Charming French fable featured at L’Alliance film night
Happy September Kids!Well, that was another fun holiday weekend but, sadly, summer is almost over. The leaves will soon start to turn shades of autumn red and gold before floating and falling from the trees. The lush greenery will soon be replaced by soft snowfall on the bare branches. Wait a minute, we live in Bermuda, so this won't happen! It might get colder and rainier but at least it's still green and pretty! Anyway, don't get the winter blues, there are lots of things coming up:l After a short break for summer, the monthly Ciné Club from L'Alliance Française des Bermudes will return to BUEI on Tuesday at 8pm. This month's selection is a showing of ‘Les Femmes du 6eme Etage’. Tickets are $5 for members, $8 for non-members and $3 students.l Many of you software developers out there will already be aware of the Bermuda .NET User Group, dedicated to advancing .NET development on the Island by helping you share knowledge with and learn from one another. The next event is on Wednesday, September 12 in the Argus Building on Wesley Street. This will run from 5.30pm until 8pm. Speaker Michael Branco, CEO of Fireminds Ltd, will talk about Developing for iOS with Objective-C. This is a free event with wine, cheese and networking time included. To register online, see www.dnug.bm.l My Sereni-Tea on Reid Street are hosting a women’s healing circle three-week course from 2pm until 3pm on September 13, 20 and 27. The cost is $95, which includes a Chakra Crystal set, pendulum and all course materials. A $50 deposit is required to secure your space. For more details, contact celticsisters@northrock.bm or 296-2114.l The Nelson Bascome Focus Trophy Football Match will be held on Saturday, September 15 at Devonshire Recreation Field. Gates open at 2pm and kickoff is at 3pm. The first game will see the Bermuda's Leading Politicians face Bermuda's Finest Football Players, while the second game will pit Bermuda's Youngsters against the Professionals. This family-friendly event will include commentary by Bootsie, a fun castle, Gombeys and door prizes.Tickets are $7 per head, $20 for a family of four, free for under-10s and $150 for patrons (includes balcony seating and an afterplay reception) and are available from www.bdatix.com, All Wrapped Up, Fabulous Fashions or at the gate. All proceeds from the gate and door prize go directly to Focus Counselling Service.l L'Alliance Française des Bermudes will host a pétanque tournament on Saturday, September 22 at Bermuda College from 4pm. This is the French form of boules and the event is open to players (whether experienced or novice) and spectators alike. You are invited to bring your favourite wine, snacks and blanket or beach chair, as well as your pétanque balls, if you have them. L'Alliance Française will provide baguettes, cheese and snacks for the children, as well as the chance to win a basket full of French specialties by guessing its weight. The minimum fee to enter the raffle is $10 and additional donations will also be welcome! The pétanque is free.l What is the most fun thing you can think of doing in the dark? That's right, volleyball!! BEPRO invites you to their Glow in the Dark Beach Volleyball, BBQ and Bonfire on Saturday, September 29 from 7pm until 10pm at Elbow Beach (the public end). You are invited to bring your own drinks and meat for the grill (also welcome to bring your own grill) and they'll provide the glow in the dark net and balls, music and s'mores. There is no fee for joining in the volleyball and all are welcome! To register your team, or for any questions, contact Nathan at 704-0330 or nathanatcheson@gmail.com.l If your birthday is between August 23/24 and September 22/23, then they are celebrating YOU at the Fifth Annual Virgo Birthday Bash: I Did It My Way on Saturday, September 22. This event will be at Rumbar/Victoria Grill from 10.30pm and will feature music by iMega, DJ Aztec, China & Bussy and DJ Donnie. Tickets are $20 in advance from Kit 'n' Caboodle or more at the door.For full events listings and flyers, please visit www.NothingtodoinBermuda.com the above is abbreviated content from that site.