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The second issue of
The Isla Mujeres Magazine
to benefit Isla charities
is online,
featuring a variety of talented writers and photographers!
The Isla Mujeres Magazine
to benefit Isla charities
is online,
featuring a variety of talented writers and photographers!
From Noticias de Diario de Quintana Roo ....
link to their Isla articles
Vehicle ferry increases service during low season
Incrementan travesías
Crece la demanda del servicio de transbordadores en plena temporada “baja”
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 10 de noviembre.-
Although this is considered low season, the number of crossings by the vehicle ferry has been increased from five to seven round trips daily between Isla Mujeres and Punta Sam, due to unusual demand, to meet the needs of their clients.This indicates a quick recovery of the "off' season. Company representatives confirmed that they usually increase the number of crossings during peak demand times such as the Easter holidays, July & August, and at the end of the year.
Currently the company charges 40 pesos per passenger for a one way trip, a price which makes their service attractive and could by the reason for the increased demand. The schedule is as follows: From Isla Mujeres to Punta Sam: 06:00 am, 08:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 pm, 02:15 pm, 04:15 pm and 07:15 pm.
From Punta Sam to Isla Mujeres: 07:15 am, 09:00 am, 11:00 am, 13:00, 15:00, 17:30 and 20:15.
95 students need glasses
Detected during event to test vision
Necesitan lentes 95 alumnos
Detectados durante Brigada de Salud Visual
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 10 de noviembre.-
The cost of glasses for the children is 250 pesos per pair, and the parents only pay half, which is collected when the glasses are delivered in three weeks. (125 pesos is ~$8.) The government pays the other half.
This event has been successful and attracted the interest of the whole mainland community and will be offered to the general public, and not only the students, said Edgar Gasca Arceo, local legislator. He said these efforts are aimed at supporting families economically by promoting better health of their children and youths, by making the glasses available at a low cost and with easy payment.
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Posted yesterday....
Job Fair Thursday, November 9-2
Jueves 19 de Noviembre de 9 am a 2 pm.
In
Isla Mujeres, simultaneously, with the rest of the municipalities of
Quintana Roo, we enthusiastically join the program Abrigando
Familias con Amor; an initiative of the state DIF president Mariana
Zorrilla de Borge. (This program provides blankets, jackets, sweaters, and other items for cold weather to persons in need, and accepts donations of these items.)
En
Isla Mujeres, de manera simultánea, como en el resto de los municipios
de Quintana Roo, con entusiasmo nos unimos al programa Abrigando
Familias con Amor, iniciativa de la presidenta estatal del DIF Mariana
Zorrilla de Borge.
We promote reading as a cultural habit!
¡Promovamos la lectura como un hábito cultural! #ComunidadEnAcción
There are only three days until the Festival of Caribbean Culture can be enjoyed, with a performance by Issac Delgado and his band. (It begins Friday.)
Estamos a tan solo tres días de disfrutar el Festival de Cultura del Caribe con la presentación de Issac Delgado y su orquesta. #IslaMujeres #Cultura
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Number of ferry crossings increased
Náutico
Aumenta corridas el servicio de ferrys
0 11 de noviembre de 2015 By Carlos Gasca
Navy evacuates tourist from cruise ship
EMERGENCIA
Evacua Semar a una turista de un crucero
0 11 de noviembre de 2015 By Carlos Gasca
The Ministry of the Navy (SEMAR) reported that personnel from their Search and Rescue unit (ENSAR, Estación Naval de Búsqueda, Rescate y Vigilancia Marítima) responded to a distress call from the cruise ship Norwegian Pearl, which was located 6.8 nautical miles south of Isla Mujeres (11 kilometers).
They provided medical care for a 27 year old passenger from the United States who had a seizure and required specialized care. Then the patient was transported to the Naval Station in Puerto Juarez, where an ambulance was waiting to take the patient to a private hospital in Cancun.
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From Tvisla Mujeres ( link)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
From por esto Link to their Isla Mujeres articles
Fishing Cooperative still awaiting judicial decision
“Tortuguismo” judicial [+] Ver mas
In late June the fishing cooperative "Patria & Progreso" elected a new president and board of directors, but the former officials removed all the financial documents and would not turn them over to the new administration. The new president, Jaime Osorio Sanchez, hired a notary public and filed a complaint with the MPFC, Ministerio Público de Fuero Común, and explained that he has replaced that legal representative and hired a lawyer to follow up on the case. The members of the cooperative are puzzled by the delay.
One in four students need glasses
Uno de cada cuatro estudiantes requiere anteojos. [+] Ver mas
According to the National Institute of Statistics, Geography, and Information (INEGI), following the population census in 2010, it was reported that 26 percent of children between 5 and 14 years of age require optometry services. The rest of this article is about the vision screening in the Continental Zone...see translation above.
Cruise ship passenger given assistance
Auxilio a pasajera de un crucero turístico+] Ver mas
In addition to the same information translated above, this article notes that the Mexican Navy has been assisting cruise ships in this manner once or twice a year in recent times, who operate in the Caribbean region, and whose destinations include Cozumel and Majahual. This service is given in compliance with the law which empowers SEMAR (Ministry of the Navy) to safeguard human lives at sea.
Naval medical personnel were transported to the scene in a rescue boat of the type "MLB", where they assisted and evacuated the passenger to an ambulance at the Puerto Juarez Naval Station, which was waiting to provide transport to a private hospital in Cancun for the 27 year old passenger who had suffered a seizure and required specialized medical attention.
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| View from the rooms. |
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.
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| Kitchen in a large studio. (Sur & Norte are identical) |
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| Kitchenette in small room, Medio. There's a table & chairs across from it & a double bed. |
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| A large slider opens from each of the 3 rooms onto the patio where each has a table & chairs, hammock & clotheslines. The BBQ is behind the pole, and the outdoor shower is outa the pic at left. |
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| Large studio (Norte), I'm standing in the kitchen |
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
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| Large studio (Sur) with Queen & Single bed. Slider door & view are behind me. |
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, Bahama Mama, Brisas, or Manolitos. Walk less than 10 minutes to shop at Chedraui or to dine at Green Verde, Kash Kechen Chuc, or Seso Loco. Visit marinas, bars, & beach clubs that are 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.
November events
Sunset ~6:05
Moonrise over the Caribbean
Nov. 25 6:14
Nov. 26 7:09
Nov. 27 8:06
Nov. 28 9:02
Nov. 29 9:58
Nov. 30 10:52
Nov. 5 Thursday
Cancelled by rain, May be rescheduled for Friday, Nov. 13, May be relocated to the Casa de Cultura
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Nov. 13-16 is Buen Fin when discounts are widely available
Friday, Nov. 13 at the Casa de la Cultura 6p Book presentation
Caribbean Culture Festival 2015 will be held outside the Casa de la Cultura, Nov. 13-15, all events are free. Residents & Visitors are invited. Note the recent schedule says the Q Roo Orchestra performance is at 7p on Saturday night.
Fecha
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Hora
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Disciplina
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Ciudad/lugar
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Festival
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Evento/Grupo/Artísta
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País
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Viernes 13
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19:00
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Danza
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Malecón de Casa de la Cultura
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Festival Artístico
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Alma Caribeña
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México
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Viernes 13
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19:00
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Inauguración
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Malecón de Casa de la Cultura
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Festival Artístico
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Inauguración Isla Mujeres
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México
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Viernes 13
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20:00
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Música
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Malecón de Casa de la Cultura
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Festival Artístico
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Trova Isleña
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México
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Viernes 13
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21:30
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Música
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Malecón de Casa de la Cultura
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Festival Artístico
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Gil Harry SevenF
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Belice
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Viernes 13
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23:00
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Música
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Malecón de Casa de la Cultura
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Festival Artístico
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Isaac Delgado
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Cuba
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Sábado 14
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18:00
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Música
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Parroquia de la Inmaculada Concepción
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Festival Artístico
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Joel Montero acompañado de la Orquesta Sinfónica de Quintana Roo
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México
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Sábado 14
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21:30
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Música
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Malecón de Casa de la Cultura
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Festival Artístico
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Celso Piña y Pato Machete
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México
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Domingo 15
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19:00
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Danza
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Malecón de Casa de la Cultura
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Festival Artístico
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Asociación de Coreógrafos Folcloristas de México A. C. y Alicia Alonso Studio Dance
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México
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Domingo 15
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20:30
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Música
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Malecón de Casa de la Cultura
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Festival Artístico
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Charanga Habanera
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Cuba
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Here's a translation of the schedule of events from DQR 10/30 :Updated from this City poster on FB
Friday, Nov. 13 at 7pm, Opening Night: There will be a performance by the dance troupe Alma Caribeña; La Trova Islana, the band Gil Harry Seven, and the headliner is famous musical artist Isaac Delgado and his band. Culinary & Art Fair (Probably starting earlier)
Saturday, Nov. 14 at 7pm, there will be a performance by the
Symphonic Orchestra of Quintana Roo, featuring songs written by
isleños, including Virgilio “El Chino” Fernández and his son Virgilio
Fernández. It will be at the building next to the Catholic Church on the Town Square. This will be followed by “El Chevo y su Swing Urbano”, who
play a mix of Caribbean rhythms and urban music, including the hit:
“Métela Sácala”. ?? (They are not on the poster, but Quequi lists them in their festival article published Tuesday) 8p Dance performance. Then Cumbia legend Celso Piña, will take the stage,
creator of the hit “Cumbia Sobre el Río Suenan”, accompanied by Patricio
Elizalde (Pato Machete).
From Cultura Isla Mujeres on FB (their original in English):
The voice of Joel Montero will dress up the Mexican Caribbean
The Mexican tenor returns to his native Quintana Roo to interpret the best of his repertoire in the framework of the Festival of Culture of the Caribbean 2015
After performing with great success in the main opera houses of Europe, the Mexican tenor, Joel Montero, returns to his native State of Quintana Roo in the framework of the Festival of Culture of the Caribbean 2015 which takes place in the Mexican Caribbean from the 3rd through the 22nd of November.
The singer, born in Chetumal, and who has opened his way to success through perseverance, his art and his mastery of his voice as an musical instrument, has been described by international media as a passionate singer with a powerful voice and emotional acting which has gained for him a privileged place on the stages of the Old Continent.
Among his awards and recognitions are the special award given to him at the international singing competition “Monserrate Caballe” in Andorra and the “Luigi Infantino” prize in Lugoj, Rumania.
Montero was part of the Opera Studio at the theater in Zurich, Switzerland and the State Theater in Meinigen, Germany and has been an invited soloist at different theaters in various cities in Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Finland and England, appearing, as well, with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra.
Next 14th of November, thanks to the Festival of Culture of the Caribbean, the Isla Mujeres public will be delighted by the voice that is conquering Europe when Montero will appear with the Philharmonic Orchestra of Quintana Roo, making all of his fellow Quintana Roo residents proud.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8KGvWYis3Q
From Cultura Isla Mujeres on FB (my translation from Spanish):
Celso Piña will enchant the Caribbean
This musician from the mountain region will be performing at the Caribbean Culture Festival 2015 in Quintana Roo which takes place Nov. 3-22. Celso Piña, better known as "the rebel of the accordion", will have the Mexican Caribbean dancing to la cumbia on November 14th, in Isla Mujeres, sharing the stage with Pato Machete.
The rhythms of this singer, composer, and arranger and icon of Mexican popular music in recent years, has confirmed his performance the festival. They will be bringing their distinctive sound that has enriched the cumbia with touches of other popular rhythms such as ska, reggae , rap and hip hop.
A born Musician, self-taught skill on the accordion, Pina provides a value beyond what is musical, and he represents an emblem of cultural Mexico today. This was demonstrated in the documentary film which he starred in, for the channel 11-one, and reinforcing the image immortalized in literature by Garcia Marquez, dancing to the rhythms of cumbias which are proudly made in Mexico.
So, the festival of culture in the Caribbean, it enriches the purest style "Sonidero" with the presence of the musician that since 25 years ago, has been one of the stars of the stage of the genre of cumbia.
http://youtu.be/sY2HcLtJS1k
Sunday, Nov. 15 at 7pm, there will be a performance by the Ballet de Danza Folclórica de México, followed by Son de la Catedral, and a presentation by Charanga Habanera; whose leader David Calzado is known for the hit “Gozando de la Habana”.
From Cultura Isla Mujeres on FB (their original in English):
The voice of Joel Montero will dress up the Mexican Caribbean
The Mexican tenor returns to his native Quintana Roo to interpret the best of his repertoire in the framework of the Festival of Culture of the Caribbean 2015
After performing with great success in the main opera houses of Europe, the Mexican tenor, Joel Montero, returns to his native State of Quintana Roo in the framework of the Festival of Culture of the Caribbean 2015 which takes place in the Mexican Caribbean from the 3rd through the 22nd of November.
The singer, born in Chetumal, and who has opened his way to success through perseverance, his art and his mastery of his voice as an musical instrument, has been described by international media as a passionate singer with a powerful voice and emotional acting which has gained for him a privileged place on the stages of the Old Continent.
Among his awards and recognitions are the special award given to him at the international singing competition “Monserrate Caballe” in Andorra and the “Luigi Infantino” prize in Lugoj, Rumania.
Montero was part of the Opera Studio at the theater in Zurich, Switzerland and the State Theater in Meinigen, Germany and has been an invited soloist at different theaters in various cities in Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Finland and England, appearing, as well, with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra.
Next 14th of November, thanks to the Festival of Culture of the Caribbean, the Isla Mujeres public will be delighted by the voice that is conquering Europe when Montero will appear with the Philharmonic Orchestra of Quintana Roo, making all of his fellow Quintana Roo residents proud.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8KGvWYis3Q
From Cultura Isla Mujeres on FB (my translation from Spanish):
Celso Piña will enchant the Caribbean
This musician from the mountain region will be performing at the Caribbean Culture Festival 2015 in Quintana Roo which takes place Nov. 3-22. Celso Piña, better known as "the rebel of the accordion", will have the Mexican Caribbean dancing to la cumbia on November 14th, in Isla Mujeres, sharing the stage with Pato Machete.
The rhythms of this singer, composer, and arranger and icon of Mexican popular music in recent years, has confirmed his performance the festival. They will be bringing their distinctive sound that has enriched the cumbia with touches of other popular rhythms such as ska, reggae , rap and hip hop.
A born Musician, self-taught skill on the accordion, Pina provides a value beyond what is musical, and he represents an emblem of cultural Mexico today. This was demonstrated in the documentary film which he starred in, for the channel 11-one, and reinforcing the image immortalized in literature by Garcia Marquez, dancing to the rhythms of cumbias which are proudly made in Mexico.
So, the festival of culture in the Caribbean, it enriches the purest style "Sonidero" with the presence of the musician that since 25 years ago, has been one of the stars of the stage of the genre of cumbia.
http://youtu.be/sY2HcLtJS1k
Sunday, Nov. 15 at 7pm, there will be a performance by the Ballet de Danza Folclórica de México, followed by Son de la Catedral, and a presentation by Charanga Habanera; whose leader David Calzado is known for the hit “Gozando de la Habana”.
Monday, Nov. 16 Day off for Revolution Day
Friday, Nov. 20 Revolution Day Commemorated
Sunday, Nov. 22 Christ the King Day
Approximately Nov 28 - Dec 8 Festival for the Virgin of Immaculate Conception, the Town Saint. is held annually. Link
Every Tuesday and Thursday: Free spay/neuter clinic (Isla Animals)
Consults 100p, Vaccines: parvo & distemper 50p, flea & tick meds 20p, wormer 10p. Helpers always welcome! Isla Animals, Mundaca Hacienda, 10am-4pm (No food morning of surgery/water ok)
From Sally Margolis Hi all!! We (Isla Animals) are gearing up for a HUGE Spay/Neuter, Vaccination, Wellness campaign for the animals in Rancho Viejo Nov 17-22. This is a very poor area in the municipality of Isla Mujeres. Most are living without electricity and running water. The situation for the animals there is dire right now with parvo & distemper running rampant, and heavy overpopulation. We expect to treat/vaccinate/spay/neuter 1000 cats & dogs with the cost of surgery at just $10us per dog. This may be the only time any of these animals see a vet. We can treat the existing animals, vaccinate others against disease, curb the population growth, and educate pet owners on proper animal care and make a HUGE DIFFERENCE!! We have the knowledge, experience, volunteers, and heart to make it happen. We are asking for all of your help to raise funds to make the campaign a reality. (We can also accept Paypal donations via our site islaanimals.org - just add RANCHO VIEJO in message, and cash in person on Isla Mujeres. Please, please share the link on your social media. It helps us so much. If you are not in a position to donate PLEASE do read the campaign & share, there is lots of excellent info in it about the work we do-There is always so much to do! Thank you for your time! http://www.gofundme.com/isla-animals-rv
Coming in December.....
Coming December 25-30! Performances by dance troupes of the National Congress of Mexican Folkloric Dance..."A fragment of the mosaic mural of Mayan culture"
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