• A Christmas market will be held at San Anton school, l-Imselliet, today from 10.30 a.m. till 5 p.m. Items being sold include decorations, home accessories, books, costume jewellery and foodstuffs. There will also be activities for children.
• The National Council of Women is holding a requiem Mass to mark the first anniversary of the passing away of its founder Mary Jane Spiteri, and other deceased members, tomorrow at 6.30 p.m. at MUSEUM chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, Blata l-Bajda. All members and friends are invited.
• A Christmas bazaar is being held next door to Stella Maris parish church at 49, Cathedral Street, Sliema, between Wednesday and Saturday from 9.30 a.m.
• A card party in aid of the Little Sisters of the Poor will be held at the Preluna Hotel, Sliema, on Wednesday from 10 a.m. For bookings call Blanche Martin on 2133 0387.
• The next self-help group meeting for those experiencing mental health difficulties will be held on Wednesday at 5.30 p.m. at 16, Antonio Agius Street, Floriana. The Never Mind Leisure Centre at St Augustine's parish hall, Valletta, is also open every Monday from 5.30 to 7 p.m. The centre welcomes all individuals who would like to make friends in a safe, fun and creative environment. For more information call 2148 2336, 2144 0324 or e-mail info@richmond. org.mt.
• As an act of reparation for offences taking place during the full moon, an adoration and Mass will be held on Wednesday from 8.30 to 10.30 p.m. at St Francis church, Msida Road, Birkirkara. Everyone is invited.
• A blood donation drive will be held by the philanthropic society Talent Mosti at the Razzett tal-Markiż Mallia Tabone, Wied il-Għasel Street, Mosta, on Thursday and Friday from 8.30 a.m. till 1.30 p.m. Those attending are to bring their ID card.
• An adoration will be held at the Archbishop's Seminary, Tal-Virtù, Rabat, on Thursday to pray for priestly and religious vocations. It will start with Mass at 9.30 a.m. followed by adoration. The seminarians will join at 6.30 p.m. and another Mass at 7.15 p.m. will conclude the day of prayer. All are invited.
• The Salesians of Don Bosco in Malta are organising a sale of Sicilian ceramics and cribs from Caltagirone, together with items of antique furniture, at St Patrick's Salesian school, St John Bosco Street, Sliema, between Thursday and Sunday from 10 a.m. till 7 p.m. Proceeds will go towards the boys of St Patrick's Salesian school. Parking will be available in the school grounds.
• The Friends of the Little Sisters of the Poor, with the co-operation of the president and committee, Casino Maltese, will hold 'Prelude to Christmas' - a musical evening - at the Casino Maltese, Republic Street, Valletta, on Thursday at 7.30 p.m. For bookings and more information call Liliane Avellino on 2131 3477, 7933 8651 or Joan Gaffiero on 9947 8646.
• Lions Club Mdina is organising a Christmas bazaar at Dar Qalb ta' Ġesù (Cini Institute), 495, St Joseph High Road, St Venera, on Friday and Saturday from 9.30 a.m. till 7 p.m., and on Sunday from 9.30 a.m. till 1 p.m. Mass will be celebrated on Sunday at 10.30 a.m. at the chapel. Proceeds will go towards the refurbishment of the institute.
• The 3/11 Regiment Royal Malta Artillery (Territorial) Association will be holding its annual general meeting at the Sliema Chalet Hotel, Għar id-Dud, Sliema, on Friday at 6.30 p.m. This will be followed by the annual pasta night. The fee is €6.50. To book, call Renè Grixti on 2133 8661.
• The annual traditional Christmas bazaar in aid of Christ the King parish will be held at Paola parish hall, Church Avenue, Paola, between Sat-urday and December 13 from 9 a.m. till noon and from 4 p.m. till 8 p.m.
• Savina will be holding a Christmas open weekend at its creativity centre in Xewkija, Gozo, between Saturday and December 7 from 10 a.m. till 8 p.m. For more information, call 2156 2236 or 7956 2236.
• This year's Caritas dinner dance will be held at the Portomaso Suite at the Hilton, St Julian's, on Saturday at 8 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by The Quacks. Three-course dinner is being offered at €30 per person. For bookings call 2590 6600.
• Mgr Archimandrite George Mifsud Montanaro, Prot. Ap., is being entrusted with the pastoral care of the Greek-Catholic Comminity in Malta, succeeding Fr Papas Vito Borgia. The succession ceremony will be conducted by Pro-vicar Mgr Anton Gouder on Sunday, December 6, at 5 p.m. at St Nicholas church, Merchants Street, Valletta. Members and friends of the Greek-Catholic church of Our Lady of Damascus, Valletta, are invited to attend the ceremony and to exchange greetings afterwards.
• The Fundraising and Social Activities Committee of the Physically Handicapped Rehabilitation Fund will be organising a Christmas lunch on December 17 at the Qawra Palace Hotel, Qawra, at 10 a.m. Call Helen Sciberras on 9984 5600 or the Physically Handicapped Rehabilitation Fund on 2169 3863 and ask for Rita Bezzina.
• Poinsettias are on sale to support SOS Malta in its commitment towards social solidarity and volunteerism (VolServ). To place an order, call 2133 5097 or e-mail sosmalta@sosmalta.org.