The V.I. Department of Human Services’ Division of Senior Citizens Affairs informs the public that The Cultural Day Extravaganza has been changed to a Senior Parade. There will be live entertainment and other activities for the older Americans of the United States Virgin Islands.
The Agricultural Arts and Crafts Fair will feature local fish, fruits, foods, plants, handmade crafts, games, bouncers, BINGO and live music. There will be a $2 entrance fee. Get a free BINGO board. Win gifts, prizes and cash. It costs $25 to set up a table and/or tent; call Bruce Flamon if interested. No alcohol […]
The Division of Fish and Wildlife of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources will hold a pair of town hall meetings on the status of recreational fisheries in the Virgin Islands. Updates about improvements to boat ramps and docks will be shared and there will be an opportunity to provide input on future projects.
The 29th Bastille Day Kingfish Tournament – the inshore fishing tournament that offers the best prizes and attracts more participants that any other of its kind in the U.S. Virgin Islands – will take place. In addition, cash and prizes were awarded in several other categories that included Best Boat, Best Captain, Best Male, Best […]
The fifth annual Coal Pot Cook-Off will be held today. Put on by the St. Thomas Historical Trust, it is free and open to everybody. Prizes will be awarded to the best and most creative cooks. There will be live music. Local crafts, alcohol and beverages will be for sale.
The V.I. Department of Agriculture (VIDOA) has received funding in the amount of $77,791 to execute fiscal year (FY) 2017 Women, Infants and Children – Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (WIC FMNP) in the U.S. Virgin Islands. WIC FMNP provides fresh, unprepared, locally-grown fruits and vegetables to women, infants (over 4 months old) and children that […]
In support of children who preparing to go back to school and in recognition of National Immunization Month, the V.I. Department of Health (DOH) will host the 2nd Annual Free Immunization Back-to-School event. DOH will be providing free immunizations -- for the uninsured and those who have Medicaid -- to all children, K-12. The usual […]
Parents Matter, a unique online family support group, is asking people to donate all their unneeded and clean school-related items, such as clothing, belts, backpacks, bags, ties, copy books, pencils, pens, etc. to share with needy families in the community. Needed items are for all schools -- public, parochial or private. Distribution will happen today. […]
The Virgin Islands Department of Education’s Office of the Insular Superintendent in the St. Thomas-St. John District will host its 7th Annual Parent Conference. The theme of the conference is “Parent Engagement: Maximizing Every Child’s Potential.” The one-day event is free and open to all parents and guardians with students enrolled in public schools. The […]
The 3rd Annual Love City Car Show will be held for two days on Labor Day weekend. The organizers are working with St. John Festival Committee again to help boost Labor Day in Coral Bay. The car show will be held from 1-5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 3 and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, […]
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