Arthouse Market Day – WEDNESDAY, February 27th from 10 am to 4 pm- Revolucion between Morelos and Victoria in La Paz.
Lots of cool stuff from local artists! Don’t miss it!
Local Events
La Paz to Host the National Convention for the Mexican Association of Hotels and Motels In July 2013
After attending the general meeting of the Mexican Association of Hotels and Motels (AMHYMAC) in Zacatecas, Zacatecas last weekend, the Secretary of Tourism Rubén Reachi Lugo and Emprhotur President Agustin Olachea are pleased to announce that La Paz will host the 3rd Annual Convention for AMHYMAC in July of this year.
The association, which 75% of hotels and motels in the country are a member of, choose La Paz after an invitation was extended by Olachea and La Paz’s Hotel Association to host the event.
The convention will bring more than 500 business people from the travel industry to the capital of BCS, giving La Paz the opportunity to promote itself to the national tourism market.
It is almost Carnaval La Paz time! The dates have been announced for the city’s biggest annual street party and entertainment festival. Carnaval begins Thursday, February 7, and continues through Tuesday, February 12, 2013.
By Sheryl Hamilton
Over the past week, about 100 new and used blankets, quilts, comforters and sleeping bags were distributed to families in the colonias of Vista Hermosa, Villas de Guadalupe and Marquis de Leon / Laguna Azul.
Located in the hills about 3 miles from downtown La Paz, these communities are dotted with flimsy homes made of tarpaper, wood scraps and plastic. Most of the homes have no electricity, and none have running water. Children, for the most part, sleep on the floor, often without so much as a blanket to keep them warm.
The bedding collected during the first annual Blanket Drive was distributed by Sarah Feiock and Shannon Courney, two enthusiastic volunteers visiting La Paz from Washington State.
About half of the blankets were collected in drop boxes at Allende Books, South Baja Properties and Land’s End Realty, many were brought in by friends who were coordinating the effort out on Paraiso del Mar, and some were graciously donated by a Canadian supporter in lieu of gifts for her family.
While the Drive fell well short of the 300 blanket goal, the smiles on the faces of the children were more than enough to compensate.
Thanks to all who generously donated bedding, space, time and support to help us give the gift of warmth this Christmas.
You can follow the La Paz Mattress & Blanket Projects on Facebook at www.facebook.com/camasparalosninos
Guadalupe is the patron saint of Mexico and the Americas, and her feast day is one of the most important days on the religious calendar for most Latinos. In Mexico, it has been a national holiday since 1859.
This gentle saint is seen as a champion of the poor and downtrodden, and her devotees refer to her in loving diminutives, such as La Morenita. At almost any shrine to Guadalupe, petitioners leave notes thanking La Virgencita for answering prayers, or asking for her help.
See our web page at www.fanlapsubasta.com
Come join the fun at the 24th annual SUBASTA on Sunday, December 2, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Marina de La Paz to benefit the children of FANLAP.
You may presently bring any items, new or used but still in good condition, to the offices of Marina de La Paz to be sold in the live auction, silent auction, or the bazaar. The morning of the event, bring your favorite cake, pie, cookies or candies to be sold at the bake sale.
There will be bazaars, a live auction, food and beverages, bake sale and a raffle with valuable prizes. For the first time in Subasta history, people can bid online for Silent Auction items. Just go to www.fanlapsubasta.com and hover over “auction / Subasta” on the right hand side, and click silent auction items. There will also be two staggered closings for bids, one at 10:30 and 11:00. The highest bid on each bid sheet will be declared the winner. The silent auction ends at 11:30 December 2nd. Winners will be notified by email or phone call by 11:00 am, Monday, Dec. 3,2012.
And we can’t forget the kiddies! There are also activities for children, including face painting and crafts. You are in for a good time as well as meeting up with new and old friends and most importantly; you will be giving to a very good cause
All proceeds from the SUBASTA go towards helping those in need. FANLAP`s mission is to offer children and adolescents who live in marginal neighborhoods in La Paz an essential base to develop a dignified and responsible life by promoting a nutritious diet and offering tools to obtain a quality education and physical and mental well-being.
For more information, or if you would like to volunteer, send an email to Jean Wise at jnovotnywise@gmail.com or to Veronica or Maleni at fanlap@hotmail.com or stop by and see Mary Shroyer at Marina de La Paz. Let´s make this year’s event another success.
The Baja Foreign Business Group (BFBG) will re-convene on Thursday December 6th at 5pm at Mis Amores Restaurant, Marquis de León next to La Cava del Patrón. Those invited to present on the following topics are the State Secretary of Tourism, the Municipal Director of Tourism and the Director of the Hotel Association.
They have been asked to comment and update the group on:
The economy of La Paz and the State of BCS in general
The status of international airline transportation into La Paz
City and State tourism projects related to international travelers
Future economic developments for La Paz and State
CURRENT MEMBERS please RSVP to Juli Goff, info@sehablalapaz.com, 122-7763. New interested foreign business owners please contact Juli Goff (as above) for more information about the group.
Tenor Jesus Enrique Astorga will be performing once again the works of Agustin Lara this Thursday, November 29th at 7:00pm at the Teatro de la Ciudad.
Tickets are $150 pesos and available the day of the event at the Teatro de la Ciudad.
For more information please call 612 117 6265.
Traditional Thanksgiving Buffet at Palermo’s
$295 pesos per person plus tax
Please call 123 1222 for reservations today!
band, folkloric dancers, Rock n Roll band and lots of fun! Everyone is
encouraged to attend the annual party on Tuesday, November 20th beginning 4 pm at La Costa Restaurant. For more information, please contact Susan at sailboat@sprintmail.com.
