finger Road, Paget, 7.30 p.m. Further information (<$> 236-7257, fax 236-7250.

St. Johmbulance WEDNESDAYS: (Beginning February 2005) Cadet meeting for students aged 11 to 16, 5 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. 21 Point Finger Road, Paget. Further information: (<$> 236-7831.

St. George’s Community Centre Evening programmes, 6 Old Miltitary Road (opp. bus terminal), St. George’s. MONDAY TO THURSDAY 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., FRIDAYS/SATURDAYS 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Further information: (<$> 297-1754.