by Janie Chadwick
by Janie Chadwick
February |
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2008 |
Hi everyone,
Love and Football, Football and Love. No
matter which comes first in your life, February in Vieques has it all.
Super Bowl Sunday is a party hearty tradition on the island.
Every bar and restaurant with a TV will be showing the game. Some, like the
Inn on the Blue Horizon, have planned a special barbeque, with
reservation seating upstairs, (call 787-741-3381 for info); others will simply
have plenty of cold beer and a fun crowd. This year’s special place to watch the
game is Roy’s Coffee House in town, also known as the
Pink House. Our own Lyman Tarkowski will be behind the bar. He has door
prizes planned to go along with the inevitable insult he will fling your way.
Roy’s has several screens, both inside and on the patio, so the game will be in
surround sound. It promises to be great fun. For more information call Roy’s at
787-741-0685.
On to the love part. Of course, Valentine’s Day falls on Thursday, the 14th. The
restaurants on the island ranging from sushi to tapas to Italian to fusion to
continental cuisine are open and ready to make your night very special.
Café Media Luna, located in downtown Isabel Segunda has
reorganized and is featuring Italian Cuisine courtesy of Chef Drew. The menu
offers classics like Osso Bucco and linguine with fresh clam sauce. The small
balcony tables on the second floor are wonderfully private and have an Old San
Juan flair. (There are only a few of them so no whining if you are seated
inside.) Appetizers begin around $8, with entrees beginning at $19. For
reservations call 787-741-2594
It is rumored that Duffy will be opening Chez Shack for more
than just Monday Grill night. The Pilon atmosphere is perfect for a Valentine’s
Dinner with the coquis croaking and the rain forest right next to your table. As
he has for over forty years, Duffy knows how to make dining fun. For
reservations call 787-741-2175.
The spirit of Valentine’s Day can and should be celebrated every day. It does
not have to cost money, either. When was the last time you simply took a walk?
Whether as a couple, as a family, with your four legged friend(s), or by
yourself, taking a stroll is relaxing and healthy. So ditch the cell phone and
go out to Sun Bay at around 5pm or so. A walk along the waters
edge is great for your feet (people spend lots of money on pedicure sand scrubs)
and the sunset is great for your soul.
Another great walk is Mosquito Pier. Sun up or sun down, the
pier always has a breeze and some days the salt spray will kiss your cheeks. The
daytime views of the main island are fantastic and the nighttime vistas look
like millions of twinkle lights. For a more private walk, head out toward
Green Beach. Just after the water company pump station is a
turn to the right. The road is washed out and bumpy. You will come to a couple
of pull offs. Stop the car at one of those and walk the beach.
If you prefer to walk with a tour the Vieques Historical Conservation Trust
(VHCT) is hosting some walks this month. Playa Grande tours
including the old sugar ruins are being given on the 7th and the 21st, beginning
at 9am. $30 adults, $15 children. On the 19th, at 6:30am, is a Bird Walk with
Rich Puffer. There is no cost for this walk, but donations are greatly
appreciated so the Trust can continue its work with the local school children
and the environment. For information call the Trust at 787-741-8850.
On Saturday, February 23rd, visitors and residents will have the opportunity to
show some love by attending the Vieques Humane Society and Animal
Rescue’s Art Auction Fundraiser. This all important fundraiser features
art created by local artists and donated to the shelter. This year the theme is
“An Elegant Evening and Art Auction”. It will truly be an elegant evening as the
location is the fabulous home of Tom and Kevin, aka the Bravos Boys, who have
graciously opened their doors for this event. Owen, from Casa de Amistad
Guest House, is the auctioneer, and is guaranteed wring every penny
from your pocket. It will be a great time for a great cause. For information and
tickets call Mary Ann at 787-741-1363, Laura at 787-741-0487, Garage
Cuts Salon 787-741-3524 or Caribbean Walk
787-741-7770. Tickets are $50 and are limited.
Another way to assist the Humane Society is to help adopted animals get to their
new homes in the States. The airlines require that transported animals be
accompanied
by a ticketed passenger. The shelter does all the arranging. They bring the
animals to the San Juan airport, and have someone to pick them up at the other
end. If you are willing, give the shelter a call at 787-741-0209. Let them know
when you are flying and where.
Dr. Andrea Kaufmann, Vieques’ local veterinarian, is offering
free spay and neuter clinics the first three weeks of February. It is for people
who otherwise could not afford to have their animals altered. Spread the word to
your friends and neighbors. For details call the Clinica de Animales
at 787-741-1826.
February in Vieques is all about love and doing the things you love. Get out
there and do it.
Thanks for reading!
Janie
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February 2008 Calendar |
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| coming soon! | |
| By Day of the Week | |
| Saturday, 2 | Cooking with Chef Wanda Rivera: Learn how to cook the
nutritious prickly pear cactus, 25/person, includes lunch11:00amat the VCHT. 741-8850 Book presentation, The Unsilenced Voice, by Che Paralitici, at the Fort, 7pm. |
| Thursday, 7 | Tour of Playa Grande Sugar Mill ruins: 9:00am -12noon. $30 adults; $15 children 12 & under. Meet at the VCHT. 741-8850 for more info. |
| Thursday, 14 | Vieques Baila 2008 at the Municipal Coliseum, 5pm, Food,
dance contests and prizes. Free entrance ($6 for buffet). Call Vicente 741-3348 Island Steakhouse - Romantic Valentine’s dinner specials along with regular menu; complimentary champagne with desset; call 741 0011 to reserve Carambola: Celebration of restaurant’s anniversay with a special menu by Chef Fuentes. Valentine’s party; reservations at 741-3318 BBH - Special Valentine’s dinner: 5 courses @$75, call 741-1128 for reservations |
| Saturday, 16 | Yard Sale: antiques, jewelry, toys, clothing items and
more, at the Episcopal Church’s yard, 8am-2pm; call Margarita at 741-1341 for information and donations Art Exhibit, Negotiating with the Muse, with works by Carmen “Coqui” Santiago and Amarylis Pagán Jímenez, 7pm at the Fort |
| Tuesday, 19 | The Birds of Vieques, Field trip with John Richer
Puffer, leaving the Trust at 6:30am, call 741-8850for information |
| Thursday, 21 | Tour of Playa Grande Sugar Mill ruins: 9:00am -12noon.
$30 adults; $15 children 12 & under. Meet at the VCHT. 741-8850 for more info |
| Friday, 22 | “Cultivando Canastas Colgantes”: Charla y demostración
del cultivo y cuido de plantas en canastasl, 10:30am-11:30am, $5 pp; 741-8850 |
| Saturday, 23 | Presentation of recent books by Juan Mari Brás: In
Search of a Star and Memores of a Ctizien, 7pm, at the Fort Elegant Evening and Art Auction to benefit the Humane Society, open bar and hors d’ouevres; $50 donation per person, call 787 741 1363 or 741-0487 for information |
| Sunday, 24 | 7th Annual Bikethon of the Milivy Foundation, this year honoring organ donors, 10:30am from Muñoz Rivera Ave; call Gladys Costa 438-1401 |
| Tuesday, 26 | Archeological and cultural tour with Letty from Kiani
Tours, including visti to the Puerto Ferro Man’s site, $30 pp, 9am at the VCHT, 741-8850 |
| Daily | NEW LUNCH SPECIALS by Chef Fuentes every day at Blue
Horizon from 11 Am to 5 PM. Dishes from $12. SUNSET DINNERS at the Blue Macaw; salad, dinner and dessert for $20; 5:30- 6:30pm HAPPY HOUR at the Blue Macaw, from 5:30-6:30; $2 off all cocktails and wine |
| On Demand | SPIN ON DEMAND classes - min 2persons...any day/any time; call Violet at (917) 836-5829 |
| Mondays | MANTRA YOGA with Maureen (two groups, 8am and 9:30am) at
Hix Island’s Yoga House; $15 per person VOLLEYBALL MONDAYS - Bump, Set, Spike! Every Monday starting at 3pm MOVIE NIGHT at the Blue Moon Bar & Grill at Inn on the Blue Horizon. Giant Screen TV. Various Snacks! 741-3318. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Big Book meeting; attendance limited to only those who want to stop drinking; 5:30pm at the Pavillion (back building) at the Trust,Esperanza SPIN CLASSES, 9:30am at Utopia Spin Studio (same location as Violeta’s Enchanted Garden in Martineau), dress in workout gear, bring towel and water; Call Pete at 908 499-0122 for class information |
| Tuesdays | VINYASA YOGA with Jennifer, at Hix Island’s Yoga House,
9:30am, $15 pp HAPPY HOUR at El Jardín at The Crow’s Nest,5-7pm, chance to win free tab. 741-0011. ALCOHOLIC'S ANONYMOUS - Living Sober; open to all; 5:30pm at the Pavillion (back building) at the Trust, Esperanza |
| Wednesdays | SUNBAY YOGA, 9am 787 435-7510 VINYASA YOGA with Jennifer, 9:30am and MANTRA YOGA with Maureen, 4:30pm, at Hix Island’s Yoga House; $15 pp ALCOHOLIC'S ANONYMOUS - As Bill Sees It; open to all; 6pm at at small building in back of Catholic Church in Isabel II |
| Thursdays | ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Open discussion, 8:30am at Gringo
Beach YOGA EN SUNBAY, 9am 787 435-7510 VINYASA YOGA with Jennifer, 9:30am and MANTRA YOGA with Maureen, 4:30pm, at Hix Island’s Yoga House; $15 pp COMMITTE OF PARENTS FOR COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE - meets at the Susana Centeno Clinic, 7pm, with Alba “Pupa” Encarnación, 741-0895 FINE DINING at the Blue Horizon’s Carambola - eservation only 741-3318 SPIN CLASSES, 9:30am at Utopia Spin Studio (same location as Violeta’s Enchanted Garden in Martineau), dress in workout gear, bring towel and water; Call Pete at 908 499-0122 for information PIRATES RUM NIIGHT, at Bananas, 5-8pm FILM DOCUMENTARIES on the Peace Movement and the history of Vieques, at Casa de Kathy, 352 Bromelias, Esperanza, free entrance; 8pm, 741- 3352 ADVENTURE OF IDEAS: Weekly discussion group - science, art, philosophy, spirituality, etc. starting Feb 14th - Call Andre or Judy 741-8736 |
| Fridays | SUNBAY YOGA , 9am 787 435-7510 VINYASA YOGA with Jennifer, at Hix Island’s Yoga House, 9:30am, $15 pp VOICE AND GUITAR OF KIWI KIM, 4pm at Bananas ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Came to Believe, open meeting 6pm at small building in back of Catholic Church in Isabel II SALSA LESSONS @ Blue Horizon, 8pm LOBSTER SPECIALS @ Trade winds, 741-8666. |
| Saturdays | YOGA EN SUNBAY, 9am 787 435-7510 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Step-Tradition, open meeting 10:30am at small building in back of Catholic Church in Isabel II SPIN CLASSES, 9:30am at Utopia Spin Studio (same location as Violeta’s Enchanted Garden in Martineau), dress in workout gear, bring towel and water; Call Pete at 908 499-0122 for information DATE DINNER: Dinner for two for $59, iincluding bottle of wine, at the Island Steakhouse, 741-0011 KARAOKE at Mar Azul, 8pm LIVE MUSIC, Salsa, Merengue and DJ, at the Blue Moon Bar & Grill, 8p, |
| Sundays | YOGA EN SUNBAY, 9am 787 435-7510 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Open discussion, 10:30am at small building in back of Catholic Church in Isabel II PRIME RIB at the Island Steakhouse, call 741-0011 for reservations. PAELLA NIGHT @ Trade Winds. 787/741-8666 FINE DINING at the Blue Horizon’s Carambola - Reservation only 741-3318 AFTER THE BEACH PARTY - Smooth music mixes by In House DJ’s / Cool videos from big screen, 7pm, Blue Horizon |
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