Local notices and information

 Thursday,  May 19, 2005

local notices and information

National Gallery’s Summer 2005 ‘Artists Away’
Interested practising Caymanian artists are invited to expand their visual arts skills in a foreign country over an intensive time period by first submitting a proposal to the National Gallery, through the ‘Artists Away’ programme. Deadline is May 31st. For information and an application form call 945-8111 or email curator.ng@candw.ky .

Cayman Outreach Dinner
This will take place on Saturday May 21 at 7.15 pm at the Family Life Centre, Walkers Road. Special Guest Speaker, Prophet Carl Christian of Jamaica. Call 916-2668/926-0597 for further information or email cayman_outreach_association@yahoo.com

Grand Court Session
Jurors for the current session of the Grand Court are required to attend on Monday 23 May at 10 am.

School of the Holy Spirit
Cayman Outreach Association is inviting interested persons to attend the third of the monthly sessions of the School of the Holy Spirit” with Dr Phillip Phinn of Jamaica. Date: Monday May 23 from 6pm to 9pm. Venue: The Family Life Centre at Walkers Road. Registration on site. Contact 916-2668/926-0597.

Electrical Licensing Exams in May
The Electrical Board of Examiners advises that the next Electrical Licensing Exam is scheduled for May 26 from 1pm to 5pm at the Planning Department, Leeward 1 Regatta Park (formerly Safe Haven). Residents of Cayman Brac can choose to sit the exam on May 27, from 1pm to 5pm at the District Administration Building. For further information on fees etc., please contact the Department at 769-7526.

John Gray Memorial Church
Presents “A Family Encounter” with Dr Barry Davidson of the Family Life Ministries in Kingston, Jamaica from May 26-30 on West Church St, WB. For more information on the other activities and times, call the Church office at 949-1378.

Loans & Grants for Farmers
The Department of Agriculture is inviting all farmers who suffered losses or damage to their infrastructure etc to apply for financial help under the Agriculture Sector Assistance Programme. Completed applications should be returned to the Lower Valley Agricultural Complex’s office. Deadline is Friday 27 May. Call 947-3090 for forms and further information.

Lion’s Club events
The next Lion's Breakfast will be held at the Lion's Community Center on Saturday 28 May.

The Cayman Islands Airports Authority
The second floor of the Owen Roberts International Airport, including the Waving Gallery, is closed to the public until further notice. This closure is for safety reasons due to the ongoing construction and repairs in this area. The CIAA apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciates the public’s understanding and cooperation.

Donations requested
NCVO’s “New To You” Bargain Shop is appealing to the public for needed donations, such as furniture, clothing, household items and children’s clothing, etc. Donated items are sold at very low prices and all funds support NCVO’s community projects. Donations can be delivered to: 43 Walkers Road Opposite Healthcare Pharmacy. Call 949-2124 or 925-5531 for information or for furniture pickup.
George Town Landfill
The Department of Environment would like to inform the public that the landfill is back to normal operational hours, i.e., Monday to Saturday 7 am to 6.30 pm. For further information call 949-6696/949-8793.

Animal Shelter
The Cayman Islands Humane Society regrets to announce the temporary closure of the Animal Shelter on North Sound Road, due to a further outbreak of a canine disease. They will re-open after a period of quarantine. The General Office, Cat Room, Book Shop and Thrift Shop will all be open at the usual times. Call 949-1461, or Emergency 24hr - 326-1461, for further details.

End of Conch/Whelk Season
The Department of Environment is advising the public that the conch and whelk season is officially closed until 31 October. For more information contact the Department at 949-8469 or visit www.gov.ky to view the Marine Park Rules.

National Gallery
The National Gallery is asking all Members and Friends of the National Gallery to let them have your new addresses and phone numbers for updating their database, to ensure you receive details of upcoming Gallery events and exhibitions. Call 945-8111 or email at: nat.gal@candw.ky

Miss Teen Contest 2005/06
The Leo Club of Grand Cayman with Cable & Wireless, is now seeking young ladies aged between 14 and 17 to enter the Miss Teen Cayman Islands Pageant. Application packs are now available. Deadline June 1. Please email the committee on missteenci@hotmail.com or contact Shari Webb on 928-1759.

Art Exhibition
Local artist Avril Ward has an ongoing exhibition of original paintings at Grand Old House, South Sound Road. Open for viewing 9am-11pm weekdays and 4.30-11pm weekends. Call 927-5516 for more information.

Business and Professional Women’s Club
BPW & YBPW are extending invitations to their monthly meeting, which takes place on the 3rd Monday of each month at 5:30 pm at the Women's Resource Centre. For more information please contact Charmaine at 939- 7128.

Diabetes Association
The Cayman Islands Diabetes Association will hold regular meetings on Wednesdays at 6:00 pm. The venue will be the Women’s Resource Centre in Elizabethan Square until further notice. For more information call Bethany Smith at 244-2663 or 926-1891.

Licensees Urged to Contact Liquor Board
All valid liquor licence holders who have not reopened post-Ivan and/or do not intend to continue operations are asked to contact the Liquor Licensing Board of Grand Cayman. Licensees currently in operation are required to have licensed premises inspected by the Fire Service, Environmental Health, and Planning Departments following the hurricane. For further clarification or information, licensees may contact the board, at 525-7893.

Parrot Monitors wanted
The National Trust is seeking volunteers from all districts as Parrot Monitors to observe movements of parrots in their local areas. A Parrot Behaviour form will be given to the volunteers to record observations. If you are interested in participating, please contact the National Trust at VBraham@nationaltrust.org.ky , or 949-0121.

Future Sports Club request
The Club is asking the public for any material to use as landfill in order to fill their Sports’ complex site in West Bay. If you can help, please call 916- 1559.

High Praise Tabernacle
Pastor Peter Bass of High Praise Tabernacle, 81 Church Street West Bay, (Old Republix Store) invites everyone to come and worship at Sunday 10 am and 7 pm services. Tuesday 7 pm High Praise Kids; Wednesday 7 pm Bible Study; Thursday 7.30 pm Ladies Bible Study; Friday 7 pm Youth Group; Saturday 4 pm a time of prayer and witnessing. If you need transportation call 325-6389.

Education Advisory for Parents
All Government schools in Grand Cayman will close on Friday, 8 July at 1:00 pm for the summer holidays. Schools will continue to operate from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm for the summer term except for the Year 10 programme at the Agape Family Worship Centre which operates from 8:30 am – 2:45 pm; Alternative Education Centre from 8:00 am – 2:45 pm and Lighthouse School from 8:15 am – 2:45 pm.

Toastmasters Club
The Grand Cayman Toastmasters Club meets each Thursday at Woods Furniture & Design next to Foster’s Food Fair by the Airport at 6pm till 7pm. The Toastmasters Club is a public speaking club. All are invited. Please call George Ebanks at 916-0687 for any questions or further details.

Kiwanis Club
For members, friends, guests and anyone interested in learning more about Kiwanis, the club meets every Wednesday at 12-15 pm at the Reef Grill.

Cayman Islands Humane Society
The Animal Shelter has cats, kittens, dogs and puppies that need a loving home and welcomes everyone to come and have a look at the animals that need adopting.

No fishing in grouper areas
The Marine Conservation Board is reminding the public that designated grouper spawning areas are closed to fishing. The prohibition includes setting a fish trap in these areas or within a one-mile radius of a designated grouper spawning area. For maps of the Marine Parks and designated grouper spawning areas and a brochure of the Marine Conservation Laws, contact the Department of Environment at 949-8469 or go on-line at www.gov.ky .

Al Anon Group Meeting
George Town, Grand Cayman Chapter meets every Tuesday at 8 pm at Elmslie Memorial Church in the classroom. If someone in your life is drinking and it is negatively affecting your life and relationship, you are welcome to join us.

Old Timey Missionary Baptist Church
Everyone is invited to the regular Sunday morning worship which is now taking place at an old/new Church, the Old Timey Missionary Baptist Church, Jamaica & Cayman Islands, on North Sound Road. Sunday School starts at 10:30 am, preaching at 11 am. Anyone who needs a ride can call Dwen 325-3896 or 947-8119.

Children and Family Services
The Department of Children and Family Services’ contact number is now 949-0290.

Notices
Please send your notices and information to covenant@candw.ky or news@caymannetnews.com , or call 946 6060 or fax 949 0679.

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