Newsletter June 29 – July 6

Sea of Cortez from Space

The Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California) in Mexico as seen from the International Space Station (source: i.space.com)

San Carlos Weather, News & Marketplace

• The forecast for this week is for sunny skies until next Tuesday, when some rain is predicted. Temperatures will be in the mid to high 30′s C (95 – 100F) reaching a high of 38 C (100F) on Thursday — but with the humidity, it feels like it’s in the 40′s (110F)! There is no tropical storm activity in the Eastern Pacific. Keep an eye on the weather at our San Carlos Weather page with satellite images and a live feed from Storm Pulse.

• The Arizona Daily Star recently published an article about an online survey to guage interest in persuading airlines to restore direct flights to Sonora from Tucson. The survey asks many questions about business and personal travel to Sonora including Hermosillo and Guaymas.  For those of us who would like cheaper and more frequent flights from Arizona, especially Tucson to Guaymas, please go to the website and complete the online survey.

• Check out the new San Carlos Cares website. San Carlos Cares is a non profit group of volunteers who will help to guide you through the process during an operation, accident, or illness in Mexico.

• The host of TV Azteca, Shanik Aspe, is in San Carlos to start recording the new series “Fiesta Caliente“.

• The Sonora-New Mexico Commission met this week in San Carlos. New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez and Sonora Governor Padrés discussed commerce, tourism, security, education and health. At a joint press conference, the two officials stated that one of the items that they agreed to work towards is a flight from Albuquerque to Guaymas.

• According to the Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV), the hotel occupancy rate in San Carlos rose 80% during the summer vacation period.

• Read Allan Covey’s The Secret Destination of Mexico (San Carlos) in Escape from America magazine.

• Anybody who is a member of Margarita Mafia, this is your chance to vote for Mark Mulligan (multiple categories — Mark has an album and a single in the running), Sam Rainwater (Horizon regional artist & I Can Award); and Bruce & Giggles (Bruce & Jeannie Tilley) for Fan(s) of the year. Nomination ballots are now out. Vote and show them our thanks for their support of Castaway Kids!

• The Secretariat of Public Education (SEP) released the school calendar for 2011-2012. The calendar, which was published in the Official Journal of the Federation, states that the start of classes will be August 22, 2011 and end on July 6, 2012. There will be vacation days on September 16, November 2 and 21, February 6 and 19, March, 1 and 5 and May 15. There will also be holidays from December 18 to January 2 and April 1 to 14.

• There are video games, a camper shell, sliding glass door, sailboats, an inflatable dinghy, washer, dryer, refrigerators, many houses for rent and for sale, sports equipment and more now listed in the Classifieds. There are also people looking for items, so if you have any to sell, list them now — it’s free.

Sports in Mexico

Baseball

After 60 games, Guaymas Ostioneros have 21 wins and 39 losses. This week, Guaymas plays at home on July 1, 2 and 3 against Puerto Peñasco and July 5, 6 and 7 against Agua Prieta. The Ostioneros play at the Abelardo L. Rodriguez stadium (map to the stadium). For more information, see the league schedule. The cost is 40 pesos for adults and 10 pesos for children. Beer is 15 pesos.

The Mexican Pacific League and Governor Padrés announced that a new baseball stadium will be built in Hermosillo for the Naranjeros and to host the Serie del Caribe 2013. Sonora Stadium will have a capacity of 15,000 spectators and will be part of a development project called West Gate. Read more.

Soccer

In Women’s World Cup, Mexico tied England 1:1 in its first game (watch the game highlights), Canada lost to Germany, 2:1 and USA beat Korea 2:0. Follow the games on FIFA.com.

Mexico beat the USA 4:2 to win the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup (watch the game highlights).

Concert Film Fest

The Castaway Kids’ Sunday Concert Film Fest continues on Sunday, July 3, with the movie Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock n’ Roll.

This documentary covers the concert at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis, Missouri, to celebrate Chuck Berry’s sixtieth birthday, and also discusses his life and career. Watch a preview.

A 30 pesos donation will be accepted for the Castaway Kids ongoing programs.

The Sunday Concert Film Fest will be held weekly at the Captain’s Club, starting at sundown (map).

Concert at Fiesta Real Hotel

On July 1,3 and 4, starting at 6:00pm, Hotel Fiesta Real will present The Pablo Show.

For over ten years, Paul Turville (Pablo) has been entertaining residents and visitors in Puerto Peñasco, singing a vast selection of music, from traditional pop, country western, and show hits … best known for his renditions in the style of Neil Diamond, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Michael Buble, Roy Orbison, The Righteous Brothers, Elvis Presley, and various other old time artists.

Come listen and dance the night away.

Beach Parade and Party

by Scott Elliott

Please join us for the 11th annual BEACH PARADE AND PARTY as we raise money for the children of La Manga.

We have just finished building a new school house and education center for the community. The building will be ready for this fall.  We are hoping for a great turn out to help raise money to furnish the school and get our programs started this year!

This is always a fantastic party and everyone has a blast.

Please contact Scott Elliott at Malibuscott@aol.com or Jana Westerbeke at Jana@gadabout.com for information or reservations……OR JUST SHOW UP

WHO ARE YOU COMING AS?????????

It is being sponsored by Charitable Arts (an international organization that brings arts to underprivileged  children), The Soggy Peso Bar, and The Cotton Club.

Feria de Arte

Potholes Y Pesos’ “Feria de Arte” event will be held July 2 at 5:00pm. This month’s event we celebrate with a 4th of July theme. There will be a small show of fireworks and lights and candles around the plaza.

The Pool House will have country music, so cowboys and cowgirls come and enjoy line dancing. The Pool House is offering one FREE margarita as soon as you come in or shot of tequila. Plus Olympus coffee shop will prepare a small dip for everyone who visits.

In addition to arts and craft for sale, an astrologer will be doing charts and mini-readings for those who are interested. If you would like to know more about your personal chart and receive a colored copy of your horoscope please bring your birth information including 1. Place of birth, 2. Birth date, and 3. Time of birth. Also, Gary’s Massage has become part of the event.  And, bring the kids so they can play at the children’s work center. The kids will do arts and craft while communicating in English and in Spanish with a bilingual educator.

Fight Night

On July 2, watch UFC 132: Cruz vs. Faber on the big screen at Marina Cantina at 6:00pm.

UFC Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruz defends his title against former WEC Featherweight champ Urijah Faber. Watch the trailer.

Very Berry!

by Kristina Ladau

Though small in size, berries have BIG health and nutrition benefits. Besides bursting with flavor, the nutrition in these delectable treats comes from phytonutrients – naturally occurring compounds found in plants.  These nutrients are most concentrated in the peel or skin of fruits and vegetables, so berries, with their edible skin, are a particularly good source of phytonutrients.  These antioxidant properties can help improve immune function and reduce the risk for chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease.  July is National Blueberry month, so it’s time to start celebrating! Read more and try the Elegant Tri-Berry Recipe.

Fishing Report

Things are looking good for the 65th annual International Fishing Tournament this July 2nd and 3rd. It should be a busy weekend. This last weekend was busy with lots of boats out. The winds finally died down but morning breezes kept it bearable. It is hot though and we are sweating good at times. Water temps are into the low to mid-80′s, though I read 92 in the marina one morning. On the other side, the water is below 80 in places and the fishing is very good. Some big dorado are still being caught on this side and even a few tuna are showing. Some are decent sized 20 pound fish. I’m still waiting to eat some fresh ahi sashimi though.

The water clarity is clearing quickly and the blue water has pushed in to within a few miles. Inside of the blue water are a lot of small dorado and skipjack. The sailfish were around the color break earlier in the week, but now it seems like the majority are around the reef. The marlin are just beyond and they are jumping everywhere. Even a few blue marlin are showing, but not too many have been caught. I did hear of the first wahoo of the year caught beyond the Island. Most boats are picking up a billfish a day, with a few catching two or three in a day. Some are being caught on lures, but ballyhoo still draws the most strikes. They were biting a little finicky this week, but I think that things are picking up. Looks like a few days of nice weather before a windy weekend. That won’t keep us from fishing though.

tight lines, Bryan Replogle repsilon@aol.com
Team Margarita Sportfishing, San Carlos Aquatic Adventures

Billfish Tournament

The 64th International Billfish Tournament is July 1 – 3.

Register Thursday, July 1 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm at the San Carlos Yacht Club. The Registration fee is $120 USD per angler. A dinner at the Sunday night awards presentation is included with your entry.

The Tournament is hosted by the Ernesto Zaragoza Charity Foundation. The foundation supports a number of deserving charities in the area.

Contact Claudia for more information at claudiaciare@hotmail.com.

Close Call at International Space Station

by Mark Morelli of Ocean Camp San Carlos

Yesterday, there was a close encounter with some unidentified “space debris” with the International Space Station. It caused six humans to scramble to the relative safety of some escape pods so that they might survive an impact with an object about the size of a stale bagel in orbit about 230 miles up there above mother earth.

Why all the fuss? Well, here’s the issue: The stale bagel-sized object was traveling at perhaps tens-of-thousands of miles-per-hour, and at that speed an impact could cause a hole about the size of a VW in the Internation Space Station (ISS). Read more and watch a video of NASA during the event.

Graffiti removal in San Carlos

by Gordon Rector, Rotary Club Of San Carlos

We are happy to report that the Graffiti removal in San Carlos is going very well. All of the Tags have been removed from Beltrones Blvd. from KM-00 to KM-20 at Paradiso. The KM markers from 15 to 20 were unpainted and had a lot of Graffiti on them so we had them painted. The power boxes along side the road were very rusty and double ugly so we had them repainted also as well as the concrete pedestals that had Graffiti Tags on them. The Tags on the directional signs were also cleaned off. The painter who is doing the work for Rotary is Rafael Perez Rivas. His phone number is 044-622-240-7727. He is a very hard worker and is very dependable. If you need some painting done please give him a call.

We are continuing the work of removing other Tags from the Ranchitos area as well as other parts of San Carlos. We could use a little more pesos to complete the work so if you would like to donate please leave the money with Thonda Oliver at Coldwell Banker Encantado Realty on Beltrones Blvd. by the Luis Boat Shop. Her phone number is 226-2003. The Sherwin Williams Paint Store in San Carlos donated 5 gallons of paint and Janey McLean donated 500 Pesos. Thanks to both of them.

The following are pictures showing before and after graffiti removal:

Free Movie in Guaymas

CineClub Guaymas presents the free movie “The Straight Story” (Una Historia Sencilla) on Wednesday, June 29 at 7:00pm in Guaymas’ Municipal Auditorium (map). This movie by David Lynch, is based on the true story of Alvin Straight`s 240 mile journey across Iowa and Wisconsin on a tractor to mend his relationship with an ill brother. The film was nominated for and won various national and international awards.Watch the trailer.

What’s Playing at Cinemex Guaymas

Some of the movies now playing:

Transformers 3. The Autobots learn of a Cybertronian spacecraft hidden on the Moon, and race against the Decepticons to reach it and to learn its secrets. Watch the trailer.

Hall Pass (Pase Libre). A married man (Owen Wilson) is granted the opportunity to have an affair by his wife. Joined in the fun by his best pal, things get a little out of control when both wives start engaging in extramarital activities as well. Watch the trailer.

X-Men: First Class (X-Men: Primera Generación). Before Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr took the names Professor X and Magneto, they were two young men discovering their powers for the first time. Before they were archenemies, they were closest of friends, working together, with other Mutants (some familiar, some new), to stop the greatest threat the world has ever known. In the process, a rift between them opened, which began the eternal war between Magneto’s Brotherhood and Professor X’s X-MEN. Watch the trailer.

The Hangover II (¿Qué Pasó Ayer? Parte II). Right after the bachelor party in Las Vegas, Phil, Stu, Alan, and Doug jet to Thailand for Stu’s wedding. Stu’s plan for a subdued pre-wedding brunch, however, goes seriously awry. Watch the trailer.

Movies playing in Spanish: Kung Fu Panda 2, Cars 2, X-Men: Primera Generación, ¿Qué Pasó Ayer? Parte II, y Felinos De Africa.

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. 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.
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.
Bananas is now on Facebook … let them know that you “like” Bananas.
You Hook Em We Cook Em At Your Bananas!

Bonifacio’s Cotton Club

The Cotton Bar is now open
This summer, enjoy dining in Bonifacio’s air conditioned room.
Food Specials: 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.
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 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.
NEW: the restaurant will be closed on Tuesdays during the summer.

Hotel Fiesta Real

Sunday Brunch Buffet from 8:00am to 1:00pm for 115 pesos: 20 pesos Mimosas and 30 pesos Bloody Mary (mix your own!)
Dinner special is the new “Chef’s combinations” for only 190 pesos. Click here to see the menu.
Happy Hour: everyday from 1:00pm to 7:00pm: $1 draft beer.

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. News Flash: A new item has been added to the menu at Tacos Don Mario.  Alambre is available in Tacos de Alambre or Tortas Alambre.  Alambre is a combination of marinated pork with chili, tomato, onion and a special cheese.  We would also like to let all the customers know that our dining room has an air conditioner.
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, June 30

Special Event

• Arriba San Carlos meeting from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Captain’s Club. Open to the public. NEW

Entertainment

• Big Contest at Bananas. Sign-up at Bananas to participate or come by and vote for your favorite contestant. The audience chooses the winner and a winner will be declared every Thursday night (winning a dinner for two). Stop by Bananas for more information.
• Eric Holland.  6:00pm – 9:00pm at Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.
• Azul Band. 6:00pm at Tequila’s.

Clubs & Organizations

• Men’s Breakfast Club. 9:00am. Embarcadero at MarinaTerra.
• The Energy Zone: Bikram Yoga, 6:00pm – 7:00pm (independent group).

Friday, July 1

Special event

• Billfish Tournament. Register from 5:00pm to 9:00pm at the San Carlos Yacht Club. NEW
• The Pablo Show. 6:00pm, Hotel Fiesta Real. NEW

Entertainment

• Peña Cultural in the central courtyard of the Casa de la Cultura, starting at 7:00pm. FREE.
• Danny Moreno. 5:00pm – 9:00pm, Ruby Wine Bar.
• Omar Arriaga. 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.
• Assterisko (Classic Rock). 8:00pm to midnight at Off the Edge (Tortugas).
• Manuelito. 7:00pm – 10:00pm, Club de Capitanes.
• La Banda. 9:15pm, Tequila’s.
• Luna. 10:00pm, Froggies.
• Danny Moreno. 10:30pm-1:30am, Casino Palmas (Guaymas).
• Control A. 11:00pm – 3:00am, Pancho Villa (Guaymas).

Clubs & Organizations

• Pilates Challenge. 8:30am – 9:30am at The Energy Zone. Pilates matwork, Yoga stretch and balance, weight training, relaxation.
• Zumba for All Ages. 9:30am – 10:30am at The Energy Zone. A fun, Latin style dance class designed for all ages and levels of ability.
• Tecalai Exchange 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. The library has everything from mysteries to books on tape to sailing books and sci fi.
• 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.

Saturday, July 2

Special Event

• Billfish Tournament. NEW
• Feria de Arte. Plaza Las Palmas, 5:00pm. NEW

Entertainment

• Sandra Rodriguez and DJ Pepper host the party with singing, dancing and contests. 8:00pm at Bananas.
• Omar Arriaga. 7:40pm – 10:30pm, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.
• The Twins. 5:00pm – 7:00pm, Las Palmas. NEW
• Sandra’s Mariachi “Oro y Plata”. 7:00pm – 8:30pm, Evies upstairs.
• Manuelito. 7:00pm – 10:00pm, Club de Capitanes.
• La Banda. 9:15pm, Tequila’s.
• Luna. 10:00pm, Froggies.
• Deja Vu band. 11:00pm to 1:00am, Pancho Villas (Guaymas).

Sunday, July 3

Special event

• Billfish Tournament. Fishing during the day and dinner and awards presentation at night. NEW
• The Pablo Show. 6:00pm, Hotel Fiesta Real. NEW
• Beach Parade and Party. Costa del Mar to the Soggy Peso, 6:00pm. NEW
  

Entertainment

• The Castaway Kids’ Sunday Concert Film Fest continues with the movie “Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock n’ Roll”. Captain’s Club at sundown. NEW
• Danny Moreno. 9:00am – 1:00pm, El Embarcadero at MarinaTerra Hotel.
• Alberto Serna. 1:00pm – 10:00pm, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.
• Danny Moreno. 9:00pm – 12:00am, Casino Palmas (Guaymas).
• Alberto Sandoval and Control A. 11:00pm – 3:00am, Pancho Villa (Guaymas).

Clubs & Organizations

• 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, July 4

Special event

• The Pablo Show. 6:00pm, Hotel Fiesta Real. NEW

Entertainment

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

Clubs & Organizations

• Pilates Challenge. 8:30am – 9:30am at The Energy Zone. Pilates matwork, Yoga stretch and balance, weight training, relaxation.
• Beginner Yoga. 10:30am – 11:30am at The Energy Zone. Beginning level poses and stretch, emphasis on breathe and relaxation. Bilingual class.

Tuesday, July 5

Entertainment

• Bohemia Club Band (Danny Moreno, Omar Arriaga & Alberto Serna). 5:00pm – 7:00pm, Soggy Peso.
• Eric Holland.  6:00pm – 9:00pm at Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.

Clubs & Organizations

• The Energy Zone: Bikram Yoga, 6:00pm – 7:00pm (independent group).

Wednesday, July 6

Entertainment

• CineClub Guaymas presents a free movie at 7:00pm in Guaymas’ Municipal Auditorium.
• Oke Doke Karaoke with DJ Pepper. 7:00pm until the singers go home. Everyone is welcome to join in. Bananas.
• Rigo Romantic, a great keyboard player playing Mexican music from the 60′s as well as American songs. 6:00pm – 10:00pm, Evies upstairs.
• 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 Challenge. 8:30am – 9:30am at The Energy Zone. Pilates matwork, Yoga stretch and balance, weight training, relaxation.
• Beginner Yoga. 10:30am – 11:30am at The Energy Zone. Beginning level poses and stretch, emphasis on breathe and relaxation. Bilingual class.
• 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.

• July 8 – 13. Festival Mar Bermejo: dance, theatre and more.
• July 9. Party on the Green. 5:00pm to 8:00pm at Hotel Fiesta Real.
• July 18: Anniversary of the death of President Benito Juárez (March 21, 1806 to July 18, 1872).
• July 23. Party on the Green. 5:00pm to 8:00pm at Hotel Fiesta Real.
• July 28. Shakira concert in Hermosillo, 9:00pm. Tickets are on sale on Ticketmaster.
• July 30: Anniversary of the death of Miguel Hidalgo (May 8, 1753 to July 31, 1811).
• August 13. Party on the Green. 5:00pm to 8:00pm at Hotel Fiesta Real.
• August 27. Party on the Green. 5:00pm to 8:00pm at Hotel Fiesta Real.

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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