Red Cross Thrist Shop Sale
The Red Cross Thrist Shop is having a book sale on Tuesday 25 July, Wednesday 26 July and Thursday 27 July from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Come and fill a bag with some great summer reading for only $5.00. The Red Cross is also accepting donations of gently used clothing, books, and other items including furniture. Contact them at the Cricket Pitch on Russell Thomas Way. For further information call 949-6785.

Interpretation through Photography
Children are encouraged to come and learn about Cayman's natural and cultural heritage by visiting the Botanic Park, through a caera lens, on Friday 28 July from 9:00 am- 1:00 pm. This follows with a picnic at Heritage beach. Cost: CI$15.00.For reservations, call Cindy at 949-0121 or cadam@nationaltrust.org.ky.

Children invited to Library Programme
Parents and children are reminded that the Children Summer Reading Programme continues until Friday 28 July at the Cayman Islands Public Library in George Town; and until Saturday 29 July at the Cayman Brac Public Library, and the North Side Public Library - which is catering to the eastern districts. Children can join the programme at any time, on any day. For more information, or to volunteer to read or assist this summer, please contact the library at 949-5159.

Boatswain's Beach Summer Camps
Boatswain's Beach Summer Camp for kids aged 6 to 13. Includes snacks, lunch, snorkeling and other fun aactivities. Call 949-3894 or email info@boatswainsbeach.ky for dates and other information.

CI Seafarers Association
Wishes their members to know there will be a General Meeting on Tuesday 18 July at 7:30 pm in the Seafarers Hall at 11 Victory Avenue, Prospect. Guest Speaker will be Dr Mohanty, to answer health issues.

Assertiveness Workshops for Women
Women's Resource Centtr announces two-part assertiveness workshops, which takes place on 19 and 26 July from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm, and invites women to register early due to limited space available. The workshops will be held at the Centre, Ground Floor, Elizabethan Square. To pre-register or for more information, contact Cindy Blekaitis at 949-0006, fax: 946-3912 or email Cynthia.blekaitis@gov.ky

Camp Jam 2006
Camp Jam 2006 will take place from Monday 17 to Friday 21 July from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, for ages 7 years to 16 years. Devotional Time, Field Trips, Dance and Vocal instructions, Games. Cost: $40.00. Free T-Shirt and lunch. Register early. Call the Chapel Church of God at 949-9393.

Red Bay Church of God (Holiness) Vacation Bible School
The Red Bay Church of God (Holiness) at 38 Lord's Way, Red Bay Estates, will be holding Vacation Bible School from 6:30 - 9:00 pm from 17 - 21 July. Ages 3-16 years are invited. This year's theme is "Dive In". There will be craafts and lots of prizes and surprises. For more information, please telephone 916-3800 or 947-1325.

Calvary Baptist Church Vacation Bible School
Calvary Baptist Church will be having Vacation Bible School from Monday 17 July to Saturday 22 July from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. Children between the ages of 4-12 are invited. Come "Set Sail" with Capt. Gelo and his team from Friendship Baptist Church, Raleigh, North Carolina. Call 949-0629 for further details.

Lunchtime Lecture at the National Gallery
Artist Aston Ebanks and Kushana Gentles present their "Homage to Allison Lasley" artworks on Wednesday 26 July at 12:15 pm at the National Gallery, Harbour Place, George Town. Complimentary sandwiches and drinks provided. RSVP to nat.gal@candw.ky or phone 945-8111.

COA Dinner with Motivational Testimony
The Cayman Outreach Association invites everyone to come and hear the testimony of Dawn Smith Jordan, Author, Singer and former beauty queen, at their monthly dinner on Saturday 22 July at 7:15 pm at the Family Life Centre on Walkers Road. Share in her true story of God's grace in the midst of a life-shattering tragedy, and also enjoy a delicious buffet dinner. Tickets cost $15. Contact Raphael Bodden at 947-1771 or Rev Tom French at 948-2552.

Chief Secretary Is Acting Governor
Chief Secretary the Hon. George McCarthy, OBE, JP, has assumed the role of Acting Governor in the absence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr Stuart Jack, CVO, who is on vacation. Mr Jack left the Cayman Islands on Tuesday, 11 July, and will return to office on Friday, 11 August.

Tour to Israel
Pastor William Peguero of Frank Sound Church of God is inviting interested persons who would like to go on a trip to Israel, to contact him at 916-0795 or email wrp57@hotmail.com for further information. Tour takes place April 17th to 27th, 2007. Sign up today! Cost of the tour is CI$2475 per person. Limited spaces available.

NS Wesleyan Holiness Vacation Bible School
North Side Wesleyan Holiness Church invites all children to their Vacation Bible School which began on Monday 17 July to Friday 21 July from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm. Come and visit "Contented Acres" and GET A LIFE. A time of Adventure, Stories, Songs, Games and Prizes with Barrie and Gertie Mason.

National Trust's "What Bird is That?"
The National Trust is inviting everyone to join them and Peter Davey for a late afternoon of bird watching on Saturday 22 July at 4:00 pm. Suitable for all ages. Some binoculars and bird identification cards will be provided. CI$5 for Trust members; $10 for non-members.

Camp CrossFire Basketball Training Camp
Will take place from Monday 31 July to Friday 4 August from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm daily at the Church of God Chapel, Walkers Road. Children ages 7 - 19 yrs welcome. Devotional Time, Basketball Training with professionals from the USA, movies and fun time in the afternoon. Free T-shirt, lunch and more. Register early. Cost: $100. Call 949-9393 for more informationn.

NCVO's Bag Sale
The NCVO's  "New To You" Bargain Shop will have a $5 Bag Sale on the last two Saturdays in the month of July. The sales will take place from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm on 22 and 29 July. Just buy one of their special bags for only $5, fill it up and walk away with some great bargains. The Bargain Shop is located off of Smith Road at #90 Anthony Drive next to Miss Nadine's Pre-School. For Bargain Shop information please contact Donna at 329-0505.

Safe Harbour Community Church Vacation Bible School
Safe Harbour Community Church will hold a Vacation Bible School (VBS) for children ages 4 - 12. The summer mini-camp will feature music, games, snacks, and crafts. The theme is "Treasure Cove; Discovering the riches of Christ." This FREE camp will run from Wednesday 19 July to Friday 21 July and operate daily from 9:00 am to 12:15 pm at 141 Jennifer DR in Snug Harbour. A limited number of spaces are available on a first come, first serve basis. To register your child(ren) or for more information please contact the church office at 949-1835 or email clc@candw.ky.

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.

Jewelry, Arts & Crafts Sale
The Cayman Islands Humane Society presents a Jewelry, and an Arts & Crafts sale at the Grand Pavilion on Saturday 5 August from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, "Rain or Shine". For vendors' details call Sue 928-2436 or Kathy 527-5656.

Children & Family Services Summer Programme
Children & Family Services calls for registration for children's Annual Summer Programme for GT District, which takes place from Monday 7 August - Friday 18 August from 8:00 am - 5:30 pm at George Town Primary School. The Programme, open to children in age group 5-16 years, costs CI$30 per child, per week. Early registration is encouraged, as space is limited. For further information, please call the Department at 946-0024 or 928-1899.

Liquor License Reminder
The Liquor Licensing Board of Grand Cayman is reminding all holders of liquor licenses and music and dancing licenses that the deadline for renewal is Friday 4 August. However premises are required to be inspected by the Fire, Planning and Environmental Health departments before the 4 August deadline. Contact Marva Scott-Dunbar at 946-5446 ext. 5 for more information.

Licensing Office Closure
The Licensing Office at Walkers Road will be closed until Friday 4 August, in order to complete remediation work. Customer Service staff from the Walkers Road location will be relocated to Elgin Avenue, which is open Monday-Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm and the West Bay location, open Tuesday-Friday from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm and Saturday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Rehoboth Ministries Summer Camp
T.E McField Youth & Community Centre Rehoboth After-School Enrichment Programme is making a big splash this Summer and children ages 5 to 12 are invited to attend this Summer camp, which has already begun and continues through Friday 11 August from 8:00 am until 5:30 pm. For more information call 949-3905 or 916-5667.

Interested in Cadet Corps?
The Cayman Islands Cadet Corps is asking all year six students, male and female, to register their interest in joining the Corps before 1 September, the official start of the next recruitment period. Students who are graduating from primary and prep schools or are between the ages of 12-17 are asked to call the Cadet Corps Office at 946-9810 / 525-8820 or fax 946-9811 to apply.  Application forms are also available online at www.cicadetcorps.com

RCIPS-Collection of Fees
The Licensing Department will no longer be collecting fees in regards to Firearm Permits or Police Reports. All fees will now be collected at the Criminal Records Office located at GT Police Station between 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday. For further information please contact the Crime Enquiry Desk at 244-2921 or the Crime Manager, Detective Sergeant Kim Evans at 244-3013.

Artists: Need Studio Space this summer?
The National Gallery's Studio is open all summer free for use by members. Lockers, art sink, art library, and free Starbucks-brewed coffees. For Open Studio times and more information contact summer interns Christina Ross or Eldon Parchman at intern.ng@candw.ky or call 947-0853.

Business and Professional Women's Club
BPW's Club meets at the Women's Resource Centre, Elizabethan Square on the third Thursday of each month at 5:30 pm. For more information please contact Charmaine at 939-7128.

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

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 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.

Al-Anon Family Groups
Are you troubled by someone's drinking? Is a family member or friend's use of alcohol affecting your family life or happiness? Al-Anon Family Groups invite you to join them where you will find fellowship and support in a safe and anonymous environment. Call 928-8843 for further information.

Catholic Eucharistic Service
A Eucharistic Service is being held every Sunday at 11:00 am at the Chapel/White Cayman Style house next to the Museum at Stake Bay on Cayman Brac. Contact Barbara Malone at 948-0551 or Tania Drebenstedt at 948-2616 for more information.

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.
 
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.

CI Baptist Church Meetings
Cayman Islands Baptist church meets on Sundays at the campus of University College of the Cayman Islands: 9:00 am Sunday School - Bible Study for all ages; 10:00 am Morning Worship; 6:30 pm Evening Prayer Service. All are welcome. Call 926-2422 for further information.