Until Saturday

Bermuda Musical and Dramatic Society Lend me a Tenor runs until Saturday at the BMDS. Tickets are $20 and are on sale at the BMDS box office and are also available online www.bmds.bm. Doors open at 8 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 28

L?Alliance Francaise des Bermudes will be showing the French film Le Go?t des Institute at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute at 8 p.m. The film was an Academy Award nominee for best foreign language film 2000 and has English subtitles. Tickets: Members $4 and non members $7. ( 292-6122.

OCTOBER 3

Bermuda National Trust Event The Friends of Verdmont present ? Prisoners of the Boer War. A fascinating, little-known stories told by Andrew Bermingham, author of ?Bermuda Military Rarities?. Guests are welcome to bring their own (small) Boer artefacts for Mr. Bermingham to examine. The event will take place at the Verdmont Museum. Open house at 2 p.m. and the talk begins at 3 p.m. Tickets $20. Light refreshments served. Seating is limited, tickets may be reserved and purchased in advance from Waterville at 236-6483.

OCTOBER 24

Fred Swann Organ Concert at St. Paul?s Anglican Church, Paget, Bermuda - Sunday, October 24, 2004, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 for adults or $20 for children under 18. They can be purchased by visiting www.sacredclassics.com/tickets.htm.

For the calendar email entries to Ren? Hill rhillroyalgazette.bm or ( 295-5881 ext. 154.

EVENT PLANNING

The Bermuda Diary Free public service to help you avoid conflicting with other major events when planning yours. Further information ( 236-3570 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

SIGHTSEEING

Anglican Cathedral Tower MONDAY TO SATURDAY: Spectacular views of Hamilton and beyond, Church Street, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets $3 from Cathedral shop.

Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo/Bermuda Zoological Society: DAILY: Wildlife from the earth?s oceanic islands, including Bermuda, Madagascar, Galapagos, Australia, Caribbean, in exhibits designed to inspire appreciation and care of island environments. Gift shop features environmentally focused items. Snacks. OPEN DAILY 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last admissions 4 p.m. Daily guided facility tour 1.10 p.m. Admission: adults $10, seniors and children $5. Under five free (Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Members free with valid admission card. Information (293-2727.

Bermuda Botanical Society Education and Support of Botanical. The Visitors Centre in the Botanical Gardens, Paget, THURSDAY morning series of talks, walks and demonstrations. 10 a.m. Call 236-5291 for weekly details or fax 236-8970 for further information and membership.

Bermuda Lectures and Tours Walking tours by one of the Island?s leading guides. Tours cover local history, architecture and wildlife. Further information ( 234-4082.

Bermuda Maritime Museum Local history and culture comes alive at Bermuda Maritime Museum, inside the great fortress Keep of the Old Royal Naval Dockyard. Extensive artefact collections and historical exhibits are within the Keep?s many historic buildings, including ammunition stores and the restored Commissioner?s House. This is the place for Bermuda?s fascinating maritime and military history, including shipwrecks and discovery, the Royal Navy and the dockyard, sailing and unique traditions, cultural connections, forts and war veterans. Visitors can explore Bermuda?s largest fort, enjoy spectacular views, and access the dolphins and interactive programmes of Dolphin Quest. Open daily 9:30a.m. to 5pm. Last admission 4 p.m. Admission: adults $10, seniors $8, children $5 (under 5s free). Membership: family $50, single $30. Museum information 234-1418. Dolphin Quest 234-4464 or www.dolphinquest.org

Bermuda Rose Society Repository Garden in the Gardens at Waterville. Open daily year round. Everyone welcome.

Bermuda National Trust Museums: Globe Hotel One of Bermuda?s oldest stone buildings dating from c 1700. ?Exhibit Rogues and Runners ? Bermuda and the American Civil War?? explores era of blockade running in St. George?s. Video presentation, ?Bermuda, Centre of the Atlantic,?? traces Island?s early history. MONDAY TO SATURDAY, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $4.

St. David?s Island Historical Society Carter House tour, Southside. Carter House is believed to be the oldest dwelling in St. David?s, surviving for more than 350 years, mainly in its original state. A 17th Century house containing history of St. David?s Island and its people. TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and second SUNDAY in each month from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Admission $2. For further information ( 293-5960.

St. George?s Historical Society Museum Kent Street, St. George?s. 18th Century dwelling house filled with antique furniture and paintings. Visit the printery and see an authentic reproduction of a 14th Century Gutenburg Printing Press. Open Mondays to Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $5. Children $2.

Tucker House: Mid-18th century home on Water Street, St. George?s. Commemorates prominent Tucker family, whose members include a once-resident president of Bermuda?s Governor?s Council, an important Williamsburg judge and a US Treasurer. Displays include exemplary collection of 18th-century portraits, furniture and silver (most of which descended through the Tucker family) and archaeological exhibit showcasing results of an extensive three-year excavation in the basement. Kitchen furnished as it once was. Open MONDAY TO SATURDAY 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $3. Verdmont: A treasure trove of antiques. TUESDAY TO SATURDAY 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $3. A Combination ticket to all three museums $5. Students $2 (ID required for college students), National Trust members free with valid membership card.

Waterville: Eighteenth-century house now HQ of Bermuda National Trust, Pomander Road, Paget. Two main reception rooms/spacious garden open to public MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission free.

The Bermuda National Trust owns other historic homes and nature reserves. For further information on visiting these properties ( 236-6483 Monday to Friday.

Bermuda Railway Museum & Curiosity Shop TUESDAY TO FRIDAY: Artefacts and memorabilia of the Bermuda Railway and the narrow-gauge Astor Estate railway, 37 North Shore Road, Hamilton Parish, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission free.

Craft Market at Dockyard DAILY: Cooperage Building opposite Bermuda Maritime Museum, Dockyard, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Crafts for sale and daily demonstrations. ( 234-3208.

Fort St. Catherine DAILY: St. George?s, 10 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Admission $5 for adults, $2 for children under 12-years-old.

Gibbs Hill Lighthouse DAILY: Lighthouse Hill, Southampton, 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Spectacular views of the South Shore and the Great Sound. Admission $2.50.

Bermuda Historical Society Museum Open MONDAY to SATURDAY 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. in Par-La-Ville Park next to Perot Post Office on Queen Street. Once the home of the Perot family, the museum has a large collection of Bermudiana including portraits, furniture, silver, ship models and clocks. Admission free but donations appreciated. Tour groups by appointment. Call 295-2487.

Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute: Uncover the mysteries of the sea at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. Witness one of the world?s most impressive shell collections collected in the deep waters surrounding Bermuda and the world, by Bermudian Jack Lightbourn. Visit one of Bermuda?s finest collections of artefacts in the Teddy Tucker Shipwreck Gallery, and take home a unique souvenir from Oceans Gift Shop. Open: Daily 9 am - 5 p.m., weekends 10 am - 5p.m. (last admission 4 p.m.) Closed Christmas Day. Phone: 297-7314, Fax: 236-6141, email: infobuei.org. website: www.buei.org

The Bermudian Heritage Museum Situated on corner of York and Water Streets, St. George?s. Open TUESDAY to SATURDAY 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission $3. Donations gratefully accepted. Group tours pre-arranged. Gift Shop carries a large array of reasonably priced Bermuda made items and books by local authors. ( 297-4126.

EACH WEEK OR MONTH

READING

Bermuda National Library Main Library, 12 Queen Street, Hamilton. Winter hours (until June 29, 2003): Monday to Thursday 8.30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. ( 295-2905.

Mobile Library Service For schedule ( the adult library at 295-2905.

The Bermuda Youth Library 74 Church Street, Hamilton. MONDAY-THURSDAYs and SATURDAYS 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and FRIDAYs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ( 295-0487.

Bermuda College Library Open to the entire community. College librarians are on hand to offer assistance for research projects, book assignments, internet access and much, much more. Hours vary so contact the library for opening hours at 239-4033.

CedarBridge Academy Library Open to students and their parents, MONDAY to FRIDAY 8 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. DURING THE SCHOOL TERMS. Librarians are available to offer assistance, help with research papers, book reports and quick internet tips, etc. Parents of students at CBA are allow to check out books for their reading pleasure or for their professional growth.

CHILDREN/YOUTH/TEENS

Bermuda Boys? Brigade A Christian organisation for boys ages five to 18. We run a full programme of activities designed for boys during these challenging years. Contact D.Semos at 236-9349 or C.Downs at 238-2237 for further information or see website http://bermudaboysbrigade.free.bm

The Centre Kids? Clubs for 7-10 year olds (primary school). MONDAY through FRIDAY, 4.00 to 6.00 p.m. $10 per club per month.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Bermuda for 11-16 year olds (middle and senior school students) MONDAY through FRIDAY, 4.00 to 6.00 p.m. $30 per school term.

Church Girls? Brigade, St. Paul?s Church THURSDAYS: Meeting, St. Paul?s Christian Education Centre, Middle Road, Paget, 6.30 p.m. All girls aged five to 14 welcome. For further information ( 236-0337.

Committee of 25 for Handicapped Children Registered charity providing aid for handicapped children. For further information ( 292-4324 between 8.30 a.m. and 12 noon Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday.

Institute for Child and Family Health Treatment for children and their families who have suffered the effects of psychological trauma. For further information ( 295-1150.

La Leche League of Bermuda Free information, encouragement and support for pregnant and breastfeeding women. For further information ( 236-1120.

P.A.R.E.N.T.S `Having trouble with your children? Your not the only one.? Meet with other parents and get some new ideas. Call 292-6148 for information.

St. George?s Community Centre MONDAY TO FRIDAY. After-school programme for children aged five to 12, #6 Old Military Road, 3 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. ( 297-1754.

Tae Durham Association for Physically Challenged Children Cooperates with other charities in helping disabled children with everyday needs not met by or available from larger charities. We also supply food items to needy households with children. Donations always appreciated. Govt. registered charity. ( Ivan I. Smith 238-2865, pager 298-8778.

The Centre MONDAY TO SATURDAY: Recreational Activities for children and adults, Angle Street, Hamilton, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. After School Care, 5 to 12 years old, 3 to 6 p.m. MONDAY TO FRIDAY. ( 292-1343.

Bermuda Riding for the Disabled Ltd. TUESDAY TO FRIDAY. WindReach Village., Warwick. Riding therapy programme for children with special needs. Volunteers required in all areas, particularly during the school day. No horse experience needed, although helpful. Donations always welcomed. ( 238-7433 or fax 238-7434.

WindReach is a fully accessible Recreational Village at 57 Spice Hill Road, Warwick. September 13 our new hours will be 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Book now at 238-2469 for our Petting Zoo Tours, Sensory Room, Birthday Parties, Hall Rentals, and Camp Ground.

COMMUNITY

Bermuda Feline Assistance Bureau FIRST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH: Meeting, ?Shorelands?? at the Bermuda Aquarium, 6 p.m. For more information ( 291-1737.

Bermuda Junior Service League The BJSL is an organisation of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women and improving the community in which we live. Interested in joining and for more information please contact Deborah Titterton Narraway at dnarrawaymyoffice.bm or 777-0822.

Bermuda Red Cross Blood Bank THURSDAYS: Blood donor clinic, 1st floor, King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Point Finger Road, Paget, 1.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. Donors aged 18 to 70 needed. ( 236-5067.

Bermuda Society for the Blind MONDAY TO FRIDAY: Hand-made wickerwork, stools, baskets and other items sold at Beacon House, Dundonald Street, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (( 292-3211). All proceeds to the blind.

Centre on Philanthropy A community resource providing directory of registered charities, library, newsletter and leaflets, workshops, guest speakers, technical support and advice/referrals for volunteers, donors and non-profit groups. For more information ( 292-5320 or fax 295-8679.