TODAY

Emancipation Day at the Botanical Gardens from 12 noon to 8 p.m. A full day to commemorate the emancipation of Bermuda's enslaved people in 1834. Local crafts and jewellery, children's activities, Bermuda Gourmet Getaway Fish Chowder Challenge finals and more.

TOMORROW

Non-Mariners Race. Mangrove Bay, Somerset. See Page 11 for details

August 14

T.O.C. Entertainment is proud to present, Mary J. Blige and Robin Thicke in concert at National Stadium. Tickets on sale at bdatix.bm, in person at the BAA Gymnasium, 24 Woodlands Road and by phone. $3 additional fee per ticket will apply. Look out for the The Royal Gazette's ticket contest August 6-12.

August 14 and 15

New Testament Church of God, Healing Centre invites the public to the Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage Seminar at the New Testament Church of God, Heritage Worship Centre. The event is designed to bring bring hope and positive change to marriages, improve communication, bring about better understanding, rekindle romance, and appeal to reluctant husbands. For more information telephone 535-7089 or register online at www.laughyourway.com.

August 15

Summer Fest 2009 featuring Natasha Bedingfield, 3 Days Grace, 7 Bridges, Draw the Line, Tessane Chin, Dizzy Reed and Richard Fortis of Guns & Roses and Secret Po Po at the National Stadium. General admission $75, $105 reserved on the field, and $205 VIP. Doors open at 5.30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Go to http://www.bdatix.com/ for tickets.

August 23

The 2009 GK Walk in the Botanical Garden, Berry Hill Road. Registration starts at 9 a.m. and walk begins at 10 a.m.