Newsletter November 10 – 16

San Carlos.tv Video of the Week

Video of the Week: Las Barajitas Canyon & Orcas.

We were looking for pumas in Canyon Las Barajitas and ran into a pod of Orcas feeding on manta rays right in San Carlos in front of La Manga. It was a truly special day in San Carlos when we hiked one of the most beautiful canyons in the area and then had an up close and very personal encounter with Orcas.

A day like today reminds me of why I live here.

San Carlos Weather & News Bites

• The 5-day forecast is for mainly clear skies and temperatures in the high twenties. The nights will be dipping into the mid teens. Keep an eye on the weather at our San Carlos Weather page (including Storm Pulse and NOAA graphics for the area).
• A story on Guaymas’ Pearl Farm appeared in USA Today and used What’s Up San Carlos as a reference. Read the story. Read about Guaymas’ Pearl Farm.
• Hermosillo set a new world record with the “World’s Largest Mural”. Read more. Find Pantheon Yáñez on a map.

Yoga, Pilates, Zumba and Tai Chi

Yoga for all Ages classes will begin on November 8 at 9:15am on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at The Energy Zone. This is Hatha/Vinyasa Flow style yoga for all ages, experience levels, and abilities. The class focus is on breath with movements and on students with limited range of mobility to improve flexibility and joint motion. The poses are adapted to meet the needs of beginners, intermediate, and advance students in the same class.

The Energy Zone has also started classes in Zumba and Tai Chi and is continuing to offer the popular Pilates classes. See the calendar below for dates and times.

Classes are 50 pesos per class, except Tai Chi which is 10 pesos. The Energy Zone is located behind Barracuda Bob’s in Marina San Carlos. Find it on a map.

Kristina Ladau offers Hatha Yoga at 9:00am at the Golf/Country Club. This class is a total body stretch, focusing on breathing techniques and relaxation, suitable for beginner / intermediate level students.

Dive Report

Some of the current lines were red as blood (see photo to left). The Red Tides can come and go very quickly. I did not see any in the coves, but they could have been there. Along with this red algae, there was also some green algae. Needless to say, the visibility varied greatly between sites and what time of day you were there. We had 30 feet visibility on Friday but only 10 feet on Sunday. The dive shops must be selling Navigation courses like hot cakes. Lalo Cove was 63 degrees F on Friday and 68 F on Sunday. So be prepared and bring the thicker suits. The San Carlos harbor was pretty busy and lots of people enjoyed the ocean. We had some beautiful days.

Lots of bubbles,

Johan Broere
Dive San Carlos

Fight Night at Marina Cantina

On November 13, Marina Cantina will be showing the PPV event Pacquiao vs Margarito with the undercard staring at 7:00pm.

Pound for pound king Manny Pacquiao is set to fight Mexican boxer Antonio Margarito for the vacant super-welterweight title on November 13, 2010 at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

It will be an action-filled fight come November 13 as Pacquiao and Margarito will give the audience their money’s worth. This will be the first fight of Manny Pacquiao since winning a congressional slate in the Province of Sarangani in the Philippines, and it is perhaps the first time that an elected official will be fighting in a high-profile boxing match. Antonio Margarito, on the other hand, will also be fighting again since losing the world boxing title to Sugar Shane Mosley.

The fight is also being shown at the San Carlos Plaza Hotel.

Rotary Golf Tournament

Castaway Kids

On behalf of the Castaway Kids organization, I’d like to thank everybody who contributed to our 1st Tianguis which was held Saturday at Bahia Storage. It was a big success!! We had a nice, shady area to display our treasures, thanks to Paulo and Don at their newly remodeled mini-storage and covered boat, car and RV storage facility in the Bahia. Siesta Realty contributed beverages and snacks for our buyers and workers and we thank all of them for their support. Friends and members loaned us their clothes racks, tables and other items we were lacking to pull this off. Of course, there are lots of folks to thank for the multiple donated items. We sold all but a couple of pieces of furniture, including bikes, a kayak, a sailing dinghy, sporting equipment like golf clubs, a fly fishing rod, snorkel gear and lots of clothes!!

Members, non-members, student sponsors and even one of our sponsored students, Osvaldo, showed up to help and I thank them all. They made quick work of the set-up and take-down.

Now, we’re looking for new donations for another tianguis sometime after the holiday season. Keep Castaway Kids in mind when you’re cleaning out your bodegas or closets or even if you have an RV you’d like to donate. There is a very happy man in San Jose living in a donated trailer which was delivered post-Jimena. It’s tax deductible!

Of course, thanks to all those treasure hunters who came and spent their pesos and dollars. There were lots of smiling folks walking out with all the good deals they found. What a giving community we live in!

Terry Lynn Challis
President, Castaway Kids

What are Antioxidants?

Recently, you may have read or heard a lot about antioxidants in conjunction with good health or avoiding diseases. Antioxidants have been getting great press lately, and rightfully so.

But what are they?

What do they do once inside our bodies?

And how can we get more of them? … read more.

Entertainment

More venues have added gigs this week.

La Palapa’s owner Raphael (best Greek salad in Sonora) will be starting his upcoming schedule this Wednesday with Luna, a five piece rhythm-classic rock band playing favorites in English, Spanish and por supuesto traditional Mexican songs. Danny Moreno will take the Palapa’s beachfront stage this Thursday with his eclectic variety of bilingual favorites. Fridays, the band “On the Road” will bring San Carlos a new sound, and Saturdays will be Eric Holland. He is returning to La Palapa with his combination of classic rock, Mexican music including Mana, western ballads and of course his original songs featured on his new, third CD: “Borders Battles and Beers”.

Speaking of Danny Moreno, a lovely Sunday morning may be spent by all listening to his sounds at Marina Terra outdoor brunch overlooking the Marina. I hope Danny’s presentations this week will not be interrupted by his new baby which is expected in eight days!

Mike’s “Club de Capitanes” has started its fourth annual year of outdoor music with the old-time films of Chaplin and Fatty Arbuckle….Accompanied by Omar on his piano catching all the trips, stumbles and falls. This happens every Monday at sunset, with food and popcorn served outside. Live music is every weekend at 8:00pm, including the third annual “Open Mic” every Sunday at sunset.

Francisco at Bonifacio’s Cotton Club will announce his music soon which will include a Salsa Night. Other nights will feature Omar on piano and acoustic-Spanish guitar, and Eric Holland on acoustic solo guitar, with violinist Sandra Rodriguez helping out a few nights a month.

Look for the free “Kids Music Concert” (out of Guaymas) on the 25th of November at Bonifacio’s.

Musically Yours, Eric Holland

See the calendar of events for times and venues this Fall. Musicians and venue owners please submit times and dates for your gigs to info@whatsupsancarlos.com.

Five Palms update

Dear customers and friends,

We are excited to tell you that the Five Palms restaurant will be expanding soon. We have recently leased the building next door (the old supermarket) in order to build a private function room which could hold as many as 100 people and we are also discussing adding some other interesting options inside the new premises.

Five Palms is open 365 days a year from 11:00am to 2:00am (including December 24, 25, 31 and January 1).

We endeavor to adhere to the original concept of the Five Palms – which is to provide good food at reasonable prices, ensuring excellent quality and improving the standards and service for our clientele. We are committed to making our discerning customers always feel comfortable and welcome.

What are our plans in the coming weeks?

We are going to be celebrating Thanksgiving night with a set price RSVP evening consisting of live music and a traditional turkey dinner including champagne and wine.

In January, we are adding a custom mesquite wood oven in the main dining area to make delicious additional special items available and served directly to your table.

We are adding Italian and Syrian dishes to our menu that will provide you with a variety of new gastronomic options.

We will be introducing our new VIP card which will give customers discounts not only in San Carlos but also in any of the following restaurants:

In Hermosillo: Horno de Castilla, Le Rendez Vous (french restaurant) partnership with Le Rendez Vous from Tucson, and Five Palms.

In Ciudad Obregon: Horno de Castilla, Five Palms, and Savannah.

So my friends, I’m happy to share all these exciting future plans with you. Please email me at aidinino@yahoo.com with any comments or suggestions. Your email will be treated with the strictest confidence. Please remember that it is in your interests to advise me about anything, so that I can personally continue to make the improvements necessary and keep Five Palms as one of your favorite restaurants.

Wednesday Movie

Iron Man 2

This week, members of Ocean Camp or the Yacht Club can enjoy “Iron Man 2″, starring Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson and Gwyneth Paltrow. Reviewers say that Iron Man 2 is miles ahead of the average festival of fireballs, owing in large part to the great ensemble and snappy dialogue.

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 6:00pm for hamburgers. Movie starts at 7:00pm. FREE popcorn.

Watch a preview.

What’s Playing at MMCinemas Guaymas

Some of the movies now playing:

Due Date (Todo un Parto). High-strung father-to-be Peter Highman (Robert Downey Jr) is forced to hitch a ride with an aspiring actor on a road trip in order to make it to his child’s birth on time.

Mother and Child (Madre e Hija). A drama centered around three women: A 50-year-old woman, the daughter she gave up for adoption 35 years ago, and an African American woman looking to adopt a child of her own. Starring Annette Bening, Naomi Watts, Samuel Jackson.

Wall Street 2, Money Never Sleeps. An Oliver Stone film starring Michael Douglas and Shia LaBeouf.

Going the Distance (Amor a Distancia). A romance starring Drew Barrymore, Justin Long, Christina Applegate.

The Expendables (Los Indestructibles) with Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li. A team of mercenaries head to South America on a mission to overthrow a dictator.

Solomon Kane (Cazador de Demonios). An action adventure movie about a mercenary who owes his soul to the devil but redeems himself by fighting evil.

Movies playing only in Spanish: Sammy, No Eres Tú, Soy Yo; La Leyenda De Los Guardianes; Brijes.

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.

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.

• Bonifacio’s. 2×1 Mondays: appetizers, desserts, beer and margaritas. Valid until November 15.

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

• 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.

• 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.

• Captain’s Club. Every day from 3:00pm to 5:00pm with 15 peso Corona, Pacifico, Pacifico Light and Chope. 25 pesos Bloody Mary’s all day Sundays. Closed on Tuesdays.

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

Wednesday, November 10

Special Event

• Welcome Back Margarita Party from 5:00pm – 7:00pm at the MarinaTerra Beach Club. NEW

Entertainment

• Luna. 5:30pm to 8:30pm at La Palapa Griega. NEW
• Movie at the Yacht Club, featuring “Iron Man 2″. Doors open at 6:00pm and movie starts at 7:00pm. NEW
• 8 ball pool tournament at Tequila’s, starting at 6:00pm. 15 pesos special price on beer for all participants.
• Acoustic and country music with Ron. 6:00pm, Tequila’s.
• Karaoke. 7:30pm until the singers go home. Banana’s.

Clubs & Organizations

• 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. NEW
• 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. NEW
• 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.
• SBPA (Society for the Benefit and Protection of the Animals) meeting at Banana’s at 10:30am. We would like to invite anyone interested in joining our group.  Also, SBPA calendars are on sale now at Banamex Bank. NEW

Thursday, November 11

Entertainment

• Danny Moreno. 5:30pm to 8:30pm at La Palapa Griega. NEW
• Omar Arriaga. 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.
• The Twins start at 7:30pm, then open mic at 8:30pm until everyone is done singing, Banana’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. NEW
• Men’s Golf, starting at 9:00am.
• Power Pilates. 10:00am – 11:00am at The Energy Zone. A faster paced workout hour. Challenging.
• Taped exercise class. Club Deportivo, 8:00am.
• Men’s Breakfast Club. 9:00am. Embarcadero at MarinaTerra.
• Ceramics at Club Deportivo, from 9:00am to 1:00pm. For more information, contact Jan Minnich at 227-0432.

Friday, November 12

Entertainment

• On the Road. 5:30pm to 8:30pm at La Palapa Griega. NEW
• Bobby & Leslie’s dinner show. 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Evie’s Iguana Lounge.
• Ron Daisley. 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Captain’s Club.
• Omar Arriaga. 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.
• Luna. 7:00pm – 9:00pm at Bar el Botanero.
• Folk Dancers at 7:00pm, mariachi at 8:00pm and Manuelito and open mic at 9:30pm at Banana’s.
• Karaoke. 8:00pm – 11:00pm, Bar Coral in Hotel Fiesta Real.
• La Banda. 9:15pm, Tequila’s.

Clubs & Organizations

• 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. NEW
• 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, November 13

Special Event

• Marina Cantina will be showing the PPV event Pacquiao vs Margarito with the undercard staring at 7:00pm. NEW

Entertainment

• Eric Holland. 5:30pm to 8:30pm at La Palapa Griega. NEW
• 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. 8:30pm – midnight. Banana’s.
• La Banda. 9:15pm, Tequila’s.

Clubs & Organizations

• Castaway Kids meeting at 10:00 at La Palapa Griega. All are welcome. We’re looking for new volunteers to help with our scholastic sponsorship organization, Adelante Estudiante. NEW
• Ceramics at Club Deportivo, from 9:00am to 1:00pm. For more information, contact Jan Minnich at 227-0432.

Sunday, November 14

Entertainment

• Danny Moreno. 9:00am – 1:00pm, El Embarcadero at MarinaTerra Hotel.
• Ron Daisley. 5:00pm, Captain’s Club.
• Omar Arriaga. 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.

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, November 15

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

• 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. NEW
• 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 at Tecalai. For more information, can contact Jan Talbert at 227-0048.
• Beginning Bridge lessons. Club Deportivo, 10:00am with Phyllis Levine.

Tuesday, November 16

Entertainment

• Danny Moreno & Omar Arriaga. 4:30pm – 6:30pm, Soggy Peso.
• The Azul Band with Jesus. 6:30pm  at Froggy’s.

Clubs & Organizations

• Ladies golf club, shotgun start at 9:00am.
• Power Pilates. 10:00am – 11:00am at The Energy Zone. A faster paced workout hour. Challenging.
• Taped exercise class. Club Deportivo, 8:00am.
• 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 Fern at 226-1519.
• Computer club meeting. 9:15am at Tequila’s.
• Tai Chi. Club Deportivo, 8:30am. For more information, contact June Davis at 226-0794.

• November  20. Festival and events to celebrate and commemorate the Centennial of the Mexican Revolution.
• December 3. Rescate Auxiliary meeting. 9:00am at Tequila’s. Anyone is welcome to volunteer.
• December 4. Rescate Christmas Boutique Craft Fair. 9:00am – 1:00pm on the MarinaTerra Boardwalk.
• December 8. San Carlos All-Stars Concert at Hotel Fiesta Real. Find more information at www.mexmosancarlos.com.
• December 10. Rotary Golf Tournament. For more information, contact Gordon Rector at gringosnowbirds@gmail.com.
• December 11. Rescate Casino Night. 5:00pm – 9:00pm at Club Deportivo.
• December 18. Rescate Tianguis. 7:00am to 1:00pm. Now accepting donations (drop off at Rescate).
• December 23.  Mark Mulligan concert and Christmas Party at Hotel Fiesta Real. Dinner show tickets (250 pesos) are for sale at Hotel Fiesta and Long Realty Seaside.
• January 7. Rescate Auxiliary meeting. 9:00am at Tequila’s. Anyone is welcome to volunteer.
• January 12. San Carlos All-Stars Concert at Hotel Fiesta Real.
• January 28-30. Rescate President’s Club Golf 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. 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. Ceramics Silent Auction/Show at Club Deportivo.
• 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, Bryan Replogle, Johan Broere, Vince Radice, Kristine Ladau and  Eric Holland for their help with this issue.

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