June Breeze 2012

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The Placencia

“The Peninsula Paper”

Co-op Celebrates 50 Years!

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Please Take One.

Est. 1999

Placencia, Stann Creek District, Belize, C.A.

PLACENCIA LOBSTERFEST

A S UM MER PA RT Y LIKE N O OT HE R I N BEL IZE

BEACH FOOD MUSIC GAMES &PRIZES INSIDE HIGHLIGHTS Food Guide … pg. 3 Sponsors … pg. 5 Music Guide … pg. 6, 9 & 13 Placencia Fishing Co-op … pg. 11 Lobsterfest Raffle … pg. 14 New Dump Truck … pg. 15 Festival Map … pg. 16—17 Justice in Independence … pg. 18 Fitness Tips … pg. 19 Nar-Anon … pg. 21 Seminar for Artists … pg. 23 Trip Planner … pg. 26 Peninsula Happenings … pg. 31 Lobsterfest Event Schedule …

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FOOD

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here are three lobster festivals in Belize, and we have been told that no one else has as diverse and tasty a selection of lobster preparations as Placencia! And for those not so keen on lobster, no worries! Our food vendors have you covered with shrimp, fish, chicken, steak, pork and sumptuous vegetarian sides! Many of the cooks at the Placencia Lobsterfest come to the beach carrying years of experience in the local restaurant industry and strong family kitchen traditions. Food is Placencia’s ultimate cultural immersion experience.

Taste Creole, Mayan, Garifuna, Caribbean, European, Asian and North American culinary influences at the leading gastronomic party in Belize!

Find the following food vendors in our FESTIVAL SITE MAP on centerfold pages 16 and 17!

Betty Vernon: Lobster and chicken, quesadilla, burger, coconut curry, fry lobster, “corn stuff” Dawn’s Grill ‘n’ Go: Lobster, shrimp, steak & chicken fajitas, grilled lobster, sausage on a stick Karen Young: Grilled lobster with stew beans & white rice, potato salad, coleslaw or pasta salad; chicken soup Robert’s Grove: Lobster crepe with a tomato basil beurre blanc sauce; tropical lobster salad in cucumber tapenade; pineapple and lobster satay; lobster gumbo Sheldon Lopez: Grilled lobster, sausage, pork, chicken and shrimp Sierra Brothers: BBQ lobster, lobster kebobs, lobster dishes served with rice & beans with coleslaw Singing Sands Inn: Dumplings, spring rolls, lobster in green curry sauce Siripohn Thai Food: Panang lobster, lobster with chili, sweet & sour lobster, sauteed chicken, shrimp salad, meat balls The Galley: Lobster pies, lobster pizza, lobster fritters, grilled lobster Tricia Hernandez: BBQ lobster, lobster kebobs, lobster ceviche, lobster pasta, lobster tostadas Wendy’s Restaurant: Lobster ceviche, quesadillas, lobster dishes Yoli’s Pizza: Lobster, pepperoni, mushroom & olive pizza

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The Placencia BTIA Thanks this Year’s Sponsors Our Gold Sponsors: Bowen & Bowen, Ltd. and Robert’s Grove Beach Resort with Singing Sands Inn Our Silver Sponsors: RF & G Insurance, Chabil Mar, SMART, Maya Beach Hotel, Wild Orchid, The Belize Tourism Board, Leslie Tech and Belize Telemedia Limited T-shirt Sponsors: Wild Orchid, Doran’ Services, Barefoot Services, Hatchet Caye Resort, The Placencia Hotel, Barefoot Bar, DTourz, Seahorse Dive Shop, Peninsula Community Crime Watch, Robert’s Grove Beach Resort and Singing Sands Inn, Tarpon Caye, The Moorings, Los Porticos Villas, Maya Beach Hotel and Bistro, Atlantic Bank, Splash Dive Center, SailChkm8, Serenity, The Added Touch, Re/Max and Bowen & Bowen, Ltd. Raffle Sponsors: United Airlines, The Placencia Hotel, Tarpon Caye Lodge, Tropic Air, TUI/The Moorings, Lydia’s Guesthouse, Hidden Valley Inn, The Villas at Cocoplum, Robert’s Grove, Goss Chocolates, Hatchet Caye Resort, Belize Tradewinds Cruise Club, Barefoot Bar, A Belizean Nirvana, Subreeze Suites, D’Express, Avadon Divers, Mirasol Apartment, Seahorse Dive Shop, Turtle Inn, Barefoot Services, Platinum Designs/studio H., Paradise Resort, Radisson Fort George Hotel, Spectarte Art Gallery, Casa Del Sol, Eagle Ray Tours, Laru Beya, Caribbean Travel & Tours, Secret Garden Massage & Day Spa, Lola’s Art, David Kafka/ReMax, Miller’s Landing, One World Rental, Above Grounds Coffee, Whipray Caye Resort, Tutti Frutti Gelateria, Danube Restaurant, Mosquito Coast Ice, Joy Tours, Placencia Office Supply, Andrea Miksic/FINCA, Easy Living Apartments, De Barcelona Tapas Bar, Character Boutique, Dawn’s Grill ‘n’ Go, Go-Graphics and Fat Boyz Pizza.

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MUSIC GUIDE

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FRIDAY, JUNE 22

SATURDAY, JUNE 23

Entourage Movements 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Pan Tempers Steel Band 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Dig your toes into the sand as you dance your lobster tails off to the hottest club hits in Belize!!! Placencia’s DJ Flames, DJ Kyat and DJ Skrape will be joined by More FM’s DJ Aron and DJ Woody to throw a hell of a party for all our late night party goers!

You will not want to miss this bashment, which won’t be stopping until 2 a.m.!!! The Entourage will also be the festival’s MCs during the three-day weekend!

Truckee Graphite @ 7 p.m.

Placencia’s Jim and Anna play oldies.

This issue of The Placencia Breeze is dedicated to Alicia Brauer, my former college newspaper colleague who loved music and festivals. Gone too soon — Editor.

A beach party is not complete without the sweet Caribbean sounds of steel drums.

Veteran players Pan Tempers Steel Band will provide the perfect soundtrack for festival goers as make their way around the grounds.

Pan Tempers will play from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.

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MUSIC GUIDE SATURDAY, JUNE 23 The Persuaders: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Salty air. Days of fishing. Sandy beach. The early days. Feel the soul of Placencia Village with local musical legends as they come together to perform village favorites, which are as eclectic as the people.

The Black Guayabera Tour featuring JenkoVeli, Nello Player & The Remaining: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Belize City’s Jenko-Veli and Nello Player challenge the status quo with urban music and poetry while The Remaining adds to a dynamic fusion with drums, electric guitars and violin.

Taprik and The New Rebels with Special Guest, Belize Cultural Ambassador Titiman Flores: 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.

“Tip pan yuh toe” with this year’s most Belize’s popular upcoming punta artist, Taprik. The New Rebels will make this a big dance party and Titiman Flores will add his seasoned musical experience to the mix!

St. Alphonsus Jankunu Group @ 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Pan Tempers Steel Band @ 11 a.m.

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MAY 2012

At Roberts Grove, there are many tasks to be completed every day for smooth operation of the resort. They are all important but some work is done behind the scenes and not readily known by guests or even staff. One such area is the financial operations of the resort. It is a demanding and time consuming task while stipulating close attention to detail from a consummate professional. Finance Director Cindy Linarez is the consummate professional that is in charge of this area of operations. Cindy is hard-working, detail oriented, and knowledgeable in all aspects of resort operations. She handles all tasks required of her in a competent, proficient manner, completing them in a timely fashion. She has a good rapport with all staff members and is well-respected among her peers. She has supplied Roberts Grove with many good ideas for operations of the resort while resolving issues in an able fashion. Cindy is a very important contributing member of the Roberts Grove team and well deserving of the Employee of the Month award. Congratulations Cindy and Thank You for your work!

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Fifty Years Later, Fishing Co-op Evaluates Future

By Jolie Pollard and Justino Mendez PBTIA Director, director@placencia.com; SEA Education Officer; outreach@seabelize.org The Placencia Producers Cooperative Society Ltd. is celebrating its’ 50-year jubilee since it was founded in 1962.

The Co-op was once the heart of Placencia Village, exporting seafood products and operating a seafood processing plant which employed 24 workers. The peak year of co-ops’ productivity was in 1986 when they produced a total of 250,000 pounds of whole fish, 75,000 pounds of conch, 40,000 pounds of lobster tail, but ever since has been declining. (Carne, “Way Bak Den”, 1999) Still, on Friday, June 22, members of the Co-op will gather on the beach at a special ceremony honoring the co-op’s contributions to the Placencia community over the years and paying special recognition to all founding members and key

players.

Today the Placencia Co-op is taking some time to evaluate their position. Through assistance from the Southern Environmental Association and funding The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and MAREA, they have hired a consultant to help them plan for the future health of the organization with clean emphasis on strengthening management as well as indentifying two alternatives to fishing. The Co-op has been facing many challenges as more fishermen are not as active as they once were coupled with fishermen preferring to sell independently to resorts and restaurants.

Considerations are being made to venture beyond the fishing industry and explore other alternative options and one such option is “seaweed” farming. With funding from COMPACT, the co-op

embarked on a pilot project to create 10 farms measuring 100 x 100 ft, with plans to begin first harvest in August 2012. One other alternative that has been discussed is a “ tourism” project which will provide alternative income for the Coop in rentals of office space, museum, conference hall and restaurant. Plans and a “concept” paper have been sent to “Compete Caribbean” for grant funding and it is the Co-op’s dream to make this a reality.

If you are a local fisherman, fisherwoman, tour guide, operator or restaurant owner, the Placencia Producers Cooperative Society Ltd, asks that you support them in buying their produce and for all fishermen to continue their traditional way of bringing their product directly to the Co-op, which in turn will only make it more strong and viable.

Your Co-op at 50!!! Ready for the Next 50!!

Eldest Founder of the Fishermen’s Cooperative Shares Stories of the Past

By Therese Sierra

Placencia up until the late 1980s when tourism began to develop as a local industry.

Contributing Writer

Mr. Clarence Lopez was one of the proud team of 12 who built the co-op’s processing plant. It was a big step forward for the families of this village, as it provided money by exporting packaged seafood products to the States. Mr. Lopez and other fishermen also traveled to Nicaragua or Puerto Cortes in Honduras to sell their product. Jobs were also provided to younger women who packaged the produce on shipment day. The coop was also responsible for providing the electricity of the homes using their generator. Prior to this amenity, villages used gas lamps for light.

Eight-seven-year old Clarence Lopez started fishing at the age of 21. In his early days, he fished from his sailing canoe and moved on to sailing boats, using the stars, the sun and the knowledge of his ancestors as his compass. At this time, he and other fishermen sailed to Belize City and purchased ice to keep their product cool in Placencia.

Fishing and seasonal catching of lobster and conch was the only source of income for the families of

During Mr. Clarence’s early days, a hundred lobsters sold for $11.00! Back then the price of seafood was small, but it paid off because it was in great abundance. Mr. Clarence explained that the fishing co -op was a major part of this community. “If it were not for our ancestors and the sea knowledge they imparted to our younger fishermen, they wouldn’t be the experienced tour guides that they are today,” said Lopez.

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MUSIC GUIDE

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SUNDAY, JUNE 24 Kenny Gladden and The New Creation Band: 5:30 p.m. to 12 a.m.

DJ Kenny Gladden and The New Creation band (comprised of former members of the Santino’s Messengers) have been headlining events in Belize for at least seven years. The play cumbia, soca, reggae and soul are sure to end the celebration with a bang!

Jam session with Graham, Beau, Mark and Steve: 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Rock out with these Peninsula musicians who have donated their time and talent year after year in support of our local fundraising celebrations displaying their true dedication and passion for music. Be warned, other musicians might spontaneously join these guys on the stage!

Pan Tempers Steel Band 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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PLACENCIA LOBSTER RAFFLE 2012 RAFFLE DRAWING DATE: SUNDAY, JUNE 24 AT 4 P.M. Tickets Sold at the Placencia BTIA Booth 1 round trip ticket to any destination in the USA from United Airlines + $200 cash from The Placencia Hotel Fun Day for 10 at Tarpon Caye Lodge with transportation, lunch and more 1 round trip ticket to Belize City on Tropic Air + $100 cash from Lydia’s Guest House Day sail for 8 aboard TUI/The Moorings catamaran with case of beer and soft drinks 2-night stay for 2 at Hidden Valley Inn + $100 cash from The Villas at Cocoplum Saturday night beach BBQ at Robert’s Grove Seaside Restaurant + 1 box of Goss Chocolates 2-night stay for 2 at Hatchet Caye Resort + $100 cash from Belize Tradewinds Cruise Club 2 roundtrip tickets from Placencia to Puerto Cortes, Honduras on D’Express 2-night stay for two at A Belizean Nirvana 1-night stay for 2 at Sunbreeze Suites Discover Scuba Diving for 2 from Avadon Divers Two-night stay for six at Mirasol Apartment Dive or snorkel trip for 2 from Seahorse Dive Shop One-night stay for two at Turtle Inn + 1-day golf cart rental from Barefoot Services $100 Bar Tab and 2 t-shirts from Barefoot Bar & MANY MORE WONDERFUL PRIZES from … Platinum Designs/studio H., Paradise Resort, Radisson Fort George Hotel, Spectarte Art Gallery, Casa Del Sol, Eagle Ray Tours, Laru Beya, Caribbean Travel & Tours, Secret Garden Massage & Day Spa, Lola’s Art, David Kafka/ReMax, Miller’s Landing, One World Rental, Above Grounds Coffee, Whipray Caye Resort, Tutti Frutti Gelateria, Danube Restaurant, Mosquito Coast Ice, Joy Tours, Placencia Office Supply, Andrea Miksic/FINCA, Easy Living Apartments, De Barcelona Tapas Bar, Papaya Boutqiue, North Beach, Character Boutique, Dawn’s Grill ‘n’ Go, Go-Graphics and Fat Boyz

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Rotary Club Helps Placencia With New Dump Truck

By Greg Valiton Placencia Rotarian, gregvwandas@gmail.com It may not be the most glamorous thing there is, but anyone that has spent any time on the Placencia Peninsula knows that trash pickup has, at times, been difficult due to the age of the equipment being used. The Placencia Sanitation Company has done a great job despite the obstacles, however, Goliath (the existing truck) has seen much better days and is ready for a rest. Seeing these problems, Placencia Rotarian Elaine Hoch and her husband, Bend, Oregon Rotarian Axel Hoch, decided to try to do something about it. Elaine describes the process as follows: “During January 2011 Elaine and Axel Hoch visited the Rotary group meeting in Placencia. We were very impressed with the projects and involvement of the Rotarians and heard that a garbage truck was needed for the peninsula. We contacted Bruce Bailey of Bend Garbage and Recycle to ask if he could help us find a garbage truck for Placencia. Bruce considered this request and offered a 1981 International Cab Over Chassis garbage truck. He said he would go through the truck with his mechanics and check it out.

Bruce, his son, Brad Bailey, his nephew and chief mechanic, David Artnz, and the seven mechanics at Bend Garbage restored the truck, including newly upholstered seats in the cab. The truck is in really good shape. Bend Garbage and Recycle through Bruce and his wife, Karin, donated the truck.

This presented an opportunity to figure out how to deliver the garbage truck to Placencia. Contact was made with Honorable Roland Yorke, General Counsul of Belize, located in Los Angeles, California, who encouraged the project and offered his assistance. I filed an application for airlift of the garbage truck with the United States Air Force under the Denton Program, an humaritarian aid program. This was the first time for the United States Air Force to provide humanitarian assistance to Belize. As part of the application, a letter of exemption from customs duty was issued by the Belize government and written assurances for payment of other taxes and fees were provided by local government.

After getting the green light (approval of the application and a very involved airlift certification), the United States Air Force airlifted the truck in a C-5 aircraft from Klamath Falls, Oregon, air force base on Easter Sunday and delivered the truck to an air force base in Charleston, South Carolina pending a flight schedule to Belize. On May 19, 2012, the garbage truck was airlifted from Charleston to Belize

City and driven to Placencia.

Bruce has said that he donated the truck but all the necessary doors were kicked open to have the truck finally in Placencia. It took less than a year from the time of applying for Belize government approval and the United States Denton Program for humanitarian aid to Saturday, May 19 when Dr. Alexis, Charles Leslie, Jr., Chairman of the Placencia Village Council, Harald Wallen, Steve Wade and other Rotary members drove the truck into Placencia.

PLACENCIA ROTARY CLUB

Mega U.S. Airforce jet unleashes refurbished garbage truck from its belly at the Philip Goldson International Airport in Belize City.

After the airlift, the military personnel under the Denton Program, offered further assistance in the event there are other projects for Placencia and Belize in the future.

We are both from Europe; Elaine is from England and Axel is from East Germany. We made three visits to Placencia last year, living in the community for several months.

One of these days we would like to move to Placencia. We made lots of friends through Rotary and a lot of welcoming arms from the community” What was accomplished goes beyond anything our Rotary Club has ever been involved with. We are extremely grateful for all of the hard work and perseverance by Elaine to make this a reality. This demonstrates what can be accomplished when people set their mind to it and work with others to achieve a common goal. Elaine and Axel deserve high praise for their efforts. Elaine and Axel are supposed to return to Placencia soon and Bruce and Brad Bailey are visiting us in late June. Despite the busy time of the year with Lobsterfest and our annual Rotary Handing Over Ceremony, the Rotary Club of Placencia will do its’ best to let these generous people know what a difference they have made in our community. We hope that Placencia residents will join us in welcoming them and go out of their way to let them know how much their caring and generosity mean to us.

Other Rotary Club News May was an extremely busy and successful month for the Rotary Club of Placencia.

BINGO On May 24, a large, very enthusiastic crowd once again gathered at JDees for an evening of fun, cash prizes, and a chance to win the big progressive jackpot (which now is locked in at over $3300). The lucky winners of the regular games were Winnie, Miriam, Juicy (2 time winner), Malu and Steve (split pot), Karl (2 time winner), Harold and Annette. Since the progressive jackpot has gotten so large, an addi-

tional 2 numbers have been called for each game in an effort to find a winner. Despite 63 numbers being called in the “cover all” game, there was no winner of the jackpot, however, Dawn and Marion split a pot of $175. The next game will see an increase in the numbers called for the “cover all” jackpot “, so the odds of winning the big jackpot are increasing with each game.

Bingo is scheduled to be held every two weeks, so, make sure to mark your calendars. In an effort to make the games more fun and give people a chance to win more often, changes are being considered that we will share with you at the begin-

ning of each game. As always, we wish to thank our regular caller, Kathy Anglin, J-Dees for providing the venue, and, of course, all the people that come out to play and support their community.

SENIOR LUNCH On Sunday May 20, one of our Club’s favorite events of the year, the annual Senior Lunch, was held at the Tipsy Tuna. The day began with Placencia Rotarians (some, like Jim Weller and Steve Wade, fresh from a long day Saturday in Belize City for the arrival of the garbage truck) transporting and Please see Rotary Club News on page 18.

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Pursuing Justice Soon to Become More Convenient

By Jolie Pollard

and working.

PBTIA Director, director@placencia.com

The Chief Justice said the new court will play a significant role in curbing crime in the Southern Stann Creek area, as well as addressing the rise of undocumented immigrants.

Residents of the Placencia Peninsula and surrounding communities will soon have a more efficient avenue to pursue justice.

With the opening of the new Magistrate’s Court in Independence village—a quick fifteen minute ride across the lagoon— peninsula residents will no longer need to travel north to Dangriga for court duties. The new location will speed up case management, reduce travel expenses and address security issues of having to transport alleged criminals to Dangriga. These and other improvements were cited by Honorable Chief Justice Kenneth Benjamin during his address at the formal opening of the court on Friday, June 8.

Benjamin described the previous situation as a “wholly unsatisfactory state of affairs” and emphasized that the judiciary should be accessible to all people in their area of living

Rotary Club News Continued from page 15 setting up tables and chairs and getting everything ready for the arrival of our honored guests. The seniors from Placencia Village started arriving shortly after 11 a.m. and were followed by the seniors from Seine Bight Village, who were transported by a van from the Paradise Resort. Once the guests were seated, Rotary Club of Placencia President Steve Wade welcomed everyone and Placencia Rotarian Lydia Villanueva led the group in a prayer before Mistress of Ceremonies Maretha McCullock got things going for our guests who included Lawrence Augustine (aka Wayal), Balbina Guzman (aka Aunty Bal) , Elogia Lopez (aka Aunty Logi), Dominica Augustine (aka Aunty Meaty), Elizabeth Guzman (aka Aunty Dove), Estell Augustine, Vincent Lopez (aka Bee), Henrietta Augustine, Ionie Augustine (aka Aunty Ion), Francis Guzman, Ann Martinez, Petronela Alvarez (aka Aunty Peto), Anastacio Augustine, Rufina Valerio, Liberato Valerio, Florence Augustine, Olivia Thomas, Angelita Zuniga, Rojelia Estrada, Justo Williams, Nicodema Fernandez and Daniela Flores from Seine Bight Village and Joyce Eiley, Celia Muschamp, Sonia Leslie, Emma Westby, Aldrich Westby, Myrtis Villanueva, Elise Leslie, Lilly Eiley, Hortence Cabral, Ethel Vernon, Gwen Weaver, Nick Nicolait, Lou Nicolait, Evan Fairweather, Alma Fairweather, Juan Caducio, Carlton Young, Karl Lovell, and Jessie Eiley from Placencia Village.

Following a delicious lunch of turkey, ham, stuffing, potato salad and flan (with some meals delivered to seniors that were unable to attend) , the group was all driven under the bar roof by a passing shower where they were entertained by Evan Fairweather playing a diverse selection of music on his accordion, singing, dancing, stories, and jokes from several of the seniors and traditional

According to Dangriga Magistrate Edd Usher, once the schedule is regularized he will be traveling to the Independence Court from Dangriga on Tuesdays and Thursdays to hear cases.

Chief Justice Benjamin said the Independence Village Court should be fully staffed with an appointed magistrate by July. Furniture for the new courtroom was provided by donations from area residents and businesses, including the Placencia Peninsula.

To stay updated on the venue of pending cases please contact the Dangriga Magistrate’s Court: 502-0039. ▪

Garifuna singing and dancing from a group of Seine Bight seniors.

Through the afternoon, raffles were held and prizes, including grocery baskets, gift certificates for ice cream, free Bingo games, Crystal juice, free water (2 months in each Village), gift certificates for the pharmacy, free cable (2 months in each Village) and cash prizes were won by many of the seniors. At the end of the event, all seniors were given small gift bags containing useful items and sent home with smiles on their faces.

As previously indicated, this is the favorite event of the year for many of our Placencia Rotarians as we have an opportunity to honor some very important citizens of our community and let them know how much they mean to us. There are many people to thank, but, Placencia Rotarians Lydia Villanueva and Maretha McCullock have to be at the head of the list for all the work they do putting this event together and making the day so special for all involved. We also wish to thank

JOLIE POLLARD

Chief Justice Kenneth Benjamin cuts the ribbon at the entrance of the new Independence Village Magistrate’s Court. He is joined

by Chief Magistrate Anne-Marie Smith and Acting Commissioner of Police David Henderson

Harald Wallen, Wallen’s Pharmacy, Paradise Resort, Grace Kennedy, Belize Bank, Atlantic Bank, Tutti Frutti Ice Cream Parlor, Southern Cable Network, Placencia Water Board, Seine Bight Water Board, Placencia Sanitation, Mings Supermarket and Everyday Supermarket for their generous donations and support of the luncheon. Last, but far from least, we wish to extend our deepest gratitude to Salva and Gillian Zabaneh for hosting this event for the second year in a row and going out of their way to help out. Without them, this event would not have been the success that it was and their commitment to the community should be an inspiration to all.

UPCOMING June will see the Rotary Club of Placencia holding a joint Board meeting between the incoming and outgoing Officers and Board of Directors to plan for the next Rotary Year, which will begin with the Handing Over Ceremony at Laru Beya on June 30, and ensure a

smooth transition for the projects that are ongoing. As always, we will be sharing a booth at Lobsterfest with the Peninsula Volunteer Fire Department to answer questions and provide information as well as selling tickets for our infamous Duck Race that will be held on Saturday (weather permitting) during Lobsterfest. We will, of course, be continuing with our Bingo games every 2 weeks and hope to be planning some additional fund raisers for next year as well as helping out where we can with the annual Battle Cancer Walk to be held on June 22.

OUR CLUB The Rotary Club of Placencia has just 20 members at this time. We meet Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. at Yolis; lunch is $10. Come see what is being worked on and how they may help. If we would all strive to make just a little difference in the world, it will add up to a big difference, wouldn’t you like to be part of that?

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Lobsterfest Fitness Challenge Trainer Shares Crossfit Tips Forging Elite Legs, Crossfit Style

By Tony Pinder Certified Trainer, tony@belizefit.com CrossFit is a strength and conditioning program designed using constantly varied functional movements executed at high intensities. CrossFit workouts include total body movements, like Thrusters, Cleans, and Burpees. There are several workouts that focus on the lower body strength, power, and stamina. The workouts include squats, plyometric lunges, and running.

Some sample workouts include: 400 Meter walking lunges in deep sand Example of intense circuit training: 3 rounds for time of:  100 feet walking lunges  50 Jump squats  25 Supermans The goal is to increase fitness by completing all repetitions as fast as possible.

Each workout trains different physical skills ranging from endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, and power. CrossFit workouts vary in length according to goal of the workout. Some are as fast as possible while others are limited to 15-20 minutes. CrossFit offers many ways to adapt the workout to fit within any limitations, including beginners.

We will be demonstrating some of the CrossFit workouts at Lobsterfest.

Stop by and sign up for the Strong Man Competition from 2:30-5:30 on Saturday. We will also announce the winner of the Lobsterfest Fitness Challenge!

Tony Pinder is an AFAA & ACE Certified Trainer, CrossFit Certified Trainer and Egoscue Physical Therapy. He is the owner of Tony’s Gym – Belize Fit located to north of De Tatch Restaurant. Call: 501-631-7427 or visit www.belizefit.com

Plyometric Lunge

Jump Squat

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Placencia Mommy and Baby Take on Recycling Mission

By Jolie Pollard PBTIA Executive Director, director@placencia.com

CAPTAIN SHARK’S REPRESENTATIVE IN SOUTH BELIZE

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Placencia Offers Hope to Families and Friends Affected by Addiction A Narcotics Anonymous Family Groups Meeting (Nar-Anon) will be starting in Placencia on Tuesday, June 19. Meetings will be held every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Placencia Community Health Center. The Nar-Anon Family Groups are a worldwide fellowship for those affected by someone else’s addiction.

Addiction and alcoholism are family diseases that affect not only the person using the drugs or alcohol but also those around them. The sickness spreads to those of us who care the most as we try to control and fix the addict/alcoholic. Obsession with the addict or alcoholic’s behaviors, stress, worry, fear, guilt, shame and lost of sleep are among some of the symptoms of our illness.

Nar-Anon is a 12 step program, part of the family of 12 step programs including Al-Anon, Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous (which are for the addict or alcoholic). If you are affected by someone else’s alcoholism or addiction and are seeking relief, Nar-Anon offers fellowship and hope. Once we accept that addiction is a disease and that we are powerless over it and over the addict, we can do something positive with our own lives and be of greater help to ourselves and others. We can find peace, serenity and recovery for ourselves. If you or someone you know is affected by someone else’s addiction or alcoholism please feel free to join us at weekly Nar-Anon meetings, every Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at the Community Health Center. What you say in meetings will be held in confidence and your anonymity will be respected. Nar-Anon is not religious, but rather is a spiritual program and as such, respects and accepts all religions and denominations. For more information, please call or text 664-8699. ▪

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Placencia BTIA Members 2012 BUSINESS NAME A Belizean Nirvana Above Ground Coffee Artful Dodger Sail & Canvas Avadon Divers Ltd Barefoot Bar Barefoot Services Barnacle Bill’s Beach Bungalows Belize Tradewinds Cruise Club Belize Trips Blue Crab Beach Resort Blue Garden House Boris Mannsfeld & Associates Captain Jak’s Cabanas Car Rental of Placencia Caribbean Travel & Tours Casa Beya/Sea Grape Escape Casa Del Sol Casa Nettuno Casa Placencia Celeste, Donna Century21 BTAL Chabil Mar Villas Charly’s Gifts Coconut Cottage Cocoplum Cocoplum Vacation Rentals Cohen, Howard & Karen Colibri House Coston, Debbie CPC Real Estate Solution Danube Austrian Restaurant De Barcelona Beach Tapas Bar De Viners Decked Out House Destinations Belize Dial, Elysia Dial, Mary Ann Dolce Cabana Dusa, Lee & Gail Easy Living Apartments Eloise’s Travel Lodge Feldman, Babe & Karen Finca French Louie Caye Fuller, Fred & Jacque Gabor, Deborah Galipeau, Cheryl Garden Cabanas George Cowdrey’s Guesthouse Glessner, Virginia & Fox, Jay Glockhamer, Heidi & Fasano, Steven Go Tees Goss Chocolate Green Parrot Beach Houses Grill N Go Guild & Guild Consulting Harbour Hideaway of Placencia Hatchet Caye Resort Heaven’s Gate Beach Bungalow Hess, Tina Hideaway Caye Hughes, Sharon J-Dee’s Restaurant & Bar Jewel of Placencia John Ford dba Cordy’s Beach Cottages Joy Tours Joyce and Frank’s Beach House Koster, Liliana Kingfisher Adventures Laru Beya Villas Las Amigas Leslie Tech Services Lola’s Art Los Porticos Villas Lost Reef Resort Lydia’s Guest House Lynn Jackson & Doug Simons Manatee Inn Mark Risk dba The Arches Maya Beach Hotel Maya Dream Beach House Maya Lodge Maya Playa Mes, Basilio Michelo Flats Miller’s Landing Miramar Apartments Mirasol Villa Mission Bay Christian Retreat MnM Hardware Placencia Mosquito Coast Trading Co. Ltd. Nautical Inn

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Placencia BTIA Members 2012 Papaya Boutique papayaboutique@gmail.com Paradise Vacation Hotel info@belize123.com Peninsula Citizens for Sustainable Development info@saveourpeninsula.org Placencia Adventures by Land or by Sea placenciaadventures@yahoo.com Placencia Humane Society takunchances@yahoo.com Placencia Mini Storage arbonabzrealty@yahoo.com Platinum Designs hannah@sbplatinum.com Quest for Adventure in Belize w/ Splash Ltd. Ralph@splashbelize.com Ranguana Lodge ranguana@btl.net Re/Max Belize Property Center david@belizepropertycenter.com Robert’s Grove info@robertsgrove.com Robert Nicolait and Associates rnabelize@yahoo.com Robert Rodgers dba Placencia Tennis bobbelize21@gmail.com Seaspray Hotel info@seasprayhotel.com Seaview Suites placenciaseaview@gmail.com Secret Garden Day Spa lee@secretgardenplacencia.com Silver Leaf yoliebrown@hotmail.com Singing Sands Inn info@singingsands.com Siripohn Thai Massage jenjira01@yahoo.com Smith, Stan & Mary stanmary@btl.net South Environmental Association info@seabelize.org Spectarte Gallery spectarte@gmail.com Spilman, Ron spilmangw@gmail.com Splash Dive Center patricia@splashbelize.com Sunset Pointe Condos ewinche713@aol.com Taylor, Rand rndtylr@yahoo.com Taylor, Winston wftaylorii@yahoo.com The Added Touch rrobin@btl.net The Flamboyant flamboyantplacencia@gmail.com The Maine Stay drewtravers@gmail.com The North Beach debanddave@btl.net The Placencia Hotel & Residences info@theplacencia.com The Purple Space Monkey The Shak Beach Café theshakbelize@yahoo.com The Surfside Escape Resort info@surfsideescape.com Three Iguanas Villa colibrihouse@gmail.com Toucan Lulu reservations@toucanlulu.com Tony’s Gym/Belize Fit tony@belizefit.com Tradewinds trdewndpla@btl.net Trip N Travel lgodfrey@btl.net Turtle Inn frontdesk@turtleinn.com Tuttifrutti Ice Cream Parlor tizy.lory@virgilio.it Vern’s Kitchen Village Inn info@thevillageinnbelize.com Westwind Hotel westwind.hotel@gmail.com Whipray Caye Lodge whipraycaye@yahoo.com White Sand Villa jeangabebze@yahoo.com Wild Orchid Properties tom@wildorchidbelize.com Yellow Bella yellowbella@alice.it Yount, Doran & Kim takunchances@yahoo.com Z-Touch Day Spa yselazab@hotmail.com

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Nationwide “Artists in Development Tour” Makes Stop in Placencia

By Jolie Pollard PBTIA Director, director@placencia.com The Institute of Creative Arts (ICA), a department of the National Institute of Culture and History (NICH), stopped in Placencia on May 16 as part of its countrywide Artists in Development Consultation Tour. The Placencia Chapter of the Belize Tourism Industry Association (PBTIA) worked along with ICA to canvass local artists to attend the seminar, which was held at Paradise Vacation Hotel.

Attendees at the seminar learned of available resources that can aid a wide range of artists with nurturing their artistic skills and developing competitively using creative strategies. ICA Creative Industry Development Officer Jackie Castillo spoke of one program for basket weavers, which fuses traditional Mayan basket weaving with contemporary twists such as ribbons or new designs in order to make the final product more original and marketable.

Castillo also presented information on an ongoing artist directory project, which upon completion will allow artists from all over Belize to become part of an online network. Artists will be able to showcase samples of their work and share contact information with potential clients.

In addition to learning of available opportunities in the art industry, seminar attendees also shared their ideas with ICA for developing art in Placen-

cia including the revival of the presently defunct local arts association.

According to PBTIA board member Aline Habib who also chaired the Placencia 2012 Sidewalk Arts Festival Committee, Placencia has the potential of becoming a leading force in the visual arts and audiovisual industries in Belize. “We have such talented painters, musicians, jewelers, wood carvers, poets and artisans right here, searching for ways to better promote themselves and get their work out there,” she said. “We need to come together and create a tangible association, to stand united as a group, rather than as individuals struggling on our own.” Habib believes that unification will increase Placencia’s chances to receive grants and sponsorships for events, training and seminars.

ALINE HABIB

Local Placencia Artists Greta Leslie, Lola Delgado, Anton Leslie and Ernest Garcia submitted these paintings to Coca Cola’s “Open Happiness” Competition in March. While none placed among the competition’s finalists, their paintings are currently being showcased around the country on a traveling exhibit until October after which they will be auctioned off in support of the Lifeline Foundation.

ICA’s Artists in Development Tour aims to strengthen the creative and marketing skills of these and other artists.

Castillo said that ICA is willing to assist with this endeavor.

Fourteen artists were present at the seminar including: Greta Lee Leslie, Carlton Young, Skip Weaver, Anton Leslie, Jeanna Casey, Francis Eiley, Ernest Garcia, Khadija Assales, Silvana and Kent, Aline Habib, Safaria Salam, Rosaria Cal, and Mellaky Mibbes. ▪

To learn more about ICA’s Artists in Development program, contact ICA Creative Industry Development Officer Jackie Castillo at: jackie@nichbelize.org

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A Belizean Nirvana 55-D4 Above Ground Coffee 18-C4 Artful Dodger Sail & Canvas 92-A2 Barefoot Bar 38-D3 Belize Sailing Charters 99-C4 Belize Tradewinds Cruise Club 98-A2 Blue Garden House 88-E2 Blue Lagoon Apartments 80-D3 Boris Mannsfeld & Associates 97-C4 Captain Jak’s Cabanas 52-D2 Caribbean Travel & Tours 8-D3 Casa Del Sol 76-F3 Casa Placencia 81-F2 Century21 BTAL 93-B4 Coconut Cottage 54-D4 Colibri House 55-E3 CPC Reality 43-C3 Destinations Belize 42-C4 De Barcelona 21-D3 DeViners 19-E3 Dianni’s Guesthouse 56-B3 Easy Living Apartments 57-C4 Eloise’s Guesthouse 58-C3 French Louie Caye 33-D3 Garden Cabanas 60-B3 George Cowdrey’s Guesthouse 89-E3 Grill & Go 17-C3 Guild & Guild Consulting 10-F2 Harbor Hideaway 88-E1 Harry’s Cozy Cabanas 61-B3 Hatchet Caye 35-E5 Hatchet Caye Office 35-C1 J-Dees Restaurant & Bar 20-D3 Jewel of Placencia 27-C4 Joy Tours 44-C3 Julia’s Cabanas 62-E3 Kingfisher Adventures 45-E3 Las Amigas 26-E3 Leslie Tech Service 46-E3 Lydia’s Guesthouse 64-E3 Manatee Inn 65-F3 Maya Lodge 66-E2 Michelo Flats 67-F2 Miramar Apartments 68-E3 Mirasol Villa 69-C4 MnM Hardware Placencia 96-D3 One World Rental 70-C4 Paradise Vacation Resort 71-B3 PCSD 47-E2 Placencia Bazaar 7-D3 Placencia Yacht Club 34-A5 Property Pro Belize 43-C3 Ranguana Lodge 30-E3 Re/Max Property Center 39-D3 Rumfish y Vino 43-C3 Seahorse Dive Shop 48-D4 Seaspray Hotel 79-E3 Sea View Suites 63-C4 Secret Garden Day Spa 4-C3 Secret Garden Restaurant & Bar 24-C3 Silver Leaf 90-E2 Siripohn Thai Massage 8-D3 Southern Environmental Association 95-D3 Sunset Pointe Condos 40-A1 Splash Dive Center 49-C4 The Flamboyant 28-C4 The North Beach 73-E3 The Shak Beach Café 16-C4 The Yellow House 74-D3 The Village Inn 31-F3 Three Iguanas Villa 86-E2 Tony’s Gym/Belize Fit 17-E3 Toucan Lulu 75-F3 Tree of Life 8-D3 Trip N Travel 51-C4 Tuttifrutti Ice Cream Parlor 43-C3 Wendy’s Creole Restaurant & Bar 15-C4 Westwind Hotel 78-D4 Whipray Caye Lodge 32-E5 White Sand Villa 82-C3 Yello Bella 29-F2 Yoli’s Bar 21-B3 Z-Touch Day Spa 6-D3

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PLACENCIA TRIP PLANNER Having fun at the Lobsterfest?! Of course you are!

And there’s more to look forward to on the Peninsula. Start planning your trip now and take note of these upcoming celebrations in Placencia! *Please verify dates with the Placencia Tourism Center before booking plane your tickets. 523-4045 or info@placencia.com, as they are subject to change.

SEPTEMBER: Placencia BTIA’s 15th Annual Placencia Fishermen’s Day Saltwater Fishing Tournament: September 8 and 9 , 2012 (Saturday and Sunday) OPENING HOURS TUESDAY-SATURDAY 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Contact: 670-3665

Independence Day Carnival Parade: September 21, 2012 OCTOBER: Barefoot Bar’s Halloween Party NOVEMBER: Garifuna Settlement Day Celebrations: November 19, 2012 DECEMBER: 13th Annual Mistletoe Ball: December 8, 2012 (Saturday) FEBRUARY: 9th Annual Placencia Sidewalk Arts Festival: February 9 and 10, 2013

Placencia BTIA’s Updated List of Licensed Tour Guides as of June 2012 Alvarado, Francisco Bech, Christian Benguche, Bryan Bonnel, Eusebio Cabral, Daniel Cabral, Egbert Cabral, Mark Carr, Edwin Carne, Lisa B. Castellanos, Wayne Chan, Clodia Chun, Cirilo Cuevas, Eloy Cuevas, Ian Eiley, Englebert D. Eiley, George Faux, Leslie Forman, Eric Ferrel, Christain Garbutt, Alexander Garbutt, Bertrand Garbutt, Darrel A. Garbutt, Eworth Garbutt, Gilbert Jr Garbutt, Walter Garbutt, Warren Garcia, Leopold Gardiner, Doyen Gardiner, Doyle Godfrey, Earl Gongora, Prince Ical, Juan Leslie, Ainsworth

2012- Nov. 11 2012 - Nov 18 2013 - May 5 2012 –Nov 11 2013 - Feb 7 2013 - Feb 11 2012 - Aug 9 2013 - Mar 11 2013 - Mar 19 2012– Nov 8 2013 - Mar 11 2013 - Mar 1 2012 - Oct 3 2013 - Mar 14 2013 - May 22 2012 - April 5 2012 - Nov 11 2012 - Dec 14 2012 - Aug 31 2013 - Jan 28 Renewing 2013 - Mar 29 2012 - Dec 4 2012 - Dec 8 2013 - April 23 2013 - Jan 4 2013 - Mar 4 2013 - Mar29 2013 - Jan 9 2013 - Jan 28 2013 - Mar 11 2012 - Nov 11 2012 - Jul 31

Leslie, Bernard Leslie, Bruce Leslie, Doren Leslie, Ivan Sr Leslie, Mark Leslie, Rene Leslie, Russell Linarez, Francisco Longsworth, Gareth Lopez, Stephen Lopez, Sydney McNeil, Anne-Marie Mendoza, Pablo A. Miralda, Emely Modera, Kevin Mora, Celso J. Muschamp, Alrin Muschamp, Evaristo Neal, Harold P. Neal, Hubert Pau, Juan Ramirez, Patricia Shal, Florencio Tucker, Elroy Usher, Eddie Vernon, Ian Vernon, Levi Villanueva , Andria Villanueva, Clint Villanueva, Conrad Villanueva, Rafael Westby, Arthur A. Jr. Westby, Zane

2012 - Dec 22 renewed 2013 - March 14 2012 - Dec 8 2013 - Jan 4 2012 - Dec 20 2013 - Jan 28 2012 - Dec 22 2013 - March 14 2013 - Feb 12 2013 - Jan 28 2012 - Sept 26 2013 - Feb 28 2012– June 25 2012– Jan 28 renewed 2012 - April 5 2012 - Dec 21 2012- Jan 28 2012, Dec 30 2012 - Sep 13 2013- March 14 2013 - Jan 30 2013 - March 14 renewed 2012- Oct 22 2013 - March 14 2012 - Nov 11 2013 - April 3 2012 - Dec 14 2012 - Nov 4 2012 - Dec 28 2013 - March 14

Westby, Jason R. 2012 - Dec 8 Williams, Alfred 2013 - March 14 Williams, Jason 2013 - Jan 14 Young, Dwayne 2012 - Aug 18 Young, Shawn 2012– Aug 11 Young Stephen 2013– Apr 28 Zuniga, Alfonso 2012– Sept 25

Please note that some licensed guides might not appear on this list. Feel free to contact the Placencia Tourism Center at 523-4045 for further information.

This service is provided by the Placencia BTIA in partnership with the Placencia Tour Guide Association and the Belize Tourism Board.

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PLACENCIA PENINSULA GUIDE PAID LISTINGS. TO ADVERTISE CALL 523-4045 OR E-MAIL INFO@PLACENCIA.COM

ACCOMMODATIONS South of Airstrip Spectarte Bed and Breakfast: located in Maya Beach, delightful and Comfortable. Call 533-8019 or e-mail spectarte@gmail.com

Los Porticos Villas: Luxury 2 BR villas, featuring full kitchens, washer/ dryer, A/C, cable TV, wireless internet & some of the most stunning views on the Placencia peninsula. King and/or queen beds. Sleep sofas & roll away beds available. Spacious bathrooms, some w/ whirlpool tubs. Freshwater pool and pool bar/lounge area. Complimentary bicycles for guests. Golf carts and kayaks available for rent. Gift shop on site. Located ¼ mile south of Placencia Airstrip and 1 mile north of Placencia Village. Call 523-3227 or email reservations@losportico.com for availability & rates.

One World Rentals: Eight beautiful, comfortable and immaculate studios and apartments around an attractive courtyard . Cable TV, free wireless internet access, air-conditioning, fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom, fully screened, hammocks. Located in the heart of Placencia (behind the “Rumfish” restaurant) close to the beach, shopping and restaurants. www.oneworldplacencia.com. Contact Swiss owner Claudia Hardegger at 5233103 or 6209975. Email: oneworldplacencia@yahoo.com. MC, VISA accepted. Rates from 49US$ plus Tax.

Paradise Resort: Has most of the amenities & all the luxury of a large hotel. We are located on the ocean front. 12 A/C rooms. On site full service restaurant & bar, spa by the sea, all eco tours, diving, snorkeling, fishing, roof top Jacuzzi, Wi-Fi, dive shop, gift shop, kayak and golf cart rental. Maya & Tropic Air agent. Email:info@belize123.com or give us a call at 5233179/503-3479 Website:www.belize123.com Ranguana Lodge: 5 Private ocean view cabins located right on the beach in the heart of Placencia Village: We have 3 private air-conditioned beach cabins each w/ 2 Double beds, fans, large refrigerator, coffee makers, private bath w/ hot/cold shower, private balcony w/ a hammock. We also have two other cabins with full kitchens, 2 double beds, fans, private bath with hot & cold shower & tub, private balcony with a hammock. Beach Palapas, beach chairs. Tropic Air agent, Gift shop. Phone/fax at 011-501-523-3112, E-mail: Ranguana@btl.net website: www.ranguanabelize.com

Seaspray Hotel: Come share a piece of our barefoot paradise located right on the beach with all the ambiance of the beautiful Caribbean Sea right to the touch of your toes 20 rooms various style,1seaside cabana, w/great amenities, located amongst our tropical garden. Hot/cold water, refrigerator, ceiling fans, coffee makers, open air decks, private porches, AC, TV and Kitchenettes( in selected rooms) the original Placencia “house of blues” De Tatch is also located right on premises, with internet and e-mail service available, as well as all village and country wide information. Centrally located to all gifts shops, restaurants, and local business, come make us your Caribbean home away from home.Tel: 523-3148 Fax: 523-3346. Email: seaspray@placencia.com or seaspray@btl.net, www.seasprayhotel.com

The North Beach: offers luxury suites in our sea view villa with full kitchens, living areas and configurations from one to five bedrooms. Each suite has air conditioning, ceiling fans, cable t.v. & phone. Located north end of the sidewalk-walking distance to services. The perfect spot to enjoy Placencia Village. Contact us at phone 523 -3207, e-mail info@thenorthbeach.com. or visit www.thenorthbeach.com

Toucan Lulu: 5 cabanas located in quiet northern end of the village on the main sidewalk. A few minutes to shops & restaurants. 3 cabanas sleep up to 4, 2 cabanas sleep up to 6. All have beach access & verandas for enjoying the fresh sea breezes. Check out our web site at www.toucanlulu.com , email reservations@toucanlulu.com, or call Kathy at 501 628 8474

Tradewinds: Overlooking the Caribbean Sea & the Mountains of Belize!

Blue Crab Beach Resort: Set on 5 acres from sea to lagoon, offers 4 beachfront A/C rooms and two thatch cabanas. Home of Goss Chocolate. Tel: 523-3544; Fax: 523-3543; Email: sales@bluecrabbeach.com

Green Parrot Beach Houses: Maya Beach: 6 mahogany beach houses, loft bedrooms, fold out sofa, kitchenette & bath on main floor. 2 bay leaf thatch cabanas w/ garden showers & private beach. Tel/FAX: 523-2488; Email: greenparrot@btl.net; Website: www.greenparrot-belize.com

Miller’s Landing: Natural Belizean-style cabanas, lush tropical gardens, clean secluded beach, pool w/ thatch bar, Wi-Fi, comp. breakfast, comp kayaks, bikes, restaurant w/ healthy specials daily, awesome pizza 523-3010.

Singing Sands Inn: Located on a beautiful stretch of Maya Beach featuring 6 private, thatched cabanas with own bath and patio as well as 2 garden view flats. Bonefish Grille full service restaurant and bar on-site serving breakfast, lunch and dinner along with daily specials and Happy Hour 4 – 6 pm. Gorgeous landscaping. Swimming pool with relaxing deck area. Free WiFi available. Bicycles complimentary for guests. Kayaks, pedal boats and golf cart available for rent. Tel: 533-3022 Email: info@singingsands.com Website: www.singingsands.com

The Inn at Robert’s Grove: Placencia’s most complete resort. Beachfront accommodations w/2 Restaurants Seaside and Habanero, 3 Pools, Conference Center, Tennis Court, Gym, FREE Wifi, Gift Shop, Full Service Dive Center, Marina, Gas and butane station. Kayaks, Windsurfers, Hobie Cats and bikes. Kayak, Paddle Boat and golf cart rentals and sales. www.robertsgrove.com, info@robertsgrove.com. For more info cal us @ 5233565!

The Placencia Hotel: A lavish Caribbean escape with European flare, The Placencia Hotel is a one of the most spectacular and pristine ocean front property in Belize. The newest and luxurious resort boasts 90 first class accommodations starting frm Sea front Villas to Condominium Suites. Finest restaurants, with exquisite cuisines, first class service and amenities to indulge every vacationer’s dream. The exclusive private beach and the easy access to the main land will let you discover a world of opportunities from one location. Tel: 533-4110 or email: info@theplacencia.com.

At The Cayes Ranguana Caye: Ranguana Caye is a 2 acre island located right on the reef with 3 rustic cabanas and a view that will blow your mind! Food, drinks, Moorings and all the Caribbean Breeze you can handle are available. Prime Diving and Fishing location. Come for a day, a night or more. Reservation day trips or lodging call 523-3565 Robert’s Caye: Robert’s Caye is just 10 miles from Placencia (1/2 hour by boat) a one acre island with 4 charming cabanas built partially over the water. Each cabana is outfitted w/ a king bed, full bathroom, hot and cold running showers, and a private terrace with hammocks. A small restaurant and bar, also built over the water, serves three meals daily. An deal setting for honeymooners and sportsmen alike, this “swept away” island paradise is surrounded by crystal clear water. The nearby flats are renowned for fishing as well. Kayaks and snorkeling gear are complimentary to is island guests. Come for a day, a night or more. Reservation for day trips or lodging call 523-3565 Whipray Caye Lodge: Whipray Caye is a magical private island in the heart of some of the best fly fishing flats in the world. This caye has room to roam, with two spacious 2-room guest cabanas, private bath in each room, and verandas facing a glorious Belizean sunrise. Hearty family-style meals are served in our thatched roof restaurant and "Sea Urchin Bar". Enjoy the natural unspoiled beauty of the coral reef surrounding the caye, chock full of beautiful tropical fish of all shapes and sizes, rays, sharks, turtles, crab, and even the occasional manatee, all nurtured by the abundant mangroves on the southern half of the caye. Owner and renowned fly fishing guide Julian Cabral and his wife Beverly will make your stay a memorable one. PHONE: 501-608-8130, CELL: 501-610-1068, EMAIL: whipraycaye@yahoo.com, WEB: www.whipraycayelodge.com

9 Cabanas w/ private bath, hot/cold, 2 double beds, fans, coffee maker (coffee provided), refrigerator & veranda w/ hammock. Tel: 523-3122; Email: trdewndpla@btl.net

MEALS

North of Airstrip

De'Tatch Seafood Beach Grill & Bar -Serving the very best in Sea-

Barnacle Bill's Beach Bungalows: 2 secluded bungalows on the beach in Maya Beach. Full kitchen, queen size bed, sleeper sofa, h/w, and fans. Complimentary kayaks. 5 night min. Tel/fax: 533-8110; email: taylors@btl.net; Website: www.barnaclebills-belize.com

South of Airstrip food and Local Cuisines. Open Mon-Sunday (Closed... on Wed)7am until 10pm for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (daily and nightly lunch & seafood dinner special). Come Enjoy the Perfect View (beach front), Great food, Great drink and Music to sooth the soul. Internet & Wireless also available.

For Info or Take out orders please call #503-3385

The Placencia Breeze ‖ June 2012 ‖ Page 28 Pickled Parrot Pizza Bar & Grill: Thatched restaurant serving seafood, homemade PIZZA, burgers, salads & daily specials. Great tropical blender drinks & ice cold Belikin. Open Noon - 8pm Mon - Sat Tel: 624-2651 Open 17years in the heart of the village! Home of the Ten 'Dalla' Lunch &the infamous "Parrot Piss"!

more! Creative lunch/dinner specials. Barefoot Bar is all about Stiff Drinks Tasty Food - Good Times! Tel:523-3515. Follow us on Facebook!

Wendy’s Creole Restaurant & Bar: Fine dining in A/C comfort or

The Placencia Hotel: Three restaurants and three bars to better serve

outdoor on the Patio. Specializing in Spanish & Creole. Open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch & dinner 7am - 10pm. Located on the Main Road. Visa & MC accepted. Ph: 523-3335 Email: wendylemus02@hotmail.com

Dawn’s Grill n Go Restaurant: Open for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Daily specials feature Belizean favorites like escabeche, stewed gibnut, roast chicken w/rice n beans. Try curry, Creole or garlic seafood or grilled pork chops w/ sweet & sour sauce & more for dinner! Ph: 602-9302. Located along Main Road b/w Carol’s Cabanas & BTL, corner of Kubaaly Street.

The Purple Space Monkey Bar & Grill: Fun for all the family!

Good eats, drinks, cocktails and exclusive purple and yellow ice cream.

Don’t be a stranger. Come say hi to the monkey : ) Call: 620-2140

North of Airstrip DANUBE Restaurant, EAT – DRINK – RELAX in a romantic atmosphere. A/C indoor, lounge area outdoor. Austrian and International Specialties, fish and vegetarian dishes, great desserts, large wine menu & cigars. Dice your FREE Belikin beer between 4:30-6pm. Open MON - FRI from 4:30pm.

Ph: 610-0132, restaurant@danubebelize.com, visit www.danubebelize.com

J-Byrd’s: Local Bar by the Seaside docks. Open daily from 10am to 12pm.

And live music every Friday’s Tel :523-3412

you. Margarita Monday with at least 10 different margaritas to tempt your taste buds!! Poolside open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Pier Head bar 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Main Bars 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Drinks menu, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. happy hour on local rum mixes at Pier Head Bar, Ice Cold Belikin and a variety of Blended Mixes. Credit cards accepted. Phone 533-4110 for reservation for pick up of groups 4 or more.

Coffee Shop Above Grounds Coffee. Fresh roasted Guatemalan coffees, baked goods and juices. Shaded deck in a jungle setting. Across from Wendy’s Restaurant in the village. Daily 7am-4pm except Sundays 8am-noonFree high speed Wi-Fi with purchase, Skype friendly. Tel: 634 3212

Gift Shops & Art Galleries Green Parrot Gift Shop: The in-place to shop on the peninsula. Featuring a wide variety of Belizean, Guatemalan, & Central American crafts.

Lola’s Art: In Seine Bight Village open from 7am-6pm. Phone 523-3342

Delite Café at Maya Beach. Get cracking with a delicious early bird

Los Porticos Villas - Gift shop features Belizean arts and crafts, cloth-

breakfast or come for our full menu, soups, roast beef sandwiches, designer bocas ,decadent desserts and daily specials made with fresh natural produce.

Licensed restaurant with cultural and waterfall rooms just perfect for relaxation and rejuvenation. open 7am to 4 pm closed Wednesdays. Spectarte Art and Garden Gallery 533 8019, 604 8910 or 629 3286 for information and reservations.

Placencia Bazaar Gift Shop - simply the best! Original pottery, jew-

Green Parrot Restaurant: On the beach at Maya Beach. Our chef changes the menu daily and features a wide variety of local and international cuisine. We feature seafood and tropical dishes. For reservations call 5232488. Email: greenparot@btl.net

Habanero Mexican Restaurant & Bar @ Robert’s Grove – Lagoon side Fiesta time! Casual and fun Habanero serves up Mexican food w/ a Belizean flair. Now open from 12 noon – 10pm. Dinner Pick-ups available 523-3565!

Quarterdeck Restaurant & Bar at Laru Beya presents “Belizean Buffet Night” from 6:30 pm- 9 pm…with Live entertainment…

Complimentary pick up and drop off within Placencia Village & Maya Beach...For reservations call 523-3476.

Singing Sands Inn: Enjoy the delicious cuisine and ambiance of the

Bonefish Grille. Our open-air, full service restaurant located on the beach, specializes in traditional Asian, as well as Italian and French influenced dishes. Daily Lunch and Dinner Specials as well as Happy Hour Menu. Open 7 days a week. For reservations or more information call 533-3022 or email info@singingsands.com.

The Inn At Robert’s Grove: Seaside Restaurant @ Robert’s Grove – Romantic Fine Dining with a world class menu and wine cellar. One of Belize’s most consistent restaurants quoted Fodor’s 2010 edition. The Seaside Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and is open 7 days a week, 365 days a year from 7am – 10pm. Dinner Pick-ups available 523-3565!

The Placencia Hotel: Largest pool in Belize, complete with swim up bar

and restaurant area. Main Dining Room in Air Conditioned, beach front building, with outdoor dining also available. Third restaurant and bar area at the end of The Great Pier. Four thousand foot pier head accommodates guest in the lap of luxury. Open every day. Beach Bar 10a.m.-7p.m. Pier Bar 10 a.m.

-10p.m. Main Dining 6 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Call 533-4110 for pick up of any number over 4 guests for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Whipray Caye Lodge: see accommodation for info about our restaurant & bar.

CHEERS

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Placencia Peninsula Bars Barefoot Bar: Open everyday 11:30 am - midnight.! Located on the Main Road - the party never stops! Live music Thurs - Sun nights. Happy hour, lunch hour beer specials, largest drink menu around, full moon parties &

ing, books on Mayan history and Belizean cooking, maps, postcards, footwear, cold drinks and much more. Call 523-3227 for more information.

elry, arts and crafts...everything from souvenir spoons to Bazaar Art. Maya Island Air Agent. Located on the main street, next door to Scotia Bank. Summer hours: Open (most!!) every day 9am-1pm and again from 4pm-7pm and by appointment! Tel 523 4309.

Spectarte Art and Garden Gallery offers a cornucopia of art from Belizean artisans and designers . A delightful experience. 533 8019 closed Wednesday

TOUR PROVIDERS Avadon Divers: Dive into Belize w/ our full service PADI Dive Centre in Placencia, just south of the airstrip. We have 5-Star all-inclusive packages for dive & snorkel trips that include new SCUBAPRO equipment. Our spacious 46' Newton Dive Special Boat features a restroom & fresh water shower. Our Instructors teach scuba for kids from ages 8 to 80 ☺, advanced courses & dive pro levels. We also offer jungle, cave & Mayan ruin adventure tours. E-mail: anne-marie@avadondiversbelize.com Website: www.avadondiversbelize.com Call us at 503- 3577 or 523-3577.

The Placencia Hotel: tour operators specializing in snorkeling tours, inland excursions, Monkey River, fishing, Scuba Diving, Island to Island Kayaking, Maya Ruins, Cave Tubing or Fly fishing . We do special charters as well. We offer all new equipment, local guides and quality service. Call 533-4110 for booking. Fax: 533-4112, Email: info@theplacencia.com Website: www.theplacencia.com

Dive & Tour with Robert’s Grove – Feeling adventurous?? Our PADI 5 star Dive Center offers daily snorkeling, diving and certification courses and boasts some of the tastiest lunches, best tour guides in the country, and ‘The Dorado’ our 48 ft. Pro Dive Boat! Nitrox and specialty Dive Courses available. Inland, Fishing, private charters, Whale Shark, Manatee, Monkey River and Inland tours also on the Tour Menu for more info call 5233565!

Seahorse Dive Shop: Offers SCUBA Certification, snorkeling, fishing, river trips & charters. Call Brian Young (office) 523-3166; (home) 523-3356; Email: seahorse@btl.net; Website: www.belizescuba.com

Singing Sands Inn offers inshore or offshore fishing excursions right off of our dock! Join us on our 31’ Cape Horn for a fantastic day of angling action. We can arrange any tour whether inland or water including Monkey River, Mayan Ruins, snorkelling, diving, and much more. Call 533-3022 or email info@singingsands.com

Splash Dive Center - PADI Proud Member. Experience Belize w/ Splash! Ph: 523-3058/3080 or 620-6649. Email patricia@splashbelize.com visit www.splashbelize.com

Trip N Travel: Saltwater & Jungle Adventures. Tel: 523-3205 Email:

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EMERGENCIES Belize Emergency Response Team: 223-3292 Placencia Medical Center: 503-3326 Located behind the school, Placencia Village. Opening hours are Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.; 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. After these hours, Dr. Alexis Caballero will see only extreme emergencies such as Heart Attack, Stroke, Asthma Attack, Accident, and Severe Allergy Reaction. Note: Weekdays and weekends after 5 p.m., Dr. Alexis works by appointments only.

Seine Bight Medical Center: 523-3328 Independence Medical Center: 523-2167

POLICE: Placencia Police Station: 503-3142 Officer in Charge: Sgt. Benguche, 633-8287 PC #1109 Jeff Augustine: 665-2972 PC #80 Dorian Chee: 630-4890 SC Omar Castillo: 661-1523 Placencia Tourism Police: 503-3181 Officer in Charge: Yadira Jones, 665-3756 Seine Bight Police Station: 503-3148 Independence Police Station: 523-2022

FIRE EMERGENCIES: 626-0667    

POLICE PLACENCIA: SEINE BIGHT POLICE: KATHY ANGLIN: PHILLIP MOLINA:

503-3142 503-3148 626-0667 503-3222

B PUBLISHER: The Placencia Chapter of the Belize Tourism Industry Association (PBTIA) DISTRIBUTION: The Placencia Breeze is available free of charge at the Placencia Tourism Center, the Philip Goldson International Airport, nationwide airstrips and resorts, guesthouses, restaurants and bars, gift shops, banks and other businesses on the Placencia Peninsula. The Placencia Breeze has a print circulation of 2,000, as well as a large online web audience.

PLACENCIA BTIA/PLACENCIA BREEZE STAFF: Jolie Pollard, Executive Director and Editor in Chief; Apolo Caliz, Front Desk and Membership Officer and Assistant Editor VOLUNTEER PHOTOGRAPHER: Muzamanzie Photography PLACENCIA BTIA BOARD: Stewart Krohn, Chairman; Steve Christensen, Vice Chairman; David Vernon, Treasurer; Anne-Marie McNeil, Secretary; Beverly Cabral, Ex-Oficio; Doran Yount, Ruth Turner and Aline Habib PRINTER: The Reporter Press, Belize City, Belize The Placencia Breeze The Placencia Tourism Center Placencia Village, Stann Creek, Belize Phone: 523- 4045 E-mail: info@placencia.com or director@placencia.com URL: www.placenciabreeze.com or issuu.com/theplacenciabreeze

The Placencia Breeze ‖ June 2012 ‖ Page 30 lgodfrey@btl.net. Located on Main Street & Bruk Pat in Placencia Office Supply

SERVICES

Chocolatier Goss Chocolate Goss Chocolate & cocoa powder made & sold exclusively in Belize. 100% organically grown Belizean cacao, Belizean cane sugar, whole vanilla bean. Now sold in fine stores, hotels, & restaurants on the Peninsula & throughout Belize. ph 523-3544 www.GossChocolate.com

Health & Fitness Tony’s Gym/Belize Fit We have a small CrossFit Gym. By appointment only. www.belizefit.com Phone: 631-7427

Food Markets Wallen’s Market: Serving Placencia with fresh produce, dry goods, & specialty items. Wholesale/retail. Tel: 523-3128; Hardware Tel: 503-3316 or 523-3523; Pharmacy Tel. 523-3346. email wallensmarket@yahoo.com Serving the peninsula for over 25 years!! Located across from the sport field.

Internet Access Placencia Office Supply: INTERNET, Printing, Stationary, SMART – GimmeDalla, Sales, Collections. P. 523-3205 or plaofficesupply@gmail.com

Photography Muzamanzie Photography – contact us for wedding photographs, portraits, web & brochure photographs. Tel# 523-3563 or 603-5143 email: muzamanzie@yahoo.com

Real Estate CPC Real Estate Solutions - is your trusted real estate broker in Belize. We have over 20 years experience helping clients with their real estate transactions and take pride in assisting you with your property purchase. Please visit our office next to the tourism office or call us at 6729000 or visit: www.belizeproperty.com

The Placencia Hotel : Beachfront & Beach view condominiums, Lagoon and Canal Front lots and homes with private boat docks in our planned, gated community, offering full service and amenities. Full on site management and rental through The Placencia Hotel for all of our property options. Please call 533-4110 or 533-4112 or email madeleine@theplacencia.com to meet with our agents and view our piece of paradise! Website: www.theplacencia.com

Airlines Tropic Air: The Airline of Belize. Over 180 daily scheduled flights throughout Belize. Now flying nonstop to Honduras on Mon, Wed & Fri. Charters to remote and exotic places. For reservations call 523-3410.

Rentals (Golf Carts, Auto, Bicycles) Sandhill Ltd: Rentals of reliable golf carts, bicycles, kayaks, and pedal boats. Hourly, daily or weekly rates available. Call 523-4017 or email info@silbelize.com.

Singing Sands Inn: Rentals of reliable golf carts, bicycles, kayaks (including clear bottom), two person catamarans, snorkel gear and pedal boats by the hour, half day, full day or weekly. Located in Maya beach. Call 5333022 or email info@singingsands.com.

Shipping Service BelizeShip.com- Your buying and shipping service from USA to Big Creek Port or by air contact: belizemail@comcast.net or USA 404.988.1300

Spa, Massage & Physical Therapy The Placencia Hotel: Our third floor lookout is the perfect spot to have your massage done!! We offer Swedish and Shiatzu Massage, facials, manicures & pedicure. Our treatments can be tailor made to suit any request. For reservation call 520-4110.

Sea Spa @ Robert’s Grove – Now offering Thai Massage, our Sea Spa is manned by professional therapists each w/ their own unique style. Treatments include; Several massage styles, Facials, Body Wraps, Body Scrubs/ Polish, Reiki Energy, Sunburn Special, Coconut Hair Rinse and of course Manis & Pedis for Barefoot perfect feet! All treatments offered in our newly appointed oceanfront spa, at the end of our 250 ft pier or in a rooftop setting w/ panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea! For more info call 523-3565!

Siripohn’s Thai Massage: Therapist from Thailand - Thai Massage, Essential Oil, Swedish, Jet Lag, Back & Shoulders, Foot Massage, Body Treatments, & Facial Treatments. Open 10 am to 6 pm. Call 620-8718 or 600-0375, email: jenjira01@yahoo.com - Kob Khun Ka.

Wedding Planning The Placencia Hotel: Our 90 rooms can easily accommodate your weddings quest, family and friends. The Placencia Hotel boasts the largest selection of on-site wedding and reception locations. You can choose from our spacious pool deck, extensive beach, scenic and spacious pier deck or thatched pier restaurants, dramatic and spacious third floor viewing deck or adjacent beachfront chapel, whichever is the perfect choice for you. We also offer our own on site full service Wedding Planner/Special Event Coordinator Tara Westby– Hotel Coordinator Please call: 520-4110, Fax: 520-4112 or email; info@theplacencia.com or tara@theplacencia.com Website: www.theplacencia.com

CHURCHES St. John’s Memorial - Placencia Anglican (Episcopal) Church: Sunday services at 8:00 a.m. .

Ministries of the Son of God Church - Seine Bight Village Wednesday Bible Studies -6:30 pm, Thursday Youth Choir Practice - 6:30 pm, Friday Youth Night - 6:00 pm, Saturday Adult Choir Practice - 6:30 pm, Sunday Service - 8:30 am & Sunday Night Service - 6:30 pm. Reverend Don Palmer. Phone 523-3301 or email cbelize@btl.net

Calvary Chapel of the Placencia Peninsula (Plantation Chapel) : Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (Sunday School Provided). 6:30 p.m. (Seine Bight Village). Wedensday: Ladies Bible Study– 6:30 p.m. Mens fellowship/ study- 6:30 p.m. Non denominational Church: call Pastor Jim Mensie for more information 523-3362.

Seventh Day Adventists: Services Fridays at sunset; Saturdays 9:00 a.m. Lay ministers. U. Torres - Tel# 503 2270

Seine Bight Catholic Church: Services Sundays 8:00 a.m. Seine Bight Village. Lay ministers. Catholic (lay) - Mrs Dora. Williams Tel# 523 3527 or 523 3564

Worship Center: Bible Study – Wednesday 7:00 p.m. – until. Services: Sunday 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Non Denominational - Pst. Moore - Tel# 523 3333

GETTING AROUND De Express Boat: P. 626-8835. Departs Placencia Shell Dock- 9:30 a.m.

Arrives Big Creek 10 a.m. Departs - 11:00 am. Arrives Puerto Cortez, Honduras, 2 pm. at Laguna. Return trip – Monday: Departs Puerto Cortez, Honduras 10 am. Arrives Big Creek 12 noon. Departs - 1:30 p.m. Arrives Placencia 2 pm. Tel: 523-4045. Tickets available at the Placencia Tourism Center for BZ$120.

Hokey Pokey Boat: P. 523-2376. Placencia (MnM Dock) → Independence/Mango Creek: 6:45a.m, 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m, 5 p.m and 6 p.m. (except on Sundays). Independence/Mango Creek → Placencia: 6:30 a.m., 7:30a.m., 8a.m., 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:30p.m, & 4:30p.m.

Ritchie’s Bus: 523-3806. Placencia → Dangriga: Monday thru Saturday: 6 a.m.; 7 a.m.; 12:45 p.m.; 2:30 p.m. Sundays: 7 a .m.; 12:45 pm; 2:30 p.m.

Dangriga → Placencia : Monday thru Saturday: 11 a.m.; 2 p.m.; 4:30 p.m.; 6 p.m. Sundays: 11 a.m.; 4:30 p.m.; 6 p.m.

ADO: Leaves from Belize City at 7:30 p.m. to Tulum, Playa Del Carmen and Cancun, Mexico. Tickets must be purchased at bus terminal in Belize City.

Tropic Air: P. 523-3410 Maya Island Air: P. 523-3472

BANKING Atlantic Bank Ltd: Opening Hours Monday -Thursday 8 am - 3 pm & Friday 8 am - 4 pm. ATM Services: Visa, MasterCard, Cirrus, & Plus. Phone: 523-3431.

Belize Bank Ltd: Opening Hours Monday -Thursday 8 am - 3 pm & Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm. ATM Services: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, & American Express. Phone: 523-3144.

Scotiabank Belize Ltd. Opening Hours Monday -Thursday 8 am - 2:30 pm, Friday 8 am - 3:30 pm, & Saturday 9 am - 11:30 am. ATM Services: Visa, MasterCard, Cirrus, & Plus. Phone: 523-3277.

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PENINSULA HAPPENINGS FESTIVALS • LOCAL MUSIC & ENTERTAINTMENT • GAMES • FOOD/DRINK WHEN

LOCATION

Courtesy of the Placencia BTIA

EVENT

JUNE 22,23,24

PLACENCIA VILLAGE

MONDAYS

De Viners (Placencia)

TUESDAYS

Habanero’s Mexican Café and Bar All you can eat Mexican Buffet! Come try our Tequila Lime Pie. 7 to 9 p.m.

(Seine Bight) Dinner Pick-ups available. P. 523-3565.

PLACENCIA LOBSTERFEST!!!

Live Folk Rock with Just Us. P. 666-1777

Yoli’s Bar (Placencia)

Rotary Club of Placencia meets at 12:30 p.m. P. 625-2763.

De Viners (Placencia)

Blues Night; Happy Hour 5 - 7 p.m. P. 666-1777

WEDNESDAYS

Barefoot Bar (Placencia)

Live Music w/ the Entertainers. Reggae, soca, salsa, punta and more. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. P. 5233515

THURSDAYS

De Barcelona Tapas Bar (Placencia)

Live Jazz Music with Angela Suarez, Steven Fasano and Beau. 7 to 9 p.m. P. 660-0837

Barefoot Bar (Placencia)

Live Music with the Persuaders. Starts 7 p.m. Reggae, Easy Rock, some 70s + more! P. 5233515

Dawn’s Grill & Go (Placencia)

Fried Chicken Fridays for Lunch. (And regular lunch and dinner menu) P. 523-4079

Barefoot Bar

Barefoot Bash. Live music w/ the Inner Vibrations. 8:30 p.m. to midnight. P. 523-3515

The Placencia Hotel (North Maya Beach)

Karaoke starting at 8 p.m. P. 520-4110

J-Dee’s Restaurant & Bar (Placencia)

Karaoke starting at 8 p.m. P. 503-3351

Quarter Deck Restaurant at Laru Beya Resort (Seine Bight)

Live music with Steve Fasano from 6 to 9 p.m.

Barefoot Bar (Placencia)

Barefoot Horseshoe Tournament at 4 p.m. Cash + Bar Tab Prizes. P. 523-3515

Barefoot Bar (Placencia)

Live Rock + Alternative music with Da Man in Da Shadz. 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. P. 523-3515

Robert’s Grove (Seine Bight)

Poolside Beach BBQ Buffet, 7 to 9 p.m. Live entertainment. Dinner Pick-ups available. P. 5233565.

FRIDAYS

SATURDAYS

SUNDAYS

EVERYDAY

Habanero’s Mexican Café and Bar Paella Night. Complimentary glass of House Sangria for each diner. 6 to 9 p.m. Pick-ups avail(Seine Bight) able. P. 523-3565 Yoli’s Bar (Placencia)

4 p.m. Placencia’s Famous Ring Game. P. 625-2763.

Barefoot Bar (Placencia)

Tropical Vibes Reggae Jazz Infusion. 6 - 10 p.m. P. 523-3515

J-Dee’s Restaurant & Bar (Placencia)

Live music with Ben Bol and Orlando Betancourt from 8 p.m. to midnight. P. 503-3351

De Barcelona Tapas Bar (Placencia)

Live Jazz Music with Angela Suarez, Steven Fasano and Beau. 7 to 9 p.m. P. 660-0837

Danube Restaurant (Seine Bight)

Dice for your Belikin beer between 4.30-6pm: eg Dice “1” and pay just $1, dice “2” and pay just $2… or be lucky and dice “6” and get your Belikin beer for FREE. This special is available with a snack and/or dinner only. DANUBE is located just 100 yds north of Robert´s Grove. Open MON – FRI 4:30 - 6 p.m. Ph: 610-0132, restaurant@danubebelize.com, visit www.danubebelize.com

Habanero’s Mexican Café and Bar Sunset Happy Hour. 5 to 7 p.m. $10 Margaritas. $4 Beers. $4 Local Rum drinks. Cocktails on (Seine Bight) the lagoon after a hard week’s work. P. 523-3565 DeViners (Placencia)

Happy Hour. Wednesday– Monday from 6 to 7 pm. $3 local rum drinks & $4 beer. On the beach. P. 666-1777

Robert’s Grove

Seaside Happy Hour and bar snacks. 4 to 6 p.m. $5 Local Beer and Rum Drinks.

P. 523-3565

Quarter Deck Restaurant at Laru Beya Resort (Seine Bight)

Happy Hour 4 to 6 p.m.

PENINSULA SHOTOKAN KARATE CLASS SCHEDULE Held every other Wednesday and Friday in the Placencia Community Center: Classes start promptly at 4:30 p.m.

For more information and registration, contact: Robin McCutcheon, 610-4787

PLACENCIA LOBSTERFEST SCHEDULE FRIDAY: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Lobsterfest Opening Ceremony. Guest speakers and special presentation honoring the 50 th anniversary of the Placencia Fishermen’s Cooperative. 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mingle Time! Lobster Feasting Time!

Entourage Movements! 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Truckee Graphite, Jim and Anna play oldies.

9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dance Bashment with Entouragement Movements!

SATURDAY: All Day: Wallen’s Market Biggest Lobster Competition. Tipsy Tuna Volleyball Tournament.

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pan Tempers Steel Band 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Duatholon 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tony’s Gym Strongman Competition 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Rotary Club’s Duck Race 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. St. Alphonsus Jankunu Group 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Persuaders 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Kids Play Time at the Papaya Tent 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. St. Alphonsus Jankunu Group 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Black Guayabera Tour with Jenko Veli, Nello Player and The Remaining 9:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. FIREWORKS! 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. Taprik and Titiman Flores with The New Rebels (Admission Fee)

SUNDAY: All Day: SEA’s Lionfish Tournament. Tipsy Tuna Volleyball Tournament 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Kids Play Time at the Papaya Tent 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Kayak Challenge 12:00 p.m. to 1 p.m. The Shak Beach Café’s Flaming Hot Jerk Chicken Wing Eating Contest 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Jam Session with Graham, Beau, Steve and Mark 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Old Master Pickled Parrot Rum Punch Competition 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Placencia BTIA’s Grand Lobsterfest Raffle Drawing 5:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. Kenny Gladden and The New Creation Band

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