• A prayer meeting will be held at Girgenti, Siġġiewi, today at 3.30 p.m. by the Moviment Madonna tal-Konsagrazzjoni committee. For further details view www.ourladyofcons ecration.org.
• The Association of the Members of the University of the Third Age is organising an Easter tour to Andalucia, Spain, between March 30 and April 6, staying in a four-star hotel. For more information call 7713 5151 to confirm booking by February 15.
• Stitch in Time is organising a national competition, themed 'originality'. Those interested in participating must prepare an original cross stitch work. For more information contact the club at stitchintime.club@gmail.com.
• The Missions Office of 7, Merchants Street, Valletta, is organising a bazaar every Friday in aid of the missions. The bazaar is being held in a warehouse at Mgr Alfred Mifsud Street, corner with Carmel Street in Birkirkara, and is open between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. All proceeds will go to finance projects in third world countries. For more information, call the Missions Office on 2123 6962.
• To celebrate the traditional feast of the presentation of Jesus in the temple known in France as La Chandeleur, the Alliance Francaise is organising a soirée des crêpes with a pancake menu at Grotto Tavern, Rabat, tomorrow at 8 p.m. For more details, call 2123 8456.
• The Malta Hospice Movement is organising a Country Evening on Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the Plaza Hotel, Sliema. A meat platter will be served consisting of chicken, spare ribs, sausages, a burger, a basket of French fries, bread, butter and sweets. A glass of wine or a soft drink is also included. There will be live music. Proceeds from this event will go towards the free of charge Palliative Care services provided by The Malta Hospice Movement to families affected by cancer, motor neurone disease or other terminal diseases. For booking against a contribution of €15 per person, contact The Malta Hospice Movement at 39, Good Shepherd Avenue, Balzan, BZN 1623, call 2144 0085 or e-mail frhospice@onvol.net.
• A series of talks on priesthood is being held at St Francis Centre, Quarries Street, Ħamrun, between 7 and 8 p.m. as follows: 'The Church and the gift of the vocation of priesthood' by Fr Hector Scerri, on Tuesday, 'The priestly vocation in the Church's pastoral work' by Mgr Joseph Mifsud Bonnici, on February 16, and 'Holy Mary in the life of the priest' by Fr Thomas Calleja, OFM Conv., on February 23. The talks will be preceded at 6.30 p.m. by the Rosary, and followed by 15 minutes of adoration for the needs of priests and for vocations to the priesthood. For further information call Edwin Attard on 2123 0862.
• Ward u Żgħar will be organising a picnic at the Ta' Qali Adventure Park on Wednesday from noon. For more information, call 7905 3558. There will also be a Valentine's disco and children's carnival party at Bugeja Institute, St Venera on Friday at 6.30 p.m. To book, call 9947 9246.
• The Fundraising and Social Activities Committee of The Physically Handicapped Rehabilitation Fund will be organising a coffee morning on Thursday at the Parish Hall, Attard. Those interested in attending are asked to call Helen Sciberras on 2143 6421 or 9984 5600 or Rita Bezzina on 2169 3863. Tickets will also be available at the door.
• The Social Assistance Secetariat will be holding a meeting at Sala Dandria, Catholic Institute, Floriana, on Thursday at 9.30 a.m. There will also be a seminar in Maltese, entitled 'Naħsbu u nanalizzaw b'moħħ nisrani' at Dar l-Emigrant, Castille, Valletta, on February 18 at 9 a.m.
• A 'Black and White' Carnival fancy-dress party will be held at the Circolo Gozitano, Victoria, on Friday at 8.30 p.m. Tickets at €10 can be obtained from committee members or by calling 9945 6851 or 2155 0878; or by sending an e-mail to circologozitano@gmail.com.
• A prayer meeting for the sanctification of priests and for priestly and religious vocations will be held on Saturday at St Helen's collegiate parish church, Birkirkara. It starts at 9.45 p.m. with Mass followed by adoration till midnight.
• Lion's Club Mdina is organising a Valentine's Day dinner at Montekristo Estates, Ħal Farruġ, on Sunday at 8 p.m. Price is €28 per person including wine, water and coffee. Proceeds will go towards the club's project at Dar Qalb ta' Ġesu. For bookings call Judith Debono on 2137 4261 or 7904 7071 or Isabelle Coppini on 2137 4291 or 9942 4442.
• A prayer meeting entitled 'Meeting Christ' will be held on February 16 at St Venera parish church led by Fr Tonio Mifsud, OFM Conv. It starts with Mass at 6.30 p.m. and will end by 9 p.m.
• The Malta Floral Club is having a day-long card games party at the Fortina Hotel, Sliema, on February 16 at 10.30 a.m. Members and their friends are asked to book early by calling Lily de Conti Manduca on 2135 4160, or Monica Chetcuti on 2148 8089.
• The Centre of Ignatian Spirituality is holding two weekend retreats - one for married couples, and another for married couples who hold a profession. The first retreat will be held at Mt St Joseph Retreat House, Mosta, from February 19 at 6 p.m. to February 21 at 5 p.m. It will be led by Carmen and Karm Conti and Fr Vince Magri, SJ. During the retreat, which will be limited to eight married couples, participants will have time to reflect and pray together as well as to share their experiences with other couples. To book, call 2141 6916 between 8.30 a.m. and 1 p.m. or e-mail to info@mtsjoseph.org.
• The Gift of Life Foundation is holding a sponsored walk starting from City Gate, Valletta, and finishing at Bay Street, St Julians, on February 21 from 9.30 a.m. Participants must recruit sponsors to donate up to €10 each. Call Mary on 9922 4043 or Lorna on 9945 8770, or e-mail info@lifemalta.org for a sponsorship form and more details.
• Caritas co-operators are holding a day out at the Westin Dragonara Hotel and resort, St Julian's on February 24. For more information and booking call Olga Muscat on 2133 0132, Josephine Farrugia on 2132 0016, Phyllis Ciappara on 2134 2910 or Evelyn Zammit on 2132 2466.
• The Dominican Sisters will be holding a bazaar at their convent in Main Street, Naxxar, on February, 26, 27, and 28 between 8 a.m. and noon and from 3.30 and 6 p.m.
• The retreat for married couples with a profession will be held at Manresa House, Victoria, from March 7 at 7 p.m. to March 9 after lunch. The retreat will be led by Fr Arthur Vella, SJ, and will be delivered in Maltese. To book, call 2155 6635 or e-mail manresa@vol.net.
• 'Empowering families as sustaining partners in social policy' is the theme of the 57th international conference of the International Commission on Couple and Family Relations (ICCFR) to be held from March 12 to 14 at the Dolmen Hotel, Qawra, in collaboration with the Cana Movement. The registration fee for Maltese citizens, including lunches and evening receptions, is €100. The closing date for applications is Sunday. For details view http://iccfr.org/en/conferences/our_next_conference.php. Completed registration forms are to be e-mailed to Ray Baldacchino at maltaconf@onvol.net.