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May 1 - TODAY Deadline for Technical Training and Vocational Scholarship Today is the deadline for the Fall Semester for Lyford Cay Foundation's technical training and vocational scholarships in the US, Canada, UK and the Caribbean. Open to future trainees in agriculture and fisheries; A/C and refrigeration; automotive, marine & aviation mechanics; construction and other trades. Obtain forms from high school guidance counselors, COB's Financial Aid Office, BTVI, and the Lyford Cay Foundation office. www.lyfordcayfoundation.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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May 1 - TONIGHT Catholic Men's Mass A special mass is being held on the feast of St. Joseph the Worker, patron saint of men's ministry world wide. All men and boys are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served. Begins 7:30 pm at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church, 3rd St. The Grove. T: Benson Russell at 323-5796. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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May 2 - Friday Annual Spring Dance Presented by St. Francis Xavier Catholic Mens Association. Begins 8 pm at the National Tennis Center, QE Sports Center. Adm: $10. Food and drinks will be on sale. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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May 3 - Saturday Animal Fun Show Hosted by The Bahamas Humane Society at the Botanical Gardens 10am- 6pm. Food, Fun, Games, Classes like waggiest tail, Best kisser, most unusual dog etc. All friendly dogs welcome no special training needed! Bring your whole family and don't forget the dog! Admission: $3 adults, $1 kids and dogs. Admission includes hand band and a bandana for dogs T: Steven Turnquest or Percy Grant 323-5138. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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May 3 - Saturday Nassau Nastics Gymfest 2008 Features performances from several dance, cheerleading, judo and other athletic performance groups. Begins 7 pm at the Kendal Isaacs Gym. Activities include an afternoon cheerleading clinic at 1:30 pm at $5 per student. Free gymnastics lessons at 10:30 am to 12 pm for kids ages four and up and skills training on the balance beam, tumbling mats and vaulting apparatus under the supervision of highly trained coaches. T: 356-7722, 364-8423 or 395-5594. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
May 16 - Friday Annual JBLN Dinner & Dance The Junior Baseball League of Nassau's major fundraising event held at SuperClubs Breezes in the Seabreeze Ballroom. Cocktails 6:30 - 8 pm in foyer and dinner at 8:15pm. Live music by Visage. Dress smart/ casual. Tickets: $75. See JBLN coaches or Charles Kemp T: 324-5576. charleskemp@coralwave.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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May 3 - Saturday Bahamas Concert Orchestra & Chorus Concert Held under the directorship of JoAnne Connaughton. Experience the Vivaldi Double Violin Concerto with two international soloists, and highlights from the Vivaldi Gloria, RV 589 featuring the Bahamas Concert Orchestra Chorus. Also features Peter vs the Wolf, by Justin Locke, a courtroom comedy for orchestra and five actors including James Catlyn and Dion Johnson and is based on the characters, events and music of the symphonic fairy tale 'Peter and the Wolf' by Prokofiev. Violinists from the Academy of Jardin des Violins will join the orchestra for this concert, as part of a cultural exchange Programme. Begins 7:30 pm at Atlantis Theatre, Coral Towers. Adm: $75. Tickets at Custom Computers, or HG Christie. Tel: 327-7668 or 466-8094. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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May 17 - Saturday Business Survival Seminar Presented by Mark Turnquest. Held under the theme 'Staying Open for Business.' Topics include Government action programs to help small businesses, Is Entrepreneurship for You, Planning for profits: Preparing a Business Plan, Small Business Accounting, Location and Leasing: Finding a Place to Set Up, Safeguarding your business against crime, Obtaining Funding from the Government and more. Adm: $10 includes lunch. Held 9 am - 5 pm at the Hilton, Bay St. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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May 17 - Saturday Primary School Student Awards Presented by the Bahamas Primary School Student of the Year Foundation and the Executive Board of the Bahamas Pan-Hellenic Council. The 12th Annual Awards Program features 100 nominated students from schools in Abaco, Acklins, Andros, Berry Island, Bimini, Cat Island, Eleuthera, Exuma, Grand Bahama, Inagua, Long Island, New Providence and San Salvador. Winner and finalists share more than $80,000 in scholarships and prizes. Free admission. Begins 6 pm at Bahamas Faith Ministries International, Carmichael Rd. Tel: 364-4889 or email info@bahamaspstoy.org | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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May 3 - Sunday Presented by Hypermedia Entertainment. Features soca superstar Shurwayne Winchester live in concert. Also features performances by Geno D, T'rez Hepburn, Stilleto and Contact Band. Hosted by DJ 'The Mighty Pencil.' Begins 8:30 pm at the Rainforest Theatre. Tickets $25 presold, $40 at the door. Tickets at Bristol Cellars Marathon and Gladstone Rd, Jukebox and the Rainforest Theatre Box Office. T: 455-6048 or email. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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May 3 - Saturday Investment Seminar "Women: Inspired, Motivated and Challenged to Be The Best!" presented by British American Financial, Dreams Investment Group For Women. Speakers include Min. Loretta Butler-Turner, G. Diane Stewart, Yvette Bethel and Ursula Rolle. Topics include, Tackling Crime and Violence Against Women in the Bahamas, Protecting Our Children - Understanding Inheritance laws, Are you in the right job? What to do if you are not and Making your Finances Recession Proof. Held 9 am - 1 pm at Sandals. Free continental breakfast. To RSVP: Cecillia Cox at 328-8996, 328-8396/7. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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May 3- Sunday KWIB Mothers In Business Awards Presented by Kingdom Women In Business. Senator Tanya Wright to receive Mothers In Business Award for Finance. Also features Minister of State for Social Services Loretta Butler-Turner as the keynote speaker. Other mothers will be awarded in the fields of Arts and Media, Law Religion, Education, Tourism and more. Begins 4 pm the Hilton, Bay St. T: 328-6050. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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May 3 - Saturday Caribbean Endemic Bird Festival Presented by The Bahamas National Trust in celebration of International Migratory Bird Day. Held under the theme "From The Tundra to The Tropics." Features a walk through and film highlighting rare glimpses into the world of Warblers. Begins 8 am at The Retreat, Village Rd. Free admission. Light refreshments served after the walk. T: 393-1317 or e-mail: bnt@bnt.bs | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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May 17 - Saturday Beatles Tribute Concert The second concert presented by The N.A.O.S. Theme: "Yesterday: A Tribute To The Beatles." Begins 7 pm at The Nassau Yacht Club, East Bay St. Adm: $40 Adults, $20 Kids (12 and under), dinner included. Cash bar available. T: 393-5366. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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May 9 & 10 Basketball Jamboree The Major Pain Mini-Basketball Jamboree hosted by local boxing star Meacher "Major Pain" Major and Coach Eddie Burrows. Theme "Let's Come Together As One." Teams competing for $300 and $500 cash prizes. Held at Sala Park, off Kemp Road. T: 552-2937, 394-6698 or 477-1042. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
May 17 & 18 14th Annual Marlin Marine Fishing Tournament Hosted by Marlin Marine along with B.A.S.R.A. One form per angler. Registration fees: Senior Angler $150.00, Junior Anglers $75.00. Tournament held May 17 from 4:30 - 6 pm and May 18 from 3:30 - 5 pm. Cocktails served at Royal Nassau Sailing Club's snack bar deck on May 18. Awards presentation and banquet held May 22 at 7:30 pm at Nassau Yacht Club, East Bay St. All proceeds go to B.A.S.R.A. T: 393-7873. E: Loran Pyfrom py62@hotmail.com or www.marlin-marine.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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May 10 - Saturday Women's Trade Show: "Woman 2 Woman 2008" Presented by The Town Centre Mall. Trade show includes over 30 booths with products and services just for women. Live entertainment, supervised kids corner, free health screening, live taping of "To the Heart of the Matter", mother daughter look-a-like contest and lots of prizes. Noon - 6 pm. T: 322-8826 or email info@cartermktg.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Until - June 14 Kids Photo Fun Workshops Presented by Sine.Qua.Non Gallery. Workshops focus on the basics of photography and camera mechanics. For kids ages 9 - 14. Held Saturday's 12 to 4 pm. Adm: Nine sessions for $540. Includes all supplies and equipment, lunch and an exhibition. Proceeds to fund summer art programs and workshops at the gallery. T: Nadia at 328-8762 or 361-7796. Visit: www.sinequanongallery.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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May 10 - Saturday Empowerment Seminar & Job Fair Presented by The Kemp Road Urban Renewal Centre in conjunction with The North Eastern Pastors Alliance. Features guest speaker Michael Pintard, interviews and job placement on the spot. Bring copies of resumes. Begins 8 am at The D.W. Davis Gymnasium. Business casual attire required. Free admission. Donations welcomed. T: 394-7966/7. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Until June 30 Book Drive Help for Children, a non profit organization, is accepting all books for all ages, to be distributed to local community libraries. Children's books are used for literacy programs in summer months and for schools in the Family Islands. Locations for drop offs: Cable Beach Pharmacy, next to Super Value; Asa H. Pritchard on Robinson Rd and Rubins at Harbour Bay. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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May 10 - Saturday Step Show "Clash of The Greeks" featuring special performances by J.A. step champions, Crank Dat Peace Dance Winners, International step and dance teams from the hit MTV show "America's Best Dance Crew" and more. Doors open at 4 pm, show time is at 5 pm sharp. Part proceeds to aid The Bahamas Cancer Society. Venue: Arawak Cay. Advance admission: $25 general, $15 high school, $35 VIP. Tickets available at The Juke Box, Alpha Sounds, I Catching Ladies Boutique and all Burns House locations. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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May 10 - Saturday Cancer Society Ball The cancer Society of the Bahamas presents its 7th Annual Ball. Held under the patronage of the Governor General Arthur Hanna and Mrs. Hanna. Cocktail reception and awards ceremony at 7 pm followed by dinner and dancing at 8 pm. Adm: $200. Held at Wyndham Resort, Cable Beach. T: 323-4482. www.cancersocietybahamas.org | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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May 12 - Monday Whit Monday Holiday This public holiday follows Whit Sunday, The feast of Pentecost and marks the beginning of the public witness of the Christian Church. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Until August 8 Celebrities On Stage Returning on April 11, the masters of celebrity illusions, Anthony and Eddie Edwards, amaze and amuse with precision impersonations of high-profile celebrities such as Elton John, Bette Midler, Cher, Barbra Streisand, Neil Diamond, Tom Jones, Billy Joel and Rod Stewart. Cocktails 8 pm, showtime 9 pm. Mon, Tues, Fri & Sat at Crystal Palace Casino's Rainforest Theatre, Wyndham Resort. Call: 327-6200 ext 6758. http://crystalpalacevacations.com/crystal/cos.php | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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