International Ladies Club will hold its monthly coffee morning on Thursday, 2 October at 9:30 am in the Brick House Restaurant at the Grand Harbour Centre. Cost is CI$10 for members and CI$12 for non-members. New members are welcome. For information phone Barbara at 525-6593.

Chamber of Commerce will be having a two-day Communicating course
The Chamber of Commerce will be having a two-day course entitled ‘Communicating Effectively’ on Wednesday & Thursday, 1 & 2 October, from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm in the Chamber Training Room. This two-day course will increase the power of communication for each participant. To register for this course log on to www.caymanchamber.ky

National Trust Visitors Centre has ‘Open House’
The National Trust invites everyone to come to their Visitors’ Centre & Gift Shop in Dart Family Park on South Church Street on Wednesday, 1 October from 5:00 –7:00 pm and Thursday, 2 October from 3:00 –6:00 pm and view their newly- improved facility, meet the staff, and see what they have to offer. Refreshments and Raffle! Contact Janice at 949-0121 or info@nationaltrust.org.ky for more information.

Business After Hours - Mise en Place
There will be a ‘Business After Hours’ at Mise en Place on Thursday 2 October at the Red Gate Warehouse Complex from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. As frequent caterers for Business After Hours events throughout the year, the team at Mise en Place would like to formally introduce themselves to the members. Prepare for a yummy Business After Hours as the culinary experts guide you around their state-of-the-art facility, showcasing and serving their new seasonal menu items to entice you to book your office or family Christmas party early. Chambers members may register online at www.caymanchamber.ky 

Annual Fall “Praise Gathering” being held at Church of God Chapel
The General Assembly of the Church of God Chapel invites everyone to its 11th Annual Fall “Praise Gathering” from Sunday 28 – Wednesday 30 September at the Church of God Chapel on Walkers and Academy Way. The Theme is “Living Our Personal Journey with Christ”.
Regular services will be held at 10:45 am on Sunday Morning and each night at 7:30 p.m. The Wednesday evening service will be a healing service as well as observance of the ordinances.

Prophetic Conference at Mt Calvary Church of God
Mt Calvary Church of God will be having an Empowerment Prophetic Conference beginning Sunday 28 September to Monday 6 October at 7:30 pm nightly at Hi-Tech Building, Godfrey Nixon Way, George Town. Guest Speakers, Craig Nelson and Pastor Anthony Gibbs, out of Canada, as well as Bro. Cash. Call 322-1637 for more information.

CIDB Consultant visits the Brac
The Cayman Islands Development Bank’s Consultant / Head of Credit, Patrick Musaib-Ali, will be visiting Cayman Brac on 29 and 30 September.
To make an appointment please contact Mr. Lewis at the Grand Cayman Office by calling 949 7511 or Mr. Ali at 917 0435.
Lions Club of Tropical Gardens launches Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Lions Club of Tropical Gardens is inviting the public to its opening ceremony to launch Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Wednesday 1 October at Heroes Square at 5:30 pm.

International Ladies Club holds Monthly Coffee Morning
International Ladies Club will hold its monthly coffee morning on Thursday, 2 October at 9:30 am in the Brick House Restaurant at the Grand Harbour Centre. Cost is CI$10 for members and CI$12 for non-members. New members are welcome. For information phone Barbara at 525-6593.

Boatswain’s Beach’s September Fever
Do something different this weekend! Head to Boatswain’s Beach for Happy Fridays – Happy Hour all night with Drink Specials, live music featuring DJ Alic and full menu at Schooner’s Bar and Grill. No cover charge!!!

Boatswain’s Beach’s Sizzling Saturdays
Head west this weekend with your family to Boatswain’s Beach. Swim until 10:00 pm in Cayman’s largest swimming pool, enjoy live entertainment by DJ Dominick, win fabulous prizes by joining the games and dine at Schooner’s Bar and Grill or feast on poolside BBQ from Budgie’s Snack Shack. Only $10 for adults, $4 for kids 5-12 and children 4 and under are FREE.

Cayman National Choir begins rehearsals
Cayman National Choir is having rehearsals every Monday at 7:30 pm at Cayman Prep School, Smith Road. All are welcome and auditions are not required. Please telephone 327-2727 for further information.

National Gallery’s Exhibition From Within VI
The National Gallery through its Outreach Programmes continues its annual exhibition which highlights a collection of the best works from each of the nine outreach programmes. The exhibition is currently on and goes thru Wednesday 15 October. All items are on sale. 6:00 pm at Harbour Place. Refreshments available.
For more information on this exhibition and their Outreach Programmes contact Kiran Denis on outreach.ng@candw.ky or call 947-0853.

Blue Iguana Safari at Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park
Interested persons are invited to come and meet the Blues from Monday to Saturday, at 11:00 am at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park. This one and a half hour fully guided tour takes one behind the scenes at the captive breeding facility. Cost is CI$24 and includes admission to the Park. Tickets available at the Park Gate, please call 947-9462 for more information.

St Ignatius Catholic Church’s Series of Classes
The St Ignatius Catholic Church will be holding a series of classes on the Christian Faith and Catholicism. Classes will be held each Tuesday from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Interested adults, non-Catholic or Catholic, are invited to contact O’Neil Miller at the Church office at 949-6797.

Market at the Grounds, Lower Valley
The farmers’ and artisans’ market located at the Stacy Watler Agricultural Pavilion in Lower Valley, is open every Saturday from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm. Locally grown produce, baked goods, arts and crafts etc are all available. Anyone also interested in becoming a vendor at the Market is asked to contact Gina Bodden at the Department of Agriculture at 947-3090.

Ladies In Faith Meeting
Ladies In Faith Together (L. I. F. T.) will be meeting on the last Saturday of every month at Brac Reef Beach Resort for a buffet breakfast at 9:00 am, at a cost of $8.00, and a time of prayer, fellowship, praise and worship in the conference room at 10:00 am at no charge.
For reservations or for more information please call Carla French at 948-2552 or 939-0568 or email caribym@candw.ky.

Cayman Islands Museum Gift Shop’s location
The Cayman Islands Museum’s gift shop is now at Pasadora Place Complex, Smith Road and continues to serve the public Mondays to Fridays. It is closed on Saturdays.

National Gallery’s Ladies Scrapbooking
The Ladies Scrapbooking meetings continue at the National Gallery on Wednesdays from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Cost for members - $10 and for non-members - $15. Email Sarah Cowell at sarahcowell@kpmg.ky or Julie Hughes at julie.hughes@admiraladmin.com for more information.

Museum seeks photos and information
Administrators of the Cayman Islands Museum are appealing to the public for any building-related historic photographs and information, to be used for reference purposes only.
Urgently required are photographs of the exterior and interior of the Old Courts Building and Gaol and/or information on the former uses of this public building.
Museum staff is also seeking specific objects such as a period gavel, a 1950s policeman’s uniform and, for an unrelated exhibit, a Cayman Turtle Soup can or other objects pertaining to the turtle canning industry.
Persons who may be able to assist with information, photographs or any of the items listed are urged to contact Debra Barnes-Tábora at the Museum by calling 949-8368 or email DebraTabora@museum.ky.

CICS Support Group
The Cayman Islands Cancer Society Support Group is advising that the support group is free of cost to anyone in the community, including anyone who is affected by cancer or family, friends and supporters. Meetings are held every first and third Tuesday of every month at the CICS office on 33 Eclipse Drive, off Eastern Avenue, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. Email office@cics.ky for more information.

Conch and Whelk Season Closes
This is a reminder that the conch and whelk-taking season has ended. Department of Environment officials accordingly remind the public that anyone found guilty of violating the law is liable to a maximum penalty of CI$500,000 and one year in jail. The open season for whelk and conch runs from 1 November to 30 April each year. For more information visit www.gov.ky/doe or call 949-8469.

Used Stamps
The National Trust is collecting used stamps. Just drop them off at the Visitor’s Centre at the Dart Park or Mission House. For more information contact the National Trust at info@nationaltrust.org.ky or 949-0121.

‘Paws and Claws’ Thrift Shop on the Brac
‘Paws and Claws’, a thrift shop of the Brac Branch of the Humane Society, is located next to Sailboat Plaza. Clothing, household items, books and gift items available at very low prices, and sometimes furniture and building supplies are also donated. Opening times: Fridays from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm and Saturdays 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Call 948-2625 for more info.

Humane Society Thrift Shop’s Location
The Humane Society is upstairs at the shelter complex on North Sound Road, around the left hand side of the building and up the stairs. Opening times are Mon-Fri 10:00 am – 5:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Clothes, housewares, sporting goods and more. Call 949-1461.

C.I. Humane Society Dog Walking Volunteer Drive
The Humane Society is always looking for volunteers to walk their dogs and puppies on Saturday and Wednesday mornings. No experience necessary, but must love dogs. Regular walks are essential to the well-being of our canines and a great way for you to keep fit! Please call 939 4730 or email cihsvolunteer@hotmail.co.uk

Cayman Islands Humane Society Book Loft
The 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 their 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.

US Embassy Appointments
The Consular Section of the US Embassy in Jamaica has opened up visa renewal appointments for persons holding a ten-year, multiple-entry visa with an expiration date to 7 March 2009. Applicants must pay their fee and schedule their appointments online through the usual system at https://evisaforms.state.gove/default.asp?postcode=KNG&appcode=3.

Little Cayman Art Lecture Series
Each Monday an art lecture is held at 3:00 pm at the National Trust Visitor Centre. Watch a documentary on Native Sons members and other island resident artists. Admission free. Call the National Gallery’s Sister Islands Manager, Simone Scott at 939-5306 or email simones@candw.ky for more information.

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.

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.