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San Carlos Weather n’ News

• This week will be a bit cooler with day time temperatures in the mid 20s and nights in the low 10s. Keep an eye on the weather at our San Carlos Weather page (now with wind and wave forecasts).
• San Carlos DAR Chapter Meeting, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011, 12:30 p.m. Luncheon, meeting, and program. RSVP to Linda Shiflett by Jan. 10, 2011. All meetings open to the public.

Three Cities in Central Mexico, 7 Days: by Ocean Camp

Includes visit to Monarch Butterfly Reserve
When: Departing March 03, 2011

Departing from San Carlos to Central Mexico on February 10th, 2011, for a week-long tour visiting 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. The Tour includes:

• • Round trip airfare aboard a new wide-body Airbus A-319, non-stop Hermosillo-Mexico City
• •7 days / 6 nights lodging in charming accommodations.
• •Ground transportation between cities and locally
• •Airport transfers (San Carlos to Hermosillo Airport and return)
• •Entrance fees to Monarch Butterflies Sanctuary
• •Knowledgeable bilingual host every day to guide your tour, shopping, and answer your questions

Culture and Nature Highlights:

• *Beautiful Valle de Bravo, perched on a hillside above Lago Avandaro, an ex-colonial town surrounded by gorgeous pine-forested mountains.
• *Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary, Mexico is a winter home for 300-million Monarch Butterflies.
• *Taxco, a town built on and between seven hills, covered by cobblestone streets, and known as “Silver City” for its magnificent art and design in silver.
• *And the great Aztec City, Mexico City, which astounds visitors with its combination of Old World charm and New World sophistication.

MAKE A RESERVATION SOON.   AIRLINE PRICES MAY RISE.

Price $1,250.00 USD, per person, double occupancy.

Single Supplement (one person in a room) add $260 USD.

Make your reservation now with $700 deposit per person.  Full Payment due one month prior to departure.

Cash in Pesos, US Dollars, Check on Mexican or American Banks, Visa & Mastecard (add 4% bank charge.)

Reserve by email to oceancamp@me.com

Wednesday Night Movie

Eat Pray Love

This week, members of Ocean Camp or the Yacht Club can enjoy “Eat Pray Love”. A married woman realizes how unhappy her marriage really is, and that her life needs to go in a different direction. After a painful divorce, she takes off on a round-the-world journey to “find herself”.

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 6:00pm. 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 here, and  another preview here

Orcas in San Carlos

These Orcas were photographed by Mike Hunn on Jan 2nd, 2011.

Click here to see more photos

Sam Rainwater receives: Platinum Starfish Award

There was an good turn-out at the Mark Mulligan concert at Fiesta RealHotel on December 28th. The Castaway Kids did very well with their 50/50Raffle (thanks to the winners for donating all proceeds back to the organization),and the silent auction.
Sam Rainwater was presented with a “Platinum Starfish Award” by Castaway Kids’ President, Terry Challis…Read more

Blessing of the Animals

When: January 17th, 4:30pm.
Where: San Carlos Catholic Church in the plaza.
(Next to Marina Terra Hotel)

Everyone is invited for the blessing of the animals which is a popular fiesta throughout Mexico and Central America. On January 17, people decorate their chickens, ducks, pigs, oxen, dogs, and other animals with flowers and ribbons and take them to church to be blessed. In many villages, animal parades take place as well. Some animals are decorated with flowers, many are draped with colorful streamers, and a few are painted with food coloring.

Check out the poster

Tecalai Art Show

La Liga de Arte is hosting the Tecalai Art Show on Saturday, January 8th and Sunday, January 9th from 11 AM to 4 PM in the Tecalai Club House.

There will be a raffle and door prizes with net funds going to Cast-Away-Kids. Please join us for refreshments, see some of the great local art, and meet and support the local artists.

Paty Brumm

Un Toque de Luz S.A.de C.V.

http://www.untoquedeluz.com/

Special Guest, Bob Cornuke, former FBI trained investigator

San Carlos Community Church hosts Special Guest, Bob Cornuke, former FBI trained investigator, SWAT team member who is now a Biblical investigator, international explorer and author of eight books.

Bob Cornuke has led and participated in over thirty expeditions around the world searching for lost locations described in the Bible.  Bob is the President of BASE – Bible Archaeology Search and Exploration Institute located in Colorado Springs, Co.

Bob will be speaking both on Saturday Night @ 5:00 P.M.  January 8th & Sunday Morning Jan. 9th @ 9:00 a.m.

Everyone is welcome!

For more information: http://www.baseinstitute.org.

Health | The Power of Protein

Did you know that protein is a vital part of every tissue, cell and organ in your body?

It is a primary component of our muscles, bones, hair, nails, skin, eyes, and internal organs; especially the heart. Many people are aware that protein is found in animal-based foods. However, protein is also found in other sources, important for vegetarians and others who cannot or will not eat animal-based foods.

Making healthy protein choices and not over-eating protein is important for many reasons, including the decreased consumption of saturated fat and cholesterol. The American Heart Association recommends that 10 to 15 percent of your daily calorie intake should come from a source of protein. Read more……..

~ Eat Well ~ Be Well ~

by Kristine Ladau

Teaching Hatha Yoga at the Golf/Country Club

9:00am Monday’s and Wednesday’s

Cruise Ships scheduled to arrive on January 6th (Tomorrow)

Who’s Who in Entertainment

Our little town hosts a great talent of musicians…and…so does Alamos, Sonora.

Only four hours south we have a colonial city. This year the 27th annual FESTIVAL ORTIZ TIRADO takes place from the 2ist of January till the 29th. Musica y los artistas from Mexico perform daily. Highlights this year will be Saturday the 22nd: FORAJIDOS Country Band….the following day LA CULRBRA SALSAS. For more info, click here.

A full menu of events may be found by surfing (alamos 2011 festival ortiz tirado). Highlights in the music venues this weeek in San Carlos features Eric Holland playing at La Palapa tonight (Wednesday) from 5 till 8. A special guest percussionist will join Eric and help him with his classic rock, Espanglish ballads and of course his original tunes. Look for him also on intermittent Saturdays.

Luna Band will play Fridays at the same time featuring Norma and Gilberto on lead vocals also featuring a new percussionist. The Second Wednesday concert series will be at The Fiesta Hotel tonight starting at 5pm.

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

Fishing Report

Feliz Ano Nuevo, and lets hope for some prospero! I’d wish for prosperous fishing, but I know that will happen. Let’s just hope that people stop listening to the “lies” up North and their uninformed neighbors and relatives and “brave” the border. I keep watching the Gangland shows on Cable featuring a different US city nightly, and wonder how they can be concerned about us?

Well the wind is blowing part of the time, so when you get your chance, get out there. Out where? The Island – Isla San Pedro Nolasco. The action could get better again in close, but in general the Island is the place to be for yellowtail. Some friends made it out a few days ago to catch seven big yellowtail and over a dozen Fortune Jacks. They look just like yellowtail, but are smaller and reddish. I am not sure why they are called Fortune Jacks, but in Hawaii, they had to have red fish over New Years for good luck.

Let’s hope that that is a sign for some good luck this year. They are fairly rare here, leading me to believe that we may see other unusual trends with the continuing La Nina currents. I’ve had enough of the La Nina clouds coming through, but at least we’re not suffering like our neighbors to the North.

I just got back from a couple days of fishing Lake Oviache two hours to the South. It is a huge reservoir with excellent bass fishing. Twelve fish is a poor day for an angler, with 30+ fish days being common. We stayed at the restaurant there, where there was good lodging, and a decent ramp. Another great lake is Lake Novillo a couple hours east of Hermosillo. With world-class bass fishing around, even if the wind is blowing you can fish every day of winter here. You won’t need an auger, but you may want to bring a jacket.

Just talked to my lure rep. in Minnesota who said the ice was almost thick enough to drive on now. I think I’ll just have to continue to brave our “extreme violence” and the fear that I might have to wear some pants and a light jacket in the morning. I’d rather be buying lures and fishing than paying for a heating bill!

Next week I’ll post some more specifics about our 5th Annual Yellowtail Tournament. The dates are February 5th and 6th, with registration at Ruby Wine Bar the night before. Entry fees won’t be prohibitive and there are some jackpots for the “gamblers”, or those with some confidence. Hope to see you there!

Bryan Replogle

tight lines, Bryan Replogle repsilon@aol.com

Team Margarita Sportfishing, San Carlos Aquatic Adventures

What’s Playing at MMCinemas Guaymas

Some of the movies now playing:

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

The Chronicles of Narnia 3D (Las Crónicas De Narnia: La Travesía Del Viajero Del Alba). Lucy and Edmund Pevensie return to Narnia with their cousin Eustace where they meet up with Prince Caspian for a trip across the sea aboard the royal ship The Dawn Treader. Along the way they encounter dragons, dwarves, merfolk, and a band of lost warriors before reaching the edge of the world. Watch the trailer.

Eat Pray Love (Comer, Rezar, Amar). A married woman (played by Julia Roberts) realizes how unhappy her marriage really is, and that her life needs to go in a different direction. After a painful divorce, she takes off on a round-the-world journey to “find herself”. Watch a trailer.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Part 1 of the last book in J.K. Rowling’s popular series. Watch a trailer.

Movies playing only in Spanish: Harry Potter y Las Reliquias De La Muerte; Enredados 3D; Las Crónicas De Narnia: La Travesía Del Viajero Del Alba.

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

Map to MMCinemas Guaymas.

Happy Hours

• Bar el Botanero. Happy Hour 3:00pm to 7:00pm every day (closed Tuesdays). All domestic drinks are 15 pesos. Plus a 10% discount if you mention What’s Up San Carlos.

• Banana’s. Tuesday 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. Closed Mondays. Visit bananasgang.com

• Bonifacio’s. 2×1 Mondays: appetizers, desserts, beer and margaritas. Thursday to Sunday margarita happy hour from 12:00pm to 5:00pm with 2×1 margaritas. For more information, visit Bonficios.com.

• Tequila’s. 3:00pm -6:00pm. Specials on national drinks.

• Marina Cantina. 11:00am -5:00pm, Monday through Friday, 12 pesos beer (Pacifico, Pacifico Light, Modelo, Modelo Light, Corona, Corona Light). And, Ten Peso Tuesdays with 10 pesos beer (Pacifico, Pacifico Light, Modelo, Modelo Light, Corona, Corona Light) all day long (11:00am until closing) — no food purchase necessary!

• Hotel Fiesta Real. 1:00pm to 7:00pm. 15 pesos beer. $1 draft beer every day at the bar.

• Captain’s Club. Every day from 3:00pm to 7:00pm with 15 peso Corona, Pacifico, Pacifico Light and Chope. 25 pesos Bloody Mary’s all day Sundays. Closed on Tuesdays.

• Ruby Wine Bar. Happy Hour is all week from 4:00pm-7:00pm, with ten peso coronas and pacificos, 25 peso margaritas, and 20 peso well drinks. Friday nights: live music and Happy Hour all night with various specials including discounted food menu, beer, margaritas, and sangria.

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

Thursday, January 6

Entertainment

• Danny Moreno. 5:30pm to 8:30pm at La Palapa Griega.
• Azul Band. 6:00pm at Tequila’s.

Clubs & Organizations

• Tai Chi. 8:45am – 9:45am at The Energy Zone. Beginning to Intermediate (a group leader takes participants through the workout). Cost is 10 pesos.
• Espanglish Beginner Spanish, 9:00am-10:30am. Intermediate Spanish, 10:30am-12:00pm. Advanced Spanish, 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 7

Special Event

Entertainment

• On the Road. 5:30pm to 8:30pm at La Palapa Griega.
• Omar Arriaga. 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.
• Steve Smersh and Elba Santiago. 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Captain’s Club.
• Danny Moreno at Ruby Wine Bar.
• Luna. 7:00pm – 9:00pm at Bar el Botanero.
• 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

• Rescate Auxiliary meeting. 9:00am at Tequila’s. Anyone is welcome to volunteer. NEW
• 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.
• 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 8

Special Event

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. 7:00pm at Banana’s.
• La Banda. 9:15pm, Tequila’s.

Clubs & Organizations

• Church Service. San Carlos Community Church, 5:00pm
• Liga de Arte Tecalai Art Show at Tecalai in Club House 11:00am to 2:00pm. NEW
• Ceramics at Club Deportivo, from 9:00am -1:00pm. For more information, contact Jan Minnich at 227-0432.

Sunday, January 9

Entertainment

• 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

• Liga de Arte Tecalai Art Show at Tecalai in Club House 11:00am to 2:00pm. NEW
• 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 10

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

• Liga de Arte pastel workshop with Mexican artist Carmen Acosta Flores. 9:00am to 1:00pm. NEW
• Tai Chi. 10:30 – 11:30am at The Energy Zone. Beginning to Intermediate (a group leader takes participants through the workout). Cost is 10 pesos.
• 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 Beginner Spanish, 9:00am-10:30am. Intermediate Spanish, 10:30am-12:00pm. Advanced Spanish, 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, January 11

Special Event

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.
• Luz Bluz, the only blues band in Sonora with two members who have actually picked cotton on the Mississippi delta, are gonna rock the house at Froggy’s, Tuesday nights, from 5:30pm until…? Come out and groove to some deep Delta, Texas and Chicago style electric blues served up by Highway 15 South. Chope Draft is 15 pesos.

Clubs & Organizations

• Liga de Arte pastel workshop with Mexican artist Carmen Acosta Flores. 9:00am to 1:00pm. NEW
• 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, January 12

Special Event

• San Carlos All-Stars Concert at Hotel Fiesta Real. NEW

Entertainment

• Eric Holland. 5:30pm to 8:30pm at La Palapa Griega.
• Steve Smersh and Elba Santiago. 6:30pm at Mar de Cortez at Pilar.
• Movie at the Yacht Club,. 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.
• Karaoke. 7:00pm until the singers go home. Banana’s.

Clubs & Organizations

• Liga de Arte pastel workshop with Mexican artist Carmen Acosta Flores. 9:00am to 1:00pm. NEW
• 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.

• January, 19-21. Jennifer Bowman intermediate/advanced acrylic classes at Yacht Club, 9:00am to 3:30pm. 12 participants maximum. For more information email patricia.brumm@untoquedeluz.com.
• January 19. 11th Annual SBPA Luncheon and Fashion Show Fund-raiser @ Paradiso Resort Ballroom; contact Margaret Palmini for information on hostessing a table at 226-1080
• January 21st: 27th Alfonso Ortiz Tirado Festival 2011
• January 28-30. Rescate President’s Club Golf 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. Ariel Moody is the chairperson for this years tournament.
• February 4. Rescate Auxiliary meeting. 9:00am at Tequila’s. Anyone is welcome to volunteer.
• February 9. San Carlos All-Stars Concert at Hotel Fiesta Real.
• February 12. Rescate Grand Bazaar with Liga de Arte show. 9:00am at Seascape Plaza.
• February 26. Rescate Tianguis. 7:00am – 1:00pm.
• March 4. Rescate Auxiliary meeting. 9:00am at Tequila’s. Anyone is welcome to volunteer.
• March 5 Loma del Mar Art Show 10:30am to 2:00pm.
• March 5. Ceramics Silent Auction/Show at Club Deportivo 9:30am -12:30pm.
• March 5. Casino Night. 5:00pm – 9:00pm at Club Deportivo.
• March 9. San Carlos All-Stars Concert at Hotel Fiesta Real.
• March 20-22 Melodrama. 7:00pm at Rescate.
• April 1. Rescate Auxiliary meeting. 9:00am at Tequila’s. Anyone is welcome to volunteer.
• April 13. San Carlos All-Stars Concert at Hotel Fiesta Real.

Published by Christa Thomas and David Irons

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

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