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The Little Acorns are staging a summer camp for special needs children from the ages of five to 14 throughout July and August. The camp activities will include cooking, learning fine motor skills, a sensory learning class, sports, games, music and more. It costs BD40 per day or BD150 for four days. For details, visit www.littleacorns.me or email littleacornsbahrain@gmail.com
The Early Learners Nursery, located in Saar, offers a summer programme open to children aged two to six until August 1. Activities include arts and craft, cooking and games, basic computer skills and exercise classes such as junior aerobics. It costs BD55 a week or BD12-a-day.For details, visit www.earlylearnersnursery.com or call 13613972 or 39723990.
Alliance Française in Isa Town offers a ‘French-tastic’ summer for children aged five to 12 until August 1. The camp includes water games, drama, films, storytelling, dance, art and other creative workshops.For details, visit www.afbahrain.com
Rainbow For Kids, a British nursery in Muharraq, will hold its annual Summer Camp themed around Native American Indians throughout July. The camp is called Tee Pees and Wig Wams and will include daily tribal games, art and craft, sports, working with clay and ‘Pow Wows’, as well as learning a secret language and hunting skills. There will also be weekly Native American cooking sessions, water play and treasure hunts.
The camp is open to children aged between one and seven and costs BD90.
For more information, visit www.rainbowsforkids.net, Rainbows For Kids Facebook page or Twitter @rainbowsnursery
The Bahrain Science Centre is hosting a number of activities and events entitled Play2Learn throughout the month. One is entitled ‘Educational Value of Toys and Games’ in which visitors, young and old, will have the chance to play a variety of games from around the world.
An ‘Educational Games Gala’ will also be organised during the period with competitions for all ages. Activity schedules can be downloaded from the centre’s website and Facebook pages. For further details, call 17686466.
A Ramadan Fair will be staged at Adhari Park until August 24. It will include more than 120 stalls of garments, footwear, cosmetics, food and beverages. There will be face-painting for kids, henna designing, a bouncy castle, stilt walkers, clowns, magicians and mascots along with gifts and prizes to be won. The fair is open after sunset until 11pm. For details, call 37772146 or 37772416.
The Bahrain International Garden Show, organised by the National Initiative for Agricultural Development, will be staged at the Bahrain International Convention and Exhibition Centre from February 26 until March 1, 2014.
Themed around agricultural technology, the event will showcase the best the sector has to offer in terms of new machinery and tools. Hall 1, dubbed ‘the marketplace’, will include products such as flowers, nurseries, tools, pots, garden furniture, machinery and lighting. Hall 2 will showcase the latest trends and innovations in the field of landscaping and design. For details, contact 17417008 or email info@bigs.com.bh
Muju Restaurant & Lounge will be welcoming back in time for Eid celebrations, South African keyboardist Jamelo and his new singing partner, vocalist Sariefa. The duo will keep guests in Muju entertained with classical jazz and soul renditions whilst diners enjoy the restaurant’s international cuisine and Sushi dishes.
The duo will also appear every Friday at the Muju Restaurant and Lounge’s Jazzy Brunch at the Dragon Hotel and Resort on Amwaj Islands. For details, call 16039800 or email rm@mujuamwaj.com
Capital Club Bahrain, in collaboration with Mona Almoayyed, managing director of YK Almoayyed, ex-chairperson and current patron of the Migrant Workers Protection Society (MWPS), is staging a Ramadan Art Gala on July 25 in Bahrain Financial Harbour. It will feature an art auction, musical performances and a Royal Mixed Grill Ghabga feast. Local philanthropic artist Uzma Dadabai has donated a series of her paintings for the auction along with acclaimed artists Abbas Al Mosawi and Thajba Najeeb. All proceeds from ticket sales and sponsorship will benefit the society.
For details, visit www.mwpsbahrain.com and for donations, contact Beverley Hamadeh at 39737548, or email to gs@mwpsabrhain.com
The Al Reem Charity Foundation is holding its annual event to raise money for less fortunate families. Local and regional entrepreneurs are invited to sell their products at the Fatima Kanoo Hall, with a cut of the revenue being donated to the foundation. The exhibition is open from 8.30pm to 12.30am.
Entrelab is an initiative that allows Bahrainis the opportunity to showcase locally-made products in a specially-designed market. It is located at Seef Mall near Al Hawaj and is running in association with the American Embassy throughout the month from 4pm to 10pm.
Alicia Keys, a 14-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, actress and best-selling author will be performing her hits at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre on November 15. She will be making her way to the Gulf region as part of her ‘Set The World On Fire’ tour. Tickets start at AED295 (BD29.5) and fans can register at www.doneevents.com
