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Wednesday (Nov 12)A fundraising dinner and charity auction will be held at the Senor Pacos Restaurant, Adliya, at 7.30pm for 8pm. Organised by charity worker Vicky Honar it will help raise funds for 'Cycle Cuba' - a cycle challenge in aid of the UK-based charity Women for Women which raises funds for research into women's reproductive health (infertility, pre-maturity, ovarian and breast cancer). Proceeds will also go to Think Pink.

The dinner will include a three-course meal (choice of three main courses) with a choice of beverages priced at BD20 or with soft drinks only for BD15.

Live entertainment will be provided with a Latin American theme and the event is open to everyone. For details contact 39434273 or 17791612 or email vickyhonar @hotmail.com.

Ministry of Sound presents DJ Martin 2 Smoove at the Club Seven in Mishal Hotel, Hoora. He has performed at various top clubs including Oceana, Works, Sound Republic, Turnmills, Eros, Rainforest CafŽ, Scala, China White, Aquarium and Heaven. For details contact 39649590.

Disney's High School Musical returns to Dubai after a successful show earlier this year at the Centrepoint Theatre at the Dubai Community Theatre and Arts Centre from today until Saturday. The story of Gabriella and Troy and their friends at East High School faithfully brought to life on stage in a colourful explosion of energy and fun.

The production includes all of the favourite characters and songs from the movie, plus two new songs written especially for the stage. The show is directed by John Payton and produced by Lucy Blakeman and John Payton for Popular Productions limited.

The show will feature a cast of more than 70 Dubai-based performers.

Performances will be held at 7.30pm from November 12 to 15 with matinee shows at 4pm on November 13 and 2.30pm on November 14 and 15.

Ticket are priced at Dh199 for stalls, Dh149 for balcony and Dh1,000 for VIP seats (four with complimentary souvenir programmes) and can be booked online at www.time outtickets.com. For details contact 00971-43414777.

Thursday (Nov 13)

An open house sale will be hosted by Gill Goode, Rosemary Brown and Betty Niemann at House number 436 in Awali today and tomorrow. The autumn sale will include charity greeting cards, original watercolour paintings, Christmas crafts, home accessories, hand-painted Christmas ornaments, T-shirts, sterling silver and fashion jewellery, prints, maps, gift wrap and novelty items. Timings are 2pm to 7pm on Thursdays and 9.30am to 2.30pm on Friday. For details contact Gill on 39886656.

The Indian Fine Arts Society (IFAS) is organising a three-day talent competition for its member's children only at the Bahrain Society of Engineer's hall in Juffair. Participants will be divided into three age groups and will compete in several dance, music and art competitions. The talent festival will start from 7pm to 10pm and will feature other cultural programmes. For details contact 39293987.

The Bahrain British Business Forum is hosting a Poppy Ball at the Crowne Plaza in Manama. The ball is being held in honour of visiting war heroes and Chelsea pensioners James Wilson, George Streeter and Charles Gilmore who arrived in the kingdom on Sunday evening. Tickets are priced at BD30 for members and their partners and BD35 for non-members and can be purchased from the Bookcase in Budaiya and the British Club in Manama. For details contact 17813488 or email bbbforum@batelco. com.bh.

The International Health Tourism Exhibition will be held at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre, Manama until Saturday. Exhibitors include hospitals, clinics, medical organisations, health resorts and spas, travel agents, airlines, medical referrer's, tourism boards, health ministries and specialised publications. For details contact 17558800.

Friday (Nov 14)

The St Christopher School will host its second in a series of Subscription Concerts in the Junior School Hall, starting at 7.

The violin and piano recital will include works by Handel, Beethoven, Brahms and Ravel, to be performed by Theresa Finzi (violin) and Michelle Miles (piano).

Theresa is the head of instrumental music at the school and has participated in many concerts in Bahrain, leading the Bahrain Concert Sinfonia and playing with various chamber ensembles. This will be her first solo recital. Michelle is a kinder-music teacher and will be accompanying Theresa for the first time in this concert.

Tickets are BD8 and are available at the school reception. For details contact 36612070.

The Ecumenical Conference of Charity will host a Benefit Dinner Dance at the Dilmun Club in Saar. Entertainment will be provided by the Reunion Party Band alongside DJ and MC Krazy Kevin. Tickets are priced at BD15 per head. For details contact 39870815, 39440319, 39863792 or 39887655.

DJ and music producer Martin Ikin will perform exclusively for Defected In The House at Club Seven, Mishal Hotel, Hoora.

Some of his well-known labels include his club anthem 'Salsa House' on Defected Records, Jamiroquai 'Space Cowboy' remix on Sony Records, remix work for Mariah Carey on Island Records and his remix work and releases for Ministry Of Sound and Hed Kandi Records alongside his own label Soul Purpose launched in 2003.

For details contact 39649590.

Saturday (Nov 15)

Artist Marianne Pasmans is showcasing her artworks at the Lina's cafŽ in the Diplomatic Area until January 8. The exhibition is inspired by Bahrain, her travels and colour including sea scenes and the Bahrain Fort. For details contact 39922642.

Sunday (Nov 16)

A'ali Shopping Complex in Seef is hosting a breast cancer awareness event until November 15. It is aimed at educating men and women on the disease that is one of the biggest killers, and to highlight that it is completely curable if detected in early stages.

Monday (Nov 17)

Salsa Classes at TaBu in the Phoenica Toweres in Hoora every Monday and Wednesday from 9pm onwards. The beginner's course will have 13 classes of which the first one will be free. Cost is BD30. For details email tabu.bahrain@yahoo.com.

Tuesday (Nov 18)

Artist Cheney Fairchild is running monthly workshops titled 'The Art House' for children for the month of November.

Cheney has many years of experience working in the world of art and is currently exhibiting her latest sculptures and paintings at Lina's in the diplomatic area. The workshop subjects change from month to month from throwing pottery on the wheel, to kids and clay to painting and mosaics and more. For details visit www.cheneyfairchild.com

A preview of Art Lounge 3 is being held at the A'ali Shopping Complex, Seef until November 26 where Marion Labani is showcasing her artwork. For detials contact Marion on 39212060 or email art.lounge@hotmail.com