| April 1999 APRIL 1 - 30
CENTRAL BANK ART EXHIBITION [Nassau/Paradise Island] During the month of April, view a display of artworks by a Bahamian artist. Time: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Location: Central Bank Gallery, Trinity Place & Frederick Street, downtown Nassau. For further information, telephone Antonius Roberts at (242) 327-7562; fax: (242) 327-7649.
APRIL 1 - 10
SPRING BREAK SEASON A season (February 28 - April 10) of festivities for vacationing college and high school students. Exciting beach parties, sports meets and musical entertainment are some of the highlights of a packed Spring Break calendar. For further details, contact the Social Hostess or front desk of your hotel, or telephone the Ministry of Tourism in Nassau, at (242) 322-7500, ext. 4350; fax (242) 328-0945.
APRIL 2
GOOD FRIDAY A public holiday.
APRIL 2 - 5
THE THIRD ANNUAL JAMES CISTERN HERITAGE AFFAIR
HOMECOMING [Eleuthera] For further information, telephone the Eleuthera Tourist Office at (242) 332-2142; fax (242) 332-2480 or Cheryl Hohnson at (242) 335-6424.
APRIL 2 - 4
PIG ROAST FLY-IN [Berry Islands] A fly-in to Great Harbour Cay. Pig Feast on a private beach. A pig is roasted over a slow BBQ pit. Hotel: Great Harbour Villa Resort. For more information, contact the Bahamas Sports & Aviation Information Centre at 1-800-327-7678 or (305) 932-0051.
APRIL 12 - 14
DAVIS CUP ROUND 2 (AMERICAS ZONE 1) [Nassau/Paradise Island] Come and watch what promises to be an exciting tennis match between The Bahamas & Colombia or Canada. Location: National Tennis Centre, Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre. Times: 2 Singles on Fri 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 1 Double Sat 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.;
2 Singles Sun 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. For further information, contact Mr. Kit Spencer of The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Assoc. at telephone (242) 363-2930.
APRIL 2 - 5 (TENTATIVE)
APRIL THIRD ANNUAL BIMINI SAILING REGATTA [Bimini] Enjoy Bahamian sloop sailing, food, fun and warm Bimini hospitality. Location: Radio Beach, North Bimini. For further information, contact the Bimini Tourist Office at telephone (242) 347-3529; fax: (242) 347-3530.
APRIL 2 - 5
ANNUAL FISHING TOURNAMENT [Eleuthera] Location: Gregory Town. For further information, contact Dennis Johnson at (242) 332-2714.
APRIL 2 - 5 (Easter Weekend)
SOUTH ELEUTHERA HOMECOMING FESTIVAL [Eleuthera] Location: Rock Sound. For further information, contact the Eleuthera Tourist Office at (242) 332-2142; fax (242) 332-2480. (Held annually Mar/Apr).
APRIL 3 & 17
CHANGING OF THE GUARD CEREMONY [Nassau/Paradise Island] A tradition of pomp and pageantry marking the changing of the Guard at Government House. Time: 10:00 a.m. Location: Government House Grounds, Blue Hill Road, five minutes from downtown Nassau. Note: Dates are subject to change or cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances. Telephone (242) 322-2020 to confirm date.
APRIL 3
BIRD WALK [Grand Bahama
Island] Birdwatching
enthusiasts can enjoy a walk through this bird sanctuary. Location: Rand Nature Centre. Time: The first Saturday of every month at 8:00 a.m. For further information, contact the Rand at (242) 352-5438.
APRIL 3 - 5
CROOKED ISLAND SAILING REGATTA [Crooked Island] Held over Easter Monday weekend. For further information, contact Rev. Philip McPhee at the Ministry of Youth, Sports & Culture at (242) 394-0445; fax: (242) 394-5920.
APRIL 3 - 10
FREEPORT RUGBY CLUB ANNUAL EASTER RUGBY FESTIVAL [Grand Bahama Island] Visiting teams from Hong Kong, Europe and the U.S.A. meet on Grand Bahama to compete. For further information contact Bob Davies of the Freeport Rugby Football Club at telephone (242) 352-2952.
APRIL 4 - 7
ABACO BEACH RESORT BILLFISH BASH [Abaco] Action-packed race for the big one. Location: Abaco Beach Resort & Boat Harbour. Call (242) 367-2158 for more information.
APRIL 5
EASTER MONDAY A public holiday.
APRIL 5
ST. STEPHEN ANGLICAN PARISH [Andros] Location: Queen's Park, Fresh Creek. Time: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Telephone Rev. Don Haynes at (242) 368-2514.
APRIL 5 - 18
INTERNATIONAL SIX-METRE WORLD CUP [Nassau/Paradise
Island] NOTE: CANCELLED.
APRIL 8
THIRTY-FIFTH ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW [Grand Bahama Island] Hosted by the Freeport Garden Club, artistic flower arrangements will be on display, and plants for sale. Location: Freeport Anglican High School. Contact Joan Darville at (242) 351-2514 or Marva Munroe at (242) 352-7767.
APRIL 11 (TENTATIVE)
ROTARY CLUB OF NASSAU & ROTARY OF WEST NASSAU SECOND ANNUAL 4 BALL NET SCRAMBLE TOURNAMENT [Nassau/Paradise Island] Lots of fun with prizes and surprises for winners. NOTE: CANCELLED.
APRIL
ROTARY CLUB OF LUCAYA ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT [Grand Bahama Island] Location: Lucaya Golf Course. Open to residents and visitors. For further information, contact Pernell Poitier of the Lucaya Rotary at telephone (242) 352-6627.
APRIL 15 - 18
TWA TWO-PLAYER TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP [Grand Bahama Island] Teams of two compete in a golf tournament at the Lucayan, Ruby and Emerald Golf Courses. For more information, contact Ray Harrison, Executive Director, GBI Golf Council at (242) 352-8044.
APRIL 21 - 24
FOURTH ANNUAL BIMINI BREAK (BLUE MARLIN) RENDEZVOUS [Bimini] Anglers rendezvous in the
waters off Bimini for an action-packed billfish tournament. Location: Bimini Big Game Fishing Club & Marina. For reservations, call 1-800-737-1007 (USA); for further information, contact Mr. Raul Miranda, Tournament Director, Big Game Fishing Club, at telephone (242) 347-3391/3; fax (242) 347-3392.
APRIL 18 - 23
SOUTH ABACO CHAMPIONSHIP [Abaco] Location: Abaco Beach Resort & Boat Harbour. For further information, contact the Abaco Beach Resort at telephone (242) 367-2158.
APRIL 18 - 23
TWENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL ABACO ANGLERS FISHING TOURNAMENT [Abaco] Fishing categories of all types, with Men, Women & Junior Divisions. Fish from Walkers Cay to Hole-in-the-Wall. Event culminates with an Awards Banquet at Abaco Inn, Hope Town, Elbow Cay. For more information, call Lighthouse Marina at (242) 366-0004.
APRIL 24
BAHAMAS BENCH PRESS CHAMPIONSHIPS [Nassau/Paradise
Island] Time: TBA Location: Town Centre Mall. For more information, contact Paul Wong, telephone (242) 325-1519.
APRIL 25
1999 GREAT SOUTHERN AIR RACE [Abaco]
Walker's Cay and Marsh Harbour in The Islands Of The Bahamas will be the two fly-by/stops on the race route, which commences in Daytona Beach and ends in Marco Island, Florida. Sponsored by the Florida Race Pilots Association, Inc. For more information, telephone Alexis Koehleer in Florida at 1-800-247-1006; fax: (904) 760-1008 or Peyton Yon at (850) 926-2327.
APRIL
PROFESSIONAL VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT [Grand Bahama Island] Some 50 professional volleyball teams from the U.S.A. compete for cash and prizes in this AVP-style tournament. Location: Lucayan Beach. Contact Grand Bahama Island Tourism Board at (242) 352-8044 or the Plaza Hotels Sales Dept. at (242) 373-1444.
APRIL 30
PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE TEA PARTY [Nassau/Paradise
Island] For a delightful afternoon
of tea, entertainment and good company, join guests 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 Department at the Ministry of Tourism, at telephone (242) 326-5371, (242) 328-7810, (242) 356-0435-8; fax (242) 356-0434. Proper attire is required.
APRIL (tba)
BREEZES GOLF CLASSIC [Nassau/Paradise
Island] An event for amateurs, sponsored by SuperClubs' Breezes Resort. Format: Flighted individual medal. Location: Radisson Cable Beach Casino & Golf Resort. For registration and further information, contact Pauline Curry at (242) 364-4992.
APRIL
CASINO SPRING SCRAMBLE [Nassau/Paradise
Island] Location: Paradise Island Golf Course. For further information contact Jean-Paul Michaelson, Director of Golf, Paradise Island Golf Club, telephone (242) 363-3925; fax (242) 363-1479.
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