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Community Center / News / Virgin Islands / November 28, 2014

Here are some events you should know about!

 

Friday, November 28

Jump Up!

Downtown Christiansted today

Enjoy the sights, sounds, and shopping of St. Croix in this one-of-a-kind street fair!

 

Saturday, November 29

Animal Jam – Beach Party & Music Fest

Rhythms at Rainbow Beach from 11 a.m – 7 p.m.

Enjoy a fun beach party with games, raffles, a doggie parade and more!

$10: Adults; $5: Age 12-17; FREE: 12 and under

Proceeds benefit animal welfare on St. Croix.

 

Sunday, November 30

Starving Artists Day

Estate Whim Museum from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Starving Artists Day invites residents and visitors to see, taste, hear, touch, smell and otherwise enjoy aspects of Virgin Islands’ culture. Enjoy the work of artists, jewelers, and craftspeople as they showcase their wares, accompanied by local musicians and food vendors. Admission is FREE for children 12 and under; $5 for adults.

 

Friday, December 5

Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree Benefit Gala

St. George Village Botanical Gardens beginning at 6 p.m.

This year’s “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” Holiday Gala promises to be a spectacular event. The evening will include a full meal, live and silent auctions, fabulous fifties fun, specialty adult beverages and dancing. Dance and costume prizes will be awarded. Tickets are $125 per person.  Proceeds will benefit St. George Village Botanical Gardens. Call 692-2874 for reservations.

 

Saturday, December 6

A Yard Sale Extravaganza…Much Ado about Something

AZ Academy from 7 a.m. – 12 p.m.

This yard sale extravaganza will feature local vendors, a car wash, a breakfast food sale, and Santa’s Workshop, where children can create holiday gifts for friends and family. Plus, there’ll be a special visit from Santa himself! Proceeds will benefit middle and high school students’ service mission to Guatemala in May 2015 to serve at the Transitions Foundation for disabled Guatemala residents.

 

Sunday, December 7 

Christmas Spoken Here

St. George Village Botanical Garden from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Enjoy a full day of LIVE choral music from local schools and churches, fun activities for the kids, vendors and much more! Plus, take pictures with Santa! Admission is FREE for children age 12 and under; $5 for adults. Proceeds will benefit the Garden’s programs. For more information, call (340) 692-2874 or (340) 332-3403

 






Cynthia Graham




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