Local notices and information
Thursday, December 8, 2005
Parcel Post Collection
The Postal Services are advising all persons to please
collect parcels once notified by the post office, especially at this time of
year, and due to limited amount of space.
George Town Primary School
George Town Primary School is inviting parents to bring a
plant, a pair of gloves and lots of energy on Saturday morning 10 December at
8:00 am to “Put Some Green Back into the School Yard”.
Crisis Centre’s Walk/Run
The Cayman Islands Crisis Centre will hold the Fourth
Annual Jingle Bell Walk/Run on Saturday 10 December at Kings Sports Centre
Parking Lot from 6:00 am with the 3K and 5K walk starting at 6:40 am. First
300 people to register will receive a free t-shirt. Call 949-0366 for more
information.
Cayman National Choir
Cayman National Choir presents “Simply Christmas” on
Monday 12 December and Tuesday 13 December at 7:30 pm at Elmslie Memorial
Church (on the Waterfront, George Town).
General Registry Offices
All offices of The General Registry Department will be
closed to the public at 1:00 pm on Wednesday 14 December for their annual
staff Christmas Party. The Department will resume normal hours of business
from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm on Thursday 15 December. The Department apologises for
any inconvenience caused.
Calvary Baptist Church
Dr Ken Love has resumed his duties as pastor of Calvary
Baptist Church, 191 Walkers Road, on 27 November. Pastor Love and his wife
June are from North Bergen, New Jersey, USA, where he was pastor of an
international Baptist church. All are invited to visit. Phone contact:
945-6602.
North Side Community’s Annual Christmas Party
All North Side residents are invited to the North Side
Community Team’s Annual Christmas Dinner Party on Saturday 17 December at 5:00
pm at the Craddock Ebanks Civic Center. Santa will also make a special
appearance.
Ladies’ Club’s Coffee Morning
The International Ladies’ Club will hold a Coffee Morning
at 9:30 am on Thursday 8 December, at Celebrations. New members are welcome.
For further information, contact Jan Archbold on 943-6556.
St George’s Anglican Church
The Rev. Dr. Michael Clarke of Barbados and the BVI leads
in Advent Reflections at St. George’s Anglican Church, which began 5 December
at 7:00 pm concludes on Thursday 8 December. All are welcome.
Red Cross Session for Youth
The Red Cross will be having a session for the youth
entitled “Let’s Talk About Sex and HIV: Informational Session for Youth 15-17
years old” on Thursday 8 December from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the Red Cross
Building, second floor. Call 916-1742 to sign up or for more information.
“Surfacing” - Art Exhibition
New paintings by April Bending will be displayed at the
Westin Casuarina Resort and Spa from Thursday 8 December with wine generously
donated by Jacques Scott.
Lighthouse School Christmas Party
The annual Lighthouse School Christmas Party will take
place on Thursday 8 December at the South Sound Community Park from 11:00 am
to 1:00 pm, where Santa will drop by to deliver gifts to all the kids.
The Counselling Centre’s Open House
The Counselling Centre will be having an Open House on
Friday 9 December between 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm at their office in the West Wind
Building, North Church Street. The public is invited to attend.
Mrs Tweetsie Kelly’s Annual Christmas Party
All are invited to attend Mrs Tweetsie Kelly’s Annual
Christmas Party for People with Special Needs to be held on Saturday 10
December at 5:00 pm at TT’s Party Land, the vacant lot next to House #140,
Powell Smith Drive, West Bay. For further info or to RSVP call 949-1193 or
926-0959.
Car Wash at NS Primary School
North Side Primary School PTA will hold a car wash on
Saturday 10 December at the school from 7:00 am until 2:00 pm. Funds raised
will go to purchase much needed playground equipment for the school.
Road Closure
The RCIPS is advising the public that Albert Panton
Street will be closed to the public on Saturday 10 December to facilitate the
launching of the National Parenting Program. The road closure will be in
effect between 9:00 am and 12:30 pm. Drivers are advised to use an alternative
route or avoid the area if possible.
Rose Eva Sculpture Workshop
The National Gallery presents the “Rose Eva Sculpture
Workshop” on Friday 9 December from 6:00-9:00 pm; Saturday 10 December and
Sunday 11 December from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The fee is CI$160 plus materials
to be purchased from the instructor. Register at the National Gallery at
945-8111 or email at
assistant.ng@candw.ky.
Pink Ladies Christmas Stall
The Pink Ladies will have a variety stall for Christmas
gifts outside the NCVO “New to You” Bargain Shop on Walkers Road on Saturday
10 December from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon.
Cayman Outreach Association (COA) Dinner
Cayman Outreach Association invites interested persons to
attend the Monthly COA dinner “Christmas Celebration Evening” on Saturday 10
December with Guest Speaker Jim Skalise of USA. Venue: Family Life Centre,
Walkers Road. Cost: $15.00. RSVP by noon 9 December to 916-2668.
Prospect Primary School PTA
The Prospect Primary School PTA will host its 1st Annual
5k Fun Run/Walk on Saturday 10 December. Participants will walk from Smiths
Cove to the South Sound Dock. Sponsor a child, walk/run along and join them
for breakfast, which will be on sale, to show your support. Call 947-8889 for
more information or to register.
CI Business & Professional Women’s Club
The Club continues its international campaign entitled
“16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence” to 10 December 2005. For further
details, please contact Seema Kapoor at 949-5829 or Bev Banks at 949-3435.
First Assembly Choir Presentation
First Assembly of God Church will be having a Choir
Presentation and Children’s Program on Sunday 11 December at 6:00 pm. Free of
charge. All are invited.
Church of God Chapel
The Church of God Chapel in West Bay invites everyone to
“Christmas Around the World” on Sunday 11 December at 10:30 am featuring a
Drama Team from the Logos II Mission Ship, a procession of flags, and
participation by people from various countries.
Christmas Concert & Tea at St Ignatius
St Ignatius Catholic School (Years 7-13) will be
presenting their annual Christmas Concert and Afternoon Tea on Sunday 11
December at their Arts Centre beginning at 3:00 pm. Tickets cost $10 for
adults and $5 for children under 12 and are available at the School Office or
band/choir members. Proceeds will go to the Music Department and the
Graduating Class.
Angels Foundation’s Christmas Candle Light
The Compassionate Friends Worldwide annual Candle
Lighting will take place on Sunday 11 December in Grand Cayman at the
Governor’s Beach and at Heritage House on Cayman Brac. Starting time: 6:30 pm.
A Remembrance Book will be available Sunday 11 December on the website
www.compassionatefriends.com for all who wish to leave a message in
memory of their loved ones. For more information contact Donna Myrie at
949-7121 or Priscilla Powery at 927-4213.
Cayman Outreach Association (COA) School of Prayer
Interested persons are invited to attend the above
conducted by Dr Phillip Phinn of Jamaica, on Monday 12 December at 6:30 to
9:30 pm at the Family Life Centre. Registration fee $15.00 (a one-time fee for
seven sessions). RSVP by Sunday noon 11 December, 916-2668.
UCCI
The University College of the Cayman Islands is now
accepting applications and registration for the Spring Semester 2006 for the
following programmes: Bachelor Degree, Associate Degree, Professional
Programme and the Continuing Education Programme. Call 949-9580 for more
information.
Vehicle Licensing West Bay Hours
The Department of Vehicle Licensing’s West Bay office has
new office hours. They will be closed on Mondays, and opened Tuesdays through
Fridays: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm and Saturdays 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. For further
information call 945-8344 or 945-8355.
Humane Society volunteers needed
The Cayman Islands Humane Society is looking for
volunteers for dog walking and for hands to help in the Book Loft. Dog walkers
are really important to the dogs at the shelter, so the Society is asking for
help. Please call at 949-1461 or visit on North Sound Road.
National Gallery Christmas Stock
Christmas stock is now available at the National
Gallery’s gift shop filled with wonderful unusual gifts and toy ideas for the
holidays. The National Gallery encourages everyone to support the arts and get
their shopping done too.
ICTA Information on locking of mobile handsets
The Information & Communications Technology Authority (ICTA)
is asking the public for their comments on whether mobile handsets should be
locked by service providers. Copies of the posted consultation document may be
obtained at www.icta.ky
or by calling the ICTA offices at 946-4282.
National Gallery Exhibition Dancing
The National Gallery continues their Exhibition Dancing
to Art – The Art of Al Ebanks interpreted by the dances of Susan Barnes
Pereira, Lorna Reid, Patrice Donalds and Roger Thompson – through mid-January
on Fridays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturdays 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Free
admission.
Lobster Season Reminder
The Department of Environment is advising the public of
the regulations for the coming lobster season, which opened 1 December and
ends 28 February 2006. For information on the regulations, contact the DOE at
949-8469.
Miss Nadine’s Pre-School
Miss Nadine’s Pre-School and Jack and Jill’s Nursery have
limited spaces available in every age group from 6 weeks to age four. If
interested please call Janice Wilson or Heather Lopez for details at 945-1078.
Underwater Wedding Feature
Destination Wedding Planner: Cayman Islands is looking
for a couple that wants to get married in an underwater ceremony, for a brand
new six-hour series for the Travel Channel on Grand Cayman. Interested couples
should contact Aliyah Silverstein at 323-644-6144 ext. 117.
Women’s Quilting Ministry
The Women’s Quilting Ministry meets to make quilts for
the less fortunate from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Monday evenings at the Church of God
Chapel on Walkers Road, Room 4 Chapel Fellowship Hall. Volunteers are needed
and donations of used fabrics are welcome. For more information call Pamela
Crysler at 946-3067 or Francine Brown at 917-8506.
Notices
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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