🌅 The Ventana View - 17 noviembre 2021

What’s Happening in La Ventana? Let us know if you have something to share or questions for the community.

Baja Night Sky - Have you ever seen the International Space Station pass over La Ventana? Tonight (Wednesday), it will be almost as bright as Venus. It rises in the SW and goes by Venus at 6:04:30 p.m., then passes overhead in the NW by 6:06:32 p.m., before setting in the NE at 6:10 p.m.

November’s Full Beaver Moon, named by Native Americans, rises Thursday at 5:17:30 p.m. Freezing to death during long winters was a real threat to early inhabitants of Northern America. To survive, making warm winter clothing out of beaver fur was crucial for Native American tribes. The Full Beaver Moon was a signal to finish trapping beavers and complete preparations for the darkest depths of winter. If you have Native American ancestors, watching tonight’s full Moon can bring this memory alive and bring us all closer to nature. Technical note: Since the exact moment of the Full Moon is 1:58 a.m. Friday, that is the date calendars and almanacs give for November’s full Moon. But romantics, who may want to sip wine together during moonrise, are interested in the biggest and brightest rising Moon nearest full Moon. Thursday’s Moon is 99.9% illuminated, Friday’s 99.6% rising at 5:55 p.m., and Saturday’s a mere 97.5% rising at 6:37 p.m. They will all be beautiful.

There is a lunar eclipse Friday morning with maximum eclipse at 2:02 a.m. At the moment of greatest eclipse, 99.1% of the Moon will be in Earth’s shadow. Tom at BajaNightSky@gmail.com

MasViento Wind Forecast - (Today: Sunny. Northeast wind 10-12 mph) No ASCAT measurements this morning, but all numerical model forecasts show light and variable winds over the southern Sea of Cortez today, and full sunshine will likely trigger only a relatively light onshore thermal breeze this afternoon. Surface high pressure centered over the northern Rockies of the U.S. will build southeastward into Texas on Thursday and help tighten the surface pressure gradient over BCS, and with another sunny day expected on Thursday, we should see an ample thermal boost. We may get a bonus day on Friday, as the latest global model runs now show just enough north background flow remaining to trigger our thermal wind machine. The surface pressure gradient weakens substantially on Saturday, so it looks like a light-wind day. A new surge of north flow is forecast to make its way down the Sea of Cortez on Sunday, with solid background north flow lasting into Monday. Long-range numerical models show light wind returning on Tuesday. Wes - daily forecasts: MasViento.

Baja Pet Rescue - Desperately looking for fosters! If you’ve got a pet friendly place and you’d like to have a pup (or adult dog) keep you company, send us an email or reach out via WhatsApp +52-612-136-6338 or email bajapetrescue@gmail.com 

There are also a couple larger scale volunteer positions we are looking to fill such as foster coordinator and social media manager. If you’d like to be involved, please reach out. 

We are also looking for flight escorts heading to Vancouver and Calgary. If you’re flying out in the next months, please give us a shout! 

No Más Basura - Next Recycling Day will be tomorrow November 18th. Drop off your recycling and we give you a moringa tree in exchange. Location: West side of Farmers Market. We are waiting for you from 8am - 10am. 

NMB Aire Libre Sale - Saturday December 11th. Location and Drop off: Casa Clara, yellow house next to Casa Verde. Please bring your unwanted items to Casa Clara between 9am-6pm

Thank you for being part of a recycling economy. Please contact us for more information! nomasbasuralv@gmail.com

Tortuga News - The nightly nest watch is on for the anticipated hatching of the first of two Olive Ridley Turtle nests at the ejido campground. The nest is being monitored nightly, the blessed event could occur anytime.  The second nest will be watched nightly beginning the first week in December.  This nest has a reduced chance of being successful because it is getting late, and colder, in the season.

If you would like to be notified when the hatches occur and added to the phone tree please email me. Roberto: rawbaretoes@gmail.com. To be on the phone tree you must be willing to leave your phone on 24/7 and call another person or two. Please be aware the hatch will most likely occur in the wee hours.  

Please respect the following guidelines if you are planning to attend: unless you are impaired park outside the gate to the campground and walk to the nest, No dogs, No flashlights or flash photos, and be quiet, respect the campers who would rather sleep.

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

Casa Verde Yoga - Every morning at 8:30 am. 150 pesos per class. Buy 10 classes and get one free. Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat - Emily Vinyasa Flow. Tues, Thurs, Sun - Alternating teachers (Rainie and Samantha) Vinyasa Flow

New! Every Friday at 10 am - Meredith is offering a meditation class to help you live your life more fully and in the present moment. Appropriate for all levels. Cost is 150 pesos (passes are accepted). Please bring your own mat, blanket and or beach chair. 

For all of our offerings, we have mats for sale for 200 pesos. We require all participants to be fully vaccinated. Thank you for your understanding as we do what we can to keep our community safe.

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

El Anzuelo at the Palapas Ventana Resort - is welcoming everyone for Thanksgiving Dinner on November 25th. We will have turkey, ham, wahoo, and all of the traditional sides and pies. Cost: 40us per person. Please RSVP at contact@palapasventana.com +1-310-594-3483 or +52-1-612-111-9188.

Rancho Cacachilas - Luna Mexicana Taco Night Next November 20th at 5pm. Enjoy a spectacular full moon night alongside our campfire from Rancho Cacachilas with a Taco buffet specially prepared by Chef Pimienta. There will be Open Bar and a free Surprise Mezcalita for all our guests. A perfect plan for your weekend! Get your tickets WhatsApp: +52 612 131 0144

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 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:

Pet House - We have the Hotel & Daycare service for your pet with wide spaces and green areas, and with due care from a Veterinary Medical 24 hrs a day. We also offer the service of canine aesthetics, plus you find sale of Preventive Medications , among others. Contact us with your questions.

Baja Bread - In addition to making La Ventana’s best bread and pizza, we can refill your SodaStream cartridges! 20us/400p. WhatsApp: +52 612-117-0585.

ChiloChill Glamping Resort - is hiring! Vacancies: bartender, waiter/waitress, kitchen assistant, receptionist(* english required). We offer: Legal benefits • Loyalty and recognition programs • Flexibility • Training • Experienced preferably, but not required. Submit application by hand or send CV. +52 (612) 200 3779 info@chilochill.com

Rancho LaVenta Winery/B&B/Ranch - We are open only Sunday 12:00 to 5:00 this weekend for tasting and tour. Return to our normal schedule next week. rancholaventa1@me.com www.rancholaventa.com

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

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