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December 3, 2010

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December 3, 2010

Greetings 555 San Pancho Newsletter Readers,


Welcome to this weeks newsletter.  We have lots of information and new contributors.  Thank you for contacting me and helping get the news out to the village of San Pancho.  


As we approach the holidays, the season's celebrations have begun and the upcoming Lady of Guadalupe day kicks off on December 12th.  Make sure and visit the Calendar often to find out about the different events such as Art Walk; Art Festival starting December 18th, and the Polo Matches just to name a few.

  

I will be back in town on December 8th and will hold another Meet & Greet on Thursday December 9th 6:00 - 7:30 at MarPlata.    They are opening up the restaurant just for the event as they are only open for the weekends right now.  There will be food, gratis SanPanchoLife items.  Please come out and meet other homeowner's and businesses at this special event.    Hope to see you there!

 
As a reminder, the San Pancho Friday Night Art Walks continue every Friday night, come out and enjoy a great night of art, wine. There are several new businesses participating. Please check out the calendar for details.  


I plan to also attend the Polo Match on December 11th- come join me!

Please provide feedback if there are things you would like to see in the weekly news and if you would like to provide an article just send me an email. I greatly appreciate this weeks contributors taking the time to send me articles, I know your all busy getting ready for the season!


If you would like to write for us or submit photos, please contact me directly at Sandy@SanPanchoLife.com. 

  

Thanks for reading this week!  The # of visitors to the site have increased significantly this last week!  Thank you for continuing to promote our village.


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entreAmigos Scholarship Program
Each week we will be featuring a child and family that are in need and you can help through the entreAmigos Scholarship Program.

Marilud

MARILUD ...

"I like to go to entreAmigos because they give me school supplies when i need them. Also because I can take art, English and computer classes".


Marilud wants to be a teacher, we have 35 children like her waiting for a sponsor. To sponsor a child go to:

entreamigos.org.mx


MARILUD Dice ...

"A mí me gusta ir a entreAmigos porque  me dan materiales para la escuela cuando lo necesito. También porque me dan clases de arte, inglés y computación".


Marilud quiere ser maestra, hay 35 niños como ella esperando tu apoyo. Para apoyar un niño visita: entreamigos.org.mx

 

Guadalupe ....Guadalupe

"I want all my children to have the opportunity to study. The oldest is in preparatory and to attend  school, he takes a bus to Bucerias and pays 30 pesos every day ($2.5). We can´t afford the bus fare".


For the last three years the Scholarship Program has been supporting my children economically, but it has also been helpful for my kids to motivate them, to keep studying and to make them do their best in school! To know more about the scholarship program go to: entreamigos.org.mx


Guadalupe dice: 

Quiero que todos mis hijos tengan la oportunidad de estudiar, él más grande está en la preparatoria, para llegar a su escuela, tiene que tomar un autobús a Bucerias y pagar 30 pesos todos los días. Nosotros no podemos pagarlos.


El programa de becas de entreamigos, nos ha apoyado los últimos tres años a lograrlo, además de ayudarnos económicamente, le ha servido a mis hijos para motivarse, seguir estudiando y echarle ganas en su escuela!Para conocer más el   programa de becas visita: entreamigos.org.mx


 
To help a child today please visit us at: http://entreamigos.org.mx/projects/scholarships-outreach/  Or contact us at: ea.scholarships@gmail.com


5th Annual Art Festival Kick-off Event!

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5th Annual Art Festival

of San Pancho (COLECTIVO SAN PANCHO)


 

Each week, we will provide highlights and details of this year's Festival. For a list of the ongoing exhibits and performances to look out for go to the links below.

Unlike past festivals, this year the organizers extended the dates starting with activities as early as December 18th through December 28th. Activities, especially painting and photo exhibits, are installed in various galleries and restaurants in town. This is a great way to support many local businesses in town while experiencing the festival. Also, a 3-day "Festival de Cine" will screen selected films fitting the theme "Bridges Across Borders" - also in the Bodega 3 (warehouse).

So, with the San Pancho ART WALK (every Friday) and the long list of Festival SinergiArte activities, December in San Pancho will be buzzing with lots of creative energy as the town welcomes local, national and international artist to share their art from the Bodegas to the malecon, and the Plaza del Sol plus in participating local galleries and restaurants.

 

ALL activities are open to and free to the public. To Volunteer or more for more info about each exhibit/artist  contact colectivosanpancho@gmail.com

 

 

There will be a series of exciting art activities throughout the month of December.   Please visit the calendar at San Pancho Calendar for details of all of the activities.


Event Dates and information at colectivosanpancho.blogspot.com

 

For more information about  the kick-off event with Ariel Sainz's works on December 18th,

contact kreatom@gmail.com (cell: 322-120-2401)


  The inauguration event is partly sponsored by Hotel Cielo Rojo (www.hotelcielorojo.com)

with additional support from various local businesses and restaurants.


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The Lilac-Crowned Amazon Parrots of San Pancho

In San Pancho we are fortunate to still have in the wild some of nature`s most interesting and intelligent creatures: parrots! We often see parrots as part of the pirate`s culture and we refer this colorful animals as very talkative and smart. Indeed, they have a

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Photo by parrots.org

very developed intelligence and the ability to associate words in the right context. I recently read an article from The Gabriel`s Foundation that mentioned that parrot`s ability to dance was somehow related to their ability in language and the reason is because both activities involve and at the same time promote a connection between the right and left sides of the brain. Well, the fact that I want to emphasize here is how intelligent and interesting these animals (Parrots and similar) are.


In the jungle areas around of San Pancho we have a very precious resource that is the Lilac-Crowned Amazon Parrots. Today, I want to share my passion and love for these members of the Psitacid family (Macaws, Parrot, Parakeets and Parrotlets).  Amazona finschi how these parrots are called scientifically, are an

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Photo by Kevin Ellison

endemic(only found) species to the Pacific Coast of Mexico AND they are protected by the Mexican Norm for Endangered Species (NOM-059).


Lilac-crowned Parrots are normally seen flying in pairs and sometimes in family or community groups. They have a deep and articulated voice sounding almost like a raven kryaahh kryaahh. The colony we have here feeds on the native oil-coconuts as well as capomo fruits. They normally have a social behavior but are afraid of humans since they are often captured to be sold as pets.

If you see them in the jungle take the chance to try approaching them carefully and respectfully, enjoy them!

If you see these parrots in cages along the highway being sold as pets: DO NOT buy them even if it is only to release them back into nature (by doing this you would be part of the poaching economy), it the situation bothers you enough denounce the sellers to PROFEPA. Sometimes these parrots are seen in cages in town as domestic pets. I totally respect this as a cultural trait in the cases the parrots were rescued or brought into captivity long ago before they were considered an endangered species. In this case, I believe is an opportunity to see how pretty these animals can be even in captivity.

Anyway, I always prefer to hear Lilac-Crowned Parrots flying wild and happy!

Los Loros Corona Lila de San Pancho

En San Pancho tenemos la suerte de tener todavía en estado salvaje algunas de las criaturas más interesantes e inteligentes de la naturaleza: los loros! A menudo vemos a los loros como parte de la cultura de piratas y se refiere a menudo a estos animales coloridos como muy habladores e inteligentes. De hecho, tienen una inteligencia muy desarrollada y la capacidad de asociar las palabras en el contexto adecuado. Hace poco leí un artículo de la Fundación Gabriel  que menciona que la capacidad de los loros de bailar con ritmo lo cual se relaciona de alguna manera con su capacidad en el lenguaje y la razón se debe a que en ambas actividades se promueve una conexión entre los lados derecho e izquierdo del cerebro. Bueno, el hecho de que quiero destacar aquí es lo inteligentes e interesantes de estos animales (loros y similares).

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Photo by rahoncaspencer.com

En las zonas de selva alrededor de San Pancho tenemos un recurso muy valioso que son los Loros Corona Lila. Hoy, quiero compartir mi pasión y amor por estos miembros de la familiaPsitacidae (guacamayos, loros y periquitos). Amazona finschi cómo se llaman científicamente a estos loros, son endémicos (sólo se encuentran en) la costa del  Pacífico en México y están protegidos por la Norma Mexicana para Especies en Peligro (NOM-059).

Los loros corona lila normalmente se ven volando en parejas y, a veces en grupos familiares o comunidades enteras. Ellos tienen una voz profunda y articulada que suena casi como un kryaahh kryaahh de los cuervos. La colonia que tenemos aquí se alimenta de los cocos de aceite, así como de frutas del Capomo. Normalmente tienen un comportamiento social entre ellos, pero tienen miedo de los humanos, ya que a menudo son capturados para ser vendidos como mascotas. Si los ves en la selva aprovechar la oportunidad para tratar de acercarse a ellos con cuidado y respeto, a disfrútalos!

Si ves a estos loros en jaulas a lo largo de la carretera que se venden como mascotas: por favor NO los comprares, incluso si es sólo para ponerlos en libertad de nuevo en la naturaleza (al hace

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Photo by netropical.birds.cornell.edu

r esto serás parte de la economía de la caza furtiva); si la situación te molesta lo suficiente denuncia a los vendedores ante la PROFEPA.

A veces, estos loros son vistos en jaulas en el pueblo como animales domésticos. Estoy totalmente de respetar esto como un rasgo cultural en los casos de los loros fueron rescatados o que se encuentran en cautiverio desde hace mucho tiempo antes de que se considerara como una especie en peligro de extinción. En este caso, creo que es una oportunidad para ver lo bonito que estos animales pueden ser aún en cautiverio.

De todos modos, yo siempre prefiero escuchar LorosCorona Lila libres y felices!


 Luis Morales is a Marine Biologist, Director and Founder of the San Pancho Birding Club, and Owner of Birding SanLuis Morales Pancho. Luis has vast experience on leading nature tours both in land and aquatic habitats. He has lived in San Pancho for 3 years and has become not only a frequent and avid observer of the local birds and nature but also an educational resource for our community and an environmental activist to help in preserving and restoring natural habitats.  Luis has agreed to become a part of La Voz and will be weekly contributing to our newsletter - welcome on board Luis!
 
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Yoga and Meditation Students of the Diamond Mountain-Yoga Studies Institute returned to San Pancho for their annual retreat, while at the same time dedicating efforts and their beautiful energy into town projects. This year,  their crew of over 50 members shared tasks between cleaning the main road, renovations at the local schools (including EdM) and entreAmigos. Like last year, our visitors just couldn't resist sharing AcroYoga moves to our children. At the end of their visit, EdM students were thrilled to "fly". Here are pics of what they did in just a few days - while the labor they donated was incredible, the best part of the visit were their smiles, warmth and the sincere desire to give - a valuable message for all. 

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Special thanks to Nicole at entreAmigos, project volunteers Maria and Rick, parents of EdM who came to assist and , of course, Earle who makes it all happen with grace and ease. We are grateful and wish you ALL continued growth and peace.

       ......and REVOLUTIONARIOS

This year at EdM's participation in the town's Mexican Revolution Parade was incredible - the students took their "role" seriously with pride! THANKS to the parents who worked creatively to make it happen - our diverse community of Mexican and international students made for a very unique presentation of Mexico's past heroes. And, of course, a special recognition of our teachers and staff who were absolutely amazing in their traditional dresses.

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Special THANKS to our parents who donated food to sell at the plaza. Also, Gracias Jorge and Darrin for setting up and taking charge!

LOOK OUT FOR THE UPCOMING NEWSLETTER with more information about our school, staff and activities!



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Fernando & Yuri of San Pancho

In the floods of September 6th, Fernando and Yuri watched as their home floated away down the river.  The house had been painstakingly built by their own hands over the last 8 years and their loss was one of the most tragic effects of the flooding. More than 3/4 of their land was taken by the river and they are currently staying in a school bus on the edge of the property.

Many people in town would recognize Fernando and Yuri as the people who made the amazing whole grain bread that was sold around town.  Their ovens and fernandothus, their livelihood was lost also and recently Fernando arrived at the entreamigos office asking if we could help to find them work. 

Fernando and Yuri have worked for many years in organic gardening and general gardening.  They are very talented and hard working and are looking for landscaping, gardening, home maintenance or work caring for animals.  If you have a job, short or long term please email them at thecoolbus@yahoo.com

They are also looking for donations of wood to rebuild their home.  Please contact them at the above email if you can help.

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El paisaje
 
English Translation: landscape, scenery

Spanish Example: ¡Qué paisaje más bonito!

English Translation:
What a pretty landscape!
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