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Saturday 31 March and Sunday 1 April  : Lusaka Music Society presents Stainers Crucifixion with Choir and Organ at Cathedral of the Holy Cross Time: 7.30 pm. Tickets at door.

Saturday 17 February to Tuesday 17 April : "Journeys Faces of the Tonga" photography art exhibition. Eleanor is a professional photographer, who has been photographing the Zambian people and wildlife for many years. She lived in Zambia for several years and now spends time each year in both Zambia and the United States. Her specialty is capturing the faces of people and she feels a face expresses the hardship or hope in a person. She has photographs of faces from all over the world,  but the Tonga people in Zambia are the faces that are closest to her heart. Eleanor has had solo exhibitions of her photography in the United States and does numerous speaking engagements concerning her photography. Venue:  Choma Museum and Crafts Centre 

Sunday 1 April: Full Moon Madness Booze cruise on the Kafue Queen. Midday and 3 pm. Special prizes and group discounts. Only 50 km from Lusaka.  Jetty at main road bridge. Transport available. Bar and BBQ on board.  Free welcome punch. INFO: Ian 097 232-949, 095 913-984, 01 216-016 (evenings) Email: finot@zamnet.zm

Sunday 1 April: Motox National Championships, Kitwe

Wednesday 4 April: International Women’s Club meets first Wednesday of every month. New members welcome. Interested? INFO: Celia 01 291-704 or Laura 01 251-530.

Wednesday 4 April: The Association of 41 Clubs of Zambia. Meetings are on the first Wednesday of each month, (except Chingola, first Friday). Lusaka No 1 Kunzubo Guest Lodge, Zambezi Road Roma at 6 pm; Kitwe (Hub of the Copperbelt) No 2, The Ravens Country Club at 6 pm; Ndola No 3 Table Hall, Ndola at 7 pm; Chingola No 4, Golf Club at 6.30 pm. ALL ex-tablers welcome INFO: Geoff Sakulanda 095 791-414.

Friday 6 April: Good Friday Public holiday

Friday 6 to Monday 9 April : Lusaka Hash House Harriers Easter Camp Out.  At a loose endo over Easter?  Then why not join the Lusaka Hash House Harriers on their Easter Camp Out.  Venue:  Eagles Rest, Siavonga, Camping fees: K 20,000 per person per night (bring your own tent). The Hash has exclusive use of the campsite. Amenities The camping site has a new ablutions block with hot and cold showers etc. There are braai stands for those who want to do their own catering. Hash catering available for breakfast and dinner at a cost of approximately K 130,000 per person. This price includes 3 dinners and 3 full English breakfasts.  There will be three runs. Hash fee K 20,000 per adult per run (children K 5,000) and this covers post run Hash beer and soft drinks.  A boat cruise has been arranged for Sunday afternoon, approximate cost K 25,000 per person, minimum 40 hashers.  Eagles Rest has its own beach, beach bar, swimming pool, restaurant, disco etc.  Good company and fellowship guaranteed. INFO Lothario, 097 790-808, Boy Blue 096 766-249 or Jerry mouse 097 471-764 or email pgwhite@coppernet.zm or lusaka.hash@zambia.co.zm

Friday 6 April: Egg-citing Easter Booze cruise on the Kafue Queen. Midday and 3 pm. Special prizes and group discounts. Only 50 km from Lusaka.  Jetty at main road bridge. Transport available. Bar and BBQ on board.  Free welcome punch. INFO: Ian 097 232-949, 095 913-984, 01 216-016 (evenings) Email: finot@zamnet.zm

Friday 6 April:  Les Veuves, a masked Theatre performance, directed by Alain Kamal Martial Performed in English, French, Portuguese Time: 7 pm. Venue: Lusaka Play House

Saturday 7 April: Holy Saturday Public holiday

Saturday 7 April: Car Boot Sale at St Columba’s Presbyterian Church. First Saturday of the month. Corner of Addis Ababa and Nangwenya roads. Sellers and buyers welcome. Phone: 01 253-547.  

Saturday 7 April: The Lusaka Garden Club. Meetings first Saturday of each month. Time: 2.30 pm. Non members welcome. Small donation for tea would be welcome. Should you wish to join the club, membership is only K50,000. The club is located in the Showgrounds. Time: 2.30 pm. All members and non members welcome. INFO: Lizelle 01 265-022 or Doreen Taylor 01 281-298.

Saturday 7 April: Egg-citing Easter Booze cruise on the Kafue Queen. Midday and 3 pm. Special prizes and group discounts. Only 50 km from Lusaka.  Jetty at main road bridge. Transport available. Bar and BBQ on board.  Free welcome punch. INFO: Ian 097 232-949, 095 913-984, 01 216-016 (evenings) Email: finot@zamnet.zm

Sunday, 8 April : Bare Feet in the Air. St Lawrence Home of Hope and African Dance Factory.  A taste of acrobatic excellence combined with music and visual displays. Time 2 pmm. Entrance: free, Venue: Chit Chat

 

Sunday 8 April: Egg-citing Easter Booze cruise on the Kafue Queen. Free Easter eggs for the kids. Midday and 3 pm. Special prizes and group discounts. Only 50 km from Lusaka.  Jetty at main road bridge. Transport available. Bar and BBQ on board.  Free welcome punch. INFO: Ian 097 232-949, 095 913-984, 01 216-016 (evenings) Email: finot@zamnet.zm

Monday 9 April: Easter Monday Public holiday

Monday 9 April: Egg-citing Easter Booze cruise on the Kafue Queen. Free Easter eggs for the kids. Midday and 3 pm. Special prizes and group discounts. Only 50 km from Lusaka.  Jetty at main road bridge. Transport available. Bar and BBQ on board.  Free welcome punch. INFO: Ian 097 232-949, 095 913-984, 01 216-016 (evenings) Email: finot@zamnet.zm

Wednesday 11 April to Wednesday 25 April : Art Exhibition Roots of Expressions. Prints and sculptures are medias still underrepresented in art, and quite unknown to the public. Alliance Française feels privileged to uplift these Medias and present the works of upcoming sculptors : Agnew Masango, Bisalom Phiri, Tom Phiri and established artist, Lutanda Mwamba, mostly known for his paintings and mixed media pieces. This exhibition is about an encounter between men and nature, how men can shape natural elements without interfering with the media’s identity. Venue: Alliance Francaise

Wednesday 11 April : Toastmasters Club of Zambia meets second Wednesday of every month at 6.15 pm to 7.30 pm  at Chrismar Hotel. Come and improve your Public Speaking and Leadership Skills in a friendly and learning environment. All are welcome. Nobody is born with Public Speaking Skills.  INFO. Moses Simuyemba 097 876-569 or John Siakamba 096 450-830.

Thursday 13 April:  Movie Nite at Gerritz Restaurant For John Cleese fans, “A Fish Called Wanda” Non stop wit and misunderstandings in true Cleese fashion. Movie starts  7.30 pm, a la carte Dinner, entertainment free

Saturday 14 April : Mary’s Bookshop Secondhand Booksale. Time: 9.30 am – 4.30 pm. Tea, coffee etc available. INFO: Mary 096 767-704, Ralph 096 860-594

Saturday 14 April  Fish-O-Mania 2007. If you are sixteen and under, the Zambia Sport Fishing Association is having their Ninth Junior Fishing Competition in conjuction with Kalimba Reptile Park. Sponsorship by Seedco Zambia International Ltd. Venue: Kalimba Reptile Park Time: 10.30 am to 2 pm Entry fee: K 100,000 per team of 4 members or single entry: K 25,000,00 per junior. Lots & lots of fish to catch. Many prizes to be won. Go ahead make your day cast! Contact Gavin for entry forms on 096 767-494 or 01 287-822/3

Tuesday 17 April : Theatre Les Veuves/The widows. A masked theatre performance, directed by Alain Kaml Martial Performed in English, French and Portuguese. Time: 7 pm. Venue: Lusaka Play House Entrance: K40 000

Wednesday, 18 April : Kilimanjaro Quiz Nite  Kilimanjaro Cafe, Manda Hill Shopping Centre.  Six rounds of 10 questions each.  20 teams of up to 8 people maximum per team. Booking a table guarantees you a seat if you arrive before 7:15. Quiz starts at 7:30 and ends at 10:30.  New price: K40,000 per person includes an excellent half-time meal. FULL CASH BAR AVAILABLE!  There is a Cash Jackpot and spot prizes to be won!  Prizes courtesy of Real Meats, Windhoek Lager, CFAO Zambia and Proflight!  And our newest sponsor, Stanbic Bank!!! We also thank our sponsor Africonnect, providing broadband internet service!  To book a table email cmahoney@iconnect.zm, or call Chris Mahoney on (096)753456.  See you there!!!

Thursday 19 April : Conference Corruption in Zambia: Is it evitable? Can we stop it? A discussion seeking to define Corruption, its causes, its effects and how we can fight it. Presenter: Peter J. Henriot, JCTR Time: 6.30 pm. Venue: Alliance Francaise

Friday, 20 April : Guest Chef Night. Time 7.30 pm Entrance: K 75,000 Venue: Chit Chat. Advance booking essential

Friday 20 to Sunday 22 April :  The Gamblers Three Day Event  Venue: Lusaka Gymkhana Club  Friday Dressage, Saturday very exciting Equestrian Cross Country and Sunday Show Jumping.  Food and beverages available. Free entry to spectators.

Saturday, 21 April :  Kim Otteby lectures on "Sweet Danger", The Truth about Sugar Time: 3 pm. Entrance K 20,000 Venue: Chit Chat

Saturday 21 April : The Acid Jazz Nite. Venue: The Brown Frog. Time: 8 pm Entrance: K20.000 “A World Of Fusion” Rock, Pop, Blues, African Jazz, Rnb etc. Live session by Zambia’s Premier Guitarist Uncle Rex and friends. Special Guest Sir Jones Kabanga. Additional music by Cool Breeze entertainment. Special guest DJ. ALKAL of Radio Phoenix.

Sunday 22 April : Don't leave your dog in the "dog box"  -  bring him for training so that he's a nicer guy to have around! 6 week Companion Dog (Basic Obedience) Training Course starts at Lusaka Kennel Club, Showgrounds.   Phone Edwina 260081 for info

 

Sunday, 22 April : Bare Feet - Kick the Dust. Chisomo Drop in Centre with Black Saints Arts. Traditional dances with a modern twist. Time: 2 pm Entrance free, Venue Chit Chat

 

Sunday 22 April : Motox National Championships, Eureka Track

Friday 27 April  : Pub Games Night and Supper Venue: Lusaka Gymkhana Club All welcome for a night of fun!

Friday, 27 April : "Bare Feet" A musical, physical and comical play with youth from Lusaka in collaboration with an Irish director. Time: 8 pm. Entrance: K 20,000 Venue: Chit Chat

Saturday 28 April : Craft Market at the Dutch Reformed Church Last Saturday of each month. Time: 9 am to 12.30 pm. INFO: 01 260-781 Mondays to Fridays between 9 am and 12 pm. Bookings can only be made during this period, two weeks before the market.

Saturday 28 April : Corporate and Community Triathlon Pre-race registration compulsory by Monday 19 April.  Venue:  American International School, Leopards Hill Rd. Time: 7 am. Entrance: K 50,000 per person per race. K30,000 per person for additional races.  Registration contact:  Shantall Adonis Tel: 01 260-509/260-543. Race queries:  Di Andrews 096 765-250. Food, refreshments and activities available for all

Saturday 28 April: Top of the Pops 8 Playing the best top hits from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and today. Dance to all your favourite hits, enjoy shots from our shooter girls and win a limited edition CD in our dance competitions.  From 8 pm at Brown Frog.  K20,000 entry on the door.  All profits go to the Phoenix Research Centre and the release of Phoenix the elephant.

Saturday 28 April  : Full Moon Madness Booze cruise on the Kafue Queen. Midday and 3 pm. Special prizes and group discounts. Only 50 km from Lusaka.  Jetty at main road bridge. Transport available. Bar and BBQ on board.  Free welcome punch. INFO: Ian 097 232-949, 095 913-984, 01 216-016 (evenings) Email: finot@zamnet.zm

Saturday 28 April : Concert/Quatuor Parisii String quartet classical music Time: 7 pm. Venue: Alliance Française Charges: K45 000

Sunday 29 April  : Full Moon Madness Booze cruise on the Kafue Queen. Midday and 3 pm. Special prizes and group discounts. Only 50 km from Lusaka.  Jetty at main road bridge. Transport available. Bar and BBQ on board.  Free welcome punch. INFO: Ian 097 232-949, 095 913-984, 01 216-016 (evenings) Email: finot@zamnet.zm

Monday 30 April  : Full Moon Madness Booze cruise on the Kafue Queen. Midday and 3 pm. Special prizes and group discounts. Only 50 km from Lusaka.  Jetty at main road bridge. Transport available. Bar and BBQ on board.  Free welcome punch. INFO: Ian 097 232-949, 095 913-984, 01 216-016 (evenings) Email: finot@zamnet.zm

Tuesday 1 May :  Labour Day Public holiday