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Wednesday (Dec 9) St. Christopher's School in Saar is hosting a series of first aid courses. It includes Child Care Emergency Aid today from 6pm to 9.30pm and on Saturday from 9am - 12.30pm as well as Emergency Aid on Sunday from 6pm - 9.30 pm. Each course is BD25 and includes manual and certificate. For details, contact Pam Kamal on 36732223.

Thursday (Dec 10)

The music of Astor Pantale—n Piazzolla, an Argentine tango composer and bandone—n player, will be brought to life at a festive concert featuring violinist Angela Amirian and pianist Olga Aoust at the Alumni Club. Amirian is based in Bahrain and has performed widely in North America, Europe and across the Middle East, winning a number of awards. Aoust who is an acclaimed pianist and the founder of Life in Music school in Bahrain has performed solo and chamber music extensively in North America, Europe and Middle East. Tickets are being sponsored by Ernst & Young and are available from the Alumni Club and Life in Music. For details, contact 17625583 or 17729493.

The World Beat Fitness Centre and CafŽ in Budaiya will host a coffee morning at 9.45am with therapist Ester McCormick. Known in Sweden as 'the therapist's therapist', Esther is a licensed acupuncturist with a degree in Community Health Education. She has taught for years in Sweden, England, Germany, America and South Africa. An acupuncture/acupressure therapist for twenty years, Esther has worked to develop Core Health Institute, an integrative medicine training consultancy.

Entry fee is BD2 including refreshments. For details, contact 17612576 or email wrldbeat@batelco.com.bh

Austrian DJ Martina Kaiser will perform at the Lush Nite at the Club 7, Mishal Hotel, Manama, from 9pm to 2am. The event will also feature Ricardo M, Oliver May and Ibbe.

Tickets are BD15 for couples and BD10 for singles at the VIP lounge. Free entry for ladies before 11pm and BD3 afterwards, presale tickets are BD5 for couples and BD5 for men and door tickets are BD7 for couples and BD7 for men. For details, contact 36315494 or 36108160.

Canadian-Lebanese singer Massari will come to the Marina Club in Manama as part of a tour titled, 'Forever Massari 09'. He will perform at different countries including Dubai, Egypt, Jordan, Syria and Lebanon over 10 days. Supporting Massari on stage and featuring a special appearance will be Shazelle. Tickets are priced at BD15, BD25 and BD40 and available at Virgin Megastores. For details, contact 36959888.

Friday (Dec 11)

'A Bytes and Pieces' workshop is being held at Al Riwaq gallery in Adliya on technologies applied to art led by video artist and sound performer Tarek Atoui. Ten participants have been already selected among Bahraini artists, musicians and video- makers focusing on the use of new and interactive technologies in the fields of interdisciplinary performances and installations. For details, email info@alriwaqgallery.org

The first Treasure Hunt Recyclable Fashion Show will take place at the Lagoon in Amwaj Islands, as part of its sixth annual Environmental Treasure Hunt Campaign under the theme 'Changing behaviour towards the environment'.

A judging panel will include Huda Al Karooni, head of Art and Design Division at the Bahrain Training Institute, Zakariya Khonji, PR head of the Commission, Zahraa Taher, founder and CEO of Eventscom as well as select local designers, artists, businessmen and women. Prizes and trophies will be awarded to the top three participants, while all entrants will receive a certificate of participation. Application forms are available online at www.eventscom.net. For details, contact 17226775, email recyclablefashion@ethbahrain. com

Likwid Productions will celebrate the 10th anniversary of HedKandi with DJ John Jones and KandiGirlz at the Coral Beach Club.Tickets are BD10 and doors open at 9pm. For details, contact 39649590.

Saturday (Dec 12)

Elham will host its third annual Photographers' Day Out aimed at giving an opportunity for both professional and amateur photographers a unique experience, getting first-hand tips and advice from two professional and well-established photographers, who will accompany them through the trip, sharing, exchanging and discussing the various techniques and styles of photography.

The event will be headed by Bahraini photographer Ahmed Al Zayer and Lebanese artist and photographer Camille Zakhariya. The participants will first be treated to a workshop by the two instructors at Qal'at Al-Bahrain Site Museum in Seef and will then be given assignments for each visited location. Seats are limited and the registration fee is BD10.

For details, contact 39416121 or email elhambahrain@yahoo.com or visit www.elhambahrain.net

Studio Ceramics in Budaiya will exhibit works of two Bahrain-based artists Shelly Harrigan and Manjiri Shah until today from 9.30am to 6pm.

For details, contact 17599026 or email studioceramics@ batelco.com.bh

Thirst Quenchers Refresh, Reuse and Recycle exhibition showcasing a variety of eco-friendly festive decorative items made from recyclable material takes place between noon and 6pm at the Al Reem hall of InterContinental Regency Bahrain, Manama. For details, contact Leila Rajkumar on 17784141 or Pooja Rekhi Sharma on 17561728.

Dessange Health Club in Adliya will be hosting its annual fund raising 'Spin-a-Thon' event from 8am to 8pm in aid of RIA. For details, contact Mina on 17713999.

Monday (Dec 14)

Lydia Auld director of the Sar Musical Centre will be bringing a musical ensemble to the next American Women's Association general meeting on Monday at the Golden Tulip Hotel, Manama at 9am. Members enter free and BD6 for non-members. There will be Christmas music along with classical and jazz pieces. Ammar Bashier from Melablu will be providing some holiday atmosphere. For details, email Adrienne Henzel on avhenzel@hotmail.com

Tuesday (Dec 15)

The Al Riwaq gallery in Adliya is hosting a solo exhibition by Waheeda Malullah until December 28. The exhibition is entitled 'Visual games'.

For details, email info@alriwaqgallery.org or contact 17581176.