March 5-10.

Bermuda Musical & Dramatic Society presents ‘Sordid Lives’ by Del Shores. ‘A black comedy about white trash’ at the Daylesford Theatre. Adult content at $8 p.m. Tickets are $20. Telephone bookings 292-0848 or during Daylesford box office hours or at www.boxoffice.bm.

>March 10 & 17

Masterworks Studio 183 for teens presents a video production workshop with Jon Legere from 1.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Session of 3 classes - $90 non-members, $81 members . Students will collaborate on a video project from start to finish including story boarding concept, filming and editing final piece. Studio 183 is a new offering designed especially for teens to explore various alternative art techniques.

March 9

The Visitor Industry Partnership will be holding their Gala Black Tie Awards Ceremony at The Fairmont Southampton Resort. Winners from 18 categories will be announced. The grand prize is $20,000 at 6 p.m.. $135 per person, inclusive. Go to www.vip.bm . Tickets are also on sale at the Rosemont from 12 - 2 p.m. For more information contact Samatha Stephens at 504-3264 or email info[AT]vip.bm .B>The Women’s Resource Centre <$>is holding a fundraising celebration in recognition of 20 years. ‘Women Helping Women’ in the Harbour View Ballroom at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess from 6 to 9 p.m. Featuring Women’s Rights Activist Reanae McNeal $75 per guest. Tickets available at All Wrapped Up, Bermuda Book Store, Music Box, Pulp & Circumstance. March 9,10

Charles Bascome CMB Enterprises Limited presents the sixteenth Evening of Jazz at the City Hall Theatre at 8 p.m. Featuring the Donal Fox Trio from the United States and the local artist Prestige. Patron tickets $65, regular tickets $50. Funds go to the Charles Bascome Musical Scholarship Fund. Tickets available from 27th Century Boutique, People’s Pharmacy or at www.boxoffice.bm . For more information telephone 234-0453March 14

PALS presents ‘Exploring Sicily & Southern Italy’ with Ann Smith Gordon at 8 p.m. at Mount St. Agnes Auditorium. Tickets are $15 available at the PALS office at 18 Point Finger Road in Paget.

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Bermuda College Funtime Storytime Saturday kicks off with Ruth Thomas at 11 a.m. ages 2 and up in the “Aerobics Studio” In the Gymnasium Building. Free admission. With surprise visitor. Will be every Saturday. Looking for readers. Please call 236-6684 ext. 4381 at the Bermuda College.

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Body-Mind-Spirit Expo begins at 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Windreach Recreational Village, Warwick. Expand your knowledge of holistic living in an intimate learning environment. Spend quality time exploring a variety of therapies such as massage therapy, reiki healing, emotional freedom technique, rohun therapy, herbs and vitamins, energy work, body movement, yoga, exercise and fitness, and much more. Learn from Bermuda’s premier practitioners how to heal and grow naturally. Some of the local practitioners are Kuni Frith-Black;, Dr. Mark Daponte, Catherine Sousa and Monica Dobbie.

March11

Chewstick Niot Grigot Lounge/Women’s Resource Centre Tribute night celebrating Women, open mike 8 p.m. to midnight. Doors open 7 p.m. Host: Springflower. Entertainment includes house band Olybhosh, DJs the Dirkistan Freedom Fighters, and sneak preview of ‘The Vagina Monologues’. Cover: $5. All proceeds/donations to Women’s Resource Centre. Further information: Kevin Sundjata Smith (w) 279 (c) 504-2439. Najib Chentouf 505-5332.

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L’Alliance Francaise des Bermudes <$>invites all to a French film evening at the B.U.E.I. (Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute) at 8 p.m. The film shown will be : “Aurore”. Canada 2005 — 110 min. By Luc Dionne with Marianne Fortier, Serge Postigo, Helene Bourgeois-Leclerc, Yves Jacques and Remy Girard. English sub-titles. Members $4/ non-members $7. For the pre-movie dinner at “Le Bistro” (La Coquille) please book the day before at r">(<$> 292 6122. Dinner starting at 6.30pm. $29.75 + gratuities.

ACE Galleries: (HQ Building): ACE Global Headquarters, 17 Woodbourne Avenue, Pembroke. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Admission free. Groups welcome by appointment ( 295-5200 for all information.

Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard Further information: ( 234-2809 www.aermuda.bm/home1.html.

Bermuda National Gallery Winter exhibitions (Until April 5): 1. New Acquisitions (recent gifts to our collection). 2. The Art of Drama: Kabuki theatre through Japanese woodblock prints. Ondaatje Wing: Revolving exhibition ‘The Bermuda Collection: 350 years of art in Bermuda’ — history traced through the development of fine/decorative arts. Admission free. Further information: ( 295-9428 or visit www.bng.bm

Bermuda Society of Arts Oniand Edinburgh Galleries: <$>Closed for renovations until March 14. Upper level, City Hall. Gallery hours: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission free. Further information: ( 292-3824.

Commissioner’s House, Bermuda Maritime Museum, Dockyard: ‘Hulks at Bermuda- Images of Convict Life and Labour’, in association with the Bermuda National Archives featuring watercolours from the Fay and Geoffrey Elliott Collection and convict related artefacts. Until May 2007. Open daily 9:30am to 5pm (last admission 4:30pm). Admission $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children, free for members. Museum information tel. 234-1333, www.bmm.bm, e-mail marmuse[AT]logic.bm. Sightseeing section: Open 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Last admissions 4:30 p.m. Admission: $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children, members free. Museum information: ( 234-1333, orail marmuse[AT]logic.bm.

Crisson & Hind Fine Art Gallery:<$> Hand-carved African sculptures by master Shona artists of Zimbabwe, inc. stone heads, animals, abstracts. Second floor, Crisson Building, 71 Front Street. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Satay. (<$> 295-1117, fax 295-1125.

Elliot Gallery old Elliot School building, Jubilee Road, Devonshire. Gallery rs/further information: (<$> 504-3469 or emaikaleidoscope[AT]northrock.bm.

Kafu Gallery: <$>Cosmic Consciousness aka Trevor Todd (poetry, art, music, didgeridoo heng). Further information: (<$> 295-5238, e-mail info[AT]kafu.bm or visit www.kafuhairandgallery.

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Rose Garden Gallery ‘<$>Retrospective of the Diverse Art of Gwen Cann (1927-2006)’ — mixed media, Botanical Gars, Paget. Until March 15. Further information: (<$> 236-2950 or visit website www.bermudamasterworks.com Next show March 16-22: ‘The Paper Paintings’ by visiting artist Andrea Bolley. Opening reception March 16 5.30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Masterworks at BF&M foyer: Vintage Bermuda trl posters. Pitts Bay Road, Pembroke. Open during normal business hours. Admission free.

Masterworks Foundation at Camden House, <$>Botanical Gardens, Paget. Paintings from the Bermudiana Collecn. Open Tuesdays and Fridays 12 noon to 2 p.m. Further information: (<$> 236-2950. Admission free.

Masterworks at Colonial Insurance Foyer Gallery: ‘Recent Gifts and Acquisitions’ (fiscal year 2003-2004) plus Dr. Pestana’lead soldiers exhibit. Open Monday to Friday 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m.,turdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.mission free.

Rock Island Coffee Further information (<$> 296-5241.

REGULAR EVENTS/SERVICES

>ADULT/CHILD ABUSE

Child and Family Services Child se referral line to help facilitate intake (<$> 278-1 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. After hours (<$> 911 for Police to contact on-call social worker.

Coalitioor the Protection of Children<$> Advice fonyone who is concerned about/suspects a child is being abused. 24-hour hotline service -Regular">(<$> 295-1150. Confidentiality ared.

Physical Abuse Centre <$>Housing and recovery support for abused women and their children. Office: (<$> 292-4366. For 24-hour hotline service (<$> 297-8278.

CHILDREN/YOUNG PEOPLE

Bermuda Islands Association of the Deaf offers: 1. Professional consultants in deaf education. 2. Educational consultation/counselling for parents of deaf and hard-of-hearing children. 3. Tutoring for deaf/hard-of-hearing students. 4. Sign language classes. 5. Teletypewriters (TTYs) and other communication signallers the deaf/hard of hearing for sale/rent. Membership: anyone with genuine interest in deaf community’s welfare. Fee: monthly $10, yearly $90. Further information: Fax/TDD 238-8116 or e-mail biad[AT]therock.bm.

Bermuda Rainbow Guides TUEYS:<$> After-school activities for girls aged five to seven. Introduction to Guide Association, St. Mark’s Church Hall, Smith’s, 6 p.m. Further information: ( 292-0675.

Bermuda Riding for the Disabled <$>MONDAY TO FRIDAY at Windreach Village, 57 Spice Hill Road, Warwick. Equestrian therapy programme for children with special needs. Volunteers required in all areas, particularly during the school day. Horse experience unnecessary but helpful. Donations welcomed. Further information: ( 238-7433, fax 238-7434.

Bermuda Boys’ Brigade FRIDAYS: Activities programmes at St. Paul’s ChristiEducation Centre, Middle Road, Paget. Ages five to 11: 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Ages 11 to 16 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Further information: David Semos ( 236-9349, cell 336-9769 or visit website http://bermudaboysbrigade.free.bm

Bermuda Girls in Training: FRIDAYS: Meeti Wesley Methodist Church Hall, Church Street, Hamilton, 7.15 p.m. to 9 p.m. Non-denominational female youth group. New members aged 10 [1/2] to 18 welcome. Further information: ( 292-0418.

Bermuda Zoological Society<$> FRIDAYS: Animal storytime forildren aged two to six with an adult companion, 11.15 a.m. to 11.45 a.m. Admission: BZS members free, others pay regular prices. Pre-school groups must book ahead ( 293-2727, ext. 133.

WindReach Recreational Village<$> MONDAY TO SATURDAY: Fully accessible recreational facility at 57 Spice Hill Road, Warwick for special needs and able bodied communities. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. To book petting zoo tours, sensory room, birthday parties, hall rentals, camp gnd ( 238-2469.

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

Institute for Child and Family Health Treatt <$>for children and their families suffering effects of psychological trauma. ( 295-1150.

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

P.A.R.E.N.T.S. Having trouble with your children? You’re not the only one. Meet with other parents, get new ideas. Further information: ( 292-6147.

The Centre MONDAY TO FRIDAY during school year: Kids’ clubs (primary students) 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. “C” Squad dance c (girls only) 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Boys’ club and CUBI Girls’ Club 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Indoor soccer/pool/table tennis/foozeball/air hockey 5.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. All at 3 Angle Street. Further information: ( 292-1343.

Tae Durham Assn. for Physically Challenged Children <$>Liaises with other charities in helping disabled children with everydayeds not met by or available from larger charities. We also supply food items to needy households with children. Donations appreciated. Further information: Ivan Smith (238-2865, Pager 298-8778.

TS Bermuda Sea Cadet Corps<$> FRIDAYS For boys/girls aged 12 to 18, 1 North Shore Road, Pembroke West (near Pembroke Community Centre), 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Volunteers needed. New members welcome. Further information: ( 292-8167, fax 236-4572.

Young Life Bermuda Activities programme: Wyldlife, St. George’s, FRIDAYS Wellington Baptist Church hall. Ages seven to ten: 6.30 p.m.; ages 11 to 14: 8 p.m. Wyldlife, WarwiALTERNATE FRIDAYS, St. Mary’s Church Hall. Ages seven to 11: 7 p.m. Young Life in Pembroke FRIDAYS ‘Living Waters,’ Pitt’s Bay Road, 7 p.m. Ages 14 to 18. Further information all groups 292-6365.

Youth to Youth of Bermuda FRIDAYS: Stonington Campus student centre, South Shore Road, Paget, 4.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Middle/high school students welcome. Further inmation: ( 295-2460.

COMMUNITY

Association of Canadians in Bermuda Regular social events to keep Canadian culture alive/meet fellow countrymen. Further information: visit website www.canadiansinbermuda.bm

Bermuda Junior Service Lea <$>a women|0xb9|s organisation promoting volunteerism, developing potential, improving the community. Contact Deborah Titterton Narraway (President) at 332-2575 or e-mail bjsl[AT]northrock.bm.

Beda Society for the Blind <$>MONDAY TO FRIDAY: Sale of hand-made wickerwork, baskets, stools and other items, Beacon House, Dundonald Street, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds to the blind. Further information: (<$> 292-3211.

Centre on Philanthropy volunteers, donors and non-profgroups. Further information: (<$> 236-7706 or Fax: 236-7693.

Meals on els <$>MONDAO WEDNESDAY, FRIDAYS: Meals delivered to seniors/shut-ins. Further information: (<$> 236-1815.

St. Geo’s Community Centre <$>DAILY EXCESUNDAYS: Evening programmes from 5 p.m. Further information: ings-Regular">(<$> 297-17

ENVIRONMENT

Bermuda Audubon Society Hotline <$>To report environmental problems (especially connection with birds) (<$> 292-1920 or 235-5513.

Bermuda Bluebird SocieHotline<$> For assistance with questions and problems (<$> 238-0168.

Bermuda National Trust Hotline<$> To report concerns on environmental mats MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.mf"Wingdings-Regular">(<$> 236-6483.

Keep Bermuda Beautiful Hotline<$> To report any littering seen through the Island (<$> 295-5142.

Ministry of the Environment, Parks Department To report any problems on Government-owned parklands or nature reserves: Park Rangers’ office (<$> 236-5902 any time.

EVENT PLANNING<$>

Bermuda Diary Free public service to help avoid planning conflicting major events. ( 23570 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

HOBBIES/RECREATION<$>

Bermuda Bridge Club FRIDAYS: 7 Pomander Road, Paget. Open game 8 p.m. Everyone welcome. Further information: ( 236-3496. During club hours ( 236-0551.

MEETINGS<$>

Matilda Smith Williams Home ies’ Auxiliary LAST FRIDAY each month: Meeting, St. Paul AME Church board room, Victoria Street, 5:30 p.m.

READING

Bermuda College Library DAILY except public holidays. Librarians available to assist in various ways. Opening hours: MONDAY TO THURSDAY 8.30 a.m. to 8.30 p.m., FRIDAYS 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p: ( 239-4033, fax 239-4035.

Bermuda National Library P<$>ar-la-Ve Park, 12 Queen Street, Hamilton. Bermuda National Library Summer hours: MONDAY TO THURSDAY 8.30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; FRIDAY 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; SATURDAY 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Further information: ( 295-2905.

Bermuda Youth Library 74 Church Street, Hamilton. MONDAY TO THURSDAY 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., FRIDAYS 10 a.m. 5 p.m., SATURDAYS 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Furtherformation: ( 295-0487.

CedarBridge Academy Library Open to CBA students and their parents, MONDAY to FRIDAY 8 a.m. to 4.30 . Librariansailable to offer wide variety of assistance. Parents of CBA students may check out books for reading pleasure/professional growth.

Mobile Library Service For schedule ( 295-2905.

SENIORS

Special People’s Club <$>FIRST THREE FRIDAYS each month: Cathedral Hall, Church Street, 12.30 p.m. Further information: Myrtle Seaman (<$> 292-8576.

SIGHTSEEING

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

Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo/Bermuda Zoological Society DAILY (except Christmas Day): Wiife from oceanic islands in exhibits designed to inspire appration/care of island environments. Gift shop. Snacks. Open 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 $5. Under fives fr(Children 12 and under must be accompanied bn adult). Members free with valid admission card. Further information: (<$>293-2727.

Bermuda Botanical Society Visitors’ Centre<$> Botanical Gardens. Paget. MONDAY to FRIDAY open 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS: Tours at 10.30 a.m., year-round weather permitting. Further information: <ingdings-Regular">(<$> 236-5291, fax 236-8970.