The choirs of the United Church of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, along with the Cayman Male Voice Choir and other guest artists, will host an evening of music in memory of the late Ferdinand Seymour. All are invited to attend at the Elmslie Memorial Church on Sunday, 7 December at 7:00 pm. Come and enjoy an evening of uplifting music.

What’s Up Today

National Trust Traditional Caymanian Cooking Class
National Trust Traditional Caymanian Cooking Class takes place on Wednesday, 3 December at 6:30 pm, Mission House, Bodden Town. Join local chef, Jaime Azan each month to learn the art of traditional Caymanian cooking.
This month learn how to prepare the ever-popular “Christmas Beef & Fritters”. Recipe and sample of the finished product included. CI$20 for members, CI$25 for non-members. Special Cooking Classes can be booked for Groups of 5+. Please call 947-5805 for more information.

Bodden Town Bulk Waste Collection
Bulk waste collection continues in Bodden Town until Saturday, 6 December. In preparation, residents are reminded to begin placing bulk items curbside.
For more information, call the DEH Solid Waste Section at 949-8793.


Upcoming Events

Cayman Drama Society continues its Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs performance
Cayman Drama Society, with Deloitte and Camana Bay, is performing the Brothers Grimm classic fairy tale Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the Prospect Playhouse, Red Bay on 4, 5, 6, 7 December. The Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shows are at 7:30, the Sunday show is at 3:00 pm.  For tickets and more information, please call 949-5054.

The Cayman Islands Seafarers Association has Dinner & Raffle
The Cayman Islands Seafarers Association reminds their members that they will be having their yearly Christmas Dinner & Raffle on Saturday 6 December at 7:00 pm. Music by J. R. Douglas. Members are also reminded to pick up their 2009 calendars and to turn in all raffle tickets by 3 December.
For more info call 947-7378.

Triple C School’s Seventh Annual Fun in the Sun 5K Walk/Run takes place
Triple C School’s Seventh Annual Fun in the Sun 5K Walk/Run takes place on Saturday, 6 December at the Seven Mile Public Beach. Registration begins at 7:00 am. Starting gun at 7:30 am. Students will be seeking sponsorships; please support them. Adults may also be sponsored walkers or may register for $20.00. Free T-shirt to the first 100 adult walkers. Also T-shirts for student walkers. Lots of random prizes, plus prizes for individual students who raise a minimum of $100. All proceeds go to support purchase of textbooks, special equipment, materials and supplies for the school.

Choirs hold Evening of Music in memory of the late Ferdinand Seymour
The choirs of the United Church of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, along with the Cayman Male Voice Choir and other guest artists, will host an evening of music in memory of the late Ferdinand Seymour. All are invited to attend at the Elmslie Memorial Church on Sunday, 7 December at 7:00 pm. Come and enjoy an evening of uplifting music.

North Side Wesleyan Holiness Church hosts dedication ceremony
The North Side Wesleyan Holiness Church will be having the dedication ceremony for their New Mission Home (Parsonage) on Sunday 7 December at 10:30 am at the church in North Side. A fellowship luncheon will take place following the service on the grounds. All are invited to attend. Contact Pastor Conway King at 947-9433 or 947-9329 for more information.

Northward Road Park Pedro’s Christmas Service
The public is invited to join the Northward Committee for their annual Tree Lighting and Carols by Candlelight on Sunday 7 December at 6:00 pm. Contact Darlene at 947-2261 for more information.

The Christmas County Spelling Bee Production takes place
The Family Life Centre on Academy Way invites everyone to the Church of God Chapel Children’s Choir Production of “The Christmas County Spelling Bee” which takes place on Sunday 7 December at 7:00 pm. Special guest appearance by Mr & Mrs David Clydesdale, the arranger and creator of the production respectively. There will also be a repeat on 21 December. Call 946-2524 for more information.

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.


General Notices

Boatswain’s Beach’s Marine Adventures
Boatswain’s Beach invites everyone to come and enjoy a true Caymanian experience and have a marine adventure everyday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
However, due to the number of private events booked in December, Happy Fridays and Saturday pool Parties will discontinue for this season and resume in January 2009.

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.

Frank Sound Church of God introduced 2nd Sunday Worship Service
The Frank Sound Church of God introduced a 2nd Sunday Morning Worship Service. Bus Service is also available island wide. Contact the church at 947-3691 for more information or Mrs Francis at 927-5082 for bus service.

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 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.


Cayman Brac & Little Cayman Notices

Ways of Helping Cayman Brac Residents
QuikCash operations in Cayman Brac are up and running at CB Rent-A-Car’s office by the airport. Opening hours Sundays to Saturdays from 8:00 am-6:00 pm. Send money to your relatives and friends in Cayman Brac at Gerrard Smith Airport, Airport Road Cayman Brac. Contact Garston Grant at CB Rent-A-Car, tel: 948-2424 or Tricia Rankine at QuikCash, Bodmer Building, George Town or 945-3742.

Cayman Brac Day Care Centre & Youth Development Centre’s Opening Hours
The Cayman Brac Day Care Centre will now open from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm daily for children who were previously enrolled.
The Centre’s regular hours, which were from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, will resume as soon as possible.
The Centre’s services cater to babies and toddlers only. School-aged children can instead participate in a youth programme at the Youth Development Centre, which runs between 8:30 am and 2:30 pm daily from Monday to Friday.
For more information on the Day Care Centre’s reopening, parents can call 948-2672. For more information about the youth programme, parents can call Tammy Banks-DaCosta at 916-6287.

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.

Cayman Islands Postal Service hours on Cayman Brac
The Cayman Islands Postal Service (CIPS) would like to inform customers on Cayman Brac that it was not able to resume mail service there as yet.
CIPS apologises for any inconvenience and will update customers in Cayman Brac when post offices there will become operational.

Cayman Islands Postal Service hours on Little Cayman
Little Cayman Post Office has re-opened. Opening hours are from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm - Monday to Friday.

Little Cayman Baptist Church adds other services
Little Cayman Baptist Church will be having additional services such as Sunday School, and an 11:00 am Morning Worship Service. Contact Rev James Barron at 948-1072 or cell # 924-5959 for more information.