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Ending 2013 with a BANG! fire dancers, the Mocko Jumbies and the exciting lighting of the sculpted fireballs before the burning of the towering straw man.

Myett’s is promising an Old Year’s party with dinner, dancing, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. Kapeye will be on for Happy Hour from 5 to 7pm followed at 8pm by the Mitch Wood on keyboard and Mo Melin on sax. Sharky’s at the Royal BVI Yacht Club is hosting a “Great Gatsby” themed New Year’s Eve celebration that includes hors d’oeuvres, red or white wine and mixed drinks. The party gets underway at 9pm and tickets in advance are $45 and at the door $55.

Peg Legs Beach Bar at Nanny Cay is offering a special West Indian Buffet with live Fungi music through dinner with a complimentary champagne toast at midnight followed by DJ Marlon to keep the music going into the new year. Quito’s will be offering a five-course Upper Deck dinner with a complimentary champagne at midnight and an early morning breakfast for $75/pp. Dinner entertainment will be by Quito and the Edge along with the Anansazi Dancers with a DJ after midnight.

The BVI’s two biggest New Year Eve’s celebrations will take you either east or west – so the choice is yours.

If you decide to join the international hoopla in Jost Van Dyke headquartered at Foxy’s, be forewarned if coming by boat. Most sailors drop anchor several days in advance to guarantee a spot at Great Harbor. This year’s headliner is Bunny Wailer best known for his years with Bob Marley and the Wailers, but who brings his own style of Rastafarian – infused reggae. Also performing is Christopher Martin, a reggae voice representing the next generation and winner of the Jamaican version of American Idol in 2005. US blues rocker, Maxx Cabello Jr. who has opened for the likes of BB King and John Lee Hooker will also share the stage lineup. Call ahead for reservations for the Gala Dinner in the Upper Crust Dining Room Pavilion. Caribbean barbecue will be served beachside both nights. Heading east? Trellis Bay will hold the party for that end of the island, with beachside music by Showtime Band and the popular Fungi band, the Razorbladez. Always a place of full moon circus fanfare and with something for all the family expect

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Ask Koren Your personal E-therapist, is in the house!

BoyAsk and girl in same room Koren Dear Koren, At what age should a boy and girl stop being in the same room? My son is 16 and my daughter is 14 and I’m asking my husband to extend the house and add a little room so they could be separated and have some privacy and he is telling me that he grew up with six brothers and sisters in two rooms so they should be okay.

–Concerned Mom

Young people have different ways of doing things and they might not clean the same way, have similar likes in music and just might not get along due to their temperaments. She might want to bring over her friends, he might want to bring his and it becomes a challenge sorting out who gets to use the room when.

If cost is a problem at this point, then help them to understand that they have to compromise to ensure peace and perhaps you can help them create a cleaning schedule, so they take turns with the tidying up. If the living area or dining area is big enough, perhaps you could create some kind of partition whereby there is a study area so that at least they have a quiet area to focus on school work.

While children have to learn to get along, it is still a good idea to foster their sense of independence and help them to have some privacy as much as is possible.

Dear Concerned Mom, I agree with you wholeheartedly. When teenagers hit puberty and their body starts developing, they may feel very self conscious and need some privacy. It’s hard enough dealing with the changes you are going through physically and otherwise, to also have to deal with the other issues that accompany sharing a room with a sibling of the opposite sex.

Yes, people have done it in the past out of necessity, but that does not mean it is the better way. If you can afford it, I think extending the house to add a room is a great idea. Until that happens, the children need to be spoken to about respecting each other’s privacy. They should both try to be accommodating and gave each other some time when it comes to bath time and preparing for bed, etc. Even if one is on the phone, the other should allow them a little space.

Lime ... “to hang around idly” or “to go out on the town.”

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By Jane Bakewell

True Givers at Christmas Many parents follow the traditional Christmas lore and tell their children about a bearded man from the North Pole, who wears red and white and rides through the sky by means of sled with flying reindeer. This fabled, portly gent is known to be a gift giver to young ones and seems to laugh a lot, known mostly for his ”Ho Ho Ho’s.”

Although this St. Nick does teach children that there is a benefactor out there, who seems to care about them, I feel we have real life examples of those who give of themselves and possibly pointing out true St. Nicks might give our children a better role model.

One St. Nick I read about recently is a 104-year-old British gentleman by the name of Sir Nicolas Winton. He offered his time assisting in a Czechoslovakia refugee camp for Jews who had fled Germany in 1938. He knew Hitler would soon invade the Czech Republic and he was deeply moved by the plight of the children and wanted to help them get out. At that time Great Britain would allow Jewish minors entrance, as long as they had a family to live with and 50 pounds deposit for their eventual return.

Winton found families for 669 children before the borders closed. Most of these children were never to return to their families as they died in the concentration camps. It was not until 50 years later, when Winton’s second wife stumbled upon the paperwork of this exodus in the attic of their home that Winton was honored for the lives he had saved – even meeting many of them at a surprise reunion. Wow, giving the gift of life – and all of this occurred just before Christmas in 1938.

We have plenty of St Nicks in the BVI. Look to the Rotary Clubs for their members’ selfless giving to the community in many ways. Look to volunteers who come forward to donate blood to the Red Cross to help save Limin’ Times Entertainment Guide

lives, or VISAR’s dedicated volunteers who are on call 24/7 to assist those in dire need at sea. How about those who comfort the elderly, distribute food and clothing to the poor, volunteer their Saturdays to teach local kids how to swim or boating safety in programs like KATS? How about the many churches in the territory, who go beyond their four walls and set up soup kitchens, and clothing distribution centers and visit those in prison with a word of encouragement? How about Hands on Volunteers, a charitable organization formed by three young people in the BVI to assist those in Haiti still feeling the devastation from the 2010 earthquake?

We have many St. Nicks in our midst. Their gifts do not come once a year but all year long. They are not often wrapped in colorful paper with big bows, but come rather packaged as love in the form of service. If we have one tradition that should be passed along at this time of year, it is selfless giving, asking what we might do to lighten someone else’s load or brighten their day. This is the true spirit of Christmas.

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By Jane Bakewell holiday costumes, floats and walking Christmas trees.

The Parade starts and ends at the Band Stand in Road Town. Horse racing comes to the forefront with the traditional Boxing Day Races on December 26th at the Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea Cow’s Bay. Ladies don your elegant hats and men bring your extra funds for a fun afternoon of cheering your favorite horse and jockey on.

Admission is $10.

NCCA Basketball in the BVI Basketball fans it’s time to “get a steppin” and head over to the Multipurpose Sports Complex for the exciting Tropical Shoot Out as NCAA basketball comes to the BVI. The action between top US college teams takes place Friday, December 20th for the first match ups and Saturday, the 21st for the second set. Of course local fans will want to cheer on BVIslander, Norville “Banana” Carey representing the Southern Mississippi Eagles team. The games begin at 7pm and tickets are $20 for the Floor and $15 for Upper Level seats.

Christmas Serenading Christmas serenading has always been a BVI tradition especially in close-knit communities around the island. This year the Social Development Department is encouraging all to come out and listen to these “mobile sernaders.” Four Strong International along with the Razor Bladez will be amongst other bands serenading the communities over the holidays. On December 21st look for these serenaders in Carrot Bay, West End, Pockwood Pond, and Sea Cow’s Bay; December 22nd – Road Town, Baugher’s Bay and Huntum’s Ghut; December 23rd – Cane Garden Bay, Ridge Road, and Hope Hill and Christmas Eve, December 24th – Paraquita Bay, Long Look and East End. Come out and sing along with the musicians and singers for this time-honored cultural tradition.

Pan in the Park Steele pan vibes will be in the air Saturday night December 21st at Noel Lloyd Park as the territory’s many Steel Pan bands from schools to churches to international performers will be out making holiday music.

Headliners are the popular Lashing Dogs and other groups include the Elmore Stoutt High Steel band and the New Life Steele Orchestras both the seniors and juniors. Performances begin at 6:30pm

A Parade & Boxing Day Races Christmas afternoon be sure to come out for the Long Bush Christmas Parade featuring children in adorable

BVI Cultural Party Myett’s Guavaberry Liqueur & Dessert Competition will be on Saturday, December 21st and is a fun way to taste test some local guavaberry recipes and possibly even get an entry of your own in – however hurry and reg-

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live music • events • concerts •

THURSDAY - DEC 19 & 26

CANE GARDEN BAY

ROAD TOWN

THE ELM — Brugal’s Special Happy Hour, Live Music

ELLIS THOMAS DOWNS — Boxing Day Horse Races (Dec 26 only) NANNY CAY BEACH BAR — Christmas at the Beach with Fungi Music by The Serenaders CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour w/ KapEye 57pm (Dec 19 & 26) QUITOS — Happy Hour 5pm & Fish Fry (Dec 26 only) VG & OUTER ISLANDS SCRUB ISLAND — Caravela Boxing Day A La Carte Brunch 11am(Dec 26 only)

FRIDAY - DEC 20 & 27

MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour from 5-7pm w/ KapEye & The International Rhythm Section play (Dec 28 only)

SUNDAY - DEC 22 & 29 ROAD TOWN PLUMROSE — Christmas Brunch for all the Family 11:30am-3pm (Dec 22 only) NORTH SHORE LONG BAY — 1748 Restaurant Sunday Brunch by the Sea inc. Mimosa & Live Music

ROAD TOWN SPORTS COMPLEX — NCCA Tropical Basketball Shoot Out - first match ups at 7pm (Dec 20 only)

(Dec 22 & 29)

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THE ELM — BBQ Live Music “Elm Tones”

THE ELM — Beach BBQ, Live Music

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MYETT’S — Specialty Pizza Night. Sunset Happier Hour 5-7pm with Candy Man (Dec 20 & 27)

MYETT’S — Clem on Steel Pan for Sunset Happier Hour 5-7 pm. Beach Bar open 2pm until dark & 2 for 1 rentals on Paddle Boards (Dec 22 & 29)

SATURDAY - DEC 21 & 28

MONDAY - DEC 23 & 30

ROAD TOWN

CANE GARDEN BAY

SPORTS COMPLEX — NCCA Tropical Basketball Shoot Out - second set at 7pm (Dec 21 only)

MYETT’S — Mexican Margarita Monday w/ Live Music by Al (Last Resort) from 7pm. Mexican Food Specials & Happier Hour Margaritas half price from 57pm (Dec 23 & 30)

NOEL LLOYD PARK — Pan in the Park ft. Lashing Dogs from 6:30pm (Dec 21 only)

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MYETT’S — Guavaberry Comp & Culture Party. Live Music by Leon and the Hot Shots at 4pm. Elite Sky Dancers at 5pm & BVI Heritage Dancers at 6pm (Dec 21 only)

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TUESDAY - DEC 24 & 31

VG & OUTER ISLANDS

ROAD TOWN

SCRUB ISLAND — Caravela Christmas Eve “Prix Fixe” dinner (Dec 24) NYE Buffet 7pm (Dec 31)

SHARKY’S — Great Gatsby theme party from 9pm w/ Hors d’oeuvres & drink specials (Dec 31 only) PEG LEGS — Nanny Cay - West Indian Buffet w/ live Fungi music, DJ Marlon & midnight Champagne toast (Dec 31 only) WEST END PUSSERS — 5 Course Dinner with Party Favours, Champagne at midnight & DJ Outda Box (Dec 31 only) EAST END TRELLIS BAY — Old Year’s Party w/ Caribbean Buffet, Mocko Jumbies, Music by Showtime Band & the Razorbladez & Fireballs (Dec 31 only) CANE GARDEN BAY THE ELM — Dinner Happy Hour MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour from 5-7pm w/ KapEye & The International Rhythm Section play (Dec 24 only) MYETT’S — KapEye plays Happy Hour 5-7pm. Old Year’s Party w/Legendary Mitch Wood on Keyboard & Mo Melin on Sax, Dinner & Dance at 8pm w/ Midnight Champagne Toast. Res required (Dec 31 only) QUITO’S — “A True Christmas Eve” Lunch from 11am, Happy Hour 5-7pm, Live Music by Quito 58pm & Christmas Carols by Foggy Mountain Boys 8pm (Dec 24 only) QUITO’S — “Old Year’s Night Bash” - 5 Course Dinner & Entertainment by Anasazi Dancers & Quito & the Edge w/ DJ later (Dec 31 only)

UPCOMING EVENTS

FOXY’S — Old Year’s Night w/ Caribbean BBQ & Live Music with Bunny Wailer, Christopher Martin & Maxx Cabello Jr. Res. for Upper Crust Dining (Dec 31 only) MARINA CAY — 5pm Happy Hour on the Summit.

Live Music with Jeremia & Geoff (The “Human Jukeboxes of Nashville”) (Dec 31 only)

WEDNESDAY - DEC 25 & JAN 1 ROAD TOWN BAND STAND — Long Bush Christmas Parade (Dec 25 only) PEG LEGS — Nanny Cay - Traditional Christmas Dinner (Dec 25 only)

Maxx Cabello & Band @ Myetts - Jan 2

CANE GARDEN BAY

Habit of Art Theatre Production @ HLSCC

THE ELM — Pizza Shepherd’s Pie, Live Music

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MYETT’S — Traditional Christmas Dinner Special & Caribbean Party. Dine & Dance w/3D Band from 7pm.

Sunset Happier Hour from 5-7pm (Dec 25 only)

Henry Haid & The Sun Kings @ Myetts

MYETT’S — New Year’s Day Party with Mitch Wood on keyboards & Mo Melin on Sax ft. Maxx Cabello & Band. Happier Hour 5-7 (Jan 1 only)

Performing Arts Series with Carlene Davis @ HLSCC

VG & OUTER ISLANDS

Hamlet Production @ HLSCC

SCRUB ISLAND — Caravela Christmas Day Buffet (Dec 25) New Years Day Brunch 10am (Jan 1)

— Jan 10 &11

— Jan 18

— Jan 25 Governor’s Cup Race — Jan 25 Sweethearts of the Caribbean Race

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ister by Friday the 20th between 9am to 5pm – the cut off date. The event will include live music from Leon and the Hot Shots from 4pm followed by the Elite Sky Dancers at 5pm and the BVI Heritage Dancers at 6pm. The panel of judges will award winners in various categories beginning at 6:30pm – so stick around for a taste of BV Culture with some Christmas cheer thrown in.

Beach Bar at Nanny Cay will be having a traditional Christmas Dinner special followed by a Boxing Day on the Beach with live music by the Fungi Band the Serenaders. Sunday Brunch by the sea can be enjoyed at Long Bay 1748 Restaurant with a $28/pp meal including a mimosa and live music. Myett’s is combining a Caribbean Party with 3D band on the stage from 7pm with dining offerings including a traditional Christmas dinner, so dining and dancing will go hand in hand.

Holiday Dining

Holiday Bargains

Christmas Eve and Day special meals are planned in several area restaurants.

Scrub Island’s upscale Caravela Restaurant will be having a Christmas Eve “Prix Fixe” dinner ($75/pp), a Christmas Day buffet ($60/pp) and a Boxing Day A La Carte brunch. Plum Rose is offering a Christmas brunch affordable for the whole family including soup, salad, appetizer entrée choices and dessert for $24 adults and half price for children under 12 years. Peg Leg’s and the

There are holiday bargains to be had as you scratch off all those names on your long gift list. Stop by Serendipity Books & Toys for a great selection of books, toys and games for children as well as wonderful reads for adults. BVI Duty Free is promoting a “huge” Christmas sale and this includes free gift wrapping for all your perfume or cologne sets and special liqueur selections. Purchases of over $100 also include a free bottle of “spirits” as an extra bonus.

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By Jan Critchley

The Holiday It’s close to Christmas and Iris Simpkins (Kate Winslet) is busily trying to finish up her wedding column for the London newspaper where she works, while the rest of the office is happily engaged in drinking Champagne and celebrating the holidays.

However, she nurtures an unrequited love for her colleague Jasper Bloom (Rufus Sewell), so when during the speeches at the Christmas party it is announced that Jasper is engaged to another colleague, Iris’s life turns upside down. She heads home to her idyllic cottage in Surrey where she contemplates her situation and realizes she needs a change.

Meanwhile in Los Angeles, movie-trailer mogul Amanda Woods (Cameron Diaz) has just split with her unfaithful boyfriend Ethan and throws him unceremoniously out of her mansion and just wants to forget about the whole thing.

Through a house exchange website, Amanda sees Iris’ cottage listing and before long, she is chatting online with Iris and they decide to swap houses for the holidays and whilst Iris is delighted with the LA mansion and sunshine, Amanda struggles a little with the intricacies of an old English cottage and the snowy covered countryside.

Before long, Iris’s handsome brother and book editor Graham (Jude Law) appears at the door after a night out at the local pub and the two hit it off. In fact, despite herself, instead of leaving back for the US early – Amanda decides to stay for the holidays. Although she suspects that Graham has other ladies in his life, she has not realized that these are his delightful daughLimin’ Times Entertainment Guide

ters, Olivia and Sophie who he brings up alone.

Back in LA, Amanda meets film music score composer, Miles (Jack Black) who is also in a complicated relationship and when he finds out he is being cheated on, Miles turns to Iris for companionship. Amanda is also charmed and inspired by her next-door neighbor, the ninety-year-old legendary screenplay writer Arthur who despite being invited to many recognition award ceremonies – does not respond to any of the requests.

So, with Miles’ help, Iris persuades Arthur to accept the prestigious award and to get there they both embark on a fitness regime to build up the selfesteem that they had both lost. The ceremony was a great success, especially when during Arthur’s speech, Miles declares something very special to Iris. Get this Christmas classic out over the holidays to find out how these two women find the best gift of all!

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By Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway

Homeboy Carey in BVI Tropical Shootout 3-6 after a 76-46 loss to Dartmouth. This is our opportuWe’re always clamoring to find out how our athletes nity to experience NCAA Division Basketball right before are doing in whichever Collegiate sport they play. Twice our eyes over two days. Check it out!! this weekend at least we’ll only have to go to as far as the Admission is $20 for lower level seats and $15 in the Multipurpose Sports Complex on Friday and Saturday to upper level. see our native son, Norville “Banana” Carey a member of Track & Field Athletes of the Year the Southern Mississippi Eagles, playing in the 2nd BVI On Friday, December 27 at 7 p.m. at the Moorings, Tropical Shoot out. the BVI Athletics Association will host its 5th Athletes Yes, Collegiate Basketball right in our land as we Awards Gala, where 70 awards will be doled out capped join the Bahamas, Puerto Rico and St. Thomas, as the off by the Athletes of the Year in Youth, Jr. and Sr. only Caribbean countries to experience live NCAA Divisions, presented by Sol. Division One Basketball action up-close.

The Most Outstanding Athletes from U9-Open Carey’s team will face Coppin State at 9 p.m. on Divisions in Track events, Field events and Combined Friday in a game that follows the 7 p.m. Jacksonville events will also be presented.

State vs Arkansas Little Rock matchup. Southern Miss There will also be Road Racing and Cross Country will play Arkansas Little Rock on Saturday while Series awards as well as the Most Improved Athletes and Jacksonville State meets Coppin State. the Comeback Athlete of the Year in the cards.

Fans can expect great action in these matchups as The Coach of the Year will also be honored as well teams vie to improve their current lot in conference as two Lifetime Achievement Awards will be doled out to play—three in particular after weekend losses.

Gene Hodge and Dale Abrahamson—athletes who conCarey is coming off notching a 6 points 4 rebounds tributed to the association’s early developand two steals effort in 15 minutes durment just two months after it was formed ing the Eagles’ 96-60 victory over St. on September 19, 1970.

Catherine on Saturday, as they A new award, the LIME Collegiate improved to 9-1.

Athlete of the Year will also be presented, The Coppin State Eagles, 4-5, are during the night celebrating athletic coming off a 71-49 loss to Richmond achievement. and are currently third in the MidDonation entrance to the event is $50 Eastern Athletic Conference. single and $85 per couple and can be Sun Belt’s Conference Arkansas obtained by calling 541.3545 or 443.8262.

Little Rock Trojans, 5-3—currently in The 2014 Track and Field season second place—fell to Memphis, 73-59, Southern Mississippi Eagles' Norville " kicks off at 5:30 p.m. on January 10. while Jacksonville State Gamecocks are Banana" Garey

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