Mark Mulligan

Mark Mulligan returned to San Carlos last Thursday and Friday nights, playing at Hotel Fiesta Real. The crowds were entertained by Sam Rainwater opening, and on Friday night Efrain Giacoman (from the group “The Twins”) joined Mark for some songs.

Both shows were well attended and were fundraisers for Castaway Kids. Two bikes donated by RC Bicycles of Tucson were auctioned off, as well as several art pieces, and gift certificates from Bonafacio’s, Hotel Fiesta Real, Posada Condominiums, Pete’s BBQ, Off The Edge Sports, Iberri’s Pemex, Soggy Peso, captain’s Club, Marina Cantina, Rosa’s Cantina, Barracuda Bob’s, Ruby Wine Bar, Piccolo’s, and the Sagitario Gift Shop.

The shows were a rousing success and raised about $15,000 pesos for the Castaway Kids.

Thanks to everyone who attended and to all the businesses for all the support. by David J Boyd

What’s Happening in the Water?

Johan Broere’s Dive Report

The water is warming up slowly. We enjoyed some shallow dives in 70 degrees F and deeper it went down to 66 degrees. One day at the Island it was warmer as you went deeper and the next day it reversed again. We had great visibility at the Island and the sea lions were very playful. This year’s babies are old enough to go play by themselves and the moms do not worry about them anymore. On a good day there can be a gang of fifteen or more young ones looking for trouble. On our web site we have a short video of the sea lions. You can go play with them every day and they will love you for it.

Locally the wind was a bit of a challenge but the coves gave enough protection and when we dove out the coves’ visibility was fairly reasonable, around 30 feet. We encountered a herd of spiny Sea Urchin marching up the hill just outside Martini Cove. It is group-dating and it has to do with the moon. Very romantic.

Alright, enough talk, let’s go diving !
Dive San Carlos

Where are the Fish?

The dorado have arrived finally!

The water is slowly warming up and the fish are moving in. Most of the dorado will be small until the water warms into the mid-70′s. There are striped marlin around, but getting them to bite when the water is cool is not always easy. Our friends did catch one on the reef last week on a skirted ballyhoo. A few more degrees and we’ll start to see some sailfish. And, we’re all hoping that some tuna start to move in.

We made it to the Island several times last week averaging 4-5 fish a trip, and losing plenty to the rocks. We found the fish in several places around the Island, so moving around may pay off. We were surprised one day with a couple of small bonita, and the other with three large red snappers.

In close there are some sierra, skipjack, cabrilla, and pargo biting.

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

View Your Utility Bills Online

Register to access your utility accounts online. If you’re closing up your San Carlos home to head north for the summer, you may want to consider signing up to view and / or pay your utilities online. Or, if you’ve arranged for someone else to pay your bills, you can check that your account remains in good standing.

• Phone (Telemex): You can check and pay your bill online at Telemex. To create an account, you will need your 10 digit phone number. Once registered, you can pay your bill with a credit card.

• Electrical (CFE): You can check your bill online at CFE. To create an account, first enter your desired user name and a password (contraseña = password). Then enter the name that the account is under and the number of your account. This information is found in the upper left hand side of your bill, under “ubicacion del suministro”. The numero de servicio is a 12 digit number in bold. There is no option to pay your bill through the CFE website. But you can arrange for automatic payments through your Mexican bank.

• Water (CEA): You can go to their office in Plaza Las Palmas to register to have your bill emailed to you. You can then pay using Pay Pal.

You can also check your bank balance online, at:

• Banamex
• Scotiabank Inverlat
• Santander Serfin
• BBVA Bancomer
• Banorte
• HSBC

What’s Playing at MMCinemas?

Some of the movies now playing:

Clash of the Titans (Furia de Titanes) with Sam Worthington (as Perseus), Liam Neeson (as Zeus) and Ralph Fiennes (as Hades). Plot: The mortal son of the god Zeus embarks on a perilous journey to stop the underworld and its minions from spreading their evil to Earth and the heavens. Watch a preview.

The Blind Side (Un Sueño Posible) with Sandra Bullock is based on the true story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family. Watch a preview (warning, you might cry a little just watching the preview).

Armored (Asalto Al Camión Blindado) with Matt Dillon. Click here for a preview.

Dear John (Querido John) , a romantic drama starring Henry Thomas and Channing Tatum. Watch a preview.

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, click MMCinemas. Under Selecciona, choose “Sonora” and “Guaymas”. On the next page, where it says “todos los complejos”, chose MMC Guaymas – then click “buscar”.

Happy Hours

• Captain’s Club.Every day from 3:00pm to 5:00pm with 15 peso Corona, Pacifico, and Chope. 35 peso Margaritas and 25 peso well drinks. Closed on Tuesdays.

• Ruby Wine Bar. 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Corona and Pacificos are 10 pesos each and well drinks are 20 pesos each (including margaritas).

• Fiesta Hotel & Bar Coral. 1:00pm to 7:00pm. 15 peso beer.

• Evie’s. 4:00pm to 6:00pm, Monday to Saturday. 2×1 national drinks.

• Pool House Sport Bar. 4:00pm to 9:00pm, Tuesday to Sunday with Tecate 12.50 pesos, 1 lt cerveza 35 pesos. Free pool during happy hour.

• Club Nautico. 5:00pm to 7:00pm with 11.50 pesos ($1 USD) cervezas.

• Pancho Villa. 4:00pm to 7:00pm with all beers only 15 pesos and 2×1 margaritas. Big screen TVs in the sports bar.

• Tequila’s. 3:00pm -6:00pm.

• Banana’s. Monday to Friday, 4:00pm – 6:00pm: 15 pesos national beer 25 pesos well drinks. Every Sunday is “Bloody Mary Sunday” with 25 peso Bloody Mary’s all day long. Everyday: 45 peso margarita and 55 peso pina colada.

• Marina Cantina. 3:00pm -6:00pm Monday and Wednesday through Friday. Cerveza Nacional 2×1. And, Ten Peso Tuesdays with Corona and Pacifico only 10 pesos (after food purchase) all day long (11:00am until closing).

• Paradise Bar. Thursday, all day, 25 peso national drinks. Everyday, get a 10 bottle bucket of Sol for 150 pesos, or bucket of Tecate for 200 pesos.

• Bonifacio’s. Half price appetizers from 12:00pm – 2:00pm and 4:00pm – 6:00pm.

Who’s Who in Entertainment?

ERIC HOLLAND

This troubador, singer, songwriter has accomplished a third CD that will be introduced this Thursday, April 29th at La Palapa from  5:30pm until 8:30pm.

Eric’s poetic lyrics reminisce of the adventures of Pancho Villa, Zapata, Evangelina and the true story of Eddie Chocoy from Chiapas.  Eric also includes songs celebrating food, fiesta and fun.

Come enjoy an evening of thought provoking entertainment and your favorite pop classics.

CD release fiesta @ La Palapa

Trop-Rock-Spanglish Ballads

15 peso Coronas and Tecates and dinner and apertivo specials

Disco Nuevo / New CD:
BORDERS, BATTLES & BEERS / FRONTERAS BATALLAS Y CERVEZAS

UNO MAS CERVEZA, CHAVEZ, ARACELY, NAVAJO RUG & VILLA … Escucha!

Proceeds go to WWW.HUMANEBORDERS.ORG

Available: www.cdbaby.com (Pagar) Digistation, “I Tunes”

”If your well is dry you gotta go North”

Watch the music video Zapata.

For information on other local musicians, click here.

Who’s Who in Entertainment is written by local musician Eric Holland.

Wednesday Movie

Avatar

This week, members of Ocean Camp or the Yacht Club can enjoy “Avatar”. Nominated for 6 Oscars, including Best Picture and Director.

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.

Nuestra Belleza Guaymas 2010

On April 29th from 8:00pm – 11:00pm,  come and cheer for your favorite contestant in the Nuestra Belleza Guaymas 2010 (beauty pageant) at Escala Náutica.

The winner of Nuestra Belleza Guaymas 2010 will represent Guaymas at the Miss Sonora pageant, which will be held in Puerto Peñasco on June 12th.

San Carlos’ new weekly TV show

San Carlos’ new weekly TV show, Surf & Turf En La Rivera de Mar de Cortes will be broadcast on Telemax starting Sunday, May 2nd at 7:30pm.

The first show will be about the most remote island in the Sea of Cortes, San Pedro Martir. If you don’t get Telemex, you can watch the show streaming live online.

The remaining Surf & Turf shows will cover a fairly broad range of topics from conservation of the islands to cultural events and water sports.

Lucha Libre

Since watching Jack Black don a mask and leotards in the hilarious 2006 movie Nacho Libre, have you always wanted to watch a live Lucha Libre? Well, now is your chance. On Friday, April 30th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm there will be several matches on the tourist malecon in Guaymas.

Tickets are 50 pesos, or 70 pesos for ring-side seats.

For a preview, watch a Guaymas Lucha Libre on YouTube.

First Motor / Sailboat Charity Rally

May 10th, 2010 is the First Annual Motor / Sailboat Charity Rally.  As well as being a fundraiser, the rally will  celebrate San Carlos’ 50th anniversary.

The registration fee is $100. There is a $25 discount for everyone registering before May 5th. The event is open to power boats and sailboats. Participants will receive a t-shirt and hat. All proceeds will be dispersed between the orphanage in Kino and those unfortunate people who lost everything during Jimena.

The rally will start at San Carlos on May 10th, allowing two days to arrive in Kino Bay. The Mexican navy will escort the fleet for the entire trip in case of any problems that may come up. There will be a potluck party on the beach at El Choyudo, the halfway point.

After anchoring in Kino Bay, there will be a free shuttle service for your convenience from the anchorage to shore. The town of Kino Bay will be hosting a fiesta. On the return trip there will be another layover at El Choyudo for anyone wishing to have another beach party.

After everyone returns to San Carlos, there will be an award party on May 15 at the Yacht Club in San Carlos. At this time we will have drawings for gifts donated from various sponsors and local businesses. One of the prizes will be a week’s stay at the Costa de Oro Beach Resort in Mazatlan.

This event is sponsored by the Lion’s Clubs of Mexico. For further information, email your questions to rallyinfomexico@yahoo.com. For pre-registration go to www.go2sancarlos.com. To register, call 011-622-222-4333.

Rescate Annual Meeting

JOIN US ON Wednesday, May 5th

The Annual Meeting of Rescate de San Carlos will be held at 10:00am on May 5th at the San Carlos Yacht Club.

The Agenda will include financial information and service statistics. Those eligible to vote (i.e., Gold Card holders) will also elect new directors, and confirm Board appointments made in the interim between annual meetings in order to fill vacancies.

What’s Happening This Week?

Wednesday, April 28

Entertainment

• Movie at the Yacht Club, featuring “Avatar”. Doors open at 6:00pm for hamburgers. Movie starts at 7:00pm.
• Danny Moreno. 4:00pm – 7:00pm, Froggy’s.
• Eric Holland. 5:00pm – 8:00pm, La Palapa Griega.
• Elba Santiago & Steve Smersh. 6:30pm- 9:00pm, Pilar restaurant / bar.
• Omar Arriaga Piano & Guitar Music with Guests. 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Captain’s Club.
• Cash Ross. 6:30pm – 9:30pm, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.
• Karaoke. 7:00pm – 11:00pm, Bananas.

Clubs & Organizations

• Duplicate Bridge. 12:30pm, Club Deportivo. Jan Talbert 227-0048.
• 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.

Thursday, April 29

Special Event

• Eric Holland CD Release Party at La Palapa Griega, from 5:30pm – 8:30pm. NEW
• Nuestra Belleza Guaymas 2010 (beauty pageant), from 8:00pm – 11:00pm at Escala Náutica. NEW

Entertainment

• Cash Ross. 6:30pm – 9:30pm, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.
• Sandra’s Mariachi. 6:30pm – 8:00pm, Evie’s Iguana Bar.
• Eric Holland. 5:00pm, La Palapa Griega.
• Karaoke with Alfredo. 7:00pm in Bar Coral at Hotel Fiesta.
• La Familia. 7:00pm – 11:00pm, Bananas.
• Karaoke. 9:00pm, Club Nautico.
• Karaoke. 9:00pm – 3:00am, Froggy’s.
• Silencio de Blanca. 11:00pm, Pancho Villa.

Clubs & Organizations

• San Carlos Men’s Breakfast Club. 9:00am, Embarcadero at MarinaTerra.

Sports

• Men’s Golf Association.

Friday, April 30 – Day of the Child / Día del Niño

Special Event

• Lucha Libre from 5:00pm to 8:00pm on the tourist malecon in Guaymas. NEW

Entertainment

• Eric Holland. 6:30pm – 9:30pm, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.
• Danny Moreno. 5:00pm to 9:00pm, Ruby Wine Bar.
• Omar Arriaga, Piano Sunset. 5:00pm – 8:00pm, Hotel Fiesta.
• Lorena Robles. 5:00pm – 8:00pm, La Palapa Griega.
• Manuelitos. 7:00pm – 11:00pm, Captain’s Club.
• Grupo Sexto Sol, Paradise Bar.
• La Banda. 9:15pm, Tequilas.
• The Twins. 9:00pm – midnight, Bar Coral in Hotel Fiesta.
• Luna. 9:00pm – 2:00am, Froggy’s.
• Control A heats up the dance floor with live salsa, pop, rock and dance tunes from 11:00pm to 2:30am at Club Nautico.
• De Javu. 11:00pm, Pancho Villa. Mariachi at midnight.

Clubs & Organizations

• Tecalai 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.

Sports

• Tai Chi. Tony’s Gym, 10:00am. With June Davis and Janet Beaty. Beginners and intermediate levels. For more information, contact Janet atjbeaty6@msn.com.

Saturday, May 1

Special Event

• Feria (open air market) at Marina San Carlos from 8:00am – 2:00pm. NEW

Entertainment

• Omar Arriaga, Piano Sunset. 5:00pm -8:00pm, Hotel Fiesta.
• Danny Moreno. 5:00pm -8:00pm, La Palapa Griega.
• Ron Daizley. 6:30pm- 9:30pm, Captain’s Club.
• Bobby & Leslie: “unplugged” with The Twins. 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Evie’s Iguana Bar.
• Cash Ross. 6:30pm – 9:30pm, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.
• Lorena Robles. 7:00 – 10:00pm, La Conquista.
• Manuelito y Los Retro Rockets. 7:00pm – 11:00pm, Bananas.
• Grupo Sexto Sol, Paradise Bar.
• La Banda. 9:15pm, Tequilas.
• Omar Arriaga with Elba Santiago. 9:00pm – midnight in Bar Coral at Hotel Fiesta.
• Luna. 9:00pm- 2:00am, Froggy’s.
• De Javu. 11:00pm, Pancho Villa. Mariachi at midnight.
• Control A heats up the dance floor with live salsa, pop, rock and dance tunes from 11:00pm to 2:30am at Club Nautico.

Sunday, May 2

Special Event

• San Carlos’ new weekly TV show, Surf & Turf En La Rivera de Mar de Cortes at 7:30pm. NEW

Entertainment

• Trio Los Cautivos. 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Evie’s Iguanas Bar.
• Open Mic. 6:30pm – 9:00pm, Captain’s Club.
• Danny Moreno. 7:00pm – 10:00pm, Froggy’s.
• Acoustic music from Luna. 7:00pm -11:00pm, Froggy’s.
• Omar Arriaga. 9:00am – 12:00pm, Fiesta Hotel. Enjoy piano music on the beach deck and a breakfast buffet.
• Jorge Pomp presents “unplugged” Trova, Sunday’s starting at 9:00pm, Club Nautico.

Clubs & Organizations

• Church Service. Chapel by the Sea non-denominational Christian Church. 8:30am.
• 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 3

Entertainment

• Lorena Robles. 6:30pm – 9:30pm, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club. Ballroom dancing, drink specials and Lorena Robles.
• Trio Los Cautivos. 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Evie’s Iguanas Bar.
• Silent Movie Night with Omar Arriaga.7:00pm – 8:30pm, Captain’s Club.
• Weekly Texas Hold-Em Tournament at La Palapa Griega. Sponsored by Sonora is Safe. Registration is at 5:00pm and play starts at 5:30pm, with a break at 6:30pm for dinner. Everything on the menu is 50% off for the players, except drinks. Buy-in is 250 pesos. For more information, call Mel at 622-105-7212.

Clubs & Organizations

• Art League. 9:00am – 1:00pm, Tecalai. For more information, call 226-0377.
• Duplicate Bridge. 10:00am, Fiesta Real.
• Contract Bridge. 12:30pm. Club Deportivo. No partner needed. Be early in case enough people don’t show up. More information, Janet Beaty jbeaty6@msn.com.

Tuesday, May 4

Entertainment

• Danny Moreno & Omar Arriaga. 4:00pm – 6:00pm, Soggy Peso.
• Efrain and Martin Giacoman. 5:00pm -8:00pm, Fiesta Hotel.
• Eric Holland. 6:30pm – 9:30pm, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.

Clubs & Organizations

• Computer Club. 9:15am at Tequilas — early birds meet for breakfast at 8:30am. For more information contact Phyllis at 226-2153.
• Women’s Bible Study. San Carlos Community Church, 1:30pm. Studying “Breaking Free” a Beth Moore study. Everyone welcome. For more information, contact Lynne Penney at 227-0223 or lynnepenney@gmail.com.
• Bingo. 6:30pm, Club Deportivo. For more information, call 226-0716.

Sports

• Tai Chi. 8:45am – 10:00am, Club Deportivo. With June Davis and Janet Beaty. Beginners and intermediate levels. For more information, contact Janet at jbeaty6@msn.com.
• The Nifty Niners – the ladies 9 hole golf group. 9:00am. Visitors, residents and golf members are welcome to join us at the San Carlos Country Club. For more info, email us at scniftyniners@yahoo.com or call 226-1519.

Save these Dates:
(see next week’s newsletter for more information on these fun-filled events):

• May 5th: Cinco de Mayo is a national holiday in Mexico. Some businesses and schools will be closed
• May 10th: Mother’s Day. Some businesses and schools will be closed.
• May 15th, 8:00am to 2:00pm. Feria at Marina San Carlos (open air market).
• May 22nd, starting at 6:00pm. Grand Rodeo with live music, bull riding, horse show and more at the Escala Nautica.
• May 28, 29 & 30th (Memorial weekend). The Ladies International Fishing Tournament. Sponsored by Club Deportivo de San Carlos.
• May 28 – 30th. Regata Internacional, Tucson Sailing Club.
• May 29 – 30th. 12 Horas Salvando Vidas mountain bike race, Choyas Voladoras.
• May 29th, 8:00am to 2:00pm. Feria at Marina San Carlos (open air market).
• June 4 – 6th. The Rescate/Yacht Club Fishing Tournament.
• July 1 – 4th. 63rd International Billfish Tournament.
• July 30 – Aug 1st. Hooked on San Carlos fishing tournament organized by Sonora is Safe.

If you’re asking yourself, how do I get my events & happy hour added, the answer is simple:
Just email us and we’d be happy to list your events for free.

What’s Up San Carlos is published by David Irons and Christa Thomas

Special thanks to Sue Fehrle, Eric Holland, Johan Broere,
Bryan Replogleand Norene Sullivan, for their help with this issue.