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ROSARITO THEATRE GUILD DIAMOND CHORALE – NEW SEASON STARTING. Do you like to sing? Don’t read music? That’s okay! Rehearsals at the Olde Vic Theatre (3 blocks west of Waldo’s).  For info call Mavourneen O’Brien at (664) 631-3428, e-mail: bajamavourneen@yahoo.com

EVERY FRIDAY - SQUARE DANCING. Place: Costa del Sol clubhouse (km 31 on Tijuana-Ensenada free road). Time: Fridays at 4:30 p.m. For info contact Maggi Wagner at (661) 612-1174; e-mail: bajamagpie@yahoo.com

LAST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH – SPANISH SOCIAL HOUR. Bring: lunch, snacks to share, beverages to share, Spanish-English dictionary. 12:30 – 1:00 English & Spanish spoken. 1:00 – 2:00 ONLY SPANISH SPOKEN. 2:00 – 2:30 English & Spanish spoken. Place: The Home/Gallery of Charlie Wild, 60 Ave. Junipero Serra, Playa La Misión. Time: 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cost: FREE. For info call Rob Cochran at (646)155-0958; e-mail: rob@bajabeachgeek.com

LAST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH at 7:00 PM: POETRY READINGS at CHACHA’S CAFÉ, just south of Rosarito by the lights on the old road. A Poetry Reading (usually by two or more people). The poetry is often in various languages: Japanese, German, English, Spanish. All are welcome. For more info, contact Harald Lankisch at lankischharald@yahoo.com or Marsh Cassady at (661) 613-0448; marshcassady@yahoo.com

September 6: THE UNITED SOCIETY OF BAJA CALIFORNIA (USBC) GENERAL MEETING. Featured speaker Terry Summers, MEDS4MEXICO benefiting HIV/AIDS organizations in Mexico. Everyone Welcome! Breakfast available; validated parking. Place: Rosarito Beach Hotel, Salon Terraza, best to carpool.  Time: 10:00 a.m. For info call Anne Hines at (664) 631-3967 MX; (619) 407-7574 US; e-mail: annehines@rosaritotowncrier.com. EVERYONE WELCOME!

September 20: USBC POTLUCK hosted by Dorothy Southern. We now have a shuttle service from the entrance down to the club house door from 12:40 to 1:10. A-M: main dish; N-Z: snacks & salads; Desserts will be provided by USBC. Bring enough servings for 8 people.Place: Costa del Sol clubhouse (Km. 31 on the Tijuana – Ensenada Free Road). Time: 1:00 p.m. For info call (664) 631-3967 MX, (619) 407-7574 US; e-mail: annehines@rosaritotowncrier.com. EVERYONE WELCOME!

September 26 & 27: ROSARITO THEATRE GUILD PRESENTS MICHAEL J. STONE & JENNY “LET’S GO TO THE HOP”. A nostalgic musical evening featuring the greatest hits of the 50’s & 60’s. Don’t miss this night of pure entertainment plus a few surprises and don’t forget to wear your dancing shoes. Place: Olde Vic Theatre (3 blocks west of Waldo’s). Time: 7:00 p.m. Donation: $10.00. For reservations contact Clara Anderson at (664) 631-2015 MX, (619) 270-2116 US; e-mail: rtgmembership@gmail.com

October 11 & 18: DEAD SEA SCROLLS mini lecture series by Howard Younger. Q & A Forum following each session along with light refreshments. Place: Rosarito Beach Christian Church, km 50.8 Free Road Tijuana-Ensenada. Time: 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. For info call Kevin Reems (661) 613-1985; e-mail: rbccmx@gmail.com

October 13: RENE’S 2008 COLUMBUS DAY CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT benefiting the Flying Samaritans, a volunteer organization providing free medical care for those who have no resources. 2 man scramble. $20,000 Hole-In-One, plus 3 other prize holes and a coupon for a FREE Magique Rescue Wood worth $125. All holes sponsored by Bella Vista. Place: Real Del Mar Golf Resort. Tee Time 9:00 a.m. Donation: $105 USD  Includes green fee, carts and fun! (If you don’t have a partner we can match you up with one). Tournament followed by awards, dinner and prizes at Rene’s Sports Bar & Restaurant. Checks payable to: Flying Samaritans P.O. Box 439030, San Diego, Ca. 92143.  For Information 661-100-6066 (MX), 858-240-2360 (US); e-mail: susansmithz@hotmail.com

Rosarito Theatre Guild - OLDE VIC THEATRE (3 blocks west of Waldo's)

PRESIDENT: Frank Saragosa at 664) 609-3137; or fsaragosa@gmail.com
DIAMOND CHORALE: Mavourneen O'Brien at (664) 631-3428; or bajamavourneen@yahoo.com
RESERVATIONS: Clara Anderson at (664) 631-2015 MX; (619) 270-2116 US; or rtgmembership@gmail.com

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CENTRO MUNICIPAL DE ARTE Y CULTURE (CEMAC)
(one block west from the corner at Banamex on  Benito Juárez)
Contact: Lic. Ivonne Flores Valdez, Coordinator, CEMAC at (661) 612-3924 or (661) 612-4515;
or e-mail: cemacrosarito@hotmail.com

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Wigs& Giggles Players, Punta Banda - GERTRUDE PEARLMAN THEATRE
(Campo La Jolla, 16 km south of Ensenada on road to La Bufadora)
For info contact Heather Hamilton at (646) 154-2452; E-mail: heather1@prodigy.net.mx; Ed Krause at (646) 154-2131

September 6, 7, 13 & 14: EXIT THE BODY, A mystery farce by Fred Carmichael, directed by Connie Morgan. Good entertainment for the whole family (no strong language).  A famous authoress hopes to find rest and relaxation in the New England countryside.  What she discovers is something else entirely.  Come join in the fun as she discovers who is in the closet and what exactly happened to the jewels.  This play, includes a cast of seasoned thespians and some new actors treading the boards for the first time. Saturdays at 7:00 pm; Sundays at 2:00 pm; Donation: $8.00 / 80 pesos per person at the door.  Advance $7.00 / 70 pesos per person, available at Villarino’s Mini Mart from August 1st to September 5th.