We are about to be invaded by mer-people! Well, kinda. Local and overseas swimmers, will fill our waters to challenge themselves at the 24th Annual Bermuda Round-the-Sound Open Water Charity Swimathon on Sunday, October 12. This is open to all ages and abilities at distances of 10k, 7.25k, 4k, 2k, and 0.8k with donations/pledges in honour of WindReach.

Start times are between 10am and 12.45pm, depending on the distance category, which also decides the starting location. The registration fee varies depending on the swim distance and entry is available online at www.racedayworld.com.

Overseas swimmers should register through Aqua Moon Adventures. Registration is open until 5pm on Friday, October 10. For more information, contact Patty Hill on jjproduce@transact.bm, or visit www.roundthesound.bm.

Join the KatKids team for a night of shopping and fun at the Festival of Lights Night Market on Friday, October 17. From 5.30pm on the lower level of Pier 6 on Front Street, you will find many treasures, including jewellery, candles, organic soaps, arts and crafts, organic teas, paintings and sculptures from the busy streets of Kathmandu, Nepal, and also from Uganda, Africa. Tickets are $10 and available from www.BDAtix.bm.

Proceeds from this event will go towards children in need of food, shelter, healthcare and/or education in Nepal, Southern Africa and Bermuda. For more information, contact Francesca@KatKids.com.

Ahoy there, mateys — calling all pirates to BUEI’s Halloween Party on Saturday, October 25. Pirates of Bermuda will run from noon until 4pm and promises to be fun for all ages with an Enchanted Dive for young children and a Haunted Ship for the older kids.

There’s booty to be won at the games stalls, a costume parade, entertainment by In Motion dancers, a buccaneer bake sale, Ashley’s lemonade, Winky Dinky Dog and so much more. Admission is free for members and $5 for non-members. Children under three are free. For more information, contact 292-7219.

Back by popular demand, just in time for Halloween, John Cox, historian and author of Bermuda Hauntings and Bermuda’s Favourite Haunts will be at Bermuda National Library on Thursday, October 23 for the fourth Bermuda Hauntings event. From 6.30pm to 8pm, you can hear him Cox tell ghost stories and also have the opportunity to share your own experiences and family stories. Mr Cox’s books will also be available for purchase on the night. Admission is free but space is limited so registration is required. For more information, or to RSVP, contact 296-1297 ext 223 or ejhollis@gov.bm.

A frightfully good time is promised at the Mariners RFC Annual Halloween Party at Flanagan’s and Outback Sports Bar, on Friday, October 31.

From 7pm, there will be DJs spinning the best and scariest music, prizes for best costume, drink specials and Jell-O shots at the door. Advance tickets are $25 from any player or online at www.pTix.bm. If space is available, the cost is $35 at the door.

Enjoy an inspirational night packed with music, dancing, and fun as Echelon International presents Joyful Noise, Bermuda’s first a cappella choir competition at the Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts on Sunday, November 2. Doors open at 6pm and showtime is at 7pm, featuring musical performances by Proclaim It!, Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity choir, St Paul’s AME choir, and En Harmony. Tickets are $50 and available from www.BDAtix.bm. For more information, contact 232-2255.

Join Salsa Friends for a fun weekend of live Latin music, parties, shows, workshops and a few activities on the side. They’ve been working diligently all year to ensure they can bring you the best experience they can, and the result is the Fall Salsa Fête from Friday, November 7 to Sunday, November 9. The fun will kick off with The Warm Up: Welcome White Party which will take place at Bella Vista Bar & Grill at 9pm on Friday, November 7. This will be an opportunity to welcome the international guests with a workshop and party featuring DJ Giovanni Torres (Deejay Gio). The main event will be the Live Latin Music, Showcases and Party at 8pm at The Docksider Pub & Restaurant on Saturday, November 8. After two afternoon workshops, the highlight of this weekend includes live Latin music for your dancing pleasure by Son Salvaje and DJ Giovanni Torres of Toronto, as well as a Latin dance showcase featuring Los Salsomanos and local performers.

The Sunday Funday: Salsa Bowling Party will be at the Strykz Bowling Lounge at 3pm on Sunday, November 9 and includes a workshop, a little bowling, a little salsa, and a lot of fun. Individual tickets start from $15 and a full weekend pass is available for $100. Tickets will be on sale at the door, at Salsa Friends’ weekly classes and events, or from Teresa at Suite Solutions on Mill Creek Road. For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact 704-0180, events@salsafriendsbda.com or visit www.SalsaGoddess.me.

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