Local notices and information

Tuesday,  December 20, 2005

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. 

Passport Holiday Hours
The Cayman Islands’ Passport Office will be closing on Wednesday 21 December at 12:00 noon for a Christmas luncheon and will also be closed from 12:30 pm on 23 and 30 December. It will be closed for the whole day on 26 and 27 December, and 2 January 2006. 

Humane Society Book Shop
The Humane Society Book Shop has Christmas cards and calendars alongside hundreds of hardback, paperback and children’s books, games, stationary, and many more lovely gift ideas.  Please drop in the Book Loft on North Sound Road, above the animal shelter. 

Cayman HospiceCare wrapping
Cayman HospiceCare invites everyone to bring their large gifts, small gifts, any gifts at all down to the Galleria Plaza on 22, 23 and 24 December from 10:00 am – 9:00 pm. All donations go toward supporting the ongoing services of Cayman HospiceCare. 

St. Alban’s Church
St. Alban’s Church of England at 461 Shedden Road will be having a Carolling Evening on Thursday 22 December at 5:45 pm. They will also be having their Christmas Eve Service on Saturday 24 December at 7:30 pm and Christmas morning Service, The Holy Eucharist, at 9:00 am. All are invited. 

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 Wednesday 21 December until 7:00 pm. All proceeds go to the Museum’s Recovery Fund.  

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.  

Monetary Authority Holiday Hours
On Friday 23 December the Authority will close at 12:30 pm and resume normal operations on 28 December at 8:30 am. They will also close on Friday 30 December at 12:30 pm and re-open for business on 3 January at 8:30 am. 

Lobster Pot Boat-Launching Ramp Closed
The Public Works Department advises that the boat-launching ramp located by the Lobster Pot Restaurant in West Bay will be closed for repair from 16-23 December. 

John Gray Memorial Church
John Gray Memorial Church invites everyone to its Christmas Eve Carol Service on Saturday 24 December at 7:00 pm at the John Gray Memorial Church’s Parking Lot.  Their Cantata “The Heart of Christmas”, presented by the Church Choir, takes place on Sunday 25 December at 11:00 am. All are invited. 

Safe Harbour Community Church
Invites everyone to its Christmas Eve Worship Service on the beach (across from the Courtyard Marriott, SMB) on Saturday 24 December at 6:00 pm. The one hour “come-as-you-are” worship service is an evening of Christmas Carols and a short reflection by Pastor Ken Lieber. You are encouraged to bring a blanket or relax on the chairs provided. Refreshments after the service. They will also be having their Christmas Day worship service at 10:00 am in the Conference Room at the Courtyard Marriott. 

Catholic Rectory Christmas Services
The Catholic Rectory next to the Museum at Stake Bay will be holding Christmas Eve Vigil on Saturday 24 December at 7:00 pm. Christmas Mass will be celebrated on 26 December at 10:30 am. For more information please contact Barbara Malone Tel: 948:0551. 

First Assembly’s Christmas Service
The First Assembly of God Church will be having their Christmas Day Service at 10:00 am. All are invited. There will be no evening service on Christmas Day. 

Children’s Choir Christmas Musical Presentation
The Children’s Choir of the Church of God Chapel, George Town, invites the public to their Christmas Musical “Angel Alert! To be held on 25 December and 8 January 2006 at 7:00 pm. Admission is free but a love offering will be received. 

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. 

Catholic Chapel Sunday Worship
Eucharistic Services are being held every Sunday at 11:00 am at the Chapel next to the Museum at Stake Bay, Cayman Brac. For more information please contact Barbara Malone Tel: 948:0551. 

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. 

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  call 946 6060 fax 949 0679.

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