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Your weekly look ahead to what's going on in,
under and around Bonaire
If you have a listing call The Reporter at  (599) 717-8988

Wednesday - Sand Dollar Manager's Cocktail Party, Mangos Bar and Restaurant
Friday -Manager's Rum Punch Party,  Buddy Dive Resort 5:30-6:30 pm.
Friday- Open House with Happy Hour  at the JanArt Gallery at Kaya Gloria #7, from 5-7 pm.
Every day by appointment -Rooi Lamoenchi Kunuku Park Tours Authentic Bonairean kunuku.  $12 (NAƒ12 for Bonaire residents). Tel 717-8489, 540-9800.

FREE SLIDE/VIDEO SHOWS

Sunday - Discover Our Diversity Slide Show, Buddy Dive at the pool bar, 7 pm 717-5080
Monday - Dee Scarr's Touch the Sea - Multi media slide show and talk at Capt. Don's Habitat 8:45 pm. Tel. 717-8290.
Tuesday -Fascinating Fish slide show by Jessie Armacost at The Old Inn, at 6 pm opposite the Plaza Resort.  Each week a different show filled with fish ID tips and other fascinating facts about fish. Tel. 717-4888
New! Wednesday- Turtle slide show by the STCB (Turtle Club) at the Buddy Dive pool Bar at 7 pm.
Thursday - Underwater slide show at the Divi Flamingo Resort's Flamingo's Nest at 8.30 pm.  Tel. 717-8285
Friday - Week in Review Video Presentation by the Toucan Dive Shop at the Plaza's Tipsy Seagull - 5 pm. Tel. 717-2500.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Bonaire National Marine Park Tel. 717-8444.
Bonaire Animal Shelter Tel. 717-4989.
Donkey Sanctuary Tel. 560-7607.
Jong Bonaire (Youth Center) Tel. 717-4303.
Sister Maria Hoppner Home (Child Care) Tel. 717-4181 fax 717-2844.
Special Olympics  contact Delno Tromp, 717-7659

CLUBS and MEETINGS

AA meetings  - every Wednesday; Phone  717-6105; 560-7267 or 717- 3902.
Al-Anon meetings - every Monday evening at 7 pm. Call 790-7272
Bridge Club - Wednesdays, 7:30 pm at the Union Building on Kaya Korona, across from the RBTT Bank and next to Kooyman's. All levels invited. NAƒ5 entry fee. Call Cathy 566-4056.
Darts Club plays every other Sunday at City Café. Registration at 4, games at 5. Tel. 717-2950, 560-7539.
Kiwanis Club meets at APNA Plaza, Kaya International,  every other Tuesday,  7 pm. Tel. 717-5595, secretary Jeannette Rodriguez.
Lions Club meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 8 pm at Kaya Sabana #1. All Lions are welcome. Call Indra Lucasius. Work Tel. 717-5330, Ext. 632; Home 717-4944.
Rotary lunch meetings Wednesday, 12 noon-2 pm - Rendez-Vous Restaurant, Kaya L.D. Gerharts #3.  All Rotarians are welcome. Tel. 717-8454.

BONAIRE'S TRADITIONS

Mangazina di Rei, Rincon.  Enjoy the view from "The King's Storehouse" while learning about Bonaire's  history and culture and visit typical homes from the 17th century. Daily please call  717-4060 or  790-2018 to arrange.
Go to the source. Visit the
Bonaire Museum on Kaya J. v.d. Ree, behind the Catholic Church in town. Open weekdays from 8 am-noon, 1:30-5 pm. Tel. 717-8868
Washington-Slagbaai National Park, Museum and Visitors' Center. Open daily 8 am-5 pm. Closed on some holidays. 717-8444/785-0017
Sunday at Cai- Live music and dancing starts about 2 pm at Lac Cai. Dance to the music of Bonaire's most popular musicians.
Saturday at Rincon - Marshe Liber (smaller markets) 8 am until 4 pm Large market offering Rincon area tours on the first Saturday of each month, 10 am to 4 pm

CHURCH  SERVICES

International Bible Church of Bonaire - Kaya Amsterdam 3 (near the traffic circle)  Sunday Services at 9 am; Sunday Prayer Meeting at 7:30 pm in English. Visitors welcome Tel. 717-8332
Protestant Congregation of Bonaire. Wilhelminaplein. Services in Papiamentu, Dutch and English on Sundays at 10 am. Thursday Prayer Meeting and Bible Study at 8 pm. Rev. Jonkman. 717-2006
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Kaya Sabana #26 Sundays 8:30 - 11:30 am. Services in Papiamentu, Spanish and English.
Catholic San Bernardus in Kralendijk - Services on Sunday at 8 am and 7 pm in Papiamentu Tel. 717-8304 also on Saturday at 6 pm at Our Lady of Coromoto in Antriol, in Papiamentu. Tel. 717-4211.
Assembly of God (Asamblea di Dios), Kaya Triton (Den Cheffi)
- Services in English, Dutch and Papiamentu on
Sunday at 10 am. Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 7:30 pm. Tel. 717-2194
New Apostolic Church, Meets at Kaminda Santa Barbara #1, Sundays, 9:30 am. Services in  Dutch. Tel 717-7116.
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     THIS WEEK

Friday, Oct. 31: Halloween Party, Bella Vista at Buddy Dive 8 pm. (more on page 6).
Friday, October 31: Surinamese-Caribbean Band Trafassi plays in concert with Happy Band at Tera Korá Ranch 8 pm. Tickets NAƒ30 pre-sale, NAƒ35 at gate. Sold at Mona Lisa, City Café, Fit 4 Life. To benefit Surinamese Foundation Mietie Mikandra. (More on page 6)
Arts and Crafts Markets at Wilhelmina Park on Cruise Ship Visiting Days, 8 am to 4 pm. Thursday, Friday, Oct. 30, 31-Legacy; Tuesday, Nov. 4-Volendam Thursday, Friday, Nov. 6,7-Legacy; Saturday, Nov. 9-Oceana

Saturday, November 1: Rincon Marshé. Open air market with food, gifts, plants, music, friendly people. 8 am until 4 pm in the center of town in Rincon. Don't miss it!
Soldachi Tours of Rincon during Rincon Marshé. Call Maria to reserve 717-6435.
Saturday, November 1: Mega Flea Market at Old Ford Garage across from Movieland, 5pm to 10 pm.
November 1/2, weekend-Spiritual Human Yoga Bonaire
(SHY-BONAIRE) will sponsor a course in CHI NENG QI GUNG meditation by Mirna Da Costa Gomez in Terá Cora. 
Chi Neng is meditation in motion. It gives your body more energy, reduces stress, balances your emotional state and stimulates brain function. Chi Neng stimulates the immune system and thereby helps prevent illnesses and promotes good health. Cost is NAƒ50. Call 785-0575 or 790-9450 for more information.
Sunday, November 2: Cycling Tour South Coast, Bonaire Cycling Club. All invited. Meet at Stadium 7:30am  One of the best "island experiences!" Call 717-2016 for information.
November 4, 6, 11: Chez Nous (High School Hotel School) Fundraising Dinners (for upcoming ABC Culinary Competitions in Curacao November 14)  3-course meal plus special cocktail. NAƒ35. Call 717-8120 to reserve. (more on page 6)

COMING

Friday, Nov. 7: Live jazz at Croccantino Restaurant. Two guests from Curaçao and Bonaire's Guus and Nando
Saturday, November 8 - Deep Blue 5k and Metric Mile Swims and Ocean Festival. Call the TCB, 717-8322, for info
November 8/9, weekend:
The first Playa Pariba Festival. Music, Dancing, Action. Fun for adults and kids. For more information contact: Clive Marchena 717-5785/8492 or Sue Ellen de Jong 718-6715.
Saturday, November 15, Oldies 60s to 80s Moonlight Party at SABEDECO Club and Pier for the benefit of The Children's Public Playground and Park. Sponsored by the We Dare To Care Foundation. Cost: NAƒ125 p/p includes Dinner and wine. For info call 785-6090 or 785-3140. (more on page 6)
Sunday, November 16, Inaugural  Bike and Kayak tour of Washington-Slagbaai Park.  Info: STINAPA 717-8444
Dec. 2 to 9:  Second annual King of the Caribbean PRO-AM windsurfing competition.

EVERY WEEK

Sunday & Friday - Dinner and live music at Chibi Chibi Restaurant at the Divi Flamingo  6:30 to 9:30 pm.
Monday -Soldachi Tour of Rincon, the heart of Bonaire, 9 am-noon. $20-Call Maria 717-6435
Monday - Manager's Cocktail Party, Lion's Dive Hotel 6-7 pm with Lion's Den Appetizers
Tuesday-BonaireTalker Dinner/Gathering at Gibi's Terrace-6:30pm
-call Jake at 717-6773 or e-mail jake@bonairetalk.com for more information

Tuesday -Harbour Village Tennis, Social Round Robin 7 to 10 pm. $10 per person. Cash bar. All invited.  Call Elisabeth Vos at 565-5225 /717-7500, ext. 14.

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