• The Society for Investigating the Credibility of Extraordinary Claims will be discussing the meteorological phenomena of comets on Thursday. The discussion will be led by David Pace and will take place at the Youth Travel Circle, 227 Merchants Street, Valletta. Entrance is from 6.45 to 7 p.m.
• The Malta Floral Club is holding a card games party on Tuesday at the Plaza Hotel, Sliema at 10.30 a.m. Members interested in attending should call Lily de Conti Manduca on 2135 4160 or Monica Chetcuti on 2148 8089.
• The next Mir prayer meeting, led by Fr Hayden Williams OFM Cap., will be held at Christ the Redeemer parish church, Senglea, on Tuesday from 7 to 10 p.m. The meeting will consist of the rosary, Mass and adoration. Priests will be available for confession. Instead of a monetary collection, foodstuffs will be collected in aid of Fondazzjoni Suret il-Bniedem. All are welcome.
• The Little Sisters of the Poor are holding a card games party at the Preluna Hotel, Sliema, on March 4 at 10 a.m. Those interested should call Blanch Martin on 2133 0387.
• The International Movement of Prayer Blessed Pope John XXIII is holding a prayer evening for peace and new evangelisation of the world at Sarria church basement chapel, Floriana, on Wednesday from 5.30 to 6.30 p.m.
• The Centre of Ignatian Spirituality is organising a weekend seminar on 'The Song of Songs and select themes from the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius of Loyola' from March 6 at 6.30 p.m. till March 8 at 5 p.m. It will be conducted in English by Prof. Anthony J. Frendo, at Mt St Joseph Retreat House, Tarġa Gap, Mosta. To book, call 2141 6916 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. or e-mail info@mtsjoseph.org.
• The Teresian Spirituality Centre is holding the following conferences in Maltese at Madonna Tal-Karmnu hall, Valley Road, Birkirkara: Fr Martin Micallef, OFM Cap., will speak about St Paul's love for Christ on Thursday at 7 p.m. and Fr Peter Serracino Inglott will give a presentation entitled 'The story of St Paul' on February 26 at 7 p.m. For more information call 2144 2858, 2182 2343, or 9945 0895. The centre is also organising a Lenten retreat in Maltese led by Fr George Bezzina on 'The Church in the teachings of St Paul' at the Tas-Silġ retreat house, Marsaxlokk, from February 27 at 6 p.m. till March 1 after lunch. For bookings call 2165 1268.
• Gruppi Familji Nsara is organising a talk for married couples by Fr Charles Tabone OP, on Friday at 7 p.m., at the Canifor Hotel, Qawra, followed by a buffet dinner. For reservations, call Paul Abela on 2143 2345.
• MKSU is celebrating its 80th anniversary with a Battle of the Bands competition on Friday at 7.30 p.m. at St Aloysius' College theatre, Birkirkara. Proceeds will go to Razzett tal-Ħbiberija. The event will feature six competing bands and SALT as guest band. Tickets at €7 may be purchased by calling ticket hotline 9984 4592/9927 6101. For more details e-mail info@mksu.org.
• The 2009 annual general meeting of The Malta Geographical Society will be held at The British Legion Hall, 111 Melita Street, Valletta, on February 26 at 6.30 p.m. The meeting will be followed with a talk by Vincent Zammit at 7.30 p.m. He will be speaking on the 'Coastal Fortifications of Malta.' Light refreshments will be served after the talk.
• Puttinu Cares for Children is holding a fundraising car wash today at the Kapuccini Ground, Floriana, from 8 a.m. till 5 p.m. A manual car wash will cost €5. Further donations are welcome.
• Booking is now open for the Gran Ballo in aid of YMCA Homeless which will take place on Saturday. The event will begin at 8.30 p.m with a gala dinner at the Chamber of Commerce in Valletta before switching to the Manoel Theatre. For tickets at €50 call 2122 1435 or 9949 9618.
• As preparation for Lent, San Lawrenz parish priest Fr Nazju Borg is leading a silent retreat at Manresa retreat house, Victoria, from Friday at 7 p.m. till Sunday after lunch. The retreat is organised by the Jesuit Centre of Ignatian Spirituality. To book, call 2155 6635 or e-mail manresa@vol.net.mt.
• The Malta Hospice Movement is organising a Woman's Day lunch at the Dragonara Casino Brassiere, St Julians, on March 10 at 1 p.m. The three-course lunch, with buffet main course and drink, is against a donation of €10. Call 2144 0085 or e-mail hospice@onvol.net. Closing date for booking is March 6. Places are limited.
• The Mission Fund is organising a Tea Tombola in aid of Maltese missionaries working in third world countries on Sunday at Canifor Hotel, in-Nakkri Street, Qawra, at 3.30 p.m. Tickets are available from the Mission Fund, Eureka Court, Blk A/Flt 6, Main Street, Mosta. Call 2141 3664 or Connie Azzopardi on 2133 1151. Tickets will be sold at the door if still available. There will also be a grand bazaar at the Taurus Centre, Valley Road, Birkirkara, from February 23 to 28, open from 9.30 a.m. till noon and 4.30 till 7 p.m. Anyone interested in donating items, please contact the Mission Fund using the details above.