Release of Braz Menezes' book: Goa Chitra at Benaulim, on February 26 at 5pm, will host a release of the book 'Just Matata: Sins, Saints and Settlers', penned by Braz Menezes. The novel, which is set in Goa and Kenya, will be released by the consul general of Portugal in Goa, Antonio Sabido Costa. For details call on 2772910, 26570877 or 09850466165.
Yolanda's exhibition of paintings: 'See It My Way', an exhibition of paintings by Yolanda Souza will be inaugurated on February 28, at 7pm, at Art Chamber, Calangute.
For details call on 9822160073 or 9823217435.
Bible classes at Carmelite seminary: The Carmelite seminary, Mapusa, will organize Bible classes as a part of its Lenten programme. The Bible classes will be held at the Carmelite seminary, Peddem-Mapusa, from March 4 to 7, from 6pm to 8pm. No fees will be charged. Bible scholar Rev Pius James D'Souza will be the resource person. D'Souza is a visiting lecturer in scripture in most of the seminaries in India.
Course in naturopathy: Fr M Britto Joseph, a Jesuit priest, naturopath and Siddha Maruthuva Pandit, will be in Goa to conduct a basic course in naturopathy on March 4 at Fatima Convent, Margao, from 9.30am to 4.30pm. For more details and registration contact Elvis on 992622904.
Half marathon: BITS Pilani, KK Birla, Goa campus, in association with EI Shaddai child rescue and habitat for humanity India, will oranganize the 'SPREE Goa Half Marathon 2012', on March 11. This sporting sports shall feature a 21km half marathon and 5km open and charity run. For details and registration call on 9923416996 or 9823189669.