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.

Constitution Forum Event
The Chamber of Commerce advises that there will be a Constitutional Forum featuring Leader of Government Business Hon Kurt Tibbetts and Leader of the Opposition Hon McKeeva Bush at the Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort on Thursday 22 May from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm. Free admission. Light refreshments will be available. For general inquiries email: info@caymanchamber.ky or call 949-8090.

Evening of Traditional Gospel Music at North Side Wesleyan Holiness
The North Side Wesleyan Holiness Church will be hosting ‘An Evening of Traditional Gospel Music’ on Saturday 24 May at the North Side Civic Centre starting at 7:00 pm. There is no charge for the concert, however a freewill offering will be taken up towards the completion of the New Mission Home currently being built. Featured will be the North Side Wesleyan Holiness Church Singers, the Red Bay Gospel Band, Annie Joy Whittaker and other Caymanian talent. All are encouraged to attend.

CIIB hosts Inventor’s Forum
The Cayman Islands Investment Bureau invites all aspiring inventors, product designers, craftsmen and artists to register now for a special Inventor’s Forum slated for Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 May to be held at the Bureau’s boardroom from 5:30 – 7:30 pm each night. Call 945-0943 to sign up or email info@investcayman.gov.ky for more information. Interested participants are asked to register in advance by May 21st.  

C.I. Seafarers’ Association General Meeting
Cayman Islands Seafarers Association wishes their Members to know there will be a General Meeting on Tuesday 20 May at 7:30 pm in the Seafarer Hall at 11 Victory Ave., Prospect. Contact Godfrey McLean at 947-7378 or email seafarers@candw.ky for further information.

Leading Edge High School’s HSA Meeting
Leading Edge High School will be having an H.S.A. meeting on Tuesday 20 May at 5:30 pm in the Main Campus Hall.  All parents are encouraged to attend, as important issues relating to their children will be discussed.

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.

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 Sunday 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 VeterinaryServices on 949 0787.

Faith Cathedral Deliverance Centre Announces Relocation
Faith Cathedral Deliverance Centre, 23 Devon Road, Prospect announces the relocation of their church to the former Bishop Julie Fagan’s Building at 28 McField Lane, George Town effective Sunday 1 June.
All are invited to their morning service at 9:00 am and to one week of crusade from Sunday 1 June to Sunday 8 June starting at 7:00 pm each evening.
The Speaker will be Pastor Eulic Kelly. For further information telephone: 926-1453 or 325-2749.

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 Holiday on Monday 16 June (Queen’s Birthday) the meeting will be held on Wednesday, 18 June. All meetings are held at 6:00 pm in the Governor’s Square Boardroom (second floor over Weststar). For further information please e-mail bpwgrandcayman@gmail.com. 

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.

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 per cent 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.

Market at the Grounds, Lower Valley
All are reminded that 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.

C.I. Humane Society Dog Walking Volunteer Drive
The Humane Society is looking for volunteers to walk their dogs and puppies on Saturday and Wednesday mornings.
No experience necessary, but
you 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 

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.

UCCI Library
The UCCI Library is open Mondays to Fridays 8:00 am – 7:30 pm and Saturdays 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Persons of the community who are interested can become members of the library. There is an application fee of $25 for non-students.
For persons who wish to borrow books, there is a refundable deposit of $100. Persons are welcome to come and just sit down and read if they prefer to.

Cayman Islands Public Library Book Club
The Cayman Islands Public Library is still looking for interested people to join the Book Club. Please call Victor at 949-5159 or 324-6952 for more information.

Community Video Ministry
Bro Darvin Ebanks of Community Video Ministry will be having a series of one-hour dynamic films named “Keys to a loving relationship” every Tuesday at 7:30 pm at 100 Finch Drive (the White Tent) off Birch Tree Hill Road. Everyone is invited. For more info call Bro Darvin at 916-0019.

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.

Cayman Wildlife Rescue Programme
Cayman Wildlife Rescue is a programme of the National Trust for the Cayman Islands staffed by volunteers and funded by public donations. They are tasked with rescuing injured and orphaned native birds and animals for rehabilitation and release back into the wild. Cayman Wildlife Rescue volunteers meet at the National Trust office at Dart Community Park in South Sound at 6.30 pm on the first Thursday of every month. New members are welcome and training is provided.  For more information contact Catherine Redfern at caymanwildliferescue@gmail.com or call 925 0305.

Public Service Pensions Board
The Public Service Pensions Board (“PSPB”) would like to inform its valuable clients that a new telephone system has been implemented to link its two offices. As a result of this change, the PSPB will no longer be accessible through the main Government Administration Building telephone number, 949-7900, or the Government network. However, the PSPB can continue to be contacted through its switchboard at 945-8175 where the receptionist will route calls accordingly.
Please note that direct extensions are published on their website located at www.gov.ky/pspb.

The St. Matthew’s University School of Veterinary Medicine
The St. Matthew’s University School of Veterinary Medicine has a website that is a joint effort by the Department of Agriculture and the School that shows all the dogs that have been picked up and are at the government shelter. This website will allow owners that have lost pets to search the website for their lost pet. The website is http://smustudents.org. Please call 324-1636 for more information.