Cayman Outreach Dinner
Cayman Outreach Association invites interested persons to attend the Monthly Dinner in honour of Father’s Day on Saturday 17 June at 7:15 pm at the Family Life Centre. Tickets cost $15 pre-paid, and $20 at the door. Children: $5 at the door. Contact Raphael Bodden at 947-1771 by Friday Noon 16 June for reservations.

National Trust Dinner? It’s for the birds
The National Trust invites children to learn more about Cayman’s birds and care for them at the same time by joining the Trust for a fun presentation about the birds and then build a birdfeeder. Must bring along an empty milk or water bottle. Children of all ages welcome.

This takes place on Saturday 17 June from 10:00 am – 11:30 am. Contact Marnie at 949-0121 or mlaing@nationaltrust.org for reservations.

National Gallery’s Art Flix
Takes place on Wednesday 21 June, presenting one of a series of films and documentaries that trace the history of art at the National Gallery, Harbour Place.

Refreshments served. Email: curator.ng@candw.ky for more information.

Coral Reef Program for Children
The National Trust Coral Reef Exploration Program for Children takes place on Saturday 10 June from 9:30 am – noon. Contact Marnie at 949-0121 or email mlaing@nationaltrust.org for reservations. Space is limited.

National Gallery’s Still-Life guided Studio
Continues through 26 June, Mondays 9:30 am – 12 noon at the National Gallery Education Centre, Bay Town Plaza, West Bay Road. Cost: CI$10 per drop-in session. For details contact artist Avril Ward at 927-5516 or awardart@candw.ky.

National Trust Traditional Caymanian Cooking Class
A local celebrity chef will be demonstrating the art of preparing Johnny Cakes and fritters on Wednesday 7 June at 7:00 pm. $15 for Trust members; $20 for non-members. Recipe and sample of the finished product included. Contact Cindy at 949-0121 or cadam@nationaltrust.org.ky for more information or for reservations.

UCCI Entrance Examination
The University College of the Cayman Islands will have an Entrance Examination sitting on Tuesday 20 June from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm at the college. Exam candidates must bring a pen, pencil, ruler and a silent calculator. Call 949-9580 for more information.

Blue Iguana Safari
The National Trust invites interested persons to Blue Iguana Safaris, Tuesdays in June. This one and a half hour fully guided tour takes persons behind the scenes at the captive breeding facility and out into the forest and gardens of the park in search of the free roaming animals. Contact Cindy at the Trust at 949-0121 or cadam@nationaltrust.org.ky for more information or to make reservations.

Cayman Islands Diabetes Association Meeting
The Cayman Islands Diabetes Association’s next monthly meeting is Wednesday 7 June at 6:00 pm at the Cayman Islands Hospital (Orchid Conference Room upstairs).

Lucy Martyr will present information learned from the recent Diabetes Conference in Jamaica. All are welcome.

The Stamp Advisory Committee
is asking the public if they would like to see on a stamp someone who has helped to shape the past or present of the Cayman Islands, whose path has been filled with greatness, who has been a trailblazer, an innovator, a doer. The criterion is that the person selected should have been deceased for at least 10 years. The categories are maritime, architecture, science, environment, health care, politics, sports, arts, and performance. The public is asked to send names and a brief explanation about each name submitted to Stamp Advisory Committee Secretary Nelva Ebanks at the General Post Office, or email nelva.ebanks@gov.ky, by Thursday 8 June.

ITLD Courses
The International University of the Caribbean presents Counseling Theories – Individual from 8-12 June. They are also offering Master of Arts in Counseling, and Bachelors of Arts in Guidance Counseling and Certificate courses in Community Care as well as Biblical Leadership. Contact Mark Minott at 927-0300 or 949-7923 for more information.

GED Examination
Triple C School will be administering the GED – High School Equivalency Examination on 9 and 10 June. Cost of complete battery - $375.00. Single test - $75.00. Call the school – 949-6022 to register.

Car Wash for Christ
Grace Prophetic Ministry is having a fund-raising car wash on Saturday 10 June on lot #82, Dr Roy’s Drive, from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm. All are invited to come out and support this worthy cause. Call 327-3104 or 329-0210 for more information.

Art Exhibition
Mélanie-Rose invites interested persons to join her on a walk through her exhibition ‘Stones of Memories: A Mythical History of Jewelry on Canvas’. This will take place on Saturday 10 June from 3-5:00 pm in the main lobby of the Westin Casuarina. Mélanie-Rose will share the myths and techniques she used to produce her works of art. For more information call 325-3078.

Calvary Baptist Church’s Anniversary Services
Calvary Baptist Church invites everyone to its Anniversary Services on Sunday 11 June beginning at 11:00 a.m. and Revival Services from 12 – 17 June at 7:30 p.m. nightly.   

Guest speaker will be Evangelist Bill Butler from North Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA. All are welcome. Call 949-0629 for transport and further information.

Power of Faith Deliverance Ministry
The Women’s Ministry of the above church presents “The Complete Woman, Body, Mind and Spirit” from Sunday 11- Sunday 18 June at 7:30 pm nightly. There will also be a Banquet at the Marriott Hotel on Monday 12 June. Contact the church for further information.

Art Zone
The National Gallery’s Art Zone programme, brought to you by Walkers Children and the Arts, is FREE for high-school aged teenagers 13-18 and sessions will be led by local artist Renate Seffer every Monday from 5:15-7:15 pm at the National Gallery Education Centre, Bay Town Plaza, West Bay Road.  Limited spaces available, please contact Renate Seffer at renate@candw.ky

The Marine Conservation Board
The Marine Conservation Board is reminding residents who do not possess Caymanian status, or who are on work permit, that a license is required if they wish to fish from shore for consumption. ‘Catch-and-release’sport fishing for game fish such as Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit etc. does not require a license. The general public is also reminded that the taking of any marine species of fish less than 8 inches in length is illegal anywhere and by any means in Cayman waters.  This does not apply to ‘baitfish species’ such as ‘Fry’, ‘Anchovy’, ‘Sprat’, or ‘Goggle Eye’. Those persons who possess fish pots are further reminded to follow construction specifications of the traps required by law.  Further information can be obtained from the Department of Environment offices at the Marco Giglioli Building on North Sound Road on 949-8469.

Barbeque Fun Evening
The St. George’s Anglican (Episcopal) Church will be having a Barbecue Fun Evening on the Church grounds on Saturday 30 June at 6:00 pm. Tickets cost $15.00. Contact Charles at 925-6743 for more information.

McCoy Prize Art Exhibition 2006
The McCoy Prize art exhibition has begun, and will remain open to the public until Friday 28 July. Viewing times will be 10:00 am to 12:00 noon, and 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Art Magnet
Are you middle-school aged, love art, and feeling lonely, or in trouble?  The National Gallery’s State Street-sponsored Art Magnet is a FREE programme for middle-school aged, children who have love art and are between ages 10-12.   Art Magnet takes place every Wednesday from 5:15-7:15 pm at the National Gallery Education Centre, Bay Town Plaza, West Bay Road Free transportation available in George Town area pending space.  Contact Letitia Davis Eden: intern.ng@candw.ky or 945-8111.

Art Sisters
The National Gallery’s Dart Foundation-sponsored Art Sisters uses art as a method of healing for female victims subjected to any kind of abuse.  Through artistic expression, women can find inner peace and strength. These sessions are a mixture of conversation and artistic relaxation instructed by local artists Joanne Sibley, and Lorna Reid.  FREE drop-in programme Saturdays 1-3:00 pm at the National Gallery Education Centre, Bay Town Plaza, West Bay Road. Contact Kushana Gentles: education.ng@candw.ky or call 945-8111.

NCVO’s Bargain Shop
NCVO’s “New to You” Bargain Shop, which offers quality new and pre-owned household items, gifts, clothes etc, are now accepting donations, especially kids’ items such as clothes and toys. They also have children’s games available for rent, suitable for Family Fun Days etc. For further information, please contact Janice Wilson on 949-2124 or ncvo@candw.ky.

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.

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