Wednesday, October 17

FILM FESTIVAL

Organised by Love of Kids

Hosting its 5th annual Educational Film Festival, for parents, educators and professionals working with children.

Films start 7:00pm.

For more info call 559-8889. No small children

Topic: Discovering Dyslexia and Decoding Dyslexia

Place: University of St Martin, 2nd Floor -Rm 202

Time: 7:00 to 9:00pm

Entrance: Free

NOTICES

Breast Examinations

The following is a schedule where free clinical breast examinations are offered throughout the month of October. This event is in collaboration with the health care provider listed below and the Positive Foundation.

15, 22, 29-Oct. Dennaoui Medical Center Airport Road 4:00 – 5:00pm

17, 18, 24, 25, 31 -Oct. Dutch Quarter Clinic A.T. Illidge road 278a Dutch Quarter 10:00am to12noon

25-Oct. Pure Health Medical Clinic Almond Grove, Cole Bay 2:00 to 3:00pm

25-Oct. Mullet Bay Medical Clinic Pointe Pirouette Road 2:00 to 4:00pm

27-Oct. Dr. Spencer Oleander road 13, Saunders 10:00am – 12noon

27-Oct. Bush Road Medical Clinic Bush Road 52a 9:00 to11:00am

Church event

Victory Temple Church of God of Prophecy invites the public to worship with them at a weekend of special services with Minister Condase Weekes-Best from Boston. Join the Women’s Ministries department in singing, praise, prayer and anointed Preaching on October 18-21 at 7:30pm and share in the fellowship.

Belly Dance Classes

Motiance Dance School Foundation is registering persons for belly dance class (Egyptian/Moroccan) to start on Tuesday October 16 from 6:00-7:00pm at the John Larmonie Center for 10 weeks. For information call 543-0600.

Study Financing

Milton Peters College invites parents/guardians of the exam class students to an information session organized by the Student Guidance Counsellor in collaboration with the Ministry of Education Division Study Financing, to provide in-depth information about study financing and studying abroad. The session will be held on Wednesday, October 17 from 7:00 – 9:00pm at Milton Peters College.

Baseball Tournament

Teams are forming and practice has begun for the annual St. Maarten Little League Primary and Secondary Schools Competition. This year the league is creating a new division. School children age 11 to 13 in Secondary Schools that cannot make the regular team and 12 year olds that will turn 13 in 2013 in the Primary division will compete in the new grouping. To register visit the Little League Stadium on Pond Island from 3:00 to 6:00pm or Saturday from 10:00 to noon.

After School

Joann’s After School is still accepting children ages 4/16 for Homework help, Computer classes, Extra English and Dutch lessons and a Reading Enhancement Program at Backstreet #102, Phillipsburg. Call for info from 12:30 to 6:00pm

Tel: 5240401

Youth Week Activities

SS. Simon and Jude Anglican (Episcopal) Church invites the public their annual celebration of Diocesan Youth Week. All events take place at the Church in Back Street, Philipsburg (opposite Old Street).

Thursday, October 11 at 7:00pm – Guest Speakers – Community Police;

Friday October 12 at 7:30pm – Movie Evening. Ticket US$3 (Adults) US$ 1 (Child.)

Church Service

Moravian Church of St. Maarten (Evangelische Broedergemeente) invites the public to their church service conducted by Rev. Dr. Cortroy Jarvis from Antigua on Sunday October 14 starting at 10:00am in Madame Estate (opposite the Zoo) at Dominica Road 10.

SUNFED Meeting

St. Maarten United NGOs Federation (SUNFED) invites members of St. Maarten/Saint Martin Christian Council of Churches (CCC), the St. Maarten United Ministerial Foundation (SMUMF) and non affiliated faith organizations to a meeting concerning project funding and social development after AMFO’s departure. The meeting is planned for Thursday October11 at SUNFED Headquarter Backstreet 148 starting 7:00pm. For additional information call 559-7995 or 5531938

Film Festival

Love of Kids Foundation presents the 5th annual film festival at the University of St Martin campus, October 11, 17, 24 and 31. Each evening will feature documentary type films about various education and learning challenges issues that affect our children. Parents, family members, educators, coaches and other people who work with children are invited. Free films start at 7:00pm each evening on the above dates. Call 559-8889 for more info or email
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Volunteers Available

Caribbean International Academy students are looking for community service hours. Contact Guidance Dept. at 545-3871 or
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with your project details or for more information on how students can contribute to your community initiative.

Soccer Team

St. Maarten Women’s Oualichi soccer team is looking for players. If interested email
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Dance Classes

Classes at Dance Theater of St. Maarten have resumed. Registration is open for beginner to advanced instruction in jazz, ballet, modern, pointe, tap, hip-hop, dance playground, introduction to dance and dance theater for ages 3 to Adult. For information e-mail
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, or call 544-3633 2:30-8:00pm weekdays or 9:00am to 3:00pm on Saturdays for scheduling and prices or visit the studios at Caribbean Cinemas Megaplex 7 at 69 Welfare Road in Cole Bay.

Jiu Jitsu Classes

Renzo Gracie St Maarten is registering persons for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes, Ginastica Natural/Vinyasa Power Yoga. Classes are above the Caribbean Cinemas/Paradise Plaza Casino in Cole Bay (enter via staircase opposite Abu Ghazi). For more info and registration call 580-3894 or e-mail
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or visit www.sxmbjj.com .

Singers Needed

Local choir St. Maarten-in-the-Sea directed by Helen Hart-James is preparing a short Christmas programme with various well-known Christmas carols and classical Christmas songs. For this project we are looking for enthusiastic singers with at least some musical experience. Singers needed for the tenor and bass voices. Contact Chris Maas Geesteranus at
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or tel. 588-4325.

Physically Challenged Support

Be Able Committee is seeking to register all persons living with physical handicaps in an effort to lend support to their living conditions and other needs. If you or someone you know is in need of such services, call 587-2678 or e-mail
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Abuse Help

Safe Haven Foundation announces that its caretakers will be stationed at the different Community Help Desks to inform the general public. Wednesday: Cole Bay Community Help Desk1:00-5:00pm; Thursday: Dutch Quarter Community Help Desk1:00-5:00pm; Friday: St Peters Community Help Desk 1:00-5:00pm.

Or visit Website or Facebook: safehavensxm to learn more about the foundation.

The 24/7 hotline is 9333 for emergency assistance.

Programme for Alcoholics

Al-Anon is a non-profit 12-step programme in partnership with Alcoholics Anonymous available for persons, family and friends of persons who may have a problem with alcoholism. The support group meets at Red Cross on Airport Road every Monday and Friday 6:00-7:00pm. For information call 527-1343.

Junior Golf

Junior Golf new season begins. Tuesdays, 3:30-4:45pm. For beginning and experienced golfers ages 8-16. There is no charge for children; Emilio Wilson Park. For information call Jim Rosen at 587-7682 or e-mail
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Tennis Lessons

Tennis Club Ile de Saint Martin (TCISM) offers group lessons with one qualified instructor for a maximum of five adults, active players or beginners, designed to improve your game. For more information contact the club at
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or visit the Facebook page of Tennis Club de St. Martin.

Opening Hours

St. Maarten National Heritage Foundation informs the general public that the museum opening hours are Monday-Friday, 10:00am to 4:00pm.

Swim Classes

Caribbean Swim and Sports Academy has started swimming classes for children (age 3 and up), teenagers and adults. Beginners, intermediate, advanced or competitor level swimmers. Activities: Aqua-gym, Baby swimmers, Swim Team Competition Groups, Masters Training, etc. Information, Tests and Registration at Belair Health and Fitness Club every Saturday morning, 11:00am to 12:00pm. Contact Coach Romain for more information 581-2625 or e-mail
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Music School

Andante Music School is now registering students for music lessons at the school in Sucker Garden, Kings of the Sea Road #17. Registration is possible Mondays to Fridays, 3:30-6:30pm. Classes begin in September. For more information contact B. van Veen (
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or 520-1030/542-0727).

Foster Parents Needed

Foundation Judiciary Institutes Windward Islands (FJIWI)/Stichting Justitiele Inrichtingen Bovenwinden (SJIB), is looking for foster parents: permanent foster parents, weekend/vacation foster parents and emergency/crisis foster parents.

Volunteers (mentors and case-workers): to give assistance and guidance in the field of education and welfare to children in foster care, their biological parents, guardians and foster parents. Interested persons can call the F.J.I.W.I. Foster Families Centre at 542-3449 for an appointment and information about the upcoming workshops for foster parents and foster carers. Email inquiries can be sent to
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HOPE Meetings

The HIV/AIDS support group HOPE is inviting all HIV positive persons to attend their monthly meetings. For more information contact Dr. Gerard van Osch, tel. 544-5374, during office hours.

Volunteers Needed

St. Maarten Animal Welfare Foundation is seeking volunteers during the morning hours for special activities. For more information call 520-8887.

Volunteers Needed

Les Quatre Pattes/PAWS animal association has several opportunities available for those seeking to help the animals on the island. Volunteers willing to help call 0690-34-04-07 or 552-0407.

Animal Volunteer

Animals R Friends Foundation needs volunteers 15 years and older who are not afraid of handling animals for various tasks: feeding cats and dogs, walking dogs, guest-speakers for ARF, lesson materials for schools, etc. For more information call at 5561191 / 5270527 / 5207365 / 5260113 or e-mail:
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SAT Exam

Caribbean International Academy is a certified testing center for the SAT and SAT Subject Tests. The scheduled Test Dates are as follows: Nov.3, Dec.1, Jan.26, May4 and June1. For more information on writing these tests, please refer to the Official College Board website at http://sat.collegeboard.org or contact Ms. Shaughnessy at
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or Ms. Pharand at
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