September 26th, 2018 Bermuda Calendar Update
Good morning Bermuda!
Here’s your weekly update with all the latest events that have been added to the calendar since last week. Be sure to check out the Quick Recap Section at the bottom of this post for a full listing of all upcoming events, including those previously covered in previous posts.
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Ball hockey teams from around the world are to face off in Bermuda when the island hosts the International Street & Ball Hockey Federation’s (ISBHF) World Masters Championship from Tuesday, September 25th until Sunday, September 30th.
Over 600 hockey players, coaches and support staff from 17 North American and European teams in both the Men’s and Women’s Divisions will compete for a chance at a Gold Medal. This promises to be one of the biggest ISBHF tournaments on the calendar, with the very best international teams involved.
The tournament, which begun yesterday at Pembroke Community Center (PCC), is packed with almost 10 games per day starting Wednesday, September 26th. The first games begins at 9:15am on most days, and the last game starts at 9:45pm on most nights. The knockout rounds are being held on Saturday with the Medal games on Sunday.
The majority of the tournament will be held at PCC and there is limited car parking available at Admiralty Park. Residents are encouraged to attend on their bikes as there will be unlimited bike parking available at PCC.
A second rink is located in Dockyard, within the former Oracle base camp. The games at the Dockyard rink are between 10am and 12:30 with each team playing a minimum of one game at the Dockyard location. If games are rained out at PCC, the Dockyard rink will see a significant increase in action.
The Bermuda Masters team has been training and practicing hard and needs the island’s support! The scheduled Bermuda games are as follows (weather permitting); Tuesday Sept. 25 at 5:15pm vs. Czech Republic, Wednesday Sept. 26 at 8:30pm vs. Italy, Thursday Sept. 27 at 2:15pm vs. USA, Friday morning Sept. 28 at 10:00am (Dockyard rink) vs. Canada and Friday evening Sept. 28 at 7:15pm vs. Team Slovakia.
For updates on the tournament and match times, visit http://bermudahockey.com/
There is no admission fee. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from Rosa’s cantina, and Gosling’s who are setting up a Fan Zone.
For more information, contact info@bermudahockey.com or follow them on Facebook/BermudaWorldMasters and Instagram@BermudaWorldMasters.
Calm your mind and relax your body at a six-week Introduction to Yoga starting on Wednesday, September 26th.
Held weekly from 6pm until 7pm at T.N. Tatem Middle School, this is an introduction to a traditional Hatha yoga practice for those seeking to reduce stress, improve mental clarity and focus. The course will cover breathing exercises, basic poses and alignments and the chance to connect with like mind people.
The cost for the course is $99.
For more information, or to register, contact Kioni on 707-1426 or k.keannebean@gmail.com.
P.A.L.S. will host a Mad Hair Fun Fair on Friday, September 28th.
From 3:30pm until 7:30pm at Victoria Park, you can enjoy carnival games, bouncy castles and laser tag – all for a good cause – at this complimentary event to Mad Hair Day.
Admission is free. You do not have to wear your hair in a mad or wacky way to attend, although those who do will be eligible to win a prize.
For more information, contact info@pals.bm.
Back for the third year, BUEI Films proudly presents the Manhattan Short Film Festival, running from Friday, September 28th until Sunday, September 30th.
Watch nine Oscar qualified short films from around the world and vote for the one you want to win. All nine films will be shown each night (total run time: 140 minutes including interval).
Films start at 7:30pm on Friday and Saturday, and at 5:15pm on Sunday, within the Tradewinds Auditorium.
Harbourfront open for dinner at 6pm, and ticket holders are entitled to 10% off dinner (food only) before or after the lecture. Reservations Required. Please call 295-4207 for reservations and be sure to mention the lecture. Cannot be combined with any other special offers.
Tickets are $15 for adults or $12 for students, and are non-refundable within 24 hours of the event.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit or contact BUEI’s Oceans Gift Shop on 294-0204.
Splash for Teal, an Ovarian Cancer Awareness fundraiser will take place at the National Sports Complex on Saturday, September 29th.
From 3pm until 4pm, you can enjoy one hour of fun low impact cardiovascular exercise in the pool. The class instructors are Anette Lewis and Jane Walker.
The cost is $10, and registration can be done at the pool or online at OvarianCancerAwareness.webs.com.
For more information, contact Patty-Ann Flood at 799-3685.
The Bermuda School of Music invite you to join them for an elegant evening under the stars at Some Enchanted Evening 2018: Boogie Nights on Saturday, September 29th.
The event starts at 7:30pm at Bacardi International Building, where boogie favourites will surely keep you on your feet. The band will feature; LaTannia Ellerbe – Director & Violin, Oliver Grant – Keyboard, Raymond George – Bass, Jerremiah Smith – Guitar, David Pitman – Guitar & Sax, Shelton Bean – Drums, Kent Hayward – Trumpet, Steve Crawford – Guitar & Vocals, Tony Hay – Guitar, Ruth Stovel – Vocals, Joy Barnum – Vocals.
Bacardi will be providing signature drinks and light food which are included in the ticket price.
Tickets are $50 for general admission or $100 for patrons, and can be purchased from www.Ptix.bm or the Bermuda School of Music. 100% of net proceeds will go towards the Bermuda School of Music Bursary Fund, registered Charity (#483).
For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact the school’s main office at 296-5100, or ext. 208 for Kent Hayward.
Women between the ages of 38 and 42 are invited to celebrate their 40th Birthday with Bermuda Cancer and Health on Monday, October 1st.
From 11:30am until 2pm at their premises on Point Finger Road, you and “the girls” can visit their highly experienced team of technologists and tour the Diagnostic Imaging Department to view what happens during a mammography exam. You’ll see that the procedure is just a piece of cake!
You’ll also get to see Mammography machines in motion and experience the compression with your hand (no x-rays/mammograms will be taken); learn what to look for when conducting a Self-Breast Exam and use model breasts to see if you can find the lump; and ask questions.
The Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre’s aim is to take stress and anxiety out of the traditional mammogram experience and provide you with peace of mind at every step of your process with us.
To RSVP, go to https://conta.cc/2OHuchp.
For more information, contact 236-1001 or visit www.chc.bm.
Come out to hear how Bermuda’s youngest female competitor took part in the 2017/18 Volvo Ocean Race sailing with team AkzoNobel, at BUEI Talks presents: Emily Nagel on Tuesday, October 2nd.
7 Teams, 9 Months, 45,000 Nm sailing around the world. The Volvo Ocean Race is often described as the longest and toughest professional sporting event in the world. It is an obsession. The race sits at the intersection of human adventure and world-class competition. Racing across every major ocean, rounding both the Cape of Good Hope and the legendary Cape Horn this race puts sailors up to the ultimate challenge both physically and mentally. The prize money? Zero, this one is for the glory.
Starting at 7:30pm in the Tradewinds Auditorium, you can hear about Emily’s adventure, the challenges faced, the sacrifices made and the roller-coaster that is the Volvo Ocean Race.
At 6pm Harbourfront opens for dinner and ticket holders are entitled to 10% off dinner (food only) before or after the lecture. Reservations required. Please call 295-4207 for reservations and be sure to mention the lecture. Cannot be combined with any other special offers.
Tickets are $20 for members, $25 for non-members, or $10 for students. Tickets are non-refundable within 24 hours of the event.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit or contact BUEI’s Oceans Gift Shop on 294-0204.
Join Savvy Entertainment for a day of family fun at the Poseidon Games Exhibition on Saturday, October 6th
From 12pm until 5pm at Cross Island in Dockyard, three of the world’s top hydroflight athletes will perform some of the industry’s most difficult tricks while commentators break down the details of this sport.
Other entertainment will include the Bermuda Gombeys, inflatable bouncy castles, free hydroflight flying, a special shark sea breacher demonstration and more. A long day of fun means you’ll work up a big appetite, and to cater to your hunger cravings, some local favourite food and snack vendors will be on site.
General Admission is free, and VIP tickets are available for $50 from www.Ptix.bm. VIP tickets include tented seating, complimentary drink tickets, unlimited water, and a “meet and greet” with the athletes.
The public and media are encouraged to sign up for the Poseidon Games newsletter on the official website, to stay informed on all the latest news.
For more information, or to sign up for the newsletter, visit www.Poseidon-Games.com.
The October edition of the monthly Ciné Club from L’Alliance Française des Bermudes will be showing La Ch’tite Famille on Tuesday, October 9th.
Screening in the Tradewinds Auditorium from 8pm until 9:45pm, all are invited to attend this French Comedy with English Subtitles.
‘La Ch’tite famille’ tells the tale of Valentin D, a hot designer architect who claims to be an orphan because he is too ashamed to admit he is the son of working-class scrap metal merchants from the north of France. The film is by the Director Danny Boon, starring Danny Boon, Line Renaud, Laurence Arné, Pierre Richard. The film is 147min.
Tickets are available at the door and cost $7 for BUEI/AF Members and students, or $12 for non-members. Visit www.AllianceFrancaiseBda.org for more details on films, events and membership.
For more information, or to purchase tickets in advance, contact 294-0204.
The MS Society of Bermuda invites everyone to come play another round of Quiz Night at Docksiders on Wednesday, October 10th.
This will be held from 7pm until 9pm in the Back Room. The room opens at 6:30pm and you are invited to come early and enjoy snacks or dinner before the fun starts. Bar service is available.
The MS Society of Bermuda’s mission is to provide support for members, giving assistance with medical costs and providing a community for those who have or are impacted by this disease while increasing public awareness of MS in Bermuda.
The cost for the Quiz Night is $10 per person, and all proceeds will go to the charity.
For more information, contact info@mssociety.bm.
A two-day conference featuring the foremost speakers on Childhood Adversity and it’s effects on Adult Life: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Awareness & A Call To Action will take place at the Hamilton Princess Hotel on Thursday, October 11th and Friday, October 12th.
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic events that can have negative and lasting effects on health and well-being. These experiences range from physical, emotional, or sexual abuse to parental divorce or the incarceration of a parent or guardian (Child Trends).
The conference has been organised by The Family Centre, whose mission is “To strengthen families and support systems to create a healthier Bermuda for our children.” It is geared towards physicians, nurses, government employees and officials, policy makers, counsellors, social workers, psychologists, case managers, social service agencies, insurance company representatives, court employees, child care providers, educators, and everyone interested in the critical issue facing our island. Continuing Education credits are available for physicians, nurses, counsellors, social workers and psychologists from an overseas accrediting body.
Registration opens at 8am on October 11th. The conference starts at a 9am and finishes at 4:30pm on both days.
The cost is $300 before September 30th, and $350 after October 1st. Lunch and snacks will be provided on both days, and is included in the cost.
For more information, contact Stephanie@tfc.prevention.bm.
The Bermuda National Library are featuring the New York Times young adult bestseller and winner of the Coretta Scott King Book Award at their next event The Hate U Give: Book Club & Film Screening on Thursday, October 11th and Saturday, October 20th.
The free book club event will be held at the Library on the Thursday, from 6pm until 8pm, where you can join to discuss this ground-breaking novel by Angie Thomas.
To register, visit the Adult or Youth Library Circulation desks to collect and check out the book. Students between the ages of 14 to 17 must register with a parent/legal guardian’s permission. Parents can accompany their child to the book club if they wish.
In addition to the book club, there will be a special screening of the film at Liberty Theatre on Saturday, October 20th at 6pm, followed by a discussion. Film screening details will be released on Monday, October 1st. You can watch the trailer on www.YouTube.com.
For more information, contact libraryevents@gov.bm, kashakir@gov.bm or 299-0029.
Rain or shine, there will be two opportunities to attend the annual Pick Your Own Pumpkins at Astwood Park on Friday, October 12th and Saturday, October 13th.
From 3pm until 6pm, you can expect lots of great photo ops, face painting, fall apples, hay rides and more at this fun family outing. Wear your costumes and get a treat. There will be plenty of parking, and you are invited to bring your wagons or carry bags to carry your pumpkins.
There will be pumpkins of all sizes available for purchase, from small to extra large.
Admission is free.
For more information, contact Patty Hill on 7042843 or jjproduce@transact.bm.
Scribbles Art Shack are having a Cookies & Canvas Paint Night for Kids on Friday, October 12th and November 9th.
From 6pm until 8:45pm at their premises within the Old Berkeley Cultural Centre, children ages 6 and up can learn canvas painting with step-by-step assistance.
The cost is $25 per child. To register online visit https://bit.ly/2NjW7rg.
For more information, contact artshackbda@gmail.com.
Coming this fall, you are invited to the St. George’s Rotary Club Fish Fry, Raffle & Movie Night on Saturday, October 20th.
From 6pm until 9pm at Tobacco Bay Beach, you can come out to enjoy a meal and raffle draw, followed by (for the first time ever) a showing of locally filmed movie, The Deep.
Tickets are $30, and the menu includes fried fish, fries, salad and dessert items. Tickets are limited. Raffles are $5 each. There will be movie snacks available for purchase.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact Andrew Roberts on 734-5921.
Skippy KICK 31, an open martial arts tournament for all styles and levels will take place on Sunday, November 4th.
This will be held from 1pm until 5pm at Pembroke Sunday School, promoted by the Bermuda Karate Institute for the Bermuda Karate Organisation.
Entry forms are available from the Bermuda Karate Institute, or online at BermudaKarateInstitute.com.
Admission for spectators is $10 for adults, $5 for under 12, and $20 for families (up to 4 people).
For more information, contact 292-2157 or kristinaingham@icloud.com.
It’s that time of year again! The annual KATKiDS Night Market is coming on Friday, November 16th.
This year’s event will be held on the Upper level of Pier 6 from 5:30pm until 8:30 pm.
KATKiDS have been busying collecting new jewellery, home decor items, art, clothing and other treasures from Nepal and Africa for this year’s market. You can shop in good conscience, knowing that all proceeds go towards the support of children in need in Nepal, Africa, and Bermuda. With every purchase you make, you’re directly contributing to children’s education, nutrition, and overall quality of life.
Tickets to enter the market are $10, and available from www.BdaTix.bm
Follow KATKiDS on Facebook/KatkidsBermuda to learn more about the organisation and how you can help, as well as sneak peaks of this year’s market items.
For more information, contact jkoliver2492@gmail.com.
Friends of Hospice and Hannover Re have partnered again this year to offer a 5K and 10K Walk and 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon Run on Sunday, November 25th 2018.
Registration begins at 7am at Tucker’s Property on South Shore Road across from Botanical Gardens, and you are invited to get there early to get a shirt. Walkers and half-marathon runners will then begin at 7.30am and the 5k and 10k runners begin at 8am with a timed run. There will be prizes and food goodies available at the finish line.
The registration fee is $30 and signup is available online at www.RaceDayWorld.com. All proceeds from the Walk event will benefit Friends of Hospice through their programmes and services that support the patients and their loved ones at Agape House, Bermuda’s only hospice palliative care facility.
For more information, contact 232-0859 or info@hospice.bm.
Save the Date: Quick Recap of Upcoming Bermuda Events
September
**NEW World Masters Ball Hockey – September 25th to September 30th
**NEW Introduction to Yoga – starts September 26th
Book Reading & Discussion with Samuel Alexander – September 27th
Wild, Uncaged and Free: Katherine Summerfield Show Opening at Masterworks – September 28th
**NEW P.A.L.S. Mad Hair Fun Fair – September 28th
**NEW BUEI Films Presents: Manhattan Short Film Festival – September 28th to September 30th
**NEW Splash for Teal – September 29th
Housestyle Takeover on the Water – September 29th
Peace Lutheran Church Car Boot Sale – September 29th
Bermuda National Library’s Open House and Big Book Sale – September 29th
**NEW Some Enchanted Evening 2018: Boogie Nights – September 29th
Chefs On The Beach – September 29th
First Class – September 29th
Rugby Kick Off Party – September 29th
October
**NEW 40th Birthday – October 1st
**NEW BUEI Talks: Emily Nagel – October 2nd
Annie: The Musical – October 4th to October 13th
Oktoberfest 2018 in Dockyard – October 4th to October 6th
Bermy Throw Down – October 5th
TEDxBermuda 2018 – October 6th
The Rhythm Lab’s Vegan Buffet Dinner In Honour of Dame Jennifer Smith – October 6th
**NEW Poseidon Games Exhibition – October 6th
Bermudian Heartbeats: Gombeys and Traditions of the Diaspora: A Symposium – October 7th
**NEW L’Alliance Française des Bermudes Ciné Club: La Ch’tte Famille – October 9th
**NEW MS Society of Bermuda Quiz Night – October 10th
**NEW Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Awareness & A Call to Action – October 11th & 12th
**NEW The Hate U Give: Book Club & Film Screening – October 11th
**NEW Pick Your Own Pumpkins – October 12th
**NEW Cookies & Canvas Paint Night for Kids – October 12th & November 9th
Speechcraft Workshop – October 14th
BF&M Breast Cancer Awareness Walk – October 17th
Learning Differently 2018 School Fair – October 17th
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Introduction Days – October 20th, December 15th, January 19th (2019), & February 16th (2019).
**NEW St. George’s Rotary Fish Fry, Raffle & Movie Night – October 20th
Bermudian Heartbeats presents Haunted Bermuda: An Evening of Spooky Storytelling – October 20th
Bermuda International Championship Dog Shows – October 20th & October 21st
Psychosocial First Aid Responder Course – starts October 23rd
FarmFest – October 27th
November
**NEW Skippy KICK 31 – November 4th
**NEW KATKiDS Night Market – November 16th
Warhammer 40,000: Introduction Days – November 17th, and January 19th (2019)
**NEW FoH/Hannover Re Walk and Run 2018 – November 25th
Art Exhibits
Current Exhibits at Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art
- 10 Years a Museum – ongoing
- Summer Camp Art Show – September 7th until September 25th
- Wild, Uncaged and Free by Katherine Summerfield – September 28th until October 24th
Current Exhibits at Bermuda National Gallery – ongoing
- 2018 Bermuda Biennial: What We Share
- Shepard Fairey: Rebel with a Cause
- The Power of Art: Land and Sea: Fragile Treasures
- Peter Woolcock: A New Bestiary for Children
- BNG Sculptures in Queen Elizabeth Park
Current Exhibits at Bermuda Society of Arts – until October 16th
- Onions Gallery: Fall Members Show
- Edinburgh Gallery: Roots to Royalty by Vanessa Turner
- Studio A & B: Plan B Returns by Hannah Emmerson and Erika Mattalal
Current Exhibits at Bermuda Arts Centre Dockyard
- Black and White – until October 12th
World Heritage Centre: Bermuda Panoramas by Emile Antoine Verpilleux – until further notice
Enjoy the rest of the week!
B
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