Events & Happenings Around the Island of Barbados

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Polo continues... attend first class polo matches played by both sexes, on four fields around Barbados. Log on to http://barbadospoloclub.com for the calendar, also call 432-1802.

Friday
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Saturday
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It's horse racing season at Garrison Savannah, just outside of Bridgetown in St. Michael's Parish. http://www.barbadosturfclub.com/

Sunday
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Morning and afternoon hike to Cove Bay, St. Lucy starting at 6a.m or 3:30p.m., and lasting for about 3 hours. At Pie Corner in St. Lucy, take the Cove track all the way down to an old windmill tower.
Wear strong footwear & a hat. Bring a bottle of water & snack. Phone 436-9033 or 426-2421. Fax 429-9055. Email: natrust@sunbeach.net.

Polo - Charity Day at Clifton field, St. Thomas. Log on to http://barbadospoloclub.com for their calendar.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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The National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) has launched its biennial Sci-TechXpo at the Sherbourne Conference Centre, Two Mile Hill, St. Michael.
Students, individual scientists and technologists can submit projects for presentation in four categories of investigation, innovation, technology and information. Projects can also be a combination of any of the categories.
The deadline for submitting applications to acquire booth space is Thursday, January 31, 2008.

"Writing Home" Exhibition. Barbados Museum & Historical Society, St. Ann's Garrison, St. Michael, 427-0201.
View a complete set of Barbadian stamps as well as a video on 300 Years of Postal History.
http://www.barbmuse.org.bb/

Saturday
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Sunday
13

UWI 60^th Anniversary Celebration Concert at The Frank Collymore Hall Performing Arts Centre., Bridgetown, St. Michael at 6:00 p.m. Features regional artists. This event is free, by ticket admission only. Tickets can be collected from the UWI Cave Hill, Campus Registrar's Office.

Morning and afternoon hike to Foul Bay, St. Philip starting at 6a.m or 3:30p.m., and lasting for about 3 hours. Turn right 1/2 mile before Crane in St. Philip and park by the beach. (Foul Bay New Road)
Wear strong footwear & a hat. Bring a bottle of water & snack. Phone 436-9033 or 426-2421. Fax 429-9055. Email: natrust@sunbeach.net.

Polo - Canada vs Barbados at Holder's Hill Polo Club St. James.
http://barbadospoloclub.com

Monday
14

Barbados Jazz Festival, now in its 15th year is expected to attract Grammy award-winning Erykah Badu. Others include Bob James, Kenny Garrett, Lee Ritenour, The Rippingtons, John Patitucci, the Cuban All Star Jazz Band and more.
http://www.barbadosjazzfestival.com/ http://ejazznews.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=8983

Blowing In The Windies. A free lunchtime concert by The North Sydney High School Jazz Band, 12:00 noon at The Frank Collymore Hall Performing Arts Centre., Bridgetown, St. Michael. http://www.fch.org.bb/

Tuesday
15

Elections Barbados - get out and vote! It's your right and responsibility.

Wednesday
16

Open House. "Sugarlands', Sandy Lane, St. James. From Highway 1, turn inland on to Bennett�s Road, continue on pass cross road with the bullet. Bear left at fork in the road and drive up Cooper�s Hill to T junction. Park as directed.
From Highway 2A, turn on to Bennett�s Road, (big Sandy Lane sign) continue down hill, turn right at Molyneux Rd and follow the signs.
Tours are held on Wednesdays between 2:30p.m and 5:30p.m. and there's an admission fee. Contact Sarah Venable at 435-3563. Fax 429-9055. Email natrust@sunbeach.net.
Barbados National Trust Open House programs raise funds to support heritage preservation efforts.

Thursday
17

The Barbados Children�s Trust 10^th Anniversary Classical Concert at The Frank Collymore Hall, Performing Arts Centre., Bridgetown, St. Michael at 7:30 p.m., featuring Internationally Acclaimed Nicole Benedetti on Violin and David Greilsammer on Piano.
Tickets: $125.00 available from December 15, 2007.
Box Offices: Cave Shepherd � Broad Street, Elegant Resort � Holetown, West Coast Villas Sotheby�s International Realty, Super Centre Big B & JB�s. http://www.fch.org.bb/

Polo - Canada vs Barbados at Lion Castle, St. Thomas. Log on to http://barbadospoloclub.com

Friday
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Saturday
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Horse racing at the Garrison Savannah. http://www.barbadosturfclub.com/

Sunday
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Ends...Barbados Jazz Festival.
http://www.barbadosjazzfestival.com/ http://ejazznews.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=8983

A Moonlight Hike! To St. Thomas Post Office, St Thomas, starting at 5:30p.m., and lasting for about 3 hours. The Post Office is located at the west end of Welchman Hall Village.
Wear strong footwear and a hat. Bring a bottle of water, snack and a torch light or flash light.. Phone 436-9033 or 426-2421. Fax 429-9055. Email: natrust@sunbeach.net.

Polo - Canada vs Barbados at Clifton Polo Field, St. Thomas. http://barbadospoloclub.com

Monday
21

Is a Jazz Ting. A Free Sunset Concert, 6:00p.m. at The Frank Collymore Hall Performing Arts Centre., Bridgetown, St. Michael, featuring: BrazenBunch from the UK, James Lovell (Barbados), with more special Local, Regional and International guest appearances.
http://www.brazenbunch.com/
http://www.icerecords.com/JamesLovell.htm

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Open House. Andrew's Sugar Factory � (Manager�s House), St. Joseph. The house structure shows traditional Barbadian architecture, the interior reflects a life of travel in other sugar-producing countries, and the garden produces food and flowers.
Take Highway 3 towards Bathsheba. On reaching Andrew�s Sugar Factory park as directed in factory yard and walk to house. Persons with disabilities may be set down at the house.
Tours are held on Wednesdays between 2:30p.m and 5:30p.m. and there's an admission fee. Contact Sarah Venable at 435-3563. Fax 429-9055. Email natrust@sunbeach.net.
Barbados National Trust Open House programs raise funds to support heritage preservation efforts.

Thursday
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Friday
25

20/20 Cricket Tournament. Playing takes place in the Caribbean and Guyana. Visit http://www.stanford2020.com/ for the complete schedule

Saturday
26

Barbados Horticultural Society's Annual Flower and Garden Show, Barbados Horticultural Society, Balls Plantation, Christ Church, 428-5889.

Horse Racing at Garrison Savannah. http://www.barbadosturfclub.com/

Sunday
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Ends... Barbados Horticultural Society's Annual Flower and Garden Show, Barbados Horticultural Society, Balls Plantation, Christ Church, 428-5889.

Barbados Music Awards. Sir Garfield Sobers Gymnasium Complex, Wildley, St. Michael at 7p.m. For more Information visit http://www.barbadosmusicawards.com/

Morning and afternoon hike to Turners Hall Woods, St. Andrew.
Take Highway 2D to Farmers & Mose Bottom, turn right towards Bawdens in St. Andrew. Meeting point at junction approx. 1/2 mile down the road. (formerly site of Turners Hall Plantation)
Wear strong footwear & a hat. Bring a bottle of water & snack. Phone 436-9033 or 426-2421. Fax 429-9055. Email: natrust@sunbeach.net.

Saving & Creating A Prosperity Consciousness. Presented by Mr. Leroy Straker.
Make your money in 2008! Attend this 10^th Anniversary Financial Seminar in the Grande Salle of The Frank Collymore Hall Performing Arts Centre., Bridgetown, St. Michael, at 4:00 p.m.
Free to the public. http://www.fch.org.bb/

Polo - U.S.A. vs Barbados at Lion Castle, St. Thomas. http://barbadospoloclub.com

Monday
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Tuesday
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Polo - USA vs Barbados at Holder's Hill Polo Club, St. James. http://barbadospoloclub.com

Wednesday
30

Open House. Pollards Mill, St. Philip which was built circa 1722. Outbuildings serve as guest cottage and gym, while terraces enhance outdoor living.
Follow ABC Highway to the Emancipation Statue, turn on to Highway 5 heading east to St. Philip. At Six Cross roads roundabout take first left fork to St Philip�s Parish Church. Turn right after the church and continue along this road. Follow the Open House signs.
Tours are held on Wednesdays between 2:30p.m and 5:30p.m. and there's an admission fee. Contact Sarah Venable at 435-3563. Fax 429-9055. Email natrust@sunbeach.net.
Barbados National Trust Open House programs raise funds to support heritage preservation efforts.

Thursday
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Polo - USA vs Barbados at Lion Castle, St. Thomas. http://barbadospoloclub.com

Events For The Month Of January 2008