Newsletter January 27

San Carlos Weather n’ News

• The day time temperature this week will be in the low 20s with partly cloudy skies. Keep an eye on the weather at our San Carlos Weather page (now with wind and wave forecasts).

Journey to Port Guaymas by Sea

Departing from San Carlos Marina, direct by sea to the deep-water Port of Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico! This one-of-its-kind cruise will include:

* Sunrise on the Sea of Cortés, described by the Jacque Cousteau as the, “Aquarium of the World.”
* Fantastic views of islands, shoreline and marine life as we glide eastward into the new morning light.
* Your crew will serve fresh brewed beverages from coffee beans born in the mountains of Southern Mexico and roasted to perfection by a coffee maestro in San Carlos, along with warm empanadas filled with sweet fruits.
* We will ’round the Horn of South Port Guaymas with magnificent views of the hundred-year-old French Lighthouse some 400-feet above on white cliffs, while local sea lions bark and dance around us.
*Somewhere during the voyage, we drop a video camera into the water to the very bottom of the ocean and watch live images from the bottom of the sea.
*Somewhere during the journey, we look up at the sky and learn about the stars and planets above before the sun comes up.
* We assist our crew with arrival docking where we are met by a Guaymas City Center Historical Walking Tour Director.
* Walk two, four or six blocks while you learn some history of Guaymas.
* Optional brunch at a local restaurant
*Then we board our private coach and motor back to San Carlos, right where you started and you where you can digest your brunch and the morning cruise at your own speed.

Who: Twelve (12) Ocean Camp San Carlos Members
What: Journey to Port Guaymas by Sea
Where: Departing and returning to Marina San Carlos by sea and land
Why: Discover Deepwater Port of Guaymas, with a journey and sunrise
When: Thursday, January 27th, departing in the dark of morning, before six
Cost: 1190 Pesos per-person, (under a hundred bucks). Reservations for the first twelve members to eMail account Oceancamp@me.com with “Port Guaymas” in the subject line.

Visit Three Cities in Central Mexico, 7 Days

The week-long tour will be departing from San Carlos to Central Mexico on March 3, 2011, and will visit three cities: Valle de Bravo, Taxco and a peek at  beautiful Mexico City. We will visit one of the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuaries, while staying in a town known as “The Switzerland of Mexico”.  We continue in the countryside for two days in Taxco, a colonial town where one can find the most skilled silversmiths of Mexico. Then a delightful short introduction to Mexico City. You will be surprised by how easy it is to navigate tranquil, beautiful and green Mexico City. This fully escorted, small-group tour is accompanied by knowledgeable bilingual host. For more information, click here.

Wednesday Night Movie

Bajo la misma luna (Under the same moon) (PG-13)

This week, members of Ocean Camp or the Yacht Club can enjoy “Bajo la misma luna (Under the same moon)”. What the reviewers are saying: “A beautifully rendered, unforgettable story of the invincible bond between a mother and son.” “Under the Same Moon puts a human face on illegal immigration. More than that, it gives it a human heart.”

This program is for members of the San Carlos Yacht Club and members of Ocean Camp San Carlos, A.C.  If you are not a member, Ocean Camp membership cards will be available at the door beginning at 5:30pm. A valid membership card and contributions to the Cinema Projector replacement fund will be requested.

Doors open at 5:30pm for hamburgers. Movie starts at 6:30pm. FREE popcorn. Map to Yacht Club.

Watch a preview.

In an effort to increase communication and new friendship in our community, here is a special offer from Ocean Camp that could make a lot of people happy. If you bring as your guest a neighbor, a friend, that is a Mexican National and you pay their way into the movie, Ocean Camp will then pay for a One Month Family Membership card for the guest you bring. This will give them an opportunity to evaluate what Ocean Camp does in the community in which we all reside. This is just one of our ideas to help to increase the friendship within our community made up largely of Mexican and North American. If you are bringing a guest, please do come early so that Ocean Camp can produce their membership card.

Video of the week – SBPA Fashion Show

This week’s Video of the Week by SanCarlos.tv features the recent SBPA Fashion Show that took place at Paradiso Hotel. Watch the Video

Thanks to all who made the SBPA fashion show a great success: including Ines’ Athletic Club Dancers, Terry at Sagitario, Michelle who did a great job as MC and Eric Hollad for the music. About 300 people showed up for this years event.

Learn Spanish

Free Starbucks, Tim Hortons and Dunkin Donuts Coffee.

Espanglish Institute continues it’s Fourth Year! Join us Wednesday, Feb 2 for an Open House at 9:00am!

New instructors, additional classrooms, etc… Stay tuned as we followup with announcements for after school programs for youths, music lessons, morning language classes for adults (Spanish & English) and more.

Class Schedules – Spanish classes available now:

Essential Spanish – 4 weeks: January 31, 2011 – Feb 25, 2011

Course: $999 pesos.
TextBook: $199 pesos.

Level 2: Tue & Fri @ 10:30am-12:00pm w/ Elsamarah
Level 3: Mon & Thur @ 9:00am-10:30am w/ Arnold
Level 4: Mon & Thur @ 10:30am-12:00pm w/ Arnold
Level 5: Mon & Thur @ 1:00pm-2:30pm w/ Arnold
Level 1: Tue & Fri @ 1:00pm-2:30pm w/ Elsamarah

Classes meet twice a week, one and half hours each session, for four weeks with Arnold Trujillo & Elsamarah Roa. Madrigal’s Magic Key to Spanish will be used for all Levels of Essential Spanish.

For more information, visit www.espanglish.com.mx or call 622-226-2254.
Espanglish is located at 187A Ave H Sur (on the main paved road into Ranchitos and accross the street from the Bomberos (fire dept)). Click for map.

Restaurant Specials

Bar el Botanero

Bar el Botanero’s marketing plan is to offer inexpensive drinks all day, every day (except Tuesday, when they’re closed). National drinks are 28 pesos and beer is 18 pesos. There is a drink-of-the-day that will be 2×1 all day. There is also a 10% discount if you mention What’s Up San Carlos. Botanero means snack, and the bar offers free snacks throughout the day.
Happy Hour: 3:00pm to 7:00pm with all domestic drinks only 15 pesos. If you want dinner, delivery can be arranged from Toro’s restaurant.
Hours: 3:00pm to 3:00am Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and noon to 3:00am on Saturday and Sunday. Closed Tuesdays.
Website
Location: Bar el Botanero is located beside the Best Western. Map.

Banana’s

Hours: Open every day 8:00am to 10:00pm, and Sundays 8:00am to 9:00pm.
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 Mary’s all day long. Everyday: 50 pesos margarita and 60 pesos pina colada.
See calendar below for nightly entertainment
Email: fdlach@mindspring.com
Website: http://www.bananasgang.com/
Telephone: (622) 226-0606
Location: Blvd. Malio F. Beltrones Sector Creston, San Carlos. Map.

Bonifacio’s Cotton Club

Food Special: 2×1 Mondays: appetizers, desserts, beer and margaritas.
Happy Hour: Thursday to Sunday margarita happy hour from 12:00pm to 5:00pm with 2×1 margaritas.
Email: Dinner Reservations
Website: www.bonifacios.com/Bonifacios_Cotton_Club.htm
Location: on Algadones beach, near Paradiso Resort. Map

Panchito Villa

Hours: Panchito Villa is open every day. It is located beside the Pemex, across from Los Jitos (see map).
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.
Telephone: 226-0676
Email: panchitovillarestaurant@hotmail.com

Wine Tasting with Chocolate Pairings

Wine and chocolate? Yes, and it’s a match made in heaven. The chocolates are homemade by Omar’s sister who makes amazing chocolates. Live music will be provided by the always popular Omar.

Where: Ruby Wine Bar
When: Wednesday February 2nd from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.
Cost: 250 pesos a person, which also includes light hors d’oeuvres.
Reservations are suggested. Call 226-1300 after 4:00pm.

Carbohydrates: Simple, or complex?

There have been major advances in the understanding of how carbohydrates influence human nutrition and health in recent years with the advent of high carb, to low carb diets. Progress in scientific research has highlighted the diverse functions of carbohydrates in the body and their importance in the promotion of good health. In fact, there is so much good news that it is time to take a closer look at carbohydrates. Read more to learn ways to add healthy carbohydrates to your diet …

by Kristine Ladau
Teaching Hatha Yoga at the Golf/Country Club
9:00am Monday’s and Wednesday’s

Rescate Presidents’ Cup Golf Tournament

When? – January 28-30th
Where? – Country Club
How? – Entry forms available in the Pro Shop
Who? – Ariel Moody is the chairperson for this years tournament
Entry forms are available in the Pro Shop. Sign up as a foursome, twosome or individual. We will pair you up if necessary. If you do not have a USGA handicap we will have a Fun Flight for you to participate.

Televisa Films in San Carlos

You have probably noticed the large trucks, multiple vans and lots of police vehicles going back and forth around town. Televisa is in town filming around the Caracol Peninsula, Playa Blanca and La Manga, with some known actors such as David Zepeda and Laisha Wilkins. Click here for more photos.

Fishing Report

Still some slow fishing with the cold water out there. Many boats are getting shut out, but those that are there at the right times are catching some fish. The bite has been midday and into the afternoon, so if you wake up early, you may need to stick it out until they really start biting. When the water warms they will hopefully bite throughout the day better. Hopefully that will take place within a few weeks for our Yellowtail Tournament on the 5th!

In close you might not find too much. If the weather cooperates and you find the ‘spot’, you should be able to get some bottomfish. The hunting has been good and the bass are spawning down at the lakes. My friend caught one of 11.9 pounds the other day, which must be a near record for the lake. I’ll be looking to wet a line somehow this week. It’s the only way that I know to catch a fish.

tight lines, Bryan Replogle repsilon@aol.com

Team Margarita Sportfishing, San Carlos Aquatic Adventures

What’s Playing at Cinemex (Formerly known as MMCinemas) Guaymas

Some of the movies now playing:

The Green Hornet: Following the death of his father, Britt Reid, heir to his father’s large company, teams up with his late dad’s assistant Kato to become a masked crime fighting team. Watch the trailer

The Tourist: Revolves around Frank, an American tourist visiting Italy to mend a broken heart. Elise is an extraordinary woman who deliberately crosses his path.. Watch the trailer

The Social Network: A chronicle of the founding of Facebook, the social-networking Web site. Watch the trailer

What Just Happened: Two weeks in the life of a fading Hollywood producer who’s having a rough time trying to get his new picture made. Watch the trailer

Splice : Two young rebellious scientists are told by their employers to halt groundbreaking work that has seen them produce new creatures with medical benefits by splicing together multiple organisms’ DNA. They decide to secretly continue their work, but this time splicing in human DNA. Watch the trailer

To Save a Life: After a childhood friend’s death, Jake Taylor, an all-star athlete must change his life – and sacrifice his dreams to save the lives of others. Watch the trailer

Hereafter: A drama centered on three people — a blue-collar American, a French journalist and a London school boy — who are touched by death in different ways. Watch the trailer

Little Fockers Family-patriarch Jack Byrnes wants to appoint a successor. Does his son-in-law, the “male nurse”, Greg Focker have what it takes?Watch the trailer

Tron: Legacy The son of a virtual world designer goes looking for his father and ends up inside the digital world that his father designed. He meets his father’s creation turned bad and a unique ally who was born inside the digital domain of The Grid. Watch the trailer

Movies playing only in Spanish: Tron Legacy, Megamind, Los Viajes De Gulliver.

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. In the upper right hand corner, click SELECCIONA TU CIUDAD — choose Guaymas, then Selecciona tu Complejo.

Map to Cinemex Guaymas.

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

Thursday, January 27

Special Event

• Art Show at Galeria Bellas Artes with artists Michael Merrigan and Carol Pierce. 4:00pm to 7:00pm. NEW

Entertainment

• Eric Holland. 5:00pm – 8:00pm at Bonifacio’s. Come help Eric celebrate his birthday – fellow Aquarians will receive a free CD from Eric.
• Steve Smersh and Elba Santiago. 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Captain’s Club.
• Danny Moreno. 5:30pm to 8:30pm at La Palapa Griega.
• Azul Band. 6:00pm at Tequila’s.
• The Twins host open mic with dancing. 7:30pm, Banana’s.

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 2, 9:00am-10:30am. Spanish Level 3, 10:30am-12:00pm. Spanish Level 4, 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, January 28

Entertainment

• Luna.  5:00pm to 8:00pm at La Palapa Griega.
• Omar Arriaga. 5:30pm – 9:00pm, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.
• Danny Moreno at Ruby Wine Bar.
• Folklore dancers followed by Sandra Rodriguez and the Mariachis. 7:00pm at Banana’s.
• 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. 9:15 – 10:15am, at The Energy Zone. Hatha Yoga for all levels and abilities, breathe, flexibility and range of movement.
• Espanglish English Basic, 9:00am-10:30am. Spanish Level 1, 10:30am-12:00pm. Spanish Special, 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, January 29

Special Event

• 27th Annual Alfonso Ortiz Tirado Cultural Festival (FAOT) presents Cantos de Nuestra Historia featuring Mexican singer and song writer, Oscar Chávez. 7:30 pm at “Fray Ivo Toneck” Municipal Auditorium. FREE. Watch a promotional video for FAOT. NEW

Entertainment

• Danny Moreno. 6:00pm – 10:00pm, El Embarcadero at MarinaTerra Hotel.
• Ron Daisley. 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Captain’s Club.
• Omar Arriaga. 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.
• Luna Band. 7:00pm – 9:00pm at Bar el Botanero.
• Karaoke. 8:00pm – 11:00pm, Bar Coral in Hotel Fiesta Real.
• Manuelito y Sus Guerreros playing for your dancing pleasure. 7:00pm at Banana’s.
• La Banda. 9:15pm, Tequila’s.

Clubs & Organizations

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

Sunday, January 30

Entertainment

• Watch Sunday NFL football on the big screens at Banana’s.
• Omar Arriaga. 9:00am – 12:00pm, Hotel Fiesta Real.
• Danny Moreno. 9:00am – 1:00pm, El Embarcadero at MarinaTerra Hotel.
• Ron Daisley. 5:00pm, Captain’s Club.

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, January 31

Entertainment

• Silent Movie Night with Omar on piano. Entertainment starts when it gets dark, at the Captain’s Club.
• Weekly Texas Hold-em Poker Tournament. 5:30pm at La Palapa Griega.

Clubs & Organizations

• Tai Chi. 10:30 – 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. 9:15 – 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, February 1

Entertainment

• Danny Moreno & Omar Arriaga. 4:00pm – 6:00pm, Soggy Peso. Danny & Omar now have a new “band” member: Alberto Serna has joined them with his saxophone.

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.
• Bikram Yoga. 6:00pm – 7:00pm at The Energy Zone. There is no instructor.

Wednesday, February 2

Special Event

• Espanglish open house.  Free Starbucks, Tim Hortons and Dunkin Donuts Coffee. 9:00am. NEW
• Wine Tasting and Chocolate Pairing. Ruby Wine Bar, 6:00pm – 9:00pm. NEW

Entertainment

• Eric Holland. 5:00pm to 8:00pm at La Palapa Griega.
• Elba Santiago and Esteban Duo. 6:00pm – 8:00pm at Mar de Cortez Restaurant at Condo Pilar.
• Movie at the Yacht Club, Bajo la misma luna (Under the same moon). Doors open at 5:30pm and movie starts at 6:30pm.
• 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.
• Oke Doke Karaoke. 7:30pm until the singers go home. Banana’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. 9:15 – 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. 10:30 am, Bananas. NEW

• Feb. SBPA Venture Vets Clinics coming to San Carlos area, exact dates and locations to be announced
• February 4. Rescate Auxiliary meeting. 9:00am at Tequila’s. Anyone is welcome to volunteer.
• February 8. Rotary Tour of Homes. The tour will starting at 1:00pm at the Country Club parking lot. Tickets are available from any Rotary member and in front of Banamex.
• February 9. San Carlos All-Stars Concert at Hotel Fiesta Real.
• Feb. 9, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., SBPA Monthly Book Sale: Sagitario
• February 12. Rescate Grand Bazaar with La Liga de Arte show. 9:00am at Seascape Plaza.
• February 24. Art Show at Galeria Bellas Artes with artists Barbara Norick, June Davis and Beth Penny. 4:00pm to 7:00pm.
• February 26. 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.
• February 27. San Carlos is Nuts for Mutts 5k Walk-a-thon.
• March 2, 10:30 a.m. SBPA Fund Raising Meeting: Bananas
• March 4. Rescate Auxiliary meeting. 9:00am at Tequila’s. Anyone is welcome to volunteer.
• March 5. Ceramics Silent Auction/Show at Club Deportivo 9:30am -12:30pm.
• March 5. La Liga de Arte Loma del Mar Art Show 10:00am to 2:00pm.
• March 5. Casino Night. 5:00pm – 9:00pm at Club Deportivo.
• March 6, 11:00 a.m. SBPA Chili Cook Off: Los Jitos Plaza
• March 9. San Carlos All-Stars Concert at Hotel Fiesta Real.
• March 9, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., SBPA Monthly Book Sale: Sagitario
• March 14. San Carlos Yacht Club 2nd Annual Fabulous Invitational Fine Art Show. Wine and cheese. Tickets $100 pesos. 3:00pm.
• March 20-22 Melodrama. 7:00pm at Rescate.
• April 1. Rescate Auxiliary meeting. 9:00am at Tequila’s. Anyone is welcome to volunteer.
• April 6, 10:30 a.m., SBPA Fund Raising Meeting: Bananas
• April 13. San Carlos All-Stars Concert at Hotel Fiesta Real.
• April 13, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. SBPA Monthly Book Sale: Sagitario
• April 16. Rescate Tianguis. 7:00am – 1:00pm.

Published by Christa Thomas and David Irons

Special thanks to Sue Fehrle, Eric Holland, Bryan Replogle Kristine Ladau, and Janey McLean for their help with this issue.

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