Thursday April 5th, 2007

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Until April 14

Soraya Chemaly Art Exhibition

Doongalik Studios Art Gallery at Marina Village on Paradise Island presents works by the internationally published artist Soraya Chemaly in her first Bahamian exhibition under the title "Splendid Spring". Register at the gallery for a chance to win a signed opening edition print. Private reception (invitees only) to meet the artist from 6 - 9 pm. Wine provided by Butler & Sands. T: 363-1313. E: doongalikart@batelnet.bs

Until April 15

Circus Maximus At RM Bailey Park

Annual Circus come to R.M. Bailey Park. Famous performing elephants and dogs, acrobats, giant space wheel, world class clowns and human cannonball. Mon - Fri 7 pm and 9 pm. Sat and Sun 5 pm, 7 pm and 9:30 pm. General admission $15 adults, $10 children. VIP $20 per person. Receive 50% off coupon with purchase from Burger King.

Apr 5 & 7

Youth Rugby vs. Cedarbrae from Toronto

One of the largest and best-equipped high schools in Toronto, Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute challenges our strapping Bahamian youth. At 5 pm Thurs, Apr 5th, they play CV Bethel/SAC coached by Big Mac and Stephen Thompson and at 3pm on Sat, Apr 7th against a Nassau Select side coached by Dorian Roach and Kevin Salabie. Doris Johnson up ended Cedarbrae 33-22 on Tuesday, despite the canucks being technically better. The 1300+student school is famous for the 1999 movie Detroit Rock City. Their motto is “Expect The Unexpected”. At Winton Rugby Field. E: Ely Miles at ely@rugbybahamas or http://www.rugbybahamas.com

Apr 7

Mini Circus & Easter Egg Hunt

Circus Maximus and The Mall at Marathon spring into Easter with their 10th Annual Easter Egg Hunt. The activities begin at 10:30 am with a mini Circus performance at Centre Court. Huntbegins at 11am in the grassy area outside the new wing bus stop entrance.

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Apr 7 & 8

Regatta Launch Party

Hypermedia Entertainment presents the Second Annual Regatta Season Launch Weekend with a pre-regatta concert and starring Elon Moxey & Novia from Visage. Begins 8pm aboard the Bahamas Ferries SeaLink. Adm. $20. The party continues on Sunday 8th with a Land Lovers Party at the Living Room Night Club, Nassau, Beach Hotel. Adm. $15. Tickets at the Juke Box or from Bahamas Ferries Terminal.

Apr 19

Doctors Hospital Health Lecture

Doctors Hospital continues its Distinuished Lecture Series every 3rd Thursday with the topic "Preventing and Treating Cancer." The free lecture is held in the Conference Room from 6 - 7:30pm. RSVP to ensure seating. Free Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, and Glucose screenings to the first 10 persons. A Q & A period follows the lecture. RSVP to ensure available seating. T:302-8630.

www.doctorshosp.com/press/lecture.htm

Apr 8

Ocean Club's Easter Gala Dinner

Experience mouth-watering delights in one of the most romantic garden settings on Paradise Island. Enjoy succulent dishes such as Lobster Bisque a la Royale. Courtyard Terrace. TheOne&Only Ocean Club, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm. $140 per person. Elegant resort attire required. T: 363-2501. Mention Nassau Weekly Newsletter.

Apr 18

Bahamas Human Resources Development Meeting

Apr 10 - 14

National Youth Choir Concert

The Bahamas National Youth Choir's 17th Annual Concert Season held under the distinguished patronage of Governor-General His Excellency Hon. Arthur D. Hanna and Mrs. Hanna, featuring Mrs. Joann Callender. Held in celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade. Adm: $50 Gala on April 10; $15 April 11-14. 8:30 pm nightly. T: 393-3728 or 393-3226.

The Bahamas Human Resources Development Association will hold a key meeting at Luciano's of Chicago,

East Bay Street, under the topic "Building Human Relations - breaking barriers in Labour Relations." HR practitioners, entrepreneurs and human resources college students are invited. Meetings will now be held every third Wednesday at Luciano's at 12:30 pm.

Apr 11

COB's Creative Art Expo Colour Of Harmony

Organised by the School of Communication and Creative Arts, the annual Colour of Harmony, held in April of each year, showcases the talents of Art and Music majors and recognises a significant contributor to the development of the arts in The Bahamas through the presentation of the E. Clement Bethel Award. Held under the patronage of Governor-General Hon. Arthur D. Hanna, the event begins with a concert featuring the COB Concert Band and Choir and musical selections by individual students. The official opening of an exhibition of the works of Art majors follows the concert. Starts at 6:30 pm. Portia M. Smith Student Services Centre, Poinciana Drive, Eastern Entrance. Call SCCA: 302-4484/5 or 302-4300.

Apr 21

Atlantic Medical 9th Annual Fun Walk

The popular fun run and walk starts at 6 am from the Montagu Beach Foreshore. Registration: $15 adults, $12 children, includes T-shirt and gift pack. Funds are donated to the Cancer

Apr 11 & 12

Kingsway Academy Entrance Examination

The exam will be held at the school on Bernard Road at 8 am for students wishing to enter grades 7-10 in September. Applications can be collected from the business office from 8 am - 4 pm. Deadline for applications is April 11. T: 324-8811, 324-3409 or 324-6269.

Society of The Bahamas and The Bahamas Diabetic Association. Registration forms available at The Guardian and The Tribune. Deliver to Atlantic Medical Insurance, Atlantic House 2nd Terrace & Collins Ave or P.O. Box SS5915. Call Alana Ingraham, T: 326-8191 or E: funwalk@atlantichouse.com.bs

Apr 12

BHA Allied Trade Show & Expo

The Bahamas Hotel Association holds it's 5th Annual Trade Show & Expo featuring scores of exhibits by Allied Member suppliers for the hotel and restaurant industries. Exhibits include foods & beverages; room, kitchen & bar equipment; technology, services and consulting. Live food preparation demos and one-on-one meetings between Allied suppliers and hotel purchasing executives. Excellent opportunity to network and gain new business customers. Free admission for the business public. Booths available for Allied members from the BHA. T: 322-8381. From 12 noon - 8 pm at Wyndham Nassau Resort Convention Center.

Apr 18

Battle in The Bahamas

Apr 12, 19 & 27

Toastmasters Speech Contests

Toastmasters club 3956 presents “Battle of The Sexes” on Apr 26 with best male speaker from an Apr 12 contest and best female from an Apr 19th contest, vying for the grand prize. Newcomers and public invited. Admission is free. Held at the Ministry of Health Building, Meeting & Augusta Streets at 6:30pm. T: 302-8610 or 552-0061. E: rhonda.chase@citigroup.com

The Bahamas' top fighters box against US opponents, viewed by 90 million+ viewers on ESPN Live Wednesday Fight Nights, televised for the first time in the Bahamas. Bouts include: Bahamian heavyweight Sherman 'The Tank' Williams (32W, 13KO, 10L, 2D) vs Ronald Bellamy; super middle weight Jermaine 'Choo Choo' Mackey (12W, 9KO, 1L, 0D) vs Julius Fogle; Light flyweight Stephanie Dobbs vs Treasure Saunders and American heavyweights 'Rapid Fire' Chris Byrd (39W, 20KO, 3L, 1D) vs 'Italian Hitman' Paul Marinaccio (22W, 9KO, 2L, 2D) and possibly cruiserweight Rob Calloway. Bahamian 'Tank' Williams currently holds the NBA World Title and WBC Continental belt. 'Choo Choo' Mackey is the WBO's Caribbean Boxing Federation Champion. Come out and support our world-class stars! Held at Clifford Park, Fort Charlotte starting 7pm. Tickets from The Juke Box or First Class Promotions. T:393-4891 or 356-5312.

See Nassau Guardian/Capital City Marketing story at:

http://www.thenassauguardian.com/sports /323972407541310.php

Apr 13

BTI International Travel Expo

Free entry and travel giveaways. Local and international travel vendors will be present. Entry forms may be collected from local travel agencies for a chance to win show prizes. Held at the Wyndham Nassau Resort. 12 pm - 5 pm. Call Denise Carey at BTI Bahamas 356-4040 or email: dcarey@btibahamas.com

Apr 13

Deadline for Central Bank's Seminar On New Currency

The Central Bank of The Bahamas presents its Bahamain Dollars Counterfeit Banknote and Introduction to Crisp Series Seminar. Held at The Central Bank Training Room, Market St and Trinity Place. April 18th. 11:30 am - 1 pm and 6 pm - 7:30 pm. Open to the public. Space limited. Application deadline is April 13. Seats are limited. T: 302-2620/2.

Apr15

19th Annual Bahamas Bridal Show

Held under the title "A Dream Come True," at the Wyndham Nassau Resort, Cable Beach. Event features a fashion show, 'To-Be Wed' game show, wedding demos, food, cake and champagne sampling and 'Wedding Dreams' radio talk show. Register to win $30,000 in great prizes. Register on-line at www.buttonsformalwear.com. Tickets from Kelly's or Buttons Bridal and Formal wear. T: 327-8896 or 327-5238.

Apr 24-28

National Family Island Regatta in Exuma

Apr 17

Historical Society Spring Luncheon & Fashion Show

The Bahamas Historical Society's Luncheon and Fashion Show is an important fundraiser and the public are encouraged to support this event. Held at the Nassau Yacht Club. ADM. $40. T: 322-4231 E: Ms Clarice Granger cgranger@templeton.com or BHS info@bahamashistoricalsociety.com

http://www.bahamashistoricalsociety.com/

This is the most famous regatta, and usually the biggest, held in Elizabeth Harbour, George Town, with much festivity. Native sloops compete for the end-of-season Baha Mar Boat of the Year Award, celebrated at a banquet. Baha Mar pledged $35,000 towards this year's cash prizes. All Andros & Berry Island Regatta winning sloops were: Goodnews (Class A), Eudeva (Class B) and Lady Eunice (Class C). The government plans to announce regatta sailing will officially replace cricket as the country's national sport.

Apr 17

Public Seminar To Start Bahamas Weather Conference

As part of the 11th Annual Bahamas Weather Conference, a panel of experts discusses climate change, hurricanes, mitigating wind and water impact, and topics concerning the Bahamas in a seminar called: “Climate Change - Hurricanes and Adaptation Strategies for The Bahamas” . Moderated by Mr. Earlston McPhee, Director for Sustainable Tourism, MOT. Speakers include: Arthur Rolle, Director, Bahamas Meteorological Services; Carl Smith, Director, NEMA; Craig Delancy, Officer in Charge of The Bahamas Building Control Division, Ministry of Works; Dr. Bob Sheets, former Director, National Hurricane Center; Max Mayfield, immediate past Director, National Hurricane Center. Q&A session follows. Free and open to the public; at the British Colonial Hilton, 6-8 pm. Call Edwin Lightbourn, MOT, 302-2091 or E: elightbourn@bahamas.com

Apr 26

Historical Society Annual General Meeting

The Bahamas Historical Society's AGM is scheduled for 6 pm. BHS's mission is to further the appreciation of and research in Bahamian history. T: (242) 324-3546 or E: Mr. Stephen Aranha at: info@bahamashistoricalsociety.com

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