Barbados Canadian & Friends (Hamilton) Association is celebrating the anniversary of Barbados’ independence with a dinner and dance on Nov. 24, 6:30 p.m., at the Hamilton Convention Centre, 1 Summer’s Lane. Tickets $80 or $750 for table of 10 and must be purchased by Nov. 20. Call Preema at 905-388-0508 or David at 905-318-0298.