October 22 - November 26

The Bermuda College Library, Imagination Book Club. New series celebrating heroes of literature from October 22 to November 26 from 5.40 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. Select days.

Local hero, Llewellyn Emery (Nothin' but a pond dog), Old hero - Earl Lovelace (The Dragon can't Dance) and the New hero - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (Purple Hibiscus). Bermuda College Conference room. Contact Jiselle Alleyne (jalleyne@college.bm), or call 236-9000 ext. 4382.

TODAY

The School House Nursery is sending a container of used children's clothing, shoes, books, blankets and toys to an orphanage in Zambia next week. The targeted age group is zero to 12 years. If you would like to donate any items, please do so by dropping them off at the nursery school, which is located on Brighton Hill, Devonshire, anytime between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday. For more information 236-2830.

Bonfire Night Bermuda Gates Bay Beach (Fort St. Catherine Beach), St. George's, 6 p.m. onwards. Fireworks at 8.30 p.m. Refreshments on sale. Further information call 297-8043. Free admission.

La Leche League of Bermuda will hold a support group meeting open to pregnant women, new mothers and babies on Saturday morning, November 8 at 10.30 am in the First Floor Conference Room at King Edward Memorial Hospital. The meeting topic is 'The Art of Breastfeeding: Avoiding Difficulties.' Light refreshments will be served. Call 236-1120

November 9

The Walking Club of Bermuda meets every Sunday at 7 a.m. and the group walks for six to seven miles. These walks are free and all are welcome. There are also cut-off points for those who do not want to walk the full distance. Meet in the parking lot at each location at 7 a.m. for a 7.10 a.m. start. This week the walk takes place at Bernard Park, Dutton Avenue, Pembroke.

Contact Laura at ltgorham@ibl.bm, call 737-0437 or visit http://walk.free.bm

St. Georges Market Night Committee - St. George's Flea Market every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Kings Square St. George's. Contact Mr. Arthur Wales 536-2221 or 297-0275. $25 a table. It will be vegetables, fish, clothes and other things for sale.

November 13

Andrew Stevenson Illustrated lecture and update on his Humpback Whale Film and Research project, Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute, 6.30 p.m. and 8.30 p.m.sharp. Tickets: $20, students and teachers free. Available www.boxoffice.com Students/teachers recommended to attend 6.30 p.m lecture, and those intending to come should reserve seats by e-mailing spout@logic.bm

November 14

Bermuda School of Music Faculty Lunchtime concert featuring works for organ, violin, piano and guitar, Wesley Methodist Church, Church Street, 12 noon. Participating musicians: Louise Southwood (guitar), Li You (piano), Jennifer Sheridan (violin), Oliver Grant (piano), Ryan Ellis and Lloyd Matthew (organ). Admission free, donations welcome.

Come Celebrate World Diabetes Day at 7.30 am at the Botanical Gardens. British health expert Jane Deville-Almond will be on hand to give an inspirational and educational talk while participants enjoy a post-walk breakfast. Pre-registration required. Visit the Diabetes Resource Centre on the corner of Dundonald and Cedar Avenues or call 29-SUGAR, (297-8427),

November 15

Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation Family day: Boxes, gift tags and wrapping paper classes. (1) Create funky boxes/templates for boxes/envelopes (ages 5-12) 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. (2) Brown Paper Packages tied up with string (all ages), 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. (3) Signed with love — gift tags/cards (all ages) 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Cost: $10 per student/family. Must register/pay before November 15. Further information/registration forms: tel. 236-5963 Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or e-mail education [AT]kaf.bm

Bermuda Boys' Brigade 125th Anniversary Dinner at 6.30 p.m. at Peter Evans Hall, St. Paul's Church, Paget. $15 for adults and $10 for children (the Bermuda Boys' Brigade is subsidising the cost of this dinner). Contact David Semos on 334-9349 for tickets.

November 16

The Walking Club of Bermuda meets every Sunday at 7 am and the group walks for six to seven miles. These walks are free and all are welcome. There are also cut-off points for those who do not want to walk the full distance. Meet in the parking lot at each location at 7 am for a 7.10 am start. This week's walk takes place at Botanical Gardens Visitor's Centre, Paget. For further information or if you would like to be added to our e-list contact Laura at ltgorham@ibl.bm, call 737-0437 or visit http://walk.free.bm.

BAC Kool Running 5K Race. Sanctioned by BFTA. Start time 9 am for runners and 9.05 for walkers. Race departs from BAC on Mills Creek Road. $25 per entry. $20 for MAAC members and $10 for juniors under 18. Registration forms available at Sportseller. Contact Samantha Stephens, Race Director on 504-3242.

November 18

Devonshire Parish Council: Public Meeting held in the Elliott School Auditorium at 6pm . With emphasis on community concerns and suggestions for the Bermuda 400th anniversary 2009 celebrations. Contact Ruth Tucker at 292-3839.

November 20

Kathmandu Kids Club Christmas market, Bermuda Society of Arts, upper level, City Hall, 5.30 p.m. Many beautiful gift from Nepal and Uganda, plus live and silent auctions. Tickets: www.boxoffice.bm and Isis offices, East Broadway. Tel. 232-9001.

November 21

Bermuda Society of Arts Onions Gallery The Booze Brothers Band — Soul music for listening and dancing, upper level, City Hall, Church Street. Doors 7 p.m., showtime 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Cash bar, blues nightclub décor. Advance tickets: $25. Available now at the gallery Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tel. 292-3824.