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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 1 SEPTEMBER 2024 5 ALMANAC Nature Notebook 934. Eurasian Golden Oriole IF you're out walking in the countryside at this time of year and this bright yellow, almost pigeon-sized bird streaks across your eyeline, you have just seen a golden oriole! Golden orioles (M. tajra safra) are one of the more colourful birds that grace our valleys and green spots for a few days in spring and autumn as they travel north or south across the Med. The name couldn't fit the bird better: if the male's bold yellow plumage explains 'golden', you only need hear the bird's fluty song to understand the 'oriole' bit, though admittedly they don't sing much in autumn. Thanks to their gaudy colour, many golden orioles end up dead and stuffed in hunters' collections, de- spite being a protected species. Only when hunting becomes histo- ry (or strictly enforced) will we truly enjoy golden orioles and other birds without worrying about their safety. Design Thinking Marathon Are you a young person or someone who works with youths who wants to see a better Malta? Join us for a design thinking marathon which will lead to meaningful community-based initiatives. Why Participate? Make an Impact: Contribute to real-world solutions for pressing envi- ronmental issues. Develop Skills: Enhance your problem-solving, teamwork, and project management skills. Network: Connect with like-minded individuals and professionals in the field. Recognition: Earn a certificate of participation and a chance to pilot your project in the community. These workshops seek to empower, innovate & transform. Victor Falzon, Aron Tanti www.birdlifemalta.org Green idea of the week 801 Last chance to resgister: https://foemalta.org/event/06092024-design-thinking/ Visit Friends of the Earth's website for more information about our work, as well as information about how to join us. You can also support us by sending us a donation – www.foemalta.org/donate Don't miss this Tempietto Serenade Concerto by Yun Ca 28 September Place: Gardens of Villa Frere You are invited to the first ever public performance in the Gardens of Villa Frere. An unique Improvised Neo-classical Concert ' Tempietto Serenade' by the exceptional improvisational pianist Yun Cai and featuring dancer Tara Dalli, exploring the relationship between sound, movement, space and time, set within the Tempietto, while the sun sets and golden light envelopes this magical space. Give nature a voice. Become a BirdLife member The ROCKIT Experience 26 September Place: Sir Temi Zammit Hall In this Classic meets Metal combo, two of music's foremost exponents on the island, the St Paul Metropolitan Orchestra and Metal band Oblique Visions, have combined their talents to create a fusion of musical textures based on the band's latest album, Out of Darkness. The result is a concert experience which is sure to be enjoyed by aficionados of the diverse genres. A GOOD WEEK Good Week/Bad Week A BAD WEEK The stars of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice have arrived in Venice, as the premiere of the big-screen sequel kicks off the Italian film festival. Director Tim Burton has revisited his 1988 cult classic for the reboot, which sees Catherine O'Hara, Winona Ryder and Michael Keaton return to the franchise. Former Strictly Come Dancing star Artem Chigvintsev has been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence in the US, according to jail records. He was booked into Napa County jail in California on Thursday morning. They have been joined in the sequel by actors including Wednesday star Jenna Ortega and Oscar- nominated actor Willem Dafoe. The 42-year-old Russian professional dancer joined series eight of Strictly in 2010, winning that year with celebrity partner Kara Tointon.