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Thursday, April 8, 2010 - #797

Next Couple of Weeks................

Apr 8  Thu     BBQ Night at Otra Vez + Jeanette Grittani and her faboulous percussionist friend Marsha Coffey 7pm. No cover. Regular Menu

Apr  9   Fri      Miguel & Alex together for the LAST concert of the season at Otra Vez. Music at 8 pm - Regular Menu + cover 10usd .                                 Great Party  follows with free house cake for all friends!

Apr 10  Sat     Miguel de Hoyos solo concert, then a last solo concert next Tuesday before he leaves. Open Menu + cover 10 usd.  8pm

Apr  10   Sat     BajaBeachBash at Crossroads Country Club. 1pm and into the night. Directions www.crossroadscountryclub.com  BPE#796

Apr  14   Tue      Soloman's Landing... wine pairing  6:30pm

Apr 15   Wed      Bocce Ball Tournament!  East Cape Guild @ Colina del Sol.  2pm sharp!  Contact Cassandra  cassandra704@aol.com

Apr  16    Fri     ALMA Book Store and DVD Rental. Open 10am to 1pm.  Hwy 1 Storage behind Baja Cactus Restaurant. Los Barriels.

Apr  16 & 17      Cabo Marine Show BPE # 756

Apr  17     Sat       A.L.M.A. Fashion Show Solomon's Landing, Los Barriles  See BPE#796

Apr   18    Sun      Art Festival El Triunfo Contact contact Maryzonia Diaz at (cell) 612-119-7668.
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LOST!
Silver Link Mens Bracelet at Otra Vez Tuesday Nite ,Have you seen it??? Trent Rauber, 1410286
JulRaub@aol.Com  Thanks
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Did you know that in Mexico after junior high (middle) school, education is no longer government-funded, and that students must pay their own way thru high school? The East Cape Guild fund raises for a scholarship program for qualifying students. GoodSearch
will donate $1 for every toolbar that is downloaded April 6, 9:00am Eastern thru April 9, 9:00am Eastern up to $5,000!
Download it here and every time you shop at one of more than 1,300
participating stores, a percentage of your purchase will automatically
go to the East Cape Guild! It dosn't cost anything, and will help us help these students. Thank you. info@eastcapeguild.com
http://www.goodsearch.com/toolbar/east-cape-guild-at-the-international-community-foundation
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Bocce Ball tickets on sale Thursday April 8 at the RoadRunner. 9am to 11am.
Play and eat for $25 (320 pesos) or play only or eat only for $15 (200 pesos).
Don't miss the fun, all proceeds go to the East Cape Guild scholarship fund.
Cassandra at cassandra704@aol.com  141-0486 or Lorraine at bajalorena@yahoo.com  141-0278.
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Hola Amigos: Gracias for helping us celebrate the 17th Annual Festival de Artes on April 4th! Even in this wobbly economy, the turnout was spectacular! After paying expenses, we earned nearly $60,000 pesos which helps the Asociacion de Artes continue serving the community. We hope you will all be planning to attend the El Triunfo Art Festival on Sunday, April 18th. If you have any questions about artist reservations please contact Maryzonia Diaz at (cell) 612-119-7668. We'll see you there....JoAnn
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Dr. Robert - Chiropractor
will be coming to Plaza del Pueblo
on this Saturday, April 10th from
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Patients of Dr. Robert, pls. remember
to park your car in the upper lot, across
the street. The Plaza business' appreciate
this consideration. Thank You.
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It's been a long wait, but the new Water Park in Caduano is finally open! Had heard rumors and checked it out today on the way to the airport, ended up getting a private free tour of the whole operation ...it is "spectacular"! comparable to many similar parks in the states. Acres of lawn, beautiful plants and trees...four different pool areas for every age, , fountains, pirate ships, islands, long steep slides. snack bars, lots of covered shady picnic areas, volleyball courts, ball fields, ice cream parlor, etc, etc Its hard to believe that all this is located just five minutes off of highway 1, heading south to San Jose at the Caduano bridge turnoff. Will be a great place for birthday parties, school outings, picnics, just a good place to cool off on those hot summer days While school is out, they are open 7 days a week, then ....thurs, fri., sat, sun........100 pesos kids to age 11 y adults 150 pesos....check it out!.
Russ y Marylu
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On Tuesday when we arrived back from fishing we noticed a pelican with something wrapped around it's beak. On closer observation we saw that it was two plastic tie wraps that were secured around it's beak it was tight and the ends were snipped off, it made it so the bird could no longer drink or eat. We all recognize that these birds are a nuisance and messy but this a clear act of cruelty and it is inhumane.
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A.L.M.A. Humanitaria, A.C. of Los Barriles is in need of dog crates, large, medium and small. If ALMA has loaned you crate please return it as soon as possible. If you would like to donate a crate please call Sheila P. at 141-0267.

During the months of February and March 2010 ALMA placed 20 dogs/puppies in new homes. One went all the way to Toronto! Several went to Vancouver, B.C.
Please help us be able to meet the ever increasing needs of dogs and puppies who need new homes. Crates are used for transportation of these animals.

Please see the ALMA website at www.almacares.com  to see our Happy Tails page with stories and pictures of these wonderful adoptions stories.
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Subject: Baja peninsula movie from 1949
This is some very rare film footage as there is little available from those days. Enjoy!
Copy and paste this into your URL or web browser. It is 12 minutes long so make sure you have time to watch it because it starts at the top in Ensenada and then goes down to Cabo.
Our slice of heaven has come a long, long way!
http://www.archive.org/details/baja_california
Mary Fedorka
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Mexican Naturalization Preparation Course
Thinking about beginning the process of becoming a naturalized Mexican citizen? In addition to the residential requirements for application, the process is now more defined and demands that you:
1. Initiate the application process with excellent rationale given to become a Mexican citizen.
2. Demonstrate fluency in Spanish
3. Know the Mexican National Anthem
4. Answer randomly chosen questions at 80% accuracy
Se Habla…La Paz has designed a course to give you the tools to prepare you for the Naturalization exam that will break it down into manageable segments for easier learning.
Under the direction of Merit Rochin, Director of Education of Se Habla…La Paz, Spanish language school, the language instructors have contacted the SRE in La Paz and Mexico City in order to design a prep course that will give you the necessary tools to feel more confident in applying for and taking the Naturalization exam. This team of educators has:
A. organized the online test questions into 5 categories for easier understanding of the history, geography, government structure, arts and culture and famous persons

B. identified uncommon words and phrases used in the questions that may lead to mistakes

C. studied the application paperwork and process in order to assist you in filling out the form

D. prepared materials for you to take home to reinforce your acquisition of information

In addition, the instructors will evaluate and assist you in language practice to be able to adequately converse with the test administrators to prove fluency. This course will be given entirely in Spanish.
This 20-hour course will be held on April 26-30th at the school in La Paz. (Out-of-towners may stay with the school’s homestay families if requested).
Cost: $100 USD
Application deadline for this course is April 21st.
Minimum of 4 persons needed to hold this course.
For more information and/or to apply, call or contact the school.
Juli Goff, Director
(612) 122-7763 info@sehablalapaz.com  SKYPE julidelapaz
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Hecho por Tu: Learn to Make your own Shampoo and Conditioner
Have you wanted to learn how to make your own Shampoo and Conditioner? Sola Adenekan, a co-director of Create Plenty, a non profit in Portland, Oregon that teaches people how to live waste free in their everyday lives, will be teaching you some recipes for your hair.
Time: 3pm to 5pm , Friday April 9th
Place: Raices y Brazos in San Jose (www.raicesybrazos.com)
Cost: $30 or $360 Pesos
RSVP ASAP with Sola at sadenekan@gmail.com
Please bring empty containers for sample products
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COURTESY OF www.bajawesternonion.com  - ON THE PACIFIC SIDE

Photos From The Huerta Fire, Todos Santos, March 24, 2010 - We've assembled a slide show of truly astonishing photos taken by Claude Vogel the afternoon and evening of the Huerta fire. Many of these photos were taken near the front gate of Elena Moreno's home.

http://www.bajawesternonion.com/HuertaFire.asp 

We were all truly fortunate that the fire did not do more damage, as it burned so close to so many structures in the La Poza / La Cachorra area. Many thanks to the brave citizens and Bomberos who turned out to fight the fire and protect their neighbors. - The Baja Western Onion
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QUESTIONS


a.  We're looking for a place to stay in Los Barriles for the nights of April 23 and 24.
We'd welcome any recommendations and information about rates, etc.
Please respond: lloyd@paisite.com.  Thanks. Lloyd R. Prentice

b. Desperately looking for somewhere to watch the Masters on Sat & Sun. If you get the channels, I'll bring the beer or whatever. Don Warfield 624-130-0310 or 971 247-5982.

c. Does anyone know of a rancho, tienda or taller in Baja Sur that sells 1) hand-made small engraved machetes with bone handle and leather case, and 2) "betasseled", handmade deerskin leather hackamores with horsemane hair rope, the type used on parade horses? tom.luisa@gmail.com

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS

AIRPORT: 1.Date 2. To or From 3. Time: arrival or leave by 4.#People&bags. 5.Contact Info
                           Let me know if you get a ride so I can remove your notice.

Apr 8 Thu SJD to LB arriving 2pm 2 people debra.mcdermott@comcast.net.

Apr 9 Fri SJD to LB arriving 3pm 2 people debra.mcdermott@comcast.net.

Apr 11, Sun SJD to LB, Arrive at 4:20PM. 2 People 3 Bags.Homar's Taxi OK. rcolombo@yahoo.com

Apr 13, Tue SJD to LB Arive 2:45pm 2 bags tanyagosurf@yahoo.com

Apr 17, Sat I am arriving April 17th at 2:45 pm. My car is at Dominics so I can take at least one person back (I have only two seats in my Chevy Astro) - more if people don't mind sitting on the floor keith_allen53@yahoo.com

Apr 18. Sun LB to SJD Mexicana. Leave by 1:45PM. 2+ 3 Bags. Homar's Taxi OK. .rcolombo@yahoo.com

Apr 22, Thu LB to SJD leave LB @ 1:30, 1 + 1...bajabetsy@live.com  141-0285

Apr 27, Tuesday-SJD to LB, Arrive 1:40 PM. 1 + 1 bags. TtKardos307@aol.com


RIDES FOR PEOPLE, STUFF and CARAVANS

a. Ride North. I'm looking for a ride north, ultimate destination BC
(flexible where), but a ride out of Mexico would work too. Looking to
leave between the 19th of April and the 2nd of May. Willing to help
drive and share the cost of gas. If interested please email
lolajeangentles[a]gmail.com   Thanks!

b. is anyone coming down this week that would be willing to bring me a prescription. I would have it filled at your local walmart to be picked up. Thank you, Betty jackbettywoods@comcast.net

c. Would like to leave Los Barriles heading for Nogales via the Baja Ferries early to mid May? If you would like to convoy up, traveling with two dogs in my truck, speak fluent Spanish and can help translate, please contact Sylvia treaturfeet@yahoo.com  or 14-10332.

d. Is anyone coming up to LAX or through LAX in the next day or two? I desperately need some paperwork brought up that I left behind? I can come to LAX and meet you on your arrival. Muchas Gracias!!! Please call or email janelinmex@yahoo.com  or 818-612-3863 (US)

WANTED (Repeats no sooner than one week)

a. We are looking to buy a single and two person kayak for the Los Barriles area. Please email Gregorio ghowell@apr.com.

NOT WANTED (Repeats no sooner than one week)

a. 16ft. aluminum boat w/ 25 HP Honda four stroke. Mid eighties Crestliner with an '07 Honda engine. electric start, new battery, bilge pump w/float switch, 6.6 gallon tank, Danforth anchor w/ heavy chain. Motor has been well maintained. New propeller. Tilt trailer w/new lights-wires and new rollers and roller brackets. 4500 firm. See it moored out in front of Verdugos. Brownish-red with ID identification. Write to Gary at evoluta_9@hotmail.com
Not available till 4-15

b. 15' x 8' Utility Trailer, Title, spare tire, locks, chains, loading ramp, sides, hauled my quad down a few years ago, never been used again. Asking 600 clams obo. Come see it at Costa Brava RV Park, 14-10332 or treaturfeet@yahoo.com

c. Grady White Escape Model 209 21 ft outboard boat and trailer - with 200HP Yamaha 2 stroke motor. 200 total hours of usage. It comes with a 10HP 4 stroke Honda "kicker" motor, a 951X Northstar Nav system, a 3D Hummingbird Fish/Depth finder, plus an 8' x 5' trailer with a 50 gallon gas refueling tank and 100 ft. hose. Everything in pristine condition. Contact Hank at 624-142-8100 or darlingtonconsulting@gmail.com. 

RESTAURANT and ENTERTAINMENT

a. La Trinidad Ranch Restaurant in La Ribera
Menu for the weekend;
Our specialty is comfort food done right and lots of it!
FRIDAY
Mexican Buffet, all you care to eat.............................................$16
All of your favorites and then some!
Shrimp and cheese Chile rellenos,chicken enchiladas,, tacos doradas,
chicken mole,rice and beans, guacamole, salsas, a surprise dish, and flan!

SATURDAY
Soup and salad bar
All of our special USDA CHOICE Thick cut mesquite grilled steaks;
Bacon wrapped fillet mignon.....................................................$25
Rib eye..................................................................................$24
New York strip........................................................................$22
Top sirloin chicken fried Texas style and sized the same!...........$18
Lobster tail ,lotsa butter .....................................................$22
Shrimp platter, as you like it, with pasta Alfredo,,,,,,,,,,,,..............$18
Fish platter, as you like it prepared...........................................$16
Skillet fried, Texas style, big order of chicken............................$15
Served with 2 vegetables, potatoes, hot bread, and dessert.
Texas platters come with mashed potatoes,and cream gravy of course!
We love reservations!
call 624 158 9837 or mandt@prodigy.net.mx
A side note: for ya''ll don't want to drive over over and back, Homars Taxi
will bring you here, wait for you, take you home, for small money per person,
I will feed the driver, and will water him with non alcoholic beverages! or bunk
up here for cheap, swim in the pool, go home safe in the morning!
Call 624 129 7038
Los Viejos Band will be here again soon, watch the pony, for the date.
See you,and thanks,Mike and gang.

b. BBQ NIGHT AT OTRAVEZ + JEANETTE GRITTANI, AKA JEANETTI SPAGHETTI, WILL ENTERTAIN YOU WITH HER BEAUTIFUL VOICE SINGING, GUITAR PLAYING AND BILINGUAL REPERTOIRE, ACCOMPANIED BY HER FABULOUS PERCUSSIONIST FRIEND MARSHA COFFEY - NO COVER - GRILLED PORK RIBS, CHICKEN, FRENCH FRIES AND SALAD BAR AT 125 PS ONLY. BUCKET OF 5 BEERS AT 75 PS. REGULAR MENU ALSO AVAILABLE. BBQ FROM 6:00 PM -MUSIC FROM 7:00 - RESERVATIONS AT 1410249

c. We are finishing our season in style at Las Brisas. We have a new recipe BBQ pork shoulder sandwich that is delicious. Rib Night will be Friday, April 9th. We are staying open late with a big bonfire, music and fun. Rib special 100 pesos- Homemade BBQ pork babyback ribs, with baked potato, salad, and garlic bread starting at 4pm. Restaurante Las Brisas, beachfront at NorthBeach

d. Solomon´s Wine Pairing Wednesday, April 14th-Featuring New Wines for 2010

sierra ceviche
NOBILO SAUVIGNON BLANC 2008

Shrimp stuffed waxed chilies
RINCON DEL SOL CHARDONNAY 2008

BBQ pork Ribs
RINCON DEL SOL SHIRSZ/MALBEC 2008

Chicken Tamale w/ chili anmcho sauce
TALUS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2007

Chocolate Brownie
HAYMAN & HILL RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2006

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