February 15

Bermuda National Gallery Mosaic 58 by Ruth Thomas and Company: ?Hair?. Reception 5.30 p.m., performance 6 p.m. Admission: members $10, others $20.

February 15-17

The Bermuda National Trust is holding a jumble sale and auction at Whitney Institute. The preview starts on February 15 at 8.30 a.m. and the auction is on the 17th at 9 a.m.

February 16

?Wear Red for Women? Day in recognition of women?s number one killer, heart disease.

February 17

DeMello Entertainment presents ?Lucas and Matheus?, direct from Brazil also Ilha Verde and DJ Sound Storm at 7 p.m. at City Hall Theatre. Tickets available from the Music Box and Cafe Acoreano.

El Ministerio Hermandad presents ?Celebremos la Amistad y Nuestra Cultura? (Let?s Celebrate Friendship and our Culture) for the whole family. At 6.30 p.m. ? Lady Asser Hut (across from the Bermuda High School for Girls gym). The programme will be in Spanish for all who speak Spanish or are learning to speak the language. You can participate in the Spanish talent show, serenade a loved one, wear your native outfit and enjoy a Hispanic Potluck. Please RSVP indicating the native dish which you are contributing. E-mail ministeriohermandadhotmail.com or call 335-3938. Entrance Fee: $5 per person.

El Ministerio Hermandad presenta ?Celebremos la Amistad y Nuestra Cultura? para toda la familia. A las 6.30 p.m. - Lady Asser Hut (enfrente del gimnasio de la Bermuda High School for Girls). El programa sera en Espanol para todos los que hablan Espanol o estan aprendiendo. No se lo pierda! De muestre sus talentos, dedique una canci?n, desfile su traje tipico y disfrute de la comida de otros pa?ses hispanos. Para reservaciones y para indicar que plato hispano va contribuir; por favor, comuniquese con nosotros vi correo electronico: ministeriohermandadhotmail.com, o llamar 335-3938. Costo de entrada: $5 por persona.

February 18

The Bermuda SPCA presents a special ?Paws to the Park? ?Leashes & Lovers of dogs 2007?. A special Valentine?s Charity Walk and Fun Day for dogs and people. Bring your dog or come alone. Everyone is welcome. 1, 3 or 5 mile sponsored walk from noon until 4 p.m at the Botanical Gardens. Pick up a registration form from your vet?s pet store, SPCA, All Wrapped Up or online at www.spca.bm . Free t-shirt with your registration. Free lunch for those with over $100 in pledges. For more information go to www.spca.bm or telephone 236-7333.

Bermuda Girl Guides Association - Annual Thinking Day Service and Parade will take place at the Anglican Cathedral at 3 p.m. The parade will leave from the City Hall Car Park at 2.40 p.m.

February 19

Heart month continues with ?Heart Healthy Exercise? with Anne Mello, personal trainer, organised by the Cardiac Resource Group at 7 p.m. at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital first floor conference room.

February 20

The Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) is holding ?Bermuda?s Fish Identification Workshop?. Learn about REEF and their mapping project, join their fish identification and quiz and help plan for REEF events in 2007 at 7 p.m. Contact Peter Hopkins at 297-7613 or email: bzsreefibl.bm .

February 20, 21

Bermuda Festival Red Priest (Red hot Baroque), City Hall theatre, Church Street, 8 p.m. Tickets: adults $55, students $25. Available: Festival box office adjacent ferry terminal building, Front Street, 12 noon to 2 p.m. daily except Sunday. Phone bookings during box office hours: 296-5774. Website: www.bermudafestival.org

February 22, 23

Bermuda Festival Moscow Chamber Orchestra, City Hall theatre, Church Street, 8 p.m. Tickets: adults $55, students $25. Available: Festival box office adjacent ferry terminal building, Front Street, 12 noon to 2 p.m. daily except Sunday. Phone bookings during box office hours: 296-5774. Website: www.bermudafestival.org

February 23

Heart month continues with ?Pacemakers, Defibrillators and Cardiac Care? organised by the ICD Support Group. Susan Adhemar will moderate with several local and overseas experts at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI) with a 6 p.m. reception and 7 p.m. start.

February 24

Bermuda Festival Andrei Gugnin (piano), City Hall theatre, 8 p.m. Tickets: adults $55, students $25. Available: Festival box office adjacent ferry terminal building, Front Street, 12 noon to 2 p.m. daily except Sunday. Phone bookings during box office hours: 296-5774. Website: www.bermudafestival.org

The Bermuda National Trust is having a museum chat at Verdmont. John Cox will talk about writing memoirs and history at 11 a.m. $10 for members and $20 for non-members. Telephone 236-6483 to reserve your seat.

February 25

Heart month continues with ?Walk for Your Heart & Win? charity walk. Walk 1, 2, or 3 miles for heart health and win prizes and help raise funds for heart health in Bermuda. From 2 to 4 p.m. in the Botanical Gardens.

February 26

Heart Month winds up with ?Nutrition for the Heart? with Janet Burrull, nutritionist at 7 p.m. in the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital First Floor Conference Room.

February 28, March 1

Bermuda Festival Aquila Theatre Company production of Shakespeare?s ?Romeo and Juliet?. Bermuda National Gallery 7 p.m., City Hall theatre, 8 p.m. Tickets: adults $55, students $25. Available: Festival box office adjacent ferry terminal building, Front Street, 12 noon to 2 p.m. daily except Sunday. Phone bookings during box office hours: 296-5774. Website: www.bermudafestival.org

The Association of Bermuda Compliance Officers are having their annual general meeting at 3.30 p.m. at the Daylesford Theatre. They can confirm by email secretaryabco.bm.

EXHIBITIONS

ACE Galleries: (HQ Building): ACE Global Headquarters, 17 Woodbourne Avenue, Pembroke. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Admission free. Groups welcome by appointment ( 295-5200 for all information.

Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard ?Pretty in Pink?. Until March 3. Admission free. ( 234-2809 www.artbermuda.bm/home1.html.

Bermuda National Gallery Winter exhibitions (Until April 5): 1. New Acquisitions (recent gifts to our collection). 2. The Art of Drama: Kabuki theatre through Japanese woodblock prints. Ondaatje Wing: Revolving exhibition ?The Bermuda Collection: 350 years of art in Bermuda? ? history traced through the development of fine/decorative arts. Admission free. Further information: ( 295-9428 or visit www.bng.bm.

Bermuda Society of Arts Onion and Edinburgh Galleries: Bermuda Schools art exhibition (paintings, sculpture, papier mach? by public/private school students aged 5-18. Until February 16. Note: Both galleries closed for renovations February 17-March 14. 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: ?Hulks at Bermuda- Images of Convict Life and Labour?, in association with the Bermuda National Archives featuring watercolours from the Fay and Geoffrey Elliott Collection and convict related artefacts. Until May 2007. Open daily 9.30 a.m. to 5pm (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 marmuselogic.bm. Sightseeing section: Open 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Last admissions 4:30 p.m. Admission: $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children, members free. Museum information: ( 234-1333, or email marmuselogic.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.

Elliot Gallery ?Exhibition B? : Mixed media (video, paintings, sculptures, photography) by James Cooper and Jon Legere, old Elliot School building, Jubilee Road, Devonshire. Opening reception February 17 6.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Until March 1. Gallery hours/further information: ( 504-3469.

Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation (formerly The Interim), Old Elliot School, Jubilee Road, Devonshire. Fibre show features the work of Kathy Harriott, Will Collieson, Jean Rodriguez, Lynn Morrell, Meredith Thatcher, Myra Aubrey and Kaleidoscope founder, Fiona Rose Rodriguez Roberts. Further information: ( 234-6611 email: kaleidoscopenorthrock.bm.

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

Lighthouse Gallery Rotating exhibition of small oils and watercolours by Christopher Grimes, Lighthouse tea room, Southampton. Until March 31. Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Note: Purchased paintings can be removed immediately. Further information: www.bermudashowcase.com or ( 238-8679.

Masterworks Foundation Museum of Bermuda Art, Botanical Gardens, Paget West. Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 noon Saturdays. Admission free. Further information: ( 236-2950 or visit 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. ( 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 Further information ( 296-5241.

REGULAR EVENTS/SERVICES

ADULT/CHILD ABUSE

Child and Family Services Child abuse referral line to help facilitate intake ( 278-9111 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. After hours ( 911 for Police to contact on-call social worker.

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: ( 292-4366. 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 biadtherock.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 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. 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. ( 295-2460.

COMMUNITY

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

Bermuda Junior Service League a women?s organisation promoting volunteerism, developing potential, improving the community. Contact Deborah Titterton Narraway (President) at 332-2575 or e-mail bjslnorthrock.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. ( 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. ( 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 programmes 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 conflicting major 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. Paul 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. Further information: ( 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.

Mobile Library Service For schedule ( 295-2905.

SENIORS

Special People?s Club FIRST THREE FRIDAYS each month: Cathedral Hall, Church Street, 12.30 p.m. Further information: Myrtle Seaman ( 292-8576.

SIGHTSEEING

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 adult). Members free with valid admission card. Further information: (293-2727.

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: ( 236-5291, fax 236-8970.

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: ( 295-2487.

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 marmuselogic.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. Tucker House MONDAY TO SATURDAY Mid-18th century home commemorating prominent Tucker family, Water Street, St. George?s. Displays include tribute to Joseph Rainey, Bermuda barber/first black US Congressman; exemplary 18th century portraits, furniture, silver; archaeological exhibit; authentically furnished kitchen. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $5. Globe Hotel: Exhibits documenting Bermuda?s role in American Civil War. Historic video. Open 10 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.m. Admission 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 Railway Museum & Curiosity Shop 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.

Bermuda Rose Society DAILY: Repository Garden, grounds of ?Waterville? (Nat?l Trust HQ), Pomander Road, Paget. Admission free.

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 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 Oceans Gift Shop. Open: Daily 9am - 5pm, 10am - 5pm weekends (last suggested admission 4pm) Closed: Christmas Day Phone: 297-7314 Fax: 236-6141 email: infobuei.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/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. Local crafts for sale/daily demonstrations. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Further information: ( 234-3208.

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

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

SPORTS

Bermuda Squash Racquets Association FRIDAYS: Club night (squash/socialising for members and guests), Middle Road, Devonshire, 6 p.m. Further information: ( 292-6881.

SUPPORT GROUPS

The Hangar Boutique located in the lower level of the Mid -Atlantic Wellness Institute (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 programmes amenities for clients.Contact: 236-3770 ext 3208. No clothing donations taken during last week of November to second week of January.

Just Between Us MONTHLY: Informal self-help support group for women who have had breast cancer. Further information: Marian Holland ( 295-3051/Daisy McMaster ( 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. Further information:( 236-4563.

Women?s Resource Centre Support for victims of rape and sexual assault. Interested persons welcome. Further information: ( 295-7273.

Sickle Cell Foundation Support group for all whose lives are touched by this disease. Further information: Ivena Laurenceo ( 293-8778 (days)/293-2317 (evenings).

Single Parents in Action Resource Group For information ( 291-5477 voice mail.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Alcoholics Anonymous FRIDAYS: Young & The Restless Group (closed, non-smoking), St. Paul?s Christian Education Centre, Middle Road, Paget, 5.30 p.m. Beginners? meeting (open, non-smoking), Turning Point, St. Brendan?s Hospital, Devon Spring Road, Devonshire, 7 p.m.

Friday Group (open, non-smoking), Ebenenzer Methodist Church hall, York Street, St. George?s: 8 p.m.

Further information: ( 297-0965 or visit website ww.aa.bm.

Narcotics Anonymous FRIDAYS: Better Late Than Never Group (closed except last Friday of month, no smoking/eating at closed meetings), 1st floor, BIU building, Union Street, 7 p.m. Further information: ( 293-0999.

THRIFT SHOPS

The Barn MONDAY TO SATURDAY receiving books/clothing and household items from receiving 9 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.

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. Further information: ( 238-7368

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: ( 236-3770.

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 ( 292-8107 and we can collect. All other items must be dropped off at King Street between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. TUESDAY TO SATURDAY.

HOW THE BERMUDA

CALENDAR WORKS

The Bermuda Calendar is a free daily listing of events staged by civic groups, charities, service and similar non-profit organisations. The regular, fixed event section of the calendar is now closed to new entries due to space restrictions, but the daily, changing event section is still open. ( 278-0150, fax 292-2498, or e-mail jmonizroyalgazette.bm.