THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2023
Motto #2: Please…..KISSS = Keep It Short Sweet and Simple!
CALENDAR
DECEMBER 2023
| 21-Thu | First day of winter |
| 21-Thu | Winter Solstice at Pizzeria Don Roberto. Music by Jeanetti Spaghetti. 5-8 pm. 612 153 9430. donrobertopizzeria2021@gmail.com – |
| 21-Thu | celebrate Winter Solstice at SweetPea’s Tiki Bar with Live Classic Rock by Kelly & John from Los Chicharrones! Dance the longest night of the year! Reservations: sweetpeastikibar@gmail.com |
| 21-Thu | Solstice Celebration Beach Party at Playa Del Sol. DJ, Live Music, and it’s FREE – eddie@vanwormerresorts.com |
| 21-Thu | Sarah and Jackie’s Special Solstice Yoga Class 6-7:15pm Yoga Garden sign up at jackiereeves1002@gmail.com |
| 22-Fri | Free Ride Friday. 10am. Donuts, juice + lots of carrots! Bring the kids, grandkids…the whole bunch! Feed a carrot to one of our beautiful Rescues. theresa@bajasawesome.com |
| 23-Sat | LB Market – Park Laguna, behind El Viejo’s Restaurant. 9-12 lbcommunitymarket.weebly.com |
| 23-Sat | Christmas Carols at the Community Market, 10 am, with “Singing for Funsters”. Come and sing along. jgrittan1@gmail.com |
| 23-Sat | Painting Work Party at the John Gullo Home for Children. For details on how to register visit leaders2give.org/painting-party or contact adam@leaders2give.org |
| 23-Sat | World class Piano Concert at El Triunfo. Saturday, Dec 23, 12:30 pm. Angela Zanevsky, 1st prize winner of San Remo Classical and Franco Alfano Prize – EuroVision. Margery’s Tea Room. eventsbaja@gmail.com |
| 23-Sat | Willy’s bar & grill- Live music JURASSIC ROCK BAND. 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Delicious dishes and drinks! Reservations 6241325419 or hguillermo.willy@gmail.com |
| 23-Sat | Christmas Parade of Cars – La Paz. 5pm on the malecon. |
| 25-Mon | Christmas Day |
| 26-Tue | Full “Cold” Moon |
| 26-Tue | Pickleball is every day at Tres Palapas, join us for happy hour and TuTu Tuesdays! info@tresplapasbaja.com http://www.trespalapasbaja.com or at the pro shop |
| 31-Sun | New Years Eve |
| 31-Sun | Its a wrap. Let’s celebrate! 7:15 am mixed DUPR skill pickleball tournament at Tres Palapas Resort. This one is for everyone! reserve online, pro-shop sign up or info@trespalapasbaja.com |
| 31-sun | New Year’s Eve at SweetPea’s Tiki Bar. 2 bands, complimentary shots at midnight! 6pm, music 7pm. No cover but we require a $200 peso per person deposit that will be a credit towards your final bill. Email |
JANUARY 2024 – Starting the New Year!
| 1-Mon | New Year’s Day |
| 5-Fri | The Bookstore 9:00am to 11:00 am, we are loaded with good books and jigsaw puzzles so come and check things out. Highway Storage Facility north of the Repsol station 14- The Bookstore 9:00am to 11:00 am, we are loaded with good books, so come check things out. Highway Storage Facility north of the Repsol station. |
| 5-Fri | Free Ride Friday. 10am. Donuts, juice + lots of carrots! Bring the kids, grandkids…the whole bunch! Feed a carrot to one of our beautiful Rescues. theresa@bajasawesome.com |
| 6-Sat | LB Market – Park Laguna, behind El Viejo’s Restaurant. 9-12 lbcommunitymarket.weebly.com |
DISCUSSIONS – ANSWERS – ANNOUNCEMENTS
- There will be a Celebration of Life for Ira Smolkin, beloved brother and friend to many especially in the music and doggie circles. We hope everyone whose life he touched will join his family to toast Ira and remember him. 45 East Cape RV Resort January 4, 2024 5-8 pm – debrasmolkin@gmail.com
- In order for our staff to enjoy the holidays with their families, “Zopilotes” Ice Cream Shop in San Bartolo will be closed Sunday and Monday Dec.24 & 25th. Sunday & Monday Dec.31 & Jan.01. Thank you for your understanding. zopilotes.sb@gmail.com WhatsApp/Tel: 612 134 1002 Saludos, Chila
QUESTIONS
- Does anyone know someone who can work on a Hobie peddle kayak? The rudder strings have broken. We have new strings. Looking for someone who can fix ours. 624-265-8480 or lukebaja2@gmail.com
- Anyone driving from Canada down to LB in the New Year with some room in the trunk? Trying to get a couple Soda Stream CO2 canisters down here as they can’t go on the plane. I would order to your house in Canada. jay.camp777@gmail.com
- Anyone have a spare one and a half inch RV backwater tank slide valve…preferably Valterra. – erlablink@gmail.com
- Looking for an occasional pet sitter/walker, I remember seeing a teenager asking for work, anyway, please email me if interested. – lstrals2@outlook.com
COMMUNITY MARKET – DON’T MISS !! CHRISTMAS THEME
- Bella is at the farmer’s market this Saturday 8 to 12 with her great food, Now taking credit cards. See you there. – bellaabitbol@gmail.com
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Via the Gringo Gazette: Sport fishing announcement. https://gringogazette.com/wp/2023/12/sports-fishing-species-protected/
- Calling all potential blood donors. Mexico does not have a blood bank like Americans and Canadians are accustomed to. When someone needs blood, they must find their own donors. For ex-pats it’s crucial that willing donors be ready when the emergency arises. I am leaving the area and want to welcome the community’s new blood donor coordinator, Cynthia Butler. If you are under 65-years-old, healthy and willing to save a life with a pint of blood, please contact Cynthia at +1-415-497-1424 or cybutler@hotmail.com Include contact info and blood type. Kay Mundt
- Help make the new children’s home in El Cardonal a welcoming refuge by joining us for a Christmas Painting Party from 11am – 4pm on Friday, December 23rd. Lunch, refreshments, supplies, and a beautiful beach bag will be provided. We ask for a $100 donation for your consideration to help cover costs and to contribute to getting this home finished in the new year. Reserve your space by making a donation at leaders2give.org -Select the John Gullo Home for Children in the drop down menu and type ‘Painting Party’ in the comments section. See you there! adam@leaders2give.org
WANTED
- Wanted: Travel trailer ready to use,clean with or without slide outs, 25 foot and above preferred, regular trailer hitch preference. Contact Roy antennacare@gmail.com
CHRISTMAS DINNER
- Tio Pablo’s Bar & Grill is serving our delicious, traditional Christmas dinner buffet on Monday December 25th at 3:30 PM!, AND if you missed us at Taste of East Cape, we are serving our legendary Prime Rib as an additional menu offering! Dine in the warmth of our main dining room, the romantic Jardin, the Side Bar or lounge in the Scorpion Bar. And of course, NFL football on our 9 TV’s! Order in advance to pick up your Christmas dinner TO-GO at our convenient take-out window – call 624-141-0340. No reservations, please. We will see you on Christmas, East Cape. Happy Holidays! Let’s celebrate!
HEALTH-EXERCISE-ART-CHURCH
- Get a jump on the new year with evaluating how you drink. Is it problematic? How is it effecting your health, and enjoyment of the everyday? Learn how to moderate, or quit. Dr. Kim Barrett Empirically sound treatment. 624 150 8611 or email. – barrettkimberly808@gmail.com
- Yoga with Sarah Four Days a Week
Join Sarah, an experienced & certified yoga teacher to learn more about how yoga can float your boat and put a spring in your step. Classes are open to all levels and abilities. For details www.losbarrilesyoga.com
Tue 9:30 Yoga by the Sea at Playa Norte
Wed 9:30 Vinyasa Flow at Yoga Garden
Thu 9:30 Yoga by the Sea at Playa Norte
Sat 9:30 Feel Good Flow at Yoga Garden – losbarrilesyoga@gmail.com - Yoloxochitl Art Studio is offering a “Donkeys, cows, and goats” Drawing and panting class, because they are part of our baja scenery we saw them all the time around and make us smile, Join us it gonna be so fun!! one session class, December Wednesday 27th, 10:00 to 1:00 pm Limited group size, Personalize attention, no experience required, Beginners are most welcome, leave the class with a beautiful painting. Reserve and get more info email me xochitlrivera.art@gmail.com
- Therapy massage at your house by Lilia Carreón. Swedish, deep tissue, Sport, stretching. If you need to work on some issue or just relaxation, contact me. I have good recommendations. I’m able to go any town around. Liliacarreonminjares@gmail.com +52 6122126582
WIND STUFF
- 5 m Duotone Echo wing for wing foiling. The price includes the aluminum boom as this is the model which has a boom instead of handles. 350 Bananas. bajasur.craigslist.org/spo/d/5m-duotone-echo-wing-for-wing-foiling/7693494881.html – email windude5@telus.net
- Groove Skate – a full Carbon Kite foil board. The board has no damages and it is in great condition. Dimensions are 110 cmx 45 cm. The board doesn’t have the footstraps.
bajasur.craigslist.org/spo/d/groove-skate-full-carbon-kite-foil-board/7693498432.html – email windude5@telus.net - Slingshot Alien Air. Kite Foil Board. Beginner to intermediate+. Excellent condition. Yellow/Grey. 375 Coronas. chris.tulley@gmail.com
- Slingshot Javelin V1 5.5m New in bag with new 2-piece carbon boom 900 carves – tdsimmler@netscape.net
- Armstrong A-wing V2 3.5m Great condition 225 tacks – tdsimmler@netscape.net
- Armstrong A-wing V2 2.5 Great condition 200 jibes – tdsimmler@netscape.net
- Duotone kite 2021 NEO SLS, 5m. No rips, No repairs, No leaks, like new condition.
Seldom used, maybe 5 or 6 times. 500 loops or OBO. text at 509sixthree70646 - 7m North Neo kite. Great shape, easy to fly. Perfect for big wind, kite foiling and light weight beginners. 2018 in great shape! 624 154 4957 – debrasmolkin@gmail.com
BAJA BIZ
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- Baja Blooms, your Local, Hot Pink Florist, Wishes Our Lovely Community, Happy Holidays! Christmas Flowers Will Arrive Tonight!! If You’d Like Christmas Flowers, Please Order and Pre-Pay Today, Wednesday!!! Pickups Are Thursday After 2pm, Friday and Saturday From 9-4. We Are Offering Christmas Table Centerpieces, Tall Magic Christmas Vase and Hostess Gifts. Very Special Flowers Will be Arriving , as well. Antheriums, Orchids, Proteas, Gerber Daisies, Berries, Ginger Etc!!! All Vases Will Include Incredible Flowers!! Open Today from 11-3 To Takr Orders. 4697770086 Bajablooms@gmail.com
- Solutions Clinica de Belleza: December Special, Cranberry Anti-Aging facial. Specializing in therapeutic skin care for acne, aging, pigmented skin. LED photoaging light treatments, CIT treatments. For an appointment email Connie permsolutions@aol.com.
For more information visit my website: www.solutionsdebelleza.com - GRINGO GROCERIES (Los Barriles) Offering US/Canadian name brands, across a large selection of healthy and organic shelf stable foods and personal products. Best part, not only the lowest pricing in town, but the lowest in Baja. No price gouging! At least 40% less than anyone else.
Come check us out. Look forward to seeing ya and saving you money on your favorites!
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552115634557 – ggroceriesbaja@gmail.com - Salt and Cotton Eco~Boutique will be Open Christmas Eve. Sunday December 24th 10am~4pm. Gift Certificates also available.
AIRPORT RIDES- CARAVANS- COMING & GOING
- Dec 24, leaving Los Barriles by 10am for 1pm departure. UAL 1611 1 person, 1 bag. Possibly offering rides if ride share doesn’t work out, email me to discuss. Reeseanddieter@aol.com
- Dec 31, 6:51 pm flight arrival UAL 1439. 1 Person, 2 bags. Reeseanddieter@aol.com –
NOT WANTED
THREE LINE LIMIT – Repeats in one week. All Coconuts are US in origin. Subject to editing. (Bad words: sell, money, $, dollars, pesos) – Keep it short! Sorry, no photos. Use Craig’s list and include link.
- Specialized Fuse 27.5+ Mountain bike. Hardtail -medium alloy frame- sky blue. > SRAM NX 1×11 drive train and disc brakes. dropper post. rockshox recon fork. > Purgatory 27.5×3.0 tires. Condition like new. Never used on trail and seldom road use . asking 1200 cogs. > contact Rob – northwave@ymail.com or 624-240-0601
- Syncro Westfalia. 1986 4×4 pop top camper w/full kitchen. Good condition. Orig paint. Upgraded fridge, bumpers, old man emu suspension, canvas. 37,500 US green backs reeseanddieter@aol.com
- New tire and rim for 2018 polaris razor . 200 clams . weight dispersion hitch $300 tacos – fishchaser076@gmail.com
- Brand New in the Box RV and Travel trailer Exterior Shower Box, 40 dreams – bajasur.craigslist.org/tro/d/rv-and-travel-trailer-exterior-shower/7697612954.html – email windude5@telus.net
- Rugged and quality built porch steps for Rv’s, trailers, campers, mobile homes, 250 bananas – bajasur.craigslist.org/tro/d/porch-steps-for-rvs-trailers-campers/7697611163.html – email windude5@telus.net
- Python Body Board with leash – 40 waves, see pictures on :bajasur.craigslist.org/spo/d/python-body-board-with-leash/7699909587.html – email windude5@telus.net
- Polk audio p[owered subwoofer PW404 10 or 12 inch, works great. 50 clams –gohman1@hotmail.com
- Rubbermaid trailer cart 3′ long x 2’wide x 1′ deep.Attach to your ATV or vehicle hitch. 75 pulls. Add a convertible 1.25/2″ mount $25 – l_freudman@hotmail.com
- 230-Watt portable solar kit, including inverter, all unused, for half what you would pay online. Jennifer alighton@me.com. https://bit.ly/3v7V44o
- 2022 Canyon Neuron 7 full- suspension mountain bike. Never used on trail and seldom on road . asking 1200 cogs. contact Rob – northwave@ymail.com or 624-240-0601 https://bajasur.craigslist.org/bik/d/specialized-mountain-bike/7699032499.html
- Lockable quad storage box for 100 cocos. Black, plastic, bought new and used once. Great shape. Contact for photos. Exterior size: 32 l x 13.5 h x 15 w. Interior size: 29 l x 11.5 h x 13.5w.
Heather jandhmotors@outlook.com or 624 266 7279 - Domestic toilet great condition. 125 flushes – tonymelendrez@gmail.com
Weekly Repeats
| Every MONDAY | —Ala-non meeting 10-11am Serenity Garden Spa Buena Vista. 619-889-2778 or 624-141-0267 for more info or directions |
| —Ukulele jam 3pm at hotel Pescadores, on FB Ukuilanios delCabo Este | |
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| Every TUESDAY | —AA Meeting 8:30- Hotel Palmas de Cortez on the deck, Info Christina 624-100-3259 |
| —Pescadero Al Anon Meeting: Tuesdays, 11am-12pm, under the palapa at Las Casitas Verdes de Eden in Pescadero. Email alanonpescadero@gmail.com for more information | |
| —BINGO! at The Wine Bar in Palmas 1-4pm. Cash prizes, drink specials and lots of fun all in support of SNAP clinic. | |
| —Cortez Rescue Pup-up at Lazy Daze 2-4 pm | |
| —Taco Tuesday at Navegante Restaurant in Buena Vista Resort!! Delicious classic and author tacos! Dinner 5:30-9 pm. Happy Hour 4-6 pm at Pescador Bar. RSVP 6242280165 – restaurant@buenavistaresort.mx | |
| —Every Tuesday it’s Taco Tuesday at SweetPea’s Tiki Bar & Grill! All tacos $50 pesos: Steak, chicken breast, fish, shrimp or veggie. 5pm-8pm. Happy hour 4pm-6pm. sweetpeastikibar@gmail.com | |
| —Pickleball Happy Hour TuTu Tuesdays! nfo@tresplapasbaja.com http://www.trespalapasbaja.com or at the pro shop | |
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| Every WEDNESDAY | —Community Women’s Bible Study 10am. Info Anne at 624-124-8575 or 209-770-3802, synkowicz2@gmail.com |
| —AA Meeting 4pm Rancho Buena Vista Hotel. Info Christina 624-100-3259 | |
| —Begins Wed. Nov. 15th OPEN MIC @ La Fogata. Dinner and drink specials starting at 6pm, music at 7pm. All acts, local and visiting, welcome. | |
| —Starts 11/15/23 Wed. Open Mic with Tish at La Fogata . Dinner and drink specials starting at 6pm, music at 7pm. All acts, local and visiting, welcome. Proudly supports the East Cape Guild Scholarship program | |
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| Every THURSDAY | —Ala-non meeting 10-11am Serenity Garden Spa Buena Vista. 619-889-2778 or 624-141-0267 for more info or directions |
| —Cortez Rescue Pup-up at Maxico 10am-12 | |
| —Asado Night (Everything grill!) at Buena Vista Resort. BBQ ribs, stuffed potatoes, organic chicken, and more! We also have vegan options available. Dinner 5:30-9 pm. Happy Hour 4-6 pm at Pescador Bar. RSVP 6242280165 – restaurant@buenavistaresort.mx | |
| —Thirsthy Thursday is Asado Night (Everything grill!) at Buena Vista Resort – Dinner 5:30-9 pm. Happy Hour 4-6 pm at Pescador Bar. RSVP 6242280165 – restaurant@buenavistaresort.mx | |
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| Every Friday | —AA Meeting 8:30- Hotel Palmas de Cortez on the deck, Info Christina 624-100-3259 |
| —SweetPea’s Tiki Bar & Grill live music & dancing with Stamina Rock & Reggae Band 6:30pm-9:30pm reservations by email: sweetpeastikibar@gmail.com | |
| —Rancho LaVenta wine tasting and tour. Km 144.5 10 km North of San Bartolo. Noon to 5pm Hey 1 Hiking and pool 400 peso per person. Whatsapp 6121568947 – rancholaventa1@me.com | |
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| Every SATURDAY | Community Market Park Laguna 9am-noon |
| Cortez Rescue Pup-up at Mini Cortez (Don Pepe)10am-12 | |
| —Saturday Market face painting with Tish starting November 11 from 9-12. Some of the proceeds going to Friends Supporting Families to feed the hungry in Los Barriles | |
| Cortez Rescue is at Community Market – dacebob@gmail.com | |
| —Rancho LaVenta wine tasting and tour. Km 144.5 10 km North of San Bartolo. Noon to 5pm Hey 1 Hiking and pool 400 peso per person. Whatsapp 6121568947 – rancholaventa1@me.com | |
| —Dinner on the Beach Buena Vista Resort! Live music under the stars. Delicious menu. We also have vegan options. RSVP 6242280165 – restaurant@buenavistaresort.mx | |
| —San Jose del Cabo market 9am-3pm. Entrance is on Ave. Centenario. | |
| Every SUNDAY | |
| —East Cape Christian Fellowship 9am | |
| —Piedra Angular behind repsol gas station. Sunday 6 pm church services | |
| —Spiritual Light Center, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. At the Hotel Playa Del Sol, at the upstairs Sol Y Mar restaurant – pattieweber1@gmail.com | |
| —Rancho LaVenta wine tasting and tour. Km 144.5 10 km North of San Bartolo. Noon to 5pm Hey 1 Hiking and pool 400 peso per person. Whatsapp 6121568947 – rancholaventa1@me.com | |
| —AA Meeting 4pm Rancho Buena Vista Hotel. Info Christina 624-100-3259 | |
| —2 for 1 Sundaes every Sunday at “Zopilotes” Ice Cream Shop in San Bartolo. zopilotes.sb@gmail.com WhatsApp/Tel: 612 134 1002 |
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| —Tio Pablo’s Bar & Grill serves its delicious, slow cooked Prime Rib every Sunday from 3:30-10 PM. All other menu items also available. Dine In or To Go: 624-141-0340. |
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