The DEALS ON WHEELS mobile thrift shop of the CI Red Cross is back on the road this month. It will roll on to East End on Saturday, 22 November at Vernon Dixon’s yard across from the Pirates Cove Bar. Towners can come for easy and thrifty shopping from 6:30 am-7:00 am. Items available: brand new and gently used clothing and shoes for men, women and children, household and other fantastic miscellaneous items.
BPW hosts fun-oriented all-female golf
The Business and Professional Women’s Club of Grand Cayman (BPW) will be raising funds for its 2009 programmes via a fun-oriented all-female golf scramble on Friday 21 November.
Registration is at 1:00 pm at the Britannia Golf Club, which is a Jack Nicklaus-designed 9-hole championship course.
Women of all levels of skill from beginner to pro, are invited, and all players will be allowed to play from the best ball shot in their group.
The cost per player is $125, which covers the cost of each participant’s green fees and cart rental. Please email Annie Multon at ampm@candw.ky for more information.
Professional Development & Training Centre’s Workshop
The Chamber of Commerce’s Professional Development & Training Centre will be hosting a one-day workshop on Friday 21 November at the Chamber Training Room on Effective Debt Collection from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, which includes vital information needed to improve one’s ability to collect receivables and decrease bad debt. Register online at www.caymanchamber.ky or
call 949-8090.
Cayman Prep and High School will be holding its annual dinner
Cayman Prep and High School will be holding its annual dinner and talent show extravaganza at the Marriott Beach Resort this Friday, 21 November at 7:00 pm. Tickets cost $130 per person and can be purchased at either of the School offices located on Walkers Road and Smith Road. This is a fundraising event for the School and it will be a fun filled evening for all! Please stop by the school to purchase your tickets.
KRI Performing Arts School presents Carbaret of Music & Dance
KRI Performing Arts School will be presenting a Carbaret of Music and Dance at the Harquail Theatre on Friday 21, Sat 22 and Sun 23 November. Tickets on sale at the school at Dorcy Place. Call Kirk at 925-4757 for tickets and for more information.
Generation NOW’s presentations being held
As you know, Generation NOW’s presentations are held every Saturday at the Family Life Centre starting from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. The theme for the month of November is “Challenges and Opportunities for Cayman in a Changing World?” The discussion will be a continuation of the theme, “Human Rights vs Voting Rights”. The presentation on Saturday, 22 November will be led by Steve McField. All are invited to attend. Call Stanford at 925-6836 for more information.
DEALS ON WHEELS in East End this Saturday
The DEALS ON WHEELS mobile thrift shop of the CI Red Cross is back on the road this month. It will roll on to East End on Saturday, 22 November at Vernon Dixon’s yard across from the Pirates Cove Bar. Towners can come for easy and thrifty shopping from 6:30 am-7:00 am.
Items available: brand new and gently used clothing and shoes for men, women and children, household and other fantastic miscellaneous items.
Youth Explosion 2008 Family Fun Day
The Bethsalem Church of God International with Pastor Rev Damion Bowen, will be having a Youth Explosion 2008 Family Fun Day on Saturday 22 November at the Airport Park, next to Foster’s Food Fair, and will include children’s activities such as Bouncing Castle and Face Painting from 11:00 am til…Admission is free. Call 926-2929 for more information.
New Testament Church of God’s Pre-School holds Garage Sale
The New Testament Church of God’s Pre-School will hold a Garage Sale on Saturday 22 November at the School Grounds on School Road, beginning at 6:00 am. Clothing, shoes, hats, figurines etc will be on sale. For further information call 947-6729.
ADD/ADHD group holds discussion meeting
The ADD/ADHD support & networking group will meet on Tuesday 25 November at 7:00 pm at Books & Books at Camana Bay, and invites anyone who has ADHD or other interested persons to discuss what it’s like to have ADHD or to talk to other parents & professionals who deal with ADHD every day. For more info contact cathyincayman@yahoo.com or call 925-8180.
Butterfly Farm has special tour offer
The Butterfly Farm on Lawrence Blvd, off West Bay Road, announces that they have a special offer for Year Pass Holders during the month of November. Visit and bring a friend for free!
The Butterfly Farm is an opportunity for people of all ages to see the beauty of butterflies and to explore the life cycle of these creatures in a guided tour.
Wear bright coloured clothes and don’t forget your camera. They’re open daily from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm and the last tour is at 3:30 pm. Call 946-3411 for more information.
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.
National Trust Christmas Cards have arrived
The National Trust will be selling Christmas Cards at the National Trust Visitors’ Centre, Dart Park, South Sound & Mission House, Bodden Town.
RSVP at 949-0121 to reserve your cards…Custom orders due now.
National Gallery’s Ladies Scrapbooking
The Ladies Scrapbooking meetings continue until 17 December 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.
National Gallery’s Art Zone
On Mondays from 5:15 pm -7:15 pm Art Magnet (open to the public) will take place. It is an after school youth art group for teenagers where participants are encouraged to use this class as a safe haven for free thinking, discussion and expression without any judgment. The group finds common interests and develops projects by experimenting with a variety of mediums and media. Art Zone is located in various districts on a rotating schedule. Call for details. Contact Instructor Letitia Davis-Eden at 945-8111 or email assistant.ng@candw.ky.
National Gallery’s Art Sisters
National Gallery’s Art Sisters (open to the public) takes place on Saturdays from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. It is an adult women’s group where members attend this group as a means to creatively and emotionally outlet their energy through discussion and artistic exploration. A variety of skills are taught in this academic programme such as painting and sculpture. This is an open class for women who want to find their creative spirit within. Instructor: Lorna Reid. Call 945-8111 for
more 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’s Opening hours
The East End Library is 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.
St George’s Anglican Church’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.
Cayman Islands Humane Society Spay & Neuter Clinic
A financially-assisted clinic is 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.
Cayman’s Visa Section Location
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.
The Pink Ladies Volunteer Corps
Would like to inform the public that their Pink Hibiscus Coffee Shop is situated in the old X-Ray Department opposite the Mental Health Department just along from the Women’s Centre at the George Town Hospital and is open five and a half days a week. The telephone number is 329-3491 and telephone orders for take-away food are always welcome.
Cayman National Choir has rehearsals
Cayman National Choir has 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CAYMAN BRAC NOTICES
Elector’s ID card put on hold
The new elector’s card is now on hold until further notice. Please contact District Administration building for further information.
Counselling Services
It is not necessary to have a problem to find counselling useful. People of all ages and from all walks of life can benefit and improve life areas by participating in counselling. Many people seek counselling to help them explore a general feeling that their lives are not quite right or to cope with feeling temporarily overwhelmed. For free, confidential services in a safe and supportive environment call Joachim JB Skye M.S. L.P.C, Brac Haven Counselling Center at: 948-2354. |
