Newsletter April 28 – May 4

San Carlos Weather, News & Marketplace

• According to weather.com, 40% of the US could see severe weather this week with tornadoes and other severe storms continuing to wreak havoc. But here in sunny San Carlos, the forecast is for clear skies and temperatures as high as 30 C (92 F) on Sunday and overnight lows around 19 C (68 F). Keep an eye on the weather at our San Carlos Weather page.

• A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck off the coast of Baja California on Tuesday at around 2:10pm — about 54 miles southwest of Guaymas at a depth of 9.4 miles at the epicenter. The tremor was felt in and around Guaymas and San Carlos. There were no reports of damage or injury. This quake comes six days after a 4.8 hit almost the same spot and was also felt in San Carlos.

• An Eco-Safari has opened at the Hermosillo zoo. Watch a video. Click for a map to Centro Ecológico (Hermosillo Zoo)

• There are several vehicles, boats, sports equipment and more now listed in the Classifieds.

Semana Santa Photos

ExpoGan Hermosillo

This year, ExpoGan takes place from April 28 – May 22 in Hermosillo. It includes rodeos, a circus, horse riders, marching bands, dance performances, theater, live music, off-road racing, children’s rides and art shows. There are also fireworks every Saturday night. Many shows and live entertainment are included in the 50 pesos entrance fee. Visit ExpoGan for the complete program and more information.

Watch a video from last year.

Concert Film Fest

The Castaway Kids’ Sunday Concert Film Fest continues on Sunday, May 1, with the movie Lightning in a Bottle: A One Night History of the Blues. Watch a preview.

Part concert, part history lesson, and all blues, Lightning in a Bottle features a mind-boggling array of musicians (including B.B. King, Bonnie Raitt, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, Solomon Burke, Keb’ Mo’, Macy Gray, the Neville Brothers, Robert Cray, and John Fogerty, to name but a few) performing at New York’s Radio City Music Hall in February, 2003. Virtually all of the immortals who defined the blues (Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, and even Jimi Hendrix) are acknowledged either through vintage film clips or new performances of their songs. Martin Scorsese executive produced this movie and Antoine Fuqua of Training Day and King Arthur directed it.

Motor / Sailboat Charity Rally

Last year, the Lions Club of Guaymas started an annual boat rally to raise funds for the people who lost everything to Hurricane Jimena and for the orphanage in Kino Bay. Both the Lions Club and Sonora officials provided a first-class fiesta and meal in Kino Bay (see picture to left). This year’s boat rally will start at Puerto Escondido after Loreto Fest on May 2 with stops to explore San Juanico, Punta Domingo, Bahia Concepcion, Punta Chivato, and other points, arriving for a fiesta in Santa Rosalia on May 6. After the return to San Carlos, there will be a celebration party on May 8, and there will be draws for gifts donated from various sponsors and local businesses. Members of the Mexican Navy will escort the fleet for the entire trip.

The registration fee is $75 US, which includes a t-shirt and hat for every participant in the rally. Funds from the second annual boat rally will be donated to charities for disabled children.

For more information, contact rallyinfomexico@yahoo.com or call Jimmy Hinojos at (622) 222-4333.

Ostioneros Baseball

The Guaymas Ostioneros baseball team now has 2 wins and 4 losses.

They play at home on Thursday April 28 at 6:00pm vs Agua Prieta Vaqueros.

The Ostioneros play at the Abelardo L. Rodriguez stadium (map to the stadium). For more information, see the league schedule and visit the Ostioneros’ website. The cost is 50 pesos for adults and 10 pesos for children.

SBPA

Even though a lot of us will be leaving for the summer, please remember that the cats and dogs of San Carlos will still be here and need your help. SBPA offers, free of charge, spay-neuter certificates. These certificates are for persons in the community who are unable to afford this service. It is also for strays, homeless and abandoned or feral animals. We also have traps that can be lent, with a refundable deposit, to trap feral animals. Please be aware that if you trap a stray, homeless, abandoned or feral animal, you need to be willing to take care of it for a few days after it has been spay-neutered. To get a certificate or use a trap or for information, please call Gwen at 226-1460. Carmelita at Carmelita’s Nursery also has spay-neuter certificates.

The SBPA has been spay-neutering animals in San Carlos since 1995. We want to thank all of San Carlos for their generosity in supporting this service over the years. Please check out our web site: sbpasancarlos.org.

Celebrate Spring with Asparagus

by Kristina Ladau

Asparagus is one of the most nutritionally well-balanced vegetables in existence. It leads nearly all produce items in the wide array of nutrients it supplies, in significant amounts, for a healthy diet. Asparagus is quite frankly one of nature’s most nutritious and perfect foods.

I always think of asparagus around Easter. Like clockwork those sexy, slender stalks appear; crisp and fresh, and so inviting. Buying it fresh, in springtime, it is particularly nutritious. Besides being extremely versatile and uniquely delicious, check out the nutrition and health benefits of asparagus. Read more.

Fishing Report

We had a busy Semana Santa week, but not that many people were here to go fishing. We were able to catch some nice cabrilla and pargo on a few trips in the bay. One big fat female cabrilla weighed almost 15 pounds. I’m sure the two fishermen in the little panga next to us told half the beach about the silly gringos who let it go back in the water. But the fish was full of eggs, so we let her go. Our group and another set of friends both picked up some single medium-sized yellowtail just down from Tetakawi. I only heard of one big fish caught at the Island, but the bite should start to pick back up soon. Inshore the small Sierra are starting to show up. One of our boats caught several bonita and lost a large cabrilla to the rocks. More pargo are showing up too, with many 4 – 6 pound yellowtailed pargo. A few small dorado are also showing up, with reports of the billfish not too far away. We should start getting some actual confirmations any day now, and I’ll be giving it my first shot on Thursday.

I finally got to take my swim at Lake Oviache in Obregon. The first swim wasn’t by choice though, as the fish pulled my rod into the water. Thankfully I was able to retrieve the rod and catch the fish! I had a great time with my brother-in-law and he caught the biggest 4 pound tilapia that I have ever seen. I think I caught my first double hookup on one lure as the fish grabbed each hook. There were lots of blooming palo verdes and mesquite trees out in the desert. As we got into the car to leave, the temperature was reading 96 degrees. Summer is here!

tight lines, Bryan Replogle repsilon@aol.com

Team Margarita Sportfishing, San Carlos Aquatic Adventures

What’s Playing at Cinemex Guaymas

Some of the movies now playing:

Stone (Karma). A convicted arsonist (Edward Norton) looks to manipulate a parole officer (Robert De Niro) into a plan to secure his parole by placing his beautiful wife (Milla Jovovich) in the lawman’s path. Watch the trailer.

Sucker Punch. A young girl is institutionalized by her abusive stepfather. Retreating to an alternative reality as a coping strategy, she envisions a plan which will help her escape from the mental facility.

Battle: Los Angeles (Invasión Del Mundo: Batalla- Los Angeles). A Marine Staff Sergeant (Aaron Eckhart) who has just had his retirement approved goes back into the line of duty in order to assist a 2nd Lieutenant and his platoon as they fight to reclaim the city of Los Angeles from alien invaders. 

Unknown (Desconocido). A man (Liam Neeson) awakens from a coma, only to discover that someone has taken on his identity and that no one, not even his wife, believes him. With the help of a young woman, he sets out to prove who he is.

No Strings Attached (Amigos Con Derechos). A guy (Ashton Kutcher) and girl (Natalie Portman) try to keep their relationship strictly physical, but it’s not long before they learn that they want something more.

Movies playing in Spanish: Hop, Rebelde Sin Pascua, Rio, Salvando Al Soldado Pérez.

Most “Hollywood” movies for adults are in English with Spanish subtitles, but check before you go. Cost — Adults 48 pesos, 30 pesos on Wednesday. The first movie each day is 43 pesos. Monday to Thursday before 6:00pm is only 29 pesos.

For a full listing and show times, visit Cinemex. Map to Cinemex Guaymas.

Happy Hours and Food Specials

See the Restaurant page for location, hours and more restaurants.

Bananas

Food Specials: On Tuesday night there are Italiano specials for brunch or dinner. Ask about the table wine specials with your order. On Sundays, enjoy brunch on the sunny patio. Check out more daily Bananas food specials here. The Daily Specials are also posted on the Patio at Bananas.
Happy Hour: Monday to Friday, 4:00pm – 6:00pm: 20 pesos national beer and 30 pesos well drinks. Every Sunday is “Bloody Mary Sunday” with 30 pesos Bloody Marys all day long. Every day: 50 pesos margarita and 60 pesos pina colada.
Nightly entertainment: See calendar below.
VIP Cards: stop by Bananas or email Frank at fdlach@gmail.com to find out about the NEW VIP Cards and save 10% on all your meals.

Bonifacio’s Cotton Club

Food Special: 3×2 Taco Tuesdays. All week Lunch special: 25% off from 12:00pm to 4:00pm (* does not apply to other weekly promotions). On Wednesday’s, come enjoy the surprise special!
Happy Hour: Thursday to Sunday from 12:00pm to 5:00pm: 2×1 margaritas and cerveza Sol. All day Mondays, 2×1 margaritas.
Nightly entertainment: See calendar below.
Visit Bonifacio’s online.

Panchito Villa

Food Specials: On Wednesdays, fish tacos are only 12 pesos. And, on Mondays, a cheese chile relleno is only 15 pesos. Enjoy breakfast from 7:00am – 11:00am daily with FREE coffee refills. Come in and enjoy Panchito Villa’s famous 100% mexican breakfast of egg chile rellenos or egg enchiladas. Lunch and dinner are served from 11:00am to 10:00pm. Click here to see the NEW breakfast, lunch and dinner menus.
Happy Hour: 3:00pm – 6:00pm with national drinks 25 pesos, cerveza sol 12 pesos and margaritas 25 pesos.
Panchito Villa now has a liquor licence and is serving: Indio beer (junior & jumbo size), Tecate, Bohemia, Sol, Wine, and Margaritas in eight different flavors.

Toro’s Restaurant

Food Specials: Enjoy the early bird specials with lower prices and smaller portions on Tuesday to Friday, 3:00pm to 5:00pm and Saturday and Sunday from 12:00pm to 3:00pm. One of Toro’s delicious specialties is a Molcajete. Other food special: T-Bone or Rib Eye + Salad + Soup + Glass of Wine + Dessert for only $14.99 US.
Happy Hours: Every day from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.

Tacos Don Mario

Food Specials: Serving Guadalajara style food which is prepared fresh on the grill, including tacos, tortas and hamburgers and fries. Visit the website to see their menu.
Location: Blvd. Manlio F. Beltrones 141 (adjacent to Rino Car Wash and next to The Edge). Map. The inside restaurant has cable television, free Wi-Fi, and a beautiful Brunswick billiard table. There is a warm/cool mini-split for clients’ comfort. A food description and full menu is posted at tacosdonmario.com. For car-wash appointments, food delivery or catering a party, call Mario Gucci at 622-103-9388.

What’s Happening this Week in San Carlos & Guaymas?

Thursday, April 28

Special Event

• Jerry Gontang and Mike Broward at 5:30pm at La Palapa Griega. Jerry is currently a member of a Jimmy Buffett cover band called Stars on the Water. NEW

Entertainment

• Eric Holland. 5:00pm – 8:00pm at Bonifacio’s.
• The Twins host open mic. 7:30pm, Bananas. Dancing all night long.
• Omar Arriaga. 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Captain’s Club.
• Azul Band. 6:00pm at Tequila’s.
• Sandra’s Mariachi “Oro y Plata”. 7:00pm – 8:30pm, Evies upstairs.

Clubs & Organizations

• Pilates mat work intermediate to advanced. 10:00am – 11:00am at The Energy Zone. A faster paced workout hour.
• Espanglish Level 1, 9:00am-10:00am. Level 2, 10:00am-11:00am. Level 3, 11:00am-12:00pm. Level 4, 1:00pm-2:00pm.
• Hatha Yoga. 10:00am at Loma del Mar (under the palapa) with Kristina Ladau.
• Men’s Golf, starting at 9:00am
• Men’s Breakfast Club. 9:00am. Embarcadero at MarinaTerra.

Friday, April 29

Entertainment

• Folklore dancers followed by Sandra Rodriguez and the Mariachis. 7:00pm at Bananas.
• Hwy 15 South.  5:00pm – 8:00pm at La Palapa Griega.
• Danny Moreno. 5:00pm – 9:00pm, Ruby Wine Bar.
• Coconut Country Band (Bobby & Leslie Sahlen, Ron Daisley and Neil Duvall). 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Evie’s.
• Assterisko (Classic Rock). 8:00pm to midnight at Off the Edge (Tortugas).
• Manuelito. 7:00pm – 10:00pm, Club de Capitanes.
• Karaoke. 8:00pm – 11:00pm, Bar Coral in Hotel Fiesta Real.
• La Banda. 9:15pm, Tequila’s.
• Danny Moreno. 10:30pm-1:30am, Casino Palmas (Guaymas).

Clubs & Organizations

• Pilates Fusion. 8:00am – 9:00am at The Energy Zone. A blend of Pilates, Yoga, weight training and relaxation practice. It’s a great interval program, for all levels of ability and ages.
• Yoga for all ages. 9:15am – 10:15am, at The Energy Zone. Hatha Yoga for all levels and abilities, breathe, flexibility and range of movement.
• Zumba for All Ages. 10:30am – 11:30am at The Energy Zone. A fun, Latin style dance class designed for all ages and levels of ability. Low-impact and easy. All moves and steps adapted for all.
• Tecalai Exchange 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. The library has everything from mysteries to books on tape to sailing books and sci fi.

Saturday, April 30 - El Día Del Niño (Children’s Day)

Entertainment

• Sandra Rodriguez and DJ Pepper host the party with singing, dancing and contests (win a dinner for two). 8:00pm at Bananas.
• Sandra’s Mariachi “Oro y Plata”. 7:00pm – 8:30pm, Evies upstairs.
• Manuelito. 7:00pm – 10:00pm, Club de Capitanes.
• Karaoke. 8:00pm – 11:00pm, Bar Coral in Hotel Fiesta Real.
• La Banda. 9:15pm, Tequila’s.
• Deja Vu band. 11:00pm to 1:00am, Pancho Villas (Guaymas).

Sunday, May 1 - Dia del Trabajo. Mexican national holiday (similar to US & Canada Labor Day)

Special Event

• The Castaway Kids’ Sunday Concert Film Fest, with the movie “Lightning in a Bottle”. Captain’s Club, starting at sundown. NEW

Entertainment

• Danny Moreno. 9:00am – 1:00pm, El Embarcadero at MarinaTerra Hotel.
• Omar Arriaga. 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.
• Danny Moreno. 9:00pm – 12:00am, Casino Palmas (Guaymas).

Clubs & Organizations

• Church Service. Chapel by the Sea. 8:30am. The church on the Ranchitos Road.
• 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, May 2

Entertainment

• Silent Movie Night with Omar on piano. 7:00pm to 8:30pm at the Captain’s Club.
• Weekly Texas Hold-em Poker Tournament. 5:30pm at La Palapa Griega.

Clubs & Organizations

• The Nifty Niners – the 9 hole ladies golf group. 8:30am golf game. The mission of the Nifty Niners is “to have fun, meet new friends and enjoy the game of golf.” San Carlos residents and visitors are welcome to join us for a ‘no-stress, fun day’. For more information, call Donna Malcolm at 226-1036.
• Pilates Fusion. 8:00am – 9:00am at The Energy Zone. A blend of Pilates, Yoga, weight training and relaxation practice. It’s a great interval program, for all levels of ability and ages.
• Hatha Yoga. 9:00am at the Golf/Country Club with Kristina Ladau. Total body stretch, focusing on breathing techniques and relaxation, suitable for beginner / intermediate level students.
• Yoga for all ages. 9:15am – 10:15am, at The Energy Zone. Hatha Yoga for all levels and abilities, breathe, flexibility and range of movement.

Tuesday, May 3 - Día de la Santa Cruz. Construction workers decorate and mount crosses on unfinished buildings.

Entertainment

• Bohemia Club Band (Danny Moreno, Omar Arriaga & Alberto Serna). 4:30pm – 6:30pm, Soggy Peso.
• Highway 15 South. Froggy’s, 6:00pm - 9:00pm.

Clubs & Organizations

• Pilates mat work intermediate to advanced. 8:30am – 9:30am at The Energy Zone. A faster paced workout hour.
• Computer club meeting. 9:15am at Tequila’s.
• Bikram Yoga. 6:00pm – 7:00pm at The Energy Zone. There is no instructor.

Wednesday, May 4

Entertainment

• Oke Doke Karaoke with DJ Pepper. 7:30pm until the singers go home. Everyone is welcome to join in. Bananas.
• Eric Holland. 5:00pm to 8:00pm, La Palapa Griega.
• Rigo Romantic, a great keyboard player playing Mexican music from the 60s as well as American songs. 6:00pm – 10:00pm, Evies upstairs.
• Highway 15 South. 7:00pm to 10:00pm at Off the Edge (Tortugas).
• 8 ball pool tournament at Tequila’s, starting at 7:00pm. All drinks for the players are 1/2 price and free appetizers (botanos).
• Acoustic and country music with Ron. 6:00pm, Tequila’s.

Clubs & Organizations

• Pilates Fusion. 8:00am – 9:00am at The Energy Zone. A blend of Pilates, Yoga, weight training and relaxation practice. It’s a great interval program, for all levels of ability and ages.
• Yoga for all ages. 9:15am – 10:15am, at The Energy Zone. Hatha Yoga for all levels and abilities, breathe, flexibility and range of movement.
• Zumba for All Ages. 10:30am – 11:30am at The Energy Zone. A fun, Latin style dance class designed for all ages and levels of ability. Low-impact and easy. All moves and steps adapted for all.
• AA – Meeting. 6:00pm, 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.

• May 5. Cinco de Mayo is the Mexican national holiday.
• May 10. Mother’s Day in Mexico.
• May 15. Teacher’s Day in Mexico.
• May 28 – 30. Regata Internacional, Tucson Sailing Club.
• May 27 – 29. The Ladies International Fishing Tournament. Sponsored by Club Deportivo de San Carlos.
• May 28 – 29. 12 Horas Salvando Vidas mountain bike race. Sponsored by Chollas Voladoras.
• Fiesta del Pitic
• June 3, 4, 5: San Carlos Yacht Club / Rescate de San Carlos International Fishing Tournament

For more events, please visit our webpages San Carlos Mexico Festivals, Fiestas and Special Events and Fishing Tournaments in San Carlos.

Published by Christa Thomas and David Irons

Special thanks to Sue Fehrle, Eric Holland, Bryan Replogle, and Kristine Ladau for their help with this issue.
And thanks to all the people who give us a heads up of What’s Up in San Carlos — we appreciate your input.

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