This weekend sponsored by Banditos on Sandy Beach
There’s much to be thankful for here in Puerto Peñasco with new roads, a new bridge, fantastic Fall sunsets, and a wavering thermometer between absolutely pleasant to let me find a scarf. Many of our favorite dining spots in town are planning Thanksgiving dinners so be sure to check where to find the best bird! Thanksgiving Weekend in town also means art and music – so let’s get to it and run down the calendar!
Thanksgiving Weekend!
Wine Tasting – Nov 26th & 27th @ El Tapeo Wine Bar – featuring Calle Once wines from Bodega Barisal For information and reservations, contact El Tapeo (638) 380 5017
Nov. 27th – 28th Oaxacan art class – painting Alebrijes @ Plaza Fabiola Pre-registration required For info, stop in at Plaza Fabiola on “Rodea Drive” (Calle 32) or call 638-380-5111
Nov. 27th – Mark Mulligan @ Caribbean Parrot 5 p.m. – Charity donations welcome at the door
Nov. 27th – Roger Clyne @ Banditos 9 p.m. Thanksgiving Weekend @ Banditos!
Nov. 28th – Old Boys Social Club 4th Off-Road Poker Run Info: kellyross1180@gmail.com
Nov. 28th –The Big Wave Dave’s Chili Cookoff For more info, contact Dave: bedrock292@gmail.com Place: The Club House in Cholla Bay, next to Firecracker Park. Cooking starts at noon, judging at 3 p.m. Benefiting Nancy’s Rocky Point Animal Rescue
Nov. 28th – “Patti Springer” Art in the Park @ Las Conchas Fiesta Park 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. [Call for Artists & Vendors still open – contact Lori at basketballfan40@aol.com]
Nov. 28th – Harry Luge @ Banditos 9 p.m. Thanksgiving Weekend @ Banditos!
The Links Golf – foursome special $180 Info and tee times: 108 1074 directorluis@laspalomasresort.net
The Club @ Laguna del Mar – Thanksgiving Weekend! $49/person 18 holes Info and tee times: 383 0032
December
December 1st – 11th – Evening pilgrimages to the Guadalupe Parroquia (Av. Simon Morua) – processions begin each evening from a different spot in town with the first and last nights, Tuesday, Dec. 1st and DEc. 11th departing 5 p.m. from the church in the Old Port
*Cancelled* Cholla 250 by Southern Arizona Desert Racing
December 5th – Mermaids Arts Market @ Shrimp Park
*December 12 – Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe – Mexico’s Patron Saint*
December 12th – Box Prueba en Peñasco – 8:30 p.m. @ Municipal Gym
December 17th – Dr. César Lozano @ Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort @ 8 p.m.
December 19th – Mermaids Arts Market @ Shrimp Park
December 19th – ALEJANDRA GUZMÁN “A + No Poder” tour in Puerto Peñasco!! The local Rotary Club, Red Cross, and City of Puerto Peñasco present Mexico’s “Rock Diva” right here in Puerto Peñasco – proceeds to go to ongoing programs of the local Red Cross and Rotary Club of Puerto Peñasco. Tickets now available at the Red Cross, Peñasco EXPO Convention Center, and Coffee Point on Blvd. Juarez. Tickets online at: www.smarticket.com
December 19th – Mermaids Arts Market @ Shrimp Park
December 26th – The Black Moods @ Banditos
December 31st – Some of the best New Year’s Eve parties in town! Check with your favorite watering hole for details!
Looking ahead!
January 9th – Second Annual Kings Day “Toy Run” – part of the Rocky Point Rally™
MLK Jr. Weekend – Chili Cook-off @ Playa de Oro Info: Ted Fichtl, CASI – Chili Appreciation Society International Inc. chilited@yahoo.com
February 13th & 14th – Amor Charity Golf Tournament – A benefit weekend for Steps of Love supporting children’s shelters in Puerto Peñasco and Sonoyta. Charity Golf Tournament at The Links at Las Palomas Feb. 13th 9 a.m. shotgun start Info at: www.stepsoflove.org (480) 420-8141
Cruise – Hike – Enjoy!
Eco Fun Rentals: ecofunrentals@gmail.com Sunset cruises. Trips to Bird Island. City Tours. Pinacate tours. Contact them via email or visit offices inside Baja Cantina hotel in the Mirador
Del Mar Charters with Captain Oscar – Local 383 2802 US: (520) 407-6054 www.delmarcharters.com oscar@delmarcharters.com Check with Captain Oscar for other adventures including parasailing, fishing trips, etc. he’s got you covered on the water!
Peñasco Recreation Co. – city tours, adventures around Puerto Peñasco and beyond! Contact Russ Black to plan your next round of exploration – from the Tequila Factory to oyster farms, taco stand favorites, and back again! mexicoruss@gmail.com www.penascorecreation.com
About Time of Pacifica Charters with Captain Adolfo Perez – cel: 638 386 4345 www.pacificacharters.com reservations@PacificaCharters.com Facebook: Captain Adolfo Perez
Adventure with CEDO
NaturArte EcoTours of the Intercultural Center for the Study of Deserts and Oceans – See the CEDO Events Calendar for more info. Be sure to email them early to reserve your spot!
Free Natural History Talks @ CEDO: Tuesdays 2 p.m. (English) 4 p.m. (Español) & Saturdays 2 p.m. (Español) 4 p.m. (English)
Visit the Pinacate (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Pinacate Schuk Toak Visitors Center of the Pinacate and Grand Desert of Altar Biosphere Reserve –The self-sustaining Visitors Center of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Pinacate Biosphere Reserve offers ample parking, AC, informative museum, and terrific AV hall showing videos about this expansive, magical, wondrous area filled with moving dunes, ancient lava flows, and maar craters. Km. 52 Carretera Federal Sonoyta – Puerto Peñasco
Biology Station Tel: (638) 383-1433 y 105 80 16 Schuk Toak Visitors Center Tel: (638) 108-0011 E-mail: pinacate@conanp.gob.mx; fgodinez@conanp.gob.mx
CineMartes Tuesday Art Film Night
8 p.m. on patio of Café Puerto Viejo in the Old Port – No cost, bring a chair
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