November 8-10

Introduction to Botanical Art - Observation and Drawing with Margaret Best at the Bermuda Society of Arts. Contact 292-3824 for more information or visit www.bsoa.bm. Additional info on Ms Best can be found by viewing www.bestbotanical.com. Cost: Three-day workshop - $290 Members & $330 non-members. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

November 8, 9, 10, 12 and 13

Fairy Tale Writing Workshop will be held at the Bermuda Youth Library for children aged 7 to 11 who like writing. On the November 13 the children will have a book launch. Time: 12.30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Fee $10 includes materials. Presenter Sarah Westhead. For more information and registration ring 295-0487.

November 10

Bermuda National Gallery Artists talk from 12.30 p.m. to 1.30 p.m. Free for members; $5 non-members. Biennial artist Graham Foster will speak informally on his art, his inspirations, his portfolio and future projects.

Overeaters Anonymous meeting. All welcome. (Overweight, bulimics and anorexics). Every Wednesday from 1p.m. to 2 p.m. at Wesley Methodist Church, Stephenson Room, 41 Church Street, Hamilton HM12. No dues or fees.

November 11

The St. George's Foundation and the St. George's Corporation invites the public to a short ceremony at 4 p.m. to unveil the 400th Anniversary Monument dedicated to the Sea Venture survivors. The monument will be placed on Barry Road, at the crest of the hill, between Drew's Bay and Fort St. Catherine.

The Centenary United Methodist Women will be holding its annual Christmas Tea and Sale from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Special features include Afternoon Tea, Christmas Crafts, baked goods and plants. Don't miss this popular community event where old friends gather and new friends meet. Stephenson Memorial Hall, Collectors Hill and South Road, Smith's Parish.

November 12

The St. George's Foundation hosting a book signing and lecture by Dr. Michael Jarvis. He will discuss and sign copies of his new book 'In the Eye of All Trade — Bermuda, Bermudians, and the Maritime Atlantic World 1680-1783'. He will also give a special lecture entitled 'In search of Sir George A Historian's Pilgrimage to Somers World'. Hors d'oeuvres will be served and a cash bar will be available. It is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The World Heritage Centre. Tickets are $25 per person for the reception and lecture. Advance reservations are available for $75 per person and will include a signed copy of the book, In the Eye of All Trade. Please RSVP your attendance and reserve your book by e-mailing Barbara at membershiptsgf@logic.bm or at 297-3686.

Bermuda National Gallery Art Lecture: Tumelo Mosaka, co-juror of the 2010 Bacardi Limited Biennial to speak on Beyond the Frame: how contemporary artists are moving beyond traditional representations and taking risks with conventional methods in order to capture a world in constant flux. Reception 5:30pm; lecture 6 p.m. Tickets:$10 members; $20 non-members. RSVP to director@bng.bm; 295-9428

November 13

Rock of Love, a Benefit Concert will be held at The Berkeley Institute Cafetorium. The show start at 7.30 p.m. Ticket prices are: General admission $75; Patron $125. Please ring Evelou at 799-6659 or Marife at 533-1003 for tickets. For more info visit www.ancopbermuda.com.

Bermuda Diabetes Association will host the annual 5K Friends and Family Walk to Fight Diabetes. The Walk starts at 8.45 a.m. from Cedarbridge Academy. Registration for each family participating is $10.

The third Annual Economic Empowerment Zones Agency 'For The People' Community Street Festival' was postponed due to inclement weather. The event is a combined effort of the Economic Empowerment Zones Agency (EEZA), The Centre and The Chewstick Foundation. The event takes place in North East Hamilton on Saturday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.

November 14

In honour of World Diabetes Day a church service will be held at Christ Church in Devonshire on that day at 11 a.m. The service will be conducted by The Revd. Canon James Francis, along with board members of Bermuda Diabetes Association.

Overeaters Anonymous meeting. All welcome. (Overweight, bulimics and anorexics). Every Sunday at 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Red Cross Building (near the hospital)9 Berry Hill Road (training room 2). No dues or fees.

November 17

Tomorrow's Voices Bermuda's Autism Early Intervention Centre Social Skills Training For Youth With Disabilities: Youth and adults with disabilities typically have trouble with social interaction. Research suggests that social skills development is a critical need for this population and a predictor of future success. This training will analyze the problem of social skills deficits and provide strategies to increase social skills proficiency in youth and

adults with disabilities. Admission: $20 each. Additional donations accepted. From 6 to 8 p.m. at Bermuda College in Hallett Hall - Rm H115. To book a spot please RSVP to tomorrowsvoices@northrock.bm. Walk-ins are welcome.

Overeaters Anonymous meeting. All welcome. (Overweight, bulimics and anorexics). Every Wednesday from 1p.m. to 2 p.m. at Wesley Methodist Church, Stephenson Room, 41 Church Street, Hamilton HM12. No dues or fees.

November 19

Soul Nite at Bermuda National Gallery, featuring Gita Blakeney-Saltus. A fundraiser to help cover operational costs. Raffle draws. Tickets: $20 members; $25 non-members (includes one drink ticket; one raffle ticket) RSVP to director@bng.bm or buy tickets from BNG front desk, City Hall, Hamilton, 295-9428.

Wesley Methodist Church Flea Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information contact Vera Mills at 295-3936.

November 19 - 20

Cornerstone Bible Fellowship Presents Marriage Retreat 2010 at the Riddells Bay Golf and Country Club with guest speakers Michael and Amy Smalley. Topics include 'When the Truth is Hard to Swallow' and 'Letting God Handle the Hard Stuff' amongs others. Complete package is $240, conference, gala dinner and dance. Comedy show and dynamic marriage reunion. Conference only is $140. Space limited to 60 couples. Romantic evening $130 with gala dinner dance, comedy show and Dynamic Marriage Reunion. To register telephone 295-9640.

November 20

Garden Club of Bermuda's Christmas in November will be held at Huntley Manor, Middle Road, Paget from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $20 for adults and $10 for children, ticket price includes one soft drink and entry to the ground floor of the house, garden and tree house. The house will be decorated with flower arrangements done by the Club's award-winning designers. Parking will be available location will be announced closer to the date. Added attractions include sale of Christmas themed crafts, a plant sale, bake sale and raffles.

Marine Science Day at the Bermuda Institute for Ocean Sciences (BIOS)at Ferry Reach in St. Georges. Stommel research cruises, wacky science experiments, BIOS magical mystery tour puppet show and fishy business arts and crafts, Wave Tank, Wet Bench and Touch Pool, among lots of other things from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free entry.

Christ Church, Warwick, Christmas Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a golden elephant, children's games, lunch, baked goods, plants.

November 21

Overeaters Anonymous meeting. All welcome. (Overweight, bulimics and anorexics). Every Sunday at 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Red Cross Building (near the hospital)9 Berry Hill Road (training room 2). No dues or fees.

November 22

Health Financing Summit 2010 takes place at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess from 8 a.m. The event will feature Bermuda Hospital Board CEO David Hill, Bermuda Health Council CEO Dr. Jennifer Attride-Stirling and Ministry of Health's Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Cann. To register email hfs2010@gov.bm or visit

http://www.hfs2010.gov.bm/Registration.html to download a registration form and fax it to 292-7813. For more information ring Celina Florendo at 298-1298 or the email above.

November 23

The Annual General Meeting of The St George's Foundation will be held at 6.30 p.m. at The World Heritage Centre, Penno's Wharf, St. George's. Parking is at Tiger Bay. RSVP directortsgf@logic.bm if you are attending this meeting.

November 24

Overeaters Anonymous meeting. All welcome. (Overweight, bulimics and anorexics). Every Wednesday from 1p.m. to 2 p.m. at Wesley Methodist Church, Stephenson Room, 41 Church Street, Hamilton HM12. No dues or fees.

November 26

Bermuda Diabetes Association is holding Denim for Diabetes Day. The public are invited to support Denim for Diabetes Day Fundraising Telethon, which will be aired on ZBM TV9 from 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. Lock in your pledges and help us achieve our goal. All proceeds are slated for the Bermuda Diabetes Association's building fund. Information for Denim for Diabetes Day can be obtained from the Association's Resource Centre at Beacon House, 2 Beacon Street, Hamilton HM10 or ring 297-8427 or Sara McKittrick on 236-3668.

November 26

The Bacchanalian Society of Bermuda is hosting a Wine Tasting Competition Fundraiser for the Continental Society of Bermuda. The event takes place at the National Sports Centre Pavilion, North Field, Frog Lane, Devonshire. For more information please ring 291-1474. Admission for first-time participating teams is $30 per person. Those teams, which have attended previous events, pay $20 per person. The Bacchanalian Society will then make a donation to the Continental Society of Bermuda. Please RSVP your team indicating the number of participants (you plus one or two, as the case may be. Crack a bottle and let the tasting begin. Time from 6.30 p.m.

November 27

The Fairmont Hamilton Princess 125th Anniversary Celebration. Cocktails and silent auction at 7 p.m. with dinner and entertain to follow at 8 p.m. Tickets are $125 and includes dinner, drinks and entertainment. The evening proceeds will benefit The Bermuda National Trust. To purchase tickets please call 298-5720 or 236-6483.

November 27 - 28

The Bermuda Chamber Choir presents Händel's Messiah at the Museum and Favourite Christmas Carols. The Bermuda School of Music Treble Choir and Suzuki String Orchestra will be featured. The event takes place in the Queen's Exhibit Hall, National Museum, Dockyard. Time 6.30 p.m. and Sunday Children's Matinee at 3 p.m. Ferry Service Saturday Only Hamilton at 5.30 p.m. and leaving Dockyard at 9 p.m. Tickets Adults: $40 and Students $20, are available at CTravel on Queen Street (292-3033) and Bermuda School of Music (296-5100).

November 28

Overeaters Anonymous meeting. All welcome. (Overweight, bulimics and anorexics). Every Sunday at 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Red Cross Building (near the hospital)9 Berry Hill Road (training room 2). No dues or fees.

December 4 - 24

The Fairmont Hamilton Princess will host its annual Teddy Bear Tea. The children's Christmas tea is served daily between 2.30 p.m. and 5 p.m. An etiquette class will be held on December 5, 12 and 19. Children are encouraged to bring a brand new teddy bear or other stuffed animal which in turn will be donated to various Bermuda charities for families in need. On Saturdays and Sundays, children will enjoy a special storytelling with Santa Claus at 3.30 p.m.

December 5

The Ensemble Singers presents a Celebration of Christmas Music including Chilcott's Jazz Mass. Wesley Methodist Church Hamilton. Sunday, December 5, at 4 pm Tickets $30 at Music Box and at the door.

December 9

Kwanzaa: A Cultural Celebration and Enrichment Workshop! This Pre Kwanzaa workshop features Professor Melodye Micëre Van Putten. Bouchée Restaurant from 6.30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Dress Ethnic or smart casual (No Jeans). Tickets $90. For more information and tickets ring 505-3409 or email ddbutler@digicel.blackberry.com.