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Jaltemba Bay Life
Newsletter
Publisher The Jaltemba Bay Life Newsletter is published by: JaltembaBayLife.com Frequency Emailed every Monday (bi-weekly from May through mid-September) Newsletter Submissions If you have news, information stories, photos, comments or suggestions, email us at Allyson@JaltembaBayLife.com Back Issues To view back issues of our newsletter, click here Featured Articles To access and read all past featured articles included in our newsletter, click here
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 Jaltemba Bay Folk Forum
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Jaltemba Bay
Community Calendar
To see what's going on in our area, including upcoming annual fundraising and charity events, view the Community Calendar -- and while you're there, add your event. It's free!
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Jaltemba Bay Hotels
& Vacation Rentals
No matter whether you're looking for an upscale resort, all-inclusive hotel, beachfront vacation rental home, quaint Bed & Breakfast or RV park for your rig -- at Jaltemba Bay Life, there's something for everyone and every budget:
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Community Groups
& Organizations
The Jaltemba Bay area has several wonderful community organizations and charitable causes. To learn more, click on the links below:
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Happy Valentine's Day
Welcome to all 1,091 subscribers of the Jaltemba Bay Life Newsletter, and many more who view it on Jaltemba Bay Life and the Jaltemba Bay Folk Forum.
Tomorrow is Valentine's Day. While we're guessing many of you already have plans, we have updated our list of how and where you can celebrate this special day. To find out what else is going on this week, read through the information below and take a peek at our online Community Calendar.
To help plan your upcoming trip or your day in the Bay, don't forget to check the current weather conditions on the Official Jaltemba Bay Weather Page.
And be sure to watch for the next issue of the Jaltemba Bay Life Newsletter, which will arrive in your InBox on February 20th just in time for your morning coffee.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Editor, Jaltemba Bay Life Newsletter
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Jaltemba Bay DISH Ally's inside scoop on where to find seriously good food!
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Guide to Mexican Cheese: Part 1
by Allyson Williams
With all the talk about cheese on the Jaltemba Bay Folk Forum lately, I decided to enlist my good friend Rosalva to enlighten me about what types of cheeses are available in our area, where the best places are to purchase them and how they are most often used by the locals. What I discovered was more than I expected and the experience is one I won't soon forget. Read more
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♥♥ Celebrate Valentine's Day ♥
If you haven't already made plans to take your sweetie out to say "I love you", here are a few suggestions...
Beso del Sol Steak House
Booked More Info
El Gigio Italian Pizzeria Regular and special menu (to be announced closer to the date), plus live Andes music from 6-9pm. Reservations
El Rodeo Cuban music by "Sabor a Cuba" from 6:30-9:30pm. Surf & Turf Special (New York and 2 Shrimp Skewers, Salad and Mashed Potatoes) for $145 pesos and 2 Mojitos for $50 pesos.
El Panorama Hotel Valentine's at El Panorama: Cupid pull back your bow, and let your arrow go, straight to my lover's heart for me. Set menu: Roasted Red Pepper & Chicken Penne Pasta served in a rich Parmesan Cream Sauce, Salad & Dressing, Chocolate Mousse and Silver White Cake. Also included is 1 bottle of red or white wine, coffee or tea. Starts at 6pm with dinner served at 7pm. $600 pesos per couple. Seating is limited so please RSVP by February 11. Reservations
Latitude 21
Salvador's
Beach: All-You-Can-Eat Shrimp for $220 pesos. Highway: Buffet Dinner with Shrimp, Chicken, Ribs, Rice, Green Salad and Vegetables. Open Bar (beer, margarita, piņa colada, gin tonic, etc.). Mariachi, tequila show, music mix and rock & roll. $340 pesos with advance purchase ($380 pesos day of event). ReservationsTeriyaki Time
Regular Menu ReservationsTequilla Villanueva
Valentine's Dinner Special: Butterflied Shrimp in butter or garlic, Mahi Mahi with melted cheese, Filet Migņon or BBQ Ribs in our secret sauce... and open bar for only $230 pesos per person. Reservations Toņita ITonita I on the beach is offering a special menu including Pechuga Vaquera, Arrachera, Camaron Angel, Filete Pistache and their Plato Mexicano from 5:30-8:30pm. Price is $110-145 pesos. ReservationsToņita III
Valentine's Dinner Dance. Your choice of Fish Fillet with Strawberry sauce or Camaron Angel. Live Music and DJ. 6-11pm. $325 pesos. Reservations
Vista Guayabitos
Regular menu and karaoke music by Adan. Reservations and deposit are required. ReservationsXaltemba
Special Menu: Roast ed Beet Root Soup, Spinach & Hazelnut Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette, House Made Bread Rolls, Stuffed Pork Loin with Dauphinoise Potatoes & Green Beans or Chicken Provenįale with Star Anise, plus Chocolate Cake with Black Sesame & Wasabi Served with Rose Petal Sorbet. $225 pesos. Limited Seating. Reservations |
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Special Valentine's Dinner & Dance
in La Peņita
Come and enjoy an evening of dancing and a wonderful chicken dinner cooked and served by the Catholic ladies group from the Sra. de Talpa Church and music by Grupo Versatil Jali. Proceeds from this event will support classes for children in our community. Come enjoy the fun!
Tuesday, February 14
8pm at Real Peņa Salon
Donations of $250 pesos per couple. Drinks sold separately. Tickets are for sale at Pharmacia Lupita and Novedades el Carito in La Peņita.
The children give their thanks for your support!
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Tickets for Fiesta 2012 - A Taste of Jaltemba / Sabor a Jaltemba Available This Thursday
by Dave Easby
Fiesta 2012 will be held on Saturday, March 10 from 3pm until midnight at the Salon de Eventos - Real de Peņa, formerly known as La Cancha de Futbol. Tickets are only $100 pesos per person. The event will feature a range of local musicians and other entertainers and some great food and drink. Read more
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Restaurant + Business News
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El Gigio Italian Pizzeria Offers Italian Cooking Classes
Ejidio, owner of El Gigio Italian Pizzeria in La Peņita, and his mother, Dolores who is in town for a few weeks from Italy, are offering two days of cooking classes in Italian cuisine. Comi Dolores was born in the province of Brindisi, Italy on October 28, 1952. From an early age, she had a passion for fine cuisine... Read more
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Why We Love Jaltemba Bay
Tell us why YOU love living or vacationing here!
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Tell Us Why YOU Love Jaltemba Bay
This is your chance to let the world know why YOU love living or vacationing in Jaltemba Bay. We want to thank Jeffrey, Lilianne, Barenda and Bea for starting us off on the right foot. Now let's see what the rest of you have to say... get ready, get set, get writing! To submit your story (long or short) or to view what others are saying, click here. |
Community Corner:
Updates on groups, organizations and other good works
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A Rotary Foundation Pilot Program Update
by Susana Connors Vicky Robelo gave a presentation on The Future Vision of the Rotary Foundation at last week's Jaltemba Bay La Penita Rotary Club. Beginning in July 2013 the "World of Rotary" will use the same rules and regulations regarding "application" and "administration" for all grants. Read more
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Interactive Digital Learning Co-Founder Speaks at Rotary
by Susana Connors Bill Sams, one of the founder's of Interactive Digital Learning - The Future of Education - spoke at the Jaltemba Bay La Penita Rotary Club's last Wednesday's meeting. Interactive Digital Learning (IDL) represents the next generation of what has been called online learning. Read more
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JBAR: Animals for Adoption
Rescued and adopted animals make the best pets! There are always dogs and cats available for adoption in the Jaltemba Bay area that are looking for good loving homes. You can view the new JBAR Adoptee Photo Album here.
For more information, visit the Jaltemba Bay Animal Rescue (JBAR) community webpage.
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Events are a wonderful way to immerse yourself in, and learn about, the Mexican culture. Here is a list of upcoming holidays, festivals, events, and activities worth planning around. Also check out our Community Calendar for a complete list of what's going on in the Jaltemba Bay area. If you have information about an event, please email us so we can include it in our next issue. And don't forget to add your event... it's FREE!
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This Week
Monday, February 13
Guayabitos Homeowner's Association Valentine's Dinner Dance
The Zona Residencial Social Fund Raising Dinner will be held at Flamingos #4 in Guayabitos. The event will include: cash bar, dinner, dancing, music and more. Tickets are $300 pesos. All proceeds will go towards area maintenance, beautification and upgrades. Read more
Tuesday, February 14
Dia del Amor y la Amistad (Valentine's Day)
In Mexico, not just love, but friendship is also celebrated. Wednesday, February 15
Arts for the Turtles
Fundraiser fiesta at Bahia del Sol Resort in Nuevo Vallarta from 11am-3pm. Numerous local artists will provide paintings, sculptures, baked goods, and artistry of various disciplines. There will be a live auction, a special luncheon by the Seahorse Restaurant, live music, and much more on the oceanfront terrace. Admission is free. Come and have a great time while saving the turtles. Wednesday, February 15-18 Free Spay & Neuter Clinic in San Blas
Email Melissa at melissa_floca@yahoo.com for more information or if you'd like to volunteer. Thursday, February 16-21
Carnaval (Carnival)
Carnaval is an official Mexican holiday that kicks off a five-day celebration of the libido before Catholic Lent begins. The festival of Carnaval is celebrated as a last indulgence of carnal pleasures that Catholics must give up for 40 days of fasting during Lent, from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday. Carnaval is celebrated exuberantly with parades, floats, costumes, music and dancing in the streets. Saturday, February 18 Los Amigos Basket-Making Workshop
The Recycling Committee of Los Amigos will be holding their last Basket Making Workshop today from 10am-noon at 162 Calle Allende, La Peņita. Read more 7th Annual Rincon de Guayabitos Festival
The 7th Annual Rincón de Guayabitos Festival will be held every Saturday in February, courtesy of the Asociación de Hoteles del Municipio de Compostela AC. The arts and cultural activities will begin each night at 8pm in the Guayabitos Plaza and admission is free. Click here to view the schedule of events. 3rd Annual Tequila Challenge
The annual Challenge helps fund a hot lunch program for local schools in the town of Tequila. Contact Patty at Hinde y Jamie's or Esteban at Pina Colada for travel arrangements and tickets. Sunday, February 19Guayabitos Artists' Collective Show
and Artists' Reception
The Guayabitos Artists' Collective Show will be held February 12-19 at Latitude 21. Join the artists for an Artists' Reception from 3-5pm on February 12. Read more
Now-Saturday, February 18
Christina Stobbs Photography Exhibit
Christina's nature photos will be on display at Xaltemba Restaurant & Galeria in La Peņita. Read more
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Featured Businesses + Vacation Rentals
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We are proud to promote the following businesses, vacation rentals, and real estate listings on the Jaltemba Bay Life site. Please support these and the other local businesses that make our website possible through their advertising. Thank You!
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FEATURED RENTAL
Los Compadres Resort
La Peņita
Beautiful resort with 7 spacious and private suites and stunning views of the entire Jaltemba Bay. Stay for a week or month. more
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Los Tulipanes Restaurant
Guayabitos
Offering the best flavors in Guayabitos with specialty dishes like Coconut Shrimp, Fajitas, Surf & Turf Filet and their famous omelets. more
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PakMail
La Peņita
One-stop service center for your packing and shipping needs, whether local, national or international. Bi-lingual and friendly staff. more
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NEW MANAGEMENT
Perla del Mar
La Peņita
This luxury beachfront vacation home has 7 bedrooms and is available for weekly or monthly rental. more
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NEW MANAGEMENT
San Lucas Apartments
La Peņita
These brand new deluxe 1 and 2 bedroom apartments are located in the heart of La Peņita. more
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Tequila Villanueva
Guayabitos
Their newly remodeled restaurant is on the south end of the beach (where Tequila Willy's used to be). Come in, you're family! more
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WashanWear Car Wash
La Colonia
This mobile car washing service cleans taxis, cars, vans, pickup trucks and all kinds of RV units. more
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View more Homes & Condos here. Or let one of the local Realtors & Real-Estate Companies help find your perfect place.
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FEATURED REAL ESTATE
Casa Tequila
Guayabitos, Residential
$1,350,000 USD
Spectacular beachfront home with oceanfront pool, five bedrooms and immaculately maintained property. more >
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We want to thank you for taking the time to read this issue of the Jaltemba Bay Life Newsletter. The team at Jaltemba Bay Life works hard to provide you with the most up-to-date and informative site for both locals and visitors to the area. If you own a business, hotel or vacation rental, and/or have real estate to sell, we hope you will consider advertising on our site. You'll be listed in our directories and be seen by hundreds of locals and visitors each and every day. We stand by our product and our commitment to the community -- that's why all fees are 100% money-back guaranteed! We value your opinions and feedback. Please email us or post on the Jaltemba Bay Folk Forum if you've enjoyed this issue of our newsletter or if you have comments or suggestions about how we can make our community website even better! Gracias! David & Allyson (and Taco & Panchito the Rescue Dogs, too) Founders, Jaltemba Bay Life
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