December 13 - 16

The Bermuda Musical & Dramatic Society (BMDS) is putting on their annual Christmas pantomime, Ali Baba and the 14 Thieves written by local Carol Birch with original score by James Burn at 7.30 p.m. at City Hall with a 3 p.m. matinee. All tickets are $24. For more information go to www.bmds.bm or www.boxoffice.bm or telephone 292-0848 or 292-2313.

December 13

Saltus Alumni Association Christmas Party will be from 5.30 to 9 p.m. in the Goose Gosling Centre parking at St. John’s Road level only. Cash bar with happy hour prices. RSVP to Saltusalumni[AT]yahoo.com .

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Photos with Santa Claus at the Annex Toys Headquarters on Reid Street from 7 to 9 p.m.

December 16

El Ministerio Hermandad presents “Celebremos la Navidad” (Let’s Celebrate Christmas), a programme for the whole family, where we will celebrate the birth of Jesus. At 4.30 p.m. at the Warwick Seventh Day Adventist Church. The programme will be in Spanish for all who speak Spanish or are learning to speak the language. Don’t miss it! There will be Christmas carols, a play, a puppet show and light refreshments after the program. For more information please contact us via e-mail ministeriohermandad[AT]hotmail.com or call Eileen King at 236-0219.B>Diciembre 16<$>

El Ministerio Hermandad presenta “Celebremos la Navidad”, un programa para toda la familia donde celebraremos el nacimiento de Jes|0xfa|s. A las 4:30 PM - Warwick Seventh-Day Adventist Church. El programa será en espa|0xf1|ol para todos los que hablan espa|0xf1|ol o están aprendiendo. |0xa1|No se lo pierda! Habrá m|0xfa|sica navide|0xf1|a, drama, t|0xed|teres, y refrigerio después del programa. Para mas informaci|0xf3|n por favor comun|0xed|quese con nosotros v|0xed|a correo electr|0xf3|nico: ministeriohermandad[AT]hotmail.com o llamar a Eileen King al 236-0219.

December 17

The 32nd Annual Children’s Christmas Party given by Mark Selley and friends at the Ozone Night Club, 69 Front Street from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

December 18is showing Rankin/Bass present Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town. A holiday favourite filled with good cheer, this delightful story tells how Kris Kringle got his start as the world’s most famous gift giver by struggling to bring toys and happiness to the children of Sobertown shown at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Members Free. $5 per person or $10 per famil

December 19

The Bermuda National Gary<$> will be showing two Christmas classics, The Night Before Christmas and How the Grinch Stole Chrias <$>shown at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Members Free. $5 per person or $10 per family.

The Bermuda National Gallery Christmas movie week continues with Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Chrmas <$>shown at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Enter an extraordinary world filled with magic and wonder. This critically acclaimed movie milestone is a uniquely engaging fantasy for the whole family. Caution is advised for some young children as there are a few scary moments.Members Free. $5 per person or $10 per family

December 20

‘St. Paul’s Church, Paget presents ‘Christmas with Kerri-Lynne and Friends’,a benefit concert of light music featuring Kerri-Lynne Dietz, mezzo-soprano, Adrian Ridgeway, organist, and others at 7.30 p.m. Reception following. Tickets Adults $20, Students $10, available from St. Paul’s Church Office and at the door.

December 21

The Bermuda National Gallery Christmas movie week continues with A Christmas Carol: The Musl with Kelsey Grammer (“Frasier”) brings Ebenezer Scrooge to life in this musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale. During a Christmas Eve dream that Scrooge is visited by three Christmas ghosts: Past, the life he has lived and the future consequences of that life. Shown at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. $5 per person or $10 per family.

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The Bermuda National Gallery Christmas movie week continues with It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie. Have yourself a very merry Muppet Christmas with this all-new holiday movie starring Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and the whole Muppet gang — plus a celebrity cast featuring David Arquette, Joan Cusack and Whoopi Goldberg, with cameos by Matthew Lillard, Wiliam H. Macy. Carson Daly, Kelly Ripa, Joe Rogan, Molly Shannon and the cast of “Scrubs”! Shown at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. $5 per person or $10 per family. Members free.

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Masterworks is holding free art classes for all ages and skills. Morning and afternoon sessions will be held at MMBA in the Botanical Gardens, as well as demonstrations by local artists and artisans. All events and workshops are free and open to all. For more information go to www.bermudamasterws.com

ACE Galleries: (HQ Building): <$>Solo exhibition oil paintings (landscapes, seascapes, abstracts) by Sheilagh Head, ACE Global Headquarters, 17 Woodbourne Avenue, Pembroke. Until December 22. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Admission free. Groups welcome by appointment Regular">(<$> -5200.

Berkeley Institute<$> Paintings and sculptures by Charles Lloyd Tucker, main atrium floor, Berkeley Road, Pembroke, 12 noon to 6 p.m. Until November 17. Further information: Garhillips (<$> 236-2219.

Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard Winter Open

With the holiday season upon us, the gallery is open to subject matter and medium — small, large, paint, sculpture, photography, the sky’s the limit. This will be a juried show. Admiss free. Further information: (<$> 234-2809 www.artbermuda.bm/home1.html.

Bermuda National Gallery Main gallery: ‘The Young Collection: An Enduring Legacy. Watlington Room: ‘Rembrandt Etchings: Impressions of Genius 1606-1006 Celebrating 400 Years’.th exhibitions until January 5, 2007. Ondaatje Wing: Revolving exhibition ‘The Bermuda Collection: 350 years of art in Bermuda’ — history traced through the development of fine/decorative arts. Admion free. Further information: (<$> 295-9428 or visit www.bng.bm.

Bermuda Showcase (Lighthouse Tearoom) Ongoing at The Lighthouse Restaurant is a delightful and realistically priced selection of artwork by some of our artist friends. Represented are Vernon Clarke, Deirdre Furtado, Milton Hill Sr., Chris Marson, Chris Grimes, Marlene Jantzen and Lindsey George. More information at: www.bermudashowcase.com. Open daily 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All wele. Further information: www.bermudashowcase.bm or (<$><$>238-8679.

Bermuda Society of Arts Onions Gallery: 3-D Show featuring the works of many of Bermuda’s premier artists. Edingh Gallery: Chris Grimes with portraits and painti of old Bermuda. Pixels and Poems<$> and Members Winter’s Show <$>opens on Friday. Jazz, free rum and cookies. Upper level, City Hall. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May to Saturday. 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 9:30am to 5pm (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. Sightseeing section: Open 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Last admissions 4:30 p.m. Admion: $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children, members free. Mum information: (<$> 234-1333, or email marmuse[AT]logic.bm.

Crisson & Hind Fine Art Gallery:<$> Hand-carved African sculptures by master Shona artists of Zimbabwe, inc. stone heads, animals, abstrs. Second floor, Crisson Building, 71 Front Street. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday. (<$> 295-1117, fax 295-1125.

Lighthouse Gallery Art for Christmas Giving. (Lighthouse Tearoom) Ongoing at The Lighthouse Restaurant is a delightful and realistically priced selection of artwork by some of our artist friends. Represented are Vernon Clarke, Deirdre Furtado, Milton Hill Sr., Chris Marson, Chris Grimes, Marlene Jantzen and Lindsey George. More information: www.bermudashowcase.com. Open daily 10 a.m. to .m. All welcome. Further information: www.bermudashowcase.bm or (<$><$>238-8679.

Visitors’ Service Centre, <$>Botanical Gardens, Paget: ‘Seeing the Unseen’ — nature pographs by Ras Mykkal Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. All images are for sale, with part proceeds to Yusef Bremmer’s medical expenses.

Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation (formerly The Interim), Old Elliot School, Jubilee Road, Devonshire. Fibre Show features the work of Kathy Harriott, Will Collieson, Jean Rodriguez, n Morrell, Meredith Thatcher, Myra Aubrey andleidoscope founder, Fiona Rose Rodriguez Rots. Further information: (<$> 234-6611 email: kaleidoscope[AT]northrock.bm.

Further information: (<$> 295-5238, e-mail info[AT]kafu.bm or visit www.kafuhairandgallery.bm.

Masterworks Foundation Museum of Bermuda Art, <$>Bnical Gardens, Paget. Rose Garden Gallery: Artist-in-Residence Lynda Shalagan in the Rose Garden Gallery. West Gallery: Cherie Richardson (photography). “African Masks” <$>created by The Berkeley Institute art students opens oriday. Rose Garden Gallery until December 22. 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. Further information: ( 236-2950. Admission free.

Masterworks at Colonial Insurance Foyer Galle ‘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 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission free.

Rock Island Coffee Jon Legere until December 31. Further information ( 296-5241.

REGULAR EVENTS/SERVICES

ADULT/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 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. 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 f/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[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: ( 292-0675.

Bermuda Riding for the Disabled MONDAY TO FRIDAY at Windreach Village, 57 Spice Hill Road, Warwick. Equestrian therapy programme fchildren 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.

The Centre MONDAY TO FRIDAY during schoyear: Kids’ clubs (primary students) and Boys and Girls Clubs of Bermuda (middle/senior students) 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Further information: ( 292-1343.

Church Girls’ Brigade, Paul’s Church<$> THURSDAYS: ivities programme, St. Paul’s Christian Education Centre, Middle Road, Paget, 6.30 p.m. All girlsed five to 14 welcome. Further information: (<$> 236-0337.

Committee of 25 for Handicapped Children<$> Registered charity providing aid for handicapped children. Further information: (<$> 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 and brefeeding women. Further information (<$> 236-1120.

P.A.R.E.N.T.S. Having trouble with your children? You’re not the only one. Meet with other parents and get some new ideas. Fher informatio(<$> 292-6148.

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

<$>Tae Durham Association for Physically Challenged Children Liases 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 always appreciated. Further information: ( Ivan I. Smith 238-2865, pager 298-8778.

WindReach Recreational Village

COMMUNITY

Association of Canadians in Bermuda <$>Regular social events to meet fellow countrymen/keep Canadian culture alive. Further information: www.canadiansinmuda.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.

The Bermuda College <$>willst a lunchtime fine dining programme in the prospect room at 12 noon starting Tuesday September 7 and running until November 24. The last seating is at 12.30. For reservations contact Ti Symonds at 236-9000 ext 1.

Bermuda Red Cross Blood Donor Centre<$> THURSDAYS: Donor clinic, 1st floor, King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Point Finger Road, Paget, 1.30 p.to 4 p.m. Donors aged 18 to 70 welcome. For ointment (<$> 236-5067.

Bermuda Society for the Blind <$>MONDAY TO FRIDAY: Hand-made wickerwork, stools, baskets and other items sold at Beacon House, Dundonald Street, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (<$> 292-3211. All peeds to the blind.

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

The Centre<$> THURSDAYSmain office) Free legal advice, Angle Street, Hamilton, 5.30 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. Drop-in service only. (studio): Bermuda African Dance Co. 6 p.m. Table tennis insttion/practise 7.30 p.m. Indoor soccer/pool/table tis/foozeball/air hockey, 3, Angle Street, 5.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Further information: (<$> 292-1343.

New Islans MONTHLY socials for new female residents to meet other women/participate in sporting/ other activities. Further information: (<$> 291-0387.

St. George’s Commun Centre <$>Evening programmes: MONDAO FRIDAY 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., SATURDAY/SUNDAY: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Further information: (<$><$>297-1754.

. John Ambulance Brigade TUESDAYS/RSDAYS: First Aid/CPR classes 6.00 to 9.00 p.m., SATURDAYS 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m., 21 Point Finger Road, Paget. Further ormation: 236-7831.

EVENT PLANNING

Bermuda Diary <$>Free public service help event planners avoid conflictidates. Further information (<$> 236-3570 9 a.to 5 p.m. weekdays.

ENVIRONMENT

Bermuda Auon Society <$>To report environmental problems (especially in connectioith birds) (<$> 29220 or 235-5513.

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

Bermuda National Trust<$o report concerns on environmental matters (<$> 236-6483 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Keep Bermuda Beautiful<$> To report any littering seen through the Island (<$> 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 t.

HOBBIES, MUSIC

Bermuda Quilters Guild <$>THIRD THURSDAY each month (except July/August), Peace Lutheran Church hall, South Shore Road, Paget, 7.30 p.m. Visitors welcome. Further information: Gloria Pearman ( 23409, Ann King ( 234-2034.

Road, Paget, 9.30 a.mnd 7.30 p.m. Further information: Kathy Faries ( 295-2707. All welcome.

Bermuda Philharmonic Society Orchestra<$> THURSDAYS: Orchestra rehearsal, music department, CedarBridge Academy, Devonshire, 7.30 p.m. All musicians arelcome. Further information: Dr. Burgess ( 293-485

MEETINGS<$>

Altrusa Club of Bermuda <$>THIRD THURSDAY each month, TB & Cancer HQ, Point Finger Road, Paget, 7.30 p.m. Further information: (<$> Marguerite Lovell (<$> 236-4083 or e-mail altrusa[AT]lobim

Bermuda Bee Keepers Association LAST THURSDAY each month (unless otherwise scheduled), Horticulturaall, Botanical Gardens, Paget, 8 p.m. Further information: Thomas Sinclair (<$> 293-4508/Randolph Furbert (<$> 293-0031, cell 292-4611.

Bermuda Institute ofvanced Motorists SED THURSDAY alternate months, beginning in January, Peace Lutheran Church hall, South Road, Paget, 7.30 p.m. New members always welcome. Further infation: Chris Maiden Regular">(<$> 29895. e-mail: secretary [AT] biam.bm, or visit website www.biam.bm

Kiwanis Club of St. George’s<$> FIRST THURSDAY e month: Ebenezerthodist Church hall, 7 p.m. THIRD THURSDAY St. George’s Club, St. George’s, 7 p.m. Further information: Gary Kent-Smith (secretary) (<$> 292-3033 days.

Kiwanis Club of Sandys<$> SECOND THURSDAY eamonth: Sandys Community Centre, Main Road, Sandys, 8 p.m. Further information: Geoffrey Butler-Durrant (<$> 234-3937/Sheila Wilkinson (<$> 234-1546.

Bermuda Orchid Society<$> THIRD THURSDAY each month: Horticultural Hall, Botanical Gardens, Paget 8 p.m. Further information: (<$> 234-2154.

Pembroke Rotary Club<$> THURSDAYS: Breakfast meeting, Royal Bermuda Yacht Club, Albouy’s Point, Hamilton, 7.15 a.m.

Somers Lioness Club THIRD THURSDAY each month: ‘The Last Tee217; restaurant, Ocean View Golf Club, Devonshire, 6 p.m.

READING

Bermuda College Library DAILY except public holidays. Open to all. 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.m., SATURDAYS 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m., SUNDAYS 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Further information: ( 239-4033.

Bermuda National Library<$> DAILY 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, SATURDAYS: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. FRIDAYS: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Further information ( 295-0487.