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![]() News and Events, Questions and Answers, Food And FunNominate Your Best Of Baja 2012 - Nominate your Best of Baja 2012 - It’s time once again to let yourself be heard! Nominations will be accepted until Friday – Oct. 26, 2012. The 6th year of The Best of Baja. We need your help to find the very best that Baja has to offer. You know your Baja better than we do, you live, play and some of you even work in Baja and you know your community inside and out, and now we want to know what you think is the best of the best in Baja. - Rachel Pack, rachelpack [- at -] bglclub.com, http://bajagoodlife.com/best-of-baja-2012/, 686-230-9933, Baja California Sur Tonight: Special Winemaker Visit And Tasting - We are proud to announce that Dr. Victor Torres Alegre will be at La Bodega this Evening, Tuesday, from 7:30-9:30pm. Dr. Torres is the only Mexican Doctor in Enology, having studied and worked for many years in Europe and is clearly one of Mexico's best winemakers. He will guide us through a tasting of 4 of his excellent Baja creations. So come on by, talk to the Doctor, and enjoy our wonderful local wine. On a second note, La Bodega will be having its grand, season kick-off Hallowine Tasting Party on Wednesday, Oct 31, from 5-8pm. - La Bodega, labodegadetodossantos [- at -] gmail.com, 612 152 0181, Todos Santos Music With Ely Madden At Cerritos Beach Brewing - Come enjoy music on Saturday, Oct. 27, with the very talented Ely Madden. Also he will be with us Wednesday for our open mic Hosted By Dave De Valle. And don't forget the blues and brews house band here every Sunday. - Robert Dale, cerritosbeachbrewing [- at -] gmail.com, www.cerritosbeachbrewing.wordpress.com, 612 102 1534, Pescadero
Anyone Going To The States Soon? - Looking for someone to take a few letters to be posted in the US. All stamped and ready to go! Muchos! - Laurie, lauriecpb [- at -] gmail.com ![]() Michael's At The Gallery - Open Friday - Saturday Evenings from 6:30PM. Reservations appreciated. - Michael Cope, 612-145-0500, mplcope [- at -] yahoo.com, Todos Santos Tell Me About Your Favorite Dentist In La Paz, Cabo Or San Jose - I'm looking for a english speaking dentist who is good with cosmetic dentistry, like fixing a chipped tooth and of course teeth cleanings. Please email me about your favorite dentist in Baja. Thanks so much for your help. - Michelle, michellehar30 [- at -] hotmail.com Looking For Art Teacher - I am trying to contact the artist who offered in-home painting lessons last summer. I wanted to have you teach myself & my grandaughter when I came this November. I have lost your email & contact info. If you remember emailing me in oregon please get back to me again if you will please. I am interested in the painting lessons. smint [- at -] comcast.net, Pescadero
Wanted: Used Airstream Trailer - I am looking for a used airstream trailer. Please call me. - Kenny Sewell, 612 139 2713, Pescadero ![]() Side Walk Art Sale Sponsered By Art House - Don't Miss this Opportunity! SideWalk Art Faire October 27, 2012, sponsored by ART HOUSE. Event to feature latest works by Samantha Rae (presenting her new CD); Anibal Angulo; Anthony Rojas; Francisco Merino; Rafael Chavez; Max Uranga; Homero Martinez Chairez. Mexican Arts and Crafts and more. RIFA Chance to win a beautiful Puebla Authentic TALAVERA piece. Close out sale on all Furniture specially marked. Food Fun Entertainment bring the family. Hours 1pm to 6pm. At the ART HOUSE, Revolucion 1910 # 655 e/ Morelos y Victoria, La Paz BCS Mexico cp 23020. - Sidne Byars, sidne [- at -] galeria-la-paz.com, https://www.facebook.com/events/181787285279389/, 044 612 1025 719, Baja California Sur Wanted: 2 Drawer File Cabinet - If you have a 2 drawer file cabinet that you would like to sell, please let me know. - Deb Crowson, debcrowson [- at -] gmail.com, 612-127-6860, Todos Santos ![]()
![]() ¡ Que Rico! New Arrivals - To all our returning customers, Welcome! This week try our homemade sour cream and sour cream dips. Homemade Cream Cheese, Black Olive Tapenade, Mango Chutney and a variety of hummus flavors. Diane’s Incredible Carrot Cake and Rich Chocolate Brownies are back. World’s Finest Fudge Sauce & Fresh batch of Granola are available to sample. New jam flavors: Mango, Mango Chile, Strawberry-Papaya, Spiced Plum, and Passion Fruit-Banana. Freshly made Chicken Apple Sausage & Chicken Thai Sausage. Breakfast sausage is our newest sausage flavor. Chicken or Pork, Hot or Mild—available frozen. Too many tasty products to mention them all. Coming soon....Cheesecake!! ¡Que Rico! is open Tuesday through Friday 10:00am to 4:00pm or by appointment. Beginning Saturday, November 3rd, we will expand our schedule to include Saturdays 10am-4pm. Located across from La Paloma Ice Cream store on H.Colegio Militar. Thank you for your support. We appreciate you!! - Deborah & Jaime, quericofoods [- at -] gmail.com, 612-118-6031, Todos Santos ![]()
![]() Stop - Don't Throw It Out - What you don't want, someone else will. Save your unwanted items, clothing, household items for the tianguis in early December and help support Kittie Heaven. The only cat and kitten refuge in Todos Santos is entirely dependent on donations and money raised at the tianguis each year. At the moment there are 30+ homeless cats and kittens being housed, cared for and fed - and of course neutered. Please call and we will arrange to pick up your donations. - Angelique, bajakitties [- at -] yahoo.com, 145-0250 "Quesabrosas" A Huge Success - Freshly made tortillas for your exotic quesadillas and gorditas prepared and cooked in front of you. All fillings home made the same day. Flor de calabaza, huitlacoche, puerco con salsa verde, mushrooms, shrimp, chicharrón en salsa verde o rojo, chicken, cheese and beans, nopales and many more daily specials. Amy is friendly and very generous with her serving portions. Open every day except Sunday. 9 to 4:00pm. Regular taco stand prices. Located across from Comex on Colegio Militar St.(corner of Hidalgo St.) Bring your friends for breakfast or lunch. Try it out. - Amy Parra Townsend , Parratownsend [- at -] hotmail.com
Submit your News and Events, Questions and Answers articles here: http://www.bajawesternonion.com/submitad.asp Exchange Rate - Mexican Pesos to $1 USD - Courtesy exchange-rates.org 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.)Tuesday, October 23 Special Winemaker Visit And Tasting - Dr. Victor Torres Alegre will be at La Bodega this Evening from 7:30-9:30pm. Dr. Torres is the only Mexican Doctor in Enology. He will guide us through a tasting of 4 of his Baja creations. - La Bodega, labodegadetodossantos [- at -] gmail.com, 612 152 0181, Todos SantosTuesday, October 23, Thru Saturday, October 27 Bisbee's Los Cabos Offshore Fishing Tournament - Cabo San Lucas, BCS Mexico. Early Bird Deadline August 31st 2 Days of Fishing Base Entry $1,200, Across the Board $5,600. www.bisbees.comWednesday, October 24 Cerritos Beach Brewing Company Talent Search - Bring your guitar, drum, sax, vocals, etc. and plug into the PA to share your gift with Pescadero's music lovers. Sign up starts at 4 and goes to 8pm. Hosted by The Human Jukebox. - David De La Valle, 612-134-8683, PescaderoFriday, Oct. 26, thru Saturday, Oct. 27 Healthy Cooking Classes At Rancho La Duna - Susan Faerber, director of the Healing Kitchen at the Moors Cancer Institute of San Diego, is our special guest for two evenings of great gourmet healthy recepies. Cost $250 pesos per person, $500 pesos for two classes. Includes instruction, recipes and dinner. Bring your own wine. Reservations required. From 6 PM to 9 PM each day. Optional overnight stay with breakfast $250 pesos per person, lunch $100 - Gabriela Flores, gabriela [- at -] ecobaja.com, http://ladunamexico.blogspot.com/2012/06/directions-to-paradise.html, La PazSaturday, October 27 Music At Cerritos Beach Brewing - With musician Ely Madden. Also he will be with us Wednesday for our open mic Hosted By Dave De Valle. - Robert Dale, cerritosbeachbrewing [- at -] gmail.com, www.cerritosbeachbrewing.wordpress.com, 612 102 1534, PescaderoSunday, October 28 Eli Madden Plays Acoustic Rock, 10/28/12 - 5pm-8pm, Napoli Pizza, El Pescadero. Eli Madden Jams tasty originals and classic rock renditions - Contact: Eli Madden elikewise [- at -] mail.com, 612-119-4659Wednesday October 31
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Mani & Pedi Special - Book an appointment for this coming Fri. or Sat. (10/26 or 10/27) to get this special deal. 200p pedi's & 100p mani's! Get your Fall toes on ladies! Located on the terraza at La Canada. Stop by on Sat. for a breakfast skillet or sandwich from Ace & check out all the new goodies in the store too! - Kathie Cullinane, chicassalon [- at -] gmail.com, 612-142-3160, Todos Santos Pacific Window Washing - Professional home window washing. Servicing Cabo San Lucas to Todos Santos. Free estimates. - Mark, pacificwindowwashing [- at -] gmail.com, 612 143 3316, Pescadero Solar Water Heating Systems - Don’t block the sun! Baja Sur provides lots of free sun to heat your pool or household water. Visit our website to learn more or call us for a free consultation. - Skip Ackerman, info [- at -] solsticesolarofbaja.com, www.solsticesolarofbaja.com, 970-963-0846 Vonage or 624-142-8002
GE 6 Quart Slow Cooker For Sale - Like New GE 6 quart double bowl slow cooker. Has removable crock and double bowls that fit inside the crock for smaller portions or two recipes at once. Have original manual. Used only a few times. $450 pesos - Deb Crowson, debcrowson [- at -] gmail.com, 612-127-6860, Todos Santos
![]() Solar Equipment For Sale - We have a variety of solar products for sale including new and used chargers, inverters, solar panels and batteries for sale. Trouble shooting,installation and maintenance services available. - Erwin Lapschies, erwinecosmart [- at -] gmail.com, 624 166 9473, Baja California Sur ![]() 2002 Dodge Neon For Sale - Excellent condition 89,000 mls ,2 litre engine ,very economical ,Air ,cruise control,mags, sunroof,ipod ready sound, California plates ,tags good till Dec 2012, $US 3,750 can send photos on request ,currently Puerto Escondido -Loreto -can travel sth if interested party - Bruce Dunlop, bruce4sail [- at -] gmail.com
20' Panga With Trailer - Mexican registration papers. Needs a lick of paint but is seaworthy. Trailer is in good condition. 10,000 pesos. - Lee, 612-119-7880 Featured Local Services Directory
Submit your Misc. Sales and Services Available/Wanted articles here: http://www.bajawesternonion.com/submitad.asp Real Estate, Rentals, and House Sitting - Available/WantedMonthly Rental Wanted - Hello, We are a family of 4, familiar with Todos Santos, Spanish speaking, looking for a rental and/or housesitting situation for January, February and March (first week in April also). We are quiet, respectful, and can provide references in Todos Santos! Also looking for a vehicle for that period. Thanks! - Sam Beckers, sbeckers [- at -] shaw.ca, Baja California Sur
Experienced Housesitters And Pet Sitters- Great References - My husband and I house-sit a fine home at Lake Chapala on a long term basis. For two months, sometime between January and April, the homeowners we work for are coming to occupy their home, and we're looking for an alternative house-sit to cover any part of that period. My love affair with Mexico began in Baja years ago and continues! It would be a pleasure to return -- we're just a bit of a drive and a ferry ride away! For your reference: We've been homeowners ourselves for 30 years, and are experienced with the issues that arise. I speak Spanish and have a green thumb. My husband is one of those increasingly rare guys who is handy and is a super-techie. If you're interested in our services in caring for your house (and pets, if you have them!) please get in touch with us! Thank you! - Alexandra Gordon, msalexg [- at -] gmail.com, (US) 914-234-3517
Housesitter Available - male, 53, available to house sit. thorpminister [- at -] yahoo.com (702) 238-6162. 11/1/12 - Thorp Minister, thorpminister [- at -] yahoo.com, (702) 238-6162 ![]()
Looking For Place To Rent - Single woman looking for a place to rent long term in the Todos Santos or Pescadero area. Willing to pay 3000 pesos. Many references upon request if needed. - Nita Milward, nitadelmil [- at -] yahoo.com, 612 135 0078, Todos Santos Submit your Real Estate/Rentals/House Sitting/Property Management Services articles here: http://www.bajawesternonion.com/submitad.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/submitad.asp - ![]() Seeking Caravan - i am a lady traveling with a child and need to find caravan down the baja from san diego to la paz. my car is loaded and ready to go. (or at least get thru tijuanna) i can stay at campgrounds or hotels. need to be leaving oct 27 or before nov. 1st. - Tracy Anderson, fancypants219 [- at -] ymail.com, 605-517-9231 Aldo Needs A Ride From SJD Airport Oct. 28 - Hey Todos Santos, I am flying in Oct 28th from Montana/Seattle and need a ride from SJD to Todos Santos. Happy to pay for gas, beer and tacos so if you need to go to San Jose anyway let me buy your gas! Thanks, Aldo 406-549-6767, 406-218-0082 - Aldo Cooper, tropic.aldo [- at -] yahoo.com, 406-549-6767, Todos Santos Caravan Later This Month - Seeking to ride behind someone who drives sane and knows the camp spots down Baja. I'm very flexible. Want to leave anytime from Oct. 15th- Nov. 1st. Call 605-877-0229. Tracie. fancypants219 [- at -] ymail.com, 605-877-0229, United States Leaving Los Angeles For San Jose Del Cabo - Senior woman with sweet dog driving to San Jose del Cabo from Los Angeles/San Diego crossing Tecate beg. Nov. looking to caravan with another car. Done the drive many times taking 3 nights on the way down possible one night in TS not in a rush, more into enjoying the trip. bajadome [- at -] hotmail.com, San Jose Del Cabo Will Drive Your Vehicle To Baja Late October ~ Early November - Responsible couple with perfect driving record available to drive your vehicle down to Baja Sur some time late October/early November. Ideal pick-up from the Olympic Peninsula or Los Angeles but any location down the west coast is an option. - Sasha Landis, jacqueline.mention [- at -] gmail.com, Los Barriles Driving From New Mexico Early November - I plan on driving to Baja early November, via Tucson, Los Mochas, ferry to La Paz. Looking for a rider to share the ride. - Rosario Carelli, wearethedrum [- at -] yahoo.com, 828 380 0122 US cell# Baja Ferry To La Paz December - Arizona To The Baja Via Baja Ferries - Looking for anyone wanting to caravan over the border at Nogales, late December? I speak fluent Spanish and can help with your translations. I drive with my two dogs and take the Baja Ferry. Please let me know if you plan on driving down my schedule can be flexible. Sylvia L. Ossa, treaturfeet [- at -] yahoo.com, 928-202-4926, my final destination is Los Barriles. treaturfeet [- at -] yahoo.com, 928-202-4926, Los Barriles Caravan From San Diego To Southern Baja - Looking to leave last couple of days in December. Crossing border [- at -] 7 am. Traveling with dog and planning to take about three days driving during daylight hours. - M. Lautischer, Tazdevil67 [- at -] hotmail.com Submit your Rides or Caravans Needed/Available articles here: http://www.bajawesternonion.com/submitad.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 -![]() Not Everyone Can Foster A Dog - But anyone can help buy food for them. There are now three more little darlings at Punto Lobos and they aren't finding the old-timers very good at sharing. Can you pick up a bag of dog food the next time you to go to Costco or Walmart or Sam's Club or wherever you shop. It would be greatly appreciated. - Maryann, maryann [- at -] bajawesternonion.com, 145-0791 Good Info On What To Do If You Lose Your Dog In Baja (or Anywhere) - This excellent article courtesy of Baja Insider: www.bajainsider.com/baja-life/pet-care/findinglostdogs.htm - ![]() Submit your Pet Corner articles here: http://www.bajawesternonion.com/submitad.asp (and remember to Spay or Neuter your pets) Quote of the Day: " I'm fed up to the ears with old men dreaming up wars for young men to die in. " ~ George McGovern (July 19, 1922 – October 21, 2012) Looking for the complete Community Events Calendar? Click Here!
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