Local notices and information

Thursday,  October 6, 2005

Miss Festival Queen 2005 (Pirates Week)
Entry forms are now available at the Pirates Week office at 10 Shedden Road next to KFC in George Town for 2005 Miss Festival Queen Costume contest.  Phone 323-3617/949-5859. Designers are available. 

Sunrise Adult Learning Centre
The Sunrise Adult Learning Centre is asking anyone who may have some old chairs (dining style) to donate for their dining room, or any items of furniture or kitchenware, to contact Roberta Gordon at 927-0531 or 949-3330 or email Roberta.Gordon@gov.ky.  

Cayman Islands Netball Association
The Cayman Islands Netball Association would like to meet all teams and their managers on Thursday 6 October at 5:30 pm on the Netball Courts at Truman Bodden Sports Complex. All teams to register by 15 October will receive a netball. 

National Trust Cooking Class
The National Trust invites interested persons to a Traditional Caymanian Cooking Class on Wednesday 12 October. A local celebrity chef will demonstrate the art of preparing a traditional Caymanian dish. Recipe and sample of the finished product included. CI$15 for Trust members; $20 for non-members.  Please contact Marnie Laing at 949-0121 or email mlaing@nationaltrust.org.ky.  

Art in the Workplace
Local businesses and corporations which are members of the National Gallery are encouraged to enhance the creative abilities of their staff by allowing them to participate in the ‘Art in the Workplace’ programme.

To book a session, or for information on how to become a corporate member, contact the National Gallery at director.ng@candw.ky  or call 945-8111. 

Art Volunteers Needed
Assistants are needed, especially on weekdays, to volunteer for the many programmes and events offered by the National Gallery and the Gallery’s new Educational Centre.  Residents with free time, and an interest in creative arts, are encouraged to become volunteers. In addition to shaping young minds, other benefits of volunteerism include use of the Gallery’s studio and locker space for art supplies. To volunteer, please contact Manager of Volunteer Services, Jennifer Woodford, at the National Gallery.  Email: nat.gal@candw.ky  or telephone 945-8111. 

Frank Sound Church of God’s Services
Frank Sound Church of God welcomes everyone to their services on Sundays at 11:00 am (plus Children’s Church at the same time), and 7:30 pm.  Also Bible Study on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm, and Youth Service on Fridays at 8:00 pm. For transportation call 917-0184 from WB and 917-8731 for NS and EE.  For further information call Pastor William Peguero at 947-3691 or 916-0795. 

Native Plant Propagation Talk & Demonstration
The National Trust invites interested persons to learn how to propagate Cayman’s native plants by seed or air-layering on Saturday 8 October from 10:00-11:30 am. An excellent presentation will provide information on the significance of growing native plants, and will be conducted by Manuel Dequito from the West Indian Club Nursery. CI$5.00 for Trust members, $10.00 for non-members. Please contact Marnie Laing at 949-0121 or email mlaing@nationaltrust.org.ky.  

West Bay Heritage Committee
Invites persons to assist with the preparation of the Heritage Site (located next to Scholars Park), for their Pirates Week Heritage Day on Wednesday 2 November. For information please call 926-1267 or 916-1559. 

Cayman National Choir
Reminds members and persons interested in joining the Choir that rehearsals are held each Monday evening at 7:30 pm at Cayman Prep Infant School on Smith Road. 

Lions Club of Tropical Gardens
Has a full month of activities planned which will include District Awareness Meetings, District Clinics, Dress Down/Dress Pink Day on Friday 14 October and Brenda Tibbetts Lund Run/Walk on Saturday 15 October. As in previous years, the Club will also make mammogram vouchers available to all qualifying members of the community.  For information contact Liz Smith at 916-1628 or email askliz@candw.ky.  

Cayman Islands Humane Society
Is looking for volunteers in pet care, dog walking, Book Shop staff, Thrift shop staff, and suggests that if anyone has a few hours to spare then this is the perfect opportunity. For further information call 949-1461 or visit the Shelter on North Sound Road. 

The International Ladies club’s Coffee Morning
The International Ladies Club will hold its monthly Coffee Morning at 9:30 am on Thursday 6 October at the Courtyard Marriot, and ladies will be given the opportunity to sign up for various social activities. New members are welcome.  For further information please call Janet Yates at 945-2667. 

International Day of Older Persons
The Senior citizens of George Town are invited to a Social honouring the International Day of Older Persons to be held at the PPM Grounds, 488 Crewe Road, George Town on Saturday 15 October from 3:00 to 6:00 pm.

‘CIHS Class of 1980’ Reunion
The Cayman Islands High School Class of 1980 will be holding its 25-Year Reunion in November. Class members who have not yet been contacted should telephone Laura on 925-5305 or Tammie on 946-2121. 

Brenda Tibbetts Lund Memorial Run/Walk
The Lions Club of Tropical Gardens will stage its annual Brenda Tibbetts Lund Memorial Run/Walk on Saturday 15 October at the Public Beach on West Bay Road. Early registration between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm at the Women’s Resource Centre, from Wednesday 12 October to Friday 14 October, with additional ‘Happy Hour’ pre-registration at Rackam’s Pub and Fidel Murphy’s Irish Pub on Friday 14 October.  Call Liz Smith-Thompson for more information at 916-1628 or email at askliz@candw.ky.  

Light of the World Revival Meeting
Light of the World Church presents a Holy Convocation from 9-14 October at 7:00 pm at the church at St Bodden’s Plaza upstairs Little Darlings, with Early Morning Revival starting at 5:00 am on 9 October. The church will also be holding an Anniversary Dinner at Mary Miller Hall, Red Bay on 8 October at 7:00 pm.  Tickets are on sale. Call Odette Campbell at 916-4800 for more information. 

Cayman Islands Astronomical Society
The Cayman Islands Astronomical Society will meet Thursday 6 October at 7:00 pm at Pedro Castle.  All are welcome. Contact Nick Kelly at 947-3065 for more details. 

Oneness Apostolic Church Thanksgiving Services
Oneness Apostolic Church invites everyone to a week of Thanksgiving Services on the theme “The Power of the Holy Ghost”, to be held from 2 to 9 October. Guest speaker: Bishop Lloyd Faulkner from the USA. For further information contact Evangelist Rose at 917-0580. 

Senior Citizens English Tea Party
The PPM’s Bodden Town Operational Group for Senior Citizens invites all Senior Citizens of Bodden Town to an English Tea Party, for them to be honoured on Saturday 8 October at 4:00 pm at the Seafarers Hall, Prospect Park. Call 926-7012 to arrange for transport or for more information. 

Eldemire House Heritage Festival
The Brac Heritage Festival organised by the Brac Chapter of the National Trust will take place on Saturday 15 October at the Eldemire House Grounds, Creek, from 2:00 to 6:00 pm. Old time crafts and games, tours of the Eldemire House etc. will take place. Call 948-0319 for further information. 

Silent Witness March
The Business & Professional Women’s Club has organized a Silent Witness March, which will take place on Tuesday 18 October. The March commences at 12:00 noon from the lawns of the Government Administration Building and concludes at the Legislative Assembly. For further information, contact Seema Kapoor at 949-5829 or Bev Banks at 949-3435. 

The Electrical Licensing Examinations
The Electrical Board of Examiners advises that the next Electrical Licensing Exams are scheduled for Thursday 20 October on Grand Cayman and on Friday 21 October for Cayman Brac.  For further enquiries on time and other relevant information, contact the Planning Department at 769-PLAN (7526) or email Building.Control@gov.ky.  

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. 

ATTENTION CLASS OF ’84!
All students who attended the CIHS between 1979-1984 are needed to plan a 20 (21)-year reunion for 5 November of this year. Contact Laura at 916-4020/ Eunice at 916-7653 or email kmantoad@candw.ky  or emorris@fiveseas.ky.  

CI Business & Professional Women’s Club
The Club will be holding an international campaign entitled “16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence”, which will take place from 25 November to 10 December 2005. Program details will be released closer to the campaign dates. For further details, please contact Seema Kapoor at 949-5829 or Bev Banks at 949-3435. 

Breastfeeding Clinic at Health Services Authority
The Health Services Authority resumed their regular Breastfeeding Clinic. The Clinic will be held each Thursday between 10 am and 12:00 noon in the Women’s Health Centre. There is no charge or reservation. Call Abigail Parchment at 945-5646 or Louisa Slocock at 949-4351 for further information. 

Micro Matrix Course
Course registration has now begun.  Course includes QuickBooks, Office Programs, Hardware, A+ and Kids’ Programs. Flexible times are available including evening courses and weekend.  Call 743-4600 for more details. 

Cayman Islands Girls Brigade Council
The Cayman Islands Girls Brigade Council would like to invite all girls between the ages of 5-18 to come and join them for weekly wholesome and fun-filled activities. For further information on the registration days and times for the different districts and location, call Laura Young at 939-8969. 

National Pensions Office and Health Insurance relocation
The public is advised that the offices of the National Pensions Office (NPO) and the Health Insurance Commission (HIC) will relocate early in September.  The new offices will be located on the second floor, Anderson Square, at 64 Shedden Road.  The phone and fax numbers as well as the email addresses will remain the same. 

National Gallery Needs Sculpting Apprentices
The National Gallery is seeking two apprentices to understudy professional sand sculptors from the company Sanding Ovations in the U.S. Applicants must be Caymanian and at least 16 years old. For more information email director.ng@candw.ky  or call 945-8111.  

National Museum’s Gift Shop
The National Museum’s Gift Shop will be open Tuesdays through Fridays from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm. The shop will be closed Mondays and Saturdays until further notice. The Museum apologizes for any inconvenience this will cause. For emergencies please call 949-8368/925-7628. 

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

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