ELEUTHERA CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2010

Game 6 on Monday May 3 in GHB

HAPPENING NOW!

Basketball - The Eleuthera Basketball Association finals between Police Enforcers and Harbour Island is reaching an exciting Climax. Game 6 is planned for Governor's Harbour on Monday May 3rd - subject to further verification..contact Mr. Andre Butler.

Art  - Glass Window Art Gallery presents- "Paradise Found", featuring works by artists M. Fernander and Peter Betz -  May 15th -30th 

Softball - Schedule

Month of May:
May 1    James’ Cistern vs. Governor’s Harbour in Governor’s Harbour
May 2    Governor’s Harbour vs. Savannah Sound in Savannah Sound
May 5    Palmetto Point vs. Savannah Sound in Savannah Sound
May 8    Palmetto Point vs. Governor’s Harbour in Palmetto Point
May 12    Governor’s Harbour vs. James’ Cistern in James’ Cistern
May 15    Governor’s Harbour vs. Palmetto Point in Governor’s Harbour @ 7pm
    Savannah Sound vs. James’ Cistern in Governor’s Harbour @ 9pm
May 19    Palmetto Point vs. Savannah Sound in Palmetto Point
May 29 Savannah Sound vs. Governor’s Harbour in Palmetto Point @7pm
    Palmetto Point vs. James’ Cistern in Palmetto Point @ 9pm

May 18th

• HAYNES LIBRARY WELCOMES - EDD BROOKS (Shark program manager CEI) PRESENTATION & DISCUSSION OF THE SHARK RESEARCH PROGRAM AT THE CAPE ELEUTHERA INSTITUTE & THE END OF THE LINE A powerful film about one of the world's most disturbing problems - over-fishing.  Sharks are currently threatened worldwide due to unsustainable levels of fishing effort.  Understanding the population ecology, life history, and movements of sharks is fundamentally important when attempting to protect these important apex predators. TUESDAY 18TH MAY AT 6 P.M.  AT THE HAYNES LIBRARY, GOVERNOR'S HARBOUR.  EVERYONE WELCOME.  DON’T MISS THIS INFORMATIVE EVENING – ANYONE WHO HAS AN INTEREST IN FISHING AND MARINE LIFE SHOULD ATTEND.  For more information please call the Haynes Library 242-332-2877

May 19th 

• Palmetto Point Homecoming 
  Like many of the other festivals, the Palmetto Point Homecoming Committee plan a week of activities in celebration of their heritage and culture.  Entertainment includes live band performances, fashion/cultural shows, art competition and games.  Event held in South Palmetto Point. The  co-chairmen are Keith Deal and Cornell Pinder 
  For more information visit www.palmettopoint.org 

June 2nd – JUNE 6th  

• 22nd  ANNUAL Pineapple Festival
  Is held in Gregory Town Eleuthera. The Pineapple Festival was first introduced in 1988.  The Ministry of Tourism on the island of Eleuthera conceived the idea.  The purpose of the Pineapple Festival firstly was to honor the many pineapple farmers for their outstanding contributions to the community.  Secondly, to bring together Bahamians and visitors from all walks of life to enjoy and participate in pineapple events such as pineapple eating contest, pineapple cooking contest, Old time pineapple crazy sports, 40 mile pineapple cycling classic, plaiting of the pineapple pole, Little Miss Pineapple Pageant and non-stop pineapple party time.  Contact the Eleuthera Tourist Office at 242-332-2142. 
  

June 5th 

• Annual Continental Airlines Cycling Race (40 ml bike ride) 
  Event held in Gregory Town as a part of the Pineapple Festival.  The event is sponsored annually by Continental Airlines. Contact the Eleuthera Tourist Office at 242-332-2142.
  

June 6th 

• Annual Pineapple Fest Triathlon.  This is a 400 meter swim, 10k hilly bike ride, and a 5 k run.  For information, please contact Mr. Tom Glucksmann at 242-551-99635 or the Eleuthera Tourist Office at 242-332-2142.
  
  
• Annual Deep Creek Conch Fest
  The philosophy of this committee is to promote community and to strengthen the well being of society, economically, socially and spiritually and in the mean time sharing their cultural heritage with the younger members of the community and visitors alike.  During the event visitors and descendants return to Deep Creek for that local experience of down home cooking, rake and scrape, talent shows, art & craft, etc. contact Mr. Mervin Sweeting at 242-364-1108.  Event is held in Deep Creek.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

July 7th – 11th 

• Savannah Sound Homecoming 
  Activities include fashion/cultural shows, down home cooking, dancing and live band performances.  For information contact Ms. Majorie Culmer at 332-1288.  Event is held in Savannah Sound.
  
• The Bluff Homecoming 
   This homecoming brings the descendants of the bluff back home to enjoy a weekend of fun and frolic with family and friends.  Entertainment includes live band performances, Little Ms. Bluff – Eleuthera Beauty Pageant, food and drinks.  For information contact Mr. Rodney Green at 242-335-3113.  Event held in The Bluff. 

July 11TH, 2009

• The South Eleuthera Mission
  In the early nineteenth century Methodist Missionaries arrived in Rock Sound and built a Manse in the centre of the settlement to be used as a place for teaching and mentoring the inhabitants of South Eleuthera.  It was customary for the Manse to be referred to as “The Mission House”.  By the 1940’s however, the highly acclaimed US businessman, Arthur Vining Davis, it was converted into a Medical clinic for the people of Eleuthera. After petitioning the Government, the people of South Eleuthera were granted use of the building and thereafter begin raising funds for its refurbishment.  Therefore every Saturday during the Bahamian Independence weekend, a Heritage and Cultural Fair and raffle is held where there’s entertainment such as Live Band performances, Junkanoo, Art Exhibition, Cooking and baking contests and lots more.  The purpose of the mission is to provide learning facilities for the people of South Eleuthera and the renting of facilities for seminars, the primary source of funding is likely to remain from donations. 
  

July 28th  – August 2nd 

• Bay Festival Hatchet Bay  - "Remembering Our Past, Embracing Our Future"
  The purpose of this homecoming is to assist the settlement economically and to foster a closer relationship with the descendants and the community of Hatchet Bay.  Activities include marching band performances, worship, Little Miss Hatchet Bay Beauty Pageant and games. 
  Contact Mr. Mario Smith - Chairman, Ricardo Dean - Vice Chairman at 242-335-0266 or  Indira Rolle - Fundraising.  Event held in Hatchet Bay.

• Back to the Bay Homecoming Festival 
  Like many other events, Back to the Bay Homecoming Festival consists of descendants and visitors returning to Tarpum Bay for a weekend of fun.  Activities include junkanoo rush-out, cultural/talent shows, native food and drinks. The objective of the committee is to construct a multi-purpose community centre. The Tarpum Bay Community Centre is now under construction. For information contact Mr. Patrick Johnson, 334-4135.  Event is held in Tarpum Bay. 

September

• Softball Playoff begins
  Contact Mr. Andrea Butler at 242-332-2014 or 242-46-40616.  Games held in Palmetto Point, Rock Sound and Governor’s Harbour, James’ Cistern                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

OCTOBER, 6th – 12th 

• North Eleuthera Sailing Regatta
  This is a major event within the islands. Class A, B, and C Class boats are invited for competition.  The onshore activities include live band performances, cultural shows, native food and drinks and Bahamian music. For information contact Mr. Ricky Mackey at 242-333-2275 or the Harbour Island Tourist Office at 242-333-2621.  Event held in Harbour Island. 
  
• Wemyss Bight Homecoming Festival
  This festival was designed to bring Bahamians and visitors to Wemyss Bight to celebrate and reminisce.  The event comprises of talent shows, food and drinks, live band performances and local crafts.  For information contact Mr. James’ Young, at 242- 334-0162.   

November

• Arts and Crafts Exhibition
  This annual event is sponsored by the Haynes Library, Governor’s Harbour.  Artists on Eleuthera display and sell their art and craft. Food and drinks be on sale also. For information contact 242-332-2877.  This event is held at the Haynes Library. 
   
   3rd – 6th  
• Governor’s Harbour Homecoming Festival 
  This festival attracts local people and visitors for a fun filled weekend.  Activities include junkanoo, live band performances and games. For information contact Mr. Arthur Turnquest at 242-332-2748.  Event held in Governor’s Harbour.
   
   
  24th – 28th
• Green Castle Homecoming
  This event attracts family and friends for a weekend of celebrations in cultural activities, food, drinks, live band performances and games.  Contact Tony Butler at 334-4281 for more information. 

December 26th 

• Junkanoo
  Junkanoo is the National Festival of the Bahamas; it represents our roots and it is our heritage.  Junkanoo originated during the days of slavery when the slaves were given time off to celebrate the holidays with African dance, music and costume.  The festival is named after “JOHN CANOE”, an African tribal chief who demanded the right to celebrate with his people even after being brought to the West Indies in Slavery.  Junkanoo today is a traditional rally to cowbells, whistles and goat-skin drums as costumed revelers dance away. Contact the Eleuthera Tourist Office at 242-332-2142.  Parades held in Tarpum Bay, Rock Sound and Harbour Island. 
  
  
• Junior Junkanoo
    For more information, contact the Eleuthera Tourist Office at 32-2142.
  

Additional Information - Things to do.

THE HAYNES LIBRARY
The Haynes Library has over 11,000 volumes, a large selection of educational software, an increasing global membership and in excess of 13,000 annual visitors (updated from 8,500 in the printed  brochure). The library offers computer and internet access to children and adults, a variety of in house programs, and strong community outreach reflecting our deep commitment to the educational advancement of children and the sharing of knowledge and information with the community at large. Download their attached Brochure  (at the end of this article or the top of right panel of the page) for more information. Annual fundraising events include: Silent Auction; Membership Drive; Raffles; Arts & Crafts Fair Day; Ladies Tea; Special Events/ Exhibits

PLEASE NOTE:   Every Friday night the Governor’s Harbour Development Association has a Fish Fry at Anchor Bay in Governor’s Harbour.  This event attracts dozens of tourists every week.  The tourists and locals look forward to this Friday social event on the beach.  The proceeds from this event go towards the Annual Homecoming and various projects within the community.  

Attachments

Haynes_Library_brochure_532365081.pdf