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Editor, Jaltemba Bay Life Newsletter     

 

The sunset this past Wednesday was truly spectacular even though it only lasted for a moment. The colors were like a painting in the sky with clearly defined brilliant stripes ranging from the most intense of oranges to the darkest of navy blues, which created shadows on the waves lapping....  Read More

Top Recommendations

This is the second part to the petroglyph story we published a few weeks ago.

For anyone who has hiked the petroglyphs at Alta Vista, you'll remember the distinctive green signs posted along the self-guided trail. These signs provide hikers with interesting information about the archeological site, the petroglyphs (rock carvings), as well as a little history of the area and its people.  Read More

My wife and I celebrated the end of the year at a house party in Guayabitos. We were sitting out on the pool deck, when suddenly something hit me on the head. I swore, put my hands up to rub my head, and when I looked, my hands were covered with blood. Somebody went to get a towel...  Read More

Due to generous donations from many people, George Leavitt was able to purchase the 7 starving horses reported on in our previous article. This is the first step towards establishing the Hilltop Refugio/Jaltemba Equine Education Project (J.E.E.P.). This past Saturday, the animals were transported...  Read More

This is my second year in Guayabitos and after spending 4 months as a tourist last year, I made the decision to become more involved in the community. Being that I retired from the school system in Canada, it seemed like a logical step to join the KinderAide team and I am very excited!  Read More

Passionflowers are amazing to look at, and as the above photo shows, they are accompanied by a green immature fruit and a "it's ripe when wrinkled" fruit when in season. The loveliness of the flowers with their heady perfume is one reason to have these climbing plants in your yard, but when you open...  Read More

Restaurant + Business News

There is so much going on in the Jaltemba Bay area. We update this section each week to include business openings and closings, new menu items and specials, updated class and music schedules, new hours and even changes in location. You can read the previous weeks' happenings as well.

Glassworks Studio: Experience the touch, feel and creative process of clay at Glassworks Studio new "Introduction to Pottery" class. The class is held Wednesdays in January (4 classes in all), beginning today.  More Info

Guayabitos Yoga: Agneta just updated her class schedule and is now offering several new classes throughout the week including Hatha, Hot Yoga and Pilates.  More Info   

 

Las Alejandras Restaurant: Every Tuesday beginning January 8, Las Alejandras will once again offer Happy Hour and live music by Manuel & Friends. Tuesday dinner specials include their Plato Mexicano, BBQ Ribs and Kahlua Shrimp.  More Info 

 

Latitude 21 Bar & Restaurant: Latitude 21 is now open for the season and they have live music almost every night. Thursdays is BBQ Rib night, and you can listen to the sounds of the waves while enjoying the Perez Brothers on the beach on Saturdays.  More Info 

  

Los Compadres Restaurant & Bar: Their Oyster Bar opened for the season last Friday, January 4. Head up the hill to enjoy Grilled Oysters, Jalapeño Oysters, Peel n Eat Shrimp, Clam Chowder in a Bread Bowl (which is new this season) or Pizza served under the palapa by the pool every Friday from 4-9pm.  More Info  

 

Mateja's Bar & Grill: Mateja has made a few changes to her music schedule: Deep River Duo is playing Thursdays and Geno is jamming on Saturdays. She's got live music from 2-5pm daily and cold beer all the time.  More Info  

 

Toñita III Restaurant: Starting this Thursday, January 10, Julio will be offering a special BBQ Rib Dinner every Monday and Thursday for only $250 pesos for 2 people. And on Tuesday, January 15, they will have a special Dinner & Dance with the Perez Brothers.  More Info 

 

NEW: WashanWear Car Wash: To serve their customers better, Martin & Monica have opened a new Car Wash in Guayabitos in addition to their mobile car wash service. They are now located 100 meters north of the water tower on the east side of Highway 200 and are open from 8am-5pm daily.  More Info 

 

Also visit our Community Calendar for a complete listing of upcoming and ongoing events and Jaltemba Bay Folk for detailed information about music and class schedules, dinner specials, meeting updates and more posted by business owners.

Event News + Updates

If the astronauts' parrot was controlling their TV by remote and viewed Marie Antoinette kissing Ken while Barbie had dinner with a drunken old waiter... that would be a nightmare recollection of some of last year's Peñita Players skits' characters. The Peñita Players hope to keep Jaltemba Bay entertained...  Read More  

 

KinderAide's 2nd Annual Street Dance is shaping up! Mark your calendars for Sunday, February 10th. We will have live music by Manuel y Amigos, Adan, Enrique and Cole & Noble. Bring your dancing shoes... we're gonna have a blast! And 100% of the proceeds go to connecting the cistern...  Read More  

 

The Guayabitos Homeowner's Association is hosting its 3rd Annual Zona Residencial Social Valentine's Dinner on Wednesday, February 13. The event will include a Cash Bar at 5pm, Dinner from 6-7pm, Dancing from 6:30-9:30pm, Door Prizes, Silent Auction and 50/50 Draw. Tickets are $300 pesos and proceeds will go towards area maintenance and upgrades of the Zona Residencial in Rincón de Guayabitos. Everyone is invited!  Read More 

 

Attention models and volunteers for the 10th Annual Fashion Show on January 29, 2013. Please be advised that there will be a meal available for all models and volunteers after the show for those that want to stay to unwind. Tickets are available at the Fashion Show table in front of Soley...  Read More 

 

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From Our Readers

On occasion, we get emails from our readers that make us chuckle, and this one did just that. Thank you Bert for making our job just a little more fun! Readers, keep the letters coming. 

 

Hello Allyson & David! Funny, thought of you right away when this attachment arrived at our doorstep. With all the editing and hard work you're putting in to keep your newspaper interesting and entertaining you ought to do some easy exercise, one that allows you to "pull it off" right at your computer.  Read More  

Community Corner

Updates on groups, organizations and other good works 

If you have information about a community group, organization or project, post it on Jaltemba Bay Folk and we will include a link in the next issue of our newsletter. If you have information about an upcoming event, please post it on our Community Calendar and email us the details along with any photos, and we will gladly promote it here as well.

• Las Tres Amigas Pizza & Pasta in the Plaza -- SOLD OUT 
• Los Amigos Recycling Basket Making Workshops 
• Final Work Party at the Community Cultural Center (CCC) 
• Large Animal Rescue Group 

 

The Los Amigos de Jaltemba recycling committee has been meeting on Tuesdays at 10am at the Community Cultural Center (CCC). The focus is completing the work began last season in compliance with the Del Norte/D-5130/TRF Matching Grant. Heading up the committee this year is...  Read More  

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Thank You / Gracias

We want to thank you for taking the time to read this issue of the Jaltemba Bay Life newsletter. Our team works hard to provide the most up-to-date and informative site for both locals and visitors to the area.  

 

We value your opinions and feedback. Please let us know 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)

Owners, Jaltemba Bay Life