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

Youth Hostels Association of India, Porvorim unit is organising a trek to Charavne waterfalls on June 25 at 7.30 a.m. from Maruti Temple, HB colony, Porvorim at 7.45 a.m. and Ambedkar Garden, Panaji at 8.15 a.m. near Peddem junction. Details: 9421246557. Pic Credit: Explore Bees

The Sunday Evening Quiz Club, Margao is organising a quiz on June 25 at 4.30 p.m. at the Urban Health Centre, opposite the Margao Hospicio. Details: www.seqc.blogspot.com.

Goa Institute of Management and the International Centre Goa will present a public lecture on ‘Rethinking Governance and Labour Issues in the Global Economy’ on June 28 at 6 p.m. at The International Centre Goa, Dona Paula. Details: 8308929300/ 9765404395/ 9820556765.

Samraat Club International State 1 and all the affiliated clubs of Goa will organise Season 18 of Samraat Sangeet Sitara, a classical singing competition in July 2023 for classical singers in the age group of 15 to 35 years. This competition is restricted to participants from Goa, Maharashtra and Karnataka. The preliminary round will be held on July 2, 9.30 a.m. at Marcel and Borim from 4.30 p.m. onwards. The semi-final will be held on July 16 and the grand finale will be held on July 22. Details: 9423313777/ 8806451659.

Faux and brush pen calligraphy workshop will be held from July 3 for six days from 4.30 to 6.30 p.m. at Samarth Krupa Hall, Margao. Details: 9823837351.

‘Art With David’ will be held every Friday, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Carpe Diem Art Centre, Majorda. Details: 2881035/ 8888862462

The St. Regis Goa Resort is hosting barbecue dinner every Friday from 8 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. at the Susegado beach shack at its premises. Details: 9175681087.

Sunaparanta Goa Centre for the Arts is organising a visual arts programme ‘Pencil to Portfolio’ for young adults of 13 to 18 years every Saturday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The programme will culminate in a final showcase, providing students with an understanding of putting together their artwork. Details: 97678 64206 / 93706 75100.

Carpe Diem – Goa is organising a mosaic workshop with Marilyn D’costa on July 9 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the premises in Majorda. Fees: Rs. 3,000 (inclusive of materials plus refreshments). Last date to register is July 6. Details: 2996696.