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On The Market: Enjoy Panoramic North Shore Views from Villa Rotunda

Details: Created on Sunday, 31 March 2013 04:12; Written by Jaime Elliott

Jaw-dropping, panoramic northern views abound at Villa Rotunda.

Designed by an esteemed architect, bordering V.I. National Park land and affording stunning panoramic northern views, Villa Rotunda is an exceptional property on St. John.

This five bedroom, five and a half bath villa located in the gated enclave of Upper Peter Bay is for sale for $7.485 million, explained Holiday Homes sales associate Abigail Schnell O’Connell.

“What really stands out about this property are the views,” said O’Connell. “From this gated Upper Peter Bay location, you have amazing views from St. Thomas all the way to Soper’s Hole in Tortola.”

Villa Rotunda’s Upper Peter Bay location also entitles the homeowner to a very nice amenity; a white sandy beach at the foot of the hill, O’Connell added.

St. John Film Society Screening Two Films on April 2

Details: Created on Saturday, 30 March 2013 04:08; Written by Press Release

Don’t miss “Rise Up: Stories of Jamaican Underground Music” on April 2 at St. John School of the Arts.

The St. John Film Society will screen two films on Tuesday, April 2, at 7:30 p.m. at St. John School of the Arts.

As part of the 4th Annual Traveling Caribbean Film Showcase, SJFS continues the festival with two films from Jamaica and Haiti.

“Rise Up: Stories of Jamaican Underground Music,” follows the rise of three music artists — Turbulence, Kemoy, and Ice Anastacia — from the back alleys and crowded dancehalls of Kingston, to its privileged suburbs, to rural Jamaica.

The 88-min award-winning documentary by Luciano Blotta (2009) features appearances and performances by legendary artists such as Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare, and Lee “Scratch” Perry.

SJFS will also screen “Brooklyn Racine” on April 2, which tells the story of what happens when a group of young Haitian immigrants take the enduring legacy of Rara — voodoo-inspired walking music — from the hills of Haiti to the streets of Brooklyn, NY. The 12-minute documentary is by Jeremy Robins and Magaly Damas (2008).

Karen Jarvis Is Friends of VINP’s New Program Manager

Details: Created on Friday, 29 March 2013 04:05; Written by Jaime Elliott

Karen Jarvis

After spending five years ramping up Friends of V.I. National Park’s seminar series and other educational programs, Audrey Penn recently accepted a position on St. Thomas.

While Penn leaves behind big shoes to fill, Friends of VINP’s new program manager brings a rare combination of local knowledge and a passion for education.

Karen Jarvis has called St. John home since 1993 and has been an entrepreneur since 2002. After running a successful childcare business for years, she launched a new company last year, Love City Paddleboards.

While she will continue to rent and teach stand up paddle boarding, Jarvis is excited to jump into her new role as Friends of VINP’s program manger.

“I’m really excited,” she said. “It’s a real departure for me and it feels really good to be flexing different muscles. It seems like the right time to do something a little bit different.”

“Blues Clues” Writer Visits with Caneel Bay Resort’s Youngest Guests

Details: Created on Thursday, 28 March 2013 04:01; Written by Jaime Elliott

Writer Angela Santomero, center, visits with fans at Caneel Bay Resort’s Kid’s Club.

Caneel Bay Resort’s youngest guests got a treat last week when the head writer of the wildly popular television program “Blue’s Clues,” Angela Santomero, stopped by the resort’s Kid’s Club.

Santomero is the creator, Executive Producer and Head Writer of the award-winning preschool television programs, “Blue’s Clues” on Nickelodeon, “Super Why!” and her new program based on the work of Mister Fred Rogers, called “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood” on PBS.

She hosted a book signing and reading on Wednesday, March 20, at the newly-renovated Kid’s Club Turtle Town.

Santomero has visited Caneel in the past and was thrilled to spend time with some of her biggest fans last week.

“We’ve been down a few times and I thought this would be a great opportunity to meet the kids,” said Santomero. “I always love to meet the kids and get some feedback.”

DPW Starts Much Needed Work on Pine Peace Basketball Court

Details: Created on Wednesday, 27 March 2013 14:59; Written by Press Release

The Pine Peace basketball court, above, is undergoing construction.

Department of Public Works Commissioner Darryl Smalls announced last week that the rehabilitation work on the Pine Peace Basketball Court on St. John began.

“The department has contracted the services of Stone Masonry, Inc. in the amount of $368,620,” said Smalls. “The scope of the project includes addressing the drainage by elevating the entire property and installing a subsurface drainage system. The project will also incorporate the reconstruction and resurfacing of the basketball court, installation of new backboards and bleachers, and the construction of a new restroom facility.”

The basketball court will be closed while the construction and rehabilitation work is ongoing, Smalls added.
DPW did not release information about how long the court is expected to be closed due to the construction.

“I encourage anyone who goes near the site to adhere to safety warnings and other directional signs,” he said.

Registration Is Open for 10th Annual Beach-to-Beach Power Swim

Details: Created on Tuesday, 26 March 2013 14:58; Written by Press Release

Registration is now open for Friends of V.I. National Park’s 10th Annual Beach-to-Beach Power Swim event which will be on Sunday, May 26.

The popular event draws hundreds of swimmers from local, national and international areas.

The race consists of three courses: a short course from Maho Bay to Cinnamon Bay, about 1 mile; an intermediate course from Maho Bay to Trunk Bay, about 2 and one-quarter miles; and a long course from Maho to Hawksnest, about 3 and one-half miles.

Swimmers compete in the long course as an individual or as part of a three-person team. Swimmers can also compete assisted by snorkel and/or fins in an “assisted swimmer” category.

Many local businesses sponsor the event and dozens of volunteers coordinate to make this fun swim a success each year. It has been called “the most beautiful swim in the world” by Swim magazine. Sponsorships for gate banners, T-shirts and more are currently available, and volunteers should also contact Friends of VINP to find a place in the fun.

This event fills up quick so register now by visiting Friends’ website at www.friendsvinp.org or call 779-4940.

All proceeds help VI National Park and Friends of VINP protect and preserve the natural and cultural resources of the park.