TODAY

Bermuda Spelldown 2009 finals at 6 pm at Mount St. Agnes Academy

Bermuda Reading Association will be hosting their annual reading conference from 8 am to 12.30 pm at the Hamilton Princess Fairmont Hotel. There will be workshops and presentations including one from Dr. Alan Farstrup, Executive Director of the Bermuda Reading Association. Dr. Farstrupp will be presenting awards at a gala evening event from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Hamilton Princess.

Bermuda Folk Club Open Mic Night

at Spanish Point Boat Club at 8 pm.

Tickets are $10 on the door. Joy Barnum will have her new CD on sale. Come on out for a great night of live music and our best local artists.

TOMORROW

PALS 21st Annual Sponsored Walk from Dockyard to Albuoy's Point for individuals and teams. High seas date: February 15. Free ferry to Dockyard leaves Hamilton ferry terminal at 7 am sharp. Walkers leave Dockyard at 7.30 am. Register now at the Washington Mall, St. Georges Bermuda National Trust Museum and PALS Office. Telephone 236-7257 for more details. Must have a registration number to participate.

February 11

Bermuda Zoological Society. Two-part evening lecture 6:30–8:30pm, David Wingate: Introduction to native and endemics and how to use them in a garden setting. Open to everyone, but space is limited. To register, please email Lisa Greene at elgreene@ibl.bm, or telephone 297-1804 to reserve a space. Once registered, participants must confirm their participation by paying the $50 fee by Tuesday, February 3 at the Aquarium's Front Desk. $50.

February 12

Centre on Philanthropy - Recession-Proof Your Annual Campaign. AFP Teleconference. Charities House

2: to 3.30 pm . For all events call 236.7706 or email lindell@centreonphilanthropy.org.

The Bermuda Diabetes Association is hosting a free public forum on

featuring some of the world's top experts in the field. Diabetes is an ever-changing epidemic, come learn about the latest advancements in the treatment and prevention of diabetes. At Fairmont Southampton at 7 pm in the Gardenia Room. Call 297-8427 for information.

February 14

La Leche League of Bermuda will hold a support group meeting open to pregnant women, new mothers and babies at 10.30am in the First Floor Conference Room at King Edward Memorial Hospital. The meeting topic is 'Early Weeks with a Newborn'. LLL of Bermuda is a registered charity, offering mother-to-mother help and encouragement to women wanting to breastfeed their babies. An accredited La Leche League Leader will be present to answer questions and address concerns. The meeting discussions include the latest medical research as well as personal experience. Free literature and a lending library will be available. Light refreshments will be served. Call 236-1120 for further information.

February 15

Bermuda Zoological Society Afternoon culling session in nature reserve (BNT). Part of a garden restoration workshop series. Open to everyone, but space is limited. To register, please email Lisa Greene at elgreene@ibl.bm, or telephone 297-1804 to reserve a space. Once registered, participants must confirm their participation by paying the $50 fee by Tuesday, February 3 at the Aquarium's Front Desk. $50.

February 17

Centre on Philanthropy Raising Big Money through Golf Events in a Down Economy'AFP Teleconference. Charities House 2 to 3.30pm.For all events call 236.7706 or email lindell@centreonphilanthropy.org.

February 18

BUEI Adventure Lecture Series. Guest Speaker Dr. Rosaly Lopes. 'Exploring Alien and Earth Volcanoes: Their Danger and the Stories They Tell'. Dr. Rosaly M. C. Lopes is a Principal Scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where she is also Lead Scientist for Geophysics and Planetary Geosciences. Members $15 Non-Members $20.Call 297-7314 to purchase tickets. Doors open at 6.30 pm (cash bar) for 7 pm start. Dinner tickets $33.75.

Bermuda Zoological Society. Three-part evening lecture 6.30, 8.30 pm, Basic propagation of natives and endemics (Robin Marirea); Attracting wildlife to your garden (Jeremy Madeiros and Lisa Greene). Open to everyone, but space is limited. To register, please email Lisa Greene at elgreene@ibl.bm, or telephone 297-1804 to reserve a space. Once registered, participants must confirm their participation by paying the $50 fee by Tuesday, February 3 at the Aquarium's Front Desk.

February 22

Bermuda Girl Guide Association annual Thinking Day Service and Parade at the Anglican Cathedral on Church Street at 3 pm. All are welcome. The parade will leave from the City Hall Car Park at approximately 2.30 pm.

February 27, 28

The Centre on Philanthropy's Biennial Third Sector Conference 'The Power of One' Workshops for nonprofits, donors, faith community, volunteers. The Fairmont Hamilton Princess. Telephone 236-7706 or email lindell@centreonphilanthropy.org .

March 2 - 7

Bermuda National Trust Auction & Jumble Sale in the Jack King Building at the Bontanical Gardens. Donations of jumble needed. Receiving days March 2 8.30 am to 6.30 pm and March 3 8.30 am to 1.30 pm. Call 236-6483.

March 7

Pembroke Rotary Club is holding their Annual Children's Fair on March 7 from 10 am to 5 pm at St Paul's Christian Education Centre Paget. Raffles, game stalls,train rides,food stall, baked goods, fun, fun, and more fun. The beneficiaries of this event will be Bermuda's Government Primary Schools and Adult Learning Schools.

March 13, 14

Charles Bascome & C.M.B. Enterprises Ltd presents Eighteenth Evening of Jazz Concert featuring prominent Yamaha artist Christian Howes (Violinist), Cedrick Easton (Bass), Evan Gregor (Drums), Federico Lechner (Pianist) and local artist Tony Bari Trio. Hosted by Derick 'CJ' Symonds at City Hall. Both performance starts at 8 pm

There will be a Music Clinic for school children which will be held on March 13th 2009 from 1 pm to 2 pm at the City Hall Theatre. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Charles Bascome Music Scholarship Fund. Go to www.boxoffice.bm to purchase your tickets, or 27th Century Boutique and People's Pharmacy. Friday is $60, Saturday night is $50. For more info call 234-0453 or 334-9255.

March 14

Zoom Around the Sound is a 7.2-mile walk/run/bike around Harrington Sound, to help Bermuda Zoological Society's education and conservation/research programmes. Entry forms are available at BAMZ reception, at Sportseller in Hamilton, and online at www.bamz.org. Entry fee is $15, and includes goodie bag, T-shirt, cool drink and free admission to BAMZ after the event. Deadline for entries is noon, March 13. Pick up race numbers from BAMZ, 5 to 7 pm on March 13. Late entries ($20) will be accepted from 8 am on race day. No rollerblading. For more information, contact 293-2727, ext. 130, volunteers.bzs@gov.bm">volunteers.bzs@gov.bm.

March 20, 21 and 22

Magic Fest 2009 City Hall Theatre Friday 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 2 p.m. and 6p.m. Tickets available at www.boxoffice.bm

March 26, 27 and 28

Hasty Pudding Theatricals presents Acropolis: Harvard University's theatrical group presents its latest mock musical. At City Hall Theatre. Tickets available from www.boxoffice.bm