Newsletter May 4 – 11

Photos of the Cruise Ship Oosterdam

Abraham Castro at Onix took these photos of Holland America’s Oosterdam arriving in Guaymas on April 27, 2011.

San Carlos Weather, News & Marketplace

• The forecast is for mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the 30 C (90s F) and overnight lows around 19 C (68 F). Keep an eye on the weather at our San Carlos Weather page.

• Watch a video of the 2nd Wednesday Concert Series 2010-2011 Season. It showcases photos by Greg Pyros, set to “Sonora” written by Sam Rainwater and performed by “Raindrops” Rachel Souza and Leslie Sahlen.

• 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 is a lap top computer, several vehicles, boats, sports equipment and more now listed in the Classifieds.

Fight Night at Panchito Villa

On Saturday, May 7, Panchito Villa Restaurant will have a large television on the terrace to broadcast the Pacquiao vs Mosley World Welterweight Championship. The fight starts at 6:00pm. Click to watch a Pacquiao vs Mosley boxing fight documentary.

Beers and Margaritas will be 2 x 1 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. During the fight, enjoy 20 peso cervazas.

Mother’s Day at Ruby Wine Bar

Ruby Wine Bar is having its famous Mother’s Day Brunch this Sunday, May 8 from 10:00am to 3:00pm.  We are going to have a Mexican/American Buffet, which includes everything from tamales and chili rellenos to omelets and waffles.  Mimosas and Bloody Marys are included. The cost is 200 pesos per person.  Reservations are suggested.  To make yours, please call 226-1300 after 4:00pm. Ruby Wine Bar is located in Marina San Carlos (map).

Concert Film Fest

The Castaway Kids’ Sunday Concert Film Fest continues on Sunday, May 8, with the movie The Eagles Farewell Tour 1.

Farewell Tour, is a documentary of the Eagles’ 2004 concert in Melbourne, Australia with live performances of all the old favorites, including “Take It Easy,” “Desperado,” “Peaceful Easy Feeling,” “Hotel California” and “Life in the Fast Lane” and the newer “Love Will Keep Us Alive”.

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).

Monthly Bazaar

The “Feria de Arte” (Art Fair) will be held at the Plaza Las Palmas this Saturday, May 7 at 9:00am, and on every first Saturday of the month thereafter. Daniel Moreno will begin his live music performance at 10:30am. We will also begin our monthly silent auction this Saturday. Gift certificates for the auction have been donated by Potholes Y Pesos, Erny´s restaurant, La Esquina Bistro, Olympus Coffee Shop, resident artist Patty Brumm de Gucci, and more. Our silent auction proceeds will be used to promote and support our university students. If you are interested in joining our group, please contact Alex Mendoza at 622-106-6535.

Potholes Y Pesos will be having a huge sale, and is excited to have flowers from Floreria Arcangel of Guaymas for the first time. Floreria Arcangel will have arrangements and gifts for sale. La Esquina Bistro specials include $1 US margaritas and $4 US pizzas. Olympus Coffee Shop specials include one small coffee and a muffin for 20 pesos.

Remember, Potholes Y Pesos and Olympus Coffee Shop have joined as a team to support local artisans. Currently we have artwork on display at Olympus Coffee Shop for guests to enjoy and they may also be purchased. During your visit, feel free to contribute to our art station. This piece, once completed, will become one of our silent auction pieces.

Ostioneros Baseball

The Guaymas Ostioneros baseball team now has 4 wins and 8 losses.

This week, they play Ensenada at home on Friday, May 6, Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 8 at 7:30pm.

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

Free Trust Seminar

Catch the Wave

Vote for Mulligan, Rainwater and Bruce & Giggles

Let’s help our favorite Trop Rock’ers by joining Margarita Mafia and nominating them for awards — we’re trying to get our friends recognition through awards which have been previously dominated by East-coasters.

Castaway Kids founder, Mark Mulligan and Sam Rainwater, huge contributors to Castaway Kids, are both eligible for several nominating categories for the Trop Rock Music Awards which are given at their major event in Florida during the month of November; but nominating begins in a couple of months. Bruce and Giggles are eligible as Fans of the Year, Susan Schauf for her House Concerts and Castaway Kids’ CD Release Party as Event of the Year.

Go to margaritamafia.com and join — it’s only $20 US. Then wait for your t-shirt to arrive in the mail and you will be notified when it’s time to send in your nominations.  Our friends, Bruce & Giggles and Susan Schauf are also qualified for an award. Here are our suggestions to get out the vote:

For Mark Mulligan: Musician of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Entertainer of the Year and for Song of the Year: “I Be Smilin’ Today.”

Horizon (Regional Artist) Sam Rainwater for ”Yes I Can” Community Service Award

Fans of the Year: Bruce and Giggles (Bruce & Jeannie Tilley)

House Concert Venue: Susan Schaug

Event of the Year: Castaway Kids’ CD Release Party, held on March 27, 2011, on La Posada Beach, San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico

Nourish Your Skin From Within

by Kristina Ladau

I’ve been getting a lot of questions lately on what role nutrition plays in skin care, or in keeping skin healthy. The very good news is that there’s remarkable evidence that vitamins and minerals not only make a difference in how your skin looks and feels, but also how well it ages. In fact, the nutrition in certain foods can transform your complexion. Changing what you put ‘in to’ your body, rather than ‘on to’ your body will go a long way towards maintaining glowing skin, hair, and nails. I know often times when I see someone and admire their skin, they also seem to radiate a youthful vitality, and look to be in very good health. Read more to find out why.

The Energy Zone

by Roseanne Lee

Whether you live here, visit, or want to visit or live here, I hope you will stop by and give The Energy Zone for body, mind and spirit a try. We offer classes, personal training, free assessments, and design programs for those who need a routine they can do on their own. And NOW Roseanne will help you on-line with assessments, programs and motivation. Just e-mail her at roseannelee@hotmail.com with your questions and needs. Diabetes nutritional counseling is available now too.

I want to thank everyone for helping and participating and giving me, Roseanne, a chance to give you a leg up on your journey to wellness. I think I can speak for Shelly as well. We really do appreciate you all and want to continue to be there for you. Shelly Johnson will be taking the summer off from teaching and Yoga for All Ages will return in October.  Thanks for the good energy you bring, Shelly We have a new instructor joining us to teach “Beginner Yoga”. We welcome Itziar Salaberria, a resident of San Carlos, who taught school in her native country Spain, and continues to teach Spanish here. Itziar is a long-time practitioner of Yoga, and she is newly certified and ready to begin a great bilingual program of beginning poses and stretching with an emphasis on breathing and relaxation.

Our new schedule began on May 2. See the Calendar below for the new schedule.

Wherever you are and whatever you do this summer, give it your all for the shear joy of doing it!

Club Deportivo

What’s Been Happening at CLUB DEPORTIVO: Your Community Service Club!

As the season winds down, we want to give a big “THANKS” to everyone in the San Carlos community who volunteered and/or supported the many activities of Club Deportivo this year. BINGO this season saw an average attendance of 33 people each night. All proceeds from Bingo go to Hogar de Paz y Bien Orphanage in Guaymas. Many people came out to support the Ceramics Show/Silent Auction in March. These profits go into the general fund to support the many needs of the community. The Prime Rib dinner on April 15th was a huge success with 182 tickets sold. This was the last dinner of the season. Did you know that these dinners are worked solely by volunteers!!! Jean Baker is currently arranging for a bus to take 37 Sixth Grade students to the Zoo, Museum and Water Park in Hermosillo on May 11. This trip is just one of many community projects paid for by Club Deportivo funds. The final activity of this season will be the Ladies Invitational Fishing Tournament (LIFT) on May 28-29. It will culminate with the Awards dinner and banquet at the Club starting at 5:30pm. Club Deportivo’s activities will resume in November. Membership for the season is 150 pesos per person and Lifetime Memberships are $100 US for a family. Hope everyone has a great summer. See you in the Fall!

Who’s Who in Entertainment

by local musician, Eric Holland

Meet the Trailer Trash Royalty (and the Trashettes). These diverse characters are exclusively out of the Loma del Mar barrio in the San Carlos desert. They are working on a second CD and you may have seen them this season in venues such as the Fiesta, the Yacht Club, and various house parties that never ended. Their music is a melange of Creedence and the fusion of Merle Haggard performing with the Eagles. The four guitarists are Jimmy, Jerry, Bruce and Paul who also plays a mean harmonica. Don keeps the troupe moving with his bass lines and the Trashettes feature Sue, Mary and JoAnne. Original songs for the group are penned by vocalist Bruce Munson. Look for them at future Castaway Kids events and also the San Carlos All-Star concerts.

Free Movie in Guaymas

CineClub Guaymas presents the free movie “El Espinazo del Diable” (The Devils Backbone) on Wednesday, May 4 at 7:00pm in Guaymas’ Municipal Auditorium (map). The movie takes place in 1939, during the last months of the Spanish Civil War. A young boy is brought to an isolated orphanage by his tutor. Believing he will stay only until his father returns from the armed services, Carlos is shocked when his tutor abruptly leaves him in the strange new location. In reality, Carlos’s father had died in the war, leaving his son in the care of the orphanage indefinitely. Watch the trailer.

What’s Playing at Cinemex Guaymas

Some of the movies now playing:

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.

Stone (Karma). A convicted arsonist (Edward Norton) looks to manipulate a parole officer (Robert De Niro) into a plan to secure his parole by placing his beautiful wife (Milla Jovovich) in the lawman’s path.

Sucker Punch. A young girl is institutionalized by her abusive stepfather. Retreating to an alternative reality as a coping strategy, she envisions a plan which will help her escape from the mental facility.

Unknown (Desconocido). A man (Liam Neeson) awakens from a coma, only to discover that someone has taken on his identity and that no one, not even his wife, believes him. With the help of a young woman, he sets out to prove who he is.

Movies playing in Spanish: Thor, Winnie the Pooh, Hop, Rebelde Sin Pascua, Rio, Salvando Al Soldado Pérez.

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. Check out more daily Bananas food specials here. The Daily Specials are also 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.
Mother’s Day: Breakfast Buffet from 8:00am until 12:00pm for 85 pesos. There will be a special gift for every mother and a performance by Sandra’s Mariachis from 11:00am to 12:00pm.

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.

Toro’s Restaurant

Food Specials: Enjoy the early bird specials with lower prices and smaller portions on Tuesday to Friday, 3:00pm to 5:00pm and Saturday and Sunday from 12:00pm to 3:00pm. One of Toro’s delicious specialties is a Molcajete. Other food special: T-Bone or Rib Eye + Salad + Soup + Glass of Wine + Dessert for only $14.99 US.
Happy Hours: Every day from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.

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.
Location: Blvd. Manlio F. Beltrones 141 (adjacent to Rino Car Wash and next to The Edge). Map. 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 5 - Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican national holiday

Entertainment

• Eric Holland. 5:00pm – 8:00pm at Bonifacio’s.
• 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, 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 6

Entertainment

• Folklore dancers followed by Sandra Rodriguez and the Mariachis. 7:00pm at Bananas.
• Omar Arriaga. 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.
• Eric Holland.  5:30pm – 8:30pm at La Palapa Griega.
• 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.
• Karaoke. 8:00pm – 11:00pm, Bar Coral in Hotel Fiesta Real.
• 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.

Saturday, May 7

Special Event

• The “Feria de Arte” (Art Fair) will be held at the Plaza Las Palmas at 9:00am. NEW
• Panchito Villa Restaurant will have a large television on the terrace to broadcast the Pacquiao vs Mosley World Welterweight Championship at 6:00pm. 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.
• Sandra’s Mariachi “Oro y Plata”. 7:00pm – 8:30pm, Evies upstairs.
• Manuelito. 7:00pm – 10:00pm, Club de Capitanes.
• Karaoke. 8:00pm – 11:00pm, Bar Coral in Hotel Fiesta Real.
• 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 8 – Happy Mother’s Day

Special Event

• Ruby Wine Bar is having it’s famous Mother’s Day Brunch from 10:00am to 3:00pm. NEW
• The Castaway Kids’ Sunday Concert Film Fest, with the movie “The Eagles Farewell Tour 1″. Captain’s Club, starting at sundown. NEW

Entertainment

• 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 9

Special Event

• Free trust seminar sponsored by Long Realty Seaside at the San Carlos Yacht Club at 10:00am. NEW

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 10 - Mother’s Day in Mexico

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

Wednesday, May 11

Entertainment

• Oke Doke Karaoke with DJ Pepper. 7:30pm 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.

• May 15. Teacher’s Day in Mexico.
• 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.
• 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.

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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