For your diary

• A thanksgiving Mass will be held at St Publius church, Floriana, on Wednesday at 6.30 p.m., presided by Archbishop Paul Cremona, to mark the 80th year of Catholic journalism of Leħen is-Sewwa.

• The environment committee at the National Council of Women is holding Eco Cafè at the National Council of Women, Blata l-Bajda, on Wednesday at 6 p.m. The programme will include a demonstration on floral arrangement. Entrance costs €3 and includes refreshments.

• The Mission Fund is holding a bazaar at ex Sperry, Labour Avenue, Naxxar, from Thursday to Saturday from 9 a.m. till 12.30 p.m. Funds will go towards helping relieve hunger and misery in Third World countries.

• The San Ġorġ Preca Group is holding a meeting for young couples and adults at the MUSEUM headquarters, Blata l-Bajda (entrance next to Preca Library), on Friday at 6.30 p.m.

• The Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce is organising a series of illustrated talks by Vincent Zammit on the 'History of Malta' at the Knights Hall of Palazzo De La Salle, Valletta, in October. The series of 10 talks costs €21. Application forms and further details can be obtained from the society premises at 219 Republic Street, Valletta, from Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. For more information call 2124 4339/2124 4400, e-mail info@artsmalta.org or visit www.artsmalta.org.

• A card party in aid of the Little Sisters of the Poor will be held at the Preluna Hotel, Sliema, on October 1 from 10 a.m. For bookings and information call 2133 0387.

• The Richmond Foundation is organising its next self-help group at No. 16 Antonio Agius Street, Floriana, on October 1 at 5.30 p.m. For more information call 2148 2336, 2144 0324 or e-mail info@richmond.org.mt.

• To mark Opus Dei's 80th anniversary, Apostolic Nuncio Tommaso Caputo will concelebrate Mass at the Church of Our Lady of Victories in Castille Square, Valletta, on October 2 at 7 p.m.

• The Physically Handicapped Rehabilitation Fund, Corradino, Paola, is recommencing its activities at the centre's chapel on October 3 with First Friday Mass. Sports activities will be organised on October 4 under the guidance of sports instructor Michael Pace. For more information call Rita Bezzina on 2169 3863 or e-mail admin@phrfmalta.com.