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December 11th, 2019 Bermuda Calendar Update
Good Morning Bermuda!
Here’s your weekly update with all the latest events that have been added to the Bermuda Calendar since last week. As always, make sure you scroll all the way down to the Quick Recap Section at the bottom of this post, to see upcoming events that have been covered in previous posts as well.
Since it’s not practical to add them to the post each week, all of the Regular/ Weekly Events are listed on a separate page which you can access from the drop-down options under the Other Sections tab on the homepage.
If you are planning any upcoming events, please let us know by submitting a full description of your event via our online submission form here – a basic listing is free!
Please note that next week will be the last post before the holidays, as there will be no post on December 25th or January 1st, so if you would like us to include any of your holiday events they must be submitted no later than Friday, December 13th.
If you are a Bermudian between the ages of 17 to 24 and looking for a challenge, a change, and a way to transform you life, they invite you to come and chat with them.
The sessions are from 6pm until 7pm on the second floor in the same building as Bargain Box on Midsea Lane, off Serpentine Road.
The sessions is free.
For more information, or to RSVP, contact keri@raleigh.bm.
In the Onions Gallery the BSoA Winters Members’ Show will be on display with small to big works. Come and see this wonderful demonstration of the depth and diversity of Bermuda, with works by multi-level and talented artists of various mediums. The Edinburgh Gallery will be showing Three Dimensions’ by Belinda Tartaglia, Mark Pettingill, and Joseph ‘JoMar’ Marable. These artists have come together to share their diverse artistic views of life –presenting their inner selves, their passion for the arts, and to enjoy their journey through life – especially the journey of being ‘an artist’. In Studios A & B you can see Visual Dynamics – a join exhibition by Kok Wan Lee, Emma Ingham and Katherine Zuill. These well known artists combined talents to work for the benefit of the visually impaired with works of quick sketches, innovative collage’s and abstract paintings. A portion of the proceeds from works sold will benefit Vision Bermuda. Studio C will be showing a Spectrum of Colours by Karl Sternath. Karl says of his work: “Bermuda is surrounded by water and my inspirations are coming from the Sea. I play with the colours and texture of my medium and the outcome is sometimes just awesome.”
The opening reception is free to the public, and starts at 5pm on Friday, December 13th. The exhibitions will remain on display until January 8th.
For more information, contact 292-3824 or bsoa@ibl.bm, or visit www.BSoA.bm.
The Loren invites you to Jingle & Mingle with them on Friday, December 13th.
The event starts at 6pm at the hotel in Tucker’s town, where you can enjoy dinner, specialty holiday cocktails, and dance ’til midnight to music by DJ Darrel Roxwell. Perfect for individuals and groups, they promise you a spectacular evening holiday celebration you won’t want to miss.
Dinner reservations are available at The Pink Beach Club from 6pm until 8pm, and can be made on www.OpenTable.com.
There is no cover charge.
For more information, or to make a reservation by phone or email, contact 441-293-1666 or Dirk@thelorenhotel.com.
The Corporation of St. George’s invites you to King Square as Santa is Coming To Townon Saturday, December 14th.
Santa will be in the square from 6pm until 9pm, and there will also be other entertainment, a Kiddie Zone for children, and vendors with a variety of food items for sale.
This is a free event.
For more information, contact ctrott@StGeorge.bm.
School Break Winter Camp – a private camp for school children in P5 and P6 – is being offered over the holidays starting on Wednesday, December 18th.
The camp will run daily from 8:15am until 5:15pm, at a private residence in Southampton which will be revealed to registrants upon signing-up. Daily activities include games, field trips, learning activities, and surprises. Free snacks and drinks are included.
The camp is being offered on weeks December 18th through 20th; December 23rd through 27th (with the exception of December 25th); and on January 2nd and 3rd.
The cost per child is $150 per week.
For more information, or to register, contact 332-3637 or deshion.deshields@gmail.com.
After two sold-out screenings in November, FABRIC: Portuguese History in Bermuda, a documentary film by Milton Raposo is coming to BUEI on Saturday, December 28th.
Since 1849, the Portuguese have been coming to Bermuda, leaving behind their homes, families and all that they know. They bring their culture and heritage and have woven themselves into Bermudian society. This is their story.
This detailed and vibrant film is a down-through-the-ages historical documentary film that chronicles the epic story of the thousands of people that would transform the social, economic and cultural landscape of Bermuda.
The first screening is at 2pm in the Tradewinds Auditorium, followed by the second screening at 4:30pm.
For more information, contact miltymoo@hotmail.com.
Fairmont Southampton Resort wishes you happy holidays and invites you to take part in the many activities being offered in their Holiday Program running from Monday, December 23rd to Wednesday, January 1st.
They have so much to offer you on such a festive holiday and invite you to visit and enjoy classic a la carte Christmas dinners at any one of their restaurants, or attend their famous Christmas Brunch at Windows on the Sound to enjoy all your holiday favourites.
Guests of the hotel with young children can have them join The Explorer’s Kids Camp – which includes a number of fun and energetic activities including, Art in the Sun and Slime Time.
Millennials (and millennials at heart); hungry for the presence of God are invited to join Activate Bermuda on New Year’s Eve for the Ultimate Game & Worship Night on Tuesday, December 31st.
The event will take place from 8:30pm until 2am at the Botanical Gardens (enter at the South Road entrance, between Camden and Peace Lutheran Church, and look for the signs). They want you to come with the expectation to connect and worship, as the event aims to celebrate 2010 and take you higher in Christ in 2020. The event will include extreme games, worship and a full breakfast with all the trimmings.
This event is most appropriate for millennials, aged 18 years and up.
The cost of admission is $60 and tickets can be purchased at www.ActivateBermuda.com. They ask that you bring a refillable bottle for water to help reduce plastic use.
For more information, contact info@ActivateBermuda.com.
Join Kinetix Natural Movement to find your inner-child all over again, in their Karma Kids Yoga Teacher Training – a three-day course commencing on Friday, February 14th.
The course is suitable for anyone interested in yoga who loves working with children, and will provide fun-filled, engaging ideas that are beneficial for kids of all ages – from toddlers through teenagers. Their method of teaching yoga to children incorporates the use of animated poses, props, music, art, games, storytelling and the imagination, to help stimulate their senses as well as stretch and strengthen their developing bodies.
The Karma Kids Yoga approach uses creative techniques to keep children of all ages engaged in their yoga practice. The unique style incorporates a lot of fun into each class, while encouraging kids to find their inner-peace. Join to learn over 500 yoga poses, partner poses, group poses, yoga games and mindfulness activities including; breathing exercises, relaxation and visualization techniques, and more.
The course will run daily until February 16th, from 9am until 5pm, at Kinetix Natural Movement in the Berkeley Cultural Center,
The cost is $795 for 3 days, and includes certification for teaching yoga to children, a comprehensive course manual, “ComePlay Yoga” CD and listing on the Karma Kids Yoga website.
For more information, or to register, contact 704-0701.
The National Museum of Bermuda (NMB) recently revealed the 18 finalists of the Dr. Reg Grundy Annual Youth Photography Competition in a new exhibition at the museum entitled: Show Us Your Bermuda which will remain on display in the first floor of the Commissioner’s House until Tuesday, May 31st.
Open to all local photography enthusiasts aged 7 to 18, the competition was designed to inspire the next generation of photographers and encourage an appreciation for Bermuda’s natural and cultural environment and a desire to protect it. All are invited to visit NMB to see this exhibit of incredible local student artwork.
NMB is open everyday, except December 25th, from 10am to 5pm (last admission 4pm).
For more information, contact advancement@nmb.bm.
Save the Date: Quick Recap of Upcoming Bermuda Events
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