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Wednesday (October 8)The American Chamber of Commerce is hosting its monthly luncheon for October at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Manama. It will feature Bigon Kian from Import/ Export Bank of the US. His speech begins at noon and lunch starts at 12.30pm. Registration begins at 11.30am. For details contact 17580516.

The World Beat Fitness Centre in Janabiya is offering free classes every Wednesday through the month of October starting today. The class, starting at 6pm, is titled 'Healing movement for individuals affected by cancer' and will be an hour of guided, gentle movement and meditation with the aim of enhancing the immune system. For details contact Jane at 39607262.

Thursday (October 9)

The Gulf Hotel in Adliya is set to host the Oktoberfest today and tomorrow at the Al Dana Ballroom.

Entertainment for the show will be provided by the Lasterbacher Musikanten band. Doors open at 7.30pm and the show will start at 8.30pm. Tickets are priced BD14.5 for prestige club members and BD16 for others inclusive of buffet dinner on the first day. Day two rates are BD13.5 for prestige club members and BD14.5 for others. For details contact 17713000 or 17746404.

Friday (October 10)

Citibank will host the Dandiya Dhamaka 2008 Navaratri festival at the Indian School in Isa Town.

The Indian festival of Navaratri celebrates the victory of good over evil and is marked with the traditional dandiya dance.

The event begins at 8pm and will feature live performances by Mumbai-based musicians including vocalist Satish Manohar Bhanushali, keyboard player Subhash Prabhakar Malegaonkar and dandiya-specialist drummer Bhajan Singh.

There will also be rewards for the best dressed girl, boy and couple and best dancers.

Entry is free to Indian Club members and BD2 for guests.

For details contact M J Job on 39873887.

Saturday (October 11)

Artist and sculptress, Cheney Fairchild will open an exhibition of unique artworks at Lina's cafŽ in the Diplomatic Area. 'Mind and Memory' will run until November 8. For details contact 39987802.

Sunday (October 12)

The Bahrain Insurance Association (BIA) is organising a two-day Compulsory Medical Insurance Workshop today and tomorrow from 9am to 2pm at the Movenpick Hotel, Muharraq. The workshop will host a specialised group of approximately 150 decision makers, researchers and executives from Bahrain and the GCC insurance and public health sectors. It will discuss important health care topics and development opportunities in the kingdom. For details contact Eventscom on 17226775.

Monday (October 13)

The Crowne Plaza Bahrain is hosting a series of themed nights for the island's food lovers. Guests can choose from Italian nights on Saturdays, Arabian nights on Sundays, Indonesian cuisine on Wednesdays, seafood extravaganza on Tuesdays and Thursdays, tandoori nights on Mondays and sushi, sashimi, tempura and bubbly brunch on Fridays. For details contact 17535535 ext 406/509.

Tuesday (October 14)

The La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Art in Manama is hosting a painting exhibition by Iraqi/Dutch artist Neidim Kufion from today until November 14. Neidim is an Iraqi artist who fled to the Netherlands to ply his art but is still involved with his people's plight. The opening night will feature a concert of Persian songs by the Vahdat Persian Sisters and will begin at 8pm. Price is BD25 including dinner and BD20 for the concert only. For details contact 17230123 and email

lfccart@batelco.com.bh