Coming up

• Nostalgija, an exhibition by Christopher Ebejer, is open at the exhibition hall, St Francis Square, Victoria, till Thursday between 8.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m.

• Bishop Mario Grech leads a solemn Mass at the chapel of the Don Bosco Oratory, Victoria, today at 10.30 a.m., to mark the 150th anniversary of the death of St John Bosco's mother Margherita and the 50th anniversary of the death of Fr Paul Micallef. The programme Ghawdex Illum on TVM today at 3.30 p.m., and on Education 22 on Wednesday at 11 a.m. profiles Fr Micallef.

• The Transplant Support Group (Gozo Section) is holding a Mass at St John the Baptist Church, Xewkija, today at 11 a.m. in memory of former members and deceased organ donors.

• On the occasion of the feast of Christ the King, the Gozitan diocese is inviting the faithful to reflect on the theme "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me" (Luke 4:18) as this year is being dedicated to young people receiving the sacrament of Confirmation.

Today at 3.30 p.m., a celebration of faith will be held on Independence Square, Victoria. At 4 p.m. the Cross, carried by young people, enters the Gozo Sports Complex.

• Mission Impossible 3 is showing at the Don Bosco Oratory, Victoria, today at 5.30 p.m.

• Theology courses for the laity continue at the Heart of Jesus Seminary, Victoria, on Wednesday at 5 p.m. Dr Edward Xuereb and Fr George Mercieca.

• The Bishop's Conservatory Girls Secondary School is organising a high tea at the City Pearl, Victoria, on Thursday at 7 p.m. For tickets at Lm1.25 contact the school on tel. 2156-0277. Father Christmas will be present for photographs, and child minders will be available. There are spot prizes to be won and a Christmas gift will be given to all who attend.

• Wirt Ghawdex is holding its annual general meeting at the NGO Centre, Xewkija, on Friday at 5.30 p.m. Those interested in joining the organisation, whose aim is the conservation and protection of the heritage of Gozo and Comino, should attend.

• Bishop Mario Grech is celebrating Mass during a liturgical and social meeting for professionals at St Augustine church, Victoria, on Friday at 8.30 p.m.

• A musico-literary academy, with the participation of Musique de Chambre: Pro Arte (Malta), under the direction of Mro Joseph Vella, will be held at Munxar parish church on Saturday at 7.30 p.m. The event is being organised by the parish community and will be under the patronage of Bishop Mario Grech.

• Bronk Productions Ltd is presenting Qalb ta' Kampanjol, a musical by Alfred C. Sant, at the Astra Theatre, Victoria, on Saturday at 7.30 p.m. For tickets at Lm2 call 9924-9250 or 7947-6157.

• The Ite ad Joseph Band is giving a concert at Qala parish church on Saturday at 7.30 p.m. to mark its 10th anniversary.

• High tea, in aid of the feast of St Antony the Abbot, will be held at the Xaghra youth centre on Saturday at 7.30 p.m.

• The Sacred Heart Seminary, Victoria, holds its annual autumn fair in its gym today between 8 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. and from 6 to 9.30 p.m. Books, plants, computers and software, hampers, sweets, toys and cribs will be on sale. There will also be children's games.

• The Gaulitanus Choir presents Operetta Night at Palazzo Palina, Hotel Ta' Cenc, Sannat, on Sunday at 7 p.m. Entrance is free. An optional pasta buffet will follow. The price is Lm6.50. For bookings call 2156-0200, 9925-8592, 7953-9376 or e-mail colinatt@maltanet.net by Friday.

• CATS Dance Company is staging Disney World Wonderful Dreams, a 90-minute music and dance extravaganza in aid of OASI Foundation at the Don Bosco Oratory, Victoria, on Saturday, December 9, at 7.30 p.m. Tickets from the foundation, tel: 2156-3333, director Fr Emanuel Cordina on 9942-4383, or the Don Bosco Oratory, tel: 2155-6616.

• Herman Bonaci Productions is staging the comedy Simpatici l-Aqwa Familja at the Aurora Theatre on Saturday, December 9, was at 6.30 p.m. Tickets from the theatre, tel: 2156-2974, e-mail: info@leone.org.mt