Tomorrow

Chinese Writing with Katharina Byrne. Bermuda National Gallery Wednesday Lunchtime Series weekly 12.30 - 1:30 p.m. Admission free. Ms Byrne, a lawyer by profession, has worked in London, Hong Kong and Vancouver before moving to Bermuda in 2002. She studied Chinese at the University of Oxford and after graduation spent a year in Beijing studying Chinese law at Beijing University. She states, "Ever since my student days, I have been fascinated by Chinese characters, which form part of one of the oldest writing systems in the world and am delighted to have this opportunity to share my interest with others. The talk will be a brief overview of the development of Chinese characters from pictures on oracle bones to the present day simplified script introduced as by the Communist government of China in the 1950s." The event takes place at the Bermuda National Gallery at

Thursday

Poetry Night Meet Bermuda's young poets in a casual and intimate environment. The line-up includes well-known poets Alan Smith, Laurel Monkman, Lauren Francis, Crystal Smith among others; we will also be introducing Sharla Bean, one of the island's youngest talents who is currently a student at CedarBridge Academy. Parents should encourage their mature students to come along for the evening.5.30 p.m. reception for 6 p.m. performance. Tickets: $20; Members: $15; Students: $5. Call to reserve, pay at the door. 295-9428 for more information.

New Talent Explosion Presented by Marcelle Clamens, at the City Hall Theatre, 7.30 p.m. The event will feature Clasical, gospel, R&B, Reggae and there will be special performances by Dion Flash, classical pianist, Zalika Millet, modern dance, Mitchell Trott, tap dancing, Hosts are Dwayne and Wayne Caines. Tickets are being sold the Seventh Day Adventist Book Centre, the Music Box and the Christian Book Store. General admission $25.

Friday to Sunday

Bermuda Magic hosts Hypnotic Comedy of Hypnotist Boris of Canada at City Hall. Show time: 8 p.m. nightly. Tickets: $35. Available from City Hall Theatre, Online: www.boxoffice.bm., The Metaphysical book Store, Reid Street East 295 5683 from October 4. Group Sales: bermudamagichotmail.com (10 or more) Bacardi Cash Bar, other goodies on Sale Great Family fun, Get your laugh on, Bring your crew. This is a specialised Youth Arts Charity & Bermuda Magic Production.

Saturday

The Bermuda Folk Club presents "Canadian Night" at 8 p.m. Come out and enjoy live music at the Old Colony Club on Trott Road in Hamilton. Everyone is welcome. Cost $5 members and $8 non-members. For more information call 291-2070 or visit the website at www.folkclub.bm.

Somerset Seventh Day Adventist Church: Dr. Alicia Stovell consultant eye surgeon will be giving a presentation on eye health at 4.30 p.m.

Sunday

One Vision Promotions will be holding a walk ?a ? thon in aid of another One Vision Community Football Tournament for the Hamilton Parish community. The walk will depart at 8.30 a.m. from Shelly Bay Parking Lot to Blue Hole Hill and back to Shelly Bay. Donations will be greatly appreciated in order to raise funds for necessary equipment. Everybody, Come out and Walk, walk, walk, 'Cause Walking is Good4U.' For pledge forms and more info, please call 293-3830.

Friends of Hospice and Agape House, Bermuda's only facility for the terminally ill, will sponsor a fund raising event, "A Walk to Remember" to honour patients and former patients: 2 p.m. at the Visitors Centre, Botanical Gardens. Pledge forms are available at Bank of Bermuda, C Travel, Hungry Bear, Rock Island Coffee, King Edward and Agape House or on line at www.agapehouse.bm ( 232-0859 for more info.

Our Historical Heart Beats presents A Tribute to Bermuda's War Veterans in partnership with Bermuda Maritime Museum. Open House between 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Bermuda's Defence Heritage Exhibit at the award-winning Commissioner's House at the Bermuda Maritime Museum. Step into more than 350 years of Bermuda's Military History and hear the stories of local war veterans of the First and Second World Wars will feature tributes to our war veterans and the Somerset Brigade Band. For more information call Department of Cultural Affairs on 292-9447.

NOVEMBER 10 - 13

Not The Um Um Productions Ltd. presents Double X "Comical History Tour" 20 years of our favourites at the Fairmont Southampton Princess Mid-Ocean Amphitheatre. SOLD OUT.

NOVEMBER 10

Bermuda National Gallery Wednesday Lunchtime Series weekly 12.30 - 1:30 p.m. Admission free. The Story Begins: 1503-1684 Bermuda Millennium Historical Film SeriesThe Sea Venture wreck, early life on the island, the Bermuda Company and the beginning of slavery. 30 minute video presentation.

NOVEMBER 13

Bermuda Culinary Arts Festival Event

The third preliminary round of the Escoffier Cup 2004 cooking competition at International Imports on Par-la-Ville Road. Audience members receive wine and samples of the chefs' dishes. Tickets are $50 and are available from International Imports. The final will be held on November 13 at the Bermuda Culinary Arts Festival at the Fairmont Southampton Princess from November 10-16. For more information about the Festival, a schedule of events and reservations please visit www.bermudaculinaryarts.com or call 295-2508.

NOVEMBER 14

One Vision Promotions will be holding a walk -a - thon in aid of another One Vision Community Football Tournament for the Hamilton Parish community. The walk will depart at 8.30 a.m. from Shelly Bay Parking Lot to Blue Hole Hill and back to Shelly Bay. Donations will be greatly appreciated in order to raise funds for necessary equipment. Everybody, Come out and Walk, walk, walk, 'Cause Walking is Good4U.' For pledge forms and more info, please call 293-3830.

NOVEMBER 18, 19 & 20

The Reading Clinic Conference Preventing and Addressing Reading and Writing Difficulties in Primary Schools. Contact Ann Dunstan on 292-3938.

NOVEMBER 17

Masterworks London Exhibition at the Guildhall Art Gallery, Corporation of London. The exhibition will feature works which are part of the Masterworks Bermuda Collection. The exhibition runs until January 9, 2005. For more information visit www.masterworks.bm, email mworksibl.bm or ( 236-2950.

NOVEMBER 18

PartnerRe Art Lecture Series 2004/5African American Artist, Michael Ray Charles One of the most engaging artists working in the US today, Michael Ray Charles was included in the PBS Series entitled Art:21Art in the Twenty-First Century http://www.pbs.org/art21/artists/charles/ alongside such artists as Barabra Kruger, Matthew Barney, Andrea Zittel and Mel Chin. 5.30 p.m. reception 6 p.m. lecture Tickets: $10; Members: $5. Call to reserve, pay at the door.

NOVEMBER 20

Concert: The Music Division of the Bermuda International Languages & Arts Institute is presenting their 'Inaugural Festival Concert': The Duo Pianists, Eugene & Elizabeth Pridinoff, at 8 p.m. The presentation of this highly esteemed piano duo serves to present the most brilliant standard of musical performance. As Steinway artist representatives (an award given only to acclaimed international artists by Steinway & Company, International), the Pridonoff's have given "rave" performances, and have been sought world-wide as master-class presenters and teachers for the world's young and emerging artists. Not only do the Pridonoff's represent the most esteemed pianism of the world, but their performances never fail to electrify their international as well as professional audiences. Among the major repertoire exclusive for piano duo, programming will include the lush Second Suite of Sergei Rachmaninoff.

Tickets are $40 Patron, $30 Adults, and $15 Students (17 and under). Tickets available at Meyer Travel, Pulp & Circumstance (Paper), Visitor's Bureau (beginning 17th Nov.), and BILAI (Credit Card) at 296-5676, and E-mail: international.languagesnorthrock.bm or visit www.boxoffice.bm.

NOVEMBER 26

PROJECT ACTION: Volunteers needed to help with various tasks and golf course duties Project Action free transportation for seniors and the physically challenged

Friday-November 26, 2004 Belmont Hills Golf Course 7am - Noon. Riddells Bay Gilf Course 12-noon to 5 p.m. Inaugural Sir John Plowman Golf Classic featuring Jim Thorpe, multiple senior/champions tour winner. For more info email: sirjohnplowmanclassicnorthrock.bm.

For the calendar e-mail entries to Ren? Hill rhillroyalgazette.bm. or 295-5881 ext. 154.

EVENT PLANNING

The Bermuda Diary is a free public service to help you avoid conflicting with other major events when planning yours. For information ( 236-3570 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

EACH WEEK OR MONTH

SUPPORT GROUPS

Bermuda Alzheimer's Family Support Association SECOND TUESDAY each month: Meeting, Extended Care Unit activities room, upper level, King Edward VII Hospital, Point Finger Road, Paget, 5.30 p.m. ( Julie Kay Darrell at 238-2168.

Bermuda Schizophrenia Society FIRST TUESDAY each month: St. Brendan's Hospital, Devonshire, 7 p.m. For further information ( Gina Davis at 292-5613.

Coalition for the Protection of Children A 24-hour hotline for people who are concerned about or wish to report cases of child abuse ( 295-1150.

Guidance and Rehabilitation for Able Children's Enhancement (GRACE) SECOND TUESDAY each month: Support group for parents with special-needs children, Friendship Vale School, Warwick, 6.30 p.m. Child care provided if you ( Mrs. Furbert at 292-0543 in advance with number of children and ages.

Just Between Us An informal self help support group which meets monthly for women who have had breast cancer. (Marian Holland at 295-3051 or Daisy McMaster at 292-1522.

Lupus Association of Bermuda For information ( Margaret Wade, support coordinator (234-1080) or Dawn Butterfield, public relations (295-8600 or fax 234-1952).

Overeaters Anonymous Group Meets every Tuesday from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Christian Science Church on Cedar Avenue in Hamilton. No fees. For information ( 295-2070.

P.A.L.S. (Cancer Care in Bermuda) Second WEDNESDAY each month: Volunteers meeting, opposite old hospital, 18 Point Finger Road, Paget, 7.30 p.m. ( 236-PALS (7257) (fax) 236-7250.

Single Parents in Action Family Resource Centre Support group for single parents. ( 799-7726.

Reach to Recovery A 24-hour support line for women in ANY stage of breast cancer. ( 236-4563.

S.T.A.R. Support for persons who are HIV-positive or have AIDS and their families (( 292-5941).

Women's Resource Centre Support for victims of rape and sexual assault. Interested persons welcome. ( 295-7273.

Sickle Cell Foundation Support group for all whose lives are touched by this disease. For further information ( Mrs. Ivena Laurenceo at 293-8728 (day) or 293-2317 (evening).

Nicotine Anonymous EVERY TUESDAY at Peace Lutheran Church in Paget at 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Support for persons addicted to nicotine, a 12-step programme. ( 297-2428.

The Bermuda Counsellors Association EVERY TUESDAY at Angle Street Centre from 6 to 8 p.m. Free consultation service to the general public. All concerns and questions will be addressed in complete confidentiality.

ALCOHOLISM

Alcoholics Anonymous TUESDAYS: Meetings: St. Paul's Christian Education Centre, Middle Road, Paget, 5.30 p.m., non-smoking; Peace Lutheran Church, South Shore Road, Paget, 8 p.m., non-smoking. For further information 297-0965. Website: www.alcoholicsanonymous.bm

Al-Anon TUESDAYS: Penthouse group, Mechanics' Building, room 3, Penthouse Floor, Church Street, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. 236-8606.

Alateen For further information 236-8606.

PHYSICAL ABUSE

Physical Abuse Centre Housing and recovery support for abused women and their children. Office ( 292-4366. A 24-hour hotline service at 297-8278.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Narcotics Anonymous TUESDAYS: Meeting at Wesley Methodist Church, Church Street, 7 to 8.30 p.m. ( 293-0999.

DANCING

Club Swing Jive Dance Classes. Learn a blend of swing and jive with a modern twist. Beginner and Intermediate classes offered. Contact Heidi Roberts (h) 296-0994 or heidirnorthrock.bm

SIGHTSEEING

Anglican Cathedral Tower MONDAY TO SATURDAY: Spectacular views of Hamilton and beyond, Church Street, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission $3. Tickets available at Cathedral shop.

Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo/Bermuda Zoological Society DAILY: Wildlife from the earth's oceanic islands, including Bermuda, Madagascar, Galapagos, Australia, Caribbean, in exhibits designed to inspire appreciation and care of island environments. Gift shop features environmentally focused items. Snacks. OPEN DAILY 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last admissions 4 p.m. Daily guided facility tour 1.10 p.m. Admission: adults $10, seniors and children $5. Under fives free (Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Members free with valid admission card. (293-2727.

Bermuda Botanical Society Education and Support of Botanical. The Visitors Centre in the Botanical Gardens is open MONDAY to FRIDAY 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. and SATURDAYS in December from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tours are at 10.30 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays year round, weather permitting. Call 236-5291 or fax 236-8970.

Bermuda Rose Society Repository Garden in the Gardens at Waterville. Open daily year round. All are welcome.

Camden House: Official residence of the Premier, open to the public on TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Free of charge.

Bermuda Lectures and Tours Offers walking tours by one of the Island's leading guides. Tours cover local history, architecture and wildlife. ( 234-4082.

Bermuda Maritime Museum Local history and culture comes alive at Bermuda Maritime Museum, inside the great fortress Keep of the Old Royal Naval Dockyard. Extensive artefact collections and historical exhibits are within the Keep's many historic buildings, including ammunition stores and the restored Commissioner's House. This is the place for Bermuda's fascinating maritime and military history-including shipwrecks and discovery, the Royal Navy and the dockyard, sailing and unique traditions, cultural connections, forts and war veterans. Visitors can explore Bermuda's largest fort, enjoy spectacular views, and access the dolphins and interactive programmes of Dolphin Quest. Open daily 9:30am-5pm. Last admission 4pm. Admission: adults $10, seniors $8, children $5 (under 5 free). Membership: family $50, single $30. Museum information 234-1418. Dolphin Quest 234-4464 or www.dolphinquest.org

Bermuda National Trust Museums: Verdmont: Early 18th-century mansion containing many Bermudian pieces, china and portraits, Collector's Hill, Smith's Parish. Open TUESDAY through SATURDAY. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $3.

Globe Hotel King's Square, St. George's. Built by Governor Samuel Day, the hotel dates from c. 1700, making it one of the oldest stone buildings in Bermuda. American Civil War exhibits. Open MONDAY TO SATURDAY, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $4

Bermuda Railway Museum & Curiosity Shop TUESDAY TO FRIDAY: Artefacts and memorabilia of the Bermuda Railway and the narrow-gauge Astor estate railway, 37 North Shore Road, Hamilton Parish, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission free.

Bermuda Historical Society Museum Open MONDAY to SATURDAY 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. in Par-La-Ville next to the Perot Post Office on Queen Street. Once the home of the Perot family, the museum has a large collection of Bermudiana including portraits, furniture, silver, ship models, and clocks. Admission free but donations appreciated. Tours by appointment. Call 295-2487.

Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute: Uncover the mysteries of the sea at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. Witness one of the World's most impressive shell collections collected in the deep waters surrounding Bermuda and around the world, by Bermudian Jack Lightbourn. Visit one of Bermuda's finest collections of artifacts in the Teddy Tucker Shipwreck Gallery. Take home a unique souvenir from Oceans Gift Shop. Open: Daily 9am - 5pm, weekends 10am - 5pm (last admission 4pm) Closed: Christmas Day. Phone: 297-7314, Fax: 236-6141, email: inforbuei.org. website: www.buei.org