Camana Bay, Grand Cayman (Thursday 31 October2013): From Enriched events celebrating cuisine, craft and creative flair to an evening happy hour of shopping values at your favorite stores to the flick of a switch illuminating the giant tree and marking the official start to the most beloved of seasons in the Town Centre,  there is always something happening at Camana Bay!

Rotary Club of Grand Cayman House of Horrors

Continue the spirit of the spooky season  at The Rotary Club of Grand  Cayman’s Halloween House of Horrors. Located next to Caribbean Canvas Company on The Crescent,  the haunted house will be open Thursday 31 October – Saturday 2 November from 6:30-10:30pm. Admission is CI$10 and can be purchased on the door or from any Rotary Club of Grand Cayman member. Children ten and under must be accompanied by an adult. All proceeds will benefit charities supported by the Club.

Friday 1 November – Saturday 2 November 6:30-10:30pm, The Crescent next to Caribbean Canvas Company

Cayman Islands Humane Society: Dog/Cat Adoption Show

The Cayman Islands Humane Society is holding road shows where visitors can meet and greet the shelter’s adorable and friendly residents. There will be information available on volunteering, fostering, adopting  and the “Who’s Ready for a Sleepover?” programme.  For more information, contact the Humane Society at 345.949.1461 or [email protected].

Saturday 2 & 9 November 10am-5pm, Market Street next to Eclipze

Festival of Trees Dinner & Live Auction

The Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI) Festival of Trees Dinner & Auction is the organisation’s largest fundraising event of the year. This popular annual event celebrates another year of successful work in the fields of education,  research  and conservation  whilst raising funds t o support the operational needs of the Little Cayman Research Centre. Join CCMI to celebrate past achievements  and future plans then take part in some competitive fun at a special live auction of cleverly themed local trees and enjoy food from the signature restaurants of Camana  Bay. For more information or to reserve  tickets, contact [email protected].

Saturday 2 November 6:30pm, The Arts & Recreation Centre

ENRICHED Cuisine – Cookie Making Workshop

Making the perfect soft cookie is the height of satisfaction. Come learn the baker’s secrets and have fun decorating  your creation.  Space  is limited, children welcome. Register at [email protected] or call 345.640.0001.

Sunday 3 November 9:30-10:30am, The Waterfront Urban Dine

Happy Hour Shopping

Receive 15% off or more on select items in each of the following shops: Bedside Manor, Bon Vivant, Caribbean Canvas Co mpany, The Cabana,  Celebrations, Eclipze Hair Design and Day Spa, Le Visage, Sand Angels, Silhouette and West Indies Wine Company.

Thursday 7 November 4-7pm, Select Stores

The Lemon Run 5K

Join the fight against  childhood  cancer  by participating at this international 5k run to raise funds for Alex’s Lemonade Stand  Foundation  (ALSF). ALSF emerged from the front yard lemonade  stand  of cancer patient Alexandra “Alex” Scott (1996-2004). In 2000, 4-year-old Alex announced that she wanted to hold a lemonade stand to raise money to help find a cure for all children with cancer. Since Alex held that first stand, the Foundation bearing her name has evolved into a worldwide fundraising movement,  complete  with thousands of supporters  across  the world carrying on her legacy of hope.  Entry fee is CI$25 and to register, contact Danielle at 926-2084 or [email protected].

Saturday 10 November 7am, Nexus Way

3rd Annual Camana Bay Catboat Championship

Celebrate the Remembrance  Day public holiday with Camana  Bay and  the Cayman  Catboat  Club. Part of North Side Heritage Day; the Championship is a series of four exciting catboat  races  in which sailors compete  to accumulate  points in the hope of being named the Camana Bay National Catboat Champion. Races will take place off Kaibo Public Beach starting at 10am, and the Catboat Club will have an information booth showcasing past and present competitors, sharing cultural and historical information on one of the oldest Caymanian traditions and offering free catboat rides to the public.

Monday 11 November 10am, Kaibo Public Beach

Temptation Tuesday Wine & Cheese

Every second  Tuesday of the month, join Executive Chef Sara Mair and her team to sample a choice of two delectable  cheese  boards  expertly paired with a selection of wines from Tortuga Wines & Spirits, who  will be on hand to discuss the pairings and share their knowledge. Choose from two cheeseboards featuring a choice of three imported and house-made cheeses  and three wine pairings for CI$36 per person.  For more information or to make a reservation, contact [email protected] or 345.640.7710.

Tuesday 12 November 6-8pm, Ortanique

ENRICHED Create – Steps to Beautiful and Clean Skin

Join us at Eclipze Hair Design & Day Spa  for a demonstration on Steps to Beautiful and Clean Skin on Wednesday November  13th from 6PM – 7PM and learn how to prevent facial blemishes, acne & signs of aging. This event is free to the public, space is limited, to register call Eclipze Hair Design & Day Spa @ 945-

1188 or email us at [email protected].

Wednesday 13 November 6–7pm, Eclipze

Cayman Islands Underwater Film Festival

The Cayman Islands Tourism Association is once again hosting the Underwater Photography Competition in conjunction with the 9th Annual International Underwater Film Festival. This year’s festival will cover five categories: Fish/Turtles/Stingrays, Unusual, Critters/Macro, Scenic and Creative. Tickets are CI$25 and are available at: CITA Visitors’ Centre , Cathy Church’s  Photo Centre, Divetech, Don Foster’s  Dive, Loster Pot Dive Centre, Red Sail Sports, Sunset House, and Tortuga Divers.

Wednesday 13 November 6:30pm, Regal Cinemas

Push Across Cayman Dinner

Join Stay-Focused and Dart Cayman Islands for an inspirational night with Ryan Chalmers,  Brian Siemann  and  Aaron Pike. These three paralympians will push the 55-mile route across  Cayman on Sunday 17 November. This annual event celebrates all persons with disabilities. Auction items gen erously provided by many local sponsors and supporters of Stay-Focused. Tickets are CI$125 per person and include a welcome drink and wine with dinner.

Wednesday 13 November 7PM, Ortanique

The Bookends Club

Join The Bookends Club when they meet to review their latest pick, Hemingway’s Girl by Erika Robuck.  “Richly realized…Readers will delight in the complex relationships and  vivid setting.”—Publishers Weekly. Come share  your insights and impressions in an open discussion. The Bookends Club is free to join, and the meetings held on the second Wednesday of the month from 7-8:30pm are open  to the public.

Wednesday 13 November 7-8:30pm, Books & Books

Reed Alexander: Kewl Bites 100 nutritious, delicious and family-friendly dishes

Budding foodies are invited to join teen celebrity Reed Alexander for the Cayman Islands launch of KewlBites™: 100 Nutritious, Delicious, and Family-Friendly Dishes. As a busy teen star, Reed Alexander’s life is a balancing act. Having lost sight of how to eat right several years  ago  while juggling career  commitments and school, he became overweight and as a result was exhausted and lethargic. Too tired to keep  up with his hectic schedule, he decided to reclaim his health by changing his diet. A can-do guy, his first step was to learn how to cook for himself. Unable to find any recipes suited to a teenager’s tastes, he rolled up his sleeves  and set to work in his kitchen, developing healthy versions of the foods he loves. Along the way, he became  a dedicated  cook, sharing his culinary discoveries with his fans and friends on his web site, KewlBites.com. Part of the International Visiting Author Series,  this free event will include a cooking demonstration at Bon Vivant, group discussion and book signing.

Thursday 14 November 5pm, Bon Vivant

Visual Arts Society Craft Show

Get a head start on your holiday shopping at the annual Visual Arts Society Christmas  Craft Show. Browse homemade  art, jewellery, crafts, ornaments and more for the perfect  Christmas gift with a local twist.

Saturday 16 November 10am-4pm, Gardenia Court

ENRICHED Cuisine – Herb Oil Making Workshop

Using local and fresh herbs, we will be making beautiful infused and flavored oils that you can  cook with at home or share. They make a great gift for your favorite teacher  or for someone  special on your holiday list. Space is limited; children 4-12 are welcome. Cost is $30 per class. Register at [email protected] or call 345.623.2665.

Saturday 16 November 12–1pm, Bon Vivant

Culture Workshop

Camana  Bay is partnering  with local artists to host a series of creative workshops designed  to promote Caymanian culture and  heritage.  Every second  Saturday of the month, children ages  8-12 are invited to learn about traditional art practices and get creative with a fun, unique craft! This is a free event and space is limited. For more information or to register,  contact  [email protected]

Saturday 16 November 1:30-2:30pm, The Discovery Centre

Drum Circle

Professional drummers Randy Chollette, Damian Thaxter and Eden Hurlston  of the musical group I AM PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE  will bring the Town Centre to life with a jam session featuring African, Cuban  and Caymanian rhythms. The group was formed to promote brotherhood,  unity an d cultural development through the integration of music. Members of the public are invited to join in with their own instruments and will be given pointers throughout the session. So bring your instrument if you’d  like to jam, bring your voice if you want to sing, or simply listen and enjoy an evening of rhythm and beats!

Saturday 16 November 5-7pm, Gardenia Court

Ortanique Pig Roast

The first Island Pig Roast to kick start the winter season!  Join Chefs Sara & Mike as they fire up the Caja China grill for an evening of endless treats. Kick off

your shoes  and enjoy an award  winning Bacardi  mojito, then join your friends for a family style Pig Roast dinner under the st ars. Cap off the evening by dancing the night away to the sweet sounds of DJ Glenroy. It’s an all-you-can-eat feast with bottomless  mojitos, beer, wine & spirits! CI$100 for adults, CI$30 for kids under 12. Gratuities are included. Industry staff and groups of 10 or more encouraged  to call for discounts. Reservations are required, call 345.640.7710. Saturday 16 November 6-10pm, The Island

2nd Annual Push Across Cayman

Watch Ryan Chalmers, Brian Siemann and Aaron Pike cross  the finish line for an inspiring race recognizing all persons  with disabilities. These three paralympian’s are a part of Stay-Focused, a non-profit organization and will push the 55-mile route across Cayman on Sunday 17 November. Kids are encouraged  to bring their bikes and join the paralympians as they cross the finish line on Market Street and do a victory lap around Cayman International School.

Sunday 17 November 12pm, Market Street

Ron Kipp, Local Author: From Big Blue To Deep Blue

Ron Kipp, a former Air Force officer who served  in Vietnam, was living in suburban  Ohio and quickly climbing the corporate ladder at IBM. It appeared he had everything, yet Ron felt restless and unhappy—until he risked it all to pursue his dream of owning a scuba  diving business  in the Cayman Islands. In his new book, From ‘Big Blue’ to the Deep Blue: How  I Jumped Off the Corporate Ladder at IBM and Into My Dream of Owning  a Cayman Islands Dive Center, Ron revisits the dawning days of dive travel, giving readers  an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at a pivotal time in the scuba  industry and shares  stories of the epic fails and thrilling successes associated with his life-changing move to the tropics. This free event includes an author presentation, group discussion and book signing.

Thursday 21 November 7pm, Books & Books

ENRICHED Cuisine – Chocolate Mania Workshop

Make delectable  chocolate treats to share over the holidays like chocolate bark and gourmet truffles. Space is limited, children 4-12 are welcome. Cost is $30 per class Register at [email protected] or call 345.623.2665.

Saturday 23 November 12–1pm, Bon Vivant

7th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

Camana Bay transforms into a sparkling wonderland with a majestic Christmas tree, inspiring musical performances from The Cayman National Choir and Orchestra, Cayman International School Elementary Choir and the Cayman Islands Folk Singers,  a Christmas craft market and, of course, a special visit from Santa Claus.

Saturday 23 November 5-8pm, The Crescent

Moonlight & Movies: Holiday Series

Pack a picnic to enjoy beloved favourites and new classics under the stars on the Crescent.

26 November  – Arthur Christmas  (PG) On Christmas night at the North Pole, Santa’s youngest son looks to use his father’s high-tech operation for an urgent mission.

Tuesday 26 November, The Crescent

Cayman Hospice Care: Light Up a Life

The annual “Light up a Life” ceremony takes place  in Cassia  Court where people  meet for the traditional gathering to celebrate the life of loved ones. The event revolves around a tree which is illuminated by hundreds of lights shining like stars in remembrance of friends and  family. The public is invited to attend  this moving event and add individual lights to the Cayman Hospice community memorial.

Tuesday 26 November 5:30-7pm, Cassia Court

Traditional Santa Photos

Join the jolly old elf in his full red and white regalia to whisper wishes and snap memories in Gardenia Court.

Thursday 28 November 5–7pm, Gardenia Court

Caribbean Santa Photos on The Islands

Father Christmas goes island style with a tropical shirt, shorts and sun drenched  photos on The Island.

Saturday 30 November 3–5pm, The Island

ENRICHED Cuisine – Sweet Treats Workshop

Back by popular demand, this awesome class will include gingerbread and other seasonal holiday sweet treats. Space is limited, children 4-12 are welcome. Cost is $30 per class.   Register at [email protected] or call 345.623.2665.

Saturday 30 November 12–1pm, Bon Vivant

Pink Ladies Christmas Bazaar

This beloved annual charity fundraiser features a craft and bake sale along with stirring performances by the National Choir and Orchestra.

Saturday 30 November 2-5pm, The Arts & Recreation Centre

Kids’ Christmas Creations

Take advantage of a rare opportunity to prepare for the holidays while your children are engaged in exciting and fun-filled Christmas crafts. Drop children 12 and under off with the Starfish Village team in Gardenia  Court for up to two hours of supervised crafts while you do your Christmas shopping. Children 3 years- old and under taking part at this event must be accompanied  by an adult and kids should bring an apron or dress  in clothes  suitable  for art activities. Saturday 30 November 3-5pm, Gardenia Court

Christmas Community Parade

Singers,  dancers  and musicians  share  artistic talents in this extravaganza courtesy of Barnes Dance Academy.

Saturday 30 November 6:30-7:30pm, The Crescent

Weekly Diversions

Wine 101 at West Indies Wine Company

In this series of free interactive classes, In House Sommelier Josh Wludyka offers insight into the wonderful world of wine. With a focus on a new topic every

Monday, learn about varietal, region, country and process,  as well as recommended featured wines to sample.

Every Monday 6-7pm, West Indies Wine Company

Indian Tuesdays  at  Michael’s genuine Food & Drink

A favourite treat of chef/owner Michael Schwartz’s visits to the island, Chef Tony offers a weekly-changing  prix fixe three course Indian dinner menu served

family-style. Cost is CI$30 per person. For reservations, call 345.640.6433 or email [email protected].

Every Tuesday 5:30-10pm, Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink

Imagination Playground

A fun, interactive concept  in play, kids can build, dream  and explore a new world every week while cooling off in the Town Centre’s  dancing  fountains. Made up of giant foam blocks in all shapes and sizes, little ones love making objects, like animals, rocket ships and robots; building imaginary places like houses,

islands and cities; inventing new games  and dramatic scenarios;  or simply making new friends. Imagination Playground is on The Crescent  every Wednesday and Saturday,  and free for all to enjoy.

Every Wednesday and Saturday 10am-8pm, The Crescent

Story Time

Books & Books invites infants, toddlers and their parents  to join them at Regal Camana Bay Stadium 6 every Wednesday at 10:30 am to read exciting new books and sing along to favourite children’s songs.

Every Wednesday 10:30am, Regal Camana Bay Stadium 6

10 Minutes with Dr. James

Every Wednesday before Story Time and on the first and third Saturday of the month before Story  & Craft

Time, Dr. James Robertson, paediatrician at Trincay Medical Services in Camana Bay, visits Books   & Books to share his medical knowledge and answer your parenting questions.

Every Wednesday plus the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month 10:30am, Books & Books

Weekly Farmers’ Market

Real Food, Real Farmers, Real Community! Get a real taste of Cayman every Wednesday when vendors  from across  the island sell fresh produce, hot food, handmade crafts and  more at Camana  Bay. Enjoy the satisfaction of buying  fresh and supporting local merchants.  Find the farmers on the northern end of Market Street across  from Anytime Fitness and Jessie’s Juice Bar.

Every Wednesday 12-5pm, Market Street across from Jessie’s Juice Bar

Open Canvas at KARoo

Head to KARoo and  join a gathering  of creative people or simply sit back and watch the artists at work. Painters, contact  [email protected] to reserve an easel and please bring your own art supplies. For more information, call 345.946.6633.

Every Wednesday 7pm, KARoo

Lifestyle Fridays at Abacus

Add some soul to your Lifestyle every Friday night as Abacus transforms into the ultimate after hours experience.  After dinner, head to the restaurant’s stylish

outdoor patio for fine wines, inspired cocktails and a live DJ from 10pm.

Every Friday 10pm-12am, Abacus

Story & Craft Time

Books & Books invites young readers  4-7 years-old to join them every Saturday at 10:30am to read exciting new books  and  explore  their creative  side  with a unique craft.

Every Saturday 10:30am, Books & Books

Abacus Lifestyle Brunch

Join Abacus every Saturday 11am-3pm for a refreshing Lifestyle Brunch – the perfect way to start a wonderful weekend! Enjoy signature breakfast creations like eggs benedict, Belgium waffles and create-your-own  omelettes.  To make a reservation,  call 345.623.8282.

Every Saturday 11am-3pm, Abacus

Genuine Brunch at Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink

Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink’s diverse a la carte brunch menu features a variety of small plates perfect for sharing.  The chefs use local, sustainable ingredients from the island’s farms to infuse Caribbean flavor into dishes that are fresh, simple and pure. Enjoy freshly-squeezed juices, homemade sodas, all- you-care-to-drink sparkling for CI$19, classic cocktails and more. For reservations,  call 345.640.6433.

Every Sunday 11am-3pm, Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink

KARoo Barefoot BBQ

Join KARoo every Sunday  for an all-you-can-eat BBQ buffet. Savour a tasty selection of fresh off the grill favourites plus all the usual BBQ fixings for CI$25 per person. Children 12 and under eat for only CI$12. Enjoy 20% off all drinks and “all-you-can-bubble” for CI$19. Coming by boat? Show your boat key and get one bottle of bubbles on the house! For more information, call 345.946.6633.

Every Sunday 11am-3pm, KARoo

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