iNews Briefs & Community Events
Cayman: Needs Assessment Unit: Closures
The Needs Assessment Unit (NAU) wishes to advise the public that its offices in Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac will close on Thursday, 25 July 2019 from 3pm, for a staff meeting.
Normal office hours will resume on Friday, 26 July 2019.
The NAU apologises for any inconvenience the closures may cause.
Cayman: Department of Planning “Business After Hours”
The Chief Officer of the Ministry for Commerce, Planning and Infrastructure invites members of the development community to an informational and feedback session focused on the Department of Planning on Wednesday, 24 July 2019 at 5 p.m. at the Family Life Centre.
Questions and comments can be submitted in advance to [email protected].
(GIS)
Cayman: Professional Men’s Breakfast
The Grand Cayman chapter of the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International is having its monthly breakfast on Saturday July 27th at 7:30am, at Aroma (formerly Lola’s) restaurant in Camana Bay. There will be open sharing.
Cayman: Liquor Licence Application Deadline Reminder
Grand Cayman liquor licence holders – including those with music and dancing licences – are reminded of the upcoming Annual Liquor Licence Meeting in early September. The deadline for applications is August 16th, 2019.
To renew a license, persons should submit a completed application form for each location and license, along with the licensing fee for each category. Applications should be returned to the Business Licensing Counter on the 1st floor of the Government Administration Building.
Forms can be downloaded from the Department of Commerce and Investment’s website www.dci.gov.ky. For more information, contact Shelise Jeffery on 244-2202 or Samone Morgan at 244-2097.
Cayman: Only a handful of slots left at UCCI STEM Camp
HURRY! ONLY A HANDFUL OF SLOTS LEFT!!!
Ministry of Community Affairs’ Young Men at Risk Presentations
The Ministry of Community Affairs is inviting the public to the following community presentations it is hosting with the Alex Panton Foundation from next month:
Young Men at Risk
Wednesday, 7 August – George Town – 6:30-8p.m., South Sound Civic Centre
List of Public Holidays for 2019
Remembrance Day: Monday, 11 November;
Christmas: Wednesday, 25 December; and
Boxing Day: Thursday, 26 December.
Local Artists
Art Nest Creative Community Studio – “Nurturing Creativity”
Offers a wide variety of activities for all ages
www.artnestcayman.com
Email: [email protected]
VAS (Visual Arts Society)
Various events and activities
Contact Mary McCallum
(345) 546-9422
www.visualartcayman.com or www.facebook.com/visualartcayman
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Opportunities
Open Canvas VAS (Visual Art Society)
Every Wednesday 7:00pm – 11:00pm
At Karoo Restaurant Terrace at Camana Bay
Easels provided – no fee required
For more info contact [email protected] or [email protected]
Camana Bay Artisan Market
Display artwork for sale
Every Wednesday, 12:00pm – 7:00pm
The Paseo, Camana Bay
Contact [email protected]
Cayman Islands Craft Market
Come out and support our local artists
Items on sale include prints and original pieces
Monday to Friday 8:30pm – 3:00pm
Corner of Boilers Road and South Church Street, George Town
(345) 949-0049
OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS (In Date Order)
MON JUL 15 – FRI JUL 26
Fearless Xtreme Leadership and Prevention camp
Fearless Xtreme Leadership and Prevention camp for kids 7 to 14 is taking place July 15 – 26th from 830am to 5pm. Call 917.3885 or email [email protected] for more information.
SUN JUL 21 – THU JUL 25
Speaking the Truth in Love Gospel Meeting
The West Bay Church of Christ presents the Speaking the Truth in Love Gospel Meeting July 21st – 25th with services at 7pm on Sunday and 730 pm Monday – Thursday.
MON JUL 22 – FRI JUL 26
Free VBS
The West Bay Church of Christ is hosting a free Vacation Bible School July 22 – 26th from 9am to 12pm.
SSSC Junior Squash Summer Camp
The SSSC Junior Squash Summer Camp runs July 22nd – 26th from 9am to 1pm daily. For more information head to caymanctive.com.
Vacation Bible School
Calvary Baptist Church is hosting Vacation Bible School Giddy Up Junction from 830am to 1230pm for ages 4 thru 17 Monday – Friday (22 – 26 Jul). Register by emailing [email protected]
TUE JUL 22
Road Works Meeting
A joint meeting for constituents of Red Bay and Prospect is scheduled for Tuesday, 23rd July at 7:00 pm at Seafarers Hall. The Ministry of Commerce, Planning & Infrastructure will make a presentation on proposed road improvements for the area.
FRI JUL 26
Cayman Islands Red Cross Donations
Due to renovations at the Cayman Islands Red Cross (CIRC) Thrift Shop and HQ, the Shop has temporarily moved to Cannon Place, 294 North Sound Road, unit 130.
Please do not drop off donations at the original shop, as it is unsafe due to construction. Small donation bags can be dropped off at the Cannon Place shop during opening hours. For donations, such as furniture, household appliances, etc, please contact the Thrift Shop to coordinate a pick-up.
SAT JULY 27
Children’s Fun Day
There will be a free Children’s Fun Day for ages 5 – 11 on Saturday (27 Jul) from 2 to 6pm at the Savannah Playing Field on Pedro Castle Road. Activities include bouncing castles, face painting, a magic show and emergency responder vehicles on display as well as a drum circle. Finger food will be provided.
MON JUL 29 – FRI AUG 2
Vacation Bible School
The Church of God Chapel West Bay is hosting Vacation Bible School, The Mane Event, for ages 5 – 12 Monday – Friday (29 Jul – 2 Aug) from 6 to 8pm. Call 928.1506 for more information.
WED JUL 31
Department of Commerce and Investment (DCI) Closing Early
The Department of Commerce and Investment (DCI) would like to notify the public that their office will be closed on Wednesday, 31 July 2019 at 3 p.m., to facilitate a staff meeting.
DCI will resume normal business hours the following day on Thursday, 1 August 2019.
DCI staff apologise for any inconvenience the closure may cause.
TUE AUG 2
Culture Reading Challenge
The Cayman Brac Heritage House and Cayman Brac Public Library Culture Reading Challenge is taking place August 2nd through the 15th. Call 948.0563 for more information.
Summer Football Camp
The Sports Department of Cayman Brac is hosting a summer football camp August 2 – 5th from 830am to 12pm for ages 7-16. For more information, call 948.8382
CIMA Student Mixer
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority is hosting a student mixer on Friday, 2 August at the Marriott Beach Resort from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. This interactive platform will give college bound students (ages 16 – 25) a chance to meet potential employers, learn about the importance of the financial services industry and how it contributes to the standard of living in the Cayman Islands. The event will include refreshments, prizes and giveaways. For more information or to RSVP, visit cima.ky. Register by July 26th.
MON AUG 5 – FRI AUG 9
Vacation Bible School
The Good News Baptist Church is hosting Vacation Bible School August 5th through the 9th for ages 4 – 12 from 6pm to 830pm. The theme is Incredible Race. For more information, call 926.3249.
WED AUG 7
Young Men at Risk
The Community Affairs Ministry and the Alex Panton Foundation invites you to a presentation on Young Men at Risk on Wednesday (7 Aug) at the South Sound Civic Center from 630 to 8pm.
