• The St Venera Scout Group (formerly Mt Carmel College Scout Group) will be holding a reunion to celebrate its 35th anniversary. All former members are asked to send their contact details by e-mail to oldboys.svsg@yahoo.com, by SMS on 7960 4352, or by joining the 'Old Boys of Mt Carmel Scout Group/St Venera Scout Group' page on Facebook. Those who attended the reunions in 2008 and last year need not resubmit their details.
• 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 tomorrow.
• The Missions Office of 7, Merchant 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 go to finance projects in third world countries. For more information, call the Missions Office on 2123 6962.
• A series of talks on priesthood are being held at St Francis Centre, Quarries Street, Ħamrun, between 7 and 8 p.m. as follows: 'The priestly vocation in the Church's pastoral work' by Mgr Joseph Mifsud Bonnici, on Tuesday, 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.
• A prayer meeting entitled 'Meeting Christ' will be held on Tuesday 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 Tuesday at 10.30 a.m. Members and friends are may book by calling Lily de Conti' Manduca on 2135 4160, or Monica Chetcuti on 2148 8089.
• The International Movement of Prayer Blessed Pope John XXIII is holding a evening of prayer for peace and new evangelisation of the world at the basement chapel of Sarria church, Floriana, on Wednesday from 5.30 to 6.30 p.m.
• A talk entitled 'Heritage and Europe', by speaker Denis de Kergorlay, will be held at the Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry, Republic Street, Valletta, on Thursday at 6 p.m. Drinks will be served afterwards.
• MKSU Battle of the Bands will be held at the Salesians' Theatre, Sliema, on Friday. Proceeds will go toward the YMCA Homeless Organisation. For details visit www.mksu.org.
• The Centre of Ignatian Spirituality is holding a weekend retreat for married couples at Mt St Joseph Retreat House, Mosta, from Friday at 6 p.m. to Sunday 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 info@mtsjoseph.org.
• The Gift of Life Foundation is holding a sponsored walk starting from City Gate, Valletta, and finishing at Bay Street, St Julian's, on Sunday from 9.30 a.m. Walkers 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.
• A buffet lunch is being organised in aid of the Missions Office of 7, Merchant Street, Valletta, at the Topaz Hotel, Buġibba, on Sunday at 12.15 p.m. Tickets cost €16 for adults and €8 for children under 10. For booking, call 2123 6962 by Friday. Tickets are available at the Missions Office and at the door. After lunch, a raffle with a number of prizes will be organised in aid of the missions.
• A series of prayer evenings are to be held at Mt St Joseph retreat house, Mosta, to reflect on the Sunday liturgy during Lent on Saturday, February 27, March 6, 13, 20 and 27, from 4 to 8 p.m. They will be led by Fr Pierre Grech Marguerat, SJ, Fr Mario Jaccarini, SJ, and Fr Robert Soler, SJ. No prior booking is required.
• 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 are 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 Mission Fund is organising a tea tombola in aid of Maltese missionaries working in third world countries, at the Imperial Hotel, Rudolph Street, Sliema, on February 28 at 3.30 p.m. Tickets can be obtained from the Mission Fund at Eureka Court, Blk A/Flt 6, Main Streeet, Mosta, or from Connie Azzopardi at 19, Rudolph Street, Sliema. Call 2141 3664 or 2133 1151.
• The 57th international conference of the International Commission on Couple and Family Relations (ICCFR) will be held from March 12 to 14 at the Dolmen Hotel, Qawra, in collaboration with the Cana Movement. The closing date for applications is Sunday. For details view http://iccfr.org/en/conferences/our_next_conference.php.
• A retreat for professional couples led by Fr Paul Pace, SJ, will be held at Manresa House, Victoria, from March 19 at 7 p.m. to March 21 after lunch. To book, call 2155 6635 or e-mail manresa@vol.net.
• Fr Arthur Vella, SJ, will deliver a talk in Maltese on the topic Il-Ħniena f'Ħajjitna on March 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Mt St Joseph retreat house, Mosta.
• The Centre of Ignatian Spirituality is holding a retreat for male professionals at Manresa House, Victoria, from March 26 at 7 p.m. to March 30 after lunch. The retreat will be led by Fr Bartolomeo Sorge, SJ, founder and ex-director of the Istituto di Formazione Politica Pedro Arrupe and currently editor of Aggiornamenti Sociali, and will be delivered in Italian. To book, call 2155 6635 or e-mail manresa@vol.net.