AROUND TOWN
Meetings & Lectures
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Last March, Obama met incendiary outbursts by pastor Jeremiah Wright with a powerful speech on racism that pushed his campaign into a higher gear and silenced Wright. This week, Sandy Brooks, Marianne Koerner, Dr. Clifford DuRand and Jon Siever will read that speech to remind us that President Obama’s principles ring true and promise America is back on track.
The UU Fellowship meets every Sunday at 10:30am at La Posada de la Aldea, Ancha de San Antonio 15. Visitors are invited to attend the service and then join the UUs in the hotel restaurant for brunch.
Midday Rotary Club
On Tuesday, February 3, Sergio Rodriguez-Castillo explains “Stress Management in Stressful Times.” Rodriguez is a bilingual psychotherapist with LifePath who wants his clients to get more out of life, learning to work and to love more passionately.
The Rotary Club of San Miguel de Allende-Midday meets Tuesdays at Hotel Real de Minas, intersection of calles Ancha de San Antonio and Stirling Dickinson. Check-in time is 12–12:15pm and the meeting starts promptly at 12:30. Visit
www.rotarysma.org for more information.
Rotary’s Super Bowl Party Fundraiser is on February 1, at Longhorn Smokehouse (Salida de Celaya 6). Tickets (150 pesos) are available from David Bossman (415) 101-3149 or Larry Castriotta 154-5749.
Tours & Excursions
Saturday Adventure Tours
In Eunice O’Hanna’s intriguing home, we will see her one-of-a-kind necklaces, most with “Tec” themes—Aztec, Olmec and Toltec. Her decor is fascinating, especially the Adam & Eve wall mural. Eunice will be there to show, explain and answer questions.
At an unfinished dream of a hilltop house, the view takes your breath away. As you walk through this magnificent skeleton of a house, you can plan what each room will be. A beautifully designed stable will house Andalusian horses. Unfortunately, we will see a “horse-less stable.” These tours leave from inside the Jardín, across from the Parroquia, at 10:30am.
Instituto Allende field trip to Bernal and Querétaro
On Saturday, January 31, 9am, the weekly field trip heads to Bernal and Querétaro. Bernal boasts a towering landmark boulder and the village is renowned for its local weavers and for semiprecious stones.
In nearby Querétaro, the tour stops at the famous Aqueduct, Plaza de Armas, Villa del Villar del Aquila Fountain, Hill of the Bells, Benito Juárez Monument, the Chapel of Archduke Maximilian and the outdoor market. A walking tour leads through colonial streets with preserved gardens, churches and fountains.
Cost for this all-inclusive trip is US$65. Reservations are a must and fees must be paid in advance. Native-speaking, bilingual guides lead all tours in a safe environment.
For more information, call 152-0226 or visit Ancha de San Antonio 20.
Botanical Garden Tour on Tuesdays and Thursdays
A guided tour in English of El Charco del Ingenio each Tuesday and Thursday, 10am–noon, is a fun and informative activity for people of all ages. Entry is 30 pesos (waived for members) and the tour is 50 pesos. Wear a hat and closed shoes. The juice bar next to the gift shop has water and refreshments. The easiest way here is by taxi. Staff will call a taxi for the return trip. Reservations are not necessary. Information: www.elcharco.org or email nzerriffi@yahoo.com.
Performances & Events
Bellas Artes dance studio
We are close to having our new stereo system installed and were able to use it for the first time last Sunday. It sounded awesome and enhanced our dance experience. We are short paying for the system by US$250. We would be grateful for donations. We ask folks to pay 50 pesos per class until we reach our goal.
Organic Food Fiesta
Feburary 11, at 5:30pm is the first of ongoing seasonal dinner events featuring organic foods, live music, fireworks and mini-workshops. Sponsored by Roger and Rosana Jones and Casa Angelitos (Faroles 3, Atascadero) to support programs and scholarships at the Waldorf School. Donation of 200 pesos or US$15. For tickets, contact Roger Jones at 154-7448, Cate Lazen at 152-0806, or Rocio Echeagaray at
loscharcos@waldorfsanmiguel.org.
Films & Videos
Meditation Center
On Thursday, February 5, at 5:30pm, the Meditation Center at Callejon Blanco 4, presents Eckhart Tolle’s “Freedom from Time.” This conclusion to a six-part retreat series, The Art of Presence, contains a simple teaching that can transform suffering into inner peace.
Volunteer Opportunities
Does your nonprofit need some extra help, perhaps for an upcoming event? Send short requests for volunteers to
edit@atencionsanmiguel.org
with “Volunteer Opportunities” in the subject line.
Santa Julia Girls
Volunteers are needed for the Adolescent Life Skills Program. Last semester’s pilot was a success, so the Madres are seeking female Mexican mentors to continue.
Contact Robin Loving at robin@robinloving.com if you can help with beds or roof repairs to the Madre house.
Several donors from San Jose, CA; Appleton, WI; and San Marcos, TX need help getting their donations to the children. Contact
BobbiFries@yahoo.com or 152-4957 if you are traveling from any of these areas.
El Nigromante
Volunteers are needed at Centro CASSA “El Nigromante” for the children’s English and computing programs, and the mixed painting and chess workshops. All are afternoon programs and some experience with children is required. Visit Pepe Llanos 14, or call Jesús Rodríguez, 152-7855.
Patronato Pro Niños
PPN provides health and dental care to needy children and seeks volunteers two mornings a month throughout the school year to offer services to ill children in outlying areas. Should be fluent in Spanish and/or have a vehicle that can travel unpaved roads. Contact Steve Livingston at
steve@stevelivingston.com.
For the “Wash Your Hands” project, sponsored jointly by PPN and Feed the Hungry, volunteers are needed to demonstrate hand-washing skills to children in San Miguel schools. Transportation and teaching information provided; dates and times flexible. Spanish a plus. Contact
marylcarruth@yahoo.com.
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