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Nov 15 - Thursday Alliance Francais Beaujolais Nouveau Evening Le beaujolais nouveau has arrived and a newly reformed Alliance Francais celebrates par excellence at Provence Restaurant, Olde Towne Mall at Sandyport. Price: $ 60 pp includes dinner, wine & the chance to win 6 bottles of beaujolais. alliancefrancaisebahamas@gmail.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 15 - Thursday E-Passport & Visa System Briefing Presented by The Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The meeting will be addressed by Indusa, the provider of the E-Passport solution and the Hon. Brent Symonette. Free admission. Begins 6 pm at the Hilton, Bay St. T: Kendra Deveaux at 322-2145 to register. E: info@thebahamaschamber.com or visit www.thebahamaschamber.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 15 - Thursday Cheryl Albury Book Launch Presented by Media Enterprises. Celebrate the launch of 'Coral Tapestry,' a collection of short stories by Cheryl Albury. Light refreshments will be served. Begins 6 pm at The National Art Gallery, West Hill St. T: 356-3115. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 15 - Thursday Executive Technology Day Presented by Providence Technology Group and Microsoft. Topics include Infrastructure Optimization Initiatives, Business Productivity Infrastructure Optimization, The Value of the Microsoft Licensing Programs and more. Also features a presentation on the newest technologies available to help transform business operations. Free admission. Held 9 am to 1 pm at the Hilton, Bay St. T: 393-8002. E: christin@providencetg.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 15 & 16 Women in Worship This seminar for girls 13 and older is part of the Developing Inner Beauty Series. Speakers include Andrian Francis and Mrs. Joey Paul. Topics include, 'I am more than what you can see' and 'Chastity: Sexual purity in the 21st Century.' 7:30 pm on Nov 15 and a Drama on Nov 16 entitled 'I am beautiful.' Free admission. Held at Bethany Assembly Church, Churchill Sub, Soldier Rd. T: Ms. Patrice Paul at 544-5098 or 326-0018. E: faceup@batelnet.bs | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 17 14th Annual Red Ribbon Ball Held under the distinguished patronage of Prime Minister The Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham & Mrs. Delores Ingraham. This Black Tie event features a night of dining and dancing to music along with fabulous door and raffle prizes given away throughout the evening. Proceeds to benefit the AIDS Foundation of The Bahamas. Cocktails begin 7 pm. Dinner is at 8 pm. Held in the Atlantis Grand Ballroom, Paradise Island. T: 396-2110 or 396-2102. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 15 & 16; Nov 18 College Fairs Nassau & GBI International Student Counselors from US colleges explore career possibilities, discuss enrollment and meet with parents with questions. 9 am to 3 pm at the Wyndham, Cable Beach. The fair will also be held at the Westin Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort in Freeport, Grand Bahama on Nov 18 from 1 - 5 pm. T: 327-6200. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 18 Gospel Extravaganza Hosted by St. Margaret's Anglican Church under the theme 'Light it Up'. Begins 6:30 pm at Holy Trinity Activity Centre, Stapledon Gardens. Adm: $10 adults; $5 kids. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nov 16 & 17 Wine Experience 2007 Presented by Butler and Sands Company Limited. Sample the largest assortment of wines and purchase your favorites at 30% discount during this event. Held 7 - 10:30 pm at the Hilton, Bay St. Adm: $25 (in advance); $30 (at the door). Tickets available at Butler & Sands stores at the Caves, JFK, Harbour Bay, Shirley Street, Lyford Cay and Cable Beach locations. Held Nov 17 at the Westin at Our Lucaya, Freeport from 7 - 10:30 pm. E: wineclub@burnshouse.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 18 Fred Higgs Golf Challenge The Kerzner International 12th Annual Fred Higgs Corporate Challenge presented by The Bahamas Golf Federation. 25 Total (4-man) teams allowed. Proceeds to aid Fred Higgs Junior Development Fund. Held at the Ocean Club Golf Course, Paradise Island. 12:30 pm Shotgun. Officers elect for 2008 will be installed at the Pairings Banquet on Nov 17 at the Ocean Club Golf Club, Paradise Island. T: Ambrose Gouthro at 373-7295, J. Barrie Farrington at 363-3000 or Agatha DeLancy at 557-3742. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 16 - Friday Kim Riedel Jewellery Show Presented by Kim Riedel Design. Features pieces from her Fall 2007 Collection. Held 5 - 9 pm at Popop Visual Arts Center, Dunmore Ave, Chippingham. T: 465-2652. www.kimriedeldesign.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 16 - 18 Christmas Jollification This festival features many exhibits with exquisite Bahamian-made Christmas art and craft decorations, ornaments, wreaths, different foods and beverages and Christmas music. Artists are available to talk with and to take orders. Held Nov 16 at 5 - 8 pm (for members only); Nov 17 from 11 am - 5 pm and Nov 18 beginning at 12 noon - 5 pm. Held at The Retreat, Village Rd. Adm: $5 members; $10 non-members; $2 Children under 12. One of the island's great Christmas events. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nov 19 Crime Prevention Seminar Presented by the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce. This seminar will serve as another step towards solving crime in the Bahamas. Held 8:30 am - 4:30 pm at the Police Conference Centre, East St. Adm: $60 chamber members; $75 non-members. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 19 - 20 Dance Concert The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre & The National Dance Company of the Bahamas performing together in concert. Tickets available at the Dance Bahamas School on Nassau Street and the Dundas Centre. Tickets $45. Begins 8 pm at the Dundas Centre for the Performing Arts, Mackey St. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nov 17- Saturday Track & Field Awards & Banquet Presented by the Roadrunners Track & Field Club. Held under the patronage of the Hon. Desmond Bannister under the theme 'Building Positive Youths through Athletics.' Hon. Bryan Woodside is guest speaker. Special guests include Olympic Bronze Medallist Mrs. Debbie Ferguson-McKenzie. Begins 7:30 pm at the Wyndham. Adm: $40. T: 434-7706. E: roadrunnerstrackclub@hotmail.com or visit www.roadrunnersathletics.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 19 - 21 CRCA Regional Compliance Conference The Caribbean Regional Compliance Association's (CRCA) 4th annual Regional Compliance Conference. The conference will focus on the macro issues facing compliance professional globally, as well as the regional issues facing the industry on a daily basis. A series of guest speakers, workshops and panel discussions will cover a diverse range of topics delivered by leading edge international speakers.Includes deligates from The Bahamas, Barbados, BVI, The Cayman Islands and Trinidad and Tobago. Held at the Hilton British Colonial, Bay St. T: Barb Crompton 905.836.7812. E: admin@crcaconference.com W: www.crcaconference.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 17 Foulkes & Darling Health-a-Thon Health-a-thon and Fair honors the achievements of two country statesmen; Sir Arthur Foulkes and Sir Clifford Darling, who will serve as patrons along with their wives, Lady Joan Foulkes and Lady Ingrid Darling. Open to walkers, cyclists and wheelchair competitors. Begins 6:30 am from the SRC Compound, Fox Hill Rd. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 17 - Saturday Mall at Marathon Christmas Parade Presented by the Mall at Marathon, the 10th Annual Christmas Parade features marching bands, police cars and motorcycles, a fire engine, Bahamian beauty queens and more. Live entertainment by the police band and also: karaoke, bouncing castle, free balloons and many giveaways for children. Begins 12 noon in the Galleria Cinemas parking lot, Mall at Marathon. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 22 Street Legends Basketball Game Presented by the Street Legends Basketball Organization. Features a basketball showdown between the Saxon Superstars and the Prodigal Sons. Winner awarded a $5,000 cash prize towards their costume preparation for the Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 17 Powerlifting & Weight Lifting Competition Presented by the Bahamas Powerlifting and Weightlifting Federation. Features 30 high-school athletes making a debut and competing in eight different weight divisions. Also features a bench-pressing competition for male and female spectators. No rules apply. Cash prizes awarded to the winners, trophies and other awards to the first three finishers. Begins 10 am in Rawson Square, Bay St. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nov 25 Miss Bahamas Universe Interest Meeting The first meeting for young ladies Interested in serving as a Beauty Ambassador for the Bahamas as Miss Bahamas Universe 2007/2008. Open to Family Island and Nassau contestants. Begins 3 pm in the Eleuthera Room, Wyndham Nassau Resorts. T: 364-3472. Visit: www.missbahamas.org | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 17 - Saturday World Diabetes Day Fun Day Presented by The Min. of Health and Social Development to raise the awareness of childhood and adolescent Diabetes. Learn about prevention, management and treatment of Diabetes and how it impacts the lives of the youth. Held 10 am - 6 pm at the Town Centre Mall. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nov 27 Holiday Fashion Show & Luncheon Presented by Cole's of Nassau & Morley for Men. Proceeds from the show to aid the Bahamas Humane Society. Cocktails begin 12-noon. Luncheon/Show begins at 1 pm. Held at the Hilton, Bay St. Valet parking available. Adm: $60. Tickets available at Cole's of Nassau, Parliament St. T: 322-8393 or 328-7157. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 17 - Saturday Business Survival Workshop Themed “Developing & Executing your Business Model” by Mark Turnquest and the Small Business Resource Centre. Topics include Entrepreneurship & Business Planning, Marketing & Financial Plans, Contingency & Security Plans, Operations & Real Estate Plans, Govt Financial Funding & Govt Dept's. Speakers include Dionisio D'Aguilar, Lisa Bowe, Melisa Hall, Robert Maynard, Mark Turnquest, Anthony Longley, Daniel Ferguson and more. Held 9 am - 5 pm at the Hilton, Bay St. Adm: $60. T: 326-6748 or 427-3640. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 17 & 18 JBLN Baseball Clinic Presented by The Junior Baseball League of Nassau for new and returning players ages 5 thru 20 years old. Registration: $50 (for two days). Registration and payment will be held on Nov 17 from 9 - 10 am. Clinic held 10 am - 3 pm on Nov 17 and 12 noon - 3 pm on Nov 18. E: charleskemp@coralwave.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 17 & 18 Intenational Rugby Sevens Tournament Bahamas hosts the NAWIRA Rugby Sevens Tournament when men's and women's teams include all Caribbean Unions, Mexico, Canada & the USA. A big day for our country. Rugby is sponsored by SG Hambros and Stella Artois lager. At Winton Rugby Field. Email: elymiles@gmail.com or visit www.rugbybahamas.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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