Just in case the lights go out on Saturday 3/31, it may be because it’s Earth Hour. The National Commission of Natural Protected Areas invites everyone to join Earth Hour from 8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. as part of the international event promoted by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), which takes place the final Saturday […]
Where did March go? April and Semana Santa are right around the corner, so here we go with this Weekend’s Rundown. Sails. Athletes. Softball. Film. Farmers/Art Market and more! The waters stretching from Playa Bonita down through Sandy Beach area should be alive with color and activity this weekend with a Sailfest on the calendar for […]
Our friends from PenascoHoy.com, a local website in Spanish with great news and tidbits about Rocky Point, shared with us the following announcement about an amazing basketball exhibition set for this weekend, March 31st at 5 p.m. The Municipal Sports Institute (IMD), in coordination with trainer Francisco Bercovich, will be holding a wheelchair basketball exhibition […]
For years, the Spring Rocky Point triathlon would wind itself all around town until about 7 years ago when it found a new home at Las Palomas, where it is now sponsored by Red Rock Co., an event production corporation from AZ specializing in producing multi-sports events. On March 31st, the Las Palomas Triathlon will be […]
6th Padre Kino Trek through the Pinacate Reserve and Desert of Altar March 31st & April 1st Informes / Information: fgodinez@conanp.gob.mx pinacate@conanp.gob.mx Tel: 638 105 8030 March 31 9 – 11 a.m. Registration at Biological Station of Pinacate Km 51 Sonoyta-Puerto Penasco highway; set up camp 12 p.m. Welcome and explanation of activities and logistics by […]
With registration for Circus Mexicus’ Rock & Soccer tourney opening up March 26th at: http://www.peacetimegoods.com/ we thought it was a good time to revisit our own chat with Roger Clyne from back in January when he told us about the 3 days of events surrounding Circus Mexicus. So, get your team, get your tickets and […]
Now that the surprise weather system from last weekend has rolled through, once again revealing that yes, indeed we do have the bluest skies overhead, here’s a quick look at some of the items lined up for this weekend. With this being the final weekend of ASU Spring Break we imagine some of the popular […]
Peninsula de Cortes Golf Course at Mayan Palace is ready to welcome the 2012 March Golf Challenge March 24 – 25th. Andrew Gilchrist, Course Director at Peninsula de Cortes, tells us though spots for the Challenge filled up quickly, golf aficionados and the public in general is invited to come to the course and watch […]
If The Shoe Fits, Throw It! SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2012 Sign up from 9-11 am / Tournament begins at 11 am Pre-Register at Chollabayhoa.net EVERYONE WELCOME! A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THE RED CROSS Players – $15 Spectators – $10 Kids 5 & under – $5 Price includes beer, soda, 2 hot dogs, chips, […]
A quick glimpse at the Event Calendar from now at least through Memorial Day weekend shows that Rocky Point is the place to be this Spring! Here’s a quick rundown of some of the activities on the docket for this weekend (that we know of). Starting today, March 15th, the Cholla Bay Sportsmen’s Club is […]
Sta. Patricia’s Peñasco Palooza is only days away, set for March 17th, with a DJ Beach Bash party lined up for the next afternoon, and wristband tickets will be available all this week at Chango’s in the Sandy Beach area as well as at 8/12 “Reggie’s” convenience store on Ave. Sinaloa in town. Charlie Muratore, local representative for […]
The Red Rock Co. 2012 Las Palomas Triathlon is set for March 31st. The triathlon event will include a Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, 5K run, and a 10k run. Everyone can register at www.redrockco.com and there is even a discounted rate for Rocky Point residents! Registration will be at the Las Palomas Resort by the […]
Get ready to get your Palooza on! March 17, 2012 Rocky Point!!!
The 2nd Tri-National Symposium among the U.S., Mexico, and Tohono O’odham communities is scheduled for March 19 – 23 in Ajo, Arizona. During the first symposium, held in 2010, the recommendation was made that this be held every two years and this year’s symposium, entitled “Celebrating the Sonoran Desert” will focus on the successes and […]
[vslider name=”abc”] In our lead up to the March 17th 2012 Sta. Patricia’s Peñasco Palooza, we’d like to revisit Plinio’s report on the October concert – so dust off your albums, grab your concert chair and plan to be in Rocky Point for this Spring’s Palooza – concert tickets available online and more info coming soon on […]
What do fresh fish, flower displays, green olives, glass jewelry, sweater dresses, veggies, tamarindo, and chocolate have in common…not to mention paintings, photography, iron works, and more? They’ve all been part of the Farmers Market & Art Show every other Saturday, located just behind Don Julio’s (turn right one block after Banorte bank off of […]