Local notices and information
Friday, August 19, 2005
Cayman Outreach Association Dinner
Cayman Outreach Association cordially invites interested persons to their
Monthly Dinner, A Special Summer Celebration with guest speaker Chester Carty
of Jamaica. This takes place on Saturday 20 August at 7.15 pm at the Family
Life Centre on Academy Way, off Walkers Road. Tickets can be purchased at the
door or from members. Call 916-2668 for tickets or further information.
Volunteers wanted for Recycling Project
Volunteers are wanted for Cayman’s first ever meeting for a Recycling Group.
This will be held at Rackam’s Pub at 2.00 pm on Saturday 20 August.
School of the Holy Spirit
The monthly meeting takes place on Monday 22 August from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at
the Family Life Centre, with special guest speaker Chester Carty of Jamaica.
All are invited. Call 916-2668 for further information.
Cayman Islands Red Cross
The Cayman Islands Red Cross will be conducting a three-evening induction
course in the Brac from Tuesday 23 August to Thursday 25 August at the
District Administration Conference Room. For more information on how to join
the Red Cross – Brac Branch, call Kathy Kirkconnell on 925-2225 or 948-2266.
University College of the Cayman Islands
Registration for the Bachelor and Associate degree programmes will begin at
UCCI on 22 August. All students in these programmes are asked to call on the
22nd to make an appointment with their advisors. Deadline for registration is
2 September. All other programmes are currently open for registration.
Public Service Pensions Board Cayman Brac Visit
Representatives from the Public Service Pensions Board will visit Cayman Brac
on 1 and 2 September 2005 to distribute the new CINICO cards to pensioners and
to answer questions regarding the Pension Plan. All interested persons are
asked to make an appointment before 29 August by calling 945-8175.
HR in the Spotlight 2005
The Cayman Islands Society of Human Resource Professionals (CISHRP) presents
‘HR in the Spotlight 2005’ at the Westin Casuarina Resort from 18-19 August.
Guest overseas speakers and local speakers will be in attendance. For more
information, go to
www.cishrp.ky or contact Stacey at 914-4401.
National Child Support Awareness Month
August 2005 is being recognized as National Child Support Awareness Month. All
are invited to search for a Petition to sign, which may be at most public
businesses, or call 917-9962 for more information.
Pirates Week 2005 Landing Committee
The Pirates Week 2005 Landing Committee is organizing a variety of on-shore
entertainment. Persons interested in showing their talent are asked to call
the office at 949-5859 or email
pirates@candw.ky. Small-boat owners who would like to participate in
the Landing are also asked to contact the office.
2005 National Evangelistic Crusade
The committee for the National Evangelistic Crusade of the Cayman Islands
invites everyone to an Evangelistic Crusade being held from 14 to 28 August at
the George Town Bus Park, with nightly services at 7:00 –10:00 pm. The theme
is “That I May Know Him”. Call 917-6260 for further information.
Cayman Drama Society
The Cayman Drama Society will be presenting local singer Jacinthe Sabourin, JC,
at an event on Friday and Saturday, 19 and 20 August at the Prospect Playhouse
at 7:30 pm. The audience can also participate in prizes for the best-dressed
male and female country artist. To reserve a seat and for ticket information,
call 949-5054.
National Trust Mangrove Boat Tour
A quite guided boat tour through the beautiful mangrove forests that make up
the Central Mangrove Wetlands takes place Saturday 20 August at 3:00 pm.
Refreshments provided. CI$10.00 for Trust members, $15.00 for non-members.
Please contact Marnie Laing at 949-0121 or email
mlaing@nationaltrust.org.ky
for more information.
Motivational Seminar
911 Emergency Communications is offering a motivational seminar with
Facilitator Mary Rau Foster from Nashville, Tennessee, on 22 and 23 August,
from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm at the Mary Miller Hall, Shamrock Road. Call 949-9008
for further information, or email 911mgr@gov.ky.
National Housing Annual Summer Programme, George Town
National Housing and Community Development Trust’s Annual Summer Programme for
the district of George Town continues on to 26 August at the Agape – Stephen
Jared Ebanks Youth Centre, from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm, for children ages 5-13.
For further information please call the office at 945-7649.
National Housing Annual Summer Programme
National Housing and Community Development Trust Annual Summer Programme for
the districts of Bodden Town, North Side and East End camp (combined)
continues on to 26 August at the Allen McLaughlin Civic Centre, East End from
7:00 am to 5:30 pm, for ages 5-16. Call 926-2924 or 917-3425 for more
information.
Wesleyan Holiness Revival Services
The Wesleyan Holiness Church, West Bay invites everyone to their Revival
Services on 24, 25 and 26 August at 7.30 pm, and 28 August at 9:00 am or 10:45
am and 6:00 pm, to be held at the Wesleyan Christian Academy premises. The
speaker will be Rev. Marc Sankey of Bible Methodist Church, Franklin, Ohio.
Contact Rev. John F Case Sr. at 949-3394 for further information.
Pink Ladies Tea Party
The Pink Ladies will be having their August Tea Party on Thursday 25th at 4:00
pm at the home of Kathleen Murphy, 22 Crown Court, Britannia. Please call
945-4116 if you wish to attend. Pink Ladies only due to limited space.
ITLD Courses
ITLD-Cayman (Institute for Theological and Leadership Development) is now
registering for Evening and Weekend classes for the September 2005 Schedule.
Courses include New Certificate Programme in “Biblical Leadership”, which is
“A Practical Course in Applied Christianity”. Call 947-6417/925-6448 or visit
the office at Elmslie United Church for further information on other courses/
programmes.
Red Cross’ 8th Annual Golf Tournament
The Red Cross’ 8th Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Sunday 4 September
at the Britannia from 8:00 am and 1:00 pm; great prizes to be won. For more
information on how to register, please call Peter Milburn on 916-0814 or the
Red Cross on 949-6785.
Public Transport Permits
The Department of Vehicle Licensing and Transport is informing all public
transport owners and operators that renewal permits are now ready for pick-up
at the office on Walkers Road. Hours 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through
Friday. The cost is $40. For more information call 945-8344.
The Pink Ladies Volunteer Corps
Would like to inform the public that their Pink Hibiscus Coffee Shop located
at George Town Hospital has been relocated within the Hospital. It is open
five and a half days a week and situated in the old X-Ray Department opposite
the Mental Health Department just along from the Women’s Centre. The new
telephone number is 329-3491 and telephone orders for take-away food are
always welcome.
Appeal for Funds
Those wishing to assist with funds for Baby Jo-Anna who was born prematurely
and is in need of medical attention in Miami, are asked to contact the
Jamaican Consular Office at 949-9526 or call 325-6634 for donation
information.
CINICO
The Health Services Authority (HSA) is reminding all participants in the
CINICO Health Insurance Plan, including Civil Servants, that they are required
to present their CINICO benefits card when registering for service at any HSA
facility. For further information contact their customer service
representative at 244-2566 or 244-2572.
Cayman Islands Sea School with SpongeBob SquarePants
SpongeBob SquarePants is spending his second summer in the Cayman Islands and
all children between the ages of 5 and 11 years old are invited to join him
for two hours of fun-filled maritime activities at the Sea School at the South
Sound Dart Family Park, every week until 2 September 2005, from 2:00 pm to
4:00 pm. Admission is free. To register call Daphine Watson at
244-1249/526-2887.
Cyber Camp @ Micro Matrix
Parents are asked to sign up their children, ages 9 and up - for Cyber Camp.
Each child attends for two weeks. The agenda is full of useful learning tools
that will make your child more computer literate. Limited space. Call 943-4601
to register.
Student Health Screening
The Public Health Department advises parents and guardians that all new
students entering school in the Cayman Islands, as well as children from
kindergarten entering Year One, are required to do a health screening. This
must be submitted to the John Gray High School Health Centre by 29 August. For
further information contact the School Health Coordinator, Nurse Teldra at
244-2648 or JGHS at 925-5401.
DoE and Marine Conservation Board Announcement
The Department of Environment and Marine Conservation Board wishes to remind
the public that a fishing license is required for work permit holders who wish
to fish from shore for consumption. Applications for annual or monthly fishing
licences can be obtained from the DoE’s office on North Sound Road. Contact
the Department at 949-8469 for further information.
Al-Anon Group Meeting
If someone in your life is drinking and it is negatively affecting your life
and relationship, the Al-Anon Group is asking you to come and join them.
Meetings take place on Tuesdays at 8:00 pm at the National Drug Council,
Compass Building, beside Bank of Butterfield. Newcomers’ introduction is at
7:40 pm. For any questions call 947-0101.
Volunteers needed for Hurricane Centres
The Adventist Disaster Relief Agency (ADRA) is seeking volunteers to serve as
Shelter Managers, in designated centres, for the 2005 hurricane season.
Interested persons are asked to contact 324-3575 or 926-5500 to arrange a
convenient time for training.
Law Reform Commission Office
The offices of the Law Reform Commission are located on the third floor of
Anderson Square in George Town and will be headed by Cheryl Ann Neblett.
Telephone numbers are 244-2368 and 244-2365.
US Consul
The US Consul agency located at Adventure Travel, Grand Harbour will only
handle US Embassy matters between 1 pm and 5pm Monday to Friday. This includes
questions, form drop-offs, form pickups, passport renewals and notaries, and
also all drop-offs and pickups for the US Visa electronic forms. Call
945-8173.
Art Exhibition
Local artist Avril Ward has an ongoing exhibition of original paintings at
Grand Old House, South Sound Road. Open for viewing 9:00 am-11:00 pm weekdays
and 4:30-11:00 pm weekends. Call 927-5516 for more information.
Please send your notices and information to
covenant@candw.ky
or news@caymannetnews.com or call 946 6060 fax 949 0679.
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