st croix events: St Croix New Year's Eve Sunset - 01/01/09 10:13 AM
Sometimes pictures can be more powerful than words. These show how we rang in the new year.
Good wishes to all - hope to see you in St. Croix in 2009!
Kim Lucas, REALTORkim@coldwellbankervi.comwww.kimlucasvi.comwww.retireinthevi.com340-626-3758
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st croix events: St Croix Christmas Feast - 12/26/08 06:07 PM
What a lovely Christmas we had here! The weather was gorgeous and there was a big turnout at Cane Bay for a HUGE Christmas feast! I've never seen so much food! Three turkeys were fried and people brought every imaginable side dish and dessert. By the time lunch was served … (0 comments)
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st croix events: St. Croix Holiday Craft Fairs - 12/16/08 06:17 PM
Christmas is the season when all the many artists on St Croix get into high gear and start promoting their wares at the many craft fairs on the island. The "biggies" are the Starving Artist's Sale at the Whim Plantation, which was bigger and better than ever this year, … (3 comments)
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st croix events: New Cardiac Care Center Open in St. Croix - 12/02/08 09:49 AM
Finally, the $18.5 million Virgin Islands Cardiac Center is open! This signals the start of a new era of cardiac care in the the Caribbean! While the Luis hospital already provides heart catheterizations, angioplasty, stenting work, and pacemaker implantings, the 25,305-square-foot center offers more comprehensive services, hospital officials say.
The center … (0 comments)
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st croix events: St. Croix Starving Artists Festival - 11/25/08 10:08 AM
This year's Starving Artist's Day is on Nov. 30, and YOURS TRULY will be exhibiting! Yes, St Croix brings out the creative spirit in many of us, and I have been collecting and making sea glass jewelry and keepsake pieces accompanied by original poetry - to use in lieu of … (0 comments)
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st croix events: St. Croix Blue Bay Jazz Festival - 11/24/08 07:10 PM
St Croix's second annual Blue Bay Jazz Festival, produced by the Frederiksted Economic Development Association, Inc. (FEDA) showcased the best Virgin Islands and Caribbean musical talent in an unforgettable setting.
Over four nights and one afternoon, we were entertained by world renowned artists and Caribbean favorites. From Latin rhythms to … (1 comments)
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st croix events: a Phoenix Rises in St. Croix - 11/13/08 03:37 PM
Back in the '50's, there was a bar / restaurant in downtown Chrisitansted that was "THE" place to be, especially on New Year's Eve. I'm told that people from all over came to Club Comanche to see the old year end and start the new one. Lucille Ball, John Wayne … (0 comments)
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st croix events: A Stroll Through Christiansted, St Croix, at Sunset - 11/12/08 10:15 PM
As I walked the streets of Christiansted last evening after attending the much anticipated grand opening of Club Comanche, a former St Croix "hot spot," I was just overwhelmed with love for this quaint town. I am so fortunate to live here among all these wonderful people and this … (2 comments)
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st croix events: This Virgin Islander is no longer a Virgin...or thoughts on Omar - 10/20/08 12:00 PM
Experiencing my First Hurricane
At about midnight on Wed., Oct. 15, as I lay in my bed snuggling with my trembling cat, I realized that I was "officially" a virgin islander now - complete with a Category 3 hurricane experience under my belt. Except we don't wear belts here. Too hot. … (1 comments)
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st croix events: Staying Fit in Paradise: It's Easy in the Virgin Islands - 10/15/08 07:16 PM
Staying fit in Paradise is easy as a day at the beach. Swimming, snorkeling, diving, sailing and kayaking offer health benefits with all that fun in the sun and water.
Ai Chi is an option for those who prefer to get their exercise in the pool and my personal fave, yoga … (0 comments)
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st croix events: St. Croix, Virgin Islands: an Island with a Rich and Interesting History, Part III - 09/05/08 06:08 PM
Alexander Hamilton began his career on St Croix in a shipping firm owned by a New Yorker. The wealth and social status achieved by the prominent families on the island appealed to colonial families in Philadelphia, NY and Charleston. During the American Revolution, the products of the islands and close family … (1 comments)
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st croix events: St. Croix Web Sites - 09/01/08 05:56 PM
Interested in keeping up with what's happening in St Croix?
Well, in addition to subscribing to my newsletter (thanks if you're already subscribed), you can also get the feed to a couple of local papers: www.onepaper.com/stcroixvi and www.virginislandsdailynews.com If you're thinking of relocating to St. Croix, you might want to subscribe to www.vimovingcenter.com. … (0 comments)
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st croix events: St. Croix, Virgin Islands: an Island with a Rich and Interesting History, Part II - 08/27/08 06:18 PM
In our last installment, we left off with Chris Columbus meeting the Indians at Salt River Bay in 1493. Skipping forward a bit -
In the early 1640s, England and Holland were sparring over St Croix, and a bit later, the French and Spanish got into the mix. From 1655 - … (0 comments)
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st croix events: St. Croix, Virgin Islands: an Island with a Rich and Interesting History, Part I - 08/20/08 06:01 PM
St. Croix has a rich and interesting history. I've provided a very encapsulated version here - taken mostly from a wonderful resource that those of you who are considering moving here MUST have - and that's the Settler's Handbook for the US Virgin Islands (you can order your copy from www.gotostcroix.com). … (0 comments)
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st croix events: Christiansted, St. Croix Moving Power Lines Underground - 07/31/08 06:01 PM
Friday, August 1, will see the commencement of a multi-year project to move the power lines in Christiansted underground. The Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency will break ground Friday on the lawn of Fort Christian.
The project, funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through its pre-disaster mitigation grant … (2 comments)
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st croix events: Got Rum? - 06/26/08 07:08 PM
Big news for St. Croix today! Governor DeJongh announced a wonderful landmark public-private initiative with Diageo (the world’s leading spirits, wine and beer company) for the construction and operation of a high capacity distillery on the island of St. Croix.
This new facility will be very high tech and environmentally sound … (1 comments)
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st croix events: St. Pattie's Day in St. Croix! - 03/15/08 04:25 PM
Have I mentioned how much I love this island!!! Oh my goodness, it is just so much fun here! Today everyone on the island, young, old, black, white, protestant, catholic, was IRISH!!! We all headed downtown in our green and had a huge parade! I believe this was the 39th … (0 comments)
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st croix events: The adult parade in Frederiksted - Three Kings Day Celebration - 01/11/08 07:05 AM
What fun we had at the parade last Saturday! It lasted for about SIX hours (of course, started late) and everyone seemed to have a great time. Just another example of the wonderful culture and heritage here - and another reason we love living here. Celebrations abound! Never a dull moment!!
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st croix events: Christmas in St. Croix - 12/29/07 08:05 AM
What fun, what fun! There are just too many things going on here during Christmas season to even mention. Boat parades, "tramps," reveling from the wee hours till dawn, coquito and guavaberry drinks (yum), food, music, friends and laughter. And Christmas second day at a pig roast listening to Jamsie and … (1 comments)
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