Hello everyone, and happy Friday! There are so many great island events coming up. Here is a quick rundown!
- Friday, December 6th: Family & Friends Photo Fun is happening on the beach in front of Drink from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. You can get a 10-minute mini photo session with Nancy Borowick, who is an incredible photographer living here on St. John, for a $25 donation. All proceeds will support Gifft Hill School’s booster activities for kids.
- Saturday, December 7th: The Nazareth Evangelical Lutheran Church is holding a Christmas food sale with tasty local entrees and holiday sweets. The sale is happening on the church lawn beginning at 10 a.m.
- Saturday, December 7th: The annual Bazaar Bizarre is back! Shop your favorite local businesses at Johnny Lime between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. There will also be live music, and food available to purchase.
- Tuesday, December 10th: The St. John Historical Society is holding a shipwreck talk presented by Colin Hanson, a SJHS board member, and his wife, Leah Randall Hanson. (The pair owns FlyAway Charters and Pirate’s Cove in Coral Bay.) The presentation will focus primarily on the Eden shipwreck, the unique history of St. John’s East End, and how it’s relevant to the Eden. The event takes place at 7 p.m. at the Bethany Moravian Church. This is a free event.
- Saturday, December 14th: The 2nd annual Cruz Bay Jolly Jog – a fun run for kids – is taking place at the National Park Dock. It takes place from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., and children of all ages are welcome. Holiday attire is encouraged.
- Saturday, December 14th: The Love City Pan Dragons are holding a holiday concert and fundraiser at St. John School of the Arts. The event starts at 5 p.m.
- Saturday, December 14th: The Prom, also known as the All-Island Holiday Party, will begin at 9 p.m. in the courtyard at Mongoose Junction. Dress in your island best for this one!
- Saturday, December 21st: Have breakfast with Santa at Sun Dog Cafe from 9 a.m. to noon.
- Sunday, December 22nd: The Reindeer Ramble 5k and kid’s one-mile run will take place at 8 a.m. at the Annaberg parking lot. Festive attire is encourage. No entry fee is required.
- Sunday, December 22nd: There will be a farmer’s market in Coral Bay at Our Place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be plant and seed swap too.
- Tuesday, December 24th: The 2nd annual Christmas boat parade will start at 7 p.m. in Coral Bay. Santa plans to stop by Johnny Lime that night at 5 p.m. There will be a snowball fight at Dazey Drive In at 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, December 24th: Christmas carolers will, once again, be making the rounds in Cruz Bay. Be on the lookout for this fun group!
- Thursday, December 26th: A Kwanzaa celebration featuring the music of Quelbe Resurrection will take place beginning at 5:30 p.m. The event will feature music, performances and art.
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