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LORETO FEST 2012 in Baja California Sur

May 3, 2012

LORETO FEST 2012

The festival for the cruising fleet and landlubbers returns to Puerto Escondido May 4, 5 and 6, just outsider of Loreto. There will be a chile cook-off, card tournament, seminars and workshops, a bay clean-up on Friday, swap meet on Saturday and lots of live music. For more information or to get involved as a volunteer, go to www.hiddenportyachtclub.com.

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Cabo Marine Show Returns for Its Third Year

April 21, 2012

New dates and an all new location on the famed Cabo San Lucas marina have been set for the returning Cabo Marine Show.
The third annual Cabo Marine Show will run from July 5-7, 2012 at IGY Marina Cabo San Lucas, docks K through M, and will be open to the general public. The event will host more than 50 local and foreign vendors and draw hundreds of additional visitors to the marina.
“We are very proud to be partnering once again with IGY Marina Cabo San Lucas in our long term vision to establish an international boat show here in Los Cabos, Mexico”, said Sergio Igartua, organizer of Cabo Marine Show. “Their participation and the support of all our sponsors are what makes this type of event possible.”
MAA+Eventos, a Mexico City based events management company has been contracted to handle all sales and logistics of the third annual Cabo Marine Show, including booth sales, registration and hotel accommodations.
For more information please contact: MAA+Eventos at +52 (55) 5563-5386 or e-mail at info@maaseventos.com
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St. Patrick’s Day at Pelicanos in Centenario For Mujeres Ayudando A Mujeres

April 15, 2012

Can you believe it?!  We raised $5,000 pesos from the raffle, the sale of jam and cash donations at the St. Patrick’s Day Benefit for Mujeres Ayudando A Mujeres, last Friday at Pelicanos.   These funds combined with funds raised at the Super Bowl event and the La Paz Ladies Luncheon will likely be enough for a hot water heater and installation costs for the shelter.  This addition to the shelter will go a long way to improve the quality of life of the women and children.  A huge thank-you to Daryl and Carmen of Pelicanos, Sean Bagg and L.C. Riches for organizing this event for us.  A huge thank-you to all of you for coming and for your generosity.

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English AA meetings in La Paz

March 25, 2012


AA MEETINGS IN LA PAZ
AA meetings in La Paz in English are held:
Where: Crossroads Church on the Abasolo e/ Sonora y Sinaloa
When: Monday and Friday mornings 9:30 am
Contact: Leo – 129-3292 (land) or Frank – 612-154-1050 (cell)
AL-ANON IN ENGLISH
Al-Anon English meeting, as we have changed the day and contact info. We meet Tuesdays at 3:00 pm. Call Susan at 612-125-4649 or email galeysergio@earthlink.net for location and more information.
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International’s Women’s Day at El Zarape!

March 25, 2012

Luiza Lanoy
Our International Women’s Day event was celebrated Mexican style.  The La Paz Ladies Luncheon was held in the “Frida” room at El Zarape Restaurant on Ave. Mexico, where we were surrounded by the many images of one of Mexico’s greatest artists. Many ‘newcomers’  were very impressed by the setting and went around the room with cameras to capture the essence of Frida Kahlo.
Our fabulous buffet luncheon consisted of chicken mole, stuffed poblano peppers with a twist, incredible leg of pork cooked with pineapple and chiles, breaded fish, rice, pasta and salad.   I was so impressed with the pork dish that I made my own version last night to take on our 5-day sailing trip.
I, and most of the ladies, was mesmerized by the folkloric dancing team who entertained us for the better part of a hour.  The costuming was incredible.
A huge thank-you to the owner, Lorena Hinojosa Olivas and her staff at El Zarape, for creating a fabulous buffet and organizing such wonderful entertainment.
Lastly, the group was presented with a short promotional video to highlight the upcoming Gastronomic Event to be held at Playa Coromuel on MAY 2, 2012.  At last years event, over 54 restaurants participated.  The cost is $500 pesos per person for all you can eat and drink in the late afternoon and evening.  Get your tickets early at any restaurant in town.  The organizers are expecting over 500 people to attend this event.
We are trying something different for our April event.  The April edition of the La Paz Ladies Luncheon will be a Spring and Summer Fashion Show featuring our own members – Kena from La Coleccion Garlu, Joni Manery and Rocio Coronel and via Rocio Sanford and her daughter (a fashion designer in training at La Universidad Mundial) the Spring and Summer collections of all of the up and coming fashion designers from the Fashion Designer Program, La Universidad Mundial.  Mark your calendars to April 20, 2012 at Casino Bella Vista, 7 p.m.
Spring and Summer Fashion Show is a fundraiser to raise money for scholarships for deserving young women to continue their education all the way through University.  The Profesional and Business Womens Club of BCS have been providing scholarships since it’s inception over 50 years ago.   In 1991, this group of dedicated women were instrumental in creating the nursing school on Colosio.  In fact, the club owns the school which is operated by CONALEP.  Work is progressing to convert this nursing CONALEP program to a full-fledged Nursing Degree program at the Bachelor’s level.   The Club also provides monthly scholarships to a small number of women who attend university.  The objective of this event is to increase the scholarship fund to provide a greater monthly support to existing recipients and to provide scholarships to more deserving young women in La Paz.  The tickets for the Spring and Summer Fashion Show will be $200 pesos per person.   More details will be published in incoming issue of The Baja Citizen and to the La Paz Ladies Luncheon Network and La Paz Gringo Group.
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12 Barcos de Papel (12 paper boats) at the Bagel Shop – La Paz

March 21, 2012

12 Barcos de Papel (12 paper boats) is an exhibition of recent work by artist Francisco Merino. The show will open on Friday, March 23rd at 7:00 pm at Bagel Shop, Belisario Dominguez 291 between 5 de Mayo and Constitución, in their upstairs gallery. The exhibition runs until April 21.

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Pelicanos St.Paddy’s Day Revisited on Mexico Time – Friday, March 23rd

March 21, 2012
A huge thank you to Daryl and Mary Karmen Stein, Pelicanos Restaurant & Bar, and Sean Bagg, Land’s End Realty,  for holding this charity event dinner for the benefit of the Shelter for Women and Children.
Come on out and join the party this coming Friday.
WHAT: “Pelicanos St.Paddy’s Day Revisited on Mexico Time”  (**It’s a Week Late in Mexico Time )
BENIFETTING : Mujeres Ayudando a Mujeres (Women Helping Women)
WHEN: FRIDAY 23 March 2012 from 4-10 PM
THE MENU: Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner-Tickets $100.00 pesos.
“CORNED BEEF BRISKET & CABBAGE” Plate with Irish Potatoes,Carrots & Celery with a Free GREEN BEER included.
****Dinner served from 5 PM to 8 PM****
They will also have Irish Music to dance a jig by,
Green Beer,
Green Wine,
Green Margaritas
Green Cheese Quesadillas
(or order from their regular Menu Items & Bar)
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT:
Pelicanos Restaurant & Bar starting Wednesday (Pre-Sale Tickets)
They are OPEN at 12 NOON.612-124-6573 or desperados.darryl@gmail.com
ALSO: from Sean Bagg,Don Johnston at “LAND”S END REALTY - the tall skinny building on the Malecon
or L.C. Riches(Land’s End Realty & Baja BBQ Grills) 612-122-9828
10% of ticket sales donated to:
Mujeres Ayudando a Mujeres (Women Helping Women)
WHERE: Pelicanos Restaurante & Bar

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2 DE MAYO THE TASTE OF BAJA GASTRONOMIC FESTIVAL

March 18, 2012

CANIRAC La Paz, the Chamber of Restaurants and Bars has announced that the 3rd Gastronomical Festival of La Paz, will be held on Wednesday, the 2 de Mayo. The Taste of Baja California Sur event, which for the past two years has been held on 5 de Mayo, will take place at El Caramel Beach starting at 7 p.m.
This event is being organized by over 60 restaurants and will feature both Mexican and international cuisine.  The cost is $500 pesos for the food tasting event with drinks included – all you can drink. It is a great opportunity to check out what local restaurants in the city have to offer and it is also a great time to meet your favorite chef or waiter.
Featured entertainment will be Chain Correa, a popular Mexican entertainer.
All funds collected will be donated to fund limb prosthesis programs. Tickets are available at participating restaurants including Los Magueyes on Allende and Tailhunter on the Malecon.  Organizers expect over 500 guests so don’t miss out on this very special event!
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PALABRA POR PALABRA BOOK CLUB – MARCH

March 2, 2012

PALABRA POR PALABRA BOOK CLUB –  Olive Kitteridge

Do you enjoy reading books and want to share your thoughts with others? The Palabra por Palabra book club will be getting together on Tuesday, March 6th, 2011 starting at 2:00 pm at the house of Jean D. The group will be discussing Olive Kitteridge (2008) is a collection of stories by American author Elizabeth Strout. It covers 13 connected short stories about a woman named Olive and her immediate family and friends in the town of Crosby in coastal Maine. Please remember all are welcome. For further information, contact Elia at rubyredfield@gmail.com.

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La Paz Ladies Luncheon at Palermo’s

February 27, 2012

La Paz Ladies Luncheon at Palermo’s
Luiza Lanoy
Seventy-two of us had a very special Valentines Day Luncheon at Palermo’s on the Malecon.  What can I say.  Chef Alessandro and the wondrful staff did it again. We have never been disappointed at Palermo’s.  Everything from the salad to the chocolate moose with Taste of the Baja Strawberry Margarita, was absolutely delicious.  So was everything in between including the pasta dishes and the oven roasted turkey breast with light gravy and mushrooms.  Even the mashed potatoes had the Chef Alessandro flare.
Thanks to the generosity of the La Paz Ladies Luncheon Network we raised $8500 pesos to send off Karla and her daughter Johanna to Mexico City for corrective surgery for the toddler’s special problems.
Next luncheon is at El Zarape, (Mexico between Jalisco and Nayarrit) on March 8th, International Women’s Day.  I believe this is the first time that we have the pleasure of celebrating this special day together.   We will be having a Mexican buffet and traditional dancing.  Please invite all of your friends, neighbours to join us for this special celebration.
At the next luncheon Mujeres Ayudando a Mujeres  will be selling tickets for the Chef Competition being held for the benefit of the Shelter for Women and Children.  The event will be  at 6:00 p.m.  on March 20th at Casino Bella Vista on Calle La Paz (parallel to Forjadores).  The tickets are $250 pesos each.  The meal will consist of the two winning appetizers, the two winning main dishes and the two winning desserts and a glass of wine.   Mark your calendars for this gastronomic event of the year.
Thanks again for your generosity and help for Karla and Johanna.  Again we are making a difference in the community.
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