THE BERMUDA CALENDAR
June 11 - 15
The Tall Ships are back. Tour the ships from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. All Tall Ships are open to the public. See what life is like on the ships.
TODAY
Round the Island Seagull Race. Raindate June 20. Preregistration June 10. Pre-registration Fee $65, race day fee $90 per person Upstairs at the Robin Hood Pub from 6 - 8 p.m. . All skippers and crew must attend registration to enter race. Fee includes barbeque dinner and ti-shirt. All raffle ticket proceeds will go to Buy Back Bermuda. Inquiries 298-6633.
Capital G Iron Kids Triathlon and Carnival at Clearwater Beach, St. David's $3,500 in scholarship funds will be up for grabs. What are you waiting for? All 3 to 14 year olds are invited to sign up before June 11 at 5 p.m. Register on capitalgironkids.bm or collect a from Sportseller, Bicycle Works or the Capital G Bank Welcome Desk at 19 Reid Street, Hamilton.
Bermuda Folk Club night day at Spanish Point Boat Club Overseas Act - Kevin Dolan returns to Bermuda with fellow musicians Davey Armstrong and Simon Crawford for an Oldie Goldie NIght.In the mid 80's Kevin played at local pubs with Barry Fitzgerald, and later Davey Armstrong. Expect great guitar playing, classic cover songs and lots of Irish folk music. Come on out for a great night under the stars. Show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets on the door $12 .
Tall ships games and sports at Horseshoe Bay from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More beach games and competitions. At 6.30 p.m. training parade and prize giving at 6.30 p.m. Trainees parade led by local bands with gombeys. Starting at the Ferry Terminal and finishing in Victoria Park for prize giving at 7.30 p.m.
TOMORROW
Mount St. Agnes Reunion Week mass. 6 p.m. service at St. Theresa's Cathedral Hall.
Tall Ships 'Al Fresco' Breakfast from 10 a.m. to noon. Enjoy an 'Al Fresco' Bermuda breakfast in one of Front Street's restaurants. Sailing regatta and festival 1 p.m. to 12 a.m. Bermuda fitted dinghies and sailing boats - races, fun games and demonstrations - with views from Front Street. Laser light show and entertainment until midnight.
Olde Skool Productions presents 'a blast from the past' featuring DJ Uncle. Music for a mature crowd including galaxy night club, disco, the temptations, salsa and more. Dress to impress, smart casual, no sneakers, baggie pants, or drama at the Leopard's Club from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Drinks $4. Telephone 535-3739 for more information.
MONDAY
Tall Ships Parade of Sail at noon along North Shore.
June 17
The Bermuda Health Foundation 7th annual salute to service award to honour Dr. Eugene Harvey in the Harbour View Ballroom at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess Hotel at 12.30 p.m. Tickets are $100. Telephone LaVerne Furbert at 335-8232 or email lavernef@northrock.bm .
Overeaters Anonymous Meeting from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Wesley Methodist Church in Stephenson Room at 41 Church Street, Hamilton. They also meet on Saturday mornings at the Bermuda Red Cross.
June 18
Pride Bermuda's Annual General Meeting from 5.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Cap-A-Laige Charities House at 25 Point Finger Road in Paget. Confirm attendance at 295-9970 or email spaynter@pride.prevention.bm by June 16.
June 19
Mount St. Agnes Reunion Week Basketball challenge 5.30 p.m. start. MSA Gym. Admission is free. For more information telephone Lisa Anne Bardgett at 292-4134 ext. 19 or email lbardgett@msa.bm or visit www.msa.bm
June 20
Burning Pocket Productions presents 'Sista Mandy' live along with Ras Giorgis, Ninja Cutty, Star 45 and others at the Prison Officer's Club from 10 p.m. until 3 a.m. Tickets $25 at door. Ages 25 and up.
June 20 and 21
The St. David's Islanders and Native Community POWWOW 2009 at The St. David's Cricket Field. Gates open at 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Admission: Adults $8. Seniors and children $5. Crafts, food, dancing and more.
June 21
Somerset Brigade Band Concert at St. Anne's Church at 4 p.m. Proceeds go to benefit the church. Tickets are $15 from any member of the church, at the door or by calling 238-0914.
June 22 - 27
Jacksons School of Performing Arts Annual Dance Recital, Celebrating Bermuda's 400th Anniversary. Tickets can be purchased at The Jackson School Office 12 to 5 p.m. 292-5815. Price $35 Adults, $25 for children.
June 24
Bermuda Regiment Band Beat the Retreat Ceremony in Hamilton at 9 p.m.
June 25
Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre Men Only Night, Dr. Michael O'Leary (Brigham & Women's Hospital)and local urologist , Dr. Charles Dyer will present a Prostate Health Lecture to an all male audience at 7 p.m. at Elbow Beach Hotel. For more information telephone Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre at 236-0949.
June 27
Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre & Bermuda Classic Bike Club and the Bermuda Long Riders Motorcycle Club Poker Ride starting at 9.30 a.m. leaving from Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre. The group will ride to five locations, receiving a 'playing card' at each location. The rider with the winning hand at the finish wins. The event is open to the public and anyone with a motorcycle can join in. Entry fee to be confirmed part proceeds to go to the Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre. Contact info@chc.bm for more info.
Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre free PSA screening in partnership with the Bermuda Hospitals Board from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre at 46 Point Finger Road. Open to men over 40 years old who have not had a screening in 12 months. Appointments not required. Bring valid identification. Telephone 236-0949.
August 14
T.O.C. Entertainment is proud to present, Mary J. Blige and Robin Thicke in concert at National Stadium. Tickets go on sale at 10 am, May 23 on bdatix.bm, in person at the BAA Gymnasium, 24 Woodlands Road and by phone. $3 additional fee per ticket will apply, on 232-2255 or 1-800-309-8497 in Canada and the US. The BAA will be filled with fun and excitement with give-aways, trivia, contests, food, and drinks. A live DJ will entertain. T.O.C. Entertainment will give away two free tickets; one to Mary J's biggest fan and one to Robin's biggest fan. The winner will be announced on May 25. T.O.C. are also looking for the most talented singers on the island to open-up.