24 May 2018 www.bahrainthismonth.com happenings BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS MAY 10 LADIES CHARITY BREAKFAST Ramee Grand Hotel WALK FOR A CAUSE MAY 12 5KM CHARITY WALK Nurana Island BARGAINS GALORE MAY 12 DESIGNER SALE BSPCA Thrift Shop BOLLYWOOD ON THE BEACH MAY 10 BOLLYWOOD BEACH PARTY Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Now in its fourth year, this annual event gives women the chance to get together for great food and networking at the same time as raising cash for good causes. This year’s theme is fashion and there will be a catwalk show as well as a mini bazaar with 30 vendors selling everything from clothing to accessories and jewellery. There’ll also be some great raffle prizes and the keynote speech comes from UN resident coordinator Amin El Sharkawi. Tickets are priced at BD15 in advance or BD20 at the door. Cash raised from ticket sales and raffles goes to support the St Christopher’s School guards, while sponsorship funding goes towards local children’s charities. Time 9am-1pm. Call 39 445-156 or 39 461-919. Get a dose of early morning exercise with the 4am start of this charity walk, organised by Darkness Into Light, which is raising funds and awareness for Pieta House, an Irish centre which offers free counselling for people who suffer from depression and may experience suicidal thoughts or self-harming. Yes, it’s an early start, but you’ll be walking towards the light. It costs BD10 to take part and everyone gets a T-shirt. Socialised, vaccinated dogs are welcome. Time 4am. Call 34 050-466 or visit www.facebook.com/ darknessintolightbarhain1/ Prepare for an unforgettable experience as you are taken on an exotic trip to traditional India with a Bollywoodthemed beach party. A fascinating and fashionable night awaits, with entertainment, music and fun. Tickets are priced BD25 for members and BD35 for non-members, which includes three hours of selected beverages and an open buffet by Cantina Kahlo, Primavera, Thai Lounge, Nirvana and more. Time 8pm-1am. Call 17 586-499. Get ready for summer with the amazing Designer Sale at the BSPCA Thrift Shop. As always there are some crazy bargains to be had on new and preloved clothing from designers such as Just Cavalli, Sacoor, Karen Millen, Ted Baker, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Banana Republic, Juicy Couture, Monsoon, Oasis, Zara and Wallis. All earnings will go towards the care and feeding of animals at the Animal Welfare Centre (AWC) and the free Catch, Neuter and Return (CNR) scheme for dogs and cats. Organisers have promised crowd control which means: • No queue jumping! Doors will open at 1pm and not before; • Limited numbers of people will be allowed entry at any one time; • For safety reasons children will not be allowed in the shop during the sale; • Cash accepted, no cards. The shop is located at 6 Busheiri Gardens, off Budaiya Highway. Time 1pm-5pm. Call 17 593-479. When? May 6-7 Event? Alia Vintage Charity Sale Venue? Words Bookstore Café The venue’s first ever preowned designer items sale offering high-end, second hand handbags, shoes and more being sold for charity to support children with autism at the Alia Center for Early Intervention. An extension of the charity’s ever-popular annual vintage designer sale, all items sold are in good to excellent condition at a fraction of boutique prices and all proceeds go to the centre. Time 10am-6pm. Call 17 690-790. When? May 6 Event? Balkan Night Venue? LNT Gastro Pub Get ready for an evening of great music and mayhem with this crown from the former Yugoslavia and friends. Time 8.30pm. Call 17 246-777. When? May 7 Event? Bahrain British Business Forum Lunch Venue? Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence & Spa Lunch with guest of honour Shaikh Fahad bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, advisor to HH Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, on the subject Bahrain and Britain: an enduring partnership. Time, registration at noon. Call 17 813-488. When? May 8 Event? Live Jam Venue? 7th Wave Performing Arts School All musicians, dancers, poets, and whoever wants to perform is invited to head down for a jam session. Non-musicians are also welcome, no musical performance is complete without a nice audience! Instruments will be available, but you can also bring your own. Time 6pm-10pm. Call 38 071-777.
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