Coming up

• The Armed Forces of Malta Band will organise a concert, directed by Mro Ivan Borg, on Independence Square, Victoria, today at 7 p.m., to celebrate Independence Day. Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi will be attending.

• On the occasion of the feast of Our Lady of Good Health, a concelebrated Mass will be led by Mgr John Dimech at Qala parish church, today at 5 p.m. A pilgrimage with the painting will follow.

• Bishop Nikol Cauchi will lead a concelebrated Mass at the Jesus of Nazareth church, Xaghra, at 7 p.m., in honour of Sr Emiliana Mejlaq and Sr Angela Grech of the Franciscan community, to celebrate the 60th and 40th anniversary, respectively, of their religious profession. The Maranatha Choir will participate.

• On Tuesday at 7 p.m. archpriest Carmelo Refalo of Xaghra will celebrate Mass for couples who have celebrated their 25th and 50th wedding anniversary, or who were married this year. Mass will be followed by a reception. The Guiding Light Choir will participate.

• The Folkloristic Foundation Ta' Klula is holding a Country and Western evening on the square of Santa Lucija, on Friday at 7 p.m. There will be live music and line dancing together with a three-course meal, for Lm5 per person. For bookings call Carmen on 7956-6496.

• The Friends of the Sick and Elderly in Gozo are organizing a car-boot sale at Marsalforn Car Park on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets cost Lm4 per car. Phone 2155-3336 for more information. (See page 66)

• A beginner's course leading to the 'O' Level examination in German, organised by the German-Maltese Circle, will start on October 9 in Victoria. The lessons will be held on Tuesdays and Fridays from 5 to 6.30 p.m. Call 7960-3330 or e-mail gaucimary@ yahoo.com for more information.