This week’s Rundown sponsored by Beach Bum Restaurant & Bar on the malecón
Following Semana Santa – otherwise known as Semana Mayor – there comes Semana de Pasqua (Easter Week). These two weeks make up the Spring vacation period for families across Mexico. Come Monday, April 13th, schools will be back in session so be sure to get out and enjoy the weekend!
This Weekend
CBSC 60th Annual Fishing Derby – April 9th – 12th; May 7th – 10th; May 21st – 23rd; Fish Fry and Awards May 24th More info at: chollacbsc@gmail.com
April 10th – 7 p.m. to midnight @ Beach Bum ATMC and Uncle Skate putting on an 80s Skate Party with $100 US prize going to best 80s skater outfit. Bring sneakers to donate to local skaters and Uncle Skate’s ongoing charity work! The Beach Bum will be doing “shoes for shots”, bring an old pair of shoes and get a free shot!!
April 11th – 6th International Skating Competition by ATMC & Uncle Skate @ the Malecón – More than 100 skaters already registered! 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
April 10th & 11th Harry Luge country singer/songwriter (Chandler, AZ) @ Banditos 9 p.m.
April 11th – Funkalicious Volleyball Rocky Point XIII “Color me Funky”
April 12th – TOMA COLOR 2!! Race starts on the malecón at 8:30 a.m. Starting and end points at the malecón. 5K and 10K fun run through town, doused in colors! Information: tomacolorpuertopenasco.org Registration and info @ Café Puerto Viejo in the Old Port
Other April 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!
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
Coming up!
April 18th CBSC Horseshoe Tournament More info at: chollacbsc@gmail.com
April 18th Mermaids & Pirate Extravaganza at the Mermaids Arts Market with zydeco music by The Bayou Brothers (San Diego, CA)! Final Mermaids Arts Market of the season. Be sure to pick up tickets at the Mermaids Market for the night’s concert @Banditos
April 18th – The Bayou Brothers @ Banditos 6 p.m. (pre-sale $10 US @ Mermaids Market / $15 US @ door / VIP Balcony $30 US) Reservations and info – Contact Russ & Naomi Black: 044-638-113-4591 Email at: mexicoruss@gmail.com
April 25th – Rocky Point Triathlon www.rockypointtri.com
April 25th – OBSC 29th Annual Bash & BBQ
Heading toward Summer
May 1st – 3rd Rocky Point Times’ El Golfo Run (Reservations rockypointtimes@yahoo.com)
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 – JJ’s Bathtub races Info @ JJ’s Cantina in Cholla Bay
May 2nd – 3rd Cinco de Mayo Regatta (Fleet 66)
May 9th – Chili Cookoff @ JJ’s Cantina + Garage Sale
May 15th – 16th Tequila 150 by Southern Arizona Desert Racing
May 16th – JJ’s One club open Info: www.jjscantina.com
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: https://endurancecui.active.com/event-reg/select-race?e=15833151
* June 7th * Election day in Mexico (Dry law in effect – No alcohol sales)
60th Annual CBSC Fishing Derby – May 7th – 10th; May 21st – 23rd; Fish Fry and Awards May 24th More info at: chollacbsc@gmail.com
June 11th – 14th RCPM Circus Mexicus! www.circusmexicus.net
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)
November 11th – 15th 15th Anniversary Rocky Point Rally www.rockypointrally.com
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