Hola,

El Grupo Mango Trio will continue playing Saturday nights at LaCascada, La Cruz, until further notice! Show is 7-10 pm Jalisco time.For reservations or information, call 329-295-5948.

There will be a meeting at The Bungalows Arroyo regarding thereconstruccion of Calle Lazaro Cardenas, on Monday, April 21, at 6:00PM Jalisco time. There was a meeting a few days ago, with somegovernment officials but, since no one knew about, attendance was verylow.Latcho and Andrea will be playing at the new upstairs of Ritmos BeachCafé (www.ritmoscafe.com ), Olas Altas, on Sunday, April 27, 7.30 pm.

On Wednesday, April 23, there will be a Huichol Event at Hikuri, Coral#66, in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. It starts at 7 p.m. (PV time). PeterCollings, the English photographer will be signing his second book ofphotographs, "The Shaman", and will give a talk abut his experienceswith the Huichol. A group of eight Huichol. in full costume, will present part of the ceremony of the Dance of the Deer. Later, theywill play lively Mexican music for everyone to dance. A Huichol shamanwill be present for individual blessings: ($50 pesos is therecommended donation for this). Entrance is free. They will beoffering tamales, beers, cold drinks, coffees and desserts for sale,and of course the Huichol Gallery will be at its dazzling best for theviewing of the large yarn paintings.

Espressions, Bucerias, will be closed for one week at the end ofApril, Monday, April 28th until Tuesday, May, 6th. They are nowopening at 4 pm, instead of 3 pm, but are more flexible with thekitchen closing time, as people are coming out later with the timechange.

Don Thompson has started a Yahoo group, Banderas Bay Music Scene. Thisis a group dedicated to musical happenings in Banderas Bay. One needsa yahoo address to sign up and get messages. Go to:http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/banderasbaymusicscene/?yguid=133312967

The third annual Casa Comunidad 5K run and family walk takes place onApril 27, 2008 at El Tigre Golf Course in Nuevo Vallarta. Alsooffered, a 2.5K Friends and Family Walk plus a Bicycle Parade withprizes for the best decorated. The event begins at 9 AM. Allparticipants and fans should meet at the Athletic Club inside the ElTigre Golf Course. Please park outside the north gate.

The schedule is: 9:00 AM 5km Fun Run (Be at the starting line by 8:45AM)9:45 AM 2.5 km Bike Parade (Be there by 9:30 AM.)10:00 AM 2.5km Friends and Family Walk (Be at the starting line by9:30 AM. Strollers are welcome)

Registration Fee: $200 pesos for one event and $300 pesos for both events.Racers are encouraged to find sponsors for themselves, in order tocollect more donations for Casa Comunidad. T-shirts are given tothose who raise over $200 pesos and fun prizes awarded to the topfundraisers!

If you wish to register before the event call Penney Davis at 329 2955541 or you can register on race day. But if you wait until race day,give yourself plenty of time. The races take place starting on insidethe north gates of the golf course and wind their way through thecourse, so it is very safe.

The money raised will go towards supporting the many communityprograms run under Casa Comunidad, which is one of the programs run byPEACE -- A non-profit agency in the US and Mexico.If you have questions or for more information about PEACE or CasaComunidad please visit www.peacemexico.org.

Valiene
casavaliene@gmail.com