Tuesday, 7 February

TUESDAY, 7 FEBRUARY
POST OFFICE: To facilitate a staff meeting, all Grand Cayman post offices will close at 12.30pm. Offices re-open as usual on Wednesday, 8 February. All Sister Islands post offices remain open normal hours on 7 February.
WEDNESDAY, 8 FEBRUARY
BASIC FOOD HYGIENE: Course held by Department of Environmental Health for food handlers. 9am to 4pm. $15. Fore more info call DEH at 949-6696. Course repeated  29 February; 14 and 28 March.
THURSDAY, 9 FEBRUARY
SCHOOL SPORTS: All games 3.45pm. Basketball, CCC at Catholic, Cay Ac at CIS, WCA at Prep
FRIDAY, 10 FEBRUARY
WESLEYAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY: Fundraiser at the school grounds with live entertainment, fireworks, games. From 6pm. Tickets $10, available from students or school office. All proceeds to assist students attending international competition. 949-1121.
RED DRESS GALA: Fundraiser for Cayman Heart Fund takes place Marriott Ballroom from 6.30pm. Theme is 1950s/1960s. Best dressed couple wins three nights in Miami, airfare & hotel. Entertainment, silent auction. Tickets $150 per person or $1350 per table. Contact caymanheartfund@gmail.com or 916-6324.
SATURDAY, 11 FEBRUARY
CAKE SALE: Organised by Central Scranton Community at corner of Dr. Roy’s Drive. From 10am.
THE EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATION: meets 9am at George Town Primary School. Agenda includes formation of a Book Club that will focus on Mind in the Making..The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs. Plans for Week of the Young Child will be discussed. Everyone with an interest in children birth to 8 years is invited. Visit www.caymanislandearlychildhoodasoociation.com or call 938-1866 or 916-6367.
BIRTHDAY PARTY: This month’s birthday party at The Pines is sponsored by The Garden Club. All senior citizens celebrating their birthday in February  are welcome to join us at midday. Please rsvp to Shelliann on 949-5650 by Thursday, 9 February.
ORCHID SHOW: The annual Orchid Show and Sale takes place today and tomorrow 9am to 4pm at the Botanic Park. Organised by The Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park in partnership with Cayman Islands Orchid Society. Entry fee is the normal $8 admission, with children 12 and under free of charge.
SCHOLARSHIP DINNER: Triple C School hosts the Ena Merren Scholarship Fundraiser Dinner. Church of God Chapel, Family Life Center. 6.30pm. $25 for adults, $15 for children. Tickets can be purchased at school office, the COG Family Life Centre and Christian Enlightenment Centre. For more information, call 949-6022.
YARD SALE: At NCVO New to You Thrift Shop, 90A Anthony Drive beside Miss Nadine’s Pre-School. 6am to 10am. Buy a bag for $5 and fill it with clothing, housewares, toys and more. 526-1078 for more information.
NEW SATURDAY WORSHIP: Church for people who don’t go to church. 6.30 to 7.45pm at Savannah United (behind Texaco). Contemporary music and honest conversations about God and life. Child care provided.
MONDAY, 13 FEBRUARY
SCHOOL SPORTS: Girls 6-a-side Football, Prep at CIS, CCC at Catholic
THURSDAY, 16 FEBRUARY
PATHS: Exhibition by Gordon Solomon, sponsored by Visual Arts Society, opens at the Watler House Studio on the grounds of Pedro St. James, 6 to 8pm.  Enjoy complimentary nibbles, wine and beer. For more information email info@visualartcayman.com Exhibition continues Friday, 6 to 8pm; Saturday, noon to 5 pm. From 5 pm to 6.30pm, special viewing for CAF ticket holders. Sunday, noon to 4pm.
SATURDAY, 18 FEBRUARY
LITTLE CAYMAN MARDI GRAS: a fundraiser for the Little Cayman National Trust, starts at 4pm with parade from Head O’ Bay, followed by awards ceremony outside Hungary Iguana. Southern Cross Club is the host for evening festivities, a masquerade party and music by HiTide. Dinner is 6.30pm at the resort for $25, with proceeds to the National Trust.
GENERAL INTEREST
ART JOURNALING: With John Broad at National Gallery Education Centre, Esterley Tibbetts Highway. Mondays 9.30 to 11.30am 27 February to 26 March. $190 ($171 members). Limited to 15 students. For more information contact Eme via education@nationalgallery.org.ky or call 945-8111
VISUAL ARTS SOCIETY: Classes at Watler House, Pedro St. James. Mondays in February, with Avril Ward, 9.30am to 1.30pm, 75$ per class for VAS Members, $100 for non-members. For more information email: awardart@candw.ky or info@visualartcayman.com. Wednesdays in February, Ceramics open studio, 9am to noon. Also Saturday, 11 February 9am to 4pm. $15 for VAS members, $25 visitors, includes glazes and firing. Clay available for purchase. For more information email kimateah@hotmail.com or ceramics@visualartcayman.com
NEW TO YOU BARGAIN SHOP: Run by National Council of Voluntary Organisations, is looking for volunteers to assist Mondays through Fridays, 9am to 3pm. Please call Alta Solomon, 949-2124, for details.
LIBRARY TOY CHEST DRIVE: The Public Library is promoting children’s reading through dress-up and seeks old costumes, costume jewellery or other items that can be used for “dress-up” storytelling experiences. Donations may be dropped off at any of the Grand Cayman district libraries between 10am and 4pm Mondays through Fridays, and 10am to noon on Saturdays. Call the George Town Public Library on 949-5159 for details.
LOST DOGS: The Department of Agriculture and veterinary students of St. Matthew’s University provide an online list of dogs found on-island and are housed at the Department of Agriculture Animal Rescue Shelter off Agricola Road in Lower Valley. Anyone missing a dog can visit the website
www.smustudents.webs.com or visit the shelter Monday through Friday noon to 1pm and 3.30 to 4.30pm.
ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT GROUP: Anyone who is a caregiver, spouse, child or friend of a loved one who is suffering from this debilitating disease and is interested in being a part of this new community initiative, please contact Dorothy at 929-1655 or email alzheimersgroup.caymanislands@gmail.com
BETHESDA COUNSELLING CENTRE: At 68 Mary Street, caters to all persons who seek help. Call 946-6575. Open Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm. Appointments can be made for Saturdays and late evenings. The centre is owned and operated by the United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.
THE SOUTHWELL YEARS: This book about an important era in Cayman history has been reprinted and is now available at Fosters Supermarkets, the Seafarers Hall in Prospect and other outlets.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Offers training courses at the Chamber offices in Governors Square unless otherwise stated. For members, one-day courses are $125 per person; two-day courses, $200. A 5 one-day Training Card may be purchased for $525. Nonmember rates are $200 for one-day course; $275 for two-day courses. Call 949-8090 or go online to register at caymanchamber.ky
The Pink Ladies: Coffee Shop at the Cayman Islands Hospital is open Monday through Friday 7am to 5pm and Saturday 7am to 1pm offering hot and cold breakfasts, lunches, drinks, snacks and other items. Take away orders are welcome by calling 244 2661. All funds raised by the Pink Ladies are donated back to the community.
OUT WITH THE OLD: Anyone having a garage sale or replacing or just clearing out unwanted items is asked to think of the National Council of Voluntary Organisations and NCVO projects that can put items to new use. To donate, email ncvocoordinator@candw.ky To view projects see www.ncvo.org.ky
QUEEN ELIZABETH II botanic park: Is open year round at 9am with last admission at 4.30pm; park closes 5.30pm each day.  
CAYMAN ISLANDS HUMANE SOCIETY: Appeals for volunteers to walk dogs. Anyone who can spare an hour is asked to come to the shelter around 9am.
Humane Society Book Loft: Open Monday 12.30 to 4pm; Tuesday through Friday 9am to 4pm, Saturday 9am to 3pm. Also open Thursday from 5.30 to 7.30pm. 946-8053. THE HUMANE SOCIETY THRIFT SHOP: Hours are Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm; Saturday 9am to 4pm. Large selection of clothing for all the family, household items and more. Donations of clothing, household items etc. always needed. For information call 945-5596.
NCVO New to You Bargain Shop: Stock includes new and pre-owned household items, clothing, baby items and more. Open Monday through Friday 3 to 5pm; Closed Saturdays until further notice. Located No. 90-A Anthony Drive (next to Miss Nadine’s Preschool). Call 949-2124 for information.
The Thrift Shop: At the Church of God Chapel West Bay is open Monday and Friday 4 to 6pm; Saturday, 7 to 11am
St. George’s Anglican Church Bargain Corner: Located upstairs at St. George’s Anglican Church PreSchool on Courts Road, off Eastern Avenue. Last Saturday of the month, 7 to 11am.
MISS NADINE’S PRE-SCHOOL: Seeks volunteers for a few hours a week between 7am to 5.30pm. For more information please call 945-1078 or email Alta Solomon a.solomonncvo@hotmail.com or Caroline Ebanks principalmn@hotmail.com
CLUBS, ORGANISATIONS
Narcotics Anonymous: Is available for substance abuse help. Call the info line at 929–NANA (6262).
Alcoholics Anonymous: Meets daily to help with drinking problems. For more information, call 926-9044 or visit www.caymanaa.org
Al–Anon Group Meeting: Are you troubled by someone’s drinking? Call 928-8843.
OVERCOMERS OUTREACH: Is a Christ-centred 12-Step Recovery Group addressing addictions and those affected by them, bridging the gap between 12-Step groups and churches. Weekly meetings at CI Baptist Church, 163 Pedro Castle Road, Savannah, Mondays, 7pm. For more details, contact Virginia Castillo at 946-2422, or visit www.overcomersoutreach.org
Grand Cayman Toastmasters: This is a chapter of Toastmasters International, an organisation geared towards development of the individual’s public speaking and leadership skills. Meetings are every Thursday 6 to 7pm at the Chamber of Commerce conference room, Governor’s Square, West Bay Road.
Rotaract Club of Grand Cayman: meets 7am every Thursday @ Icoa Fine Foods. Contact rotaractky@gmail.com or visit www.rotaractky.org for more info.
Rotaract Blue of Cayman: Meets Wednesdays 6pm, at Full of Beans Cafe, Pasadora Place on Smith Road. Contact rotaractblue@gmail.com or check out www.rotaractblue.org
LEO CLUB OF GRAND CAYMAN: Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, 6.30pm at the Lions Community Centre. For more information contact Leo Secretary Letisha Allen 924-2819.
THE LIONS CLUB OF GRAND CAYMAN: Meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday 7.30pm at the Lions Community Centre. For more information Email LionsClubGCM@hotmail.com
Rotary Club of Grand Cayman Sunrise: Service club meetings 7am every Wednesday at Grand Old House Restaurant. For more information, check website at RotarySunrise.ky or contact info@RotarySunrise.ky
KIWANIS CLUB: Meets every Wednesday 12.30pm at the Britannia Restaurant, off West Bay Road. Contact 947-9956.
OPTIMIST CLUB: Of George Town, Grand Cayman meets first and third Thursdays at the Hibiscus Conference Room, George Town Hospital at 6.30pm. Email optimistcayman@yahoo.com
THE MODEL AIRPLANE FLYING CLUB: Meets Sundays 2pm at the J. Bodden Marlpit/Old Raceway. Call 916–2327 for more information.
THE DIABETES WALK: Meets Saturdays at 8am and Wednesdays at 6pm in the Royal Palms parking lot. Call 926–053 for more information.
PARENT AND TODDLER PLAYGROUP: For children from 2 weeks to 4 years meets Mondays, 9.30 to 11.30am, in the South Sound Community Centre. Children must be accompanied by parent or helper. Toys, activities, light refreshments provided. $6 per session per family. For information, email sspg@foxwood.ky
HEARTS THROUGH HANDS: Meets Wednesdays 9.30am to noon at The Family Life Centre, Room 10, Academy Way. Women make crafts for charity and missions. For information call 946–3067 or 947–1863.
OUR ANGELS FOUNDATION: With the support of Cayman HospiceCare, welcomes all to the Conch Shell House each Wednesday at 6pm for Full Circle Grief Recovery group support meetings. This is a free service for everyone who has experienced loss.
THE WOMEN’S HEALTH CENTRE: With the Breastfeeder’s Support Group is offering Breastfeeding Clinics every Thursday 10am to noon in the Women’s Health Centre. No appointments, no fees. Phone 244–2649.
CAYMAN BRIDGE CLUB: Meets Tuesdays 7.15pm at Comfort Suites, West Bay Road. For further information contact Helen Haines at 947-3217 or Jane Bird at 947-1903
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S CLUB: Meets third Monday of every month excluding August, Governor’s Square Boardroom at 5.30pm. bpwgrandcayman@gmail.com
BODDEN TOWN SENIORS YOUNG AT HEART: Hold meetings the last Tuesday of each month at Nurse Josie’s Senior Home on Cumber Ave., 10.30am and invites seniors of the district to attend.
THE CAYMAN ISLANDS BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP: Invites you to the MothertoMother meetings held the first Tuesday of every month, 3 to 4pm, outside Women’s Health Centre at the Cayman Islands Hospital. Children welcome. Contact Women’s Health Centre at 244-2649.
THE LIFE UNDERWRITERS ASSOCIATION: Of Cayman advises all members that the monthly meeting luncheon is held on the last Thursday of each month.
YBPW: Meets every third Monday of each month at the Woman’s Resource Centre.
SERVICES
SUNRISE COMMUNITY CHURCH: meets at the Harquail Theatre at 10am for biblical, relevant preaching and contemporary worship. Nursery ministry, children’s church and the Explorers are for ages infant-11 and also meet at 10am. Community groups meet throughout the week for fellowship and growth. www.sunrise.ky
First Baptist Church of Grand Cayman: 920 Crewe Road. Pastor Thabiti Anyabwile. On Sundays, 10.30am Main Worship Service and 6pm Prayer and Praise Service. Sunday school for all ages at 9.15am. Praise Factory for children 0 to 4 and Children’s Church for 5- to 11-year–olds meet during morning service. Wednesdays 6:15 pm All Age Bible Study and Children’s Choir. Fridays, 7pm Youth Group. Contact church office 949-0692 or www.fbc.org.ky
The Power Of Faith Deliverance Ministry: 100 Greenwood Drive (Swamp) hosts Sunday school 9am, Sunday worship 10.15am and 7pm. Tuesday: New believers class 7.30 to 8.30pm. Wednesday, Revival and Deliverance services, 7.30pm. Friday, Youth Flex at 7pm. Contact 3221485 or email poweroffaithgcm@yahoo.com. All are welcome.
Cayman Islands Baptist Church: Holds services Pedro Castle Road, Savannah. 9am Sunday School, 10am Worship Service: Child care for Babies & Preschoolers; Children’s Church. Family LIFE 6:30 to 7:30pm Wednesday; Youth Nite 7 to 9pm Friday for middle & high school students. For Bible studies and other activities, contact 9462422 cibaptist@candw.ky.
Pastor Randy Von Kanel 926-2422 pastorrandy@candw.ky. www.caymanislandsbaptistchurch.ky
The New Testament Church of God: Extends Sunday School to the community of Newlands. All are invited. Venue: International College of the Cayman Island–ICCI. Sundays, 4 to 6pm.
Safe Harbour Lutheran Church: Grand Cayman, invites everyone to Sunday worship services at 10am at the Ritz–Carlton. For additional information, contact Rev. Ed Auger at 926-5491. www.safeharbourlc.com
Frank Sound Church of God: Meets on Sunday at 10.30am and 6.30pm. Children church 10.30am. Bible Studies Wednesday, 7.30pm. Youth Group, Friday at 7.30pm.
The Church of God Chapel: On Academy Way and Walkers Road holds Sunday morning services at 9am and 10.45am.
HOLY TEMPLE CHURCH OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST OF THE APOSTOLIC FAITH: Sundays, Bible class 10-11am, Service 11am-1.30pm, Night Service, 7.30-9.30pm; Wednesdays, Night Service 7.30-9.30pm; Fridays Youth Service 7.30-9.30pm. 59 Seymour Drive, George Town. All are invited. Contact Elder Vincent Mattocks, 939-1902.

SISTER ISLANDS CALENDAR

NATIONAL GALLERY
Sister Islands Officer Simone Scott: May be contacted for more information on any of the following programmes or events at simones@candw.ky or call 939-5306.
IN LITTLE CAYMAN: Contact Debbie Truchan for programming, debbiet@candw.ky or 948-1107 or 925-6442
NGCI Cayman Brac Adult Art Group: Each Saturday the NGCI hosts an informal ‘meet and paint’ adult group for artists at beautiful locations to be determined. All artists and visitors welcome. 9 to 10am. Free. For January 14 and 21, meet at Stake Bay, just west of Faith Hospital.
NGCI Traditional Arts Night Class: Second and last Thursdays of each month, everyone is invited to come learn the Caymanian Traditional Art of thatching at the Heritage House. 7 to 9pm Fun, easy and free. Jan. 12, 26.
CLUBS AND ORGANISATIONS
Business and Professional Women’s Club: Second Thursday each month, Public Library, 7pm.
Lions Club: First and third Tuesdays each month, Brac Reef Beach Resort Conference Room, 7.30pm
Leos Club: First and third Thursdays each month, High School, 4 to 5pm. Contact Ms Gayle, 948-2226, for more information.
NATIONAL TRUST, CAYMAN BRAC: First Wednesday, UCCI campus, Stake Bay, 7.30pm.
National Trust, Little Cayman: Second Wednesday of each month.  
ROTARY: Mondays, 7pm at Captain’s Table
SCOUT TROOP: Meets 3 to 5pm
SEW ‘N’SO LADIES CLUB: Meets Mondays 6.30 to 8.30pm at Youth Development Centre. Contact Annie Rose Scott
Veterans and Seaman’s Society: First Thursday of every month, Veterans and Seaman’s Centre, 7pm.
AA meetings: Are held every Friday 7pm Kirkconnell Centre at Brac Haven.
SPORTS
Youth Football: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 5.15 to 7.15pm at the High School.
Youth Netball: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 5.15 to 7.15 at the High School.
Track and Field: Tuesday and Thursday, 4 to 5pm for all ages, at the High School.
Swimming: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 3.30 to 5.30pm at the Government Pool.
Youth Basketball: Wednesday and Friday, 5.15 to 7.15pm at the High School.
Men’s Cricket Training: Wednesday and Friday, 5 to 7pm at the High School.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
Crossroad United Baptist Church: Sunday School 9.45am; Morning Worship 11am; Evening 7pm. Bible Study/Prayer Wednesday 7pm. Youth Meeting for 13+ 7 to 9pm Friday.
Cotton Tree Bay Church of God: Morning Worship 11am; Evening 7pm. Bible Study/Prayer Wednesday 7.30pm. Youth Meeting for High School Students 7pm Thursday Youth Meeting for 13+ 7 to 9pm Friday.
Stake Bay Baptist Church: Sunday School 9.45am; Morning Worship 11am; Praise, 7pm. Youth Word of Life Club 7 to 9pm Wednesday Adult Bible Study/Prayer 7.30pm Wednesday.
Hillside Chapel: Sunday School 10am; Morning Worship 11am; Evening 7.15pm. Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7.30pm. 2nd Sundays Praise & Fellowship 7.15pm. Visitation 9.30am Wednesday Choir Practice 7.30pm Thursday.
Watering Place Holiness Church: Sunday School 9.45am; Morning Worship 11am; Evening 7.15pm. Bible Study/Prayer/Kids Club Wednesday 7.15pm. Teen Youth Meeting at Mission Home 7.30 to 9pm Friday.
Ebenezer Baptist Church: Sunday School 9.45am; Morning Worship 11am; Evening 7.30pm. Bible Study/Prayer Wednesday 7.30pm. Visitation 6pm Thursday Youth Meeting 7.30pm Friday.
Fellowship Baptist: Morning Worship 11am; Sunday School 6pm; Evening Service 7pm. Prayer Meeting/Bible Study Wednesday 7.30pm. Youth meeting, 7.30pm, Saturday.
Seventh Day Adventist Church: Sabbath School 9.30am Saturday; Divine Service 11am Saturday. Sunday Evening Service 7.15pm. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7.15pm
Bethel Baptist Church: Sunday School 10am; Morning Worship 11am; Evening 7pm. Institute Class, Monday, 7.30pm. Prayer Service, 7.30pm. Teens and Young People Wednesday 7.30pm. Institute Class 7.30pm Thursday, Kings Kids for school age to 12 years 7.30pm Friday.
Spot Bay Holiness Church: Sunday School 10am; Morning Worship 11am; Evening 7.15pm. Prayer and Worship, 7.15pm Tuesday. Teen and Kids Club 6.30pm Tuesday. Young and Old People’s Meeting 7.15pm Thursday. Teen Youth Meeting at Mission Home 7.30 to 9pm Friday.
Little Cayman Baptist Church: Sunday School 9.45am; Morning Worship, 11am; Evening Worship, 7.30pm. Wednesday Worship 7.30pm.
Temple Beth Shalom: Sabbath Service 7pm Friday. Confirm time with Lynne or George Walton at 948-0518 or 325-3474.
Ladies in Faith Together (LIFT) Devotions: Last Saturday each month at Brac Reef Beach Resort Breakfast ($8) 9am; Devotion (free) 10am.