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Vacation Fun Time For Kids - I will be extending my usual Saturday Fun Time enrichment program to include 3 days of the first week of the Christmas vacation. Knowing that 2 weeks without school can become challenging for both children and parents, I hope to provide a great environment, as always, for creativity, and integrated learning that gives parents, grandparents and visitors an opportunity to have their young ones happily occupied. The dates of the program are Tuesday, December 20, Wednesday, December 21 and Friday, December 23. I would like to know by this Sunday or Monday, at the latest, if you are interested in participating so I can know how many to plan for. Calling is more direct but email is alright too. Thanks - Tracy Monk Durland, mazytronk [ -at- ] hotmail.com, 612-154-4729, Todos Santos
Yes We Can!! - Our community of Todos Santos has the desire, and ability to make some positive changes. But it will only happen if we work together. Join us on Saturday, Jan. 14, at La Arca at 4 p.m. and become a member of the Los Colonos Homeowners Association, an organization of Todos Santos homeowners and landowners. Come and voice your concerns and desires and learn how you can help make change happen. - The Los Colonos Homeowners Association Free: 2012 Special Issue of 'The Baja Sun' - Free and priceless, the Baja Sun's special 2012 issue is out! Contact thebajasun [ -at- ] gmail.com for your copy. Read great stories from people living on the Baja. Check out the webpage for 2 years worth of great writing and personal experiences; thebajasun [ -at- ] gmail.com, www.thebajasun.com. May all find peace in the New Year. - The Baja Sun I Need A Notary Public - I need some papers notarized in Los Cabos, so I can send them to the states Saturday. Is there a gringo notary down here right now? I've checked a couple places and there is never a person there to do it, or they only notarize certain papes. Please contact me a.s.a.p. if you know of or are a notary public. - Jeff , lvtarzan [ -at- ] yahoo.com Shaw Direct Installation - We live in Rancho Nuevo (outside Pescadero) and need to hook up a dish and receiver which we brought down from Canada. Would very much appreciate a local contact of who can do this. Thank you for any assistance. - lhewson [ -at- ] hotmail.com Dog Crate/Kennel Wanted - I need to acquire a dog crate / kennel big enough for my 75 lb. standard poodle. Baja Ferries require such an item to guarantee boarding when traveling from La Paz to Mazatlan. Thank you. - Daniel Hawe, danielthawe [ -at- ] gmail.com Med/large Dog Crate Needed - I've got a growing Shepherd pup who will expand out of the borrowed crate she now calls home in no time. I'm looking for a reasonably priced crate for Med/large dog in good condition. Thanks, - Janel Beeman, janelb3 [ -at- ] yahoo.com Wanted: Generator Mechanic - Do you know of anyone around that knows how to work on whole home generators? I have a Generac 7kw that runs on propane that will not start. Possible valve/compression issues. Need someone that knows these machines. Thanks for helping, if you can. - Doug, 612-154-3393, Pescadero Fresh Dill And Mint. - Does anyone have dill and/or mint growing in their garden? Needed by Dec. 22. Please give me a call. Thank you. - Sylvia St.Clair, sasinbaja [ -at- ] yahoo.com, 612-140-8708 Kohler Generator Repair - I have a 15Kw Kohler generator in need of repair. If you can provide repair service, or know of someone who can, please contact me. I am presently in the U.S., but I will be in Baja on Jan. 7. Generator is located at my home in Ellias Calles. If necessary I will bring the generator to you! - Bernie Brown, berniejb1 [ -at- ] msn.com, 360-440-2379 (U.S.) Receiving Mail In Todos Santos - I am new here to TS and need help getting a package from NH, what is the safest way to do it? - Rebecca Ingram, beckahi81 [ -at- ] gmail.com, 624-160-1373, Todos Santos Lost Bicycle Repair Tool In Las Tunas - I lost a bicycle repair tool on one of the trails in the Los Tunas area. I would really appreciate getting it back. - Jim Herrick, jimherrick81321 [ -at- ] gmail.com Bike Rack Wanted - I have a 2008 Mazda 3 Hatchback, and am in need of a rear-mount bike rack, as my Thule roof rack (with the bike mounted) is not permitted by Baja Ferries (too high). I live in Todos Santos. Thank you. - Daniel Hawe, danielthawe [ -at- ] gmail.com, Todos Santos Wanted: Used Washing Machine - We are looking for a used clothes washer in good working order. If you have one you would like to sell, please contact us! - April Duarte, lotusmother [ -at- ] hotmail.com, 612-169-9291, Todos Santos Today's Exchange Rate - Mexican Pesos to 1 USD - Courtesy X-rates.com ![]() Submit your News and Events, Questions and Answers articles here: http://www.bajawesternonion.com/submitarticle.asp ![]() Featured Events This WeekPlease Note: The "Featured Events This Week" section is limited to non-recurring community events (Sorry, no "Happy Hours," "Daily Specials," "Weekly Classes," or other recurring business activities or workshops.)Friday, Dec. 16 Free Acutonics Lecture - 4–5 p.m., New Healing Arts Center of Todos Santos (where Jane Sipe has her Acupuncture Clinic on Cerro La Poza). Acutonics® is a natural therapeutic approach to healing at the forefront in the new paradigm of harmonic medicine, www.acutonics.com. - Lynn Wedekind, MEd., Certified Senior Acutonics Teacher & Practitioner, 612-139-6987, tuneintuit [ -at- ] gmail.com, www.tuneintuit.com, Todos SantosSaturday, Dec. 17 Live Music With Los Tocayos - Playing at Marina's, Pescadero, Saturday morning, and evening at Cafelix, Todos Santos from 6 until 9. - Greg Kitchel, greg [ -at- ] gregkitchel.com, greg [ -at- ] gregkitchel.com, 612-119-3705, PescaderoSunday, December 18 Reiki Energy Healing - Level 1 And 2 Certification With Relaxing 3-Day Yoga Retreat Starts - 7:30 am - 6:00 pm, thru Tuesday, December 20, Yandara Yoga Institute, Km. 74, between Pescadero and Elias Calles. Learn to heal with the hands, while enjoying daily yoga, meditation and breath exercises. All levels welcome and accommodated. $290 Commuter. $640 Residential. Meals included. Contact: Allison Eaton info [ -at- ] allisoneaton.com, 518-224-1355 or 612-141-7222, www.allisoneaton.comMonday, December 19 Food and Wine Pairing Evening to Benefit Hogar Del Nino ***SOLD OUT*** - 5 p.m., Villa Santa Cruz, La Pastora. Multi-course gourmet dinner with wines and very special silent auction items. Contact: Nancy Serfas Nancyserfas [ -at- ] aol.com, Rebecca Krida, rebecca.krida [ -at- ] gmail.com, Nancy Naigle, nnaigle [ -at- ] att.net, 612-178-0040Wednesday, December 21 4 A Traditional Posada Of Landi's - 6:00 to 9:00, Landi's Restaurant atThe Todos Santos Inn, Todos Santos. This is a gift of Christmas of our family for the friends. Enjoy one of the most beautiful Mexican traditions we will have piñatas, ponche, tamales, singings, candles, music, etc. Landi, Luis & Tlalli - Contact: Landi Ortega landis_restaurant [ -at- ] hotmail.com, 612-1450020
Community Events and Workshops Notification Page - Submit event notices for The Community Calendar or Workshops and Meetings pages. Anyone planning an event should check the Online Community Calendar before choosing a date to see if something else is already planned and avoid conflicts. Check the Online Community Calendar here: www.bajawesternonion.com/community-calendar.asp - ![]() ![]() Stepping Out - Food, Music, Workshops and Entertainment
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Friday Night Live Music At Shut Up Franks - Come on down Friday from 6:30 to 9:30 enjoy live music by Tim Lang, Ash and Sue of Bolt Upright. Delicious burgers and beer on tap! - Steve, Todos Santos
Tim Lang At Marina's - Slide on down to Marina's restaurant in Pescadero this Sunday evening. From 6-9 catch Lang & Friends playing live. Drink and food specials all night! - Tim , tim [ -at- ] timlang.net, www.timlang.net, Pescadero
Baja Biscuits At Cañada Del Diablo - Last chance for sausage until New Year's Eve!! We will not be at Cañada del Diablo on Dec 24, but will be back Dec 31. Make sure to call or e-mail Ace to have your frozen sausage waiting for you on Saturday. The market is going good, and we are serving up breakfast skillets, apple fritters, and cinnamon rolls for breakfast. For lunch, we have our Italian sausage sandwiches and pulled BBQ pork sandwiches, each with creamy coleslaw. We look forward to seeing you there. - Ace Shawver, aceandlinda [ -at- ] yahoo.com, 612-149-3572, Baja California Sur
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Organic Herbs In Re-usable Bags - Come see my new line of re-usable produce bags at the Cañada del Diablo Saturday market , with or without local organic basil, lettuce mix and herbs (arugula, mint, chive, tarragon, sage, thyme, etc.) Special orders and restaurant inquiries welcome, samples available. Kick the plastic bag habit! - Patricia Baum, teampaty [ -at- ] gmail.com, 612 145-0882
Submit your Stepping Out - Food, Music and Entertainment announcements here: http://www.bajawesternonion.com/submitarticle.asp ![]() Misc. Sales and Services Available![]() Ocean Kayaks For Sale - 2 Necky ocean kayaks for sale, complete with spray skirts, life jackets and paddles. Excellent condition. $500 U.S. each. Also double roof rack for them. Please email if you'd like to see a photo. - Willa Or Charlie, bajawilla [ -at- ] yahoo.ca, 612-151-0869 or 612-103-8159, Rancho Nuevo ![]() Salon Gift Certificates For Christmas - Stop by the Farmer's Market at La Canada this Saturday, Dec. 17, and purchase a gift certificate for any service at Chica's Salon. Pamper someone special for Christmas! Also available by email or phone. - Kathie Cullinane, chicassalon [ -at- ] gmail.com, 612-142-3160, Todos Santos
![]() Beauty Specials - Last chance to purchase specials for Micro-Dermabrasion with a combination of a completely no-surgical, non invasive micro-current face lift technique that is totally safe. Series of 10 lifts and 6 Micro-dermabrasions for $480 pesos. What a great holiday gift this would make for that special some one in your life. This offer will expire Dec 23, 2011. Also available:
Bolo's Boutique - Sale!! - 25% off all Bali clothing, jewelry and accessories. Sale starts Friday, Dec. 16. Come in and do your gift shopping at Bolo's Boutique in Pescadero. We stock women's clothing, jewelry, pashminas, scarves, shoes and sandals. We are open Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Directions: Follow signs for Rancho Pescadero. Turn right at their entrance and left at next corner. We are on the left before beach access. - Bolo's Boutique, bolosboutique [ -at- ] yahoo.com, bolosboutique.wordpress.com, Pescadero 1985 Toyota Motorhome For Sale - 1985 Toyota Motorhome for sale. 22ft. upper bunk bed captain chairs and sofa that turns into a bed. Stove with four burners and an and oven plus a micro wave, refrigerator that runs on electric or propane, bathroom with hot shower. Air in cab and heater /air conditioner on roof plus a Onan generator. This is a complete little home. It is big enough for two people of average build. Put your surf board on top? put your bikes on the back and you are free to stay and travel anywhere. Pictures on Craig's list http;//slocraigslist.org/rvs/2699255195.html More pictures available. Drive thru the central coast and see the home or make arrangements and it can be delivered to you! $5800.00 - Don Wilson, 805-909-0558
Handyman Services - Offering plumbing, electrical, concrete and carpentry services. Over 30 years experience in the states. Quality people doing quality work. - Jim Coulson, jimcoulsoncontractor [ -at- ] yahoo.com, 612-183-1077 ![]()
Navy Seal Zodiac 15 Ft W/35 Hp Evinrude - Pick up in Imperial Beach, CA on the border before you drive down to Baja! This is a rare find. "Combat Rubber Raiding Craft" built for speed - holds up to a 35 hp outboard. Great for surf strikes, fishing, spearing, diving, snorkling, towing, wildlife watching. This 110 pound boat was built by Goodyear in 1988 and comes with a 1982 35hp longshaft Evinrude, low hours and recently serviced. Used in fresh water mostly, 20 trips used in salt water. Always flushed and cleaned with fresh water. Holds 5-6 people or 2500 lbs. Fits in the rubber carry duffel bag (broken zipper), motor dolly, 2 oars, foot powered air pump, gas can/line. Aluminum transom is short, so it will not hit if used in whitewater. Soft self bailing floor. No trailer. New CA registration expires 12/31/2013 - Aj Schneller, Ajschneller [ -at- ] hotmail.com, sandiego.craigslist.org/ssd/spo/2725505393.html, 6193339087, United States Inflatable Boat - For sale: 2009 14' Mercury Inflatable boat with 25hp Mercury two-stroke outboard. As new. Only 30 hrs. Complete with 2009 Highliner trailer. Paid new $7,000 USD. Selling price $4,200. Email for photos and information. - davidinbaja [ -at- ] gmail.com ![]() Free Training Kite - Kiteboardingbaja is offering a free kiteboarding training kite lesson. We want to have locals who have been watching kiters for years to have the chance to try a training kite. Or for those who are here on vacation and who want to check it out before taking a full training course. Date: Wed Dec 21. Time: 10am. Location: The first arroyal in Los Barriles-- Follow all of the KB Kiteboardingbaja signs. For more information please email nicole [ -at- ] kiteboardingbaja.com. - Nicole Eden, www.kiteboardingbajaschool.com, 624-155-1813, Los Barriles Submit your Misc. Sales and Services Available/Wanted articles here: http://www.bajawesternonion.com/submitarticle.asp ![]() Real Estate, Rentals, and House Sitting - Available/WantedPescadero House For Rent $600 - 2 bedroom, 1 bath, fully furnished, fans in both rooms, outside shower, roof top patio with beautiful views of sunset and mountains. Steps away from San Pedrito surf break and beach. $600 a month, available Jan.1. Water and electric included in rent. Long term 3 or more months: $500 a month - Adam Black, alycia_s [ -at- ] hotmail.com, 612-135-8868, Pescadero
House For Rent In San Vicente - This house is conveniently located in the south side of Todos Santos. Just a short walk to the center of town. It features a separate bedroom with queen-size bed, large great room, patio, off-street parking. Handicapped accessible; pet friendly. Reasonable rates. - bajakitties [ -at- ] yahoo.com, 14-502-50 Cerritos Estate For Sale - The Great Escape: located just south of Cerritos Surf Colony, consists of 4 1/2 acres, 1 luxury 2 bdrm.-house, and 1, 3-bdrm. vacation rental. Also, a 20 slip RV lot(water/septic). A walled development lot ready to build (no impact studies required!). Please view at: www.remaxcabosanlucas.com/Pescadero/Baja_California_Sur/Homes/11-945/Palmar_del_Medio/Agent/Listing_14855028.html, - Jordon Cameron, two40jordi [ -at- ] hotmail.com, 503-933-2510 Submit your Real Estate/Rentals/House Sitting/Property Management Services articles here: http://www.bajawesternonion.com/submitarticle.asp Rides or Caravans Available/WantedNote: 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, etcTo remove your ad if you find a ride or caravan, let us know here: www.bajawesternonion.com/submitarticle.asp - ![]()
I Can Drive Your Car to San Diego - I'm a reliable person and well-known native of Baja. I went to college part-time in the States and speak fluent English, I can drive almost any vehicle for free or travel as a compannion. Ready to head North any time. I live in downtown La Paz. Best regards, Jorge. Call (cell) 044-612-118-7898. - Jorge Pozo Aviles, jorge_lap222 [ -at- ] hot mail.com, westewrn onion, 044-612-118-7898, La Paz Ride Share To La Paz - Need to get to TelCel office in la Paz to get a sim card. Will pay for round trip in gas and buy u lunch for a ride. Please write me at electricshadow [ -at- ] mail.com - Tall Man, electricshadow [ -at- ] mail.com, Pescadero Baja Via Baja Ferries Mid-December - Traveling through Nogales, around Dec. 17. Plan on taking the Baja Ferry to La Paz on or around Dec. 19. Is anyone traveling that route and would want to convoy together? Safety in numbers. I speak fluent Spanish and can help with translating. Let me know, Sylvia, treaturfeet [ -at- ] yahoo.com or phone 928-282-5969 - treaturfeet [ -at- ] yahoo.com, Los Barriles Ride Offered To SJD Airport, Tuesday, Dec. 20 - I'm leaving TS around 8 a.m. to catch an 11:30 flight and have room for 2 or possible 3 people so, if you need a ride, contact me and we can discuss the details. (But no voice mail, please.) - Ward Whitehead, wardwhitehead [ -at- ] hotmail.com, 612-143-7561, Todos Santos Need a Ride from LA to TS? - Probably leaving around Dec. 26. Wagon, 1 pup, 1 chick (me). Probably done the drive at least 14 times. Good company more important than gas money. Donations of course accepted! You can write me at circusgirl77 [ -at- ] yahoo.com. - circusgirl77 [ -at- ] yahoo.com Need Ride New Year's Day, Cabo Airport To Todos Santos - Need ride 1/1/2012 from airport in Cabo to Todos Santos, arriving 2:09 p.m. - Mike And Gail Mcallister, gamcallister [ -at- ] yahoo.com, Todos Santos Hauling - New York John will be driving a load from San Diego to Todos Santos Jan. 1. If you need something, I will pick it up and drive it down cheaper then anyone--yes, it will cost you. jmolea [ -at- ] sbcglobal.net - John Molea, jmolea [ -at- ] sbcglobal.net, 760-967-7608, Todos Santos Need Ride To Todos From Airport - Hi, I'm flying into aiport on Jan. 3 2012. Arrive at 3 p.m. Thanks much. - rechichina [ -at- ] hotmail.com Submit your Rides or Caravans Needed/Available articles here: http://www.bajawesternonion.com/submitarticle.asp
Pet Corner (Lost and Found pet articles will run for two weeks)Let us know if you find or place your pet so we can remove your ad -![]() The Purrrrfect Stocking Stuffers - We are too cute for words. We are a boy and girl and both of us are white with gorgeous blue eyes, if we do say so ourselves. Our foster mother has raised us from infancy - she bottle fed us for weeks after we were abandoned. We love her and she loves us but she has waaaay too many four-legged ones in her family. We have been to the doctor and had that little operation so there will be no babies in our future. Please take us home for the holidays. - Angelique, bakakitties [ -at- ] yahoo.com, 145-0250 Blue Healer Needs New Home - Blue Healer, beautiful 1 year old, need to give away as she does not get along with my older dog and I'm worried for her safety. Great dog, very loyal. For pictures, let me know. - bdeacon [ -at- ] me.com Half-Price Spay & Neuter - Our Todos Santos vet Dr. Franzoni is offering half off all spay and neuter operations for cats and dogs for the month of December. He is in Todos Santos to perform these surgeries Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Please bring your pets in between 9:00 a.m.and 1:00 p.m. One time offer! Dr. Franzoni's office is located at the corner of Verduzco and Cuauhtemoc in barrio San Vicente. - kittieheaven [ -at- ] yahoo.com, 145-0173
Home For The Holidays? - Sweet Lobo was brought from Punto Lobos to the spay and neuter clinic, where everyone fell in love with him. Lobo has lots of love to give and after fostering him for only a few weeks, he also shows that he will make an excellent watchdog. Lobo has house manners, has been neutered, vaccinated and with his pedicure and bubble bath he is a beautiful dog ready for his forever home. To make Lobo's holiday wish for a home come true, please contact - Connie Mical, conan [ -at- ] frontiernet.net, 178-0081, Todos Santos Dog Needs a New Home and Love - Lovely puppy is looking for a new home. She is very friendly and loves children, and needs a home with more space (a yard she can play). I can send pictures if anyone is interested. Thanks. - Gelacio Orozco, gelacio_tds [ -at- ] hotmail.com, Todos Santos Gorgeous Siamese Cat - Blond, blue-eyed, long-haired outside cat with a star on her forehead needs needs new home to watch over. She hunts, she is spayed. Call 612-178-0070 or email karlamfreeman [ -at- ] gmail.com - Karla Freeman, karlamfreemn [ -at- ] gmail.com, 612-178-0070, Todos Santos Missing Great Dane - Missing dog, answers to the name of Apollo. It is a male Great Dane, short hair, gray with black spots, it has a yellow chain. It got lost arround Las Flores, last seen on Wednesday, Nov. 23. Please contact us if you`ve seen it. - Julio Rodriguez, julio_01diaz [ -at- ] hotmail.com, 612-154-6284, Baja California Sur Flying Fido And Morris Into Mexico, Courtesy Baja Pony Express - Useful Article from Baja Insider 12/12/11: (1) You will need a Original Health Certificate completed by a Vet,. The documentation should verify that the dog has received all its shots. Do Not Try To Use A Photocopy. Rabies Shot not over 1 year old. (yes in the states it is 3 years but not Mexico Upon arriving at the airport, after clearing customs you will need to import the dog. This is pretty painless. They take your health certificate back to the office photocopy it and bring you the import papers with an official stamp. Hope that helps. Jim Hall (2) Mexico Customs, currency & airport tax regulations details: www.iatatravelcentre.com/MX-Mexico-customs-currency-airport-tax-regulations-details.htm. All pets require a veterinary health certificate, issued not more than 5 days before arrival. For dogs and cats, health certificate must include: - (for pets older than 3 months) rabies vaccination history issued within 12 months before arrival [NOTE: Rule has changed since 2009. Now every 3 years - Editor]. If rabies vaccination history is not included, rabies vaccination certificate must be attached. - attestation that the pet is free from ECTO and ENDO parasites (or a deworming certificate). Further information can be found at: www.senasica.gob.mx ("Phytozoosanitary Inspection" and "When travelling, bring your pet"). And for a much more detailed description of the process: www.senasica.gob.mx/?Idioma=2&id=623 - Sheryl, Owner of La Paz Gringos Mexico recently changed the rabies policy. We flew into SJD In October and were asked to present health certificates for our dog and cat. They registered the animals and presented me with papers welcoming them into Mexico. The person who helped us also told me that the policy for rabies had changed in Mexico from a shot each year had changed to a shot every three years, just like in the USA.
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