Full Gospel Businessmen’s Monthly Breakfast Meeting
The monthly breakfast meeting of the Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship International takes place on Saturday 27 January 2007 at 7:15 am at the Bayside Restaurant, North Church Street. For reservations call 949-5720 or 949-0942.

Fundraising Garage Sale
The ladies of West Bay Assembly of God will be having a huge fundraising garage sale on Saturday 27 January at 7:00 am in the white tent on Finch Drive, Birch Tree Hill. Lots of great stuff at very reasonable prices. Check them out for real bargains.

CI Red Cross First Aid and CPR Courses
The Cayman Islands Red Cross is offering Health and Safety Course Training (First Aid and CPR Courses) until February 2007. There will be an Adult First Aid/CPF/AED course on Saturday 27 January from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Call Training Manager Peter Hughes on 925-0715 for bookings and other information. Cost: CI$110 per person. A deposit of 50% is required to make a course booking.

The Cayman Islands Cadet Corps
The 1st George Town Detachment of the Cayman Islands Cadet Corps will be recruiting Batch #008 during January 2007. Interested parents may request forms by any of the following means: Visiting the website www.cicadetcorps.com, Tel: 946-9810/938-8820 or fax: 946-9811. Parents from Cayman Brac may call Lawrence Nelson at 938-8824, fax 948-8000 or email braccadet@cicadetcorps.com. Applications should be sent to the Cadet Corps by 31 January 2007. Activities include Diving, Basic Rescue, Seamanship Skills, Overseas and Local Camps (Easter and Summer); Adventure Training; Discipline and Structure.

Baby Show at Agricultural Show
There will be a Baby Show at the Agricultural Show in Lower Valley on Ash Wednesday 21 February at 11:00 am. Competition involves prizes for personality and best smile. Parents interested in registering their babies should contact Eziethamae Bodden on 916-1559 to obtain the appropriate forms.

Cystic Fibrosis Trust Ball
Celebrate Chinese New Year 2007! Tickets available for the CF Red Dragon Jazz Ball: Patrick’s Island; Saturday 3 February, 6.30 pm; Black Tie/ Chinese; Tables of 6, 8 & 10. Tickets CI$145 pp include dinner & open bar. Call 939-6003 or visit Noah’s Ark, Pasadora Place.

Calvary Baptist Church Revival Services
Calvary Baptist Church invites the public to a series of Revival Services from 4 to 7 February. Services will start at 7:30 pm except on Sunday 4 February, when the services will start at 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 pm. The guest speaker will be Pastor Adam Love from Fremont Nebraska, USA
Church of God Chapel Conference
The Church of God Chapel on Walker’s Road/Academy Way cordially invites Believers in Christ Jesus to the “Going Deeper with God” Conference led by Dr Greggory Frizzell based on his book “Return to Holiness” from Sunday 4 February to Wednesday 7 February. Contact the church at 949-9393 for more information on Conference times.

Cayman Wildlife Rescue Volunteer Monthly Meeting
Cayman Wildlife Rescue Volunteers meet once a month at the National Trust, Dart Community Park, South Sound Road on the first Thursday of every month at 6:30 pm. New members welcome. Training provided.  Contact Catherine Redfern on 925-0305 or email caymanwildliferescue@gmail.com for more information.

Volunteers needed
The NCVO’s Miss Nadine’s Pre-School needs volunteers to assist with children ages two to five, weekdays from 3:00 pm until 5:30 pm. Anyone able to help, please contact Tanya Chin Yee at youthserv@hotmail.com or phone 949-2124/945-1078.

St George’s Bargains
Upstairs St George’s Church Pre-School, Courts Rd - off Eastern Avenue (turn at Cox Lumber). Open Fridays from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm and Saturdays from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm. All proceeds go to the St George’s Anglican Church Building Fund.

Gift Ideas
The National Trust for the Cayman Islands is very pleased to offer many unique gift ideas this year in our new retail store. There is a new stock of items for the whole family from books, puzzles, cards, t-shirts, souvenirs, baskets and more. Their new location is at #558 Dart Family Park, South Church Street, South Sound. For more information contact them at 949-0121 or e-mail: info@nationaltrust.org.ky. The store is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Post Office requesting pick up of mail
The Cayman Islands Postal Service is requesting that post box renters clear their boxes on a daily basis. Remember, post offices are open on Saturdays between 9:00 am and 12:30 pm on Grand Cayman. Please note that Customs is closed at 12 noon on Saturdays. Cayman Brac’s Saturday post office hours are 9:00 am to 11:30 am, and Little Cayman’s are 10:00 am to 1:30 pm.

Cayman Aquatics Learn
to Swim programs
Cayman Aquatics wishes to inform the public that Water Safety Comes First - no one should ever be considered drown proof!  Prevention is the finest cure.  You can introduce the teaching of water safety skills as early as 2 months old and you are never “too old” to Learn Water Safety skills that may not only save your life but someone else’s!  For details or to receive a registration form call Captain Kendra at 916-6722.

Coral Stone Stables &
Cayman Aquatics
Invites the public to come and share the sport of Western Style Horse-Back Riding Lessons!  Each bootkicken class is geared towards your level. Beginner through advanced techniques are taught such as how to mount, dismount, hold the reins, steer, and the four gaits – walk, trot, canter and gallop.  Start your relationship today - Your High Horse is waiting for you!  Ages 4 & up.  For details call Captain Kendra at 916-6722.

Cayman Islands Humane
Society Spay & Neuter Clinic
A financially-assisted clinic is now open at the Humane Society Animal Shelter on North Sound Road, providing spay and neuter surgery for all island pets.  Spay/Neuter is a vital procedure that improves health and helps combat pet overpopulation. Please call 949-1461 to arrange an appointment and for further details.

National Gallery’s Little Artists Programme
The Little Artists programme at the National Gallery Education Centre is a 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Cayman Islands Humane Society Book Loft
Has late night shopping hours every Thursday 5:30 pm – 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.

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. Contact 946-5656 for more information.

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.

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

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.n@candw.ky or 945-8111.

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.

Law Reform Commission Office
The offices of the Law Reform Commission are located on the third floor of Anderson Square in George Town and is headed by Cheryl Ann Neblett. Telephone numbers are 244-2368 and 244-2365.

Cayman’s Visa Section Moved
Cayman Islands’ Visa Section offices are located at Island Air Hangar Building, Second Floor, 88B Owen Roberts Drive in George Town. Their telephone numbers are 244-2076 and 244-2054.

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

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.

National Recovery Fund Office Relocation
The offices of the CI National Recovery Fund are located at the National Trust Building on Courts Road, Eastern Avenue. The telephone and fax numbers remain the same - 943-3863 (ph) and 943-3864 (fax), and email: cirecovery@candw.ky

Business & Professional Women’s Club
The BPWC is calling on all past president, past scholarship recipients, past and current members of the Club to contact them as they are looking for minutes, photos and memorabilia in order to complete their publication for their 30th Anniversary, as due to Hurricane Ivan all records in our warehouse was destroyed leaving them with only memories. Please contact Annie Multon at ybpwcayman@gmail.com.

The Pink Ladies
The Pink Ladies are in need of a room for their craft group to work in and store supplies.  Any corporate entity or organization able to offer such a facility, please contact Shelia McKenzie at 945-4869 or 516-1555 or magellan@candw.ky.

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.

Crisis Centre Hot Line
The telephone number for the 24-hour contact line at the Cayman Islands Crisis Center is 943-2422 and for administration the number is 949-0366.

The National Gallery’s
Walkers Art Club
The National Gallery’s Walkers Art Club meets every Friday at 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm at the National Gallery Education Centre #5 Baytown Plaza, except the last Friday of each month. Call 945-8111 for more information.

UCCI Library
The UCCI Library is open Monday to Thursday 8:00 am – 7:30 pm and Fridays 8:00 am – 4:00 pm and is closed on weekends.   Persons of the community who are interested can become members of the library. There is an application fee of $25 for non-students. For persons who wish to borrow books there is a refundable deposit of $100. Persons are welcome to come and just sit down and read if they prefer to.

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

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.

CINICO
CINICO advises its members that when travelling overseas, they are reminded to call 866-760-3684 to obtain pre-authorization of health care services. They also are reminded to present their CINICO member cards when registering for medical care at overseas health facilities. For more information call Administrator Mark Frye on 949-8101 or visit www.cinico.ky

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.

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.

Red Cross Thrift Shop
The Red Cross Thrift Shop is open from Tuesday through Friday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and Saturdays 7:30 am to 1:30 pm. On Tuesday through Friday they now have extended hours from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Contact them at 949-6785 Ext. 31 for more information.

East End Library Open
The East End Library is now open Mondays and Tuesdays from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm; Wednesdays and Thursdays - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; and Saturdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. The cost of a library card remains at $2.00 per year for adults, while children’s membership continues to be free.

Conch/Lobster seasons
The RCIPS would like to remind people that the open season for Conch and Whelks runs until 30 April 2007. The open season for Lobster starts 1 December and runs until 28 February 2007.

National Gallery’s Art Sisters 
Welcomes Ladies who like to paint and dabble  o come along and join the Dart Foundation sponsored Art Sisters!  Art sessions for women and teenaged girls take place on Saturdays from 1:00 – 3:00 pm at the National Gallery Education Centre, located at # 5 Baytown Plaza (the old Merren’s Plaza, or right next to the KFC). Local artists Lorna Reid and Joanne Sibley will teach the classes and materials are provided and free or charge. National Gallery’s artist demonstrations for kids, and adults. Contact 945-8111 for more information.

Volunteers for NCVO Foster Home
NCVO Foster Home needs volunteers to teach Maths and English to foster children ages 7 & up weekday evenings 4:00-6:00 pm. If able to help, please contact Janice Wilson at ncvo@candw.ky/949-2124/945-1078.