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This week’s rundown sponsored by Giuseppi’s, now serving Italian fare on Friday and Saturday evenings. It’s a relatively calm weekend around Puerto Peñasco, that is if you consider venturing through the many city detours and traffic changes calm. Let’s just say it’s still an adventure to get in, out, and around town but we’re happy […]
Actor Gonzalo Vega comes to Puerto Peñasco with the comedy “La Señora Presidenta”, with two functions on March 5th at the Municipal Auditorium. Proceeds from the event will go to equipment fundraising needs of the Dialysis Center. The first function is at 7 p.m., and the second at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are 350 pesos / […]
For a 7th year in a row, the Taste of Peñasco is preparing to serve up a day of excitement and delights! This Saturday, February 15th, food booths will join artisans and local businesses in offering a true taste of Peñasco encompassing cuisine, music, art, and more. Organizer Rosie Glover explains 18 food booths will […]
A race bursting with color and replete with fun is being promoted by a group of young business people, proceeds from which will go to the dialysis project of the local social services office on Integral Family Development (DIF). Dubbed “Toma Color” (similar to Color Run), the 5K race is to take place on March […]
Entregan edificio de Unidad de Hemodiálisis La señora Rafaela Félix de Figueroa recibió las llaves del inmueble de parte de la Fundación “Corazones Compasivos” PUERTO PEÑASCO, 31 ENERO 2014.- La Fundación Internacional “Corazones Compasivos” hizo entrega a la presidenta del sistema DIF Puerto Peñasco, señora Rafaela Félix de Figueroa de las llaves del edificio de la […]
What do real estate and The Nutcracker have to do with the local Office on Integral Family Development (DIF)? Recently, Long Realty made a donation of $50,000 pesos to the local social assistance organization, which will go to ongoing work on a Hemodialysis Unit that has been a principal goal of the DIF under President […]
By Shandra Keesecker-Rivero I’m always interested in figuring out creative gifts this time of year, yet have to admit I am a last minute shopper. Christmas Eve is just one week away, which in Mexico is traditionally the time when people choose to open their gifts. Looking back on family holiday trips, when we would […]
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 […]
By Shandra Keesecker-Rivero The wind is beginning to blow in favor of Puerto Peñasco… – Mayor Figueroa Zazueta Traditionally, Mexican Independence Day festivities on September 16th include formal parades throughout many city plazas. September 16th is further recognized in every corner of the country with street names commemorating this important date in Mexico’s history, often […]
By Shandra Keesecker-Rivero [with excerpts from press releases] The local office on Integral Family Development (DIF) is a governmental office that works to address various community needs. Nationally, the DIF is presided over by Mexico’s First Lady while at a State level Sonora’s First Lady holds this position. Locally, Peñasco’s First Lady Rafaela Félix de […]
Over Memorial Day Weekend 2013, Sonoran Resorts held their 2nd Annual Las Vegas Casino Charity night. Proceeds from the evening are for the Hemodialysis Project of the local DIF (Office on Integral Family Development). See you next year at the tables!!
By Shandra Keesecker-Rivero The tides roll in and the tides roll out, and each Spring the Rocky Point Triathlon swims, rolls, and runs through Puerto Peñasco. On April 27th triathletes predominantly from across the Southwest and Mexico will once again take to the waves, sand, and roads surrounding Las Palomas Golf & Beach Resort, winding […]
City Press Release Mrs. Rafaela Félix de Figueroa, President of the Puerto Peñasco DIF (Office on Integral Family Development), recently met with city officials from Gila Bend, AZ, led by Mayor Ron Henri. During this binational meeting, Puerto Peñasco’s First Lady presented Mayor Henri with the DIF’s projects encompassing hemodialysis and providing wheelchairs for children […]
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 […]
City Press Release Chef Neftali Ponce demonstrated supremacy in the culinary arts, becoming the winner of the 6th edition of the “Taste of Peñasco – Iron Chef” competition. Funds raised at the event will be distributed equally among the Fire Department, Santa Claus Club, and the hemodialysis project of the Municipal DIF. La Plaza del […]
With love in the air, we rush into this holiday weekend with film, food, fiesta, and fine weather! Feb. 15th – RockyPoint 360 presents A Day with Film Director Alex Rivera (Sleep Dealer, 2008)! Screenings, conversation, and more! Tickets are going fast! 6 p.m. Meet & Greet with Director (and press conference) 7 p.m. Presentation […]