February 11

Bermuda Zoological Society. Two-part evening lecture 6.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m., David Wingate: Introduction to native and endemics and how to use them in a garden setting. Open to everyone, but space is limited. To register, please e-mail Lisa Greene at elgreene@ibl.bm, or telephone 297-1804 to reserve a space.

February 12

Centre on Philanthropy Recession-Proof Your Annual Campaign. AFP Teleconference. Charities House 2 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. For all events call 236-7706 or e-mail lindell@centreonphilanthropy.org.

The Bermuda Diabetes Association is hosting a free public forum featuring some of the world's top experts in the field. Diabetes is an ever-changing epidemic, come learn about the latest advancements in the treatment and prevention of diabetes. At Fairmont Southampton at 7 p.m. in the Gardenia Room. Call 297-8427 for information.

February 14

La Leche League of Bermuda will hold a support group meeting open to pregnant women, new mothers and babies at 10.30 a.m. in the First Floor Conference Room at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. The meeting topic is 'Early Weeks with a Newborn'. LLL of Bermuda is a registered charity, offering mother-to-mother help and encouragement to women wanting to breastfeed their babies. An accredited La Leche League Leader will be present to answer questions and address concerns. The meeting discussions include the latest medical research as well as personal experience. Free literature and a lending library will be available. Light refreshments will be served. Call 236-1120 for further information.

February 15

Bermuda Zoological Society. Afternoon culling session in nature reserve (BNT). Part of a garden restoration workshop series. Open to everyone, but space is limited. To register, please e-mail Lisa Greene at elgreene@ibl.bm, or telephone 297-1804 to reserve a space.

February 17

Centre on Philanthropy 'Raising Big Money through Golf Events in a Down Economy' AFP Teleconference. Charities House 2 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. For all events call 236-7706 or email lindell@centreonphilanthropy.org.

February 18

BUEI Adventure Lecture Series Guest Speaker Dr. Rosaly Lopes. 'Exploring Alien and Earth Volcanoes: Their Danger and the Stories They Tell'. Dr. Rosaly M. C. Lopes is a Principal Scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where she is also Lead Scientist for Geophysics and Planetary Geosciences. Members $15 Non-Members $20.Call 297-7314 to purchase tickets. Doors open at 6.30 p.m. (cash bar) for 7 p.m. start. Dinner tickets $33.75.

Bermuda Zoological Society Three-part evening lecture 6.30 p.m., 8.30 p.m. Basic propagation of natives and endemics (Robin Marirea); Attracting wildlife to your garden (Jeremy Madeiros and Lisa Greene). Open to everyone, but space is limited. To register, please e-mail Lisa Greene at elgreene@ibl.bm, or telephone 297-1804 to reserve a space.

February 22

Bermuda Girl Guide Association annual Thinking Day Service and Parade at the Anglican Cathedral on Church Street at 3 p.m. All are welcome. The parade will leave from the City Hall Car Park at approximately 2.30 p.m.

February 27-28

The Centre on Philanthropy's Biennial Third Sector Conference 'The Power of One' Workshops for nonprofits, donors, faith community, volunteers. The Fairmont Hamilton Princess. Telephone 236-7706 or e-mail lindell@centreonphilanthropy.org

March 2-7

Bermuda National Trust Auction and Jumble Sale in the Jack King Building at the Bontanical Gardens. Donations of jumble needed. Receiving days March 2, 8.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. and March 3 8.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. Call 236-6483.

March 7

Pembroke Rotary Club is holding its Annual Children's Fair on March 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Paul's Christian Education Centre Paget. Raffles, game stalls, train rides, food stall, baked goods and more. The beneficiaries of this event will be Bermuda's Government Primary Schools and Adult Learning Schools.

March 13-14

Charles Bascome & C.M.B. Enterprises Ltd presents 18th Evening of Jazz Concert featuring prominent Yamaha artist Christian Howes (Violinist), Cedrick Easton (Bass), Evan Gregor (Drums), Federico Lechner (Pianist) and local artist Tony Bari Trio. Hosted by Derick (CJ) Symonds at City Hall. Both performance starts at 8 p.m. There will be a Music Clinic for school children which will be held on March 13 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the City Hall Theatre. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Charles Bascome Music Scholarship Fund. Go to www.boxoffice.bm to purchase your tickets, or 27th Century Boutique and People's Pharmacy. Friday is $60, Saturday night is $50. Call 234-0453 or 334-9255.

March 14

Zoom Around the Sound is a 7.2-mile walk/run/bike around Harrington Sound, to help Bermuda Zoological Society's education and conservation/research programmes. Entry forms are available at BAMZ reception, at Sportseller in Hamilton, and online at www.bamz.org. Entry fee is $15, and includes goodie bag, T-shirt, cool drink and free admission to BAMZ after the event. Deadline for entries is noon, March 13. Pick up race numbers from BAMZ, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on March 13. Late entries ($20) will be accepted from 8 a.m. on race day. No rollerblading. For more information, contact 293-2727, ext. 130, volunteers.bzs@gov.bm">volunteers.bzs@gov.bm.

March 20, 21 and 22

Magic Fest 2009 City Hall Theatre Friday 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 2 p.m. and 6p.m. Tickets available at www.boxoffice.bm

EXHIBITIONS

Ace Gallery Until March 31: Birdsey watercolours from the E. Michael Jones Collection, Ace Building, Woodbourne Avenue, Pembroke. Gallery open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. 295-5200.

Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard Until March 6. Members' juried New Year show. March 8-April 17: 'Journeys' (members' choice). April 19-May 29: Members' Spring show. May 31-July 10: Earthmatters. July 12-August 14: Plein Air Painters of Bermuda. August 16-28: Trevor Todd (solo). August 30-October 2: Windows (members' choice). October 4-30: Pastels IX. November 1-December 4: Lines. December 6-January 2010: Small Works. Further information: 234-2809, see website www.artbermuda.bm or e-mail artcentre[at] ibl.bm

Bermuda National Gallery Until April 3: 1. Changing Gears: The Art of the Bermuda Motorcycle. 2. African Art in Motion. 3. History of Art in Bermuda: A focus on photography. 4. Contemporary Conversations: Kevin Morris. Further information: 295-9428 or see website www.bng.bm Gallery hours: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., closed Sundays.

Bermuda Maritime Museum, Dockyard: (1) Commissioner's House: The Exploring Voyage of HMS Challenger in Bermuda 1873. A selection of original and reproduction photographs depicting Bermuda, which were used as evidence in the scientific reports of the Challenger voyage, 1872-76. (2) From the Fay and Geoffrey Elliott Collection: 'U-505 Captured', an exhibit telling the remarkable story of the capture off western Africa and the hiding in Bermuda of the submarine U-505. (3) Steinhoff Magazine, High Cave: 'Prisoners in Paradise': Artefacts in Bermuda cedar/stone/other materials created by Dockyard convict establishment, and prisoners of the Boer and World Wars. Open daily 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last admissions at 4 p.m.) Entry: $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children, free for members and children under five. Further information: 234-1333, e-mail marmuse@logic.bm or see website www.bmm.bm

Bermuda Society of Arts/Ministry of Education Until February 16: Bermuda schools art show, upper level, City Hall, Church Street.

Bermuda Society of Arts February 20-March 11: 'Oil and Water Revisited' (Jonah Jones and Chris Marson). Gallery hours: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 292-3824 or see website www.bsoa.bm.

Common Ground Café/Gallery Select Palette Art. Until February 18. 'Changing Tides' – photography by Gretchen Gurr. 11 Chancery Lane, Hamilton. Open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, Saturdays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Further information: Susan A. Pearson 505-4290 or e-mail SPArt@logic.bm.

Corporation of Hamilton offices. 'Down through the Years' – Selection of cartoons (1988-2008) by The Royal Gazette cartoonist Peter Woolcock, City Hall, Church Street. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Department of Airport Operations/Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art 'Bermuda Onion Series': paintings by Elizabeth Mulderig in honour of Bermuda's 400th anniversary, Charles Lloyd Tucker Lounge. e-mail mworks@logic.bm

Elliot Gallery 27 Jubilee Road, Devonshire (corner of Jubilee Road and Parsons Lane), Devonshire. 'Taste, Touch, Sound' : photography exploring the three senses. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by appointment. Further information: 236-5963 or e-mail kaleidoscopeartsfoundation@logic.bm

Masterworks Foundation at Camden House, Botanical Gardens, Paget. Normal hours: Open Tuesdays and Fridays 12 noon to 2 p.m. 236-5732. Admission free.

Masterworks at Colonial Insurance Foyer Gallery: 'Recent Gifts and Acquisitions' plus Dr. Pestana's lead soldiers exhibit, 35 Reid Street. Open Monday to Friday 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission free.

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Botanical Gardens, Paget. Open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: members/children under 12 free, others $5. Call 236-2950.

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Rick Faries Gallery: Until February 10. Theresa Airey 'Bermuda Then and Now' – photography from her book of the same title. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Admission: members/children under 12 free, others $5. mation: 236-2950.

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Rose Garden Gallery: During shows open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: members/children under 12 free, others $5. Further information: 236-2950.

Select Palette Art Canopius: Until March 18. Selected pieces by Frank Dublin (pastels), Rhona Emmerson (oils), Emma Ingham-Dounouk (watercolours), Atlantic House, 11 Par-la-Ville Road. Call Susan A. Pearson at 505-4290 or e-mail SPArt@logic.bm