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The Walmart Super Center in Guaymas is now Open

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Hours: Everyday from 7:00am to 11:00pm.

The Colors of Mexico in San Carlos, Sonora

Paseo Alegre is aptly named because a drive along this “Happy Path” is a joy to behold. I came across this little lane recently and felt compelled to take out my camera and capture the personality that this color infused block of homes provides.

I am a fan of energetic and bright colors and that is one of the many things I love about Mexico. These homeowners have made the statement that they love the colors of Mexico as well. This is demonstrated with various layers of purple, pink, and blue exterior paint, tiles, pottery, and of course, the lush flowers that our climate allows to flourish.

Many foreigners are taken with Mexico because they perhaps come from an area where “bland” is part of their neighborhood culture. Most neighborhoods in San Carlos have no such restrictions so people are free to express one of the things that made them head south. They decided to trade in bland beige for magnificent magenta.

I am an advocate of San Carlos joining the colorful cities of the world and it looks like the homeowners of Paseo Alegre are some of the first members!

To take a look for yourself, turn right just past the Art Gallery on the main street in San Carlos. You might want to have your camera handy because this small row of homes is certainly photo worthy!

by Janey McLean

New Bar, El Botanero

Now open in San Carlos is the bar, El Botanero.

It is located between Best Western and Chollas Voladoras Bike shop.

They have Happy hour every day from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.

The special “drink of the day” is 2X1 all day, every day.

Hours are 3:00pm until 11:00pm Monday to Friday and 12:00pm until 11:00pm Saturday and Sunday.

They are closed on Tuesdays.

Where are the Fish?

Time to get out there fishing, as the fishing is getting good. We picked up a couple of sails, a striped marlin, and one big tuna yesterday. Lots of flags flying in the harbor. Dorado, tuna, sailfish, marlin, and even a few wahoo were caught this week. Some good currents have brought the fish in. They aren’t everywhere, but in the right pockets you will find good fishing. Some huge seaweed patches earlier in the week provided us with a few dorado. I wish I could find more seaweed patches now that there are more fish! There were sailfish out there in thick numbers but they were very tricky to hook. I’d like to find those schools for a couple of flyfishing charters later in the week. We found some good sierra down by Haystack a few days ago. I even saw a sailfish and a school of decent sized dorado just a hundred yards from the point. Bottomfishing out there is also rumored to be pretty good. You can probably go find some good snapper for sale in the esterito. Time to head out and look for more tuna.

I have the ‘fever’ and we saw some the size of dolphin jumping yesterday!

Come on down for weigh-ins in the afternoons for the 63rd annual International Fishing Tournament. It always brings out good numbers (see below for more information on the tournament).

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

What’s Happening in the Water?

Johan Broere’s Dive Report

We had 79-82 degrees F and 20-100 ft visibility.

On most of our dives, we have not seen any jelly fish at all. But, there are some reports of jelly fish so look before you jump and choose your dive site wisely. Also, be prepared for a sting by bringing vinegar, alcohol and benedryl. Many species of jelly fish do not sting and are beautiful to look at.
Dive San Carlos

Guaymas Ostioneros Baseball: July Games

First place Guaymas are well on their way to winning the championship again at the end of July. For more information, see the Ostioneros website.

Blue = home game
Orange = away game

AP = Agua Prieta
CAB = Caborca
EMP = Empalme
TEC = Tecate
SL = San Luis

What’s Playing at MMCinemas?

Some of the movies now playing:

The Green Zone. From the director of the Bourne Ultimatum and the Bourne Supremacy, comes this new action/adventure with Matt Damon.

Toy Story 3. This popular animated movie is back in 3D and is getting great reviews from kids and adults alike. It again features the voice of Tom Hanks as Woody. Tim Allen is Buzz Lightyear and Joan Cusack is Jessie.

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.  It all begins … with a choice. Who would you choose? Vampire Edward or werewolf Jacob.

The A-Team. Based on the popular 80′s TV series, and starring Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, and Jessica Biel. 

Shutter Island. Academy Award winning director Martin Scorsese once again teams up with Leonardo DiCaprio in this spine-chilling thriller. 

The Prince of Persia. Jake Gyllenhaal stars in this action adventure movie.

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.

MMCinemas has a new website. For a full listing and show times, click MMCinemas. In the upper right hand corner, click SELECCIONA TU CIUDAD — choose Guaymas, then Selecciona tu Complejo.

Happy Hours

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

• 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. 6:00pm to 9:00pm, Tuesday to Sunday with Tecate 12.50 pesos, 1 lt cerveza 35 pesos. Free pool during happy hour. 2×1 pizza on Thursdays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm while you listen to Danny Moreno’s Rock and Reggae.

• Club Nautico. The bar opens at 12:00pm with Happy Hour from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. 11.50 pesos ($1 USD) cervezas. Thursday is Lady’s Night — free admission and free drinks from 9:00pm to 11:00pm for women.

• Pancho Villa. Everyday from 12:00pm to 10:00pm, beers are only 15 pesos, except for Sol, which is only 10 pesos. 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. 11:00am -5:00pm, Monday through Friday, 12 peso 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!

• 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.

• Mar de Cortez at Pilar. 4:00pm – 6:00pm with 20 peso beer, 20 peso margaritas and 70 peso pitchers of beer.

• El Botanero. 5:00pm to 7:00pm everyday. The special “drink of the day” is 2X1 all day, every day.

Cooking Classes

Come learn how to cook with Chef Benoit Tesson at La Esquina in San Carlos.

The classes include all ingredients and instructions for a three course meal (starter, main course and dessert). The menu for the first class is fresh vegetable Gazpacho (Andalousia), Beef Wellington and Chocolate Mousse. Benoit will provide wine to enjoy while eating what you made.

Mondays from 3:30pm to 7:30pm.
Cost: 500 pesos

See La Esquina’s facebook page for more information or call 622-101-5210.

63rd International Billfish Tournament

The 63rd International Billfish Tournament takes place on July 1 – 4th, 2010.

The entry fee is $120 per angler, and includes dinner at the awards ceremony.

Schedule:

July 1st: 5:00pm to 9:00pm: register at Marina San Carlos.

July 2nd: 7:00am, inauguration ceremony at Marina San Carlos. 7:15am, start of tournament. 5:00pm, closing of registration for fish captured that day.

July 3rd: 7:00am, continue fishing. 5:00pm, closing of registration for fish captured that day.

July 4th: 7:00am, continue fishing. 4:00pm, closing of registration for fish captured that day. 7:30pm, awards ceremony and dinner at Hotel Marina Terra.

This tournament is hosted by the Ernesto Zaragoza Charity Foundation. For more information, email claudiaciare@hotmail.com.

Hooked on San Carlos Fishing Tournament

If you’re an angler, reserve July 30 – August 1, 2010 to participate in the Hooked on San Carlos Fishing Tournament.

For more information, see the Hooked on San Carlos Fishing Tournament video and website.

Registration is July 30th at the Marina Cantina from 4:00pm – 7:00pm. Registration, captains meetings, weigh-ins, dock parties and awards dinner will be held at the San Carlos Marina.

The entry fees are $250 per boat (which includes 2 anglers) and $75 for each additional angler.

All participating anglers must possess a valid Mexican Fishing License. All boats must be legally permitted. Fishing licenses will be available for purchase at the Tournament Registration.

The Dinner and Awards Reception will be at the Marina San Carlos on Sunday, August 1, 2010 starting at 6:30 PM.

The Tournament is hosted by Sonora is Safe.

La Playa Grand Reopening Party

Party at La Playa Antro and Bar’s grand reopening on Friday, July 2 starting at 9:00pm.

La Playa has three floors of evening entertainment. Antro has lights, sounds, plasmas and views of the water. Bar 1 on the second floor has a terrace with a view of San Carlos. And the third floor is a giant palapa with views of both the water and San Carlos.

Dancing to the music of DVJ Luis Salasar. Watch the promo video.

For more information, see the Party’s Facebook page or email laplayaantroandbar@hotmail.com.

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What’s Happening This Week?

Wednesday, June 30

Entertainment

• Karaoke. 7:00pm – 11:00pm, Bananas.

Clubs & Organizations

• 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, July 1

Special Event

• Register for the Billfish Tournament from 5:00pm to 9:00pm at Marina San Carlos. NEW

Entertainment

• Danny Moreno. 8:00pm – 11:00pm, Pool House. Reggae and Rock.
• Mariachi. 6:30pm, Evie’s Iguana Bar.
• Omar Arriaga. 7:00pm – 10:00pm, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club. NEW
• Karaoke. 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.

Friday, July 2

Special Event

• 63rd International Billfish Tournament. 7:00am, inauguration ceremony at Marina San Carlos. 7:15am, start of tournament. 5:00pm, closing of registration for fish captured that day.NEW
• Party at La Playa’s grand reopening starting at 9:00pm. NEW

Entertainment

• Watch the World Cup Quarter Finals at Marina Cantina, Bananas, Pancho Villa or Club Nautico. NEW
• Danny Moreno. 6:00pm to 10:00pm, Ruby Wine Bar.
• Omar Arriaga, Piano Sunset. 5:00pm – 8:00pm, Hotel Fiesta.
• Manuelitos. 7:00pm – 11:00pm, Captain’s Club.
• Grupo Sexto Sol, Paradise Bar.
• La Banda. 9:15pm, Tequilas.
• Giacoman. 5:00pm – 8:00pm, Bar Delfin in Hotel Fiesta.
• Giacoman. 9:00pm – 12:00am, Bar Coral in Hotel Fiesta.
• Luna. 9:00pm – 2:00am, Froggy’s.
• Control A. 7:00pm – 10:00pm, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.
• DVJ Tato. 10:00pm – 3:00am, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.
• De Javu. 11:00pm, Pancho Villa. Mariachi at midnight.

Clubs & Organizations

• 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.

Saturday, July 3

Special Event

• 63rd International Billfish Tournament. 7:00am, continue fishing. 5:00pm, closing of registration for fish captured that day. NEW

Entertainment

• Watch the World Cup Quarter Finals at Marina Cantina, Bananas, Pancho Villa or Club Nautico. NEW
• Danny Moreno. 5:30pm -8:30pm, 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.
• Omar Arriaga. 7:00pm – 10:00pm, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club. NEW
• Manuelito y Los Retro Rockets. 7:00pm – 11:00pm, Bananas.
• Grupo Sexto Sol, Paradise Bar.
• La Banda. 9:15pm, Tequilas.
• Armando Quiros, playing guitar and violin. 5:00pm – 8:00pm and 9:00 – midnight at Hotel Fiesta.
• Luna. 9:00pm- 2:00am, Froggy’s.
• DVJ Tato. 10:00pm – 3:00am, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.
• 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, July 4

Special Event

• 63rd International Billfish Tournament. 7:00am, continue fishing. 4:00pm, closing of registration for fish captured that day. 7:30pm, awards ceremony and dinner at Hotel Marina Terra. NEW

Entertainment

• Control A. 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.
• Omar Arriaga. 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club. NEW
• Open Mic. 6:30pm – 9:00pm, Captain’s Club.
• Acoustic music from Luna. 7:00pm -11:00pm, Froggy’s.
• Sandra’s Mariachi Band. 10:00am – 12:00pm, Fiesta Hotel.
• Jorge Pomp presents “unplugged” Trova, Sunday’s starting at 9:00pm, Club Nautico.

Clubs & Organizations

• 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, July 5

Entertainment

• Good night to check out a movie at the air-conditioned MMCinemas.

Tuesday, July 6

Entertainment

• Watch the World Cup Semi-Finals at Marina Cantina, Bananas, Pancho Villa or Club Nautico. NEW
• Danny Moreno & Omar Arriaga. 4:30pm – 6:30pm, Soggy Peso.
• Efrain and Martin Giacoman. 5:00pm -8:00pm, Fiesta Hotel.

Sports

• 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):

• July 13th. Festival del Mar Bermejo.
• July 22 – 25th. Convention AESMAC: parties, dance, coronation and “trashion” show.
• July 30 – Aug 1st. Hooked on San Carlos fishing tournament organized by Sonora is Safe.
• September 5 – 7th. Labor Day Fishing Tournament.
• October 9 – 11th. Cantina Cup Fishing Tournament.

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, Johan Broere,Bryan Replogle and Janey Mclean for their help with this issue.