New vendor market
A new weekly vendor market has begun in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle on Sundays, in the plaza from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Lori Wilson, a volunteer from the La Cruz community service group APERCH, says the focus is on natural foods and local crafts. “That includes baked goods, organically grown fruits and veggies, salsas, spreads, jewelry, women’s bags, clothing, shoes, sketches and paintings … all the usual.”
That’s not quite all. There’s also a children’s storytelling area and volunteer helpers involve kids in using old toys, boxes and other discarded items to create imaginative playthings.
Vendors come from the local area but also include those from the Puerto Vallarta and the La Peñita markets.
Jason Foster organized the market through Coopertiva Huanacaxtle, operating under the umbrella of APERCH.
Foster says the goals of the market are twofold: achieve a stronger connection between producers and consumers and generate money for local projects, including plaza improvements, operate a mobile library van and build a recreation center.
The market vendors give a share of their profits to turn the projects Foster envisions into reality.
“November 28 was our second event,” says Wilson. “There have been good turnouts for both, with more each week as word spreads. We’ve seen Spanish- and English-speaking shoppers.”
Foster said vendor stalls have increased from 18 at the first market day and the number of customers has almost doubled.
Junior sailors’ benefit
The Junior Sailing Program at the Vallarta Yacht Club, a non-profit organization in Nuevo Vallarta, teaches young kids from 8-15 years old to sail optimist boats. Kids from all walks of life are invited to get a chance to learn and experience this growing sport and each year there is a fundraiser for the program.
The fundraiser will be held on Saturday, December 11, starting at 6 p.m. There will be a Mexican buffet, great prizes in a raffle and auction which are donated by local businesses, sponsors and parents The buffet costs 170 pesos per adult and 75 pesos per child, tip included. Tickets will be sold at the VYC before or on the day of event. For more information, contact www.vallartayachtclub.org or Rudy Trejo (322)297-2222. For sailing classes contact kengill54@gmail.com or (322) 120-4072, or eugenie_russell@hotmail.com or (322) 137-0898.
News from BBCC
- Due to circumstances beyond its control, the Bucerias Bilingual Community Center (BBCC) has had to cancel its Christmas Market at El Eden Botanical Gardens.
- The BBCC reminds everyone that Spanish classes are offered for all levels. Jorge Soria makes the learning easy and fun, in a relaxed atmosphere. He can arrange private lessons at the BBCC or in your home. Group classes at the center are 110 pesos per student per class. Call him and mention the BBCC. His number is 322-104-5198.
- If you want to participate, support or are just curious about the Bucerias Community Theatre, contact Denise at the BBCC.
- For more information on any of its programs, contact the BBCC at 329-298-3527. Hours are Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The BBCC is on Calle 16 de septiembre, near the corner of Matamoros.
Chili in Bucerias
The First Annual Bucerias Chili Cook-off is in the history books. “If you missed it, you missed a great party,” said Christy Beguesse, head of the organizing committee.
A crowd estimated at over 500 filled a half-block of Lazaro Cardenas for their taste of what was billed as “the best chili in Riviera Nayarit.”
Said Beguesse: “I would like to thank the more than 20 volunteers. Without their hard work and generosity of time, this event would not have been possible. Also, thank you’s go to the 13 contestants.”
Cook-off winners
Judge’s Choice Chili: Commercial Kitchen – Team Peppers’ Peppers Restaurant (Rancho Banderas), Private Kitchen - LaDonna Schmidt’s Chicken Chili Rooster Boosters
People’s Choice Chili: Commercial Kitchen - La Cascada Restaurant (La Cruz), Private Kitchen - Sid Goodman (Puerto Vallarta)
The winner of the Judge’s Choice Award was determined by invited chili judges Bahia de Banderas Police Chief Guadalupe Rodriguez, Municipal Proteccion Civil Director Jose de Jesus Fregoso, Firefighter Armando Arvizu, Bucerias Delagada Maria Del Socoro Acosta Monroy and Municipal Tourism Director Miguel Aguilar. The People’s Choice Award winner was determined by counting the number of tickets from sales deposited in containers at their tables.
Restaurant news
Saiya, a new Japanese restaurant, has opened on Cuauhtemoc and Av. Mexico, while Burritas del Mar has opened at Av. Mexico 6. The former Bucerias Gardens on Av. Mexico has reopened with new owners and a new name – Joe Crow’s. Next door is another new restaurant/bar called La Pachanga.
Along Lazaro Cardenas, the former Todo Verde (across from LaVida condos) is now Café Olé Bakery and Catering. El Oasis, at the corner of Agustin Melgar, has reopened for the season.
At the north end of the footbridge is the new Sal y Fuego Cocina Fusion. El Café Tabaco and Chocolate has recently opened in the old Madison building at the corner of Cardenas and Abasolo.
On northbound Highway 200 at the Decameron Resort traffic light, St. Patrick’s Beer Garden and Grill announced it will open on December 1.
Two Lazaro Cardenas casualties: Rito’s Bacci and Sha-lou Noodle House have closed.
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