• The Moviment Madonna tal-Konsagrazzjoni committee is organising a prayer meeting at Girgenti, Siġġiewi, today at 5 p.m. www.ourladyofconsecration.org.
• To mark the beatification of the parents of St Therese of Lesieux, the Teresian Spirituality Centre, Cospicua, is organising two conferences in Maltese at the Madonna tal-Karmnu Hall, Valley Road, Birkirara, one by Fr Robert Grech, OCD, tomorrow at 7 p.m., and another by Fr Juan Debono, OCD, on Tuesday at 7 p.m. On Thursday at 6.30 p.m., Gozo Bishop Mario Grech will celebrate a thanksgiving Mass at St Therese Sanctuary, Valley Road, Birkirkara. For more information call Fr Alfred Grech on 2144 2858, 2182 2343, or 9945 0895.
• Caritas Co-operators are holding a day at The Victoria hotel, Sliema on Wednesday. The day starts with coffee at 10.30 a.m., followed by a talk by Alan Zammit on 'Health and fitness' at 11, Mass at noon and lunch at 1 p.m. Cards or any other game may be played. For more information and bookings, call Marilouise Mifsud on 2133 0471, Phyllis Ciappara on 2134 2910, Josephine Farrugia on 2132 0016 or Olga Muscat on 2133 0132.
• The environment committee within the National Council of Women will be holding its fourth session of Eco Café at the National Council of Women premises at Pope Pius XII Flats, Mountbatten Street, Blata l-Bajda, on Wednesday at 5.30 p.m. Gardening will the topic of discussion - when to sow bulbs, roses and plant cuttings. The session will also include hands-on experience. A €3 entrance fee includes light refreshments.
• Lions Club Mdina is organising a card party for members and friends at the Maritim Antonin Hotel and Spa, Mellieħa, on Thursday at 10 a.m. Transport will be provided. For more information call Adleen Bonello on 7970 8146 or Anna Cassar on 7973 3773.
• The conference 'Praying with the Psalms' (part 2) by Fr Alexander Vella, O. Carm., scheduled for Friday in Xagħra, will instead be held on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the the Madonna Tal-Karmnu Hall, Valley Road, Birkirara.
• The Scout Association is holding an event on November 2 at Ta' Qali. The day starts with Mass at 10 a.m., followed by lunch at 11.30 and afternoon activities, including food stalls, scouting crafts, climbing wall, games, face painting and scout bands. Groups are urged to liaise with the respective district commissioner. All Venture Units and Rover Crews are encouraged to bring their abseiling equipment to help climb the wall. The association is also holding a centenary commemorative reception at the Crescent Suite of the SAS Radisson Golden Sands Hotel, Għajn Tuffieħa (entrance through hotel foyer) on November 8 at 7.30 p.m. Bookings are accepted on an individual basis or by group by e-mail at news@scoutkeeper.net, followed by full payment at the IHQ administration office from 5 p.m.
• A card party in aid of the Little Sisters of the Poor will be held on November 5 from 10 a.m. at the Preluna Hotel, Sliema. For bookings phone Blanche Martin on 2133 0387.
• A bazaar in aid of Sunrise Centre (Centru Tbexbix), of 6 Lazarus Street, Cospicua, will be held on November 8 and 9. There will be household goods, books, clothes, plants, Christmas items and many other things for sale. Those wishing to donate goods for the bazaar may do so. All items must be in good condition and delivered a week before the date. For more information, visit www.tbexbix.org or e-mail tbexbix@gmail.com.