Posted by Andrew Berland on March 01, 2001 at 10:56:57:
Have a great Spring Break!
MARCH 1 31
SPRING BREAK SEASON
[Nassau/Paradise Island & Grand Bahama Island]
A season of festivities for vacationing college & high school students. Exciting beach parties, sports meets & musical entertainment are some of the highlights of a packed Spring-Break calendar. For more information, contact the social hostess or front desk of your hotel, or call the Ministry of Tourism at tel. (242) 322-7500 ext. 4350; fax (242) 328-0945.
MARCH 3
BAHAMAS NATIONAL TRUST ORNITHOLOGY GROUP MEETING
[Nassau/Paradise Island]
The Bahamas National Trust Ornithology group has monthly birdwatching field trips, usually on the first Saturday of the month. Locations vary so check with Carolyn Wardle at tel. (242) 362-1574, or tel. The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) at tel. (242) 393-1317 for times and places to meet.
MARCH 3
GRAND BAHAMA HUMANE SOCIETY PET SHOW
[Grand Bahama Island]
Watch cats, dogs and other exotic pets strut their stuff. For more information tel. (242) 373-3600 or (242) 352-2477.
MARCH 3
58TH ANNUAL RED CROSS FAIR
[Nassau/Paradise Island]
A charitable event filled with games, music and an array of native & international foods on sale. Time: 10 a.m. Admission: $2 adults; $1 children; special student package at $5 with advance purchase. Location: Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre. For more information call the Red Cross Society at tel. (242) 323-7370/3; fax (242) 323-7404.
MARCH 8
NASSAU MUSIC SOCIETY CONCERT
[Nassau/Paradise Island]
Nassau Music Society presents Jodi Keogan, a singer from New York, who will be performing a classical programme, accompanied by Lee Callender. Time: 8 p.m. Location: Government House Ballroom. Tickets are $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Tickets will be available from the office of A.D. Hanna & Co. For more information tel. Linda Thompson at tel. (242) 327-7668.
MARCH 10
10TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL SQUARE CELEBRATION
[Andros]
Time: 1:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Location: International Square, Nicholls Town, North Andros. For more information tel. (242) 368-2286.
MARCH 10
NICHOLLıS TOWN MUSIC, ART & CRAFT FESTIVAL
[Andros]
Time: 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Location: Sea View Park, Nichollıs Town, North Andros. For more information tel. (242) 368-2286.
MARCH 10
3rd ANNUAL GARDEN OF THE GROVES ART FESTIVAL
[Grand Bahama Island]
Time: 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Location: Garden of the Groves. For more information tel. (242) 373-5668.
MARCH 16
ABACO INN ANNUAL WINE TASTING
[Abaco]
For a sampling of the finest in wines from South Africa, Australia and California. Starts at 5:00pm, at the Abaco Inn, Hope Town. For more information tel. (242) 366-0133. www.abacoinn.com. E-mail: abacoinn@oii.net.
MARCH 17
ART AND WINE BENEFIT
[Nassau/Paradise Island]
Art and wine will be the focus of the 29th annual American Womenıs Club Wine and Cheese Charity Benefit Art Show and Sale. Each year this event raises funds to help The Bahamas battle societal concerns. Location: Saffron Hill, the residence of the U.S. Ambassador. The art show will feature more than 16 local artists. For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact Sue Moore at tel. (242) 363-3728.
MARCH 17
ANNUAL PINEAPPLE ART FESTIVAL
[Eleuthera]
For more information contact the Cove Eleuthera Resort at tel. (242) 335-5142. Location: Gregory Town. www.thecoveeleuthera.com; E-mail: ann@thecoveeleuthera.com.
MARCH 17
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY SILENT AUCTION
[Eleuthera Island]
Location: Cigatoo Inn, Governorıs Harbour. Time: 4 p.m. until. For more information contact Michelle Johnson, tel. (242) 332-2720.
MARCH 17
ARTIST LUNCHEON
[Abaco]
Over twenty Abaco artists and artisans gather annually to display their latest works in watercolour and oil paintings, wood carvings, jewellery and pottery. Time: 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Location: Abaco Inn, Hope Town. For more information tel. (242) 366-0133. www.abacoinn.com. E-mail: abacoinn@oii.net.
MARCH 17 & 18
19TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL DOG SHOW & OBEDIENCE TRIALS
[Nassau/Paradise Island]
Time: 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Admission: $2:00 adults; $0.50 children under 12. Location: Botanical Gardens, Chippinham. For more information, contact June Hall of The Bahamas Kennel Club at tel. (242) 393-1360; fax c/o Rita Hall (242) 363-3969.
MARCH 18 - 23
22nd ANNUAL BACARDI BILLFISH TOURNAMENT
[Bimini]
Location: Bimini Big Game Fishing Club & Marina. For more information tel. 800-737-1007 or (242) 347-3391/3. www.bimini-big-game-club.com
MARCH 17 - 24
DISCOVERY YOGA RETREAT
[Andros Island]
For more information tel. (800) 223-6961 (U.S. & Canada) or (242) 368-2014; email: shbinfo@smallhope.
MARCH 28 - 30
SNIPE WINTER CHAMPIONSHIPS (SAILING)
[Nassau/Paradise Island]
World class snipe sailors rendezvous in Nassau in two fiercely contested series. For more information contact Peter Christie of the Royal Nassau Sailing Club at tel. (242) 322-1041/3.
MARCH 22 - 28
ANNUAL ALTON LOWE ART EXHIBITION
[Nassau/Paradise Island]
A one-man exhibition by one of The Bahahması foremost painters. Among subjects depicted on oil originals are scenes of sailing regattas, Bahamian communities of the late 1800ıs, character profiles & scenes of children. Location: Commonwealth Room, Nassau Beach Hotel, Cable Beach. Time: 10 a.m. 7 p.m. daily.
MARCH 24
THE E.T.T.A. AWARDS
[Grand Bahama Island]
An Emmy style awards ceremony celebrating the talent in Grand Bahama theatre. Time: 8:00 p.m. Location: Camelot Room, Resort at Bahamia. For more information tel. (242) 352-5533.
MARCH 30 - APRIL 1
5th ANNUAL BIMINI SAILING REGATTA
[Bimini]
Enjoy Bahamian Sloop Sailing, food, fun warm Bimini hospitality. Location: Radio Beach, North Bimini. For more information tel. (242) 347-3529.
MARCH 30
PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE TEA PARTY
[Nassau/Paradise Island]
For a delightful afternoon of tea, entertainment and good company, join guest at Government House Ballroom between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. For reservations, contact the Social Hostess at your hotel or call the People-to-People Unit at the Ministry of Tourism , tel. (242) 326-5371, (242) 328-7810, (242) 356-0435; fax (242) 356-0434. E-mail: pwilliams@bahamas.com. Proper attire is required.
MARCH 31
(TENTATIVE) BAHAMAS NATIONAL TRUST BALL
[Nassau/Paradise Island]
For more information tel. (242) 393-1317.