Local notices and information

Monday,  November 28, 2005

Women’s Resource Centre Workshop
The Women’s Resource Centre (WRC) is offering a free workshop teaching stress management techniques that will get you through the Holidays and bring you into the New Year calm, cool and collected on Thursday 1 December from 5:30 – 7:00 pm at the WRC’s offices in Elizabethan Square. For more info or to register, call Lise at 949-0006 or email cynthia.blekaitis@gov.ky.

Public Meeting to discuss Health Insurance
The Ministry of Health and the Health Insurance Commission will be hosting a town hall meeting to discuss important issues relating to health insurance on Tuesday 29 November at the Mary Miller Memorial Hall in Red Bay from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. All are invited.

Sustainable Living Forum in Cayman Brac
There will be a Sustainable Living Forum taking place in Cayman Brac on Friday 2 December at the Brac Reef Beach Resort from 8:15 am to 4:30 pm. Economic development stakeholders and media are encouraged to attend. For further information please contact Chevala Burke at 244-4420 or email at chevala.burke@gov.ky.

Opening Hours of Legislative Department
The Legislative Department will be open to the general public, for the sale of Laws, on Monday 28 November from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm in order to facilitate in-camera proceedings of the Standing Public Accounts Committee. 

Three-night  Spiritual Convocation
Kings Seventh Day Adventist Temple at Cayman Academy building, 209 Walkers Road, will be presenting a three-night Spiritual Convocation exclusively for women under the theme “Let the Power Fall on I”, beginning Sunday 27 November to Tuesday 29 November at 7:30 pm.

The Convocation continues exclusively for the men starting on Wednesday 30 November to Friday 2 December at the same venue, also at 7:30 pm.

Female Cancer  Awareness Month The Cayman Islands Cancer Society’s last meeting of the November sessions in districts to promote awareness of cervical, ovarian and endometrial cancer takes place on Monday 28th – East End United Church Hall. Session begins at 7:30 pm and vouchers for free Pap smears will be offered. Refreshments will be served. Call 949-7618 for more information.

Health Insurance Forum The Ministry of Health and the Health Insurance Commission invite the public to a meeting about Health Insurance in Cayman on Tuesday 29 November at the Mary Miller Memorial Hall in Red Bay from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. All are invited to ask the experts; give your opinion. Admission is free. Call 946-2084 for further information.

JGHS Reporting Evenings Reporting evenings continue for students who attend all Year Groups at John Gray High School, in the Assembly Hall from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm. Year 11 – Tuesday 29 November; and Year 10 – Thursday 1 December.

Gimistory
Cayman National Cultural Foundation (CNCF) advises that Gimistory will run to Saturday 3 December. The CNFC is looking for volunteers from each of the districts to help with the Gimistory Fish Fry on each of the evenings. If you think you can help please contact the CNFC at 949-5477. Free T-shirt to those participating.

National Gallery  Lunchtime Lecture The National Gallery will be having a lunchtime lecture on Wednesday 30 November. Please cal Jennifer at 945-8111 for any questions or to RSVP.

National Gallery  Exhibition Dancing The National Gallery continues their Exhibition Dancing to Art – The Art of Al Ebanks interpreted by the dances of Susan Barnes Pereira, Lorna Reid, Patrice Donalds and Roger Thompson – through mid-January on Fridays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturdays 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Free admission.

The International Ladies Club’s Coffee Morning The International Ladies Club will hold a Coffee Morning on Thursday 1 December at 9:30 am at the Body Shop. New members are welcome. For further information, lease contact Jan Archbold at 943-6556.

Pet Photos with Santa The Cayman Animal Hospital at 394 Crewe Road (next to Every Bloomin’ Thing) invites one and all to come and have their pet photos with Santa. Bring your best friend for their very own Christmas picture on Saturday 3 December from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Space is limited – reservations required. Call 946-8387.

Full Gospel Business  Men’s Fellowship Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International invites both men and women to their end of year breakfast to be held on Saturday 3 December at 7:30 am at McCoy’s Restaurant, West Bay Road. Guest speaker is John Fleming. For reservations call Harold at 949-5720 or Scott at 949-0942.

Northward Road Park Christmas Service The yearly service of “Carols by Candlelight” will take place on Sunday 4 December at 5:00 pm at Northward Road Park in Pedro. Refreshments will be served. For more information please call Darlene at 926-2297 or 929-6058. 

“Surfacing” - Art Exhibition New paintings by April Bending will be displayed at the Westin Casuarina Resort and Spa from 8 December with wine generously donated by Jacques Scott.

Prospect Primary  School PTA The Prospect Primary School PTA will host its 1st Annual 5k Fun Run/Walk on Saturday 10 December. Participants will walk from Smiths Cove to the South Sound Dock. Sponsor a child, walk/run along and join them for breakfast, which will be on sale, to show your support. Call 947-8889 for more information or to register.

CI Business & Professional Women’s Club The Club will be holding an international campaign entitled “16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence”, which continues to 10 December 2005. Program details will be released closer to the campaign dates. For further details, please contact Seema Kapoor at 949-5829 or Bev Banks at 949-3435.

Christmas Concert & Tea at St Ignatius St Ignatius Catholic School (Years 7-13) will be presenting their annual Christmas Concert and Afternoon Tea on Sunday 11 December at their Arts Centre beginning at 3:00 pm. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12 and are available at the School Office or band/choir members. Proceeds will go to the Music Department and the Graduating Class.

Lobster Season Reminder The Department of Environment is advising the public of the regulations for the coming lobster season, which opens 1 December and ends 28 February 2006. For information on the regulations, contact the DOE at 949-8469.

Miss Nadine’s Pre-School Miss Nadine’s Pre-School and Jack and Jill’s Nursery have limited spaces available in every age group from 6 weeks to age four. If interested please call Janice Wilson or Heather Lopez for details at 945-1078.

UCCI The University College of the Cayman Islands is now accepting applications and registration for the Spring Semester 2006 for the following programmes: Bachelor Degree, Associate Degree, Professional Programme and the Continuing Education Programme. Call 949-9580 for more information.

Underwater Wedding Feature Destination Wedding Planner: Cayman Islands is looking for a couple that wants to get married in an underwater ceremony, for a brand new six-hour series for the Travel Channel on Grand Cayman. Interested couples should contact Aliyah Silverstein at 323-644-6144 ext. 117. 

Women’s Quilting Ministry The Women’s Quilting Ministry meets to make quilts for the less fortunate from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Monday evenings at the Church of God Chapel on Walkers Road, Room 4 Chapel Fellowship Hall. Volunteers are needed and donations of used fabrics are welcome. For more information call Pamela Crysler at 946-3067 or Francine Brown at 917-8506.

Education Department The public is advised that the Education Department has moved back to its original premises, and is now open as normal on Thomas Russell Way. As a result, the temporary office in Royal Plaza is now closed to the public. Call 244-1733/4/5 or 925-8057 for more information or to contact the Department.

Charity Christmas Cards NCVO Charity Christmas cards are now on sale. These cards raise funds for the NCVO and NCVO Children’s Services. Cards will be sold for CI$8.00 for a pack of 10 or $75.00 for 100. Contact Janice Wilson at the NCVO on 949-2124 or email ncvo@candw.ky  to place orders.

NCVO Radio/ Telethon Fundraiser This fundraiser will air live from the Hard Rock Café on CITN and Radio Cayman on Saturday 3 December from 7:00 pm until midnight. Viewers and listeners are urged to call in their pledges, support their community, and also have the chance to win many great prizes. For enquiries and information call 949-2124.

Gospel Festival Competition If you are a songwriter or singer of Gospel music, the 2006 Gospel Festival Competition committee is inviting you to showcase your talent at the upcoming competition. Over $7,000 in cash and prizes to be won. Entry deadline is 30 November 2005. For more information, please contact Karen at 327-1768. 

Christmas at the Cayman Islands Humane Society The Cayman Islands Humane Society have now launched their 2006 Calendar, featuring local families and their pets, and also new Christmas cards in two designs. Please stop by and support the work of the Society.

Artist featured at Grand Old House The Grand Old House will continue to feature artist Melanie-Rose’s work Homo Floresiensis: A New Artist Blooms on display until 7 January 2006. 10% of sales will be given to the National Trust and QE II Botanic Park. Call 325-3078 or 946-9649 for further information.

Mail Service Disruption  at Miami Postal Facility The United States Postal Service has advised post offices worldwide that its Miami airport facility, due to damage suffered from Hurricane Wilma, is experiencing disruption to mail. Also experiencing disruption are areas in Louisiana with the following zip codes, 701 and 706 among others, as well as Texas with Zip Code 77614. For further queries contact the General Post Office at 949-2474.

Cayman Islands  Humane Society Cards The CI Humane Society has 2005 Design Christmas Cards now available from the Shelter or Book Loft on North Sound Road. They have advised that with a choice of two stunning designs, these are a must for any animal lovers to send this year. Call 949-1461 for further details.

Art in the Workplace Local businesses and corporations which are members of the National Gallery are encouraged to enhance the creative abilities of their staff by allowing them to participate in the ‘Art in the Workplace’ programme.

To book a session, or for information on how to become a corporate member, contact the National Gallery at director.ng@candw.ky  or call 945-8111.

Notices  Please send your notices and information to covenant@candw.ky  or news@caymannetnews.com  call 946 6060 fax 949 0679.

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