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 […]
By Shandra Keesecker-Rivero It’s Friday night in Puerto Peñasco and less than a week away from the 13th Annual Rocky Point Rally. The streets seem calm tonight though a faint rumble already echoes over the sea as early arrivals start to stream into town. Expectations are high as the Rocky Point Rally enters its teenage […]
By Azucena Mazon As part of celebrations surrounding the Día de los Muertos, the Office of Civic and Cultural Affairs will be holding an altar contest on November 2nd. The traditional contest will take place on the patio of Casa Juarez (across from City Hall) beginning around 6 p.m. Those in attendance will be able […]
On Oct. 25th, the local COBACH high-school continued its more than 20 years of Day of the Dead traditions with the presentation of their annual Altar Contest. The event was open to public viewing beginning at 6 p.m., where visitors were able to view the more than 30 altars this year. Cultural presentations of dance […]
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 […]
CEDO is preparing for a Fall Festival with an auction, dancing, dinner, and more. In preparation for the Nov. 9th activities, CEDO staff is looking for unique objects or activities for the fundraising auction. These could be paintings, photography, exotic jewelry, tours, spa sessions, etc. Please contact CEDO: 382 0113 or Abraham (CEDO intern) cell: […]
Reservations recommended for El Tapeo’s 3rd Wine Tasting Event Thursday, Oct. 17 & Friday, Oct. 18 Seatings at 5:45 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. Salud!!
Cafe Puerto Viejo and Cine Club Primera Toma, A.C. continue with Cinemartes every Tuesday evening, 8:30 p.m., in the Old Port International films (generally native language of film, with Spanish subtitles) Free seating. Space is limited. Bring a jacket, and pick up a steamy cup of coffee in order to enjoy the film!
This Saturday, Oct. 12th, the InSANDity obstacle course takes over part of the beach once again, this time in front of Playa Bonita. Organizer Luis Garrido explains some of the proceeds from this Fall InSANDity event will be going to the local DIF (Office on Integral Family Development) to help with their programs aimed at […]
Internationally acclaimed artist MEMUCO coming to Puerto Peñasco on Oct. 18 Who is Memuco? Check our articles about this native Puerto Peñascoson’s work: Exhibit in California Memuco in White Canvas Project
Invitation from CEDO The Intercultural Center for the Study of Deserts and Oceans (CEDO Intercultural) and the Las Conchas Homeowners Association are co-hosting the 2013 Fall Fiesta, Saturday, November 9, 2013 starting at 5:00pm and everyone is invited! Tickets, if purchased by the Early Bird deadline of November 1, are $20 per person. Thereafter, tickets […]
By Shandra Keesecker-Rivero **See the results of the Altered Ropa Challenge October 8th at Baja Cantina 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. RSVP requested: mexiconaomi@gmail.com $10 entry/Mexican buffet** With two successful fashion shows under her re-created, re-designed belt, as it were, Naomi Black is expanding the world of upcycling and clothing repurposing with a call to […]
By Shandra Keesecker-Rivero There are those who celebrate anniversaries with cake and balloons, and others who celebrate with a 40 or 60 kilometer bike race along the Coastal Highway just North of Puerto Peñasco. On Sunday, October 6th the Pelicanos de Peñasco (a.k.a Team Peñasco) bike club will be celebrating its 5th year with the […]
September honors photographers via Fotoseptiembre Festivals across the country. In Sonora, many of the photo exhibitions making up Fotoseptiembre have taken place in Hermosillo, and other spots across the state. On Thursday, Sept. 26th, we celebrate Fotoseptiembre in Puerto Peñasco with an exhibition of work by Socorro Gonzalez Barajas. The inauguration of Socorro’s exhibition “Intromisiones” […]
