March 18th 2007

March 18th, 2007

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Mar 14-17

Dundas Play: Web Shop of Horror

A comedy about the Bahamian's practice of illegal lottery gambling at the local “web” shops. Produced by Clarence Rolle. Rated T (15 years and over). Tickets: 2 for $20 on Opening night or $20 pp. Call: 454-2465 or tickets at the Dundas, 10 am - 4pm. T: 393-3728.

Mar 17-18

26th Annual Kennel Club Dog Show

Held at the Botanical Gardens from 9 am to 2 pm each day. The island's major dog event showing breeds, agility, tricks and obedience. Contact the Bahamas Kennel Club: June Hall at 393-1360 or Rita Hall 393-7005 or 364-8350

Mar 17

Last Day: Humane Society Raffle

Prizes include 2 cars and BA flights to London. Will be drawn by the Commissioner of Police at The Mall at Marathon at 7.30pm on Saturday. Tickets on sale all day in the Mall and at the BHS shelter. T: 323 5138 or http://www.bahamashumanesociety.com

Mar 17

Battle of The Bands Competition

Topp Dogg Productions presents Battle of The Bands High School & Local Bands Contest at 12 noon Tommy Robinson Stadium. Prizes and giveaways include an all-inclusive vacation. Tickets: AD $15 at door, $12 advance; Students: $10 at door or $8 advance.

Mar 17

Rugby Club's Patrick's Day Party: 3 Live Bands

Live music by TooLoose and Friends, The Graham Holden Deal and the Potatoheads. At The Hideaway Rugby Club in the Shirley St. Plaza next to BTC Batelco. ADM: $10. From 9 pm until.

Mar 17

1st Annual Business Survival Seminar

The Small Business Resource Center, run by Mark Turnquest & Co., holds its first seminar for small and medium sized businesses on Sunday. Free for the public. Nineteen leading Bahamian business leaders and entrepreneurs present on many facets of business. BTC will launch “LINCS” program and the Domestic Investment Board unveils a brochure. Booth rentals: $250. Presenters include: The Hon Vincent Peet, Dr. Conville Brown, Philip Simon, Khaalis Rolle, Craig Gomez, Melissa Hall, Tanya Wright, Mark Turnquest, Michael Rolle, Jerome Gomez, Marlon Johnson, Jacinda Butler, Edwin Rahming, Paul Major and Lester Gibson. 9 am to 6 pm at the British Colonial Hilton. T: 427-3640. markturnquestconsulting@consultant.com.

http://www.markturnquestconsulting/SBRC.com

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Mar 22

Historical Society Talk - Michael Pateman:

“Reconstructing Lucayan Lifeways: Diet, Health, Nutrition, Lifestyle and Mortuary Variability through Skeletal Analysis.” Mr Pateman works at the Antiquities,

Mar 18

JBLN Tryouts For BBL National Tournament

This Sunday, the Junior Baseball League of Nassau holds tryouts for players wishing to participate in the Bahamas Baseball Federation's National Tournament on June 1 - 3, 2007. JBLN tryouts are at St. Andrews field at 2:30 pm. Open to all players. Lasts 2 1/2 hours. (Photo courtesy of Erica Russell & JBLN). http://www.bahamasbaseball.com

Monuments and Museums Corporation of the Bahamas (AMMC), at the Bahamas Historical Society, Shirley St, Elizabeth Ave. : 322-4231. E-mail:

mailto: or www.bahamashistoricalsociety.com

Mar 18

Bahamas Hot Rod Assoc. Cancer Drive

Special charity event on Sunday, support the medical expenses of female racer, Portia “ Queen of Da Trax” Bethel. Funds needed for her battle against cancer. Food, prizes and giveaways. PMH Blood Bank Drive. From 12 noon. Tickets: $10, Ch: under 12 are free. Send donations: E: bahamashotrodassociation@gmail.com. T: 356-7112.

Mar 24

Festival of African Arts & Bash Concert

The Festival of African Arts and The African Bahamian Association presents "Celebrate Africa" commemorates the Bicentennial to abolish the Transatlantic Slave Trade.

Mar 20

BFSB & STEP Technical Review on Wealth Planning

The Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) and the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP) are collaborating to host a one-day technical review and practical guidance Seminar that will focus on the wealth planning and management needs of both domestic and international clients. Topics include: Private Trust Companies, SMARTC Funds, Foundations, Domestic Asset & Investment Management, Domestic Wealth Planning, International Intermediary is International Tax Attorney Steven L. Cantor, Managing Partner of Cantor &

Webb P.A. and he founding member of the STEP Miami Branch , In the Seabreeze Ballroom, SuperClub Breezes. Contact: Wendy C. Warren, BFSB: 326-7001. info@bfsb-bahamas.com or Paul J/ Winder, STEP: 502-3689. E: Paul.Winder@ansbacher.bs. See: http://www.stepbahamas.org/

Features African food & drinks, arts & crafts, fashion show and a demonstration and tournament of the Africa game “Aware”. Cultural demonstrations broadcast live. In the evening is a Bicentennial Bash concert featuring:Elon Moxey, Ancient Man, KB, T'D5Rez, Visage, and Freddie Munnings Jr. At The Southern Recreation Grounds, Blue Hill Rd. Produced by Patrick Rahming and 1807 Entertainment Ltd. T: 356-9080 E: prahming@gmail.com or Minarda Powell: 394-0982 or 557-4523. *E: minarda@gmail.com

Mar 28

Influential Voice Seminar - Willow Institute

Learn to maximize the influential power of your voice and how your projection determines reactions affecting your likeability, credibility and persuasiveness. Facilitated by Ms. Kim Welcome, BA, trained voice actor and vocalist. At COB UWI Dining Room. ADM: $60 pp. Corporate Discount: (5 or more) $50; Chamber of C members: $50 or $45 for 5 or more. From 9 - 11:30 am. Call: Diane at: 356-9272 or register@willowinstitute.com

Mar 24

St. Andrews School Fair

Under the theme: Lend a Hand - Care for our Bahama Land, St Andrews School holds its annual fair with games, rides

and food galore from 12 - 5 p.m. ADM: $ 2 Ad, $1 Ch, Call: Shelly Nairn, T: 393 4551. snairn@halsburylawchambers.com

Mar 21-24

Bacardi Snipe Trophy Regatta

The Snipe Class Bacardi Trophy attracts sailors from all parts of the world and its winners comprise some of the top sailors in the class, such as past World Champion Earl Elms (2 times). Major sponsor Bacardi holds an annual Bacardi Daiquiri Party and supports with funding. Call: Francisco DeCardenas: T: 557-4571.

http://www.rnsc.org or Email: **jeuteneuer@tropical.com

Mar 24

Dolphin Spring Invitational

Swimmers, including those chosen for the forthcoming CARIFTA meet in Jamaica, have a last chance to compete and tune up at the 17th Annual

Mar 21

Health Care Reform Symposium

A symposium by The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce on the impact of National Health Insurance on Bahamian businesses. The forum provides information from healthcare suppliers: government, medical & insurance bodies and an assessment of the plan from an international perspective. Presenters include: Mr Nadeem Esmail, an international expert on national healthcare programs; Dr Bernard Nottage, Minister of Health; The Coalition for HealthCare Reform; The Employer's Confederation; The Private Health Insurance Association; and more. From 6 - 9 pm. ADM: free but reservations preferred in advance. T: 322-2145. antoinettebutler@coralwave.com. http://www.thebahamaschamber.com

Dolphin Swim Club Spring Invitational at St John's Short Course Pool. Sponsored by Bay Street Garage Castrol. Starts at 9 am. http://www.dolphinswimmingclub.com

Mar 24

Mama Look At Me - Youth Talent Show

Crystal Moncur and Margaret Glynatsis of Big Productions hold auditions at Da Island Club for singers of all types and genres. Some of the proceeds aid children's charities. From 11:20 am to 2 pm. Fee $5. T: 302-2330 or 393-1910.

Mar 22

IAAP 3rd Annual Educational Conference

The International Association of Administrative Professionals' Conference features The Hon. Cynthia Pratt, Ms. Cheri Hanna, SIC Executive of The Year 2006;Inspector Roston Moss Jr, Commanding Officer of the Drug Enforcement Unit, GBI and Rev. T. G. Morrison. Includes fashion show, briefcase, breakfast, lunch & diner; Blackberry raffle; gifts and prizes. Tickets range from $160 to $#200 pp. Call Tina Wright, T: 356-3634/5; E: tinawright@coralwave.com

Mar 30 & 31

Nassau Music Society Concert The Albek Trio

Mar 22

BAIC Business Lecture Series

The eighth of 10 presentations organised by The Bahamas Agriculture and Industry Corporation. This week Christopher Stuart presents Bookkeeping and Accounting for The Bahamas. Lasts for 2 hours from 7 pm at the lecture theatre Bahamas Tourism Training Ctr, COB. Lectures are free. Call BAIC. T: 322-3740, 325-1912 or E: lester_stuart@hotmail.com or lhilton_nassau_bahamas@hotmail.com

The Nassau Music Society presents The Albek Trio featuring Fiona Albek on piano, Ambra Albek on violin and Job Linus Weber on cello, with a program comprising Mozart, Falla, Shostakovich and Smetana. At St Paul's, Lyford Cay on March 30 at 8pm and at St Andrews Kirk, Shirley St on March 31st at 8pm. Tickets are: $25 for members, $35 for Non-Members and $10 for students and are available from The Offices of AD Hanna & Co: 322-8306, Star General Insurance: 393-5529, Moir & Co: 362-4895. Season sponsors are: Fidelity, SG Hambros, Pictet Bank & Trust, RoyalStar Assurance. See: http://www.nassaumusicsociety.com or e-mail: pht@coralwave.com. Call 327-7668.c

Mar 23-24

BAAA CARIFTA Trials

The Bahamas Associations of Athletics Association hosts the trials to determine who represents the Bahamas in the CARIFTA games to be held in the Turks & Caicos. At Tommy Robinson Stadium, QE Sports Centre.

Mar 22 - 31

Bahamas National Youth Choir Show

The world renowned choir presents it Annual Bahamian Cultural Show of music and dance, featuring gospel, classical, secular and original and old songs and numbers. 30 young performers perform in colourful costumes. The first half is classical and gospel conducted by Cleophas Adderley; 2nd half is upbeat and modern. T: 393-3728 or E: mailto:

Mar 30

Historical Society Talk - Peter J. Roberts - DNA Genealogy

Mar 22

Historical Society Talk - Michael Pateman:

“Genetic Genealogy and the Results of The Bahamas DNA Project.” The Bahamas DNA Project was launched in 2004 to support genealogy

“Reconstructing Lucayan Lifeways: Diet, Health, Nutrition, Lifestyle and Mortuary Variability through Skeletal Analysis.” Mr Pateman works at the Antiquities, Monuments and Museums Corporation of the Bahamas (AMMC), at the Bahamas Historical Society, Shirley St, Elizabeth Ave. : 322-4231. E-mail:

info@bahamashistoricalsociety.com or http://www.bahamashistoricalsociety.com

research. Mr Roberts, a Bahamian professor at Georgia State University, is the project administrator. Early results of the project show that sharing the same surname is not a guarantee of being related. 6 pm at the Bahamas Historical Society, Shirley St, Elizabeth Ave. T: 322-4231. E-mail:

info@bahamashistoricalsociety.com or http://www.bahamashistoricalsociety.com

Mar 24

Nassau Nastics Blackbeards Challenge

A top fund-raising gymnastics competition at Sir Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium. On Mar 23rd is a special coaching clinic from 4-6 pm with a high-level US coach. T: 356-7722 or 364-8423. E-mail: nassaunastics@yahoo.com

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