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Tel: 1-242-323-8888 Nassau Weekly Newsletters Ltd Fred Ramsey Building #1 Shirley Park Ave Nassau, Bahamas. Copyright©2008 Nassau Weekly Newsletters Ltd | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sept 18 - 19 Photography Exhibition Kinesis by Scharad Lightbourne is a multi-sensory photography exhibition stimulating your taste, touch, smell and sight. Features camera subjects such as accountant & lawyer Bernadette Christie, artist John Cox, rap duo NCity, legendary musican Ronnie Butler, journalist and pageant coordinator Michelle Malcolm and Miss Bahamas World 2007 Anya Watkins, among other. Wyndham Box Office 327-6200. Or E: kinesis@thekinesis.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 19 - Friday DEADLINE 1st Annual Tom Grant High School Volleyball Tournament In honour of local sporting legend Tom Grant (US college coach, founding member of the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association and the Bahamas' first International Volleyball Federation referee), the first annual Tom Grant V-ball tournament will be held Sept 25-28 at the Kendall Isaacs Gym. Deadline to apply is 6:30 pm, Fri Sept 19, at the gym. A coaches' technical meeting will be held at the same time. Primary, junior and senior high school boy and girl teams from public and private schools can register. Call Tom Grant, Sr. or Jr. at: 325-8792, 427-4100 or 456-3202. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 19 - Friday Emergency Blood Drive At The Sheraton In response to an urgent appeal from Princess Margaret Hospital, Baha Mar Resorts is holding its second emergency blood donation drive at The Independence Ballroom A, Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort, Cable Beach. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 27 - Saturday Creative Wealth Seminar For Women LIV Insurance Brokers & Agents and FFL Investments Ltd present: “Creative Wealth-What Every Woman Should Know About Money,” an informative empowerment program and seminar held at LIV INsurance on Tonique Williams-Darling Highway. Refreshments included. Registration: $50 pp by Sept 13th. Call: 361-7911. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 19 - 20 Nassau Nastics Gymnastics Clinic With US Coaches The Gymnastics Federation of The Bahamas sponsors an open clinic featuring host coaches Ann Kist-Kolasa and Valdi Kolasa of New Jersey. Fri: 4-7 pm: Recreation Gymnastics and coaches at Oakes Field Gym. Sat: 9-11 am: Recreation Gymnasts and coaches at Seagrapes Gym. Sat: 12-4 pm: Team, pre-team and competitive gymnasts at Oakes Field. Cost: $25 per session. Open to interested children, PE teachers, dance instructors, etc. Call: 395-5994 or 356-7722. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 27 - 28 Sailing: Opti Junior Championships The Bahamas Sailing Asscoiation, with the Nassau Yacht Club and The Royal Nassau Sailing Club, hold the 4th Annual Opti Junior Championships on Montagu Bay. Over 80 sailors between ages 7 and 15 vie for honours. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of East Nassau, KFC, Lyford Cay Foundation, RBC, KPMG, Odyssey Aviation and the Ministry of EYS&C., and the Ministry of Tourism & Aviation. E: contact@bahamassailing.org or call: 677 8702. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sept 19 - Oct 18 Anya at Popop Studios Anya Antonovych Metcalf exhibits her work at Popop Studios opening with a reception on Fri Sept 17 at 7 pm. An artist talk is scheduled for Oct 15, 7 pm. At 26 Dunmore Ave, Chippingham. Call: 322-7834. www.popopstudios.com/news.html | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 19 - Friday Movie At National Art Gallery (NAGB) The National Art Gallery presents the movie "White", an ironic comedy filled with hard laughs of despair, ecstasy, ambition and longing. Show time: 8 pm. Rated R: No one under 18 admitted. Call: 328-5800 or E: www.nagb.org.bs | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 20 - Saturday SAT Classes at Queen's College Plan for college, reduce college tuition fees and qualify for scholarships by letting your child acquire a SAT Grade (Scholastic Aptitude Test) that all colleges recognise and used to grade students. Runs on Saturdays between Sept 20 and Nov 29, 9 am - noon. Fee: $395 (includes SAT book and QC SAT worksheets.) cbowles@qchenceforth.com or www.collegeboard.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sept 28 - Sunday Organ Recital The Parish Church of The Most Holy Trinity, Trinity Way, Stapledon Gardens holds an organ recital by Dr. Sean Jackson at 8 pm. Internationally renowned, Jackson was born in Barbados, attained a B.Mus at Royal College of Music, London; a M.Mus and Doctorate from Julliard School of Music, New York. Donation: $10. Children 12 and under are free with an adult. Call: 322-6578. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 29 to Oct 5 Bahamahost Program 30 Year Celebration Bahamahost celebrates 30 years of educating the Bahamian public and tourism partners with a range of activities: Fri Oct 3: One Day Conference held at Sandals Royal Bahamian with discussion topics including culture, banking, and the environment. Oct 4: Fun Run & Walk at 6am from the Eastern Parade to Goodman's Bay. Oct 5: A church service at New Covenant Baptist Church, Independence Drive. Call: 326-6183. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 20 - Saturday Model Casting Call: Islands Fashion Week Islands of the World Fashion Week holds a casting call for male and female models to perform in the upcoming Fashion Week. Held in the Exuma Room at The Hilton British Colonial Hotel at 9 am. Candidates are asked to bring portfolios and measurements. Call: 356-6133 or www.islandsfashionweek.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 20 - Saturday The National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica Gala Performance The UWI Bahamas Chapter, UWI Medical Alumni Association Bahamas Chapter hosts a special evening of dance. Held in The Rainforest Theatre, Wyndham Nassau Resort, at 8 pm. Ticket outlets: Original Patties, The Juke Box, Doongalik Studios and UWI School of Clinical Medicine & Research. General admission: $100. VIP: $125 (includes champagne). The event is a black tie affair. Student special on Sept 19, 1 pm: $10 w/ student ID. Call: Mrs. Spencer at 325-2320. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 30 - Tuesday National Insurance Board Seminars NIB will hold three more free National Insurance Seminars for Employers and Self-Employed Persons on Tuesdays Sept 30, Oct 28 and Nov 25. Held from 9:30 am to 1 pm in the Training Room, at NIB's Wulff Rd complex, near Minnie St. Reserve by calling the Public Relations Department: 356-2070 ext 236/234/232. Refreshments will be served. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 20 - Saturday Roadmasters Charity Run & Walk The 20 mile charity run or 10 mile walk will start on Montagu Beach. All proceeds will aid The All Saints Camp. Registration: J. M. Smith & Co., Harrold Road. Registration: $20. Corporate and Private sponsors & donations are welcome. Call 341-7306. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 20 - Saturday NY Bahamian American Association 96th Gala Ball The event is held at the Astorias Manor 25-22 Astoria Boulevard Queens, New York. cocktails 8 to 9 pm, dinner and dancing 9 pm to 1 am. Silent auction, raffle and live music by Casplash. Donation: $100. Call: 1-212-421-6420 or 1-914-699-5070. lorette@ | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 21 - 24 Church of God F.B.I. Conference The Church of God Cathedral hosts it's third F.B.I. Conference at the Sheraton Hotel on Cable Beach, each night at 7 pm. Hear speakers such as Apostle Raymond Wells and Bishop W. Blair from Jamaica and Psalmist Marvia Provence. E: christine_rollins@hotmail.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 22 - Monday Launch of Kingsway Academy Golden Jubilee Kingsway Academy launches it's 50th Anniversary celebrations with a ceremony at 9 am in the high school courtyard. Presenters include the Minister of Education, Mrs. Priscilla Cartwright , students and parents. Alumni, parents, former staff, board members and friends are invited to attend. Call Ms. Hamilton at: 324-6269. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 30 - Tuesday Prizes For Royal Bank of Canada Old Memorabilia RBC Royal Bank of Canada celebrates its 100 years of Bahamian service and seeks old memorabilia from by-gone days to add to its presentations and displays. RBC is offerings special gifts for the earliest Royal Bank photos, stories, anecdotes and records such as old passbooks, cancelled cheques, statements or correspondence. If you think your artifact qualifies mail a copy to Jan Knowles, RBC, PO Box N-7549, East Hill St, Nassau by Sept 30. Submit with your name, phone and email address. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 22 - Monday Florida Air Academy Seminar Florida Air Academy invites interested students and parents to attend a seminar at 7 pm at the Hilton British Colonial Hilton to learn more about the benefits of FLAIR such as 100% university acceptance. For appointments call: Todd DeRegnaucourt at: (321) 723-3211 or E: request@flair.com or www.flair.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Oct 3 - Friday Bahamas Business Show The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and The Bahamas Hotel Association host the Bahamas Business Trade Show & Globalization Conference that brings together buyers and sellers of goods and services to promote new business opportunities and existing relationships. Held at the Sheraton Cable Beach Resort, Independence Ballroom, starting 5 pm. Call: the BHA: 322-8381. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 23 - Tuesday NAGB Issues Forum The National Art Gallery holds a forum on the Topic: "Copyright and Creative Intellectual Property in the Age of Globalization." Starts 7 pm. Call: 328-5800 or E: www.nagb.org.bs | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 24 - Wednesday Bahamas National Youth Choir Auditions Try out to join the Bahamas National Youth Choir at St. John's College Auditorium, 7 pm. Open to 15 to 27 year olds. Sing any song you like. Travel opportunities, free voice lessons and national pride for successful applicants. Call: 356-2691 or 2. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Oct 3 - Friday Deadline For Cacique Song Competition Voting The Ministry of Tourism and the Cacique Awards request all voting for The People's Choice Sing Competition to be submitted by today. Select one song from a list of favourite Bahamian secular songs and one gosple song. See newspapers for forms with the song lists. Deliver the forms to your nearest island's Ministry of Tourism office or fax the ballot form to: 356-6956. Winners will be announced at the 13th Annual Cacique Awards, Jan 30, 2009. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 25 - Thursday Bankers Forum On Current Risks Bahamas Association of Compliance Officers (BACO) in collaboration with The Central Bank invite bankers and the interested public to a half day forum with two topics: Risk Management In International Banks with Today's Turbulence and the Automated Clearing House System, due to be unveiled in October. Speakers include: Stanislaw J. Bereza, inspector of banks and trust companies and Brian Smith, project manager of ACHS. Held at 8:30 am - 12 noon, at The Brirish Colonial Hilton. Free entry but limited to 2 persons per organisation. Register at: info@bacobahamas.com or call: 323-0871 or 2. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Oct 4 - Saturday Halsbury Chambers 4th Halsbury Chambers hosts its 4th Annual Free Legal Clinic from 9 am to 3 pm at the New Providence Community Centre on Blake Road. Experts discuss a range of topics including surviving divorce, spouse's death, “Who gets what?”, protecting your family, gang-proofing your children, where the real estate buys are in Florida & The Bahamas, building or renovating, how to avoid being ripped off, EPA & trade agreements, job loss or new opportunities, work permits, permanent residency, right to work and making the system work for you. This is also your opportunity to speak to a lawyer for free. Call 393-4551 to reserve your seat. www.halsburylawchambers.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 25 - Thursday Art Exhibition: Sine.Qua.Non Gallery The Sine.Qua.Non Gallery presents the artistic works of Christiane Matthaeic. The show is from 6 to 9 pm at the gallery on Elizabeth Avenue. Call: 328-8762 or visit: www.sinquanongallery.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 25 - Thursday Abaco Business Outlook The Counsellors Ltd will hold the 5th Annual Abaco Business Outlook Seminar under the theme: Understand The Present: Plan For The Future to be held at New Vision Ministries Center, Marsch Harbour. Speakers include the keynote address by the Hon. Earl Deveaux, Minister for The Environment; and 10 of the nation's top experts and leaders. Register with Eileen Fielder: 322-7505 or E: efielder@thecounsellorsltd.com. In Abaco call: Wynsome Ferguson, MOT: 242-367-3067. Register online at: www.tclevents.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Oct 6 - Monday Languages Courses Start The College of The Bahamas' International Languages and Cultural Institute offers Fall courses starting Oct 6. Languages are offered at various levels in Creole, French, German, Spanish, Mandarin, Russian, English and Latin. Courses are $250 for three hours per week, 30 hours total. Located In Room 15, Munnings Building, next to KFC in Oakes Field. Call: 302-4584 or 7. www.cob.edu.bs | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 26 - Friday Entry Deadline For BahamArts Festival BAIC and The Ministry of Tourism calls for entries to display at the 11th Annual BahamArts Festival to be held from Oct 31 to Nov 2, 10 - 11 am, at Heritage Village (Fish Fry) near Arawak Cay. Craft booths fees for BNCA members: $150; Non-members: $175; To hold seminars: $50; Food Booths: $200. Fees non-refundable. Only 80 booths available. Register only with Lekeisha Thompson at BAIC on East Bay St. |  | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 26 - Friday Deadline: COB Spring 2009 Admissions For admission or readmission to The College of The Bahamas' Spring term submit forms by 4 pm today. Download forms at www.cob.edu.bs or from the Admissions Office, 2nd Fl, Portia Smith Bldg, Oakes Field. T: 302-4399. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 26 - Friday Atlantis Kids Club Membership Relaunch Atlantis Kids Club invites Parents and childfren to attend its Annual Membership Re-Launch at 6 pm. RSVP required by 5 pm, Sept 25. Membership benefits include fun-filled night activities, games and prizes. Located on lower level of Coral Towers. Call: 363-2000 ext 65946 or 63122. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 27 - Saturday Rob Thomas At Atlantis Atlantis, Paradise Island presents Rob Thomas, the lead singer from Matchbox 20 in the Grand Ballroom, Atlantis, Paradise Island. From 9:30 pm to 12:30 am. Part proceeds to benefit Thomas' Sidewalk Angels Foundation. Call: 363-3000. Visit: www.sidewalkangelsfoundation.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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