Migration of the Monarch Butterfly

Posted by Rocky Point Times | Jul 4, 2015 | Rosarie Salerno |

Prior to 1976 the complete migration of the Monarch Butterfly was pretty much a mystery to entomologist. Thanks to the efforts of Fred Urquhart, who graduated from the University of Toronto in 1935, the overwintering migration was investigated. He and his wife along with other volunteers tagged, researched and raised hundreds of thousands of butterflies over a period of 38 years; leading to the discovery of their migration from as far north as southern Canada all the way to their overwintering locations in Mexico. They also discovered the full life cycle of these remarkable insects.

RODEO DRIVE

Posted by Rocky Point Times | Jul 4, 2015 | Barbara Iverson |

Over 50 vendors with a fantastic array of items, all made in Mexico, line the street we once referred to as Shacks 5th Ave. Wonderful cool cotton clothing, leather sandals custom made for you, a hammock for your patio, “designer” sun glasses, home accessories to die for, hand carved wooden pieces, ceramics in wonderful Mexican design! What more could a shopper with a discerning eye ask for? How about friendly and helpful vendors that don’t chase you down the street and, of course, the best prices in town? That’s Rodeo Drive. And it keeps getting better.

Just passing the time

Posted by Rocky Point Times | Jul 4, 2015 | Rob Baylor |

Time has snuck up on me. I went to bed tonight and realized that I didn’t write anything for this month’s Rocky Point Times and the deadline is tomorrow. Oh woe is me, what should I write about?

Israel Ríos García, Local Artist

Posted by Rocky Point Times | Jul 4, 2015 | Rita Pizarro |

Rocky Point has a lot of talent in a young local man. He actually has some trajectory and is pretty busy with his multifaceted career as a muralist, designer, body painter and almost anything that has to do with visual arts. His Name is Israel Rios Garcia.

I have seen Israel around town, in many events, at the Malecon, at a friend’s party, at the skateboard park and also doing amazing body paint at the Bike Rally, Halloween, Day of the Dead etc.

Event Planning at Sonoran Sky Resort

Posted by Rocky Point Times | Jul 4, 2015 | Richard Scott |

Olympia Watson carries a notebook with ‘All you need is love’ printed on the cover. “This is my philosophy” she tells me. As Event Planner for the Sonoran Sky Resort, her love for creating just the right setting for an anniversary, a wedding, or any get-together is necessary for success. So is being really organized.

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