THE BERMUDA CALENDAR
October 23
Bermuda International Film Festival Documentary: 'Trouble the Water' (inside Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans), Tradewinds auditorium, BUEI, The Lane, Pembroke, 6.30 p.m. Tickets: BIFF Film Club members $8, non-members $10. To reserve: e-mail info@biff.bm Silent auction of selected items from ongoing online (www.biff.cmarket.com) and silent auction from 5.30 p.m.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month 'Pretty in Pink' party at AS Coopers Front Street from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
October 24
The Bermuda Sea Cadet Association Fish Fry at Christ Church Devonshire, 106 Middle Road, Devonshire from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. $20 per dinner.
The Bermuda Baha'i Community is hosting lecture by Dr. Suheil Bushrui of the University of Maryland and of the Centre for International Development and Conflict Management speaking on the topic of 'The Spiritual Foundation of Globalisation: A Baha'i Perspective' at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute at 8 p.m. Free admission.
Pride Bermuda Red Ribbon Finale and Candlelight Walk in Victoria Park from 5.30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Women's Resource Centre will be holding a 'Take Back the Night' walk departing from Albouys Point at 7 p.m. For more information call the Women's Resource Centre on 295-3882.
CedarBridge Academy Arts Department presents Costuming Talent – a historic night of fashion featuring primitive, African, Egyptian, Greek and Roman fashions, followed by a fun runway show featuring fashions of today. There will be a light show, African and belly dancing, media that tells the story of costumes and the history of makeup, and vocal performances at 7.30 p.m. sharp, at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium. Call 296-5665 for more information. Tickets at www.boxoffice.bm.
The Sunshine League 'On the Block' – fundraising art auction, Ace Gallery, Woodbourne Avenue, Pembroke. Cocktails 6 p.m., auction 7 p.m. All original art, photography, sculpture and more.
October 25
Bermuda Cat Fanciers Association 35th Championship and Household Pet Cat Show at 9.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cruise Ship Terminal, Penno's Wharf, St. George's. The theme is Hawaian Muau. Featuring international cat judging, breed information, spay and neuter information, SPCA adopt-a-cat and information booth, vendor, raffles, refreshments. All are welcome, $5 adults, $3 children and seniors. Call 238-0112 for info.
October 25-26
BlowPop Production presents Sybil's Dynamic Female Impersonators featuring Diana Ross and The Supremes the sizzling Sensation Beyonce and local artist Rochelle Simons and the Two Fools Nadanja and Jah. Tribute to the man behind Ms Maogony, Mr. Joseph Ascento, at City Hall Theatre.
October 26
The Walking Club of Bermuda meets every Sunday at 7 a.m. and the group walks for six to seven miles. Walks are free. All are welcome. There are also cut-off points for those who do not want to walk the full distance. Meet in the parking lot at each location at 7 a.m. for a 7.10 a.m. start. This week the walk takes place at Spittal Pond, Western Entrance, Smith's. For further information contact Laura at ltgorham@ibl.bm, call 441 737-0437 or visit http://walk.free.bm.
Crime Stoppers Stop the Violence! End the Silence! Walk & Road Race. Juniors (1.5 miles) and walkers 8.30 a.m. start. Runners 9 a.m. start. Registration forms at the Argus Group at 12 Wesley Street, International Sports Shop, Sportseller, Sports 'R Us and Unlimited Supplies. Athletes must be BFTA registered to compete. Temporary registration fee for one race is $20. No fee for those under 12, but all must complete registration form. Contact Zina Tucker at 799-7427 or email ztucker@argus.bm
October 29
Bermuda National Gallery Lunchtime film: 'Sabotage' (Alfred Hitchcock), 1936, upper level, City Hall, Church Street, 12.30 p.m. Admission: members free, others $5.
Bermuda School of Music The Classics and all that Jazz, Christ Church, Warwick, 7.30 p.m.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Girls Night Out. An evening of comedy for the girls with Laurie Elliott and Debra DiGiovanni. Showings at the BUEI at 7.30 p.m. and 9.30 pm. Tickets $30 at Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre, Point Finger Road, Paget. Telephone 236-1001. Email pr@chc.bm
The Bermuda Girl Guide Association will be holding their Fund Fair at St. Paul's Church Hall in Paget from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. opening with Lady Gozney. Games for all members of the family including fun castles, face painting, plant stalls, white elephant, crafts and baked goods, and a raffle. Raffles are available from members Island-wide.
October 30
Bermuda National Gallery 'Image and Sense: Connections in Surrealism' – Alfred Hitchcock and Salvador Dali informing the photography of Bill Brandt. Presenter Dr. Sajni Toleram, Bermuda College professor. Reception 5:30 p.m., lecture 6 p.m. Admission: members $10, others $20.