International Center dinner

The International Center of New Haven, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the international community at Yale and in the greater New Haven area, is presenting "Carnaval del Caribe," a dinner with a Caribbean theme on Saturday, Feb. 27 at the Omni Hotel, 155 Temple St. Proceeds from the event will be used to support the center's programs.

In addition to tropical food and beverages -- including jerked beef skewers, West Indian marinated breasts of chicken, guava tart desserts, and rum cocktails -- a silent auction for unusual and original items will be held. Dance music will be provided by Calypso Hurricane, a Boston band.

Tickets are $75 per person and include dinner, beverages and a chance to win a trip for two to the Caribbean. Tables of ten are available upon request. For more information, call 432-6460.

YUWO lecture

The Yale University Women's Organization (YUWO) will sponsor a free lecture by Dr. Irwin M. Braverman, professor of dermatology at the school of medicine, at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11. The lecture, titled "Teaching Observational Skills through Fine Art," will be given at the Silliman College master's house, 71 Wall St. Guests should gather at noon and are invited to bring lunch; dessert, coffee and tea will be provided. In the event of New Haven and/or Hamden schools closing due to inclement weather, the lecture will be cancelled.

For more information, call Betty Ann at 488-5862 or Mimi at 288-7375.