The Tribune

Anglican Church Men. - The Anglican Church Men “Sons of Thunder” Choir will celebrate ten years as a group this coming Sunday March 22nd at 6:30 p.m at St. George Anglich Church. All are invited to attend.

Carver Garden Club. - The historic Carver Garden Club continues to tell its story as it has for the past 69 years.

Back in 1946, few intrepid women of colour saw the need to come together socially to build stronger roots to advance themselves – and to raise a standard for young women to follow. They named their garden club after George Washington Carver, renowned American Negro Agriculturalist and Agronomist who taught at Tuskegee University, and who is said to have traced his roots back to The Bahamas.

On Saturday, March 21, and Sunday, March 22, the club story will host its Annual Flower Show under the patronage of Lady Marguerite Pindling, Governor General, at the Queen’s College Auditorium on Village Road, Nassau.

Every year, many followers of the club look forward to the show and seeing the latest in floral design techniques. They look forward to being better educated about the latest plant cultivation methods, purchasing flowers and basking in an atmosphere of elegance and hospitality.

This year, the club invites the public who have yet to experience its annual show. Members compete to produce impressive floral arrangements, with each winner receiving a ribbon.

Club president Jacquelyn Sawyer said: “We are so honoured that Her Excellency, Lady Marguerite Pindling, has agreed to have this year’s Carver Garden Club Annual Flower Show held under her distinguished patronage. We realise that as a historic club we are marching in the footsteps of our club founders who have blazed a trail of excellence for us to follow; and we invite the public to come out to see the creativity of our club on display.”

Cycling Club Bahamas. - Upcoming events:

March 20-22 Great Abaco Family Fitness Weekend, Treasure Cay Beach, Marina & Golf Resort, Treasure Cay, http://www.active.com/treasure-cay-abaco/water-sports/swimming-races/great-abaco-family-fitness-weekend-2015.

March 22 BMX and MT bike, Arawak Cay area, 4:30pm. Contact: npcyclingassociation2013@gmail.com.

July 18, 7am – Spanish Wells, Eleuthera. The Spanish Wells Cycling Association would like to invite you to participate in their first Annual Cycling Road Race - distances: 30 miles (3 laps) and 50 miles (5 laps), start/finish: Food Fair parking lot. Categories: Pro 1-3 (50 miles), Masters 15-49 (Men & Women) (30 miles), Masters 50+ (Men & Women) (30 miles). This race will be run the same weekend as the Legendary Spanish Wells Fisherman’s Fest, so we welcome you to come for the race and stay for the Fisherman’s Fest. http://www.fishermensfest.com. Transportation from Spanish Wells from Nassau is easiest on the Bahamas Fast Ferries, http://www.bahamasferries.com. Accommodation options and transportation while on Spanish Wells can be provided by www.HarboursideBahamas.com. Contact:Andre@HarboursideBahamas.com or call 242-333-5022.

Morning rides west - Wednesday and Friday, 4:45am Cable Beach Police Station, West Bay Street, 20-mile ride route, headed east to Montague and return. One-hour duration, cyclists capable of 14+mph welcome. Ride leaves promptly (cyclists are invited to join in anywhere along the route). Contact Shantell the day before to confirm your attendance: shorelinecargo@gmail.com.

Afternoon rides west - Tuesdays and Thursdays, leaving 5:30pm sharp, parking lot next to Lyford Cay Gas Station. 18 or 24 miles depending if you do second loop. This is an advanced cyclist’s ride. The pace will range from 20+mph.

Morning ride east - Tuesdays and Thursdays, leaving 5am sharp, start/end Seagrapes Shopping Centre (under the big sign), East Prince Charles Drive: 1-1.5 hour duration. Cyclists capable of 14+mph welcome. Prince Charles Dr-Eastern Road-Shirley St-Church St-East Bay-Eastern Road- Prince Charles. Please have lights attached to your bike.

Weekend rides – Saturday, leaving 6am sharp from Harbour Bay Shopping Centre in front of First Caribbean Bank, 30 miles headed west. In order to complete this ride, it is recommended that you have done some recent cycling. Leaving P/I bridges optional at the end. The pace will range from 18–20+mph, two-hour duration.

Sunday - leaving 6am sharp from Harbour Bay Shopping Centre in front of First Caribbean Bank 40-50 miles headed East. This ride is not recommended if you have not cycled recently or first timers! P/I bridges optional at the end. The pace will range from 18–20+mph, 3-3.5 hour duration (intermediate & advanced cyclists are invited to join in anywhere along the route).

Irish Bahamian Association. - While St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated worldwide, its origin lies in the beautiful country of Ireland, the Emerald Isle, and began as a day to honour Ireland’s patron saint - St Patrick. This year, the Irish Bahamian Association decided to commemorate Paddy’s Day in a particularly special way by making charitable donations to two local community-based, non-profit organisations: The Bahamas Association for Social Health (BASH) and Hands for Hunger.

Representatives from both organisations expressed sincere appreciation for the unexpected monetary donations from the Irish Bahamian Association. Association spokesperson Brian Crick explained that both organisations have outstanding reputations and a history of providing valuable services, making tangible differences in the Bahamian community. He added that the donations are funded by the Association’s participation at the annual International Culture Fair.

Helen Davis, longstanding member of the Association added: “For many years, the Irish Bahamian Association has been giving back to the community that we now call home. We remain committed to spreading Irish cheer and making positive differences wherever we can.”

The association is comprised of Irish citizens and those of Irish decent and their families living in The Bahamas. Anyone seeking more information can email irishbahamianassociation@gmail.com.

Kiwanis Club of Fort Montagu. - The 18th annual Easter egg hunt will be held by the Kiwanis Club on Saturday, April 4, on the grounds of the Mall at Marathon. The Easter Bunny and other costumed characters will lead the participants to the hunt grounds near the new wing bus stop. The hunt begins at 10am sharp.

This event will be open to children aged three to seven and the club expects to have many happy hunters. Each year, stores in the mall and friends bring joy to the faces of hundreds of children by sponsoring golden eggs, each worth at least $100.

There will also be lots of other prizes and tasty treats for sale. There will be fun and games for the entire family. For more information, contact Aldeka Thompson or George Bethelon 324-6238 or 422-4512.