iNews Briefs & Community Events

Celebrate Cayman’s sharks
Join other ocean lovers to celebrate Cayman’s sharks and the first anniversary of our new Shark Protection Law
There will be prize-giving for the SharKY Poster Competition.
Short talks by researchers will be given throughout the day.
We will be hosting an under water short film screening.
Also, there will be a photo exibition by Ellen Cuylaerts.
-Free snorkeling sign-up
-Free finger food
-Free White Tip Beer*
-Shark-themed cocktails
-Shark-themed ice cream
-Free face painting
-Shark-themed kids activities throughout the afternoon
DATE: 4TH JUNE 2016 | WHEN: 12 PM TO 5 PM
WHERE: DIVETECH, WB, LIGHTHOUSE POINT
ENTRY: FREE! FAMILIES, FISHERMEN WELCOME!
FOR MORE INFO VISIT WWW.DOE.KY/SHARKY_FEST OR JOIN our group on FACEBOoK SharKY Fest
COMMUNITY EVENTS (Date Order)
MON MAY 30
Let’s Stay Together
The Bethesda Counseling Centre and Margaritaville invite you to Let’s Stay Together: The Marriage Course, starting Monday (30 May) for five Mondays from 7:00 to 9:00pm at Margaritaville. For details and registration call 949-7923 or email elmslie@candw.ky. Childcare available.
Cayman Islands LA State Opening date announced
The LA State Opening, which will include the Throne Speech, Budget Address and Policy Statement, will take place on Monday, 30 May 2016 commencing at 9:40 a.m. Members of the public are to be seated by 9:30 a.m.
Jury Reporting Date
Jurors in the current session must report on Monday (30 May) at 945am.
TUE MAY 31
Session on mother to child HIV transmission
Educational sessions to discuss the elimination of mother to child HIV transmission and congenital syphilis will be held on Tuesday (31 May) at 4pm in the Hibiscus Conference Room at Cayman Islands Hospital.
Legal Bootcamp Series: Landlord & Tenant Relationship
The Chamber of Commerce presents its Legal Bootcamp Series: Landlord & Tenant Relationship by Sarah Allison on Thursday (31 May) from 9:00 am — 11:00 am at their office in Governors Square. Register online at www.caymanchamber.ky
Providing Optimum Customer Service
The Chamber presents the Providing Optimum Customer Service by Catherine Tyson on Tuesday (31 May) from 9:00 am — 4:30 pm at their office in Governors Square. Register online at www.caymanchamber.ky
Seafarers Information Update
Seafarers, veterans and their spouses have until Saturday (31 May) to provide their current information to the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development. Call 244-2224 for more information. Failure to respond may result in the discontinuation of health insurance benefits.
Special Olympics Aquatics
The 2016 Special Olympics Committee invites you to the Aquatics event on Tuesday (31 May) at the Lions Pool at 530pm.
WED JUNE 1
Special Olympics Football
The 2016 Special Olympics Committee invites you to the Football event on Wednesday (1 Jun) at 530pm at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex.
THU JUNE 2
Special Olympics Bowling & Basketball
The 2016 Special Olympics Committee invites you to the Bowling event on Thursday at 3:30pm at Kings Gym as well as to Basketball at 530pm at the First Baptist Church Gym.
FRI JUNE 3
Cayman National Choir & Orchestra Presents The Queen’s 90th Birthday Celebration Concert
Bullying: Legislation, Policy or Both
The Cayman Islands Law Reform Commission is asking for public comment a Discussion Paper: “Bullying: Legislation, Policy or Both”. The Paper can be found online at www.lrc.gov.ky. Submissions can be emailed to cilrc@gov.ky or delivered to the Director of the Law Reform Commission at the Government Administration Building.
Consumer Protecton: Entrenching Consumer Supremacy in Cayman Islands Legislation
The Cayman Islands Law Reform Commission is asking for public comment a Discussion Paper: “Consumer Protection: Entrenching Consumer Supremacy in Cayman Islands Legislation”. The Paper can be found online at www.lrc.gov.ky. Submissions can be emailed to cilrc@gov.ky or delivered to the Director of the Law Reform Commission at the Government Administration Building.
SAT JUNE 4
Shark Family Fun Day
Celebrate Cayman’s sharks and the first anniversary of the country’s Shark Protection Law at Divetech in West Bay on Saturday (4 Jun) from 12 — 5pm. There will be free snorkeling, finger food, White Tip, face painting and shark-themed activities for kids.
CI Little League annual fundraiser
You’re invited to the CI Little League annual fundraiser with a$10,000 grand prize on Saturday (4 Jun) at 6pm. For more information or for raffle tickets, call 916.5643.
Caywriters Writing Workshop
Caywriters Writing Workshop is Saturday (4 Jun) from 1230 — 2pm at the George Town Library. Register online at caywriters.com.
THU JUNE 9
Book Launch By J. Lemuel Hurlston
June Events at Camana Bay
We want to help you celebrate Dad this Father’s Day. From a family portrait session with Picture This Studios in beautiful Gardenia Court to a cooking class for dads and kids to whip up tasty treats at Bon Vivant, there are ample opportunities for bonding experiences this Father’s Day at Camana Bay.
With summer approaching, we have some exciting events to welcome this school’s-out season, including the return of our popular Moonlight & Movies series and a cooking class featuring the king of the grill, the Big Green Egg. Foodies can also enjoy an unforgettable night with a feast under the stars at Ortanique’s pig roast.
Here is a quick look at our special events:
Budding Chef Summer Tween Classes
Every Tuesday, 31 May through 28 June
3:45-4:45pm
Bon Vivant
Isy B. Fashion Show
Thursday 2 June
6-8pm
Sand Angels
Tai Chi
Sunday 5 June
8:30am
The Crescent
Moonlight & Movies: Summer Series
Every Tuesday, June through August
7pm
Gardenia Court
The Bookends Club
Wednesday 8 June
6:30-7:30pm
Books & Books
Father’s Day Portraits
Saturday 11 June
9am-12pm
Gardenia Court
Indian Infusion Cooking Class
Tuesday 14 June
6-8pm
Bon Vivant
Easy Entertaining Cooking Class
Wednesday 15 June
6-8pm
Bon Vivant
Floetry
Wednesday 15 June
6:30-7:30pm
Books & Books
Father’s Day Duo Cooking Class
Saturday 18 June
12-1pm
Bon Vivant
Culture at the Cinema: Shakespeare’s As You Like It
Saturday 18 June
7pm
Regal Cinemas
Big Green Egg and Bourbon Cooking Class
Tuesday 21 June
6-8pm
Bon Vivant
Cayman 27’s Island Living Show
Friday 24 June and Saturday 25 June
5-8pm and 10am-4pm
The Arts & Recreation Centre
Island-Style Cooking Class
Tuesday 28 June
6-8pm
Bon Vivant
Ortanique’s Final Pig Roast
Tuesday 28 June
6-9pm
The Island
Cuisine of the Sun Dinner
Thursday 30 June
5:30-10pm
Ortanique
Published May 29, 2016
Join the discussion — please keep to our Community Guidelines.