The second issue of The Isla Mujeres Magazine to
benefit Isla charities will be published soon, 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 soon...some have already been donated.
Update...The content & layout are finished, and awaiting publication, while I am 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!
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 soon...some have already been donated.
Update...The content & layout are finished, and awaiting publication, while I am 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 ....
Navy rescues foreigners: Shipwrecked near Isla Contoy
Armada rescata a náufragos extranjeros
En los alrededores de Isla Contoy
The reporter sought information from the Harbor Master who confirmed that the Navy sent a boat to the site of the wreck. He said in an incident of this type, personnel from the following agencies are usually involved: Navy / La Armada de México, International Health/Sanidad Internacional, SARGAPA/Secretaría de Agricultura, Ganadería, Desarrollo Rural, Pesca y Alimentación/Agricultural Dept, Immigration Institute, Customs, and the Harbor Master. el Instituto Nacional de Migración, Aduana y Capitanía de Puerto. In this particular case, involvement is also expected from personnel of the Marine Park/Parque Marino and from Isla Contoy. (If the reef is damaged, it could also involve an investigation and fine from PROFEPA, the Federal Environmental Protection agency.)
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 28 de noviembre.-
ISLA MUJERES, 28 de noviembre.-
Town Saint celebrations begin with the procession of the Virgin of Immaculate Conception and mass
Arrancan fiestas patronales
Con la bajada de la Virgen de la Inmaculada Concepción y misa
Lanrry PARRA
After mass at 7pm on Friday, the Virgin of Immaculate Conception was taken down from her niche with a procession from the church through the main streets of downtown, consisting of hundreds of Catholics. This occurs yearly when the Patron Saint of the island is celebrated in traditional local festivals. She is dressed each year in a detailed, beautiful regional outfit and the processions include music and singing by hundreds of parishioners.
After mass at 7pm on Friday, the Virgin of Immaculate Conception was taken down from her niche with a procession from the church through the main streets of downtown, consisting of hundreds of Catholics. This occurs yearly when the Patron Saint of the island is celebrated in traditional local festivals. She is dressed each year in a detailed, beautiful regional outfit and the processions include music and singing by hundreds of parishioners.
When she returned to the main square, there were fireworks, dancing, games and other activities, initiating the celebrations in Isla Mujeres. These festivities were highlighted by the vaquería, which is a traditional dance about the head of a pig. The traditional ribbon cutting ceremonies were held, with participation by the Mayor, Agapito Magaña Sánchez; the priest, Raúl Sánchez Alonso; and other officials.
During the opening ceremonies, there was a blessing of the standards (banners) of the groups (cooperatives, businesses, and organizations) that are taking part in the festivities. On Saturday, Nov. 29th the gremios of the colonias of Cañotal y la Gloria will be celebrating, according to the festival schedule. ( The schedule is below in the Events section.)
ISLA MUJERES, 28 de noviembre.-
ISLA MUJERES, 28 de noviembre.-
Some went out to sea when the port was reopened for navigation by small boats
Algunos se hacen a la mar
Al reabrirse puerto a navegación menor
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERE, 28 de noviembre.- “
ISLA MUJERE, 28 de noviembre.- “
"After 63 hours of restrictions to navigation, Friday, at 11 am, maritime activity was allowed for vessels under 40 feet in length, although only in the lagoon area and the area of el Farito," confirmed the Harbor Master, Ismael González Gil.
Almost immediately, the tourist boats of the cooperatives were active and taking tours to those areas, because there is a large demand for these services among visitors to this destination. The providers said they have had potential customers on Wednesday and Thursday, but have been unable to take them out because of the weather. The small boats were still prohibited from crossing to Puerto Juarez, Punta Sam, or the Cancun Hotel Zone, as well as sports fishing trips, tours to Isla Contoy, and other commercial travel.
The permission to allow small boats to travel within the lagoon and Farito area caused the activation of about 300 vessels in Isla Mujeres, out of a total number of about 1110 boats. The restriction was imposed at eight in the evening on Tuesday, and is expected to be lifted on Saturday before noon, which would free 1100 boats used for fishing, for tourism, or by individuals of Isla Mujeres.
Tvisla Mujeres
No updates since yesterday's translations.
From the Municipal Facebook site.....
World Day for the Homeless Nov. 28
The treasurer, Álvaro Magaña Galué, stressed the importance of citizens meeting their tax obligations.
El tesorero, Álvaro Magaña Galué, recalcó la importancia de que los ciudadanos cumplan con sus obligaciones fiscales.
Isla Mujeres was honored to host the XXXIII Session of the Clean Beaches Committee of Cancun-Riviera Maya, headed by the mayor, Agapito Magaña Sanchez.
Isla
Mujeres, Q. Roo.- Isla Mujeres tuvo el honor de ser sede de la XXXIII
Sesión del Comité de Playas Limpias Cancún- Rivera Maya, encabezado por
el presidente municipal, Agapito Magaña Sánchez.
Isla Mujeres Students: Deadline is approaching for reception of documents on Dec. 2nd.
Estudiantes de Zona Insular: Se corre la fecha límite de la recepción de documentos al 2 de diciembre.
With the program of Early Property Tax Payment: We aim to assist and encourage taxpayers.
Con el Programa de Impuesto Predial Anticipado, buscamos apoyar y estimular a los contribuyentes.
Noticias de Quequi......
Still with articles dated Nov. 23.
por esto
Sailboat ran aground on coral reef
Velero encallado sobre arrecife de coral] Ver mas
This has the same information as translated above, additionally noting that the name of the coral reef where the boat wrecked is "Ixlache", and it is located within the Isla Contoy National Park. The Director of the Reserve, Francisco Remolina, said they will request that staff of the Comisión Nacional de Areas Naturales Protegidas (CONANP) / National Commission of Natural Protected Areas conduct the removal of the boat from the reef, to enable them to know if the boat was grounded upon the reef formations, requiring a formal complaint be filed with PROFEPA.
In recent days, winds gusting to 60kph have affected the entire Caribbean coastal region of the Yucatan peninsula, and the Harbor Master restricted navigation to boats over 40 feet in length. At Isla Contoy, it is customary to accommodate ships that request help when they are surprised by storms in the area, said Sr. Remolina. He said "Although the winds were very strong, the Contoy boat went to the site of the shipwreck and found it laying on the west side of the reef, sitting in the sand. We have reports/reported (Nos han reportado que) that the crew is safe in Isla Mujeres."
Urging hotels to support the certification of Clean Beaches
This was the eleventh meeting of this group, which includes the municipalities of Tulum, Solidaridad, Cozumel, Benito Juárez and Isla Mujeres. The Committee discussed 11 points and came to agreements on 9 of them, while the other two remain in process. Those responsible for the agreements were asked to implement the actions immediately to fulfill them and to provide timely information on their appropriate resolution.
The Committee did not have the results available from COFEPRIS ( Comisión Federal para la Protección contra Riesgo Sanitarios) for the October-November water samplings. An agreement was made that the Secretaría Técnica should send the information and make it available to all the Committee members.
Information is included in this article that concerns other municipalities, such as strategies to improve the water quality of the Nichupte lagoon system on the mainland, certification projects for the beaches of Playa del Carmen, and seeking of the Blue Flag designation for specific beaches in the municipality of Solidaridad.
Weather improved with another cold front on the way: Navigational precautions
Mejora el clima, pero viene otro frente frío; precauciones para la navegación[+] Ver mas
Eggs: Costing 10% more than yesterday
Huevo, 10% más caro desde ayer,.. [+] Ver mas
The cost of eggs rose by 6% on Friday and is expected to rise next week, to a total increase of 10 percent. This will affect the working class because small stores are expected to round the price of an individual egg to 2.5 pesos.
The distributors now collect 570 pesos for 12 cartons of 30 eggs each, which is an increase of 30 pesos from the previous price. They have given notice that on Monday the cost will rise by another 20 pesos, to a total of 590 pesos for 12 cartons. (12 x 30 =360 eggs. Previously, 540/360= 1.5 pesos/egg at the wholesale price & individual eggs in small stores were 2 pesos/egg. Now it's 570/360=1.583 per egg and Monday it will be 590/360=1.638 per egg, so small stores are expected to charge 2.5 pesos/egg.)
Checking the prices at the supermarkets on Friday, the reporter found that the price of a kilo of eggs remained 30.8 pesos, and some stores had sales for 29.95 pesos/kilo. Individual eggs were available for 2 pesos each, and on sale for 1.7 pesos. Executives of the retail chains say they were not warned of the price increase, and the price will remain the same while they have inventory in the warehouse.
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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, Moto Helmets for kids...Barlitos @ Marina Paraiso
Follow up info on the recent clinic by Isla Animals....
Attached is a before and after photo of Toby who came in for surgery-he
required hours of de-ticking, bathing, grooming.
From Alison Sawyer Current
Thank you
so much form Isla Animals, it was a wonderful clinic, 125 cats and dogs
sterilized, 100 vaccinations sold or offered for people who volunteered,
we shaved and bathed many poor knotted dirty dogs, gave out meds, tick
and flea prevention, de-wormer and medicines if we had them. Thank you
for your generous support: Matthew Garrity, Theresa Gerber, Tracey
Gazdik, Lisa Bassett, John Pasnaeu, Robert O’Hara, Dawn Baxter, Roxanne
Edmundson, Judith Arnold, Biztech LLC, Linda Weiss, Terri Huffstetler,
David Ross, Deborah Mason, Angelique Carlisle, Connie Harris, Brad Peek,
Wesley Montemayor, Jon Knight, Kelly Johnston, Paul Ruetz, Amy Moe,
James Marias, Dave Rhinehart, Scott Vogt and Eileen Regn.
From Alison Sawyer Current
Rodger Ericson I invite all to donate $20 to Isla Animals at the upcoming Fair or via Tiffany and I'll give you a hummingbird like this one.A HUGE Thank You to Sally Margolis for raising thousands of dollars in funds for these clinics!! And, of course, to Alison Sawyer for all she does!!
December 1st: World AIDS Day
I'm happy to share that Brazos Abiertos/Fundación BAI A.C.
will be returning to Isla Mujeres THIS weekend to continue their work
on the island towards HIV Prevention & Testing and Teen Pregnancy
Prevention. Brazos has been working
closely with Agapito and the Minister of Health on Isla to organize these
events.
Nov 30 *SUNDAY, the team will be doing Free Rapid HIV Testing & Education in Rancho Viejo, on the continental zone of Isla. This is a very poor area and they need a lot of help. All of the volunteers remarked in June, that they wanted to do more in this area as the interest from locals (and the need) was evident.
Dec 1 *MONDAY Teen Pregnancy Prevention Workshops at Middle School
6p. Town Hall/ Palacio Municipal will be lit red in honor of World AIDS Day with speeches by the Mayor, the Health Director, and a Brazos representative.
Here is a link to the Brazo's events in Merida & Isla. http://www.fundacionbai.com/#!world-aids-day/cso8
Donations are always welcome via Paypal on their Website Consider a re-curring donation, $10 can go a long long way The HIV test kits that will be used in Rancho Viejo were purchased with donations from YOU that were made on our gofundme campaign last June. Thank you again to everyone who donated, you are making such a difference! And thank you to Brazo's for stepping outside of the Yucatan and helping our island. . http://www.fundacionbai.com/#!donate/c1ghi (I also have forms if you would like to make cash donations on Isla Mujeres.)
Thank you everyone for your continued support, and to Casa El Pío Mexico and Bonnie & Ariel at Seahawk Divers/Que Barbara apartments for donating rooms (again!) for our volunteers!
Nov 30 *SUNDAY, the team will be doing Free Rapid HIV Testing & Education in Rancho Viejo, on the continental zone of Isla. This is a very poor area and they need a lot of help. All of the volunteers remarked in June, that they wanted to do more in this area as the interest from locals (and the need) was evident.
Dec 1 *MONDAY Teen Pregnancy Prevention Workshops at Middle School
6p. Town Hall/ Palacio Municipal will be lit red in honor of World AIDS Day with speeches by the Mayor, the Health Director, and a Brazos representative.
Here is a link to the Brazo's events in Merida & Isla. http://www.fundacionbai.com/#!world-aids-day/cso8
Donations are always welcome via Paypal on their Website Consider a re-curring donation, $10 can go a long long way The HIV test kits that will be used in Rancho Viejo were purchased with donations from YOU that were made on our gofundme campaign last June. Thank you again to everyone who donated, you are making such a difference! And thank you to Brazo's for stepping outside of the Yucatan and helping our island. . http://www.fundacionbai.com/#!donate/c1ghi (I also have forms if you would like to make cash donations on Isla Mujeres.)
Thank you everyone for your continued support, and to Casa El Pío Mexico and Bonnie & Ariel at Seahawk Divers/Que Barbara apartments for donating rooms (again!) for our volunteers!
Non
profit organization helping to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS, other
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), and teenage pregnancies.
Music
Miguel's high season schedule:
Sunday: The Sol Rockers @ El Patio 9p - 11p
Monday: Miguel solo @ El Patio 6:30p - 8:30p
Tuesday: La Banda Sin Nombre @ El Patio 9:15p - 11:15p
Wednesday: The Sol Rockers@ El Patio 7p - 9p, Faynes 10:30p - 12:00a
Thursday: Miguel Solo @ el Patio 6p - 8p, Faynes 10:30p - 12:00a
Friday: Marina Paraiso 7p - 9p, Faynes 10:30p - 12:00a, Adelita's 12a - 2a
Saturday: Marina Paraiso 7p - 9p, Faynes 10:30p - 12:00a, Adelita's 12a - 2a
John Cain's schedule
Sunday 9pm - 11pm
Tuesday, Cafe Del Mar, solo, 8 to 10 pm
Wednesday 7pm - 9pm Comono/Patio Sol Rockers
Thurs, Marina Paraiso 7-9 pm
Sats. El Patio 630-830 "Country Nights" this Saturday thru December..
. Sunday at El Patio w Sol Rockers from 7 to 9 pm
Sundays 630 to 9 - solo Ryan Rickman - 9 to 11 - Sol Rockers
Mondays 630 to 830 Miguel - 830 to 1130 Ryan Rickman -
Tuesdays not sure who is there, but someone is...
Wednesdays 7 to 9 Sol Rockers and DJ 9-12
Thursdays 6 to 8 Miguel and Elvin from 8 to 11
Fridays 630 to 815 Fabio Ryan and band 830 to 1130
Saturdays 630-830 John Cain solo Country music 830 to 1130 Ryan and Band..
. Sunday at El Patio 7 to 9 pm Sol Rockers
Fenix Sun ~2p Salsa
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
Here's Music by day of the week...with a thanks to Jean Lemke for rearranging it!
Monday - Miguel solo @ El patio 6:30 - 8:30
Ryan Rickman @ El patio 8:30 - 11:30
Tuesday - John Cain @ Café Del Mar solo 8-10 p
Sol Rockers @El patio house of music 7-9
La Banda Sin Nombre @ El Patio house of music 9:15-11:15
Wednesday - Sol Rockers @El patio house of music 7-9
La Banda Sin Nombre @ Faynes - 10:30 - 12:00
Thursday - John Cain @ Marina Paraiso - solo 7-9
Miguel @El Patio house of music 6-8/ Faynes 10:30 - 12
Elvis @ el Patio house of music 8-11
La Banda Sin Nombre @ Fayne's 10:30 - 12
Friday - Miguel @ Marina Paraiso solo 7-9
Miguel @ Fayne's 10:30 - 12
La Banda Sin Nombre @ Adelitas for Salsa 12:30 - 2
Fabio @ El Patio house of music 6:30 - 8:15
Ryan and Band @ El Patio house of music 8:30 - 11:30
Saturday - Cuban Music at El Veradaro's 3-5
Banda Sin Nombre - Chuuk Kay 3:30
Miguel @ Marina Paraiso solo 7-9
La Banda Sin Nombre - Faynes 10:30 - 12:00
Banda Sin Nombre - Adelitas for Salsa 12:30 - 2
Ryan and Band @ El Patio house of music 8:30 - 11:30
Sunday - Fenix for Salsa 1-3
Banda Sin Nombre @Chuuk kay 3:30
Sol Rockers El Patio 7-9
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EVENTS
Nov 30 Hurricane Season Officially Ends
Regarding the schedule of celebrations for the patron saint of the island, they are as follows:
On
Friday, Nov. 28, the activities honoring the Virgin of Immaculate
Conception, the patroness of Isla Mujeres, will begin with the removal
of the icon from her niche, and the blessings of the banners of the
guilds & blessings for the faithful who have kept a promise during
the year. Following the blessings by Father Raul Sanchez, there will be a
procession through the town center. That will be followed by
fireworks, and the ribbon cutting to inaugurate the festivals, by the
City officials.
On Friday, there will be family oriented celebration to carry on traditions that will include a vaquería, bailables,and a kermesse.
Sat. Nov 29, the gremios of colonias Cañotal & Salinas;
Sunday, Nov.30 el gremio de Niños & of the colonia Miraflores.
Monday, Dec. 1, gremio of Apostolados of la Capilla, of la Caridad del Cobre
Tuesday Dec.. 2 gremios of la cooperativa Isla Blanca, Sindicato de Gastronómicos of the CROC union & colonia Salina Chica.
Wed., Dec. 3, gremio de la
cooperativa Caribe & at six in the evening are the confirmations by
monseñor Pedro Pablo Elizondo.
Thurs. Dec. 4, gremios of la
cooperativa Patria y Progreso, Apostolados of Sagrado Corazón (Sacred
Heart church) & Seguridad Pública (the police),
Friday Dec. 5, en tanto que
el viernes 5, los gremios of la cooperativa Adolfo López Mateos, Barrio
de Pescadores, Jóvenes, colonia Salina Grande and the Señoras.
On Saturday, Dec 6, los gremios of las cooperativas Isla Mujeres, Justicia Social, Isla Bonita & el gremio of las Familias.
On Sunday, Dec 7, at 7pm, the
Virgin will pass through the main streets of the isle in a caravan of
members of the congregation of the Church of Immaculate Conception. At
10:30pm the gremio of the mobile vendors will celebrat with a grand
kermesse, and the mass of the mañanitas will be held for a la patrona
of the island.
To close the celebrations, on
Monday, December 8 at 10am there will be a mass of First Communion, and
of the gremio of las Choncitas, and at 3pm there will be a boat
procession in the Bay, a mass, and the Virgin will be returned to her
niche until next year.
December...
Artist Fairs on the Square, usually first Thursday, were cancelled for October & November. Next Fair: Dec. 4
ARTE LIFE FASHION SHOW 2014
Friday, December 5 at 7:00pm Naval Club
Fashion
show with participation of designers from Merida, Cancun, & Isla
Mujeres, as well as participation by local models and our little
children models. 200 peso donation. Cocktail reception at 6:30Sunset ~5p
Moonrise over the Caribbean
Dec. 6 at 5:35p Full Moon
Dec. 7 at 6:27p
Dec. 8 at 7:19
Dec. 9 at 8:11
Dec. 10 at 9:01p
Dec. 11 at 9:51
Dec. 12 at 10:40
Dec 4 Naval Wives Breakfast to benefit Naval hospital. Naval Club
Dec 8 Day of the Virgin of Immaculate Conception, Isla's town saint
Dec 11-13 Posada Beach National Handball Tournament
Dec 12 Day of Virgin of Guadalupe, Mexico's saint
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