Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:49:45 -0500 http://www.friendsofmexicoac.org/ Control en-us http://www.friendsofmexicoac.org/images/logo.gif http://www.friendsofmexicoac.org/ jennifer@beachfrontweb.com http://www.friendsofmexicoac.org/Article106.html February 27, 2010 Pacific Tsunami Warning NOAA's Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami warning for the Pacific, to include the coast of Mexico, this morning at 7:46 CST as a result of a 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of central Chile. If you or anyone you know is traveling or staying on the Pacific Coast, please be alert and take the appropriate precautions. You can find more information at: www.prh.noaa.gov/ptwc/?region=1 Please check and stay tuned to local news and emergency sources for additional information. Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:49:45 -0500 http://www.friendsofmexicoac.org/Article105.html TRAVEL ALERT: MEXICO February 24, 2010 The Department of State has issued this Travel Alert to update security information for U.S. citizens traveling to and living in Mexico. It supersedes the Travel Alert for México dated August 20, 2009, and expires on August 20, 2010. Read complete article for details Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:10:31 -0500 http://www.friendsofmexicoac.org/Article104.html February 18, 2010 New Law Makes Absentee Voting Easier for Overseas Americans On October 28, 2009, Congress enacted the Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment (MOVE) Act. This legislation amends existing law regarding overseas voting in federal elections, and should make voting easier for overseas Americans. Sat, 20 Feb 2010 12:57:14 -0500 http://www.friendsofmexicoac.org/Article103.html February 12, 2010 Highway Robbery in Sinaloa This warden message alerts American residents and travelers to road-side robberies along roads (both toll roads and "libre" (free) roads) in Sinaloa involving the theft at gun point of vehicles, money, jewelry and other items of value. While such crimes can happen at any time or location, these types of robberies predominately occur at night (between dusk and dawn). There have been reports of violent physical and sexual assaults connected with these crimes. It does not appear that these criminals are specifically targeting American cars or American citizens. The best defense against this type of assault is to DRIVE ONLY DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS. Read complete article for details. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:21:14 -0500 http://www.friendsofmexicoac.org/Article102.html Worldwide Caution February 12, 2010 The Department of State has issued this Worldwide Caution to update information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. U.S. citizens are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness. This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated July 29, 2009 to provide updated information on security threats and terrorist activities worldwide. Read complete article for details Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:58:04 -0500 http://www.friendsofmexicoac.org/Article101.html Friends of Mexico Annual Wine and Cheese Party Sunday, March 14, 2010 2PM to 5 PM This year the event will be held again at Casa de Leyendas. Tickets are only $150 Pesos each. There will be a Silent Auction, Door Prizes, a 50/50 drawing, and lots of great Cheeses and Wines to sample. Limited to 250 attendees! Read completed article for details. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 12:33:55 -0500 http://www.friendsofmexicoac.org/Article100.html January 29, 2010 Important information regarding human cases of H1N1 Influenza. This Warden Message alerts U.S. citizens to the latest information regarding human cases of H1N1 Influenza, sometimes incorrectly known as swine flu. Both the states of Sonora and Sinaloa report that H1N1 is present in the population. State authorities are monitoring reports of illness. American citizens traveling or residing in Sonora and Sinaloa can receive this vaccine free of charge from public health venues throughout each state. Both Sonora and Sinaloa recommend that pregnant women get the vaccine in their second or third trimester. Please visit http://hermosillo.usconsulate.gov for detailed information about these locations in the States of Sonora and Sinaloa. Both states have reported that current demand for the vaccine is low, although rationing by age and other criterion may be implemented if demand increases. Please read the entire article for important details. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:14:21 -0500 http://www.friendsofmexicoac.org/Article97.html MARCH MADNESS FASHION SHOW Cost $150 Pesos per person Saturday March 6th, 2010 11:00 to 2:00 at El Capitano’s Restaurant Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:31:04 -0500 http://www.friendsofmexicoac.org/Article95.html Friends of Mexico is raffling TWO CHOICE RESERVED SEATS for the entire 33 home game Los Venados 2010 Baseball Season (October to December 2010) WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! The seats are located between home plate and third base. Cost: only $50.00 pesos per raffle ticket. Drawing will be held October 3, 2010 AND you do NOT have to be present to win!!!!!!!!! Read full article for details. Sat, 09 Jan 2010 11:02:47 -0500 http://www.friendsofmexicoac.org/Article91.html THE POWER OF IGNORANCE A Hilarious theatrical fundraising event with all proceeds to Friends of México Scholarship Fund, and Proyecto Animales de la Calle. January 26 and February 3 two performances only. Tickets $150 Pesos each. The Power of Ignorance a one-man mock motivational seminar that has been winning rave reviews and playing to packed theatres since 2003. Performed by Ken Albanese at 8:00 P.M. at Canucks in Centro Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:02:30 -0500 http://www.friendsofmexicoac.org/Article90.html December 4, 2009 Highway Robbery in Sonora and Sinaloa States. This warden message alerts American residents and travelers to seasonal crime along toll roads in Sonora and Sinaloa involving the theft at gun point of money, jewelry and other items of value visitors might bring to share with family members in Mexico. While such crimes can happen at any time, there are seasonal peaks, occurring primarily during the period between late November and mid-January and again between mid-March and mid-April. Please read remainder of article for recent details. Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:59:00 -0500 http://www.friendsofmexicoac.org/Article87.html The United States Consular Agency in Mazatán requests that U. S. Citizens who are visiting for more than 10 days, or who live in Mazatlán from a few months to year round, complete a U. S. Citizen Registration Form and file it with the Consular Agency across from the Playa Mazatlán Hotel in the Golden Zone. For details on registering, and the reasons for doing so please read the complete article by clicking on "read full article" Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:04:53 -0400 http://www.friendsofmexicoac.org/Article85.html October 17, 2009 One of our wardens just recently had a credit card cloned and charges were made on that card by someone in Mexico City. After tracking the use of the card, they've determined it was most likely cloned from a rigged cash machine. For the complete information on this skimming process please read the complete story. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:15:40 -0400 http://www.friendsofmexicoac.org/Article82.html On August 20, 2009 The Department of State has issued a Travel Alert to update security information for U.S. citizens traveling to and living in Mexico. It supersedes the Travel Alert for Mexico dated February 20, 2009, and expires on February 20, 2010. For the complete document, go to the internet at: http://travel.state.gov Please feel free to contact the following if you have any questions or concerns. For any emergencies involving American citizens, please contact: Consulate General in Hermosillo: American Citizens Services (ACS) Unit, located at Monterrey 141 Poniente, Col. Esqueda, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico; Telephone (662)-289-3500; after-hours emergency cell: (662)-256-0741; ACS unit fax (662)-217-2571; e-mail Hermoacs@state.gov web page http://hermosillo.usconsulate.gov. Mazatlán Consular Agency: Located at Playa Gaviotas 202 local 10, Zona Dorada; telephone: (669)-916-5889; after-hours emergency cell: (669)-918-0303; fax: (669)-916-7531. OR for U.S. Dept. of State 1-888-407-4747 http://travel.state.gov Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:48:01 -0400 http://www.friendsofmexicoac.org/Article80.html Cribbage and Dominos beginning October 27, 2009 and continuing the rest of the season at Torres Mazatlán. 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Come and enjoy the games with other FOM members. A teaching table will be available for those who are not experienced players. 15% FOM Discount on purchases. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:44:41 -0400