This weekend’s rundown sponsored by Banditos
Here it is. The last weekend of May 2016. Memorial Day Weekend! The unofficial kick-off to summer and one of the busiest weekends of the year in Rocky Point! There’s plenty to pick from this weekend – from fishing to concerts, and from golf to art shows! Let’s get to it and run down the weekend. Be sure to check out Marina Fest starting up this weekend and through June 5th (just east of baseball stadium)!
FIRST OFF –> Have you entered the “Rocky Point 360 invites you to Circus Mexicus” contest yet? Be sure to check out the post pinned at the top of our Facebook page for your chance to win 2 General Admission tickets plus 2 nights at Las Palomas for 2!
Don’t forget to get your ducks in a row! Rubber Ducky sponsors are now being accepted for the Annual Rubber Ducky Race to be held June 12th, fundraiser for the Adopt a Classroom program. Conctact Barb O for more info and to sponsor a duck, or a flock: rpbarbo@gmail.com or call Barb O at 602 324 9529 MX Cell 638 114 2406
Tiburones Baseball 2016 – Game time approximately 7:30 p.m Tickets: 40 pesos for bleachers / 60 pesos for seats behind bullpens and home plate. Upcoming home games May 31 – June 2nd Tiburones vs. Mexicali, June 3rd – 5th Tiburones vs. Ensenada Check the schedule at: Rol de Juegos
U.S. MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
26th – 29th – CBSC 61st Annual Fishing Derby & final awards Fish Fry Enter at the radio shack (boat ramp) next to JJ’s Cantina. Info: Kelley Adams: 480 345 0623 or in Cholla 382 5111 or Pat Goodin: 575 635 4779 or in Cholla 382 5056
May 27th – 28th – DL Marble @ BooBar 8 pm – 11 pm
May 27th – June 5th Marina Fest – celebrating Puerto Peñasco’s sea side community, history and traditions! Activities to be held at sports complex “La Milla” just east of baseball stadium. Carnival rides, concerts, music! Adults 30 pesos (concert nights adult tickets between 60 – 120 pesos) / Chidren 12 and under FREE [30 pesos concert nights]
27th – 28th – Banditos ¡Memorial Day Music Festival! Saturday: Black Rabbits / Rose Colored Eyes / Black Moods Sunday: Ghetto Cowgirl / Banana Gun / Black Bottom Lighters
28th – Mermaids Arts Market @ Sonoran Spa Lobby 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
28th – DL Marble @ Beach Bum 3 p.m.
28th – Marc Norman & friends @ Capone’s 3 p.m.
28th – Mark Mulligan @ CocoBeach (formerly Caribbean Parrot) 5 pm – 8 pm www.markmulligan.net
Memorial Day @ Vidanta Golf Course at Mayan Palace $65 US special Call for tee time: 638 383 4043
30th – Pancake Breakfast & Silent Auction fundraiser @ Latitude 31 8 am – 11 a.m. Proceeds for Esperanza para Nueva Vida Community Center and Equinoterapia (Horse Therapy program for children with disabilities)
30th – Matt Farris @ Tekila Bar 5 p.m. -9 p.m. So all of you that are leaving on Tuesday to avoid the border or those that just need a reason to stay longer on Monday! Come out on Monday, Memorial Day, to enjoy the sunset and listen to GREAT music!
June
June 1st – Día de la Marina – 9 a.m. Formal ceremonies in malecón celebrating Mexico’s navy – wreath laying at sea
June 3rd – 5th – Rocky Point Times 40th El Golfo Run Info and to reserve a spot: rockypointtimes@yahoo.com
June 9th – 12th – Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers CIRCUS MEXICUS www.circusmexicus.net
June 10th – DL Marble @ Tekila Bar 2 p.m.
June 11th – Over the Line Softball (info at JJ’s Cantina)
June 11th – DL Marble with Aaron Beavers @ Beach Bum 3 p.m.
June 12th – Rubber Ducky Race – fundraiser for Adopt a Classroom Ducks hit the water in front of Sonoran Spa as they race to shore – guided by kayaking “wranglers”
June 17th & 18th – Brea Burns & The Boleros (formerly aka Trailer Queen) @ BooBar 8 p.m. / Opening with Whiskey Kiss Duo both nights @ 7 p.m.
June 17th @ 8 p.m. CIMA festival on the malecón “The Lion King”
July
5th Annual Sonoran Resorts Las Vegas Night for Charity – Tickets at Sonoran Sky sales office
CEDO Wet Feet Ocean Camp July 2nd – 6th (ages 10-14)
The Hourglass Cats July 1st thru 3rd @ BooBar
WEEKLY
TUESDAYS
- Tuesdays – Natural History Talk [English 2 pm] / Plática de Historia Natural [español 4 pm] @ CEDO
THURSDAYS
- 4 p.m. Connection Club happy hour on the patio at Puesta del Restaurant @ Playa Bonita
- ¡A comer! Paella night @ El Tapeo Wine Bar at Laos Mar Best Western (next to Playa Bonita)
- ¡A bailar Salsa! 10 p.m.(ish…or later) @ Pikaros on the way to the Mirador with Agua de Coco
FRIDAYS!
- The Accent Show 106.1 FM now from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Catch Sami with Felix Rincón to hear all about what’s up in Rocky Point! Plus on Mondays, folks from the local American Legion join Felix for the show. Listen in online at: Los 40 Puerto Peñasco
- Stablefore SKINS game @ The Links golf course at Las Palomas 2 p.m. Info: ltorres@laspalomasresort.net
- Craft classes w/Naomi: Fridays Noon – 5 p.m. with Naomi Black @ Off the Beach Studio Info: mexiconaomi@gmail.com
SATURDAYS
- Saturdays – Plática de Historia Natural [español 2 pm] / Natural History Talk [English 4 pm] / @ CEDO
- Water Color classes – 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month with Mary Lou Wilhelm at Plaza Fabiola on “Rodeo Drive” Info: MAREASDELMAR@aol.com
Get out on the water!
Del Mar Charters with Captain Oscar – Local 383 2802 US: (520) 407-6054 www.delmarcharters.com oscar@delmarcharters.com
Federico’s Charters – Fishing trips, parasailing, and more! www.federicosealand.com federparasail@hotmail.com 638 104 4813
Eco Fun Rentals: ecofunrentals@gmail.com
About Time of Pacifica Charters with Captain Adolfo Perez – cel: 638 386 4345 www.pacificacharters.com reservations@PacificaCharters.com Facebook: Captain Adolfo Perez
Peñasco Recreation Co. – city tours, adventures around Puerto Peñasco and beyond! mexicoruss@gmail.com www.penascorecreation.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! CEDO’s WET FEET Ocean Camp coming in July!
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.mxCineMartes Tuesday Art Film Night
8 p.m./8:30 p.m. on patio of Café Puerto Viejo in the Old Port – No cost, bring a chair
October
Oct 8th & 9th – Hobie Cat Rocky Point Challenge
Oct. 10th – 14th – 2016 Hobie 16/18 NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP
Festival Internacional Cervantino – Peñasco site (dates TBD)
Oct. 21st – 23 Angler of the Year Phase II (JJ’s Cantina)
Oct. 22nd – Over the Line Softball
Oct. 29th – Corn Hole tourney – Santa Claus fundraiser (Info @ JJ’s Cantina in Cholla Bay)
November
16th Annual Rocky Point Rally! Nov. 10th – 13th REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN ONLINE! REGISTER HERE
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