Vol 29, 37 by Limin Times

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Now in it’s 29th Year!

May 11 - May 17, 2017

Vol. 29, No. 37

ALSO THIS WEEK: School Spirit • TGIF Fridays • Fun Day • Tea Party • VG 10K Race • Tropix Turns 1

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Fundraising Event

Dab That Tune

Support the HLSCC Stingrays Band is this Saturday, 13th at The Island Last Resort. The band is set to play at The Garden, Florida on Memorial Day weekend and the funds raised Saturday will help cover their trip. Come out and enjoy cocktails from 6:30pm and a three-course dinner to follow at 7:30. After dinner, enjoy one of the band’s stellar sets from 9:30. Tickets are $75 and dinner reservations are required.

Wednesdays at Myett’s Chill Zone, and Thursdays at Myett’s Cane Garden Bay just got interesting as they present Dab That Tune. Come out and experience the latest enter¬tainment craze. Enjoy some music, food, drinks, and prizes. This game is fun for all ages.

10K Race Runners will want to preview the second half of the Virgin Gorda Half Marathon and 6mile run/walk challenge during this weekend’s Dive BVI 10K race on Saturday, 13th. The race starts at 6:30am from Scotia Bank, The

Tea Party

Valley, Virgin Gorda.

Treat your mom to a Mother’s Day Tea Party on Sunday, 14th at the New Life Baptist Church from 4–7pm. Come dressed in your hat, gloves, spring dresses and bowties for an afternoon dedicated to the matriarch of your family. Tickets are $10 and reservations need to be made by today May 11th. For more information, please call 494-4104.

For runners wanting to participate from Tortola, contact Dive BVI to reserve your space on a 5:45am boat leaving from Trellis Bay for $15. The boat returns at 8am.

Kite Flying Competition

School Spirit

The VI Prince and Princess Committee present a

The School Spirit Entrepreneurial Competition is today Thursday, 11th beginning at 5pm at the Eileene Parsons Auditorium at HLSCC. Students from schools from all over the BVI will showcase new uniform designs and vie for the number one spot.

fun day and kite flying competition this Saturday, 13th behind the Administration Complex from 10am–3pm. Win prizes for highest flying, biggest and most creative kite. There will also be bouncy houses, lucky dip, fun and games and food and drinks on sale.

TGIF Fridays!

Oh wait! Did I mention the committee will also

TGIF Fridays continue tomorrow at Myett’s Chill Zone in the Tortola Pier Park with happy hour at 5pm and fire dancers at 7:30pm. DJ Fuego will provide music. See you there! Limin’Times Entertainment Gude

unveil this the 2017 Prince and Princess contestants there?

ESHS Spring Concert Roundup Elmore Stoutt High School student musicians have been working all term perfecting their songs and this Saturday, May 12th they’re ready to share their talents with the rest of the BVI during the annual Spring Concert at Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall. Taking the stage will be students from the school’s choir, the junior and senior concert bands, jazz band and steel pan band. Performances generally include a good mix of traditional and more contemporary selections, including recent chart toppers and hits from films. Recent concerts have included nearly 200 student musicians, and the show always draws a large and enthusiastic crowd of parents and others who want to support the school’s long-running music

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department. Each spring concert nearly always brings a special surprise, too. One year saw a reunion of alumni musicians play a special tribute to retiring music teacher Arthur Selwood. Another concert unveiled a combo of elite high school musicians called Phoenix Reloaded (the band went on to play at community events and pageants throughout the BVI). Last year’s concert included an impromptu duet by two members of the House of Assembly, who demonstrated for the audience how music can teach students about unity. Saturday’s concert will start at 7:30 pm. Tickets cost $15 for adults or $5 for kids under 16. Get yours at the high school’s front office or from the music department.

While every effort is made to ensure that information is correct, we cannot accept responsibility for any errors, changes in schedules, ads or other information in this magazine, which is intended as a guide only. If you have an entertainment event coming up that you would like published, give us a call at 494-2413. Special Notice: Purchase of advertising space in this publication does not guarantee editorial coverage of any event. 5

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live music • events • concerts •

THURSDAY MAY 11 ROAD TOWN

Cane Garden Bay

PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” Happy Hour 5–7 Game Night! Fun Bar Games all night PIER PARK – “Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar” Thirsty Thursdays w/ Drink Specials for Ladies ALL NIGHT, Live DJ from 9pm PEARLA’S BAUGHERS BAY – ULTIMATE THURSDAYS FROM 8PM UNTIL PARAQUITA BAY

Myett’s Garden & Grill Myett’s Garden Inn Myett’s Sea Spa & Hair Salon Olivia’s Corner Store 284•495•9649 www.myetts.com thebeatgoeson@myetts.com

HLSCC – Eileene Parsons Auditorium – School Spirit Entrepreneurial Competition 5pm CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S – ‘No Ship Day’. Open 8am–11pm. 2 for 1 Happy Hour eats 5-7pm w/ Candy Man. Dab That Tune @7pm QUITO’S – Open 4pm. Happy Hour/Marcus Mark 5–7pm & Dinner from 8pm. Open Upstairs @Quito’s from 6pm FRIDAY MAY 12 ROAD TOWN

Chill Zone Waterfront Bar Tortola Pier Park

PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” TGIF! After Party with DJ Fuego & Fire Performance @ 7:30pm. Drink specials all night PIER PARK — “Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar” Corporate Happy Hour form 5pm. Drink Specials all night, DJ from 9pm PIER PARK – Tropix turns w/DJ Carly Cartel & DJ Mac Milli from 5pm CANE GARDEN BAY

Open daily Bar Bites & Drinks Specialty Nights TGIF Parties Fri. 5pm 284•441•9649 Facebook: Chill Zone BVI Limin’Times Entertainment Gude

MYETT’S —’No Ship Day’ Open 8am-11pm. 2 for 1 Happy Hour eats 5-7pm. Pizza night. Live music by Jalena @ 7pm

QUITO’S – Open 10am. Lunch w/Oren Hodge. Happy Hour 5-7pm Third Dimension & Dinner from 8pm The Edge. Open Upstairs @Quito’s from 6pm. Cinco De Mayo Celebrations – 2 for $5 Presidente Beers and El Jimador Margaritas & Tequila shots SATURDAY - MAY 13 ROAD TOWN PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” 2 for 1 Personal Pizzas, home-made Sangria. All Day Fun & Games PIER PARK – “Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar” Endless Mimosas & Bloody Marys $20.00 from noon – 5pm Kite Flying Competition & Fun Day behind the Admin Complex 10am–3pm CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — ‘No Ship Day’ Open 8am-11pm. 2 for 1 Happy Hour eats w/Marcus Mark 5–7pm. Evolution Ban @ 7pm w/Limbo Dance Contest. Pizza Night QUITO’S – Open 4pm. Happy Hour & Dinner w/Too Smooth. Open Upstairs @Quito’s from 6pm BELLAMY CAY THE ISLAND LAST RESORT – HLSCC Stingrays Band Fundraiser 6:30pm VIRGIN GORDA THE VALLEY – 10K Race starting from Scotia Bank 6:30am

parties • sports • movies and more

SUNDAY - MAY 14

TUESDAY - MAY 16

ROAD TOWN

PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” Open 10 until. Sport on Big Screen

PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” 2 for 1 personal Pizzas, home-made sangria, $3 beers

PIER PARK — “Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar” Sunday Fun Day $3 Beers, $5 Hennessey, Drink Specials from 4pm

PIER PARK — “Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar” Taco Tuesdays – $2 Tacos, $3 Corona, $4 Margaritas ALL NIGHT

DUFF BOTTOM

CANE GARDEN BAY

NEW LIFE BAPTIST CHURCH – Mother’s Day Tea Party 4–7pm

MYETT’S — ‘ No Ship Day’ Happy Hour 2 for 1 eats 5–7pm w/Candy Man. Marlon 6–9pm

CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — ‘No Ship Day’ Mother’s Day & Dinner. Brunch from 10am w/Akim 12–2pm. Pizza Night QUITO’S – Open 10am. Happy Hour 5–7pm w/Pan Man Jazz & for Dinner 8pm MONDAY - MAY 15 ROAD TOWN PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” Margarita Monday! 2for 1 Specialty Margaritas, 2 for 1 tacos PIER PARK — “Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar” Martini Mondays $6 Martinis ALL NIGHT CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — 2 for 1 Margaritas & Mexican Munchies @ Happy Hour 5–7pm. Al ‘The Singing Chef ’ @ 7. QUITO’S – Open 4pm. Happy Hour w/ Caave Stoutt 5–7pm.

QUITO’S – Open 10am. Lunch 12–2:30pm w/Marcus Mark. Happy Hour 5-7pm w/Marcus Mark & Dinner from 8pm w/ Quito Solo WEDNESDAY - MAY 17 ROAD TOWN PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” Roti Wednesday. Delicious fresh made rotis. Dab that tune game (win prizes) PIER PARK — “Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar” Wine down Wednesdays 1/2 off House Wines ALL NIGHT CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — ‘ No Ship Day’ Open 8am-11pm. Sunset happy hour 2 for 1 eats 5-7pm QUITO’S – Open 10am. Happy Hour 5–7pm Quito Solo & Dinner from 8pm

UPCOMING EVENTS

Bridging the Gap 3 – June 3 Dinner & Show – May 20 BVI Dinghy Championship – May 19–20 Exquisite Boat Show – May 27 Jazz & Style –May 26-27 Poker Run – May 28 Chili Cook-Off – May 28 6th Annual Graffiti Party – June 17 Cheerleading Championship – July 1

ISLAND LAST RESORT Happy Hour 3-7pm, Garden games all afternoon. Crab races @ 5 & 6pm. Kiki & Neil Fire Show @ 7:30, live music from 8pm

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Suffering After Six Months Dear Koren, I am dealing with the loss of my grandmother since last October to cancer. She was 75, had both breasts removed and still died. My faith is shaken because it feels so unfair as I don’t have a relationship with my mother and my grandmother was one of the kindest and most nice persons you could ever meet. I still can’t make sense of it and feel as if I have only existed and not lived for the past 6 months. Please help me to cope with this loss and move forward. –Suffering Dear suffering, Sometimes in life we lose someone whom we love dearly and the pain we feel chokes all the breath of happiness from us for a while. The world will never be the same without your precious grandmother and neither will you. The pain is real, but thankfully, you won’t feel that way forever. While you will never forget her and the impact she had on your life, this heartbreaking pain that is almost physical will lessen. Here are there things to remember: 1. Loss teaches us important lessons. Experiencing sadness will help you to appreciate happy moments so that you will not take your happiness for granted. You will have the power to empathize and maybe help others going through similar situations. You will understand the power of self-care and good health and wellness so that you can prolong your life and encourage those around you to do the same. 2. Love teaches us some important lessons. No matter how long she is gone for, absolutely nothing can take away the love you shared. She must have felt braver and safer in the security of

your love; her love to you is an unforgettable gift and your love to her might have made the pain of her illness easier to bear. Go forth, and share that kind of love with the other persons who are dear to you. 3. Life teaches us some important lessons. We don’t have forever. We have today. Your grandmother would not want you to give up. She would want you to live and thrive and make the most you have of the time you have. All you have to do every day is to wake up, take one step forward and breathe. That might be all you can muster right now, but try it. Appreciate all that you have and all that you see and hear and do. Make every moment count and learn to tune out the things that really don’t matter. You will have days when you cry uncontrollably, days when you laugh and smile, and days when you just sigh. Just feel whatever comes in the moment. Don’t fight it, knowing that the difficult times will be less. Your heart might never be fully healed, but it will be no less beautiful because of your ability to love. 9

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Cross-sport competitors Crosssport fertilization, the idea that a young athlete can try and excel at a different events rather than specializing in only one sport or event, is not a new concept. In fact, it’s a practice alive and well in more mature jurisdictions. Living in a small country with a limited talent pool means that cross-sport fertilization is more important than elsewhere. The biggest challenge? Getting persons to think outside their comfort zone. There are many mega stars in different sports who have dabbled in other sports before settling on one in particular. Track and field legend Usain Bolt played cricket. The basketball great Michael Jordan dabbled in baseball and football. Looking across sports in the territory, there’s a myriad of untapped hidden talent. During this year’s Carifta Games, Akira Phillip won an U20 Girls silver medal in the Javelin Throw. The significance? Akira is a softball player and currently a catcher with Walk Off. A two-sport athlete! Baseball player Omar Jones in 2004 won a CAC Jr. Championships U17 Boys Javelin Throw silver medal. He, like Akira, holds the National Javelin Throw Record. Clearly, their strong arms make baseball and softball players successfully competitors in both sports. Similarly, basketball players who dunk can often excel at high jump. The Bahamas’ Donald Limin’Times Entertainment Gude

Thomas for example, was a basketball player who took a friend’s challenge, cleared 7’2” in the high jump, then went on to win $60,000 in his second IAAF World Championships. He finished seventh in the Rio Olympic Games. This isn’t about taking an athlete away from any particular sport. It’s about enhancing the overall development of our sports while providing other opportunities outside and athlete’s primary sport. But, there must be a shift in thinking: rather than athletes thinking about “my sport,” they need to be open to developing their strengths. Simply put, many young athletes are being stifled in their musculoskeletal development by being restricted solely to participating any one particular sport. In several of our sports, some athletes are becoming specialists too early and not devoting enough time on development. Engaging in other sports breaks up the monotony, enhances different muscle groups, and makes the athlete better prepared for the rigors of their sport and competing at a higher level later on. With a very limited amount of games as compared to their counterparts in other jurisdictions and even the U.S. Virgin Islands, many of our young basketball players in particular, aren’t being developed nor getting the exposure needed. Over my years of covering sport, I’ve heard many coaches talking of players they believe could have played basketball collegiately. However, the opportunities for exposure are limited. One’s sporting career is only so long. Maximizing the opportunities without limitations is important. Rather than limiting their options, we should be encouraging our youngsters to play and participate in a variety sports.

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