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A total of 1,200 olive trees are being presented to residents of Nadur on St Peter's Square today at 10.15 a.m. as part of the local council's scheme to promote the planting of olive trees. The trees will be blessed by Fr Carmelo Portelli.

Johnny English is being shown at Don Bosco Oratory, Victoria, today at 5.30 p.m.

A bazaar is being organised by the Gozitan Missionary Support Group on St Francis Square, Victoria, from tomorrow to the following Monday. Those wishing to donate books and plants for the bazaar can contact Georgette Bezzina on 2155-5709 or Vicky Said (2155-3282).

Theology courses for laymen continue at the Seminary, Victoria, on Wednesday at 5 p.m. Lectures will be given by archpriests Mgr Joseph Farrugia and Fr Noel Saliba.

A bazaar is being organised by the Victoria Scout Group at Palm Street, Victoria, from Wednesday, November 12. Toys, books, food, plants and other items will be on sale.

A high tea and tombola is being held at the Leone Band Club, Victoria, on Friday at 7.30 p.m. Tickets, at Lm1.25, at the door.

L-Izghar fost iz-Zghar, a musical drama on St Francis of Assisi, is being held at Don Bosco Oratory, Victoria, on Saturday, November 15, at 8 p.m. The music and script, by well known Italian singer and author Angelo Branduardi, was translated by Fr Louis Bezzina. For further information phone 2155-6616, 7905-8073 or 2155-5126.

The seventh diocesan pastoral congress entitled "Building a Christian Community" is being held at the Catholic Action premises in Sir Arturo Mercieca Street, Victoria, from November 14 to 16.