You can collect your favorite art in an online collection and be entered in a contest to go see their art in Times Square.
Comments: 0April 16th, 2012 by Susan
Comments: 0February 15th, 2012 by Susan
Carly Fleischmann is an exceptional young lady who found her voice thanks to technology. Now that she has it, she is speaking out on behalf of other autistic children, raising awareness and funds to help them also break free from the walls of silence. Read more about Carly and her work on Facebook or her web page: http://carlysvoice.com/. Carly’s latest efforts are focused on providing Autistic friendly events like the Broadway show featured above and Autistic friendly shopping hours in large malls or department stores. You can help by signing Carly’s petition on her web page.
Comments: 0February 14th, 2012 by Susan
Comments: 0February 8th, 2012 by Susan
Picture yourself in an elegant restaurant overlooking the beautiful Sea of Cortez....a glass of wine or tequila in your hand....beautifully arranged trays of cheeses just waiting to tempt your taste buds.......It is not a dream.....you can make it happen.....
Simply Baja, a Tequila and Wine Tasting Event, will be held at the Pavilion Restaurant at El Dorado Ranch on Feb 29th. This event is a fund raiser for Volunteers Without Limits, an organization that helps the local Food Bank and children with disabilities in San Felipe. This event will feature Tequilas and Wines from Mexico for you to taste and purchase. The ambiance of the evening will be enhanced with performances by Flamenco dancers and their guitarist. The tasting will begin at four pm, and a meal will be served from five thirty to seven 7 pm. Things should come to a close at approximately 8 pm.
There will be a silent auction, a 50/50 draw and door prizes as well as the tastings, the meal and the entertainment. This is a great value for your money and you will be helping a very worthwhile cause. The tickets are $18.00 US ($20.00 US at the door) per person or 250 Mx. pesos pre-sale and are available at the following locations:
- One of A Kind,
- Pavilion Restaurant and
- Volunteers Without Limits Thrift Store
We are looking for sponsors and participants for the first annual sand sculpting competition to be held on April 1, 2012. We are hoping this event will be a cooperative effort of all the San Felipe non-profit associations and private charitable groups. For more information, check out www.sanfelipesandfest.com. Keep checking back as more details are added.
Comments: 0January 6th, 2012 by Susan
A new study by a physician from the IMSS clinic, UMF 24, San Felipe Baja California, found that by putting a group of North Americans on a diet rich in whole grains, legumes, fruits, vegetables and nuts and changing their intake of animal products, they were able to lower their total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol significantly, this without using drugs to lower cholesterol. In fact not only was there an improvement in blood lipids but participants reported increased energy, improved sleep quality, decreased blood pressure and lost 8.6 lbs on average (3.9 kilos), this in a period of two weeks.
The new study, was done by Dr. Eddie Ramirez Diaz, a native of Ensenada. Which has 16 years of experience in various lifestyle centers in North America, Europe and Africa. The study took place from December 5 to December 19, 2011. It was a free program open to the foreign community of San Felipe. Participants paid only their blood tests before and after the study.
The new study, “is a step forward, showing the importance of lifestyle changes to combat a large number of health problems affecting the people that live in our community,” said Dr. Ramirez.
Methodology
In the study, a group of more than 20 Americans who live or spend the winter in San Felipe participated. As a group on average the initial cholesterol was 232 points (which is high) and the LDL (bad) cholesterol was on average 158.7 points (which is also high).
Participants met twice a week for advice and encourage, they were provided with cookbooks and information to understand why they were making the changes.
Results
Laboratory results showed that on average cholesterol went down 59 points, triglycerides dropped 22 points and LDL (bad) cholesterol (LDL) went down 39 points. Many had dramatic changes like a participant who had a reduction of 112 points in her triglycerides and her cholesterol went down 118 points together with her LDL cholesterol which decreased 85 points.
This study shows the potential value of lifestyle changes to reduce blood lipids and thus reduce a large range of pathologies.
Dr. Ramirez is planning another free program open to the entire community which will begin on January 16, 2012. For more information call Dr. Ramirez at 686-133-6046.
Comments: 0November 25th, 2011 by Susan
Thursday, November 24, 2011
But the other day I was thinking, who needs silly ol’ Facebook? I’ll let my Thanksgiving post this year be a list of 24 things I am thankful for. I realize probably two people will read all the way through this post. As my husband says, I take 3 times the necessary words to convey something. However it’s my blog. And I can take however many words I want to write what I want to say. So there. Read it or not… here’s what I am thankful for (in no particular order, just whatever comes to my mind first):
read Johnna’s list on psalm343family.blogspot.com
Thanksgiving Day has long been my favorite holiday. I loved that it was a time focused on getting together as a family and being grateful, not on frantic shopping, gift giving and getting. This year I was thrilled when I started seeing people on the net start “giving thanks” at the beginning of November instead of a few minutes before the “Thanksgiving meal”. The above article was written by the daughter of some very dear friends and I too join her in giving thanks for the miracles God worked in her father’s life this year. His accident, injury and healing played a big part in working a miracle in our own home too.
Now that THE day has past, I am feeling a bit let down. I don’t want to see this spirit of gratefulness end so even though it is no longer Thanksgiving Day I refuse to get caught up in the chaos of Black Friday and choose to continue to focus on the blessings that surround me and give thanks DAILY.
Comments: 0November 18th, 2011 by Susan
We’re back sports fans! The first round, while heated, went to San Felipe. Let’s get right back to the action, shall we?
Let’s talk beaches, let’s talk water, let’s talk… ROUND TWO.
read the rest of this article at ranchocostaverde.com
Round Two, Cabo is going strong, but San Felipe is holding its own!
Comments: 0November 16th, 2011 by Susan
Let the debate begin! In this corner, weighing in at “A well known international destination” with a record of direct flights and mass media coverage, the reigning champion = Cabo San Lucas! And in this corner… A relative unknown, up and comer, the challenger = SAN FELIPE!!!
read the rest of this article at ranchocostaverde.com
It’s no secret that we love San Felipe and I am not all that certain I would like to see it become as famous as Cabo, for it would lose much what we moved here to enjoy.. you know, peace and quiet. However, I do agree with Chuck (not my Chuck), San Felipe is worth the drive and the drive itself is worth the trip.
Comments: 0November 11th, 2011 by Susan
In their own words
Viva is:
a non-profit organization whose sole purpose is to increase animal awareness; rescue indigent animals and provide a structured network of care to adopt the animals ready for forever homes.
In my words, this group is a bunch of very hardworking, selfless individuals who have hearts of the size of watermelons. Everyone one of them feeds and houses numerous strays and spends their leisure time rounding up animals and transporting them to spay and neuter appointments. Sometimes they even make long distance trips to take some lucky pups to new homes in the States.
You can read more about them on their website: My Viva San Felipe
Comments: 0October 20th, 2011 by Susan
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