• A fitness fundraising morning organised by the Westin Dragonara Resort, St Julian’s, will take place today in aid of Unicef’s Road to Awareness campaign. The event includes a triathlon and a zumba session, taking place at the same time. Registration starts at the Westin Dragonara at 8 a.m. and participation costs a minimum donation of €10 per triathlon participant and €5 per zumba participant. The highest donation will win a seven-night stay at Le Meridien Ile Maurice in Mauritius.
This week
• ‘Brain and Behaviour’ is the topic of the Malta Chamber of Scientists’ Business and Scientific meeting that will be held on Wednesday at 6.30 p.m. at the Italian Cultural Institute, St George’s Square, Valletta, in collaboration with the University of Malta and the Italian Embassy. Science professionals, educators, and students are welcome. After the presentations, a discussion will be held over refreshments. Membership of the chamber may be obtained at the door. For further details contact the chamber’s secretary Edward Duca on 2340 3451, 9923 9974, or e-mail edward.duca@gmail.com.
• San Ġorġ Preca College students in Ħamrun will hold a fundraising barbecue with live entertainment on Wednesday to raise funds for Piccola Casa di San Giuseppe, the Ursuline Home in Valletta. The public is invited to attend, especially former staff and past students. Tickets must be bought before the event. E-mail schoolaid2@gmail.com for more details.
Next week
• A days outing in aid of the Little Sisters of the Poor will be held at the Intercontinental Hotel, St George’s Bay, St Julian’s, on July 4, from 10 a.m. For booking and information call Blanche Martin on 2133 0387.
• The Maltese Diabetes Association will hold its main fundraising event, Dine4diabetes, on July 6 at Villa Arrigo, San Pawl tat-Tarġa. The evening will include a buffet dinner with wine. Entertainment will be provided by leading pianist Vinny Vella Jr and his group. Price is €30 per person. Dress is smart/casual. For further details visit www.diabetesmalta.org or contact Chris Delicata on 9942 9499 or cjd@diabetesmalta.org.
• A fundraising barbecue in aid of Hospice Malta will take place on July 6 from 8 p.m. Price is €30 per person. Live music will be provided throughout. For more information call 2144 0085 or e-mail info@hospicemalta.org.
Later next month
• A fundraising bike ride from Rabat to Sliema in aid of NGO Lejn Xefaq Ġdid will take place on July 8 from 7.30 a.m. Price is €30 per person. For more information call 7991 2714 or e-mail bikeridelxg@gmail.com.
• The Maltese American Association will be celebrating the 236th anniversary of American independence on July 8 with a buffet lunch at the San Antonio Hotel, Qawra, at 12.30 p.m. Americans and Maltese-Americans and their guests are welcome. For more information call Dar L-Emigrant on 2122 2644 or 2123 2545.
The Gozo Diocese has presented a cheque for €20,000 to Dar tal-Providenza.
The sum was collected during the RTK4 Charities Open Day that is organised annually at the home in Siggiewi on New Year’s Day by Radio RTK.
Gozo Bishop Mario Grech visited the home last weekend to meet residents and care workers.
He also found time to chat with youths training for the volleyball marathon that will raise funds for the home. Bishop Grech said it is heartening to see so many of the younger generation engaging in voluntary work.