Tuesday February 14th at the Haynes Library at 9.30 am
You are invited to join an informal discussion on "That Old Cape Magic" by Richard Russo.
Coffee and tea are available.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
February Book Club
Tuesday February 14th at the Haynes Library at 9.30 am
You are invited to join an informal discussion on "That Old Cape Magic" by Richard Russo.
Coffee and tea are available.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Life Beyond Earth? Underwater Caves In Bahamas Could Give Clues
Life Beyond Earth? Underwater Caves In Bahamas Could Give Clues
Texas A&M University:
Discoveries made in some underwater caves by Texas &M University at Galveston researchers in the Bahamas could provide clues about how ocean life formed on Earth millions of years ago, and perhaps give hints of what types of marine life could be found on distant planets and moons.
Tom Iliffe, professor of marine biology at the Texas A&M-Galveston campus, and graduate student Brett Gonzalez of Trabuco Canyon, Calif., examined three "blue holes" in the Bahamas and found that layers of bacterial microbes exists in all three, but each cave had specialized forms of such life and at different depths, suggesting that microbial life in such caves...
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Texas A&M University:
Discoveries made in some underwater caves by Texas &M University at Galveston researchers in the Bahamas could provide clues about how ocean life formed on Earth millions of years ago, and perhaps give hints of what types of marine life could be found on distant planets and moons.
Tom Iliffe, professor of marine biology at the Texas A&M-Galveston campus, and graduate student Brett Gonzalez of Trabuco Canyon, Calif., examined three "blue holes" in the Bahamas and found that layers of bacterial microbes exists in all three, but each cave had specialized forms of such life and at different depths, suggesting that microbial life in such caves...
PSA Town Meetings in Rock Sound and Governor's Harbour Feb3/4
from the Eleutheran
Attention all Residents of Eleuthera
Introducing biodegradable disposable ware: clam shells, plates, cups, bowls etc
If you want to learn more about styrofoam versus biodegradable products you are invited to attend a public meeting
Friday 3rd February at the South Eleuthera Mission in Rock Sound at 7 pm
Saturday 4th February at the Parish Hall in Governor's Harbour at 10.30 am
SPONSORED BY
ONE ELEUTHERA
THE ISLAND SCHOOL
OUT ISLAND ECO COMPANY
Attention all Residents of Eleuthera
Introducing biodegradable disposable ware: clam shells, plates, cups, bowls etc
If you want to learn more about styrofoam versus biodegradable products you are invited to attend a public meeting
Friday 3rd February at the South Eleuthera Mission in Rock Sound at 7 pm
Saturday 4th February at the Parish Hall in Governor's Harbour at 10.30 am
SPONSORED BY
ONE ELEUTHERA
THE ISLAND SCHOOL
OUT ISLAND ECO COMPANY
The Cancer Society of The Bahamas
Please spread the word......The Cancer Society of The Bahamas will be traveling to Eleuthera Saturday, February 18th, 2012
Free Clinics will be held At Hatchet Bay, Governor’s Harbour & Rock Sound Clinics Saturday, February 18th, 2012 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Clinics will consist of:
FREE PAP
SMEAR & BREAST EXAMINATION FOR WOMEN
&
FREE PSA
BLOOD TESTING & DIGITAL EXAMINATION FOR MEN
THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS URGED TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS FREE CLINIC
Juanita J. Pinder
President
Cancer Society of The Bahamas
Eleuthera Branch
Phone: 1-242-332-2984
Fax: 1-242-332-3162
Cancer Society Office - 1-242-332-1804
"The Cause Is Great...It requires Greater Effort"
Check us out on Facebook www.facebook.com/eleutheracancersociety
Free Clinics will be held At Hatchet Bay, Governor’s Harbour & Rock Sound Clinics Saturday, February 18th, 2012 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Clinics will consist of:
FREE PAP
SMEAR & BREAST EXAMINATION FOR WOMEN
&
FREE PSA
BLOOD TESTING & DIGITAL EXAMINATION FOR MEN
THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS URGED TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS FREE CLINIC
Juanita J. Pinder
President
Cancer Society of The Bahamas
Eleuthera Branch
Phone: 1-242-332-2984
Fax: 1-242-332-3162
Cancer Society Office - 1-242-332-1804
"The Cause Is Great...It requires Greater Effort"
Check us out on Facebook www.facebook.com/eleutheracancersociety
Centre for Exceptional Learners OPEN DAY
TELEPHONE: 1-242-332-3240
cfel@bahamaseducation.com
"Just Believe and You Can Achieve"
The Students and Staff invite you to our Open Day
9.30 am to 2.30 pm
Friday 3rd February 2012
9.30-10.30am Assembly
11.00-12.00pm Sports
1.00-2.00pm Music
2.00-2.30pm Fashion
COME MEET US AND JOIN IN ONE OR MORE OF OUR SESSIONS
cfel@bahamaseducation.com
"Just Believe and You Can Achieve"
The Students and Staff invite you to our Open Day
9.30 am to 2.30 pm
Friday 3rd February 2012
9.30-10.30am Assembly
11.00-12.00pm Sports
1.00-2.00pm Music
2.00-2.30pm Fashion
COME MEET US AND JOIN IN ONE OR MORE OF OUR SESSIONS
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
THE HAYNES LIBRARY LECTURE SERIES
ELEUTHERA DOWN UNDER
A compilation of underwater photos of fish, marine life and coral formations
PRESENTED BY AL CURRY
Wednesday 25th January at 6 pm
at the Haynes Library, Governor’s Harbour
Al is a PADI scuba diving instructor who enjoys underwater photography, especially given the clear water and abundant marine life in the Eleuthera area and he has been scuba diving since he was 16.
Al has been living in Eleuthera for over four years and owns Ocean Fox Cotton Bay at Davis Harbour Marina on the South end of Eleuthera, providing an amazing opportunity for Al to dive frequently and do lots of photography
Everyone welcome
Please call the library for more information (242)-332-2877
A compilation of underwater photos of fish, marine life and coral formations
PRESENTED BY AL CURRY
Wednesday 25th January at 6 pm
at the Haynes Library, Governor’s Harbour
Al is a PADI scuba diving instructor who enjoys underwater photography, especially given the clear water and abundant marine life in the Eleuthera area and he has been scuba diving since he was 16.
Al has been living in Eleuthera for over four years and owns Ocean Fox Cotton Bay at Davis Harbour Marina on the South end of Eleuthera, providing an amazing opportunity for Al to dive frequently and do lots of photography
Everyone welcome
Please call the library for more information (242)-332-2877
The Vet is Coming
Dr. Peter Bizzell will be holding a clinic on mainland Eleuthera as follows:
Governor’s Harbour – Friday, January 27, 2012
11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
at the Pineapple Veterinary Clinic on Banks Road
Behind the Banks Road Deli
For more information please contact Ros Seyfert at 332-2877
The next clinic in Wemyss’ Bight will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2012.
For more information please contact Palmdale Veterinary Clinic at 325-1354
PLEASE LEAVE PETS FOR SURGERY DURING THE FIRST HOUR OF CLINIC
IMPORTANT
DO NOT ALLOW YOUR PET TO HAVE ANY FOOD OR WATER
AFTER 8:00 P.M. THE NIGHT BEFORE SURGERY
We look forward to seeing you & your pets!!!
Governor’s Harbour – Friday, January 27, 2012
11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
at the Pineapple Veterinary Clinic on Banks Road
Behind the Banks Road Deli
For more information please contact Ros Seyfert at 332-2877
The next clinic in Wemyss’ Bight will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2012.
For more information please contact Palmdale Veterinary Clinic at 325-1354
PLEASE LEAVE PETS FOR SURGERY DURING THE FIRST HOUR OF CLINIC
IMPORTANT
DO NOT ALLOW YOUR PET TO HAVE ANY FOOD OR WATER
AFTER 8:00 P.M. THE NIGHT BEFORE SURGERY
We look forward to seeing you & your pets!!!
Saturday, January 21, 2012
A message from the Cancer Society
Dear Friends, Supporters, Volunteers
We are poised as an organisation in 2012 to continue to make a difference in the lives of our people here on Eleuthera. Your input and effort is needed however to make an even greater impact. We are continuously seeking to educate our people here on Eleuthera to make better choices and decisions concerning our health.
With that in mind, you are cordially invited to attend our monthly meeting:
Date: Wednesday, 25th January, 2012
Place: Cancer Society Headquarters, Palmetto Point
Time: 6 p.m.
Guest Speaker: Owen Burrows, MASA
(Medical Air Ambulance Association)
Questions that will be answered include:
How can MASA benefit Eleuthera residents?
How can we be equipped to deal with a medical emergency that requires airlift into Nassau or the United States?
Lots of details and information will be available
All are invited to attend and please be on time! See you on Wednesday, 25th January, 2012 @ 6 p.m.
We are poised as an organisation in 2012 to continue to make a difference in the lives of our people here on Eleuthera. Your input and effort is needed however to make an even greater impact. We are continuously seeking to educate our people here on Eleuthera to make better choices and decisions concerning our health.
With that in mind, you are cordially invited to attend our monthly meeting:
Date: Wednesday, 25th January, 2012
Place: Cancer Society Headquarters, Palmetto Point
Time: 6 p.m.
Guest Speaker: Owen Burrows, MASA
(Medical Air Ambulance Association)
Questions that will be answered include:
How can MASA benefit Eleuthera residents?
How can we be equipped to deal with a medical emergency that requires airlift into Nassau or the United States?
Lots of details and information will be available
All are invited to attend and please be on time! See you on Wednesday, 25th January, 2012 @ 6 p.m.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Bahamian Poet wins prestigious small axe literary prize
Travis Cartwright-Carroll
Guardian Staff Reporter
travis@nasguard.com
Published: Jan 14, 2012
Bahamian poet, writer and publisher, Sonia Farmer can now add winner of the poetry component of the 2011 Small Axe Literary Competition to her list of achievements.
Small Axe is a Caribbean art and literature journal out of Columbia University in New York and the competition is held every year.
“It’s a pretty big deal for Caribbean writers,” said Farmer.
A humble poet and writer, Farmer is deeply entrenched in the Bahamian art and culture scene.
Read more
Guardian Staff Reporter
travis@nasguard.com
Published: Jan 14, 2012
Bahamian poet, writer and publisher, Sonia Farmer can now add winner of the poetry component of the 2011 Small Axe Literary Competition to her list of achievements.
Small Axe is a Caribbean art and literature journal out of Columbia University in New York and the competition is held every year.
“It’s a pretty big deal for Caribbean writers,” said Farmer.
A humble poet and writer, Farmer is deeply entrenched in the Bahamian art and culture scene.
Read more
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Haynes Library Calendar 2012
The Haynes Library calendar is made up of photos that the kids took at a digital camera workshop in Summer Programme 2011. The workshop was led by Jackie Miller.
The pictures have also been blown up to 16x20 and matted and framed and will be seen at an upcoming exhibition.
Calendars are on sale at the library
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