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We’re never going to stop getting excited about flying car news until we’re all flying one
By Mary Beth Quirk From Consumerist
This could be it, guys.
In 2013. I was supposed to be riding in a flying car. You weree, too. That was the promise we absorbed as children, our imaginations stoked by sci-fi stories, The Jetsons and Marty McFly in Back to the Future Part II. We aren’t in flying cars yet, however, which is why every scrap of news related to them is another ray of childish hope. The latest news has those rays flying around in abundance.
Terrafugia, the company that debuted its street-legal Transition flying car at last year’s New York Auto Show, says it’s moving on to the next step and working on “feasibility studies” to make our dreams of flying cars a reality.
The company announced this week that it’s working on the TF-X to see if it can figure out a way to build a car that’s capable of vertical takeoffs and landings, reports CNN’s What Next blog. It would be a four-seat, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle — can’t you just imagine George Jetson behind the wheel/steering thingamajig?
“We are passionate about continuing to lead the creation of a flying car industry and are dedicating resources to lay the foundations for our vision of personal transportation,” Terrafugia CEO Carl Dietrich said in a media release. “Terrafugia is about increasing the level of safety, simplicity, and convenience of aviation. TF-X is an opportunity to provide the world with a new dimension of personal freedom!”
Exclamation point, indeed.
While Terrafugia’s Transition (which goes for $279,000) is already kind of a flying car, it’s meant to go in and out of airports and is seen by many as a sort of light aircraft, instead of a car.
The TF-X, on the other hand, could take off from anywhere — a roof, your backyard, the mall parking lot after picking daughter, Judy — and would feature automated systems for taking off and landing. Drivers could take over manual control at anytime.
As for the Federal Aviation Administration, which might see fleets of flying cars as yet another headache it doesn’t want, Terrafugia says it’s had “preliminary conversations” with the agency, and the FAA sounds like it’s willing to work with them to make this a reality.
Please, please make it happen, guys. My inner child will just flip out in gratitude.
US: 50 ducks walked into A CVS… There’s no punchline, just 50 ducks in a CVS
By Laura Northrup From Consumerist
Do ducks prepare for the winter by gathering supplies from nearby retail outlets? No, they don’t, so it’s not really clear why about fifty ducks reportedly wandered into a CVS drugstore in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., and wouldn’t leave until an employee coaxed them out with popcorn.
Smartfood popcorn, to be precise. In the video, you can see an employee try to herd the animals out with a dry Swiffer, but this was powerless against the flock.
Why did the birds come inside the store? How did they get through the automatic doors, whose sensors are calibrated for people and not for ducks? We may never know.
According to the videographer, the animals left behind no damage: just a few muddy webbed footprints.
For more and video: https://consumerist.com/2013/10/28/50-ducks-walked-into-a-cvs-theres-no-punchline-just-50-ducks-in-a-cvs/
Royal Caribbean uses 80-inch HDTVs to create ‘virtual balcony staterooms’
By Emily Price From engadget
Every cruise-goer wants the ability to recreate the Jack and Rose experience of “flying” on the bow of the ship from their room, but unless you book a window suite early, getting that experience can pose a Titanic-sized challenge. For latecomers who want the waterside experience, Royal Caribbean is offering “virtual balcony staterooms” with 80-inch floor-to-ceiling HD displays framed to look like an actual balcony. The TVs display close to real-time video from the bow and stern of the ship shot on RED Epic HD cinema cameras, complete with audio. Guests can set the mood by switching between cams using an in-room remote, or close the curtains on the display if it gets too romantic.
Sound nauseating? Control Group, the company behind creating the rooms, worked with experts from M.I.T and Harvard on a special fibre-channel delivery system to make sure the experience of moving differently than what you see on the screen doesn’t make you want to toss your cookies. Eighty of the new rooms set sail for the first time February 5th on Royal Caribbean’s ship Navigator of the Seas. You can book a romantic television-side stay for future voyages now on the company’s website.
For more: https://www.engadget.com/2014/02/04/royal-caribbean-virtual-stateroom/
US Pilot says he was fired for evacuating smoky plane
By Chris Morran From Consumerist
IMAGE: (Brian Brodeur)
Allegiant Air — already in the spotlight over repair issues, onboard fires, and safety concerns from those who fly the airline’s planes — now stands accused of firing a pilot because he evacuated his aircraft after crew and passengers detected smoke in the cabin.
According to a lawsuit [PDF] filed in a Clark County, NV, district court, the pilot had just taken off from St. Petersburg, FL, en route to Hagerstown, MD, on June 8, 2015, when the cabin crew reported that “acrid smoke or chemical fumes” were coming from an undetectable source toward the back of the cabin. The complaint notes that both crew and passengers noticed the smell.
Citing his “regulatory duty” and “common law obligation to provide a high degree of care for the safety of his passengers,” the pilot declared an emergency and landed back in St. Petersburg.
Back at the airport, Fire Rescue officers noticed some smoke in one engine and told the pilot to shut it down. The “acrid burning smell” persisted, so the pilot instructed cabin crew and air traffic control to prepare to evacuate the plane.
That’s when an unidentified man — who was neither the pilot nor the controller — declared over the air traffic control frequency to “hold off on your evacuation.” The controller and the pilot told the man to identify himself and what authority he had to make such a call, but the mystery man only repeated “I’m telling you not to evacuate yet.”
And so the pilot moved forward with evacuating the flight. As he checked on the plane’s cabin, he says he noticed a passenger who was unable to walk. The pilot claims that he and a flight attendant then carried this passenger to the exit.
Following the evacuation, Allegiant opened an investigation into the pilot’s actions and determined that he “failed to exhibit” the necessary behaviors of an “on-scene commander.”
Per the July 23 dismissal notice [included as Exhibit 2 in the complaint], in addition to being a good pilot, these behaviors include “striving to preserve the Company’s assets, aircraft, ground equipment, fuel and the personal time of our employees and customers.”
The dismissal explanation criticizes the pilot for continuing to insist that he made a “good decision to evacuate the aircraft” and that he’d do it again “if faced with a similar situation.”
In a statement, the pilot defends his decision.
“Smoke in the cabin is obviously a major safety concern and there is no responsibility I take more seriously than protecting my passengers and crew,” he explains. “All I’m asking for is a recognition that evacuating the plane was the only safe course of action and a commitment from Allegiant to put safety first so my colleagues never have to worry that doing the right – and safe – thing could cost them their jobs.”
For more: https://consumerist.com/2015/11/12/pilot-says-he-was-fired-for-evacuating-smoky-plane/
US Family claims Delta Air Lines lost cat at San Diego Airport
By Ashlee Kieler From Consumerist
A family says Delta Air Lines failed to secure the cage their cat was in during transport, leading the animal to escape.
A family says Delta Air Lines failed to secure the cage their cat was in during transport, leading the animal to escape.
Over the past several years, Delta Air Lines has been at the center of numerous tragic stories of regarding pet transports. Now, a family who was flying their cat on the airline from San Diego to Baltimore is hoping their tale of loss ends on a happy note.
ABC 10 News reports that an hour after a San Diego couple dropped off 5-year-old Mickey at the Delta cargo office Friday night for his trip to be reunited with his owner – the couple’s 12-year-old niece who recently moved out of state – he was missing.
The couple says they received a phone call from the airline informing them that the cat had escaped its cage and was wandering the tarmac.
“My heart dropped, I just said ‘where is my cat, what happened?’ ‘He opened the cage,’ that’s what they said, he opened the cage,” the girl’s aunt tells ABC 10 News.
The couple claims that the cage – which they took a picture of before leaving – was not secured with zip-ties by Delta employees.
A spokesperson for Delta says the airline is aware of the missing animal and has worked with the family to locate it.
Since learning of the cat’s escape, the couple has been at the San Diego International Airport setting up traps and handing out flyers with Mickey picture in hopes that the animal will be found safe.
For more: https://consumerist.com/2015/08/10/family-claims-delta-air-lines-lost-cat-at-san-diego-airport/
Cayman Islands Pirates Week Fun Run/Walks Return
The Pirates Week Festival is once again hosting its series of fun runs; the Pirates Week 5K on the first week end of festivities and the “To Hell and Back 10k” on the final weekend of events.
Both run/walk events are geared for people of all fitness levels and carry a $25 registration fee, however person signing up for both event can save $10 on their total entry fee. Interested people can register online at www.caymanactive.com
The first 100 entrants of either event will also receive a free event t-shirt.
The Pirates Week 5k begins at 5:30pm on Friday 11th November; deadline to register for that event is Wednesday 8th November. The post race celebrations for this event will be held at the Bar Crudo gazebo on Harbour Drive. Proceeds from this event go to the 345 Athletic Club.
The “To Hell and Back 10k” begins at 7:00am on Sunday 20th November with a deadline of Wednesday 16th November. A complimentary post-race breakfast will be held at Calico Jack’s Restaurant on Seven Mile Public Beach.
For more information, log on to Cayman Active.com, Piratesweekfestival.com or contact the Pirates Week Office via email at [email protected] or 949-5078
Be a part of Cayman Islands Pirates Week
By purchasing an official T-shirt companies and their employees can promote the Pirates Week festivities from 10th to 18th November. The t-shirts can be affixed with the company’s logo and short sizes custom ordered.
Week and support the national festival financially. Festival staff believe that allowing employees to wear the official shirt during the week of activities also promotes a exciting atmosphere during within the workplace adding to the overall experience of the Festival, creating a sense of community pride amongst private and public sector entities.
There are two T-shirt designs available with the choice of the organisation’s logo appearing on the reverse side. (see attached order form)
Orders and payment must be submitted to the Pirates Week Office by Friday 21st October, 2016. Shirts will be available for pick-up by Thursday 10th November.
Special Offer! Purchase 25+ shirts and receive a 10% discount on your entire order.
For more information call the Pirates Week Festival Office at 949-5078 or email [email protected]
Find out other ways companies and individuals can be a part of Pirates Week 2016: Age of Romance here à http://www.piratesweekfestival.com/be-a-part-of-it
Cayman Islands Town Hall Meetings about Zika Virus Rescheduled
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the series of town hall meetings about the Zika virus has been rescheduled. The meetings are being held by Public Health to inform residents about Zika, and to address concerns, especially for pregnant women.
The meetings will now take place at Bodden Town Civic Centre on Tuesday, 18 October; Sir John A. Cumber Primary School Hall, West Bay on Tuesday, 25 October; North Side Civic Centre on Tuesday, 1 November; and East End Civic Centre on Tuesday, 8 November. All meetings will be from 5.30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The meetings will be attended by a panel including Acting Medical officer of Health Dr. Samuel Williams-Rodriguez, Ministry of Health Chief Officer Jennifer Ahearn, obstetrician Dr. Gilberta Alexander, internal medicine specialist Dr. Iheonunekwu Nelson, surveillance officer Timothy McLaughlin-Munro and nurse midwife Beverley Samuels, as well as Director of the Mosquito Control and Research Unit, Dr. Bill Petrie.
All, especially pregnant women and concerned members of the public, are invited to attend.
Travel Channel Cayman Islands Beach Escape Sweepstakes
Description:
The Travel Channel Cayman Islands Beach Escape Sweepstakes will award one Grand Prize Winner a trip for 2 to the Cayman Islands. The Vacation Sweepstakes Prize Package includes: $1,000 Gift Card for airfare; 5 days/4 nights first class hotel accommodations at Le Soleil d’Or; $500 Dining Credit at Mango Restaurant; farm to table cooking class for 2; Guided Tour of the resort’s organic farm; Guided Nature Tour of Cayman Brac island; round trip airport transfers to/from hotel in Cayman; and a 6-month subscription to Hamptons Lane boxes of specialty ingredients and kitchen tools.
Grand Prize:
A trip for 2 to the Cayman Islands – includes $1,000 for airfare, 4 night first-class accommodations at Le Soleil d’Or, $500 Dining Credit at Mango Restaurant, & more!
ARV: $3,367.00
Company: The Travel Channel, L.L.C.
Start Date: 09/26/2016
Deadline Date: 10/28/2016
Entry Fee: $0.00
Frequency: Daily
Cayman Islands Official Public Holidays for 2017 Confirmed
The Deputy Governor, Hon. Franz Manderson, Cert. Hon, JP, has approved the Cayman Islands official public holidays for 2017.
The approved list covers all the public holidays, including Her Majesty the Queen’s Birthday in June 2017.
Since New Year’s Day (1 January) falls on a Sunday, Monday, 2 January 2017 will be observed as the official public holiday.
The official public holidays for 2017 are:
Monday, 2 January – New Year’s Day (observed)
Monday, 23 January – National Heroes Day
Wednesday, 1 March – Ash Wednesday
Friday, 14 April – Good Friday
Monday, 17 April – Easter Monday
Monday, 15 May – Discovery Day
Monday, 19 June – Queen’s Birthday
Monday, 3 July – Constitution Day
Monday, 13 November – Remembrance Day
Monday, 25 December – Christmas Day
Tuesday, 26 December – Boxing Day.
Cayman Islands Pirates Week calls for food vendors
The Pirates Week Festival Office is inviting participants for the annual Food Festival to submit their vendor applications for the below dates/times:
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Friday 11th November |
6:00pm to 2:00am |
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Saturday 12th November |
1:00pm to midnight |
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Saturday 19th November |
2:00pm to midnight |
Vendor applications must be submitted beginning on Monday 1st August, 2016 to the Pirates Week Office on Shedden Road, George Town (upstairs next to KFC). Vendor space is limited therefore applications must be submitted as soon as possible after the opening date above. Deadline for submission is Monday 31st October.
All vendors must comply with the rules and regulations set by the Pirates Week Festival Office and must present a valid Food Handling Certificate for all persons handing food by the 31st October. Food handling certificates can be obtained from the Department of Environmental Health by contacting Mr. Gideon Simms on 949-6696 or email [email protected] .
For application forms and more details please contact the Pirates Week Festival Office at 949-5078 or[email protected].
COMMUNITY EVENTS (Date Order)
TUE OCT 18
Zika Town Hall BT
The next Zika Town Hall meeting is on Tuesday (18 Oct) at the Bodden Town Civic Center at 530pm.
Seafarers General Meeting 18 Oct 2016
The Cayman Islands Seafarers Association wishes to inform all Members that there will be a General Meeting, on Tuesday October 18, 2016 at 7:30 PM. in the Seafarer’s Hall, 11 Victory Ave. Prospect. Buses will be provided from West Bay Town Hall at 6:00 pm.
Immigration: Permanent Residence
The Chamber of Commerce is hosting a training course on Immigration: Permanent Residence on Tuesday (18 Oct) from 9 to 11am in their offices at Governor’s Square. Log on to caymanchamber.ky to register.
WED OCT 19
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Bodden Town Clinic
Join the Lions Club of Tropical Gardens as they observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Bodden Town Clinic is Wednesday (19 Oct) from 10am to noon.
Floetry
Floetry is Wednesday (19 Oct) at 630pm at Books & Books.
Building Trust Skills
The Chamber of Commerce is hosting a training course on Building Trust Skills on Wednesday (19 Oct) from 9 to 430pm in their offices at Governor’s Square. Log on to caymanchamber.ky to register.
Communicating Effectively
The Chamber of Commerce is hosting a training course on Communicating Effectively on Thursday (20 Oct) from 9 to 430pm in their offices at Governor’s Square. Log on to caymanchamber.ky to register.
Bully Proof Your Child – Location Correction
The Family Skills Session – “Bully Proof Your Child” is being held this Wednesday, 19 October at the Family Resource Centre, 6-7:30 p.m.
The session, which is part of Bullying Prevention Month, is free to parents and children. To register please call The Family Resource Centre on 949-0006.
THU OCT 20
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Bodden Town Awareness Meeting
Join the Lions Club of Tropical Gardens as they observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Bodden Town Awareness Meeting is Thursday (20 Oct) at Webster Memorial Church Hall at 730pm.
SAT OCT 22
Save Our Youth Monster Dash
The Save Our Youth Monster Dash is Saturday (22 Oct) at 7am at the Town Center in Camana Bay. To register, log on to soyfoundation.com.
Cayman Islands NCVO Radio/Telethon Fundraiser
SUN OCT 23
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Cut A Thon
Join the Lions Club of Tropical Gardens as they observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Cut A Thon at Eclipze Hair Design is Sunday (23 Oct) from 2 — 6pm.
Circuit Race
The last circuit cycling race is Sunday (23 Oct) at 7am at Lime Tree Bay. Log on to caymanactive.com for registration
Cayman AIDS Foundation Run2Zero
The Cayman AIDS Foundation Run2Zero is Sunday (23 Oct) at 6am at Smith Cove. Log on to caymanactive.com for registration information.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Cut A Thon
Join the Lions Club of Tropical Gardens as they observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Cut A Thon at Eclipze Hair Design is Sunday (23 Oct) from 2 — 6pm.
Cayman Catboat Club
Cayman Catboat Club will hold the Premier’s Cup Race on a course offshore the Catboat Club in George Town on Sunday (23 Oct) at 10am.
MON OCT 24
Breast Cancer Awareness Month West Bay Awareness Meeting
Join the Lions Club of Tropical Gardens as they observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The West Bay Awareness Meeting is at John Gray Memorial Church Hall on Monday (24 Oct) at 730pm.
Starfish Village Harvest Camp
The Starfish Village Harvest Camp runs Monday — Friday (24 — 28 Oct) from 8am to 3pm. Email [email protected] to register.
Red Bay Church of God Holiness Revival Services
Red Bay Church of God Holiness invites everyone to Revival Services Monday — Sunday (24 – 30 Oct) at 7:30 pm nightly except 30th will be at 6pm
TUE OCT 25
Breast Cancer Awareness Month West Bay Clinic
Join the Lions Club of Tropical Gardens as they observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The West Bay Clinic is Tuesday (25 Oct) from 10am to noon.
Zika Town Hall WB
The next Zika Town Hall meeting is on Tuesday (25 Oct) at the Sir John A Cumber Primary School at 530pm.
Wild Spaces Special Places live auction
You’re invited to the National Trust’s While Spaces Special Places live auction on Tuesday (25 Oct) at the Art Net Creative Studio in Pasadora Place from 6 to 8pm.
WED OCT 26
Moonlight and Movies Halloween Series: Maleficent
Camana Bay’s Moonlight and Movies Halloween Series features Maleficent on Wednesday (26 Oct) at 7pm in Gardenia Court.
Cayman Marketplace
Cayman Marketplace, formerly Cayshop, is Wednesday (26 Oct) from 530 to 8pm on Wednesday (26 Oct) and on Thursday (27 Oct) from 12pm to 6pm at the Arts and Recreation Center in Camana Bay.
Giving Feedback Skills
The Chamber of Commerce is hosting a training course on Giving Feedback Skills on Wednesday (26 Oct) from 9 to 430pm in their offices at Governor’s Square. Log on to caymanchamber.ky to register.
WED & THU OCT 26 & 27
Cayman Marketplace
Cayman Marketplace, formerly Cayshop, is Wednesday (26 Oct) from 530 to 8pm on Wednesday (26 Oct) and on Thursday (27 Oct) from 12pm to 6pm at the Arts and Recreation Center in Camana Bay.
THU OCT 27
Moonlight and Movies Halloween Series: Monsters Inc
Camana Bay’s Moonlight and Movies Halloween Series features Monsters Inc. on Thursday (27 Oct) at 7pm in Gardenia Court.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month East End Clinic
Join the Lions Club of Tropical Gardens as they observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The East End Clinic is on Thursday (27 Oct) from 10am to noon and the George Town Awareness Meeting is at the Lions Community Center at 730pm.
Employment: Health Insurance
The Chamber of Commerce is hosting a training course on Employment: Health Insurance on Thursday (27 Oct) from 9 to 11am in their offices at Governor’s Square. Log on to caymanchamber.ky to register.
FRI OCT 28
Pirates Week Festival Office Charity Golf Classic Sponsorship
The Pirates Week Festival Office is seeking additional sponsors for its Charity Golf Classic. The tournament is a fundraiser which will benefit Alzheimer’s and Dementia Association of the Cayman Islands. Email [email protected] if you would like to get involved.
Humane Society’s Diablo Halloween Ball
The Humane Society’s Diablo Halloween Ball is Friday (28 Oct) at 6pm at Abacus.
Moonlight and Movies Halloween Series: Hocus Pocus
Camana Bay’s Moonlight and Movies Halloween Series features Hocus Pocus on Friday (28 Oct) at 7pm in Gardenia Court.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Dress Down Day
Join the Lions Club of Tropical Gardens as they observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a Dress Down/ Dress Pink Day on Friday (28 Oct)
SAT OCT 29
Teacher Talk Training B
Educators are invited to Teacher Talk Training B: Let Language Lead the Way to Literacy at KidsAbility Clinic on Saturday (29 Oct) from 9am to 3pm. For more information, email [email protected].
Halloween Spooktacular
The Halloween Spooktacular is Saturday (29 Oct) from 4 to 7pm at the Camana Bay Town Center. Ghosts, ghouls, goblins and more are invited to trick-or-treat throughout the Town Centre, stopping in at participating shops and restaurants for an assortment of Halloween treats. Along the way, they can stop and get creative with creepy crafts, guess what’s inside the Mad Lab and watch the Spooky Creature Double Feature as part of the Moonlight & Movies series.
Moonlight and Movies Halloween Series: Goosebumps and Beetlejuice
Camana Bay’s Moonlight and Movies Halloween Series features Goosebumps and Beetlejuice on Saturday (29 Oct) at 7pm in Gardenia Court.
SUN OCT 30
Halloween 10-10-10 Road Relay
The Halloween 10-10-10 Road Relay & Krys Global 30K Solo Run is Sunday (30 Oct) at 6am from Morritts in East End.
Oneness Apostolic Church Celebratory Services
Oneness Apostolic Church is hosting celebratory services Sunday — Tuesday (30 Oct — 1 Nov) under the theme Embrace The Divine Manifestation of God at 730pm nightly. Radio Cayman will be broadcasting live from the special Sunday service from 1030am to noon.
Boatswain Bay Presbyterian Church Older Persons Month Celebration Service
The Boatswain Bay Presbyterian Church invites all to their Older Persons Month Celebration Service on Sunday (30 Oct) at 11am.
Understanding Financial Statements
The Chamber of Commerce is hosting a training course on Understanding Financial Statements on Monday (31 Oct) from 9 to 430pm in their offices at Governor’s Square. Log on to caymanchamber.ky to register.
MON OCT 31
National Conservation Law Protected Areas Submissions
You’re invited to submit nominations for protected areas under the National Conservation Law now through October 31st. The process for making nominations is available at www.doe.ky.
TUE NOV 1
Zika Town Hall NS
The next Zika Town Hall meeting is on Tuesday (1 Nov) at the North Side Civic Center at 530pm.
SAT NOV 5
High School Class of 1986’s 30 Year Reunion
The Cayman Islands High School Class of 1986’s 30 Year Reunion is hosting a Dinner and 80s Dance Party on Saturday (5 Nov) at Margaritaville starting at 6pm
TUE NOV 8
Zika Town Hall EE
The next Zika Town Hall meeting is on Tuesday (8 Nov) at the East End Civic Center at 530pm.
Girls’ Brigade National Council Celebration
SAT NOV 12
Girls’ Brigade National Council Celebration
The Cayman Islands Girls’ Brigade National Council will be celebrating its 70th year Anniversary in Cayman with an event on Saturday (12 Nov) at Grand Old House starting at 6pm. Call 916-8617 for ticket information.
THU & FRI & SAT NOV 24 & 25 & 26
St. Ignatius Catholic School presents Annie Get Your Gun on Thursday (24 Nov) at 7pm, on Friday (24 Nov) at 7pm and on Saturday (26 Nov) at 2pm and 7pm.
SAT NOV 26
Meals on Wheels 5K Run/ Walk
Meals on Wheels is holding its first 5K Run/ Walk on November 26th and we are calling it a Turkey Trot.
JAN 12-15 (2017)
Cayman Islands Cookout festival
CAYMAN COOKOUT 2017
GEORGE TOWN, CAYMAN ISLANDS
SCHEDULE
Thursday, January 12, 2017
03:00pm EST
VENUE
The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman
PO Box 32348 KY1-1209, Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
George Town
Cayman Islands
HOST
Wine Folly
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Join Chef Eric Ripert for a weekend celebrating food, wine and the natural beauty of the Caribbean at The Ritz-Carlton, a premier Grand Cayman Island resort. An incomparable roster of world famous chefs, wine experts and spirits blenders will offer tastings, demonstrations, tours and dinners that celebrate the barefoot elegance that only the Cayman Islands can deliver.
Follow the Cookout conversation on Twitter at @CaymanCookout or @Cayman_Islands and use #CaymanCookout.
For event-related questions, please call 345-815-6117. Kindly note, this phone number is strictly for informational purposes only – ticket purchase is available online only.
Know what events you want? Get direct tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cayman-cookout-2017-tickets-27393446536
SUN FEB 26 (2017)
Cayman Islands Lion’s – Cycle For Sight
Cayman Islands Cycling Association
Sunday 26th Feb 2017 6:00AM – 9:00AM
Event Description:
Lion’s Cycle For Sight – Change the way we see the world Start: East End Public Beach | Finish: Lions Community Center – 24 Miles
October Events at Camana Bay
| Fall is here and with the harvest season comes a bounty of shopping with Shoppers’ Night Out – a one-night affair where the shops of Camana Bay mark down prices and visitors can enjoy live music, refreshments and giveaways.
You may notice the buildings in the Town Centre will light up pink from 1-27 October to honour Breast Cancer Awareness Month. There are a number ways to give back, from an Opening Ceremony celebration to the 10th Annual Pilates for Pink to special salon and spa treatments at Eclipze Hair Design & Day Spa’s 16th Annual Cut-A-Thon. Things turn eerie when the Town Centre lights up orange to celebrate all things Halloween from 28-31 October. Families can enjoy a pumpkin carving workshop, budding chefs can make frightfully fun treats, partygoers can dance away at Oktoberfest while kids can do the same at a Halloween Glow Party and moviegoers can enjoy a Frankenstein ballet on the big screen and family-friendly movies on a giant outdoor big screen. Everyone is invited to dress in their costumes for a 5K fun run while trick-or-treaters can also mark their calendars for the always anticipated Spooktacular. Warm regards, Alyson Hay
Here is a quick look at our special events:
The Bookends Club Wednesday 12 October 6:30-7:30pm Books & Books Halloween Glow Party Friday 14 October 6-8pm Starfish Village Somm Series Friday 14 October 6pm West Indies Wine Company Budding Chef Cooking Class: Breakfast Champions Saturday 15 October 12-1pm Bon Vivant Culture at the Cinema: Frankenstein Saturday 15 October 7pm Regal Cinemas Floetry Wednesday 19 October 6:30-7:30pm Books & Books Save Our Youth Monster Dash 5K Saturday 22 October 7am Town Centre Budding Chef Cooking Class: Mexican Fiesta Saturday 22 October 12-1pm Bon Vivant 16th Annual Cut-A-Thon Sunday 23 October 2-6pm Eclipze Hair Design & Day Spa Starfish Village Harvest Camp Monday 24 though Friday 28 October 8am-3pm Starfish Village Cayman Market Place Wednesday 26 October 5:30-8pm Thursday 27 October 12-6pm The Arts & Recreations Centre Moonlight & Movies: Halloween Series Wednesday 26 through Saturday 29 October 7pm Gardenia Court Diablo Halloween Ball Friday 28 October 6pm-3am Abacus Budding Chef Cooking Class: Ghoulish Delights Saturday 29 October 12-1pm Bon Vivant Family Pumpkin Carving Saturday 29 October 3-5pm Starfish Village Halloween Spooktacular Saturday 29 October 4-7pm Town Centre |
