THE BERMUDA CALENDAR
October 22 - November 26
The Bermuda College Library, Imagination Book Club. New series celebrating heroes of literature from October 22 to November 26 from 5.40 pm to 6.30 pm. Select days.
Local hero, Llewellyn Emery (Nothin' but a pond dog), Old hero - Earl Lovelace (The Dragon can't Dance) and the New hero - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (Purple Hibiscus). Bermuda College Conference room For more information, contact Jiselle Alleyne (jalleyne@college.bm), or call 236-9000 ext. 4382
TODAY
The Bermuda Girl Guide Association will be holding their Fun Fair at St. Paul's Church Hall in Paget from 10 am to 4 pm. 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.
Bermuda Cat Fanciers Association 35th Championship and Household Pet Cat Show at 9.30 am to 4 pm 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 & seniors. Call 238-0112 for information.
TODAY AND TOMORROW
BlowPop Production presents Sybil's Dynamic Female Impersonators featuring Diana Ross & 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.
TOMORROW
PLP Southampton East Central Constiuency Celebrating Our Seniors annual tea party at the Heron Bay School, Middle Road, Southampton from 4 pm to 7 pm. Hosted by Zane DeSilva. Telephone 238-0457 or 535-4818.
St. Paul A.M.E. Church Community Day and Block Party following morning worship on Victoria Street, Hamilton. There will be health screening, fun and games for all ages. All are welcome!
The Walking Club of Bermuda meets every Sunday at 7 am 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 am for a 7.10 am 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 am start. Runners 9 am 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. For more information contact Zina Tucker at 799-7427 or email ztucker@argus.bm .
October 29
Bermuda National Gallery Lunchtime film: 'Sabotage' (Alfred Hitchcock), 1936 (76 mins b&w), 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 pm and 9.30 pm. Tickets $30 at Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre, Point Finger Road, Paget. Telephone 236-1001. Email pr@chc.bm .
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.
November 1
PALS Christmas fair, St. Paul's Christian Education Centre, Paget, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
November 2
The Walking Club of Bermuda meets every Sunday at 7 am 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 am for a 7.10 am start. This week the walk takes place at Shelly Bay to St. George's (bring cash for return bus fare). For further information contact Laura at ltgorham@ibl.bm, or call 44-737-0437 or visit http://walk.free.bm.
November 6
Bermuda National Gallery Lecture: 'The Nude: A subject of art and controversy' by Christina Storey, Ph.D. Reception 5.30 p.m., lecture 6 p.m. Admission: BNG members $10, others $20.
Bermuda National Gallery Class by Emma Ingham-Dounouk Life
November 9
The Walking Club of Bermuda meets every Sunday at 7 am and the group walks for six to seven miles. These walks are free and 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 am for a 7.10 am start. This week the walk takes place at Bernard Park, Dutton Avenue, Pembroke.
For further information or if you would like to be added to our e-list contact Laura at ltgorham@ibl.bm, call 441 737-0437 or visit http://walk.free.bm.
St. Georges Market Night Committee - St. George's Flea Market every Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm. in Kings Square St. Georges. Contact Mr. Arthur Wales 536-2221 or 297-0275. $25 a table. It will be vegetables, fish, clothes and other things for sale.
November 13
Andrew Stevenson Illustrated lecture and update on his Humpback Whale Film and Research project, Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute, 6.30 p.m. and 8.30 p.m.sharp. Tickets: $20, students and teachers free. Available www.boxoffice.com Students/teachers recommended to attend 6.30 p.m lecture, and those intending to come should reserve seats by e-mailing spout@logic.bm
November 14
Bermuda School of Music Lunchtime faculty concert, celebrating, in part, the International Year of the Organ, Wesley Methodist Church, Church Street, 12 noon. Admission free, donations welcome.
November 16
The Walking Club of Bermuda meets every Sunday at 7 am and the group walks for six to seven miles. These walks are free and 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 am for a 7.10 am start. This week the walk takes place at Botanical Gardens Visitor's Centre, Paget.
For further information or if you would like to be added to our e-list contact Laura at ltgorham@ibl.bm, call 441 737-0437 or visit http://walk.free.bm.
November 23
The Academy of Martial Arts is having a seminar entitled "Surviving Weapon Attacks" at its 39 King Street, Hamilton address. For more information ring: 292-5715 or email tamadojo@northrock.bm.
The Walking Club of Bermuda meets every Sunday at 7 am and the group walks for six to seven miles. These walks are free and 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 am for a 7.10 am start. This week the walk takes place at Elbow Beach, Public Road Entrance, Paget.
For further information or if you would like to be added to our e-list contact Laura at ltgorham@ibl.bm, call 441 737-0437 or visit http://walk.free.bm.
November 27
American Thanksgiving Service at 12.15 pm at the Wesley Methodist Church, Church Street, City of Hamilton. The American Consulate General invites all to attend the American Thanksgiving Service and light refreshments at the Wesley Methodist Church. Please be seated by noon to enjoy the prelude; service starts promptly at 12:15pm. Enquiries: American Consulate General, tel 441-278-7503, fax 441-296-9233, email or gregorca@state.gov or http://hamilton.usconsulate.gov.