This Weekend Rundown sponsored by our Rocky Point 360 Business Directory!
Valentine’s Day, El Día del Amor y de la Amistad – Day of Love and Friendship – falls on Saturday – not to mention it’s a three-day weekend. We’re ready to feel the love across our coasts, desert landscapes, and sea. Admittedly, as in any passionate relationship, there are ups and downs and quite frankly at times we can’t believe what our loved one is doing…though somehow we figure out how to love them through it all. In Puerto Peñasco’s case, this love was tested in some ways this week with the launch of another phase of renovation work along Blvd. Juarez leading to the Old Port, complete with detours along the dock area. All we ask of our loved one is to check-in, communicate, and let us know what’s going on. (Estimated completion: March 31st).
We’ve got lots of love to share here in Puerto Peñasco, and lots going on through it all so after maneuvering our way over alternate routes to some of our favorite spots in town, let’s run down this Valentine’s and President’s Day Weekend!
Boat adventures and whale watching opportunities!
Be sure to check with the numerous local boat excursions for Whale Watching Adventures plus Valentine’s Day trips out to sea
Feb 13th
Angler of the Year tournament – Phase I (Feb. 13 – 15) – For more info and upcoming dates, check with Joe Anacleto at JJ’s Cantina in Cholla Bay
10 a.m – 12 p.m. SkyMed Information Session (RSVP requested) @ Blue Marlin in the Old Port Please Email Linda Scholey at bestnrpt@yahoo.com to reserve your seat.
4 p.m. @ Malecon – Local radio stations present Música para San Valentín, offering music across the Old Port featuring local bands
8 p.m. Music for “banda” enthusiasts – Hermanos Vega & Banda Libertad EXPO Convention Center VIP tickets 200 pesos / General public 150 pesos
Feb 14th
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Cholla Bay Sportsmen’s Club 7th Annual Golf Tournament @ Mayan Palace Contact Tony Romero for more info: acromero@aol.com
OBSC – Valentine’s Day Fiesta – Mardi Gras Parade in Cholla Bay – Meet @ 4 p.m. Cholla Bay Clubhouse Parking Lot All invited to dinner afterwards starting about 5:30 p.m. $10 US members / $15 US guests
Adventure with CEDO
NaturArte EcoTours of the Intercultural Center for the Study of Deserts and Oceans (CEDO) Pinacate Adventures scheduled for Feb. 14th 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)
Feb. 15th
Music Academy Breakfast Fundraiser @ Don Julio’s starting at 8 a.m. – 120 pesos – Proceeds for scholarship fund of the local Music Academy of Puerto Peñasco
Las Conchas President’s Day Yard Sale 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. One of the many fundraising activities of the Las Conchas Community Relations Committee, which helps support a number of charitable projects across town. Look for signs leading to Yard Sale (turn left at Calle Los Patos to “Casa en la Playa” Lots 34 and 35).
CineMartes Tuesday Art Film Nights – 8/8:30 p.m. on patio of Café Puerto Viejo
Coming up
Feb. 20th 6 p.m. Our favorite trop rocker Mark Mulligan @ Caribbean Parrot 6 p.m. No cover, though donations are requested at door with proceeds for local charity groups.
Feb. 20th 8 p.m. Mauricio Díaz “Hueso” en concierto – ITSPP Auditorium 8 p.m. 100 pesos – cupo limitado
Feb. 21st – Mermaids Arts Market @ Plaza del Camaron 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (First and third Saturdays of the month, now through April 18th!)
Feb. 21st – Singer/guitarist Aaron Beavers of Austin based Shurman will be strumming it up at Beach Bum in the Malecon from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. No Cover.
February 26th –Tribute to the music of Joaquin Sabina – “Ni Tan Jovenes Ni tan Viejos” El Tapeo 9 p.m. 100 pesos
Feb. 27th – 28th Sandstorm 300 by Southern Arizona Desert Racing – upcoming 2015 dates May 15 – 16 Tequila 150; Sept. 25 – 26 Point to Point; Dec. 4 – 5 Cholla 250
March 7th & 8th – Desert Dreams 6th EXPO Car Show at EXPO Convention Center
* Spring Break season begins *
SPRING BREAK * ASU March 7th – 15th * U of A / NAU March 15th – 22nd *
SEMANA SANTA * March 29 – April 5th * (class vacations March 29 – April 13)
March 28th – Over the Line Softball – OTL dates 2015 – March 28 – June 13 – October 24 Additional information: John Fowler 602-840-1528
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 18th CBSC Horseshoe Tournament More info at: chollacbsc@gmail.com
April 18th Mermaids & Pirate Extravaganza at the Mermaids Arts Market with zydeco music by San Diego based The Bayou Brothers!
April 25th – Rocky Point Triathlon www.rockypointtri.com
May 1st – 3rd Rocky Point Times’ El Golfo Run (Reservations rockypointtimes@yahoo.com)
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
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
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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