Coming up

¤ The annual general meeting of the Gozo Amateur Radio Society is being held at the Victoria Scout Group Headquarters, St Domenica Street, Victoria, today at 10 a.m. All radio amateurs, short-wave listeners, electronics, communications and computer enthusiasts are invited to attend.

¤ A tea tombola, in aid of Gozitan missionaries in Third World countries, is being organised by the Missionaries Support Group at Ta' Pinu Restaurant, today at 4 p.m. Tickets at Lm1.25 can be obtained from Paul Baluci (tel: 2155-1748) or Georgette Bezzina (tel: 2155-5709).

¤ Reign of Fire is being shown at Don Bosco Oratory, Victoria, today at 5.30 p.m.

¤ A coffee morning is being organised by the Cathedral parish at Ta' Pinu Cafeteria, on Tuesday. Tickets at Lm1.25 can be obtained from Grace Debono, Menzia Farrugia or Coney Island Bar.

¤ Mirage... a last glimpse at a very old island, an art exhibition by Vince Caruana, is being held at the Exhibition Hall of the Ministry in Victoria till Wednesday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays, and from 9 a.m. to noon on weekends.

¤ A coffee morning is being organised by the ladies' circle of Laura Vicuna School, at the Arka Respite Centre, Ghajnsielem, on Wednesday, at 9 a.m. Tickets can be obtained from the school (tel: 2156-4937).

¤ The annual general meeting of the Friends of the Sick and Elderly is being held at the Exhibition Hall of the Ministry, St Francis Square, Victoria, on Friday at 6.30 p.m. There will first be Mass at 6 p.m.

¤ The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, in conjunction with the Ministry for Gozo, is requesting farmers from Fontana and Victoria to register any agricultural land in Gozo and Comino with the Department for Projects and Development.

Registration, free of charge, can be made at the Agricultural Office in Victoria (opposite the Minor Seminary) today, from 8 a.m. till noon, and till Friday, from 4 to 7.30 p.m.

Farmers are requested to bring their identity cards, together with the farmer's registration card (if any), a site plan and other relevant documents (if available). For more information, contact Emmanuel Terribile on 2156-5809, between 8 a.m. and 1.30 p.m.

¤ The University of Malta - Gozo Centre will be holding a one-day seminar, "Understanding dyslexia and maximising a dyslexic student's potential", on Saturday, from 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The seminar will explore the nature of dyslexia as a language difficulty and will give suggestions on how to help dyslexic children both at home and at school.

To participate, contact the centre on 2156-4559, 2156-2054; fax: 2156-4550; e-mail: ugc@um.edu.mt; or write to the University of Malta - Gozo Centre, Mgarr Road, Xewkija, VCT 111.

¤ A sports activity for children of the Oratory Youths Nursery, is being organised at the Don Bosco Oratory's grounds, on Saturday at 1 p.m.

Fr Carmelo Refalo, archpriest of Qala, will lead a prayer meeting for youths at the Oratory chapel on Saturday at 8.30 p.m.

¤ A talk on voluntary missionaries is being organised by the Gozo Missionary Society at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Seminary, Victoria, on Saturday at 5 p.m.

¤ A buffet dinner is being organised in aid of SPCA, at the Vineyard Restaurant, Mgarr Road, Victoria, on Saturday at 7.30 p.m. There will be music by Benny and Tonia, a book stall, a raffle and other prizes. For tickets, at Lm6 each, contact Sheila (tel: 2156-0632) or Kate (tel: 2156.3852).

¤ The Nadur song festival is being organised by Mnarja Band Club, at the MBC Theatre, on Saturday, March 15. Applications are open for three categories: participants under 11, under 16 and over 16. More details are found on the application form, which can be obtained from the band club. Forms must be submitted by February 23.