Fat Chance - CNCF Production

Fat Chance, a comedic sitcom by well-known playwright, Donna Tull-Cox, will run at the Harquail theatre at 8 pm on October 30^th through to November 1^st and at 6pm on November 2nd. Don’t miss this opportunity to be entertained by talented local actors. For more information, click the link below:

http://www.artscayman.org/upcoming

For more information on jobs in the Cayman Islands, visit www.steppingstonescayman.com

Cayman Islands Triathlon 2014

The Cayman Islands Triathlon 2014 takes place on the first weekend in November. on Sunday, November 2nd 2014, commencing at 6:45 am at the Seven Mile Public Beach. If you have a bathing suit, a bicycle, helmet and running shoes, then this might be the event for you. You can enter as a solo participant or as part of a team. To learn more about this great event or to register click on the link below: 

http://www.triathlon.ky/cayman-triathlon.

For all of your recruitment needs http://www.steppingstonescayman.com/ 

National Gallery Open House

This Saturday, September 20th 2014, the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands will be holding an Open House from 6:30 to 10:00pm to inform the public and potential volunteers about the organization. Join them for an evening of live music, refreshments and Art. 

Admission is free. For additional information click on the link below: https://www.nationalgallery.org.ky/NGCIcalendar/NGCIOpenHouse9

For information on jobs in the Cayman Islands visit www.steppingstonescayman.com

Literacy Matters

LIFE (Literacy is for Everyone) will celebrate International Literacy Day 2014 by holding a team-Scrabble comptetion on Wednesday 10th September from 5:30 - 8:00 pm at Camana Bay. Corporate and private teams of six are invited to take part for CI$300.00 with all proceeds going to the LIFE program. For more information about this event visit LIFE's facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LifeCayman. To learn more about LIFE programmes on Grand Cayman visit their website at http://www.life.org.ky/index.html.

For information on jobs in the Cayman Islands visit our website www.steppingstonescayman.com

Come to the Cabaret!

'Cocktails and Cabaret' a popular Broadway review, will take place at the Prospect Playhouse from August 14th to August 16th 2014 and will feature a collection of musical numbers in cabaret style. The show was developed by Melanie Ebanks, who is studying theatre at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London and will star Melanie Ebanks, Terrie Quappe, Rory Mann and David Verhoeven. Tickets are CI$15 for adults and CI$10 for children 12 years and under. Happy Hour is at 6:30pm and the performance will begin at 7 pm. Proceeds will be donated to the Zak Quappe Memorial Scholarship Fund. To learn more about this event click on the link http://www.compasscayman.com/caycompass/2014/08/08/-Cocktails-and-Cabaret--helps-young-aviators/

For information on jobs in the Cayman Islands, visit www.steppingstonescayman.com 

Doggie Bingo Night

Animal lovers can support a great cause and enjoy a fun evening with family and friends by attending  Bingo Night on July 31st at the Rugby Club in South Sound. The event is being held in support of Canine Friends and tickets are $1 per game. To learn more about 'doggie' bingo night click this link http://compasscayman.com/calendar/Default.aspx#event_972 or visit the Canine Friends face book page at https://www.facebook.com/caninefriendscayman  to learn more about their work. 

Visit our website at  SteppingStones Recruitment  for information on jobs available in the Cayman Islands.

Constitution Day Monday July 7th 2014

This Monday, July 7th 2014, residents of the Cayman Islands will celebrate Constitution Day and the occasion is marked by a three-day weekend. It's a splendid opportunity to hang out with friends and family at home or on the beach and to fire up the barbie!  Why not top off the day by taking in the Constitution Day fireworks at Camana Bay? They have promised to put on a spectacular show and it will be the perfect ending to the holiday! For more information click the link below:

http://www.camanabay.com/news/whats-new/

For information on jobs in the Cayman Islands visit  www.steppingstonescayman.com

World's Largest Swimming Lesson

On July 20th 2014, hundreds of aquatic centers, pools and waterparks across the world will simultaneously host World's Largest Swimming Lesson (WLSL) events in an attempt to set a fifth Guinness World Record while building awareness and generating attention about the vital importance of teaching kids to swim to help prevent drowning.  Guinness World Record aside, the main goal is to raise awareness aobut water safety and the importance of learning how to swim, something which is particularly important in our environment. If you wish to participate in this free, family friendly event, Fitness Connection is hosting a WLSL event on June 20th 2014 at 10 am, click on the link below for further details. 

http://www.fitness.ky/kids-fitness/kids-swimming 

For futher information on this global event and on water safety issues, or to find a location near you, click on the link http://www.worldslargestswimminglesson.org/

For all of your Recruitment and Immigration needs visit the SteppingStones website at  www.steppingstonescayman.com.   

Music on the Menu - 29th May 2014

Thursday 29th May saw the final installment of the 2013/14 Cayman Arts Festival's Music on the Menu, sponsored by SteppingStones. Another evening of breathtakingly beautiful music was brought to us by local talent Arek Nicholson and Nicole Bodden. The theme of "Baroque Meets Broadway" captured the audience, and the exquisite setting and excellent service at Luca rounded the evening off. A huge thank you to artistic director Glen Inanga, and all involved, for another inspiring season of Music on the Menu, we are hugely proud to be a part of it. 

Join the fun this SatARTday!

Did you know that this Sunday, May 18th, is International Museum Day? Museums around the world will celebrate the day under the chosen theme of  "Museum collections make connections" and our own National Gallery of the Cayman Islands is no exception! The National Gallery will host the following free, fun-filled art events on Saturday May 17th:

Family Fun Art Workshop                                    (9.00am -10.00 am)
Museum Day Art Activity                                       (1.30pm -2.30 pm )          
Self-guided ‘NGCI Collection Scavenger Hunt’        (ongoing)

Why not get your long weekend off to a great start with one or all of these fun, creative and family-friendly activities?  To learn more about the event click the link below:
https://www.nationalgallery.org.ky/news/museumday

For all your recruitment needs in the Cayman Islands visit www.steppingstonescayman.com

Calling all football fans!

The first ever Cayman Airways Invitational Youth Cup will be held on May 6th 2014 and will feature five top clubs from England, USA, Honduras, Trinidad & Tobago and Jamaica. For more details on the event and on the match schedule, click on the link below

http://caymanfootball.com/cayman-invitational-youth-cup-attracts-world-class-clubs/

Visit www.steppingstonescayman.com for information on working in the Cayman Islands.

It’s CARNIVAL TIME!! Batabano is almost here!

From 30th April-3rd May 2014 Cayman celebrates their culture in style with steel pan bands, floats and two carnival parades, one for adults and one for children.  All in all over two thousand people will take to the streets in colourful, flamboyant and dazzling costumes to dance and sing their way along West Bay road and in and around George Town.  To find our more and to get involved visit www.caymancarnival.com

If you would like to know more about living and working in Cayman, visit SteppingStones website.

Leadership Cayman 2014

Over the past two years, SteppingStones has sponsored a staff member to participate in Leadership Cayman.  The programme offers an intensive, interactive, six-month series of seminars and retreats with member interacting with high-level community leaders and decision makers in fields ranging from business, government, education, media, social services, criminal justice, diversity, the arts and more.  The course is designed to promote and enhance community leadership with class members learning about their personal leadership styles and gaining an invaluable understanding of how our community works. 

Graduating class members join the Leadership Cayman Alumni and can remain involved in a variety of ways.  This year, Lindsey Gordon, Recruitment Manager at SteppingStones volunteered as a mentor to two of the Class 2014 participants, assisting them in organising a seminar evening.  Last night saw the culmination of their hard work and effort resulting in an extremely lively seminar on the very interesting topic of Immigration.

If you would like to find out more about Leadership Cayman, visit www.leadershipcayman.ky

Christmas is just around the corner

It’s almost that time of year again!  The Christmas holiday is just around the corner…and it is absolutely unforgettable in Cayman.  There are plenty of holiday festivities going on across the island.  

For those of you that enjoy the snow…you won’t find it in Cayman as the average December temperature is 79°F/26°C.  However, there are lots of activities to enjoy and the island is full of Christmas spirit.  

Many activities happen throughout the season in Camana Bay, including a boat parade of lights, Cayman Youth Choir concert, pictures with Caribbean Santa, fireworks and even snow days.  For a list of holiday events, click here.

If you love Christmas lights, you must drive by the Ms Bodden’s house on South Church Street, across Sunset House.

We love Rugby!

SteppingStones was proud to be the title sponsor of the 2013 NACRA (North America Caribbean Rugby Association) Sevens Tournament that took place in Grand Cayman November 9 & 10, 2013.  We love sports on both the corporate and individual level, as many of our team members are athletes themselves.  Visit our Facebook page for photos of the weekend’s event.

Along with having a great time, we also raised funds for our programme SteppingUp for the Community, with this month’s charity recipient being the Special Olympics of the Cayman Islands.

For more information about the SteppingStones NACRA Sevens, visit our website.

Cayman....a tasty option!

The month of January is all about celebrating exquisite and local cuisine in Cayman.  The world's finest chefs will again join forces at this year's Cayman Cookout.  The event runs from Thursday 17th January to Sunday 20th January and offers demonstrations, wine tastings, talks and dinners as well the opportunity to meet the likes of Anthony Bourdain, Jose Andres, Daniel Humm and Eric Ripert to name but a few.  Click here to find out more about each day's activities.

If you love good food and are on a more modest budget then Taste of Cayman is the event for you.  On Saturday 26th January Camana Bay will host the 25th annual event.  With over 30 restaurants showcasing their signature dishes and drinks, this one of the largest food festivals in the Caribbean, attracting more than 5,000 residents and visitors annually.  To avoid missing out, visit Taste of Cayman website.

Interested in living and working in Cayman?  Explore current job opportunities at steppingstonescayman.com

Cayman Lights Up at Christmas

If this is your first Christmas in Cayman, as a holiday maker or new resident to the Island, then you may not be aware of a wonderful tradition at this time of year.  Hop in a car and explore the bright lights and dazzling decorations that adorn local businesses and homes around Cayman.

Camana Bay has a spectacular display of large decorations, lights and a stunning Christmas tree centered  at the Crescent but visible from road.  It’s well worth stopping off to meander through this sparkling wonderland with family and friends.  See if you can find the only polar bear in the Caribbean!  

Many of the hotels and restaurants along Seven Mile also have impressive displays on show.  Head out of town along South Church Street and you will find many homes festooned with festive decorations, twinkling lights spiraling up palm trees and along walls and hedges.  Of particular note is one residence, located opposite Sunset House.  Don’t worry – you can’t miss it, the house and garden is truly and marvelously ablaze with colour!   You should also make a point of driving out to The Crightons’ residence opposite Ocean Club where again a stunning display awaits and where you are invited to walk around and enjoy.

Our thanks go out to all those generous homeowners who take part in this festive tradition and share their Christmas spirit with the community.

 

If you are interested in living and working in Cayman, visit our website for job opportunities and more information on making Cayman your home.

 

Running for fun and funds.

Congratulations to all of those who participated in Sunday’s Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon.  There was a huge turnout for this very popular event which encourages participants of all ages and abilities by offering options for completing a half or full marathon, 4 person relay and a fun run for children.

Running a marathon is a huge achievement in anyone’s book but we would like to extend a special congratulation and a heartfelt thank you to those who went the extra mile and ran the marathon for a cause.  Louane Martins Silva is just such a person raising funds for the second year in a row for a charity close to her heart, the Cayman Islands Humane Society. 

Residents of Cayman may well have seen Louane recently as she has been a regular volunteer at the shelter walking (and running) dogs on a Saturday morning.  She ran her first marathon last year to raise funds for the Humane Society and decided it was worth doing again. “Running for a charity gives me a purpose when I’m training,” says Louane. “Knowing that I’ve made the commitment to the Humane Society motivates me to keep on running when it gets challenging.”

Our congratulations to Louane and all the other inspirational runners who raised awareness and much needed funds for their designated charities.

 

For more on local events and activities in Cayman and what you can be involved in living and working in Cayman, visit our website.

Christmas shopping panic? No problem!

If you want to bag a Christmas Bargain we would suggest that you head down to the Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours on Thursday, 6th December, hosted by Island Companies. For those of you who have not been before, this a very successful and very well attended (4000+) event where socializing and shopping are definitely the name of the game. 

Island Companies stores sell designer jewellery, watches, sunglasses and much more.  With discounts and promotions on offer and complimentary bubbles and nibbles, it really is a shopping experience that you won't want to miss!

If your Christmas wish is to live and work in Cayman, visit SteppingStones website to start your job search.

Thank you!!!

As readers of our blog and followers of our Facebook page will know, SteppingStones was a recent sponsor of the Legends Tennis event. In addition to being able to enjoy such a wonderful event we also enlisted the help of our amazing temporary staff and a few friends and family members to provide the volunteer support throughout the event. As a way of us saying a huge thank you for the hard work and dedication our team of volunteers put in, we hosted a thank you party here at SteppingStones HQ last night. For video footage of the night and to hear first hand what our volunteers thought of their tennis experience please visit our facebook page. It was a great night and brilliant to see so many of you. Thanks for coming!

To keep up with all the lastest SteppingStones news and jobs please visit www.steppingstonescayman.com