[<]v2.05[>][<]e1[>][AT]CALENDAR:[<]B[>]Bermuda Zoological Society [<]$[>]FRIDAYS:[<]B[>] [<]$[>]Animal storytime for children aged two to six with an adult companion,
May 4-12
Bermuda Musical & Dramatic Societ> Musical: ‘Drood’ (‘The Mystery of Edwin Drood’), Daylesford Theatre, Washington Street. Evening performances 8 p.m. Matinees: May 5 and 12 at 3 p.m. No performance May 6. Tickets: $35. Box office hours: April 23-27 5.30 p.m. to 7 p.m., April 30-May 1 5.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. And also one hour before performances. Telephone bookings during box office hours: 292-0848 or online at www.bmds.bm When box office closed: www.boxoffice.bmB>May 4
Bermuda International Film Festiv<$>Choy Aming’s award-winning documentary, ‘My Backyard’, about Bermuda’s marine environment, Tradewinds auditorium, Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute, 6.30 p.m. and 8 p.m. 30-minute Q&A with Mr. Aming follows each screening. Advance tickets ($15) available: Bermuda Book Store, Music World (Bermudiana Arcade). Otherwise at the door. Further information: ( 293-3456.
Bermuda School of Mu <$>Lunchtime Concert featuring Oliver Grant (piano), Doug Frith (alto sax) and Shelton Beah (drums), in the school’s multi-purpose room, Old Colony Club building, Trott Road. E Vclectic mix of jazz and classical favourites. Free admission. Bring your lunch.
Bermuda Rose Soty<$> Display of locally grown roses from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Horticultural Hall, Botanical Gardens. Open to the public. All are welcome. Their annual general meeting will be held at 3 p.m. Tea for members from 2 to 3 p.m.
May 4 & 5>
Bermuda Riding for the Disabled Comedy Night with Jimmy Keys (and local comedians), Fairmont Hamilton Princess. Cocktails 7 p.m., dinner 8 p.m. Tickets: $160 per person, including dinner and show. To book
May 5<$>
Masterworks Foundation Handmade sketchbook workshop for teens/adults by visiting marine/landscape painter Hilary Thorpe, Botanical Gardens, Paget 1.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. Fee: members $22.50, others $25. Further information/registration: ( 236-2950 or e-m edumworks[AT]logic.bm
Youth on the Move Bermuda presents ‘A Moment of Truth’ -<$> A series of movies and discussions to provide knowledge and enlightenment regarding racial discrimination and proposed reformation in Bermuda, using the South African Truth & Reconciliation Model at 7 p.m. at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. Featured movie: ‘Cry Freedom’. A discussion segment based on the film will be encouraged. Light refreshments will be served. For more information contact Carlton Simmons at 532-9662 or Jahnika Simons at 336-3569.
May 6
LCCA 75th anniversary service conducted by honorary patron Bishop Ratteray, Anglican Cathedral, Church Street, 11 a.m.
Bermuda Motor Sports Park presents St. John’s Ambulance First Annual Race Day at Southside, St. David’s. Gates open at 11 p.m. Racing starts at 12 p.m. Admission for children under 12 $5, and admission for adults, $10. After party at Gombeys. Proceeds donated to the SJohn’s Ambulance.
May 7
The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce is offering a Techshowcase. See how technology can help you at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. There will be industry representation from financial services, IT Companies, Cable TV and more.
May 8
L’Allie Francaise des Bermudes i<$>nvites all to a French film evening at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute at 8 p.m. The film shown will be ‘Le Go
May 9
The Garden Club of Bermuda <$>opens ‘Underwood’, ‘Marshen’ and ‘Milford’ on Lovers Lane, Paget. Houses decorated with local flowers and foliage are open from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Parking at St. Paul’s Church, 69 Middle Road. Try and take a bus because of the distance from the parking location. Buses 8, 7 & 2 go right past Lovers Lane on Middle Road. Admission is $25 for this afternoon or $80 season ticket, rain or shine. Tickets available at venue only. Proceeds go to Horticultural scholarships and environmental projects. http://www.gardenclubbermuda.org .
The Bermuda National Gallery lunchtime lecture series: ‘Walk Through with John Kaufmann: A Retrospective - Essential Elements 1947 - 2007 with John Kaufmann’ 12.3.m. to 1.30 p.m. $5 for non-members, members free.
May 10<$>
The Seniors Learning Centre at the Bermuda College ‘Better Living Through Learning’ are inviting members and interested people over age 55 to attend the spring Anniversary meeting to be held in the College Cafeteria at 2.30 p.m.. There will be a piew of the fall courses and ac
May 10 & 17
The Bermuda National Trust Heritage Month programme continues with a wool spinning demonstration by Michelle St. Jane at Verdmont Museum in Smith’s. New Zealand sheep’s wool will be spun on a traveller wheel. Regular museum admission. $5 for aduland $2 for students.
REGULAR EVENTS/SERVICES
ADULT/CHILD ABUSE
Child and Family Services Child abuse referral line to help facilitate intake
Coalition for the Protection of Children<$> Advice for anyone who is concerned about/suspects a child is being abused. 24-hour hotline service
Physical Abuse Centre <$>Housing and recovery support for abused women and their children. Office:
CHILDREN/YOUNG PEOPLE
Bermuda Islands Association of the Deaf offers:<$> 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 for the deaf/hard of hearing for sale/rent. Membership: anyone with genuine interest in deaf community’s welfare. Fee: monthly $10, yearly $90. Further information: Fax/TDD 238-8116 or e-mail biad[AT]therock.bm.
Bermuda Rainbow Guides TUESDAYS: After-school activities for girls aged five to seven. Introduction to Guide ociation, St. Mark’s Church Hall, Smith’s, 6 p.m. Further information: ( 292-0675.
Bermuda Riding for the Disabled <$>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.nations welcomed. Further information: ( 238-7433, fax 238-7434.
Bermuda Boys’ Brigade <$>FRIDAYS: Activities programmes at St. Paul’s Christian Education 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: Meeting, Wesley Methodist Church Hall, Church Street, Hamilton, 7.15 p.m. to 9 p.m. Non-denominatio female youth group. New members aged 10 [1/2] to 18 welcome. Further information: ( 292-0418.
