For your diary

• The Malta Aquarist Society will be holding its tropical fish show at Mount Carmel Hospital, Attard, until Sunday from 2 to 8 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the weekend. For more information visit www.maltaaquarist.com.

• An appreciation and Mass as reparation for offences committed during the time of the full moon will be held at St Francis church, Birkirkara, today from 2 p.m.

• Vogue-Models UK is organising a fundraising event in aid of Puttinu Cares today at 5 p.m. at the Red Tower, Mellieħa. Photo sessions will be held against donations to the Children's Cancer Support Group. All photography enthusiasts, make-up artists, and amateur and professional models are invited. For more information call Peter Borg on 7945 8724.

• A prayer meeting will be held at Girgenti, Siġġiewi, today at 5 p.m. by the Moviment Madonna tal-Konsagrazzjoni committee. For more information view www.ourladyofconsecration.org.

• A bazaar is being held next door to Stella Maris parish centre at 49 Cathedral Street, Sliema, between Wednesday and Saturday from 9 a.m.

• A card party in aid of the Little Sisters of the Poor will be held at the Preluna Hotel, Sliema, on Wednesday from 10 a.m. For booking, call Blanche Martin on 2133 0387.

• The Richmond Foundation will be holding a conference on mental health at the Excelsior Hotel, Floriana, on Friday at 8.30 a.m. For more information, call 2148 2336.

• The next ADHD family support group meeting will be held on Friday at Junior College, Msida. The guest speaker will be Charmaine Agius Ferrante. There will be a child minder for children under seven, and PSD teachers for older children. The library will open at 6 p.m.

• The International Al Jolson Society is holding its annual gathering at the Augustinian Oratory Dun Ġwann Mamo in Manuel Buħagiar Street, Tarxien, on Sunday at 4 p.m. Rose of Washington Square and Jolson Sings Again will be shown on a big screen. Entrance is free and everyone is invited. For more information, call 2189 6936 or 9988 0489.

• The Malta Geographical Society will be holding a boat trip to Comino and an organised walk on October 17. The Captain Morgan boat leaves Sliema at 9 a.m. Book by Friday by calling 7993 7545, e-mail info@maltageographical.org. or visit www.maltageographical.org.

• A new marriage preparation course entitled Id f'Id b'Impenn is being introduced this month, aimed at couples who plan to cohabit, those who are not getting married in church and also those who have already attended the Cana Movement course, yet still want to have innovative, professional guidance to help them start on the right footing. The course, which is not mandatory, is starting on October 17 at 4 p.m. and will be led by four family therapists, who will discuss issues like early family life, intimacy, conflict, management of finances, household responsibilities and other relevant topics. Interested couples can call 7970 4058, 7966 3265 or 7961 8313 or e-mail info@familylifeworks.com.

• The Malta Historical Society will be serving afternoon tea at Palazzo Parisio, Naxxar, on October 24 at 5 p.m. This event will be held under the patronage of President George Abela. Advanced booking is required. Confirm your attendance by sending a cheque for €20, payable to 'The Malta Historical Society' to Charlene Vella at 91A, Parish Street, Mellieħa, MLĦ 1063, by October 19.

• A grand reunion for all those who attended Doris Cusens' fitness classes and their families, especially their daughters, will be held at the Phoenicia Hotel on October 22 at 6 p.m. A DVD will be shown of a 1976 fitness display, and many may recognise their younger selves performing. There will also be several photo albums available for viewing. An entrance fee of €3 will be collected and donated to the YWCA Malta. Tickets from ABC Stationers (Sliema and Valletta) or by calling YWCA on 2131 4849 or 7900 2930.

• The Maltese Association of Psychiatric Nurses will be holding an Elderly Mental Health conference on October 26 and 27 at the Corinthia Palace Hotel and Spa in Attard. Various speakers will be tackling diverse topics relevant to mental health care in the elderly. Professionals, carers, student and anyone interested in the care of the elderly are invited to attend. For more information e-mail mapsy chnurses@gmail.com or call 9982 5731.