Region VIII Weekly News, 20120201

By Rod “Alley’Gator” Hunrichse

Events to go to: Arts and crafts Fair finishes, Viva Dichato Saturday, Santa Juana Week
Primera A. Third consecutive defeat of UDECONCE Basketball. Primera B begins. Segunda División
Major news: Hualpén Mayor indicted. Primaries candidates inscribed.

GO-To: Arts and crafts Fair finishes, Viva Dichato Saturday, Santa Juana Week

XLVIII Feria Arte Popular

This is the last weekend of the Fair, you can find some items in sale, but the best are probably gone, still, you can get in touch with the artisans, they may take orders, that is the beauty of this Fair: you can reach the artists, it is not just a shop.

Viva Dichato
In order to continue helping the reconstruction process of the devastated Dichato Bay, the Festival "Viva Dichato" will run every Saturday, with famous popular bands performing live, including radio transmissionn and nationwide TV (from 23:30). You need to get your free invitations on any of several locations on the Region VIII.

Region VIII Weekly News, 20120125

By Rod “Alley’Gator” Hurichse

GO-To: Undergoing Arts and crafts Fair, Closing of Symphonic Orchestra with Congreso.
Sports: Are You Ready for Some Soccer? Basketball: first defeats of UDECONCE, Alemán out. Primera B scheduled. Segunda decision delayed
Demolition of Alto Arauco II Building finished. 6° Seism woke up former ghosts. Alerts continue on Fires season

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GO-To: Undergoing Arts and crafts Fair, Closing of Symphonic Orchestra with Congreso

Feel free to attend the International Popular Art Fair in Parque Ecuador, Concepción, a must-see and also a good buy, there is something for everybody. It will finish February 5.

Region VIII Weekly News, 20120118

By Rod “Alley’Gator” Hurichse

GO-To: Free Amphiteather, Arts and crafts Fair. Young Talents

Friday 20: LXVIII Fair of Popular Art opens

The famous Concepción Fair of Popular Art, where everything is on sale, starts its 48° version Friday, January 20, and runs for about three weeks. A Free panorama for the whole family. A food court and security are implemented. From a pin to a pan and a paint,

Region VIII Weekly News, 20120111

By Rod "Alley’Gator" Hurichse

CAPTION: Drama faces.

Headlines:
* GO-To: Summer Teather started on UCSC, UBB, Artistas del Acero
* Preseason Soccer moves, New Division. Basketball
* Primaries for Concertación in Concepción, Talcahuano and Tomé January 15


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Region VIII Weekly News, 20120104

By Rod “Alley’Gator” Hurichse

• Go-TO: ESPINOCHO Tale: Orchestra, Chorus & Dance & FREE!
• Major wildfire burns more than 28000 Has
• Sports Update: Preseason Soccer moves, Basketball: suspension&North visitors

Go-TO: ESPINOCHO Tale: Orchestra, Chorus & Dance & FREE!

Poster of ESPINOCHO tale addaptation. By Corcudec.

Region VIII Weekly Report for 20111229

By Rod "Alley'Gator" Hunrichse, 20111229
* Go-to: Region VIII Fireworks Shows for New Year 2012
* Concepción Main Street Opened 21 Months After 27/F Earthquake
* Region VIII Sports review: Rebirth of DIMAYOR, levelling of soccer to Primera B

* Go-to: Region VIII Fireworks Shows for New Year 2012

New Year 2011 in Talcahuano by Sergio Benítez

On major cities in the Region VIII, fireworks shows can be seen on New Year's Eve, but also Friday 30, others later on Sunday 1st. Traditional and new, the people will enjoy and have to get used to, since fireworks have been banned to civilians for years, due to a campaign not to be burned, specially children.

Go-to: Region VIII Fireworks Shows for New Year 2012

By Rod "Alley'Gator" Hunrichse, 20111228.

New Year 2011 in Talcahuano by Sergio Benítez

On major cities in the Region VIII, fireworks shows can be seen on New Year's Eve, but also Friday 30, others later on Sunday 1st. Traditional and new, the people will enjoy and have to get used to, since fireworks have been banned to civilians for years, due to a campaign not to be burned, specially children.