December 8, 15, 16, 22<$>

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

Tomorrow<$>

Bermuda National Gallery Christmas Evening. Eat, drink, shop, be merry, be entertained... and sing!! The BNG’s annual Christmas evening, including an array of traditional Christmas carols from The Recorder Players under the direction of Stuart Hayward, followed by their annual tradition of a carolling sing-along with Laura Gorham and Gita Blakeney. Shopping opportunities thanks to Pulp & Circumstance. Speciality holiday drinks sponsored by Goslings from 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Tickets: $15; Members: $5.

Thursday<$>

Masterworks — A Magical Evening of Carolling from 5.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the steps of Camden House in the Botanical Gardens. The sounds of the season will be performed by local choirs and musicians. Everyone is invited to get into the holiday spirit and join in the festivities - bring the family, a blanket, a picnic, and sing along to your favourite carols. Admission is free. No Rain Date.

Thursday through December 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.

Saturday<$>

The annual Christmas Boat Parade <$>will take place in Hamilton Harbour starting at 6.30 p.m. Sign up now to make your boat a part of the parade. Telephone 295-0530 or go to www.bermudaboatparade.bm.

Sunday<$>

Joy To The World —A Christmas Programme presented by the St. John’s Youth Choir at St. John’s Church in Pembroke. Directed by Marjorie Pettit, Andrea Hodson, William Duncan, orchestra led by Jennifer Sheridan. Tickets available at the door. Adults $25, students $15.

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 236-0219.

December 27, 28, 29 and 30<$>

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.

EXHIBITIONS

ACE Galleries: (HQ Building): <$>Solo exhibition oil paintings (landscapes, seascapes, abstracts) by Sheilagh Head, ACE Global Headquarters, 17 Woodbourne Avenue, Pembroke. Until December 22. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Admission free. Groups welcome by appointment (<$> 295-5200.

Berkeley Institute<$> Paintings and sculptures by Charles Lloyd Tucker, main atrium floor, Berkeley Road, Pembroke, 12 noon to 6 p.m. Until November 17. Further information: Gary Phillips (<$> 236-2219.

Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard ‘Just Pastels VI’ (Sharon Wilson students). Until December l. Next show: “Small Paintings for Christmas” (paintings, culptue, carvings, pottery, etc.). Opening reception December 3 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m., with festive fare. Admission free. Further information: (<$> 234-2809 www.artbermuda.bm/home1.html.

Bermuda Islands Pipe Band <$>Historic photographic display celebrating 50th anniversary, City Hall lobby, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Until November 18. Admission free.

: Bermuda National Gallery Main gallery: ‘The Young Collection: An Enduring Legacy. Watlington Room: ‘Rembrandt Etchings: Impressions of Genius 1606-1006 Celebrating 400 Years’. Both exhibitions until January 5, 2007. Ondaatje Wing: Revolving exhibition ‘The Bermuda Collection: 350 years of art in Bermuda’ — history traced through the development of fine/decorative arts. Admission free. Further information: (<$> 295-9428 or visit www.bng.bm.

Bermuda Showcase (Lighthouse Tearoom) Open daily 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All welcome. Further information: www.bermudashowcase.bm or (<$><$>238-8679.

Bermuda Society of Arts Onions Gallery: The Emmersons (mixed media). Edinburgh Gallery: Pastels by Dean Walker. Both exhibitions until November 22. Upper level, City Hall. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Admission free. Further information: (<$> 292-3824.

Commissioner’s House, Bermuda Maritime Museum, Dockyard: ‘<$>Words from the Sea’ — a collaborative showcase with Bermuda Archives of Royal Navy logbooks and journals from the 1820s to the 1930s, featuring works from the Fay & Geoffrey Elliott Collection, in the Fay & Geoffrey Elliott Room, top floor, Commissioner’s House. Open 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Last admissions 4:30 p.m. Admission: $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children, members free. Museum information: (<$> 234-1333, or email marmuse[AT]logic.bm.

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

Lighthouse Gallery Art for Christmas Giving.

Visitors’ Service Centre, <$>Botanical Gardens, Paget: ‘Seeing the Unseen’ — nature photographs by Ras Mykkal Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. All images are for sale, with part proceeds to Yusef Bremmer’s medical expenses.

Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation (formerly The Interim), Old Elliot School, Jubilee Road, Devonshire. Further information: (<$> 234-6611 email: kaleidoscope[AT]northrock.bm.

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

Masterworks Foundation Museum of Bermuda Art, <$>Botanical Gardens, Paget. Rose Garden Gallery: Frances Furbert. Until November 30. West Gallery: Cherie Richardson (photography) Until November 30. Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 noon Saturdays. Admission free. Further information: (<$> 236-2950 or visit www.bermudamasterworks.com.

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

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. Admission free.

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. Admission 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. (<$>278-9111 from 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. After 5 p.m. (<$> 911 for Police to contact on-call social worker.

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

Physical Abuse Centre <$>Housing and recovery support for abused women and their children. Office (<$> 292-4366. 24-hour hotline (<$> 297-8278.

HOBBIES

Bermuda Quilters Guild<$> FIRST TUESDAY each month (except July/August), Peace Lutheran Church hall, South Shore Road, Paget, 1.30 p.m. Visitors welcome. Further information: Gloria Pearman (<$> 234-1209, Ann King (<$> 234-2034.

Sewing Guild of Bermuda FOURTH TUESDAY each month: St. Mary’s Church hall, Lorraine Drive, Warwick, 7.30 p.m. Admission: members $5, non-members $8. Further information: Annette Hallett (<$> 293-1541.

MEETINGS<$>

Bermuda Cat Fanciers’ Association FIRST TUESDAY each month (except July/ August). For venue (<$> Morag Smith at 238-0112/Diana Plested (<$> 295-5723.

Bermuda Feline Assistance Bureau FIRST TUESDAY each month: Meeting, CCS basement, Mintflower Place, 8 Par-La-Ville Road, 6 p.m. All welcome. Further information: (<$> 291-1737 or visit website www.bfab.bm.

Bermuda Red Cross <$>FIRST TUESDAY each month, Red Cross HQ, 9 Berry Hill Road, Paget, 10 a.m. All welcome. Further information: (<$> 236-8253.

Bermuda Toastmasters Club FIRST/THIRD TUESDAY each month from September to June, Chamber of Commerce board room, Albuoy’s Point, Hamilton, 5.30 p.m. sharp. All members/visitors/guests welcome. Further information (<$> 291-5757 or visit website www.toastmasters.org or email to ssouterbridge[AT]northrock.bm.

Eastern Lioness Club<$> THIRD TUESDAY each month: Supper meeting, Grotto Bay Hotel, Hamilton Parish, 8 p.m. Further information: Elaine Wade (<$> 292-2820 days.

Hamilton Jaycees THIRD TUESDAY each month: Stephenson Room, Wesley Methodist Church, Church Street, 6.30 p.m. Further information: Alex MacDonald (<$> 290-4341 days.

Hamilton Rotary Club<$> TUESDAYS Chamber of Commerce building, Front Street, 12.30 p.m.

SENIOR CITIZENS

Happy Seniors Club<$> TUESDAYS: Hamilton Adventist Centre, King Street, 11.30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Further information (<$> 292-0654/292-2160.

Senior Islanders’ Club TUESDAYS: Craft class/afternoon social, 1.30 p.m. Bingo evening, 9 p.m. Admiralty House, Spanish Point, Pembroke. Further information: (<$> 295-9094.

SIGHTSEEING

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

Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo/Bermuda Zoological Society DAILY (except Christmas Day): Wildlife from oceanic islands in exhibits designed to inspire appreciation/care of island environments. Gift shop. Snacks. OPEN 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 <$>MONDAY TO FRIDAY Visitors Centre, Botanical Gardens, Paget open 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS: Tours at 10.30 a.m. year-round, weather permitting. Further information: (<$> 236-529, fax 236-8970.

Bermuda Rose Society DAILY: Repository Garden, ‘Waterville’, (National Trust HQ), Pomander Road, Paget. Admission free, all welcome.

Camden House: TUESDAYS/FRIDAYS: Official residence of the Premier, open 12 noon to 2 p.m. Admission free.

Bermuda Historical Society Museum <$>MONDAY TO SATURDAY: Par-la-Ville Park (adjacent Perot Post Office), Queen to SATURDAY Open 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. Former home of the Perot family featuring large collection of Bermudiana, including portraits, furniture, silver, ship models, and clocks. Admission free but donations appreciated. Tour groups by appointment. (<$> 295-2487.

St. George’s Historical Society Museum<$>: 18th Century dwelling displaying antique furniture/paintings. Printery features authentic reproduction of 14th century Gutenburg printing press. Kent Street. Open weekdays 10am to 4pm. Closed weekends and public holidays. Admission: $2 for children and $5 for adults.

Bermuda Lectures and Tours<$> Guided walking tours covering local history, architecture, wildlife. Further information (<$> 234-4082.

Bermuda Maritime Museum at Dockyard <$>See exhibits: 500 years of local history and culture on display in military buildings of the 6-acre Keep citadel, including the award winning restored Commissioner’s House. Bastions, cannons, shipwreck artifacts, local watercrafts, maritime art, spectacular views and dolphin encounters are all found in Bermuda’s largest fort.

New exhibits include: ‘Hulks at Bermuda- Images of Convict Life and Labour’, in association with the Bermuda National Archives featuring watercolours from the Fay and Geoffrey Elliott Collection and convict related artifacts. ‘Progress of Power-The Story of Electricity in Bermuda’, commemorates over a century of electricity in Bermuda and explores the challenges of electric generation and supply in one of the world’s most remote maritime communities.

Open daily 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last admission 4:30 p.m. Admission $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children, free for members. Museum information tel. 234-1333, www.bmm.bm, e-mail marmuse[AT]logic.bm.

Commissioner’s House, Bermuda Maritime Museum at Dockyard see exhibits: ‘Bermuda’s Defence Heritage’ showcases 350 years of local military history, ‘Destination Bermuda’ detailing Bermuda’s tourism history, and ‘Bermuda Under Sail’ that portrays the island’s maritime heritage in 19th-century art in this collaborative exhibition with Bermuda Archives featuring the Fay & Geoffrey Elliott Collection. Rare artworks, photographs and ships logbooks detail the wealth of Bermuda’s maritime traffic throughout the 1800s, from sloops and schooners to ships of the line, as well as the island’s first sailing races featuring the ‘Bermuda rig.’ Runs until September 4. Open daily 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last admission 4:30 p.m. Admission $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children, free for members. Museum information tel. 234-1333, www.bmm.bm, e-mail marmuse[AT]logic.bm.

Bermuda National Gallery TUESDAYS: Cultural tour exploring Bermuda’s heritage/history through the arts. 11 a.m. Upper level, City Hall, Church Street, 11 a.m. $8 per person. Advance reservations required. Minimum eight persons. Further information: (<$><$>295-9428, fax 295-2055, <$>e-mail director[AT]bng.bm or visit website www.bng.bm.

Bermuda National Trust Museums: Verdmont<$> TUESDAY TO SATURDAY: Early 18th-century mansion featuring many Bermudian pieces, china and portraits. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Minimum donation:$5. Tucker House<$> MONDAY TO SATURDAY Mid-18th century home commemorating prominent Tucker family, Water Street, St. George’s. Displays include tribute to Joseph Rainey, Bermuda barber/first black US Congressman; exemplary 18th century portraits, furniture, silver; archaeological exhibit; authentically furnished kitchen. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $5. Globe Hotel:<$> Exhibits documenting Bermuda’s role in American Civil War. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $5.

Combination ticket to all three museums $10, students $2 (ID required for college students); BNT members free with valid membership card.

National Trust<$> HQ<$> MONDAY TO FRIDAY: ‘Waterville’ (18th century house) off Pomander Road, Paget. Two reception rooms and gardens open to public 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission free.

Note: The Bermuda National Trust owns other historic homes and nature reserves. For information on visiting these properties (<$> 236-6483 Monday to Friday.

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.

Bemuda 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 artefacts in the Teddy Tucker Shipwreck Gallery, and take home a unique souvenir from Oceans Gift Shop. Open: Daily 9 a.m. — 5 p.m., 10 a.m. — 5 p.m. weekends (last suggested admission 4pm) Closed: Christmas Day. Phone: 297-7314 Fax: 236-6141 email: info[AT]buei.org website:www.buei.org.

Bermudian Heritage Museum TUESDAY TO SATURDAY Corner of York/Water Streets, St. George’s. Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission: $4. Seniors/students aged seven and up $2. Children under seven free. Donations welcomed. Group tours pre-arranged. Gift shop. Further information: (<$> 297-4126.

St. David’s Island Society Carter House <$>17th century house believed to be oldest dwelling in St. David’s. Features history of St. David’s Island and its people, at Southside. Open April to October on TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. SECOND SUNDAY each month 12 noon to 4 p.m. Admission $2. Further information: (<$> 293-5960.

St. George’s Historical Society Museum WEDNESDAYS during winter. 18th century house filled with antique furniture and paintings. Printery has authentic reproduction of a 14th Century Gutenburg printing press. Kent Street. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $5. Children $2. Complimentary tea/banana bread.

Craft Market at Dockyard<$> DAILY: Cooperage Building (opposite Bermuda Maritime Museum), Dockyard. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Crafts for sale and daily demonstrations. Further information (<$> 234-3208.

Fort St. Catherine<$> DAILY: St. George’s. Open 10 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Admission: adults $5, children under 12 (must be accompanied by an adult) $2.

Gibbs Hill Lighthouse DAILY (except month of January): Spectacular views of the South Shore and the Great Sound, Lighthouse Hill, Southampton, 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Admission $2.50.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Alcoholics Anonymous<$> Young & The Restless Group (closed, non-smoking), St. Paul’s Christian Education Centre, Middle Road, Paget, 5.30 p.m. Step Group (closed, non-smoking), Peace Lutheran Church, South Road, Paget, 8 p.m. (<$> 297-0965 or visit website www.aa.bm.

Narcotics Anonymous <$>TUESDAYS: Unity Group (closed, no smoking/eating), 2nd floor, Wesley Methodist Church, Church Street, 7 p.m. New Beginnings Group (closed, no smoking/eating), Chapel of Ease church, Chapel of Ease Road, St. David’s. Surrender 2 Win, Crawl Gospel hall, 9 p.m. (<$> 293-0999.

SUPPORT GROUPS<$>

The Hangar Boutique located in the lower level of the Mid -Atlantic Wellness Institute (formerly St. Brendan’s Hospital). Open Monday to Friday, 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.Open to all, wheelchair accessible. All proceeds to programmes amenities for clients.Contact: 236-3770 ext 3208. No clothing donations taken during last week of November to second week of January.

Alzheimer’s Family Support Group<$> SECOND TUESDAY each month: Meeting, Extended Care Unit activities room, upper level, King Edward VII Hospital, Point Finger Road, Paget, 5.30 p.m. Further information: Julie Kay Darrell (<$> 238-2168.

Institute for Child and Family Health <$>Support groups for psychologically traumatised children and their families. (<$> 295-1150.

Just Between Us <$>MONTHLY Informal self-help support group for women who have had breast cancer. Marian Holland (<$> 295-3051 or Daisy McMaster (<$> 292-1522.

Lupus Association of Bermuda<$> For information: Margaret Wade, support coordinator (<$> 234-1080, Amanda/Gladys Dill (<$> 293-0756.

Reach to Recovery <$>24-hour support line for women in any stage of breast cancer. (<$> 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 <$>Support for victims of rape and sexual assault. (<$> 295-7273.

Sickle Cell Foundation Support group for all whose lives are touched by this disease. Ivena Laurenceo (<$> 293-8728 (days), 293-2317 (evenings).

HOW THE BERMUDA CALENDAR WORKS<$>