The Elusive Values of Eleuthera

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It is truly amazing the number of “hits” you get when you “Google” Eleuthera. We find this amazing because of the number of times we have mentioned Eleuthera to friends and acquaintances and have frequently received blank stares or, at the very least, a puzzled “What?”

Of course, we are more than happy to wax poetic about this beautiful island to those who have never even heard about it. And, so are many other websites.

Here’s a few of our favourite sites that give lots of good information:

Eleuthera.com and eleu.net – have lots of great information and a Newsgroup as well. Please visit their sister site as well – Bahamas4U – for lots of information on all of the Bahamas

Discover-Eleuthera-Bahamas.com – is another site that gives you a multitude of information about Eleuthera. It is written and maintained by a couple living their dream on Eleuthera.

Eleuthera-map.com is a great place for – you guessed it – maps! And, also bunches of other types of information.

Eleuthera Living is also packed full of good information. It appears this site may not have been updated for a while, however lots of information is still accurate and the tide charts give current information.

The Eleutheran Newspaper – has a print version that is available once a month and is online as well.

We’re only just scratching the surface here. And, I’m sure lots of you have favourite sites as well. If so, be sure to let us know what they are and perhaps we can give them a mention, too.

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The Princess Theatre in Governor’s Harbour is playing The Orphan for another week, so if you didn’t have the chance to see it last week, or if you’d like to see it again, it will be playing until Wednesday, October 21, 2009.

This movie is a thriller about a couple that adopts a 9 year old girl, Esther, who is not who she seems to be. There appears to be “something wrong” with Esther.

The cast includes: Vera Farmiga, Peter Sarsgaard, Isabelle Fuhrman and CCH Pounder, to name a few.

Show times at the Princess Theatre are every evening, except Thursdays, at 8:15pm

For more information you can call the theatre at 332-2735.

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When we visited Cape Eleuthera to get photos for the Images of Eleuthera DVD we were simply blown away by what has been achieved here by the

If you’ve not been to Cape Eleuthera recently, or haven’t been at all, it’s certainly worth the trip.

They’ve not only developed an impressive marina and accommodations but two fabulous beaches as well.

The Cape Eleuthera Resort and Marina is running two specials right now – and one exclusively for the Elusive Values of Eleuthera readers!

Special No. 1 (for our very special readers)

From now until December 21, 2009 – at the Bahama Coffee Company Restaurant – Buy any pizza and get the second one free! Be sure to print out the coupon and present it when ordering.

The Bahama Coffee Company Restaurant is open every day of the year 7am-10pm and specializes in home baked breads and desserts. It is also a full service waterfront restaurant and full bar with a fine wine list and features specialty beverages, home made stacked high deli sandwiches, local seafood, steaks, chops and Bahamian fare such as conch and lobster.

Special No. 2 (for Bahamian’s only)

The Marina is offering $200/month dockage for any vessel under 30 ft. or $150/month for a vessel on a trailer stored in their utility yard, which is adjacent to the marina and has 24 hr. security. (note: Bahamian ID required)

If you are going to visit from elsewhere in Eleuthera you should plan to make a day of it.

Along the way, you may also want to visit Cape Eleuthera Institute (a facility that promotes a connection between people and the environment) and The Island School (challenges students with a non-traditional high school curriculum) which are both very interesting.

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The North Eleuthera Sailing Regatta is a major event within the islands of the Bahamas and Class A, B, and C boats are invited for competition.

Some events this year include:

Thursday:

• The Good Morning Bahamas Show
• Opening Ceremonies at 7:30pm
• Skipper Party
• Open mike night
• Sailing competition

Friday:

• The Good Morning Bahamas Show
• Afro Band in concert with a Bahamian artist singing

Saturday:

• Bikini Beach Bash
• Police Band – play at 3-island dock at 3:00pm and Harbour Island at 5:00pm
• Brilanders Performers
• Raffle drawing

Sunday:

• Closing ceremonies at 7:30pm
• Island Rake & Scrape
• Watermelon eating contest
• Turbot skinning contest
• Egg & Spoon Race
• Sack Race
• Fireworks

For more information, please contact Mr. Ricky H. Mackey of the North Eleuthera Regatta Committe at 242-551-3681

OR

The Harbour Island Tourism Office at 333-2621

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Dr. Peter Bizzell and staff are coming to Eleuthera and will be holding clinics as follows:

Palmetto Point

Friday, October 9, 2009
11:00am – 3:30pm
at the Cancer Society Building
For more information, please contact Ros Seyfert at 332-2877

Wemyss’ Bight

Saturday, October 10, 2009
10:00am – 2:30pm
For more information please contact Ruth Whylly at 334-6350

Important Notes:

• Please leave pets for surgery during the first hour of the clinic
• DO NOT allow your pet to have any food or water after 8:00pm the night before surgery.

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We are pleased to announce that the Romora Bay Club is offering special room rates during the North Eleuthera Sailing Regatta.

The special rate is $200/night, plus 20% room tax.

You can visit the Romora Bay Club website or call them at 242-333-2325

Romora Bay is also the home of the Vue, a fine dining restaurant and Sunsets Bar & Grill, a casual waterfront dining experience.

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The Wesley Methodist Church is James Cistern is having a barbeque fundraiser.

The BBQ will be held under the cork tree. There will be ribs, chicken and much, much more.

Dates: Friday, October 9th and Saturday, October 10th

Times: approximately 10:00am til midnight each day

Costs: Tickets will be sold for $10/meal

Be sure to attend to support this fund raising effort and get a great meal, too.

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Dolce Vita (meaning the Sweet Life) is a fine dining experience that you won’t want to miss.

Currently Dolce Vita is open for dinner only. Their extensive menu also includes a $25 pre-fixed dinner menu that gives you a large array of choices, or pick from their regular menu. Either way, you’ll experience a dining adventure to remember.

Dolce Vita Chef, Paolo, makes his own bread, pasta and Gelato (homemade Italian ice cream).

Both Paolo and Flipper (Manon) are always happy to greet both old and new guests.

The restaurant is open for dinner from 5:30pm until 10:00pm each even except Wednesday. And, yes, they do remain open during the summer months.

For more information visit the Dolce Vita website or call 242-332-0220

Exciting news: Paolo tells us they will be opening another Dolce Vita restaurant in Nassau in mid-November. We’ll bring you more updates as they become available.

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We frequently get questions about where people can buy The Elusive Beaches of Eleuthera book and the Images of Eleuthera DVD. We would prefer that you buy them locally and here are the places that normally have the book or the DVD or both:

• Dilly Dally – Harbour Island – 242-333-3109
• North Eleuthera Craft & Snack – across from North Eleuthera Airport – 242-335-1700
• Island Made Gift Shop – 3 locations – across from North Eleuthera Airport, Gregory Town and Rock Sound – 242-335-5369
• North Eleuthera Shopping Centre – Bluff – 242-335-1880
• The Cove Resort (opens in November) – Gregory Town – 242-335-5142
• The Rainbow Inn – Rainbow Bay – 242-335-0294
• Big Rock General Store – Rainbow Bay – 242-335-6008
• Airport Liquor – Governor’s Harbour Airport – 242-332-2052
• Norma’s Gift Shop – Governor’s Harbour – 242-332-2002
• Dornell’s Treaures – Governor’s Harbour – 242-332-6351
• Rose Manor – Governor’s Harbour – 242-332-3352
• Burrows One Stop Grocery – Governor’s Harbour – 242-332-2999
• Pineapple Fields – Governor’s Harbour – 242-332-2221
• Haynes Library – Governor’s Harbour – 242-332-2877
• Dolce Vita – Runaway Bay Marina – Palmetto Point – 242-332-0220
• Island Farm – Palmetto Point – 242-332-0141
• Rock Sound Hardware – Rock Sound – 242-334-2253
• Eleuthera Stationery – Rock Sound – 242-334-2494

If you are unable to purchase locally, the book and the DVD can also be purchased from the Elusive Beaches website.

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Playing from Friday, October 9th to Wednesday, October 14th – The Orphan. This movie is a thriller about a couple that adopts a 9 year old girl, Esther, who is not who she seems to be. There appears to be “something wrong” with Esther.

The cast includes: Vera Farmiga, Peter Sarsgaard, Isabelle Fuhrman and CCH Pounder, to name a few.

Show times at the Princess Theatre are every evening, except Thursdays, at 8:15pm

For more information you can call the theatre at 332-2735.

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