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“Fish Bowl” Seafood Fest  returns Feb. 12th!

What’s there to do in Rocky Point over Super Bowl weekend?  Ends up, there’s plenty, plus the highly anticipated return of the local Rotary Club’s Fish Bowl Seafood Fest fundraiser.  After last year’s hiatus, and an on-again off-again possibility for 2022…Rotary organizers are excited to once again kick-off the tasty food and art excursion through […]

Rotary C.U.R.E. project benefits several Hospitals in Sonora

Just weeks before the New Year, the more than three-year journey of a project among Rotary clubs in Arizona and Sonora to provide hospital equipment and supplies to five General Hospitals in the State of Sonora successfully culminated with the final delivery of material to Puerto Peñasco’s Integral Hospital on Dec. 21st. The ambitious project, […]

Nearly 150 kids to benefit from VistAmerica/ Rotary vision clinic

One hundred forty-eight children from across Puerto Peñasco will receive free eyeglasses following the 10th annual “Gift of Sight” vision clinic of VistAmerica, which has collaborated with the local Rotary Club for the event over the past seven clinics. On October 7th, nearly 200 children took part in the vision clinic held at the ample […]

Peñasco Rotary strengthens ties to local Bomberos through ongoing donations

Over the past year, through collaboration of members of the local Rotary Club (CR Mar de Peñasco, AC) with Rotary Clubs and Fire Departments in Arizona, a wide range of useful equipment and supplies have been donated to the local Fire Department.  On September 10th, members of the local Rotary Club visited the Bomberos Station […]

Rotary “Paint Mexico” campaign brightens access ramps

As part of a broader “Pinta México” campaign to celebrate the 116th anniversary of Rotary International, several members of the local Rotary Club (CR Mar de Peñasco) picked up their paintbrushes to help paint the town. Current club president Enrique Rodríguez Ramírez detailed in this case, the club focused on painting handicapped ramps and access […]

Puerto Peñasco Rotary Club continues PPE donations to health sector

Since late March 2020, the Puerto Peñasco Rotary Club (CR Mar de Peñasco) has sought to support the local medical sector and front line workers through the donation of personal protective gear.  This has also included items such as a battery for an ambulance, blood pressure cuffs, and donated linens. Enrique Rodriguez Ramírez, current Rotary […]

Puerto Peñasco joins over 250,000 cities with Peace Pole

By José Antonio Pérez and Shandra Keesecker-Rivero Right before Puerto Peñasco went into stay at home mode in mid-March, the city officially joined over 250,000 cities across 194 countries as part of the Peace Pole project.  The city’s first peace pole is located on the corner of Shrimp Plaza at the intersection of Blvd. Juarez […]

Inauguraron Obelisco por la paz

Se une Peñasco a más de 250 mil ciudades con monumento similar Por José Antonio Pérez Antes de que Puerto Peñasco entrara en las medidas de #quedateEnCasa a mediados de marzo, se unió oficialmente a las más de 250 mil ciudades de 194 países, con la instalación de un Obelisco o monumento por la Paz […]

2020 “Fish Bowl” surpassed expectations

By José Antonio Pérez The third annual “Fish Bowl” Seafood Festival of the local “Mar de Peñasco” Rotary Club in conjunction with the Mermaids Market, held Feb. 1st at Shrimp Park, exceeded expectations with an increase of 10 to 15% in proceeds to go toward projects to benefit the community via Rotary. Shandra Keesecker, Rotary […]

Local Rotary Club and S.O.S. team up with General Hospital for Medical Mission

 By José Antonio Pérez Several women from Puerto Peñasco, as well as from Sonoyta, benefited from a recent Medical Mission held by the group Sustainable Outreach Solutions (SOS), in conjunction with the local Rotary Club, which offered gynecologic laparoscopy surgeries at the local General Hospital. Janeth Magaña, member of the S.O.S. team, reported the three […]

FORE the community! 1st Rotary Golf Charity Tournament

Take part in the 1st Rotary Golf Charity Tournament of the Puerto Peñasco Rotary Club (CR Mar de Peñasco, AC) and enjoy a great weekend by the beach ! Golf Tournament with more than $40,000 USD in prizes, registration includes Welcome Kit with commemorative golf shirt and cap, tournament breakfast at Citrón Restaurant of Las […]

Save the Date! 1st Rotary Golf Charity Tournament March 30th!

Save the Date! March 30, 2019!! Take part in the 1st Rotary Golf Charity Tournament of the Puerto Peñasco Rotary Club (CR Mar de Peñasco, AC) More than $40,000 USD in prizes, registration includes Welcome Kit with commemorative golf shirt and cap, tournament breakfast at Citrón Restaurant of Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort and […]

3rd Annual “World’s Greatest Meal” against Polio Oct 24th!

Join the local Rotary Club for their 3rd Annual “World’s Greatest Meal” in the global fight to eradicate polio.  This Wednesday, Oct 24th @ Quinta Ventura event hall  from 5 pm   Tickets $25 US/person Reservations and info:  clubrotariopuertopenasco@gmail.com     shandrakeesecker@gmail.com Raffle prizes to include 1. Cabin vacation in the mountains of Arizona 2. Spa package from […]

Peñasco Rotary Club delivers school supplies to local middle school

By José Antonio Pérez As the first week of classes wrapped up at local Technical Secondary #21, members of the Puerto Peñasco Rotary Club (CR Mar de Peñasco, AC) took part in delivering over 200 packets of school supplies along with nearly 60 backpacks to students.  The packets of school supplies were part of a […]