Upcoming Events in Rocky Point/Puerto Penasco, Mexico

-by La Huerita

This is the place to find a listing of events in Rocky Point/Puerto Penasco, Mexico. It will be kept up-to-date, and all you need to do to find out what is scheduled for the current/next month is to click on the EVENTS link in the navigation bar under the header! Special events are at the top, regularly scheduled events at the bottom.

Got an upcoming event you'd like to publicize? Send it to lahuerita2@gmail.com for inclusion here.

SPECIAL UPCOMING EVENTS for OCTOBER, 2009:

• October 9, 10 & 11: Angler of the Year Tournament Phase III at JJ's Cantina. For information contact JJ's at jjscantina@yahoo.com
  
• October 31: Luminary Cancer Walk and Mass. It will start at Our Lady of Guadalupe Temple on Simon Morua at 4PM and continue on to Benito Juarez Blvd. to the Malecon Fundadores where the luminaries will be placed on the esplanade. There will be a mass at 3PM for the blessing prior to the walk for those who wish to participate, and gospel singing in the walk with music. At the malecon the walkers will be greeted by a mariachi band and following the lighting, Father Noriega will hold a Universal prayer for all the victims of cancer and for us all. Luminaries can have the name of your loved one. The cost for each luminary is $50. pesos. Tee shirts cost $100. pesos and are now for sale. The final goal for this group is to constuct a fully equipped hospice for the terminally ill in Rock Point. For further information and to buy luminaries or tee-shirts please call Mariadela Arocha @ 638-113-6756 or 638-104-5379. From the U.S. call between 10AM and 5PM @ 602-324-3545.
• October 31: Halloween Party and Bathtub Races at JJ's Cantina. For information contact JJ's at jjscantina@yahoo.com
  

CEDO EVENTS:

EVERY MONTH:
- Every Tuesday, Natural History Talk: 2 pm in English/ 4 pm in Spanish, FREE
- Every Saturday, Natural History Talk: 4 pm in English/ 2 pm in Spanish, FREE

SPECIAL EVENTS:

• Oct. 3, Saturday: NaturArte - Tide Riding Kayak Caper, 11am - 5pm
• Oct. 17, Saturday: Tidepool Exploration, 8 - 10am
• Oct. 24, Saturday: International Coastal Cleanup, Call CEDO for details
• Oct. 24, Saturday: Pinacate Peregrination, 8am - 4pm
• Oct. 31, Saturday: NaturArte - Wetlands Wings Bird Walk, 7 - 11am

REGULARLY SCHEDULED EVENTS IN PENASCO:

Every MONDAY:

• Bingo at the Thirsty Parrot on the Malecon. 4:00 PM
• La Culebra, Grupo Musical, at the Thirsty Parrot. 7:00 to 10:00

Every TUESDAY:

• Pool Tournament at Baja Cantina and Hotel. 6:00PM
• Bingo at Playa De Oro RV Park Clubhouse. 7:00PM Contact 011-52-638-383-2668 or 011-52-638-383-4833 playadeororv@yahoo.com
• Bohemia Night & Special Dinner at Portofino. 7:00PM. Call (638)383-6838.

Every WEDNESDAY:

• South of the Border Singles (SOBS) meet for Happy Hour at the Playa Bonita Resort. Contact: 011-52-638-383-2199 Or (USA) 1-888-232-8142
  
• Horseshoe Tournament at the SandBar Paradise Beach Club in the Mirador. 1:00PM Contact 638-388-6957 or (USA)602-773-6999 http://www.thesandbarbeachclub.com
• Jam Session in the Crows Nest at the Lighthouse Restaurant. 9:00PM Contact 638-383-2389 (Mexico)

Every THURSDAY:

• The Connection get-together for Happy Hour at Desert Oasis Resort 4:00 to 6:00PM Contact 602-412-3552 (US) or (011-52-638) 102-0222 (Mexico)
• Horseshoe Tournament at the SandBar Paradise Beach Club in the Mirador. 1:00PM Contact 638-388-6957 or (USA)602-773-6999 http://www.thesandbarbeachclub.com

Every FRIDAY:

• Pool Tourney at the Dugout on Calle 13. 7:00PM
• Karaoke with Pablo at the Black Dog. 8:00PM

Every SATURDAY:

• Free Gourmet Coffee for your morning walk at Tessoro in Las Conches. 8:30 - 10:30AM
• Karaoke with Pablo at the Black Dog. 8:00PM

Every SUNDAY:

• Free Gourmet Coffee for your morning walk at Tessoro in Las Conches. 8:30 - 10:30AM
• La Culebra, Grupo Musical. 1:00 to 4:00PM at the Thirsty Parrot. Contact Cathi Boyle dogdays4@msn.com
• Shuffleboard Tournament at Desert Oasis Resort. 2:00PM Contact 602-412-3552 (US) or (011-52-638) 102-0222 (Mexico)
• Non-Denominational Services 9am at Playa Elegante R.V. Park's Recreation Room 91Matamoros Ave
• Sagrado Corazon de Jesus (Sacred Heart of Jesus) Catholic Church services at noon,located at 65 Estrella Ave 3-29-59
• Soccer/Baseball/Basketball games (Organized City Teams& pick-up games)at Municipal Athletic fields located behind the Baseball Stadium at entrance to town-Various games/times all day

If you have an upcoming event you would like publicized, email me at lahuerita2@gmail.com with the details and I'll be happy to add it. Likewise, I'd be happy to post photos of your events-- just send them in!