Key events in Kerala today: Alzheimer’s Day seminar, book release, Horthus Varthamanam on Sep 19

Kerala will witness a diverse range of programmes on Friday, from a World Alzheimer’s Day seminar in Kottayam to cultural discussions, book releases and music events in Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam and Kozhikode.

Kottayam

• K C Mammen Mappila Hall: 'Sthreepaksha Navakeralam' programme, sales fair – 10.00
• Nagambadam ground: Onam fest – 3.00
• Mangalam Mandiram Hospital V C Varghese Hall: World Alzheimer's Day seminar and discussion. Moderator Dr Ninan Kurian, Medical Superintendent and Memory Clinic Consultant, Mandiram Hospital – 9.45

Thiruvananthapuram

• Kovalam The Leela Raviz: Blue Tides: Kerala European Union two-day conclave organised by the Fisheries Department, Central Government and European Union. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan – 9.30
• Public Library: Programme organised by Kerala Sahitya Akademi on the creative world of poet Ezacheri Ramachandran – 10.00
• Thonnakkal Institute of Advanced Virology: Molecular Virology Conference – 10.00
• Vanchiyoor Chithira Thirunal Library: Kesavapilla Memorial Lecture Series – 5.30
• Pangode Military Centre Kariappa Auditorium: Pangode Kendriya Vidyalaya Foundation Day celebration – 3.30
• Survey Directorate: Inauguration of the kiosk of old survey records by Minister K Rajan – 2.00
• Karyavattom International Convention Centre: State conference of ENT specialists – 6.00
• MG College Auditorium: Donor and recipient meet – 10.30
• Visvesvaraya Hall: National Chemical Engineering Conclave – 10.00
• Nalanchira Mar Ivanios College Seminar Hall: Kerala Bhasha Institute seminar, book release, film screening, book fair – 10.00

Ernakulam

• Panampilly Nagar Manorama Office Seminar Hall: Horthus Varthamanam ‘Do you know Kochi?’ by M K Das, Boni Thomas, Jerly, Dr Tanya Abraham – 10.00
• Bolgatty Grand Hyatt Hotel: India International Tea Convention – 8.30, World Tea Conference – 10.00
• High Court Junction Vanchi Square: Cochin Haritholsavam exhibition and sale of fruit saplings and flowering plants – 9.00
• Palarivattom POC: Inauguration of KCBC All Kerala Professional Drama Festival organised by KCBC Media Commission. Varappuzha Archbishop Dr Joseph Kalathiparambil. Play 'Vartha' by Ambalappuzha 'Akshara Jwala' – 6.00
• Ernakulam Town Hall: Solace annual celebrations. Inauguration by MP Hibi Eden. Ghazal performance by Aloshi – 5.00

Kozhikode

• Calicut Bar Association Hall: Release of travelogue 'From Olivumala to the Land of Smiles' by Xavier George. Former Goa Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai – 1.30
• Mavoor Road Vedi Hall: Music programme by Veterans Music Wing – 5.30