Today

Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Bermuda are holding auditions for ‘Dreamgirls’ at 7 p.m. at the Bermuda School of Music in the Old Colony Club Building. Those interested are asked to prepare a song excerpt. Book an audition time by telephoning 333-1333. For more information go to www.dreamgirls.bm.

La Leche League will be holding a support group for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers at 10.30 a.m. in the First Floor Conference Room at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. The meeting topic is ‘Starting Solids and Healthy Eating.’>

Volunteer Legal Clinic For Seniors from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Cap-A-Laige, Charities House, 25 Point Finger Road, Paget. Take advantage of one-on-one consultations or attend a presentation on wills, trusts and estates, questions answered, light refreshments served.

The Bermuda TB Cancer & Health Associati$> ‘Partnership in Living Well’ presents ‘Are You Pap Smart’. Find out what you need to know about cervical cancer and the new HPV Vaccine at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute at 7 p.m. with Dr. Sarah Feldman, director of Pap Smear Evaluation Centre at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston. Blood sugar screenings from 6 - 6.45 p.m. Health information and refreshments will be served.

Rebecca Middleton Foundation is Hosting Southern Hemisphere Wine Tasting at Gosling’s Wine Cellar # 9, Dundonald Street Hamilton April 12, 2007 6 - 8 PM. Tickets $75. Silent Auction on Exclusive & Rare Wines. For phone in credit card payments call Gitte at 292-2312. Any questions regarding the event or ticket sales call Debra Davis at 505-552.

Dolphin Questis holding at Night at the Bermuda Maritime Museum. Parents not allowed. Bring sleeping bags, toiletries and a change of clothes. Telephone 234-4464 or email dqbeducation@dolphinquest.org.

Bermuda Autism Support & Education Society will be holding a book signing with William F. Cooper, author of ‘There’s Always a Reason’ at True Reflections from 6 to 8 p.m.

Bermuda Heritage Day Parade will be holding a Floatbuilders Workshop at 5.30 p.m. in the Community & Cultural Affairs Upper Boardroom. Contact 292-9447.

April 13-15

National Dance Foundation of Bermuda Master class series featuring director of Alvin Ailey School and master teachers from Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School of Ballet in NY. Free classes. Registration required. 236-3319.

April 1

Berkeley Institute presents ‘Diamond Elite Entertainment’ it is to educate young people and community about early prevention of crime, drugs and AIDS. In this event there will be dramatic skits, that will be performed CedarBridge Academy, Berkeley Institute, Paget Primary and other performers at the New Berkeley Institute Auditorium from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.. Speakers Wayne Perinchief and Dale Butler. Tickets are $25 for adults and children $15. People’s Pharmacy, Dub City, Music Box, Colours, 9-5 on Court Street. Call 737-7307. Refreshments.

April 16 & 17

The Bermuda Race Relations Initiative - The Big Conversation Continues with Dr. Robert Jensen and Dr. Bernstine Singley facilitating from 8.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess Hotel. Contact the Commission for Unity and Racial Equality (CURE) office at 296-0613 or email cure@ibl.bm.

Bermuda Diabetes Association - Annual General Meeting, First Floor Conference Room, King Edward Memorial Hospital at 7 p.m.

April 17

Bermuda Organ and Tissue Donor Association presents Triumph Over Tragedy at 7 p.m. at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. Guest speakers will be Mr. & Mrs. Jack Locicero of New Jersey, who donated their daughter’s organs after she was tragically shot on a train. Blood sugar screening from 6 to 6.45 p.m. Health Information and refreshments will be served.

April 19

Historical Heartbeats Lecture Series continues with James Smith and Ernest DeCouto speaking on ‘The People’s House: Franchise and the Workings of Parliament’ at 7.30 p.m. at the House of Parliament, House of Assembly Chamber. Free. Light refreshments will be served. Contact Dr. Kim Dismont Robinson on 29247 with questions.

April 20

The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS) Distinguished Lecture Series continues with a global authority on climate change, Sir Crispin Tickell, ‘Facing Our Future; Bermuda on the Cusp of Oceanic Change’. His lecture, ‘Vulnerable earth: Climate Change, Prospects and Hazards’ will be held at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess. Cash bar at 6.30 p.m. and lecture at 7 p.m. $20 for members and $30 for non-members. Reservations Required. Telephone BIOS at 297-1880 ext. 204 or emaill vanessa.shorto@bios.edu .

April

The Bermuda National Trust is holding a museum chat. Hugh Davidson will talk about silver and Bermuda plate. Fine examples of the Trust collection will be displayed. Telephone 236-6483 to reserve your seat. $10 for Bermuda National Trust members and $20 for non-members.

Ross ‘Blackie’ Talbot Charity Classic In the Swing gala banquet. Enjoy the big band sounds of Mr. Talbot ‘In the Swing Orchestra’ under the direction of Wendall ‘Shine’ Hayward. Jacket and tie required. Black tie optional. Tickets $175. Contact Alison Redford at 278-8896 or email Alison@totalgroup.bm . To register online for tournament visit www.rbtcharitygolf.org .

April 22

Bermuda National Trust are celebrating Earth Day by officially opening Pitman’s Pond at Long Bay in Somerset which was purchased during the Buy Back Bermuda campaign at 3 p.m.

April 23

Official Opening of the “Week of the Young Child & Heritage Month” celebrations, City Hall, Hamilton. Enjoy music, musical steel pan selection, puppetry by children from various schools. Proclamation and talk by Senator Dta Morris. From 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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The Week of the Young Child continues with a brown bag lunch seminar at the Youth Library on Church Street on “Impact of parenting and the support required for effectiveness”. The presenter will be Veronica Marshman-Murphy of the Department of Child and family seres. From 12 to 1.45 p.m.

April 25

The Week of the Young Child continues with a movie day at the Liberty Theatre. Nureries, preschools and schools will be watching ‘Meet the Robinsons’. $7 .Contact the theatre for reservations .

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The Week of the Young Child <$>continues with supper story evening in the park. Pack a supper and join them in Victoria Park for special storytelling, music and a character parade by West Pembroke Primary School from 6 to 7 p.m.

April 27

Bermuda Autism Support & Education Society is holding a denim day. If your company or school would like to participate contact Diana Corday at 293-0504 or Trish Crow at 535-7277 or email basebda@yahoo.com .

The Week of the Young Child continues with a special family evening walk in the Botanical Gardens. Enter Berry Hill Road and meet under the trees in front of Camden from 6 to 7.30 p.m.

April 28

The Week of the Young Child closes up with the 23rd Annual Week of the Young Child Conference at Dellwood Middle School. The presenter will be Milton Richardson, MBE, executive director - De Boys’ Day Out Club. The topic will be ‘Children’s Vitamins That Work’. Andrea Cann, general programme manager and physiotherapist, Bercon Ltd. will speak on ‘Children’s Progress. $25. Refreshments provided. For more information contact Carolyn Roberts at 234-1226 or Rosemarie Crichlow at 232-1875.

April 29

The Centre for Talented Youth presents Bermuda’s Third Annual Math Olympiad for young mathematicians ages 10 to 17 years old at CedarBridge Academy. Registration is at 1 p.m. Competition from 1.30 to 3.30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to top students in various categories. For more information telephone 296-5676 or mail its@northrock.bm .

EXHIBITIONS

ACE Galleries: (HQ Building): Josip Generalic — the ACE collection of a Croatian naive painter, ACE global headquarters, 17 Woodbourne Avenue, Pembroke. Until end of August. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Admission free. Groups welcome by appointment 295-5200.

Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard Spring members’ show (juried). Further information: 234-2809 www.artbermuda.bm/home1.html

Bermuda National Gallery April 16-May 4: 20th Century photographs from Scott Stallard private collection in the education space. Other areas closed for refurbishment until Summer. exhibition opens May 10. 295-9428 or visit www.bng.bm

Bermuda Society of Arts. Onion Gallery: Until April 25: Bermuda College Art & Design students multi-media show. People’s Gallery, Studio B: Angela Ming Bean. Edinburgh Gallery: Will Collieson. April 27: TechArt - A juried show featuring digitally created art for students and adults. 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:

Collection of rare historic lithographs depicting scenes of Bermuda (1841-1848) by Colonel Edmund Gilling Hallowell. Exhibit open until May 8. 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@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 Saturday. ( 295-1117, fax 295-1125.

Elliott Gallery Until May 1: ‘New Body of Work’: Amanda Temple (figurative photos and paintings), Shelly Hamill (sculpture mosaics), Gabriela Brunner (sculptures), old Elliot School building, Jubilee Road, Devonshire. Official opening April 13 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Gallery hours/further information: ( 504-3469 or email: kaleidoscope@northrock.bm.

Kafu Gallery: Further information: ( 295-5238, e-mail info@kafu.bm or visit www.kafuhairandgallery.bm.

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Rose Garden Gallery. April 13-26: ‘Artists in the Gardens’ series: Stella Shakerchi and Jason Harris. April 13: Opening reception 5.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Further information: ( 236-2950 or visit website www.bermudamasterworks.com.

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

Masterworks Foundation at Camden House, Botanical Gardens, Paget. Paintings from the Bermudiana Collection. 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’s lead soldiers exhibit. Open Monday to Friday 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission free.

Rock Island Coffee ( 296-5241.

REGULAR EVENTS/SERVICES

ADULT/CHILD ABUSE

Coalition for the Protection of Children Advice for anyone who is concerned about/suspects a child is being abused. 24-hour hotline service 295-1150. Confidentiality assured.

Physical Abuse Centre Housing and recovery support for abused women and their children. Office: 92-4366. 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 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@therock.bm.

Bermuda Rainbow Guides TUESDAYS: 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 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-denominational female youth group. New members aged 10 [1/2] to 18 welcome. Further information: ( 292-0418.

Bermuda Zoological Society FRIDAYS: Animal storytime for children 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 ground ( 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 Treatment 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 club (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 everyday needs 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. ( 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, Warwick ALTERNATE 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 information: ( 295-2460.

COMMUNITY

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

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

Bermuda 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 Community resource providing directory of registered charities, library, newsletter/leaflets, workshops, guest speakers, technical support and advice/referrals for volunteers, donors and non-profit groups. Further information: ( 236-7706 or Fax: 236-7693.

Meals on Wheels MONDAY TO WEDNESDAY, FRIDAYS: Meals delivered to seniors/shut-ins. Further information: ( 236-1815.

St. George’s Community Centre DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAYS: Evening prommes from 5 p.m. Further information: ( 297-1754.

ENVIRONMENT

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

Bermuda Bluebird Society Hotline For assistance with questions and problems ( 238-0168.

Bermuda National Trust Hotline To report concerns on environmental matters MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ( 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 conflictinajor events. ( 236-3570 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 Ladies’ Auxiliary LAST FRIDAY each month: Meeting, St. P 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 Par-la-Ville 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. to 5 p.m., SATURDAYS 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ( 295-0487.

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

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SENIORS

<$f"ArialMT">Special People’s Club <$>FIRST THREE FRIDAYS each month: Cathedral Hall, Church Street, 12 p.m. Further information: Myrtle Seaman (<$> 292-8576.

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<$t-2f"ArialMT">Anglican Cathedral Tower <$>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): Wildlife from oceanic islands in exhibits designed to inspire appreciation/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 $5. Under fives free (Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adultMembers free with valid admission card. Further information: Wingdings-Regular">(<$>293-2727.

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