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St. Thomas-St. John

Cathedral benefit: The annual Keys and Sword Award Benefit to raise money for the renovation of Ss. Peter and Paul will be held at 6 p.m. Feb. 11 in the Grand Harbour Ballroom at Marriott Frenchman's Reef Beach Resort. The "white tie" event begins with the bishop's champagne reception at 6 p.m. and includes dinner at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are available at all Catholic parishes. For information call the Chancery at 774-3166 ext. 213.

Havensight Mall Association: The association will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday at Señor Frogs.

Individualized Education Program Training: The Disability Rights Center of the Virgin Islands and the V.I. Family Information Network on Disabilities will hold a training session on Individualized Education Programs from 9 a.m. to noon on Jan. 21 at the Disability Rights Center in Havensight. Call 776-4303 for more information.

Charity roast: Pistarckle Theater will hold its 21st annual fundraiser the "Past Present And Future of The Education Program" at 6 p.m. Feb. 4 at Mahogany Run. The roast and toast of Ilene and Mel Miller will include a buffet dinner and auction. Reservations are required by Jan. 20. Call 775-7877, or visit pistarckletheater.com for more information.

Thomas-Skelton-Stout meeting: Members of the Thomas, Skelton and Stout families will meet at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 19 at Memorial Moravian Fellowship Hall to update the family tree booklet. Call 774-4951 or email thomas.skelton.stout@gmail.com for more information.

Annual Meeting: The Caribbean Genealogy Library will hold its annual meeting at 2 p.m. Jan. 28 at Randy's Restaurant on Raphune Hill. All members and anyone interested in joining the organization are encouraged to attend. For information, call 714-2136, or email caribgenlibrary@gmail.com.

Walk: The Wellness Walk for Life will go from Warrell's Waterway near Mafolie Hotel to Magens Bay beach at 7 a.m. Feb. 4. For more information, call Lionel Warrel at 227-2657.

Health and wellness overview: From noon to 2 p.m. Jan. 15 Paradise Gate will host a free body mass assessment and wellness overview.

For more information, call Will at 344-7599

Rotary Clubs: Rotary Club of St. Thomas Sunrise will meet at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday in the meeting room at the Windward Passage Hotel.

- Rotary Club of Charlotte Amalie will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Windward Passage Hotel.

- Rotary Club of St. Thomas II will meet at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday at Coco Joe's at Marriott's Morningstar Beach Resort.

Retired firefighters: The Retired Firefighters Association meets at 6 p.m. the last Friday of the month at Bournefield Fire Station (Kilo Company).

Class reunions: The Charlotte Amalie High School Class of 1992 is preparing for its 20th class reunion. Class members are asked to e-mail Cheri at mycherriamor@hotmail.com for details.

- The Charlotte Amalie High School Class of 1993 is attempting to rekindle its relationships as classmates. Class members should e-mail cahs1993@gmail.com.

Bridge Club: The St. Thomas Bridge Club meets at 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at the Bridge Club clubroom in Al Cohen's Mall on Raphune Hill. For more information, call 690-1554.

Gamblers Anonymous: Gamblers Anonymous support group meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Salvation Army. For information, call 201-9226.

Victims United: The Victims United support group for survivors of victims of homicide meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays in the All Faiths Chapel on the fourth floor of Schneider Hospital.

- The Victims United Community Advisory Committee for concerned residents of the V.I. meets from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Fridays at the Charlotte Kimelman Cancer Institute. For information, call 775-4876 or e-mail bernadettegp@hotmail.com.

Kidscope: The Kidscope Inc. "Helping Families to Build A Stronger Community" program holds group sessions from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays. The program serves couples who are married, contemplating marriage or dating, and is geared towards developing healthy relationships between couples so they can establish stronger bonds with their children. Group sessions include family activities such as Zumba and salsa classes. Family and individual counseling will also be available. Food, childcare and transportation are provided. For information, contact Kareema at 714-1012.

- The Kidscope Inc. Women's Empowerment Group meets from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Women ages 18 and older are invited for a time of support, understanding, creative expression and empowerment. For information, contact Kim at 714-1012.

Cancer Support: Cancer Support VI provides support, education and information to people living with cancer and their families and friends. CSVI provides free lectures on the first Wednesday of each month by healthcare professionals at the Charlotte Kimelman Cancer Center and the Marin Center at Antilles School. For more information, contact Charlene Kehoe at 715-5806 or visit www.cancersupportvi.com.

COAST: The Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence offers counseling services to adolescents of parents or guardians who are substance abusers. This service is offered in a group and individual setting. For information, contact COAST at 775-1255 or e-mail coast_vilivingstone@ yahoo.com.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Alcoholics Anonymous meets on all three islands seven days a week. For information, call 776-5283.

Dance classes: Traditional African Dance Classes are held at 7 p.m. every Wednesday at Arian's Bar and Restaurant. Come for fitness, culture and fun. For information, contact Marie at 775-7446 or 405-410-5297.

Depression: Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance is the local chapter of a national organization to support people with these disorders and their families. It is not group therapy or a 12-step program, just a chance to ask questions and talk. The group meets at 6 p.m. Fridays in the second floor conference room at Schneider Hospital. For more information, contact Bill Murphy at 473-9592.

Boy Scouts: The J. Antonio Jarvis School Troop, Pack and Venture No. 20 meets from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Friday at the Boy Scouts Building. Old and new recruits ages 6 to 16 are welcome. For more information, call Wayne Dawson at 244-1496.

Course in Miracles: A Course in Miracles study group meets from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday each month at Estate Tabor and Harmony. For more information, call Jennie Alvarez at 643-7758 or jlastt@yahoo.com.

Toastmasters: The St. Thomas chapter of Toastmasters International meets at 6 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday each month at the Chamber of Commerce on Main Street. The club is available to assist persons interested in improving their public speaking skills. For information, visit www.toastmasters.org or call 776-2035.

St. Croix

Fee Free Day: Entrance to Christiansted National Historic Site is free for all visitors today. Contact David Goldstein at 773-1460 ext. 233 or e-mail david_Goldstein@nps.gov for more information.

SEAstock: The St. Croix Environmental Association will hold a Woodstock-themed dance party and fundraiser beginning at 5 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Agricultural Fairgrounds. Call 773-1989 for ticket information or order online at www.ticketriver.com/event/2737.

Candlelight Concert: The St. Croix Landmarks Society will hold its first Candlelight Concerts of the new year with the internationally acclaimed New York Empire Trio. The concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20 and 21 in the Great House at the Estate Whim Museum. Seating is limited, make your reservations by calling 772-0598. Admission is $40, or $35 for society members.

CCT Auditions: Caribbean Community Theater will hold auditions for a Ron Hutchinson comedy - directed by Jeanne Johnston - at 7 p.m. Jan. 23 and 24 at 7 p.m. at the theatre. hree men and one woman needed. Actors will represent real person from old Hollywood. The show will run from March 23 to April 7. Call 514-2258 for more information. Caribbean Community Theater is located at No. 18 Estate Orange Grove, Christiansted.

African Kraal Fashion's: The 11th Annual Traditional Fashion Show will take place at 7 p.m. Feb. 5 at the Educational Complex Auditorium. Tickets are available at Cinderella Dress Shop, Vegetarian Creation and Armstrong Ice Cream or call 772-2304 or 277-6105.

Rotary Clubs: Rotary Club West will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at its community center near the Paul E. Joseph Stadium.

- Rotary West Community Center in Frederiksted is available for all business and social events. Persons interested in renting the center should call Clifford Christian at 772-2505.

- Rotary Mid Isle will meet at 7 a.m. Wednesday at Gertrude's Restaurant.

- Rotary Harborside will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday on the second level at Fort Christian Brew Pub in King's Alley.

- Rotary Club of St. Croix will meet at noon Thursday at Gertrude's Restaurant.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Alcoholics Anonymous meets on all three islands seven days a week. For more information, call 776-5283.

Dream Group: The Dream Group is free and open to anyone who would like help and/or direction in manifesting their dreams. Meetings are held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays at The Sanctuary in downtown Christiansted. For more information and directions, call 513-9555.

Narcotics Anonymous: Narcotics Anonymous meets four days a week in the Lutheran parish hall in Christiansted. For more information, call 719-3058, 692-9963 or 773-7689.

Women's Coalition: Women's Coalition of St. Croix is offering parenting classes in English and Spanish. Call 773-9272 to attend.

- Women's Coalition of St. Croix is offering support groups for domestic violence and adult incest survivors. Domestic violence groups are being offered in English and Spanish. All interested individuals should call 773-9272 to attend.

Toastmasters Club: The St. Croix Toastmasters' Club 933 meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the first and third Monday of the month at the Luis Hospital to help foster self-confidence and personal growth one speech at a time. Guests, new members and existing members are welcome. For information, call 778-6246 or 773-8582.

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