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Charlotte Amalie
Friday, May 10, 2024

Telling Stories of Freedom

Frederiksted Community Garden Fisher Street near the top of King Street, St. Croix

Over the last 100 years, St. Croix has continued to develop as a community with a complex heritage and identity.  These years have been preoccupied with such important tasks as growing a strong economy and caring for the needs of the citizens. Perhaps, the community has buried too deeply the Virgin Islands’ roots of freedom […]

Town Hall

Anne Heyliger Vegetable Market Frederiksted

Senator-at-Large Brian A. Smith will host a Town Hall meeting. The evening will give residents an opportunity to express their interests, issues and concerns.

DOE Offers Developmental Screening for Children

St. Croix Curriculum Center St. Croix

The Virgin Islands Department of Education’s Division of Special Education, St. Croix District, invites parents and guardians with children from birth to age five who are concerned about the development of their children to a special developmental screening. The screening is free.

VICF to ‘Ride Out’ for Mental Health

V.I. Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Council 4100 Sion Farm Shopping Center, St. Croix

The V.I. Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Council (DVSAC) and the V.I. Cycling Federation (VICF) will host a collaborative Mental Health Awareness Month event. Their goal is to raise awareness on the intersection of family violence and mental health.

Zika Action Day for Families

Ten Pins Bowling Center St. Croix

The V.I. Department of Health (DOH) invites St. Croix families to enjoy free rides and activities, free entertainment and great giveaways at its Zika Action Day.  There will be face painting, a giant slide, an obstacle course, bounce castles and skits from your kids’ favorite characters: Dora Dora, Mickie and Minnie Mouse, Sponge Bob and […]

Council of Elders Gathering Set

Frederiksted Community Garden Fisher Street near the top of King Street, St. Croix

The St. Croix Council of Elders will hold its monthly Healing Heart Gathering. The Council welcomes everyone. Please wear white or light clothing, and bring drums and other musical instruments to make joyful noise. Please bring an offering to leave at the base of the ancestral Mother Tree.

Healing Heart Gathering Set

Frederiksted Community Garden St. Croix

The St. Croix Council of Elders will hold its regular monthly Healing Heart Gathering. The gathering is part of the council’s ongoing efforts to bring about positive changes in the community. The group comes together with intention -- the intention and understanding that as a group we can create the change we all would like […]

Recreational FIsheries Town Hall

Villa Morales Restaurant, Estate Whim

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.

Value Added Market Day Set

Rudolph E. Shulterbrandt Agricultural Complex St. Croix

The Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture (DOA) will hold the 5th Annual Value Added Market Day Vendorama. The purpose of the market is to allow local farmers and vendors to showcase products that are made from locally-grown agricultural produce. Products expected to be available will include honey, soaps, fruit wines, fruit-flavored honey, wines, fruit juices, […]

Walkability Town Hall Set

D.C. Canegata Multi-Recreational Center St. Croix

The V.I. Department of Health (DOH), in partnership with other public and private agencies, will hold a Town Hall on Walkability. The purpose is to get the community’s ideas on areas that can be improved/constructed to promote more physical activity in the territory. The roundabout on St. John and the surrounding area was identified as […]