This weekend’s rundown sponsored by Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort
It’s Rocky Point Triathlon weekend in Puerto Peñasco, which will be launching out into the Sea of Cortez come early Saturday morning and wrap up with one of the best post race fiestas around. Where the extreme tides of Puerto Peñasco have a been a tri challenge in the past, this year’s recent winds should make it interesting. Saturday drivers: Please remain alert to triathletes cycling along the stretch from Las Palomas out to the wind generator!
It’s our last weekend in April – can that really be? So, let’s get to it and run things down (or swim, bike, and run things down as it were).
Some driving tips – Yep, still:
* When coming from Sonoyta, veer right toward Laguna del Mar in order to meet up with Coastal Highway (turn left at stop sign after railroad tracks) and toward Sandy Beach. Fastest route to condos along Sandy Beach and Cholla Bay.
* Toward Las Conchas and east sides of town – turn left on Blvd. Josefa at first stop light (Blvd. Juarez detour). *Turn right at second stop sign to double-back to finished part of Blvd. Juarez and into town – or continue on Blvd. Josefa to eventually meet up with Blvd. Fremont
* IMPORTANT! New road work on Blvd. Juarez along stretch from railroad tracks near Circle K, past City Hall, and up to anchor heading toward port. Parts of this area are open (along dirt road) though extra caution encouraged at stoplight/intersection of Blvd. Fremont and Blvd. Juarez where pavement has been removed in prep for new roads. *Detour on East side of Shrimp Plaza (road in front of Fire Department)*
APRIL
Thursday nights
Southside Jillz w/Agua de Coco (salsaaa!) starting @ 9:30 p.m. (end of Calle 13 near Hotel Peñasco del Sol)
Players Sports Club w/SolNight Sound (Blvd. Juarez across from baseball stadium) Thursdays 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
El Tapeo Wine Bar paella night w/Rojo @ Laos Mar Hotel
April 24th – 26th TIBURONES BASEBALL! vs. Toritos of Tijuana and join the Tiburones next week May 1st – 3rd vs. Freseros of San Quintin. Games start around schedule at: LNM Rol de Juegos and check out the home team on Facebook at Club Tiburones de Pto Peñasco
April 25th – Rocky Point Triathlon @ Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort www.rockypointtri.com Marathon / Sprint / 5K & 10K First wave into the water @ 8:30 a.m. Spectators welcome from beach side (resort guests only through front)
April 25th – OBSC 29th Annual Bash & BBQ 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Cholla Community Clubhouse in Cholla Bay ALL ARE WELCOME! Fun and fundraising – proceeds for local DIF organization
April 29th – V Celebration of International Day of Dance – performances by students within Municipal Dance programs @ Peñasco del Sol 6 p.m. 50 pesos
April 30th – Hansel y Gretel Theater @ EXPO Convention Center (International Children’s Day!) Shows @ 3 p.m. & 6 p.m. Tickets 70 pesos
NEXT WEEKEND!
May 1st – 3rd Rocky Point Times’ El Golfo Run (Reservations and info rockypointtimes@yahoo.com)
May 1st – 3rd Tiburones vs. Freseros of San Quintin
May 2nd – Taste of Peñasco & T.O.P. Chef! For booth space and to donate raffle prizes please contact Rosie Glover (booths – 638 386 9081 rosie@proalliance.com.mx) and/or John Fowler via email at santaclausclub@hotmail.com or by phone at 602-840-1528.
May 2nd – OBSC 3rd Off-Road Poker Run starting @ 9 a.m. Cholla Bay Community Center Info: Lew Felton chollafiddler@gmail.com
May 1st – 2nd RIDE RIDE RIDE RALLY @ Banditos with the tunes of country singer Harry Luge (AZ) For all who love the off-roadin’ lifestyle plus bikes on the road! Bring your wheels! Starts on Friday @ 8 p.m. plus live music on Saturday after the Mayweather v. Pacquiao fight
May 2nd – JJ’s Bathtub races @ JJ’s Cantina – With a quick look at the tide calendar we believe this will be in the afternoon – Be sure to check with Joe!
May 2nd – Vida Joven Cinco de Mayo Fiesta 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. – Plaza la Madre (next to baseball stadium)
May 2nd – Ruca (AZ) performing @ Beach Bum in the malecón 5 p.m.
May 2nd – 2nd Expo Bacanora @ Bacanora Grill 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. ¡SALUD!
May 2nd – 3rd Cinco de Mayo Hobie Points Regatta (Fleet 66) – Regatta headquarters @ Playa Bonita RV Park Info w/Bill Feil bfeilaz@hotmail.com 480-818-0494
Other adventures
Boat trips
EcoFun Rentals: ecofunrentals@gmail.com
Del Mar Charters with Captain Oscar – Local 383 2802 US: (520) 407-6054 www.delmarcharters.com oscar@delmarcharters.com
About Time of Pacifica Charters with Captain Adolfo Perez – cel: 638 386 4345 www.pacificacharters.com reservations@PacificaCharters.com Facebook: Captain Adolfo Perez
Stand-Up Paddle Boards – hourly and daily rentals with Rocky Point SUP Rentals Tel: 638 384 4248
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!
Upcoming trips: May 2 – Kayak the Morúa Estuary, May 9 – Schuk Toak Visitor Center and Dunes Tour (Pinacate), May 16 – Tide Pools Tour, May 23 – Pinacate Tour 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 Nights – 8/8:30 p.m. on patio of Café Puerto Viejo in the Old Port – No cost, bring a chair
Heading toward Summer
CBSC 60th Annual Fishing Derby – May 7th – 10th; May 21st – 23rd; Fish Fry and Awards May 24th More info at: chollacbsc@gmail.com
May 8th – Jewelry Sale fundraiser for Santa Claus Club @ JJ’s Cantina 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
May 9th – Chili Cookoff @ JJ’s Cantina + Garage Sale 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
May 15th – 16th Tequila 150 by Southern Arizona Desert Racing racesadr.com
May 16th – JJ’s One club open Info: www.jjscantina.com
May 21st – The Black Moods (AZ) @ Skullyz Cantina 7 p.m.
May 21st – 23rd CBSC final round of 60th Annual Fishing Derby – Awards on May 24th!
May 22nd – Mark Mulligan (San Carlos trop rocker) in concert @ Caribbean Parrot @ 6 p.m.
May 22nd – 24th – Memorial Day Music Festival @ Banditos 3 days! 6 bands! 1 great weekend!
May 23rd – Dirty Beach Mud Run @ Rocky Point Speedway Register at: www.dirtybeachmudrun.com
May 23rd – 24th – Expo Peques @ EXPO Convention Center – Expo for kids and families!
* June 7th * Election day in Mexico (Dry law in effect – No alcohol sales)
June 11th – 14th RCPM Circus Mexicus! www.circusmexicus.net
June 13th – Over the Line Softball Info – contact John Fowler 620-840-1528 OTL Fall coming October 24
June 14th – Charity Rubber Ducky Race – fundraiser for Adopt a Classroom Info and to become a ducky sponsor, contact Barb at: Mex: 383-4963 Cel: 044 638-114-2406 US: 602-324-9529 rockypoint@myway.com
June 19th – 21st 9th Las Palomas Anniversary Golf Tournament – Info: ltorres@laspalomasresort.net
CEDO Wet Feet Camp (English) June 11th – 15th / Bilingual Camp July 2nd – 6th Info: cedointercultural.org
…into the Fall
Oct. 10th – 11th Hobie Cat Piñata Regatta (Fleet 66 & Fleet 514)
Nov. 7th Funkalicious Beach Volleyball
November 11th – 15th 15th Anniversary Rocky Point Rally www.rockypointrally.com
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