Social Scene
Social events around town.
Castillo's Hardware Mother's Day Raffle Winners
Castillo’s Do It Best Hardware is happy to announce their Mother’s Day Raffle winners.
Mexican Footballer Pavel Pardo Visits San Pedro
Club America fans in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize were more than delighted to bump into Mexican international football player Pavel Pardo. A few local fans caught up with Pavel at Lily’s Treasure Chest and were able to get autographs and take pictures with the famous football player.
San Pedro Lions Club hosts 36th Annual National Convention
The San Pedro Lion's Club hosted the Belize Lions Zone 59 36th National Convention under the theme "Lions-Rejoicing & Uniting to Better Serve Our Communities" from Friday May 2, 2014 to Sunday, May 4, 2014 at the R. Angel Nuñez Auditorium.
Italian Fashion Designer Roberto Cavalli Visits Belize
You know when word of Belize has gotten around in the elite social circle of celebrities when Roberto Cavalli arrives in Belize! Yes, the mega Italian fashion designer from Florence, who is known for exotic prints and for creating the sand-blasted look for jeans arrived in Belize over the weekend and is vacationing somewhere in the country. Only a select few know of his whereabouts.
Palm Sunday Celebrations in San Pedro
Amongst all the chaos of parties during the Easter festivities on Ambergris Caye there is also the religious celebrations that take place. The San Pedro Roman Catholic Church is responsible for conducting a Lenten Schedule every year.
Celebrity Couple David Cross and Amber Rose Tamblyn visit Ambergris Caye, Belize
Easter is just around the corner and a celebrity couple has already been sighted enjoying the best of Ambergris Caye, Belize. American actors David Cross and lovely wife Amber Rose Tamblyn were rumored to be staying at Portofino Beach Resort and were spotted at Hol Chan Marine Reserve.
Jamila Janmohamed Awarded for her Fundraising Efforts
Around 2004, local Sanpedrana Jamila Janmohamed was asked to run the collection for the Poppy Appeal, during the month leading to Remembrance Day (observed in November and remembering Belizean and Commonwealth veterans, their families and fallen soldiers).
Isla Bonita Elementary School Hosts Drug/AIDS Fair
Students of the upper division at Isla Bonita Elementary School (Std IV, V and VI) in Ms. Sharon Hazel’s Social Studies class held a mini fair on Drugs, Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV/AIDS on Friday, February 21, 2014.
Azueta - Palacios Nuptials
Congratulations go out to Killian Azueta and Yanira Palacios who tied the knot in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize on Friday, February 14, 2014. The happy couple exchanged vows at their home in the Escalante Subdivision which was followed by a small family gathering.
CSG Pre-Valentine Fashion Tea Party
CSG by the Sea and Island Gear celebrated their collaboration on Sunday, February 9, 2014, inside Red Ginger Restaurant by throwing a Pre-Valentine Fashion Tea Party.
Daniela Salazar Celebrates Quinceaños
Celebrating her Quinceaños (15th Birthday) last week in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, was lovely Daniela Salazar. She celebrated with close family and friends at a private party held in her honor inside Jaguar’s Temple Night Club.
San Pedro Celebrates the New Year by the Thousands
Ambergris Caye, Belize was in full celebration mode during New Year’s Eve with residents, visiting friends and tourists flocking by the thousands to various venues that offered entertainment and party favors for even more reason to cheer in 2014.
Castillo’s Hardware Awards Four Outstanding Workers
On Friday, December 20, 2013, not only did Castillo’s Do it Best Hardware carry out its annual Christmas Raffle but also celebrated the hard work of four dedicated staff members. Awarded with certificates of appreciation were Ricardo Verde, Miriam Chi, Raul Mendez and Benigno Castillo.
Belize Pro Dive Center Christmas Toy/Food Giveaway
Christmas is the season of spreading joy and happiness and with this in mind The Belize Pro Dive Center held its first annual food and toy drive. The management and staff of Belize Pro Dive Center are a close knit family and believe in the spirit of sharing, caring and always have the community of San Pedro at heart.
Christmas Shows in San Pedro, Belize
The spirit of christmas is in the air on La Isla Bonita and many attended two spectacular shows. The Isla Bonita Elementary School invited many to attend their annual Christmas show at the paradise theater, with impressive dances, songs and much more.
Jailene Ancona Celebrates her Colorful Quinceaños
What a colorful and enertaining Quinceaños. Jailene Ancona daughter of Ilda and Marcelino Ancona celebrated her birthday on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at the Angel Nuñez Auditorum, where she threw a spectacular carnival show for all her friends and family. God Parents were Vicky and Elito Arceo. Happy Birthday Jailene!
Local Artists Display Their Talent at Art Show
There are a lot of talented artists in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, many of which have set up shop and galleries at various locations throughout town. This past weekend, a group of them came together to organize an Art Show/Exhibit that took place on Friday, November 29, and Saturday, November 30, 2013.
Top Notch Fashion Show Under The Stars
On Saturday, November 16, 2013, many gathered at town central in San Pedro for a night of fashion and glamor. Top Notch Boutique hosted its first Fashion show under the stars showcasing the best in woman’s clothing.
Belizean Culture at its Best at School Presentations
Schools on the island take pride in putting on some great cultural presentations for their students and for the community to enjoy. Students are asked to participate on such activities, make poster presentations, dress in cultural attire and even prepare samples of food.Holy Cross Anglican School Cultural Day
Boxing Champion Danny Garcia Vacationing in San Pedro, Belize
Undefeated American professional boxer, Danny Oscar García, the reigning WBC, WBA (Super), and Ring Magazine light welterweight Champion is vacation in San Pedro, Belize. Danny along with girlfriend Erica Mendez arrived in our beautiful island on board Belize’s #1 Airline, Tropic Air on Thursday, November 14, 2013.