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By Al Weis B.C.
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November 15 & 16 (Saturday & Sunday):  11th  CHRISTMAS EXPO (EXPO-NAVIDAD 08) IN ENSENADA – Christmas Bazaar with over 50 exhibitors from noon to 8 pm.  Sponsored by Club Rotario Ensenada Calafia, AC. Arts and crafts, holiday gifts, regional food, raffles and more.  Salón Casino at the Riviera Cultural Center on Costero Blvd near the Rotary Club clock tower.  Free admission to the public.  For further information call 646-178-7090.

November 20 (Thursday):  MEXICAN REVOLUTION DAY – Throughout its history Mexico has had many revolutions. The most famous perhaps is the Mexican Revolution from 1910-1920. The people of Mexico were getting tired of the dictator rule of President Porfirio Diaz.  People of all classes were fighting in the revolution. The middle and upper classes were dissatisfied with the President’s ways. The lower and working class people had many factors such as poor working conditions, inflation, inferior housing, low wages, and deficient social services. Within the classes everyone

November 20-23 (Thursday – Sunday): 41st ANNUAL TECATE SCORE BAJA 1000:  The grand daddy of all Baja races , where intrepid drivers travel over 1000 miles through mountains, valleys, deserts, forests and beaches. This race includes various categories from “trophy truck” to motorcycles and quads.  For more information log on to www.score-international.com.
Begins and finishes in front of the Riviera Cultural Center on Costero Blvd.
was fighting; men, women, and children all contributed to the fight for freedom.

November 27 (Thursday):  THANKSGIVING DAY IN USA
December 12 (Friday):  OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE DAY – Honoring  one of Mexico’s most popular religious and cultural figures, also known as the Virgin of Guadalupe.  This holiday is dedicated to the appearance of the Virgin Mary to a 16th century Mexican devotee.

December 12-14 (Friday – Sunday): RACE READY 275 ENSENADA-SAN FELIPE OFF ROAD RACE –  race starts in Ojos Negros and concludes in San Felipe, B.C., passing through Ojos Negros, Black Eyes, El Alamo, Jamao, Valle de la Trinidad, San Matías, etc. This will be last stage of the national championship of Off Road racing.  For further information contact Ramón Castro Rangel 646-176-1637 or log on to www.recordoffroad.com.

December 13 (Thursday):  USBC HOLIDAY BALL –  music stylings by Brent Besaw. Excellent service and great food. Reserved seating for table of 8. Cost: $30/person. Place: Las Rocas Resort & Spa. Time: Cocktails 5:30 for Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets available at Rene’s and MEX mail rooms. For reservation contact Anne Hines at (664) 631-3967 MX, (619) 407-7574 US; e-mail: annehines@rosaritotowncrier.com. Las Rocas Hotel & Spa are offering a special rate of $89.00 + tax for a standard room. Contact Tatiana at  (661) 614-9882; e-mail: tatiana@lasrocas.com .

December 25 (Thursday):  CHRISTMAS DAY
December 30: WHALE WATCHING SEASON BEGINS  –  Tour the Ensenada Bay to watch the migration of the grey whales.  Narrated tour with an extensive explanation of the migration.  Daily through March.  Private Charters with Sergio’s Sport Fishing (fishing@ensenada.com) and Gordo’s Sport Fishing at the marina in Ensenada.