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Saturday, September 6
STORY TELLING,
READING & FUN
Part of Beyond Writing Foundation's Beyond Storytelling-Reading pilot project will continue until the end of October. Children 5-12 years are welcome to participate. There will be a raffle at the end of the programme whereby children can win a book.
Place: St Peters Community Centre.
Time: 5:00-6:00pm
Price: Free of charge
BODYBUILDING AND
FITNESS CHAMPIONSHIP
Presented by St. Maarten Body Building & Fitness Association (SMBBFA).
Place: Belair Community Centre (across from the hospital in Cay Hill).
Time: Doors open 7:00pm, show time 8:00pm sharp.
Price: US $10 in advance, $15 at the door, children 12 and under $5 at the door.
Tickets available at Van Dorp Eddine (both locations), Nature's Discount (both locations), INM in Cole Bay (next to FirstCaribbean Bank), various gyms on the island and from members of the association.
Sunday, September 7
HIKING BREAKFAST
Organised by Hillside Adventures: a hike through Reward hills. Salt fish and ackee, johnny cake, bush tea and ice tea will be served for breakfast after the hike and about 2,000 different varieties of vegetable seedlings will be given to those attending.
Start place: Hillside Adventures eco-garden in Reward (make a right after St. Dominique school in Reward and look for sign about 400 metres up Reward Road.
Start time: 6:30am
Price: US $20 per person, get your tickets now
For information call 721-580-5157.
DANCE AUDITIONS
For "Forget the Popcorn" show
Place: Temps Danse Académie, Place du Village, Orient Bay
Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm
For information, e-mail \n This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or \n This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
MOVIE "GOD
IS NOT DEAD"
All are invited to a special showing of this movie.
Place: New Testament Baptist Church, next to KFC in Philipsburg.
Time: 6:30pm.
Tuesday, September 9
DYSLEXIA STRATEGY
WORKSHOP
For Elementary Educators. Love of Kids Foundation's follow-up workshop from its Dyslexia for a Day programme. Hands on classroom strategies to assist younger struggling students. Parents and other caregivers are welcome. Space is extremely limited. Instructor: Lorraine Leacock
Place: University of St. Martin campus
Time: 7:00-8:30pm
Cost: NAf. 36 or US$20 (advance registration required)
Call 559-8889 for more information.
Thursday, September 11
For for Secondary (High School) Educators. Love of Kids Foundation's follow-up workshop from its Dyslexia for a Day programme. Hands on classroom strategies to assist with struggling teen students. Parents and other caregivers are welcome. Space is limited. Instructor: Lorraine Leacock
NOTICES
Reading Programme
Reach Out and Read programme at Philipsburg Jubilee Library restarted on Saturday, August 31, 9:30-10:30am. Registration continues at the library on Saturday, September 6, 10:00-11:00am.
Drum Band Registration
The COCAAE Foundation is now registering new members to join the Generation New Status STM Drum Band at the Philipsburg Community and Cultural Centre on Back Street, Saturday, September 6, 10:00am and 12:00pm. Children must be ages 5-16 years and must be able to sing, recite poetry and dance. For more information call 581-2912 or 553-0835
Ladies Basketball Team Reps Meeting
Walichi Basketball Association, which is organising the Ladies Basketball Championship, invites 2 representatives per female team to a meeting at Sundial School on Sunday, September 7, 5:00-7:00pm, in preparation for the inaugural 2014-2015 season. Agenda points: Length of season, schedule of games, team and player registration forms and fees, amongst other topics. For more information call 581-8502/554-9881 or e-mail \n This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Swim Team Registration
Carib Swim Team is registering all swimmers for the 2014-2015 season at the pool Monday-Friday, 3:00-8:00pm, or Saturday, 9:00am-12:00pm. All children ages 5 and up, and adults are welcome to join the team. Team training is conducted daily. Special intro classes have been added to the schedule. For detailed schedule and new swim rates, e-mail \n This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 581-7637.
Music School Registration
Students of piano, violin, flute, guitar or percussion can register at Andante Music School, Kings of the Sea Road #17, Sucker Garden, Monday-Friday, 4:00-6:00pm. Phone 520-1030 or 542-0727, or e-mail \n This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Lessons will start September 9.
Afterschool Care Programme
No Kidding With Our Kids Foundation is now open for registration for the upcoming school year. ASA Programme is for children ages 4-14 at two locations; Retreat and Sucker Garden. For more information call 542-4910 or visit the main office at Sucker Garden Road 13 (Lions Building) to pick up a form.
Kid Connect Enrolment
Kid Connect in Cole Bay is now accepting enrolment for its afternoon programme, which includes homework help, Dutch and lunch. Kid Connect is open from 8:00am to 6:30pm Monday through Friday. Call: 721-526-6152 or e-mail \n This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Afterschool activities
Simpson Bay Afterschool activities programme provided by Stichting expertise centrum ervaringsgericht onderwijs St. Maarten is registering children at the school office for students 6-12 years of age. For more information call 545-4219.
School Registration
Clay Montessori Academy is registering for the following programmes: Toddlers 18 months to 3 years, Primary 3-6 years, Lower Elementary 6-9 years, and Upper Elementary 9-12 years. Also registering for afterschool classes. For more information call 527-4449 or e-mail \n This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Female Soccer Team
FC Soualiga is looking for energetic ladies to join their soccer team. Practice takes place at Raoul Illidge Sports Complex in Cay Hill every Tuesday and Thursday, 7:00-8:30pm. E-mail: \n This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Facebook: FC Soualiga, or pass by during practice hours, if interested. All ages are welcome.
Jiu Jitsu/Self-defence Classes
Renzo Gracie St Maarten is now open for new student registration. Classes began September 2. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu/Self-Defence classes are offered for children ages 4-15 on Tuesday/Thursday and adults and teens on Monday/Wednesday. Location: Megaplex Cinemas, Cole Bay. For more info call 580-3894 or email \n This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Swimming Classes
Mr. Busby Swim Instructor is now registering Children and Adults for swimming classes. Location: Divi Little Bay on the beach. For more information call 524-5137 or email: rawlybusby @gmail.com.
Badminton Club
Orion Badminton Club is in the Academy Gym Hall. Practice time: Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
Midterm School Break Camp
Joann's After School Foundation as now registering children ages 3½ to 16yrs for its October Educational Midterm Workshop/Seminar camp. Place: Back Street#102 at the Joann's After School. Registration runs until September 30 and the camp begins October 6. Tel: 5240401 for more information.
Football Club
St. Martin Football Club is practising at Raoul Illidge Sports Complex on Monday and Wednesday, 5:00-6:00pm, starting on September 1. Boys and girls ages 5-18 are welcome. For more information contact Coach Kevin at 524 6093
Soccer players
Oualichi Women's Soccer Association is accepting girls and women to expand with new and talented players. The women's team (12 years and up) practises at Raoul Illidge Sports Complex every Monday and Wednesday, 5:30-7:00pm and the girls team (6-12 years) practises at Emilio Wilson Park every Saturday, 9:00-10:00am, and at Raoul Illidge Sports Complex on Monday, 5:45-6:45pm. Contact: \n This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 587-9180 for more information. Facebook: Oualichi Women's Soccer Team. Website: www.oualichisoccer.com
Boxing Classes
Boxing instructor Blair "The Pit-Bull" is offering boxing classes. For more information call call 581-8269 or 554-5522 Ultimate Fitness Center UFC.
Support Group
Women of Destiny Support Group for single mothers meets on the second Monday of every month at Christian Faith Ministry love hall in Dutch Quarter at 7:30pm (purple church). Tel. 554-6553
ITCL registration
I Too Can Learn centre is now registering children between the ages of 4-14 for the school year 2014-2015. An afterschool programme is also available for children who may need assistance with a specific subject. For more information contact us at: 524-6067 or 547-0890. Registration is possible at Sidney Drive #2, Zorg en Rust, 12:00-2:00pm or by appointment.
Mentoring Program
Caribbean Knowledge Exchange Platform (CKEP) is registering children 10 to18 for a personal skill development program Architect - engineer, Interior designer, Landscape Architect, Urban or Regional planner, inventor, etc. The islands included are: St. Maarten/St. Martin, Saba, Statia, Anguilla and St. Barths. Contact: \n This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or check Facebook at: CKEP [Caribbean Knowledge Exchange Platform].
Volunteers Needed
Beyond Writing Foundation is searching for persons to volunteer in a storytelling project to read stories for children 2-15 during the months of July to September. For more information call 527-1223 or email \n This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Adult Classes
Independent Learning Instructors are now registering students and adults courses in English Language, Bookkeeping and Accounting, GED and other. For more information call 522-5318 or 542-2168.
Sailing lessons
St. Maarten Yacht Club Sailing School (SMYC) invites persons to register for sailing lessons. For more information contact \n This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 586-0850
Dance Classes
Dance Theater of St. Maarten will be registering students ages 3+ for classes. For detailed schedule and new tuition rates, visit our website www.dancesxm.com, e-mail us at \n This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 520-6914.
The St. Maarten AIDS Foundation is looking for volunteers with graphic design experience to design flyers, posters and brochures for their events and activities. They are also looking for Spanish and Creole speaking volunteers with a good command of English. For more information please contact Kimberley Meijers via \n This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 588-4636.
Free HIV testing
St. Maarten AIDS Foundation is offering free and confidential HIV testing at its office Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:00am to 12:00pm. Results are available in 15 minutes. If these hours are not convenient call 553-2626 or 588-4636 to make an appointment. The office is on the second floor of the Bluepoint building in Cole Bay (across from Tropicana Casino). Parking and entrance at the back of the building.
St Maarten Red Cross is looking for volunteers. Interested persons can visit their Building or call 545-2333 or 586-5330 for more information.
Positive Thinking
Brahma Kumaris St. Maarten invites persons to its on-going free meditation and Positive Thinking courses at Raj Yoga Centre, 16 Front Street. Call 524-2554 or 542-0541 for more information.
Community Reading Class
Organised by the Salvation Army at Union Road #59, Cole Bay, every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 2:30-4:30pm
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 Boulevard every Monday and Friday, 6:00-7:00pm. For information call 527-1343.
Opening Hours
St. Maarten National Heritage Foundation informs the general public that the museum opening hours are Monday-Friday, 10:00am to 4:00pm.
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 \n This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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.
St. Maarten Animal Welfare Foundation is seeking volunteers during the morning hours for special activities. For more information call 520-8887.
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 556-1191/527-0527/520-7365/526-0113 or e-mail: \n This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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, 4:00–6:00 pm. Classes will start in September on piano, flute, guitar, violin and percussions. For more information contact \n This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 520 1030 /542 0727.
