Local notices and information

Monday,  December 12, 2005

JGHS Christmas Concert
John Gray High School’s Christmas Concert will take place on Wednesday 14 December at 7:00 pm at the school. All are invited.

Music & Spoken Word Benefit
Cayman AIDS Foundation and Peppers Lounge present Voice Against AIDS, a benefit featuring Carlos Andres Gomez, Brent Shuttleworth, and Caymanian Poet, Leonard Dilbert on Tuesday 13 December at 9:00 pm sharp. Admission $8:00. Part proceeds go towards the support of the United World College Cayman scholarship program.

The International Ladies’ Club
Will hold its annual Christmas Lunch on Thursday 15 December at Pappagallos Restaurant at 12:00 noon. New members are welcome. To reserve your ticket and make your menu selections, please contact Sue Kerford at 916-1461 or Jan Archbold at 943-6556.

Christmas Caroling Moonlight Cruise
The National Trust invites everyone for a festive evening singing Christmas carols on the North Sound under a beautiful Cayman full moon led by the National Choir on Friday 16 December. $15 for Trust members; $20 non-members. Contact Marnie Laing at 949-0121 or email mlaing@nationaltrust.org.ky  for more information.

The Song of Mary
The Song of Mary, a musical drama, will be presented on Saturday 17 December at 7:30 pm at Cayman Academy, Walkers Road. Tickets are available for a minimum donation of #5. All proceeds go to the rebuilding of the West Bay SDA Church. Please contact Abigail at 916-4709 for tickets or information.

John Gray Memorial Church’s Sunday School Christmas Program
John Gray Memorial Church invites everyone to their Sunday School Christmas Program “Come, Lord Jesus” on Sunday 18 December at 11:00 am at the church at 24 West Church Street, West Bay (North of 4-Way-Stop). Telephone: 949-1378.

Holiday Hours for Government
All Government offices will be closing at 12:30 pm on Christmas Eve (23 December) and New Year’s Eve (30 December). Civil servants will be working until this closing deadline without a lunch break in order to accommodate the public’s needs. Notices will also be posted on the government web at www.gov.ky.

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.

dms Broadcasting’s Christmas Smiles
dms Broadcasting is hoping to bring a smile on the face of children in Cayman’s hospitals this Christmas by delivering gifts to them on 21 December. The public can help by donating new unwrapped presents to the Mirco Centre studios between 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, or call 943-1367 and dms Broadcasting will pick it up. Donors will be thanked over the air.

National Museum’s Gift Shop
The National Museum’s Gift Shop has returned to its regular days of opening, Monday through Friday from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm; Saturday 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. Extended hours for local Christmas shopping will be Monday 19 December and Wednesday 21 December until 7:00 pm. All proceeds go to the Museum’s Recovery Fund.

National Trust Lecture Series
The National Trust invites everyone to come and listen to tales of Cayman Christmas-past as they celebrate the local holiday traditions on Wednesday 14 December at 7:00 pm. Free for Trust members; $5 for non-members. Contact Marnie Laing at 949-0121 or email mlaing@nationaltrust.org.ky  to make reservations.

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.

Calvary Baptist Church
Dr Ken Love has resumed his duties as pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, 191 Walkers Road. 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.

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.

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.

Charity Christmas Cards
NCVO Charity Christmas cards are now on sale. These cards raise funds for the NCVO and NCVO Children’s Services. Cards will be sold for CI$8.00 for a pack of 10 or $75.00 for 100. Contact Janice Wilson at the NCVO on 949-2124 or email ncvo@candw.ky  to place orders.

Christmas at the Cayman Islands Humane Society
The Cayman Islands Humane Society have now launched their 2006 Calendar, featuring local families and their pets, and also new Christmas cards in two designs. Please stop by and support the work of the Society.

Artist featured at Grand Old House
The Grand Old House will continue to feature artist Melanie-Rose’s work Homo Floresiensis: A New Artist Blooms on display until 7 January 2006. 10% of sales will be given to the National Trust and QE II Botanic Park. Call 325-3078 or 946-9649 for further information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Art Volunteers Needed at National Gallery
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.

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.

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.

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.

“Native Done” Arts & Crafts
“Native Done”, an arts and crafts co-operative emphasizing goods made in Cayman and operating under the auspices of the National Gallery, has re-opened at Butterfly Farm. The aim is to develop fine art/crafts in Cayman.  New members welcome. Open Fridays, Saturdays 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Contact 547-6788 or email cathr@westartv.com.

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, West Bay.

National Gallery’s Little Artists Programme
The Little Artists programme at the National Gallery Education Centre is a new drop-off programme that allows children aged 3 to 6 to explore their creative side. Cost per session is $15.00 for members and $20.00 for non-members, and is held weekly at the NGEC, Bay Town Plaza (formerly Merren’s Plaza) each Wednesday from 3:00 to 4:30 pm. Children must register each week prior to the sessions by calling 925-3222 or emailing clareokeefe@hotmail.com.

Toastmasters Club
The Grand Cayman Toastmasters Club meets each Thursday at Woods Furniture & Design next to Foster’s Food Fair by the Airport at 6:00 pm till 7:00 pm. The Toastmasters Club is a public speaking club. All are invited. Please call George Ebanks at 916-0687 for any questions or further details.

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.

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.

High Rock Church Services
Pastor Rudolph A Willis of High Rock New Testament Church of God East End, 1695 Seaview Road High Rock, invites everyone to come and worship at the following services:  Sundays at 11:00 am and 7:30 pm; Wednesdays – Bible Study at 7:30 pm; Fridays – Children & Youth Group at 7:30 pm and Saturdays  – Prayer Meeting at 7:30 pm. If you need transportation call 927-7323/917-4330 or for further information call Pastor Willis at 949-1001 or 927-3392.

The 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.

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 apologises for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciates the public’s understanding and cooperation.

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.

Attention All Students
Youths between the ages of 7-16 are invited every Saturday for “Focus on the Youth”, a fun time for spiritual motivation for the youth of the Cayman Islands, at the First Assembly of God Church, Old Crewe Road, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. For more info call 945-2182 or 916-3947.

Give Blood
If you are between the ages of 18 and 60 and are in general good health, you are invited to enrol as a blood donor. Please contact the Blood Bank at the Cayman Islands Hospital at 244-2674 or 244-2669.

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

Cayman Crime Stoppers
Cayman Crime Stoppers is reminding all residents of the Cayman Islands of their telephone number, 800-TIPS or 800-8477, and that all calls are completely confidential and answered overseas. Also, any information given may result in a reward of up to $1,000. For general enquiries and for persons wishing to volunteer their time or support to Cayman Crime Stoppers, email tips@candw.ky.  Please note this email address is not setup to receive information or tips.

Dive Buddy Forum
There is a new dive buddy forum setup on www.caymandivebuddy.com.   Residents or visitors who need a dive buddy are invited to check out the forum and register their details.

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.

Conch/Whelk Season Reminder
The Department of Environment is reminding the public of the parameters for the conch and whelk season, which began on 1 November 2005 and will close on 20 April 2006. For information of the parameters and on the Marine Conservation Laws and seasonal restrictions, please call 949-8469.

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.

Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous meets daily to help those with drinking problems. For more information, call 926-9044.

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.

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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