The Tribune

Ardastra Gardens. - On Sunday, from 1pm to 5pm, Ardastra Gardens celebrates springtime at a Spring Palooza.

Children will make their own May Day baskets, learn how to plait a May Pole and play outdoors instead of being glued to their electronics.

Adults are $10. Children and members are $5.

Kiwanis Clubs of The Bahamas. - The Kiwanis Clubs of the “Bahamas Sunshine Division 22” held their first annual Key Leader Weekend from April 7–9 at the Adventure Learning Camp.

The event is an experiential leadership programme that has served more than 29,000 students at more than 500 events worldwide. It focuses on service leadership, guiding the students through the five basic principles of an effective leader: integrity, personal growth, respect, pursuit of excellence and building community.

Throughout the weekend, students were encouraged to look beyond themselves and take a risk; to forget past experiences and step outside their comfort zones.

Student Alexis Seymour, of Nassau Christian Academy, said: “I really enjoyed the Key Leader experience. I think it’s been really beneficial and I’ve learned a lot about myself and the people here with me. I’m really glad I decided to be here and I don’t think I would trade what I learnt here for the world.”

Leza Basden, co-ordinator of the event, was introduced to the programme at a Kiwanis District Convention in Hamilton, Canada. Seeing the potential, she set out to ensure young people had the same opportunity to develop into the best men and women - and the best leaders - they could be.

This event allowed students aged 15-18 to come together for three days and explore new ideas, accomplish challenges and build friendships in a safe environment. They did all this while learning the most important lesson of leadership: “success comes from helping others succeed”.

In attendance were 25 students from New Providence, Grand Bahama and Abaco - 15 girls and ten boys.

Here is what one of the young men had to say”

Anatol Rodgers High School student Lathje Bootle said: “This weekend had been a fun one. I’ve gotten to meet new people. To experience living in cabins, really getting out of my comfort zone and doing a lot of activities with others. It has really been a fun experience.”

This year’s event was facilitated by Kim Ramsey-White of Atlanta, Georgia. She was assisted by Matthew Nance, a Kiwanis international leadership development specialist.

Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas. - The historic Collins House grounds were speckled with colourful eggs at Easter weekend as hundreds of children searched for prizes during six egg hunts throughout the day. The Rotary Clubs of East Nassau, Nassau, and New Providence, in partnership with JoyFM and 100Jamz, hosted an Easter Egg Hunt and Fun Day on April 15 to celebrate the centennial of The Rotary Foundation. Proceeds from the fun day will be donated to The Rotary Foundation to do good in our community and the world.

Live radio remotes from JoyFm and 100Jamz carried the festive atmosphere throughout the day. After an appearance from the Easter Bunny, the entertainment peaked with a live performance by Faddah Fred, Bahamian Tre, Spicy Dee, and Lil Peewee brought to us by the Exile Media Group.

Exile Media Group is a music production company with a focus on connecting Bahamian Culture, and music to the youth. It was formed by Charlie Brown and radio personality Handel “Reality” Sands. “We have very talented young people in The Bahamas, but people only see what you show them. We mentor and engage the young men of this country while creating Bahamian content for the world. What many people have come to expect from our youth in general is negative. Instead, we direct them to something constructive they were passionate about, not giving them time to get into trouble,” said Reality.

Solomons Fresh Market Fun Walk Health Fair. - Solomons hosts a fun walk and health fair on Saturday, May 13, with part of the proceeds going to The Cancer Society.

The walk starts at 6.30am, with on-site registration at 6am. It costs $15, and participants will receive a T-shirt, bag, snacks and water.

Participants can register at any Solomon’s Fresh Market.

There will also be a free health fair from noon until 5pm that day, with health screenings and health talks by physicians, in association with Doctors Hospital and the Bahamas Medical Center.

There will be fitness demonstrations by licenced instructors, lessons in healthy eating and cooking, samples, giveaways and more.