Social Scene
Social events around town.
Culture Day - Child Stimulation Month
This is the last week of Child Stimulation Month and children are enjoying the last fun activities prepared for them. Students of ABC Pre-School participated in Culture Day as they came dressed up in the different ethnic groups that make up our beautiful Belize.
ABC Pre-school Spectacular Show!
ABC Pre-School never fails to bring the most spectacular shows from Merida, Yucatan. This year Star Show Productions had everyone in the audience applauding, cheering and laughing with the great show that took place on Saturday, March 17, 2012, at the Rafael Angel Nuñez Auditorium.
Child Stimulation Month: Grandparents' Day!
Under the motto "Early Childhood Education: Start Early - Aim High" Pre-Schools all over the country are observing Child Stimulation Month. On Thursday, March 15, 2012, students of ABC Pr-School had a special day with grandparents. Granparents were invited to part take in a special arts and crafts day with their grandchildren.
Island British Nationals Meet Prince Harry
As members of The Royal British Legion, San Pedro residents Jim & Jamila Janmohamed were cordially invited to meet His Royal Highness Prince (Harry) Henry of Wales, at the Officers Mess of The British Army Training & Support Unit Belize.
Child Stimlation Month Kicks off With School Parade!
Every year the Ministry of Education sets aside March as Child Stimulation Month and like clockwork it kicks off with pre-school children doing a small parade on the first day of March. Child Stimulation Month creates awareness to parents and the entire society that early childhood education is essential. The pre-schools encourage parents to get involved in the activities along with their children because it helps with the child’s development.
San Pedro Celebrity Vacation Hot Spot!
While vacationing on San Pedro “La Isla Bonita”, Belize you never know who you are bound to run into. A facebook friend or an old classmate of yours from college. Note, always keep a camera handy; you just might be clubbing with a celebrity.
SAGA Valentine's Fundraiser at Captain's Casino
Captain’s Casino at Captain Morgan’s Retreat was the venue of Saga Humane Society’s Valentine’s Day Fundraiser that was held on Tuesday, February, 14, 2012. It was surely a successful event as a large crowd flooded the casino for some fun gambling, food and drinks, all in support of Saga’s worthy cause.
Love Is in the Air!
It’s Valentine’s Day and Love is in the air. Everywhere in the streets you see people dressed in red, people buying gifts for that special someone, beautiful roses and flower arrangements being delivered to a loved one. With all this love in the air, schools in San Pedro also celebrated this special day with different activities for the children.
Skybox Sports Lounge 1st Anniversary Party
Ambergris Today congratulates Skybox Sports Lounge that celebrated its One Year Anniversary on Saturday, February 4, 2012, with a big bash. The place was packed, the music was great, complimentary drinks and snacks were served and the entire night was one big party. After a short year, Skybox has become one of San Pedro's hottest night spots!
Mesa Café's Grand Opening Party
Mesa Café held its grand opening party this past Friday, February 3, 2012, with plenty of good food, music, drinks and the company of great friends and invited guests. Owners Zoe Rose Hesse and Patrick Armitage hosted a great evening at San Pedro's newest restaurant/cafe which is located at the Vilma Linda Plaza across the Seaduced by Belize office on Tarpon Street.
Kelly McGuire Sing-Along at Island Academy
Kelly McGuire visited the Island Academy this morning, Friday, February 03, 2012, during their morning assembly where he taught the students the lyrics to his song "Ambergris Caye". It was a great sing-along session for the students as they all had fun learning the lyrics to the song, danced a couple other nursery rhymes and also song Happy Birthday to Kelly.
Miss Elvia Staines Celebrates 80 Grand Style
“It is a joyous celebration when one celebrates a quinceaños, but isn’t it an even more joyous and special occasion to celebrate turning 80?” These were the opening remarks of Mr. Angel Nuñez who was invited to toast for our beloved octogenarian, Mrs. Elvia Staines. And Nuñez continued, “A rich person is not one who has much, but rather a rich person is one who is content with what he or she has. In this scenario Miss Elvia is a millionaire because she has truly enjoyed her life, family and friends, good health, the zest of living and being a generous giver to this community.”
Angelo Marin's Birthday Bash
Angelo Marin turned five on January 24 but celebrated with a big Scooby Doo Birthday Bash on Saturday, January 28, 2012 with all his friends and family on the beach by Boca del Rio Park. Island parties on the beach are always fun! Angelo and friends enjoyed games, food and drinks on the beach along with entertainment of a fire-eating clown who also served up some crazy ballon animals!
Beanie Babies for Students of IBES
Students of Isla Bonita Elementary School had a great suprise when members of the Christian Chruch From Inidan, USA visited their school and brought along with them a kind donation for all to enjoy. On Wednesday, January 25, 2012, the school received school supplies and each student at the school receive an adorable and cuddly Beanie Babie Plush Toy.
Rocio Gonzalez Quinceaños
Mrs. Marina Gonzalez owner of one of the most popular super stores in San Pedro, Marina’s Store, along with her family celebrated the 15th Birthday of her daughter Rocio Gonzalez.
Quinceañera Yansie Iglesias
Alfonso and Violeta Iglesias of Corozal Town lived several years in San Pedro, and so did Yansie as a child, so they are all considered Sanpedranos. So this weekend, January 14, 2012, a lot of folks from San Pedro headed over to Corozal Town to celebrate Yansie’s sweet 15th Birthday.
Christmas Eve Baptisms
A family got together to celebrate the baptism of two beautiful girls this past Christmas Eve:
SP Dance Company Christmas Show
Sunday, December 18, 2011 was a night of great dance performances by the San Pedro Dance Company. Definitely the Christmas fever was in the air at the Rafael Angel Nuñez Auditorium. The show featured christmas performances and all the dancers shining on stage with their amazing costumes. The audience cheered and enjoyed another impressive show by the San Pedro Dance Company.
RC School Christmas
The San Pedro Roman Catholic School held its Christmas Show last night at the R. Angel Nuñez Auditorium with hundreds of students getting on stage to perform for the variety Show. Just before the Christmas Show, Teacher Dianellie Lopez and her Standard 2 class got together at the Central Park Christmas Tree for a photo opp. Merry Christmas from Daniellie Lopez and her Std. 2 class students.
Heavenly Belize Author Releases 2nd Edition
Author and photographer Marius Jovaiša, of Heavenly Belize was in San Pedro over the weekend hosting a book sale and signing event that was held at Victoria House on Friday, December 9, 2011. Marius recently released the second edition of his popular aerial photography book on Belize, called Heavenly Belize.