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Most Recent Vieques News
- We remember Jochy Mojica
- Kathy Gannett, January 11, 2010
- More than 60 people attended the Peace Vigil at the site of Josue Mojica's death.
- Reach for Success to create newsletter
- From Staff, January 11, 2010
- Vieques youth organization Reach for Success plans a newsletter with local help.
- Two men shot in Esperanza
- Kathy Gannett, January 8, 2010
- One killed, one injured in drive-by shooting in Esperanza the night of January 7.
- Environmental Impact Meeting
- Robert Rabin, December 14th, 2009
- A panel of scientists from around the world, along with locals, presented the issues of contamination from military activities.
- Tree Lighting Festival
- Wes Allen, December 20th, 2009
- Over 1,000 people gathered for the first tree lighting festival in the public plaza.
- A Community Garden Grows
- Wes Allen, December 20th, 2009
- Mujeres Agricultoras and Planeta Feliz planted a new garden at the Vieques Incubadora.
- Exhibition de Valientes
- Kim Allen, December 20th, 2009
- A artistic celebration of individuals involved in the struggle against the Navy occupiers.
- Natural Medicine Workshop
- Wes Allen, December 20th, 2009
- Over 15 attendees learned to make tinctures; traditional medicines made from local plants.
Upcoming Events
January 16, 7pm: Gallery opening at The Fort Count Mirasol Museum. "Discovering Vieques," Ceramics, paintings and sculptures by Dee Wagner Kennedy and Lulu Atkin, Vieques resident artists. Through February 14.
February 14 - Vieques Baila: On Valentine's Day, join the island's finest people for a night of dinner and dancing at the fourth Vieques Baila. Held at the Coliseo in Isabel Segunda. Call Vincent Tozzi for more details: 787-741-3459.
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