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| entreamigos Newsletter |
March 2009 |
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 Dear Friends,
The first chapter in the story of entreamigos is coming to a close.
In four weeks, April 15th, 2009 entreAmigos will close both the library and store for many reasons that include the expiration of our lease and the reality that we have long since outgrown our small library and must find a larger space.
Although we were not planning on writing a suspense novel as we live the history of entreamigos, it appears that we are not quite sure how the second chapter of our story will unfold. Several weeks ago, we received verbal permission to move into the Bodega that we have been requesting for three years, but we still do not have in our hands the signed letter that makes it all real.
In addition we are running up against a deadline to realize the generous grant of the Three Swallows Foundation that is also a key factor in having the funding necessary to create a truly effective community and educational space in the Bodegas.
In our hearts and minds we know that this letter must come, that the children of this community and their future are the most important threads in the fabric of community life that we both treasure and defend and that the government must do their part. In the coming weeks I may ask you to make a phone call, sign a petition, write a letter or wear a big bright yellow shirt and jump around in front of the governor's house (just kidding...well, sort of), as we are not only hoping that the letter arrives, but insisting that it does.
I have been deeply touched by the number of people who have expressed their concern and support of entreamigos. Please keep us in your thoughts, join us at our upcoming events, and know that the work that he have started will not end with the closing of our doors on Tercer Mundo.
Entreamigos has always functioned in the backyards, streets, alleys and schools and in the spirit and goodwill of all who participate, we will continue to do so.
take care,
nicole
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 Children's Art Festival Benefit
A Grand Success!
A giant Thank You to the many, many people who helped to make the entreamigos Children's Art Festival Fundraiser a success. It was a beautiful evening filled with delicious food, beautiful art and wonderful friends and supporters. If you stayed late and danced... it was even better!  In addition to being a great evening it was also a good fundraiser for us as EVERY SINGLE PIECE of Children's Art sold at the auction! We raised $33,087pesos after expenses, that will go towards childrens programs at entreamigos. In addition we received several pledge commitments towards our dream for a new space. |
Upcoming Events at EntreAmigos
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 Awakening the Dreamer Symposium to be held in San Pancho!
Everyone is invited to join us this Friday, March 13th at 5pm - 9pm to participate in the Awakening the Dreamer Symposium, a presentation of the Pachamama Alliance. I recently attended this symposium and found its message powerful and motivating. It is a heartfelt evening and a great opportunity to learn more about what is happening in the world... and what can be done! Delicious food will be provided. Please meet at entreamigos, a little earlier so that we can direct you to the symposium location.
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 Calling all Volunteers.... Work day!
Anyone and everyone is welcome to join us for a morning of painting, cleaning, fixing and otherwise giving a nice new shine to the Recicla Parque playground. We will meet at the park this Saturday, March 14th, 9am to 1pm, bring a tool that you particularly like.... and spend the morning... using it! We need to water, cut, clip, paint, dig holes and more. If manual labor isn't your thing, we are happy to accept cold drinks, muffins, brownies or anything else that will keep us motivated. See you there! |
 San Pancho Recicla Parque Inauguration!
The big day has come!! Please join entreAmigos and the children of the elementary school for the official inauguration celebration of Recicla Parque San Pancho on Friday, March 20th at 11am. It will be a moment of celebration and excitement as we introduce a few new additions to the park and share the story of its making. This is the moment to visit your bench or tile and to interract with the same kids who benefit everyday. We hope to see you there! |
 Astronomy... and the view from your Patio!
Have you ever wanted to make sense of all of the stars that you view from the beach or your patio on a dark evening? Join us for a 2 hour informative and interactive workshop to view constellations and learn the science and mythology surrounding them. This workshop will be held on Thursday, March 26th 6:30 - 8:30pm, it will be held in both english and spanish and costs $150pesos. Please RSVP to Nicole to receive information about the location.
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| Generosity and Opportunity! |
 Youth Skaters make big moves in San Pancho
Fourteen year old Silas, who lives and skateboards in Berkley, California decided to see what he could do to bring skating to San Pancho. He and his friend Daniel gathered used and new skateboards and tons of gear and brought it with them on their recent family trip to Mexico. These cool kids not only gave away 20 skateboards but they also organized a beach cleanup, visited local schools and gave two days of demonstrations and classes to localkids! Thanks boys for your initiative and hard work, you are an example to many others!! |
 Generous Offer by Local Realtor
Some of you may remember our very first fundraising art benefit event hosted at the beautiful home of local residents Dianne and Ron Neumann. Recently Ron opened a new Real Estate office, Sayulita Coastal Properties, and didn't forget entreAmigos while doing so. He has offered to give 10% of any commission earned in his office to entreAmigos for properties listed or sold in San Pancho. If you choose to use the services of Sayulita Realty, please mention that you are friends of entreAmigos. |
| Cool Stuff at entreAmigos |
 entreAmigos Annual Report... online!
Well Almost... at the time of this printing the entreamigos annual report and accounting is finished, although not quite finished being added to the website. In a few days you will be able to find the 2008 Annual Report and accounting online. Please check it out in the ABOUT US section of the website and feel free to ask questions or make observations, we are always looking to improve.
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entreAmigos has a new website!!
Please take a minute to discover all of the activities of entreAmigos in our new website at www.entreamigos.org.mx This huge undertaking represents nearly a year of work by our dedicated friend and volunteer, Jill Mitchell. We are exceptionally grateful to have the opportunity to share the work that we are doing in San Pancho with a broader audience and we hope that our website will grow to be a point of connection and exchange for the San Pancho community.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
The website has some great features that will help you keep up on activities in San Pancho, including the often requested Community Calendar. Now you will have one place to go to see what's happening in San Pancho. All community orgs and individuals are welcome to announce their activities. To do so, please send us an email at info@entreamigos.org.mx
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Now you can see all of the current volunteer opportunities in one place! Please check out our Volunteer pages on the new website.
Again, a grand THANK YOU TO JILL MITCHELL, for making this website a reality for entreamigos! |
 As always...
As always, I want to extend a thank you to the many people that help entreAmigos do our work everyday and the many people who read this newsletter and send us your kind words and thoughts.
Please don't forget that entreAmigos relies solely on your donations, we have no current endowment or grant and although heading towards sustainability we are not there yet. The building, our staff, our projects and the difference that we can make depend on having a minumum stream of support. As times become more difficult and you make priorities in your spending, please don't forget the important work that we are doing at entreAmigos.
To make a donation please send a check, payable to entreamigos to: entreamigos P.O. Box 3231 Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352 or using your credit card or bank account please visit www.paypal.com and enter entreamigos.sanpancho@gmail.com as the receiver address. or stop by the entreAmigos gallery store anytime. Donations can be given to anyone at the desk, please be sure to sign the donation list so that a receipt can be provided. | |
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| Contact and Donation Information |
| For questions and suggestions regarding entreAmigos in san pancho please contact:
entreamigos is located on the main street of San Pancho about 1/2 block from the beach. Officially our address is: entreamigos, Ave. Tercer Mundo #24, San Francisco, Nayarit.
Looking forward to seeing you soon! |
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