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
Noticias de Diario de Quintana Roo ....
State playoffs in soccer begin today
At 10 o'clock this morning: Salinas
Hoy inicia eliminatoria estatal de fútbol
Viernes, 21 de Febrero de 2014 21:43
A partir de las 10:00 horas, en las Salinas
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 21 de febrero..
Leer más...The soccer playoffs are for those under 17 years of age, to determine who will represent the state in the regional phase of the National Olympiad 2014. Isla Mujeres will host the state elimination competitions in soccer, and they will be taking place on the synthetic turf of the facility in colonia Salinas, starting at 10am today with Cozumel vs Benito Juarez (Cancun). At 2pm Isla Mujeres will play against Cozumel, and at 5pm Isla Mujeres will oppose Benito Juarez (Cancun.) The athletes have been preparing intensely in recent weeks.
"Benito Juarez" Middle School marching group wins contest
La “Benito Juárez” se lleva palmas
Viernes, 21 de Febrero de 2014 21:40
En certamen de bandas de guerra
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 21 de febrero.-
Leer más...Students from seven Isla Mujeres schools participated, as well as two groups from the municipality of Benito Juarez (Cancun). Members of the Navy also marched and presented flags. The event took place under the dome at the Bicentenario plaza. The official awards will be announced as part of the celebration of Flag Day. (Dia de la Bandera), on February 24th, when the Mayor will deliver flags to all the schools in the municipality.
Monitoring restaurants
Sanitary inspections of ~200 businesses
Vigilan a restaurantes
Viernes, 21 de Febrero de 2014 21:38
Realizarán operativo sanitario en un total de 200
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 21 de febrero.-
Leer más...
Tvisla Mujeres
Noticias de Quequi......
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SOCIAL
22 tonnes of trash exchanged in colonia La Gloria
Aporta “La Gloria”, 22 toneladas de basura.0 21 de febrero de 2014
Redacción > Quequi Isla Mujeres .- -
SALUD
Tourists donate equipment to hospital
Donan turistas equipo a Hospital Integral.
0 21 de febrero de 2014
Por Carlos Gasca > Quequi.-
Yesterday...
Red Cross offers walk-in office visits
Ofrece la Cruz Roja servicio de consultas
0 20 de febrero de 2014
Por Carlos Gasca > Quequi.-
Thursday...
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TRANSPORTE
Seeking to regulate golf carts in Isla Mujeres
Buscan regularizar carritos de golf en la isla.
0 19 de febrero de 2014
Por Carlos Gasca Isla Mujeres.-At the checkpoints, there were 60 golf carts which had infractions and two units were impounded. The Chief of Police, Joaquin Poot Acosta, said there have been over 100 offenses found since Tuesday, mostly by rental agencies. The checkpoints are located at various parts of the island, and although the carts are driven mostly by tourists, they are not required to do anything, except to take the ticket and give it to the agency when they turn in the unit. In the cases of the two carts that were impounded, this did not affect the tourists because they were taken to the agency to receive another cart or a refund.The police chief said the majority of the cart rental companies have serious irregularities such as sharing plates between carts, using duplicate numbers, and using private plates on rental vehicles. He explained that the agencies are renting more vehicles than they are allowed by their concessions, and therefore they use only one plate, to double their income from the rental of the second cart. He said these irregularities should be monitored by the Agency of Transport and Communications, but in our case, we can only address the corresponding infraction.
Noticias de Diario Respuesta...
Residents exchange recyclable trash for food
Contest of marching groups promotes civic pride
The municipality: Meeting the needs of islanders
Investigating golf cart rental agencies
Celebrating the birthday of Marthy Vargas
Cantan las 'mañanitas' a Marthy Vargas
Yesterday....
Electricity service returned to families in colonia La Gloria
por estoMore control over golf carts
Más control sobre carros de golf[+] Ver mas
During this winter season, there are about 600 carts circulating the island daily, which causes some chaos at some areas of the island. It is presumed with certainty that there are owners taking the opportunity to rent unauthorized vehicles, which is generating complaints between the agencies.
También el personal de Comunicaciones y Transporte del gobierno estatal realiza su trabajo, y cuando entre en vigor la medida, ningún vehículo deberá arrendarse fuera de su sitio oficial. That says: Also, when the staff of the state agency of Communications and Transport have finished this work, and when all the rules are in force, no vehicle will be rented except from its official site. There have been cases of tourism promoters on the main street malecon who rented golf carts to tourists, without having documents.
Julieta Venegas in concert
Julieta Venegas en concierto[+] Ver mas
There will be a festival against gender violence on November 20 which will feature Ms Venegas, with Lila Down, Marisa Monte, Susana Vaca, TotoMomposina and Ileana Cabra. At other times: Manu Chao, Cuban Beats, Jarabe de Palo, Quique Neira: and maybe Calle 13, depending on various factors.
For every ticket sold, 10 pesos goes to the DIF social service agency, and there is a limited capacity of 2500 people for the concert tonight.
Restructuring sports leagues
Reestructuración deportiva[+] Ver mas
There will be a five kilometer and ten kilometer race on March 23, starting at the Posada beach at 8am. Registration is open until March 20 with a fee of 300 pesos for adults, which increases to 350 on the 16th, and children from age 2 to 12 may be registered for 100 pesos each.
It is noted that some sports facilities need attention, but they have been given maintenance lately, including the basketball court at the high school, Colegio Bachilleres.
Yesterday....
Isla Mujeres in a literary work
Isla Mujeres en obra literaria[+] Ver mas
The author first visited Isla Mujeres in 1971, when there were only 4 hotels and 4 restaurants, of which only one had a 'foreign menu'. She gave birth on the isle in 1992 to a daughter named Ola Liota. Ms. Weinbaum is currently preparing a thesis on Isla Mujeres for a doctorate. program with the University of Massachusetts.
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FOR FEBRUARY EVENTS>>>>
February begins with a long holiday weekend, and 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 the Carnaval King & Queen will be presented & 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.
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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