The Bermuda Calendar is a free daily listing of events staged by civic groups, charities,
Jackson School of Da <$>Dance recital. Theme ‘Island Fever’. Students of all ages performing ballet, jazz, tap, modern, hip hop and salsa to music from the Islands. City Hall theatre, 7 p.m. Tickets: adults $30, children $20. Available: at the school. Further information:
Tomorrow<$>
The Adult Services section of the Bermuda National Library *J>presents a movie each Saturday at 11.30a.m. and 2.30p.m. in its ground floor meeting room. Advance registration is preferred as space is limited. Interested persons may sign up at the Circulation Desk, ground floor, or call us at 295 2905. This Saturday “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, based on the Shakespeare play, in honour of the start of summer. Length: 115 mins. Directed by: Michael Hoffman. Cast includes: Kevin Kline, Michellfeiffer, Stanley Tucci.
Capital G Iron Kids Triathlon and Carnival<$> will take place at Clearwater Beach in St. David’s. Kids ages 3 to 14 will swim, bike and run to victory. Register now. Ages 7 to 14 pay $10. Tiny Tots ages 3 to 6 register for free. Collect registration forms from Capital G Bank’s Welcome Desk at 19 Reid Street in Hamilton, Sportseller in Washington Mall and Winners Edge on Front Street. Deadline June 21 at 5 p.m. Triathletes can win up to $1,000 in scholarship funds. Also there will be a Capital G Iron Kids Carnival from 12 to 6 p.m with fun castles, a cash cube, face painting, live entertainment and more. For more information go to www.capitalgironkids.com or telephone 25023.
Project Change<$> presents ‘Play it Again Sam’ Casablanca Casino Night. Fun casino games, buffet, prizes and raffles. Entertainment is Gene Steede and friends, dress Casablanca dinner jackets, evening gowns and Arabic dress. The Elbow Beach Hotel Ocean Terrace from 8 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $200. For tickets or donations telephone 292-2000. Proceeds go to Project Change Tanzania Mission.
Tomorrow & Sunday
St. David’s Island Historical Indian Committee presents The Native Bermuda Festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the St. David’s Cricket Club Grounds in St. David’s Bermuda. Arts & Crafts, Historical Displays, Native American Song, Dance & Drumming and performances by our own Warwick Gombeys. Adults a$5 and children are $2.
Sunday<$>
Caisey Family Productions <$>‘Cinderella’s Ball’ in honour of June Caisey’s 70th birthday, Fairmont Hamilton Princess, 6 p.m. Featuring Caisey Family Band, singers and dancers. Tickets: $50. Available Kit ‘n’ Caboodle. Part proceeds to PhenomenWomen Inc.
June 25 - 30<$>
Famous for Fifteen Minutes sixth annual festival, six original plays at the Daylesford Theatre. The curtain goes up at 8 p.m. Tickets $25 at Daylesford Box Office. Telephone 292-0848 for credit card sales or visit .bmds.bm .
June 26
Bermuda National Gallery<$> film evening: Bill Ming ‘Stories of Wood, Wind, Fire 2006’, 60 min. Directed and produced by Andrew Mckay. In 2004 and the aftermath of Hurricane Fabian, the Bermuda Government decided to commission a memorial to those Lost at Sea. The subsequent competition was won by Bermudian born and internationally renowned sculptor, Bill (Mussey) Ming. 5.30 p.m. reception for 6 p.m. Tickets: $15embers: $5.
June 29
A Somers Evening<$> in St. George’s from 7 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. Step back in time and wander through the streets of the Olde Towne and mingle with folks dressed in period costume. Enjoy historical re-enactments, skits and musical entertainment held throughout the evening at key locations.
June 30
The St. George’s Corporation is holding a ‘Unity in the Community clean-up of the East End from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Contact Anna Perry-Smith for more information at 504-8385 or il periwinkle[AT]northrock.bm.
The Association of Canadians in Bermuda <$>Canada Day from 12 to 5 p.m. at Chaplain Bay. Everyone welcome. Beach party and barbecue. Great volunteer package. Email volunteers[AT]canadians.bm. Serve beverages and food help and set-up and take-n.
Bermuda National Library<$> presents a movie each Saturday at 11.30a.m. and 2.30p.m. in its ground floor meeting room. Advance registration is preferred as space is limited. Interested persons may sign up at the Circulation Desk, ground floor, or call us at 295 2905. “Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants”, based on the coming of age best-selling novel by Ann Brashares. Length: 119 mins. Directed by: Ken Kwapis. Cast includes: Amber Tamblyn, Alexis Bledel, Aica Ferrera.
July 2-20
School for the Performing Arts<$> Music theatre summer camp for ages ten to 16, United Dance Productions Alexandrina Hall studio, 75 Court St. Explore worlds of acting/dance to rhythms of hip-hop, poetry, music with US master teachers Jacquie Bird and Kent Jackman. $125 per person per week. Further ormation:
July 7<$>
The Bermuda Folk Club*J> is holding is holding an open mike night at Spanish Point Boat Club starting at 8 p.m. with members paying $5 and non-members paying $8 for a great evening of live music. The line-up will be Chris Broadhurst, Mike Cacy, Alan Clarke, Dani Alana, Marcel and the Pembroke Dump Band, Scott Neill and Val Sherwood. For more information telephone vsherwood[AT]northk.bm or go to www.folkclub.bm or telephone 799-2020.
July 8<$>
Focus Counselling and Women’s Treatment Centre Fly/Friends Support Group High tea, hat and fashion show<$>, Dr. Gordon Memorial Hall (BIU), 2.30 p.m. Tickets: Patrons $50, general admission $30, seniors (with ID) $25. AvailablCessi’s Boutique, Somerset
July 14
F|0xea|te de la Bastille<$> - Dinner and dance in the beautiful Grotto Bay beachside setting. A gastronomic Tour De France prepared by French chef Gérard Beyer. Presentation on cycling in France and the Tour de France by Elliott Hubbard, a Bermudian cyclist. Members $70; Non-members $80. Cocktail included. Tickets sold at Pulp & Circumstances Paper, Queen Street, Hamilton. Cocktail 7 p.m.; Dine p.m. Door Prize: Tour de France yellow jersey & fun quiz on the Tour de France.
July 15
Ostomy Association of Bermuda*J> will be celebrating their 30th Anniversary at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess Hotel at 3 p.m. For tickets call: 236-6272, 236-4162, 292-0180 or 293-0413. Adults $50 and Children $25. The Ostomy Association of Bermuda meets February, April, June (AGM), October and December on the second Sunday 3 p.m. at TB Cancer & Health Association, 46 Point Finger Road, Paget DV.
EXHIBITIONS
ACE Galleries: (HQ Building). <$>Until end August: Josip Generalic — the ACE collection of a Croatian naive painter, ACE global headquarters, 17 Woodbourne Avenue, Pembroke. Gallery hours: 1.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Admission free. Groups welcome by appointme
Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard
Bermuda National Gallery Until September 7: Summer exhibitions — 1. ‘Essential Elements 1947-2007: n Kaufmann 70th birthday retrospective. 2. ‘Hair in ican Art’. Further information:
Bermuda Society of Arts <$>Until June 27: Onion Gallery: Summer members’ ‘Fives’ (juried). Studio A: Juliette O’Connor ‘Snap Happy’ (photography). Studio B: Ward and Eva Byrum ‘Thai Inspirations’. Edinburgh Gallery: Kathy Harriott ‘Monotype Prints’. All on upper level, City Hall. Gallery hs: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Through December: Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission free.
Commissioner’s House, Bermuda Maritime Museum, Dockyard: ‘32 degrees N 64 degrees W: Approaching Bermuda’ — historic watercolours depicting aids to navigation and approaches to Bermuda by Driver, Seymour and Le Marchant Tupper (From the Fay and Geoffrey Elliott Collection in assn. with the Bermuda Archives). Open daily 9:30a.m. to 5 p.m. (last admission 4:30pm). Admission $1dults, $8 seniors, $5 children, free for members. Museum information tel. 234-1333, www.bmm.bm, e-mail marmuse[AT]logic.bm.
Crisson & Hind Fine Art Gallery: Hand-carved African sculptures by master Shona artists of Zimbabwe, inc. stone heads, animalsbstracts. Second floor, Crisson Building, 71 Front Street. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday.
Elliot Gallery Until July 8: ‘tography and Illustration’: Meredith Andrews and Sami Lill. Old Elliot School buildin27 Jubilee Road, Devonshire.
Kafu Gallery: <$f"Wdings-Regular">(<$> 295-5238, e-mail info[AT]kafu.bm or visit www.kafuhairandgallery.bm.
Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Rose Garden Gallery<$>. ‘The Atlantic School’: painting, sculpture, photography, collage. Participating artists: (Bermuda) Meredith Andrews, James Cooper, Jon Legere,te Waters. (US) Greg MacAvoy, Liz Sullivan, Noah Post, nard Klevickas. Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday.
Masterworks BF&M foyer:<$> Vintage Bermuda travel posters. Pitts Bay Road, Pembroke. Open during normal business hours. Admission free.
Masterworks Foundation atmden House, <$>Botanical Gardens, Paget. Paintings from the Bermudiana Collection. Open Tuesdays and Fridays 12 noon to 2 p.m. Further information:
Masterworks at Colonial Insurance Foyer Gallery ‘Recent Gifts and Acsitions’ (fiscal year 2003-2004) plus Dr. Pestana’s l soldiers exhibit, 35 Reitreet. 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 Further inmation
REGULAR EVENTS/VICES
ADULT/CHILD ABUSE
Child and Family Services*J> Chiabuse referral line to help facilitate intake
Coalition for the Protection of Children<$> Advice for anyone who is conned about/suspects a child is being abused4-hour hotline service"Wingdings-Regular">(<$> 295-1150. Confidentiality assured.
Physical Abuse Centre <$>Housing and recovery support for abused women and their children. Office:
CHILDREN/YOUNG PEOPLE
Bermuda Islands Association of the Deaf*J> 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. Teypewriters (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, year$90. Further information: FTDD 238-8116 or e-mail biad[AT]therock.bm.
Bermuda Rainbow Guides<$> TUESDAYS: After-school activities for girls aged five to seven. Introduction to Guide Association, St. Mark’s Church Hall, Smith’s, 6 p.m. Further information:
Bermuda Riding for the Disab <$>MONDAY TO FRIDAY at Windreach Village, 57 Spice Hill Road, Warwick. Equestrian therapy programme for children with special needs. Volunteers required in all areas, particularly during the school day. Horse experience unnecessary but helpful. Donations welcomed. Further informati <$f"Wingdings-Regular">( <$>238-7433, fax 238-7434.
Bermuda Boys’ Brigade FRIDAYS: Activities programmes at St. Paul’s Christian Education Centre, Middle Road, Paget. Ages five to 11: 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Ages 11 to 16 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Further information: David Semos
Bermuda Girls in Training: FRIDAYS: Meeting, Wesley Methodist Church Hall, Church Street, Hamilton, 7.15 p.m. to 9 p.m. Non-denominational female youth group. New members aged 10 [1/2] to 18 wome. Further information:
Bermuda Zoological Society FRIDAYS: Animal storytime for children aged two to six with an adult companion, 11.15 a.m. to 11.45 a.m. Admission: BZS members free, others pay regular prices. Pre-school groups must book ahead
WindReach Recreational Village<$> 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 to, sensory room, birthday parties, hall rentals, camp ground
Comtee of 25 for Handicapped Children<$> Registered Charity #15 providing aid for handicapped children. Further information: 441-292-4. Email: committeeof25[AT]ibl.bm Monday - Friday between 9 a.m. — 1 p.m.
Institute for Child and Family Health <$>Treatment for children and their families suffering effects psychological trauma.
Lache League of Bermuda Free information, encouragement and support for pregnant and breaseding women.
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:
Thentre 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 3gle Street. Further information:
Tae Durham Assn. for Physically Challenged Children <$>Liaises with other charities in helping disabled children with everyday needs not met by or available from larger charities. also supply food items to needy households with childr Donations appreciated. Further information: Ivan Smith
TS Bermuda Sea Cadeorps FRIDAYS For boys/girls aged 12 to 18, 1 North Shore Road, Pembroke West (near Pembroke Community Centre), 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Volunteers needed. New members welcome. Further information:
Young e Bermuda Activities programme: Wyife, St. George’s, <$>FRIDAYS Wellington Baptist Church hall. Ages seven to ten: 6.30 p.m.; ages 11 to 14: 8 p.m. Wyldlife, Warwick <$>ALTERNATE FRIDAYS, SMary’Church Hall. Ages seven to 11: 7 p.m. Young Life in Pembroke FRIDAYS ‘Living Waters,’ Pitt’s Bay Road, 7 p.m. Ages 14 to 18. Further information all groups:
Youth to Youth of Bermuda <$>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:
COMITY
Association of Canadians in Bermuda*J> Regular social events to keep Canadian culture alive/meet fellow countrymen. Further information: visit website www.canansinbermuda.bm.
Bermuda Junior Service League <$>a women|0xb9|s organisation promoting volunteerism, developing potential, improving the community. Contact Deborah Titterton Narraway (President) at 332-2575 or e-mail bjsl[AT]northrock.bm.
Bermuda Society for the nd <$>MONDAY TO FRIDAY: Sale of hand-made wickerk, baskets, stools and other items, Beacon House, Dundonald Street, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds to the blin
Centre on Philanthropy Community resource providing directory of registered charitiesibrary, newster/leaflets, workshops, guest speakers, technical support and advice/referrals for volunteers, donors and non-profit groups. Fuer information:
Meals on Wheels <$>MONDAY TO WEDNEY, FRIDAYS: Meals deliverto seniors/shut-ins. Further information:
St. George’s Conity Centre <$>DAILY EXCESUNDAYS: Evening programmes from 5 p.m. Further information:
ENVIRONMENT
Bermuda Audubon Society Hotline <$>To report environmental problems (especially in connection with birds)
Buda Bluebird Society Hotline<$> For assistance with questions and problems
rmuda National Trust Hotline<$> To report concerns on envimental matters MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Keep Bermuda Beautiful Hotline<$> To report any tering seen through the Island
Ministry of the Environment, Parks Department To report any problems on Government-owned parklands or nature reserves: Park Rangers’ ice
EVENT PLANNING<$>
Bermuda Diary*J> Free public service to help avoid planning conflicting major events.
<OBBIES/RECREATION<$>
Bermuda Bridge Club*J> FRIDAYS: 7 Pomander RoaPaget. Open game 8 p.m. Everyone welcome. ther information:
MEETINGS<$>
Matilda Smith Willi Home Ladies’ Auxiliary*J> LAST FRIDAY each month: Meeting, St. Paul AME Church board room, Victoria Street, 5:30 p.m.
READING
Bermuda College Library <$>DAILY exc public holidays. Librarians available to ist 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:
Bermuda National Library Par-la-Ville Park, 12 Queen Street, Hamilton. Bermuda National Library <$>Summer hourMONDAY TO THURSDAY 8.30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; FRIDA0 a.m. to 5 p.m.; SATURDAY 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Further information:
Bermuda Youth Library 74 Church Street, Hamilton. MONDAY TOURSDAY 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., DAYS 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., SATURS 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Further information:
CedarBridge Academy Library <$>Open to CBA students and their parents, MONDAY to FRIDAY 8 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Librarianvailable to offer wide variety of assistance. Parents of CBA students may check out books for reading pleasure/professional growth.
Mobile Library Service For schedule
Bermuda Aquarium, Mum & 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 adult). Members free with valid admissicard. Further information:
Bermuda Botanical Society Visitors’ Centre Botanical Gardens. Paget. MONDAY to FRIDAY open 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS: Tours at 10.30 a.m., year-round weather permitting. Further information:
Bermuda Historical Society Museum Open Daily. Large collection of Bermudiana, inc. portraits, furniture, silver, ship models, clocks, National Library building (ground floor), Par-La-Ville Park, Queen Street. Open weekdays. Admission free, donations appreciated. Tour groups by appointment. Check with Museum for Operating Hours. Further information:
Bermuda Maritime Museum at Dockyard See exhibits: 500 years of local history and culture on display in military buildings of the 6-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. For more information about changing exhibits check out the museum’s website. Open daily 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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 mase[AT]logic.bm.
Bermuda National Trust Museums: Verdmont TUESDAY TO SATURDAY: Early 18th-century mansion featuring many Bermudian pieces, china and portraits. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $5.
Combination ticket <to all th museums $10, students $2 (ID required for college students); BNT members free with valid membership card.
Bermuda Railway Museum & Curiosity Shop TUESDAY TO FRIDAY: Bermuda Railway and narrow-gauge Astor Estate railway artefacts and memorabilia, 37 North Shore Road, Hamiltonrish, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission free.
Bermuda Rose Society <$>DAILY:
Bermuda Underwater Explorationstitute:<$> Uncover the mysteries of the sea at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. Witness one of the World’s most impressive shell collections lected in the deep waters surrounding Bermuda and around the world, by Bermudian Jack Lightbourn. Visit one of Bermuda’s finest collections of artifacts in the Teddy Tucker Shipwreck Gallery, and take home a unique souvenir from Oceansft Shop. Open: Daily 9 a.m. — 5 p.m., 10 a.m. — 5 p.m. weekends (last suggested admission 4 p.m.) Closed: Christmas Day Phone: 297-7314 Fax: 236-6141 email: info[AT]buei.org website:www.buei.org.
Bermudian Heritage Museum<$> TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY Corner of York/Water Streets, St. George’s. Contact museum for opening hours. Admission: $4. Seniors/studs aged seven and up $2. Children under seven free. Donations welcomed. Group tours pre-arranged. G shop.
Craft Market at Dockyard <$>DAILY: Cooperage Building (opposite Bermuda Maritime Museum), Dockyard. Local crafts for sale/daily demonstrations. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Further information:
Fort St. Catherine DAILY: St. George’s. Open 10 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Admission: ads $5, children under 12 (who must be accompanied by an adult) $2.
Just Between Us MONTHLY:
Lupus Association of Bermuda Finformation: Margaret Wade, support coordinator
Reach to Recovery<$> 24-hour support line for women in any stage of breast cancer.
Women’s Resource Centre Support for victims of r and sexual assault. Interested persons welcome. Further information:
Sickle Cell Foundation <$>Support group for all whose lives are touched by this disease. Further information: Ivena Laurenceo
Single Parents iction Resource Group For information
Friday Group <$>(open, non-smoking)benenzer Methodist Church hall, York Streett. George’s: 8 p.m.
Further information:
The Bargain Box WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS: Serpentine Road, Pembroke, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds to Committee of 25 for Handicapped Children.
Hands of Love Mission Camp Hill, Southampton. MONDAY TO FRIDAY 10.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. SATURDAYS 12.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. Distribution of 2nd hand clothing/foodstuffs to the homeless/single parents.
Hanger Boutique<$> MONDAY, TUESDAY, FRIDAY: First floor, St. Brendan’s Hospital, Devonshire, 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. All proceeds in aid of patients. Closed public holidays. Further information:
Salvation Army Thrift Store<$> 2nd hand clothing, furniture and more. TUESDAY to FRIDAY: 10 a.m. to 3.45 p.m. SATURDAYS: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 44 King Street, Hamilton. To donate furniture in good condition
CALENDAR WORKS<$>