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Turks & Caicos
Calendar Of
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& Public Holidays |
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2007 Calendar of Events
and Public Holidays
N.B. These dates are
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International
World Book Day 2007
World Book Day is an annual celebration of books and reading.
Over 100 million children in the world receive no kind of
schooling. Two-thirds of them live in sub-Saharan Africa. Book
Aid International makes over half a million books available each
year to readers in 17 African countries, and Palestine. The
charity supports schools, public libraries, universities,
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January 1 |
New Year's Day |
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Winter Wahoo Fishing Tournament
At
Turtle Cove Marina an all day family event. The fishing tournament will
be held from 8am-4pm with lots of prizes, including $6500 in cash prizes
to be awarded.
Cash Bar, Live DJ, Fire Truck Display, Local Food and for the
kids, Bouncy Castle, Snow Cones and Cotton Candy. |
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TCFAF
UPCOMING EVENT
"Annual Island Review V" |
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2nd
Annual Windvibes Kite Board Competition
Sunday 21 January at what we call, Regatta Beach, between
Childrens Beach and the Statue beach area.
You cant miss them just look up. |
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Cactus Slam Festival
Spoken word soul, dance and music presentations
by diverse group of artists. |
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February 3 |
"Turf &
Surf 2007" - A Charity Horse Racing Night
All monies raised will again benefit The Turks & Caicos Aids
Awareness Foundation.
Contact Sarah Haywood 241 6723 or nickh@tciway.tc for tickets
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February 4 |
Super bowl -
check the
Enews for special offers
Super Bowl XLI, South Florida -- Feb. 4, 2007 (CBS) |
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February 6 |
Bob
Marley's Birthday Reggae Jam
February 6, 1945: Read up on the man revered by Bob Marley and
all other Rastafarians: Haile Selassie, former Emperor of
Ethiopia. Play Bob's debut release track, "Judge Not," Pop open
a Red Stripe, Jamaica's favorite beer, in tribute to Marley's
homeland. |
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February
10 |
5th Annual Valentine's Day Cup
TCI
Traditional Model Sailboat Race, Trophies / Medals /Cash Prizes
RACES START 10:30 am - PRIZES ....FOOD....MUSIC
Come & enjoy the day ! Enter your boat today!!
Information : Email :
middlecaicos @ tciway.tc |
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The 9th
Annual Kiwanis Klassic
IN AID OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Over US$4,000.00 in prizes to be won - top ten teams will be
winners US$500 for a hole-in-one.
Only the first 96 players can be accommodated.
SPONSORED BY COORS LIGHT, DISCOUNT LIQUOR and HUGH G. O'NEILL &
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Mar 4-10 |
EDUCATION WEEK 2007 |
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Mar 8 |
2nd
World Kidney Day
The International Federation of Kidney Foundations (IFKF) and
the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) call upon
individual nephrologists and all national nephrology societies
and kidney foundations to act now and support World Kidney Day.
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Mar 8 |
International Women's Day
2007
The global day connecting all women around the world and
inspiring them to achieve their full potential. IWD celebrates
the collective power of women past, present and future. |
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March 11 |
Daylight Savings Time Begins
2007 |
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Mar 17 |
15th Annual St Patrick's Day Pub Crawl |
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Mar 31 |
End of
Lobster Season |
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Rizzoli
Cup |
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Apr 6 |
Public
Holiday Good Friday 2007 |
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Apr 6,7,8 |
The Carifta Games are
held annually, over the Easter weekend and cater to junior
athletes in the Under 20 and under 17 age categories. The 2007
games will be held on 6th, 7th, and 8th April, 2007 for the
first time in the Turks & Caicos Islands at their new National
Stadium on Providenciales. |
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Apr 9 |
Public
Holiday Easter Monday 2007 |
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Apr 22
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Earth
Day
2007
Observed by the dive operators and the National Trust |
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Cable &
Wireless Scramble |
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Salt Cay Splashdown Days
Three days of fun at the Salt Shed, including pageant, live
music, maypole, kite flying, bicycle racing, food drinks, music
and dancing. |
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May
5 |
CINCO
DE MAYO
You will find: Music, Corona Girls, Prizes, Gifts, Pinatas for
the kids. Mexican food and drink provided by all the restaurants
in Turtle Cove. Sponsored by Discount Liquors and Corona. Hope
to see you there! |
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British
West Indies Collegiate Entrance Examinations
Examinations for entry to both the Preparatory Form (Year 6) and
Form 1 (Year 7) of the British West Indies Collegiate can be
found on the school website at
www.bwic.tc/Admit.htm. |
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May 13 |
Mothers
Day |
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TCIFA 'Women's
International Festival of Football 2007
The TCIFA will be hosting it's 6th annual 'Women's International
Festival of Football'. A team representing the TCI will play a
three game series against an invited national team. Call Paul
for details 231-1858 |
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"The Middle Caicos Model
Sailboat Fleet"
In the sea- at Blue Hills Artisan Studio & Outlet
Bring your boat, your kids, your picnic
Come try them out, see the boats fly.....get wet!!
All welcome - sailboats in the water at 11am! |
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5th Annual
Ashcroft School Spring Fling Silent Auction
Buffet dinner, live entertainment--music, singing, dancing and
many many items up for auction. Auction items include the ever
popular homemade goods, trips, services, hotel stays, vacation
packages, lessons. There is surely something for everyone!
Please join us |
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Glow Worms -
check with local
tour operators |
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Big
South Regatta
Join our party! Visit South Caicos !
Beauty Pageant, Boat races, Concert, Culture Show, Great Food &
Big Name Entertainers. For schedule of events and up to date
info visit our site
www.bigsouthregatta.tc |
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May 28 |
Public
Holiday National Heroes Day 2007 |
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MEMORIAL DAY |
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June 2 |
TCHTTI
International Food Fair
The Turks & Caicos Hotel Tourism & Training Institute is
hosting its first International Food Fair.
Come bring your taste buds and enjoy the dishes and culinary
cultures from the various nationalities that make up this
beautiful island. |
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President's Cup |
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June 18 |
Turks & Caicos Tourist Board's
15th Annual Kite Flying Competition
Children's Park, Lower Bight Rd Time: 10am
Prizes and trophy's - BBQ - Music , Easter egg hunt, balloon
art, face painting , tug-o-war, food, drinks, music and kite
flying. Registration forms are available at the Tourist Board
Office (Provo). Tel (649) 946-4970 |
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June 18 |
Public
Holiday: Her Majesty the Queen's Birthday
2007
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June 23 |
Annual
TCSPCA Dog Show
A
Festival of Wagging Tails
Fun for all the family
Show off your dog
www.tcimall.tc/tcspca/index.htm |
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17th Annual Famous Fools
Regatta
Display of native sloops in sailing races, sand castle
competition,
tug 'o war, raffle, and more. Live music. |
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Fathers Day |
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6th
Annual Jadot Restaurant Cup
Aa
great day of golf, drinks and lots of prizes. All money raised
will go to support the Turks & Caicos Aids Awareness Foundation
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SummaJam Festival 2007
Island party coinciding with the fishing tournament this year
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13th Annual Heineken
Game Fishing Tournament
Calcutta, Fishing, Prizes
$100,000 for record setting Blue Marlin (436lbs)
Volleyball, dominos, live music, BBQ on Governors Beach |
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British West Indies
Collegiate Graduation ceremony |
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Rugby
Club Oval Ball 2007
Cocktails at 7:00, dinner and dancing to live music to follow.
A great time to get together with friends before the summer
break. Contact Chris Doherty at
946-4238 or any rugby club member for tickets. |
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Annual Rotary Events
Under the Tent
Coinciding with the TC Classic- Rotary Giant Barbeque &
Entertainment
Rotary Giant Bingo, Taste of Provo, Rotary Giant Bingo
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Annual Rotary Fishing
Tournament
The Fourth Annual Rotary Fishing Tournament - a one-day, small
boat "for the rest of us" fishing tournament of 5 Categories:
Grouper, Snapper, Wahoo, Dolphin and and Tuna. Call Algee Dean
231-0341 |
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3rd
Annual Underwater Photographic Competition
Turks & Caicos Underwater Photographic Competition to be held in
the Turks & Caicos Islands. For complete detail on the
competition visit:
http://www.turksandcaicostourism.com |
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Land
Rover CC |
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Provo Primary Summer
Camp
Activities include Snorkeling, Kayaking, Sailing, Beach
Games, Steel Drum, and Sports activities. Music, Art, Drama and
Dance activities are organized daily for Pre-school-
Kindergarten age children. |
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The Caicos Classic Annual Release Tournaments,
2007
International Fishing Tournament. Email
art@caicosclassic.com,
fax: 649-946-4350 or phone: 649-941-3781. |
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SUMMER
ADVENTURE CAMP
is back!
This time with the award-winning Grace Bay Club
With Over 20 Different Activities + Fun Friday Field Trips!
For a registration package please call Morgan @ 241-8583 |
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Glow Worms -
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National Trust Summer
Camp
If you are
between the ages of 7-12 yrs and looking for lots of FUN FUN FUN
this summer The National Trust Summer Camp is the place.
Come and have
tons of fun while learning about the environment.
For more
information contact Mrs. Gigi Williams at 941-5710
or Mr. Tommy
Skippings at 946-2250 |
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YOUTH CAMP 2007 -
Theme
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Motivation, Achievement & Determination
The Ministry of Health, Education, Youth, Sports and Gender
Affairs 4th annual youth self-enhancement camp. Youngsters have
the opportunity to make friends while trying horseback riding,
snorkeling, karate lessons, and hiking, along with visiting and
learning about our national parks. Registration fee is ten
dollars ($10.00). Contact Mr. Nixon Dickenson- Acting National
Youth Director on 946-2801 ext:40610 or 242-6981. |
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57th
ANNUAL MISS UNIVERSE PAGEANT |
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July -
August |
3rd Annual Turks & Caicos Music and Cultural
Festival
Eight days of world class performances
and non-stop entertainment. For schedule of events:
Visit: ww.musicfestival.tc or www.turksandcaicostourism.com
Tel: 649-946-2321, Email:
tci.tourism@tciway.tc |
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Aug 1 |
First
day of Lobster season |
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4th
Annual Chief Minister's Golf Cup |
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Aug 6 |
Public
Holiday Emancipation Day 2007 |
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Fishermen's Day
Domino Tournament, Conch Horn Blowing Competition, Conch Diving
Contest, Conch Peeling, Cash Prizes - Music - Good Food
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Middle Caicos Day
Join us in Middle Caicos for the Miss Middle Caicos Day Beauty
Pageant, Live entertainment. Beach party, Sailing races, Straw
Weaving Competition, Domino Tournament and more.Bon fire and
freshly roasted green corn, and other local foods. |
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14th Annual
World Travel Awards |
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Family
Day
On Family Day, we celebrate the special bonds that link children
and parents, and we recognize the importance of parental
involvement in the lives of their children. By providing
guidance, support, and unconditional love, families help shape
the character and future of our Nation. |
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Youth
Day Celebrations
This
year is the 11th anniversary of National Youth Day.
For information contact Youth Director 946-1552 or 946-2801 ext
40605 |
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Sept 28 |
Public
Holiday - National Youth Day 2007 |
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Fireman's' Ball
Fundraiser at The Palms Grand Resort |
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10th Annual Oktoberfest
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Providenciales
German Menu ~ Drinks ~Games ~Contests ~Dancing ~Door prize |
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World's
Vegetarian Day |
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TCI Amateur Open
PriceWaterhouseCoopers 13th annual 36 hole, three day
championship. 946-5991 |
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Tourism
Awareness Week 2007
Throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands - exciting, educating
and a fun way to experience the indigenous side of the islands.
local food and beverage, music, art and craft, drama, fashion
show, and other excitements in a setting unique to the
destination.
For more information call (649) 946-4970/941-5746
Or visit
www.turksandcaicostourism.com |
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October 8 |
Public
Holiday - Columbus Day 2007 |
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Turks &
Caicos International Film Festival |
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October 24 |
Public
Holiday - International Human Rights Day 2007 |
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North
Caicos Extravaganza
Beauty Pageants, Sail boat races, local cuisine, music,
parade, dancing. Jammin. |
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Eastern
Standard Times Begins
2007
Clocks are set back one hour at 2:00 a.m. local Daylight Saving
Time |
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Halloween
Costume Party
Tiki Hut 13th Annual Halloween Boo Bash!!!!!
Little Monsters & Grown Up Goblins
Games & Goodies galore!!!
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Glow Worms -
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November 4 |
Daylight
Savings Time Ends 2007 |
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November
18 |
Island Network 16th Annual MINI-TRIATHLON
- 2007
Enter as a team or challenge the course individually.
The course layout is a 600m swim, 10mile/16km bicycle and
4km/2.5mile run. All proceeds going towards the
Turks and Caicos Red Cross. For more information call
Darlene @ 946-5802 or 243-8066. |
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Club
Championship |
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Annual Museum
Day
The
Turks and Caicos National Museum celebrates it's annual Museum
Day with songs and dance performances by children from local
schools,
and local bands. For more information contact The Museum on 946-
2160 or
museum@tciway.tc |
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RYDER CUP
To register call golf club at 946-5991 |
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Glow Worms -
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4th
ANNUAL TURKS & CAICOS CONCH FESTIVAL
Bigger and better than last years, the 2007 festival will
feature even more restaurants, contests, live entertainment, and
games for the kids. All in the beautiful seaside setting of Blue
Hills.
www.conchfestival.com |
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December 1 |
Island
Triathlon Series
Island Triathlon Series features the exclusive
Island Eighty
combining a 1 mile swim, 66 mile bike and 13 mile run.
To register, sponsor or volunteer please visit
www.islandtriathlonseries.com or call 1-866-413-4252 or
416-413-1454. |
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Turks &
Caicos Friends of the Arts Foundation
Opens its sixth season.
Season passes will now be available
Contact us at Tel: 649-941-4617
www.TCFAF.org |
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WORLD
AIDS DAY CELEBRATED IN THE TCI
The National AIDS committee of the Turks and Caicos Islands
plans a number of activities to be held in commemoration of this
day For more information contact the AIDS Coordinator
Office 649-946-1675 |
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TCSPCA
- Annual Xmas Fair
Lots
of fun for the whole family |
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TCIRFU CHRISTMAS PARTY
The
Turks & Caicos Rugby Club
Presents the annual TCIRFU CHRISTMAS PARTY-
Door Prize Raffle Tequila Shots Buffet
Tickets - $20 in advance For Tickets call 244-5289
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Christmas
Tree Lighting
Turks and Caicos Tourist Board invites the general public to
share in the spectacular scenes and displays of lights at the
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Music, goodies and Santa Claus. |
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THE
ASHCROFT SCHOOL ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FAIR
Get
in the spirit of the Christmas Season--fun for the whole family!
Crafts, Games, Prizes, Bouncy Castles, Bake Sale, Photos with
Santa, Face Painting, Food and Drinks for sale. Tickets
available at the gate.
Ho ho hope to see you there! |
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Annual
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
The
Providenciales Kiwanis Club invites the community to the annual
Christmas Lighting Ceremony. Enjoy the lights, decorated trees,
choir and bands, have a visit with "SANTA CLAUS"
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CRIMESTOPPERS
Annual Ball |
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Annual
TCFAF FREE Christmas Carol Concert & Trim the Tree Party |
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Premier Hon. M. Misick's Christmas Parties
Invitation to the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands to join
Honourable Michael E. Misick, at his Christmas Parties |
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Run
Turks & Caicos 5&10k
Men, Women's & Junior Events. $10 entry fee. High schoolers -
free
Contact Director of Sports at 946-2895 or Bruce Twa - 946-4261 |
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Island
Thyme Bistro Annual Xmas Tree Ornament Competition
Prizes will be given for the best handmade ornament in each
category.
For additional information contact Island Thyme Bistro on Salt
Cay.
Phone/Fax: 649.946.6977 |
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December 25 |
Public
Holiday - Christmas Day 2007 |
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December 26 |
Public
Holiday - Boxing Day 2007 |
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December 26 |
Boxing Day
Scramble |
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Glow Worms -
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December 31 |
Old
Year's Night
Old tradition for bringing good luck in the new year. All night
service in churches, everyone rings out old year and rings in
New Year with bells, church gatherings and community greeting. |
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December 31 |
New
Years Eve Parties
Ports of Call,
Providenciales - Live Music - No Cover
Check with the local restaurants for special events |
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