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Wednesday (Dec 17)

The Filipino Club in cooperation with FC Sayaw Unlimited will host the Ms Philippines Bahrain 2008 competition at the Gilgamesh Hall in the Golden Tulip Hotel, Manama. The show will begin at 7pm. Proceeds of the event will go to the Bahrain society for children with communication and behavioural difficulties (Alia) and the distressed workers in OWWA centre. The event will feature four rounds - fashion vogue, recycled gowns, dance showcase and a talent show. Tickets are priced at BD5. For details contact Marie Hernandez on 39827096.

TaBu Nightclub at the Phoenicia Tower Hotel in Hoora will host a Red and White Party. The theme will be carried on for Christmas Eve and New Year with a reception buffet and unlimited sparkling beverage between 9pm and 11pm. Entertainment will be provided by a guest DJ and the dŽcor will be festive.

For details contact Eva on 39994199 or email tabu.bahrain@yahoo.com.

uRBn presents Smoove featuring UK DJ Miss Philly at Club Seven in the Mishal Hotel, Hoora. For details contact 39649590.

Thursday (Dec 18)

DJ Jade will begin his monthly residency at Level at the Mishal Hotel, Hoora. For details contact 39649590.

Friday (Dec 19)

A contest to select the 'Best Homemade Chocolate Dessert' will be held at Seef Mall in Manama as part of the Maya Chocolate festival organised by Maya La Choclaterie through the month of December with items including cupcake decorations, chocolate moulding and chocolate fountains. A percentage of the revenues will be donated to autism centres in the kingdom including Alia for Early Intervention, RIA and the Al Wafa Centre. For details contact 17583683.

A book festival will be held by the Northern Municipal Council at its premises in Budaiya from today until December 26 offering affordable books to support charity.

English as well as Arabic language second-hand books will be available and will be sold at prices ranging from 100 fils to BD1.

The proceeds will be allocated to low-income families and orphans in the Northern Governorate.

Desi Vibezzz Party will be held at Club Maxxim, Adliya from 10pm featuring Indian music producer DJ Amyth alongside Maxxim resident DJ Richie Kidd and Dubai-based DJ Ruvan.

Tickets are priced at BD4 for ladies, BD7 for men and BD10 couples. Ladies' entry is free before 10.30pm.

Limited VIP bookings are priced at BD15 for singles and BD20 for couples. For details contact Ahmed on 39879283, Kiran 39247739 or email ahmedmace@gmail.com.

Tuesday (Dec 23)

NightShift Entertainment is celebrating its one year anniversary with the Desilicious pre-Christmas party at Club Seven at the Mishal Hotel, Hoora.

It will feature DJ Notorious from Mumbai and DJ Shadow from the Kandy Club, Dubai.

For an RnB treat, guests can choose to move upstairs to Level where DJ Mild will provide entertainment.

Doors open at 9pm. Tickets are priced at BD10 for men and BD5 for ladies at the door. Pre-sale tickets until December 20 are BD10 for couples, BD7 for men, BD5 for ladies and BD15 for VIP.

For details contact Reaves on 39992260.