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PATA MANZANILLO SILENT AUCTION & COCKTAIL

The goal of PATA Manzanillo is to raise funds and awareness by hosting a mobile sterilization clinic to help decrease the number of unwanted stray dogs and cats roaming the streets, and provide FREE spaying and neutering to pets of low income families.

Your participation in our silent auction and/or donations are crucial in helping us make an impact on our city, and reaching our goal of reducing the street animal population that tops 16,000.

Auction items available for online bidding until Feb. 14, 2008.

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GRAND PRIZES

Boca de Iguanas Beach Resort - Costalegre
Four-night hotel stays: Sink your toes into the creamy sand beaches of Boca de Iguanas just 40 minutes north of the airport, and enter another world at the newest eco-resort community along Mexicos Pacific Coast. Enjoy four nights for two adults in the contemporary boutique hotel complete with made-to-order breakfast each morning and happy hour on the beach. Explore the mangrove, float under the palm groves in the infinity edge pool right on the beach, and frolic on the wide beach in front of the property.

Starting bid: $450 US BID NOW
Value: $800 US
Details: Valid until Dec. 17, 2008 for two adults. Includes daily made-to-order breakfast and happy hour. Best accommodations available at time of reservation. Restrictions and blackout dates apply. Holidays not applicable. Must reserve at least two weeks in advance directly through Boca de Iguanas public relations representatives, Mexican Pacific Marketing.

Boca de Iguanas Beach Resort
www.bocadeiguanas.com
press@mexicanpacific.com
(314) 335-3208

TOURS AND ACTIVITIES

Hectours DMC
Offroad Jeep safari tour for two people: Forget about crowded city and road traffic, and come discover our fascinating, real and authentic Mexico on a Jeep safari. Join Hectours for an amazing expedition to the surrounding mountains of Manzanillo. The mission is to reach the Indian community of Chacala on the other side of the river El Mojo into the state of Jalisco. Drive over bumpy dirt roads and through mountain streams and remote villages. Learn a bit of the local culture, traditions and languages of their ancestors.

Starting bid: $90 US BID NOW
Value: $170 US
Details: Valid for two people. For use before Mar. 31, 2008. Must book directly with Hectours DMC at least two days in advance. Subject to availability and tour schedule. Departs at 9 am. Please wear long pants or Jeans, tennis shoes or hiking boots, and bring swim suit, drivers license, suntan lotion, sunglasses. Included Jeep, English speaking guide, sodas during tour.

ATV beach tour for two people: If you are looking for a thrilling adventure, experience the excitement of a Honda ATV, powerful and easy to handle! Your professional guide will lead you through rugged mountain trails to the unspoiled and endless beach of Peña Blanca on this three hour tour. Along the way capture spectacular views from uphill of La Vaca Mountain, besides discovering the secrets of the tropical forest and driving through exuberant vegetation. Time to speed at El Llano and meet the friendly people at Rancho El Indio.

Starting bid: $90 US BID NOW
Value: $180 US
Details: Valid for two people. For use before Mar. 31, 2007. Must book directly with Hectours DMC at least two days in advance. Subject to availability and tour schedule. Departs at 9 am. Please wear long pants or Jeans, tennis shoes or hiking boots, and bring credit card, drivers license, suntan lotion, sunglasses. Included are ATV Honda TRX 250, English speaking guide, sodas during tour, riding gear.

HECTOURS DMC
info@hectours.com
www.hectours.com
(314) 333-1707

RESTAURANTS AND DINING

Monkey's Fried Chicken
Family pack chicken with two large side orders: Manzanillo's favorite fried chicken is now closer to home in a new location across from the Comercial Mexicana. Stop in to see James and Rosy, and feast on the delicious secret recipe of this delicious 14-piece family pack with your choice two garnishes (corn, mashed potatoes, fries, coleslaw). Four items for auction.

Starting bid: 80 pesos BID NOW
Value: 140 pesos **TWO PACKS FOR AUCTION**
Details: For use before Mar. 30, 2008. Eat in or take out.

Boulevard Miguel de la Madrid #10050
In front of Comercial Mexicana
11 am to 10 pm daily

El Fogon Steakhouse
Dinner for four: Savor the taste and atmosphere of real Mexico with friends complete with fresh tortillas made before your eyes. Enjoy a traditional steak meal of chile rellenos, enchiladas, tender arrachera and Aztec soup inside Manzanillos open air ranch-house style restaurant on the main boulevard.

Starting bid: 500 pesos BID NOW
Value: 800 pesos
Details: Valid for four people. Includes appetizer (salad or soup), main course and one drink each. For use before Mar. 30, 2008.

El Fogon
Boulevard Miguel de la Madrid km. 9.5
(314) 333-3094

Sunset Lounge
Dinner for four: Relax and dine in the hip, open air beachside atmosphere of this restaurant and lounge with a spectacular view of the sunset and crashing waves. Chose from freshly made salads, pizzas, Mexican dishes and finger foods in this contemporary yet casual setting with your congenial hosts Diego Cordera and Paco Oropesa.

Starting bid: 650 pesos BID NOW
Value: 1,000 pesos
Details: Valid for four. Includes two drinks, appetizer and main course each. For use before Mar. 30, 3008.

Sunset Lounge
Boulevard Miguel de la Madrid 3161
Diego Cordera
diegocordera@hotmail.com
www.sunsetloungebar.com
(314) 333-6874

Oasis Ocean Club Restaurant & Bar
Dinner for four: Dine under a soaring thatched palapa on Miramar beach at the fabulous Oasis Restaurant in Club Santiago. Your hosts, Diego Cordera and Paco Oropesa, will ensure you have a memorable meal of fresh seafood, top grilled items, salads and comfort food such as their cheesy lasagna or to-die-for flame broiled cheeseburger.

Starting bid: 800 pesos BID NOW
Value: 1,500 pesos
Details: Valid for four. Includes two drinks, appetizer and main course each. For use before Mar. 30, 3008.

Oasis Ocean Club Restaurant & Bar
Club Santiago
Doug Arbuthnot
douglasarbuthnot@yahoo.com
www.oceancluboasis.com
314.334.8822

SPA & WELLNESS

All sold out. Try again next year!

MISCELLANEOUS

Jan Castillo Languages
Unlimited attendance as an observer of Spanish classes for one week: The winner will be able to attend any and all group classes taking place in Spanish for one week. This prize is to help the winner LISTEN to as much Spanish as possible in one week.

Starting bid: open BID NOW
Value: What is this worth to you? It is a great chance to have a very intensive listening and learning experience.
Details: Prizes must be claimed by December 15, 2007.

Jan Castillo
(314) 335-3770
jan@jancastillo.com
www.jancastillo.com

La Catalina Natural Language School
One week intensive Spanish immersion course: Find the proper inspiration for advancing your Spanish language skills with a week-long 15-hour intensive course in the beautiful beachfront fishing village and arts community of La Manzanilla in the Costalegre.

Join a small group of students in classes catering to your level (beginner, intermediate or advanced), and receive registration, course materials including a Spanish workbook and CD.

Starting bid: $150 US BID NOW
Value: $225 US
Details: Valid until March 31, 2009. Please reserve directly through La Catalina.

Victor Amezcua & Julie Catton, Directors
www.lacatalinaschool.com
la_catalina@hotmail.com
(315) 351-5362

PATA Manzanillo
2008 Pet Calendar: Remember the less fortunate animals of Manzanillo - and help them with a chance at a great future - by puchasing this limited edition first-ever full color wall calendar. Features calendar "pin up" contest winners with biographies of their lucky rise from the streets to the hearts of their loving owners.

Starting bid: 100 pesos BID NOW
Value: 200 pesos **TWENTY CALENDARS FOR AUCTION**

Mail Boxes ETC
Mail Boxes ETC six months e-box® rental:: Receive your mail forwarded to you in Manzanillo as if you were living in the United States! Great for receiving magazine subscriptions, bills, and personal correspondence from family and friends -- all for the cost of sending something stateside.

Starting bid: $90 US BID NOW
Value: $180 US
Terms and conditions: Rental for 2 Kilos per month, per 6 months, unlimited users, tax importation additional charge, extra weight calculated according to pricelist. Opening deposit requested. For more information contact Mail Boxes ETC, other terms might apply.

Enulia Rubio
erubio@mx.mbelatam.com
www.mbe-manzanillo.com / www.mx.mbelatam.com
Tel. 314.335.32.58
Fax. 314.333.23.94

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