For more information on Casa Bonita, see their website. Paid advertisement.

 

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A Message from Castaway Kids

Year 2010 has started off with a bang at Castaway Kids! The Construction Committee has succeeded in stretching $57,000 in post-Jimena donations to build or re-roof 40 houses for victims of Jimena who lost everything, through the physical labor of many of our own volunteers and the homeowners themselves. Thirty-two have been completed (mostly concrete block and brick) and 8 more are ready to start and should be completed in the next two weeks! Some other organizations have volunteered to come help build some homes for families who have needs not necessarily related to Jimena and new volunteers are showing up for our meetings and asking how they can help. The word is getting out as to how much this organization is accomplishing and people want to be a part of it. 
 
In our other area of primary interest, student sponsorship, 15 new sponsors stepped up, many of them through our gift certificate program over the holidays. They will be meeting their students and beginning new relationships in the months to come.  
 
Thank you to all of our members and volunteers for making a difference in the lives of others -- and in their own. Come to a meeting or share our website or newsletter with your friends.  Castaway Kids is a growing force!

Terry Lynn Challis,
President

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Who's Who in Entertainment?

Sandra Rodriguez

Oye Como Va - Umph! Yes we have mariachis!

Ten years ago when Marina Terra was Plaza Las Glorias, a lovely waitress named Sandra was allowed to take a break from waiting tables and sing two songs with the local grupo Mexicano during the nights she worked. Since then she has taught herself violin and has been in three different Mariachi troupes in the past five years (the Beatles broke up after eight years!).

She is currently singing with “Mariachi Mar de Cortez”. Their version of Santana’s “Oye Como Va” will make you wanna sing along. Her favorite musical mariachi piece is “Guadalajara”. Sandra’s favorite Gringo song is Stevie Wonder’s “I Just Called to Say I Love You”.

Sandra was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, also the birthplace of this native music, and has been a San Carlos resident for a long time. Last year her group went to Las Vegas and played the Hilton. Dennis Brascom helped sponsor them (except for their gambling!). The mariachis had a successful trip with their music and Sandra lost three dollars (USD) at the tables. Que lastima!

Check the calendar of events for this talented musician and watch for them around San Carlos and at the Red Lounge in Guaymas. For booking information, please call 622-109-0108.

Who’s Who in Entertainment is written by local musician Eric Holland

Danny Moreno

Danny has added a venue to his schedule. You can now hear him live at Ruby Wine Bar on Fridays from 5:00pm to 9:00pm.

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What’s Playing at MMCinemas?

You can still watch Avatar. New this week is Everybody’s Fine, a comedy starring Robert De Niro, Drew Barrymore, Kate Beckinsale and Sam Rockwell. A widower who realized his only connection to his family was through his wife sets off on an impromptu road trip to reunite with each of his grown children. Watch a preview.

Also playing is the thriller Case 39 with Renée Zellweger.

Most “Hollywood” movies for adults are in English with Spanish subtitles, but check before you go.
Cost -- Adults $47 pesos, $37 pesos on Wednesday. And, the first movie each day is only $42 pesos.

For a full listing and show times, click MMCinemas. Where it says “todos los complejos”, chose MMC Guaymas – then click “buscar”.

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Happy Hours

• Ruby Wine Bar. 4:00pm to 7:00pm.  Corona and Pacificos are 10 pesos each and well drinks are 20 pesos each (including margaritas).

• Fiesta Hotel & Bar Coral. 1:00pm to 7:00pm. 15 peso beer.

• Evie’s. 4:00pm to 6:00pm, Monday to Saturday. 2x1 national drinks.

• Pool House Sport Bar. 6:00pm to 9:00pm, Tuesday to Sunday with Tecate 2 for 25 pesos, Indio 2 for 30 pesos, and Margaritas 2 for 30 pesos.

• Club Náutico. 12:00pm to 6:00pm with 11.50 pesos ($1USD) cervezas.

• Pancho Villa. 4:00pm to 7:00pm with all beers only 15 pesos and 2x1 margaritas. Big screen TVs in the sports bar.

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Shrimp Festival - February 9th

Holland America’s cruise ship arrives in port on Tuesday, February 9th, and there will be a shrimp festival on the Guaymas malecón from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Numerous restaurants like Embarcadero, San Carlos Plaza Restaurant, Toro’s, and Charly’s Rock will be selling shrimp made in dozens of mouth-watering ways.

La Casa de Cultura will be presenting live entertainment on the malecón. And there will be booths with crafts and souvenirs for sale. There will also be an artisans’ corridor at the Three President's Plaza from 9:00am to 6:00pm with stalls set up by the Municipal Market shops.

In July 13th Square (in front of church) there will be food and handicraft stalls, dance and more throughout the day.

Holland America’s Zandaam is scheduled to arrive in port on February 9th at 8:00am. It is traveling round-trip from San Diego. La Banda Marchante de Guaymas will greet the cruise ship. There will be performances by local dance groups and bands throughout the day at Guaymas’ International Cruise Center.

Where Can You Watch the Super Bowl?

On Sunday, February 7th, Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints will square off against Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts with all eyes on South Florida. The halftime show will feature The Who. You can watch Super Bowl XLIV at any of these venues:

• Marina Cantina will have the Super Bowl displayed on their new flat screen TVs. Enjoy their drink special -- Pacifico and Corona 2x1 (all day) with food purchase.  

• Bananas will be showing the Super Bowl on their big screen TV (and on two smaller ones). Free hot dogs, taquitos and mini chimis at half time and different drink specials each quarter.

• Pancho Villa Cantina has big screen TVs in their sports bar and restaurant. Special offer: if Saints win, you get 20% off your bill; if Colts win, you get 15% off your bill. If the game goes into overtime, you get 25% off your bill (not combined with other special). For reservations, call 224-0574.

• Fiesta Hotel Super Bowl Party

• Tequilas. Free fish tacos, snacks and 20 peso beers.

The game starts at 4:20pm, but people should arrive early to any of these venues to get a good seat.

 

Tour of Homes

San Carlos Rotary's popular annual Tour of Homes is on Tuesday, February 9th. Participants will meet at the San Carlos Golf and Country Club’s parking lot at 1:00pm. You will then tour around San Carlos and be welcomed into six homes. The two-hour tour ends with a Margarita Party, Raffle and Auction at the Country Club.

Tickets are 250 pesos per person (which includes margaritas and a raffle auction party following the tour), and are available in front of Banamex and from Long SeaSide Realty.

All net proceeds go to the Rotary Scholarship Program. The Rotary currently has 94 students that it is helping financially. Come out for this fun event, and help support Rotary and the community.

For more info, call Thonda Oliver at 044-622-125-4087

 

Birthday Party

Luis Felix is having a Birthday. He would like to invite the community to help him celebrate on Saturday, February 6th at 10:00pm at Paradise Bar (above Pasta Fasta).

Feliz cumpleaños Luis!

 

Sign up for these Great Events:

• Pre-Valentine’s Day Couples Fishing Tournament. Saturday, February 13th. E-mail Bryan Replogle at repsilon@aol.com to register.

• Third Annual San Carlos Yellowtail Fishing Tournament. February 19th and 20th. E-mail Bryan Replogle at repsilon@aol.com to register.

• Sonora is Safe Fun Run. Sunday, February 21st. Run or walk a 1/2 Marathon, 10K, 5K or 1K, starting and ending at La Posada Condominiums. For more information, see the Sonora is Safe website and register here. 
  

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What's Happening This Week?

Wednesday, February 3

Special Event

• Oceania Regatta cruise ship is scheduled to arrive at the International Cruise Center in Guaymas at 10:00am. NEW

Entertainment

• Danny Moreno. 3:30pm – 6:30pm, Froggy’s.
  

• Elba Santiago & Steve Smersh. 7:00pm – 8:30pm, Pilar restaurant / bar.
  

• Omar Arriaga Piano & Guitar Music with Guests. 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Captain’s Club.
  

• Karaoke. 8:00pm – 11:00pm, Bananas.
  

Clubs & Organizations

• Al-Anon meeting. 10:00am, La Palapa Griega.
  

• Duplicate Bridge. 12:30pm, Club Deportivo. Jan Talbert 227-0048.
  

• AA - Meeting. 6:00 pm, at the Grupo Tetakawi AA meeting place on the road to Loma Del

• Mar next to the Bomberos (Fire Station). Call 226-0954 for more info.
  

• Two Step Dance. 6:30pm at Club Deportivo. Call 226-2115 for more information.
  

Sports

• Exercise. 8:00am, Club Deportivo.
  

Thursday, February 4

Entertainment

• Open mic with Bobby & Lesley and the Twins. 5:30pm - 8:30pm, La Palapa Griega.
  

• Sandra’s Mariachi. 6:00pm – 7:00pm, Evie’s Simply Coffee.
  

• La Familia. Bananas. 8:00pm – 11:00pm.
  

• Live music. 6:30pm – 9:30pm, Captain’s Club.
  

• Karaoke & Live Music with Omar Arriaga. 7:00pm – 11:00pm in Bar Coral at Hotel Fiesta.
  

• Karaoke. 9:00pm, Club Náutico.
  

• Karaoke. 9:00pm – 3:00am, Froggy’s.
  

• Silencio de Blanca. 11:00pm, Pancho Villa.

Clubs & Organizations

• Ceramics. 9:00am – 1:00pm, Club Deportivo.
  

• San Carlos Men’s Breakfast Club. 9:00am, Evie’s Simply Coffee.
  

• Ballroom dance classes. 4:00pm – 5:00pm, Club Deportivo. Working on Swing, Cha Cha, Rhumba and Samba. Come join the fun! Everyone welcome, including singles. For more information, call Ellen Flores at 226-1470.

Sports

• Exercise. 8:00am, Club Deportivo.
  

• Men’s Golf Association.
  

Friday, February 5 - Día de la Constitución 

Entertainment

• Danny Moreno. 5:00pm to 9:00pm, Ruby Wine Bar. NEW
  

• Omar Arriaga, Piano Sunset. 5:00pm – 8:00pm, Hotel Fiesta.
  

• Lorena Robles. 5:00pm – 8:00pm, La Palapa Griega.
  

• Manuelitos. 7:00pm – 11:00pm, Captain’s Club.
  

• El Grupo Xavier. 7:30pm – 11:00pm, Bananas.
  

• Ricardo de Jesus, Violinist from Cuba, 9:00pm to 11:00pm outside at Marina Cantina.
  

• Luna. 9:00pm – 2:00am, Froggy’s.
  

• Control A heats up the dance floor with live salsa, pop, rock and dance tunes from 11:00pm to 2:30am at Club Náutico.
  

• Silencio de Blanca. 11:00pm, Pancho Villa. Mariachi at midnight.

Clubs & Organizations

• Rotary Auxiliary. 9:00am at Tequila’s. Come to the meeting if you would like to volunteer. NEW
  

• Tecalai Library. 9:00am – 1:00pm. Works on a “leave one, take one” basis. Or, if you don’t have a book to leave, you can make a small donation.

Sports

• Exercise. 8:00am, Club Deportivo.
  

• Line Dancing. 9:00am-10:30am, Club Deportivo. With Lynn Blair and Sue Hollis.
  

• Tai Chi. Tony's Gym, 10:00am. With June Davis and Janet Beaty. Beginners and intermediate levels. For more information, contact Janet at jbeaty6@msn.com.
  

Saturday, February 6

Special Event

• Luis Felix’s Birthday Party. Come help him celebrate. 10:00pm, Paradise Bar (above Pasta Fasta). NEW

Entertainment

• Omar Arriaga, Piano Sunset. 5:00pm – 8:00pm, Hotel Fiesta.
  

• Danny Moreno. 5:00pm – 8:00pm, La Palapa Griega.
  

• Steve Smersh and friends Elba Santiago and Juanito. 7:00pm – 9:00pm, Captain’s Club. One hour "unplugged" show followed by an "oldies" hour show.
  

• Omar Arriaga with Elba Santiago. 9:00pm – midnight in Bar Coral at Hotel Fiesta.
  

• Luna. 9:00pm – 2:00am, Froggy’s.
  

• Ricardo de Jesus, Violinist from Cuba, 9:00pm to 11:00pm outside at Marina Cantina.
  

• Manuelitos. Bananas. 8:30pm – 11:00pm.
  

• De Javu. 11:00pm, Pancho Villa. Mariachi at midnight.
  

• Control A heats up the dance floor with live salsa, pop, rock and dance tunes from 11:00pm to 2:30am at Club Náutico.

Clubs & Organizations

• Ceramics. 9:00am – 1:00pm at Club Deportivo.
  San Carlos Community Church Saturday Evening Service at 5:00pm. Everyone is welcome!

Sports

• Softball. 10:00am at Paradiso. Fun pick-up game for people of all skill levels. Spectators and cheerleaders welcome. The group often then goes for lunch together.
  

Sunday, February 7 - Super Bowl

Special Event

• Super Bowl live in sport bars around town. NEW

Entertainment

• Omar Arriaga. 9:00am – 12:00pm, Fiesta Hotel. Enjoy piano music on the beach deck and a breakfast buffet.
  

• Open Mic. 6:30pm – 9:00pm, Captain’s Club.
  

• Acoustic music from Luna. 7:00pm – 11:00pm, Froggy’s.

• Jorge Pomp presents “unplugged” Trova, Sunday’s starting at 9:00pm, Club Náutico.

Clubs & Organizations

• Church Service. Chapel by the Sea nondenominational Christen church. 8:30am.
  

• Church Service. San Carlos Community Church, 9:00am.
  

• AA - Meeting. 6:00 pm, at the Grupo Tetakawi AA meeting place on the road to Loma Del Mar next to the Bomberos (Fire Station). Call 226-0954 for more info.
  

Monday, February 8

Entertainment

• Silent Movie Night with Omar Arriaga. 6:30pm – 8:00pm, Captain’s Club.
  

• Weekly Texas Hold-Em Tournament at La Palapa Griega. Sponsored by Sonora is Safe.

• Registration is at 5:00pm and play starts at 5:30pm, with a break at 6:30pm for dinner.

• Everything on the menu is 50% off for the players, except drinks. Buy-in is 250 pesos. For more information, call Mel at 622-105-7212.

Clubs & Organizations

• Art League. 9:00am – 1:00pm, Tecalai. For more information, call 226-0377.
  

• Duplicate Bridge. 10:00am, Fiesta Real.
  

• Contract Bridge. 12:30pm. Club Deportivo. No partner needed.  Be early in case enough people don't show up. More information, Janet Beaty jbeaty6@msn.com.

Sports

• Exercise. 8:00am, Club Deportivo.
  

Tuesday, February 9

Special Event

• Shrimp Festival on the Guaymas malecón from 10:00am to 5:00pm and arrival of the cruise ship. NEW
  

• San Carlos Rotary Club's 19th Annual Tour of Homes, Margarita Party, Raffle and Auction. Meet 1:00pm at the Golf Club. NEW

Entertainment

• Danny Moreno & Omar Arriaga. 3:30pm – 5:30pm, Soggy Peso.
  

• Efrain and Martin Giacoman. 5:00pm – 8:00pm, Fiesta Hotel.
  

• Cash Ross. 6:00pm, Iguanas Bar (upstairs at Evie’s).

Clubs & Organizations

• Computer Club. 9:15am at Tequilas -- early birds meet for breakfast at 8:30am. For more information contact Phyllis at 226-2153.
  

• Rotary Club Meeting. 12:00pm, Fiesta Real.
  

• Women’s Bible Study. San Carlos Community Church, 1:30pm. Studying “Breaking Free” a Beth Moore study.  Everyone welcome. For more information, contact Lynne Penney at 227-0223 or lynnepenney@ymail.com.
  

• Bingo. 6:30pm, Club Deportivo. For more information, call 226-0716.
  

• Rotary Club spouses night out. For reservations, call Dixie 226-0106.

Sports

• Exercise. 8:00am, Club Deportivo.
  

• Tai Chi. 8:45am – 10:00am, Club Deportivo. With June Davis and Janet Beaty. Beginners and intermediate levels. For more information, contact Janet at jbeaty6@msn.com.
  

• The Nifty Niners - the ladies 9 hole golf group. 9:00am. Visitors, residents and golf members are welcome to join us at the San Carlos Country Club.  For more info, email us at scniftyniners@yahoo.com or call 226-1519.
  

• Softball. 10:00am at Paradiso. Fun pick-up games for people of all skill levels. Spectators and cheerleaders welcome. The group often then goes for lunch together.
  

Save these dates (see next week’s newsletter for more information on these fun-filled events):

February 11th to 16th is Carnaval de Guaymas 2010! See the Carnaval schedule here.

Saturday, February 13th. Pre-Valentine’s Day Couples Fishing Tournament. E-mail Bryan Replogle at repsilon@aol.com for more information.

Sunday, February 14th. Many bars and restaurants will be having Valentine’s Day specials.

February 19th and 20th. Third annual San Carlos Yellowtail Fishing Tournament. E-mail Bryan Replogle at repsilon@aol.com for more information.

Saturday, February 20th, 9:00am – 3:00pm. Rescate Grand Bazaar at Seascape Plaza. With Liga de Arte show.

Sunday, February 21st. Sonora is Safe FUN RUN. Run or walk a 1/2 Marathon, 10K, 5K or 1K, starting and ending at La Posada Condominiums. For more information, see the Sonora is Safe website and register here.

Sunday, February 21st, 4:00pm. PAC concert: Philharmonic Orchestra of Sonora at the San Carlos Plaza Hotel.

February 24th - 27th. Painting Workshop with Peter Darvas. 9:00am - 1:00pm.

Saturday, February 27th, 5:00pm until 9:00pm. Casino Night at Club Deportivo.

Sunday, February 28th. SBPA Annual Chili Cook-off with Liga de Arte show.

Saturday, March 6th. Ceramics Show, Ceramics Club of Club Deportivo. 10:00am to 1:00pm. This includes a silent auction of select ceramics pieces made by the members, a bake sale, hot dogs and several Raffle items.

Saturday, March 6th. Annual Liga de Arte show. Loma Del Mar clubhouse, 10:00am – 2:00pm. Also, raffle, door prize and munchies.

March 7th, 8th & 9th Melodrama to support Rescate.

Bar & Restaurant owners: If you’re asking yourself, how do I get my events & happy hour added, the answer is simple: Just email us – we’d be happy to list your events for free.

What’s Up San Carlos is published by David Irons and Christa Thomas

Special thanks to Sue Fehrle, Eric Holland, Johan Broere,
and Bryan Replogle, for their help with this issue.

 

 

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