April 9

400th Year Anniversary Youth Task Force 'Youth Forum' at the Berkeley Institute. An opportunity for Bermuda's youth to discuss issues such as gang violence, teen sexuality, Facebook and more.

April 11

La Leche League of Bermuda will hold a support group meeting open to pregnant women, new mothers and babies at 10.30 a.m. in the first floor conference room at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. The meeting topic is 'To Wean or Not to Wean?'. LLL of Bermuda is a registered charity, offering mother-to-mother help and encouragement to women wanting to breastfeed their babies. An accredited La Leche League leader will be present to answer questions and address concerns. The meeting discussions include the latest medical research as well as personal experience. Free literature and a lending library will be available. Light refreshments will be served. Call 236-1120 for further information.

Bermuda Folk Club Rock and Blues Night. Spanish Point Boat Club. Doors open 7.30 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets on the door $10. Come enjoy a great night of live music with local and resident artists.

April 13

The Bermuda College Downtown Recruitment. Community Careers Education, Human Services, Child and Youth Studies, Nursing and Legal Studies at the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce. Free with a light lunch. Contact Cha'Von Clarke at 239-4099.

April 14

Bermuda Diabetes Association in their 30th year presents their Annual General Meeting with a special presentation by American diabetes expert Dr. Thomas Flood who will give a lively and interesting look at how diabetes went from a relatively unknown disease to a world epidemic in less than 30 years. BUEI at 7 p.m. Free admission. For more information call: 297-8427.

April 17

Bermuda Society of Arts is holding a Pirate Night at the Gallery 400 Week 3 Reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Dark and Stormy Night: Pirate-themed celebration toasting Bermuda's Maritime Heritage, with pirates, mariners, privateers, buccaneers and wenches. Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum, food, music, and fun. Prize for the best costume. Admission free. Located top floor, City Hall, Hamilton. For more information call 292-3824.

April 18

Keep Bermuda Beautiful's first Walk and Work. Scheduled as part of the End to End's 100 Day programme it will take place at 2 p.m. and provide walkers with a pleasant conditioning exercise starting in the Town Square of historic St. George's and taking the Road out to Ferry Reach and along the oceanside Railway Trail, returning along the road to St. George's. Walkers will be able to pick up bags at three points along the route and are asked to collect any litter that they find. The route is about 10K but those who don't want to go the full distance will be able to get transportation from the Ferry Reach Roundabout. A registration fee of $20 buys a KBB tee shirt and one or two other treats and helps Keep Bermuda Beautiful on track helping to keep our Island environment clean, green and healthy. Map and more details on the the KBB website www.kbb.bm.

EXHIBITIONS

Ace Gallery Gallery open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Further information/group bookings: 295-5200.

Bermuda Archives Lower level, Government Administration Building, Parliament Street, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Admission free. Group visits by arrangement with Mrs. Gaynell Weeks 294-9196.

Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard March 8 - April 17: 'Journeys' (members' choice). April 19-May 29: Members' Spring show. May 31-July 10: Earthmatters. July 12-August 14: Plein Air Painters of Bermuda. August 16-28: Trevor Todd (solo). August 30-October 2: Windows (members' choice). October 4-30: Pastels IX. November 1-December 4: Lines. December 6-January 2010: Small Works. Further information: 234-2809, see website www.artbermuda.bm or e-mail artcentre[at] ibl.bm

Bermuda National Gallery Bermuda National Gallery Until August 3: 1. Changing Gears: The Art of the Bermuda Motorcycle. 2. African Art in Motion. 3. History of Art in Bermuda: A focus on photography. 4. Contemporary Conversations: Kevin Morris. Further information: 295-9428 or see website www.bng.bm Gallery hours: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., closed Sundays.Further information: 295-9428 or see website www.bng.bm Gallery hours: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., closed Sundays.

Bermuda Maritime Museum, Dockyard. Entry: $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children, free for members and children under five. Further information: 234-1333, e-mail marmuse@logic.bm or see website www.bmm.bm

Common Ground Café/Gallery Select Palette Art. 11 Chancery Lane, Hamilton. Open 7.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, Saturdays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Further information: Susan A. Pearson 505-4290 or e-mail SPArt@logic.bm.

Corporation of Hamilton offices. 'Down through the Years' Selection of cartoons (1988-2008) by Royal Gazette cartoonist Peter Woolcock, City Hall, Church Street. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Department of Airport Operations/Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art 'Bermuda Onion Series': paintings by Elizabeth Mulderig in honour of Bermuda's 400th anniversary, Charles Lloyd Tucker Lounge. Further information: e-mail mworks@logic.bm

Masterworks Foundation at Camden House, Botanical Gardens, Paget. '32N/64W' A Revelation: Bermuda's Black Artistic Legacy' in the Butterfield Family Gallery, February 13 to May 29. Normal hours: Open everyday except Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For further information: 236-2950. Admission free.

Masterworks at Colonial Insurance Foyer Gallery: 'Recent Gifts and Acquisitions' plus Dr. Pestana's lead soldiers exhibit, 35 Reid Street. Open Monday to Friday 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission free.

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Artist in Residence 'Portraits by Peter Zokosky' from March 20. Botanical Gardens, Paget. Open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: members/children under 12 free, others $5. Call 236-2950.

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Rick Faries Gallery: Until April 11 Charman Prize. Also Black History Month extended show is also on at the Museum. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Admission: members/children under 12 free, others $5. Further information: 236-2950.

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Rose Garden Gallery: See above Charman Prize. During shows open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: members/children under 12 free, others $5. Further information: 236-2950.

Select Palette Art Canopius: "Warm Island Breezes" Until May 13. Selected pieces by Frank Dublin (pastels and oils), Rhona Emmerson (oils), Emma Ingham-Dounouk (watercolours), Atlantic House (old MR Onions Building), 11 Par-la-Ville Road. Opens March 5 at 5.30 p.m. For appointment to view: Susan A. Pearson at 505-4290 or e-mail SPArt@logic.bm