Freeport, Grand Bahama -
One of Grand Bahama’s favorite events, the annual vintage-Havana themed
“Cigar Nights” will be presented Saturday evening, May 17, 2014 at the
Pelican Bay Hotel Canal House at 7pm with lots of fun and entertainment.
Rotary Club of GB Sunrise President-elect, James Sarles, shares his
enthusiasm for the annual fundraising event that supports the Columbus
House Big Brother/Big Sister Youth Mentoring programme, “We have made
great strides with these teens over the last ten years. The program
focuses on boys and girls aged 14-17, who have been placed in Columbus
House by Department of Social Services to protect them from abusive and
unacceptable living environments."
"The main goal of the Rotary
Program is to provide positive adult role models and opportunities for
healthy interaction outside their immediate environment. Weekly outings
and activities give them a brighter view of what’s possible in life and
opportunities for personal growth. The program has seen very positive
results. It is changing lives. The program is primarily funded by Rotary
Club of GB Sunrise’s Cigar Nights event and we hope everyone will come
out for a great evening and to help the teens at Columbus House,” said
Sarles.
Lots of music and entertainment is planned for the event,
including a Latin Band featuring Steve Persaud, Larry Lewis, Clarence
Green, and Marina Gottlieb Sarles. Unkle Sam DJ will also be on hand
spinning tunes amidst the other fun, which will include a demonstration
of authentic Cuban Cigar Rolling from Greycliff Restaurant in Nassau, a
VIP Rum Tasting, Salsa Dancing Girls, a Chinese Auction (with top prizes
like an iPhone 4S, iPad, Beats headphone, Keurig Coffee Make, iPods,
Nanos, and more), as well as a special performance by the Columbus House
Latin Band.
This event brings the whole Grand Bahama community
together (with many wearing their Fedora vintage-Havana-style hats!) and
also benefits Rotary Club of GB Sunrise’s Safe Swim, Cats Eyes, and
other community outreach efforts as well as the Columbus House Big
Brother / Big Sister Youth Mentoring.
Tickets are $50 and are
available at the door or via the businesses of these Rotary Members:
BWA, JS Johnson Insurance, Coldwell Banker James Sarles Realty, Waugh
Construction, Bahamas Industrial Technologies, GBPA, Container Port, AGT
Security, OBS Marine, Tropical Shipping, Cates & Co., Chappies Drug
Store, Sweet Affairs, Cable Bahamas, Taino Beach Resort, Future
Properties, Benchmark Consulting Services.
Photos: Keen i Media
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The Rotary Club Of GB Sunrise Big Brother Big Sister Youth Mentoring Program founded by James Sarles has been operating on Grand Bahama for over 10 years. The program focuses on boys and girls ages 14 -17 who have been placed in Columbus House by Department Of Social Services to protect them from abusive and unacceptable living environments. The main goal of the Rotary Program is to provide positive adult role models and opportunities for healthy interaction outside their immediate environment. The program has seen very positive results and is changing lives. The program is primarily funded by Rotary Club Of GB Sunrise Cigar Nights fundraiser.
The activities include:
Weekly Martial Arts Instruction and life skills with professor Ivan Moss of Jaguar School Of Jujitsu
Weekly Conflict Management sessions with Rev Wayne Carey
Weekly Music program with Steve Persaud and Larry Lewis
Weekly Tutoring Programs
Individual Mentor Program with Rotarians
Organized Group Activities with Brittney Silvera
Transportation for all activities
Job Program for residents when they age out of the system
Christmas Gift Program
