September 18: USBC MEXICAN FIESTA, celebrating Mexico’s Independence Bicentennial. Pinatas (to be donated to various Rosarito childrens organizations), Mexican Buffet, Folklorico Dancers, Door Prizes, 50/50. Donation: $8.50 USBC Members; $9.50 Non-Members. Place: Villa Serena Condo Clubhouse. Time: 1:00 p.m. Reservations must be in by September 10, Info: contact Julia Prine, 661 100-6259 MEX or 714 455-2975 US; e-mail: westfairmgmt@yahoo.com
September 20-24: TRIP TO LAUGHLIN (COLORADO BELLE). 4 days-3 nights. Price: $95/person (includes 2 free meals/person. Leaving Monday, Sept. 20 from Rene’s 8:00 a.m. for 9:00 a.m. departure. Returning 24. To reserve your seat, contact Dorothy Southern at: (from Rosarito) 044 (661) 527-7289, (from Tijuana) 045 (661) 537-7289; e-mail: annehinesmex@hotmail.com; or leave your check with Dottie at Rene’s Mailroom, payable to Dorothy Southern (or cash) in envelope marked: “LAUGHLIN TRIP” (INCLUDE your name & phone number). A trip to the western ghost town of Oatman, Az will be discussed on bus. A stop at the Baja Duty offering 25% discount on return trip is planned.
September 21: VIEJAS TRIP SPONSORED BY DIF. Place: Bus at Rene Ortiz Base Ball Park, Rosarito at 8:00 a.m. returning at 5:00 p.m. Donation: $10.00, all proceeds to benefit DIF. Info: contact Erika Lopez at (661) 612-6077 X 82; e-mail: erika_lopez_m@hotmail.com.
October 1, 2 & 3: THE 1ST ANNUAL ROSARITO BEACH MARIACHI & FOLKLORICO FESTIVAL, all the net proceeds donated to The Boys and Girls Club. Enjoy a huge (and extremely affordable) Saturday evening Espectacular featuring the Grammy Award-winning Mariachi Divas and Friends; Team Mexico vs Team USA competing during each day (in both mariachi AND folklorico) for bragging rights & big cash prizes; a beautiful ocean-front venue as the site for all the festivities. For info on ticket prices and accommodations contact Gil Sperry; e-mail: gilsperry@yahoo.com
October 6: FLYING SAMARITANS LADIES LUNCHEON. The makeup artist from Chanel 12 will be giving 40+ ladies make-up tips plus opportunity to win a free makeover. Menu – Chicken Cordon Bleu. Donation: $15. Place: The Beachcomber at Quinta Del Mar. RSVP: Susan Smith 661-100-6066 (MX) 858-240-2360 (US) susansmithz@hotmail.com
October 9: BAJA BOOK FESTIVAL. Place: Joanna Jones Galleria y Café (km. 47 Free Road Tijuana-Ensenada). For info & participation call: (661) 614-0819 MX; (619) 6310-1170 US; e-mail: joann.joannajones@g.mail.com
October 9: GIVE SOME LIFE FOUNDATION (GSL) FOUNDERS FUNDRAISER & FAIR. Fun, Games, Surprises, Live Entertainment and much more! Donation: $15 per person; $25 couples. Includes ALL you can eat; one Margarita; one drawing ticket. Place: Glen Larson’s home in Punta Bandera (Exit from TJ toll road; look for signs). Time: 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Info contact Carol Hanna at MX 661-612-4903; US 602-449-8257; e-mail: gurlisfunny@yahoo.com. We accept all major credit cards or you can pay with credit card or check via PayPal to GSLFoundation@yahoo.com. OR pay online at www.givesomelife.org. Payment accepted at the door as well. 100% of proceeds go towards spay/neuter program.
October 16: USBC HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY. Info contact: Julia Prine at (661) 100-6259; Katie Shalander at (619) 272-3371; e-mail: westfairmgmt@yahoo.com. Watch for further details.
November 20: USBC THANKSGIVING DINNER. Info contact Judy Westphal at (661) 614-1113; e-mail: jawmem@msn.com. Watch for further details.
December 4: FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY HOLIDAY HOME TOUR. Mark your calendar and don’t miss the opportunity to tour traditional family homes, including the historical Torres family home. All profits to the FOL and the Rosarito Boys & Girls Club. Donation: . Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Info: Tom Reeve at (661) 613-1285; e-mail: vozlatina3@aol.com
December 4: CRUZ ROJA THRIFT SHOP CHRISTMAS SALE. For info contact Elma Sotomayor at (661) 614-1301; e-mail: elmabaja@hotmail.com. Watch for further details.
December 4: FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY HOLIDAY HOME TOUR. Mark your calendar and don’t miss the opportunity to tour traditional family homes, including the historical Torres family home. All profits to the FOL and the Rosarito Boys & Girls Club. Donation: . Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For info call Tom Reeve at (661) 613-1285; e-mail: vozlatina3@aol.com
December 4: USBC HOLIDAY BALL. For info contact Ruby Arteaga at (661) 613-1049; e-mail: rubyandvince@yahoo.com. Watch for further details.
December 11 & 12; 17, 18 & 19: THE ROSARITO THEATRE GUILD PRESENTS THE RADIO PLAY CLASSIC MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET. Bring the whole family to see a Cast of 12, Holiday Music, Surprises and Fun! Directed by Craig Schaeffer. Donation: $10.00. Place: The Olde Vic Theatre. Time: Friday & Saturday at 7:00 p.m.; Sundays at 2:00 p.m. For reservations contact Anne Hines at (664) 631-3967; (619) 407-7574; e-mail: annehines@rosaritotowncrier.com; or Pay online with PayPal at www.rosaritotheatre.org
AA GROUP MEETINGS: Sun, Mon & Thurs, 10am; Tues, Wed & Fri, 6pm, Sat, 3pm, Ave. Mar Mediterraneo #16 (2 blocks east of Las Brisas Hotel). Alanon meetings: Same location, Tue. 10am. Info (661) 614-1678.
BAJA BRIDGE CLUB: (Duplicate,ACBL sanctioned) Mondays, noon to 4:00 p.m. (please arrive at 11:45). Need a partner? Email Debbye at blapb@hotmail.com or call (664-631-3091). Location: Villas del Mar Clubhouse, on the south end of Rosarito slightly south of Bada Bing.
CRUZ ROJA VOLUNTARIOS: 2nd Thursday of each month at the Rosarito Beach Hotel at 10:00 a.m. For info contact Elma Sotomayer, President, at (661)614-1301; e-mail: elmabaja@hotmail.com; www.cruzrojarosarito.org . Cruz Roja Thrift Shop, located behind Waldo*s, is open Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
DIAMOND CHORALE: Baja Christian Church in Rosarito on Benito Juarez in front of RBH. Every other Friday at 10:30 a.m. Info: Call Mavourneen O'Brien at 664-631-3428 or 619-955-6100; email: bajamavourneen@yahoo.com
FLYING SAMARITANS: 3rd. Wednesday of every month at Villas del Mar, 10:00 a.m. They conduct free medical and hearing clinics for people of Mexico who have no other resources. Medical clinics are the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, and hearing clinic is the 3rd Saturday of each month. The clinic is located at #7 Calle del Abeto. For info contact Dean Stalcup, President, 858-538-5922; email:rdstalcup@aol.com.
GIVE SOME LIFE FOUNDATION: (GSL) 1st Thursday of every month at Tapanco Restaurant, 10:00 a.m., Km 31.5. Info Robin Gunther at (661) 612-4903; gurlisfunny@yahoo.com
POLITICAL DISCUSSION GROUP (Restricted to U.S. POLITICS ONLY): Every Tuesday, 12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m. Place: Abuela Restaurant (next door south of waterwheel on Benito Juarez west). Time: noon to 1:30 p.m. Info: Steve Chankin at (USA) 480-626-2900/(MX Cell) 661-527-3087; e-mail: agchankin@hotmail.com
SPANISH STUDY GROUP (Profesora Susana Schinkel) holds weekly sessions. Every Monday at 12:00 noon, Place: Maňanitas Restaurant located west of Waldo's across from Telnor. Info Susanna Schinkel, (664) 631-3967; sschinkel@yahoo.com.
ROSARITO THEATRE GUILD (The Rosarito Theatre Guild Board of Directors): 2nd Tuesday of each month, 10:00 a.m., at the Olde Vic Theatre (3 blocks west of Waldo's. For info contact Sylvia Dombrosky, President, at (664) 631-3320; e-mail: esdombrosky@gmail.com
SQUARE DANCING: Every Wednesday of each month. Beginners welcome. No Partners required. Info: Maggi Wagner at (661) 612-1174; e-mail: bajamagpie@yahoo.com
USBC (The United Society of Baja California): Meet the 1st Saturday of each month, 10:00 a.m. at Salon Terraza, Rosarito Beach Hotel. The USBC is primarily a social group serving as the hub of information for the English speaking community in the Rosarito area. They donate to several local charities, publish a monthly newsletter, the Communicator, and hold monthly potlucks and social events. For info contact Paul Weeks, President, at (661) 612-2186; e-mail: weekes.paul@gmail.com.
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The Foreign Residents Attention Office (FRAO) provides information to international residents who live or want to live in the Rosarito area. Located at Visitors and Convention Bureau (COTUCO) in suite 14 of Oceana Plaza Mall, 907 Benito Juarez Boulevard. Contact Fernando Toledo at (661) 612-0396; e-mail: fernando@rosarito.org
Anne & Patrick
Patrick & Anne moved to the Baja in 1999
We love the climate, the people and the easy going lifestyle of our adopted country of Mexico. We are both involved in the many activities in the Rosarito area and loving our life, together with our menagerie of 4 dogs, 1 house cat and ??? feral cats. anne@rosaritotowncrier.com
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