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BWC Hosts Upcoming Events--Half Marathon and Cycling Races
March 8, 2010 @ 14:31

Bonaire Wellness Connexions will host several events in March and April, including a half-marathon run, and two mountain bike races.

The Special Olympics Bonaire will hold it’s eighth annual Walk-A-Thon to raise funds for their programs for the island’s participants in Special Olympics.

Tomorrow evening will be the night to enjoy the next classical music concert on Bonaire when the noted American pianist, Marilyn Kredel, will perform a recital at Cacique Hall.

This popular annual event, sponsored by Bonaire’s Rotary Club, will be held on March 28, 2010.  The car rally is enjoyed by tourists and residents alike, who make a day of it beginning with the car rally, and ending up with a tasty BBQ.

Save the dates of May 27th through 30th, 2010, as this will be the next occasion of the jazz festival on Bonaire.  A variety of musical styles will be presented with bands from Brazil, Cuba, the United States, and The Netherlands in different venues around Bonaire as these internationally known jazz musicians mingle with the best musical talent Bonaire has to offer in this sixth year of the annual event.

The Pacific lionfish appeared in Bonaire’s waters last fall, and Bonaire’s marine park and tourism sector are continuing the proactive fight to contain the lionfish population.

Dive Friends Bonaire is pleased to announce their next Instructor Development Course (IDC) will begin on June 7th and continue through June 15th, 2010 for those looking to become a professional diver with teaching capabilities. The Instructor Exam conducted by PADI will immediately follow on June 16th and 17th.

A species of bat, the Davy’s Naked Backed Bat (scientific name:  Pteronotus davyi), has been recently found living on Bonaire.  This brings the number of bat species on Bonaire to eight different types.

One of the major highlights of the Karnival season each year is the Grand Parade, held the weekend just prior to Ash Wednesday.  The parade is held in Rincon on Saturday, followed by a repeat performance in Kralendijk on Sunday.  Images from this year’s Grand Karnival Parade are available on the Bonaire Insider Photo Gallery by clicking here. 

Effective immediately, Insel Air has announced a special airfare promotion for its Miami-Bonaire route.  Now through Saturday, June 19, 2010, there’s a special round-trip fare Miami-Bonaire-Miami of only $280.00 per person.

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