This weekend rundown sponsored by Banditos!
As April comes to a close in Puerto Peñasco (seriously now, how is that even possible?), children across Mexico are ready for sweets, game, and fun! April 30th is Children’s Day – Día del Niño – so get out there and let the kid in you free! Spring is full on in Peñasco, and it’s time once again to run down the weekend! Plus, don’t forget the Red Cross Annual Collection runs through May 7th. Collection spots in Sonoyta on southern side of town, and in Puerto Peñasco along Blvd. Juárez and Blvd. Fremont
Tiburones baseball! Upcoming home games: April 26th – 28th vs. Ensenada May 6th – 8th vs. Mexicali May 17th – 19th vs. San Luis Game times around 7:30 p.m. Bleachers 40 pesos / Seats 60 pesos
28th – ¡Fabrica de sonrisas! Smile Factory – Children’s Day Celebration @ malecón 5 p.m. (DIF)
29th & 30th – Moonbase – sweet reggae sounds @ Boo Bar 8 p.m.
30th – Next 2 The Tracks – Big Game Tour @ Beach Bum 4 p.m.
30th – Rocky Point Triathlon @ Las Palomas www.rockypointtri.com
Tri fiesta? A little bandito whispered we should head over to Banditos around 9ish Saturday night to party as only tri-stars do…with rock ‘n roll.
30th – May 1st – Hobie Cat Cinco de Mayo Regatta in front of Playa Bonita RV Park
April 30th – Children’s Day fundraiser and fun day for Esperanza para los Niños – games & festivites in front of Sonoran Sky! Sponsors welcome! Contact: Michelle Auer micauer@gmail.com
April 30th – Children’s Day in Mexico! The local Office on Ecology and Sustainable Development is planning a series of events throughout the day, for the whole family to enjoy! Start with a bike ride from Plaza la Madre at 10 a.m. and then take part or enjoy contests on the malecón with pets in costume, a contest for costumes made with recycled materials, and a recycled fashion contest. More information at the Office on Ecology and Sustainable Development (entrance on back side of City Hall)
SAVE THE DATES!
May
AGAVE FEST – May 7th * Tequila * Bacanora * Sotol * Mezcal * [Info forthcoming from the City]
7th – JJ’s Chili Cook-off event & Garage Sale (Santa Claus Club)
7th – Race Car Experience! Rocky Point Speedway 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Drive or Ride Along! (entrance near Wrecked / The Reef)
7th – Kentucky Derby day @ Beach Bum
8th – 28K Mountain Bike Race @ Laguna del Mar
12th – 15th CBSC 61st Annual Fishing Derby
13th – 15th Las Palomas 10th Anniversary Golf Tournament @ The Links Featuring music by Francisco Cespedes More than $24K in prizes! Info and registration: ltorres@laspalomasresort.net
13th – 14th – SandStorm 300 [Southern Arizona Desert Racing]
21st – OBSC 5th Off Road Poker Run
21st – Race Car Experience! Rocky Point Speedway 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Drive or Ride Along! (entrance near Wrecked / The Reef)
26th – 29th – CBSC 61st Annual Fishing Derby & final awards Fish Fry
27th – June 5th Marina Fest – celebrating Puerto Peñasco’s sea side community!
28th – Mark Mulligan @ Caribbean Parrot www.markmulligan.net
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)
June
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 11th – Over the Line Softball (info at JJ’s Cantina)
July
CEDO Wet Feet Ocean Camp July 2nd – 6th (ages 10-14) www.cedointercultural.org
Get out on the water!
Eco Fun Rentals: ecofunrentals@gmail.com
Del Mar Charters with Captain Oscar – Local 383 2802 US: (520) 407-6054 www.delmarcharters.com oscar@delmarcharters.com
Peñasco Recreation Co. – city tours, adventures around Puerto Peñasco and beyond! mexicoruss@gmail.com www.penascorecreation.com
About Time of Pacifica Charters with Captain Adolfo Perez – cel: 638 386 4345 www.pacificacharters.com reservations@PacificaCharters.com Facebook: Captain Adolfo Perez
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. 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
November
16th Annual Rocky Point Rally! Nov. 10th – 13th
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