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Baja Birding Club - Our second outing to the Palm Oasis this past Sunday followed by a guided snorkelling excursion was a huge success. Not only did the 16 participants get to see our target bird, the amazing endemic (found only in Baja) Xantus’s Hummingbird, 10 of them also saw about 20 or so fish species under the sea. Our next destination (and for the first time) will be the sleepy village of San Bartolo roughly half-way to Los Barriles this coming Sunday morning, December 19. We will meet at 0730 for car-pooling at the Marlin Azul restaurant just south of Baja Joe’s. Besides seeing some interesting bird species inhabiting river habitat, you might want to bring along your bathing suit and a towel for a dip in the local swimming hole and some pesos to buy some tasty mango empanadas. David M. Bird david.bird@mcgill.ca. 686-340-6019

MasViento Wind Forecast - (Today: Sunny. North wind 22-26 mph) The ASCAT passes last evening measured 10 knot north-northwest winds over the southern Sea of Cortez, but all numerical model forecasts show a rapidly tightening surface pressure gradient this morning. This will generate a new surge of north winds, and with infrared satellite loops showing a sunny day ahead, we will likely see a very windy afternoon. Strong north background flow is forecast to continue on Thursday, and while thickening high clouds may dampen our thermal a bit, we should still see a windy day. At this point Friday is a low-confidence forecast, as models show a weakening surface pressure gradient and persistent high clouds. If we see a few thin spots in the high clouds, we could see just enough filtered sun to produce at least a partial thermal boost. Surface high pressure is forecast to build into the southwestern U.S. on Saturday and send a new surge on north winds down the Sea of Cortez. High clouds are forecast to move off to the east, and with full sunshine returning, we should see a big thermal kick as well. Similar conditions should persist through the weekend and into next week as surface high pressure to our north remains nearly stationary and sunny days produce solid afternoon thermals. Wes - daily forecasts: MasViento.

Farmers Market - The market is on! Every Thursday, located on the main road, Corredor Isla Cerralvo, just a few blocks north of Club Cerralvo. Announcements this week:

El Sargento Policía - Dear Community, a reminder that no Policía are allowed to go to homes to ask for money. If you would like to donate, you can put your donation in boxes that will be at local stores (Oscaritos & Star Market, Modelorama tacos París and Bike hub) and at the Police Station between 12 and 3pm. Also on 22 Dec the Policía will be asking at a checkpoint at one of the topes for donations. Note that the 24-hr on duty Policía cell.

Contacto Comandante Sepulveda. jasv2509@hotmail.com +52 612 105 0699

No Más Basura - We are waiting for you tomorrow Thursday the 16th from 8 am - 10am at the West side of the Farmers Market. We are still giving away Moringa Plants. Come and visit us!

Thank you to all who have donated to our NMB Benefit Garage Sale al aire libre!We had a great outcome and a lot of items did find new homes! Thanks for de cluttering and keeping it out of our landfill!

Last but not least, have you seen our posts with your recycled plastics for sale yet? For more information please contact us at nomasbasuralv@gmail.com

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The complete calendar of yoga and other wellness classes and retreats is featured on the Health & Wellness page. Announcements:

Gentle Flow Yoga with Molly - New at Baja Joe’s Thursdays and Sundays, 8:30am

Check out the most comprehensive list of Restaurants, Cafes and Bars, with maps to help you discover them all. Announcements:

El Anzuelo Restaurant - at Palapas Ventana is hosting Taco Tuesday Movie Night every Tuesday. Complete with a full taco bar and a new release on our projector. Join us Tuesdays - Palapas Ventana, KM 9

Baja Grill - This Friday, December 17! Smoked Pork Shank! Simmered for 14 hours! only 60 pieces! you have to try it! NFL! Don’t miss the games! come with us! (Thursday’s, Sunday’s & Monday’s ).

The Ventana View Business Directory has over 150 listings for local businesses and services. What can you find in the directory? See all of the categories. Announcements:

Strut Kiteboarding - Professional kiteboarders Sensi Graves & Nadja Bianchet are running a women’s kiteboarding clinic in partnership with Elevation Kiteboarding. This clinic is for kiters looking to build community, kite with women and advance their skills. Included: lunch, yoga, professional instruction. Feb 14-15, 2022. More info: strutkiteboarding.com

El Bike Center - is joining LaVamba efforts on building and maintaining our trails! We would like to invite everyone to try out our e-bikes every Tuesday of December and January for our group rides. We encourage everyone that would like to join to do a donation of 10usd that will help LaVamba keep up their amazing work!

La Ventana Downwinder - had a great opening weekend shuttling birthday parties and individual guests. Today will be firing and we will be in full swing. Start will be Baja Joe’s with stops at Playa Central/Main Campground as well as quick stops for those en route. We have pumps and cold beer. Bring yourself and kite equipment. Cost is 150pesos for kiters and 250 for wingers. WhatsApp or Text +1-541-470-1100.

We also offer private shuttle service with pick up at home/hotel and drop off at home/hotel. We will hold all gear and personal items while you are on water. Cost is 500pesos per person with a minimum of two. We supply waterproof phone cases for you in cases a rescue pick up is needed and to coordinate pick-up. For private shuttles we offer a ride along/safety kiter as well as GoPro video services for an additional charge.

The Ventana View Classifieds is your 24/7 lost & found and swap meet. Post your own available/wanted or lost/found, and it shows up on the site immediately will stay up for two weeks. Go here now to see it in action and learn how it works! New listings this week:

The self-service Real Estate & Rentals section is where you manage your own rental and real estate listings. Add photos, and edit your listing as you like. Learn more and submit your listing here.

The Ventana View Travel Board is where you coordinate with other travelers.

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