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Hey, everyone! We are back after a short break for another episode of This Week in Aruba which covers what's happening in the island from Monday, March 12 to Sunday, March 18th.

 

It's been a couple of weeks since I've spoken to you guys apart from the usual One Happy Podcast episode and that is because I was down in Aruba. While One Happy Podcast is relatively uncomplicated to produce while on the island, This Week in Aruba is a different thing altogether. However, I did miss it a lot! Listen to the podcast for a real-world example of how this show can help you out, based on firsthand experience.

 

You may also be wondering what happened to the last part of my Aruba trip reports, and I regret to inform you that I have come down with the flu and had been feeling under the weather since Maggie and I got back home. I apologize for that and the fact that my voice may sound a little off on this episode.

 

I also want to give a shoutout to a couple of people that I'm very thankful for in this podcasting journey. To Marcia and Ray Frost, who I interviewed twice before on episodes 23 and 92, thank you!  You've been a very positive influence on me all this time.

 

To listen to their interviews, hit up the links below:
http://onehappypodcast.com/ep23/
http://onehappypodcast.com/ep92/

 

So, with those aside, let's get into it. Here are the events and activities in Aruba from March 12-18, 2018:

 

Still life acrylic class

When: 17 March (recurring event) / 10:30 am
Where: Noord, Aruba

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/149738849070422/

 

Start a still life. From your own drawing or I have some prepared. Two-hour class, We will paint on paper but if you prefer to bring your own canvas. Paint, brushes, and paper are supplied for the cost of 25fls. per class is at 10:30. If you plan on continuing the still life. we will work on the next stage the following 2 weeks. So the plan is to make one large painting or 3 small pieces. If you plan to do it on your own canvas think about size before you purchase, make sure you get good quality or paint the surface with gesso before class.

 

 

 

Aruba's National Anthem And Flag Day

When: 18 March (all day)

 

A strong sense of pride is displayed each year as Arubans celebrate their Status Aparte and the Flag and Anthem Day. An impressive folkloric production marking the holiday is held each year on Plaza Betico Croes in Oranjestad.

 

This official holiday also features many events and activities for kids and adults.

 

9th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

When: 18 March / 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

Where: The Links at Divi Aruba (J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 93, Oranjestad, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/550481208664063/

 

Our club will be organizing its 9th annual 18-hole charity golf tournament at the Divi Links the Divi Aruba. All proceeds of this golf tournament our club will hand out donations to charity institutions.

 

Our golf tournament is known in the local golfing circuit as a fun and relaxed tournament with a lot of ‘ambiente’.

 

Driftwood Cunucu House with your Arubian flag

When: 18 March / 10:00-11:00 am

Where: Cosecha San Nicolas, Sunrise Aruba (00000 Sint Nicolaas, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/143728489657367/

 

The artisan, Natalia, will guide you to assemble a Cunucu House with driftwood and other scrap material. You will paint the craft to finish it off and hang your Aruban flag in the cunucu.

 

Price: AFL. 20,00 incl. material and refreshment

 

Age: 8 years and up

 

Aruban flag with beautiful scenery painting

When: 18 March / 1:00-2:00 pm

Where: Cosecha San Nicolas, Sunrise Aruba (00000 Sint Nicolaas, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/169657327008026/

 

Aruba dushi tera! This workshop by the artist Erika gives honor to Aruba’s Flag day and the beautiful island of Aruba. Join Erika and Cosecha on this National day and let’s make a piece of art that transmits the love we share for Aruba.

 

Price: AFL. 25,00 incl. material and refreshment

 

Age: 10 years and up

 

 

Aruba Ray's Comedy

http://www.arubacomedy.com/

 

Time: Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 8:30 pm

Where: Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino

 

March 16-18
Jessica Kirson, Jimmy Dunn, Ray Ellin

 

 

KARAOKE/SPECIAL NIGHTS

Matthew’s Beachside Restaurant
(J.E. Irausquin Blvd 51, Oranjestad)
Website: https://www.matthews-aruba.com/
- Karaoke Nights every Wednesdays, 9:00 - 11:00 pm

Soprano’s Piano Bar
(Lloyd G. Smith Boulevard 370, Noord, Aruba)
Website: http://www.sopranospianobararuba.com/
- Unplugged Nights every Saturdays, starting at 8:00 pm

Ricardo’s Restaurant & Bar
(J.E. Irausquin Blvd 53, Aruba)Website: http://ricardosaruba.restaurant/
- Karaoke Dance Party! every Thursdays, starting at 9:00 pm

 

Now on for the cruise ship schedules so you can plan your beach days accordingly:

 

Some of you asked for some news to be included in this weekly podcast. As with everything I do, what you ask for, I always try to deliver. While I will never touch on island politics that will need a lot of knowledge regarding the topic, I will bring to the table topics that may be of interest to fellow vacationers who go to Aruba in a relatively short time to escape such issues from your day to day lives. For this episode, the topics that I will cover is the weather, beach conditions, and traffic on the island during my stay.

If there’s anything at that you would like to suggest for the show, please do send me an email at curt@onehappypodcast.com or drop a voice message on our hotline number  (302) 635-0815.

Direct download: This_Week_in_Aruba_-_12_to_18_March.mp3
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