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May 8 - TONIGHT Art Exhibit Opening Reception Exhibit features artwork by Leah Eneas and Rodney Stuart. Held at the Sine.Qua.Non Gallery, Reception 5 - 8 pm. Show runs thru May 23. T: 328-8762 or 364-8612. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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May 8 - TONIGHT Choral Concert Features a grand performance by the University of Kentucky Choral, directed by Dr. Jefferson Johnson. Performances at The Dundas Centre, Mackey St. Begins 8 pm. Adm: $10. T: 3260152 or 326-0147. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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May 8 & 9 National Water Week Presented by the Water & Sewerage Corporation. Features a panel discussion on May 8 on the current state of water in the Bahamas. Speakers include Godfrey Sherman, Philip Weech, Dr. Richard Cant, Eric Carey and Eleanor Philips. Topics include, Policy response to Climate Change and The challenges faced by the Water & Sewerage Corporation. Begins 6:30 pm. Customer appreciation day held May 9. Feature prizes and giveaways. Live radio remote from 2 - 4 pm at Water & Sewerage, Thompson Blvd. T: 302-5500. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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May 10 - Saturday Sir Orville Turnquest Toast/Roast Presented by the Pilot Club of Nassau in honor of Sir Orville Turnquest. Theme: From the Bottom of the Hill, Grants Town to the Top of the Hill, Government House - Mount Fitz Hugh. Live entertainment by The Xtra Band. Part proceeds to benefit LPC charities in Nassau. Adm: $150. Held 7 - 11 pm at Sandals, Cable Beach. T: 364-2371 or 324-8864. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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 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 | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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 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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May 18 - Sunday The Crusaders Brass Band Grand Concert Presented by The Crusaders Brass Band in celebration of its 41st anniversary. Concert begins 3 pm at Grove Temple Church, Coconut Grove Ave and Crooked Island St. Free admission, donations accepted. T: Carolyn Moss at 677-8205. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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May 24 & 25 Golf Qualifying Rounds The individual medal qualifying rounds for the Bahamas National Team. Held at the Cable Beach Golf Course. Those that qualify will move on to the finals held on June 6 & 7. Tee-off time is 8 am. T: Billy Lee at 322-8829. www.bgfnet.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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May 10 - Saturday Journey of Andrews University Choir Concert Features Journey of Andrews University Choir of Berrien Springs, Michigan in concert. Other guest artists include Eagle Ministry Choir, Bahamas Academy Secondary Choir, Strings' n Tings' and Wayne and Romal Smith. Part proceeds to aid The new Bahamas Academy and The Bahamas National Children's Choir Adm: $10. Tickets at Logos, Christian Bookshop, Bahamas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Bahamas Academy and at the door. Begins 8 pm at The Performing Arts Centre, Shirley St. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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 30 - Friday Essay Competition Deadline Competition presented by the Ministry of Health and Social Development in celebration of World Blood Donor Day (June 14). Essay topic: Give Blood regularly- An Outery for More Regular Voluntary Blood Donors in That Bahamas. Cash prizes and plaques for winner and first and second runner up. Winner and runners up to be honored at the annual World Blood Donor Day recognition ceremony. Open to students in grades 10 - 12. T: 502-4871. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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May 11 - Sunday Mother's Day Mother's Day is a day honoring mothers, celebrated on various days in many places around the world. It complements father's day, the celebration honoring fathers. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
May 11 & 24 Bahamas Golf Federation Tournament The Bahamas Golf Federation hosts a Modified Individual Medal Tournament on May 11 and a 2-man shamble tournament on May 24 at the Cable Beach Golf Course. Tee-off is at 8 am. T: Billy Lee at 322-8829. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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May 30 - Friday Marlin Awards Nomination Concert Presented by Harris Communications and hosted by Tempo's Rise & Shine host, Jamie Thomas. Concert held at the Diplomat Center, Carmichael Rd. Begins 7:30 pm. Features performances by Nigel Lewis, Alas, CMA, Christian Massive, Monty G, DJ Counsellor and more. Adm: $15 adults, $5 children. Tickets at 100% Bible Bookstore, Bucks Gospel, Christian Bookshop, Logos Bookstore and Faith Life Book & Music Center. T: 327-1251. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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May 15 - Thursday Doctors Hospital Lecture Doctors Hospital presents "Total Joint Replacement" in an effort to educate the public about the important health issues, presented by Dr. Dane Bowe at 6pm in the Doctors Hospital Conference room. Free blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose testing 5 - 6 pm. T: 302-4603. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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 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 | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
May 17 - Saturday St Anne's Church Fair Presented by St. Anne's Anglican Church. Features white elephant (used items), plants, bingo games, hoop-la and home cookery. Food and drinks on sale. Opens 7 am, fair begins at noon. Held at St Anne's Church, Fox Hill Rd. T: 324-2037. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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. TEL: (242) 326-6748 or 427-3640. E: markturquest@gmail.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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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