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Come to the islands this year! We look forward to welcoming you to Maho Bay Camps or Estate Concordia Preserve—just check for dates at http://www.maho.org/

St. John, US Virgin Islands

2010 CALENDAR

January through April

Café Concordia

Every Tuesday Caribbean night dinner and every Thursday reggae music with Wayne Clendenen at Café Concordia overlooking the ocean 5:30--8:30pm (340) 693-5855 http://www.maho.org/concordia.cfm

January 15-31

Maho Bay Visiting Artists

Ann Mitchell & Scott Kempton glass artists from San Diego, CA are two of the artists visiting Maho each month Jan-June. Together with full-time Maho glass artists give free nightly demos at Maho Bay Camps. For class schedule call (340) 776-6226 x248 http://www.maho.org/OngoingClasses.cfm

January 29

Full Moon National Park Hike

Enjoy a moonlit hike to the top of Ram Head while you explore the southernmost point of St John (near Estate Concordia Preserve) and learn about the fascinating history that exists in this part of St John. (340) 779-4940 http://www.friendsvinp.org/seminars.htm

February 14 Valentine's Day

Annual Celebration of Love

Each year at St. John's Trunk Bay beach there is a free marriagevow renewal ceremony in celebration of Valentine's Day conducted by wedding officiant Anne Marie Porter. All are welcome to join the love. www.re-marryyourmate.com/valentine.htm

February 27

March 6

Underwater Photography

Learn to take photos of the beautiful fish and coral snorkelers see as they explore the reefs. Call Friends of the VI National Park for seminar schedule (340) 779-4940 http://www.friendsvinp.org/seminars.htm

March 17-20

8th Annual St. John Blues Festival
The St. John Blues Festival with opening Blues Festival party at Island Blues in Coral Bay. Blues Party at Mongoose Junction Courtyard in Cruz Bay and dozens of local and international Blues artists. For more information visit: http://www.stjohnbluesfestival.com/ Telephone: (340) 693-8120

April 3

Green Building House Tour

Tour beautiful island homes exhibiting components of alternative, eco-friendly building and living on St John. For more information http://www.friendsvinp.org/seminars.htm

April 26-May 1

St. Thomas Carnival
Events all week long including Carnival Parade. The cultural fair features lot of exotic local cuisine. Food, candies, pastries and other goodies which are not always available, can be found at this event. Come see the parade featuring mocko jumbies, carnival royalty, listen to bands play, dancing troupes include hundreds of masqueraders. http://www.vicarnival.com/

May 8

Wagapalooza Dog Show

Dozens of the finest, four-legged, furry denizens of St. John and St. Thomas will show their stuff at the 10th annual dog show for the benefit of the Animal Care Center which includes Best Costume, Best dancer, and Best Jumper. http://www.wagapalooza.com/

May 30 (Memorial Day Weekend)

St. John Beach to Beach Swim

Friends of the Park Friends will host its sixth annual Beach-to-Beach Power Swim at Maho Bay Beach, St. John. Swimmers compete as an individual or as part of a 3-person team. Some swimmers also compete in the "assisted" category using snorkel and/or fins.http://www.friendsvinp.org/swim/index.html (340) 779-4940

St. John Carnival

Carnival in St. John is a combination of celebrating the traditions of Carnival with emancipation and independence. Festivities include musical venues, the village, food fair, parades and on July 4th fireworks http://www.visitusvi.com/stjohn/events_calendar

July and throughout year

Maho Bay Clay Works

Gail Van de Bogurt owns the Maho Bay Clay Works studio which offers classes at Maho throughout the year for locals and guests including pottery thrown on one of their 12 wheels or handmade clay works. Each summer a kids camp is offered--call (340) 776-6226 x226 http://www.maho.org/TTAC.cfm

August 2-6

U.S.V.I. Open Atlantic Blue Marlin Tournament

"The Super Bowl of Sport Fishing Tournaments" Visit http://www.abmt.vi/ for information about fishing in the U.S. Virgin Islands--tuna, tarpon, barracuda, bonefish all year round. St. Thomas (888) 234-7484.

September 5 (Labor Day)

Love City Triathlon

The 12th annual Love City Triathlon will pit contestants on a course that includes a half-mile swim, a 14-mile bike ride, and a four-mile run. The event begins in Big Maho Bay and is open to individuals and teams. http://www.stjohnlandsharks.com/

October 31 (Halloween)

Celebrate an island-style Halloween with Annual Halloween costume contest at Skinny Legs, Coral Bay, St. John and pumpkin carving contest at Maho Bay Camps for kids and adults. http://www.skinnylegs.com/Halloween-07-Night.htm.

November 26

Thanksgiving Sailing Regatta

Sailing season officially begins on St. John with Thanksgiving Regatta with all classes of boats welcome to enter. U.S. Virgin Islands boasts world-renowned Caribbean island-hopping sailing. http://www.allatsea.net/specificissueeditorial.php?featureid=639

November 27-29

Annual Holiday Arts, Crafts & Music Festival, St. Thomas

The festival will feature original works from over 30 local artists. Enjoy music, entertainment, and free kids' activities at Tillett Gardens, St. Thomas. http://www.tillettgardens.com/special_events.asp

December 12

Annual St. John Christmas Children's Parade

Events are scheduled throughout the weekend including the St. John Christmas Music Festival in celebration of the season http://stevesimonpresents.com/

December 20-31

School vacation weeks

Spend the holidays at Maho Bay Camps or Estate Concordia Preserve on St. John, USVI for a memorable week with the family swimming, snorkeling, hiking, kayaking, sailing, or just relaxing on the beach. http://www.maho.org/