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published: Saturday | February 25, 2006

Shelly-Ann Thompson, Freelance Writer

THE WEEKEND is once more here. Meaning that, time which could not be spent together as a family during the week can be done today and tomorrow. Family experts have often reported the positive factors that arise when the family does things together. Bonding is strengthened, sibling love nurtured and parents get an opportunity to learn more about their child's opinions and attitudes. Family Time has selected three events for this weekend through which the family can strengthen its bonds.

JAMAICA FLORAL ART ASSOCIATION

Today from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. the Curphey Place, Swallowfield Road in Kingston will be filled with mugs. The Jamaica Floral Art Association (the WAFA Group) will be staging "Muggy Morning." The event will feature mugs in a variety of styles and colours.

Participants are asked to bring their own mugs and have them filled with their favourite hot beverage such as chocolate, coffee or tea. There will be a competition and prizes for the most unusual, the most creative and the most antique mugs. There will also be entertainment in the form of improvised floral arrangement and prizes for best display. Dance competition and mento music will also keep patrons entertained. Contribution is $500 inclusive of meals, and each ticket goes into the gate prize.

LOGOS II ­ BOOK SHIP

The Logos II ­ Education Book Exhibits Limited ­ had only anchored for a week to accommodate a coal ship that stopped over. Hence, Logos II, more known as the book ship, re-opened its doors last Thursday. Logos II has on sale hundreds of books from 5,000 different book titles such as religion, children books, cookbooks, sports and hobbies, dictionaries, Bibles and others. Opening hours are Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday and Monday 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Admission is $30, while children under 12 enter free. Logos II leaves the Rockfort Cement Company Pier (in front of the Rockfort Mineral Bath) on March 12.

MOSAIC SANCTUARY TOUR AND EXHIBITION

In Mandeville, Manchester, visit the Mosaic Sanctuary Tour and Exhibition that is being held from last Saturday through to this Monday, February 27 at the Northern Caribbean University.

The exhibition's opening hours are Sunday to Thursday, 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.; Friday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; and Saturday, 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. After touring the exhibition have the children, stroll around the cool town of Mandeville. You can visit one of the Devon House outlets, Burger King or have a break at the Food Court where seats are available.