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Thursday May 24th, 2007

May 23-25

RBC Customer Appreciation Days

Join the Royal Bank team as they celebrate their valued customers with exciting prizes, the ABM Instant Win game, customer raffles, refreshments and much more. Activities to be held at all RBC Royal Bank of Canada and RBC FINCO branches across The Bahamas.

May 24

BHS Lecture/Presentation

The Bahamas Historical Society's monthly meeting with special guest speaker Mr. Pericles Maillis speaking on the topic "Bahamians of Greek Descent: Our Story". Held at the Bahamas Historical Society, Shirley Street & Elizabeth Avenue. Begins 6 pm. T: 322-4231.

May 25

Master Chef Booksigning

Renowned Master Pastry Chef Bo Friberg will autograph his two best-selling cookbooks. The Professional Pastry Chef and The Advanced Pastry Chef at Chapter One Bookstore from 3 pm - 6 pm.

May 25 - 28

Long Island Regatta

Held at Salt Pond, Long Island. Native sloop races and many activities. T: 394-0446

May 26

Humane Society Animal Fun Day

This unique event combines a fun dog show with Bahamian crafts, games and quizzes, bouncy castle, food, candy, ice cream and drinks. Special performances of Police & Prison Service dogs and dog obedience demonstrations. Live coverage by Patty Roker on Island 102.9FM. The winners of the BHS Christmas Card competition will be announced. There will also be a draw for the $4,500 work of art donated by world famous pop artist Romero Britto. Bring your leashed dogs and enter them in a dozen fun classes. Adm: $3 adults, $1 children. Everyone gets a fashionable wrist band at the gates. W: www.bahamashumanesociety.com. E: bhsadoptions@coralwave.com.

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May 26

St. Anne's Parish Fair

Fun for the whole family. Featuring games, entertainment and food including Steak and Chicken dinners, Fish & Chips and Conch fritters. Also features a kiddie corner. Music by DJ Fynes. 12 noon - until.

June 1

Labor Day

Members of the labor unions and political parties march in a large parade through downtown Nassau in colorful uniforms. Local bands and a few Junkanoo-ers provide music. The parade ends at the Southern Recreation Grounds where union leaders and local politicians speak. Begins at 10 am.

May 26

Boxing Matches

Champion Boxing Club launches its 2007 season with a card of 12 matches at the National Boxing Gym at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex. Numerous age groups will be showcased. Members of the Carmichael Knockout Boxing Club schedule to make appearances as well as 10-year old champion boxer Rudolph Polo. Begins at 4 pm.

June 8 - July 29

Junkanoo Summer Festival

The Bahamas' most anticipated summer cultural festival. This year's festival is combined with 'A Walk through History' on Bay St. under the theme, 'Roots, Rhyme and Rhythm.' Enjoy the best contemporary Bahamian entertainment, authentically Bahamian Arts & Craft, a wide assortment of native dishes, culinary demonstrations from award-winning chefs, bread baking demonstrations by experienced rock-oven bakers and more including spectacular Junkanoo rush-outs. Every weekend at Arawak Cay. 2 pm until. T: 302-2074.

May 26

Mall At Marathon Food Festival

Food, Fun and Family at the Mall at Marathon. Featuring food sampling, face painting, bouncing castle and Karaoke. Enjoy free samples from Twin Brothers Daiquiri while supplies last. 10 am - 2 pm.

May 28

Whit Monday Public Holiday

"Whitsun" or "Whitsunday" is a term used in English-speaking countries to Pentecost (the fiftieth day after Easter). The origin of the term flows from “Wit” or “Wisdom” Sunday-the day when the Apostles were filled with wisdom by the Holy Ghost. Monday is the National Holiday.

June 22

Essay Competition Deadline

Hosted by The Min. of the Public Service as part of their 8th Annual Public Service Week. Open to junior and senior high school students. Topic: “The Public Service - Promoting Quality Service in the Workplace.” Essay should consist of 250 - 300 words for junior high students and 450 - 500 for senior. Winners will be announced during the 8th Annual Public Service Week Awards Ceremony on October 6th, 2007. Winners will each receive a Dell Desktop 2400 computer with scanner, copier and printer. Entries should be to the attention of Ms. Antionette Thompson, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of the Public Service. T: 302-9300.

May 29

NAGB Art Discussion

NAGB will host a Discussion Forum entitled "Is there a need for an Artist Union in The Bahamas?" Topics range from lack of opportunity and exposure, inadequate exhibition space and promotion of work. Also issues such as health care, retirement, wills and legacies. Refreshments will be served. Starts 7 pm. Call NAGB. T: 328-5800 or visit: www.nagb.org.bs

May 29

Nassau Institute Invitational Speech & Dinner

The Nassau Institute invites the public to the free Larry Reed Invitational Dinner at the British Colonial Hotel. Lawrence W. Reed is the president of The Mackinac Center For Public Policy in Michigan, the historic center for the mass production of automobiles. Since the early 1970s the industry has been challenged by foreign competition with a massive impact on taxation, education, public welfare and labor relations. Larry Reed taught economics, managed a public policy institute in Idaho and now heads the Mackinac Center. Dinner is free at 8 pm with cocktails from a cash bar at7 pm. Call 326-5728 to book (limited 100 seating). Sponsored by The Nassau Institute, NMC Leasing and the Brass & Leather Shops. Call Rick Lowe for details: 328-3908. www.nassauinstitute.org

June 22

Photo Contest Deadline

Bahamas First's 25th Anniversary Calendar Photo Contest. Open to all photographers. Calendar theme, 'The Bahamas at Play.' Photographs may be of any subject or scene that illustrates the theme and must be taken in The Bahamas. Deliver entry forms and photo entries to Bahamas First General Insurance's office #32 Collins Ave. Fourteen entries will be selected and will appear in Bahamas First's 25th Anniversary 2008 Calendar. A $500 gift certificate will be presented for each winning photograph. T: 302-3900.

May 30 - Jun 3

South Andros Regatta

Native sloop races and many activities. T: 394-0446

May 31

Astro Club Essay Competition Deadline

Enter the competition for a chance to win a telescope. The Astro Club is a family summer camp for astronomy. Apply at the office of Dr. David C. Sands, #11 East Ave., Centerville. T: 323-8879 or email: sands.dc@gmail.com

June - August

Police Summer Youth Camp

This year the Youth Camps will be held at different public parks throughout New Providence and the Out Islands. T: 323-3435.

May 31

BCOC Business After Hours

The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce's business after hours event. Hosted by John Bull, Mall at Marathon location. Live entertainment by Tony Seymour and his band. 6 pm - 9 pm. T: Ms. Antoinette Butler at 322-2145.

CB Scholarship Program 2007 Awards

Commonwealth Bank is offering 10 Scholarship Awards to Bahamian students to attend COB. Applications from any Commonwealth Bank or the Financial Aid & Housing Department at COB. Deadline for applications is July 13, 2007.

May 31

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.

Camp COB Registration

The registration camp runs from July 2 - 13, 9:30 - 2:30 pm, Mon - Fri. Open to children ages 5 - 12 years old. Activities include daily swimming, basketball, soccer and numerous field trips. T-shirt and daily drink included in registration fee. T: 302-4525 / 302-4592.

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