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Date:
May 20, 2011

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                                                                                                May 20, 2011 

 

Hola to our 729 La Voz Newsletter readers in San Pancho and around the world.

 




The sun is shining, the temps are in the mid-to-high 80s (F) and the water feels great! As the town of San Pancho winds down to a more relaxed summer atmosphere, San Pancho La Voz brings you another edition of our newsletter with some interesting topics including a continued article on our local night birds, notes from the ranch about honoring Moms for mothers' day which was celebrated accross Mexico on May 10th, along with announcements on some fun local events such as an upcoming spirit dance.

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The Night-Birds of San Pancho

Part 2 of 2 

Today, I want to share with you a brief review of the area`s most common nocturnal birds, including pictures and sounds of, hoping you can have a more direct reference to identify those whoot´s and screech sounds at night and hopefully get to see the birds.  

 

Barn Owl (Tyto alba)barn owl

The Barn Owl is North America's only member of the, "Monkey-faced", Owl family Tytonidae (all other N.A. Owls are from the family Strigidae). The white breast and heart shaped face distinguish this owl from all others. Their call is not a hoot, as is expected with most owls, but more of a shrii or screech Click here to listen to sound.

 

Borrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia)

The Burrowing Owl is a smaller owl that lacks ear tufts. The upper parts are brown with dull white to light buffy-brown spots. The under parts are dull white with broad brown barring except the under tail coverts that are white. It has bold white eyebrows extending above and along the sides of the bill. The borrowing owlBurrowing Owl's eyes are lemon yellow and its bill is horn to cream colored.

The Burrowing Owl is the only owl in North and Central America that lives in a hole in the ground. It can often be found sitting at the entrance of its burrow in the daytime although it is mainly crepuscular or nocturnal. Click here to hear Borrowing Owl sounds.

 

Whip-poor-will (Caprimulgus vociferus)whip poor will

Medium-sized nightjar.  Very well camouflaged, colored in browns, black, and gray. Large-headed with a tiny bill. Because of its nocturnal habits, the Whip-poor-will is infrequently seen. Its cryptic coloring keeps it hidden during the day, too. However, its loud calling at dusk makes it well known wherever it breeds. Click here to hear Whip-poor-will  sounds.

 

References:

-       Owling.com

-       All About Birds

 

Luis morales photo 

Luis Morales 

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

ence 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     

 

Happy Mother's Day!

I am lucky that I was able to celebrate both the Sunday holiday  

of the US and the Tuesday holiday of Mexico. And Kar is here with me so

mom and baby

it is even sweeter. Bittersweet, too, because  

this is the first year without Ruth. I miss her terribly.

 

I have a secret that not many but my closest friends know. I have lost my Mom to mental illness. She is living but has refused to speak to me for almost 20 years. It actually started when I was about 13 years old but came to a very ugly finish years later. I am to blame for all of her problems in her mind and her life. I have carried this wound for many years in private but now want to share it and get it out of my heart. None of my family except Adele have ever been to visit.

 

You know how it can be in families, in the heat of the moment things are said that both sides regret immediately. People take sides, lines are drawn. Accusations are easier than apologies.

 

Or in this case, many years of secrets and lies. I have taken the blame for the separation for too long and too many years. Thanks to 12 step programs I am no longer the keeper of the keys or of the shame.  

 

I have been blessed in my life to have had Ruth Bode, my ex-mother-in-law. She started raising me when I was 19 years old. All I am I owe to her. She will always ruth bode 1be my Mommy.

 

And I have had other mother figures in my life. They all have helped me to grow beyond my pain and embrace being a woman and a Mom. 12 step meetings have brought a sanity and peace. Thanks to my 12 step sisters, you know who you are.

 

I miss the small things that mothers and daughters share, laughing over coffee, walks, advice, long phone calls. Maybe I've painted a perfect world of other moms and daughters but I just feel left out. And now with Ruth gone, I am feeling like an orphan today. My sister-in-law Adele lost her mom at a very young age. Thanks to a strong family unit and lots of love, she is an amazing woman. But I can imagine a small part of how she feels.

 

So this is what I'm going to do today. Hug all of my "Mom" friends here in the village. So if I grab you in a big hug, just let me, okay?

 

Things I am grateful for: 12 step programs, long searched for love and my amazing, wonderful son, Kar.

 

Blessings, Tamara

                                                                                                                                      

Tamara photo 12_10

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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Spirit Dance in San Pancho

Spirit Dance

Spirit Dance is a village dance ritual, an ecstatic dance for self-exploration, healing and community building. Spirit Dance is a free-form dance. No experience is necessary and no instruction is given. Children are welcome if they can abide by the agreement that we make to refrain from conversation during the dance Please arrive on time!  Opening circle and dance start at 7:30. Warm-up (optional but recommended) is from 7:00-7:30.

 

Spirit Dance will take place this Friday May 20 starting at 7:00pm, location will be at Escuela del Mundo.

 

For more information about the dance, please visit

http://www.nayaritspiritdance.com
San Pancho Community Garden

San Pancho Community Garden

On May 13th, 20 people from a VolunTours group came to work in the San Pancho Community garden. VOLUNTOURS is an award winning volunteer organization that has won multiple regional and international awards in responsible and ethical tourism. They have volunteer projects in South Africa, Mauritius, Madagascar, Nepal, Peru, Malaysia and Borneo.

 

Our young Capomo trees were moved to the new vivero (nursery) on the side of the Carpenters' bodega.  The cages will protect the trees from the iguanas. Old tires were used to make planters. Many climbing vines and flowering shrubs were transplanted by some

experienced gardeners. And a mattress was built for a new compost pile, as Compostland has now reached its maximum height.

 

A group of students from Escuela del Mundo came to the community garden for a couple hours. They hadn't been to the garden since they helped clean the garbage from the old compost pile.  We took a walk through the main garden and they got to taste lettuce,  

chard, basil, nasturtium and arugula flowers, and tomato.

Entre Amigos: Summer Spanish Lessons

Entre Amigos

This summer EA offers a fun and relaxed non-sequential lesson plan.

We cover a different topic each lesson, so students may assist according to their own possibilities and schedule.

*Individual and group particular lessons can also be arranged if requested.

 

COSTOS

1 Lesson $100 pesos

10 Lessons card $750 pesos ($75 pesos per class) Private lesson $150 pesos (1hour class)

 

 

LEVELS:

 

BEGINNERS

For students with little or no previous contact with Spanish, who seek a basic understanding of the language and to be able to communicate on simple, day to day situations.

 

INTERMEDIATE

For students who completed our beginners course or understand the language on a more complex context, but are interested in having a richer learning experience and acquire advanced skills.

 

ADVANCED

For students with strong knowledge of Spanish, who would like to master the language, use idiomatic expressions, and continue practicing

 

 

SCHEDULE    MONDAY    TUESDAY    WEDNESDAY    THURSDAY    FRIDAY  

    

11:00 a 12:30  Begginers      Advanced   Begginers         Advanced       Available      

12:30 a 2:00    Intermediate   Available    Intermediate      Available        Available     

 

 

PRIVATE LESSONS

One hour sessions, programs are planned according to the student or group requirements and interests. Classes are scheduled by the student. *Morning lessons are recommended.


Entre AmigosENTREAMIGOS SUMMER GLASS SALE!!!
All our glass items are only $20 pesos, that is correct...every single glass item in our Gallery is on sale!! Hurry and buy yours before they run out!

FRESH ORGANIC GREENS AVAILABLE EVERY DAY.
Make sure to stop by our community garden and grab some of our gourmet vegetables. They are delicious, 100% organic, and full of nutrients and love! (Not to mention that that we offer the best price in town)

Thanks a lot for participating in any or all of the activities mentioned above; all proceeds are used to support Entremigos activities and programs for children in San Pancho!
Grand Opening of Ariel Sainz Expo

Ariel Sainz


This Thursday in Vallarta is the opening of Ariel Sainz´s new expo "The Big Crunch". The inauguration will last a few weeks. We hope to see you at the grand opening located at art workshop "Pulpo Rojo" at 370 Jacarandas in Puerto Vallarta. Opening at 7:00 PM.

Thanks for reading.  Please let us know your opinions, suggestions, complaints or anything else you feel will help make San Pancho a better place in which to live and vacation.
 
Sincerely,
 
Sandy Redmond
Executive Director
sandy@sanpancholife.com