Ganga Zuari Academy is organising an All Goa Dance Contest, ‘Ballerina 2023’ on May 28. The last date to receive video entries for dance and nomination for the ‘Social Goodness Award’ is May 15. Details: 7875148364/ 9890693486 / www.gangazuari.org
Sunaparanta Goa Centre for the Arts is organising an exhibition of Works from the Goa Open Arts Grants 2022 – 2023, Echoes till June 10 at their premises. Details: 9370675100.
Xavier Centre of Historical Research, Porvorim is organising the book launch of ‘The Quest for Goa: History and Heritage of Goa from Ancient Times to 2019’, authored by Dr. Sharmila Pais and professor Prajal Sakhardande on May 30 at 5.30 p.m. at their premises. Details: 2417772.
The Cinephile Film Club will be screening the movie ‘Akaler Shandhaney’ as a celebration of the legendary Mrinal Sen’s birth centenary, on June 1 at 6.30 p.m. at Maquinez Palace, Old GMC Complex, Panaji.
SMRC’s V.M. Salgaocar Hospital in association with Caring Souls and in collaboration with the Goa Medical College (GMC) will be organising a blood donation camp on June 8 from 9.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. at the SMRC Hospital, Off Airport Road, Chicalim. Details: 83266 91919 / 9158000900.
A pottery workshop is being held every Friday and Saturday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Carpe Diem Art Centre, Majorda. Details: 2881035 / 8888862462.
Tea Trunk Tea Room is offering signature high tea and Goan-Portuguese inspired high tea experiences with unlimited hot and iced teas at Fontainhas from Tuesday to Sunday. Details: 8381023382.
Herpactive, an organisation dedicated to reptile conservation, is organising the first-ever ‘Serpentdine’, an afternoon filled with snake tales, trivia, and the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals. The event which will be held on June 18, at The Pier-Seaside Bistro, located at the Cruise Terminal in Vasco, aims to celebrate the remarkable work carried out by men and women working with snakes in Goa. Get more details here: https://gogoanow.com/spend-afternoon-snakes/
Enjoy live music, BBQ stations, kids’ activities, unlimited food, IMFL beverages at Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort’s Sunday Brunch from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Details: 9607975946.
Fundacao Oriente Panaji is organising the 7th Fundação Oriente Short Story Competition. In this regard, the organisation will organise a creative writing workshop between June 23 and 25. Entries for the competition 2023 will be accepted between August 15 and 30. The shortlisted stories will be announced on November 30 and the winners will be declared at a function to be held on December 8. The winning and shortlisted stories will be translated into English and published in the anthology ‘Short Stories from Goa’ in 2024. Regulations and registration forms are available on request by email to fossc2023@gmail.com. Details: 2230728.
Celebrate Sao Joao at Novotel Goa Resort & Spa on June 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with vibrant traditions, exciting activities, and mouth-watering cuisine. Details: 8451068601/namira@tute.co.in
