Dialing in Mexico 24/7 Medical Services & Dentist Emergency Phone NumbersGarden Sculpture workshop by Judith Greenleaf - March 8 - 11th Judith Greenleaf is offering a sculpture workshop focusing on outdoor gardn sculptures and related forms on March 8-12th at her studio residence in Los Zacatitos. "We will make a special slow hardening cement mix to carve while it is still soft with spoons, knives, or simple hand tools. Make outdoor sculpture, fountain, birdbath, plant container, etc. 3 days, $150 plus $20 materials fee. Easy, fun, anyone can do it. Pieces will be hollow, lighter in weight, and ready for your garden, patio, entrada, or? Zacatitos, bungalows available on site. Register now so I can buy materials. Class will cancel if insufficient registration by March 1st." E-mail: grnleaf@mcn.org to register or for information. Art exhibit by Judith Greenleaf opens in San Jose on February 11th
Judith Greenleaf's paintings reflect the Baja landscape and her bronze sculptures are inspired by the human figure. More works by Judith Greenleaf are available on the Los Zacatitos artists page. Please click on thumbnail for enlarged view of the invitation to the exhibition.
Off-Road Baja Race cruises by Los Zacatitos on February 7th
Please click on thumbnail for enlarged photo collage, and note the 'topes' sign and hairpin curve. More photo art works by Roberta Booth are available on the Los Zacatitos artists page. Santa Cruz leads the way in refurbishing the neighborhood
Jim Hart, broker for ICS Vantage Realty / East Trend and long-term community member, along with Steve Frey (lot G-9), and Jerry Jackson, a company associate of Hart's, refusbished the main Santa Cruz de los Zacatitos gate and sign. Santa Cruz gate and sign plastered by Steve Frey. re-painted by Jim Hart and Jerry Jackon.
Ecological concerns - Sea of Cortez Regularly we feature articles of interest on ecology, recycling, and ocean / land environment, especially as it relates to our coastal communities on the East Cape. We live at the intersection of ocean and land and our enjoyment comes from both. Susan Beard (Sube), whose photographs are also in the 'Environs' section of this site suggests adding the following web site for our informational interest: www.seawatch.org Open pit gold mine at Paredones Amarillos in the Sierra de la Laguna Biosphere Reserve Call for letters of protest editor@buildinginbaja.com wrote: "As many of you may know, Vista Gold mining company is seeking permission to develop a massive open pit gold mine at Paredones Amarillos in the Sierra de la Laguna Biosphere Reserve above Todos Santos. This project will directly challenge our community. We are being asked to risk the regional aquifers, the turtle sanctuaries, the whale coastal feeding areas and our oasis. Please help protect Todos Santos and the Sierra de la Laguna Biosphere Reserve. (For more information see: VistaGoldNo.com and ParedonesAmarillosNo.com) Paradones Amarillo mining company just filed for the change of zoning for the development of an open pit gold mine. Different government agencies are in the process of making a decision NOW. We need everyone to send letters to the federal and state agencies looking at this issue to express opposition to the project. Please help and get as many others to participate in this letter writing campaign. To
view sample letter of protest and e-mail addresses for government
officials click
here (to open in separate window - enable 'pop up' mode). East Cape Recycling Center depends on local support
Recycling donations are accepted (but should be mandatory, considering the costs), with a minimum donation of 50 pesos to make this a viable operation, to cover gas and transportation expenses. Please rinse out and separate the paper, aluminum, tin cans, batteries. Please NOTE: Some Glass, and all Plastics are no longer accepted. Pick-up house garbages service will also depend on number of orders. If you would like to arrange garbage pick up, e-mail Moise at navarros_corp@live.com or call cell 624 134 0820 . For updated information on Navarros Corporation recycling & ecological plans visit: http://navarroscorp.blogspot.com/
Plans to pave the 'back road' from Zacatitos to La Laguna? He writes: Any updates and photos of this paving project? Please submit them to Next full moon will be March 29th - best moon/sea 'photo ops' will be the day before at sunset Facts
about the moon, from the web news wires:
If
you are taking photos of the full moon or other subjects of interest
to the East Cape community, please consider sending them to the webmaster
of this site Al Razutis at razutis@hotmail.com
for consideration and posting. A photo page of 'Moons at Zacatitos'
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