Concert on the Guaymas Malecón

On Sunday, May 22 from 7:00pm to 1:00am, La Arrolladora Banda el Limón will join Roberto Junior, Los Juniors, Los Crios and Los Nietos to perform on the Guaymas Malecón Turístico.

Tickets are 120 pesos (200 pesos for VIP).

Watch a video of La Arrolladora Banda.

San Carlos Weather, News & Marketplace

• The forecast is for sunny skies and temperatures dipping into the 24 – 27 C range (low 80s F) and overnight lows around 21 C (mid 60s F). The temperature on Thursday is supposed to go as low as 24 C (75 F) during the day. Keep an eye on the weather at our San Carlos Weather page.

• SBPA: summer information and spay-neuter certificates.

• Remember, ExpoGan is on 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.

• There are Tetakawi posters, beds, a laptop computer, several vehicles, boats, sports equipment and more now listed in the Classifieds. There are also people looking for kayaks and bicycles, so if you have any to sell, list them now — it’s free.

Kayak Competition

The 3rd Annual Kayak Competition will take place on Sunday, May 22 from 8:00am – 11:00am in Guaymas.

The event will take place in the Bay of Guaymas, starting at the FONATUR docks. Participants will paddle for eight kilometers.

There are several age categories. The cost to register is 100 pesos. Participants will each receive a t-shirt. For more information, please call (622) 221-5944 or (622) 118-6284 (cell).

Trophies will be awarded to the top three places in each category.

If you’d just like to watch, head to FONATUR (map). There will be live music.

Concert Film Fest

The Castaway Kids’ Sunday Concert Film Fest continues on Sunday, May 22, with the movie Los Lonely Boys – Texican Style. Watch a preview.

Austin-based band Los Lonely Boys are blazing on Texican Style, a 96-minute concert recorded before a huge, wildly enthusiastic audience in Austin, Texas.

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).

Castaway Kids

Santa Clara Family gets new house because of generosity of Doug Marshall’s friends & family!

by Terry Challis

Carmona and Silveria were living with their 4 children in a shack made of a variety of materials with a dirt floor and no running water. Dave Keilholtz, head of our Construction Committee, found a partially completed brick house at a very reasonable price just a few blocks away in Santa Clara. Lionel Charret from Mi Casa Su Casa Realty did some research and prepared a contract for purchase of the house from the Ejido; then the Construction Crew got to work putting in wiring and plumbing and doors and windows. On May 1, a group of Castaway Kids volunteers helped the family move into their new house. Assistant Treasurer, Alison Boyle, even made curtains for the newly installed glass windows. Alison reported that 11 year old Griselda is in charge of doing the dishes and you should have seen her eyes light up when she saw a sink with running water in their new kitchen.

A couple of days later, I accompanied a few of the Construction Committee members to the house to take a kitchen cabinet and a cabinet for the bedroom, along with some donated kitchen dishes and other kitchen items. Silveria was in town shopping and there was a neighbor’s girl there babysitting. I had found among our donations a couple of stuffed animals and a plastic bag full of hair doo-dads, sunglasses and other items I thought might appeal to an 11 year old. Griselda and the babysitter sat on the bed going through the bag and trying on each and every item in there. Two year old Victor picked out the blue stuffed bear and that left the big floppy stuffed dog for the 1 year old twin girls, Sinahi and Nohemi.

As we were leaving I said to Griselda, “Your mom is going to come home to a big surprise, huh?” I gave her a thumbs up and she reciprocated with 2 thumbs up. We coaxed a wave out of Victor who was still holding onto his bear with the other arm.

Silveria told the volunteers that she didn’t know how they’d ever repay Castaway Kids for this wonderful new house. Rosa Keilholtz explained to her the idea of paying it forward, “One day you may see somebody in need of help, and we just hope you will be in a position to give it.”

This gift was made possible by the generous donations of friends and family of one of Castaway Kids’ founding members, Doug Marshall, in his memory, after he left us way too soon this past March. There are still funds left in this account to help another family or two. Stay tuned! A big “thank you” to all who contributed their money, their time and their efforts to help this family.

CASTAWAY KIDS CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE IS LOOKING FOR AN ENCLOSED TRAILER (12′ +/-) TO USE AS AN EQUIPMENT/TOOL TRAILER FOR THEIR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS NEXT YEAR. DOES SOMEBODY OUT THERE HAVE ONE THAT THEY’RE NOT USING — TAX DEDUCTION ANYONE? Contact castawykids@yahoo.com.

Fishing Report

First, sorry to my readers for missing a few weeks. I guess that I was either not fishing enough … or I was out fishing. We’ve been out this week a couple of times to the Island. Both days had good bites, with the action picking up in the afternoon. The first day saw us catching consistent fish on the jigs just off the south end of the Island. There were a few pangas (for about the first time I’ve seen this year!) pulling in a decent catch. The next day we worked hard for a few fish, losing our fair share. It was looking like a slow day. The other boats hadn’t caught a fish and had all left. Then the fish started popping up far off the east side. We marked bait and caught one red snapper in close. We tried a little farther down and hooked up on the jig. Then fish started to come up all over … barracuda and yellowtail everywhere chasing down the anchovies. We had mild success tossing small jigs at the fish, but they were focused on the real thing. We picked up more fish jigging, and once again were cleaning fish all the way home. A few boats have headed south to find small dorado. I did hear of one marlin released. We saw one at the Island, but all we had to throw at it was a big jig. The water is attempting to warm with the north-west winds. The blow early in the week cooled the water off over ten degrees. Strong tides, cold water under the surface, and the water is turning-over. We might see some warmer water within the week. For now, sleep in, jig your arms off, go buy some of the small jigs at Walmart, and go catch the last yellowtail of the year.

tight lines, Bryan Replogle repsilon@aol.com

Team Margarita Sportfishing, San Carlos Aquatic Adventures

Ostioneros Baseball

After 24 games, the Guaymas Ostioneros baseball team has 9 wins and 15 losses.

On May 18 and 19, the Ostioneros have home games against the Caborca Rojos, starting at 7:30pm. Then, Empalme comes to Guaymas on May 24, 25 and 26.

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

San Carlos Canine Refuge

We have a litter of eight puppies. They should be ready to adopt within two weeks. Pictured on the left is the alpha male, Paco. The litter was delivered to a local orphanage and then brought to the Refuge. They arrived malnourished, but they have all improved immensely with treatment and supplements. They’re about eight weeks old.

For more information, contact Bliss Cochran at 226-1966, 622-116-1785 (cell) or blissinger@gmail.com.

Spice it up?

by Kristina Ladau

Nutrition in spices? You bet! One of the simplest ways to add more nutrition and antioxidant power to your diet is through the power of spices. Using as little as ½ teaspoon of certain spices can help lay a healthy nutritional foundation rich in antioxidants.  We most often think of fruits and vegetables as having large amounts of antioxidants, but if you’re not adding spices to your recipes on a regular basis, it may be time to start. Read more.

Who’s Who in Entertainment

by local musician Eric Holland

Omar Arriaga played a full auditorium (approximately 400 people) in Obregon last Thursday evening at Universidad La Salle Noroeste. The program was a Tango Recital including El Choclo, and other favorite instrumentals like Por Una Cabeza. The vocal highlight of the night was Adios Muchachos. The folkloric program promotes many artists in Sonora. Omar’s fan base from San Carlos attended including local musicians Steve Smersh and Danny Moreno who helped film and record the show. The televised concert is going to air this Sunday the 22nd, from 2:00pm to 3:00pm on the Televisa Chanel for Obregón (xhi-tv / channel 2). You can also watch the performance on YouTube. A similar show featuring the Tango compositions is in the planning stages for next winter.

Omar plays every weekend from 6:30pm until 9:30pm at Bonifacio’s Cotton Club. Come out and enjoy the best crepes in town. Alberto Sandoval plays Sunday afternoons and Eric Holland performs Thursday evenings at sunset.

Free Movie in Guaymas

CineClub Guaymas presents the free movie “Tumba a Ras del Suelo” (Shallow Grave) on Wednesday, May 18 at 7:00pm in Guaymas’ Municipal Auditorium (map). In this 1994 British black comedy, three friends (including the then unknown Ewan McGregor) discover their new roommate dead but loaded with cash. What’s a little murder among friends? Watch the trailer.

What’s Playing at Cinemex Guaymas

Some of the movies now playing:

The Adjustment Bureau (Los Agentes Del Destino). The affair between a politician (Matt Damon) and a ballerina (Emily Blunt) is affected by mysterious forces keeping the lovers apart. Watch the trailer.

The Fighter (El Peleador). The Fighter is a drama about boxer “Irish” Micky Ward’s (Mark Wahlberg) unlikely road to the world light welterweight title. His Rocky-like rise was shepherded by half-brother Dicky (Christian Bale), a boxer-turned-trainer on the verge of being KO’d by drugs and crime. The movie won two Oscars, including Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role by Christian Bale, and was nominated for numerous others. Watch the trailer.

Fast 5 (Rápidos y Furiosos 5). Dominic (Vin Diesel) and his crew find themselves on the wrong side of the law once again as they try to switch lanes between a ruthless drug lord and a relentless federal agent. Watch the trailer.

Thor. The powerful but arrogant warrior Thor is cast out of the fantastic realm of Asgard and sent to live amongst humans on Earth, where he soon becomes one of their finest defenders. Watch the trailer.

Movies playing in Spanish: Priest, El Vengador 3D, Thor, Rio, y La Otra Familia.

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.

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.

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 for two only 250 pesos: Appetizers (Mixed Salad or Tortilla Soup); Entree (Fish, Steak or Shrimp any style); and Dessert (Flan or Chocolate Cake). 
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.
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, May 19

Entertainment

• 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

• San Carlos Gym: Yoga 8:00am – 9:00am, and Pilates 9:30am – 10:30am.
• Men’s Breakfast Club. 9:00am. Embarcadero at MarinaTerra.
• The Energy Zone: Bikram Yoga, 6:00pm – 7:00pm (there is no instructor).

Friday, May 20

Entertainment

• Folklore dancers followed by Sandra Rodriguez and the Mariachis. 7:00pm at Bananas.
• Omar Arriaga. 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.
• Peña Cultural in the central courtyard of the Casa de la Cultura, starting at 7:00pm. FREE. This week’s event will feature a guitarist. NEW
• Danny Moreno. 5:00pm – 9:00pm, Ruby Wine Bar.
• 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.
• Danny Moreno. 10:30pm-1:30am, Casino Palmas (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. 10:30am – 11:30am at The Energy Zone. A fun, Latin style dance class designed for all ages and levels of ability.
• San Carlos Gym: Yoga 6:00pm – 7:00pm.
• 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.
• 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, May 21

Entertainment

• Sandra Rodriguez and DJ Pepper host the party with singing, dancing and contests (win a dinner for two). 8:00pm at Bananas.
• Omar Arriaga. 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.
• 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.
• Deja Vu band. 11:00pm to 1:00am, Pancho Villas (Guaymas).

Clubs & Organizations

• San Carlos Gym: Pilates 9:30am – 10:30am.

Sunday, May 22

Special Event

• 3rd Annual Kayak Competition in Guaymas. NEW
• La Arrolladora Banda el Limón will join Roberto Junior, Los Juniors, Los Crios and Los Nietos to perform on the Guaymas Malecón Turístico from 7:00pm to 1:00am. NEW
  

Entertainment

• The Castaway Kids’ Sunday Concert Film Fest continues with the movie “Los Lonely Boys – Texican Style”. Captain’s Club at sundown. NEW
• Danny Moreno. 9:00am – 1:00pm, El Embarcadero at MarinaTerra Hotel.
• 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 23

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

• 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.
• San Carlos Gym: Pilates 9:30am – 10:30am.

Tuesday, May 24

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

• San Carlos Gym: Yoga 8:00am – 9:00am and Belly Dance 6:00pm – 7:00pm.
• Computer club meeting. 9:15am at Tequila’s.
• The Energy Zone: Bikram Yoga, 6:00pm – 7:00pm (there is no instructor).

Wednesday, May 25

Entertainment

• CineClub Guaymas presents afree 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 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 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.

• May 26 – 29. Fiesta del Pitic
• 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.
• May 29. Rico Austin book signing for “My Bad Tequila”. 2:00pm to 6:00pm at Marina Cantina.
• June 1. Navy Day. President Felipe Calderón will visit Guaymas to help celebrate Navy Day.
• June 3, 4, 5. San Carlos Yacht Club / Rescate de San Carlos International Fishing Tournament
• June 4. “Feria de Arte” (Art Fair) at the Plaza Las Palmas at 9:00am.

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

Make San Carlos your next vacation destination

San Carlos Mexico, nestled between the Sea of Cortez and the mountains, offers numerous activities both on shore and in the water. Awaiting you are soft sand beaches, two world class marinas, and an 18 hole, par 72 championship golf course. Whether you’re looking for a lazy day on a secluded beach or want to hike, scuba dive and listen to live music all in one day — we have it all! You can even try your luck in one of the many fishing tournaments.

San Carlos Mexico has hundreds of excellent restaurants. From tacos to fine dining, there’s something to please even the most discerning palate.

There are many San Carlos Mexico vacation rentals, hotels and resorts to choose from. If you’re looking to rent a house or condo in San Carlos, contact Sea Side Reservations.

We also provide information on San Carlos Mexico Real Estate. To talk to a licensed realtor about real estate and homes for sale in San Carlos, contact Long Realty Seaside.

We are your online resource for Guaymas and San Carlos Mexico Weather, including daily temperatures, monthly averages, Sea of Cortez marine weather, tide and current predictors, satellite images, solunar table, sunrise, sunset and storm warnings.

Whether you’re flying, driving or arriving by bus or cruise ship, we have resources to help you plan your trip to San Carlos and Guaymas Mexico, including maps of San Carlos Mexico showing where to eat and where to stay. If you’re driving, remember to purchase Mexico Car Insurance.

Travel to safe, fun and affordable San Carlos Mexico.

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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