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Students of the Art Print Gallery Digital Photography Workshop taught by Mark Alor Powell roamed the streets, businesses and homes of San Miguel to develop their art. Congratulations to Alpine Kelley for the winning image of Photo Quest 2009!

Stream of conscience: reviving las Cachinches 
By Jesús Ibarra

Several streams cross through San Miguel from east to west, though most are dry during all but the rainy season. Of these waterways, the Arroyo de las Cachinches is the largest, running from Presa del Obraje to empty into Presa Allende. Choked with weeds and garbage and polluted with sewage, the stream has become a malodorous eyesore, but the local government recently began a campaign to reclaim the Arroyo de las Cachinches. 

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Community Volunteer Fair at Biblioteca Pública The two-day Second Annual Volunteer Fair benefits the nonprofit community of San Miguel de Allende by allowing them to increase their volunteer base.

Community Challenge Cup Races Horse racing in San Miguel? It’s fine without horses. The Patronato Pro Niños races star 12 sturdy celebrity horsemen of two legged variety.

Art Leonardo continues muralist tradition By Jaime Fernandez Renowned artist and muralist David Leonardo kicks off his show of new paintings.

Music Sixth Cuban visit to the Jardín By Guadalupe Meza The sixth Festival of Cuban Culture takes place in San Miguel de Allende March 12–22. This year the festival honors Cuban musician Ibrahim Ferrer, widely known from Buena Vista Social Club.

Music Profile of an opera star Liliana del Conde, of the The 3 Sopranos, is profiled

		Literature Super-Bodega sale On March 19, the Bodega again offers a special section of rare and collectible books, valued up to 5,000 pesos. The books are from the many donations the library receives.

Que Pasa Que Pasa is the most complete weekly guide to arts and entertainment in San Miguel de Allende.

Community Connections Community Connections COMM intern 2 or REG spa 1 Dozens of organizations in San Miguel assist children and families; promote education and schools; provide food, potable water and medical treatment; and even take care of animals and the environment. This section provides descriptions, contacts and information for donors or volunteers.