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• Animazzjoni Missjunarja Teresa Nuzzo is holding a grand bazaar at the Valentine Hall, St Joseph High Road, Hamrun (opposite St Gaetan parish church) from tomorrow till Sunday, open from 8.30 a.m. till 7 p.m. Household goods, decorations,...
Animazzjoni Missjunarja Teresa Nuzzo is holding a grand bazaar at the Valentine Hall, St Joseph High Road, Hamrun (opposite St Gaetan parish church) from tomorrow till Sunday, open from 8.30 a.m. till 7 p.m. Household goods, decorations, clothes, toys, shoes, furniture, antiques, Easter figolli and much more will be on sale. Anyone wishing to donate items should call 7929 0715. All proceeds from this event will go towards the projects of the Daughters of the Sacred Heart in Tanzania.
YWCA Malta, in collaboration with Angele Stafrace, is holding an open day tomorrow at Peach and Sorrel, 270, Fleur de-Lys Road, Birkirkara from 9 a.m. till 6 p.m. Beauty treatments will be performed against a donation in aid of the YWCA Malta Self Development Project. The following informative talks concerning women's issues will be given free of charge: Physical activity for women, from 10 till 11 a.m.; Nutrition from 11 a.m. till noon; First Aid from 12.30 till 1.30 p.m.; Stress from 1.30 till 2.30 p.m.; Breast awareness from 3 till 4 p.m.; Yoga/ personal training from 3 till 5 p.m. To confirm appointments and reserve a place at a session call 2144 6683, 2700 2702 or e-mail psbeauty@onvol.net.
Ward u Zghar is holding a workshop, led by Maris and Peter, on Wednesday at the Social Welfare Centre in St Venera to discuss separation issues. Drinks will be provided and people who wish to attend should bring food. Those who don't bring food can pay €1.50 as a contribution fee. For more information, call Maris on 9947 9246.
The Little Sisters of the Poor are holding a card games party at the Preluna Hotel, Sliema on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Those interested should call Blanche Martin on 2133 0387.
A sale of antique and old furniture is being held at the St Helen parish centre, Birkirkara (behind the Basilica) from Thursday till Sunday. It will be open on Thursday and Friday from 5 till 7 p.m.; Saturday from 9 a.m. till noon and 4.30 till 7.30 p.m.; and Sunday 9 a.m. till noon.
A day-long adoration is being held on Thursday at the Archbishop's Seminary, Tal-Virtù, Rabat, to pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. It will start with Mass at 9.30 a.m. followed by adoration during the day. The seminarians will join at 6.30 p.m. and another Mass at 7.15 p.m. will conclude the day of prayer. Individuals and groups are welcome to attend.
The Marian Movement is holding the Central Marian Cenacle on Friday at the Our Lady of Lourdes chapel, Floriana, following Mass celebrated at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.
Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Malta is holding an interreligious conference on the topic of 'Religion's Founders' Day', at the Grand Hotel Excelsior, Floriana, on Friday at 7 p.m. Speakers from different religions will deliver talks on the life and works of their religious founder and the respect they have for their holy people. Anyone wishing to attend should call 7932 0139, 2132 2105 or e-mail amjmalta@gmail.com, and confirm participation at least two days in advance. Refreshments will be served after the conference.
The Breast Care Support Group Europa Donna Malta together with the Ladies Running Club is organising a 'Walk for Health' from Floriana to Sliema onSunday at 9 a.m. T-shirts and caps with the pink ribbon logo will be provided against a donation. Call 9999 4666 or e-mail breastcaresupportgroup@gmail.com for more details.
An adoration and Mass will be held at St Francis church, Msida Road, Birkirkara, on March 11 from 8.30 to 10. 30 p.m., as an act of reparation for offensive acts that take place during the days of the full moon. Everyone is invited to attend.
Caritas Co-operators are holding a day at the Dolmen Hotel, Qawra on March 11. There will be a welcome coffee, talk, Mass and lunch. Cards or any other game may be played. For more information and bookings, call Marilouise Mifsud on 2133 0471, Phyllis Ciappara on 2134 2910, Josephine Farrugia on 2132 0016 or Evelyn Zammit on 2132 2466.
A fundraising evening consisting of a lavish meal and live entertainment in aid of the Malta Cancer Foundation is being held in the ballroom of the Radisson Golden Sands Resort and Spa on March 13 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available against a donation of €30. The management of the hotel is offering a discounted price of €70 per night per room on a bed and breakfast basis for anyone wishing to stay the night. For further in- formation contact Charles Poulton on 9949 4518, Steve Delicata on 7949 6960, the food and beverage office (Radisson Golden Sands) on 2356 1111 or Frances Scerri from the Malta Cancer Foundation on 2298 7163.
Ghaqda Poeti Maltin in collaboration with the National Council of Women is organising an evening dedicated to local literature featuring women as its focus. This will be held on March 20 from 7 p.m. at the Malta Arts and Commerce Society premises in Republic Street, Valletta.
The Malta Hospice Movement is offering Easter figolla with pure almond filling against a donation of €6. For orders, call 2144 0085, e-mail hospice@onvol.net or visit the Hospice at 39 Good Shepherd Avenue, Balzan, BZN 1623. All proceeds will go towards the free-of-charge services given to Hospice patients and their loved ones.
Animazzjoni Missjunarja Teresa Nuzzo are taking orders for Easter figolli in either chocolate or icing. Each figolli costs €5 and orders of 10 figolli or over will be delivered for free. All proceeds will go towards the Daughters of the Sacred Heart in Tanzania, where a group of new Maltese volunteers will be working in July. For orders, call Sr Pauline Farrugia on 7939 0715, Sr Prassede Farrugia on 7920 0343, the convent in Mellieha on 2152 3532, Fleur De Lys on 2144 3901, or e-mail mteresa@di-ve.com. Figolli may also be acquired from the convents from two weeks before Easter.