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| Posted: 09 Mar 2013 04:14 AM PST DABBING ART An art exhibition titled "A New World – See through the Art of Dabbing" by Symbols House of Natural Art will be held at the Indian Cultural Centre of the High Commission of India until March 20. The exhibition features 12 artists from Malaysia and India. Opening hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 7pm. The Indian Cultural Centre is located at CapSquare, Signature Office B, Level 1, Jalan Munshi Abdullah, Kuala Lumpur. Call 03-2691 0437. ART EXHIBITIONS G13 Gallery is hosting two solo exhibitions by local veteran painter Hamdan Sharaani and Indonesian artist Kenyem at GL13, ground floor, Block B, Kelana Square, Jalan SS7/26, Kelana Jaya from now till March 31. The thematic approach for these two exhibitions, titled "Hamdan & Kenyem Solo Shows – Interlinked by Common Love for Mother Nature" aims at creating awareness and appreciation for our natural environment. Admission is free. Opening hours are from 11am to 5pm daily, except on public holidays. For details, call 03-7880 0991 or 019 211 4697 (Kenny) or visit http://www.g13gallery.com/ BRAIN PRESENTATION The Alzheimer's Disease Foundation Malaysia's National Caregivers Network is having a free public presentation on Brain Gym vs Dementia & Exercise by brain gym instructor and consultant Goh Siew Siew today at 2pm at PJ Daycare Centre, 6 Lorong 11/8E, Seksyen 11, Petaling Jaya. To register, SMS Jenny at 016-608 2513. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY TALK In conjunction with International Women's Day, Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur will be hosting a talk on Gender Disparities and Mental Health by consultant psychiatrist Dr Nor Hamidah Mohd Salleh today from 2.30pm to 4.30pm at Boardroom, 2nd floor, Hospital Block, Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Ampang. Admission is free. Call Adeline at 03-4141 3192. NATIONAL CRAFT DAY Visit the National Craft Day this weekend. Besides textiles, forest-based, metal-based and earthen-based crafts for sale, there will also be exhibitions, craft-making and traditional cuisine cooking demonstrations, screwpine weaving workshop and performances. The festival is being held at Craft Complex in Jalan Conlay from 10am to 10pm until Monday. For details, visit http://hkk.kraftangan.gov.my/. FREE LECTURE Soka Gakkai Malaysia is having an academic lecture on Views on the Substance of Confucian Learning in Late Imperial China by Prof Dr Chu Hung Lam today at 8pm at Wisma Kebudayaan SGM, 243, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. Prof Dr Chu, who is from Hong Kong Polytechnic University, will be delivering the lecture in Mandarin. Admission is free. For details, call 03-9075 6876 or 03-2144 8686 or visit http://www.facebook.com/SokaGakkaiMalaysia EDUCATION FAIR JM Education Counselling Centre will be having a Study in Melbourne Education Fair tomorrow from 1pm to 5pm at The Gardens Hotel in Mid Valley City, Kuala Lumpur. For details, visit http://www.jmecc.com/events.php VINTAGE AFFAIR The Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) will be having a fundraising event dubbed A Vintage Affair at Publika in Solaris Dutamas tomorrow from 10am to 7pm. Clothes, bags and accessories by Malaysia's A-listers and celebrities will be on sale. Other activities include lucky dip, Vintage Tea Room with celebrities, vintage photo shoot, vintage car display, vintage fashion show and performances. MRC aims to raise RM100,000 through the event. Coupons are available at RM50 per book. For details, visit http://www.facebook.com/mrcsfair EYE SCREENING In conjunction with World Glaucoma Week 2013, USJ Eye Specialist will be organising a free eye screening tomorrow from 10am till 8pm at The Summit Subang USJ. There will also be vision checks, glaucoma checks and counselling sessions by a consultant ophthalmologist. For details, call 03-8011 8033 or 012-406 8033. BLOOD DONATION The National Blood Bank will be having a blood donation drive tomorrow at Aeon Cheras Selatan Shopping Centre in Balakong (10am to 5pm), Church of Our Lady Fatima, Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad, Brickfields (8am to 1pm), Glory Assembly of God, 7-2, Jalan Perubatan 2, Pandan Indah, Kuala Lumpur (10am to 3pm), Cheras Leisure Mall (10am to 5pm, with Persatuan Lifeline Malaysia), Klang Parade (10.30am to 5pm, with Lions Club of Bandar Baru Klang), Columbia Asia Hospital in Bandar Puteri Puchong (9am to 5pm) and Jusco Kepong (10am to 5pm, with Pertubuhan Belia Nian Shao Qing KL Selangor). For details, visit www.pdn.gov.my RAPTOR WATCH Raptor Watch is back for the 14th year running. The Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) will be celebrating the return of migratory birds of prey today and tomorrow at PNB Ilham Resort, 10th Mile, Port Dickson. For the first time, the Tanjung Tuan lighthouse will be open to members of the public to view the raptors fly by at eye level. Fun activities, such as raptor hunts, environment race, talks, arts and crafts, and nature walks, will be held. Entrance is free. For details, visit mnsraptorwatch.wordpress.com or call 016-209 7052 or 017-464 2153. ADOPT PUPPIES Adopt puppies at the Second Chance adoption drive tomorrow from 11am to 6pm at IOI Mall in Puchong. Twenty-five puppies, including Bambi and Beatrice rescued by 12-year-old Catherine from a dumpster in Subang Jaya, are looking for a home. Second Chance also needs sponsorship to help support its operations. Donations of dog kibbles, canned food, Clorox and towels are also welcome. For details, contact Tracy at 016-332 3382, Ivy at 019-293 7217 or Leong at 012-226 9150, email info@2ndchance-kennel.com or visit http://www.pawsmission.com |
| Posted: 09 Mar 2013 04:14 AM PST ROAD CLOSURE Besraya (M) Sdn Bhd will be temporarily closing Jalan Pandan 1 heading towards the MRR2 and Maluri/Jalan Shamelin to facilitate works for the BR8 bridge beams connection project on the Sungai Besi Highway from March 11 to 15. The closure is expected to take place from midnight until 5am. Motorists from the MRR2 heading to Taman Shamelin Perkasa are advised to use Jalan Pandan 2 and Jalan Pandan 3 towards Persiaran Pandan 1 while those from Maluri or Shamelin Perkasa should use Jalan Pandan 3 and connect to the MRR2 via Jalan Pandan 1. For more information, call 1-800-88-0999. SLEEP WELL Tropicana Medical Centre is having a free public forum on Sleep Deprivation on March 16 from 10am to 1pm at Level 7, Auditorium, Tropicana Medical Centre, 11, Jalan Teknologi, PJU 5, Kota Damansara. This talk, held in conjunction with World Sleep Day, will discuss sleep deprivation, its causes and available treatment options. To register, call Mei Yee at 03-6287 1206 or Huda at 018-288 6789, or email full name and contact number to meiyees@tropicanamedicalcentre.com. RELAXATION WORKSHOP A Relaxation Workshop to help participants learn self-help mindfulness techniques to relax the body, calm the mind and cultivate peace and wellness in their lives will be held at the Buddhist Maha Vihara in Brickfields for four Saturdays (April 6, 13, 20 and 27) from 3pm to 6pm. The sessions are free and will be conducted by Billy Tan. For details, visit www.buddhistmahavihara.com, call 03-2274 1141 or email rogleestar@gmail.com. BLOOD DONATION The National Blood Bank is having a blood donation drive today at Aeon Cheras Selatan Shopping Centre in Balakong (10am to 5pm), Endah Parade (11am to 5pm, with Malaysian Blood Donors Society), The Summit Subang USJ (10am to 4pm, with Global Odyssey Corporation Sdn Bhd), Aeon Kepong (10am to 5pm) and Masjid Nurul Iman Ijok at Kampung Ijok, Batu 8, Ijok (9am to 3pm). For details, visit www.pdn.gov.my. PROPERTY SHOWCASE Myland Partners is having a showcase on a development project by New Zealand property developer Globe Holdings, Kingfisher at Great Lake Taupo, at Starhill 7, Level 4, JW Marriott KL, today and tomorrow from 10.30am to 7pm. For enquiries, call Winnie at 012-212 2484 or Lyssa at 016-313 3697. CHARITY FAIR The Chinese Embassy will be having a charity fair featuring Chinese cuisine, arts and craft today from 10.30am to 5pm at Hock Choon Supermarket, 1st Floor, 241-1, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur. Parking is available between Hock Choon Supermarket and the Chinese Embassy. |
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