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Date:
April 15, 2011

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Upcoming Spay & Neuter Clinic

May 11-14, 2011


We will be having our next spay/neuter clinic in San Pancho from 11 - 14 May, 2011. We know that a lot of our faithful volunteers and donors will be returning to their home countries before those dates but, hopefully, we will have enough year-round resident friends to help run the clinic. For those of you who will not be here, we can still use your help. Donations in the form of cash (your "renegade pesos") will go a long way toward helping to buy supplies, feed the vets, print promotional fliers, etc. Our funds are pretty low right now, so any help that you can give would be extremely appreciated! You can leave your donation with BARBARA KIRKWOOD at

CASA OBELISCO

. If cash is not an option for you, a donation of housing for the vets would be greatly appreciated . . . or old sheets and towels . . . or paper towels, cleaning liquids, paper plates, plastic spoons, forks, knives, etc.

 

By running the spay/neuter clinic twice a year, we are endeavoring to keep our beautiful pueblo safe and healthy for all residents, visitors, and animals. It is a constant struggle to control the animal population in Mexico, but our pueblo residents are finally "getting it" after all these years, and our hats are off to the many Mexican families who help out and act responsibly with their animals.

 

THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR ANY HELP YOU CAN GIVE US!

 

Judith Anderson

Betty McIntyre

Barb Kirkwood

 

La Patrona Polo Club

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La Patrona polo club "Live lobster house, bar and lounge" waits for you
every Saturday night for the season 2010-2011

5 pm!

La Patrona polo club "Casa de la langosta viva, bar and lounge" los espera  
cada s�bado por la noche para la temporada 2010-2011

 

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Mar Plata Live Music
Live Music every Sunday through April
Jazz, Jazz Latino, Manouche, Bossa Nova,
Mexican, Cuban, Colombian and Argentinian Music

 

Panchito's Bar Events! 

Ladies Night EVERY Wednesday at Panchito's
2x1 margaritas for the ladies from 7:00PM-10:00PM
Flavors include: mango, strawberry, and jalapeno

                                                                                                April 15, 2011 

 

Hola to our 725 La Voz Newsletter readers in San Pancho and around the world.

 

Semana Santa or Easter Week  officially begins Sunday, April 17 , 2011 and runs through Easter Sunday on April 21, 2011!  san pancho church Semana Santa starts with Palm Sunday or Domingo de Ramos, and ends with Easter Sunday or Domingo de Resurrecci�n.   Lots of families will be coming to San Pancho.  There will be an increase in traffic into the village, please be careful, be cautious when you cross the streets, watch for children, and be careful driving on Hwy 200!   With the increase in visitors remember to lock your valuables and be aware.

 

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Stop by and enjoy the Community Garden at entreAmigos and see all of the new plantings.  To receive a weekly update on the garden you can subscribe to the newsletter

 

Sadly this is the last week of ARTWALK.  Come out and have fun, enjoy the food and art and thank the merchants who have stayed open each Friday in support of this fabulous event.     

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Donations are needed for the upcoming May 11-14 Spay/Neuter clinic.  See the article for information on how you can support this event! 

 

 

Enjoy your week of sunshine and community as the season begins to wind down!  

 

Last Friday several people joined in the Birthday Celebration for Bill Kirkwood at Panchito's.  Here is a great photo from the evening.   bill K birtdhday

 

 

Continue to visit the Calendar often to find out about the different events going on in San Pancho!   

 

If you would like to write for us or submit photos, please contact me directly at [email protected] 

 

Thanks for reading this week! Thank you for continuing to promote our village.  Remember the more businesses and homes we get on the site the more press and visibility our village gets!  Contact me if you want to talk about advertising. 

 

Continue to post on our  Facebook page, share your photos and news, the numbers continue to grow. 

 

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Greenskate 2011 - Get Involved!

Greenskate 

By Ina Avdaha


entreAmigos is participating in Greenskate 2011 for the first time. Greenskate is a ride that takes place at the same time in many cities of the world to celebrate the international earth day. It promotes longboards as an efficient, non-polluting transportation option.  

 

The kids are riding their skateboards in the main street here in San Pancho next Sunday April 24th  entreAmigos wants all the kids in San Pancho and Sayulita to get involved.

www.greenskate.org

entreAmigos Recicla Shop Campaign! 


Article by Barbara Kirkwood

  

EA recicle shop new logo 

As many of you know, entreAmigos has taken a huge step toward becoming self-sufficient by opening a second hand store in the back of their facility.    In the few months they have been opened they have been successful -- but in order to maintain that success they need any and all gently used items that can be resold.

The obvious thing is clothing.    When you are vacationing in San Pancho, consider bringing some of the things in your closet that just aren't going to make it to next season.    entreAmigos can use everything - even sweaters, jackets, boots and what you might think of as "winter" clothes.   It can get chilly here in the winter and last year there weren't enough fleece jackets to buy in the area for those unseasonably cool mornings and nights.     And for the part-time residents -  when you leave San Pancho, consider leaving behind some of your clothing rather than lugging it all back home.

The most requested items, other than clothing,  from their customers are:

1.         Accessories.     Belts, jewelry, tights, socks, scarves,   hair decorations, etc.

2.        Boots and shoes

3.       Sheets, pillow cases, pillows and blankets

4.       Kitchen tools and cookware

As always, thanks for supporting EntreAmigos.   

 EntreAmigos

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San Pancho Art Walk - Last Friday!

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Last Art Walk for the Season - extended an extra hour 

 

Is it possible that we are having the last Art Walk already? Time flies! Well, although, this is the last planned Art Walk, the wonderful shops, galleries and restaurants plan to stay open for awhile. The exciting news about this final day of the San Pancho Art Walk is that the participating businesses are cooperating so that it will be full of spirit - vibrating with the same energy as past Art Walks plus much more!   

 

There will be more live music, delicious appetizers catered by local restaurants, street performances and many surprises! Most of the activities will take place in the intersection between Huapango Gallery and Tatehuari Jewelry - with a "table of appetizers" catered by restaurants like Cafe del Mar, Mar Plata, Costa Azul,Los Milagros, Maria's Cafe and Cielo Rojo's Bistro Organico.

 

Come take the walk tonight. Celebrate Spring. Support Local Businesses. Starting from 6pm-9pm. See you then!

CAPOMO EVENT! 

Article by: Glades Huizar

Hotel Cielo Rojo's Bistro Organico

Saturday April 16th 1:00PM -3:00PM

 

Rosa Orozco, representative of the Maya Nut Institute

www.mayanutinstitute.com  will give a short presentation about the Capomo Nut and why we should all know about it !  This will be followed by tasting of delicious concoctions by our chefs using this amazing local food.

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Suggested donation of 100 pesos will help support materials for the event and the Maya Nut Institute Project. But, no one will be turned away for lack of funds (cooperate as you can). This is an important event for anyone who cares about eating local, preserving ancestral food and supporting sustainable living for the many women (and men) who have rejuvenated their communities - thanks to the Capomo and the work being done by the project.  

 

Limited seating, please reserve at 311-258-4155


The Pursuit of Happiness: Designing Life from Nature

Article by Alana Mac

While traveling through the coastal mountain highway on a crowded Mexican bus with Mamma Mia playing in the background I noticed a familiar field of grain tucked into a lush valley along the road. It took me a moment to think back to my earlier trips along this dangerous mountain road between San Pancho and Lo de Marcos, to this particular curve in the road. Then all of the sudden, I realized that this head high flowering grain was the crop I witnessed being planted only 2 months ago. Within this compressed timeline, the crop had sprouted, shot up into the air and developed its nutritional grain to be harvested. This realization left me with a feeling of frustration. This human driven agricultural crop had fully accomplished its mission in the past 2 months and I was still waiting on phone calls-completely stuck. Point to the grain.

As I continued on my bus journey into the canopy of the Mexican Riviera, this feeling of frustration evolved into a deep reflection. A mediation concerning the processes and productivity of nature in this localized region, and in relation to its people and their constructed social structures. I had to ponder the question: "Why has this crop come into full maturity while I wait for endless political procedures and permitting to be processed for months on end?"

Through this train of thought, I began to comprehend the parallels between the natural environment and the culture that has developed amongst this unique landscape. During my months of cultural immersion into the intricacies of Mexican social structures, power relations, traditional non-secular beliefs and practices, and the constant cultural connotations of the language has, I have gathered the research to thoughtfully compose this analysis through the lens of natural ecology.

I believe everything in life on this planet is given a time and place. The natural world along with the human constructed social sphere and built environment is dictated by ecological systems and processes. (I will be looking at the specific context of the small communities dotting the coastline of Nayarit.) While modern technologies, global trade and capitalism has adamantly challenged these natural evolutions of people and place, once you enter the traditional, interwoven social landscape of small Mexican communities, the concept of living from the land transcribes into a permeation of every thought, belief and practice in one's daily life.

While I may be impatiently waiting for the progress of our project in Mexico to gain speed, I must step back from my position and consider the holistic experience and all the players involved. Like the growing season of the grain along the highway, which experiences its period of peak productivity and then it's dormant or decomposes back into the earth; the governmental offices designate their energy to specific projects and development in a strategized manner. This may sound like ordinary political systems, but it's amplified in this context because the system is informed by the overarching culture. The political figures work in coordination with the seasons, whether it's in reference to the election season, tourist season, rainy season or religious/vacation season. They expend their energy in waves with periods of intensive production and then longer periods of rest and rejuvenation with their family and community.

This observation and analysis translates into a critique of the entire social landscape. Women and men, elders and children exert themselves for work, school and play in a conscious manner. Again, there is a time and place for everything. The rural Mexican culture does not disregard the natural ecology of their home and its influence of their way of life, instead the local ecology and gifts of the land are embraced. Through this optimistic, appreciative outlook on life, it is evident that the Mexican community in Lo de Marcos rejoices in the opportunities and happiness the land provides for the families of the town and beyond.

This is a ideal moment to incorporate one of my favorites quotes I have ever stumbled upon: "Live Simply so Others May Simply Live." This beautiful Mother Teresa saying exemplifies the concept of living at peace with the land and your community. Excessiveness, greed and materialism will only bring unhappiness to one's life. To succeed in leading a satisfying and compassionate existence, acknowledge the simply gifts of life-air, water, fruits of the earth and ones you love-and life will be a party.

I am thankful for this opportunity to reflect on such holistic frameworks present in our social and natural landscapes. Without this Mexican adventure, I wouldn't of taken the time to mediate on the importance of the crop of grain and my frustration with the political system, and therefore, my pursuit of happiness would not of been complete. I am now on my way- I just needed to take a deep breath and look around.

Alas, design your home and your life from nature, and your time on this planet will be bountiful.  You can follow Alana Mac's blog!

The entreAmigos Birding Team!

 

Great news: a new generation of birders is coming together! This time, about 15 children of entreAmigos� scholarship program are participating in a birdwatching-training program supported by the San Pancho Birding Club.

 

These kids, supervised by entreAmigos� psychologist Paulina Lua and guided by Birding San Pancho`s guide Luis Morales, get together for a birding excursion every Friday afternoon at 5pm. Luis1_4_14 Geared with binoculars, books, spotting scopes and packed with snacks, water and juice the whole Entreamigos Birding team goes out to explore the San Pancho jungle, river, beach and estuary.   

 

It is truly amazing to observe these kids experiencing the beauty and colorfulness of birds up-close for the first time: pure fascination!  

 

One of my favorite expressions when kids see a colorful bird like a Painted Bunting or a Purple Gallinule or when seeing a weird-looking bird like an Ivory-billed Wood-creeper or a Roseate luis_4_14Spoonbill for the first time is: "wow, I didn�t know we had such bird in San Pancho"...after a kid says that the rest is a piece of cake, he/she started to get the birding fever.

 

During the following weeks I will tell you more stories about the ea-birding team as well as ways in which you can support this amazing program.  

 

Stay tuned and enjoy the Spring-time birding!  

 

El equipo de observaci�n de aves EntreAmigos!   

Buenas noticias: se est� creando una nueva generaci�n de observadores de aves! Esta vez, alrededor de 15 ni�os del programa de becas entreAmigos  est�n participando en un programa de observaci�n de aves,  apoyados por el Club de Observaci�n de aves San Pancho.      

Estos ni�os, supervisados por la psic�loga Paulina Lua del equipo de EntreAmigos  y guiados por el gu�a Luis Morales  de Birding San Pancho, se re�nen para una excursi�n de observaci�n de aves todos los viernes por la tarde a las 5pm. luis 4_14Equipados con binoculares, libros, telescopios y una dotaci�n de bocadillos, agua y jugo, el equipo de Observaci�n de Aves de Entreamigos  sale a explorar la selva, el r�o, la playa y el estero de San Pancho.     

 Es realmente sorprendente observar que estos ni�os experimenten de cerca la belleza y el colorido de las aves por primera vez: fascinaci�n pura!     

 Una de mis expresiones favoritas de los ni�os cuando ven un avacolorida como el Color�n pintado o una Gallereta P�rpura o al ver un p�jaro raro, como un Trepatroncos pico de Marfil o una Esp�tula Rosada, por primera vez es: "wow, no sab�a que hab�a Luis 4_14_11de estas aves en San Pancho "... despu�s de que un ni�o dice esto, el resto es sencillo,  ya le empez� a dar la fiebre de "la pajareada".

 Durante las pr�ximas semanas les ir� contando m�s historias sobre el equipo de observaci�n de aves de ea, as� como las formas en las que ustedes pueden apoyar este incre�ble programa.    

 Est�n atentos y disfrutar de la observaci�n de aves en primavera!

 

 

Luis Morales 

Luis Morales is a Marine Biologist, Director and Founder of the San Pancho Birding Club, and Owner of Birding San 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.

Notes from the Ranch  

   

Heirloom tomatoes! And lots of them at Rancho Milagro! I'm loving eating sun warmed tomatoes with sea salt and olive oil right out of my hand. And the seeds that fall back into the garden are for next years crop. To be able to stand in my own garden, filled with food and flowers, birds singing, butterflies flittering and EAT what I grow...there is nothing finer to me. Thank you to Grandpa Omer, or "Tarz" to the family, for teaching me this lesson. He worked as a vegetable and fruit delivery man for many years in Spokane, WA and always came home in the afternoons to tend his own garden at the ranch outside of Reardon,WA. He canned everything he grew. My dad and uncles referred to his canned good as Dad's Ptomaine Vegetables but I don't remember anyone getting really sick. Just a little sick as in green around the gills. Grandpa Omer ate fresh hot serrano chiles with everything, including, yes, vanilla ice cream. Don't ask.

Grandpa had one of those old Ronco glass cutting kits and we drank from recycled bottles long before it was fashionable. He bottleswas a sucker for little goodies from Ronco. He also had a wood shop where the most impressive thing he did was slice off 3 of his fingers. Grandma Helen put a stop to that. She was a very patient woman on a ranch filled with Grandpa's experiments and crafts. The bunkhouse was filled with old bottles that Grandpa has found at the dump. The seasonal cowboys just lived around the mess. He was a flea market regular. The grandkids had a bunk room in the attic. We had to climb a very dark, steep and narrow staircase to get there. Grandpa came back to the ranch from a flea market with a ratty old elk head with broken elk headantlers. He mounted it in the attic staircase. Those marble eyes could stare right through us. We'd double dog dare each other to touch the elk head as we ran up the stairs to bed. One night, after a few beers, my Uncle Ricardo who lived in Spain, tried to show us how it was done. He raced up the stairs, whacked the elk head so hard that it fell on him, and both of them landed in the kitchen in a ball of limbs and antlers. Grandma had it hauled out ot the barn the next morning. The cows stopped producing milk so the head was sent back to the flea market with Grandpa where he proudly sold it back for a profit of 50 cents.
A Grandma Helen quote regarding kids, "You can raise 'em up but at some point you got to stop feeling responsible for them". Amen, sister.

I feel blessed to have these memories. Ranch life cacranky catn be hard and dirty and exhausting. And at the same time, filled with love and family. There is nothing like hard-work-tired.

Our kitchen table here at the ranch is the center of all activity and communication. I am so lucky.

Things I am grateful for: baby chicks, annoying hungry cats, meatballs and mechanics. Well, one mechanic.

Blessings, Tamara

                                                                                                                                      

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Tamara Bode has been living in San Pancho for 15 years. She is the owner of Harmonia Holistica. She is a Massage Therapist, and also specializes in nutrition counseling and lifestyle coaching.  Contact

Tamara 

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