Until May 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.bm.

TodayB>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. www.gardenclubbermuda.org.

The Bermuda National Gall<$> lunchtime lecture series: ‘Walk Through with John Kaufmann: A Retrospective - Essential Elements 1947 - 2007 with John Kaufmann’ 12.30 p.m. to 1.30 p.m. $5 for non-members, members free.

Tomow<$>

The Seniors Learning Cee <$>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 preview of the fall courses and activities.

Tomorrow and May 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 adults and $2 for students.

May 11 —13 & 16 — 19B>

In Motion School of Dance ‘The Time Machine’ :10th annual dance showcase, City Hall Theatre. May 11-13 and 16-19 at 7 p.m. Matinees: May 12, 13, 19 at 2 p.m. Tickets: City Hall box office 11a.m. to 2 p.m., and one hour before showtime. See also www.inmotion.bm

Warwick Academy sixth Annual Alumni CocktaParty<$> from 6.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Phoebe Purvis Memorial Hall. Cocktail, hors d’oeuvres, entertaining conversation and reminiscing. Advance tickets $20 or $25 at the door. Tickets are limited. Price includes two drinks. For more information contact Jane Vickers or Cheri Hunter at 236-1917 ext. 28.

May 12<$>

The Bermuda Natil Trust<$> Heritage month programme kicks off with a museum chat with author William Giles ‘Wrecks, Reefs & Relics’ at 11 a.m. at ‘Waterville’ at 2 Pomander Road, Paget. A look at Bermuda’s legendary reefs with a slide presentation on diving in Bermuda. $10 per person. Limited Seating.

Masterworks Foundation Free talk and painting demo with palette knife and acrylics by visiting marine/landscape artist Hilary Thorpe on location in St. George’s, 1.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. Meet at ‘Buckingham’ off King’s Square. Bring folding chair (optional). Reservations: (<$> 236-2950 or e-mail edumworks[AT]logic.bm.

La Leche League of Bermuda Monthly Meeting Series continues with ‘Benefits of Breastfeeding’ on the first floor conference room at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. For more information conta236-1120.

Friends of the Reading Clinic <$>are having a bazaar and silent auction at the Peace Lutheran Church Hall on South Shore Road in Paget opposite the Botanical Gardens from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Plants, Snuggles Face Painting, Fun Castle, Books, White Elephant and more.

May 14, 21 & June 6

Bermuda TB Car & Health is offering their annual ‘Sunsmart’ Leaders Training Seminar from 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. at Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre at 46 Point Finger Road, Paget. Summer leaders and counsellors learn how to protect children in their charge from sun damage. Choose from three different dates. Free, but registration required. Telephone 236-0949 for more informati

May 15<$>

Hurricaneareness Week<$> talk at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute at 6.30 p.m. Mark Guishard of the Bermuda Weather Service will give a Hurricane Season Briefing. Free and open to the puc.

May 16<$>

The Garden Club of Bermuda opens ‘Millwood’, ‘General Pete Cottage’ and ‘Hinson Hall’ on Hinson Lane and Store Hill, Smith’s. Houses decorated with local flowers and foliage, are open from 1p.m. to 4 p.m. Parking on ‘Glimmerview’ paddock, Middle Road entrance. Bus No. 3 to Store Hill stop 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 continues with ‘Walk Through of Hair in African Art’ with Dusty Hind, guest curator and collector from 12.30 p.m. to 1.30 p.m. $5 for non-members and e for members.

Hurricane Awareness Week<$> talk with Dr. Mark Guishard of the Bermuda Weather Service ‘Five Things You Never Knew About Hurricanes’ at 6.30 p.m. at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. He will talk about advances in meteorology and climatology, and the debate about climate change and hurricaactivity.

May 17<$>

The Bermuda Institute for Ocean Sciences (BIOS) is holding a film premier of ‘The Meaning of the 21st Century’ by James Martin, a Bermuda resident. In depth interviews with John McCain, Craig Venter, Lord Rees and many others. Baroness Greenfield, director of the British Royal Institute, and Director of the Oxford University Institute for the Future of the Mind is an on-screen guide during the film. It will be at Hanson Hall, Ferry Reach, St. George’s 6 p.m. cash bar, $10 for members, $20 for non-members. Reservations required. For bookings and information contact Vanessa Shorto at 297-1880 Ext. 204 or email her at vanessaorto[AT]bios.edu.

Historical Heartbeats Lecture series<$> ‘A Ferry Journey Back in Time’ 200 Years of History in three hours. Prisoners of War and Royal Navy Cemetery Tour from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Talk by Andrew Bermingham on the Coral Sea. Leaving from Albuoy’s Point. Light refreshements served. Tickets $10 on sale at #81 Court Street, Hamilton. Limited Space. Contact Dr. Kim Dismont Robinson at 292-9447 for more info.

May 19

The Pemke Parish Council <$>in conjunction with The North Village Trust will be holding a Family Community Connection Day on May 19 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The venue is the street and park area from the basketball court east to the playground. It is hoped that residents and former residents of Pembroke will take the opportunity to participate in what is expected to be a fun-filled and informative day. Contact Joy Wilson-Tucker at 295-6849.

May 20

Butterfield Bank Art Festival in the Botanical Gardens — Theme is ‘Bermuda is Another World’. Download an entry form from www.bermudamasterworks.com . A fun day for the whole family with alfresco art, people’s choice awards, quick art, performing arts, children’s activities, food, rain or shine.

The Bermuda Arts Council and the Departmenf Cultural Affairs <$>presents ‘A Bermuda Heritage Concert 2007 conducted by Marjorie Pettit with St. John’s Youth Choir. Leidy Sinclair Playing violin concerto in C Major by F.J. Haydn. Also appearing Kerri-Lynne Dietz, mezzo soprano at 7.30 p.m. at St. John’s Church, Pembroke. Tickets $25 for adults and $15 for children. Available from Pianos Plus (Front Street, Hamilton) and the door.

May 23<$>

Tharden Club of Bermuda<$> opens ‘Nautilus’, ‘Bridge House’ and ‘Point House’ on Bridge Lane and Wreck Road, Sandys. Houses decorated with local flowers and foliage are open from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Parking at Sandys Bridge House Rectory, 3 Middle Road. Bus number 7 and 8 to Wreck Road stop 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. www.gardenclubbermuda.org.

Thermuda National Gallery<$> lunchtime lecture series continues with ‘Oriental Carpets in Art’ with Joseph Galea. 12.30 p.m. to 1.30 p.m. Members free, non-members.

EXHIBITIONS

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

Elizabeth Mulderig Exhibition/sale of miniatures (oil glazes on board), the wine cellar, Gosling’s headquarters, Dundonald Street, 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 . May 10 only.

Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard Until May 26. ‘Tactile’ (mixed media). Further informan: (<$> 234-2809 or visit website www.artbermuda.bm/home1.html.

Bermuda National Gallery Ends today: 20th Century photographs from Scott Stallard private collection in the education space. May 10-September 7: Summer exhibitions — 1. ‘Essential Elements 1947-2007: John Kaufmann 70th birthday retrospective. 2. ‘Hair in African ArtR. Further information: (<$> 295-9428 or visit www.bng.bm.

Bermuda Society of Arts. Onion Gallery: TechArt — juried show featuring digitally created art for students and adults. Edinburgh Gallery: Until May 16: Untitled exhibition of acrylic paintings on watercolour paper by Barbara Lines Verdie. Upper level, City Hall. Gallery hours: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., (through December) Saturdays 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Admission free. (<$> 292-3824.

Commissioner’s House, Bermuda Maritime Museum, Dockyard: Until May 8. Collection of rare historic lithographs depicting scenes of Bermuda (1841-1848) by Colonel Edmund Gilling Hallowell. Open daily 9:30am to 5pm (last admission 4:30pm). Admission $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children, free for members. Museum information tel. -1333, www.bmm.bm, e-mail 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. t p.m. Monday to Saturday. (<$> 295-1117, fax 295-1125.

Elliot Gallery Until May 21: Collection of lithographs for James Joyce’s ‘Ulysses’ by Ernst Arnold Bauer, old Elliot School building, 27 Jubilee Road, Devonshire. Official opening May 4 6.30 p.mo 8.30 p.m. Gallery hours/further information: (<$04-3469 or email: kaleidoscope[AT]northrock.bm.

Kafu Gallery: <$f"Wingdings-Regular">(<$> 295-5238, e-mail info[AT]kafu.bm or it www.kafuhairandgallery.bm.

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Rose Garden Gallery. <$>Until May 10: Milton Hill and Troy Landy: ‘Reunited’ — acrylic paintings, Bermuda cedar carvings, and morepening May 11: Chris Marson (recent paintings). Further information: (<$> 236-2950 or visit website www.bermudamasterworks.com.

Masterworks at BF&M foyer: VintaBermuda travel posters. Pitts Bay Road, Pembroke. Open during normal business hours. Free.

Masterworks Foundation at Camden House, <$>Botanical Gardens, Paget. Paintings frthe Bermudiana Collection. Open Tuesdays and Fridays 12 noon to 2 p.m. (<$> 236-2950. Admission free.

Masterworks at Colonial Insurance Foyer Gallery: Marine paintings inspired by Bermuda, 35 Reid Street. Continues through May 17. ‘Recent Gifts and Acquisitions’ (fiscal year 2003-2004) plus Dr. Pestanas lead soldiers exhibit. Open Monday to Friday 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.to 2 p.m. Admission free.

Rock Isd Coffee (<$> 296-5241.

REGULAR EVENTS/SERVICEADULT/CHILD ABUSE<$>

Child and Family Services Referral line to help facilitate intake of abused children. (<$> 278-9111 from 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. After 5 p.m. (<$> 911 for Police to contact on-call social worker.

Parents Anonymous Bermuda <$>P.A.R.E.N.T.S Can your kids really push your buttons? Want other parents to talk to?

Come join us September to June Come to a P.A. Group

Parents can freely share their questions, concerns, problems, and solutions about parenting in a safe and supportive atmosphere. Meet Wednesdays 6pm to 8pm

Provide a children’s program by request for age five years & up

Old Woodlands Scho Mount Hill, Pembroke, 6 p.m, to 8 p.m. (<$> 292-6147 or 292-6148 Meetings are held from Sepber to June, closed July and August.

Cition for the Protection of Children<$> Advice for anyone concerned about or who suspects a child is being abuse24-hour hotline (<$> 295-1150. Confidentiality assured.

Physical Abuse Centre <$>Housing and recovery support for abused women and their children. 24-hour hotline service (<$> 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 othermmunication 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 b[AT]therock.bm.

Bermuda Raiw 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 Ltd.<$> MONDAY TO FRIDAY at Windreach Village, 57 Spice HiRoad, Warwick. Equestrian therapy programme for children with special needs. Voteers required in all areas, particularly during the school day. Horse experience ucessary but helpful. Donations welcomed. Further information: <$f"Wingdings-Regular">( <$>238-7433, fax 238-4.

The Centre MONDAY TO FRI during school year: Kids’ clubs (primary school students), Boys and Girls Clubs of Bera <$>(middle/senior school students), 3 Angle Street, 4.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. Further inmation: (<$> 292-1343.

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

La Leche League of Bermuda<$> Free information, encouragement and support for pregnant/breastfeeding women. Further information: (<$> 236-1120.ae Durham Assn. for Physically Challenged Children Liaises with other charities to help disabled children whose everyday needs are otherwise unmet by or unavailable from larger charities. Also supplies food to needy households with chren. Donations appreciated. Further information: Ivan I. Smith (<$> 238-2865, pager 298-8778.

St. George’s Community Centre MONDAY TO FRIDAY: After-school programme for ages five to 12, 6 Old Military Road, St. George’s, 3 p.m. to 5.30 . Further information: <$>297-1754.

Bermuda Riding for the Disabled MONDAY TO FRIDAY: Equestrian therapy for special needs children. Volunteers required in all areas, particularly during school day. Horse experience helpful but not necessary. WindReach Village, Warwick. (<$> 238-7433, fax 238-7434.

COMMUNITY

The Bermuda College <$>will host a lunchtime fine dining programme in the prospect room at 12 noon startiTuesday September 7 and running until November 24. The last seating is at 12.30. For reservations contact Tiara Symonds at 236-9000 ext 4461.

Harbour Nights every Wednesday evening oront Street from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. A variety of live entertainment, horse and carriage rides, late-night shopping, food and arts & crafts.

Association of Canadians in Bermuda <$>Regular social events to keep Canadian cure alive. Further information: visit website www.canadiansinbermuda.bm.

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

Bermuda Society for the Blind <$>MONDAY TO FRIDAY: Handmade wickerwork, stools, baskets and more sold at Beacon House, Dundonald Street, 9m. to 4 p.m. Further information: (<$> 292-3211.

Centre on Philanthropy Community resource for volunteers/donors/non-profit groups. Provides registered charities directory, library, newsletter and leaflets, kshops, guest speakers, techni support and advice/referrals. Further information: (<$> 236-7706 or Fax: 236-7693.

Hands oove MissiCamp Hill, Southampton. MONDAY TO FRIDAY 10.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. SATURDAYS: 12.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. 2nd hand clothing/foodstuffs for the homeless/single parents. Further information: ngs-Regular">(<$> 238-7368.

Meals on Wheels <$>MONDAY TO WEDNESDAY/FRIDAYS: Cooked meals delivered to seniors, shut-ins. Further information: (<$36-1815.

New Islanders <$>MONTHLY socials for new female rdents to meet other women/participate in sporting/other activities. Affiliate of International Women’s Club. Further information: (<$> 291-0387.

P.A.L.S. (Cancer Care in Bermuda) SECOND WEDNESDAY each month: Volunteers’ meeting, 18 Point Finger Road, Paget, 7.30 p.m. Further information (<$> 236-7257, fax 236-7250.

St. John Ambulance WEDNESDAYS: (Bnning February 2005) Cadet meeting fotudents aged 11 to 16, 5 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. 21 Point Finger Road, Paget. Further information: (<$> 236-7831.

St. George’s Community Centre Evening programmes, 6 Old Miltitary Road (opp. bus terminal), St. George’s. MONDAY TO TSDAY 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., FRIDAYS/SATURDAYS 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Furthenformation: (<$> 297-1754.

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

Somerset Seventh Day Adventist Church Community Services Department <$>SoKitchen and Clothingstribution between 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. All are welcome.

HOBBIES

Bermudridge Club WEDNESDAYS: 7 Pomander Road, Paget. Open 9.30 a.m. 0 to0 master points game 7.30 p.m. Further information: (<$> 236-3496. During club hours (<$> 236-0551.

ENVIRONMENT

Bermuda Audubon Society Hote Toport environmental problems (particularly relating to birds) (<$> 292-1920/235-5513.

Bluebird Society<$> Hotline For assista with questions/problems (<$> 238-0168.

Bermuda National Trust Hotline MONDAY TO FRIDAY: To report concerns on environmental matters (<$> 236-648.30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Keep muda Beauti Hotline<$> To report any littering seen throughout the Island (<$> 295-5142.

EVENT PLING<$>

Bermuda Diary Free public service to help event planners avoid conflicting dates. Further information: Call 236-3570 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. kdays.

MEETINGS<$>

Kiwanis Club of Sand$> SECOND WEDNESDAY each month: Sandys Community Centre, Main Road, 7.30 p.m. Directors’ meeting 7 p.m. Further information: Geoffrey Butler-Durt (<$> 234-5459//Nelda Symonds (<$> 234-3665.

Paget Lions Club<$> SECOND/FOURTH WEDNESDAYS each month: Harmony Club, Paget, 7.30 p.m. Further information: (<$> 291-2074.

PALS SECOND WEDNESDAY each month: Volunteers’ meeting, 18 Point Finger Ro Paget, 7.30 p.m. Further information Wingdings-Regular">(<$> 236-7257, fax 236-7250.

Sandys Lions Club <$>THIRD WEDNESDAY each month: Harmony Club, Paget, 6.30 p.m.

Sandys Rotary Club Henry VIII restaurant, South Shore Road, Shampton, 6.30 p.m.

READING

Bermuda College Library DAILY except public holidays. Open to all. Librarians available to assist in various ways. Opening hours: MONDAY TO THURSDAY 8.30 a.m. to 8.30 p.m., FRID 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m., SATURDAYS 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m., SUND 2 p.m. to 7 p.murther information (<$> 239-4033.

Bermuda National Library<$> 12 Queen Street, Hamilton. Summer hours: MONDAY TO THURSDAY 8.30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; FRIDAY 10 a.m. to 5 p.mSATURDAY 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; SUNDAY 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Further information: (<$> 295-2905

CedarBridge Academy Library MONDAY TO FRIDAY dug school year. Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Librarians available to assist in various ways. Parents of CBA students may check out books for reading pleasure/professional growth.

Mobile Library Service<$> For schedule (<$> 295-2905.

SENIOR CITIZENS

St. George’s Joy Club FIRST/THIRD WEDNESDAY each month: Meeting, St. George’s Community Centre, Barrack Hill, 1 p.m. Further information: Althea Doiling (<$>297-0913.

Golden Hour Club FIRST/THIRD WEDNESDAY each month: Meeting, Peace Lutheran Church Hall, South Shore Road, Paget, 10 a.m. Further information: (<$> 236-6353.

SIGHEING

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

Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo/Bermuda Zoological Society DAILY: Wildlife from oceaniclands 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 $5. Under fives free (Children 12 and under must be accompanied an adult). Members free with valid admission card. Further information: (<$>293-2727.

Bermuda Botanical Society Visitors’ Centre MONDAY TO FRIDAY Open 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m., Botanical Gardens, Paget. Free tours: TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS year-round, 10.30 a.m. weather permitting. Further information: (<$> 236-5291, fax 236-8970.

Bermuda Institute of Ocean Studies WEDNESDAYS: Free tour including laboratories, grounds, research vessels (when docked), plus history/ongoing projects. 10 a.m. weather permitting. MONDAY TO FRIDAY: Gift shop open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Further informati (<$> 297-1880 or visit www.bbsr.edu

Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute: Uncover the mysteries of the sea at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. Witness one of the World’s most impressive shell collections collected in the deep waters surrounding Bermuda and around the wd, by Bermudian Jack Lightbourn. Visit one of Bermuda’s finest collections of artifacts in the Teddy Tucker Shipwreck Gallery, and take home a unique souvenir from Oceans Gift Shop. Open: Daily 9am - 5pm, 10am - 5pm weekends (last suggested admission 4pm) Closed: Christmas Day Phone: 297-7314 Fax: 236-6141 email: info[AT]buei.org website:www.buei.org.

Bermudian Heritage Museum> TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY Corner of Y/Water Streets, St. George’s. Contact museum for opening hours. Admission: $4. Seniors/students aged seven and up $2. Children under en free. Donations welcomed. Gr tours pre-arranged. Gift shop. Further information: (<$> 297-4126.

Bermuda Historical Society Museum MONDAY to SATURDAY: Check with museum for operating hours. Former home of Perot family now housing large collection of Bermudiana inc. portraits, furniture, silver, ship models and clocks. Par-la-Ville Park (adjacent Perot Post office), Queen Street. Open weekdays. Admission free, donations appreciated. Tour groups by appointment. (<$> 295-2487.

Bermuda Lecture and Tours <$>Guided walking tours providing introduction to Bermuda’s history, architecture, wildlife. Further informati (<$> 234-4082.

Bermuda Maritime Museum at Dockyard <$>See exhibits: 500 years of local history and culture on display in militabuildings of the six-acre Keep citadel, including the award winning restored Commissioner’s House. Bastions, cannons, shipwreck artifacts, local watercrafts, maritime art, spectacular views and dolphin encounters are all found in Bermuda’s largest fort. Check on the Bermuda Maritime Museum website for changing exhibits. Open daily 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.Last admission 4:30 p.m. Admission $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children, free for members. Museum information tel. 234-1333, www.bmm.bm, e-mail marmuse[AT]logic.bm.

Bermuda National Trust Museums: Verdmont<$> TUESDAY TO SATURDAY: Early 18th-century mansion featug many Bermudian piecechina and portraits. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $5. Tucker House<$> MONDAY TO SATURDAY Mid-18th century home commemorating prominent Tucker family, Water Street, St. GeorgeRs. Displays include tribute to Joseph Rainey, Bermuda barber/first black US Congressman; exemplary 18th century portraits, furniture, silver;chaeological exhibit; authentically nished kitchen. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $5. Globe Hotel:<$> Exhibits documenting Bermuda&17;s role in American Civil War. Historic video. Open a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $5.

Combination ticket to all three museums $10, students $2 (ID required for college students); BNT members free with valid membership card. National Trust<$> HQ<$> MONDAY TO FRIDAY: ‘Waterville’ — 18th century house off Pomander Road, Paget. Two reception rooms and gardens open to public 9 a.m. to 5 p.mdmission free. Note: <$>The Bermuda National Trust owns other historic homes and nature reserves. For information on visiting these properties (<$> 236-6483 Monday to Friday.

Bermuda National Gallery<$> WEDNESDAYS: Lunchtime lecture series, 12.30 to 1.30 p.m. Further information: (<$> 295-9428 or visit www.bbm.

Bermuda Rose Society Repository Garden<$> DAILY At ‘Waterville’ (Bermuda National Trust HQ), Pomander Road, Paget. Admission free.

Bermuda Railway Mum & Curiosithop TUESDAY TO FRIDAY: Bermuda Railway and narrow-gauge Astor Estate railway artefacts and memorabilia, 37 North Shore Road, Hamilton Parish, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission free. Further information: (<$> 293-1774.

Bermudian Heritage Museum TUESDAY TO SATURDAY Corner of York/er Streets, St. George’s. Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission: $4. Seniors/students aged seven and up $2. Children under seven free. Donations welcomed. Group tours pre-arranged. Gift shop. Further information: (<$> 297-4126.

Craft Market at Dockyard<$> DAILY: Cooperage Building opposite Bermuda Maritime Museum, Dockyard, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Local crafts sold/daily demorations. Further information: (<$> 234-3208.

Fort St. Catherine<$> DAILY: St. George’s, 10 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Admission: adults $5, children under 12 (must be accompanied by adult) $2.

Gibbs Hill Lighthouse DAILY (except month of January): Lighthouse H, Southampton, 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Spectacular views of the South Shore and Great Sound. Admission $2.50.

St. David’s Island Historical Society Carter se 17th century house believed to be oldest dwelling in St. David’s. Features history of St. David’s Island and its people, at Southside. Open April to October on TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. SECOND SUNDAY each month 12 noon to 4 p.Admission $2. Further information: (<$> 293-5960.

St. George’s Society Museum: 18th Century dwelling displaying antique furniture/paintings. Printery features authenticproduction of 14th century Guturg printing press. Kent StreeOpen daily except weekends. From 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Admission: $2 for children and $5 for adults.

St. George’s Lodge<$> WEDNESDAYS: The Old State House, King’s Street, St. George’s, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission free.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Alcoholics Anonymous WEDNESDAYS: Yo and the Restless Group (closed) St. Paul’s Christian Education Centre, Middle Road, Paget, 5.30 p.m. Non-smoking. St. Anthony’s Church hall, Warwick (open) 8.30 p.m. Nsmoking. Further information on (<$> 297-0965 or visit website: www.aa.bm

Narcotics Anonymous WEDNESDAYS: Freedom group (closed, no smoking/eating), 2nd floor, Wesley Methodist Church, Church Street, 7 p.m. Further information: (<$> 293-0999.

SPORT/RECREATION<$>

The Centre WEDNESDAYS Jiu-Jitsu with Dr. Alvin Lee (studio), 5.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bermuda African Dance Co. (sto) 6 p.m. Free computer lessons (Latchkey) 6 p.m. See Tarik Bean. Also, basketball/pool/table gamesfoozeball/air hockey 5.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. All at 3 Angle eet. Further information:"Wingdings-Regular">(<$> 292-1343.

Mid-Island Striders Track Club MONDAY TO THURSDAY Training for teenagers and up, National Sium, Devonshire, 4 p.m. to 4.45 p.m. Further information: Bill Er (<$><$>799-2455.

SUPPORT GROUPS<$>

The Hangar Boutique located in the lower level of the Mid -Atlantic Wellness Intute (formerly St. Brendan’s Hospital). Open Monday to Friday, 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.Open to all, wheelchair accessible. All proceeds to programmesenities for clients.Contact: 236-3770 ext 3208. Noothing donations taken ing last week of November to second week of January.

Bermuda Stroke & Fly Support Group <$>THIRD WEDNESDeach month: Meeting, Conference Room, 1st floor, King Edward Hospital, Paget, 7 p.m. Further informati Mark Selley ( 236-0037.

Gay Men’s Support Group <$>WEDNESDAYS Provides nurturing support to self-reflect, gain sngth and create community. Further information: (<$> 295-0002 or email gmsg[AT]northrock.bm.

Institutor Child and Family Heh <$>Support groups for children and their families who have suffered the effects of psychological trauma. Further informan: (<$> 295-1150.

Just Between Us MONTHLY: Informal self-help support group for women who have had breast cancer. Further information: Marian Holland (<$> 295-3051 or Daisy McMastef"Wingdings-Regular">(<$> 292-1522.

Lupus Association of Bermuda<$> For information: Margaret Wade, support coordinator (<$> 234-1080, Amanda/Gladys Dill (<$> 293-0756.

Reach to Recovery 24-hour support line for women in any stage of breast cancer. ngdings-Regular">(<$> 236-4563.

Sickle Cell Foundation<$> For all whose lives are touched by this disease. Further information: Ivena Laurenceo Wingdings-Regular">(<$> 293-8778 (days), 293-2317 (evenings).

Women’s Resource Centre Support for victims of rape and sexual assault. (<$> 295-7273.

S.T.A.R.<$> Support for people who are HIV-positive or who have AIDS, and theiamilies. Further information: (<$> 292-5941.

THRIFT SHOPS<$>

Bargain Box WEDNESDAYS: Clothing for all ages, jewellery, books, household items. Serpentine Road, Pembroke, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds to Committee of 25 for Handicapped Children. Also open Fridays and Saturdays.

The Barn MONDAY TO SATURDAY receiving books/clothing and household items from receivin a.m. to 12 noon. Sales days Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All at 53 Devon Spring Road, Devonshire. Proceeds to the Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda. Further information: (<$> 236-3155.

Salvation Army Thrift Store TUESDAY TO SATURDAY: 2nd hand clothing, furniture and more. To donate furniture in good condition (<$> 292-8107 and we will collect. All other items to be dropped off at our King Street location between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays. Hours of operation: 10 a.m. to 3.45 p.m. Tuesdays to Fridays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays.

HOW THE BERMUDA CALENDAR WORKS<$>