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.

West Bay Assembly of God continues its Crusade Services, Children’s Ministry and Health Care Clinics The West Bay Assembly of God Church continues its Crusade Services with a 40 member visiting team from New Jersey, USA, to Thursday 31 July, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm each night, at the church site, 100 Finch Drive, off Stadium Road, and a Children’s ministry, which includes puppet show drama and skits. They will also be continuing the free Primary Health Care Clinics on the church site until Thursday 31 July, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. All are invited. Call 945-2182 or 946-2455 for more information.

Independence Day Service
The Jamaican Consulate office wishes to inform the public that they will be closed on Friday 1 August in recognition of Jamaica’s Emancipation Day and on Monday 4 August in recognition of Jamaica’s Independence Day. They also invite everyone to join them in a Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the 46th Anniversary of Jamaica’s Independence at 9:00 am on Sunday 3 August at the St. George’s Anglican Church on Courts Road, off Eastern Avenue. The Consulate is located on the 2nd Floor, 342A Dorcy Drive, Industrial Park. Call 949-9526 or email jamaica@candw.ky for further information.

ICCI Fall 2008 Quarter Registration
Priority registration is in effect at the International College of the Cayman Islands to Friday 1 August. Orientation for new, transfer and re-admitted students is scheduled for Thursday, 4 September. Classes begin September 8, 2008. New applicants may email admissions@myicci.com or call 947-1100 during working hours (Tuesdays through Thursdays).

George Town 7th-Day Adventist Church’s VBS
The George Town 7th Day Adventist Church will be holding their Vacation Bible School with the theme “Power Lab” from Sunday 3 August through Thursday 7 August for Pre-school children through Elementary, at the church on Smith Road. Pleases call 949-9713 for more information and for registration.

National Trust Discovery Summer Camp
The National Trust invites parents to register their children ages 6-11 for the National Trust Discovery Summer Camp the week of 4 - 8 August from 9:00 am-3:00 pm. An exciting week planned with a variety of activities including snorkeling on the reef, exploring seagrass beds and mangroves, learning about insects and nature, discovering species unique to the Cayman Islands, and recycling.
Games from yesteryear, learning home crafts and discovering the beautiful details of traditional Caymanian buildings. Cost: $160.00 for Members or $200.00 for non-Members. For more information or to receive a daily schedule or camp registration form, contact the National Trust at info@nationaltrust.org.ky or 949-0121.

CNCF offers Summer Arts Camp
The Cayman National Cultural Foundation is offering a Summer Arts Camp for youngsters 8 to 15 years old. Camp activities include storytelling, art, craft, dance and theatre. Cost is $159 for two weeks. The camp takes place at the Harquail Cultural Centre from August 4 to 15. For registration forms and information call 949-5477 or email admincncf@candw.ky.

CTA Summer Arts Camp 2008
Children ages 5-11 are invited to a weekly camp for the month of July which continues until Friday 8 August, Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 12:30 pm with pick up and drop off at Kirk’s Supermarket.
There will be smaller classes this year (max. of 10 kids per week). Space is limited, so sign them up soon before time runs out! For more information contact the Camp Administrator Emily De Donato at 926-0119.

KRI Performing Arts’ Summer Camp
KRI Performing Arts School continues their summer camp for children between 7 and 13 years old, until 8 August. The camp will be held at Dorcy Place, Industrial Park between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm on weekdays. Activities will include dance, drama, music, modeling and field trips. The cost will be $200 per week. For more information contact Kirk Rowe on 925 4757, or by email at kri.performingarts@gmail.com.

Motions Unlimited Gymnastics
Parents are encouraged to bring their children ages 15 months to 5 years, to come play in an air conditioned children’s paradise. Lots of climbing, swinging and bouncing! Every Tuesday and Thursday from 11-12:30 at Motions Unlimited Gymnastics. Located across from Cox Hardware on Sparky Drive, off North Sound Road. Call 749-8365 or check out the website at www.motionsunlimited.com for more information.

National Gallery’s Wood Carving course
The National Gallery invites interested persons to attend a Wood Carving course on Tuesdays from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Minimum of 6 students, and pre-registration is a requirement. Cost is CI$175, with 10% off for Gallery members. Contact Gordon Solomon at 9927-0536 or email artvibes@candw.ky.

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.

National Trust’s Thursdays in July at 8:00 am, ‘What Bird is That?’
The Mastic Trail is home to a wide variety of animals and plants unique to the Cayman Islands. Join the National Trust for an informative bird watching activity, featuring sightings of Cayman’s unique avifauna. This is the perfect opportunity to ask, “What bird is that?’ Please note that the trail is not suitable for children under six year sold, the elderly and infirm, or for persons with physical handicaps or conditions that may require emergency medical assistance. CI$15 donation for Trust members, $20 for non-members. For more information contact the National Trust at info@nationaltrust.org.ky or 949-0121.

National Trust’s Blue Iguana Safari in July on Tuesdays and Thursdays
The National Trust invites everyone to come and meet the Blues! On Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:00 pm. This one and a half hour fully guided tour takes you behind the scenes at the captive breeding facility. Please contact the Trust for more information, 949-0121 or info@nationaltrust.org.ky 

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.

NCVO’s $7 Bag Sale
The National Council of Voluntary Organisation (NCV)) will be having a $7 Bag Sale every Saturday until the end of August. Great bargain prices on clothing for the whole family. Located behind the Hospital and Pine’s Retirement Home at 90A Anthony Drive, next to Miss Nadine’s Pre-school. Opening hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm – Monday to Saturday. Call Donna at 329-2759 for more information.

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.

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.

Cayman Islands Museum’s Gift Shop
The Cayman Islands Museum’s gift shop will be closed on Saturdays. The Museum’s gift shop, located in Panton House, will serve the public Mondays to Fridays.

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
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 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.