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The Bermuda Calendar, 26 August 2013

WednesdayThe United States Consulate and the Bermuda National Library invite the public to a special screening of ‘The March’ at the adult library on Queen Street from 6 to 7pm. The 32-minute film marks the 50th anniversary of the historic March on Washington, which featured Martin Luther King’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech. Space only for the first 50 people. US Consul General Bob Settje will greet the guests prior to the screening and be available for discussion at the conclusion of the video. Light refreshments will be served.August 29 and 3018th Annual Sand Sculpture workshops at Horseshoe Bay, Southampton. E-mail Bermudasandsculpture@Bermudatourism.com to participate.August 30Viva Events and Productions pre-labour day soca party at Gombeys at Clearwater Beach from 9pm to 2am. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door available at Kit N Caboodle, Dub City, or at www.premierticketsglobal.com.August 31Lemon Tree Party in the Park with Wild Son from 8pm to 11pm in Queen Elizabeth (Parlaville) Park in Hamilton. Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the door from www.premierticketsglobal.com.InternNations Connecting Global Minds at Harry’s on the waterfront at 96 Pitts Bay Road, Hamilton. Tickets $20 and includes drink and appetiser, live music and access to great prizes. 705-7555 or internationsbda@logic.bm or see www.facebook.com/internationsbermuda.The Sound inspirational concert showcasing young adult talent with instrumental music, original compositions, vocals and spoken word. Artists featured include: Aisha NuSound, Alex Bassett, Chandra Maybury and others. Admission is children under 12 $10, groups of ten $20 each, general $25, patron $50, patron gold $75 at www.premierticketsglobal.com or at Heritage Bookstore next to Liberty Theatre or in person. Doors open at 7pm and show starts at 7.30pm. For details e-mail: aishanusound@gmail.com or call 538-2686.18th Annual Sand Sculpture Competition at Horseshoe Bay, Southampton. E-mail Bermudasandsculpture@Bermudatourism.com to enter. Judging at 4pm. Cash prizes.Bermuda Aquarium and Zoo Reef Watch Fundraising Project. Boat leaves at 12 noon. Reef recording and buffet dinner at Barr’s Park from 4pm to 7pm. Register early to avoid disappointment at development.bzs@gov.bm. Learn more at www.bzs.bm.Snorkel Park Back to School Party from 12 noon to 7pm. Old fashioned carnival day to benefit the Family Centre. Adults 18 and older $20, children over 12 $15 and children five to 12 $10. Bouncy castle, access to the beach and more.Dancesations Annual Summer Dance Showcase at Earl Cameron Theatre at City Hall at 2pm and 7pm. Tickets $25 at www.bdatix.bm.September 1Open Hands Loving Hearts Food Drive Gospel Music Concert at National Stadium at 6pm. Admission is non-perishable food items. See www.cablevision.bm for details. Also, health fair at 3pm with free screenings and secrets of longevity.September 13Bermuda National Gallery New York based artist, Sanford Biggers will discuss his work from the past two years. Lecture Topic: Suppositions at 5.30pm reception; 6pm lecture. Tickets: $10 Members/ $20 Non-Members at Bermuda National Gallery at City Hall. RSVP: Director@bng.bm / 295-9428.September 14Raleigh Bermuda Monte Carlo Casino Night at Fort Hamilton from 8pm to 11pm. Tickets $75 per person includes food, two drink tickets and music. Silent auction with amazing prizes. Tickets from 333-5678 or www.premierticketsglobal.comBermuda Folk Club open mic night featuring Mike and Alana MacPhee. Doors open 7.30pm and music starts 8pm at the Spanish Point Boat Club, Spanish Point, Pembroke. Cash bar. Admission: $10 (members $8). For information call 295-1030 or e-mail info@folkclub.bm or see www.folkclub.bm.September 20Lady Cubitt Compassionate Association tag day with volunteers needed to assist with tagging. If you can spare an hour call 292-1132.September 21 and 22Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI) glow worm cruises. Bermuda’s own natural fireworks! These bioluminescent creatures light up our shallow waters around the Island once a month after each full moon. Call 294-0204 for tickets. BUEI Members $40; Non-members $50.October 4Family Centre Beach Bash on the beach at the Fairmont Southampton Hotel. Talent, casual dress, fantastic auction items, reception drinks included along with two bottles of wine and two large bottles of still and sparkling water per table from 7pm to midnight. Tickets: $200 at www.bdatix.bmOctober 19 and 20The Bermuda Kennel Club (BKC) 2013 Bermuda Dog Shows to be held at Somersfield Academy, 107 Middle Road, Devonshire.October 20 and 21Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute glow worm cruises. Bermuda’s own natural fireworks. These bioluminescent creatures light up our shallow waters around the island once a month after each full moon. Call 294-0204 for tickets. BUEI Members $40; Non-members $50.October 26Masterworks Museum Yard Sale with children clothing, baby items, books and more. For details call 299-4000.WEEKLY EVENTSMondaysHistorical Re-enactment in Royal Naval Dockyard for an Historical Re-enactment during the summer season at 9.30am until October 11 in the Victualling Yard.Destination Dockyard will be on the North Lawn each Monday evening from 7pm to 10pm from until September 2.Physical Abuse Centre Thrift Shop Dress for Success open from 10am to 3pm. Located across from the Bus Terminal in St George’s on Old Military Road above More for Less. Telephone 292-4366 for information.Tai Chi Chuan Class from 5.30pm to 7pm at Sankofa, 1 Chancery Lane, Hamilton. Fee is $100 per month. Telephone 292-2513 to register or see www.sankofabda.com.Youth Library Tiny Tunes (Babies) at 10am. For more information on library programmes and services, visit www.bnl.bm.AlAnon Family Groups at the Caron Institute, 61 Verdmont Road Smiths from 7 to 8pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, York Street St Georges from 8 to 9.30pm. Telephone 236-8606.TuesdaysHistorical Re-enactment in Royal Naval Dockyard for an Historical Re-enactment during the summer season at 9.30am until October 11 in the Victualling Yard.AlAnon Family Group meeting Mechanics Building, Church Street, Hamilton. Penthouse Floor, Room 505 from 12.30 to 1.30pm. Telephone 236-8606.Paperwhites is a group for families struggling with infertility. They meet the first Tuesday of every month from 6pm to 7.30pm at Spirit House at 65 Middle Road, Devonshire. More details on www.paperwhitesbermuda.com.Bermuda National Gallery Education Opportunities: Learning with art. Youth Camera Action, for ages 11 to 14, is a photography programme for all skill levels. Photography supplies provided. Sponsored by the 2011 Catlin End-to-End. Classes run Tuesday and Thursday 3.30pm to 5pm; Saturday 10am to 11.30am. Space is limited. Contact Ms Dany Pen for more information: education@bng.bm.WednesdaysHistorical Re-enactment in Royal Naval Dockyard for an Historical Re-enactment during the summer season at 9.30am until October 11 in the Victualling Yard.AlAnon Family Group meeting at St Paul’s Education Centre, 69 Middle Paget from 5.30 to 6.30pm. Telephone 236-8606.Overeaters Anonymous weekly meetings. Every Wednesday lunchtime from 1 to 2pm in Stevenson Room, Wesley Methodist Church, 41 Church Street, Hamilton AND Saturday 11am to noon. All welcome overeaters, bulimics and anorexics. oabermuda@hotmail.com www.oa.org.ThursdaysLennon Dockyard in the victualling yard. A free evening of music, songs by John Lennon and other party favourites will be performed from 6.45pm to 9.45pm.Charlar Spanish Club for people who enjoy Spanish language and culture will meet the first Thursday of every month. For more information see www.charlarbermuda.wordpress.com or e-mail charlarbda@gmail.com.Bermuda National Gallery Education Opportunities: Learning with art. Youth Camera Action, for ages 11 to 14, is a photography programme for all skill levels. Photography supplies provided. Sponsored by the 2011 Catlin End-to-End. Classes run Tuesday and Thursday 3.45pm to 4.45pm; Saturday 10am to 11.30am. Space is limited. Contact Dany Pen for more information: education@bng.bm.Kiwanis Club of St George’s has meetings the first and third Thursday of each month. The first Thursday is at Ebenezer Methodist Church Hall and the second Thursday is a dinner meeting at the St George’s Club at 7pm.Youth Library Boys Club every Thursday at 3.45pm starting September 29. For more information on library programs and services, visit www.bnl.bm.FridaysHistorical Re-enactment in Royal Naval Dockyard for an Historical Re-enactment during the summer season at 9.30am until October 11 in the Victualling Yard.AlAnon Family Group meeting at St Paul’s Education Centre, 69 Middle Road, Paget from 5.30 to 6.30pm. Telephone 236-8606.SaturdaysChewSLAM Teen Poetry and Spoken Word Club, a weekly programme where participants are given the opportunity to deepen in their writing, performance and recording skills. The focus is on developing public speaking, community consciousness and literacy to inspire the next generation of storytellers from 2pm to 4pm for ages 14 to 19 years old. Free.Physical Abuse Centre thrift shop ‘Dress for Success’ open from 10am to 3pm directly across from the Bus Terminal in St George’s on Old Military Road above More for Less. Telephone 292-4366 for more information.Bermuda Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) meets from 12.30pm to 1.30pm at the Wesley Methodist, 41 Church Street, Hamilton. Go through the metal gate on the left of the church, straight ahead to the cedar door, up the stairs and to the right. This is a Twelve Step, Twelve Tradition oriented fellowship based on the model pioneered by Alcoholics Anonymous. The only qualification for SLAA membership is a desire to stop living out a pattern of sex and love addiction. SLAA is supported entirely through the contributions of its membership and is free to all who need it.