San Pedro AIDS Commission hosts Estrellas del Momento

El show de las Estrellas Del Momento was held on Saturday night at the SPHS Auditorium. People in attendance were entertained well into the early morning hours - singing, dancing, comedy - great entertainment was provided by the actors/singers on stage.Held as a fundraiser for the San Pedro AIDS Commission, the night was one of much laughter and entertainment.
Celia Cruz performed...
Lady Gaga...
Amanda Miguel...
and Paulina Rubio...all wowed the crowd with their vocals, dance moves and choice of songs...

Read more in this week's issue of The San Pedro Sun.

Carnaval 2011

San Pedro is once again being painted. Children, adults, visitors and residents alike take to the streets for this three day celebration. Commenced on Saturday March 5th with the annual Block Party and the picking of Miss Carnaval, the Central Park was the venue or the coronation of Miss Carnaval 2011 2012.

Miss Carnaval 2011 – 2012, Ileny Aguilar

Two lovely ladies, Ms. Ileny Aguilar and Kaysha Martin competed for the bragging rights of this popularity contest. Throughout the night, the various booths were visited and judged as well as food and drink preparations. Best Carnaval Dish was won by the San Pedro Lions Club with Mel’s Meatball; Best Carnaval Themed Booth was won by the Blue Hole Bar and Grill and Ms Julisa Nuñez; while the Best Carnaval inspired drink was won by Mr. Luis Caliz for his concoction of a “Le Pink” cocktail.

At the end of the night it was Ileny Aguilar who received the most votes, winning her the title of Miss Carnaval 2011 – 2012. Present for the coronation were, out-going Miss Carnaval, Ms. Vicky Balam and reigning Miss San Pedro, Miss Natasha Stuart.

With various dance presentations and a huge variety of food and drinks, the crowd was well entertained. Sunday marked the first day of painting as the crowed flocked to the streets and the beach area to experience the tradition of painting in the streets.

Comparsas by the San Pedro AIDS Commission, Doña Flora’s group and las Barbies of San Pedro were in full swing for the remainder two nights.

San Pedro AIDS Commission holds Toy Drive

This year, the San Pedro AIDS Commission is teaming up with the San Pedro Lions Club and Mr. Wil Moreno of the Belize Association of California to collect and distribute toys in San Pedro. Through the program “A Christmas Giving”, Mr. Moreno will provide a couple of boxes of stuffed toys and baby clothing to be distributed by the Members of the AIDS Commission and the Lions Club.
This partnership will allow the Association of California to assist in providing clothes, toys, books and gifts to children on the island. The AIDS commission takes this opportunity to encourage the residents of San Pedro to do the same and help the families and children that are less fortunate with gifts this Christmas season.In charge of the Toy Collection are San Pedro AIDS Commission members: Gonzalo “Chalo” Alamilla, Nita Marin and Tammy Peterson. This trio is working diligently to make this endeavor a successful one. There is a collection bin at the San Pedro Town Council, where the general public is invited to stop by and drop off any gift item that they would like to contribute to the Christmas toy drive.
According to Tammy Peterson of the San Pedro AIDS Commission, “We have decided to partner up with the San Pedro Lion’s Club on the 23rd of December to deliver the gift items, while the Lions carry out their annual Christmas caroling spreading cheer to the San Mateo and Boca del Rio Areas of Ambergris Caye”.
The general public is invited to participate and become a part of this noble effort to bring Christmas to many families, who if not for this drive, would have a Blue Christmas.

Free HIV/AIDS

World AIDS Day is on December 1st. In honor of the upcoming date, the San Pedro AIDS Society held a special fundraiser, which included a FREE testing area on Sunday at the Central Park. Health professionals aided in testing a number of people, while providing information, pamphlets, and more.

There was food, drinks and snacks for sale, and as always, music kept the atmosphere lively.

Kudos to the San Pedro AIDS committee for their dedication and effort - your hard work makes a better, more informed society.

These lovely ladies helped out with the popular Dollar Drive - collecting coins/loose change from drivers as they passed down Barrier Reef Drive.
Stay informed, and as always, be safe.