Sahara Nights

I am constantly amazed by CVIS. It is a community school at its finest. The school puts on a huge fundraiser every year. This year’s theme was “Sahara Nights.” It’s an adult only party, where parents, locals, and more come to support and raise money for the school.

A panoramic view of Sahara Nights.

It was a beautiful night outdoors to 

raise money for a great cause!

At the event money is raised for the school through admission tickets, beverage sales, a silent auction, and live auction. All of the auction items were donated by local artists, businessmen, and even CVIS students. At this year’s auction there was something for everyone. Artwork, clothing, accessories, gift certificates, and even a surfboard and car!

Some of the artwork at the auction--student made!

More artwork donate by the students!

Sahara Nights was held at Don Pedro’s, one of the finer restaurants in Sayulita. Many couple hold their wedding receptions there. There is no need to wonder why, its beachfront location makes it an amazing venue.

People dress up for the event and just have a great time. Some people chose to get into the “Moroccan” theme, while others just wore fancy attire. The food was also to die for. There was couscous, hummus, and all sorts of meat. There were also some experimental food options such as the “rose martini” and “rose ice cream.”

Cynhia and I enjoying a moment with our good 

friend Servando. He works hard at the school and

helped set up the event!

The four of us attended Sahara Nights with our

amazing neighbor Lynne as our special guest. 

She has been like a surrogate mother during our time here!

Even though it was a party with fun, dancing, and food, the highlight truly was coming together in an effort to support education, and specifically students at CVIS. CVIS is an international school. In the community it has a false reputation of being a “gringo” school. A lot of people assume that it is a “rich American” school, when in fact TWO THIRDS of the student body are Mexican students, and HALF of the students are on scholarship. But scholarships don’t come easy, the school has to make a conscious effort to raise the necessary funds. Sahara Nights makes that possible. I am grateful for all of the people who made this night possible and am so happy for the school!

Bridgi and Adela, sisters who both work at the school

Looking lovely as they gather donations for the

school lunch program.