The Sayulita Recycle Bin Pickup Program currently now has a total of 23 recycle bins located throughout town, including several on Niños Heroes Street, Gabriel Rodriguez (near the top of the road), and around the plaza/ near the main break beach. Before these recycle bins were put in place, a lot of people didn’t know how to separate glass from plastic, or they had no way of getting their recycling to the Recycle Center, because the new location is one mile outside of Sayulita’s centro. As a result, a lot of recyclable items (like glass or plastic) ended up in the trash, or even worse, on the streets and on our beaches. Now, each recycle station includes a plastic recycle bin and a glass recycle bin. In addition to building and placing the bins around town, the Sayulita Recycle Bin Pickup Program manages the pick-up of the recycling and the transferring of it to the new Recycle Center. This is truly an incredible and successful step forward for our little pueblo of Sayulita.

Many of you may remember when I started my journey last year at the beginning of the school year at Primaria Damian Carmona in Sayulita. With your help and donations we have accomplished many things; 70 new desks were purchased, the lunch area roof was repaired, a wash area was constructed, plastic dishes were purchased, disposables were eliminated, flood lights were purchased and installed, the exterior wall was beautifully painted, small plumbing and electrical repairs were made, rubber mats for the bathrooms were added, 2 AC mini split units were donated, and the latest fundraiser will be used to repaint the entrance archway and fix one of the PE areas.

The Sayulita Women's Center is a place where women can come to meet, talk, play sports, take classes, cook, garden, and turn for help when they need it. Today, Kathy Nicoletti shares with us what inspired her and Cheri Hasburgh to co-found the Sayulita Women's Center, what hurdles still have to be taken, and how the community can help to make this project a success.

Sayulita’s 11thAnnual Surf-A-Thon is happening tomorrow, Saturday April 28thfrom 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. at the main break beach.You do not want to miss this fun-filled family event! The community of Sayulita will come together to SUP, surf and boogie-board in order to raise money for Colegio Costa Verde International School.

A dedication ceremony for the new Sayulita Lifeguard Tower was held on Monday Feb. 26th, the 5th anniversary of Mark Stoneberg's drowning. Mark’s wife, Nancy, and 19 family members and friends from Minnesota were in attendance. Approximately 50 people from our pueblo were in attendance, as well as Brian Singleton of Firefighters Crossing Borders and Citlali Darany López Souza, the new Director of Proteccion Civil. Jack Jones, president of Pro Sayulita, opened the ceremony welcoming all attendees. Janice Parker, Pro Sayulita’s Beach Safety Program Coordinator, introduced Brian and Darany, who then spoke to us regarding the commitment of the government to our Beach Safety Program. As partners in this program with Proteccion Civil, Bahia Banderas, and Firefighters Crossing Borders, Pro Sayulita has agreed to fund and build three more towers. A special thanks was given to Cyd Viator of Phoenix AZ. He designed and built the tower himself, using 100% recycled plastic. Written by: Janice Parker

For those who have traveled to, or call Sayulita their permanent home, it’s easy to see why it is such a desirable place; the sense of community, the fresh food, the ocean breeze and jungle sounds, it truly is a tropical paradise. At SayulitaLife.com, we do our best to bring you up to date information on how to support local organizations and establishments. By supporting the local community in Sayulita, you are ensuring a future that flourishes for everyone. Below are a few reasons why Sayulita is such a strong and thriving community. Community Based Organizations There are many community-centered…