Sunday, August 31, 2014

In Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events Sunday, August 31 The Afternoon Edition

The second issue of The Isla Mujeres Magazine to benefit Isla charities will be published in August!, 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. 100% is contributed. Donations will be totaled, published & turned over to the charities in August...some have already been donated.
Update...The content & layout are finished, and awaiting publication, while I am now creating & posting the new ads. It is going slowly because I am busy with other things, your patience is appreciated.     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 ....






Opening postponed

Maritime terminal will be in operation before September 15th

Terminal marítima comenzará a operar antes del 15 de septiembre



Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 30 de agosto.-
It appears the opening of the maritime terminal will not occur this weekend as was announced, because there are some irregularities that need correcting before the construction company turns it over to the SCT, Department of Communication and Transportation. One of the employees of the Port Authority, API, said  problems were found with some of the lights in the bathrooms, after they were left on overnight. The construction project began a year and a half ago, and has had an investment of over 25 million pesos.

Durante primera quincena de septiembre

Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 30 de agosto.-
A five day workshop will be held for wheelchair basketball during the second week in September, hosted by the DIF, social service agency. It will be held at the court in colonia Meteorological called "Las Hormiguitas", at times to be announced. "These clinics are not only aimed at people in wheelchairs who have a disability, but to all those who want to learn everything about wheelchair basketball, such as coaches, assistants and players of the sport in general," said Jacinto Ríos Nájera.



 Tvisla Mujeres




Harbor Master decides to close port to navigation by small vessels at 10:30. // Rain predicted for tomorrow.
La capitanía de Puerto de #IslaMujeres determinó cerrar el Puerto a la navegación menor a partir de las 10:30//Prevén lluvias para mañana

Noticias de  Quequi......




Offering an alternative for diabetics

  • Promueven alternativa para diabéticos

    Salud

    Promueven alternativa para diabéticos

    31 de agosto de 2014 
    The director of the General Hospital,  David Valenzo Loaeza, said the hyperbaric chamber in Isla Mujeres could be helpful for patients with diabetes. He explained that this disease is a serious public health problem, which can be complicated over years by not following a specific diet and taking proper care. 
        He said diabetics are prone to ulcers in the lower extremities, which do not heal easily, causing a problem commonly known as "Diabetic Foot", which can become serious and end in amputation. He explained, "Many people neglect the ulcer, which can easily become infected. A serious symptom is the loss of feeling in the extremity and a bad odor, therefore it is important to see a doctor every day for cleaning." 
          Treating this condition in the hyperbaric chamber is not new, and there have been several patients who have been treated with good results, including from Chetumal, Cancun, Merida, and Campeche. He said although many sessions are needed to achieve excellent healing, in the end the goal is achieved, which is hard to attain with other methods of care. Upon entering the hyperbaric chamber, people are subjected to pressure and deep oxygenation, killing bacteria, reducing the infection, and healing the diabetic foot.

    Por Carlos Gasca > Quequi.-
  • Cierra puerto a navegación menor
      Closing the port for small boats

    Clima

    Cierra puerto a navegación menor

    0 31 de agosto de 2014

    Por Carlos Gasca > Quequi.-
  • Aumenta los casos de descompresión
    More cases of decompression 

    Salud

    Aumenta los casos de descompresión

    0 30 de agosto de 2014 
    Yesterday a young fisherman nearly lost his life while diving, from both decompression and inhaling oils used on the compressor. Twenty-four year old Abisael Tum Chan was unconscious when he was urgently admitted to the General Hospital of Isla Mujeres. Initially it was thought he had  suffered severe decompression, but the doctors had to use resuscitation and stabilized him with IV solutions. He had an inflamed stomach and spots on his right arm, which indicated the problem was not simply decompression. 
           After he was stabilized and had given consent, he underwent intensive treatment for five and a half hours inside the chamber. According to the patient, he made three dives to 140 feet deep, staying down the first time for 30 minutes, and the two following dives took 45 minutes. He is a member of the cooperative "Caribe", and he felt much better after treatment, only having slight dizziness, and he should return for more care. There have already been 30 cases of decompression.

    Por Carlos Gasca > Quequi.-
  • Adoptan playa en el mar Caribe
    Adopting Caribbean beach 

    Turistas

    Adoptan playa en el mar Caribe

    0 30 de agosto de 2014 
    Tourists who are amazed by the beaches of Isla Mujeres have begun to use a new site that previously had not been considered as a public beach because it is very difficult to access. It is located along the coastal perimeter road of the Caribbean sea, a few meters from the Trash Transfer facility. Tourists who rent golf carts take the opportunity to cool off and swim there, even if it is just for a few minutes. 
        Authorities say this beach forms in some seasons and disappears sometimes, and acknowledged there is a need for better access and even some trash cans. It is noted that visitors to the site know that risks exist on beaches along the Caribbean Sea, and while this area is free of rocks that can cause accidents, it could be open in certain seasons when the currents are calm.
          Upon taking a tour of the site, it was found that a number of tourists frequent the site daily and insist the only danger they encountered was during access because of the quantity of rocks that exist by the road. They said it would be a good idea to provide a ramp or stairs so people can walk down and enjoy these beaches.They acknowledged that this beach is not as calm as those at the north end of the island, but there are tourists who are expert swimmers who want to enjoy themselves and the sun.

    Por Carlos Gasca > Quequi.- .

Noticias de Diario Respuesta...





Educational equivalency exams

Aplican exámenes a educandos

  • Written by Diario Respuesta  Jesus Molina
  • Category: Isla Mujeres

This weekeind  the "Coordinación 03 of Cancún & Isla Mujeres" of the State Institute for Education of Youth and Adults (Instituto Estatal para la Educación de los Jóvenes y Adultos)  (IEEA), is offering registration for students who have had an interruption in their education and want to resume their education, and they are offering literacy classes, said Juan Ramón Góngora Canto. During the remainder of the year, they will offer special exams to allow students to complete their level of education on a monthly schedule, ans well as exams for people who have not had the opportunity to learn to read and write or to complete their basic education.
     In "Coordination 03" there are 954 people who are reported to be inactive of whom 134 have not complete the basic education (illiterates), 243 have not completed primary school, and 577 haven't complete middle school. The exams and the preparation classes are offered at the CROC union (Confederación Revolucionaria de Obreros y Campesinos) facilities in Supermazana 63
Read more: Aplican exámenes a educandos


 
 por esto

Course about transparency
Aterrizan curso de transparencia[+] Ver mas
This information was already translated.

Announcement for basic level courses
Lanzan convocatoria para cursar nivel básico[+] Ver mas
 By Ovidio Lopez
 
Román Maldonado, of the CROC union announced they are encouraging workers to complete their primary and middle school educations and achieve equivalency certification, for free. They will also be offering basic English courses for waiters, bartenders, administrators and other specialties at a special price on Fridays and Saturdays. The 8 week course will cost 1700 pesos, and the hours are from 9a-1p and 2p - 6p. The Harmon Hall Institute has an agreement with the union, offering this discount of nearly 50 percent. 
      The IEEA agency, with the CROC union, are promoting a schedule of free courses for persons over 15 years of age to complete middle school equivalency, and for those over 10 to complete grade school. The Community Hall is open for registration Monday thru Friday from 9a-4p and on Saturday from 9a -2p. The course lasts six months, and they must present 2 materials for each month, or submit  the diagnostic exam that covers 12 materials. Then their certification is delivered in 2 months. The required documents are listed in the article.


Preparing for a tropical wave
Toman previsiones por onda tropical[+] Ver mas
The port authorities and the staff of Civil Protection are prepared for the increased winds and waves caused by Tropical Wave #25 that are (were) expected on Saturday. The port may possibly be closed on Saturday, and on Sunday this is considered a reality, since when the weather was 425 kilometers off the coast, it had a 10% chance of developing into a hurricane.
      No interruption of ferry service is scheduled, but the will comply with any request from authorities. Heavy rains are expected, which the storm drains will discharge into the sea. The salina lakes are at low levels, so they have is no immediate risk of flooding there, and water run off from the streets is captured there. Some of the fishermen and lanchero boaters have already prepared or moved their boats. Civil Protection reports the storm shelters are ready and on the island they have space for about 2000 people between the Navy base, the Hurricane Shelter, and the schools and other facilities, and there is a similar amount of space available on the mainland area of Isla Mujeres.  (I changed some of the tenses from present to past. It rained and was windy last night. This morning at 8a the skies are blue and mostly cloudy, and there are less whitecaps than there were yesterday, and the winds are not exceptional. At 9:30 it is raining while the sun is shining, but it is getting more overcast. If this storm is going to gather energy, is should do it over water, on the other side of the Yucatan, in the Bay of Campeche and the Gulf.)

LINK to NOAA graphic of Tropical Wave #25 passing over the Yucatan

It rained last night, and a couple times this morning. The skies are blue and cloudy, and the winds are not overly strong. Photos from the balcony around 9am. The first is looking east at the Caribbean, and the second is looking up the east coast toward Punta Norte, where it appeared to be raining. Looks like a nicer day than we expected, at least so far, at nearly noon.


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Free amenities such as hammocks, bikes, outdoor shower, portable beach chairs & beach towels, washer, loungers & BBQ. Breathtaking panoramic views from the rooftop terrace. Upstairs room also available.   Downtown is  ~ a mile away; if you don't feel like walking or biking, flag a $2 taxi or hop on the bus. We also have room for parking,You can enjoy the music & crowds downtown, then come home our quiet neighborhood of Bachilleres where you'll  sleep to the sounds of the sea.$275/$325/$425 wk   $40/50/$65nt  Monthly Discounts

View from rooms
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Fine dining a few steps away at Da Luisa or try the traditional neighborhood eateries a couple blocks farther. Stroll five minutes down the coastal sidewalk to Mango Cafe or Monchi's,shop at Chedraui or visit restaurants, bars, & beach clubs; minutes away by bike or on foot. Our guests recommend the Yoga classes a couple villas away at hotelito Casa Ixchel. Fresh juice, produce & tortillas a few blocks away in the village, as well as a variety of other stores and small local restaurants

 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 @ Marina Paraiso
Karen Rosenberg's 
NEED DIABETES SUPPLIES FOR OCTOBER DIABETES CLINIC: We have been doing Diabetes Clinics on Isla Mujeres for five years, with more local residents participating annually. This is a joint project of bilingual social workers, nurses, and other health care professionals originally from the USA, working with Isleno community partners. Diabetes is now the primary cause of death in Mexico.
We are in great need of donations of glucometers and strips, specifically these brands: Contour, Contour Next and OneTouch. Many doctor's offices, clinics and hospitals discard strips that are almost expired. Strips are actually still effective for at least a year after expiration dates so often those are the ones that are most often donated. If you have any contact with medical professionals or pharmaceutical reps, you can often get current supplies. We can also use lancets, lancet devices, alcohol pads, and syringes.
The next clinic will be in October 2014. Contact Karen Rosenberg at kfrlisw@gmail.com or Kathy Ennis at kathy@kathyandkeith.mx or FB either of us. We accept monetary donations too and will buy strips to bring down.
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Music 

 Sept 5 Los Cafres at Poc Na

 

Linkto video above

 John Cain's schedule   
Tuesday, Cafe Del Mar, solo, 8 to 10 pm
Thurs, Marina Paraiso 7-9 pm 
Saturday, The Sunset Grill, solo, 630 to 830 pm
Sunday  Comono at El Patio, The Sol Rockers  Start time changed to 7p 6:30-8:30

Comono 
 Ryan Rickman Friday - Tuesday at 8 - 11 pm (Fridays 9 pm - 12)
 Fabio Thursdays and Sundays 6:30 - 8 pm ...
 John Cain 6:30-8:30 Fridays 
Wednesdays & Thursdays live music with a band that rotates starting at 8:30-11 pm.
(This schedule may be altered for low season) 
Sunday..Sol Rockers start time changed to 7p  6:30-8:30

Javier Martinez Cen La Banda Sin Nombre has played for 12 years at Faynes, we needed some days off, so less than a year a go, we let the band Radios play for us (at the same stage same time), they are great! LBSN play Weds/Saturday from 10:30 till 12, Fridays and Saturdays we also play next door, at Adelitas, just salsa music, from 12:30 till 2:00 
  
Banda Sin Nombre at Chuuk Kay 3:30p Sat & Sun


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!! 
Fenix 
 Sat ~2p Frequencia (maybe)
       Sun ~2p  Salsa 
Weekday's ~2p.. Various artists including
Chucho (Jesus Campezino) Tues & Thurs, Cuban & Caribbean & Latin music Wed, Fri Discontinued for low season



You may find live music after 9 or 10 on Hidalgo at Fayne's, La Terraza, or  Comono, and at Poc Na Hostel.

Saturday afternoon ~3-5 Cuban music at Veradara's Cuban restaurant


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 On August 31, about 500 athletes, both Mexican and international, are expected to participate in an open water swimming competition, Competencia de Nado de Aguas Abiertas, at Playa Norte/North Beach. The swimmers will travel distances between 250 meters and five kilometers, with the course being defined by a rectangle of buoys off Playa Norte. Dozens of foreigners are expected to participate, especially from the United States.

September Events

Turtle Release...date & time TBA.
Sunrise ~6:30am
Sunset ~7pm at start of month and ~6:30 at end of month

Sept 4  Art Fair Town Square 5:30-9:30pm
Sept 6 8a Procession to Isla Contoy of Virgin of Caridad de Cobre from pier of the Lancheros (north of Magana ferry pier)
Sept 15 Midnight at town square: Grito de Dolores
Sept 16  Independence day
Sept 23  Equinox

Moonrise over the Caribbean (Sunset ~7p)
Sept 24   6:32pm   
Sept 25   7:10pm   Full Moon
Sept 26   7:46pm
Sept 27   8:23pm
Sept 28   9pm
Sept 29   9:39pm
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SUMMER-FALL

Whale Shark Season ...ends Sept 15
It is Sea Turtle Mating & Nesting season
Red & Blue crabs are migrating to the sea for spawning during full moons

Turtle releases August-Sept dates TBA, usually only a day or two in advance Caribbean-Mayan Cultural Festival  TBA Nov?

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Saturday, August 30, 2014

In Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events Saturday, August 30 The Afternoon Edition

The second issue of The Isla Mujeres Magazine to benefit Isla charities will be published in August!, 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. 100% is contributed. Donations will be totaled, published & turned over to the charities in August...some have already been donated.
Update...The content & layout are finished, and awaiting publication, while I am now creating & posting the new ads. It is going slowly because I am busy with other things, your patience is appreciated.     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 ....






Women's basketball tournament today at 8pm: Downtown

A las 20:00 horas, en la municipal

The inauguration of the basketball tournament of the Circuito Quintanarroense de Básquetbol (Ciquba), will take place on Saturday at 8pm, at the court downtown "Jose del Carmen Pastrana". The local team  “Las Doradas de Isla Mujeres” will play the Barracudas of Cozumel.  Residents are encouraged to attend and show their support for the home team, who have been practicing and preparing for this exciting match.
    On Sunday, the Doradas & Barracudas will compete again, at the Convention Center at 11am. Last week the local team lost two games to the team from Chetumal, while the team from Cozumel beat the team from Cancun, twice.  The league consists of teams from Chetumal, Cozumel, Cancun, and Isla Mujeres.
   On Saturday at 8:30pm, the closing ceremony of the Summer Indoor Soccer Tournament will take place in La Gloria, where local authorities will present awards to the participants. At the same time, Enrique Barros will inaugurate the first Children's League of Rapid Soccer, Liga Infantil de Fútbol Rápido, with a total of 18 teams competing.
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 29 de agosto.- .

Large truck hit pole 

Neighborhood "Los Chiapanecos" left without electricity for 5 hours

Pesado camión causa estragos en colonia “Los Chiapanecos”

Lanrry PARRA
At about 7pm, a large trailer truck knocked down an electric pole while turning a corner near the neighborhood of “Los Chiapanecos”, along avenue Jesus Martinez Ross, near the kindergarten "Enriqueta Camarillo y Roa". The truck was traveling from south to north and is owned by the company "Materiales Tekax". The driver continued to drive to the entrance of the high school campus Colegio Bachilleres, and it is thought perhaps he was attempting to flee, but he said he was looking for a place to park, so he could return and inspect the damage. The truck was taken to the impound yard.
   Service was not interrupted with the impact, which affected both the electric and cable lines, but the electricity was disconnected when the workers from the CFE, Federal Electricity Commission, arrived to replace the pole and lines. The electrical service to the neighborhood "Chiapenecos" was off for about five hours during the repairs.  (The neighborhood of Chiapenecos is at the northern edge of village of colonia Salina Chica, near Casa Ixchel hotelito. Salina Chica is the first village south of downtown on the eastern/Caribbean side of the isle, south of the neighborhoods of Aeropuerto & Bachilleres.)
ISLA MUJERES, 29 de agosto.-

Agapito: Transparency training

Students in Middle and High school

Promueve cursos a estudiantes de secundaria y bachillerato

Lanrry PARRA
The Institute for Transparency and Public Information in Quintana Roo, El Instituto de Transparencia y Acceso a la Información Pública de Quintana Roo (Itaipqroo) offered courses concerning protecting personal information when using social media. The first one was offered on the mainland at the high school, and the second one took place at the City Council room on the island. 
     The objective of the training is to understand the fundamental rights for the protection of personal information and related obligations, particularly concerning social media. The course was given to directors and staff and it discussed: Human rights of Article 16 of the Constitution, the difference between private and confidential information, and their obligations, such as knowing when consent is required to release information and how to protect personal information. 
     The official with ITAIPQRoo, Juan Carlos Chávez Castañeda, announced the competition of the Seventh Essay Contest for Transparency and Access to Public Information
ISLA MUJERES, 29 de agosto.- .




 Tvisla Mujeres








The Port Authority of Quintana Roo (ApiQRoo) plans to put the maritime terminal into operation in upcoming days, after they conclude with testing of the electrical network and the other services.  
     Yasmin Perez Gaytan, manager of the maritime terminal of Isla Mujeres said the work has been been practically ready for over a month, but they have been waiting for the electrical service, which was resolved yesterday. She said the electrical tests should be completed today. They are also testing the tap water services in the bathrooms and for the whole hydraulic system.
  She said this weekend they are working on installing the security cameras and attending to the details, and they expect to be operational in a few more days. She said today they had a meeting with authorities and with representatives of the various cooperatives, such as the porters and the cabbies.

Noticias de  Quequi......






Noticias de Diario Respuesta...





Organizing the fiesta of the patron saint of the fishermen to Isla Contoy

Organizan fiesta patronal en la isla de Contoy

  • Written by Diario Respuesta
  • Category: Isla Mujeres Jesus Molina

 The procession and celebration of the patron saint of the fishermen, the Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre, will take place on September 6th. More than 100 boats are expected to participate in the procession to Isla Contoy, said Baltasar Gómez Catzin, who is a leader of the fishing cooperatives. They will depart at 8 or 8:30am from the pier of the Lancheros, which is next to the Magana pier.
     It is recommended that people bring their food and water for the celebration, because normally a number of people, including families of the fishermen, go to Contoy, and they usually share a lunch of tacos. Organizations who participate, in addition to the fishing cooperatives, include the Red Cross, Navy, municipal police, the tourism cooperatives, Civil Protection, and the Harbor Master.
Read more: Organizan fiesta patronal en la isla de Contoy


 
 por esto


Obstructions along downtown sidewalks
Desorden urbano[+] Ver mas
     Downtown, as well as in the colonias, there is a problem of private homes invading the sidewalks with stairs, benches, walls, meters, air conditioners, and planters. This causes the sidewalks to be so narrow that people are forced to walk in the streets, which it is considered particularly dangerous for children. Residents who are compliant say officials should restrict this and enforce the regulations. These occupations of the public walkways are observed on Hidalgo, Juárez, Abasolo, and Matamoros, among others.
      Other residents say they have been injured by these obstacles. Chiapaneco Eliseo Perez said he hit his head on the bottom of an air conditioner that is invading the sidewalk at one meter 55 centimeters. "I saw many stars one time by the ice cream shop La Michoacana when I was using the little sidewalk (of Hidalgo), and my head hit the edge and recoiled violently. I had on a cap, and didn't see the danger," said the employee of a local store.


Foul odors from the Salina lakes
Fétidos aromas emergen de las Salinas[+] Ver mas

 A similar article was translated yesterday.


Planning a large procession for the Virgin of Charity of Cobre
Magna procesión a la Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre+] Ver mas
This has the same information as the article above, and in addition it notes:
       It is 30 kilometers to Isla Contoy, and whole families will be participating in the boat procession which is a beautiful trip. The procession taking the patron saint of the fisherman from Isla Mujeres to Isla Contoy occurs at the end of every summer. The icon is returned to Isla Mujeres at the end of the lobster fishing season, which is the last day of February.
     Safety measures will be taken to ensure no lives are lost, that all boats are in good shape, and that the highly trained crews take care when crossing the turbulent areas, such as the rocky area of La Cadena.
  This blog is brought to you by....
MaraVilla Caribe   Bed & Beach
   Three rentals with large glass doors overlooking our white sand beach and the beautiful Caribbean sea, with  kitchenettes & free WIFI. In the coastal neighborhood of  Bachilleres, among upscale villas & boutique hotelitos, convenient to downtown or the colonias, yet separate.  Quiet & Private.   
Free amenities such as hammocks, bikes, outdoor shower, portable beach chairs & beach towels, washer, loungers & BBQ. Breathtaking panoramic views from the rooftop terrace. Upstairs room also available.   Downtown is  ~ a mile away; if you don't feel like walking or biking, flag a $2 taxi or hop on the bus. We also have room for parking,You can enjoy the music & crowds downtown, then come home our quiet neighborhood of Bachilleres where you'll  sleep to the sounds of the sea.$275/$325/$425 wk   $40/50/$65nt  Monthly Discounts

View from rooms
Small room
Large room
Fine dining a few steps away at Da Luisa or try the traditional neighborhood eateries a couple blocks farther. Stroll five minutes down the coastal sidewalk to Mango Cafe or Monchi's,shop at Chedraui or visit restaurants, bars, & beach clubs; minutes away by bike or on foot. Our guests recommend the Yoga classes a couple villas away at hotelito Casa Ixchel. Fresh juice, produce & tortillas a few blocks away in the village, as well as a variety of other stores and small local restaurants

 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 @ Marina Paraiso
Karen Rosenberg's 
NEED DIABETES SUPPLIES FOR OCTOBER DIABETES CLINIC: We have been doing Diabetes Clinics on Isla Mujeres for five years, with more local residents participating annually. This is a joint project of bilingual social workers, nurses, and other health care professionals originally from the USA, working with Isleno community partners. Diabetes is now the primary cause of death in Mexico.
We are in great need of donations of glucometers and strips, specifically these brands: Contour, Contour Next and OneTouch. Many doctor's offices, clinics and hospitals discard strips that are almost expired. Strips are actually still effective for at least a year after expiration dates so often those are the ones that are most often donated. If you have any contact with medical professionals or pharmaceutical reps, you can often get current supplies. We can also use lancets, lancet devices, alcohol pads, and syringes.
The next clinic will be in October 2014. Contact Karen Rosenberg at kfrlisw@gmail.com or Kathy Ennis at kathy@kathyandkeith.mx or FB either of us. We accept monetary donations too and will buy strips to bring down.
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Music 

 Aug. 26 Kapanga at Poc Na  Link to video  

 Sept 5 Los Cafres at Poc Na

 

Linkto video above

 John Cain's schedule   
Tuesday, Cafe Del Mar, solo, 8 to 10 pm
Thurs, Marina Paraiso 7-9 pm 
Saturday, The Sunset Grill, solo, 630 to 830 pm
Sunday  El Patio, The Sol Rockers  6:30-8:30

Comono 
 Ryan Rickman Friday - Tuesday at 8 - 11 pm (Fridays 9 pm - 12)
 Fabio Thursdays and Sundays 6:30 - 8 pm ...
 John Cain 6:30-8:30 Fridays 
Wednesdays & Thursdays live music with a band that rotates starting at 8:30-11 pm.
(This schedule may be altered for low season)

Javier Martinez Cen La Banda Sin Nombre has played for 12 years at Faynes, we needed some days off, so less than a year a go, we let the band Radios play for us (at the same stage same time), they are great! LBSN play Weds/Saturday from 10:30 till 12, Fridays and Saturdays we also play next door, at Adelitas, just salsa music, from 12:39 till 2:00 
  
Banda Sin Nombre at Chuuk Kay 3:30p Sat & Sun


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!! 
Fenix 
 Sat ~2p Frequencia

       Sun ~2p  Salsa  (maybe)
Weekday's ~2p.. Various artists including
Chucho (Jesus Campezino) Tues & Thurs, Cuban & Caribbean & Latin music Wed, Fri Discontinued for low season



You may find live music after 9 or 10 on Hidalgo at Fayne's, La Terraza, or  Comono, and at Poc Na Hostel.

Saturday afternoon ~3-5 Cuban music at Veradara's Cuban restaurant


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August Events

Turtle hatchling releases at Media Luna & Guadalupana (eastern)  beaches  TBA (Usually 1-2 days before event.)

SUNRISE TIMES
 (Gets 10 min later across month)
Aug 1   ~6:20am
Aug 31 ~6:30am

SUNSET TIMES
(Gets 20 mins earlier across month)
Aug 1   ~7:25p
Aug 31 ~7:05p
SUNRISE & MOON SET  TOGETHER
Aug 9  5:05 am   ~Full moon sets before sunrise 
Aug 10 6:11am     Full moon sets  ~sunrise

MOONRISE & SUNSET TOGETHER
Aug 10  Full Moon Rises at 7:18p   Sunset ~7:20p
Aug 11    Sunset ~7:20p  Moonrise 8:07p

 FULL MOON RISING
Aug 12  Moonrise 8:54p
Aug 13  Moonrise 9:40p
Aug 14  Moonrise 10:25p
Aug 15  Moonrise 11:10p

Aug 7, Thursday Artist Fair on the Square 5:30-9:30 Summer Hours

Aug 15 Friday
 11a City Council room: Presentation of the book "Isla Mujeres a traves del tiempo, tomo II. Fidel Villanueva Madrid, Historian of the City 
7pm Documentary Exposition  Town Hall Pasillo
7:30pm Inauguration of Photographic Exposition  Hidalgo Avenue

Aug. 16 Saturday  8pm  Town Square
Presentation of the show: "Monsters & Mayan Legends" (Monstruos y Leyendas Mayas)
Presentation of a dance:  Traditions of Isla Mujeres"
Regional Night with an orchestra from the township of Felipe Carrillo Puerto

Aug. 17 Sunday
9am Port Authority Pier (#6)  Floral offering for the 20th anniversary of the sinking of the Cruz de la Bahia/Cross in the Bay

Following Mass: Procession from the Church on the Town Square celebrating the Virgin of Assumption going down Guerrero, to Lopez Mateos, then down Rueda Medina, main street. The walkers will return to the square via Morelos, while the decorated carts go farther down Medina to loop back from the south to the north. There is a contest for the top five decorated carts.

8pm Town Square
Official Session of the City Council commemorating the 164th Anniversary of the founding of Isla Mujeres
Homage to the founding families
Giving of the Award for Citizenship
Giving of the Award for Tourism

 On August 31, about 500 athletes, both Mexican and international, are expected to participate in an open water swimming competition, Competencia de Nado de Aguas Abiertas, at Playa Norte/North Beach. The swimmers will travel distances between 250 meters and five kilometers, with the course being defined by a rectangle of buoys off Playa Norte. Dozens of foreigners are expected to participate, especially from the United States.

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SUMMER-FALL

Whale Shark Season ...ends Sept 15
It is Sea Turtle Mating & Nesting season
Red & Blue crabs are migrating to the sea for spawning during full moons

Turtle releases August-Sept dates TBA, usually only a day or two in advance Caribbean-Mayan Cultural Festival  TBA Nov?

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