Published On:Wednesday, August 25, 2010

* Diabetes

support group

(ongoing)

Diabetes Directions, a free support group, will be meeting the first Monday of every month at 6.30pm at the New Providence Community Centre on Blake Road. Drinks and food will be provided. For more details call telephone number 327-2878.

* Casting call for the 2011 Kalik

calendar shoot

Saturday, August 28, is the deadline for sending in photos to enter in the 2011 Kalik calendar shoot.

Selected models will be featured in the 2011 Kalik Calendar photographed in the Bahamas.

Kalik is looking for female models of all sizes; they must be 18 or older and will be used in the promotion of Kalik beer. Interested persons are asked to send in three photos: One head shot with no make-up and two full body shots of the model wearing a two-piece swimsuit.

Entries should included contact details, date of birth and measurements, and if the person has any previous modelling experience.

They should be sent to models@profiles98.com or be dropped off at Burns House on Thompson Boulevard.

Persons can also contact the Profiles 98 Modeling Agency at telephone number 242-445-4156 or 242-557-0404, or e-mail info@profiles98magazine.com

(Saturday, August 24)

* The BIFF Big Screen Art Scene Fundraiser at

Old Fort Bay

The Bahamas International Film Festival Big Screen Art Scene Fundraiser kicks off BIFF's seventh year with a non-traditional auction and celebration at the Old Fort Bay Club at 7pm.

Over 36 different artists and crafts persons will display their works for auction.

Participants can win an auction and take home a piece of original art by buying one of BIFF's collectors tickets for $300 Guest tickets at $50.

Tickets are available from the BIFF office at telephone number 325- 5747.

See www.bintlfilmfest.com for more information.

This year's film festival will be held from December 1-5.

(August 25 )

* Kishan Munroe's closing presentation at the Central Bank exhibition

Art enthusiasts are invited to join Kishan Munroe in the foyer of the Central Bank of the Bahamas at 6pm as he examines the universal human experience with his "Transitions" exhibition closing presentation, "Arts of The Americas"

The exhibit, which is the summation of a 16-month expedition of the Americas, runs through August 27.

(starting September 14

for 12 weeks)

* Pottery Classes

Instructor Sue Bennett-Williams will be teaching pottery classes for beginners, intermediate and advanced potters every Tuesday from 7pm - 9.30pm.

Tuition is $425 and includes the firing charge, glaze fee and one bag of clay. To reserve a spot and for more information call 322-1909.