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West Bay DVDL Closes Next Tuesday

The Department of Vehicle & Drivers' Licensing's West Bay office will be closed on Tuesday, 14 June 2016,

following the Queen's Birthday holiday on Monday.

The DVDL officials apologise for any inconvenience to its West Bay customers.

COMMUNITY EVENTS (Date Order)

Cayman Drama Society: Countdown to the funniest show on earth!

Have you got your tickets yet for the funniest play of the year? Join us for The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) Click here for tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-complete-works-of-william-shakespeare-abridged-ticket-sales-in-us-tickets-24974384055?aff=ehomecard

Cayman Islands: Register for the CNCF Summer Arts Camp

Learn new skills while having fun this summer. Registration is open for the Cayman National Cultural Foundation’s Summer Arts Camp.

Set to take place 11 – 19 August, the camp is open to students ages 7 – 16. Children 6 years old are accepted if an older sibling is enrolled in the camp.

Students will engage in activities that focus on the visual, traditional and performing arts, with classes in drama, storytelling, dance, and more. Students will also get to take part in field trips that highlight Cayman’s cultural and maritime heritage.

Registration forms can be found online at www.artscayman.org/creative-kids and are due by Thursday 30 June. Membership cost is $150 per child for seven days. Snacks and lunch are included. Payment is due Friday 15 July.

For more information about the camp you can email cncf@artscayman.org or call 949-5477.

FRI JUNE 10

Convention 2016

The Church of God Seventh Day in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands presents Convention 2016 under the theme Jesus, the Hope For This Time and Season at Mary Miller Hall on Friday (10 Jun) at 6pm, Saturday (11 Jun) at 9am and 430pm and on Sunday (12 Jun) at 10am and 6pm.

Queen's Birthday Parade Road Closures

Endangered Species Law Registration

SAT JUNE 11

Queen’s Birthday Parade

The public is invited to attend official celebrations of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday on Saturday (11 Jun.) A parade by the uniformed services begins at 9:30am, and will be followed by a brief ceremony at the Legislative Assembly, recognising recipients of Queen’s Honours. A garden party on the lawn of Government House will immediately follow the ceremony at 10:15 a.m. — 11:45 a.m. A dress code of semi-formal day dress will be enforced. Hats are optional.

Young Image Makers Competition Online Voting

The public is invited take part in Young Image Makers Competition by voting online for their favorite films. Voting runs through June 11th. To access the link, the public can go to www.artscayman.org/young-image-makers.

Open Water Master's Clinic

SUN JUNE 12

Annual All-Day Meeting

You’re invited to the Annual All-Day Meeting at the Church of God Full Gospel Hall in North Side on Sunday (12 Jun) at the North Side Civic Center with morning worship at 11am, praise service at 3pm and evangelistic service at 715pm. There will be special evangelistic services Monday — Friday (13 — 17 Jun) at 730pm.

Family Fun & Sports Day

MON JUNE 13

Burnis Ebanks ‘Lil’B’ Barkers Bay Fishing Tournament

The Burnis Ebanks ‘Lil’B’ Barkers Bay Fishing Tournament is Monday (13 Jun). The event starts at 9 with prizes at 1pm. Call 916.1559 for more information.

4th Annual Queen’s Birthday Tea Party

The National Trust Cayman Brac District Committee invites you to the 4th Annual Queen’s Birthday Tea Party fundraiser and membership drive on Monday (13 Jun) at Heritage House from 4 — 630pm.

Flowers International 5 & 10K Sea Swims

TUE JUNE 14

Community Meeting On Little Cayman With Inspector

PUBLIC MEETING

INSPECTOR WENDY PARCHMENT OF THE SISTER ISLANDS

IS CORDIALLY INVITING THE PUBLIC TO A COMMUNITY POLICE MEETING

IN LITTLE CAYMAN

ON TUESDAY the 14th of JUNE 2016

AT THE HURRICANE SHELTER LOCATED ON SPOT BAY ROAD

COMMENCING 6PM – 8PM

SHE WILL BE AT THE POLICE STATION ON WEDNESDAY 15th – THURSDAY 16th JUNE 2016

FROM 10AM – 1PM AND 3PM – 5PM FOR PERSONS WHO WISH TO MEET WITH HER SEPARATELY

NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY, WALK-IN’s ARE WELCOME

PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL POLICE STATION

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AT 948-0100

World Blood Donor Day

Tuesday (14 Jun) is World Blood Donor Day. Call the H-S-A to book your appointment to help save a life!

WED JUNE 15

NWDA In West Bay

THU JUNE 16

St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister to Discuss International Terrorism and Caribbean Preparedness

Employment: Pensions

FRI JUNE 17

King and Queen of Literacy

SAT JUNE 18

St. Ignatius International Food Festival

SAT JUNE 25

Cayman Islands: Mud Run organisers call for volunteers

The Pirates Week Festival is seeking 100 volunteers to assist with its upcoming Pirates Trail Mud Run on Saturday 25th June, 2016.

The 5k run and obstacle course is a fundraiser for the Islands’ national festival, Pirates Week (10-20 November, 2016).

Event organisers are looking for both service groups and individuals to pitch in as follows:

The week before the race,

  • course set-up
  • organising participant packets

On race day,

  • registration
  • EMS station (must be First Aid/CPR trained)
  • water stations
  • obstacle management
  • lifeguard stations
  • photographers

 Along with giving back to the community, volunteers will receive a free t-shirt, food and beverages as well as a chance to win a free airline ticket on Cayman Airways (terms and conditions apply. A minimum of 3 volunteer hours is required).

Interested persons, aged 18 and older, will be provided with a short training session on Tuesday 21st June at 5:30pm at the Pirates Week Office.

For more information or to receive a volunteer application from, contact the Pirates Week Office via email at info@piratesweekfestival.com or 949-5859/949-5078.

The Pirates Trail Mud Run is set for Saturday 25th June (see flyer attached) at the end of Sparky Drive, Industrial Park at 7:00am. There will be a children’s course (five and up) available.

Register online at www.caymanactive.com before Friday 17th June. Late registration begins on 18th – 22nd June at a higher cost, so register early. Registration details are as follows: Children 5 – 12: $15, Individuals: $40, Teams of four: $120 (Late registration: $50/Individuals | $160/Teams).

The first 200 adults to register get a collectible Pirates Trail Mud Run t-shirt.

NEW to Pirates Trail Mud Run!

2016 registrants will also have the opportunity to win an additional $1,000 in our TUG-O-WAR event.

Eight people can take home the cash prize for an additional fee of only $10 per person/$80 per team!

Published June 9, 2016

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