The first issue of The Isla Mujeres Magazine to
benefit Isla charities has been published, featuring a
variety of talented writers and photographers! Thank-you to everyone who has visited & shared it!
Check out the Charity document, patronize the supportive businesses & visit the blogs of the talented contributors! Contact me at westofcuba@gmail.com if you'd like to donate $15 to your fav charity, for an ad. Good causes, good exposure. Ad for a year is a $45 donation. 100% is contributed.
Feel free to copy & share the Charity document! Telling your friends about the Magazine & sharing links helps Isla Charities, too. Your support is appreciated & small efforts add up to big differences. Thanks!
Check out the Charity document, patronize the supportive businesses & visit the blogs of the talented contributors! Contact me at westofcuba@gmail.com if you'd like to donate $15 to your fav charity, for an ad. Good causes, good exposure. Ad for a year is a $45 donation. 100% is contributed.
Feel free to copy & share the Charity document! Telling your friends about the Magazine & sharing links helps Isla Charities, too. Your support is appreciated & small efforts add up to big differences. Thanks!
This is the live webcam at North Beach / Playa Norte
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LINK to 24 hour time lapse of the webcam The "Morning Edition" has translated headlines & newspaper photos. This Afternoon Edition has translations of the news articles, Daily Events, the Live Music Schedule & the "Around the Internet in the Past 24 Hours" section including photos & info from individuals & local businesses .... Daily In Isla Mujeres. There are always links to the original articles in Spanish. |
Noticias de Diario de Quintana Roo ....
State playoffs in only one day: For basketball & handball
Eliminatoria estatal en un sólo día
Viernes, 07 de Febrero de 2014 22:35
De básquetbol y handball
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 6 de febrero.-
Leer más...The playoffs will take place on February 8th for basketball and handball, beginning at 10am at the gymnasium Kuxil Baxal (in Cancun, I believe) between athletes from Cozumel, Playa del Carmen, Lázaro Cárdenas, Benito Juárez and Isla Mujeres. These are part of the state eliminations toward the National Olympiad 2014. The basketball & handball are expected to conclude by 7pm or 8pm so the young people can return to their home towns. In the next round on February 21st, winners in this Northern Zone with compete against athletes from the Southern Zone of Quintana Roo, which includes the municipalities of Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Tulum, José María Morelos, Bacalar and Othón P. Blanco,
New police vehicles arrive today: A total of 10
Hoy llegarán las nuevas patrullas
Viernes, 07 de Febrero de 2014 22:06
En total suman 10
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 7 de febrero.-
Leer más...The municipality of Isla Mujeres is receiving 10 police patrol vehicles from the state, which include two pick up trucks, three police cars and five motorcycles. The units assigned to the island portion of the municipality should arrive on February 8th, and the other units are already in operation in the Continental Zone.
Unfortunate driver left the road to avoid a tourist on a scooter
Se sale de la carretera
Viernes, 07 de Febrero de 2014 21:48
Infortunado guiador, por no arrollar a turista en motoneta
Lanrry Parra
ISLA MUJERES, 7 de febrero.-
Leer más...At 11am on Friday, Adrian Caballero was driving a white pickup in Sac Bajo, when a rental scooter driven by tourists invaded his lane. He drove off the road rather than run into them, which could have resulted in a fatality, he said. It is assumed the tourists were intoxicated, and they did not stop to see what happened or if there were any injuries. The police toured Sac Bajo looking for the tourists, but the only description was that the scooter was blue. Since there were no injuries and no one to take responsibility, the police retired from the scene when they were unable to locate the tourists. The truck suffered cracks to its windshield and scratches in its body. A backhoe was required to remove the vehicle from the mangroves.
Legal certainty
Certeza jurídica
Viernes, 07 de Febrero de 2014 21:38
Lanrry Parra
ISLA MUJERES, 7 de febrero.-
Leer más...The Mayor fulfilled his campaign promise #170 this afternoon in a crowded dome in Rancho Viejo (in the continental zone of the township of Isla Mujeres), where hundreds of families received legal certainty for the land where they live and where they have a home. It is noted that over the last decade there has been population growth that is accelerated and is excessive in the Continental Zone of Isla Mujeres, causing unplanned settlement, which presents problems with the quality of life for the inhabitants and for the care of the environment. In this context, regularization of the land tenure was realized, and is essential for dozens of families because it opens the way to provide legal certainty (certeza juridica) and basic services. The mayor said it is a priority for his government to provide all families with better living conditions, and improved public services like water, electricity, paving, and drainage.
Tvisla Mujeres
Noticias de Quequi......
Overhead lines on main street malecon still have not been moved underground
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Infraestructura
Continúan varados los trabajos del malecón
0 07 de febrero de 2014
Por Carlos Gasca. -
Festividades
Preparing for the Carnaval competition for King & Queen
Se preparan para Reyes del Carnaval
0 07 de febrero de 2014
Por Carlos Gasca.
Noticias de Diario Respuesta...
German crew welcomed with open arms
Ferry terminal nearing completion
Próxima a concluir terminal marítima
It is expected to be completed within 20 to 30 days, and is 96 percent completed. More than 32 million pesos are being invested, and it will be one of the best marine terminals in the country. It will benefit the tourism service providers, residents, and tourists.
Leer más...
Representing local senior citizens in the competition of escoltas
Representarán abuelitos a la localidad en concurso de escoltas
The team for Isla Mujeres will compete in the state elimination in Cancun on February 27th. They have been practicing at the Green Dome in Salina Chica. (I think an escolta is like a drill team...marching guard...a patriotic parading group.)
Leer más...
por estoRegulation of local builders by the City
Alarifes locales, relegados por la comuna[+] Ver mas
Seeking to establish Citizen's Advisory Council
Piden integran Consejo Consultivo Ciudadano [+] Ver mas
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FOR FEBRUARY EVENTS>>>>
February begins with a long holiday weekend. On Sunday are tamale parties for Epiphany. Monday is a day off for Constitution Day & the (fun!)benefits begin on Monday, that accompany Island Time Fishing Tournament. ITFT lasts all week until the following Sunday night. (See schedule of events below.)
The next weekend is Valentine's Day & the Lion Fish Tournament. On the 15th is the competition for the Carnaval King & Queen & Carnaval begins as the month ends. Read more here at the Isla Mujeres Magazine February Events Page!
The tentative, partial Carnaval schedule...
(There are usually parades in the afternoon, down Rueda Medina to the whale shark festival, and events at night on the Town Square. The troupes also perform at parties, hotels, restaurants, & in the streets. There are usually activities on Friday night also.)
Saturday night, March 1, will be Cuban night, with the traditional Negrada.
On Sunday, March 2, they will hold the traditional Carnaval Playero at the Posada del Mar Beach. (Along Main Street/Rueda Medina. Playero means of the beach.).
On Monday March 3 will be the traditional regional evening with Yucatecan outfits, and the dance of the pig's head & the bull petate (el baile de la cabeza de cochino y el toro petate), among other activities. In addition, with the regional night on Monday, will be held a celebration of the discovery of Isla Mujeres, which occurred on the 3rd of March.
On Tuesday March 4th the competitions between the troupes will take place, as well as the traditional reading of the will of Juan Carnaval, and then the burning event.
This month....
Feb 1 Competition for Adult King & Queen of Carnaval
Feb 2 Candlemas / Fiesta de la Candelaria Join your friend for a tamale party! On King's Day (January 6th), those who got the baby Jesus in their piece of Rosca/ King's cake, are hosting the party today.
The second of February occurs forty days after Christmas, and is celebrated by Catholics as the "Feast of Purification" or as the "Presentation of Christ at the Temple." According to Jewish law it was customary to bring a baby to the temple after that period of time had passed. Jesus would have been taken to the temple on February second, if he was born on Dec. 25th.
The second day of February corresponds to the first day of the first month on the Aztec calendar, called Atlcahualo o Quauitleoa. There is an ancient tradition in many parts of Mexico to take corn cobs to the church to be blessed on this day, in anticipation of the onset of planting season.
Atole is also traditional for this party, which like tamales, is a corn based food.Chocolate is usually included on both celebrations, King's Day and Candlemas, and like corn, is also an important substance in indigenous traditions.
In many Catholic churches (and homes) in Mexico, on February second the baby Jesus icon is taken from the Nativity scene, dressed in finery, and moved to a niche, where it remains for the rest of the year before being 'lifted' to its niche.
The baby was placed in the Nativity during the first of the Posadas, on December 16th, and remained there until Candlemas. During the Posadas there is a children's Posada play on the town square and neighborhood reenactments of Mary & Joseph being denied shelter, with a party at the house that admits them. On King's Day, January 6th, the figurine (and Mexican children) was given presents, "from the 3 Magi/ wise men". The pieces of King's cake that are shared by families, parishes, and coworkers are also said to represent gifts from the Magi, with their three colors representing the three Kings, and there are three baby figurines inside.
The tamales vary by region. In Isla Mujeres they may be accompanied by with sophisticated guajillo chile sauce with achiote , tomato , garlic , onion and spices, while in addition to masa and pork, the filling may include olives, capers , raisins and almonds. If it is prepared by people from Chiapas, they may have added carrot, potato, peas, peppers and boiled egg.
Feb. 2 is the midpoint between winter solstice and spring equinox, and some believe it can indicate upcoming weather.
Feb 2 is Dia de Marmota, or Groundhog's Day in the US
Feb 2 is World Wetlands Day (Usually there is a clean up of the lagoon areas)
Feb 3 Day off for Constitution Day: Long weekend with closures
Island Time Fishing Tournament Benefits help the Little Yellow School House
Feb 3 Monday 6pm Los Fuegitos Benefit w live music
Feb 4 Tuesday Registration for Isla Time Fishing Tournament, Captain's Meeting, Party at Buhos
Feb 5 Wednesday 2p-5p Soggy Peso Benefit "Margarita Madness" w live music
Feb 5 Día de la Constitución / Constitution Day
Feb 6 Thursday 3p-6p BBQ & Open House at LYSH
Feb 6 Artist Fair on Square 4-7
Feb 7 Friday 5p-10p Iguanas at Marina Paraiso Fiesta Benefit w music, comedy, auction, food, flamenco & fire dancers, and prizes
Feb 8 Saturday 7:30-10:30 Buhos Awards dinner w live music for ITFT
Feb 9 Sunday 4p-7p Brisa's Grill Dance Party for ITFT
Feb 15 Town Square 9p Competition for Carnaval King & Queen
Tomorrow...
Free pet sterilization campaign Feb 9th at the Taxi lodge 9a-4p. Register by February 5th at the Ecology agency at Hacienda Mundaca between 9a - 4p.
Charity Info
See tab at top of page!
Donation Drop offs:
Red Cross: Social Justicia Restaurant (south of ferry terminal, north of car ferry)
Books for Grade School Reading Program, Items for Isla Animals, Diabetes Supplies, Shoes for the Kids, Items for Little Yellow School House...Barlitos: is closed & relocating. email me at westofcuba@gmail for help arranging pick ups. Kathy Ennis has volunteered to fill in. They plan to reopen at Marina Paraiso in March.
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Music
Thursdays....SeBlues
Iguana's: Live Music Thurs, Fri, Sat, & Sun! ~6p
Thursday is Blues, with beer & pizza specials, usual menu also
Friday evenings Caribbean, Blues.
Saturdays Reggae- Caribbean-Tropical music & Carlos is on the BBQ making ribs, burgers, arranchera, & steaks. Usual menu also
Sundays Vera Cruz, Carribean music & the special is paella. Usual menu also.
Miguel's playing schedule
Fayne's BarandGrill Wednesday through Saturday 10:30pm - 12:00am.
Saturday Tequileria La Adelita's 12:00am - 2:00am for salsa night.
Sunday Bahia Tortuga with the Sol Rockers 7:00pm - 9:00pm John Cain's schedule
Tuesday, Cafe Del Mar, solo, 8 to 10 pm
Saturday, The Sunset Grill, solo, 530 to 730 pm
Sunday, Bahia Tortuga, The Sol Rockers, 630 to 900 pm
Banda Sin Nombre at Chuuk Kay 3:30p Sat & Sun
Fenix Sat ~1 or 2p Reggae/Cuban
Sun ~1 or 2p Salsa
(Start times have been variable. Posted on menu board by entrance)
Fenix Lounge Domingo
Salsa en Vivo con ¡¡Puro Sabor - Salsa Cubana !! :: Sunday Live Salsa
with ¡¡Puro Sabor - Salsa Cubana !! + Gratis/FREE Chilpachole Pa' la
Cruda! + Tragos/Drinks + SUP & Kayak :: See You There!! / No
Falten!!
You may find live
music after 9 or 10 on Hidalgo at Fayne's, La Terraza, or Comono, and
at Poc Na Hostel.ComoNo, Isla Mujeres, Mexico RYAN RYCKMAN......back at ComoNo......every night 8:30
Texas Holdem Every Monday and Thursday
at 6:00pm El Patio Caribbean Grill
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