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OCTOBER 1 - 3
DISCOVERY FLY-IN [San Salvador] See and explore where Christopher Columbus discovered the New World. Hotel: Club Med Resort. For more information, contact the Bahamas Sports & Aviation Information Centre at 1-800-327-7678 or (305) 932-0051; e-mail: grolle@gobahamas.com.

OCTOBER 2
BIRD WALK [Grand Bahama Island] Birdwatching enthusiasts can enjoy a walk through this bird sanctuary. Location: Rand Nature Centre. Time: The first Saturday in every month at 8:00 a.m. For further information contact the Rand at (242) 352-5438.

OCTOBER 2 (TENTATIVE)
ANNUAL KALIK JUNKANOO RUSHOUT [Grand Bahama Island] Spectators view and join in as local junkanoo groups "rush" and parade in a competition for the best junkanoo group title. Native dishes on sale. Sponsored by Burns House. Location: Taino Beach, Lucaya. For further information, telephone Rosie Godet of Burns House at (242) 352-7401.

OCTOBER 9 & 23
CHANGING OF THE GUARD CEREMONY [Nassau/Paradise Island] A tradition of pomp and pageantry marking the changing of the Guard at Government House, the residence of the Governor General, personal representative of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The internationally renowned Royal Bahamas Police Force Band proudly performs. 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.

OCTOBER (TBA)
SMALL HOTELS RETREAT & TRADE SHOW [Nassau/Paradise Island] For more information, telephone Jacqueline Ramsey of the Ministry of Tourism at (242) 302-2093.

OCTOBER
NATIONAL INSURANCE & DISCOVERY DAY ACTIVITY [Andros] Open House; the general public is invited to attend. Location: TBA. Time: TBA. For more details, telephone Tyrone Stuart at (242) 368-2621/2.

OCTOBER 8 - 12
NORTH ELEUTHERA SAILING REGATTA [Eleuthera] Five days of racing in which scores of locallybuilt sailing sloops from throughout The Bahamas vie for championship in the seas between Harbour Island and Three-Island Bay, North Eleuthera. A festive atmosphere onshore, where activities include the sale of native dishes, entertainment by local bands, swimming contests, road races and fashion shows. Special mailboat and airplane excursions depart Nassau for North Eleuthera a day prior to the Regatta. For more information, contact Rev. Philip McPhee at the Ministry of Youth, Sports & Culture at (242) 394-0445; the North Eleuthera Regatta Committee member, Mr. Glenroy Aranha, telephone (242) 333-2281. Visitors to our islands are especially invited to join in the fun and conviviality surrounding the favourite Bahamian pastime of regatta sailing. Special mailboat and plane excursions depart Nassau for North Eleuthera on the evening of October 8.

OCTOBER 8 - 12
WEMYSS BIGHT HOMECOMING FESTIVAL [Eleuthera] Location: Wemyss Bight. For further information, contact the Eleuthera Tourist Office at telephone (242) 332-2142; fax (242) 332-2480.

OCTOBER 8 - 12
CUPID CAY'S HOMECOMING FESTIVAL [Eleuthera] Location: Cupid's Cay. For further information, contact the Eleuthera Tourist Office at telephone (242) 332-2142; fax (242) 332-2480.

OCTOBER 11 - 12 (TENTATIVE)
SAN SALVADOR SAILING REGATTA [San Salvador] For more information, contact Rev. Philip McPhee at the Ministry of Youth, Sports & Culture at (242) 394-0445; fax (242) 394-5920.

OCTOBER
CARIBBEAN RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIPS [Grand Bahama Island] SCHEDULED FOR YEAR 2000.

OCTOBER 12
DISCOVERY DAY A public holiday. An international float parade to take place through the streets of Nassau.

OCTOBER 12
TWENTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL MCCLEAN'S TOWN CONCH CRACKING CONTEST [Grand Bahama Island] In an exhilarating countdown, contestants compete to extract the highest number of conchs (mollusks) from shells in the shortest time limit. The Conch Cracking Contest is the highlight of a full day of exciting events, taking place on the observed Discovery Day, in the quaint fishing village of McClean's Town, at the eastern end of Grand Bahama. For more information, contact the Grand Bahama Island Tourism Board at telephone (242) 352-8356; fax (242) 352-7840.

OCTOBER 12
NICHOLL'S TOWN REGATTA & HOMECOMING [Andros] Location: Morgan's Bluff. For more information, contact Chief Councillor, Alphonso Smith, or Ms. Clara Evans at (242) 329-2308.

OCTOBER 12
SUNFISH DISCOVERY DAY REGATTA [Abaco] Location: Marsh Harbour. For more information, telephone Victor Patterson at (242) 367-2344.

OCTOBER
CRICKET FESTIVAL [Nassau/Paradise Island]. Time: Commences at 1:00 p.m. Location: Haynes Oval, West Bay Street. For further information, contact Jennifer Mangra of the Bahamas Cricket Association at telephone (242) 326-4720 (nights), or Greg Taylor at 325-6396.

OCTOBER 15 & 16
FOURTH INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL WEEKEND [Nassau/Paradise Island] Organized by the International Cultural Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the highlight of activities during this month is this weekend, which involves international culture filled with entertainment and a wide display of foods, arts and crafts. Time: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Location: The Botanic Gardens, Dunmore Avenue, Chippingham. Admission: $1.00. For further information, contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at telephone (242) 322-7624, or the Ministry of Tourism at (242) 322-7500 ext. 4100; fax (242) 328-0945.

OCTOBER 15 - 17
SECOND GRAND BAHAMA MIXED INVITATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS [Grand Bahama Island] Location: Lucayan and Ruby Golf Courses. For more information, contact Ray Harrison, Executive Director, GBI Golf Council at (242) 352-8044.

OCTOBER 17
EIGHTH ANNUAL ISLANDMON DUATHLON [Grand Bahama Island] Athletes test their mettle in a challenging 1.5-mile run, 15-mile bike, 3-mile run. Race starts at 7:30 a.m at the Lucayan Cricket Club. Winners receive crystal awards. The third Sun. in October. For registration and further information, contact Jaime Sarles at telephone (242) 352-7322.

OCTOBER 18 - 24
FUTURES TOUR GBI PRO-AM WEEK [Grand Bahama Island] Location: Lucayan, Emerald and Ruby Golf Courses. For more information, contact Ray Harrison, Executive Director, GBI Golf Council at (242) 352-8044.

OCTOBER
GRAND BAHAMA RED CROSS FAIR & RAFFLE [Grand Bahama Island] This charitable event features exciting games, music and an array of indigenous and international cuisine. Venue: TBA. Time: Noon until. Contact the Red Cross Centre at (242) 351-7163.

OCTOBER 31
CONTINENTAL (GULF STREAM) CLASSIC [Nassau/Paradise Island] A Continental Airlines-sponsored event for amateurs. Format: scramble. Location: Cable Beach Casino & Golf Resort. For registration and further information contact Pauline Curry at (242) 364-4992.

OCTOBER
INTERNATIONAL MIXED CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT [Nassau/Paradise Island] Location: Paradise Island Golf Course. For more information, contact Jean-Paul Michaelson, Director of Golf, Paradise Island Golf Club, telephone (242) 363-3925; fax (242) 363-1479

OCTOBER
BAHAMAS NATIONAL TRUST EIGHTH ANNUAL WINE AND ART FESTIVAL [Nassau/Paradise Island] Spotlighting paintings by accomplished local artists and sampling the finest imported wines. Time: 12 Noon to 6:00 p.m. Location: The Retreat, headquarters of the Bahamas National Trust, Village Road. For more information, call Lyn Gape of the Trust at telephone (242) 393-1317.