🌱 Details For In-Person Learning In January + Head To Hull Bay

Good morning and welcome back. My sincere apologies for the skipped newsletter yesterday. Let's just say things went sideways here at Patch USVI headquarters. But it's a new day and we've got new headlines. Dive in.

First, today's weather:

A shower; breezy in the a.m.. High: 83 Low: 77.

Latest Headlines:

1. The Department of Education laid out specific plans for students to return to in-person classes in January, in response to criticism from senators. (The Source)
2. Pfizer's Covid-19 pill has shown 89% effectiveness at reducing hospitalizations and death. It may be a new light at the end of this loooong Covid-tunnel. (VI Consortium)
3. Governor Bryan announced the formation of the Governor’s Millennial Council, a five-member leadership team. The council's goal is to improve access to new and existing opportunities in the Virgin Islands. (Virgin Islands Daily News)

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Today's Events

• Morning Yoga with Kim at Yacht Haven Grande (6:30 a.m.)
• Mom Stroller Fitness with Katrin at Yacht Haven Grande (8:15 a.m.)
• Vegan In Paradise (9:00 AM)
• Good Vibes featuring Reggae Dynasty at Tickles Dockside Pub (6:00 p.m.)
• Dance with Alexi at Yacht Haven Grande (6:30 p.m.)
• 80's vs 90's Karaoke at The Meat Up (8:00 p.m.)

Social Buzz:

• Is there a Miracle on Main Street this year? No, not the normal event. But some shops are staying open late to celebrate and welcome shoppers (Cardow). There is also a Christmas in the Parkfeaturing local vendors in Emancipation Park on Friday, Dec. 17.
• The bar and restaurant in Hull By is open! It's called "The Shack." Check it out.
• Photo of the day: "Going to work in the morning: Magens Beach."
  Credit: John Marquis Cahill.
  

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— Ashleigh Baldwin

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