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Placencia is “Going Green” for Lobsterfest 2017!

The Placencia Village Council (PVC), in partnership with Fragments of Hope (FoH), the Placencia Tour Guide Association (PTGA) and Ecofriendly Solutions is building on past efforts to “Keep it green and keep it clean”!

As in years past, reusable cups will be offered at the main bar, but for this year’s Lobsterfest, Fragments of Hope is donating the cups so there will be no extra charge to the consumer: every beverage will be served in

the reusable cups (pictured below), one per customer.

There is a limited amount, so hang on to them when you order the 2nd, 3rd, or any other drinks!

do they do this? Come out the basketball court anytime during Lobsterfest where Luis Garcia’s team (from Ecofriendly Solutions) will be demonstrating Equally important is this process, and the end recycling finally available products created! on the Peninsula! Despite While we cannot afford what you may have heard to ‘buy’ the glass and in the past about recycling, plastic, we estimate at this is legit! Locally owned least two thirds of all Ecofriendly Solutions can refused is recyclable/can crush all plastics of any be repurposed in this way, size (except the bags) and which would significantly glass to repurpose (“Eco decrease the amount of blocks” and pavers). How refuse in the landfill; located

just off the peninsula, and out of our waters and environment. So we will be using Lobsterfest to spread awareness for this exciting initiative, and looking for the community’s willingness to participate.

We also seek input on ways to make this intuitive sustainable long after Lobsterfest, and how we can address the issue of plastic bags once and for all! Look for our educational booth (generously donated by the Placencia Village Council)

for more information.

Even better, look for the labeled plastic barrels “Plastic” “Glass” “Garbage” which will be placed though out the village (10 sets of three barrels) for the entire event. One set each will be given to the three primary schools for the next school year. Fragments of Hope and Luis Garcia are donating these sets for the event, village and schools.

The Placencia Tour Guide Association and Placencia Village is donating cash to pay for the extra labor to empty the barrels as they get full, throughout the Lobsterfest event.

We didn’t have time to secure grant funds for this occasion, so if you or business would like to get involved, let us know.

Remember: all persons, whether natural or legal, who make donations to councils shall be eligible to have those donations taxdeductible under the Income and Business Tax Act (CAP 55; 52-(1) from the Village Council Articles.

Contact Ms. Monique Vernon by phone (608-7110) or e-mail: vernonmonique@yahoo. com for more information!

See you out there!

2017 Placencia Lobsterfest

Keep it Green Keep it Clean

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What’s Inside

Pg 3 Recycling at Lobsterfest Pg 5 Tour Guide Training / Lobsterfest Vendors Form Pg 7 From the Fire Hearth - Lobster and Mangos / Lobsterfest Duck Race Pg 9 Seine Bight News Pg 10 Lobsterfest Raffle Prizes Pg 11 Croc Corner / POV Pg 15 & 18 Placencia BTIA Members Pg 16 & 17 Placencia Peninsula Map Pg 19 Beach Cleanup / Placencia Lobsterfest Art Winner Pg 20/21 Placencia Peninsula Guide Pg 22 PHS News Pg 23 Pop-up Placencia Pooch Parlour!

Pg 24 Rotary News / 11th Battle Cancer Walk/Run Pg 25 Chocolate Festival Pictures Pg 26 Community Corner Pg 27 Fitness Page Pg 28 Cruise Ship Passengers arriving in Placencia Pg 29 Placencia Regatta Winners Pg 30 Placencia Peninsula Happenings Pg 31 Calender of Events

The next Tour Guide Course is scheduled for the month of August. Persons interested in attending the course, please stop by the Placencia BTIA/Tourism Center to sign up.

Actual date to be announced closer to the month of August.

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From the Fire Hearth: Lobster (and Mangoes)!

June is a good time to be in Placencia! It is often beautiful, sunny with beautiful clear sea conditions in the day and cooling rains at night. Even better, mangoes are just beginning to ripen across the peninsula and southern Belize. Look for them hanging above your headthere are at least 15 different varieties growing around the peninsula-or pick one up at your local produce stand in Placencia and Seine Bight Villages. Make sure to head northto Hopkins Village June 3rd and 4th to

celebrate the season attheir Mangofest on the beach, with live Garifuna music and all types of snacks and dishes featuring different kinds of mangoes. Learn a lot more about mangoes in our July edition!

And then there is the lobster!

As the fishing season opens June 15th, Placencia celebrates with its famous Lobster Festival on June 23, 24 and 25th. Live music, games and competitions, delicious food featuring lobster in every possible combination and a festive beach atmosphere with ice

cold drinks makes this the summer festival to attend.

Panulirus argus or the Caribbean Spiny Lobster, known as “crayfish” or “bugs” to local fishers, is the star of activities this month in Placencia and across Belize. Lacking claws like a “true” lobster, P. argus begins its life as a free-swimming larvae.

After a year of this nomadic lifestyle, the larvae settle down in mangrove roots or algae and seagrass beds. After several moult periods in this protected environment, they migrate

to the coral reefs, where they will live out their nocturnal lives in holes in the coral rocks. In southern Belize they are often caught by free divers armed with sticks with hooks on the end to pull them out of the coral heads, although traps are also used.

Spiny lobster in Belize is often split head to tail, stuffed with butter, garlic, onion and sweet pepper and grilled to perfectionout on the islands. Lobster pasta salad is another favorite if you have any leftover lobster meat in your fridge.

One of my favorite ways to eat it is what is commonly called stew lobster. This prosaic name hides the delicious flavor of this Belizean Creole dish, made by chopping up whole lobsters including the savory heads, seasoning them with salt, black pepper, vinegar, red recado paste, and cooking them with coconut oil, onion, garlic and sweet pepper and a little water until a delicious lobster gravy forms. Gobble this ambrosia up with hot freshly made Johnny cakes,

(for those unfamiliar with local food, this is similar to a biscuit, but made with coconut milk), and you have the most delicious evening tea imaginable.

This dish is sometimes sold in restaurants under the name Lobster Creole. No matter what restaurant you visit in Placencia during lobster season, chances are good you will find some tasty lobster calling your name. Lobster season is CLOSED February 15June 15 so our lobsters can reproduce, which means more delicious seafood for all of us! If you want to eat lobster, conch and other delicious sea food in Belize into the future, please don’t support the destruction of our mangrove, seagrass and reef habitats and do not catch, purchase or eat lobster or conch out of season. Future generations of Belizeans and visitors to Belize will thank you.

Lyra Spang is owner/guide of Taste Belize Tours, a unique cultural & culinary tour company. She writes about food whenever she can. tastebelize@gmail.com.

Placencia Lobsterfest Duck Race The Rotary Club of Placencia will be having its annual Duck Race on Saturday June 24th at 2pm. This is held on the Sunday afternoon of Lobsterfest. The Rubber Duckies are in an intense training program, getting ready for the big race! It is

always a great time, watching 500 Rubber Duckies race towards the shore. Rotary members will soon have tickets available. There will also be a table set up at Lobsterfest selling tickets. Get your tickets soon, as this race always sells out!

Thanks for supporting the Rotary Club of Placencia.

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Seine Bight News

The second race

in a series of four Young Runners for Life has been run. On Saturday, May 6, at the early hour of 6:00AM volunteers from up and down the peninsula started gathering on the ball field in Seine Bight. Shortly after that, young runners started showing up. There were nurses, police and many adult volunteers

9-11, started shortly after to run their 2.5K. Volunteers and police were placed along the entire course to make sure all runners were safe and adult runners ran alongside the younger group of children to make sure they were doing OK.

There will be two more races this year and planning for next year has already started. The older children will also be running the 10K in November and the half Marathon in December. The younger runners will participate in the End of the Almost every runner that started World Marathon fun run. completed the course and both the The next race will most likely be in runners and the volunteers had a the summer. Watch Facebook and spectacular time. The energy was the Breeze for updates. If you would high and smiles were on every face. like to volunteer please contact Dan As with the first race the race was Edwards or Wanda Stakutis. If you designed and run like the End of the are between 9-18 and would like to World Marathon. There were timers, run please contact Kirwin Ramirez water stations, fruit and an awards or Wanda Stakutis.

ceremony at the end. And of course, every runner received an official bib with a number. The runners all set and ready to get the runners and volunteers took the race very registered and bibs pinned on. seriously and the kids were so proud The weather was overcast with a of themselves for running this race. very slight drizzle, perfect running All told there were over 60 runners weather! and over 30 volunteers. The race By 7:30 the runners were ready and warmed up. The older children, 1218, were off and running the 5 K which went from the field to Mission Bay and back. The younger runners,

Many thanks to course organizer Rodolfo and volunteer coordinator Dan Edwards and race organizer Kirwin Ramirez. Special thanks to the folks of Itz'ana for their generous donation of fruit and time.

And thanks to all the volunteers that came out and helped make this race was truly international with nine happen. countries being represented in the Hope to see everyone out and volunteer ranks: Belize, England, cheering the fabulous kids of the Canada, US, south Africa, Croatia, Placencia peninsula on at the next Spain, Malaysia and India! race!

Irahunu Masband Revellers Shine Seine Bight Girls Running Club girls are really starting to come Kay Vader in addition to the at Belize City Carnival Launch 2017 The together! On May 6, almost all our Saturday morning practice sessions.

By Liz Diego

Carnival season opens for 2017 on April 30th with a bang at ITVET Belize city compound and Irahunu Masband from Seine Bight rock the stage with their unique intro. They captured the audiences from the get go with their presentation of "The Guardians - The Pilgrim and the Punisher". These two Guardians are protectors over the realm of the King, the Queen and the Princess.

As the story enfolds on Carnival day, September 9th in Belize City all will be brought to light.

Little Timani Ramos, 10 years old Junior Queen, stomp up the stage with her energetic dancing skills taking the title of Little Miss Dancing Diva, and winning the carnival song contest. Timani will be representing us at The Miss Junior Carnival Pageant in Belize city on July 2nd, 2017.

regular girls ran in the second Young Runners for Life race, and 4 placed and received ribbons! Without being asked the girls proudly wore their new blue singlets donated to the team a few weeks back

There are about 8 boys that work with us regularly as well. If you are interested in training with either boys or girls please contact Greg Valiton or Kirwin Ramirez.

Many thanks to the community Several of the girls are now training here and donors from all around the one or two afternoons with Mary world for their continued support.

We are enlisting revellers. If you are between the ages of 8-16 years old, and want to parade with us please send us a message. Unity is strength.

Revellers: Ronnel, Shauzzy, Rafane, Jaday, Deanna, Terraine, Timani, Tyra, Tarsha, Ashawn, Jamilee.

Thanks to all our sponsors who came on board with us. May God continue to Bless you all.

Lola's Art, Tipsy Tuna Restaurant and Sports Bar, Rotary Club of Placencia, Travellers, Sunset Pointe, Ramirez Construction, Belize Foam Ltd., James Bus Line, Ritchie's Bus, Grace Kennedy Belize.

We are in need of sponsorship for the road march and King and Queen competitions. If you would like to help us please contact us at 636-0476 or irahunumasband36@ yahoo.com.

Girls Self-defense Class!

S. Renee Wentz will be offering a two-day self-defense class in Seine Bight on June 17 and 18 at the multipurpose building. This is open to all girls on the peninsula between the ages of 13-18. Class is limited to 30 participants and preregistration and parental permission is required.

There is a minimal cost of $1 for the course and it will be 2.5 hours on Saturday and 2.5 hours on Sunday.

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In addition to self-defense prevention tips and anti-bullying will be covered.

We will be offering follow up for the participants as well.

If you would like to take this class, or want your daughter to take it, please contact Becky Keeling or Mary Kay Bader to register.

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Placencia Lobsterfest Raffle Prizes Tickets available at the Placencia Tourism Centre 1. Delta Airlines - 2 round trip tickets to the US! 2. Barefoot Services - 1 day golf cart rental 3. Outback Trails - Horseback ride for 2 (3 hours) 4. A Belizean Nirvana - $100.00 Cash Prize 5. Secret Garden Day Spa - 1 Foot Massage (good for 1 year not available July 5th to Sep 15th) 6. Strike a Pose - $60 off women's fashions 7. Tutti Frutti - $25 Gift certificate 8. Tutti Frutti - $25 Gift certificate 9. Tutti Frutti - $25 Gift certificate 10. Tutti Frutti - $25 Gift certificate 11. Tipsy Tuna - $100.00 Bar Tab 12. Mermaid Charms - 1 handmade necklace ($100 value) 13. Rumfish y Vino - $100 Gift Certificate

14. Placencia Office Supply - $50.00 Cash Prize 15. DTourz - Cockscomb day trip for 2 16. DTourz - Cockscomb day trip for 2 17. DTourz - Cockscomb day trip for 2 18. D’Tourz - Cockscomb day trip for 2 19. Millers Landing - 1night stay for 2 20. Hardcore Fishing Charters Binoculars valued at $350.00 21. Mariposa Beach Suites & Rest $50.00 Gift Certificate 22. Hatchet Caye - 2 night stay 23. Wallen's Market - $50.00 gift certificate 24. The Galley - 1 large pizza 25. Goss Chocolate - Box of Goss Chocolate 26. Tree of Life Massage Studio - 1 60 Minute Swedish Massage 27. Lola's Art - 9 x 12 original canvas painting

28. Coconut Cottage - $50.00 cash prize 29. Wallen's Market - $50.00 gift certificate 30. Wendy's Creole Restaurant - $100 gift certificate 31. Sail Fish - $50.00 gift certificate 32. Pickled Parrot - $25.00 Gift Certificate 33. Oh Shuga! - $25 gift certificate 34. Oh Shuga! - $25 gift certificate 35. Oh Shuga! - $25 gift certificate 36. Oh Shuga! - $25 gift certificate 37. Omar’s Creole Grub - Lobster Dinner for 2 38. Paradise Resort - 2 night stay 39. Tutti Frutti - $25 Gift certificate 40. Goss Chocolate - Box of Goss Chocolate 41. Dolce Cabana - 2 Night waterfront stay for 2 42. Strike a Pose - $60 off men's fashions

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43. Sunova Beach Gift Shop - $100.00 gift certificate 44. Barefoot Services - 1 day golf cart rental 45. Cayequest Tours - Snorkel Trip for 2 46. Nook (San Pedro) - $100.00 gift certificate (expires Nov 30th 2017) 47. Treasure Box - $200 Gift Certificate for Kaj Expressions Jewelry 48. Casa Placencia - 2 nights, Garden room (with swimming pool, bikes & kayaks included. Valid for 1-2 adult guests-June thru 30 November, 2017) 49. Ale's Beach Treasures - $100 Gift Certificate 50. A Piece of Belize wood - $75 Gift Certificate 51. Seaside Giftshop - $50 Gift Certificate 52. Bliss Boutique - Artistic Painting Textured on Burlap (valued at $158bz) 53. Bliss Wellness - $100 Gift Certificate 54. Katampe Gift Shop - Original handmade place mat with napkins (valued at $40bz) 55. Placencia Awesome Water Sports - 1/2 day Stand Up Paddle Board (valued at $75) 56. Placencia Awesome Water Sports - 1/2 day Kayak (valued at $60) 57. Asha's Culture Kitchen - $200 Gift Certificate 58. Taste Belize - Ixcacao Chocolate and Nim Li Punit Tour for 2 59. Bayshore Bijou Suites &Treats - 2 vouchers for choice of treats(chocolates, cookies etc) (valued at $30 each) 60. Miss Debs Food Truck - $25 Gift certificate 61. Miss Debs Food Truck - $25 Gift certificate 62. Miss Debs Food Truck - $25 Gift certificate 63. Miss Debs Food Truck - $25 Gift certificate 64. King Lewey’s Island Resort - All day adventure Trip for 2 (valued at $240US) 65. Barefoot Bar - $100.00 Bar Tab 66. Ricks Café - 2 Pizzas 67. Mangos - Dinner for 2 68. The Shak Beach Cafe - $50.00 meal certificate 69. The Shak Beach Café - $50.00 meal certificate 70. Mojos - Dinner for 2 including first drink.

71. One World Rentals - 2 nights stay in studio apartment for 2 72. Dawn's Grill - Lobster Dinner for 2 73. Hot Chicks - $50 Gift Certicate 74. Hot Chicks - $50 Gift Certicate 75. Friends Near the Pier - Breakfast for 2 (valued at $50) 76. Sothern Shores Resort - A condo for 2 nights for 2 pax (expires December 31st) 77. Tropic Air - 1 RT ticket between Placencia & Municipal 78. Belize King of the Howler - Monkey River Tours for 2 79. Sunny side Tours - 1 day snorkel for 2 80. Jaguar Lanes Bowling - 3 game shoes included for 2 persons( also includes I pizza any 3 choice of toppings ) 81. Placencia Eagle Ray Tours - 1 day snorkel for 2 at Laughing Bird Caye 82. Placencia Flower Shop - 1 floral arrangement (valued at $100) 83. Placencia Fish Hook Up - $125.00 Cash Prize 84. Placencia Fish Hook Up - $125.00 Cash Prize

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Croc Corner

By Marisa Tellez

The Crocodile Research Coalition (CRC) is NOT just about crocs. We believe that the conservation success of crocodiles is not only dependent on direct conservation efforts of the focal species, but also understanding how crocodiles interact with its environment and other wildlife as thriving and long-lasting conservation management is dependent on preserving the integrity of ecological interactions.

One of our projects is a long-term monitoring project (20 years!) around the Placencia Lagoon.

We conduct biodiversity surveys monthly around several spots around the lagoon, which primarily consists of bird species

count (birdwatching) and collecting snails to dissect for their parasites. Because of the complex interactions and the fundamental dependence parasites have with their hosts, parasites are considered significant bioindicators of the animal community.

Simply, species diversity of parasites directly parallels the wildlife diversity. Environmental or human stressors affecting wildlife should change parasite diversity and here not just for tourism, but presence, which could revel for natural resources that cryptic information about provide economic benefits, environmental disturbances. as well as medicine and The health of the ecosystem food. Thus, the depletion and the amount of of our biodiversity will biodiversity in an area also negatively impact our affects everything living in livelihoods. that environment, which includes us humans. We Currently, the CRC is depend on our biodiversity looking for volunteers to

Point of View On Start Ups and Special Occasions

Don't blink....things can change around here in an instant. Yesterday's vacant lot is today's "must try" roadside attraction. A couple of new pop ups are apparent on the main road. I tried Carne Asada ($12 BZ) at L and A the other day...authentic and piquant. Li'l Bites (across from Ming's Mart) is new and fresh.

Vegan treats, too. Citrus Sensations (across from Wallen's) always has appetizing daily specials. Next door, in the village for awhile, Mr. Q is my go-to BBQ chicken guy.

Village along with Mojo, Rumfish and ChaChi's. My special occasion (the last night with a good friend) took me to The Vineyard.

assist us in our monthly biodiversity surveys. If you are interested in helping us out in the historical longterm monitoring project of this magnificent crocodile habitat we call Placencia Lagoon (and home!). You can help the CRC in our biodiversity research by aiding in bird surveys and

of my first choice( seafood rissoto) and ordered another app....filet mignon carpaccio . Served limey to my taste with capers, arrugla, it Located in the Oceana Brisas was perfect. The bigger appetite building (across from the sports at the table had the snapper (piled field), The Vineyard is an oasis. high) with cilantro coconut rice and Watch the village go by from the al dente veggies. I snuck a bite... deck or dine inside, this restaurant wonderful! No room for dessert, will fill the bill. A creative speciality but a peek at the menu inclines the drinks menu ($$), interesting diner to plan ahead. appetizers, and entrees to fit and please any special occasion.

We started with a cucumber -infused, apple tinged gin thing and a perfectly chilled rose. The rosemary spiced hummus and pita prolonged our entree choice.

But another, more special occasion Delicious, clean plate! fare, has joined the choices in the Almost full from that, I opted out

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fish surveys; it is as simple as taking 2 hours out of your day/month to write down the birds you see, or send us a list of the fish you catch in the lagoon (with a location point of course). If you wish to learn more or participate, please contact us at program.coordinator@ crcbelize.org.

Must say the service was a 10, ditto on ambience. It helped that the music was two of my favorites...

Pink Martini and Sergio Mendez.

Very nice evening. I'll go back for my next special occasion. My neighbors were there celebrating an anniversary. When your whatever comes up, consider The Vineyard, upstairs at Oceana Brisas.

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PROPERTIES SUCCESSFULLY SOLD BY NAOMI ANDERSON FIRST QUARTER 2017 Naomi Anderson, based in Belize Sotheby’s Placencia office, is a local of Placencia Village, with a thorough knowledge of the Peninsula’s real estate market and provides representa�on in both buying and selling.

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Accommodations A Belizean Nirvana

belizeanirvana@gmail.com 523-3331 or 625-3301 Evan Hall

Aurora Beach

abtrudeau@comcast.net 978-580-9455 or 650-8984 Ann & Tom Trudeau

Aqua Oasis

drcawoody@gmail.com 623-3286

Arches /The

gin7373@aol.com 479-841-7970 Mark Risk

Casa Sunsandsea

info@casasunsandsea.com 972-215-7413 or 866-4598235 Brian & Brenda Montgomery www.casasunsandsea.com

Chabil Mar Villas

information@chabilmarvillas. com 523-3606 or 523-3611 Synescio Coh

Coconut Cottage

kwplacencia@yahoo.com 523-3234 or 626-8425 Kay Westby

Cocoplum Vacation Rentals

Barnacle Bill’s Beach Bungalows

rentals@cocoplumbelize.net 623-7774 Aaron Krohn

Blue Crab Beach House

bayshorelimited@gmail.com 604-8910 Gordon Keith Allen

taylors@btl.net 533-8110 or 602-7768 Bill & Adriane Taylor

Coral Cove Inn

linnbluecrabbeach@gmail. com 523-3544 or 523-3543 Kerry Goss & Linn Wilson

Dolce Cabana

Blue Garden House

Finca Villa

info@belizecottagerentals. com 207-326-9099 Costas & Sally Christ

Capp’s Inn

jbsmfowles@gmail.com 622-1172 Jeffrey Fowles

Captain Jak’s Cabanas

theluckyerin22@yahoo.com 523-3561 or 622-7104 Erin Ivy

Caribbean Beach Cabanas

info@caribbeanbeachcabanas. com 622-4142 David & Laura Diffendal

Caribbean Travel & Tours info@cttbelize.com 523-3481 or 672-3549 Veronique McKenzie

Casa Beya/Seagrape Escape

info@casabeyabelize.com 970-963-1099 Midge & Aaron Dallas

Casa Del Sol

rubenvasquez27@gmail.com 628-8514 Ruben Vasquez

Casa Laguna Vista

windwardproperties@att.net 361-765-8277 David Wallace

Casa Nettuno

framadani.office@gmail.com 629-2700 or 660-8526 Mariuccia Levoni

Casa Palma

casapalma@outlook.com 628-7922 Perfecto Choc

Casa Placencia

casaplacencia@live.com 503-3143 or 630-7811 Jacki Tipton

nharvalik@gmail.com 604-6214 Nicole Harvalik valchiac@yahoo.com 663-7777 Valeriano Chiac

Glovers Atoll Resort

gloversatoll@gmail.com 532-2913 or 633-0228 Rebecca Lomont

Green Parrot Beach House & Restaurant greenparrot@mail.com 533-8188 David Allardice & Leo Ramirez

Harbour Hideaway of Placencia

jimandcindy@wellerbelize. com 623-3286 Jim & Cindy Weller

Harry’s Cozy Cabanas cozycabanas@yahoo.com 523-3155 or 633-8581 Ronda Wheeler

Hairy Hut /The

pj_jensen@hotmail.com 501-660-7200 / 250-554-0663 Stephen Jensen

Hatchet Caye Resort

contact@hatchetcaye.com 533-4446 or 523-3337 Dasha Shivers

Hideaway Caye

hideawaycaye@yahoo.com 665-4069 Kimberly&Dustin Ingersoll

Itz’ana Resort & Residence

kim@itzanabelize.com 610-3456 Kim Viner

Laru Beya Resort info@larubeya.com 523-3473 Rene Nunez

Los Porticos Villas

reservations@ losporticosvillas.com 523-3227 or 607-4448 Barry Snowden

Lost Reef Resort

llr@lostreefresort.com 610-0816 Lisa D’Amore

Sea Glass Inn

brad_schofield@yahoo.com 523-3098 Brad & Christine Schofield

Lydia’s Guest House

Seaview Suites

Maine Stay /The

Seaspray Hotel

Mariposa Beach Suites

Serenade Hotel

lydias@btl.net 523-3117 or 627-7970 Lydia Villanueva

belizekaren@gmail.com 523-3507 Karen Travers reservations@ mariposabelizebeach.com 523-4474 or 610-4473 Bruce & Sharon Maddison

Maya Beach Hotel & Bistro

info@mayabeachhotel.com 533-8040 or 627-4718 Ellen & John Lee

Maya Lodge

maya-lodge@hotmail.com 605-0586 Stefano Ragagnin & Lou McLeod

Michelo Hotel

harbour21@gmail.com 523-3519 or 626-2518 Michel Ardoullie

Miller’s Landing

millersplacencia@yahoo.com 523-3010 or 523-3011 Gary & Ann Miller

Miramar Apartments

info@miramarbelize.com 523-3658 or 620-3237 Ilsa Villanueva

Naia Resort and Spa

hr@naiaresortandspa.com 523-4600 Stewart Krohn

One World Rentals

info@oneworldbelize.com or stephenjacoby@yahoo.com 615-6404 Stephen Jacoby

Ocean’s Edge Beach Houses

info@oceansedge-belize.com 514-606-5582 Michael Braeuel & Francine Martel

Paradise Vacation Hotel info@belize123.com 523-3179 or 523-3256 Alan & Deloris Stamm

Pearl Beach House

vb53@centurytel.net 523-3409 or 605-0586 Bud & Betsy Valian Stefano Ragagnin

Placencia Property Rentals

melissa@ placenciapropertyrentals.com 637-1481 Melissa Fryer placenciapropertyrentals.com

Robert’s Grove Beach Resort info@robertsgrove.com 523-3565 or 523-4367

Sailfish Resort

info@sailfishbelize.com 651-9885 Mike Gargan

Please note that some members in our Accommodations listing offer additional services: * Restaurant ** Tour Operator *** Property Rentals

placenciaseaview@gmail.com 523-3777 John & Marian Chan jodiejjyearwood@gmail.com 523-3148 Jodie Yearwood info@serenadeplacencia.com 501-523-3113

Singing Sands Inn

info@singingsands.com 533-3022 or 520-8022 Maya Kramer

Southern Shores Resort deb@southernshoresresort. com 615-4182 Deborah Tinsley southernshoresresort.com

Suites at Three Iguanas

Annelise Hagan 633-6599 annelisehagan@hotmail.com

Sunset Pointe Condos ewinche713@aol.com 664-4740 Office Manager Francisco

Turtle Inn

frontdesk@turtleinn.com 523-3244 Martin Krediet

Tradewinds Hotel trdewndpla@btl.net 523-3122 Janice Leslie

Vacasa Belize Ltd. (formally Swan Villas)

info@swanvillasbelize.org 621-1393 Rodolfo Saenz De Ugante

The White House in Placencia

info@whitehouseplacencia. com 1-732-829-4042 Kirsten & Per Kristensen

White Sand Villa

eagleray33@gmail.com 661-9516 or 602-9315 Tricia Hernandez

Auto Rentals Barefoot Services

info@barefootservicesbelize. com 523-3066 or 629-9602 Ian & Megs Yearwood

Placencia Car Rental

info@placenciacarrental.com 523-3284 or 625-9573 Saleem Ahmed

Construction Repairs Doran’s Services

takunchances@yahoo.com 670-4130 Doran Yount

Consultants Barefoot Executive Ltd.

barefootexecutiveltd@gmail. com 523-3291 Yvette Guild

Guild & Guild Consulting guildandguild@hotmail.com 523-3251 or 523-3291 Yvette Guild

Health Siripohn Thai Massage jenjira01@yahoo.com 620-8718 or 600-0375 Siripohn Thakham

Tooth Fairy Dental Clinic toothfairyclinic@gmail.com 503-3736 or 633-0678 Dr. Dalila Vanzie-Krohn

Tree of Life Massage Studio

smallkristine@yahoo.com 624-5408 Kristine Small

Z-Touch

yselazab@hotmail.com 523-3513 Ysela Zabaneh

Non-Profit Organizations Placencia Humane Society

523-3185 or 604-8676 David Kafka President

Rotary Club of Placencia

622-7103

Real Estate Amik Kil Ha

achild17@gmail.com 664-1672 +(604) 879-0543 Amanda Harris friendlywatersbelize@gmail. com

Bayshore Limited

www.bayshore.bz 604-8910 or 600-1040 Jenny Wildman

Belize Sotheby’s International Realty info@belizesir.com 523-3309

Boris Mannsfeld & Associates

Info@RealEstatePlacencia. com 523-3063 Borris Mannsfeld

Coldwell Banker Southern Belize Realty

info@coldwellbankerbelize. com 523-3500 Charmaine Voss

CPC Real Estate Solution info@belizeproperty.com 672-9000 Dan Dunbar & Michael Young

RE/MAX 1st Choice

david@1stchoicebelize.com 615-9622 or 523-3666 David Kafka

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Restaurants Above Grounds Coffee

keithgmorrison@gmail.com 634-3212 Keith Morrison

Barefoot Beach Bar

barefootbarbz@gmail.com 523-3515 Cassie & Brice Dial

Brewed Awakenings

brewedawakeningsbelize@ gmail.com 635-5312 Ryan & Natalie Dixon

Citrus Sensations

citrussensations@yahoo.com 634-1419

Dawn’s Grill

grillngo@yahoo.com 602-9302 Dawn Pollard

De’Tatch Seafood Grill & Bar jodiejjyearwood@gmail.com 503-3385 or 523-4035 Jodie Yearwood

Fantoni’s Kitchen

fantoniskitchen@gmail.com 630-4752 Cleeve Westby

Friends Near the Pier

robbcarson.king@gmail.com 667-4805 Rob King

Jaguar Lanes

jaguarlanes4@gmail.com 601-4434 or 629-3145 Manuel Simpson

J-Dee’s Restaurant & Bar info@jdeesplacencia.com 503-3351 Daisy & Jeremy

JC’s Corner

annmarie6362@gmail.com 602-0871 AnnMarie Mena

Laru Beya Restaurant & Bar info@larubeya.com 523-3476 Rene Nunez

Mangos

info@mangosbelize.com 533-8102 Tom Hudson Frank DaSilva

Pickled Parrot

adrianalynn37@gmail.com 636-7068 Lynn and Eugene Upham

Placencia Casino & Sports Bar /The

533-4114

Rumfish y Vino

rumfish@btl.net 523-3293 or 666-6934 Pamela & John Solomon

The Shak Beach Café magsshak@hotmail.com 622-1686 or 523-3252 Magda Morales

Tiger Beach Club

tigerbelize@yahoo.com 628-1250 Frankie Gagliano

Tipsy Tuna Seaside & Sports Bar tipsytuna@outlook.com 523-3089 Salva & Gillian Zabaneh

The Placencia Breeze June 2017 Tuttifrutti Ice Cream Parlor tizy.lory@virgilio.it 620-9916 Tizianna Del Col

Wendy’s Creole Restaurant

523-3335 Wendy Lemus

NSAA Bath and Body

nsaa.bathbody@gmail.com 663-4276 Omitade Adediran

One World Gift Shop

oneworldplacencia@yahoo. com 620-9975 or 523-3103 Claudia Hardegger

Tour

Services AB2 Architects

andrea@ab2architects.com 523-8113 or 610-0488 Andrea Bacher www.ab2architects.com

Belize Tradewinds Cruise Club belize@trade-winds.com 671-3268 Ms. Patries Chung

Belize Institute Of Mixology

Blue Reef Adventures

Go Prass

Cayequest Tours

luis@belizemixology.com 626-7518 or 664-7854 Luis Valasquez info@goprass.com 615-4343 or 615-4334 Stanley Ramclam www.goprass.com

GSR Energy Holdings Ltd. gleneiley@yahoo.com 630-2843 Glenford Eiley

Palmtree Designs

muzamanzie@gmail.com 523-3563 or 669-4675 Marion & Ed Carr

Placencia Now

polly@bluereefadventures. com 626-1429 Polly Alford cayequest@gmail.com 633-6330 Mark Leslie

Daytripper Catamaran

daytrippercatamaran@gmail. com 666-3117 Jeffrey Scott

Destinations Belize

mtoy@destinationsbelize.com 523-4018 or 610-4718 Mary Toy

Hardcore Fishing Charters

placenciacommunications@ yahoo.com 624-2651 Wende Bryan

ewestby@hfc-belize.com 634-7612 Erwin Westby

Placencia Mini Storage

annmarie6362@gmail.com 602-0871 or 310-894-9250 Independence Village

celeste1001@live.com 665-0800 Paul & Celeste Smith

Schools (PIA) Peninsula International Academy peninsulaacademy.org 601-3523 Selena Lucas

St. John’s Memorial Anglican School

stjohnsmemorial@gmail.com 601-8624 Stephen Whyte

Shopping Added Touch /The

addedtouchhotelsupplies@ gmail.com 223-1461 or 615-0054 Robin McCutcheon

Goss Chocolate

linnbluecrabbeach@gmail. com 523-3544 or 523-3542 Kerry Goss & Linn Wilson

Lola’s Art Gallery

thegalleryatlolasart@yahoo. com 523-3342 or 601-1913

Mermaid Charms

jenari_13@yahoo.com 604-1906 or 503-3206 Jeanna Casey

MnM Hardware Placencia

duncker@btl.net 523-3517 or 523-3537 Dora Duncker

JC’s Corner

Joy Tours

joytours@btl.net 523-3325 Hubert & Karen Young

Ocean Motion Services

info@oceanmotionplacencia. com 523-3363 or 667-8356 Delaverne Leslie

Placencia Eagle Ray Tours

eagleray33@gmail.com 661-9516 or 602-9315 placenciatoursbz.weebly.com

Sunny Side Tours

sunnysidebelize@yahoo.com 610-1040 Warren Garbutt

Taste Belize

tastebelize@gmail.com 664-8699 Lyra Spang

Cohen, Howard & Karen howard.cohen@sunnybrook. ca 622-6695

kenallen72@comcast.net 629-5331

Aretha A. Pelayo

arethapelayo@gmail.com 622-7557

Arreini Palacio Morgan arreinipal@seabelize.org 670-2924

Christensen, Steve gringo@btl.net 610-1399

Visit www.placencia.com

sebelize@yahoo.com

Hess, Christina

Coston, Debbie

523-3344

debcoston@yahoo.com 624-6483

Markham, Patricia Angie Mertens, Wini Smith, Stan & Mary

Edwards, Dan & Kim thislldo.dan@gmail.com 622-1656

stanmary@btl.net 523-4306

Coston, Deborah Dusa, Lee & Gail

Van Deurzen, John

vandeurzen.bz@gmail.com 662-0020

gail@getdusa.com 663-9087

Feldman, Babe & Karen

Ward, John

Ferris, Ken

Westby, Brandon

Ford, David Gabor, Deborah

Wildman, Tanya

wardord@yahoo.com 662-4885

cabf@jasarinc.com 610-0356

brandonwestby@tropicair. com 631-3553

kenneth.ferris@asu.edu 636-8675

tanyagster@gmail.com 608-1360

gringainbelize@gmail.com 628-7004

Wohl, Bill (former Slip Stop)

Glessner, Virginia

slipstop.ca@gmail.com 601-5548

virgles@icloud.com

Placencia BTIA Membership Benefits A page on the placencia.com website with complete details of your business, a link to your website, and as many pictures as you like.

A spot on the centerfold map of the Placencia Breeze.

Your contact information listed under the appropriate business category in the Membership Directory of the Placencia Breeze.

A feature story in the Placencia Breeze about your business.

A discounted listing in the new Destination Belize magazine.

Your brochures and literature displayed in the Placencia Tourism Center, Referrals to your business given to visitors by the staff of the Placencia Tourism Center.

BTIA member discounts at participating member businesses.

Local assistance with renewals of Hotel Licenses, Tour Guide Licenses, Tour Operator Licenses, Sport Fishing Licenses, etc.

Discounted pricing on advertising in the Placencia Breeze.

Email announcements and news from Placencia BTIA. Opportunity to have your announcements distributed to all Placencia Chapter members.

Listing on the National BTIA website.

Consistent and relevant BTIA advocacy on behalf of Placencia tourism stakeholders.

The Belize Tourism Industry was formed in 1985 to bring together tourism and tourism related interests to meet the challenges of a dynamic and growing industry in Belize. BTIA was intended and continues to develop as the accepted and recognized voice of the tourism industry in Belize and providing an important link between public and private sectors.

The Placencia BTIA holds the largest membership in Belize.

Individual Allen, Ken & Elizabeth

Hall, Susan McMillanHunter

We appreciate our members' support!

Please remember to renew your membership for 2016.

We want to keep you on our ever-growing list!

Also, take advantage of volunteer opportunities! Write for the Breeze or help out at Lobsterfest!

BUSINESS MEMBERSHIPS Small 0-10 employees

$200

Medium

11-50 employees

$500

Large 51+ employees

$1,500

PERSONAL MEMBERSHIPS Student

Currently enrolled in a Belizean High School or University

$25

Associate

Current full time Employees Member Business

Individual

Open to Everyone

$50

EXTRA MEMBERSHIP CARDS $25

$100

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CRC, SEA and PIA Beach cleanup in Placencia May 26th

Placencia Lobsterfest Art Competition Winner Dylan Bernard

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The Placencia Breeze June 2017

Placencia Peninsula Guide ACCOMMODATIONS South of Airstrip One World Rentals: Daily, weekly and monthly rentals. Eleven comfortable and immaculate studios and apartments in the heart of Placencia Village (next to the "Rumfish" Restaurant), close to restaurants, shopping, banks as well as the beach. Cable TV, free wifi, fully equipped kitchenette, private bathroom, fully screened porch, hammocks. Contact Swiss Owner Claudia Hardegger at 523-3103 or 620-9975. email oneworldplacencia@yahoo. com. Major credit cards accepted. Rates from 129 BZD incl. Taxes.

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, North of Airstrip 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 Laru Beya Resort: Paradise has an address... Luxurious beachfront accommodation with a top-rated restaurant on site. All bedrooms have 523-3179/503-3479 Website:www.belize123.com A/C, ceiling fans, fridges, coffee & tea making facilities. Suites (1 to Ranguana Lodge: Five private ocean view cabins located right on the 3 bedrooms) have fully fitted kitchens. Ocean-facing infinity pool. beach in the heart of Placencia Village: We have 3 private air-conditioned Free Wi-Fi throughout the resort. Free use of Hobi-cat, sea kayaks and beach cabins each w/ 2 Double beds, fans, large refrigerator, coffee makers, bicycles. Miniature golf course located on the landscaped grounds. private bath w/ hot/cold shower, private balcony w/ a hammock. We also Daily tours, snorkeling & diving trips and other excursions arranged. have two other cabins with full kitchens, 2 double beds, fans, private bath www.larubeya.com - info@larubeya.com - 523-3473 with hot & cold shower & tub, private balcony with a hammock. Beach Palapas, beach chairs. Tropic Air agent, Gift shop. Phone/fax at 011-501- Robert’s Grove Beach Resort: Placencia's most complete resort.

523-3112, E-mail: Ranguana@btl.net website: www.ranguanabelize.com Beachfront accommodations with 3 restaurants: Seaside, Habanero & Sweet Mama's, conference center, gift shop, spa, full Service PADI dive SailFish Resort: 6 modern Suites with A/C, TV, Wi-Fi and private baths. center, golf cart rentals, Marina, gas and butane station. Complimentary 8 Private rooms and 16 Bunks. Pool with swim-up Bar. Starting at $20 US use of windsurfers, hobie cats, bikes and wifi. www.robertsgrove.com, + tax / night. Book online @ www.SailFishBelize.com or 651-9885 info@robertsgrove.com For more information call us at 523-3565.

Tradewinds: Overlooking the Caribbean Sea & the Mountains of Belize! 9 Cabanas w/ private bath, hot/cold, 2 double beds, fans, coffee maker (coffee provided), refrigerator & veranda w/ hammock.

523-3122 - trdewndpla@btl.net Placencia Office Supply: Business Service – Printing – Faxing – Copies.

SERVICES

Internet. 523-3205 or plaofficesupply@gmail.com

GETTING AROUND

Muzamanzie Photography: Contact us for wedding photographs, Placencia Car Rental: 1 mile north of the Placencia Airstrip. Largest car portraits, web & brochure images. 523-3563 or 603-5143 rental on the Peninsula. SUVs and Golf Carts. Call: 523-3284 or 625-9573 muzamanzie@yahoo.com www.placenciacarrental.com

SHOPPING

CHEERS Barefoot Bar: Open every day 11 am to midnight. Located on the beach.

Live Music Wed, Fri & Sat at 5 pm & Sun at 1 pm. Happy Hour 5 -6 pm.

Largest drink menu around. Creative lunch & dinner specials. Known for Stiff Drinks ~ Tasty Food ~ Good Times! 523-3515. Follow us on Facebook!

Goss Chocolate: Goss Chocolate and cocoa powder made and sold only in Belize. 100% organically grown Belizean cacao, Belizean cane sugar, whole vanilla bean. Sold in grocery stores, gift shops, hotels and restaurants on the Peninsula and throughout Belize. Sorry, no factory tours! 523-3544, www.Goss-Chocolate.com, BTL 2013 Yellow Pages, Facebook. Winner 2013 World Chocolate Awards for Goss White with Vanilla Bean.

J-Byrd’s: Local Bar by the Seaside docks. Open daily from 10am to 12pm. Wallen’s Market: Hardware and houseware as well as wines, liquors, & And live music every Friday. 523-3412 select wholesale items. 503-3316 Office: 523-3128. Pharmacy: 523-3346.

SailFish Resort: Swim-up bar and pool open to the public daily @ 11:30 wallensmarket@yahoo.com. Located just south of BTL office. Serving the am. Cold drinks, cool tunes and fun in the sun. Daily drink specials. Resort penisula for over 30 years! setting waterfront on the Lagoon at Sunset Pointe. $5 BZ daily pool fee. www.SailFishBelize.com or 651-9885

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DINING South of Airstrip De’Tatch Seafood Beach Grill & Bar: Serving the very best in Seafood 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 Shak Beach Café: Placencia's original smoothie spot with fresh fruit smoothies. Try our famous seaweed shake, natural juices, veggie burgers, salads, wraps, hummus, falafel. We serve breakfast all day. Located on the beach at the foot of the main dock. Open 7 to 6. Closed on Tuesday. Call us at 523-3252.

Wendy’s Creole Restaurant & Bar: Fine dining in A/C comfort or 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. 523-3335 - wendylemus02@hotmail.com

Seaside Restaurant at Robert’s Grove: Romantic Fine Dining with a world class menu and wine cellar. One of Belize’s most consistent North of Airstrip Habanero Mexican Restaurant & Bar @ Robert’s Grove: Lagoon restaurants quoted Fodor’s 2010 edition. The Seaside Restaurant serves side Fiesta time! Casual and fun Habanero serves up Mexican food w/ breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open 7 days a week, 365 days a year from 7 a Belizean flair. Open Wed-Sun from 12 noon - 10 p.m. Dinner Pick-ups a.m. – 10 p.m. Dinner Pick-ups available 523-3565!

Sweet Mama’s at Robert’s Grove: Organic Chef's table dinner and tour available 523-3565!

Laru Beya Restaurant & Bar: International Fine Dining with Belizean of our organic garden. Open Sun-Wed for dinner flair. Experience delicious meals, fabulous cocktails and fantastic service combined with spectacular ocean views. Breakfast served from 7 to 11 am.

Lunch served from 12 to 2 pm. Happy hour from 4 to 6 pm. Dinner served from 6 to 9 pm. For reservations call 523-3476.

Tiger Beach Club: Right on the beach. Super food, drinks & fun at affordable prices. Featuring diverse, authentic Mexican & Caribbean menu & house crafted rums. Good sounds, volleyball, horse shoes & more. Open from 5 PM daily. 628-1250

SPA & MASSAGE

TOUR PROVIDERS

Sea Spa at Robert’s Grove: Our Sea Spa, manned by professional therapists- each with their own unique style-offers several massage types, facials, body wraps, body scrubs, sunburn specials and of course, manis & pedis for barefoot perfect feet. For more information call 523-3565.

Robert’s Grove Dive Center: Our PADI 5 star dive center offers daily snorkeling, diving, certification an specialty courses. Fishing, private Charters, whale shark, manatee, Monkey River and inland tours also available. For more information call 523-3565

REAL ESTATE

Splash Dive Center: Selected Tour Operator of the Year by the Belize Tourism Board. Fully equipped scuba retail store and 5 Star PADI Dive Center. Our 5 dive boats visit several dive and snorkel destinations daily.

We teach scuba diving from beginner to pro level. Our air conditioned vans and licensed guides will take you to Maya sites, Cockscomb Jaguar Preserve, ziplining, cave or river tubing, or the Monkey River jungle. Call 523-3080/3058 or e-mail Patty at patricia@splashbelize.com. See www. splashbelize.com for more info.

Belize Sotheby’s International Realty: Our firm is a full service real estate company offering real estate sales, vacation rentals, as well as property management. The country of Belize has many great opportunities and offers a very beautiful landscape both on the islands and on the mainland.

Belize also offers many investment benefits. Our team of Belize experts will be happy to assist you in enhancing your Belize experience. 523-3309 Trip N Travel: Inland Jungle Tours – Monkey River Magic. 660-7189 info@belizesir.com lgodfrey@btl.net. Located on Main Street & Bruk Pat in Placencia Office Boris Mannsfeld & Associates: Our loyalty to our client’s best interest Supply. has established us as the top real set firm in the region. Our expert team is ready and excited to guide you step–by–step in finding the perfect property or securing a successful sale or investment. If you or your customers are seeking exceptional service, proven experience, professionalism, and the Robert’s Grove Beach Resort: Located on the Placencia Peninsula, know-how and determination to get things done then look no further. Even Robert's Grove is a romantic, off-the-beaten-path location on the southern though we specialize on the Placencia peninsula, we have a reliable network coast of Belize. It is an intímate location, ideal for your beach wedding, of real estate firms and developers throughout Belize with whom we can whether it's just the two of you or if you are bringing family and friends. collaborate to provide you with real estate options across this beautiful Contact our wedding planner at info@robertsgrove.com or call us at country. Give us a call at Ph.523-3063 or Email:Info@RealEstatePlacencia. 523-3565. com

WEDDING PLANNING

Coldwell Banker Southern Belize Realty: We are a full service real estate agency and specialize in all property types in Belize. Looking to buy, sell, invest or retire abroad? Our highly experienced team is ready to assist you with every step. Give us a call at 523-3500 or visit our website at http:// www.coldwellbankerbelize.com .

CPC Real Estate Solutions: 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 drop into our office for a free map of Belize, and no obligation answers to all your real estate questions. We’re located in the heart of the village, across from the Atlantic Bank. 672-9000 or belizeproperty.com RE/MAX 1st Choice Belize: RE/MAX the worldwide leader in realestate is here so look no further. RE/MAX 1st Choice Belize is here to help educate you on the market. Whether you are buying or selling no one knows more and has a better reputation than us. Call the office at 523-3666 or email at info@1stchoicebelize.com Visit www.placenciabreeze.com

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Placencia Humane Society

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN JUNE VET CLINIC: Saturday, 17 June.

Doctor Orlando Baptist attends to your pet’s needs. Please call 604-8676 to schedule spays/ neuters/surgeries. Open clinic from noon to 2 pm. U.S. and BZ dollars and checks accepted to pay the vet bill. In the purple PHS building on the Lagoon, opposite Los Porticos.

LOBSTERFEST: Saturday, 24 June: Who doesn’t love petting the pup/cuddling the kitty?

Reduce your stress and increase your support for PHS! As always, PHS merchandise on sale, too.

Check out all the excitement at the PHS booth!

FOSTERING A RESCUED PET: Do you have it in you to turn a pet around from a life of neglect?

If you do, PHS needs your gift.

Please call Candace Feldman at 635-0451 to learn more about how you can be enriched by this special experience.

STAYING IN TOUCH WITH PHS: Check out our current activities on facebook.com/ PlacenciaHumaneSociety or on our Website Placenciahumanesociety.org

Women Who Sail

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Fundraiser at Mangos On Friday, 28 April, the thatch of Mango’s Restaurant in Maya Beach shook with the most dedicated PHS supporters!

Patricia Celenza - frisky feet massage

Thank you, all, for celebrating the last PHS fundraiser until November, and for buying raffle tickets for prizes donated by these generous businesses:

Seaside Gift Shop - $50 gift certificate

One World Gift Shop - $50 gift certificate

Pickled Parrot - lunch for two Ruth’s Taco’s - 5 taco’s with chicken

Friends Near the Pier - breakfast for two

Mango’s - pizza and beer

Mr. Q’s - chicken dinner or lunch for two

Tutti Frutti - gift certificate

The Shack - lunch for two

Jaguar Lanes - bowling and pizza

Paradise Hotel - dinner for two

Ming’s Mart - $30 on groceries

Tallay’s Gift Shop - dolphin ornament

MnM - $50 on hardware or service station

Lost Reef - large pepperoni pizza Tipsy Tuna - $100 bar tab into Placencia in early May and blessed PHS with their generosity!

What a fascinating and adventurous group of women! WOMEN WHO SAIL is a Facebook group begun a few years ago to organize an annual vacation sail to different parts of the world. Last year they sailed to Tahiti! Many of the women had never met before, except on FB. This year, Placencia was their destination. Most of these women are experienced captains, first mates, and crew members, but one woman had never sailed before!

Yoli’s - BBQ for two

Deb Hamrell - handmade greeting cards

PHS 21, 22 APRIL VET CLINIC BREAKS ALL RECORDS!

These women don’t just sail—they donate to worthy causes.

When they finally docked in Placencia, they delivered a whole treasure of pet supplies and items that will help to sustain PHS’ work in serving pets in our community.

Graciously welcoming these sailors and accepting their donations was PHS Chair, David Kafka, Vice Chair, Mary Smith, her husband Stan, and Board Member, Kitty Burgh.

By Patricia Calenza

Thank you, winds, for directing WOMEN WHO SAIL to our shore.

WOMEN WHO SAIL blew right

PHS is very, very grateful!

Friday’s Seine Bight Outreach or membership you make, or item transported and cared for 20 pets. of merchandise you purchase.

15 feral cats (and those cats Thank you for financing the rescued when owners threatened programs that generate absolutely to drown them) were also treated. no income at all, but are fundamental to PHS’ commitment Saturday vet clinic treated 35 pets. to our community—Feral Cat Let’s add those numbers up: PHS Program, Seine Bight Outreach, TREATED 70 PETS IN TWO and the Rescue/Foster/Adoption DAYS, WITH A TOTAL OF 23 Program.

SPAYS/NEUTERS. Every pet that is rescued, removed All that pet care came to the from a life of abandonment, abuse, highest clinic cost yet--PHS wrote or threatened death, PHS will treat, Dr. Orlando Baptist a check for regardless of the expense.

BZ $4,530.00.

And we will find a loving home PHS received BZ $2,926.00 as for that pet. payment from pet owners, leaving It is what every pet deserves.

PHS with a negative balance of You enable PHS to live out our BZ $1604.00. stated mission of caring with PHS paid out of pocket that respect and compassion for the balance. pets in our community, with or That is why PHS holds fundraisers without owners. on a regular basis, and is ever so We are grateful for each and every grateful for each financial donation way you help PHS!

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Pop-up Placencia Pooch Parlour!

By Dr Annelise Hagan

It’s hot right now and certainly our four-legged furry friends are feeling the heat! This month, Placencia residents got lucky, and after a chance meeting at Barefoot Bar, an impromptu dog grooming day was organised for Saturday 27th May. Lizzy Druvenga, owner of “Zoom Groom”, a mobile dog

grooming company in Oklahoma was here on vacation for a week and had brought with her whatever dog grooming equipment carry-on baggage regulations would allow.

When I met Lizzie, she had already visited Placencia Humane Society (PHS) and was surprised to find no one, and no dogs there. She was keen to volunteer her services but

didn’t know how to go about it. I was so excited to hear this, and knew exactly how I could make this happen – through Facebook of course! As comments on my FB advert grew, we knew that a central location was needed to cut out travel time between appointments. PHS very kindly agreed to let us use their building and all funds generated

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went straight to the Society. From 8.30am until 5pm Lizzie and her boyfriend and grooming assistant Francisco Canonicco worked tirelessly to shave, clip and trim 12 dogs! David Kafka, PHS chairman, was delighted to receive a donation of $450 from the day’s work. Dog owners will be pleased to hear that Lizzy and Francisco have totally fallen in love with Placencia and are already planning their next trip!

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Placencia Rotary Club IHS Scholarship Awards Placencia Rotary Club is pleased to announce the awarding of eight fouryear scholarships for Independence High School.

This year the application process was quite competitive because all the applicants had exceptionally high grade point averages.

Students from both villages were judged together on financial need, essays, grades, references and some interviews.

Applications were given to all three Peninsula primary schools, St John's, St. Alphonsus and Peninsula International School. Each school had one or more students granted a Rotary scholarship.

The students selected are Shyana Augustine, Rosita Coc, Keanna Leslie, Marvin

The Placencia Breeze June 2017 Manzanero, Kelsy Salzar, Brian Trejo, Kiana Ulloa, and Janay Wade.

Placencia Rotary News

The newly selected Placencia Rotary high school scholarship students: From left to right are Kiana Ulloa, Rosita Coc, Brian Trejo, Shyana Augustine, Janay Wade, Keanna Leslie, Kelsy Salzar. Not pictured is Marvin Manzanero, but the students wanted to include him in this photo.

Announcement of Placencia Rotary Club Higher Education Scholarships Applications are now available for Placencia Rotary Club Higher Education awards. The awards are for one year at a time. The learning institution for which the scholarship student will be attending may be 6th form, university or vocational training (IVET). Applicants must live in the Placencia vicinity. Applications will be available at Georgetown Technical High School and

Independence High School as well as from the Placencia Scholarship Committee.

For more information or an application, please contact Co- Chairs: Linda Cazin at 629-1546 or Diana Fell at 634-7068.

higher education comes from various sources. The most notable contribution is realized from proceeds from the Annual End of the World Marathon, which is organized by honorary Placencia Club member, The funding for scholarships Chip Lovett. It is held in for both high school or early December. Other

Jim Weller and Ron Fell from the Rotary Club of Placencia proudly showing off the recent additions to the Placencia Community Center.

The steps to the bathroom were modified and grab handles installed. The storage box is to hold supplies for the Seniors Program.

Several students from Independence High Every Wednesday afternoon from 1:00 to 4:00 the School did their Community Service recently, Seniors from the Peninsula meet for socializing by painting the fence at Placencia Cemetery. and good times. There is entertainment, games The paint was supplied by the Rotary Club of and many different activities. This program is Placencia. Thank you to these hard-working open to any and all Seniors on the Peninsula. volunteers.

11th Annual Battle Cancer 5 Mile Walk/Run 5 Mile Run/Walk

MNM Hardware at 5am

Registration: Adults BZ$40/US$20 and Youth/Kids BZ$25/US$12.50

Friday June 23rd, 2017

Thank you for your support!!!

Transportation Leaves MNM at To sponsor an adult or a youth 5:10 AM for Seine Bight Village please email Wanda Stakutis at Walk Ends at the Placencia Pier gregvwandas@gmail.com Visit www.placencia.com

sources

are

primarily

from private donations or occasionally

other

non-

profit organizations. Shall you desire to make a donation, pleases contact Diana or Ron Fell at 6347068, 634-8579 or Bill DeJardin at 621-201.

The Rotary Club of Placencia has placed Community Bulletin Boards throughout the Peninsula. There is one in Maya Beach by Chix Diner. Another one is in Seine Bight in front of the museum project and the last one is placed by the Municipal Pier in the Village. These are for the use of the whole community. Feel free to post anything on these boards. Current events, sales, fund raisers, business cards, flyers, etc.

Commercial and/or personal posts are welcome.

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Call: 866.459.8235

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LUXURY, BEACHFRONT VACATION RENTAL ALL THE COMFORTS OF YOUR HOME WITH A SIDE OF PARADISE

Chocolate Festival 2017

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Placencia Peninsula Happenings MONDAY TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Tipsy Tuna

ART BAR: Every 3rd Monday at 3PM. Come empty handed and walk away with a piece of art!

636-7068 MARTINIS ARE $2 OFF ALL DAY. Pizza dinner specials. Live low key music with Karl & Gram, 6-10 p.m. 523-3089

Turtle Inn

INDONESIAN RIJSTTAFEL DINNER 523-3244

Rotary Club of Placencia

Meeting at 12:30pm 622-7103 at Pickled Parrot

Barefoot Bar

TRAVELLERS TUESDAY – Select Travellers Rum Just $3 from 5 to Close!!! 523-3515

Tipsy Tuna

SUSHI LUNCH & DINNER SPECIALS! Live music with MoJo, 4:30 - 8 p.m. 523-3089

Roberts Grove

MEXICAN BUFFET with Mariachi Band at Habaneros Restaurant 7-9 p.m.

Barefoot Bar

FUN & FUNKY JAM SESSION Starts 5pm! Visiting musicians welcome! 523-3515

Mariposa Restaurant

FREE YAHTZEE dice game starts 3 pm 523-4474

Rotary Club of Placencia

SENIOR PROGRAM at the Placencia Community Centre 1 - 3:30 pm

Tipsy Tuna

$1 WINGS ALL DAY. Garifuna Drumming, 7-9 p.m. 523-3089

SailFish Resort

NO POOL FEE 18 & OLDER

Barefoot Bar

DIRTY THURSDAY! 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tell a dirty joke and get the shot of the day for free! 523-3515

Pickled Parrot

TRIVIA THURSDAY! 6 p.m. Prizes and free jello shots! 636-7068

Sailfish Resort

T-SHIRTS 25% OFF 18 & OLDER

Turtle Inn

INDONESIAN RIJSTTAFEL DINNER 523-3244

Tipsy Tuna

LIVE MUSIC with the Laru Beya Boys 4-9 p.m. at our seaside bar. Karaoke with Karl and dance to the tunes by DJ Swagg inside our sports bar, 9 pm - 2 am. 523-3089

Jaguar Lanes

WINGS NIGHT - OPEN EVERYDAY 2P.M. - UNTIL

Yoli’s Bar

THE LOST REEFERS - Live acoustic music - 4PM 662-4885

Barefoot Bar

LIVE CARIBBEAN MUSIC w/ Bad Boy Rudy at 5 pm! $1 Local Bitters ALL DAY LONG! "They good fi dih bak!" 523-3515

Turtle Inn

SILENT MOVIE NIGHT featuring Buster Keaton 523-3244

Rotary Club of Placencia

BINGO 6 pm at the Flying Pig

Tipsy Tuna

ZUMBA DANCE PARTY, 7-9 p.m. Children welcome with adult supervision. 523-3089

Roberts Grove

PASTA NIGHT at the Seaside Restaurant

Street Feet Lounge & Night Club

Bringing in Belize’s Hottest DJ’s!!! Open 10 pm til 3 am!!! 523-3515

SailFish Resort

Daily Drink Specials 18 & Older

Barefoot Bar

BAREFOOT HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT at 4 p.m. Cash + Bar Tab Prizes. 523-3515 Live Rock + Alternative + Reggae music, 5-9 p.m 523-3515

Sailfish Resort Belize

DAILY DRINK SPECIALS 18 & OLDER

Pickled Parrot

LIVE MUSIC! 6 p.m. by SLOMOJO - 636-3089

Tipsy Tuna

DAIQUIRIS $2 OFF ALL DAY! DJ Swagg 7 p.m. - midnight. 523-3089

Street Feet Lounge & Night Club

Bringing in Belize’s Hottest DJ’s!!! Open 10 pm til 3 am!!! 523-3515

Barefoot Bar

DAYTIME BEACH PARTY & BBQ w/ Live Caribbean Music w/ Tropical Vibes from 1 to 6 pm! 5233515

Sailfish Resort Belize

DAILY DRINK SPECIALS 18 & OLDER

Turtle Inn

2 for 1 Pizza 523-3244

Tipsy Tuna

COLADAS $2 OFF ALL DAY! DJ Swagg, starting at 2 pm. 523-3089

Belize Ocean Club

SUNDAY POOL PARTIES! Party DJ, great food and drinks!

Roberts Grove

HAPPY HOUR 6-7 p.m. at the Pier Bar

Pickled Parrot

J-Dee’s Restaurant & Bar KARAOKE 8 p.m. to midnight. 503-3351

EVERYDAY

Laru Beya Restaurant and Bar

INTERNATIONAL FINE DINING with Belizean flair. Breakfast served from 7 to 11 am. Lunch served from 12 to 2 pm. Happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m. Dinner served from 6 to 9 pm. 523-3476

Turtle Inn

HAPPY HOUR 4-6 p.m. ½ off Local Beer and Rum

Tipsy Tuna Barefoot Bar

HAPPY HOURS 5-7 PM! $3 Local Rum, $4 Local Beer, $4.50 Guinness, $2 off Coladas & Daiquiris & $1 Wings! Let's Get Tipsy at the Tuna!

Stiff Drinks - Tasty Food - Good Times! Come chill with us on the beach! Happy Hour 5-6 p.m. $2 OFF Local Rum Drinks including Coladas and Daiquiris. 523-3515

SailFish Resort

POOL BAR Open to the Public at 11:30, 18 and over only

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Baptism by Ujjayi

By Aron Krohn

The important and pivotal events in life are often disguised as commonplace occurrences. Such was the case with my first encounter with yoga. If someone had told me back in 2005 that I would one day be a dedicated practitioner of yoga and a yoga teacher, I would have split my sides laughing. Such raucous laughter would have likely aggravated my lower Aaron Krohn was first introduced to the practice of yoga in the summer of 2005 while visiting Mexico and seeking relief from debilitating chronic lower back pain. He got more than he bargained for that first day, but despite muscle soreness that seemed to permeate his entire body he returned for more and has been practicing Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga since. He has found that the practice of yoga can make a person stronger and more flexible, but perhaps more importantly, opens up the possibility of tapping into

back, which at the time was plagued by incessant discomfort and pain. It was that same pain that made me receptive to trying what I perceived at the time to be the very unmanly practice of yoga. I was desperate, and willing to try almost anything.

And so it was on a trip to Mexico that I met Muriel Wuillot, my first teacher. She taught Ashtanga yoga out of

her home, and on that first day proceeded to guide us through the primary series, complete with adaptations for flexibility challenged people like me. My entire body ached for days after, and in places I did not even know could be sore. This physical heaviness was balanced by an unexpected calm and lightness of spirit.

Any notions I previously held about yoga being easy or not very masculine were permanently dispelled that day. Despite the ardour in

a place of deep calm and resolve within.

Aaron is the owner of Placencia Yoga, located at the Live Oak Plaza between the airstrip and Turtle Inn. The studio offers a wide variety of classes that make the ancient practice of yoga accessible to people of all ages and levels of experience.

For more information, contact Aaron at 610-0036 or write him at krohn.aaron@gmail. com. You can also keep up with events and upcoming workshops by finding Placencia Yoga on Facebook or @aaronkrohnyoga Monday: 6:00am - Intro to Ashtanga with Aaron 9:00am - Basic Flow with Aaron 4:15pm - Kids' Yoga with Jarka

Placencia Yoga

my muscles and connective longed to have a teacher tissue, I returned for more. nearby. It was, however, About a week later I a blessing in disguise to found myself back in be forced to develop a Belize, armed with David personal practice from the Swenson’s practice manual very beginning. Today, as and his guided audio for the I prepare to become a full primary series of Ashtanga. time yoga teacher, I look He doesn’t know it, but back with gratitude for for many years he was the having had the good fortune only teacher I had, the sole of encountering yoga and exception being a few short sticking with it long enough trips back to my teacher to realize that the benefits of in Mexico. It was difficult the practice go well beyond memorizing the series and making our aches and pains building a self practice go away and making us at the same time, and I flexible and strong.

Tuesday: 9:00am - Vinyasa Flow with Brice 4:15pm - Sivananda with Jan 5:30pm - Ashtanga 1/2 with Aaron

Monday - Friday:

7am - 7pm

Evolution Beach

Wednesday: 6:00am - Ashtanga 1/2 with Aaron 9:00am - Gentle Flow with Jarka Thursday: 9:00am - Ashtanga 1/2 with Aaron 5:30pm - Vinyasa Flow with Jarka Friday: 6:00am - Ashtanga 1/2 with Aaron 9:00am - Basic Flow with Aaron

Intro to Ashtanga, Basic Flow, Gentle Flow and Sivananda are appropriate for beginners; vinyasa flow and Ashtanga 1/2 primary are for practitioners with at least a few months of practicing yoga under their belts.

BZ$20 Drop-in, BZ$100 per month.

Contact Aaron at 610-0036 for more info, or find us on Facebook at Placencia Yoga.

Personal training, dance, aerobics, boxing, mixed martial arts, body building, weight lifting and crossfit.

On the road to See Spray Hotel 501.608.1643

Capoiera Besouro

Thuesday:

6 - 7 PM (All Ages) at Seine Bight Com. Center

Thursday:

6 - 7 PM (Adults 13+) at Placencia Com. Center

Monday - Wednesday: 4:15 - 5:15 PM

Zumba Fitness

At the Placencia Community Center Toddler $5/class, Kids $5/class Adult $10/class 501.670.5852 Monday at Placencia Cummunity Center Tuesday at Silver Leaf Villa (Harbour Place) Wednesday at Seine Bight Community Center

Zumba Toning

Thursday:

4:15 - 5:30 PM

Location: Silver Leaf Villa (Harbour Place)

Zumba Family

Friday:

7:00 - 9:00 PM

Location: Tipsy Tuna Sports Bar

Monday - Friday:

5:30 - 9:30 PM

Crossfit and Weights

Monday - Thursday:

5:30 - 6:30 PM

Upstairs above RE/MAX across from Scotia Bank

Placencia Gym

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The Placencia Municipal Pier to open to Harvest Caye Passengers Belize City, Belize- May 16th, 2017: On May 30th, 2017, the Cruise Control Ltd. will officially start ferrying cruise passengers from Harvest Caye to Placencia Village and will be conducting a test run in the interim. Passengers will now have the opportunity to enjoy the beaches, food, craft and much more that the village of Placencia has to offer. In addition, Tour Operators will have the opportunity to take guests on marine tours.

Tour Operators interested in offering water based tours will need to request application forms from the Placencia Village Council to complete the following:

Photo by LoveFM

Application form to operate from the Tour Operators Sales desk

Application form for Pre-booked Operator Pier Usage to pick up and Tickets can be purchased on the cruise return passengers for pre-sold tours. ship or at the visitors' booth on Harvest As we prepare for high season, directional Caye at a cost of $20USD round trip. signage and visitor maps will be made The Placencia Village Council has available. The bathroom facilities will be collaborated with the Belize Tourism Board in the renovations of the pier, which constructed to ensure guest satisfaction now boasts a new tour sales desk for the for both overnight and cruise guests. independent tour operators to sell their tours. "We had a test run this morning the weather was perfect with a flat top sea, it was awesome seeing the ferry coming into the village. It is going to be a great experience for the villagers, town council, tour operators, and business people" shared village Council chairlady" Ilsa Villueva.

Photo by LoveFM

This new tendering service will provide an increase in the flow of visitors (Max 360 cruise guests per cruise ship day) to the village of Placencia which will create economic activity for local stakeholders.

We encourage all restaurants, artisans and all businesses in the area to open your doors and welcome some additional traffic flow for your business.

promotes World Mental Health Month (May 2017) by helping you improve your mental health Mental Health Global Service Foundation (MHGSF) strives through Education and training to promote positive mental health and wellbeing in order to reduce vulnerability for future problems. Our focus is on individuals, and families, special interest groups and on the school system.

MHGSF will provide support services through coaching, counseling, support groups, peer support programs, education, training, and skills development for adolescents and adults who are suffering in silence from:

SCHEDULE

a) Chronic life stressors b) childhood traumas (child neglect, physical, emotional, sexual abuse

Placencia

Time

Friday June 2nd

9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Saturday June 3rd

8:00 am to 2:00 pm

Suite below the Placencia Gym. Behind Remax next to Placencia Tourism Center across the street from Scotia Bank

c) Mental illness MHGSF will help to facilitate referrals and linkage with Health care systems, social support systems, to promote enhance client wellness.

Punta Gorda

Time

Sunday June 4th

House Calls Only

Saturday June 5th

8:00 am to 2:00 pm

Punta Gorda Town Board Center.

Contact Anna Boreson 672- 4061 in PG to book Appointments

JUNE SPECIAL All male dogs Neuters will get 20% Discount All male cats Neuters will get 50% Discount

All dogs for Annual Vaccinations will get: FREE Wellness Exam and FREE Nail Trim All Surgery Patients will get: FREE Wellness Exam, Free Flea and Tick Treatment and FREE Nail Trim.

All new pups for Vaccination will get: FREE Wellness Exam, FREE Deworming and FREE Nail Trim.

Contact Diane Robateau robateau5@gmail.com Call (501) 621-9912

General Clinic: Shots, Worming, Checkups, etc.

Surgery: Spays, Neuters, Teeth Cleaning House Calls Dress Code

Visit www.placencia.com

No appointment necessary

By Appointment only. Call Carol Lim at 629-9159

By Appointment only. Call Carol Lim at 629-9159 Dogs on leashes with collars . Cats in carrier

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Placencia Sailing Regatta Winners

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Community Corner

Transportation Information De Express Boat - 626-8835 - Tickets available at Barefoot Beach Bar • Departs Friday’s: From Placencia Municipal Pier - 9:00 a.m. Arrives Big Creek 10 a.m. Departs - 11:00 a.m. Arrives Puerto Cortez, Honduras, 2 p.m. at Laguna.

• Returns Monday’s: Departs Puerto Cortez, Honduras 11:30 a.m. Arrives Big Creek 12 noon. Departs - 1:30 p.m.

Arrives Placencia 2:45 p.m.

Hokey Pokey Boat - 667-1821 or 665-7242 • Placencia (MnM Dock) → Independence/Mango Creek: Everday: 6:45am, 7:45am, 10am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4pm, 5pm and 6 pm (except on Sundays) • Independence/Mango Creek → Placencia: Everday: 6:30am, 7:30am, 8am, 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm, 2:30pm, 4:30 pm and 5:30pm (except on Sundays) Ritchie’s Bus - 631-7073 - Visit www.ritchiesbusservice.com for more info!

Regular Bus: • Placencia → Dangriga: Monday - Saturday: 6:15 a.m., 7 a.m., 12:30 p.m and 2:30 p.m.

Sundays: 6:15 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

• Dangriga → Placencia: Monday - Saturday: 11 a.m., 2 p.m.; 4:30p.m and 6 p.m.

Sundays: 11 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.

Express Bus: • Placencia → Belmopan → Belize City: Monday - Friday: 6:15 a.m.

• Belize City → Belmopan → Placencia: Monday - Saturday: 3:30 p.m.

James Bus Line: Regular Bus: • Belize City → Belmopan → Dangriga → Independence → Punta Gorda 6.15 am

7.30 am

9.15 am

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• Punta Gorda → Independence → Dangriga → Belmopan → Belize City 3.50 am

6.00 am

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Express Bus: • Belize City → Belmopan → Dangriga → Independence → Punta Gorda 5.15 am

6.30 am

7.45 am

9.00 am

10.30 am

3.45 pm*

5.00 pm*

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• Punta Gorda → Independence → Dangriga → Belmopan → Belize City 6.00 am*

7.30 am*

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10.45 am*

** (except Saturday) * (except Sunday)

BEBB BUS LINE (Stops at Hopkins): • Dangriga → Placencia: Leave 5:30 a.m. | Arrive 7:00 a.m.

Leave 8:30 a.m. | Arrive 10:00 a.m.

• Placencia → Dangriga: Leave 10:30 a.m. | Arrive 12:00 noon → Connect to 12:30 p.m.

James to Belize City Leave 5:30 p.m. | Arrive 7:00 p.m. → Connect to 7:30 p.m.

James to Belize City 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.

Placencia Tourism Center +(501) 523-4045 Emergencies

• • • • • • •

Police: 503-3142 Fire: 503-3222 Emergency Response Team: 223-3292 Placencia Medical Center: 503-3326 or Dr. Kevin Guerra: 615-1571 Seine Bight Medical Center: 523-3328 Independence Medical Center: 523-2167 Dr. Alexis Caballero: 622-7648

Placencia Peninsula Services • • • • • • • • •

Placencia Village Council: 523-3396 Placencia Water Board: 523-4036 Placencia Sanitation: 523-3273 Placencia Post Office: 503-3104 Seine Bight Village Council: 523-3660 Seine Bight Water Board: 523-3554 U.S. Warden, Stann Creek Rural: Bill Taylor, 602-7768 Placencia NAR-ANON: 664-8699 Placencia AA: 620-2848

Placencia Humane Society Contact Emergency Numbers • PHS: 604-8676 • Doctor Orlando Baptist: 620-1099 • Doctor Mia Canton: 671-1356 (office), 610-1356 (cell),

stanncreekanimalhospital@gmail.com

• Hopkins Humane Society (Joseph): 667-5432 • Doctor Floyd Bennett: 605-5822 • Animal Medical Centre (Belize City) 223-3781, 223-0251 • Doctor Lopez: 670-5363

Information on Placencia Peninsula Churches • Calvary Chapel of the Placencia Peninsula: Meeting in Seine Bight Village. Sunday Services: 10:30 A.M. and 6:30 P.M. (Sunday School provided). Wednesday: Men’s and Women’s Bible Study - 6:30 P.M. Friday: Youth Group - 5:30 P.M. Non denominational Church - Call Pastor Jim Mensie 523-3362 • 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 • Placencia Fellowship: All are welcome…Come as you are! Biblebased learning, worshiping and following Christ. We meet Sundays at 10:30am. Call 667-4805 or visit “Placencia Church” on Facebook for this week’s location.

• Seine Bight Catholic Church: Services Sundays 8:30 a.m. Seine Bight Village. Lay Ministers Catholic (lay) - Elaine Castillo 623-5004 or Florita Palacio 635-6612 • Lighthouse Worship Center: Bible Study - Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Services: Sunday 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Non Denominational - Pastor Moore 523-3333 • Lighthouse Worship Center: Spanish Service: Mondays, Thursdays & Saturdays at 7:00pm • Seventh Day Adventist: Services Fridays at 6pm; Saturdays 9am Lay ministers. U. Torres 503-2270 • St. John’s Memorial: Placencia Anglican (Episcopal) Church: Sunday services at 8:30 a.m.

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Events Calendar & *National Bank Holidays June Battle Cancer Walk: June 23 Placencia Lobsterfest: June 23, 24 & 25 Rotary Duck Race at Lobsterfest: June 24

July Rotary Club Summer Olympics

September Celebration Month! *St. George’s Caye Day: Sept 10 Placencia Yamaha Marelco Saltwater Fishing Tournament: Sept 9 & 10 *Belize Independence Day: Sept 21 Placencia Carnival Parade: Sept 21

October *Pan-American Day: Oct 9

November *Garifuna Settlement Day: Nov 19

December End of the World Marathon: Dec 10 Mistletoe Ball: Dec 9 Placencia Christmas Boat Parade: Dec 23 *Christmas Day December 25

2017 Placencia Lobsterfest

*Boxing Day: Dec 26

Keep it Green

January 2018 *New Years Day

Keep it Clean

February Placencia Sidewalk Art Festival: Feb 10 & 11 Closing of Lobster Season: Feb 15

September 9th & 10th, 2017

June 23rd - 25th Placencia, Belize

March * National Heroes and Benefactors Holiday: March 12 *Good Friday: 30 *Holy Saturday: 31

April *Easter Monday: 2

May *Labour Day: May 1 *Sovereign's Day Holiday: May 21

6th Annual END OF Annual THE WORLD

5th

end of the world Marathon & Half Marathon December 10, 2017, 5:30 am visit: runbelize.org

Marathon & Half Marathon

www.placenciabreeze.com December 4,Visit 2016, 5:30 am Join the fun and support the runners along the course

TROPICAL ISLAND EXPERIENCE

$125.00 USD/adult $62.50 USD/child under 16 Boat Departure: 9:00 am Boat Return: 4:00 pm Pick up and drop off at the Placencia Municipal Pier

Activities Included In Price: Snorkeling Kayaking & Paddle Boarding Daily Beach Barbecue Volleyball & Beach Games Hammock Napping

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday: Organic Chef's table at Sweet Mama's Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday: Habanero's Mexican Bufet.

501-674-RANG (7264) info@ranguanacaye.com ranguanacaye.com

Sunday Happy Hour 6pm - 7pm