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Feb 15 - 29 Popop & COB Group Art Exhibition For the 200th Commemoration of the Abolition of Slavery, COB holds a group art exhibition called “Then Til Now” at Popop Studios. Opening night: Feb 15th, 6 - 9 pm.Gallery hours: Tues - Sat 11am - 7pm. T: 322-7834. www.popopstudios.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Feb 15 - Friday Christian Youth Drama 'Love in All The Right Places' Presented by Christian Youth Leaders Network, TYC and Collage. Hosted by Pastor Dave Burrows and Rev. Clinton Minnis. Drama features Ruebin Heights, Landlord, DJ Counsellor and Ashley. Adm: $5. Begins 7:30 pm at BFM Diplomat Center, Carmichael Rd. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Feb 16 - Saturday Nassau Christian Academy Entrance Exam Entrance examination for students wishing to enter grades 1 - 10 at NCA. Register at Nassau Christian Academy by Feb 15. Testing fee: $25. Registration closes 4 pm. Exam begins 8:30 am at NCA, Soldier Rd. T: 393-2641 or 393-2305. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Feb 16 - Saturday Project Read Community Development Project Presented by the Rotary Club of East Nassau. Volunteers will be painting the inside of the Project Read Headquarters to help improve the facility. "Project Read" is an adult literacy school. Work begins 8:30 am at Project Read Headquarters, Village Rd. (next to Queen's College). | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Feb 16 - Saturday 44th Annual Heart Ball The major fundraising event for the Sir Victor Sassoon (Bahamas) Heart Foundation which underwrites the cost of heart surgery for children in The Bahamas whose families cannot afford to pay their medical expenses. Theme, "Lighting the Candle to the Future." Features entertainment by the Ed Brice Orchestra, Soulful Groovers and the Police Pop Band, a grand raffle for two round trip tickets to Great Britain, Cocktails 7:15 pm, dinner 8:30 pm. Adm: $200. Held in the Crown Ball Room, Atlantis. T: Linda LaFleur at 327-0806. www.sassoonheartfoundation.org | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Feb 22 - 24 NTDB Downtown Improvement Conference Presented by the Nassau Tourism & Development Board, the International Downtown Association and the Caribbean Tourism Organization under the theme, 'Caribbean Downtowns: Untapped Treasures.' Topics include Building Blocks for Creating Downtown Organizations and Tackling Issues of Transportation, Parking, Cleanliness and Safety in Downtown. Held at the Hilton, Bay St. T: 326-0992 or email ntdb@batelnet.bs to register. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Feb 16 & 17 Valentine's Day Sailing Regatta Features a weekend of championship racing on Montagu Bay, East Bay St. Native Bahamian food and drinks on sale. T: Mr. E. Johnson at 324-2946. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
Feb 18 - Monday Lyford Cay Scholarship Applications The Lyford Cay Foundation, Inc. and The Canadian Lyford Cay Foundation are accepting applications for undergraduate, graduate and doctorate scholarships for study at approved institutions in the US, Canada, UK and the Caribbean. Includes technical and vocational training. Get forms from high schools, COB's Financial Aid Office, BTVI and the Lyford Cay Foundation. Deadline is March 31; for technical and vocational training scholarships it is May 1. T: 362-4910. www.lyfordcayfoundation.org E: scholarships@lyfordcayfoundation.org | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Feb 26 - Tuesday Annual Nassau Conference Founding Partner, The Association of International Banks & Trust Companies in The Bahamas ( AIBT) holds The Nassau Conference's fourth year entitled: “Wealth Management: Expanding our Competitive Edge”. Presentations include: The Pros and Cons of Trust Administration in Switzerland, Business Opportunities in the New EU, International Initiatives: Status and Strategies. Also features a panel discussion on The Effect of Exchange Controls on Capital Markets. Remarks by Jan Mezulanik Chairman, AIBT. Adm: $800. Registration: 7:15am, Breakfast at 7:30am. Runs from 9 am to 5:30 pm. T: DBA Communications Inc. Dan Bobbie 416-591-7783 X107. Register at: www.nassauconference.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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February - March Call For Donations For Ride-For-Hope Ride for Hope is an annual fund-raising cycling event held in Eleuthera that raises money for cancer caring and treatment programs for Bahamians. 2008's ride is Apr 7 & 8th. You can ride, volunteer or donate. Join companies, kids, families and int'l professional bike teams. See:www.rideforhopebahamas.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Feb 29 & Mar 1 Women In Business Seminar Presented by attorney Melissa Hall of Melisa Hall & Co. A two-day seminar for Christian women in business. Held under the theme “Doing business 'til I (Christ) come.” Speakers include Dr. Ada Thompson, former Senator Tanya McCartney, life coach Michelle Miller and a several anointed ministers. Topics include, The Everyday Woman, Business Start-Up Advice, Career Advancement, Ministry and Financial Well-Being. Adm: $25 (includes breakfast and lunch). Held at the Hilton. T: 325-5741 or 328-6050. E: kingdomwomeninbusiness@gmail.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Feb 18 - Monday Visual Arts Exhibition Awards Presented by The Ministry of Education under the theme "Things Bahamian". Exhibition was held from Feb 11 at the Mall at Marathon. Show featured Arts and Craft from junior and senior high school students from public and private schools throughout the Bahamas. Winners of the various categories will be announced at the ceremony. Held 10 am at the Mall at Marathon. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Feb 18 - Mar 1 Miss Bahamas World Application Applications for the 2008 Miss Bahamas World Beauty Pageant are now being accepted. Open to Bahamian females ages 17 - 24. Candidates must be single, have no children, nor have ever been pregnant or given birth. Minimum height requirement 5' 5" and maximum height requirement 6' 2". Weight must be proportionate to height. A fabulous prize package worth more than $30,000 awaits the winner, including a trip to Ukraine to compete in the 2008 Miss World Pageant. No prior experience necessary. Apply online at www.missbahamas.net | | |||||||||||||||||||||
Mar 1 & 2 Nassau Music Society Raykhelson/Baeva Concerts Presented by The Nassau Music Society. Features Igor Raykhelson and Alena Baeva performing live. Held March 1 at 8 pm at the Dundas Centre, Mackey St. and March 2 at 8 pm at St. Paul's Church Hall, Lyford Cay. Adm: $25 members; $35 non-members; $10 students. Tickets at The Dundas Theatre, Mackey St. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Mar 8 - Saturday Red Cross Annual Fair The Bahamas Red Cross Society holds its annual fair at the Lower Gardens, Government House Grounds. Features games such as hoopla and bingo, popcorn, hamburgers, conch fritters, a disco and plants on sale. Held 12 noon to midnight. Adm: $2 Adults, $1 Child. T: 323-7370 or 328-4415. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Feb 19 - Tuesday COB French Film Presented by The International Languages and Cultures Institute, COB. Features the French film 'Asterix'. Also features a presentation on Roman history background by Professor Stephen Aranha. Begins 7 pm in Munnings Room 2. T: 302-4584 or 302-4587. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Feb 20 - 24 Anglican Schools Triangular Festival Hosted by St Anne's School. Features over 1,000 students from St Anne's, St John's, St Andrew's and Bishop Michael Eldon Anglican Schools competing in the areas of track and field, soccer, basketball, softball, swimming, spelling, speech and elocution and cheerleading. Festival climax with a grand gospel concert on Feb 24 at the National Centre for the Performing Arts. Call St. Anne's at: 324-1203. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Mar 15 - Friday Antique Car Show & Steakout Presented by The Antique Auto Club of the Bahamas. Held 12 noon - 6 pm at Arawak. Approximately 44 cars vie for class trophies and a popular choice award. The public is invited to enter cars. Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd are: $500, $300 & $200. Cars must be 20 years old or more or, for neo- classic, 15-20 years old and in good condition. Membership is $25 p.a. Steakout dinners $10. Raffles: $2 or 3 for $5. T: 356-2902. For registration visit: www.antiqueautosbahamas.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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March 30 - Sunday Annual Bahamas Bridal Show Presented by Buttons Bridal & Formal Wear and 50 other wedding suppliers and planners. Features a fashion show, an exhibition and $30,000 in gifts and prizes. Adm: $30, VIP $40. Tickets at: Kelly's - Mall at Marathon and Buttons - Cable Beach Shopping Center. T: 327-5238. Online bride & groom-to-be reservations at www.buttonsformalwear.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Feb 20 - Wednesday COB Cultural Extravaganza Presented by The College of The Bahamas as part of the Abolition of The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade Conference. Features Michael Pintard, Pat Rahming, Freddie Munnings Jr, the National Youth Choir, the Prodigal Sons, Anku & the Thought Catchers, the COB College Choir, Men of Means and others. Special highlight of the evening - a fashion show of authentic West African designs. Held 7 pm at the Dundas Centre, Mackey Street. Adm: $20 adults, $5 students and children. Tickets at Chapter One Bookstore, Thompson Blvd. All proceeds in aid of establishing a Chair in African Studies at COB. T: 397-2606 or 397-2607. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Feb 21 - Thursday Grand Bahama Business Outlook 2008 Hosted by The Counsellors Ltd. Held under the theme 'Investment and Innovation: Strategies for Grand Bahama's Turnaround'. The keynote presenter is the Hon. Neko Grant. Other presenters include Wendy Craigg, Gregory Moss, Carey Leonard, Mike Murphy, Chris Gray, Antonius Roberts, Vincent Vanderpool Wallace and more. Begins 8:45 am at Westin Sheraton at Our Lucaya. T: 242-352-8329 (Grand Bahama) or 322-1000. Register online at: www.tclevents.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Feb 21 - Thursday Business Empowerment Lecture Series Presented by The Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) and COB. Features a round table discussion about financial institutions. Presentations by bank officials. Begins 7 pm in the Lecture Theatre, COB. Free admission. T: Lester Stuart or Le-Var Miller: 322-3740. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Feb 22 - Friday Bahamas Historical Society Meeting Features a Panel Discussion titled, 'Emancipation Day and What it Means Today: The Perception and Remembrance of an Enslaved Past in the 21st-Century Bahamas.' Held as part of the international conference at COB. Panelists include Christopher Curry, Sir Arthur Foulkes, Andrea P. Major and Kareem Mortimer. Begins 6:30 pm at the Bahamas Historical Society, Shirley St and Elizabeth Ave. T: 322-4231. *www.bahamashistoricalsociety.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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