The All India Catholic Union, in association with the Bombay Catholic Sabha, Orlem Unit and the Lourdes Community Action Group, will hold a meeting on November 15 at 10 am at St Anne's High School Hall, Orlem, Malad (west) to protest atrocities committed on the Christian community. The death anniversaries of sisters Priya and Sylvia of Snehasadan, Jogeshwari, who were murdered in November 1990, will also be observed.

Painting competition

The Rotary Club of Churchgate, in association with Bombay Round Table Number 2, will conduct `Strokes' 98', a painting competition for school students. The categories are: Juniors (class V and VI students), Inters (class VII and VIII) and Seniors (class XI and X ). The competition will be held at Alexandria Girls' High School, Fountain, on November 14 between 9 am and 3 pm. Call Rahul Shah on 2812041/2813937.

Rehabilitation course by NAB

The National Association for the Blind will start a rehabilitation course forthe visually impaired in January next year. No formal education is required for the course meant for those who haven't received any basic training for employment, higher education and vocational training. There are no fees, and a stipend will be given to trainees every month. Contact Director, NAB, Department of Rehabilitation, c/o King George V Memorial building, Dr E Moses Road, Mahalaxmi, or call on 4942795 on or before December 14.

Poster making competition

Animal welfare group Ahimsa has organised a poster making competition for school children and an essay writing competition for parents on November 21 at 10 am at the Gold Spot Factory Lawns, Western Express Highway, Andheri (east). There is no entrance fee. Forms are being distributed free of cost at outlets of the Croissants eatery upto November 18. Contact Satnam Ahuja on 5773549 before 9 am and after 8 pm.