• Today, feast of Santa Marija, Masses at Ta’ Pinu Shrine will be said at 6.15 a.m., 8.30 a.m., 10 a.m., 11.15 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• The feast of Santa Marija will be celebrated in Żebbuġ next Sunday. During the week various activities will be held, including a variety show tomorrow, a traditional dinner on Tuesday, a musical programme on Wednesday, a barbecue on Thursday and horse races next Saturday.
• An aquarium fish show and a bonsai exhibition are on show at Ninu Cremona School Hall, Victoria, today from 8.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Entrance is free.
• The Diocesan Secretariat for the Lay Apostolate will be organising a diocesan pilgrimage, led by Gozo Bishop Mario Grech, to Stella Maris church, Sliema, on Tuesday. The pilgrimage will board the 5.15 p.m. ferry. Tickets are available at all parishes.
• The Bethel Charismatic Group will be holding a prayer meeting at the church of Our Lady of Pompeii, Victoria, next Saturday at 7 p.m.
• The diocesan Eucharistic Movement will hold a prayer evening at the Don Bosco Oratory Chapel, Victoria, next Saturday at 8.30 p.m. Mass will be said at midnight.
• Sweet Music – Opera and Musicals will be screened at St John’s Demi-Bastion, Victoria, on Thursday at 9 p.m.
• 12 Steps – interactive re-enacted games depicting medieval history will be held at The Citadel on Friday and next Saturday at 8.30 p.m.
• The Gozo CCU Foundation will be organising a summer sizzler at Ta’ Mena Estate, Marsalforn Road, on August 29 at 7.30 p.m. Entertain-ment will be provided by the Spectrum Band, Adrian and Cynthia. For bookings call Carmen on 2156 6496/7956 6496, Nickie on 9905 9653 or Sharyn on 7932 0031.
• An exhibition of cross-stitch pictures by Philip Martin will be on show at the exhibition hall, St Francis Square, Victoria, from September 4 to 30. Opening hours are Monday to Friday from 8.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.
• Art Club 2000 is currently holding a collective art exhibition at the exhibition hall, St Francis Square, Victoria, as part of its 10th anniversary celebrations. Opening hours are Monday to Friday between 8.30 a.m. and 1 p.m. The exhibition closes on August 25.
• IDEA X-tended, an exhibition of innovative mosaic works in mixed media by Mary Portelli, will be open at the Banca Giuratale, Independence Square, Victoria, from Tuesday to August 31. Opening hours are Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon.
• An evening of dance (Gran Castello Summer Nights) will be held at The Citadel on August 27 at 9 p.m.
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