DATES FOR THE DIARY

Al Areen Palace & Spa is hosting a Ladies Night Workshop event on October 19 from 3pm to 11pm.

For more information, call 17845081.

Rainbows For Kids British Nursery in Muharraq will be holding its 7th Annual Scarecrow Trail on the November 11 at its premises - Villa 769, Road 1225, Block 212. Application forms are available at Rainbows For Kids in Muharraq or simply email christineh@rainbowsforkids.net

Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) and Tarteeb for Events Production & Services will be hosting the fifth edition of the IGN Convention for gaming enthusiasts on October 20 and 21 at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir. 

One day tickets cost BD8 and a two-day pass costs BD12. VIP tickets, priced BD50, include a meet-and-greet with celebrities, free autographs, access to a VIP room, free Cosplay participation, access to selected tournaments and access one hour before the event.

For more details, visit https://ignconvention.com/bahrain/

TAKAUD, the specialist provider of savings, investment and pension solutions for the MENA region, will hold the second MENA Pensions Conference on November 28 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Manama, under the patronage of the Central Bank of Bahrain.

For details, contact 17511611, email info@takaud.com or visit www.takaud.com

The Bahrain Authority for Culture & Antiquities is setting the stage for the 44th edition of its Fine Arts Exhibition, to be held in the beginning of 2018, by announcing an open call for local residents to register and take part.

Registration is open from now until December 15 and participating artists must be aged 18 or over as of January 2018, and that all entries must be original and no more than 12-months-old from the opening of the exhibition. The competition is limited to three entries per artist, and only one for installations and video.

Artists may submit applications by filling in the online form on www.culture.gov.bh.

For more information, contact the exhibition management team via fineart@culture.gov.bh

Al Areen Palace & Spa is hosting a Kids Halloween Party on October 26 from 6pm-11pm. There are lots of fun and games lined up for a ‘Spooktacular’ evening. There will be scary yet delicious food and drinks throughout the night. Children will also get a chance to win a ‘best costume’ prize.

The prices are: With make-up (ages three to seven BD12, ages eight to 12 BD17) and without make-up (ages three to seven BD7, ages eight to 12 BD10).

For more information, call 17845081.

The Awali Ladies Hospitality Group non-profit organisation will be staging the Awali Festive Fayre on November 11 at the Bapco Club from 11am to 3pm. It is 500 fils to enter.

For details, email awalicraftfair@gmail.com or contact 39850372 or 3945217.