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CISA North Side Meeting
The Cayman Islands Seafarers Association wishes to inform all North Side Members only that they will be at the North Side Civic Center for the 1st district day on Thursday, February 13th from 10a.m. to 3p.m
DCI to close on Monday, February 10
The Department of Commerce and Investment (DCI) wishes to advise the public that its offices will be closed on Monday, February 10, 2020, to facilitate a staff function.
DCI will re-open for business as usual on Tuesday, February 11.
Customers are reminded that they can visit www.dci.gov.ky or email [email protected] for trade and business and other licensing information.
National Trust National Geographic Wildlife presenter, James Hendry
Cayman Drama Society: Tickets for “The Illusion” are now on sale!
The opening production of the 50th year of the Cayman Drama Society extends its reach into France in the 1600’s. THE ILLUSION is a play about a father whose son ran away years ago because of the father’s attitude. Now aged, he wishes for reconciliation. Unable to find his son, he hires a magician who, he is told, can reconnect him with his son. Three illusions are presented by the magician, each with a twist, leaving the father confused. The play ends with a final twist and an unanswered question – who is the puppet, and who is the puppeteer?
Tony Kushner (Angels in America) wrote THE ILLUSION based on “L’Illusion Comique” by Pierre Corneille, a 17th century French playwright. With a light, witty, and comedic touch we are taken through the illusions in this freely adapted version of “L’Illusion Comique” by Kushner. Lovers of the art of theatre will find a home as shades of comedy, drama, poetry, Shakespearean prose and mystery entangle themselves within the plot.
Family Resources Announces Free 2020 Programmes
The Family Resource Centre (FRC) proudly presents the following free, interactive programmes, starting in February and March, to help parents and strengthen family ties.
■ Family Skills (6 February – 9 April, 6 p.m.) – Learn effective behaviour-management strategies to support your children and equip your family with skills to improve all relationships. For families with children ages 6-11.
■ Co-Parenting (3 February – 6 April, 5.30 p.m.)– The weekly sessions for families raising children between two separate households will help adults navigate with the successful transition from a one- to a two-home family.
■ Young Parents Services (4 February – 30 May, 9 a.m.) – This weekly parenting programme for young parents (16-25 yrs old) is designed to assist attendees with parenting skills to build and improve parent parent-child bonding
■ Positive Discipline (4 February – 24 March, 12 p.m.) The weekly Lunch & Learn workshops will focus on teaching you positive parenting strategies to help and handle challenging behaviour. For parents with children ages 5-12 years old.
■ Digitally Distracted (5 May – 26 May, 12 p.m.) – This weekly Lunch & Learn will give you the practical tools to support you parenting your digitally distracted child(ren). For parents with children of all ages.
For further details, call FRC on 949-0006, or email [email protected]. FRC is now located at Apollo House West, 87 Mary Street, 2nd Floor, George Town.
Cayman Islands Public Holidays 2020
All public holidays for 2020, with the exception of the Queen’s Birthday holiday in June, are now confirmed.
· The Queen’s Birthday holiday is anticipated to be on Monday, 15 June but remains subject to confirmation.
· Christmas holidays take place around the weekend next year.
Grand Cayman (GIS) – The Deputy Governor’s Office has confirmed public holidays in the Cayman Islands for 2020, with the exception of the Queen’s Birthday.
The United Kingdom traditionally celebrates Her Majesty’s birthday by holding the Trooping of the Colour ceremony on the second Saturday in June. As such the public holiday in the Cayman Islands is likely to be Monday, 15 June 2020. Confirmation is expected in early 2020.
The 2020 public holidays are:
New Year’s Day: Wednesday, 1 January;
National Heroes Day: Monday, 27 January;
Ash Wednesday: Wednesday, 26 February;
Good Friday: Friday, 10 April;
Easter Monday: Monday, 13 April;
Discovery Day: Monday, 18 May;
Queen’s Birthday: Monday, 15 June (UNCONFIRMED);
Constitution Day: Monday, 6 July;
Remembrance Day: Monday, 9 November;
Christmas: Friday, 25 December; and
Boxing Day: Monday, 28 December.
OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS (In Date Order)
MON FEB 10
Chamber Travel Club – Experience Peru
The Chamber of Commerce is hosting an information session on the Chamber Travel Club – Experience Peru on February 10th. To register, head to caymanchamber.ky.
Men’s Crusade
The Faith Tabernacle of Jesus Christ I hosting a Men’s Crusade Monday – Friday (10 – 14 Feb) at 730pm nightly.
Grand Court Jurors Notice
All Grand Court Jurors must now report on Monday (10 Feb) at 945am
Water Authority Work
The Water Authority continues to make repairs to its water distribution and production network following last week’s (28 January) earthquake. Over the next several days, the Authority will be making adjustments to its water distribution pumping system in Lower Valley, to ensure it keeps up with the daily water demands. During these works, customers who live in the Savannah and Lower Valley areas may experience lower-than-normal water pressure, between 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.
TUE FEB 11
First Time Managers
First Time Managers
The Chamber of Commerce is hosting training for First Time Managers on February 11th. To register, head to caymanchamber.ky.
THU FEB 13
Community thatch plaiting class
The community thatch plaiting class is February 13 from 7 to 9pm at Heritage House. Email [email protected] for more information.
Kristine and Margarita Balanas violin and cello recital
Cayman Arts Festival presents Kristine and Margarita Balanas violin and cello recital at the Agape Family Worship Center at 7pm on Thursday (13 Feb)
Employment and Labor Law
The Chamber of Commerce is hosting training on the Employment and Labour Law on February 13th. To register, head to caymanchamber.ky.
Basic Accounting Made Easier
The Chamber of Commerce is hosting training on the Basic Accounting Made Easier on February 13th. To register, head to caymanchamber.ky.
Little Cayman Licensing Visit
The Little Cayman Licensing Visit is February 13th from 9 to 230pm at the Little Cayman District Office.
Circle of Life Seniors Coffee and Tea Time
The Department of Children and Family Services: Circle of Life Seniors Coffee and Tea Time is February 13th from 10am to 12pm in Cayman Brac
THU – SUN FEB 13 -16
5 day prophetic convention
Dominion Life Global Ministries celebrates its 1st anniversary with a 5 day prophetic convention under the theme I Must Recover February 13 – 16th at 7pm nightly as well as at 1pm on Sunday at the George Town Town Hall.
SAT FEB 15
Cayman Prep and High School’s 5K Fun Walk/Run
Cayman Prep and High School’s 5K Fun Walk/Run is Saturday at 630am at Camana Bay. Register online at caymanactive.com.
Issues in the Home
The Savannah Seventh day Adventist church presents ISSUES IN THE HOME. The seminars begins Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 9 am and will run Nightly: Sunday – Wednesday (except Ash Wednesday) & Friday @ 7p.m.
White Affair Under the Stars
Light of the World Christian Fellowship presents its White Affair Under the Stars on Saturday (15 Feb) at 7pm at the church grounds.
SUN FEB 16
Heart Hero’s Brunch
The Cayman Heart Fund is hosting the Heart Hero’s Brunch at Ristorante Pappagallo on February 16th from 1130am to 3pm. Tickets are $150 and can be purchased by calling Angelique Bodden on 916.6324 or emailing [email protected].
TUE FEB 18
Business Writing Skills Part 2
The Chamber of Commerce is hosting training on Business Writing Skills Part 2 on February 18th. To register, head to caymanchamber.ky.
THU FEB 20
Essentials of Supervision
The Chamber of Commerce is hosting training on Essentials of Supervision: Developing your Team on February 20th. To register, head to caymanchamber.ky.
Small Biz Bootcamp – Budgeting and Forecasting
The Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free workshop: Small Biz Bootcamp – Budgeting and Forecasting on February 20th. To register, head to caymanchamber.ky.
Music at the Library
Cayman Arts Festival presents Music at the Library on Thursday (20 Feb) at the George Town Library at 6pm. For more information, call 922-5550.
Little Cayman Licensing Visit
The Little Cayman Licensing Visit is February 20th from 9 to 230pm at the Little Cayman District Office.
FRI FEB 21
Layman E. Scott Sr High School Sports Day
The Layman E. Scott Sr High School Sports Day is February 21st at the Cayman Brac Sports Complex
SUN FEB 23
Lana Janjanin Trio
Cayman Arts Festival presents Lana Janjanin Trio on Sunday (23 Feb) at the Camana Bay Cinema at 7pm. For more information, call 922-5550.
Off the Beaten Track
Off the Beaten Track is Sunday (23 Feb) at 6am. Register online at caymanactive.com.
