Events, groups, classes, activities, summer camps, volunteer... http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/list.php?8Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:19:25 -0400 Phorum 5.2.7 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,125713,125713#msg-125713 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,125713,125713#msg-125713
Availability:
Mornings from 6-7am Mon-Fri
Afternoons from 5-7PM Tu/We/Fri
Weekends depend on other activities

PM if interested]]> Justin CommunityWed, 18 Nov 2009 18:57:06 -0400 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,125303,125303#msg-125303 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,125303,125303#msg-125303
Sunday November 22nd from 11am to 2pm - Come enjoy art created by the Crucian Dogs and Cats of the St. Croix Animal Welfare Center! There will also be works displayed by local artists as well.

Cost is $30, Reservations Encouraged.

Call 340 778 1650, or email events@stcroixawc.com.

STX Animal Welfare Center Site
]]> pussygato7 CommunityFri, 13 Nov 2009 12:46:22 -0400 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,125264,125264#msg-125264 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,125264,125264#msg-125264 Marty on STT CommunityThu, 12 Nov 2009 18:26:13 -0400 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,125247,125247#msg-125247 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,125247,125247#msg-125247PHYSICIANS CHANGE TUNE ON MARIJUANA

The AMA Wants More Research on Cannabis Medicines and a Lesser Drug
Classification.

The American Medical Assn. on Tuesday urged the federal government to
reconsider its classification of marijuana as a dangerous drug with no
accepted medical use, a significant shift that puts the prestigious
group behind calls for more research.

The nation's largest physicians organization, with about 250,000
member doctors, the AMA has maintained since 1997 that marijuana
should remain a Schedule I controlled substance, the most restrictive
category, which also includes heroin and LSD.

In changing its policy, the group said its goal was to clear the way
to conduct clinical research, develop cannabis-based medicines and
devise alternative ways to deliver the drug.

"Despite more than 30 years of clinical research, only a small number
of randomized, controlled trials have been conducted on smoked
cannabis," said Dr. Edward Langston, an AMA board member, noting that
the limited number of studies was "insufficient to satisfy the current
standards for a prescription drug product."

The decision by the organization's delegates at a meeting in Houston
marks another step in the evolving view of marijuana, which an AMA
report notes was once linked by the federal government to homicidal
mania. Since California voters approved the use of medical marijuana
in 1996, marijuana has moved steadily into the cultural mainstream
spurred by the growing awareness that it can have beneficial effects
for some chronically ill people.

This year, the Obama administration sped up that drift when it ordered
federal narcotics agents not to arrest medical marijuana users and
providers who follow state laws. Polls show broadening support for
marijuana legalization.

Thirteen states allow the use of medical marijuana, and about a dozen
more have considered it this year.

The AMA, however, also adopted as part of its new policy a sentence
that admonishes: "This should not be viewed as an endorsement of state-
based medical cannabis programs, the legalization of marijuana, or
that scientific evidence on the therapeutic use of cannabis meets the
current standards for a prescription drug product."

The association also rejected a proposal to issue a more forceful call
for marijuana to be rescheduled.

Nevertheless, marijuana advocates welcomed the development. "They're
clearly taking an open-minded stance and acknowledging that the
evidence warrants a review. That is very big," said Bruce Mirken, a
spokesman for the Marijuana Policy Project. "It's not surprising that
they are moving cautiously and one step at a time, but this is still a
very significant change."

Advocates also noted that the AMA rejected an amendment that they said
would have undercut the medical marijuana movement. The measure would
have made it AMA's policy that "smoking is an inherently unsafe
delivery method for any therapeutic agent, and therefore smoked
marijuana should not be recommended for medical use."

Dr. Michael M. Miller, a psychiatrist who practices addiction
medicine, proposed the amendment. "Smoking is a bad delivery system
because you're combusting something and inhaling it," he said.

Reaction from the federal government was muted.

Dawn Dearden with the Drug Enforcement Administration said: "At this
point, it's still a Schedule I drug, and we're going to treat it as
such." The Food and Drug Administration declined to comment.

In a statement, the office of the White House drug czar reiterated the
administration's opposition to legalization and said that it would
defer to "the FDA's judgment that the raw marijuana plant cannot meet
the standards for identity, strength, quality, purity, packaging and
labeling required of medicine."

The DEA classifies drugs into five schedules, with the fifth being the
least-restrictive. Schedule II drugs, such as cocaine and morphine,
are considered to have a high potential for abuse, but also to have
accepted medical uses.

Several petitions have been filed to reschedule marijuana. The first,
filed in 1972, bounced back and forth between the DEA and the courts
until it died in 1994. A petition filed in 2002 is under
consideration.

Kris Hermes, a spokesman for Americans for Safe Access, said that
advocates hoped the petition would receive more attention. "Given the
change of heart by the AMA, there is every opportunity for the Obama
administration to do just that," he said.

In a report released with its new policy, the AMA notes that the
organization was "virtually alone" in opposing the first federal
restrictions on marijuana, which were adopted in 1937. Cannabis had
been used in various medicinal products for years, but fell into
disuse in the early 20th century.

Sunil Aggarwal, a medical student at the University of Washington,
helped spark the AMA's reconsideration after he researched marijuana's
effect on 186 chronically ill patients. "I had reason to believe that
there was medical good that could come from these products, and I
wanted to see AMA policy reflect that," he said.

The AMA is not the only major doctors organization to rethink
marijuana. Last year, the American College of Physicians, the second-
largest physician group, called for "rigorous scientific evaluation of
the potential therapeutic benefits of medical marijuana" and an
"evidence-based review of marijuana's status as a Schedule I
controlled substance."]]> Marty on STT CommunityThu, 12 Nov 2009 14:51:32 -0400 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,125233,125233#msg-125233 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,125233,125233#msg-125233
As 'panhandling' behavior does not work for the community or the person, I would like to use our organization to start a 'voucher' system, starting with 25 cent vouchers. Instead of giving someone in need change, giving a voucher would enable them to go to various food service businesses and to purchase food and non-alcoholic beverages only.

As we have a rising drug abuse problem on the island (St. Croix, but would like to extend to STT and STJ next year), giving cash does not often help the people, although the intent is good. This would circumvent this problem and allow people to be less afraid of giving to the people who are homeless as it would be for the purpose of nutrition.

Vouchers would be made conveniently available for purchase at face value (25 cents, 50 cents, etc.) or in booklets. I started another program like this in a challenging inner city environment in the late 1980's, and it worked beautifully. It still continues to date.

This, finally, also teaches 'consumerism' as the people who are given vouchers actually have a choice in foods. Among people who are homeless, many have diabetes, are aware of it, and have information on how to eat and what to eat. It would also help as although the soup kitchens do some wonderful work, they are only open for one meal per day. This leaves many people hungry, if they make it on time, or starving if they don't. This leads to petty theft and other undesirable behavior. These vouchers would be able to be used during most daytime hours, and therefore allow people to gain strength, clarity of mind, not having behavior driven by hunger, and for those who participate or engage in someway in employment (we offer drop in employment services at our center, Ten Thousand Helpers at 301 Hospital Street, F'sted), greater sustenance to be able to work enough to get back on their feet and eventually into some form of housing.

I do not have all of the answers. I know that. As such, I am hoping you can provide me with feedback to assist in the development of this, or perhaps even a better program.

If you can take a few minutes, I would truly appreciate hearing from you,

Sincerely,

Dan G.]]> danieljude CommunityTue, 17 Nov 2009 16:24:02 -0400 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,124808,124808#msg-124808 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,124808,124808#msg-124808 new2daboard CommunityFri, 06 Nov 2009 21:31:34 -0400 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,124790,124790#msg-124790 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,124790,124790#msg-124790 Marty on STT CommunityFri, 06 Nov 2009 22:53:43 -0400 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,124339,124339#msg-124339 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,124339,124339#msg-124339We will have just arrived on STX before Thanksgiving, and won't be flying home for the holidays - we'd like to help out where we can in our new community.
Any thoughts?

Thanks!]]> CAtoSTX CommunityFri, 13 Nov 2009 12:23:36 -0400 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,123612,123612#msg-123612 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,123612,123612#msg-123612VIMSIA Fall Fest will be on Oct 31st from 12-4 pm.
We will have games for kids of all ages--

(tu)BOUNCERS
(tu)PETTING ZOO WITH GOATS, BUNNIES, AND TURTLES
(tu)CLOWNS
(tu)MOCKO JUMBIE
(tu)CLIMBING WALL
(tu)CAKE WALK
(tu)GREAT FOOD
(tu)AND A CHILDREN'S COSTUME PARADE

ADMISSIONS
$3 entrance for kids:-)
Adults FREE!:-)

Call 513-9166 for more info. We are located in Red Hook, STT]]> vimontessori CommunityWed, 21 Oct 2009 17:57:06 -0400 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,123610,123610#msg-123610 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,123610,123610#msg-123610
Our Tots and Toddler Play Group has become so popular, we now are offering it twice a week!
Tuesday and Thursday Mornings from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
On Tuesdays, we provide a tumbling class starting at 9:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

The best part is that it's absolutely FREE!:-o YES, IT'S FREE!;)

(tu)We are located in Red Hook, STT
(tu)Group meets at VI Montessori School's Music Room
(tu)For more information about our Tots and Toddler Play Group call 775-6360]]> vimontessori CommunityWed, 21 Oct 2009 13:13:48 -0400 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,123601,123601#msg-123601 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,123601,123601#msg-123601
Thanks,
Lisa
www.buypopflops.com]]> popflops CommunityWed, 21 Oct 2009 11:08:59 -0400 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,123428,123428#msg-123428 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,123428,123428#msg-123428
I am relatively new to the island and was wondering when/where there would be any halloween parties and what the best bets would be for a good time. On St. Croix in Christiansted also don't have a car so in or around C'sted preferred. Thanks!

Alex]]> stxalex CommunityMon, 19 Oct 2009 12:30:59 -0400 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,122971,122971#msg-122971 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,122971,122971#msg-122971Last call on sharing a charter!!! Please respond.
October 13, 2009 06:00PM Registered: 29 days ago
Posts: 16

I have a empty leg flight leaving Miami going to St.Croix . Days are flexible. Anytime time after November 15th. The flight is $3500. The plane seats 4 with two chairs taken out to make room for my dog and any other dog that may need to fly too.

Please if anyone knows anybody interested in this flight let me know a.s.a.p. I need to book it in the next few days. If I can not find anyone interested in sharing the flight I will have to pass it up and fly commercial with my dog.

After a long long journey I will finally be moving to St.Croix!!!!!!]]> Mrs.G CommunityWed, 14 Oct 2009 14:25:31 -0400 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,122961,122961#msg-122961 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,122961,122961#msg-122961
Cost $5 for SGVBG members and $15 for non members (Become a member of the Garden on Friday and save $10)
Registration Required: 692-2874

Friday Oct 16, 3-5pm]]> aquaponics CommunityWed, 14 Oct 2009 13:33:34 -0400 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,122785,122785#msg-122785 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,122785,122785#msg-122785
East Ender says: (tu)(tu)]]> East Ender CommunityTue, 03 Nov 2009 17:29:28 -0400 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,120860,120860#msg-120860 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,120860,120860#msg-120860

Saturday, Sept. 26 is Responsible Dog Owner Day in the Territory. The St. Croix AWC will host a FREE informational fair at the Ag Fairgounds from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

We will offer microchipping for $25, heartworm tests for $10 for the first 100 people.

We also plan an adoption reunion.


Note:
If anyone can donate some time to this event, we need set up help from 8:30 to 10 a.m., Registration/crowd help from 10 a.m to Noon and from Noon to 2 p.m. and then clean up from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Contact communications@stcroixawc.org if you can assist with this event.]]> pussygato7 CommunityTue, 22 Sep 2009 17:49:42 -0400 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,120795,120795#msg-120795 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,120795,120795#msg-120795 jolan8 CommunityTue, 22 Sep 2009 08:38:58 -0400 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,120347,120347#msg-120347 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,120347,120347#msg-120347
If you are interested in seeing the table & chairs, please private message me or call me at 847-971-7420.]]> Deftones CommunityThu, 17 Sep 2009 10:38:07 -0400 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,119716,119716#msg-119716 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,119716,119716#msg-119716
The five authors - Elaine Warren Jacobs, Daisy Holder Lafond, Hilda Lewis Joyce, Jeanne O'Day and Tregenza A. Roach - will be reading and signing All This is Love at a reception at the Virgin Islands Council on the Arts (VICA) located in the Francois complex from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, September 25. The public is invited.

The book can be ordered from www.authorhouse.com and will soon be available in local bookstores.]]> A Davis CommunityFri, 11 Sep 2009 21:25:27 -0400 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,119515,119515#msg-119515 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,119515,119515#msg-119515
Great Bay, St. Thomas – September 9, 2009 - Patagon Dive Center will lead a volunteer event to clean underwater and shoreline debris to help celebrate International Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 12. Guests, employees, the diving community and local residents are being called upon to assist with the cleanup.

Patagon Dive Center has scheduled this even in conjunction with the Project AWARE Foundation, which coordinates underwater clean up events and urges divers and volunteers to jump in their wetsuits, pull on their gloves and make a splash for trash!

“Project AWARE is pleased to support Patagon Dive Center. Divers are the guardians of our underwater environments – they often see first hand the effects of marine debris on our delicate ecosystem. This event is the largest single day volunteer event on behalf of our underwater environment. It’s a fantastic example of how people can work together to take action.” said Jenny Miller Garmendia, Director of Project AWARE Foundation.

The clean up of the beach, shoreline and underwater areas at Great Bay will start on Saturday, September 12 at 10 a.m. Volunteers should meet at Patagon Dive Center. Divers and snorkelers who are interested in participating can stop by Patagon Dive Center located at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas or call (340) 775-3333, ext. 8162.

All divers need to confirm participation before the day and will be required to bring their diver certification card, dive equipment and sign an Underwater Liability Release Form. The diving equipment will be provided for all certified divers that wish to contribute to INTERNATIONAL CLEANUP DAY. For non-divers, bags and instructions will be provided.

All divers and non-divers will participate in a competition for the biggest, smallest and most unusual item found on the clean up day. The prizes will be provided by Patagon Dive Center and The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas.

About Project AWARE Foundation
Project AWARE Foundation, a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to conserving underwater environments through education, advocacy and action. Project AWARE Foundation offices located in Australia, United States, Japan, the United Kingdom and Switzerland combine efforts to conserve aquatic resources in 175 countries of the world. For further information visit www.projectaware.org]]> Islander CommunityWed, 09 Sep 2009 11:30:46 -0400 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,119217,119217#msg-119217 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,119217,119217#msg-119217
I'm considering a job opportunity on STT. I've done lots of research about the pros and cons of island life. The one thing I couldn't find sufficient information on was the dating/single's scene for thirty-somethings. The information I was able to find stated that 64.4-percent of VI inhabitants were between the ages of 15-64, which was not helpful.

Can any of you shed light on the dating scene for women in that age group?

Thanks!

LL]]> LoisLane CommunitySat, 10 Oct 2009 12:11:01 -0400 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,119052,119052#msg-119052 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,119052,119052#msg-119052www.shantyvibes.com]]]> Linda from Michigan CommunityMon, 07 Sep 2009 18:14:35 -0400 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,118709,118709#msg-118709 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,118709,118709#msg-118709this saturday, Sept 5th, at the St. Croix Animal Welfare Center's adoption event at Cost-U-Less!

The event runs from 11am to 3pm and features lots of wagging tails waiting for the right family to come along and take them home!

The cost of adoption covers spay/neuter and up to date shots.


www.stcroixawc.org

Cost-U-Less is located on Centerline Rd, next to Plaza Extra in Peter's Rest.

**Volunteers are needed to help transport animals to this event, as well as assist with adoptions. Contact info@stcroixawc.org]]> pussygato7 CommunityTue, 01 Sep 2009 16:27:31 -0400 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,118692,118692#msg-118692 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,118692,118692#msg-118692
Help is needed in two areas-transporting the animals from the shelter to Cost U Less, or assisting with the animals and adoptions during the event.

If you can donate just two hours of your time, it would be appreciated! Help is needed between 9-11am, or 1-3pm.

Together we can find homes for the animals.

Please contact Gretchen at

340-778-1650

or email info@stcroixawc.org]]> pussygato7 CommunityTue, 01 Sep 2009 21:52:44 -0400 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,118582,118582#msg-118582 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,118582,118582#msg-118582
Thanks.


Bernard
i2castillo@gmail.com]]> i2castillo CommunityMon, 31 Aug 2009 16:01:23 -0400 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,118570,118570#msg-118570 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,118570,118570#msg-118570Tuesday Mornings at 8:30 a.m.
starting September 8th.

We are located in Red Hook, STT
at our group meets at VI Montessori School
L.A. Casa Play Deck

For more information call 775-6360
:-)]]> vimontessori CommunityMon, 31 Aug 2009 15:21:43 -0400 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,118493,118493#msg-118493 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,118493,118493#msg-118493
It is all to benefit the St. Croix Animal Welfare Center! All the entry fee money ($25.00 per person) goes directly to the shelter to support the daily feeding, grooming and loving of the more than 100 homeless animals that are there waiting for their big chance of a loving home.

Posters going up this weekend - more announcements coming out soon. Start Planning! You are going to love it!

The shelter appreciates our support!

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]]> limetime2 CommunityTue, 08 Sep 2009 18:11:53 -0400 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,118365,118365#msg-118365 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,118365,118365#msg-118365Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 4th and 5th:

The St. Croix Animal Welfare Center is proud to present - the Cats 5th Ave. Upscale Resale event at the AWC Flea Market.

There will be designer and trend-setting clothing favailable for Men, Women and Children. These are clothes you can't normally find at the flea market and all proceeds go to helping the animals at the AWC!

Hours:
10am-4pm

Directions:
Driving east towards Christiansted-Take the first left past the Richmond Post Office and Olympic Car Rental (blue building). You will see a coral/pink colored building with garage bay doors, the flea market is inside. The flea market is located just behind Arch and The Village.

Phone
340-692-5355]]> pussygato7 CommunitySun, 06 Sep 2009 01:02:27 -0400 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,118316,118316#msg-118316 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,118316,118316#msg-118316 mminstx CommunitySat, 29 Aug 2009 11:25:23 -0400 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,117791,117791#msg-117791 http://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?8,117791,117791#msg-117791 Savanna CommunityMon, 24 Aug 2009 22:05:34 -0400