Fiesta in el Barrio in Barra de Navidad - Patron Saint Philip of Jesus Festivities 2012

Fiesta in el Barrio in Barra de Navidad - Patron Saint Philip of Jesus Festivities 2012

St. Philip of Jesus was the first Mexican Saint and also first native saint of the American Continent. He worked as a trader in the Philippines where he joined the Franciscans. He died crucified in Japan in 1597. 

St. Philip was canonized in 1862. He is the patron saint of Mexico City and some small towns and barrios like the Barrio in Barra de Navidad.
The celebrations in the barrio to honor Saint Philip of Jesus are from Thursday February 2nd. till Sunday February 5th. in the small chapel located at the corner of O. Indico and Ejidatarios streets, one block from Nueva España.

Program:

Every Day:

• 5:30 am Fireworks 
• 6:00 am Mass, Rosary and pilgrimage with the image of Saint Philip of Jesus
• 5:00 pm  Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
• 6:30 pm Pilgrimage and floats along Nueva España street starting at the high school (3 blocks from Andres de Urdaneta) toward the Saint Philip of Jesus Chapel. <= February 3rd,4th and 5th.
• 7:00 pm Mass
• 8:00 pm Special Events: Folklorical Dances, Kermess with Antojitos, Lotería (bingo) and music. Fireworks: Toritos and Castillo. Where: In front of the Saint Philip of Jesus chapel and the stage behind the chapel.

Come to el barrio in Barra de Navidad and join the celebrations. Everybody is welcome! 

Notes:

• On Thursday Feb. 2nd. there will be also a potluck (Convivio de traje) after the 7:00 pm mass.
• Where to find the streets of el Barrio in Barra de Navidad => Barra de Navidad mapquest

Costalegre Rotary Club - Chili Cookoff 2012 - Wow! What a Successful Event

One more time the Chili Cook Off celebrated today probed to be a successful event.   Hundreds of people gathered at the jardin (main square) of Barra de Navidad, Jalisco to test the different kind of chili's and salsas of the professional and amateur participants.
People had the opportunity to enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs, different drinks and entertainment by David Weber presenting his Elvis Presley show, and folkloric dances by the ballet of the Cultural Center of Cihuatlan.
The Chili Cook Off is a fundraiser event organized by the Costalegre Rotary Club once a year on the last Sunday of January or first weekend of February.

Winners of the 5th Costalegre Chili Cookoff 2012 are as follow:

• 1st Place  Chili Professional :  Florecitas
• 2nd Place Chili Professional:   La Magnífica Restaurant
• 3rd Place  Chili Professional:  La Fogata Restaurant
• 1st Place Chili Amateur:         Firehouse
• 2nd Place Chili Amateur:        Nubee's
• 3rd Place Chili Amateur:        Boracha Chili
• 1st Place Professional Salsa:  La Fogata Restaurant
• 2nd Place Professional Salsa: Florecitas
• 3rd Place Professional Salsa:  La Magnífica Restaurant
• 1st Place Amateur Salsa:        Madge y Fifi

Do not miss the opportunity to attend the next fundraiser event Valentines Day Dinner, Dance and Auction  on February 14th also organized by the Costalegre Rotary Club.

Costalegre Rotary Club - Chili Cookoff 2012 - Barra de Navidad Jalisco

La Fogata Restaurant - Costalegre Rotary Club - Chili Cookoff 2012   

Salsa de Cacahuate -Costalegre Rotary Club - Chili Cookoff 2012

Costalegre Rotary Club - Chili Cookoff 2012

La Magnífica Restaurant - Costalegre Rotary Club - Chili Cookoff 2012

Costalegre Rotary Club - Chili Cookoff 2012

Costalegre Rotary Club - Chili Cookoff 2012

Nubee's - Costalegre Rotary Club - Chili Cookoff 2012

Costalegre Rotary Club - Chili Cookoff 2012

Folklorical Ballet of Cihuatlan Cultural Centre - Costalegre Rotary Club - Chili Cookoff 2012

Costalegre Rotary Club - Chili Cookoff 2012

Costalegre Rotary Club - Chili Cookoff 2012

ECOBANA participated collecting cans and plastic for recycling - Costalegre Rotary Club - Chili Cookoff 2012

Awards - Costalegre Rotary Club - Chili Cookoff 2012

Cihuatlan Centre Folklorical Ballet - Costalegre Rotary Club - Chili Cookoff 2012

Costalegre Rotary Club - Chili Cookoff 2012

Costalegre Rotary Club - Chili Cookoff 2012

Costalegre Rotary Club - Chili Cookoff 2012

Firehouse Chili - Costalegre Rotary Club - Chili Cookoff 2012

3 Amigas Chili - Costalegre Rotary Club - Chili Cookoff 2012

Elvis Presley (David Weber) - Costalegre Rotary Club - Chili Cookoff 2012

Costalegre Rotary Club - Chili Cookoff 2012

Costalegre Rotary Club - Chili Cookoff 2012

Costalegre Rotary Club - Chili Cookoff 2012

Costalegre Rotary Club - Valentines Day Dinner, Dance and Auction 2012

Costalegre Rotary Club -  Valentines Day Dinner, Dance and Auction 2012 - Isla Navidad Gof Club

Costalegre Rotary Club

Valentines Day

Dinner Dance and Auction

Isla Navidad Golf Club

No Host Bar 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Silent and Live Auction Following Dinner!

(Preview Tables at 5:30 pm)

Dancing 9:00 pm to Midnight

$500.00 pesos per person 

Date February 14

Tickets Contact:

Website: www.costalegre-rotary.org 
Email: costalegrerotary@live.com

Transportation to the golf course:  The pontoon boat will start leaving from the Cabo Blanco marina starting at 5:00 p.m.  The cost will be 40 pesos per person round trip.

There will be a van to transport people from the top of the boat launch at the golf course to the club house.

Attend Meeting every Wednesday at Cabo Blanco Hotel in Barra de Navidad 9:00 am - 10:00 am 

Costalegre Rotary Club - Chili Cookoff 2012

Costalegre Rotary Club - Chili Cookoff 2012

Rotary Club Costalegre - Chili Cookoff 2012

Come Join Us for an Afternoon of Entertainment, Prizes, Food and Fun!!

January 29, 2012 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm.

Town Square - Barra de Navidad, Jalisco - Jardin

Website: www.costalegre-rotary.org 
Email: costalegrerotary@live.com

Club Rotario Costalegre - Competencia de Chile con Carne 2012

 ¡Vengan a pasar una tarde de Entretenimiento, Premios, Deliciosa Comida y Diversión!

29 de Enero 2012 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm.

Plaza Principal - Barra de Navidad, Jalisco - Jardín

Olive Ridley (Golfina) Baby Sea Turtles Released into the Barra de Navidad beach - First of 2012

 More than 80 Olive Ridley (Golfina) baby turtles were released tonight into the Barra de Navidad beach. The event was organized by ECOBANA (Ecological Bahia de Navidad) group. Learn more about the work of ECOBANA for the Sea turtle preservation and release in Navidad bay.

Olive ridley (Golfina) Baby Turtles - Barra de Navidad, Jalisco

Turtle Release and Preservation in Navidad Bay (video)

A olive ridley (golfina) turtle hatchling - Barra de Navidad

Olive ridley (Golfina) Baby Turtles - Barra de Navidad Hatchery 

Sidronio Madero ECOBANA dir. teaching children and parents the baby turtles release process - Barra de Navidad hatchery

Barra de Navidad turtle hatchery. Each stick mark a nest  labeled with  number of eggs, expected release, etc. 

Baby turtles release - Barra de Navidad beach 

Baby turtles release - Barra de Navidad beach

Baby turtles release - Barra de Navidad beach

Baby turtles release - Barra de Navidad beach

First Baby Sea Turtles Release of 2012 in Barra de Navidad

Tonight! Baby Sea Turtles release in Barra de Navidad Bay. Where: Turtle Hatchery in Malecon of Barra de Navidad 19:00 hrs. organized by Grupo ECOBANA. . More. Info. Contact: Sidronio Madero of ECOBANA Ecological Group Bahía Navidad at sidroniomadero@hotmail.com or in the Delegation of Barra de Navidad office.

First Baby Sea Turtles Release 2011 in Navidad Bay - Barra de Navidad Jalisco, Mexico