- By Melissa Woodley
Hurry, Hurry, Come for Curry
Curry lovers, get to Maria’s by the Sea this Saturday at 7pm for St. William’s Church’s popular fundraiser, “Hurry, Hurry, Come for Curry.” The event will feature different styles of curry from countries around the world, prepared by the diverse congregation of St. William’s Church.
Beaujolais Nouveau @ Le Cab
Today, Thursday, Nov. 19, Beaujolais Nouveau 2009 will be uncorked for the first time at Le Cabanon. The wine tasting will begin at 6:30, and the $10 donation will support the BVI Rainbow Home. Sample the annual wine by Georges Duboeuf which is always said to pair well with the flavors of the upcoming holidays’ traditional meals.
Round Tortola Race
Saturday, boats will head out to sea in the Peg Legs Round Tortola Race, completing a lap of the island before celebrating with a party at Nanny Cay. Get to the beach at 2pm to be there when the first finishers return, and stay for dinner and awards later in the evening. Registration for participants will be Friday night at the Royal BVI Yacht Club.
Domino Tournament on Jost
The Jost Van Dyke Preservation Society is holding a Domino Tournament at Cool’s Breeze in Great Harbour on Saturday, starting at 8pm. It’s just $10 to enter and there will be prizes for the winners. Check out the fun and support the Society, which seeks to preserve the unique environment and culture of Jost.
Cinema Opening
Next Thursday, November 26, an event years in the making is finally happening. UP’s Cinema, Family Food and Fun will open for business, with a great line-up of movies. Check next week’s issue of the Limin’ Times for the movie schedules and full details.
Fall Sales
Several stores are clearing out their merchandise and overstock by having special sales, so get there soon to take your pick. Cantik Interiors has savings up to 50% off through November. Jewelry at Colombian Emeralds is 15% off this weekend only, and Qwomar Trading is holding an after-Thanksgiving sale next weekend. Be on the lookout for other great deals around town, too.
Also this week:
The Callaloo Poets monthly Open Mic event will be held at Reso II on Main Street this Saturday starting at 7pm. The theme of “Planet & People in Harmony” will focus on the importance of keeping the BVI beautiful.
With the same purpose, Arbour Day in the Park will take place on Friday at the Noel Lloyd Park from 11am until 5pm. A few trees will be given away and others will be for sale at this 48th annual event.
Hon. Dancia Penn is holding her next Heart Healthy Walk on Saturday at 5:30am starting at the Central Administration Building. The walk is in honor of the 30th anniversary of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) and women are especially encouraged to participate in this walk.
