iNews Briefs & Community Events

Digicel unites the Caribbean with Bring The Beat campaign
Cayman Islands Chatterbox is collaborating with Cayman Theraplay to present our fun and therapeutic Superheroes Camp!
Unleash your superhero and have fun with movement, creativity, language and friendship skills!
To book, contact: admin@caymantheraplay.com
COMMUNITY EVENTS (Date Order)
Cayman Drama Society: 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.
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
The National Workforce Development Agency will be at the West Bay Library on Wednesday (15 Jun) from 10 – 1pm.
Floetry
Floetry is Wednesday (15 Jun) at Books and Books at 630pm.
THU JUNE 16
St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister to Discuss International Terrorism and Caribbean Preparedness
Employment: Pensions
The Chamber of Commerce presents a course on Employment: Pensions on Thursday (16 Jun) from 9 — 11am. Register online at caymanchamber.ky.
FRI JUNE 17
King and Queen of Literacy
Red Bay Primary Presents King and Queen of Literacy at Mary Miller Hall on Friday (17 Jun) at 6pm.
SAT JUNE 18
St. Ignatius International Food Festival
The St. Ignatius International Food Festival is Saturday (18 Jun) from 5 — 8pm. Tickets are $12. Email Ignatius@candw.ky for tickets or further information.
Father’s Day 5K Walk Run
The Father’s Day 5K Walk Run is Saturday (18 Jun) at Smith Cover at 6am for Walkers and 630am for runners. Register online at caymanactive.com.
Culture at the Cinema: As You Like It
Culture at the Cinema presents Shakespeare’s As You Like It on Saturday (18 Jun) at 7pm at Regal Cinemas.
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!
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
Isy B. Fashion Show
Moonlight & Movies: Summer Series
Every Tuesday, June through August
7pm
Indian Infusion Cooking Class
Tuesday 14 June
6-8pm
Easy Entertaining Cooking Class
Wednesday 15 June
6-8pm
Floetry
Wednesday 15 June
6:30-7:30pm
Books & Books
Father’s Day Duo Cooking Class
Saturday 18 June
12-1pm
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
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
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 June 13, 2016
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