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Friday (Sept 17) The Filipino Club Bahrain in cooperation with the Bahrain Mind Sports Association and Roshan Chess Academy will host a chess tournament today. The contest will continue on October 1, 15 and 29 from 2pm to 7pm. Prize money of $30, $50, $75 and $100 can be won. For details email cesar_dubai@yahoo.com

The Young Goans Club (YGC) will hold its annual Bandra Fair called 'O 2 B N Bandra!' at 12pm at the Delmon International Hotel's poolside, Manama.

The fair will feature a number of stalls serving traditional Goan dishes and sweets, a children's fashion show, a dancing competition for groups of four to six people, an individual dancing competition for children up to 14 years and a jive contest for people of all ages. A local DJ will also provide music throughout the event and prizes will be awarded to winners of competitions. Entry is free to members and sponsors.

For details contact 39659539, 39455207, 39468064 or 39083239.

Saturday (Sept 18)

The Isa Town Mall is hosting a two-month-long festival of shopping, fun and entertainment. The festivity, which continues till November 14, will feature a host of events including a 'Shop & Win' raffle offering prizes such as two new Honda Civic cars, a Panasonic DVD HDMI Home Theatre and 42" HD Ready VIErA Plasma TV as well as other digital goodies.

All shoppers are eligible to enter the draws after making a purchase of BD10 at any retail outlet in the mall.

They will receive a coupon to drop into a 'Big Win Box' at the Customer Service Desk.

A special entertainment area has been set up for children featuring face painting, balloon twisting, henna tattoo, competitions, magicians, clowns, cartoon characters and stilt walkers as well as a DJ.