What to do.... what to do???

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Soo it has been said on too many occasions that there is nothing in Grand Bahama to day. This week there is a lot going on and I wish I can speak to some people about what it is that they want to be going on... that is not... that would have them continuing to say... there is nothing to do.

Starting with this beautiful week of sports. Lots of our kids will be involved therefore many of us should be going to to show our support.






And for the weekend we have opportunities to help those in need as well as to party.

There must be something of interest.

Also

On Saturday April 16th the EARTHCARE Eco Kids will meet at Williams Town Beach for a Coastal Awareness Month Beach Cleanup. Stay tuned for more details.
There will be no EARTHCARE Eco Kids on April 9th. Instead we will be at the Dog Days Half Marathon event in aid of the Humane Society of Grand Bahama.
And... Residents and vacationers to Grand Bahama Island can expect an unusual experience and activity on its calendar, April 15-16, 2016 with the return of the Grand Bahama Air Show, taking place at Taino Beach, in Freeport, Grand Bahama. 
The Air Show is an undertaking after several years of partnership between the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism (BMOT) and Sun N Fun, organizers of the second largest aviation show in the United States of America and will be run by veteran air boss, John Wayne Air Cavalry, LLC.



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