Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Jong Bonaire Announces First Fun Walk on Sunday, February 17, 2008
Jong Bonaire is well known for its fund-raising efforts with its annual swim to Klein Bonaire, but they are now adding to the menu of fun things to do throughout the year by announcing the new “Fun Walk” on Sunday, February, 17, 2008, beginning at 7:00 AM.
The start of this event will be at Wilhemina Park and the finish will be at Jong Bonaire. The distance of this walk is 20 kilometers. This is a competition, but it’s also a good opportunity to walk with family or friends while getting to know new people and enjoying our beautiful island.
Tickets are NAFl 15.00 (USD $8.43) for adults and NAFl 10.00 (USD 5.62) for kids under 12 years old. Included in the registration fee is a free meal, drinks, fruit, a t-shirt, and a water bottle. Tickets can e purchased at Freewieler or at Jong Bonaire, during business hours.
The route is as follows (see image above): Wilhelmina Park, Hellmund Boulevard, Abraham Boulevard, Kaya International (to Belnem), Kaya Randolf Statuis Van Eps, Kaminda Sorobon, Kaya Nikiboko Zuid, Kaya Simon Bolivar, Jong Bonaire.
Everybody, young and old, is invited to participate so that the First Jong Bonaire Fun Walk is a huge success. Sponsors are Caribbean Homes Bonaire and Millennium Inn.
Jong Bonaire is one of the largest programs in the Antilles dealing with teenagers and serves hundreds of high school students here on Bonaire. The programs include homework support, computers, music and art lessons, sports and many other activities, all supervised by a professional staff and local volunteers. (Source: Jong Bonaire)
