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Published on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 Email To Friend    Print Version


The Cayman Islands Conference of SDA will be having its Annual 10K Run/Walk on
Sunday 18 May at 5:00 pm. There will also be races for children ages 4-6; 7-9; and
10-12. Register now and get a free T-shirt. Call 926-8264 or 949-8167.

Free Prostate Cancer Screening
In recognition of Family Health Month, all males are encouraged to sign up for a FREE Prostate Cancer Screening.
Deadline for registration is Thursday 15 May and the screening will take place at the John Gray Memorial Church in West Bay, on Saturday, May 24 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Guest speaker is Dr. Theordore Turnquist will also deliver important information on prostate cancer. Registration forms can be picked up at the Cayman Automotive Corporate office located at 256 Crewe Road (Crighton Bldg), suite 201. For further information, contact John Felder at 749-0900.

Children & Youth Evangelistic Festival
The First Assembly of God Church will be holding an Evangelistic Festival on Saturday 17 May from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm (Children’s Ministry) and 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm (Youth Ministry) at the church grounds. Games and lots of fun to be had. Guest Speakers Ezekiel Carsella and Rev Timothy Robinson. Bus transport pick up from East End, George Town, North Side and West Bay. Free admission. Call 945-2182 for more information.

SDA Annual 10K Run/Walk
The Cayman Islands Conference of SDA will be having its Annual 10K Run/Walk on Sunday 18 May at 5:00 pm. There will also be races for children ages 4-6; 7-9; and 10-12. Register now and get a free T-shirt. Call 926-8264 or 949-8167.

National Gallery Curators Lecture
The National Gallery is hosting its evening Curators Lecture on Thursday 15 May at 6:00 pm.
Curator, Natalie Coleman will be joined by the exhibiting artists in discussions.
The Curators Lecture is held during each exhibition at the Harbour Place venue. Admission is free for members or $5.00 for non-members, with complementary refreshments. To RSVP please e-mail deputydirector.ng@candw.ky or call 945 8111.

Boatswain’s Beach’s Happy Fridays
Do something different this weekend! Head to Boatswain’s Beach for Happy Fridays -- Happy Hour all night with Drink Specials, Live music featuring the band ‘Heat’, full menu at Schooner’s Bar and Grill and BBQ menu at Budgie’s Snack Shack. No cover charge!!!

Boatswain’s Beach’s Family Nights: Saturdays and Sundays
Head west this weekend with your family to Boatswain’s Beach. Swim until 10:00 pm in Cayman’s largest swimming pool, enjoy the wonders of Predator’s Reef, watch the latest movies at 7:00 pm and have dinner at Schooner’s Bar and Grill or feast on poolside BBQ from Budgie’s Snack Shack. Only $10 for adults, $4 for kids 11-17 and children 10 and under are FREE.

Boatswain’s Beach’s Spa Sundays
Relax to the sounds of a cascading waterfall and enjoy poolside spa services at reasonable prices only at Boatswain’s Beach. Manicure $30, Pedicure $45 and 30-minute massage $40.

Free parvovirus vaccinations for all dogs and puppies
Cayman Islands Humane Society with Island Veterinary Services are offering free parvovirus vaccinations for all dogs and puppies on the island.
The free clinic will take place on 18 May and 1 June from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at Island Veterinary Services, Eden Centre, Walkers Road. All dogs must be kept on a leash.
The Society urges everyone who has not had their pet vaccinated to attend and help combat the spread of this deadly virus, whilst keeping your own pet safe.
For information call the Humane Society at 949-1461 or Island Veterinary Services on 949 0787.

Business & Professional Women’s Club Meetings
The Business and Professional Women’s Club of Grand Cayman meets every 3rd Monday of the month, however in recognition of the Public Holidays in May and June (Discovery Day and Queen’s Birthday) these meeting dates will be held on Wednesday, 21 May (the next meeting) and Wednesday, 18 June. All meetings will be held at 6:00 pm in the Governor’s Square Boardroom (second floor over Weststar). For further information please e-mail bpwgrandcayman@gmail.com

John Gray Class of 1988 Reunion Dinner
John Gray Class of 1988 will be having a 20 year reunion dinner and dance at the Grand Old House on Friday 30 May. Tickets are CI$55.00 per person. Contact Priscilla Burlington 916-5880, Lana McField 928-5468 or Judy McGaw 525-7077.

Children’s Books Needed
The Early Childhood Services Unit and National Parenting Programme is urging the public to donate gently used or new children’s books to the Week of the Young Child’s Book Drive until Saturday 31 May. Book drive drop-off boxes are located at: Books and Books at Camana Bay, Hobbies and Books in Grand Harbour and Piccadilly Square, George Town, Bodden Town and East End libraries.
For more information about the WOYC Book Drive, call Early Childhood Services at 244-1816.

Cayman Wildlife Rescue Meeting
Cayman Wildlife Rescue meets the first Thursday of every month at 6:30 at the National Trust Offices in Dart Park on South Church Street.  For more information on Cayman Wildlife Rescue or to report a Wildlife Emergency call their Hotline 917-BIRD (2473) or visit their website at www.caymanwidliferescue.org 

Cayman Wildlife Rescue Volunteer Programme
Cayman Wildlife Rescue is a programme of the National Trust for the Cayman Islands. This project is staffed entirely by volunteers with other full time jobs, and is financed 100% by donations from the public. Anyone who would like to help by donating funds or volunteering time, please contact Alison
Corbett at caymanwildliferescue@gmail.com.

Conch and Whelk Season Closes
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.

Cayman Islands Reading Aides Program at Northward Prison
Volunteers are needed for the CIRA program at HMP Northward on a Wednesday afternoon from 1:15 till 3:45. If interested please contact Michelle on 925-2624 (please note changed number).

Bottle Crusher for Recycling at National Trust
The National Trust informs the public that they have recycled glass for sale (CI$1 a tub) which can be used for filling in driveways, under tarmac etc. Those interested in seeing demonstrations are invited to visit the Visitor’s Centre at Dart Park, South Sound, from Mondays – Friday, at 10:00 am and 4:00 pm.
They ask that people bring clean empty bottles for recycling and “help us help you recycle!”

Used Stamps
The National Trust is also collecting used stamps. Just drop them off at the Visitor’s Centre at the Dart Park or Mission House.

‘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 Has Moved!
The Humane Society has relocated upstairs at the shelter complex on North Sound Road, around the left hand side of the building and up the stairs! New 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.

Kiwanis Club
For members, friends, guests and anyone interested in learning more about Kiwanis, the club meets every Wednesday at 12:30 pm at the Brittania Restaurant. (Please note time and venue change). Contact 946-5656 for more information.

 
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