Fall continues its march through Puerto Peñasco, though late summer weather seems to be the norm. I’ve got to say, the Sea of Cortez looked so amazingly inviting this morning – a pane of glass with reflections of shrimp boats, paddle-boarders, jet skis, and sail boats – what a fabulous time to be in Rocky Point! Following the grand arts festival last weekend, the town is at it again with music ready to rock over the Old Port and the Bay – so let’s run down the weekend!
Roads:
- Overpass construction continues just north of town. Remain alert to short detours.
- First intersection when entering town is open (Blvd Juarez / Blvd Ocaña / Blvd Josefa) though remain alert to road work on Blvd Josefa – and odd detours – if heading that route.
October!
Mermaid’s Arts Market is back! October 17th 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. @ Shrimp Park Don’t forget, the Mermaid’s Market is scheduled for every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month – about mid-Oct through early Spring!
October 16th – 18th Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers en Mexico! Yes, this Jam is happening in October instead of January – these will be the last RCPM shows with the whole band in Rocky Point until Circus Mexicus 2016 (June 9th – 12th.2016)
- Oct. 16th – JJ’s Cantina – RCPM (all cover set), The Jons, Jason Boots
- Oct. 17th 3rd Mexican Moonshine Tequila Classic – along with RCPM’s October gigs the Tequila Classic has also been bounced from Jan. to Oct. Tequila! Golf! Raffle!
- Oct. 17th – Banditos – RCPM w/The Jons, Black Bottom Lighters, Nate Cook (from Yawpers)
- Oct. 18th – Banditos – Jim Dalton free show @ 12:30
…and speaking of music around town this weekend…
Oct. 16th Black Rabbits @ Banditos 9 p.m. followed by The Black Moods
Oct. 17th Beach Bum on the malecón! 3 p.m. – Black Rabbits, Ghetto Cowgirl, and The Black Moods
Oct. 17th Black Rabbits @ BooBar 8 p.m.
Oct. 18th Ghetto Cowgirl @ Tekila Bar in the Old Port 1:30 p.m.
Coming up!
Oct. 23rd – 25th 39th El Golfo Run w/Rocky Point Times – EMAIL RESERVATIONS ONLY PLEASE. ROCKYPOINTTIMES@YAHOO.COM
Oct. 23rd – 24th – Acoustic Solo Sunsets with Trace Routt from 8 South Band @ The Satisfied Frog 5 p.m.
Oct. 23rd – The Black Moods @ BooBar 7 – 10 p.m.
Oct. 24th Over the Line Softball –For more info please contact John Fowler 620-840-1528 If you need a registration form e-mail John at santaclausclub@hotmail.com
Oct. 24th – CEDO Beach Clean up Meet up 8 a.m. @ CEDO in Las Conchas More info: Contact marco@cedointercultural.org, or call Marco at the CEDO office in Puerto Peñasco at (638) 382-0113 or 0115.
Oct. 24th – Trashy Day in Cholla Bay – Community clean up Departing JJ’s @ 8 a.m. #trashbucketchallenge
Oct. 24th – 2nd Grand Little Riders equine therapy fundraiser evening @ Rancho San José – Raffle tickets 100 pesos (come out for the evening and check out the equine therapy program) 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Oct. 25th – Off – Road Poker Run presented by Koralillos Off-Poker A.C. Starts @ 10 a.m. Pista “La Lichita” KM 25 Coastal Highway (Peñasco – Golfo) Blanket fundraiser for local families as the colder weather nears. Entry for spectators 100 pesos / car or donations of blankets
Oct. 30th – Halloween Night Golf @ The Links at Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort – limited to 20 twosomes – Sign up at The Links – Halloween Night Golf –
Oct. 31st Dirty Beach Mud Run on Halloween! @ Rocky Point Speedway Info and registration rates: www.dirtybeachmudrun.com Get Dirrrrrty!
Oct. 30th & 31st – Celebration of Day of the Dead traditions – plan to visit the “Rodeo Drive” curios galleries and shops for a spectacular evening (more info coming soon)
Don’t Forget!
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
Stand-Up Paddle Boards – hourly and daily rentals with Rocky Point SUP Rentals Tel: 044 638 103 1213 marze02@hotmail.com
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 Nights
8/8:30 p.m. on patio of Café Puerto Viejo in the Old Port – No cost, bring a chair
Looking ahead!
Nov. 5th – 1st Anniversary RadioRama (106.1 and 96.5) Watch for concert details!
Beach Volleyball! Nov. 7th Funkalicious Volleyball
November 7th – CEDO’s Fall Fiesta 35th Anniversary Celebration
15th Anniversary Rocky Point Rally™ – November 11th – 15th The Greatest Motorcycle Fiesta Just South of the Border! www.rockypointrally.com
Nov. 13th – GRAN EXPO CANACO – Chamber of Commerce Expo & Raffle 5 p.m. in front of CANACO offices (East side of Shrimp Park)
Nov. 20th – Annual Black & White Ball – Baile Blanco & Negro – Fundraiser Ball for local DIF
Nov. 28th – Big Wave Dave Chili Cook-off in Cholla Bay – benefiting Nancy’s Rocky Point Animal Rescue
Nov. 28th – Art in the Park @ Las Conchas
December 4th – 5th Cholla 250 Southern Arizona Desert Racing
MLK Jr. Weekend – Chili Cook-off @ Playa de Oro Info: Ted Fichtl, CASI – Chili Appreciation Society International Inc. chilited@yahoo.com
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