There are a lot of Halloween events happening this year! Check it out!
October 30th: Trick or Treating at Mongoose Junction. Children are invited to go business to business between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.
October 30th: Trunk or Treat is happening in the gravel lot in Cruz Bay. It begins at 4 p.m. and continues for several hours. All children are welcome.
October 30th & 31st: Black Cat PAWTY at The Windmill Bar to support the Animal Care Center. Details to come.
October 31st: Skinny Leg’s annual Halloween party in Coral Bay starts at 7 p.m. Kedija Prentice and Island Girl Taxi are offering a Halloween shuttle from Cruz Bay to Skinny Legs for only $20 per way, per person. The taxi will leave Cruz Bay at 6 p.m. and will return 15 minutes after the party ends. Call or text 340-513-8562 to reserve your spot.
October 31st: Trunk or Treat at Johnny Lime. The event will take place between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. All children are welcome.
October 31st: Halloween Costume Party at Drink
October 31st: Halloween Dinner Party at Karma
October 31st: Parrot Club is hold a Vampire’s Kiss Halloween party. The party starts at 8 p.m. and the costume contest will take place at 10:30 p.m. Winners of each category will win $500 cash!
October 31st: Paddle for the Paws, a paddling event to raise funds for the Animal Care Center.
St. John and St. Thomas are in the dark again. I have lived in St. John for more than 12 years, and this is the worst it has ever been. My husband has been here since 2004, and he said that is the worst that it has even been. Generational residents have said this is the worst it has ever been. It’s a pretty dark time for the Virgin Islands, no pun intended.
Since last Thursday, October 15th, the power has been out for more than 65 hours, and it is still out. I have zero faith it will be restored anytime soon. The Virgin Islands’ power company posted on Facebook at 2 a.m. this morning that parts have arrived from Texas and Missouri, and crews are actively working to repair one of the units at the power plant in St. Thomas. I am not holding my breath.
Public schools were closed Thursday and Friday. Our children are unable to go to school due to our government’s sheer ineptitude.
Seniors are living in the dark.
Residents who rely on medical equipment to survive – TO SURVIVE – are powerless.
Groceries are spoiled territory-wide.
Generators are failing.
We’re all fed up.
People are hot. People are tired. People are angry. And the saddest part is that nothing is going to change unless you all help us – those of you who vacation in the US Virgin Islands.
St. John’s economy relies on tourism. Without you all, we do not have an economy. If we do not have you, we lose a considerable amount of tax dollars. The government cannot run without the tax dollars we receive from all of you. We need your help. We need your voices.
Please contact the Secretary of the Department of Energy. Let’s start there. His name is Chris Wright, and according to his government profile, he “is a dedicated humanitarian with a passion for bringing the benefits of energy to every community in the world.” His email is The.Secretary@hq.doe.gov and his office phone number is 202-586-5000. Please tell him what’s going on. And please remind him that this is a United States Territory filled with United States residents… just in case. 🙂
Next let’s go to the Secretary of Health and Human Services. He is able to declare a public health emergency. Food is spoiling. Our sewage plants are not operating properly. Medical equipment is failing. Temperatures are in the upper nineties, and many are living without fans and/or air conditioning. All of that, collectively, constitutes as a public health emergency. You can contact the Office of Health and Human Services at 1-877-696-6775.
St. John is holding a block party this weekend, and I hope many of you can attend!
The annual Save Second Base block party is scheduled for this Saturday from 6 p.m. until midnight. This event supports the St. John Cancer Fund.
The party will feature games, prizes, a kid’s corner and more! Quelbe Resurrection Band and DJ LS1 will be performing too!
Save Second Base will be held on the street in front of Woody’s, Tap & Still, The Refinery and Blind Donkey. Not on island? No problem! You can watch the party on the Blind Donkey’s webcam!
See the island of St. John with a longtime resident. See the nooks and crannies that many visitors miss. Explore the beaches, historical sites, perhaps a tiki bar or two, and much more. Full & half days available. Rated “Excellent” on TripAdvisor.
A four-night stay is one of the great items up for auction!
St. John School of the Arts – a non-profit 501 C-3 community arts school – is holding an auction to support its in-school and afterschool programs, as well as its community arts programing. The proceeds will be used to fund the school’s programming, as well as scholarships and grants for St. John’s economically-challenged students. More than 100 children are currently enrolled at the school, which is roughly 20-25% of St. John’s youth. St. John School of the Arts has been operating for more than 45 years,
There are eight great packages and items available. The auction ends on October 31st. Here is the full list:
Land and Sea Luxe Experience
This package includes a four night stay at Gallows Point, a waterfront resort located in Cruz Bay. It also includes a day on the water with Palm Tree Charters. The winner may choose either their 36-foot Aquila or one of their 42-foot Freemans. This package is valued at $8,000.
Sol Cottage is a two-bedroom, two bathroom cottage located in the quiet neighborhood of Fish Bay. This cottage has its own private pool and is locate roughly 15 minutes from Cruz Bay. This prize is valued at $7,000.
St. Somewhere Villa is a newly-renovated, three-bedroom, two bathroom luxury rental located in Great Cruz Bay. This villa has a pool and an amazing view. This prize is valued at $7,000.
Spend the day at an exclusive poolside cabana at Lovango Resort + Beach Club. The cabana seats four inside, plus two additional guests on an adjacent daybed. The winner can enjoy the resort’s infinity pool, restaurant and hiking trails. There is also snorkeling off of the island. Snorkeling equipment is provided. Food and beverage is not included. This prize is valued at $1,650.
Enjoy a delicious journey with dining experiences at Tap Room, High Tide, North Shore Deli, Shambles, Love City Tacos, and Surf Club Cantina. From fresh island flavors to oceanside views, this package is perfect for food lovers ready to savor the best of the island. This package is valued at $700.
Enjoy a private, two-hour taco run on Salt Deck to Lime Out, St. John’s popular floating taco bar, plus a $250 Lime Out gift certificate. The winner does have the option to upgrade to a half day charter at an additional cost. Salty Daze leaves from Coral Bay. Transportation to Coral Bay is not included. This prize is valued at $600.
This package gives the winner two free nights at Kapok Villas with the purchase of five nights. So essentially, you will get seven nights for the price of five. Kapok Villas is centrally-located on Gifft Hill Road. This prize is valued at $900.
If you would simply like to make a small donation to help St. John School of the Arts, you can do so securely online. Please click here to make a donation. Every dollar can make a difference in the lives of St. John’s children.
Looking for a new spot to eat or perhaps grab a nice, cold drink with a view? Well look no further than Drifters, a great new spot that opened near Coral Bay earlier this year.
Drifters is located in the former Colombo’s Smoothie location. It moved a bit up the hill, which maximizes the great breezes found in that area and the views. The views! Rather than talk about it, let me show you…
There is a seating area up top with views of Coral Bay and beyond.Amazing views!There are a few picnic tables with views over Maho Bay and the ocean.Ocean views!
Drifters is currently serving breakfast and lunch daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. They plan to expand their hours when high season begins.
And for those of you who loved Colombo’s Smoothies, which was open for decades, Drifters also offers freshly-made smoothies. My island tour guests tried a couple the other day, and they were fantastic!
Here are the current menus in their entirety and a few more pics:
Drifters is located on Centerline Road, which is Route 10 on the map. It is located around mile 7 at the intersection that connects Centerline Road with the North Shore Beaches. It is located less than 10 minutes from Maho Bay, less than 10 minutes from Coral Bay and about 20 minutes from Cruz Bay.
So the next time you are lucky enough to be in St. John, be sure to check out this new business.
Want to learn more about St. John? Take an island tour with me!
See the island of St. John with a longtime resident. See the nooks and crannies that many visitors miss. Explore the beaches, historical sites, perhaps a tiki bar or two, and much more. Full & half days available. Rated “Excellent” on TripAdvisor.
See the island of St. John with a longtime resident. See the nooks and crannies that many visitors miss. Explore the beaches, historical sites, perhaps a tiki bar or two, and much more. Full & half days available. Rated “Excellent” on TripAdvisor.
