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Today - Thursday Nov 8 - 11 Agricultural, Marine & Agribusiness Expo Themed by The Ministry of Agriculture & Marine Resources "Promoting and Strengthening Agribusiness" this expo addresses new agricultural strategies, best practices and demos, greenhouse techniques, hydroponics and hybridization. Also: livestock shows and contest, culinary exhibitions and contests by chefs and students, petting corner, tours of GRAC, horticultural displays and competitions, food processing demos, a food court with Bahamian-made foods and drinks. Gladstone Rd Agricultural Center, from 10 am to 6 pm daily. Free admission. T: 322-3740. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Tonight - Thursday Nov 8 BIFF Big Screen Art Scene An interactive art event hosted by the Bahamas International Film Festival. Holders of $250 Collector's tickets draw to purchase or “win” 51 pieces of local art. Aficionado's tickets are $25. Features live model sketching and other art activities. Short films, drinks and canapes served. Tickets from BIFF's office, 4th Terr., Collins Ave. Bldg #10, 2nd Floor. Part donations to Brent Malone Artist-in-Residency Fund, managed by NAGB. At 7 pm at Popop Studios, Dunmore Ave. T: 356-5939 or sponsor@bintlfilmfest.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Tonight - Thursday Nov 8 Anatol Rodgers Memorial Lecture Presented by The College of The Bahamas' School of English Studies. Features renowned scholar and director of The Institute of Caribbean Studies, UWI, Carolyn Cooper, Ph.D. speaking on “No Matter Where You Come From: Pan-Africanist Consciousness in Caribbean Popular Culture.” At 7 pm at Choices Training Restaurant, Thompson Blvd. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 9 - Friday Ranfurly Home Fundraiser Silent Auction with pieces from the John Hardy Fall 2007 Collection. Proceeds from the event to benefit the Ranfurly Home for Children. Held 6 - 9 pm at Diamonds International, Bay St. Dress: Smart casual. T: Ms. Ford 323-4026. E: sandra@dibahamas.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 10 - Saturday Contractors Seminar Themed: "Information for Effective Private-Public Sector Interaction" by The Ministry of Public Works and Transport for local contractors and others. Topics are The Contractors Bill, The Construction Process, and Construction Finance and Insurance. Panel discussions include Dept. of Public Works, Dept. of Physical Planning, Office of the Attorney-General, Dept. of Immigration, and reps from the Construction, Banking and Insurance industries. Adm: $30. Includes the Ministry's Contractors' Manual, draft Contractors Bill and lunch. Registration free for Family Island-based contractors. Held 8:30 am to 3 pm, at the Police Conference Ctr, East St North. T: Melanie Roach 302-9528 or 322-4830-9 E: contractorsseminar@bahamas.gov.bs www.bahamas.gov.bs | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 9 - Friday Bahamas Union of Teachers Gala Ball The Bahamas Union of Teachers 60th Anniversary Gala Ball. Features door prizes, fine dining, dancing and live entertainment. This year's honorees include the late Mable Walker, Carlton Francis, Emma Poitier, Herster Tynes and Dame Ivy Dumont. Held in the Balmoral Ballroom, Sandals Resorts, Cable Beach. Begins 7 pm. Adm: $75. Tickets available at BUT Office, Bethel Ave. T: 323-4491. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 9 - Friday CFA Awards Ceremony Presented by The Chartered Financial Analyst Society under the theme "An Introduction to the CFA Program and The Education Review Course." Features guest speaker Charles W.L Deale, Head of Society Relations, CFA Institute, Charlottesville, Virginia. Cocktails at 6 pm; presentation 6:30 pm in the Wedgewood Room, Hilton, Bay St. Free admission. T: Karen Pinder at 502-5405. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 14 - Wednesday Presented by Sandilands Rehabilitation Center. Focuses on the church's role in the sustained rehabilitation of the mentally-challenged and is designed to equip Pastors and church workers with the skills to preempt and deal with mental illness. Topics include the early signs of mental illness, signs of relapse, myths that separate the church and mental illness, churches' role during the hospitalization and bridges between the church and mental health. Held at the Royal Bahamas Police Force Conference Centre, East St North. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Nov 9 & 10 Election 2007: Political Comedy “Election 2007: Count It Again Man Count It Again.” A play written by Michael Pintard and David Wallace. Scenes range from drunk voters to impersonations of arguing MP's such as the Rally with Prime Minister Ingraham and opposition leader Perry Christie. Held at the Rain Forest Theatre, Wyndham Resort. Showtimes: Fri 8 pm; Sat 7 and 10 pm. Adm: $20 Fri; $30 Sat. Tickets at Juke Box, Logos Bookstore, Seventeen Shop and Swiss Pastry Shop, Cable Beach. T: 327-6200 ext 6758. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 10 - Saturday Down Syndrome Buddy Walk The Buddy Walk begins at Queen's College, goes to Montague Beach and then back to Queen's College. Fun filled day afterward with music, bouncy castle, face painting and games. Breakfast available for purchase. Begins 7 am. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Nov 10 - Saturday Bahamas National Trust Nature Walk Join the BNT on a nature walk on Maillis Farm and view Blue-winged Teal, Nothers Shovelers and hundreds of White-cheeked Pintails. Hats, comfortable closed-in shoes and long pants are recommended. Bring binoculars and drinks. From 8 am at Maillis farm, Adelaide Rd. T: 393-1317. E: bnt@bahamasnationaltrust.org | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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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 10 Kelly's Toyland Opening Features the opening of Kelly's fully-animated Christmas Forest with Santa & Snowbear, free popcorn, free balloons, free candies, free face painting, free bouncing castle and live music by the Royal Bahamas Police Force Band. Kids can have their photo taken with Santa or Snowbear in the Forest every Saturday thru Dec 22. |  |
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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 6 pm; Nov 17 from 11 am to 5 pm and Nov 18 beginning at 12 noon. Held at The Retreat, Village Rd. Adm: $5; $2 Children under 12. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Nov 10 The Sandilands Fair Hosted by Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre under the patronage of Sir Clifford & Lady Ingrid Darling. Features the Sir Clifford Darling Sporting Lounge for men hosting backgammon, checkers, dominoes & pool tournaments and the Lady Ingrid Darling Mall for women with volunteers such as Ms. Teen Bahamas World, Ms. Bahamas Tourism Queen, Ms. Cultural Bahamas and Ms. Elks Bahamas. Official opening ceremony held 3 pm. Fair held 12 noon to 7 pm at the Sandilands Fair Grounds, Fox Hill Rd. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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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 Departments. 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. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Nov 10 Healthcare Executives Seminar Presented by the American College of Healthcare Executives under the theme 'The Path to Achieving Superior Productivity'. Held 8 am to 4:30 pm at Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort and Spa. Adm: $550. Includes session notes, 12 Continuing Education Credits, Lunch and refreshments. T: 502-7801 or 322-2861 ext 3000 or 3053. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 10 Guy Fawkes Cruise & Dance By St. Francis Xavier Catholic Mens Association with food, drinks and DJ Gary "Super" Johnson. Prizes for best mask. Party begins 7 pm on Potters Cay Dock. Bahamas Ferries Seawind departs 8:30 pm. Adm: $10. Tickets: Parish Office or call Reuben Fox at 394-6180. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 17 & 18 Men & Women Rugby 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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Nov 10 Millennium Countdown Reggae Concert Presented by Downsound Records and Sigma Management. Seventh Annual Concert features Jah Cure, Tanya Stephens, I Wayne, Queen Ifrica, Sasha, Harry Toddler, Natalie, Imaroon and the legendary Bongo Herman. Held at the QE Sports Centre. www.downsoundrecords.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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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. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 10 Humane Society Thanksgiving Ball Held under the patronage of Governor-General Arthur Hanna. Features a 5-course gourmet meal accompanied with Graham Beck wine, the Lou Adams Orchestra, Modern Vintage, a raffle for 2 first class tickets to Paris with a 5-night stay at the Paris Hilton and a silent auction for Wimbledon 2008, designer jewellery and more. Other prizes are stays at Four Seasons Hotel in Exuma, Breezes Jamaica, Rock House Harbour Island and The Cove Atlantis. 7 pm at the BC Hilton, Bay St. Adm: $230. T: 323-5138. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 10 NAGB Kids & Family Art Workshop Basic Knitting Techniques Presented by the National Art Gallery and facilitated by Corinne Foster. For children 10 and up. Learn knitting basics and study global artists Fait Ringgold and Erman Gonzalez. Explore the possibilities for home decor and fine arts. Adm: $20 members; $25 non-members. Materials included. 10 am at the National Art Gallery, West Hill St. T: 328-5800. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 10 & 11 Camperdown Horse Show Presented by The Camperdown Riding Club. Features hamburgers, hotdogs, snacks and other sweets. Free admission. Held 9 am to 3 pm at Camperdown Stables, Wild Tamarind Dr. T: 324-2065. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 11 Remembrance Day Features church services held throughout the Bahamas in commemoration of those who died in the wars. Also features a March with youth organizations and uniformed branched of the government to Parliament Square for a Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Garden of Remembrance. March begins 1 pm. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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