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Oct 16 - Thursday Doctor's Hospital Lecture Series Doctor's Hospital Distinguished Lecture Serieseducates the public about the important health issues. There is free glucose cholesterol and blood pressure testing between 5 to 6 pm. Topic Schedules: Oct 16: MRI Breast by Dr. Larry Carroll; Nov 20: Diabetes by Dr. llsa Grant Taylor; Dec 18: Depression by Dr. Michael Neville. Call: 302-4603. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Oct 16 - 18 Track Road Theatre Presents Da Rally Da Rally is a funny and outrageous look at election-time culture in The Bahamas, when brother is pitted against sister and the only thing more important than winning is being at “da rally.” Opening night Hurricane Benefit: Oct 16, is $50 in advance, $60 at the door to raise funds for the victims of Hurricane Ike. Oct 17 & 18: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Venue: The Dundas Centre, Mackey St, 8 pm - 10pm. Call the box office: 393-3728 or 225-2062. Visit: www.TrackRoad.org | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Oct 16 - Thursday Sabrina Lightbourn Art At Ladder Gallery | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Oct 28 - 30 BFSB Careers Fest Bahamas Financial Services Board's Financial Career Fest is rescheduled for Oct 28-30 at the request of The Ministry of Education in order to join in with the Ministry's National Careers Fest, as part of a National Career Awareness Month in October. BFSB's Financial Careers Fest 2008 focuses on careers in the financial services industry for senior level grades. Co-sponsors include the Ministry of Finance and Rotary Sunrise. Includes exhibits, a lecture series, a school essay and speech competition. Call: 326-7001. www.bfsb-bahamas.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oct 17 - Friday The Salvation Army Awards Banquet Salvation Army's Advisory Board Biennial Banquet promises a night of food, entertainment, thanks and camaraderie. Special guest include His Excellency, Arthur D. Hanna, Governor General. Silent auction held. Tickets: $100. Call: 393-2340. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Oct 17 - Dec 7 Bahamian Stars “Idol” Talent Contest Sponsored by the Rotary Club of West Nassau, Bahamian Stars is a new talent-competition launched in Sept 2008. It's Bahamas' version of American Idol to discover the best young singers in the country. Bahamians from 15 to 21 years are invited to register with forms available at City Market stores (7 locations) and Subway Restaurants (14 Locations). Show your talent to the nation, enjoy a few minutes of stardom and earn money and prizes. Rotary Club of West Nassau is raising funds to help the less fortunate. Audition performances held on Oct 10, 17, 24 and 31 at the National Performing Arts Centre, Shirley St. Quarterfinal and semifinal auditions held on Nov 7th, 14th and 21st. Final performances and winners declared on Dec 7. Awards Presentation on Dec 12. In March 2009, winners perform in the USA. Call: Michael Hepburn at 322-8814 or 322-8853. E: mhepburn242@msn.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oct 30 - Nov 2 Millenium Countdown VIII Concert Four nights of musical magic: "Unity Through Music, God Above All" at the QE Sports Centre, Nassau. Fri 31 Oct: International Night featuring Keyshia Cole, T-Pain, Morgan Heritage and Etana. Doors open 6 pm. Show: 10 pm. Pre-party dancehall fashion show on Friday. $10,000 Friday night raffle from ticket stub. Sat Nov 1: Dancehall Night with Bounty Killer, Mavado, Jah Cure, Tony Rebel, Harry Toddler, Queen Ifrika, DeMarco, Tempature, Magma plus Smurf & Skyjuice. Doors open 6 pm. Show: 9pm. Mavado onstage at 11 pm. Sun Oct 2: Gospel Night with Donnie McClukin, Yolanda Adams, Christian Massive & Landlord. Admission: $20 adv./$40 door general, $100 VIP, $300 Platinum. For the 2 Night Package Special Fri & Sat: $500 Platinum, $170 VIP. Sky Boxes available. Tickets at Bacardi Store, Bay St.; The Jukebox, Urban Nation at the Mall @ Marathon; Wyndham Nassau Resort. Call 322-2474. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Oct 18 - Saturday Alanis Morissette at Atlantis Atlantis Live presents Alanis Morissette, rock's biggest selling female artist and Grammy winner. In the Grand Ballroom, 9:30 pm. For tickets call: 363-6601. www.live.atlantis.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Oct 18 - Saturday Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. The public are invited to the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Lota Epsilon Lambda Chapter 2008 Golf Charity Classic at the Cable Beach Resort and Golf Course for a two man scramble shotgun start golf tournament. Entry fee: $150 pp, includes green fees, cart complimentary gift bag and “19th Whole Buffet Lunch” and great fun. Starts at 8 am, proceeds support the chapter scholarship and community service programmes. Call 394-5166 or E: info@apabahamas.org | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Oct 31 - Nov 2 BahamArts Festival BAIC and The Ministry of Tourism present the 11th Annual BahamArts Festival on Oct 31 to Nov 2, 10 - 11 am, at Heritage Village (Fish Fry), Arawak Cay. Enjoy one of the country's laregst dsiplays of local arts and crafts, fun and games for chioldren, food, music and festivities. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 1 - Saturday Poop Deck's Golf Event Poop Deck Eagles' 3rd Annual Open Charity Golf Event “Pirates of The Bahamas Dead Man's Scramble” held at the Cable Beach Golf Course. Fee is $300 per team. Hole in one wins a 2009 Ford Fusion, hole in one for a brand new golf cart. Free giveaways & prizes. $30 for awards feast only. All funds go to charity. Call: 393-7720. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Oct 18 - Saturday Bahamas National Trust Cleanup Bahamas National Trust Bonefish Pond National Park asks for volunteers needed for Saturday's cleanup which begins at 8 am. Dress in long pants. BNT and BREEF offer snorkeling tours after the cleanup.Call: 393-1317 or E:bntmembership@bnt.bs | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 5 - Wednesday 11th Grade Financial The Bahamas Association of Compliance Officer holds its 2nd annual contest with the theme: to explain the importance of ethics in the financial service sector of the Bahamas and to show how we can insure that strong standards of professional conduct are maintained in the work place. Topic: Ethics in the work place. Starts 6:30 pm at the Sheraton Grand Resort. Speeches between 5-7 mins. Contest is open to 11th grade students. Prizes include laptop computers and cash. Contest deadline Oct 17. Call: Jasmine Strachan or Kesna Pinder at 502-7727 or E: kesnapinder@rbc.com or jasminstrachan@combank.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oct 19 - Sunday “Marriage Keepers” Extravaganza An expo that features a fashion show and a special seminar with a live broadcast of Kirk Johnson's “Matters Of The Heart,” to inform and educate couples who want to get married on expectations and how to handle the challenges. Wyndham Nassau Resort at 12 noon. Tickets: $20. Call: 356-7712. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Oct 19 - CANCELLED BIFF Blues Jazz/Luciano's Due to scheduling conflicts with key artists, the Bahamas International Film Festival must cancel its BIFF Blues fund-raiser at Luciano's of Chicago. Call: 356-5939 or visit www.bintlfilmfestival.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Oct 19 Little Miss Bahamas Etiquette Program Miss Bahamas Universe Organization holds a seven week program designed for etiquette training of girls ages 6-13 years old ending with a night of grand pageantry. Held at Atlantis, Paradise Island. To register call: 364-3472 or go online at www.littlemissbahamas.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Oct 20 - Monday Motions Hair Show 2008 Motions Professional Products & Lowe's Wholesale present Motions Hair Show 2008 featuring hairstylist and platform artist Roslyn Baker from Texas and who launched the multi-million dollar Soft & Beautiful Botanicals line and stylist Rodney Baker. Hair stylists can see latest hair styles and trends and learn how to use Motions products. Professional cosmetology advice, skills and tips also presented. Call Loretta Francis at Lowe's Wholesale: 393-7111 ext. 246 or e-mail: lfrancis@loweswholesale.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Oct 22 - 24 Christ Community Church Conference Under the theme of "Following Christ," Christ Community Church on Bellot Road hosts “A Deeper Life In Christ” Conference. Speakers include Dr. Allan Lee of Calvary Bible Church, Dr. Kendal Stubbs of Remnant Tabernacle of Praise and Dr. Franklyn Knowles of Light and Life Community Church. Topics include: Components of becoming a Christ Follower, Cost of being a Christ Follower, Character of a Christ Follower. Held from 7:30 - 9:30pm nightly at the church, Bellot Road, off Faith Avenue. Call: 361-8782 or 2848. E: administration@bahamasccc.org | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 5 - 8 Islands Of The World Mode Iles Ltd presents Island of the World Fashion Week at Atlantis, Paradise Island and the British Colonial Hilton. Features works by 37 designers from 12 island states, 21 catwalks & shows and extraordinary presentations. Islands of the World Fashion Week was conceived by Owen Bethel from principals inspired by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to promote global cultural diversity, dialogue and creativity through fashion and artisanship. Clothing and accessories designers present a showcase of rich culture and creativity. Visiting star designers include Kenneth Cole, Kevan Hall, Nick Verreos (Project Runway 2nd) and Peter Ingwersen. Recognition awards are for: Humanitarian Designer Award, Sustainable Eco-Fashion, Culture & Fashion, and Next Generation (New) Designer, as well as Seals of Excellence. Tickets: Day Pass: $60 - $75. Catwalk Shows: $30 per show; Social Events & Parties: $10 - $150. Ticket: outlets: The Beauty Spot, Bay & Frederick Sts; La Rose, West Bay St; Urban Nation, Marathon Mall. Call: 356-6133. E: info@islandsfashionweek.com or www.islandsfashionweek.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oct 22 - Nov 22 Lignum Institute of Technology Risk Each course provides the applied training of project & business risk management (BRM) techniques and processes. Participants learn how to identify risks, qualify & quantify risks, respond, monitor and control risks in a project life-cycle and in the business operations development process. Class schedules: Oct 22-24; Nov 8, 15 & 22. All classes are 9 to 5 pm Call: Ms. Candice Albury at Lignum: 393-2164. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Oct 23 - Thursday Toastmasters Symposium Toastmasters International Division 1 (Bahamas) holds a symposium on Professional Development Communication and Leadership. Topics of Focus Session 1 include: Preparing for Retirement; The Changing Face of Technology; Managing Stress and Time; Communicate to Elevate Motivating Staff; Giving Effective Performance Appraisals. Focus Session 2 topics include Making Yourself Marketable. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Oct 23 - Thursday Contractors Seminar Series The Bahamian Contractors Association, with The Ministry of Works & BTVI proudly presents the Contractor 1 Seminar Series at BCPOU Hall, Farrington Road. Registration: 6:30pm. All lectures run from 7 - 9 pm. Oct 23: Lecture#1 is Contract Negotiation; Oct 30: Lecture#2: Estimating; Nov 6: Lecture#3; Project Administration; Nov 13: Lecture#4: Contracts & Close-Out. Call: Dennis Attfield at 502-6329 or Steve Wrinkle: 325-5363. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nov 7 - Friday BASRA Annual Ball Bahamas Air Sea Rescue Association's major annual fun-raiser event is for all boating and fishing fans. It carries the theme: ”Volunteers Saving Lives At Sea” and is held at Sandals Resort & Spa. Starts at 7pm with a complimentary cocktail reception, followed by a sumptuous gourmet dinner including wine and dancing to The Soulful Groovers. Fabulous raffle prizes and more. Tickets: $150. Dress: Blazers/lounge suits Call: 325-9964 or E: basra@coralwave.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 6 - Thursday Dance Mania Workshop The event is hosted by Samaria Smith. Present will be Dino Hamilton of Remnant Tabernacle of Praise and Dandria Scott of Bahamas Faith Ministries. Venue: The Vision of Hope Church Grounds, CW Saunders Highway at 7 pm Call: 302-9060, 324 8475 or 422-4950. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Oct 24 - Friday BNT Wine and Art Members Participants of the Wine and Art Festival offer paintings to support the work of the Bahamas National Trust at a special members evening with a silent auction. Starts 6 pm at The Retreat, Village Rd. Tel: 393-1317?Fax: (242) 393-2548. E-mail: bnt@bnt.bs | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 8 - Saturday Cancer Society Health Walk The Cancer Society of The Bahamas will be holding its 4th Annual Stride for Life Health Walk in conjunction with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. E: fountant@yahoo.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Oct 24 - 26 Annual Home and Builders Trade Show The show is in its 8th year and is held at The Wyndham Cable Beach Resort with more than 70 exhibitors. This year's shows has an environmental green theme. Attendees can tap into the latest environmentally-friendly and cost-effective products, and the opportunity to win part of more than $50,000 in prizes. Schedule: Fri Oct 24: official opening. Sat Oct 25: opens to the public from 10 am to 6 pm. Sun Oct 26: show opens to the public from 6 to 12 pm. Sponsored by Arawak Homes, Commonwealth Building Supplies, Communications To Go and Colina Imperial. Attend or secure a booth by registering on line at www.bahcon.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 8 - Saturday Dance Mania 2008 This Event is held at Trinity Activity Centre Stapledon Gardens at 7:30 pm Featuring: The Vision of Hope Dance Ministry, Christian Massive, DJ Counselor, Manifest Mr. Beeds and The College Drama Team. Ticket outlets: The Juke Box, 100% Bible Bookstore and The Radiator Specialist. Tickets: $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Call: 394-3851, 302 9060, 324-8475 or 422-4950. E: samaria.smith@yahoo.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Oct 24 CANCELLED - Peter vs The Wolf Concert The full performance of Peter vs the Wolf (Sequel) as been cancelled due to logistics. However, should schools want to arrange special viewing of the DVD made at the time the recent performance, contact Mrs. Caroline Garraway at:cbg366@yahoo.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nov 15 - Saturday The Bahamas Humane Society Animals Annual Thanksgiving Ball This important fundraising ball is held at the British Colonial Hilton Hotel, starting 7 pm. Music by The Lou Adams Orchestra & Modern Vintage. Donation: $250 all inclusive, tables of 13, black tie. Call: 323-5138 or E: | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Oct 25 - Saturday Bahama Brass Band Steakout Experience great tasting steaks, chickens, pastries and soft drinks. Venue: East St. Tabernacle southside parking lot from 12 to 6 pm. Donation: $10. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Oct 25 - Nov 29 “Sugar” Exhibition at Popopstudios Popopstudios presents a lively and expressive group show and artist invitational featuring a selection of the island's leading artists. Open 11 am - 7 pm, Chippingham. Call: 322-7834 or visit www.popopstudios.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nov 15 - Saturday 1st Kids-Only Garage Sale & Finance Literacy Show Get your child interested in business and earning from the great stuff they have stored away or outgrown. Turn your child into money-savvy entrepreneurs and register them to win wonderful prizes. Sammy the Rabbit shows them how saving can be fun. Booths are also available for companies with child-related products and services. Call 341-5860. Space is limited. See: www.itsahabit.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Oct 25 - Saturday BNT Wine and Art Festival Bristol Wines and Spirits hosts an afternoon of wine and art at The Retreat Gardens. This annual event offers members and the general public an opportunity to taste and learn about the latest wines and to view art by talented Bahamian artists. Starts 12 pm. Admission: BNT Members $15, General Public: $20. Tel: 393-1317?Fax: (242) 393-2548. E-mail: bnt@bnt.bs | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Oct 25 - Saturday BFSB's Annual FSI Excellence Awards The Bahamas Financial Services Board holds a banquet to announce awards of excellence in the financial services indurstry and the Student of the Year Award. The 2008 Financial Services Student of the Year competition has selected five finalists. It was launched to recognise the outstanding 2008 Graduates from the School of Business, College of the Bahamas. COB, BFSB and the Central Bank are joint partners in the Student Awards. Call BFSB at: 326-7001 or E: dcomito@bfsb-bahamas.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Oct 25 & 26 International Rugby Sevens In one of the biggest and most prestigious events ever for Bahamas Rugby, Winton Rugby Field hosts more than 18 international sevens teams playing in the Men's and Women's Rugby Sevens World Cup Qualifier: The Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Canada, Cayman Islands, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, St Vincent & The Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago and The United States. The top two teams in the NAWIRA group (North America & West Indies Rugby Association) will head to Dubai in 2009 to represent the region. Day One is Group Stage. Day Two is Eliminations. Bahamas rugby is sponsored by Stella Artois and SG Hambros. Event coordinator: Ely (pronounced Elli) Miles: 393-1932 or 432-5029. E: elymiles@gmail.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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