Local notices and information

Monday,  November 7, 2005

Remembrance Day Tributes
Any church or other organization intending to lay a poppy wreath at the annual Remembrance Day Service is asked to contact the Chief Secretary’s Office on 244-2448. The Service will take place on Sunday 13 November and the deadline to submit the required information is Thursday 10 November. Details should include the name of the representative of the church or organization who will be laying the wreath.

Cayman Turtle Farm/Boatswain’s Beach
Would like to extend an invitation to all chefs, restaurant managers and distributors to join the Farm and the National Trust as it introduces Cayman Sea Sense on Monday 7 November at Boatswain’s Beach Reception Building at 6:00 pm. Chefs or businesses interested in attending the meeting please call Marnie Laing at 949-0121 or Catherine Bell at 925-7403 for further information.

Prospect Primary  School PTA
The next association meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 8 November at 6:30 pm in the school hall. All parents and guardians are encouraged to attend.

CIAA’s Admin. Office Relocation
The Cayman Islands Airports Authority’s Administrative Office will be relocating to the 2nd floor of the Owen Roberts International Airport Building on 15 November 2005. In order to facilitate this move the office at Beacon House on Owen Roberts Drive will be closed to the public on 11 November and will reopen for business 15 November at 8:30 am. For further information telephone 943-7070.

Mail Service  Disruption at Miami  Postal Facility
The United States Postal Service has advised post offices worldwide that its Miami airport facility, due to damage suffered from Hurricane Wilma, is experiencing disruption to mail. Also experiencing disruption are areas in Louisiana with the following zip codes, 701 and 706 among others, as well as Texas with Zip Code 77614. For further queries contact the General Post Office at 949-2474.

CI Astronomical Society
The Cayman Islands Astronomical Society will hold a viewing session on Monday 7 November at 6:30 pm at Pedro Castle. All are welcome.

Change of dates for Symphony
The fundraiser for the Cayman Islands National Orchestra has been moved to Wednesday 9 November, due to unstable weather conditions.

Gimistory
Gimistory is fast approaching and the Cayman National Cultural Foundation (CNCF) advises that it will run from 25 November to 3 December. The CNFC is looking for volunteers from each of the districts to help with the Gimistory Fish Fry on each of these evenings. If you think you can help please contact the CNFC at 949-5477. Free T-shirt to those participating.

National Trust Traditional Caymanian Cooking Class
A local celebrity chef will demonstrate the art of preparing a traditional Caymanian dish on Wednesday 9 November at 7:00 pm at the National Trust. Contact Marnie Laing at 949-0121 or email mlaing@nationaltrust.org.ky  for more information or to make reservations. The National Trust also advises that interested persons can order National Trust Christmas Cards. Custom orders for corporations or individuals are also available.

Cayman Islands Nurses  Association (CINA)
Invites all nurses to their monthly meeting on Monday 7 November at 7:30 pm in the Orchid Conference Room of the Cayman Islands Hospital. The topic is “Cayman HospiceCare & Symptom Management Approaches at the Different Stages of Palliative Care” presented by Jenny Kwakwa of Cayman HospiceCare, for 1 hour CEU credit. CINA members may attend without charge; non-members - $5.00. Call 244-2618 or email CaymanNurse@CINA.ky  for more information.

Cayman Islands  Astronomical Society
The Cayman Islands Astronomical Society will hold a viewing session on Monday 7 November at 6:30 pm at Pedro Castle. All are welcome.

Female Cancer  Awareness Month
The Cayman Islands Cancer Society will be holding a series of district awareness sessions in the month of November to promote awareness of cervical, ovarian and endometrial cancer. All sessions begin at 7:30 pm and vouchers for free Pap smears will be offered. Refreshments will be served. Call 949-7618 for more information. Tuesday 8th – St. George’s Anglican Church Hall; Monday 21st – John Gray memorial Church; Monday 28th – East End United Church Hall.

An Exhibition of Artworks
The Exhibition of Artworks by Chris Christian continues to Friday 11 November at Full of Beans in Pasadora Place. All are invited.

Sand-sculpting Competition
The Department of tourism and the National Gallery present the 3rd Annual Cayman Islands Sand-sculpting Competition on Saturday 12 November at the Seven Mile Public Beach from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. Ensure a space by pre-registering via email at assistant.ng@candw.ky  or call Tracy on 945-8111.

CIHS Class of 1980’ Reunion
The Cayman Islands High School Class of 1980 will be holding its 25-Year Reunion 12-13 November. Class members and teachers who journeyed with them any time during 1975 and 1980 who have not yet been contacted, should telephone Pat on 925-3079 or Lisa on 917-7757. 

Stingray Tourism Awards
The reception for the Stingray Tourism Awards will be held at the Grand Cayman Marriott Hotel on Saturday 12 November. The black-tie affair will include cocktails, dinner, entertainment and of course the awards. Tickets are $100 each or a table of 10 for $900. Contact the CITA office for reservations.

Church Senior  Group Luncheon
The Elmslie Memorial church’s Senior Group will be holding a luncheon on Monday 17 November at the Elmslie Memorial Hall from 10:30 to 1:00 pm. The luncheon is being held to coincide with the United Nations International Day of Older Persons.

Dental Clinic to close for Repairs
To facilitate urgent repairs and refurbishing, the Health Services Authority wishes to inform the public that the Dental Clinic at the Cayman Islands Hospital will be closed until Friday 25 November. Limited service will be provided through Dental Caravan and Bodden Town District Health Centre. The Health Services regrets any inconvenience the temporary closure may cause.

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.

CLASS OF ’84 REUNION
The new date for the ’84 Reunion is now Saturday 26 November at the Grand Pavilion Poolside. Contact Laura at 916-4020 or email kmantoad@candw.ky  as soon as possible.

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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