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News and Events, Questions and Answers
Todos Santos Recycling Program - Howdy All! The summer hours for recycling are every Wednesday, 11-1 p.m. The center is located across from the Sol Mercado #1 and Super Pollo. We have been very busy with a big project recycling at the dump in Cabo and are planning a big clean out at the Todos center soon. Thanks for your support! - Todd Massey, info [- a t -] enviromass.com, enviromass.com, 624-174-9260
Patron(s) Wanted - The Palapa Society is looking for a kind soul(s) willing to help with the transportation costs for a special education student. The 100p per week cost has been paid through October. Without this support, the young lady does not get to go to school. If you would like to help support this cause, please contact Tim Doyle at 612-145-0821 - Tim Doyle, timsudoyle [- a t -] hotmail.com, 612-145-0821, Todos Santos
Manos Magico Mango Chutney - What remains of the 2011 chutney is available from Kayle now, both in Todos Santos and in La Paz. For your pretty Thanksgiving table you may want to consider purchasing the ladies' beautiful embroidery work. Thank you, Lorna, for the jars and to everyone who has been so supportive. And don't forget you have that favorite dress copied. - Scotty Mclemore, scottybcs [- a t -] hotmail.com, 612-100-5872
Worthy Website - Courtesy La Paz Gringos - Just found this useful government website, even though it is in Spanish, located at www.alertas.gob.mx. For example, today's alerts are about a child's toy, a full-size luxury car and a national brand mouthwash. Here is one bit of information that was posted on the site:
What is the rapid alert network? It is an information website that allows the rapid exchange between competent authorities in the matter of sanitary control and the commercialization of products, services and foods in the Mexican market, to alert and inform the consumer about risks to health, safety, and even life. Posted by Les Carmona - 
Public Lap Swimming - I will be in Todos Santos in October for at least 6 months, and would like to be able to continue my lap swimming routine if possible. Does anyone know of resources in the area? - Cathy Nation, Todos Santos
Letter To The U.S. - Is anyone flying to the United States that can take a letter to be mailed? I need it taken as soon as possible. Thanks Jill Logan Call 14-50083. or email me. - Jill Logan, jilllogan2001 [- a t -] yahoo.com, Todos Santos
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Baja Western Onion Community Workshops And Meetings Page - This is a reminder that we have a page on the Baja Western Onion website where you can look up recurring community workshops and meetings. The page can be found at: www.bajawesternonion.com/workshops-meetings.asp
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Featured Events This Week
Online Community Calendar - Just a reminder to anyone planning an event for the coming year to check the Online Community Calendar before choosing a date to see if something else is already planned. If everyone will use this resource, we can avoid conflicts. Check the Online Community Calendar here: www.bajawesternonion.com/community-calendar.asp -
Saturday, Sept. 24
New Community Events and Workshops Notification Page - You can submit event notices for The Community Calender or Workshops and Meetings pages. The Community Events calendar is limited to non-recurring community events (Sorry, no "Happy Hours," "Daily Specials," or other recurring business activities :). Submit your Community Events and Workshops notices here: http://www.bajawesternonion.com/SubmitEvent.asp
Stepping Out - Food, Music and Entertainment
"Pig Out" at Señor Porky's Baja BBQ and Smoke House! - Featuring Kansas City slow-smoked meats not found anywhere in Mexico. Open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., and weekends until midnight. Watch the sunset from our spectacular ocean view! Located on the Malecon in La Paz at Alvaro Obregon #670, on the corner of Allende and Rosales (next to the Arco Hotel).
• Slow Smoked Ribs • Pulled Pork • Beef Brisket • BBQ Chicken • Smoked Bratwurst Fantastic side orders include Pasta Salad, BBQ beans, Coleslaw, Sweet Potato fries, New Mexico Green Chile with Pork, Caesar Salad and Homemade Deserts. Dine in, or carry out from our "Pig Out" Meats to Go Menu. Download our entire Menu here: files.me.com/richards771/1wclv6 and get a free Margarita or Pina Colada with dinner OR Buy one dinner and get the second dinner at half off! (offer good until Nov. 1, 2011) For more information, call 612-129-3667. - Richard Stubbs, richards77 [- a t -] pcisys.net, La Paz |
Caborey Dinner Cruise - With over 40 years offering tours in Mexico, Caborey has firmly established its reputation for quality, safety and fun. Reserving tours in advance through our website assures that you are purchasing tours from a reputable source and that the date and time of your reservation will be respected. Allow us the pleasure of providing these services for you. |
Zen Garden to Open This Saturday, Oct. 1 - We have many exciting new events for this season to look forward to and delicious food prepared by our 5-star quality chef. Come in and enjoy all the Asian Fusion, Thai, Japanese, Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine that you've been missing, all at great prices! We will have some food tastings soon too.
Looking forward to seeing ALL of you! - Zen Garden, yanggum [- a t -] zengardencafe.com, www.zengardencafe.com, 612-145-1088, Todos Santos
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Misc. Sales and Services Available/Wanted
E-waste Collection And Processing - Tienda Verd & Multiservicios Miró - e-waste management (for electronic and electrical components). To the communities of Todos Santos and Pescadero: We are pleased to inform you that we have initiated our electronic waste collection program. If you have an old electronic component that no longer works, don't throw it in the trash - it pollutes! Contact us or bring it to Multiservicios Miró in Todos Santos.
We collect computer equipment, old TVs, cell phones, conventional phones, computer peripherals and accessories, communication devices, electronic and cable equipment, regulators, etc. (No batteries, please.) Bring your items to us on Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pick-up service is available by appointment. Pick-up service fees are $15 pesos for up to 25 kg; $1 peso per additional kg.; maximum pick-up amount: 200 kg. If you bring the items to us, there is no processing fee.
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Tienda Verd y Multiservicios Miró - desechos electrónicos, eléctricos y componentes. A toda la comunidad de Todos santos y Pescadero.- se les comunica que ya iniciamos el programa de recolección y acopio de desechos electrónicos. Si tienes algún aparato electrónico que no funcione, no lo tires a la basura, ya que contamina; comunicate con nosotros o traelo a Multiservicios Miró en Todos Santos.
Recibimos: equipos de cómputo y periféricos, televisores viejos, teléfonos celulares, teléfonos convencionales, aparatos de comunicación, equipos electrónicos, cable, reguladores etc. (Pilas no.) Dias de recepción: sábados de 10 a.m. a 3 p.m. Recoleccion: bajo previa cita. Cuota de recuperacion por recolección: $ 15 pesos hasta 25kgs y $ 1 peso x kilo adicional. Maxima cantidad por recolección: 200 kgs. Equipos y componentes recibidos en nuestra dirección: sin costo.
“Tienda Verd” “Multiservicios Miró”, Rangel # 5 esq. Degollado, Todos Santos, BCS CP 23300, 612-145-0702, tiendaverd [- a t -] hotmail.es · msm_ts [- a t -] hotmail.com. - Juan Alex Miró, msm_ts [- a t -] hotmail.com, 612-145-0702, Baja California Sur
It's Hot - Protect Your Mattress - For sale: new 100% cotton Queen/Matrimonial mattress cover and two pillowcases (white); mosquito net. Call 612-139-0836 for more information. - Em, 612-139-0836, La Paz
Spanish Lessons With Guillermo Bueron - New Spanish workshops offered. Berlitz "Total Immersion Method" for all levels. The Survival Spanish Program will teach you basic words and phrases most often used during travel. 2 hours of instruction per day, Monday thru Friday. The Intensive Program features 20 monthly lessons. Learn to integrate the minor and major grammar tenses. Classes held in the Cultural Center. On going lessons in October. Taught by Guillermo Bueron, Instruction/Travel. - Guillermo Bueron Prieto, g_bueron [- a t -] yahoo.com, 612-161-4165, Todos Santos
Handyman Services Offered - Land cleaning, landscape, transplanting trees and palms (guaranteed work). I also offer for sale all kinds of plants at cheap prices. All kinds of work done to your specification. - Cesarin, cesardediosmartinez [- a t -] yahoo.com, 612-141-6947, Todos Santos
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Servicios Computadoras, Todos Santos - Ofrece servicios de Internet y Computadoras. Venta, instalacion y soporte de redes cableadas e inalámbricas, anti-virus, Voice Over IP (Vonage, Net2phone), computadoras. Computer Services, Todos Santos - Offering internet and computer services. WiFi / VoIP / Computers - Sales, installation, service and support: wired and wireless networks, virus removal, Voice Over IP (Vonage, Net2Phone), computers. - Josue Castillo Mayoral, Cellular: 612-148-3786, jocama85 [- a t -] hotmail.com, Todos Santos |
Water Lilies For Sale - Beautiful white or yellow water lilies for sale. - Amy Parra, Parratownsend [- a t -] hotmail.com
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Need a Ride to or From the Airport? Or Someone to Assist You With Errands? - I am a young, bilingual Christian man and I can provide you with rides to or from the La Paz or San Jose Del Cabo airports. I can also help you with courier services, errands, or navigating the intricacies of dealing with Mexican businesses and the government; Car Registrations, TelCel and TelMex, CFE, Seguro Social, etc.
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Hand Weights and Weight Plates - I'm looking to purchase some hand weights and weight plates. If you have any sitting around collecting dust, please call me. - Lisa Welsch, lwelsch [- a t -] cbriveras.com, 612-140-1414
Now, Get Internet No Matter Where You Live:
Baja Satellite is an Authorized HughesNet Reseller. For more information Contact Us today: alan [- a t -] BajaSatellite.com, www.bajasatellite.com, (530) 903-4257 (From US), (01) 555 351 0882 (From Within Mexico), Baja California Sur 1 Equipment prices shown are after $199.99 mail-in rebate, and do not include Mexican shipping, importation or installation. System must be purchased before September 30. |
Need Car For 10 Weeks - Mature, responsible driver needs a car from mid-November through the end of January while at my casita in Pescadero. Will pay reasonable price. I prefer to rent one, must be US licensed and will get Mexican car insurance for it. I may consider buying if you have one that runs well. - Jolyn Wells-moran, jowellsmoran [- a t -] gmail.com, United States
Looking To Rent Your Car Oct. 19 - Nov. 4 - LA Book Editor willing to pay reasonable fee to borrow your car or pickup while I'm in Todos Santos last week in October and staying at Casa Dracula. Just for running errands around town. - Rex, (323) 993-8839, US.
Internet Domain Names For Sale - I reserved a few domain names that I don't need. Would be interested in selling them to an interested Baja Western Onion reader rather than letting them go abandoned:
BajaComputer.com - BajaH2O.com - BCSSolar.com$250.00 dlls. each - Alan, alan [- a t -] baja1.com
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Real Estate, Rentals, and House Sitting - Available/Wanted
My House For Sale - We really need to sale it! Finish it your way. There are some details that are missing so you can do it the way you want - your dream house! The land is 824 m2 (about 8, 869 ft2). The house is small, about 65m2 in the first story. The ceiling is 84m2, and the basements are ready to support a second and a third story. Just two blocks from Mercado El Sol 11 in Las Brisas. The house has water but not power. We are asking $60,000 but we are open to any offers as we really need to sell it urgently. - Sigfrido Prado, sigfridoprado [- a t -] hotmail.com, houseforsalebcs.blogspot.com, Todos Santos
Mature, Responsible Woman Seeks Work Trade and/or Housesitting Job - Hi, I am seeking a live-in job, work trade or house/pet sitting position starting anytime after Oct. 18. I am an Energy Medicine Specialist, Reiki Master, Massage and Healing Touch Therapist from Ojai, CA, with excellent references. I will be arriving in Todos Santos on Oct. 10 and able to meet with you anytime thereafter. I have a broad range of skills including household work and cooking to personal assistant work. I am reliable and trustworthy with a great eye for and ability to pay attention to details. I am looking to be of service offering my many skills in exchange for a place to call home, preferably for several weeks or more. Please contact me at enaraheals [- a t -] yahoo.com so we can arrange to meet for an interview when I get to town. Many Thanks. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Carol L. Healy - Carol Lynn Healy, enaraheals [- a t -] yahoo.com, NPEojai.com [- a t -] gmail.com, (805)320-5925, Todos Santos
Todos Santos Beach House on a Tranquille Lush 5, 206.22 Sqmt Property - For Sale by Owner: - Two (2) separate driveway entries give the 5, 206.22 sq meter (1.25 acre) property privacy from both the front and back, giving flexibility to build additional homes or to split in the future. Soil on the property is rich organic black soil, ideal for other organic gardening. |
Commercial Space For Rent - Located downtown on Colegio Militar almost corner with Hidalgo, across the street from George's tacos. Perfect for your shop or office. Please email for more info. - Dinorah Salgado, dinorahsalgado [- a t -] hotmail.com
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Beautiful Casita For Rent Long Term - Located on a hillside, this unit has spectacular views of the ocean, mountains and town. Accommodates two people very comfortably, also room for a third. 20-minute walk to the center of town. On-site manager. Fully furnished. Superb reviews. Wheelchair accessible. Will consider pets. Willing to negotiate excellent rate for full-season rental. - janethowey [- a t -] yahoo.com, www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p281622 |
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Rides or Caravans Available/Wanted
Note: Ads will run for two weeks unless dated. Please list the date in the title, and specify which airport. Goes without saying, everyone shares expenses for beer, gas, food, etc
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Ride Need From La Paz Airport Oct. 1 - I need a ride from La Paz Airport to Todos Santos Coming in on a 1:45 flight from TJ. Email or call. Thanks (US cell 541-350-0930) - Kathy Gasper, kathygasper [- a t -] msn.com, 612-133-2321, Todos Santos
Around Oct. 6 - Seeking Co-pilot for the Drive South - Northern California to Todos Santos. Need to arrive T.S. no later than Oct 14. Only good drivers need apply. - Jane Sipe, jasi57 [- a t -] juno.com, Baja California Sur
Passenger Wanted mid-October - Leaving San Diego, CA, Oct. 15 or 16 for La Paz/Todos Santos, BCS. Write for details. - Sylvia St.Clair, sasinbaja [- a t -] yahoo.com, Baja California Sur
From Mulege to La Jolla mid-October - Leaving Mulege for La Jolla, CA, on Saturday or Sunday, Oct. 15 or 16. Can carry boxes, etc., plus two people. Returning to Mulege later that next week. Bus to Mulege and I'll pick you up. Gas money is required. For more information, email phonebillmulege [- a t -] gmail.com. Thanks. - Bill Enos, phonebillmulege [- a t -] gmail.com, 521-615-101-4773, Mulege
Looking For A Ride Share First Week in November. - I'm driving from Kelowna, British Columbia to Cabo first week of November. Will be traveling via I-5 through Oregon and California. Won't have much spare room for extra luggage, so if you travel light, are willing to share expenses and want to have a heck of a road trip, get back to me. I did this drive last year so I'm familiar with the route and the process. Will be crossing at TJ. I prefer to do the driving myself, but the company and second set of eyes are a plus. Thanks, Mirek - Mirek Hrabanek, canczech26 [- a t -] hotmail.com, Cabo San Lucas
Driver Needed For Small Truck in November - I need someone to drive my Nissan Frontier truck from San Diego to Todos Santos in early November. Bonded and insured, references required. My email is jennylindberg [- a t -] earthlink.net. - Jennifer Lindberg, 505-466-0976, Todos Santos
Caravan Wanted in December - Want to caravan to Todos Santos area in early December, could meet with you anywhere from Santa Rosa, CA, to San Diego. Please email Debra at goodthym [- a t -] mcn.org - Debra Dawson, goodthym [- a t -] mcn.org
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Pet Corner (Lost and Found pet articles will run for two weeks)
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Zoë Has Been Found! - We´re very happy that we were able to find our dog, thanks to a honest family who cared for her until they were able to get in contact with us! - Zoë's owners, La Paz
Attention All Animal Lovers! - The annual Spay/Neuter Clinic will be Nov. 17, 18, and 19. We are expecting four vets from the States, as well as our local vets to be joining in our efforts to reduce the overpopulation of dogs and cats in our neighborhoods. If any of you have contacts in the surrounding ranchos, where animals need spaying/neutering, we'd love to hear from you.
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Missing Friend - Our friend went missing Thursday night (Sept. 8) We miss him and so does his buddy. He was last seen around the Sandbar. He is brown, short hair and has two scars (a large scar on his left flank and a thin white scar around his neck which was caused by a string he was tied up with when we rescued him). He has (had) a red collar. Instead of him moping around, feeling sad and lonely, why not bring him back and let him come home? He is not a stray and we would like him back home sleeping in his favorite spot. If anyone has seen him, please get in touch. email jimiykaren [- a t -] yahoo.com, phone 130-3022 - jimiykaren [- a t -] yahoo.com, Pescadero
Dog Lost? Check with Baja Dogs - If you have lost a dog, please check with Baja Dogs La Paz at 612-155-8948 or email lostdog [- a t -] bajadogs.org. We quite often have dogs at the refuge that we hope owners will claim.
Dogs for Adoption: We have many wonderful dogs for adoption. Please come out and visit the refuge in El Centenario or call 612-155-8948. All of our dogs are vaccinated, spayed or neutered and healthy.
How to Donate: To donate to Baja Dogs La Paz, you can do so through Pay Pal, donate directly through our bank: Bancomer, Account #164033159; donate directly at the refuge or email bdlp [- a t -] bajadogslapaz.org and we will make arrangements to pick up your donation. We also are very grateful for any donations of any type of dog food. Please call 612-140-2575 for pick up. Thank you!
All donations are used for general operating and maintenance of the refuge, our spay and neuter campaign and education programs. You may choose where you want your money spent. 100% of all donations to Baja Dogs La Paz, AC are used to help rescue street dogs in La Paz or to reduce their numbers. Donations pay for food, medication, veterinary care, utilities and water, cleaning supplies, etc., and 1 full-time and 2 part-time staff members who care for the dogs 7 days a week. No Board Member receives compensation. - Mario, info [- a t -] bajadogslapaz.org, www.bajadogslapaz.org/, 612-155-8948, La Paz
Dog Ready for a Home - I have a dog available for adoption who is pretty friendly. If you are interested, please contact me and I will send photos. Just write me at gelacio_tds [- a t -] hotmail.com - Gelacio Orozco, Todos Santos
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