Newsletter February 24 – March 2

San Carlos Weather and News

• The forecast this week is for sunny skies with highs in the mid 20s C (79F) and overnight lows in the low teens (54F). Keep an eye on the weather at our San Carlos Weather page.
• Watch the touching new Castaway Kids video (by Tara Golden Films) featuring the very first student in their sponsorship program, Adelante Estudiante.
• San Carlos TV’s Dive San Carlos Spear Fishing Report at San Pedro Island.
• Guaymas was featured in USA Today’s Travel section and used What’s Up San Carlos/Guaymas as a source.

My Bad Tequila

On Saturday, February 26, meet Rico Austin, the author of “My Bad Tequila”, at one of the following two book signings: from 12:30pm to 2:00pm at Bahia Delfin HOA meeting and from 3:00pm to 5:00pm at Sagitario.

Art Show

There will be an Art Show at Galeria Bellas Artes with artists Barbara Norick, June Davis and Beth Penny on February 24 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm.

Also enjoy live music by Christy Forester and wine with hors d’oeuvres.

Galeria Bellas Artes is located across from the San Carlos Country Club, and next to Sagitario Gift Shop on Beltrones Blvd (Map).

Food for Thought

According to Wikipedia, Food for Thought refers to: “Anything that provides mental stimulus for thinking”; but did you realize that diet plays an extremely huge role in the health of your brain? It’s true. The human brain is remarkably responsive to the food we eat, and as a result our meals have an enormous influence over our health and brain functions. Missing nutrients, environmental toxins, day-to-day stress, overwork, stimulants and junk food affect our state of health and functioning of our brains. Foods that are bad for the health of your brain are also terrible for your body and they can manifest other health-related problems including obesity, Type-2 diabetes, and heart disease. The path to a better brain is loaded with Omega-3 fats, antioxidants, and fiber. Learn more on how to boost your brain power…

by Kristine Ladau

Fishing Report

Things are slowly turning around in the San Carlos fishing arena. It has been a year of up and down fishing. We were out mid-week after hearing of a few fish being caught to land five out of ten fish at the Island. The reports on Friday were not great, though they turned on in the afternoon. We went out the next day and the fishing was full-on in the morning. It was glass calm that Saturday and we even caught two out of four fish halfway out to the Island. We reached the Island and the birds and fish were everywhere. We quickly caught up with our catch with multiple doubles of big fish until the fish box was bulging. It was great to see close to thirty boats out at the Island alone, with probably another dozen or so bottom fishing. The captains and guys on shore are finally getting some work. Let’s hope the good fishing, nice weather, and you o’ so brave and “stupid” people risking the extreme violence of Mexico stick around for a few more months. You’re in Mexico, who cares about paying your taxes? You probably pay them online anyhow.

The water is still below 60 degrees in places, but is warming up on the nice days at least on the surface. Winds are abating a bit. The clear cold water is showing some signs of green nutrient-rich water. There are not too many signs of the water ‘turning-over’ yet, but the anchovies are starting to hatch and there is a lot of bait out there. The yellowtail should be fattening up for the Spring spawn. I can see on the charts that the striped marlin are hovering around Cabo and the dorado may be up to a hundred miles away from there. It will be a slow warm-up, but anything is better that the frigid winter we’ve had.

tight lines, Bryan Replogle repsilon@aol.com

Team Margarita Sportfishing, San Carlos Aquatic Adventures

Rescate Resident Directory

Rescate de San Carlos is updating its very popular Community Directory of Residents and Services.

If your current listing in the white pages of the Directory is correct, it does not need to be updated or renewed.

While you’re there, you can purchase your Gold Card to help support Rescate.

EVERYTHING 15% OFF @ CASA BONITA

Map to Casa Bonita and website

Seafarin Kayakers

The weather is improving and it’s time to get back on the water!

On Friday the 25th, the Seafarin Kayakers will kayak around La Manga bay and beyond. The group will stop for  lunch at a restaurant in La Manga (if you want beer, bring your own).

Meet at 9:00am outside Barracuda Bobs. The group will then convoy out to La Manga bay and put in just after the end of the asphalt, past Paradiso Hotel (and adjacent to Puesta Del Sol ) .

For more information, contact Ian at ian_vowles@mac.com.

An Evening in Italy

The San Carlos Borromeo Catholic Church invites you to “An evening in Italy” on Saturday, March 19 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm at Marina Terra Hotel (by the pool palapa). The church will be hosting a delicious Italian dinner with live entertainment by Danny Moreno.

The cost is 250 pesos per person, which includes choice of Fettuccine Alfredo or spaghetti with meatballs, salad, garlic bread, appetizers, dessert and a bottle of wine at the table.

The funds raised benefit the San Carlos Borromeo Catholic Church.

Tickets are available at the door or before hand at the Church office. For more information, please call Kathy Rodgers at 226-0979 or Gloria Hammond at 226-1788.

Note that the date has changed from February 26 to March 19. If you already bought tickets, you can use them on the new night. If the new night doesn’t work for you, the church will refund your money. You can call Kathy or Gloria with any questions.

Castaway Kids complete “Penny Wars” house

The Castaway Kids’ Construction Crew complete “Penny Wars” house in Las Playitas area.

The first project under Castaway Kids’ program, Adopt a family– Build a Home, was recently completed in Las Playitas area of Guaymas and a little celebration was held there with the family. The funds for this project were donated by a Spanish Club in a Chandler, AZ school from their Penny Wars fundraiser, with some matching funds from Castaway Kids. Thanks to construction volunteers, Dave Keilholtz, Larry Kalmbach, Doug Porlier, Paul Nichols and Bob Doiel, (and a few others I’m sure I’m missing) for working with Omar, the father of the family, to complete this project. For more information about this and other Castaway Kids projects and upcoming events, check us out at castawaykidsmx.org, or come to our next meeting on Saturday March 12 at La Palapa Griega, at 10:00am.

PS: Be sure to watch for new Castaway Kids window stickers at an establishment near you.

What’s Playing at Cinemex Guaymas

Some of the movies now playing:

The Rite (el Rito). An American priest (Anthony Hopkins) travels to Italy to study at an exorcism school. Watch the trailer.

The Tourist (el Tourista). Johnny Depp stars as an American tourist whose playful dalliance with a stranger (Angelina Jolie) leads to a web of intrigue, romance and danger. Watch the trailer.

Hereafter (Más Allá De La Vida) is directed by Clint Eastwood and stars Matt Damon as George, a man who has a special connection to the afterlife. Watch the trailer.

The Next Three Days (Los Próximos Tres Días): A married couple’s life is turned upside down when the wife is accused of a murder. With Russell Crowe. Watch the trailer.

Movies playing in Spanish: El Oso Yogi, Seres Genesis.

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, visit Cinemex.

Map to Cinemex Guaymas (formerly known as MMCinemas Guaymas).

Happy Hours and Food Specials

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

Bananas

Food Specials: Tuesday night, great Italian dinner specials. Now serving waffles and hot cakes every day. Stop by and check out the new menu. The Daily Specials are 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.

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).
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.

Panchito Villa

Food Specials: On Wednesdays, fish tacos are only 12 pesos. Click here to see the lunch and dinner menu.
Now serving breakfast from 7:00am – 11:30am daily with FREE coffee refills.

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.
New Location: This taqueria is now located on 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, February 24 – Dia de la Bandera

Special Event

• Dia de la Bandera. Parade in Guaymas. NEW
• Art Show at Galeria Bellas Artes with artists Barbara Norick, June Davis and Beth Penny. 4:00pm to 7:00pm. NEW

Entertainment

• Eric Holland. 5:00pm – 8:00pm at Bonifacio’s.
• The Twins. 7:30pm, Bananas. Dancing all night long.
• Omar Arriaga. 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Captain’s Club.
• Azul Band. 6:00pm at Tequila’s.
• Danny Moreno. 5:30pm to 8:30pm at La Palapa Griega.
• Bobby & Leslie Sahlen with Ron Daisley. 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Evie’s. NEW

Clubs & Organizations.

• Ballroom Dance Classes at Club Deportivo 4:00pm – 5:00pm. Come learn Rumba, Cha Cha, Swing and Samba.
• Tai Chi. 8:45am – 9:45am at The Energy Zone. With certified instructor, Melinda Smith.
• Espanglish Spanish Level 3, 9:00am-10:30am. Spanish Level 4, 10:30am-12:00pm. Spanish Level 5, 1:00pm-2:30pm.
• Men’s Golf, starting at 9:00am.
• Pilates mat work intermediate to advanced. 10:00am – 11:00am at The Energy Zone. A faster paced workout hour.
• Taped exercise class. Club Deportivo, 8:00am.
• Men’s Breakfast Club. 9:00am. Embarcadero at MarinaTerra.
• Ceramics at Club Deportivo, from 9:00am -1:00pm. For more information, contact Jan Minnich at 227-0432.

Friday, February 25

Special Event

• Seafarin Kayakers kayak around La Manga bay. Meet at 9:00am outside Barracuda Bobs. NEW

Entertainment

• Folklore dancers followed by Sandra Rodriguez and the Mariachis. 7:00pm at Bananas.
• Eric Holland. 4:00pm – 6:00pm, Soggy Peso.
• Luna.  5:00pm – 8:00pm at La Palapa Griega.
• Danny Moreno at Ruby Wine Bar.
• Assterisko (Classic Rock). 8:00pm to midnight at Off the Edge (Tortugas).
• Manuelito. 8:00pm – 11:00pm, Club de Capitanes.
• Karaoke. 8:00pm – 11:00pm, Bar Coral in Hotel Fiesta Real.
• La Banda. 9:15pm, 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.
• Espanglish Spanish Level 2, 10:30am – 12:00pm. Spanish Level 1, 1:00pm – 2:30pm.
• 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 Library. 9:00am – 11:00am. Works on a “leave one, take one” basis. Or, if you don’t have a book to leave, you can make a small donation.
• Taped exercise class. Club Deportivo, 8:00am.

Saturday, February 26

Special Event

• Book signing for Rico Austin’s “My Bad Tequila”. From 12:30pm to 2:00pm at Bahia Delfin and from 3:00pm to 5:00pm at Sagitario. NEW
• Art Gallery & Bazaar at Plaza Las Palmas from 10:00am to 7:00pm. For more information see Alex Mendoza at Potholes Y Pesos. NEW
• Italian Evening, from 5:00pm to 9:00pm at Marina Terra (by the pool palapa). The funds raised benefit the San Carlos Borromeo Catholic Church. NEW

Entertainment

• The Twins. 8:00pm at Bananas. Dancing all night long.
• Eric Holland. 5:00pm – 8:00pm at La Palapa Griega.
• Omar Arriaga. 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.
• Manuelito. 8:00pm – 11:00pm, 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). NEW

Clubs & Organizations

• Ceramics at Club Deportivo, from 9:00am -1:00pm. For more information, contact Jan Minnich at 227-0432.
• Church Service. San Carlos Community Church, 5:00pm.

Sunday, February 27

Special Event

• San Carlos is Nuts for Mutts 5k Walk-a-thon. NEW

Entertainment

• Danny Moreno. 9:00am – 1:00pm, El Embarcadero at MarinaTerra Hotel.
• Live music. 7:00pm, Bananas.
• Eric Holland. 4:30pm to 7:30pm, Off the Edge (Tortuga’s). NEW
• Highway 15 South Blues Band. Froggy’s, 6:00pm.

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, February 28

Entertainment

• Silent Movie Night with Omar on piano. 6:30pm to 8:30pm at the Captain’s Club.
• Weekly Texas Hold-em Poker Tournament. 5:30pm at La Palapa Griega.

Clubs & Organizations

• Tai Chi. 10:30am – 11:30am at The Energy Zone. With certified instructor, Melinda Smith.
• 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.
• Espanglish Spanish Level 3, 9:00am – 10:30am. Spanish Level 4, 10:30am – 12:00pm. Spanish Level 5, 1:00pm – 2:30pm.
• Contract Bridge. 12:30pm at Club Deportivo. No partner necessary but desirable. 10 pesos per person.
• Taped exercise class. Club Deportivo, 8:00am.
• La Liga de Arte. 9:00am – 12:00pm at Tecalai. More information.

Tuesday, March 1

Entertainment

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

Clubs & Organizations

• Espanglish Spanish Level 2, 10:30am – 12:00pm. Spanish Level 1, 1:00pm – 2:30pm.
• Ladies golf club, shotgun start at 9:00am.
• Pilates mat work intermediate to advanced. 8:30am – 9:30am at The Energy Zone. A faster paced workout hour.
• Taped exercise class. Club Deportivo, 8:00am.
• Computer club meeting. 9:15am at Tequila’s.
• Tai Chi. Club Deportivo, 8:45am – 9:45am. For more information, contact June Davis at 226-0794.
• Country Western dance lessons, 4:00pm – 5:00pm at Club Deportivo. Learn two-step, waltz and West Coast Swing lessons with Janet and Les Beaty.
• Bikram Yoga. 6:00pm – 7:00pm at The Energy Zone. There is no instructor.
• Madrina’s meeting at the Tecalai Club House, 11:00am – 1:00pm. The theme of this meeting is: Adopt a Christmas Child for the Christmas Party, December 2011 for the Casa Hogar Paz y Bien orphanage in downtown Guaymas. Madrinas, the Godmothers of the orphanage, are in need of new members. Come learn what we are all about. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, contact Angele MacLeod at mishtan@telus.net. NEW

Wednesday, March 2

Entertainment

• Oke Doke Karaoke. 7:30pm until the singers go home. Bananas.
• Eric Holland. 5:00pm to 8:00pm, La Palapa Griega. NEW
• Elba Santiago and Esteban Duo. 6:00pm – 8:00pm at Mar de Cortez Restaurant at Condo Pilar.
• Movie at the Yacht Club. Doors open at 5:30pm and movie starts at 6:30pm.
• Highway 15 South (a Blues Band). 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.
• 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.
• Line Dancing. 9:00am to 10:30am at Club Deportivo. For more information, contact Lynn at 226-1507.
• Taped exercise class. Club Deportivo, 8:00am.
• 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.
• SBPA Fund Raising Meeting. Bananas, 10:30am. NEW

• March 3-8. Carnaval de Guaymas 2011: Del Brazo y por la Calle. More information.
• March 4. Rescate Auxiliary meeting. 9:00am at Tequila’s. Anyone is welcome to volunteer.
• March 5. Ceramics Silent Auction/Show at Club Deportivo 10:00am -12:30pm. More information.
• March 5. La Liga de Arte Loma del Mar Art Show 10:00am to 2:00pm.
• March 5. 2nd Castaway Tianguis at Bahia Storage. This will coincide with a regular Flea Market and people are encouraged to bring their own things to sell. Including arts and crafts from La Liga de Arte.
• March 6.  SBPA Chili Cook-Off. Los Jitos Plaza, 11:00am. The SBPA Chili Cook-Off is looking for cookers. If you’d like to help out, please email Margaret Palmini at mpalmini@hotmail.com. Including La Liga de Arte art exhibit.
• March 8. San Carlos DAR Breakfast Meeting and Program, Evie’s Upstairs from 9:00am to 11:00am.
• March 8. Free Genealogy Workshop, Evie’s Upstairs from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Please RSVP by March 6, 2011, to Linda Shiflett at 226-2017.
• March 9. San Carlos All-Stars Concert at Hotel Fiesta Real, 5:00pm. More information.
• March 9. SBPA Monthly Book Sale. Sagitario, 9:00am – 2:00pm.
• March 10. Opening Reception for Art Show at Galeria Bellas Artes with artists Judy DeVincentis Morgan and Barbara Strelke. 4:00pm to 7:00pm.
• March 12. Rotary’s Annual Carne Asada Fiesta at the school in the Ranchitos beginning at noon. More information.
• March 12. 7th Annual Yellowtail open free Dive Spearfishing Tournament. For more information, see yellowtailopen.com.
• March 13. Serial XC 2 Mountain Bike event on the single track by the estuary from 1:30pm – 4:30pm.
• March 18-20. Sonora Riders.
• March 20-22. Melodrama. 7:00pm at Rescate.
• March 20. San Carlos Masonic Club is hosting a Charity Breakfast to benefit the Kids. 9:00am to 12:00pm at the Yacht Club. Tickets available from Barracuda Bobs.
• March 26. Mark Mulligan concert. 6:00pm at Hotel Fiesta. Tickets include dinner and show and are on sale at the advance price of 250 pesos at Long Realty Seaside and Hotel Fiesta
• March 27. Castaway Kids‘ CD Release Party & Concert on the Beach at La Palapa Griega at 12:00pm. With performances by Mark Mulligan, Sam Rainwater and many more musicians from the CD. A Community Service Award will be presented at the concert. Including an “art walk” by La Liga de Arte. Tickets are 250 pesos and are available from Long Realty Seaside.

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

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The SBPA Chili Cook-Off is looking for cookers.

If you’d like to help out, please email Margaret Palmini at mpalmini@hotmail.com.

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.

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