Social and Personal

CACHIA - FRANK. In loving memory of a beloved husband, father and grandfather, today the ninth anniversary of his death. Sadly missed by all his family. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6.30 p.m. at Balzan parish church.

ELDING - ALAN. In loving memory of a beloved husband, father and grandfather, today the second anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Rose and family.

FIORINI - ROSE née Borg. In loving memory of our dear mother on the 11th anniversary of her death. Much loved and sadly missed by her children Ferdinand, Michael and Adrian. Lord grant her eternal rest.

GALEA - MARIA née St. John. In loving memory of our dear mother on the anniversary of her death. Much loved and remembered by Doris and Jim Bingley, Tony and Helen and their families. Lord grant her eternal rest.

GRISCTI. Anna sive Nancy today on the fifth anniversary of her passing away. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends.

SAMMUT. Dear MECKY, always in our hearts and minds three years on. Anna, Helen, Joanne, Johanna and Maureen.

SAMMUT. In memory of MARY CLARE (Mecky) on the third anniversary of her death. Please remember her in your prayers.

TABONE. In ever loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother, EVERLYN, who departed this life 16 years ago today. Ever in our thoughts and prayers. Her children and grandchildren.

ZAMMIT. In loving memory of our beloved CHARLES, today being the 12th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Lucy, five daughters, sons-in-law and all his grandchildren.

Malta Chamber Of Commerce & Enterprise

The following annual trade section general meetings will take place today: 4 p.m. internet service providers; 5 p.m. information technology.

Power Cuts

The electricity supply will be suspended today as follows:

In Nadur between 7.30 a.m. and 3.30 p.m., in Il-Buskett, Cocco Palmieri David, L-Emigranti, Grunju, Ta' Mattiju, Il-Qala, Il-Qiegha, San Blas, San Gakbu, Borg Gharib, Bondin, Sant'Indrija, It-Tigrija ta' Mattiju, Dun Guzepp Vella, Xjuf Ir-Rih, Dun Buttigieg, Ta' Bordin, Ta' Xhajna, Guze` Ellul Mercer and Il-Mithna L-Qadima streets;

In St Julians, between 8 a.m. and noon, in parts of San Gorg Street, Santa Rita Street and parts of St George's Bay;

In Qormi, between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Valletta Road, In-Nassab Street and parts of Il-Belt Valletta Street;

In Birkirkara, between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., in parts of Anglu Mallia, Brared, Il-Karmnu and FS Caruana streets;

In Birkirkara, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., in It-Torri Wejter, Laurent Ropa, Il-Sommer, Ant Emm Caruana, Madre Spinelli, Il-Quccija, Anglu Grima, Il-Madonna ta' Pompej, L-Almerijda, Il-Gummar, Wignacourt, A Cuschieri, Brighella and Sant'Antnin streets and in parts of Patri Delia, Salvu Psaila, Fleur De Lys, L-Ewwel Ta' Mejju, L-Akwadott and Il-Vlontin streets.

Charity Dinner

An Italian buffet dinner will be held at the Hilton on Friday to raise the Lm500 target for Cleon Axiaq who was born with spina bifida.

Cleon, 13 has undergone several operations, although there is still one operation he still needs so as not to suffer when sitting in a wheelchair. Money is needed for him to travel to London with his parents and to have the operation.

During the dinner, girls from the City of London Bar led by Asia Caruana and Jenny Clifford will be going round the tables asking guests what the final amount of money collected will be. The person predicting the correct amount collected at the end of the night will win a two-day stay including breakfast at Ta' Cenc hotel. Other prizes will be given away on the night.

Seats are still available. Details can be obtained by calling 2133 1706 or by sending an e-mail to julianborg@hotmail.com.

Marriage Refresher

The Families for Christ group is organising another Marriage Investment Weekend to be held at the Suncrest Hotel in Qawra between November 17 to 19.

Families for Christ is a community dedicated to the renewal of the family. It was founded 11 years ago and is led by Joe and Marie Sammut.

The weekend is designed to give married couples the chance to refresh their relationship.

The main speaker will be Elias Vella who has a vast experience in counselling and guiding couples through their marital journey. His practical advice aids couples to identify their weakest points. One session will deal with children and teenagers.

Further information may be obtained from Joe Muscat on 7979 1339 or e-mail ffc@maltanet.net.

Music And Art

Richard Saliba will present an exhibition of paintings and etchings at the Sliema Band Club on November 17 at 7.30 p.m. The inauguration will be followed by a concert by the Euro Academy Orchestra directed by Manuel Pirotta. The orchestra will perform The Sleigh Ride by Mozart; Conquest of Paradise by Vangelis; Triumphal March by Prokofiev; Two Lyric Pieces by Grieg; Dance of the Tumblers by Rimsky-Korsakov, and Fanitiza March by Franz Bon Suppe.

Also at the band club on November 19, pianist Ramona Zammit Formosa and trumpeter Joseph Chircop will present a programme of works by Mozart at 10.30 a.m.

Everyone is invited.

Weddings Fair

A meeting for exhibitors was held recently at the Trade Fair Grounds in Naxxar prior to the 11th edition of the Weddings Fair, which will kick off next Wednesday and end on November 19. Points and suggestions from two surveys conducted during and after the 10th edition of the fair were taken on board to improve the exhibition.

The 6,000 sq metres of stall space will be turned into seven halls, five marquee tents and three gazebos. About 200 exhibitors will be taking part. The fair will be open between 6 and 10.30 p.m. on November 15 and 16; on November 17 and 18 till 11 p.m. and on Sunday non-stop from 11 a.m. till 9 p.m.

Satire Festival

Bla Kondixin, the festival of satire, will be back at Sir Temi Zammit Hall at the university on November 17, 18, 19, 24, and 25 and between December 1 and 3 at 7.30 p.m.

The theme this year is The Strina Marathon, the annual event that raises funds for the needy during Yuletide. Bookings can be made through St James Cavalier Centre Valletta on 2122 3216 or 7963 1631 or through boxoffice@sjcav.org. More information is available on the event's new website www.blakondixin.com.

Epilepsy Meeting

The Caritas Malta Epilepsy Association will hold a meeting for members at 5, Lion Street, Floriana on Friday at 6 p.m.

Everyone is invited to attend.

Dog Needs Home

A two-year-old pure Boxer named Rocky by the Abandoned Animals Association (AAA) needs a house where he can roam around freely, preferably in a garden.

Described as friendly and very hyperactive by the AAA's Freddie Fenech, the dog has to be inoculated. Being playful, boxers have been described as very well behaved.

The AAA can be contacted on 7929 7930 or on 9946 4182.

Local Councils

Today's meetings
4.30 p.m. Sliema
6.15 p.m. Birzebbuga
7 p.m. Fgura

What's On Today

Exhibitions
At Gallery G, Sir Ugo Mifsud Street, Lija, photographs by Joe Zammit Lucia.

At 59 Trux Street, Gharb, Gozo, paintings by Austin Camilleri in aid of the Gozo Hospital Help Fund.

At Heritage Malta's head office, Merchants Street, Valletta, 60 sculptures in terracotta, Maltese stone and wood by Ganni Pace.

At Heritage Malta Gozo Area Office, The Citadel, Gozo, paintings and drawings by Prof Joseph Briffa.

At the Main Hall, St James Cavalier Centre for Creativity, Valletta, abstract paintings by Christopher Saliba.

At the National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta, oil paintings by Celia Borg Cardona.

At Sopo's Central Coffee House, Independence Square, Victoria, works by European artists featuring exhibits including Batik, Icons, Paintings and Watercolours.

At the Upper Galleries at St James Cavalier, Valletta, abstract works by Richard Saliba.