Interested persons are cordially invited to attend the Monthly

Cayman Outreach Association (COA) Dinner on Saturday 22 April with Guest Speaker Calvin Whilby “Prodigal” of Jamaica, (Singer/Musician Gospel Reggae Star) at the Family Life Centre, Walkers Road. Cost pre-paid from Members $15 or at the door $20. RSVP by 12 noon Friday 21 April.

ITLD Degree

The Institute for Theological & Leadership Development presents a course in Counseling Skills from 20-24 April, and will be beginning Semester three of the Bachelor Degree in Guidance & Counseling on Monday 24 April at Cayman Prep and High School on Walters Road. Call Mark Minott at 927-0300 or 949-7923 for more information.

The Photography Club

The next meeting of the Photography Club will be on Monday 24 April at The Camera Store from 7:30 pm. Contact the Club via email at photographyclubgcm@hotmail.com.

Cayman Islands Seafarers Association

Wishes their Members to know that the Monthly Meeting will take place on Tuesday 18 April at 7:30 pm in the Seafarers Hall at 11 Victory Ave, Prospect, across from Stingray Brewery.

Public Librariesclosed for holiday

All public libraries will be closed for the Easter holidays. The libraries will reopen on Tuesday 18 April.

National Trust Safari

The National Trust will be having a Blue Iguana Safari on 18 April from 9:00 am. Call 949-0121 for cost information and reservations.

National Trust Traditional Homes Series

The National Trust in celebration of Earth Week and World Heritage Day will be having a showcase of traditional uses of native trees in local architecture and its importance to Caymanian heritage, by Denise Bodden, on 18 April at 7:00 pm. $5 for Trust members; $10 for non-members. Please call 949-0121 for reservations.

CTA Kids Camp

Cayman Traditional Arts will be hosting a Kids Camp where children will experience arts traditional Caymanian crafts and games. The Camp will be held at the South Sound Park (House #2) from 18-21 April (Week 2 Earth Week Activities), from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, for ages 5-9. Cost is $140/week; Lunch and snacks will be provided for $5/day. Contact 746-ARTS or 926-0119, or email cta@weststartv.com for more information.

National Trust Bat Watching

The National Trust invites interested persons to meet on Wednesday19 April at 6:30 pm to observe bats as they make their first flight of the evening. Lois Blumenthal will provide the interpretive talk during the fly-out at sunset. A unique experience suited for all ages. $5 for Trust members; $10 for non-members. Please call 949-0121 for reservations.

Art Flix Series

National Gallery Art Flix Series presents ‘Maya Lin – A Strong Clear Vision – on Wednesday 19 April at 5:30 pm at the Harbour Place gallery. This month will be presented a documentary telling the story of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and its inspiring creator. Contact the Gallery at 945-8111 for further information.

Cayfest Schedule

Cayfest’s Art Exhibition & Sale will take place at the National Gallery from Thursday 20 April to Saturday 29 April. The Photography Competition & Exhibition will also take place on the same days. Call the Gallery at 945-8111 for more information.

Cayfest’s GrannyBrac Yard

Granny Brac Yard TV Broadcast takes place on Thursday 20 April at 8:00 pm on Island 24, CITN. A pre-recorded broadcast of Granny Brac Yard will bring the festival to all homes in Cayman. Call the Gallery at 945-8111 for more information.

Eco Art Party

The National Gallery and the Department of Environmental Health are hosting their annual Eco Art Party. Free for kindergarten, primary and middle school aged children, it will be held on Friday 21 April from 3:00 – 5:00 pm on the terrace in front of the National Gallery at Harbour Place. Art and craft supplies along with light refreshments will be provided. For more information contact Aston on 925-5688 or email astone_ville@yahoo.com.

National Trust BT Coastal Replanting

The National Trust will be replanting sea grape trees along the coast of Bodden Town and Breakers on Friday 21 April from 3:30 pm. Call the National Trust at 949-0121 for more information about the meeting location.

Tourism Forums in the Eastern Districts

The Ministry of Tourism invites residents of the Eastern Districts to a series of free forums as follows: North Side Civic Centre: Saturday 22 April; and the East End Civic Centre: Saturday 13 May. All sessions take place from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. Lunch will be provided. For more information and to register call the Cayman Islands Investment Bureau at 945-0943.

Health & Family Fair

The Savannah Seventh-day Adventist Church will be having a Health and Family Fair on 23 April from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm on the church grounds. There will be health screening, health lectures, natural juices and food on sale, a Ms Mineral and Mr Vitamin Pageant, a bouncing castle for he children, games and much more. The fair is free of cost.

Ol’ Time Family Fun Fair

CTA is working alongside the CNCF assisting with a new Cayfest event to take place on 23 April from 1:00-5:00 pm at the Old Tree House location. There will be taste-testing of local food by representatives from each district, a variety of Caymanian arts and crafts, and 2006 Chalk Fest will be facilitated by the National Gallery. Contact Trina Christian at 926-0119 for more information.

Cayman Outreach Association School of Prayer

Interested persons are invited to attend the above Monthly School of Prayer conducted by Dr Phillip Phinn of Jamaica on Monday 24 April at 6:45 pm to 9:30 pm at the Family Life Centre, Academy Way, Walkers Road. Registration fee: $5 per person at the door. RSVP by Sunday noon, 23 April at 916-2668.

The Girls’ Brigade

The Cayman Islands Girls’ Brigade will celebrate its 60th anniversary with the following activities: Friday 28 April: a Formal Dinner at the Marriott Hotel at 7:00 pm. Tickets available from the Captains. Saturday 29 April – Reunion Picnic at Cayman Kai from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm; and Sunday 30 April – Celebration Church Service at the Savannah United Church at 9:00 am. Call 926-8433 or 917-1292 for more information.

Cayman Islands Astronomical Society

The Society will meet Sunday 30 April at 7:30 pm at Pedro Castle. All are welcome. Contact Nick Kelly on 947-3065 for more information.

Sister Islands Agriculture Show

All farmers and other interested persons who wish to travel to Cayman Brac for the day for the Sister Islands Annual Agricultural Show on Saturday 13 May should contact Joan Barnes at 927-8779 as soon as possible.

Cayman Islands Humane Society Book Loft

Has late night shopping hours every Thursday 5.30 - 7.30 pm. Drop by after work to pick up one of our many thousands of used and new books at bargain prices - fiction, non-fiction, children’s books, reference, travel, self help, history, antique, education and more. Located above the animal shelter on North Sound Road. Call 949-1461.

Free Small Business Workshops

The Cayman Islands Investment Bureau (CIIB) is hosting free small-business workshops at its boardroom in the Cayman Corporate Centre on Hospital Road, through the month of April on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 pm. To find out more about the courses and to register, contact Shannon McKenzie at 244-2259 or Dwene Ebanks at 244-2202.

Let’s Talk

Brother Cedric Francis and Pastor Ricardo Henry invite the public to join them in a live and direct discussion on “Let’s Talk” on Gospel 88.7 fm on Mondays 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm to discuss any matter that is on one’s heart. Call 945-8877 or email questions and comments to letstalk@weststartv.com or koinonia@weststartv.com.

Lands & Survey Emergency Number

The Lands & Survey Department, now located on the first and second floor of BritCay House on Eastern Avenue, has issued an emergency contact number – 525-2236, which members of the public may use until normal phone service is restored. The numbers will remain the same as before: tel: 244-3420; fax: 949-2187, when the service is restored.

Notices

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