Irish Jog

If you’re looking for a 5k event that does not involve getting up at the crack of dawn, we’ve got just the thing for you: the 18th Annual St. Patricks Day 5k Irish Jog on Wednesday, March 18th at 5:30 PM. The event is co-sponsored each year by Butterfield Bank (Cayman) Limited and Grand Cayman Beach Suites. Serious runners and walkers pushing baby strollers are welcome.

This event is held at the Grand Cayman Beach Suites Golf Course, and it’s only CI $10.00 to participate (US $12.50). T-shirt and refreshments are provided to all joggers. Bring your friends and family and help out the Cayman Islands Diabetes Center.

This is one of my favorite events of the year. It’s a fun group of people, and beautiful venue. Bonus point: no waking up at 5:00 AM for exercise!

For an entry form, e-mail: irishjog@ky.butterfieldgroup.com or call Rhonda Serrano at 815-7549.

Registration Details

Registration starts Monday, March 8th at Butterfield House, 68 Fort Street, from 9AM-4PM.

For a full calendar of fitness events in the Cayman Islands, visit http://www.caymanactive.com/ . Be sure to sign up for Cayman Active’s monthly newsletter to stay on top of sports, health and fitness and health in the Cayman Islands.

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The Staff

Ladies, check out the amazing specials this week at Touch of Thai Day Spa & Beauty Salon! The specials are until March 2nd only. There is a little something for everyone: massage, toning, and and a very special facial. Stop into this luxurious day spa soon or give the experts there a call to arrange your beauty treatment today. The staff is wonderful. I can’t say enough good things about this place; the service is “five star”! On weekends, there is lovely little buffet with tea, cookies, cool drinks, served in high style. It’s the small things that count at a spa, and Touch of Thai attends to every detail. The spa is gaining an island wide reputation for innovative and unique spa services with exceptional products. The service is always amazing, and the “relaxation room” is worth the trip: the atmosphere competes with any major Seven Mile Beach hotel spa! Give it a try; you won’t be disappointed! This is the week to try it; check out these prices:

Massage

Take this opportunity to relax your mind, body and soul.

Book a single massage and get a 10% discount. Book a couples massage and get a 15% discount.

Toning

Try the Cellutox Aroma Spa Ocean Wrap by Elemis to refine the appearance of cellulite and release fluid retention. The package includes one 75 minute Aroma Spa Wrap and followed by 5 full body lymphatic drainage sessions, once per week for the next five weeks. Normally CI $550.00, now CI $471.55.

Pro Collagen Marine Special

Get immediate results in the fight against time! This exceptional face and eye treatment helps slow down visible signs of aging. This advanced facial maximises the penetration of collagen, includes a luxurious scalp massage, a hand and arm massage, and is the epitome of pure luxury. Normally CI $110.00, now CI $99.00

Touch of Thai Day Spa & Beauty Salon

Park Place, Grand Cayman   Telephone: 345-949-8989       or 345-938-6189

email: info@touchofthai.ky    web: www.touchofthai.ky

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Dog Show

The 19th Annual Humane Society Dog Show is Saturday, February 19th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Camana Bay. This fantastic event is a great day for dog owners, dog lovers, and anyone who enjoys being outdoors on a sunny day. There are always a ton of cute dogs, adorable kids and lots of laughs. All proceeds benefit the Cayman Islands Humane Society, and they need our help right now! It’s only $3.00 per category, per dog to enter your pup into one of the events. 

Check out these fun-filled events:

EVENT SCHEDULE

9:00-9:15 Best Neutered Male & Female

9:15-9:30 Most Personality Male & Female

9:30-9:45 First Time Entries

9:45-10:00 Junior Handlers (owners under 10 yrs old)

10:00-10:15  Puppies (under 1 yr) & Seniors (over 8 yrs)

10:15-10:30  Best Rescued

10:30-10:45  Best Costume

10:45-11:00  Best Trick

11:00-11:15  Obstacle-large dogs

11:15-11:30  Obstacle-small dogs

11:30-11:45  Terriers-Toys

11:45-12:00  Sporting Dogs-Hounds

12:00-12:15 Non-Sporting-Working

12:15-12:30  Cross Breeds

12:30-12:45  Cayman Dogs

12:45-1:00  Best in Show (Qualifying Dogs Only)

The entrance is at the Limestone gate off the Galleria Roundabout. Pre-registration is 8:00 AM, but pre-registration is not required. Just show up with your doggie (on a leash, please, and do bring bags for clean up too!) and get ready to compete! Or just turn up to watch the fun and to support a fantastic organization. The Humane Society saves the lives of many animals, supports spay & neuter programs, and exists on the financial support of the community. See you there!

Contact Cathy Richardson at 925-8180 for more info or if you can volunteer tomorrow.

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Cayman Flag

Are you itching for some authentic Cayman food? Look no further than Guy Harvey’s Island Grill in downtown George Town. Every Sunday, from 11:00AM-3:00PM, you can enjoy local Caribbean food in a peaceful and friendly atmosphere, and let someone else do the cooking!

The lovely menu features Soup, Scrambled Eggs, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Caprese Salad, Conch Fritters, Curried Goat, Jerl Chicken, Pork Chops, Cod Fish and Ackee, Fish Cayman Style, Fried Dumplings, Rice and Beans, White Rice, Callaloo, Plantains, Steamed Veggies, Key Lime Pie, Creme Brulee, Casava Pie, and Bread Pudding.

The Flavors of Cayman Brunch is only CI $25.00 per person. If that sounds like too much food, you can order off of the regular menu as well.

For more information:

Guy Harvey’s Island Grill        55 South Church Street   345-946-9000

www.harveysgrill.com

Just a reminder, the 5k DOG JOG is Sunday, February 14th, 2010. Read more at http://caymangoddess.com/island-fitness/fitness-events/the-5k-dog-jog-on-february-14th.html/

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Surf for Awareness

Hey everyone, here is fantastic way to enjoy a Saturday and do something terrific for the Cayman community: attend the “Surf for Love and Awareness Event”. It’s happening this Saturday, February 13th, 2010 at Grand Harbour.

The Surf-a-Thon, at Black Pearl skate park, is open to all, and will be an educational experience for the community to learn about HIV/AIDS prevention. It will raise funds for CAF (Cayman Aids Foundation) and also present a great opportunity to have a BLAST surfing! This event lasts all day, 11AM-to 11PM.  Local artists and craft vendors will participate from 11AM to 7PM. They will have booths set up and will be selling their wares, with a portion of each sale going towards a donation for CAF. Join the fun and c’mon down! If you are surfing, great, or if you are shopping and chillin’, that’s awesome too. Either way, you will be supporting the community and a worthy cause.

One 345 Tink Again Caribbean Youth Empowerment Initiative focuses on education and brings a fusion of HIV/AIDS awareness, environmental & social consciousness through the creative arts. Their mantra is One Love, One People, One Purpose. Together with Cayman Aids Foundation, One 345 Tink Again look forward to making this event a big success.

Pick up pledge forms at the Black Pearl Skate shop or contact Margaret at 924-7877 or email Luigi at luigi.moxam@gmail.com or tinkagain@caribbeangmailcom

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Posh Spa Staff

Valentine’s Day is coming up, and we all deserve to be pampered on that special day. I hear excuses all the time. “My husband always forgets!” or “We don’t do Valentine’s Day!” or “I don’t have a Valentine”. Baloney! We all deserve the gift of luxury spa services, and The Posh Spa Lounge has a bunch of lovely specials for Valentines Day that can be arranged by your sweetheart, or as a treat for yourself, or booked as day for the girls.

Check these out:

“Head Over Heels”- 1/2 Hour Reflexology Massage, Champagne Manicure, Champagne Pedicure (Regular $115.00) Only CI $90.00

“Sweet Nothings”-1 hour massage, Mojito Manicure, Chocolate Indulgence Pedicure (Regular $155.00) Only CI $125.00

“Heart’s Desire” 1/2 Hour Massage, Fruit Facial, Lemon Drop Pedicure, Make Up Application (Regular $200.00) Only $175.00

“My Valentine”1/2 Hour Massage, Vitamin Facial, Chocolate Mint Manicure & Pedicure, Make Up Application (Regular $230.00) Only $200.00

There are also Couples Packages with dreamy names like “Sweet Serenity” and “Only You & Me”, and the fab daily specials (amazing deals on manis, pedis and facials that cannot be beat!), so what are you waiting for? Call Posh right now and book your treatment! The ladies at Posh are so attentive, professional, fun, and wonderful, you will feel like a million bucks when you leave. It’s The Seven Mile Spa feeling, for less. Trust me, Posh is the absolute “insider secret” for Cayman beauties! Call today: 345-946-7121

Posh Spa Lounge   19 Walkers Road  345-946-7121

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Lobster Bisque

Taste a yummy variety of soups at the Second Annual Cayman Islands Soup-er Bowl, Saturday February 6th from 12:00 PM-6:00 PM at the Camana Bay Arts & Recreation Centre. Hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Cayman Islands and in partnership with Dart Foundation, this family-friendly event is only CI $20.00 for adults and $10.00 for children age 5-12.  Kids under 5 are FREE!

The event is a fabulous opportunity to sample soups from over 30 of Cayman’s finest restaurants including Calypso Grill, Lobster Pot, Prime, Bamboo, and many others. The vast array of tempting soups will include Caribbean classics and Continental favorites. 100% of the proceeds goes directly to Big Brothers Big Sister of The Cayman Islands. You can purchase your tickets in advance at Al La Kebab, LIME and Funky Tangs.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Cayman Islands is a well known organisation that assists local youth in achieving their highest potential. Help this worthy cause and enjoy a day of culinary pleasure by attending Soup-er Bowl for the Cayman Islands on Saturday, February 6th at the Camana Bay Arts & Recreation Centre.

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Art@Governors

On January 30th, 2010 over 100 artists, crafts people and designers will be demonstrating their talents at this year’s Art@Governors event, the islands’ premier art event held each year on the lawn of Government House. Co-hosts His Excellency Governor Mr. Duncan Taylor and Mrs. Taylor, and the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands invite everyone to attend this year’s event.

In the years since its inauguration in 2000, Art@Governors has become the only festival of its kind in Cayman to display such a diverse number of visual art forms from paintings, ceramics, sculpture and leatherwork to thatch work, body paintings, jewellery, quilts, photography and handicrafts. Visitors have a chance to meet seasoned and emerging artists one on one, to query their art processes and to participate in creating a work of art themselves. The event also gives visitors the opportunity to view the differences and similarities between the traditional heritage craft and the contemporary arts of the islands, and the ways in which one has inspired the other.

Join His Excellency Governor Duncan Taylor and his family and the National Gallery for an afternoon of artistic stimulation of all kinds on Saturday 30th January from 1pm to 5pm. The event is entirely free and all are welcome to attend.

Title: Art@Governors

Please visit http://www.nationalgallery.org.ky/ for more information about The National Gallery.

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Keratin Complex

Are you sick of the having frizzy hair? The solution isn’t torturing your hair with a flat iron or slathering on heavy products. There is a fabulous treatment available at Artista salon that will give you a long-lasting solution to problem hair: Keratin Complex Smoothing Therapy by Coppola. It’s an amazing treatment that last for months, and gives you “easy care hair” that styles in minutes! There are two versions: the de-frizz version, or the version that also straightens hair. (Don’t worry, this only lasts for a few months-so it’s not forever if you want to go back to curls or waves.) This miracle treatment will give you Jennifer Aniston type hair-just like that-and it will only take you a few minutes a day to style it! I got this treatment recently and can’t get over the time I am saving every day, not to mention the money saved on hair products. I am also sparing my hair the heat treatment of the flat iron. My real hair is wavy and frizzy, but not in a fun way. It just refuses to do much of anything but frizz out in the Caribbean heat. Now it’s smooth, shiny and straighter, but with body. The Keratin treatment is an investment but trust me, it’s worth every penny!  There are a few salons offering the “real thing” in Cayman, and many offering cheaper alternatives. Be sure to stick with this reputable name brand to ensure you don’t damage your precious hair.

Artiista is a full service salon located in the Motorworld Building on Eastern Avenue. Let me tell you, this salon is a fantastic place with a NYC loft type vibe. The motto is “Growing Hands”, which means the staff takes the time to assess, treat and repair with care. The highly skilled and multi-cultural staff offers traditional salon services as well as threading, nail design, facials, make up artistry (amazing I must say)

Owner Chris Morgan opened the salon in 2001 and has taken the island by storm with his fresh approach. He has a large and loyal clientele, and is known for his expert touch with hair. He has created a lush and friendly environment where clients can relax, feel pampered, and feel beautiful. Chris strives to bring in cutting edge products, services and treatments so his clients can look their best.

By the way, I go to the fabulous Miss Monikah. She’s simply phenomenal. She’s a young gal a ton of talent, expertise and energy. She is also straight up and honest and will not let you make a bad hair decision! She’s amazing with color, cut, and make up artistry.

Call Artista soon for your appointment: 345-946-9751

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SMU

Here is a really special fitness event: you can do a 5k walk, with your dog! It’s called the 5k Dog Jog, and it sounds like a heck of a lot of fun. It’s being held on Sunday, February 14th, 2010, from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.  Even if you don’t have a doggie, it will be a blast to see all the cute dogs that will be participating in this terrific event. Care (Cayman Animal Rescue Enthusiasts) and St. Matthew’s University Vet School is hosting this event. The event is a fundraising event to help raise funds for spay and neuter services provided by Care and to help increase obesity awareness for pet owners!

Entry fee $15

Start and Finish at the parking lot across from the old Gecko’s Beach Bar (next to the Courtyard Marriott on 7 mile beach) and immediately adjacent to the St. Matthew’s Residence Suites on Raleigh Quay Road.

Bring your dog (on a leash please) and your running shoes and walk or run this event to help raise money for this great cause!

For more information or to pre-register please contact:

Katie Malensek (SMU)- kmalensek@hotmail.com

Lesley Agostinelli (Care)- lesley@oceanfrontiers.com

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