CI Humane Society Annual Fundraising Dinner
The Cayman Islands Humane Society Annual Fundraising Dinner & Auction will be held on Friday 16 March 2007 at the Marriott Beach Resort starting from 7:00 pm. There will be a champagne reception, followed by a four course dinner accompanied with wines. Entertainment by Andrew Bacon. An evening of sophistication and elegance awaits you. Tickets $150 per person. Call 949 1461 or 916-2905, for more information.

Service to mark Commonwealth Day
All residents, especially those from other Commonwealth countries, are invited to the annual service in observance of Commonwealth Day on Sunday, 11 March at 4:00 pm at St George’s Anglican Church, located on Courts Road, off Eastern Avenue.
The ceremony is organised by St George’s and the Honorary Representative of the Royal Commonwealth Society in the Cayman Islands Charles Quin, QC, under the theme: ‘Respecting Difference, Promoting Understanding’. Participants will include government officials and young people from local schools and youth organizations. Call 949-5583 for more information.

Cayman Bridge Club
The Cayman Bridge Club meets every Tuesday at 7:15 pm at the Comfort Suites, West Bay Road. For further information please contact Helen Haines at 947-3217 or Jane Bird at 947-1903.

Cayman Islands Diabetes Association Meeting
The CI Diabetes Association invites the public to attend the next monthly meeting on Wednesday 7 March at 6:00 pm at the Public Health/Women’s Health section of the George Town Hospital. Special Guest Speakers from the Barbados Diabetes Association. Meetings are free, but a $5 donation is suggested. Contact Sylvia Perry at 928-6240 or Lucy Martyr at 925-6832 for more information.

Youth Explosion at First Assembly of God
The First Assembly of God Church invites all the youth on the Island to a Youth Explosion on Saturday 10 March at 6:00 pm at the Church’s car park on Old Crewe Road. Guests are Rev Timothy Robinson and Anderson Queto of St Lucia, including many local artistes and youth groups. Attendance is free, but refreshments will be on sale. Contact the church at 945-2182 for more information.

Guest Speaker at Cayman Islands Baptist Church
Cayman Islands Baptist Church invites all to come and hear Guest Speaker, Dr Randy Von Kanel, 10:00 am Sunday 11 March at University College of the Cayman Islands Hall (Olympic Way, off Aspiration Drive, between Walkers and Fairbanks Rd, George Town). Call 946-2422 or 926-2422 for further information.

Men’s Ministry Evangelistic Meetings
Grace Tabernacle’s Men’s Ministry will host four nights of Evangelistic Meetings from Sunday 11 March – Wednesday 14 March at 7:00 pm at #8 Alexander Place, Dorcey Drive, Industrial Park.  All are invited.

National Trust Traditional Caymanian Cooking Class
A local celebrity chef demonstrates the art of preparing a traditional Caymanian dish on Wednesday14 March at 7:00 pm at the National Trust. Recipe and sample of the finished product included. Call 949-0121 or info@nationaltrust.org.ky for more information.

St Patrick’s Day 5 K Irish Jog
Butterfield will be hosting the above event on Friday 16 March at 5:30 pm at the Hyatt Regency Golf Course. Registration at Butterfield House, 68 Fort Street from Monday 12 March to Thursday 15 March from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Entry fee of CI$10. Call 815-7549 or email irishjog@butterfieldbank.ky for more information on entry forms.

Mt Calvary Deliverance Crusade
The Mt Calvary Deliverance Church of God will be having their Crusade 2007 on Sunday 11 March to Sunday 18 March at the George Town Primary School Hall, off Eastern Avenue. Guest speakers are Prophetess Sarah Glanc out of Pennsylvania USA and Rev Jaines Chadwell of Connecticut USA. All are invited. Transportation will be provided. Call 322-1637 or 321-7367 for more information.

“arreckly” Exhibition at National Gallery
“arreckly”, curated by David Bridgeman, continues through 23 March. This exhibition by a group of artists resident in the Cayman Islands portrays how artists living and working in Cayman feel right now, “arreckly”, about Cayman’s search to find its own cultural identity. All are invited to view the exhibition at the National Gallery, Harbour Place, from Monday – Friday, from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, and on Saturdays from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm.

Fish Fry
The St Ignatius Catholic Church will have a Fish Fry every Friday evening during Lent at the St Ignatius Catholic School Cafeteria on the following Fridays in March -  9, 16, 23 and 30, as well as 6 April. Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The cost is $10 per meal and proceeds will go towards World Youth Day, Sydney Australia in 2008.

Cayfest 2007 19-29 April
Registration forms for the Cayfest Photography Competition are available at Cayman Camera, Island Photo, Photo Plus, Picture This, Rapid Photo and The Camera Store. Deadline for registration is 22 March. The deadline for registration for the Cayfest Literary Competition is 29 March and registration forms are available at both Hobbies and Books stores, The Piccadilly Bookshop and Books By The Bay. Registration forms for the Cayfest Art Exhibition and Sale are available at The Nation Gallery and deadline for registration is 29 March 2007. All registration forms are also available at the Cayman Islands National Cultural Foundation (CNCF) office, 3rd Floor Elizabethan Square or the CNCF website at www.artscayman.org/cayfest.

Lunchtime Lectures
Intelligent walk-through lectures revolve around the current show, but are always different in content, and are led by Sorbonne graduate Emerentienne Paschalides. Complimentary sandwiches and drinks provided.  They are held on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 12:15 pm at the National Gallery Harbour Place. Please RSVP nat.gal@candw.ky to ensure you are catered for.  Admission is $5.00, free for members.

Mass at Catholic Chapel in Cayman Brac
Father Ray Bucon will be celebrating Mass at 11:00 am at the Catholic Chapel next to the Museum at Stake Bay every Sunday through Lent as of including Celebrations during Easter week and on Easter Sunday. Contact Barb Malone at 948-0551 or Tania Drebenstedt at 948-2616 for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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 email Annie Multon at ampm@candw.ky.

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

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 four & up.  For details call Captain Kendra at 916-6722.

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

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 programmes
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 two 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.

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.