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THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2011  -  #1054

TENPESO  Scholarship Fund report.  Goal is 1,200 coins  Collected 1127 coins   Balance is only 73!  See you at the Art Festival on Sunday  -  you won't be able to miss me!!
(Just received 5 more......68  to go!  Any overage will be applied to next year.  Cheryl


MOVE YOUR CLOCKS UP SUNDAY April 3rd (Saturday night before you go to bed)

TONIGHT!   FUSION-JAZZ NIGHT at Otra Vez, 7pm, no cover, regular menu/pizza, reserv.044-624-1602652
TONIGHT!   Wine Tasting & Gourmet meal. Caleb's  14-10531, calebscafe@gmail.com  BPE#1043
TONIGHT!   Dinner & Movie. 'Hello Dolly'  Hotel Los Pescadores 5pm  
See BPE #1045

NEXT WEEK.......TOMORROW IS APRIL 1st!    No joke!!

01 Fri Free Yoga Nidra meditation 4pm. Bring pillow & wear comfortable clothes. Yoga Center #BPE1051
01 Fri "Book Sale" - ALMA Book Store, Mini-Storage Hwy. 1 from 9 am - 12 pm
01 Fri BajaBiscuits  HighwayOne, El Torro La Luna store.  See BPE#1054
01 Fri BBQ Rib&Chicken Costa Azul. Romantic music by Placido. $110pesos  BPE#1054
01 Fri  Miguel De Hoyos+Alex De Pue at Otra Vez, 7:30pm, 10usd cover, reg.menu/pizza, res.044-624-1602652
02 Sat Musical Event El Triunfo. Pianist Nicolas Carillo will play.Doors open 10am See BPE#1035
02 Sat Garage Sale at Ray's place.  Los Barriles.  See BPE#1052 9am docholliray@yahoo.com  624-161-6870
02 Sat  Miguel De Hoyos+Alex De Pue at Otra Vez, 7:30pm, 10usd cover, reg.menu/pizza, res.044-624-1602652
03 Sun Day Light Saving Time in Mexico (not border towns)
03 Sun Art Festival 18th Annual Festival de Artes 0 Asociacion de Artes
03 Sun  Sat Garage Sale at Ray's place.  LB  See BPE#1052 9am docholliray@yahoo.com  624-161-6870

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UVERDE - Come out and help clean up Los Barriles!
April 7th, 9am - 11am, Bring your own bags, pick up trash and drop the bags in front of DIF (across the street from Tio Pablo's and Baja Properties).
Please separate plastic bottles, glass bottles and cans to be recycled.
UVERDE will haul away all collected litter and recyclables.
Not time to volunteer? Consider sponsoring a worker for 50 Mexican clams per hour.
We need as many helping hands as we can get, let's make our town shine!
For more info: lacasadevos@prodigy.net.mx
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Like to sing ? But don't like the BAR scene ? How about hosting a KARAOKE party at home ! I have all of the equipment and over 3000 songs. We can set up in 30 min and turn your party into a fun night to remember. Call or write for more info: Allen Mason, 141-0417 or cell# 175-1913 and email masonal@prodigy.net.mx
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An interesting grocery store survey via the BajaInsider.
http://www.bajainsider.com/baja-life/general-information/foodpricecomparisionnbaja.htm

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FISHING UPDATES - This section is for local fisherpersons.  Commercial ads will be placed in the BajaBiz section. 

QUESTIONS

a.  I need printer advise.  I have a good Epson 4 in one printer that appears  it did not make it over the summer.  My internet research shows that it most likely has a 'ink reservoir' which has dried up clogging the system and now it continues to show I am out of ink even though I have put in new cartridges.  I have done all 'fixes' I have found on the internet, with no success.  So, my question to BPE readers is what printer do folks have that you can come  down year after year and have it work- even after being gone for 6 months?  I am would like to buy a printer that will last more than a year down here!!  Suggestions are greatly appreciated.   jonorchris@juno.com

b.  Lodging suggestion needed.
We have relatives coming to Cabo during spring break of all times and we will meet them in town. Need to spend the night somewhere in LB or thereabouts for one night. Appreciate suggestions for quiet cheap and comfortable for Diane and myself on April 17th.   lapaz.breadguy@live.com Thanks in advance, Les

RIDES FOR PEOPLE, STUFF and CARAVANS - Ads run for 3 days.  You may repeat in 7 days.

a.  Traveling via the Baja Ferries from La Paz mid May 2011 and looking for someone to caravan with through Nogales and points north California, Arizona. I speak fluent Spanish and would be happy to help translate if needed. Since the ferry arrives to Topolobampo late at night, there is the Hotel Marina and Restaurant for an over night and leave the next day for the border. About 120 miles south of the Nogales border crossing there is a junction that takes you to Mexico 3 and crosses the border at Mexicali and Tecate for people traveling to California and points northwest.
       I travel with 2 nice dogs and stay at pet friendly motels/hotels. I do believe its pretty safe crossing any of the borders, it just always seems better safety in numbers. Please feel to email or call me, sea00nymph@yahoo.com, 624-141-0332 and let me know if this works with your plans to caravan back to Arizona or California via the Baja Ferries. (3-29)

b.  Driving from San Diego to San Jose mid May.  Dates are flexible, looking to caravan with anyone going that way.  Please e-mail me at longviewyoga@gmail.com  (3-30)

RESTAURANT & ENTERTAINMENT - 5 lines/10-15words per line/50 words total

a.  COSTA AZUL  - Let's do it again... Back by popular demand! Tomorrow night (Friday)
BBQ Baby back ribs or BBQ chicken with baked potato and steamed vegetables     only $110pesos.  INCLUDED  is romantic live music by Placido.    Open at 6pm
Costa Azul is located on "Restaurant Row" in Los Barriles across from El Viejo's.

b.  As part of Smokey's Economic Stimulus Package, come check out $3-Buck Thursday where you can enjoy a great breakfast or lunch for only $3 bucks! See also $4-Buck Friday where you can enjoy another great breakfast or lunch for . . . . . you guessed it, only $4 bucks. And, coming soon to a smokehouse near you, "$2-Buck Tuesday" and "Full Price Monday" (hey, we gotta pay the CFE bill sometime!) Get your backside on down to Smokey's!

c.  Another FUSION-JAZZ event at OTRA VEZ tonight Thursday at 7 pm!
The successful Jazz Quartet with Randy and Marco (from Skeleton Key) and Mike Sisco
and Dylan Murphy, will entertain you again playing Latin Jazz, Funk and Jazz Standards
in a contemporary rock influenced style called FUSION. We know that you all love it!
No cover charge - Reservations pls. call Claudia (044)624-1602652

d.  This is a Subliminal Advertisement: Wouldn't it be great SMOKEY'S if you had a FREE ice cold SMOKEY'S cerveza SMOKEY'S or a FREE frosty margarita SMOKEY'S while you got your car washed today SMOKEY'S  for 100 pesos while you enjoy a fresh handmade SMOKEY'S grilled cheeseburger with all your favorite fresh toppings . . . . . . . . . . SMOKEY'S GRILL & CANTINA?  SMOKEY'S CAR WASH . . . . . . JUST NORTH OF FREE!


AIRPORT
     Please use the format below........ And yes, we'll all chip in for gas or chips and drinks!
     Example:  a 2pm flight should say, leave LB 11am or sooner.  YOU pick the time to leave
     Tell me when you get a ride so I can remove your request.

                                  GOING TO THE AIRPORT
Apr 05 Leave Los B. at 11:20am, one lg bag, one small dog. Contact srwweaves@comcast.net Seddon Wylde
   
                                       RIDES OFFERED  
a.  Apr 02  Sat  I am going to the airport in San Jose on . I am leaving Los Barriles at 1-1:15 pm from Smokies Bar if anyone wants a ride. I have a small rental car but the trunk is big if anyone has a load to take with them.  tishthespy@hotmail.com

b.  Apr 06 Wed going to airport  leaving around 11:30 room for 2 plus luggage 624 1428168 lbelk69491@aol.com

                              AIRPORT TO THE EAST CAPE
Apr 04  1 person with bag, arrive 4:40  
betsyinbaja@gmail.com

NOT WANTED  (Repeats no sooner than one week) ((All Coconuts, etc. are US in origin))                                                    (((Subject to editing)))   ((((Bad words: sell, money, $, dollars, pesos, price))))

a.  1999 NISSAN PATHFINDER ,120.000 MILES ORIGINAL , COLOR WHITE , EXCELLENT CONDITIONS , 4X4 , A/C GREAT TIRES , BAJA LICENSE PLATES , 5000.00 COCONUTS CEL: 6241682232 IS HERE IN LA RIVERA !!!

b.  Almost new 8’ x 5’ Utility Trailer with 50 gallon gas container/hand pump.  100’ of hose.  Perfect for gassing your boat from the beach.  Will sell as package – or individually.  950 Sea horses for both or 800 clams for trailer only.  darlingtonconsulting@gmail.com

c.  available may 1 one dish receiver to share all networks and movie channels 50 cocos a month

d.  1983 24' Skipjack fly bridge cruiser with 1998 Volvo Diesel (170 HP) IO. Outriggers, live bait bag, bimini, VHF, GPS, depth finder. In the water, ready to go.  18,500 sardinis Contact Gene in Los Barriles at 141-0429 or migrator.gene@gmail.com

e.  8m 2010 core riot XR, 4 line delta shape design (similar to north
evo). See www.corekites.com. Good used condition. 2 small tape
repairs. Available for inspection or test ride daily at ExoticKite
palapa north beach. Complete with bar & lines, bag, leash $550 ono.
elissajack@gmail.com

f.  Mystic Warrior harness size M fair condition $70 ono. elissajack@gmail.com

g.  Gently used (like new) King size comforter with matching shams & bed ruffle, multi shades of blue/gray/white pinstriping - reversible. Complementary sheets, pillowcases.  50 clams  
Julie Farnham , Playa Norte site C10    (970)  227-7468 or email  cjonhi@aol.com

h.  2003 Kawasaki 300 Dirt Bike(green and white)
                   Very low miles, original tires in almost new condition, w/helmet 1800clams
 
i.   Evinrude outboard motor 18 HP Long Shaft, Motor runs great 250clams
                   (624) 141 04 88 or artformglass@hotmail.com


BAJABIZ - Repeat every TWO weeks. 5 lines/10-15words per line/50 words total

a.  EAST CAPE LEGAL SERVICES, GARDENIA DURAN GONZALEZ, ATTORNEY AT LAW, SPECIALIZING IN BILL PAYING, FIDEICOMISOS, CONTRACTS, FM-2 & 3, ALL IMMIGRATION PROBLEMS, CITIZENSHIP, PROPEPA PENAL TIES, NOTARY TRANSACTIONS, ACCOUNTING, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, OFFICIAL TRANSLATOR SERVICE AND OTHER LEGAL SERVICES OR PROBLEMS YOU MAY HAVE.  THE OFFICE IS LOCATED UP THE STREET FROM BARRILITOS  RESTAURANT BEFORE CAFE MARIA.  PHONE # 624-141-0805 OR 624-141-0545.  E-MAIL gardeniaduran@hotmail.com  CHECK OUT HER WEBSITE AT www.eastcapelegal.law.officelive.com

b.  Charter boat 'Success' returning to Mag. Bay in October 2011.This year we have added open party trips to our schedule ranging from 3to 5 day trips. Come fish the Ridge for Wahoo, Dorado, Giant yellowfin and more. Visit us a  http://www.SuccessSportfishing.com see our blog for scheduling.
 
c. Hola To All my Friends and Costumers.  I hope you are having a great time in Los Barriles!  And if you are in needing of a massage, I am available  for work on this area.
In home massage 60.00 dlls and on my office 50.00
Enjoy for one hour a very professional massage, that will help you to relax and paper your self.  Because you deserve it!
For appointment,  please leave a message at 044 624 154 65 70
amparoensenada@yahoo.com  Have a great time in Baja!
Amparo massage...Always trying to make you feel better.

REAL ESTATE - Repeat every TWO weeks. 5 lines/10-15words per line/50 words total
                
a.  Open House Friday, April 1st, 1-3 pm Villas de Cortez #1207This hardly ever used condo, is a studio Priced at $159,000. Best deal per square foot in Villas de Cortez. Includes all furniture and appliances. THIS PRICE IS A GREAT DEAL-BRING OFFERS! GREAT BEACHFRONT VACATION RENTAL CONDO! TERRIFIC INVESTMENT! Live your dream of owning right on the beach! Located at the Palmas de Cortez resort. Outstanding views of the whole Bahia de las Palmas. Enjoy all the amenities of both resorts. Best fishing on the planet! Great windsurfing too!  Directions: Enter Palmas de Cortez resort grounds from downtown Los Barriles. Drive south past hotel to Villas de Cortez. Park in lot and go to second floor. Turn left/north and go to #1207. See you there.
More info go to www.CaboRealty.com and see featured listings.

b.  Long term rental - Modern 2 bedroom beachfront house with garage near North Beach, Los Barriles now available for long term renters - $1,500/month + utilities
for details contact Katy at info@wolf-pm.com tel: (624) 188 3029

c.  Beachfront lot in El Cardonal for an unheard price of $115,500 see my ad on craigslist at:
http://bajasur.es.craigslist.com.mx/reo/2297032650.html

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                                   Festival de Artes

                                                  SUNDAY, APRIL 3RD - STARTING 10AM
                                            Hotel Palms de Cortez - Los Barriles   



                           MEET SOME OF OUR ARTISTS WHO WILL BE AT THE FESTIVAL

                               
                  MEET SOME OF OUR ARTISTS WHO WILL BE AT THE FESTIVAL

EAST CAPE GUILD BAKE SALE!
Want a cookie or piece of cake after lunch to satisfy your sweet tooth?  The East Cape Guild will be holding a bake sale with lots of tasty goodies.  We will also have the latest version of the East Cape Cooks & Amigos cookbooks.  Look for us in the food area.  All proceeds go to help local high school students stay in school.

LUPI'S STATIONERY and SPICES
Art Festival at Palmas de Cortez
Lupi's Stationery, handmade note cards with local shells and spices, made for all occasions, Mexican wall hangings and more


RANCHERS FROM THE SIERRA DE LA LAGUNA
For the first time EVER the ranch families from the Sierra de la Laguna will be
participating in the Festivale de Artes on 3 April.  They will share one large
booth, so look for the RESERVA DE LA SIERRA DE LA LAGUNA sign.  You will be
buying directly from these timid, dignified and beautiful people who live in the
biosphere.  Here's a partial list of what they are bringing to sell:
        Benches and stools of palo chino
        Tanned cow hide
        Hand made rope from palm
        Hand woven baskets of palm
        Dulces de leche
        Benches and stools of palo amarillo
        Bags of compost from the biosphere
        Dulce de papaya
        Palo amarillo Y-shaped poles with rawhide tied crossbars for clotheslines
Naranja amarga
        Cacaistles (square containers hand made from palo de arco sticks and rawhide,
used as packs on burros)

There will also be information and brochures available on locations in the
biosphere where you can camp at one of their ranches.  This park-like setting is
immaculate and equipped with running water, showers, flush toilets, palapas and
grills for cooking.  Please come and support our mountain neighbors.


JENNIFER FLOWER PHOTOGRAPHY
Hi Folks, my name is Jennifer Flower and I'm showing at the Arts Festival this year for the first time.  My photos follow the trials and victories of Puffy the Puffer Fish as he navigates his unexpected stay here on Terra Firma.  You go, Puffy!  (No drugs were involved in the making of this series.)  I'll also be showing some from another study, Steps into Change.  Don't forget to enter my drawing for a free large print!  Jennifer    jennifer@TheChangeProject.com 


CREATIONS by JAN:  My name is Janet Taylor, I will be at the Art Festival with my soy Candles, made in coconuts. and  my new line gourds with soy candles inside. Please stop my my booth and take a look. See ya there. Jan  pepsildy5@yahoo.com


DEBBIE, CHANAE & DYLLAN -VISTA  BONITA GLASS ART STUDIO
Come help us celebrate our first year at the Art Festival.  We will be showing our new line of etched blown glass humming bird feeders and a variety of etched and carved glass panels that are side lit with LED lights. Come see for yourself...absolutely amazing!!  Also, talk to us about our custom work such as, entry doors and Windows, cabinet doors, closet doors, glass panels, etc. Ask about our line of crystal Trophy and Awards!!


ANNETTE'S MANGO JAM and MANGO CHUTNEY
See you at the Arts Festival on April 3 10 to 4pm, at Palmas de Cortez. I will have mango jalapeno jam, mango jam and mango chutney for sale. For special orders contact Annette at iikaiser@frii.com
Also, HAND DYED, HAND PAINTED cotton fabric for quilting and doll making. 


SHERRY LEE FROM LA PAZ
Will be exhibiting fine art original oils, and mixed media paintings..Don't miss Stevie Wonder, The Beatles crossing Abbey Road  with thjer songs in sky and  Hotel California paintings with the eagles in them.. The Pointer sisters "jump  for my love and the Supremes all accompanied by real music.  Also on hand fine art prints of previous work, mexican inspired paintings all at my usual great prices. So look forward to seeing my friends and customers.  Sherry Lee


DEBBIE TAYLOR - SHE SELLS SEASHELLS

Hello everyone – My name is Debbie Taylor.  I will be at the art festival again this year.  Please stop by and visit me at my booth “She Sells Seashells”.  I have just about everything you could want made out of seashells, decorative balls,  Christmas ornaments, centerpieces, seashell bridal bouquets and more.  If I don’t have it – I can custom make it for you!  I also will have an assortment of handmade necklaces.  I can’t wait to see all of you.  I’m sure that once again it will be a beautiful day in paradise!   casa_nina_rosa@yahoo.com  


LIZZIE CROOKHAM  welcomes you to visit her booth at the Los Barriles Art Festival, Palmas de Cortez, April 3, 2011. We will present Fine art original paintings in oils and watercolors, with museum quality giclee prints. Come and explore a wide range of styles beginning with the Renaissance period of Rafael’s “Belle Jardiniere” (in the Louvre) to original Seascapes, Plein air Florals, Figurative, and Portrait paintings.


KATALINA aka CHICA
  will participate in the Arts Fair for the first time!  I will be displaying and selling very unique 4 sided cloth table mats.   Hope to meet you there!  ksbe50-lbcbrv@yahoo.com


SHELLY FROM ARTFORM GLASS
Hello everyone, Shelly here from Artform Glass. I am really looking forward to being at the Festival De Artes this year! I'm so excited to display all of the beautiful dragonflies, new pendants, rings, bracelets and I have a new variety of Baja pendants. I also have lots of gallery pieces. The colors of the glass matched with my designs are dynamic for the show. Please come by and see with your very own eyes all the dichroic glass creations. I will have lots of help to assist you. See you at the festival!
 

BAJA LORI
It's good to be back! IT'S BEEN TO LONG...
Looking forward to seeing all of you @ the April 3rd Festival de Artes at Palmas.
I will be selling new paintings, Ceramic Art tiles, wine glasses, greeting cards and painted Italian Stone.  please stop @ my booth and say hello!
love you all.  Baja Lori

                                                      
Exvotes(Retablos)and other Paintings
by
SEDDON WYLDE
I will be showing my new Exvoto Paintings at the Arts Festival
in Los Barriles on April 3rd.
This Mexican Folk Art is a tradition of giving thanks to
someone (usually a Saint) for a miracle (milagro).
My theme this year is animals! For example, the Rooster tells
the hen they must give thanks to the Virgin of Guadalupe for the
miracle that the farmer is a vegetarian. This painting is sold but come see
what the cow, the dove, the whale and the goat have to be thankful for! 
I will also be showing my small watercolours and some paintings by Jeff Heintzman.


                            GENERAL INFO AND NOTICES.....

Posted: 3/27/11:  The Asociacion de Artes del Mar de Cortez invites all artists and artisans to participate in our 18th annual Festival de Artes at beautiful Hotel Palmas de Cortez in Los Barriles on Sunday, April 3rd!  To register, please contact Debbie Apple at festivaldeartes@hotmail.com or call (624)158-6309 English or (624)141-0380 Spanish.  Due to the growing number of  participants of this event and our desire to accommodate everyone's booth size requests, we are asking that all artists/artisans sign up through these contact numbers to receive confirmation of registration.   It's very easy and will help us ensure that everyone is accounted for and all booth requests are granted.  Those who arrive without a reservation will of course be welcome, but booth assignment will be subject to availability at that time, so register now and check in early (between 6 - 9AM) on Festival Day!      
Thank you for your cooperation, and SEE YOU THERE!  


Posted 3/26/11:  To all artists participating in the Art Festival Sunday April 3, 2011, in the lovely grass covered area in front of Palmas.    Yes there will be fresh cinnamon rolls, coffee and fruit available to you while you set up between 8-10 am.  Don't miss this by forgetting to "spring forward" the night before!  We certainly look forward to seeing all that you have created.


Posted 3/26/11:  Time to start looking forward to some very special food choices this year at the Festival de Artes starting at 10am Sunday April 3rd in the wonderful grassy area in front of Palmas.  In the BBQ section you will be able to choose between HANDCRAFTED hamburgers and cheese on a freshly baked bun from the Roadrunner Bakery or a perfectly
grilled quarter pound polish dog with every condiment you can imagine!

You will also be able to enjoy tacos al pastor or carne asada with all of the traditional salsas and garnishments.
Please don't miss our snack food area with fruit flavored paletas or ice cream on a stick, traditional sliced fruit in a cup with chili powder salt and lime, and last but not least tostilocos....now just google it and please give it a try!

Yes you will definitely find a shaded place to eat along with water, soft drinks, beer and alcoholic beverages to suit every one's taste. Come and plan to spend the day since admission is free and parking is abundant.

                                                            
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