Event Calendar

Mahogany Bay Village will be welcoming the Prime Minister and First Lady this June 18, 2016 for the inaugural event in the newly completed Great House of the Resort at Mahogany Bay Village. The event, Inspiration Celebration, is a fundraiser for the The Inspiration Center, an important NGO that does wonderful work for children with disabilities in Belize. http://www.inspirationcenter.bz/

You are invited you to be a part of this celebration that will bring attention to the efforts of the Inspiration Center and the extraordinary work that they do. The center provides physical and speech therapy, community based rehabilitation, basic medical services and social support for the holistic care of children and their families. The Inspiration Center also offers recreational, cultural, and sports programs.

A lively party has been planned, an evening of fun including outstanding food selections from nine of the finest chefs and food and beverage institutions that Belize has to offer. The event commences promptly at 7pm with cocktails, followed by a buffet dinner at 8pm, then dancing to a classic rock n’ roll performed by The Tequila Shooters from the US.

The dress code is white attire, island casual.

Tickets are $150BZD each and sponsorships ($5,000 and $10,000 levels) are available.
Ticket Outlets: Ramon’s Village, Rum & Bean, El Fogon, Blue Water Grill & Super Buy

Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to make memories and join in a few toasts with friends, all the while supporting a vital cause. For more information or to make a donation, contact the Inspiration Center at 222-5986 or email info@inspirationcenter.bz

If you would like to learn about the coral reef, become a coral reef expert and have fun with us and your friends, come to the Coral Reef Ed-Ventures program! Sponsored by Smith College and Hol Chan Marine Reserve.

Advanced Program
Who: Students ages 12 and above (or with prior experience)
When: June 20th – June 24th, 4–6 pm
Where: San Pedro High School

Movie Night at the Lion’s Den
When: Wednesday, June 15th. All are welcome. Free snacks and drinks! Look for posters in town.

Youth Program
Who: Students ages 7 – 12
When: July 4th – July 13th
Where: RC School

There will be a graduation at the end of the programs for all students and family members to attend. Graduation will be on Wednesday, July 13th at the Lion’s Den. Everything is free and fun!

Permission slips will be available at the library across from the RC School and at the Hol Chan Marine Reserve Office! We look forward to seeing you there!

Calling all Ghost and Goblins and scary creatures of all kinds. It’s time for the Saga Halloween Party. It’s the Humane Society’s 14th Annual Spooktacular Halloween Party and Costume Contest. Get your four legged furry friends ready for the best dang pet party in town. Come for lunch and stay for the fun! There will be contests and raffles and games and prizes. Face painting and sack races and so much more. Don’t miss the Celebrity Judged Costume Contest. The fun starts at 11AM. Parking is free! All proceeds will go to Saga Humane Society Spay Neuter Initiative Program. It’s hip to SNIP!

On Your Mark, Get Set, Paddle! – Paddle for fun, paddle for a purpose, paddle for health or paddle for a challenge at the Ambergris Caye Lagoon Reef Eco Challenge. All kayak paddlers are asked to get ready for the Annual Lagoon Reef Eco-Challenge that has been set for May 26 and 27, 2018.

The Ambergris Caye Lagoon-Reef Eco Challenge, is a 42 miles, two-day kayak race starting on the lagoon side of Ambergris Caye, through the many lagoons in the North Ambergris Caye Area, up to Bacalar Chico, then down to Robles Point, where all teams camp and the race then resumes the following day and finishes at the Central Park, in San Pedro Town.

The race will start at 6:30AM from the Sunset Boulevard near the Honourable Louis Sylvester Sporting Complex, heading north through the mangrove channels of the lagoon area of Ambergris Caye. The race route takes competitors on a thrilling 2-days of fun starting from the San Pedro Lagoon through more than 12 lagoons in the North Ambergris Caye area, including Laguna de Mata, Laguna de Cayo Frances, Laguna de Cantena, Los Arenales, and Laguna de Mexico. Other beautiful points that are traversed during the race are the San Juan Area, Boca Bacalar Chico, Robles Point, Basil Jones, Punta Azul, and Mexico Rocks.

Lagoon Reef Eco Challenge Route

Day 1 – 25 miles

Lagoon side behind football in town – 6:30 a.m.
Sir Barry Bowen Bridge
Basil Jones Area in Bacalar Chico Marine Reserve (paddlers camp out for the night)

Day 2 – 17 miles

Basil Jones Camp site – 9 a.m.
San Pedro Town

Awards

Awards are cash prizes given to the top three finishers (along with a trophy for first place) in each category (such as three winners for Adult Female, three winners for Junior Co-ed, etc.)

The Lagoon Reef Eco Challenge aims to “promote awareness, protection and conservation of mangroves, lagoons, reefs and the diverse species found in these natural habitats off the coast of Ambergris Caye.” The idea was birthed by Elito Arceo, from San Pedro Town, who is known to be an environmentalist and community activist.

Anyone interested in giving a donations whether it be in cash or gift certificate can kindly contact Elito Arceo at 610-1690 or Seaduced by Belize Office at 226-2554.