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October 19 - 25, 2011
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The Al Riwaq art space in Adliya will screen the film Gandhi at 8pm. The 1982 film is a biography of Mahatma Gandhi. For details contact 17717441.

As part of the 20th Bahrain International Music Festival, Beatles Go Barooque by Berg Orchestra will take place at 8pm at the Culture Hall, next to the Bahrain National Museum. The festival ends tomorrow with an Opera evening performed by the Kuwaiti Higher Institute of Music & Arts Band. Entry is free and seating is on first-come, first-served basis.

AMA International School (AMAIS) will host the 1st Bahrain National Robotics Olympiad (NRO) at the AMA International University Auditorium. The NRO will be an annual robotics competition for elementary, middle and high school students in the kingdom. Students will be instructed to solve critical problems within a specified time using a set of standard Lego Mindstorm NXT-G Robot parts. The winning team will be invited to compete in the World Robotics Olympiad on November 18 -20.

Auditions for the fourth Nescafé Show ‘Em What U Got competition will be held today and tomorrow at Virgin Megastore, Bahrain City Centre. It will be followed by two elimination rounds on October 27 and 28 at the Cultural Hall, next to Bahrain National Museum. Semi-finals will be held on November 4 also at the Cultural Hall, followed by the grand finale on November 11 at the same venue from 8.30pm. For details call 39920161 or email zuhair.ali@bh.nestle.com

A Mini Grand Prix will be held at the Bahrain International Karting Circuit from 10pm to midnight. The sprint race package includes three different sessions, race suits, gloves and balaclavas. Cost is BD30 per racer. For details contact 39054900, 33903401.

Bahraini artist Jamal A. Rahim is holding a solo exhibition ‘Sketch Book (Memory)’ at the Bahrain Art Centre in Budaiya until October 27. He will present a range of paintings ‘Portrait’ inspired by famous characters who left their mark on art, music and cinema and exhibit his book named ‘Sketch Book’. For details contact 39619848.

‘In Celebration of Women’, a collection of new paintings by Seana Mercedes Mallen, is being displayed at the World Beat Café in Janabiya. The exhibition, held in support of Think Pink, will be running until November 10 during the café hours – from 8am to 1pm and from 4pm to 8pm. A portion of all profits will go to the charity. For details log on to www.worldbeatfitness.com

Today: 6th Ladies Think Pink Golf Day at the Royal Golf Club. For details contact Donna on 17750777 or email d.bushiri@theroyalgolfclub.com

Tomorrow: Think Pink Party at the Dilmun Club. For details contact 39679127

Friday: Bodyline Open Day. For further information contact deefitbodyline on Twitter or 17793932

Saturday: Studio Ceramics. For further information contact 17599026 or info@studioceramicsbahrain.com

Porsche Middle East (Behbahani Group) and the Bahrain International Circuit are putting on a special driving experience for 30 ladies. Each will be able to drive the F1 Grand Prix Circuit under the guidance of a professional instructor from 11am to 1pm. Participants will receive a special certificate on completion. Contact 39771814 for details

Studio Ceramics is hosting its third annual fundraiser for Think Pink Bahrain and help create a tribute tile wall from 11am onwards. Paint your own ceramic Think Pink ribbon, enjoy entertainment including cupcake decorating, pink candy floss, face painting and raffle prizes including an Intel Think Pad laptop, Lost Paradise tickets and commissioned artwork from our in-house artists. For details contact www.studioceramicsbahrain.com, studioceramics@batelco.com.bh, 17599026

Tuesday: Grape Escape goes Pink at Camelot. For further information contact 39977540

October 28: Mondial Hisham Fulath Football Tournament in support of Think Pink Bahrain. For further information contact 36619944 or email provisionbh@gmail.com

Think Pink Bahrain Gala Evening Event. For further information and tickets contact 36553999 or 36531310

BSPCA Dog Walk at the AWC premises in Askar. Registration desk opens at 9am, the Walk starts at 10am. Bring your own dog or call 17593479 to book one of the Shelter dogs. Sponsorship forms are available from the Shelter, Thrift Shop, British Club, Dilmun Club, Rugby Club, Yacht Club or can be download at www.bspca.org.

The Bahrain International Circuit is holding a ‘Drag Night’. All interested participants can take part in the activity for BD5. Spectators can enter the circuit for BD2 apiece. For more information contact the circuit hotline on 17450000 or visit www.bahraingp.com







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