Newsletter May 25 – June 1

Navy Day (Día de la Marina)

On June 1, Mexico will honor those who make their living on the sea, an important celebration in our seaport. This year, President Felipe Calderón will visit Guaymas to help celebrate Navy Day.

For security reasons, the exact details of the celebration have not yet been released. However, traditionally, the celebration starts the night before (May 31st) with the crowning of the Navy’s queen, followed by a torchlight parade down Serdan, ending at the Three Presidents Plaza. The torch parade commemorates the historical custom, which began prior to the town having a lighthouse, of the fishermen’s wives going to the shore at night with lit torches to guide their husbands safely home.

On the morning of June 1, government and military representatives will gather to honor the flag and read the President’s speech. This year, we are honored to hear the speech delivered by President Calderon himself. Flowers are often thrown from shore in memory of sailors, both civilian and military, whose lives have been lost in the performance of their duties. Performances by the State’s band liven up the celebration.

As specifics for this year’s celebration become known, we’ll update the website.

San Carlos Weather, News & Marketplace

• On Tuesday, May 24, a 4.7 magnitude earthquake was felt in San Carlos and Guayma at noon. There were no reported damages. This week’s forecast is for mainly sunny skies with a couple partly cloudy days. Temperatures will be in the 30 C (92 F) with overnight lows around 21 C (70 F). Keep an eye on the weather at our San Carlos Weather page.

• While here, President Calderón is also scheduled to (1) open a bypass road from Highway 15 to San Jose de Guaymas; and (2) open a new terminal in the Port of Guaymas. According to the local newspaper, El Vigia, to tighten security, an estimated 300 members of the Mexican Army and federal police have already come to San Carlos and Guaymas and hundreds more should arrive by June 1. There have also been four helicopters flying over the city with satellite equipment to capture images in real time.

• Televisa is again in town filming the soap opera ”La Fuerza del Destino”. Watch this promotional video for the show and you’ll recognize many locations around San Carlos and Guaymas.

• Video of local musician Omar Arriaga playing ”El Choclo” at a Tango Concert at La Salle University in Ciudad Obregón.

• SBPA: summer information and spay-neuter certificates.

• There are bar stools, a travel trailer, motor scooter, 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.

Ladies International Fishing Tournament

The 11th Annual Ladies International Fishing Tournament takes place on May 27 to May 29. Registration is on May 27 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Club Deportivo.

For more information, call 622-227-0343 or 226-0834 or write quepasa@prodigy.net.mx or ezmony@prodigy.net.mx

Concert at Fiesta Real Hotel

On May 26 and 27, 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.

12 Horas Salvando Vidas Endurance Mountain Bike Race

12 Horas Salvando Vidas mountain bike race is on May 28 starting at 5:00pm. This endurance race is 12 hours of biking on a single-track loop through the desert at night. Non-racers are welcome to watch the race from the staging area, near the San Carlos landing strip (on the road towards Nacapule Canyon).

This year, world champion mountain bike racer, Tinker Juarez, will be competing. On Thursday, May 26 at 6:30, there will be a press conference at Hotel Marina Terra, where people can meet Tinker Juarez.

The Awards ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 29 at 5:30am.

Fiestas del Pitic 2011

Fiestas del Pitic is a celebration of Dance and Music. From May 26 – 29, there will be 15 daily shows from 5:00pm to midnight, with 300 local artists, national and international. For more information, click here.

Watch a preview of the 2011 shows.

Off the Edge’s new Website

Check out Off the Edge’s new website, with information on their tours, rentals and Tortuga’s menu. The website was created by IronSEO (Christa and David).

Fundraiser for Casa Hogar Paz y Bien

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend Casa Hogar Paz y Bien’s fundraising breakfast buffet on May 27 from 7:30am to 11:30am.

All funds raised will benefit the children at Casa Hogar Paz y Bien. Casa Hogar needs help in continuing to provide support and services to children with basic needs such as housing, clothing and shelter.

The cost of the ticket is 80 pesos.

Casa Hogar Paz y Bien is located on Calle 13. Av 15. Number 406. Col. Centro. in Guaymas (map).

Concert Film Fest

The Castaway Kids’ Sunday Concert Film Fest continues on Sunday, May 29, with the movie Standing in the Shadows of Motown. Watch a preview.

Standing in the Shadows of Motown is a documentary about the Funk Brothers, a group of Detroit musicians who backed up dozens of Motown artists. The film features reminiscences, reenactments, and clips from a recent concert put on by the Funk Brothers, featuring singers like Chaka Khan, Ben Harper, and Joan Osborne on classic tunes like “What’s Going On,” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” and “Heatwave.”

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).

30th International Sailing Regatta

On May 28 – 30, the Tucson Sailing Club hosts the 30th International Sailing Regatta in San Carlos.

Regatta Schedule:

Saturday, May 28:

• 8:00am: Race Registration at Marina San Carlos
• 8:45am: Captains’ Meeting, Registration Table
• 10:50am: Yellow Flag (All Monohulls)
• 11:00am: Monohull Start
• 11:05am: Multihull Start
• 4:30pm: Race Day Terminates
• 5:30pm: Happy Hour at Marina Cantina

Sunday, May 29:

• 9:50am: Yellow Flag (All Monohulls)
• 10:00am: Monohull Start
• 10:05am: Multihull Start
• 3:30pm: Racing Day Terminates
• 6:30pm: Cocktail Party And Awards Dinner at Hotel Fiesta Real

Click here for more information and to register online.

Ostioneros Baseball

After 30 games, the Guaymas Ostioneros baseball team has 12 wins and 18 losses.

This week, Guaymas plays at home:

• May 25 and 26 against Empalme; and
• May 30 and 31 against Tijuana.

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.

Rico Austin book signing for “My Bad Tequila”

Come to Rico Austin’s book signing for “My Bad Tequila” and meet the author at:

• Captain’s Club on Saturday, May 28 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm; and
• Marina Cantina on Sunday, May 29 from 2:00pm to 6:00pm.

For more information on Rico, click here.

Part of the proceeds from the sale of the book at this book signing will be donated to the King’s Kids Orphanage.

Summer Squash

by Kristina Ladau

Warmer temperatures have finally arrived, and with that comes the addition of colorful, bountiful, and nutritious summer squash. These plants produce abundant amounts in a short period of time, and while they are available throughout the year, summer squash are best, and most nutritious, when eaten in season between May and July. If you are a gardener, you know that within a very short time of planting a single zucchini seed, there will be hundreds barging out of your garden! By August you will be bargaining with people to take them off your hands. Read more.

Who’s Who in Entertainment

by Bob Weir
Por favor, try and answer a few quick questions concerning musica in our little pueblito called San Carlos:
Ready?…1. Where can you find the best diversity of Spanglish, Gringo-classic rock ‘n roll and original bilingual ballads in SC?  2. Where can you find the best crepes and huge, gourmet burgers under 80 pesos in SC? 3. Where can you find the best roasted lamb and warm pita bread with hummus in SC?
….and the answers are: 1. Eric Holland 2. Bonifacio’s Cotton Club 3. La Palapa Griega.

Come out and hear Eric and his percussionist Julio Mendoza at Bonifacio’s this Thursday from 6:00pm until 9:00pm … and Saturday at La Palapa Griega from 5:30pm until 8:30pm. Eric’s original songs focus on Borders, Battles and Beers which is actually the name of his third CD, reviewed by the Arizona Republic as a “Story Song Bonanza”. His cover songs include everything from the Beatles to Creedence and of course Roger Miller.

Omar will be playing his last presentation of silent films at the Captain’s Club this coming Monday from sunset until 9:30pm. This last show will feature an oldie from the twenties. A HORROR FILM!

Free Movie in Guaymas

CineClub Guaymas presents the free movie “Aftershock” on Wednesday, May 25 at 7:00pm in Guaymas’ Municipal Auditorium (map). Aftershock is the epic story of a family separated as a result of the Great Tangshan Earthquake of 1976. Watch the trailer.

What’s Playing at Cinemex Guaymas

Some of the movies now playing:

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (Piratas Del Caribe). Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) and Barbossa embark on a quest to find the elusive fountain of youth, only to discover that Blackbeard and his daughter are after it too. Watch the trailer.

127 Hours. 127 Hours is the true story of mountain climber Aron Ralston’s remarkable adventure to save himself after a fallen boulder crashes on his arm and traps him in an isolated canyon in Utah. Over the next five days, Ralston examines his life and survives the elements to finally discover he has the courage and the wherewithal to extricate himself by any means necessary, scale a 65 foot wall and hike over eight miles before he can be rescued. Watch the trailer. You can also watch Aron Ralston’s footage shot during his ordeal.

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.

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: Piratas Del Caribe: Navegando Aguas Misteriosas, Thor, 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 serves 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’s (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).  Also try the new special “Chef’s combinations” for only 190 pesos.
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 26

Special Event

• The Pablo Show at Fiesta Real Hotel from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. NEW

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.

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 27

Special Event

• Casa Hogar Paz y Bien’s fundraising breakfast buffet from 7:30am to 11:30am. NEW
• Ladies International Fishing Tournament. NEW
• The Pablo Show at Fiesta Real Hotel from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. NEW
  

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.
• 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 28

Special Event

• Ladies International Fishing Tournament. NEW
• Tucson Sailing Club hosts the 30th International Sailing Regatta. NEW
  
• 12 Horas Salvando Vidas mountain bike race, starting at 4:00pm. NEW
  
• Rico Austin book signing for “My Bad Tequila” at Captain’s Club from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. NEW
  

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.
• Eric Holland. 5:30pm – 8:30pm at La Palapa Griega.
• 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 29

Special Event

• Ladies International Fishing Tournament. NEW
• Tucson Sailing Club hosts the 30th International Sailing Regatta. NEW
  
• Rico Austin book signing for “My Bad Tequila” at Marina Cantina from 2:00pm to 6:00pm. NEW
  

Entertainment

• The Castaway Kids’ Sunday Concert Film Fest continues with the movie “Standing in the Shadows of Motown“. 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).
• Alberto Sandoval and Control A. 11:00pm – 3:00am, Pancho Villa (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 30

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 31

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, June 1 – Navy Day

Special Event

• Navy Day. President Felipe Calderón will visit Guaymas to help celebrate Navy Day. NEW

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.
• Eric Holland.  5:30pm – 8:30pm at La Palapa Griega.
• 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.

• 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.
• July 13: Annual Festival del Mar Bermejo. To commemorate the anniversary of The Battle of Guaymas, which occured on July 13, 1854.
• July 18: Anniversary of the death of President Benito Juárez (March 21, 1806 to July 18, 1872).
• July 21 – 24. 64th International Billfish Tournament. Hosted by the Ernesto Zaragoza, Charity Foundation.
• 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).

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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