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ROSARITO THEATRE GUILD DIAMOND CHORALE – NEW SEASON STARTING. Do you like to sing? Don’t read music? That’s okay! Rehearsals at the Olde Vic Theatre (3 blocks west of Waldo’s).  For info call Mavourneen O’Brien at (664) 631-3428, e-mail: bajamavourneen@yahoo.com

EVERY FRIDAY - SQUARE DANCING. Place: Costa del Sol clubhouse (km 31 on Tijuana-Ensenada free road). Time: Fridays at 4:30 p.m. For info contact Maggi Wagner at (661) 612-1174; e-mail: bajamagpie@yahoo.com

LAST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH – SPANISH SOCIAL HOUR. Bring: lunch, snacks to share, beverages to share, Spanish-English dictionary. 12:30 – 1:00 English & Spanish spoken. 1:00 – 2:00 ONLY SPANISH SPOKEN. 2:00 – 2:30 English & Spanish spoken. Place: The Home/Gallery of Charlie Wild, 60 Ave. Junipero Serra, Playa La Misión. Time: 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cost: FREE. For info call Rob Cochran at (646)155-0958; e-mail: rob@bajabeachgeek.com

LAST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH at 7:00 PM: POETRY READINGS at CHACHA’S CAFÉ, just south of Rosarito by the lights on the old road. A Poetry Reading (usually by two or more people). The poetry is often in various languages: Japanese, German, English, Spanish. All are welcome. For more info, contact Harald Lankisch at lankischharald@yahoo.com or Marsh Cassady at (661) 613-0448; marshcassady@yahoo.com.

 July 6: 6TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT To Benefit DIF. HOLE IN ONE - 2008 FORD FIESTA. Trophies & Prizes. Registration 7:00 a.m.-Tee Time 9:00 a.m. Place: Real del Mar Golf Resort, Km. 19.5 Tijuana-Ensenada Toll Road. Donation: $150.00 USD per player. “Couples Scramble” Foursome prepaid $500.00 USD. For info call Real del Mar at (664) 631-3401 ext 1650.

July 10: VEIJAS CASINO TRIP IN SUPPORT OF FLYING SAMARITANS. A donation of 11.00 ($1 tip for bus driver) covers coffee, sweet rolls, bloody marys, soda and water. We will play bingo; have a 50/50 draw and chances for some nice baskets that are full of all sorts of goodies. Limit is 55 people on the bus so please reserve early. We meet at Rene’s Restaurant & Bar at 8:00 a.m. for 9:00 a.m. departure. On our return we will make a stop at “Image” Duty Free Store.   For reservations please call Dorothy Southern at (661) 616-7305 MX; or (619) 370-6285 US.

July 13: ROSARITO SEAFOOD COMPETITION. Admission is free and food samples start at $2 (US). The best restaurants in the region will feature their top chefs competing to win first place for the best seafood/shellfish dish. In addition to the competition there will be a folkloric dance presentation with Caribbean dances and live music. Place: Rosarito Beach Hotel Gardens. Time: 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Validated parking. EVERYONE WELCOME!

July 19: USBC POTLUCK hosted by Dorothy Southern. This month Dorothy is featuring her own version of “Bart Blinkletter” interviewing 5-year olds. We now have a shuttle service from the entrance down to the club house door from 12:40 to 1:10. A-M: snacks & salads; N-Z: main dish; Desserts will be provided by USBC. Bring enough servings for 8 people. Location: Costa del Sol clubhouse (Km. 31 on the Tijuana – Ensenada Free Road). Time: 1:00 p.m. For info call (664) 631-3967 MX, (619) 407-7574 US; e-mail: annehines@rosaritotowncrier.com. EVERYONE WELCOME!

July 26: SERENA SENIOR FAIR, free of charge - one of the great attractions will be the conferences given by Doctors such as Dr. Clemente Zúñiga, one of the best Geriatricians in Northwest Mexico, Dr. Elías Perales, Medical Director of Hospital Bonanova and Dr. Lorenzo Arce, Director of the Cardiovascular Institute of Tijuana, as well as food, beverages, a music presentation and the raffle of many prizes. Place: The Gardens, Rosarito Beach Hotel. Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For pre-registration call (661) 612-90; US Toll Free number 1-877-606-0022; e-mail: mcabello@serenaseniorcare.com 

July 25 & 26: CITIZEN MENDEZ by Jack Shea, presented by The Rosarito Theatre Guild; a Gertrude Pearlman Theatre Production. An all too real story of a Mexican couple as they attempt to cross the border from Mexico to America in search of a better life while battling the freezing weather, the Coyotes, Banditos, and the Border Patrol. Place: Olde Vic Theatre (3 blocks West of Waldo’s). Time: 7:00 p.m. Donation: $10. Reservations: call Clara Anderson 664-631-2015 (MX) or 619-270-2116 (US); e-mail: rtgmembership@gmail.com 

August 9: CRUZ ROJA VOLUNTARIOS MEXICANA ROSARITO: BAJA STYLE – A FASHION SHOW. Fashions provided by Origens of Rosarito and Cruz Roja Thrift Store. Boutique & raffle. Place: Corona Plaza Hotel. Time: 11:30 a.m. no-host cocktails; 12:30 p.m. luncheon & fashion show. Donation: $20.00/200 pesos. Tickets available at Cruz Roja Thrift Shop (behind Waldo’s) and from Cruz Roja Board Members. For info call Liz Mazzotti, 661-614-0567 mimiz26@hotmail.com; or Jo Ann Chase, 661-612-4124 bajajoann@gmail.com

Rosarito Theatre Guild - OLDE VIC THEATRE (3 blocks west of Waldo's)

PRESIDENT: Frank Saragosa at 664) 609-3137; or fsaragosa@gmail.com
DIAMOND CHORALE: Mavourneen O'Brien at (664) 631-3428; or bajamavourneen@yahoo.com
RESERVATIONS: Clara Anderson at (664) 631-2015 MX; (619) 270-2116 US; or rtgmembership@gmail.com

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CENTRO MUNICIPAL DE ARTE Y CULTURE (CEMAC)
(one block west from the corner at Banamex on  Benito Juárez)
Contact: Lic. Ivonne Flores Valdez, Coordinator, CEMAC at (661) 612-3924 or (661) 612-4515;
or e-mail: cemacrosarito@hotmail.com

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Wigs & Giggles Players, Punta Banda - GERTRUDE PEARLMAN THEATRE
(Campo La Jolla, 16 km south of Ensenada on road to La Bufadora)
Contact: Heather Hamilton, (646) 154-2452, heather1@prodigy.net.mx

May 9: DNA, A movie by Carlos Victorica. One Showing Only!! Place: Gertrude Pearlman Theatre, Campo La Jolla, Punta Banda (16 m south of Ensenada towards La Bufadora). Time: 4:00 p.m. Donation: $5.00/55 pesos per person.