Today

The Bermuda National Gallery kicks off the lunchtime lecture series with Bermuda artist, Bill Ming from 12.30 p.m. to 1.30 p.m. Admission is free.

The National Drug Commission presents the Addiction Professional of the Year Award dinner at the Harmony Club from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. . Tickets are available at the NDC Office. Contact 292-3049 for more information.

The second round Escoffier Cup continues at International Imports at 6 p.m. Contact International Imports for tickets. Seating is limited.

Friday

Spirit Quest presents ‘Universal Love: Accessing the Power of the Mind to Heal'. Discover the power of living in the moment with New York Times best-selling author Joan Borysenko, Ph.D. . Come and hear the author of 12 books as she blends science, psychology and spirituality at the Hamilton Princess at 7pm. Tickets are $75 and are available from Boxoffice.bm, Bermuda Bookstore, and All Wrapped Up. Call 541-2640 or 505-5073 for more information.

October

Spirit Quest presents Universal Love: Accessing the Power of the Mind to Heal with Joan Borysenko - a weekend workshop. Discover the power of living in the moment. Tickets are $300. Coffee, tea and fruit is provided. For more information call Ruthie at 541-2640 or 505-5073. Space is limited.

October 1

Big Brothers & Big Sisters presents the 8th annual Big for a Day. Come and see for yourself how it is to be a big brother or big sister at the Bermuda Regiment at Warwick Camp. RSVP 232-2801 or email bbbslogic.bm .

October 2

The Bank of Bermuda 2005 Team Junior Ultra Sprint Duathalon and Team Sprint Triathalon at Albouy's Point. Entry forms are available at Bank of Bermuda branches, Sportseller, Winner's Edge and at www.bta.bm . For more information telephone 299-6709.

The Lions Clubs of Bermuda are having their annual World Service Day Senior Luncheon starting at 12 noon at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess Hotel. Tickets are $25 in advance. For more information contact 293-6043 or 735-6043 or email vfrancofbs.bm .

The annual Elan Round the Sound Charity Swim will raise funds for the Sunshine League this year. Entry forms are available from International Imports, the Sportseller or log on to www.roundthesound.bm .

October 5

The Bermuda National Gallery Lunchtime lecture continues with a lecture by curator David Mitchell on photographer John Athill Frith. Recommended for docent training from 12.30 p.m. to 1.30 p.m. Admission is free.

The Bermuda Music Festival will start with the Kick-Off Festival Show at the Fairmont Southampton Beach Club. Tickets are $50 and available from Sound Stage, Washington Mall or bermudamusicfestival.com. The original Manhattens featuring Gerald Alston and Blue Lovett Jahstice.

The Bermuda TB, Cancer & Health Association is having a fun walk in honour of breast cancer awareness month. This is a family oriented, non-competitive 3K/5K leisure walk starting at ACE Global Headquarters and finishing at Ace with a candlelight circle of hope. T-shirt packets are $25 and available Tuesday 6th at BF&M Insurance Group, Sportseller, The Sports Locker and the Bermuda TB, Cancer & Health Association on Point Finger Road.

October 6

The Bermuda Music Festival continues with Al Green, Joss Stone; Ovation featuring George Simons, Gary Bean, Calvin Simmons & Roy Richardson and United Dance Productions at the Royal Naval Dockyard. Tickets are available from Sound Stage, Washington Mall or bermudamusicfestival.com.

October 7

The Bermuda Music Festival continues with ‘Groovin for Grover' featuring Kirk Whalum, Jeff Lorber & Richard Elliot, Angie Stone, Chris Botti, Tony Grandberry Sextet and Gita Blakeney at the Royal Naval Dockyard. Tickets are available from Sound Stage, Washington Mall or bermudamusicfestival.com.

October 8

The Bermuda Music Festival ends with Patti LaBelle, Courtney Pine's Devotion; Regina Carter; Joy Barnum, Twanee Butterfield and Sia Spence at the Royal Naval Dockyard. Tickets are available from Sound Stage, Washington Mall or bermudamusicfestival.com.

La Leche League of Bermuda next meeting will be at 10.30 a.m. in the first floor conference room at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. The meeting topic is ‘Baby's First Weeks.' For further information or breastfeeding assistance, please contact LLL at 236-1120.

Writer's Group meeting at Twice Told Tales on Parliament Street at 4 p.m. . Bring your manuscripts to read to your writing peers or just listen. All writers are invited. $4 for the use of the space.

October 8/9

The Bermuda Autism Support Group presents Holly Kibbe and Cherish Richards giving workshops on Teaching Verbal Behaviour in the Natural Environment. This is a two day workshop for parents, consultants and therapist from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. . The cost is $150 for members and $175 for non-members. Space will be limited so pre-registration is required. For more information call Tricia Crow at 293-5333, Paul Lambert at 238-2892 or Thea Furbert at 236-8307 or email basebdayahoo.com .

October 11

The Commission for Unity & Racial Equality (CURE) is commemorating 10 years is having their excellence awards for employers who promote equality of opportunity in the workplace and keynote address at La Coquille from 8.30 a.m. to 10 a.m. . Look for nomination forms in the newspapers, at the CURE office or online at www.cure.bm . CURE will also be holding a ‘White on White' forum with American author Tim Wise at the Cathedral Hall on Court Street in Hamilton at 7 p.m.

October 12

The Bermuda Biological Station for Research (BBSR) presents ‘Divine Wind: The History and Science of Hurricanes,' a public lecture by Dr. Kerry Emanuel, one of the world's leading hurricane experts. The lecture will be held in BBSR's Hanson Hall, Ferry Reach, St. George's. It will begin at 6.30 p.m. and will be followed by an informal reception. Space is limited. For more information, call 297-1880 ext. 204, e-mail vshortobbsr.edu, or visit BBSR online at www.bbsr.edu.

The Commission for Unity & Racial Equality will be holding a lunchtime forum with American author Tim Wise at the Bermuda National Gallery at City Hall from 12 p.m. to 2.30 p.m. . In the evening Mr. Wise will be at a community meeting and discussion at St. Paul's Centennial AME Church at 8 p.m.

EXHIBITIONS

Bermuda National Gallery: Opening September 30 will feature the work of 19th century photographer John Athill Frith in co-operation with the Bermuda Archives. There will also be a special exhibition of Bermudian artist Bill Ming's work. Mr. Ming was awarded the Lost at Sea Memorial commission. The exhibit ends on January 6. Further information: ( 295-9428.

Bermuda Society of the Arts: Night time is the theme of the Open Members Show and Bruce Stuart is the featured artist. The Edinburgh Gallery will feature the BAMZ Photo Competition. Both shows close on October 5. Further information: ( 292-3824.

Masterworks Galleries, Botanical Gardens, Paget: Artist in the Garden Dan Dempster opened on September 23 with new work in new hues. The show closes on October 5. Further information: ( 236-2950.

The Interim: ‘Visual Poetry' features the work of three local poets exploring the interconnection between word and image through a range of media/digital art, book design and sign works on the corner of King and Reid Streets. Open Wednesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Lighthouse Tearoom: Next exhibition is Emma Ingham Dounouk on October 9 until November 2. Further information: ( 238-8679.

Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard New Show Nooks and Crannies opens on October 2. ‘PAPB 3': Plein Air Painters of Bermuda (mixed media) annual show is up until September 30. Further information: ( 234-2809.

Desmond Fountain Gallery: Mixed media show featuring original works by leading Bermuda artists Will Collieson, Sheilagh Head, Maria Evers-Smith, Tracy Williams, Sue Grass, Christopher Marson, Bernard Poulin, Molly Smith and Peter Lapsley. Emporium Building, 69 Front Street. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday. ( 236-3518. e-mail: Fountaingalleryibl.bm

ACE Gallery: From the ACE Collection: Approximately 70 original, unique and historic Bermuda maps spanning the 16th to 19th centuries. One of the largest collections of Bermuda maps on public display, arranged in a special exhibition to mark ACE's 20th and Bermuda's 500th anniversaries. ACE Global Headquarters, 17 Woodbourne Avenue, Pembroke. Open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission free. Groups welcome by appointment. Contact ( 297-7737.

Commissioner's House, Bermuda Maritime Museum, Dockyard: Ground floor: ‘Bermuda's Defence Heritage' _ 350 years of local military history, including tributes to Bermuda's local forces and war veterans. Upper level: From the Fay & Geoffrey Elliott Collection: ‘Bermuda Under Sail, The Island's Maritime Heritage in 19th Century Art'. Highlights Bermuda's maritime legacy, from sloops and schooners to ships of the line through rare 19th-Century artworks and photographs. Collaborative exhibition by Bermuda Maritime Museum/Bermuda Archives.Open 9.30 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. Last admissions 4:30 p.m. Admission $10 adults, $8 seniors, children $5, members free. Museum information ( 234-1418 or e-mail marmuseibl.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 Saturday. ( 295-1117, fax 295-1125.

Masterworks at BF&M foyer: Vintage Bermuda travel posters. Open during normal business hours.

Masterworks at Colonial Insurance Foyer Gallery: ‘Recent Gifts and Acquisitions' (fiscal year 2003-2004) plus Dr. Pestana's lead soldiers exhibit. Open Monday to Friday 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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

Corporation of Hamilton Stamp Exhibition: Throughout the year sections of the Benbow Collection are displayed in the administrative offices of City Hall during normal working hours. If Bermudian first day stamps and postal stationery of the 20th century interest you, drop by to see what is on show now.

Kafu Gallery: Further information: ( 295-5238, e-mail infokafu.bm or visit www.kafuhairandgallery.bm.

REGULAR EVENTS/SERVICES

ADULT/CHILD ABUSE

Child and Family Services Referral line to help facilitate intake of abused children. ( 239-5437 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 parenting in a safe and supportive atmosphere. Meet on Wednesdays 6pm to 8pm. Provide a children's program by 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 held from September to June.

Coalition for the Protection of Children Advice for anyone concerned about or who 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.