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| Puerto Vallarta |
| March 6th
to 12nd, 2004 |
2004 Terry Fox Run Drawing Near
Once again, as it has for the last few years, the
Terry Fox Marathon of Hope will take place in Puerto
Vallarta, on Sunday, March 28 th .
This year, Vallarta will be
honored with the presence of Canada's Ambassador
to Mexico, Gaëtan Lavertu
who will preside at the opening of the marathon race
run around the world to raise funds for cancer research.
The race will begin at the Splash water park in Nuevo
Vallarta and end at the American School where the Fair
of Hope will be celebrated until the afternoon, complete
with music, gifts, food and a lot of fun.
Should you want to find out more, register yourself,
contribute to the cause or get sponsor sheets, please
get in touch with the Canadian Consulate here at 293-0098
/ 99 on weekdays till 2 p.m. or by e-mail at vallarta@canada.org.mx
R.I.S.E. for Hope Annual Fundraiser - Another Successful,
Fun Event
This year there were 33 restaurants that came on board
as compared to 21 last year. Below we acknowledge these
sponsors and WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR WONDERFUL SUPPORT
FOR THIS WONDERFUL CAUSE.
Thanks to John Morel of VALLARTA
TORRE who supplied most of the beverages, as well
as SOL. We know everyone enjoyed themselves as the
beverages were endless. Thanks again to David & Isabel Manore for CASA ISABEL
and their wonderful staff and beautiful setting for
this annual event. Thanks to all the volunteers and
committee members who assembled each week for 3 months
to ensure that this event was going to be SPECTACULAR,
which it was!!! Thanks to all the shops that donated
items for the Silent Auction, Wheel of Fortune & Door
Prizes. A special thanks to Brenda Martin, P. R. Director
at CASA ISABEL and Phil Weinstein who were out every
night for months coordinating with the restaurants
to confirm the delicacies they wanted to present at
this event, representing their restaurants in Vallarta.
A very special thanks to Nick Engels and Judy Pap
who donated the 1-ct. diamond valued at $2,900 dollars
for the Scoop for a Diamond... all 100 boxes were sold
and the happy winner of the real diamond was ecstatic...
the zircons were of such quality, that everyone was
happy as well.
100% of the proceeds from this event go directly to
the Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza (R.I.S.E.) children's
shelter. With the near completion of the second floor,
this will allow us to
take in many more children from desperate situations
and they will be able to join our happy family at Santa
Esperanza.
Again, to all the sponsors, Casa Isabel and volunteers,
all the children and future children along with the madres thank
you all from the bottom of their hearts for your endless
support.
SEE YOU AT CASA ISABEL NEXT YEAR!!!!
SPONSORS: Agro Gormet, Angelo's, Brazil, Cafe des
Artistes, Cafe Mediteraneo, Celebration Bakery, Chile's,
Colin's, Dasans, Dreamers, El Dorado, El Palomar de
los Gonzales, El Torito's, Encanto, Felipe's, Cafe
Frankfurt, Freddy's Tucan, Hashi Sushi, Karpathos,
Le Gourmet, La Palapa, Las Palomas, Lazy Lizard, Mariscos
Polo, Memo's, No Name Cafe, Oasis, Pacifica Grill,
Peyote People, Red Dragon Chinese restaurant, River
Cafe, Rizo's, Sr. Sweeney's, and Tapas 180.
NOTE: the winning raffle tickets for for 3 one-week
stays at Casa Isabel were called and were not claimed.
The winning numbers are: 1 st prize: 6900040, 2 nd
prize: 6900017 and 3 rd prize: 690063. You can claim
your winning ticket by calling Brenda Martin at (222-1451
ext. 205). Winners must claim no later than March 23
rd , 2004.
FROM
THE NORTH
News from Papasito's
Successful Call for Blood Donation
Last Monday, we sent an urgent call to all of our
Newsletter recipients. The response for that call was
just incredible! Here is a copy of the email we received
from the relatives of Shirley, who was in San Javier
Hospital because blood was pooling in her lungs, which
made breathing difficult, and that left the rest of
her body without enough blood to function, except for
the DONATIONS, she would have not been able to travel
home to Illinois. Her condition is really un-diagnosed.
"Thank you so much for your
help in getting the word out about needing A negative
blood for my sister-in-law, Shirley Dare. The response
from the La Cruz, Bucerias, and Nuevo Vallarta community
was just overwhelming. We also had a donor who got
the word through the Friendship Club. The blood bank
in San Javier is astonished that we were able to
find ANY blood of her type.
Anyway, to up-date you on
Shirley's condition. she
was able to fly back to the States on Wednesday, 25th
of February, accompanied by her son. She had oxygen
throughout the whole trip and is now in the hospital
in Evanston, Illinois. If it hadn't been for the blood,
she would not have been strong enough to make the trip.
Thanks again.
Frank and Virginia Mercado"
Pizza, Brunch and Business Hours
We are open now from Wednesday to Monday, from 5 to
10 p.m. (PV-Time), Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and
from 4 to 10 p.m. Closed on Tuesdays. A tasty sampling
of Italy's finest pizzas all at once. Enjoy our scrumptious
Pizzas from Thursdays to Mondays
Every Sunday you can enjoy
a mouth-watering brunch at Restaurant Papasito's.
We serve German Roasted Potatoes with Eggs cooked
to your choice or our famous Badische Käspätzle,
just to name a few! Breakfast starts at $ 28 Pesos
and includes Coffee, Bread, Butter and Marmalade.
Concert in the Park
Monday March 8th at 7:30 p.m. (Jalisco time) in the
Central Plaza of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle: Blue Mambo,
tropical music featuring The Bucerias Children Hawaiian
Dancers, the kids of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, A Special
Tribute to Gerrit Honings.
Tickets available at Yacht Works in Nuevo Vallarta
and at Restaurant Papasito's. $ 60 Pesos Cover.
La Cruz News
The new issue of the APERCH
Newsletter "La Cruz News" can
be picked up starting Wednesday, 10th of March, at:
Restaurant Papasito's, Hikuri, Art Gallery and Café,
Philo's Music Studio and Restaurant, Mini Super Mar
y Sol. Email: reservations@papasitos.com.mx
Calendario
de Celebraciones /Celebration Calender Marzo/March 18
Oil expropriation in Mexico
 After a series of unjust situations
of the transnational industries against the Mexican
oil industry workers, a transcendental and historic
decision was made in our country on March 18 th which
motivated the passing of the oil expropriation act
by the president Lázaro
Cárdenas. On the 18 th of March this event is
commemorated as an action that strengthened the nationalist
spirit of all Mexicans.
Expropiación Petrolera en México
Luego de una serie de
situaciones injustas por parte de las industrias
transnacionales en contra de los trabajadores mexicanos
de la industria petrolera, el 18 de marzo de 1938
se llegó en nuestro
país a una determinación que ha sido
trascendental e histórica. Esto fue lo que
motivó el decreto del presidente Lázaro
Cárdenas de la Expropiación Petrolera.
El día 18 de marzo en México se conmemora
este hecho como una acción que fortaleció el
espíritu nacionalista de todos los mexicanos.
Marzo/March 21
Birthday of Benito Juárez García
 He was the one that promulgated
those reform laws in our country that established
the separation between the rights of the State and
those of the Church and subsequently repelled a French
invasion of our country. Mister Benito Juárez García, known as, "Benemérito
de las Americas" (he who has deserved well of
the Americas) is a great example for all Mexican people.
In Mexico we commemorate the birth of this important
character in the political life of this country on
March 21 st .
Nacimiento de Benito Juárez García
Fue quien promulgó las Leyes de Reforma
en nuestro país, mediante las que se establecía
separar los derechos del Estado y de la Iglesia y
posteriormente repeler una invasión francesa
a nuestro país. Don Benito Juárez García
conocido como el "Benemérito de las Americas" es
un gran ejemplo para todos los mexicanos. El 21 de
Marzo en México conmemoramos el natalicio
de este personaje en la vida política de este
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