General News
Former SMA Mayor Luis Alberto Villarreal is the current PAN Senator for Guanajuato.
On August 22 gave a report of his past two year’s activities as Senator in the Ángela Peralta Theater.
He has already made similar reports in 45 towns and cities in Guanajuato.
Villarreal reported that his focus in the Senate has been aimed at improving the lives of the families whose members are working in the USA, such as eliminating commissions on transfers into Mexico of less than US$500.
Mexican consulates in the USA collect fees in US dollars, serving thousands of Mexicans.
Villarreal proposes that money stays in the particular consulate to hire more lawyers, and thus make it possible for Mexicans in the hands of USA law enforcement to be treated more fairly.
These reform measures have been approved by the senate.
Villarreal has presented a proposal that a commission to coordinate governmental programs and policies and to develop the Mexican/USA border areas and to protect the rights of immigrants.
The city director of Urban Development Department reckons there are about 3,000 unregistered and unlicensed businesses in the city.
Their owners do not pay taxes.
Many are bed and breakfasts, garages and small grocery stores.
Since May, there has been a drive to get these businesses to comply with regulations, but not enough have come forth to register.
After they have received three notifications, they face fines up to $23,500 pesos.
The rains have come – too much or more than 60 percent than last year, with more predicted for September.
The Dam at the southern end of the Lake Allende is holding back waters that fill the lake 96.7 percent of its capacity.
The floodgates have been opened to keep the water level at the maximum allowed so that not too much water will be released to the detriment of downriver Celaya and Comonfort.
Cruz Roja (Red Cross) needs volunteer board members.
Members of the foreign community are welcome. Interested parties can call Barbara Lichter at 152-2303.
Hospice San Miguel celebrated the First Annual Community Caregiver Award at Rancho La Loma equestrian center in a very good monetary way.
The award winner Howard Hayes and his partner Bill Harris donated to Hospice US$10,000, and then Tony and Marti Oppenheimer of Kansas City’s Oppenheimer Brothers Foundation matched that donation.
Other large (but not so large) donations followed during the evening.
Although Hospice has not existed a year yet, it has been able to help 18 Mexican and 7 families from the USA with their terminally ill members.
Midday Rotary Club has already donated US$4,000 and has scheduled a Rotary Grant donation of US$15,000 in the future.
August 30
- Proud parents, Reverend Michael Long, rector of St.Paul’s Anglican Church, and Cheri Long, will be present at the church, Calle Cardo 6 at noon when their son Ben is ordained by the Bishop of the Anglican Church here in Mexico.
September 1 & 3
- The last days for voters who need help in registration for the November elections in the USA will receive aid from 1:00 to 3:00 in the courtyard of the Biblioteca Pública.
And on September 4 in the restaurant Hecho in Mexico, Ancha de San Antonio 8 from noon until 3:00.
Groups and Meetings
August 31
- The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will hear Ron Stephens, talk about the Centro Infantil San Pablo, a nonprofit volunteer org, founded by St.Paul’s Church to provide high-quality education to preschoolers from underprivileged homes.
The Fellowship, which welcomes people of all ages, races, religions, sexual orientation, and gender identity, meets each Sunday in La Posada de la Aldea, Ancha de San Antonio 15 at 10:30 a.m.
September 2
– The Midday Rotary Club at its weekly meeting in the Hotel Real de Minas will hear guest speaker Enrique Orvañanos speak on solar thermal energy.
Orvañanos heads Desarrolladora El Cielo SA de CV, which developing energy solutions for commercial, industrial and residential applications.
The group gathers from noon till 12:25. The meeting starts promptly at 12:30.
For more information, go to www.rotarysma.org.
September 2
– Va por San Miguel will meet in the Biblioteca Pública’s Sala Quetzal at 7:00. Legal and technical consultants will present information of legal and scientific interest regarding SMA’s cultural and natural heritage. The entrance is at Reloj 50A.
Lectures
August 29 –
A lecture in English by Buddhist Kelsang Wangchog intends to lead those interested to “Meditation for Everyone.”
September 1
– Dr. José Valencia will lecture on “The Phases of Aging” in the Biblioteca Pública’s Sala Quetzal at 3:00.
Entrance is at Insurgentes 25.
September 1
– Richard Adelman will lecture and demonstrate “Never fall Again! Getting Yourself Grounded.”
The two hour lecture will be in the Santa Ana Theater, entrance at Insurgentes 25, at 5:00.
September 2
– Arturo Morales Tirado will lecture on “Four Generations of Foreigners (including those born elsewhere in Mexico) in San Miguel” and how they have changed the small town – in the Santa Ana Theater at 1:30.
The entrance is at Insurgentes 25.
Tours
August 30
– Saturday Adventure Tours usually visits Atotonilco -a home of an artist and then goes on to the Sanctuary.
The tour leaves from in front of the Parroquia at 10:30.
August 31
- The House and Garden Tour begins gathering at the Biblioteca Pública at 11:00 a.m. and leaves at noon to visit 2 houses.
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, a walking tour of historic SMA led by SMA volunteers leaves the Jardín in front of the Parroquia.
The tour lasts a little over two hours and is mostly level walking.
Taking the tour helps provide medical and dental care for children in need through Patronato Pro Niños.
September 2, 3 & 4
– The Tuesday morning tour of the Botanic Garden has expanded to Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
The tour meets at the main entrance at 10:00 a.m. and lasts about two and a half hours.
Bring hat and water and wear comfortable walking shoes.
For further information, call 154-8838.
September 6
– Instituto Allende’s last field trip of the summer season is to nearby Victoria and Pozos.
Children and pets are not permitted because of dangerous areas.
A FREE lecture on the forthcoming tour is held at the Instituto on September 3 at 4:00.
Bilingual guides lead all Instituto tours.
Reservations are required and fees must be paid in advance at Instituto Allende, Ancha de San Antonio 20.
Telephone 152-0226.
Movies
Biblioteca Cinemateca
Aug 29
– The Kite Runner, Russian/Eng – 7:00
Aug 30
- Kids Matinee – cartoons – noon – FREE
Sep 1
– La Sierra, Sp/Eng Doc – 7:30
Sep 2
– The Future of Food – 5:00
- De Nadie, Sp/Eng Doc – 5:30
- Forget Baghdad, Eng Doc – 7:30
Sep 3
– Sin Dejar Huella, Sp/Eng – 7:30
Sep 4
– De Nadie, Sp/Eng Doc – 3:00
- La Sierra, Sp/Eng Doc – 5:00
Sep 5
– Forget Baghdad, Eng Doc – 3:00
- Sin Dajar Huella, Sp/Eng – 5:00
Sep 6
- Kids Matinee – cartoons – noon – FREE
MM Cinemas – For schedule www.mmcinemas.com or 120-4743
Movie Pocket Theater – El Market Bistro, Hernández Macías 95 – 1:30, 4:00 & 7:00
Shelter Theater, VG4 Vincente Guerreo 4, Col. San Rafael – 7:00
www.sheltervg4.com
The Arts
August 30 and 31
- The final Arts and Crafts Fair of the Summer at the Instituto Allende, Ancha de San Antonio 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00.
On the 30th, there is a mariachi concert at 5:00.
Performing Arts
August 29
– Javier “Gitano” Estrada will give a concert of Gypsy guitar and voice in the Biblioteca Pública’s Sala Quetzal at 7:30. Entrance is at Reloj 50A.
August 31 & Sept 7
– “Águeda,” will be in The Santa Ana Theater, both nights at 6:00.
This is dramatic performance, with an original script in Spanish by sanmiguelense writer/director Laumuq and original music by Jimena Giménez Cacho (who will perform for these presentations).
An English script will provided. Performers are Christian Baumgartner and Arleta Jeziorska.
Works of art featured in the play were created by SMA artists – Cyr Casas, Claudia Cadillas, Santiago Corral, Juan Ezcurdia, Guillermo Guerrero Arias, Carmen Gutíerrez, Peter Leventhal, Laumuq, Miguel Ángel Morales, Oscar Martínez, Margarita Orozco, Angelina Pérez and Artemio Sepulveda.
Entrance is at Reloj 50A.
September 1
- A concert by Sergio Basurto playing the folk harp and flamenco guitar will be in the Biblioteca Pública’s Sala Quetzal at 7:30. Entrance is at Reloj 50A.
September 3 & 4
– San Miguel Playreaders will present Lee Blessing’s “A Body of Water.” Rudy Hornish and Nancy Kandal are in the lead roles with Clara Dunham. The show is in St. Paul’s Parish Hall, Calle Cardo 6. The doors open at 7:00; the play begins at 7:30 or earlier if the house fills. Lola Smith directs and Dic Simandl provides Light and sound.
September 5
- Javier “Gitano” Estrada will give a concert of Gypsy guitar and voice in the Biblioteca Pública’s Sala Quetzal at 7:00. Entrance is at Reloj 50A.
September 5
– Joan Sibila will give a vocal concert in the Santa Ana Theater at 7:30. Entrance is at Reloj 50A.
September 6
– The Santa Ana Theater will have an experimental dance company performing “Lilith’s Masks” at 7:00. Entrance is at Reloj 50A.
September 6 and 7
– Pro Música will present famed violinist Joseph Gold in concert with Debbie Dare (on violin and viol) and pianist Miles Graber. The concerts are in St Paul’s church, Calle Cardo 6 at 5:00. Advance sale of tickets are in Casa de Papel, Mesones 57; La Conexión, Aldama 3; St. Paul’s office; and Biblioteca Pública, Insurgentes 25. One hour before concert time, tickets are available at the door.
Exhibitions and Openings
The Heart of Frida Exhibition has returned to SMA and is now at Jesús 36, open Monday thru Sunday, except Tuesday, from 10:00 to 6:00.
August 30
– There is a new gallery and a new opening. The gallery is Galería Intrinseca at Reloj 54B. The opening is for 40-some paintings by father and son Steven and Noah Mendelson from 6:00 to 9:00.
Workshops and Classes
Beginning September 10
- Buddhist Kelsang Wangchog will lead meditation classes in the Biblioteca Pública’s Sala Quetzal from 10:00 a.m. to ll:30 a.m. Entrance is at Insurgentes 25.
The Clubhouse at Los Labradores, off the road to Dolores Hidalgo is now offering classes in painting, yoga and photography. Plus there are 2 weekend workshops (September 6 & 7) Quantum Touch and (September 26 thru 28) Self Discovery. Call Norma Sánchez for further information and reservations at (415) 185-2202.
September 8 thru 12
– Patricia Rincon returns to SMA to give a 7th intensive contemporary dance workshop in the Bellas Artes dance salon from 11:00 a.m. till 2:00. She will have guest artist Paula Zacharias from Buenos Aires teaching along side. For further information the Bellas Ares office at 152-0289 or visit www.rincondance.org.
Over the course of the next three years, the government of Guanajuato will invest 1.6 billion pesos in tourism development schemes, that the central state´s tourism secretary announced Aug. 29.
Welcome to the new version of INFO San Miguel!