Applications are invited for suitably qualified persons to fill the posts of Music and History Teacher at the Lodge School.  

The post of Music Teacher is from September 2010 to December 2010.Applicants should have a Degree from an approved University or College.  Also, a Certificate or Diploma in Education would be an asset. 

Applications, together with two recent testimonials should be sent to the Secretary/Treasurer, Board of Management, The Lodge School, Society, St, John as soon as possible. 

The Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development invites everyone to its free Literacy Fair on Wednesday, September 8, in Queen’s Park, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

All public and private nursery, primary and secondary schools are especially invited to participate.The Fair is being held to commemorate International Literacy Day.

The Barbados Vocational Training Board will host its annual Heath Fair, on Friday, July 30, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the C. Lomer Alleyne Skills Training Centre, Sayes Court, Christ Church.

Persons can enjoy various forms of entertainment, including aerobics, fun competitions and lots of give-a-ways. There’ll also be Voluntary Testing and Counseling and blood sugar and pressure tests. 

The Christ Church South Constituency Council invites Older Adults from its Constituency to participate in Crop Over Extravaganza 2010, at the Dover Complex and Pavilion on Thursday, July 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Patrons will have an opportunity to enjoy performances from Calypsonians, Dance Groups, Tuk Bands and Much more.

There’ll also be exercise sessions, health checks, massages, pedicures and other health tips.

The St. Philip Parish Independence Committee invites residents to nominate persons who have made a significant contribution to the development of the parish in the areas of Agriculture, Tourism, Spiritual Growth, and Community Development.

Nominees should be 70 years or older and nominations should include contact information and details on why that persons has been chosen.

Nominations should be submitted in writing to the Chairperson, Deborah Lorde, Lucas Street, St. Philip, no later than Tuesday, August 31.

The St. George North Constituency Council invites residents from the constituency to join in the fight to eradicate the Giant African Snail and Rats from the Community.

The Town Hall Meeting will be held at the Newbury Nazarene Church, Newbury, St. George, on Thursday, July 29, at 7:00 p.m.

Representatives from the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Agriculture will make various presentations. For further information, contact the Constituency Council Office at 435-4463, or email anne.oneale@barbados.gov.bb. Or visit the website, www.empoweringcommunities.com.bb. 

And before we go, here is a Hurricane Tip. If your family goes to a public shelter, some of the most important items to take are a portable radio, blankets, an extra change of clothing, and some packaged quick-energy goods like raisins and granola bars. 

You may also want to take a book or small game for children.