Newsletter: January 20 – 26, 2010

FAOT Music Festival; 2010 Fishing Tournaments

Meet the King and Queen

Congratulations to Karla Patricia Limon (pic above) and Jesus Alberto Acosta (pic bellow), the Queen and “Ugly” King of Carnaval Guaymas 2010.

The coronation of Jesus Alberto will take place on February 11th in Three Presidents Plaza and the Queen will be crowned on Friday, February 12th in the Fray Ivo Tonek Auditorium.

Conservation of our Sea

Local businessman Vince Radice recently went to Washington, DC to meet with Rebecca Lent from the Office of International Affairs with NOAA (The National Oceans & Atmospheric Administration) about fish conservation in the US and Mexico. Vince is trying to put pressure on the US to stop US companies from importing dorado that is illegally caught in Mexico into the US. He is requesting the US to enforce laws that are already in place (the Lacey Act).

It is illegal to commercially fish or export to other countries species such as dorado, sail fish and marlin. They are reserved for sport fishing. Yet, many thousands of pounds of these fish are illegally brought across the border into the US annually to be sold in US markets. It appears that little or no effort is being exerted to enforce the Lacey Act.

Vince brought and read letters that represented more than 50,000 people who care about and support this issue. Rebecca Lent also acknowledged receiving emails from many of you (as Vince requested in a previous issue of What’s Up San Carlos). She seemed very sympathetic to the cause, but Dale Jones, Director of Law Enforcement, said that he refuses to do anything about it until the Mexican government makes a formal request.

Vince is now going to contact the head of NOAA, Jane Lubchenco. She has the power to order Dale Jones to prosecute companies who illegally import fish from Mexico.

Vince is again asking us to send emails to support this cause, this time to Jane Lubchenco. If you would like to help Vince, please copy and paste this letter into an email and send it to Jane Lubchenco.

Read Vince’s account of his trip.

San Carlos on Television

Vince and Ines Radice would like to thank the following businesses for sponsoring their weekly TV show, called SURF & TURF en la Rivera de Mar de Cortes.

Based out of San Carlos, the program will cover tourist events, cultural gatherings, water sports and fishing, travel through Sonora and conservation of our natural and marine resources. It will air on Telemax, the State-run television network out of Hermosillo which now has coverage on channel 44 in Phoenix.

If you would like to help sponsor the show, contact Vince or Ines at vradice@gmail.com

or phone Sonoran Sport 226-0929, home 226-0508 and cell 622-228-7540. For only 875 pesos plus IVA you can buy 30 seconds of commercial time (Vince will film the commercial for free!).

See examples of their videos here.

Peter’s BBQ – Cell Number

Peter would like to thank everyone for their patience while he and his family get settled in San Carlos. This past week, they have been moving to a new home, so their hours of operation have been erratic. Peter’s BBQ is open 12:30pm until 8:00pm (unless they sell out) and they are closed Wednesdays. To book ahead, or to make sure that your favorite dish is available, you can call Peter on his cell, at 622-123-2101.

Around San Carlos & Guaymas in Pictures

Sandra’s Mariachi, Mariachi Mar de Cortes, playing upstairs at Evie’s on Thursdays from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Watch a short clip of Sandra’s Mariachi.

When Sandra asks for requests, you could ask for “cucurrucucu Paloma” (as performed here by Pedro Infante).

Sing along:

Cucurrucucu… paloma,

cucurrucucu… no llores,

las piedras jamas, paloma.

ique van a saber de amores!

Cucurrucucu… cucurrucucu…

cucurrucucu… paloma, ya no llores.

Where are the Fish?

Another beautiful week in San Carlos. The fishing might not always be good, but the boatrides are! We did have several great days of fishing this week though. The weather has been fairly nice. Not sure how great it will be after tomorrow though! A lot of the ‘warmwater’ winter/fall fish are still here. I was very suprised to catch two nice sierra today. There have been some nice bonita off of San Antonio, which is fairly late for them to still be around. The water is almost warm enough for another striped marlin to pop up. One was caught just after Christmas. We’re going to get some unusually strong winds from the south, but then it will turn back towards our normal NW winter direction. There is some crazy weather predicted for California, so maybe we’ll experience a good brush of winter. For now though it feels like Spring!

We had some good catches of up to ten bonita this week with some getting to 9 pounds. Today I jigged up five small yellowtail (6-8 pounds) while the charter brought up nice catches of small to medium sized calicos and other bottomfish. We were fishing off of San Antonio Point. A couple larger fish were caught at the seamounts just outside the harbor. There is a lot of bait there, so things could turn on there anytime. One client was suprised today as he dropped his bait and a 14 pound yellowtail grabbed it! Haven’t heard of too many good reports from the Island. Some good grouper and other bottomfish are being caught farther out during the calm days.

Our tip of the week is to use braided multifiliament line for bottomfishing. You will feel the bites better and be able to set the hook better to the low-stretch properties of the line. Sharpen your hooks too. If you are still too slow on the hookset or want to use monofiliament line, then try using circle hooks. The fish will hook themselves!

tight lines, Bryan

repsilon@aol.com

Team Margarita Sports Fishing

San Carlos Aquatic Adventures

NEW Fishing Tournament

The Pre-Valentine’s Day Couples Tournament will take place on Saturday February 13th 2010 from 6:00am to 2:00pm. Any form of fishing goes. You must hand the rod off to your partner within fifteen seconds for the catch to be considered ‘theirs’. Each angler can weigh their largest fish for the top prizes and up to five fish each for the total weight award. Weigh-in will start at 2:00pm (when you should be IN the harbor).

There will be an awards ceremony at 6:00pm and there will be a sushi platters and appetizers starting at 5:30pm at Ruby Wine Bar. Prizes will be a couple’s massage, free dinners, bottles of wine, trophies, and a memorable gift for all participants.

When are the 2010 Fishing Tournaments?

These dates are subject to change, so check with organizers as the dates near:

February 13th. Pre-Valentine’s Day Couples Fishing Tournament. E-mail Bryan Replogle at repsilon@aol.com for more information.

February 19th and 20th, 2010. Third Annual San Carlos Yellowtail Fishing Tournament. Registration will be at Ruby Wine Bar on the corner of Marina San Carlos from 6:00-8:00pm on Thursday, February 18th. E-mail Bryan Replogle at repsilon@aol.com for more information.

March 13, 2010. Sixth Annual Yellowtail Open Free Diving Spearfishing Tournament. For more information, see http://www.yellowtailopen.com.

May 28, 29 & 30, 2010 (Memorial weekend). The Ladies International Fishing Tournament. Sponsored by Club Deportivo de San Carlos. For more information, contact Dolores Ruppel at quepasa@prodigy.net.mx.

June 4-6, 2010. The Rescate/Yacht Club Fishing Tournament. For more information, see http://www.rescatesc.com/fishingtournament.htm or email Dick Newlon at dnewlon@prodigy.net.mx.

Date TBA. Billfish Blowout. E-mail Bryan Replogle at repsilon@aol.com for more information.

July 1-4, 2010. 63rd International Billfish Tournament. Hosted by the Ernesto Zaragoza Charity Foundation. For more information, call 622-224-0082 or email claudiaciare@hotmail.com.

September 5-7, 2010. The Labor Day Invitational Fishing Tournament. Hosted by Friends of Sonora.
Oct. 8, 9, and 10, 2010. Cantina Cup International Game and Fishing Tournament. For more information, see http://www.cantinacup.com.

What’s Happening in the Water?

Johan Broere’s Dive Report

This year the water is 10° F warmer than last year. Even at 100 feet deep we are enjoying warmer water. Normally you would swim into thermoclines that are definitely cooler. Not this year. 64 to 66° F is very nice for this time of the year. Is the cooler water still coming? The whales did not wait for it. I spotted three just west of San Pedro Island. It is always impressive to see these giant animals.

There are not many divers in the water, so if you don’t care for crowded boats, this is your chance. If you just want to give it a try but are not certified, dive shops offer the Discover Scuba programs. First, you go to class and then you go diving with an instructor and it does count towards your certification if you decide to continue your education.

We saw more lobsters than usual and added some more species of shells to our collection. San Carlos Bay has been very nice with the wind coming mostly from the North and the visibility has been 25 to 30 feet. Come on down and have a look at all the fish the other guys talk about.

Always dive with a buddy, Johan.

Dive San Carlos

What’s Happening in Golf?

Rescate President’s Cup Golf Tournament

Three days of golf, a margarita party, putting contest, two breakfasts, lunch, prizes and an Awards banquet in sunny and warm San Carlos for only $175USD per person.

Entry Forms are available at the San Carlos Country Club Pro Shop, Rescate or contact Ariel Moody at 226-1392.

Who’s Who in Entertainment?

Manuelito y Tus Güerreros

(Little Manuel and His Warriors)

Manuel and his cumbia music rocks! This hombre and his new band of one year rhythmically strut around the stage in their maroon oxford shirts and the crowds just can’t get enough.

Manuel Armenta was playing in a band out of Guaymas twenty years ago called Alto Voltaje, He then decided to start this new band featuring Felipe Osuna on acoustic and electric guitars, Xavier Garcia on bass, Manuel Garcia on piano and Demetrio Sandoval on percussion and drums. This group all sing, but the main man Manuel does most of the moves.

When these musicians play Club de Capitanes every Friday, you can see all five on the stage keeping the dancers dancing. Drink specials include the ice cold Chope dark, draft beer, and the clam chowder is amazing! They play from 7:00pm until 10:00pm. Get there early, as the place always fills up for them!

By the way, they also play at Bananas every Saturday night from 8:00pm until 11:00pm. They have delicious Mexican dishes and drink specials. Last Saturday Felipe sang a rendition of “Get Back” by the Beatles. Amazing.

The name of the band is sometimes also called “RETRO”. For booking info, call 222-7856 or cell 622-100-5929.

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

Baseball: Hermosillo is in the Finals

The Naranjeros of Hermosillo advance to the finals after beating the Tomateros of Culiacán 4-0 in a best of seven series.

The first game of the finals is on January 22nd at 8:00pm against the Venados in Mazatlán. Games 3 and 4 will take place in Hermosillo on January 25th and 26th (and 27th, if necessary).

What’s Playing at MMCinemas?

Now playing is The Box with Cameron Diaz and James Marsden. A small wooden box arrives on the doorstep of a married couple, who know that opening it will grant them a million dollars and kill someone they don’t know. Watch a preview.

Also playing is The Other Man with Laura Linney, Liam Neeson and Antonio Banderas. It is the story of a husband who suspects his wife of adultery, and sets out to track down the other man in her life. 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. Where it says “todos los complejos”, chose MMC Guaymas – then click “buscar”.

Happy Hours

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. 6:00pm to 9:00pm, Tuesday to Sunday with Tecate 2 for 25 pesos, Indio 2 for 30 pesos, and Margaritas 2 for 30 pesos.

Club Náutico. 12:00pm to 6:00pm with 11.50 pesos ($1USD) 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.

FAOT Music Festival 2010

Don’t miss the free concerts during the Festival Dr. Alfonso Ortiz Tirado from Friday, January 22nd to Wednesday the 27th. Concerts will take place in the Municipal Auditorium (Fray Ivo Toneck), the malecón and Three Presidents Plaza.

January 22nd at 7:30pm in the auditorium: soprano Aleida Ibarra (from Guerrero) will accompany a string quartet and perform pieces from operas such as The Magic Flute and La Bohème. This group has entertained audience worldwide, including at Carnegie Hall in New York in 2007. Watch Aleida Ibarra perform online.

January 23rd at 6:00pm on the malecón: Gina Osorno & Flit, an alternative funkrock band (from Yucatán).

January 23rd at 7:30pm in the auditorium: Radaid, world music (from Jalisco). Watch a Radaid music video.

January 24th at 6:00pm on the malecón: Calacas Jazz Band (from México, D. F.)

January 24th at 7:30pm in the auditorium: Los Folkloristas (from México, D. F.). The Folkloristas have been entertaining audiences since 1966. During that 44 year period, 48 musicians have helped spread traditional Mexican and Latin American music worldwide. Watch Los Folkloristas perform La Paloma.

January 25th at 7:30pm in the auditorium: Daisy Jopling playing violin and piano (from United States). http://www.daisyjopling.com/

January 26th at 7:30pm in the auditorium: La magia de la música. Ensamble Santa Cecilia y Mago Konstantín (from México)

January 27th at 7:30pm in Three Presidents Plaza: Fernando Mendoza Trío, playing Jazz (from Morelia, Michoacán)

There will also be an art exhibition in both the lobby of the Municipal Auditorium and on the tourist malecón on Friday, January 22nd from 9:00am to 1:00pm. On Friday, January 26th at 6:00pm in the Galería Rosalva S. de Vizcaíno (Casa de la Cultura), there will be an inauguration of the art exposition “Parajes Proféticos”, part of the Route of Art, which will highlight 84 artists in 13 venues.

For more information, see the Festival website.

If you would like to go to some of the FAOT events, but don’t want to drive into Guaymas, contact Kristian Vizcaino from Sawari Tours. On January 22, 23, 24, 25 and 26, they will pick up passengers in a mini-van at 4:30pm and take them to Club Nautico Restaurant in Guaymas to have dinner. They will then take you to the concert, and bring you back to San Carlos after the concert. The van holds 13 people. To make a reservation, contact Kristian at kristianvizcaino@hotmail.com or 622-122-7894. The cost for transportation from San Carlos to Guaymas and back is $10US per person (dinner not included).

Wednesday Night Movie at the Yacht Club, January 20th.

The Hangover – Winner Best Comedy at the Golden Globes Awards

Doors open at 6:00pm for hamburgers by the Yacht Club. Movie starts at 7:00pm.

Just two days before his marriage with Tracy Garner, Doug Billings, in the company of two friends, Phil Wenneck and Stu Price, and Tracy’s eccentric brother, Alan, head out to party in Vegas. Driving his father’s Mercedez, they rent a pricey villa at Caesars Palace and head for the rooftop to have a good time. Three of them later wake up with a hangover, unable to re-collect what exactly happened. With the villa in a wreck, and turned upside down, they find that they have a baby in the closet, a grown tiger in the bathroom, Stu has a missing tooth and a hooker for a bride, and Doug is missing. Hilarious chaos results as the trio head out to re-trace their steps, and find out what occurred in order to try and locate Doug, and bring him home in one piece before the wedding.

Watch a preview.

And remember, free popcorn.

Free Health Forum

On January 30, from 1:00pm – 4:00pm at The Energy Zone in Marina San Carlos; Rosanne Lee, Bethea Penny, LeeAnn Wehr and Jackie Van Den Bovenkamp are hosting a forum: Mastering our time of change. Each will present some information about healing arts (Yoga, Pilates, nutrition, medical intuiting, energy clearing, energy systems and patterning, and deep connection with self through art and therapy) with an experiential. The event will conclude with a social hour. This is an information sharing event. A cash donation is requested but not required. Contact Jackie at 622-126-0985. Other healers interested in participating in future events of this kind, please contact Jackie.

Start Training

Sonora is Safe and the OCV are hosting a Fun Run on Sunday, February 21st, 2010 at 8:30am. Participants can run or walk a 1/2 Marathon, 10K, 5K or 1K, starting and ending at the La Posada Condominiums.

See the entry form for more details, or email registration@sonoraissafe.com.

Seafarer’s Kayaking Group

The Seafarer’s Kayaking Group, sponsored by the San Carlos Yacht Club, will be having an outing this Thursday – meet at 10:00am in the La Posada parking lot – kayaking around the islands and up the coast. Come back to the La Posada and have a Tortilla Wrap and drink (bar open) around the pool around 12:30pm. SCYC members, friends and visitors are invited to join us. For additional info, call 226-1519.

What’s Happening This Week?

Wednesday, January 20

Entertainment

Danny Moreno. 3:30pm – 6:30pm, Froggy’s.

Movie at the Yacht Club, featuring The Hangover. Doors open at 6:00pm for hamburgers. Movie starts at 7:00pm. Free popcorn.

Omar Arriaga Piano & Guitar Music with Guests. 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Captain’s Club.

Karaoke. 8:00pm – 11:00pm, Bananas.

Clubs & Organizations

Al-Anon meeting. 10:00am, La Palapa Griega.

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

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.

Two Step Dance. 6:30pm at Club Deportivo. Call 226-2115 for more information.

Sports

Exercise. 8:00am, Club Deportivo.

Thursday, January 21

Entertainment

Open mic with Bobby & Lesley and the Twins. 5:30pm – 8:30pm, La Palapa Griega.

Sandra’s Mariachi. 6:00pm – 7:00pm, Evie’s Simply Coffee.

La Familia. Bananas. 8:00pm – 11:00pm.

Cash Ross. 7:00pm – 9:30pm, Captain’s Club.

Karaoke & Live Music with Omar Arriaga. 7:00pm – 11:00pm in Bar Coral at Hotel Fiesta.

Karaoke. 9:00pm, Club Náutico.

Karaoke. 9:00pm – 3:00am, Froggy’s.

Silencio de Blanca. 11:00pm, Pancho Villa.

Clubs & Organizations

Ceramics. 9:00am – 1:00pm, Club Deportivo.

San Carlos Men’s Breakfast Club. 9:00am, Evie’s Simply Coffee.

Ballroom dance classes. 4:00pm – 5:00pm, Club Deportivo. Working on Swing, Cha Cha, Rhumba and Samba. Come join the fun! Everyone welcome, including singles. For more information, call Ellen Flores at 226-1470.

Sports

Exercise. 8:00am, Club Deportivo.

Men’s Golf Association: two day tournament.

The Seafarer’s Kayaking Group will be kayaking around the islands and up the coast. Meet at 10:00am in the La Posada parking lot. For additional info, call 226-1519 NEW

Friday, January 22

Special Event

FAOT free concert, 7:30pm in the auditorium, soprano Aleida Ibarra. NEW

Entertainment

Omar Arriaga, Piano Sunset. 5:00pm – 8:00pm, Hotel Fiesta.

Lorena Robles. 5:00pm – 8:00pm, La Palapa Griega.

Manuelitos. 7:00pm – 10:00pm, Captain’s Club.

El Grupo Xavier. 7:30pm – 11:00pm, Bananas.

Ricardo de Jesus, Violinist from Cuba, 9:00pm to 11:00pm outside at Marina Cantina.

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 Náutico.

Silencio de Blanca. 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

Exercise. 8:00am, Club Deportivo.

Tai Chi. Tony’s Gym, 10:00am. With June Davis and Janet Beaty. Beginners and intermediate levels. For more information, contact Janet at jbeaty6@msn.com.

Men’s Golf Association: two day tournament.

Saturday, January 23

Special Event

FAOT free concert, 6:00pm on the malecón, Gina Osorno & Flit. NEW

Entertainment

Omar Arriaga, Piano Sunset. 5:00pm – 8:00pm, Hotel Fiesta.

Danny Moreno. 5:00pm – 8:00pm, La Palapa Griega.

Steve Smersh and friends Elba Santiago and Juanito. 7:00pm – 9:00pm, Captain’s Club. One hour “unplugged” show followed by an “oldies” hour show.

Omar Arriaga with Elba Santiago and violinist / singer Sandra Rodriguez. 9:00pm – midnight in Bar Coral at Hotel Fiesta.

Luna. 9:00pm – 2:00am, Froggy’s.

Ricardo de Jesus, Violinist from Cuba, 9:00pm to 11:00pm outside at Marina Cantina.

Manuelitos. Bananas. 8:00pm – 11:00pm.

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 Náutico.

Clubs & Organizations

Ceramics. 9:00am – 1:00pm at Club Deportivo.San Carlos Community Church Saturday Evening Service at 5:00pm. Everyone is welcome!

Sports

Softball. 10:00am at Paradiso. Fun pick-up game for people of all skill levels. Spectators and cheerleaders welcome. The group often then goes for lunch together.

Sunday, January 24

Special Event

FAOT free concert, 6:00pm on the malecón, Calacas Jazz Band. NEW

FAOT free concert, 7:30pm in the auditorium, Los Folkloristas. NEW

Fireproof, the movie. San Carlos Community Church, 4:00pm. For free tickets or more information, please contact Sharalyn Berndt at tarsharay@yahoo.com / 227-0255 or Rose Marie Medina at ednrosemedina@gmail.com / 226-1587. NEW

Entertainment

Omar Arriaga. 9:00am – 12:00pm, Fiesta Hotel. Enjoy piano music on the beach deck and a breakfast buffet.

Open Mic. 6:30pm – 9:00pm, Captain’s Club.

Acoustic music from Luna. 7:00pm – 11:00pm, Froggy’s.

Jorge Pomp presents “unplugged” Trova, Sunday’s starting at 9:00pm, Club Náutico.

Clubs & Organizations

Church Service. Chapel by the Sea nondenominational 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, January 25

Special Event

Tai Chi for arthritis and guided meditation, led by Shelly Johnson. 10:30am – 11:30am, Energy Zone in Marina San Carlo. FREE – just bring a non-perishable food item (beans, rice, canned goods) for donation to the soup kitchen run by the Franciscan mission in Guaymas. NEW

FAOT free concert, 7:30pm in the auditorium, Daisy Jopling. NEW

Entertainment

Silent Movie Night with Omar Arriaga. 6:30pm – 8:00pm, 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.

Club Deportivo Board Meeting at 9:00am. NEW

Sports

Exercise. 8:00am, Club Deportivo.

Tuesday, January 26

Special event

Fireproof, the movie. At the Yacht Club, 6:30pm. NEW

FAOT free concert, 7:30pm in the auditorium, La magia de la música. NEW

Entertainment

Danny Moreno & Omar Arriaga. 3:30pm – 5:30pm, Soggy Peso.

Efrain and Martin Giacoman. 5:00pm – 8:00pm, Fiesta Hotel.

Cash Ross. 6:00pm, Iguanas Bar (upstairs at Evie’s).

Clubs & Organizations

Computer Club. 9:15am at Tequilas — early birds meet for breakfast at 8:30am. For more information contact Phyllis at 226-2153.

Rotary Club Meeting. 12:00pm, Fiesta Real.

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@ymail.com.

Bingo. 6:30pm, Club Deportivo. For more information, call 226-0716.

Rotary Club spouses night out. For reservations, call Dixie 226-0106.

Sports

Exercise. 8:00am, Club Deportivo.

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.

Softball. 10:00am at Paradiso. Fun pick-up games for people of all skill levels. Spectators and cheerleaders welcome. The group often then goes for lunch together.

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

Wednesday, January 27th. The SBPA will host its 10th annual Luncheon and Fashion Show fundraiser at the Paradiso Resort Ballroom with special guest performance by Eric Holland . For ticket information, contact Margaret Palmini at 226-1080 or mpalmini@hotmail.com.

Thursday, January 28th. Galeria Bellas Artes. 4:00pm-7:00pm. Art show opening for Michael Merrigan and Carol Pierce. Wine and hors d’oeuvres.

January 29th – 31st. Rescate President’s Club Cup Golf Tournament. Contact Ariel Moody at 226-1392 or visit the website.

Monday, February 1st, 10:00am. Club Deportivo Annual Meeting. Come offer new ideas and vote for the new Board. Free lunch and drinks for Lifetime Members.

Tuesday February 9th. San Carlos Rotary Club’s 19th Annual Tour of Homes, Margarita Party, Raffle and Auction. 1:00pm. Tickets available from any Rotarian or in front of Banamex beginning January 28th.

February 11th to 16th is Carnaval de Guaymas 2010!

Saturday, March 6th. Ceramics Show, Ceramics Club of Club Deportivo. 10:00am to 1:00pm. This includes a silent auction of select ceramics pieces made by the members, a bake sale, hot dogs and several Raffle items.

March 7th, 8th & 9th Melodrama to support Rescate.

Bar & Restaurant owners: If you’re asking yourself, how do I get my events & happy hour added, the answer is simple: Just email us at info@whatsupsancarlos.com – 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,

and Bryan Replogle, for their help with this issue.