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May 15 - TODAY Health Seminar The Nassau Chapter of the Links Inc. and Baptist Health invites you to a symposium on mental health and mental wellness, "Shattering the Stigma and Inspiring Lives" at the Sheraton Cable Beach resort, 12 pm. Lunch will be served and $50 donation is requested. All funds will aid The Nassau Chapter of the Links Inc. T: 328-3996 Cecillia Cox. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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May 15 - TONIGHT 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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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 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 | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 29 - Thursday Women Empowering Women Luncheon Presented by The Nassau Bahamas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and sponsored by Baptist Hospital Int'l Center of Miami. Theme: Women Empowering Women to be Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. Features guest speaker Dr. Yvonne Johnson, MD who is the Emergency Department Director of the Heart Attack Unit at South Miami Hospital presenting, "The Secrets to a Woman's Heart." Honorees include, Dr. Ida Hanna, Ms. Vienna Williams, Nurse Emily Osadebay and Nurse Ampusam Symonette. Adm: $40. Begins 12 noon at the Hilton, Bay St. T: 357-7457. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 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 30 - Friday Essay Competition Deadline The Ministry of Health and Social Development celebrates World Blood Donor Day (June 14). Essay topic: Give Blood regularly - An Outcry for More Regular Voluntary Blood Donors in The Bahamas. Cash prizes and plaques for winner & 1st and 2nd runner up. Winner and runners up to be honored at the annual World Blood Donor Day ceremony. Open to grades 10-12. T: 502-4871. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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May 17 - Saturday Musical Benefit Concert Held under the patronage of Minister Bernard and Mrs. Nottage. Hosted by the family of Mrs. Donyale L. Bradshaw-Smith in conjunction with the Children's National Choir. Theme: We Believe In Miracles. Performances by Shabak, Miss Jesse Pearl, Mrs. Tamika Smith, Dawn Sands, Nu Generation and more. Begins 7:30 pm at the National Performing Arts Centre, Shirley St. Adm: $25. Tickets available at The Christian Book Shop, Rosetta St. Proceeds in aid of Mrs. Donyale L. Bradshaw- Smith's medical expenses. T: 394-2125 or 325-4538. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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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 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 18 - Sunday Bahamas Dance Theatre Talent Show Presented by the Bahamas Dance Theatre in celebration of their 40th Anniversary. Theme: A Mad Hatter's Tea Party. Features dance, tap, jazz and modeling performances.. Adm: $20. Proceeds to aid the Cultural Exchange to be held July 19 - August 3, 2008, and to help with the outreach program for kids ages 2 - 4. Held 4 - 6 pm at the residence of Frank & Jeanie Campbell, Westridge. T: Michelle Hudson 326-1580. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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May 30 - Friday The Bahamas Co-operative League Scholarship Deadline A partial two-year scholarship to COB or other approved tertiary institutions for students pursuing an Associates Degree in Business Management, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, Tourism, Agriculture, Marketing or Banking is being offered. Awarded to a Bahamian student on the basis of academic achievement and financial need. Applications from The Bahamas Co-operative League office, at Oakes Field next to McDonalds. T: 302-0100. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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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. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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May 19 - Monday Call For Works The department of culture announces a nationwide call for works for all mediums of artwork - from visual to literary - from Bahamian artists. Work to be displayed at the grand opening of Anthaya Art Gallery, located at the shops of Bable Beach, West Bay Street. Space is limited. T: Melissa Allen at 326-0204 or 326-0232, Wendell Demeritte at 326-0147/9. Email: gwliquesmck@yahoo.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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May 19 - 23 BIFS Week of Seminars Presented by The Bahamas Institute of Financial Services. Theme: Strategies for the Future; New Opportunities. Topics include Developing Succession Plans, Career Development Plans, New Development in the Compliance Field and Practical Corporate Governance. Also features an open forum discussion "Developing Customer Loyalty" with Jim Francis, Head of sales and service quality, HSBC, Canada. Other speakers include Hon. Zhivargo Laing, Cheryl Bazard, Keith Davies, CEO BISX, Dr. Olivia Saunders, Cassandra Nottage, Bonnie Nguyen and more. Adm: Morning $50 members, $60 non-members; Lunch/Luncheon sessions: $60 members, $70 non-members; Afternoon sessions: $50 members, $60 non-members. T: 323-0872 or 323-0871. Register online at www.bifs-bahamas.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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May 31- Saturday Yamacraw Community Festival The 4th Annual Yamacraw Community Development Association Festival. Enjoy performances by Royal Bahamas Police Force Band, Yamacraw Community Youth Marching Band, Ancient Man, Elon Moxey, Terez Hepburn and Miss Teen Bahamas. Festival proceeds go towards community events and activities. Held noon to midnight at the Winton Meadows Park, Winton Meadows. T: Ken Strachan at 424-6524. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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May 22 - Thursday Artists Open Forum The National Art Gallery of the Bahamas holds an open forum, "What do artists want?" at 6:30 pm. E-mail questions and concerns prior to meeting so they can be addressed. Refreshments will be served. T: 328-5800. E-mail: info@nagb.org.bs | | ||||||||||||||||||||
June 3 - 7 Eleuthera Pineapple Festival This four-day celebration features live music, parties, a Junkanoo parade, craft displays, dancing, a pineapple recipe contest, tours of pineapple farms and a pineathalon, a half-mile swim, 3-mile run and 4.5-mile bike ride. Held in Governor's Harbour, Eleuthera. T: (242) 332-2142. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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June 5 - 8 Just Rush Labour Day Weekend In the biggest summer Junkanoo event ever held, "Just Rush" pits Grand Bahama's parade winners against Nassau groups. Each group is expected to field 250 rushers competing for over $100,000 in prizes. Festivities begin on Thursday. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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May 22 - Thursday Authentically Bahamian Trade Show Features more than 70 booths with a wide selection of high quality authentic gifts and craft items including ornaments and accessories, fine conch shell jewelry, scented soaps and candles, straw craft, hand-made Androsia tablecloths, Junkanoo dolls, Bahamian designer cards, scenic paintings, plants and a number of new products, all locally produced. Held 9 am - 2 pm in the Governor's Ballroom, Hilton Hotel. T: Rowena Rolle at 356-6967 or 356-6963. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Until May 23 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 24 - Saturday 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 24 - Saturday Commonwealth Boxing Championship Presented by First Class Promotions. Main event features a 12-round super middleweight bout between the Bahamas' Jermaine 'Choo Choo' Mackey and Ghana's Michael 'The Amazing' Gbenga. Adm: $30 general, $75 ringside and $100 VIP. Tickets at Steve's Café'8e, Heastie's, Nirvana Beach and First Class Promotions office. Begins 8 pm at Kendal G.L. Isaacs Gym. T: 356-5312. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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