Posts Tagged ‘Community’
UVI Students ‘Learning Skills for Life’
Here at GoToStCroix.com we love to hear about local companies working together to better our community. Last week, we learned that Diageo has teamed up with balter to offer their ‘Learning Skills for Life’ hospitality program to ten lucky University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) students here on St. Croix. Co-Owner and General Manager of balter, Patrick Kralik,…
Read MoreThe Rattan Wine Walk
The Rattan Wine Walk is an enjoyable way of supporting the local St. Croix community with the added benefit of being an elegant night out. The largest annual fundraiser for the Rattan Montessori School, the Rattan Wine Walk offers guests the opportunity to explore the beautiful ruins and fully restored sugarmill of the historic Estate Belvedere whilst enjoying…
Read MoreBuy Locally Grown Produce at the Farmer’s Market
While on St. Croix, don’t miss out on the opportunity to visit a farmer’s market and pick out some locally grown fruits (and vegetables). The ‘farm belt’ of St. Croix, as well as the rainforest of the West End, afford the island a vast diversity of tropical fruits for you to choose from. To give…
Read MoreA Week of Food, Fun and Fundraising
As a self-proclaimed “foodie”, I have had the opportunity to dine in some amazing restaurants worldwide and experience a multitude of different cuisines prepared by top notch chefs. I must say that I was pleasantly surprised to discover that St. Croix definitely holds it’s own in the culinary world. I was even more surprised to learn that each year…
Read MoreFood & Fun on the Fairway!
As the kick-off event for the St. Croix Food & Wine Experience, Cuisine on the Green is a fun, outdoor afternoon which combines gourmet food with a golf tournament at Carambola Golf Resort’s scenic Robert Trent Jones golf course. While many golfers participate in the tournament, there are quite a few non-golfers (or ‘tasters’) that attend as well. As a…
Read MoreMeet the Hellenbrand Family
In 1981, Vern and Donna Hellenbrand of Madison, Wisconsin came to St. Croix for the first time as part of a trip which included about 12 Caribbean islands to celebrate their 25th Wedding Anniversary. During their stay on St. Croix, they stayed at Hotel on the Cay and fell in love with both the island…
Read MoreVisiting CSU Students Give Queen Louise Home a New Garden
The Queen Louise Home for Children got a very welcome donation this month, from a very unexpected source. California State University (CSU) San Marcos students taking Professor Bonnie Bade’s anthropology course ‘The Environment, People and Culture of St. Croix’ planted a garden for the children of the Queen Louise Home, with the help of a few…
Read MoreEat Healthier
Most of us could use some improvement in our eating habits, I know I could. Here on St. Croix we are lucky enough to have a diverse island that offers an abundance of locally grown produce, fresh caught seafood, and locally raised meats, so take advantage! Here are some great ways for you to eat healthier:…
Read MoreGet Fit
Who says exercise has to be boring? Here on St. Croix you’ll find tons of fun ways to get in shape, whether or not you like to go to the gym. From fitness classes to water sports, there is something for everyone at every fitness level. St. Croix is a fitness island! Each year the island…
Read MoreSt. Croix ‘Animal Jam’ Raises Funds for Animal Welfare
One of my favorite things about St. Croix from day one has been the way that most people here truly treat their pets like a member of the family (as they should). Unfortunately, like many places worldwide, St. Croix has a problem with pet overpopulation – so, not all of our pets have a family. …
Read MoreSt. Croix Coral Reef Swim
Who knew that when I moved to St. Croix I would become an athlete? Okay, so I use the term ‘athlete’ loosely, but I have just participated in the 19th annual St. Croix Coral Reef Swim. This annual event attracts not only world class athletes, but swimmers of all ages and levels from all over since it includes a one-mile, a two-mile and a five-mile swim race.
Read MoreCane Bay Fills with Mermaids!
Who doesn’t love mermaids? The first weekend in November, Cane Bay was filled with ‘mermaids’…both by land and by sea! The Mermaid Mixer is a fun, women only splash or dash event held each November at Cane Bay. Participants, or ‘mermaids’ as they are called, sign up to either run 3 miles or swim 1/4…
Read MoreSunday Funday on St. Croix
If you have been on St. Croix for even a few days you have probably heard the term ‘Sunday Funday’. What is Sunday Funday? Well, it’s pretty self explanatory…it’s the weekly celebration of Sunday, the island’s day of rest and relaxation. While Sunday Funday can represent something as simple as heading to your favorite beach…
Read MoreGame On! St. Croix Sports Bars
Are you ready for some football? Consider watching the weekly NFL games at one of St. Croix’s local sports bars! Enjoy the game while you also enjoy cold drinks, great food, and the camaraderie that only football can offer. Even better, some locations offer food and drink specials, and sometimes even drawings, special games, and…
Read MoreSunshine Foundation Helps Feral Cats on St. Croix
If you have been on St. Croix for any amount of time you have probably noticed the abundance of feral cats in the residential neighborhoods, hanging around local restaurants and hotels, and even living near some of the beaches. While feral cats appreciate free food, and some will even tolerate some human contact, it is…
Read MoreFamily Fun at ‘Food Fight! On the Beach’
The most fast-paced event of the St. Croix Food & Wine Experience has to be “Food Fight! On the Beach”, in which three culinary teams battle for island-wide domination…or bragging rights at least. This fun-filled competition pairs a celebrity chef with a “junior chef” from St. Croix. The 2014 event, paired Chef Dean Sprinks (Facebook…
Read MoreParking on St. Croix
We are often asked about the parking situation on St. Croix, particularly for visitors deciding whether or not to rent a car while here on-island. In most places, parking on the island is free. Many free-standing hotels, resorts, restaurants, and attractions have plenty of free parking available. Parking is allowed along the streets and in…
Read MoreFestival at Sea Passengers Donate Thousands of Books
Education minded “Festival at Sea” Cruise Passengers donated thousands of books to St. Croix’s children in their 2014 cruise aboard the Carnival Valor.
Read MoreSupporting Community Theatre
As with many community theatres, CCT is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization. Their mission is making theatrical productions available to residents of St. Croix and visitors. Founded in 1985, CCT produces at least five plays each year in their theater in Orange Grove and past shows have included plays such as: A Raisin in the Sun, The Odd Couple, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, Little Shop of Horrors, South Pacific and The Full Monty.
Read MoreBenefit Shopping…Shop for a Cause!
While donations are always welcome, as are volunteers, another way to support some of the local charities on St. Croix is by benefit shopping! What is benefit shopping? Several of St. Croix’s charities have stores which sell everything from gently used clothing and household goods to arts, crafts and pet supplies.
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