Contributor: Deb Turner Far east of town in San Rafael, is a small church with a big heart to serve: Iglesia de El Buen Samaritano (Good Samaritan Church), 65th and one block north of Lazaro Cardenas Street. For the past year and a half, Pastor Edgar Cabrera has built the church- literally one block at […]
Contributor: Uncommon Women on Common Ground The 2nd annual Holly Day event at Esperanza Children’s Home is a wonderful opportunity for the American/Canadian/Mexican community in Puerto Peñasco to provide a holiday fiesta for children who are living at Amores de Peñasco and Esperanza. Both of these are foster homes for babies and children from ages […]
Contributor and photos: John Fowler The Santa Claus Club has been providing food, clothes, toys, bicycles, school supplies, and household items to needy families in Puerto Peñasco for the past 31 years. For the first 24 years we held a Christmas Party in Cholla Bay on Christmas Day. In 2007 we changed our format to a year […]
This Friday evening, Oct. 25th, the Lions Club of Puerto Peñasco will be holding a gala dinner and dance at Cocina de Ramón located within the Sonoran Sea Resort. The evening, which costs 200 pesos per person, begins at 8 p.m. and will include the crowning of the Club’s Queen. Such fundraising efforts of the […]
DIF wheelchair donation made possible by Fundación BIG Bola Press release On Thursday, Oct. 17th, local DIF President Rafaela Félix de Figueroa presented wheelchairs to a number of men and women, most of whom are elderly or disabled. Félix de Figueroa thanked the Big Bola foundation for the donation of the 22 wheelchairs, which were […]
Contributor and Photos: Deb Turner Imagine cultivating and planting seeds in sand! That is exactly what is going on in the neighborhood of San Rafael on the outskirts of Puerto Peñasco. The gardening project is a collaborative effort with LivingStones Ministry (a 501(3) organization), the Christian Community Center in San Rafael, My Courageous Generosity (Marie […]
Contributor: Rob Baylor, American Legion Post MX 15 In a world that revolves around our families and our friends we find that charity begins in the heart. I would like to tell a story of such kindness. In Puerto Peñasco there are many things going on that we don’t even know about and I will […]
The Aeropuerto Mar de Cortés, along with Grupo Vidanta (Mayan Palace) and Aeroméxico are working to support those impacted by recent storms in southern Mexico. They will be flying donated goods out on Thursday, September 26th and are asking the community to assist through the donation of dry goods and cleaning supplies. Both today and […]
Back to the Beach Bash Fall Fundraiser with the Las Conchas Community Relations Committee PARTY AND FUNDRAISER @ CARIBBEAN PARROT on Ave. SINALOA 6 – 6:30 RECEPTION 6:30 – 8:30 DINNER, MEXICAN BUFFET, SILENT AUCTION , LIVE AUCTION 8:30 – DANCING TICKETS $20.00 FOR ADULTS AND $10.00 FOR CHILDREN UNDER 12. CASH BAR. TICKETS AVAILABLE […]
Grand Mexican Celebration with talented singer Mauricio Ruiz Fundraiser benefit for: Casa Esperanza Children’s Home, AJSonora Foundation, and Lion’s Club Entry 200 pesos
If you look out over the water on July 21st, somewhere right between Sonoran Spa and Sonoran Sea, you may spot ducks rather than dolphins. As a fundraiser for La Esperanza para Nueva Vida Community Center in the eastern part of the city, steadfast community supporter Barbara Olszewski has nearly 1500 rubber duckies that will […]
“One child, one teacher, one book, and one pen can change the world” Malala Yousafzai at the United Nations , July 12, 2013 In Puerto Peñasco, the Adopt-a-Classroom program is in full swing and looking for donations of school supplies to be distributed to local children this coming school year. Barb Olszewski, Adopt-a-Classroom promoter, tells […]
Contributor: Uncle Skate This Saturday – April 6th!!! ROCKY POINT Mexico, on the Malecon!!! (by fish market) Biggest Skate Competition in Sonora!! Have some fun and check out the raddest skating you can imagine!!! Bonus – that Sat night 5 band beach party with stage!! Come have all the fun!! Peace!!! Uncle Skate is a […]
City press release During the recent Taste of Peñasco event, local DIF President Rafaela Félix de Figueroa received two welcome donations to help make the hemodialysis program a reality for the city. (These donations are in addition to whatever funds were raised for DIF during the Taste event). Joe Rodriguez and Greg Bindel made a […]
The Puerto Peñasco Music School, which is nearing its fifth anniversary, currently includes 77 young musicians, 41 of whom have just recently entered the musical ranks. On Feb. 19th the Music School Board, accompanied by Jesús Romero Chagoyán, City Director of Civic and Cultural Affairs, made a presentation of new instruments representing the third and […]
Press Release. The kindness of the organization Caring Hearts is coming to Puerto Peñasco via a medical clinic to be run in coordination with the local office on Integral Family Development (DIF) presided over by Mrs. Rafaela Félix de Figueroa. From Feb. 18th – 20th the clinic will be offering medical attention to vulnerable families in the […]