Coming up

¤ An art exhibition by Denis Calleja, Melange, will be open at the exhibition hall, St Francis Square, Victoria, till Friday, from 8 a.m. till noon, and from 1.15 till 5 p.m.

¤ Return to Neverland is being shown at Don Bosco Oratory, Victoria, today at 5.30 p.m.

¤ A practical office computer course for adult beginners starts next week. It will consist of practical sessions in computer basics and skills, word-processing, spreadsheets, accounts, desktop publishing, Internet, personal Website and free e-mails using ADSL fast connection and LAN technology. For more information e-mail: gozocourses@ yahoo.com, tel: 2155-2524.

¤ The organising committee of the Gozo Carnival has issued application forms for the participation of bands and dance schools, triumphal floats, masks, and for children and individuals with costumes. A copy of the regulations and application forms can be obtained from the Cultural Office, Banca Giuratale, Victoria, from Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to noon, and from 1.30 to 4.30 p.m. Applications forms must be submitted by November 29.
For more information tel: 2155-6125 or 2156-5952.

¤ A bazaar to raise funds for the Victoria Scout Group is being held in Palm Street, Victoria, on Wednesday from 8 a.m. to noon and from 4 to 7 p.m. For more information call the scouts' headquarters (tel: 2155-6497).

¤ Anglican Mass, celebrated by Fr Peter Wolfenden, will be held at the Sacred Heart Seminary chapel on Wednesday at 11 a.m. For more information call 2155-2483.

¤ A theology course for the laity, led by Fr Mario Grech and Fr George Mercieca, starts at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Seminary, Victoria, on Wednesday at 5 p.m.

¤ A Mass for couples who got married this year, and for those celebrating their 25th and 50th wedding anniversaries, led by Fr Martin Cilia MSSP, is being held at Christ the King Church, Xaghra, on Wednesday at 6.30 p.m.

¤ A day-trip to Catania and Taormina, organised by the Fondazzjoni Belt Victoria, is being held on Saturday. For more details call St George parish centre (tel: 2155-6377).

¤ An exhibition of sacred art by Mario Cassar, "Sanctificanda", in aid of the Arka Foundation, to mark the 50th anniversary of the priesthood of Bishop Cauchi, will be inaugurated by President Guido de Marco, at the Curia, in Republic Street, Victoria, on Saturday at 6 p.m. The exhibition will remain open till November 30.

¤ An exhibition of paintings, followed by a tombola party, will be held at Xaghra parish centre on Saturday at 7 p.m.

¤ A meeting for engaged couples is being held at St George's parish centre on Saturday at 7 p.m. An open weekend at the new parish centre will also be held from Saturday till Sunday.

¤ A music and instrumental concert, Un viaggio nel mondo della lirica, organised by Nadur council conducted by Mro John Galea, and featuring soprano Yvonne Galea, tenor Joseph Aquilina, bass Noel Galea and the Chorus Urbanus, is being held at the Mnarja Band Club theatre, Nadur, on Saturday at 7.30 p.m. Free tickets may be collected from Nadur council offices or by calling: 2155-8080.

¤ A cultural outing to Malta, organised by the Ladies' Society of St George's parish, is being held on Sunday at 7 a.m.

¤ A bazaar, organised by the Support lill-Missjunarji group in aid of Gozitan missionaries working in Third World countries, will be held in Republic Street, Victoria, from November 12 to 14. To donate items for the bazaar call Paul Baluci (tel: 2155-1748). (Used clothes will not be accepted).