Friday, January 11, 2019

Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events Friday, January 11



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News from the Municipal Facebook site.....  (  FB page link)


15% discount on property taxes continues thru Feb 28th LINK 

Announcement of Carnaval Costume Contest

Announcement of Dance Troupe Competition


Three Kings Festival LINK  

Reminder of new trash collection schedule starting Jan 16 when trash should be put out for 8pm pickup.

Municipal Government is continuing to support education with the delivery of scholarships

Isla Mujeres CRIM facility is committed to the benefits of Island families LINK  





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There are no new modifications to  regulations or policies for the seamen providing whale shark tours, and a meeting with them is planned by the CONANP agency. LINK 



Isla Mujeres Al Dia    

Aguakan responded quickly to tap water leaks so that consumers continued to have service, but they failed to seal the openings they made in the road, which present a danger and a bad image for the tourists who travel that road daily. (photos of gravel filled rectangular 'potholes')

Residents are asked not to set their Christmas trees out by the street, and to bring them to the nursery at the Mundaca Hacienda, (where they'll be ground up and turned into compost). (photos)

Presenting the first "Ultra Marathon 24 hours Isla Mujeres"

Video of waterspout in front Cancun  

An islander complained anonymously about being referred to the CRIM facility for X-rays after being told at the Community Hospital that their machine wasn't working, and blame is placed on the hospital Director. 



Noti Isla Mujeres   


The XXVII anniversary of the death of Don Ausencio Magana was commemorated with the placing of a wreath at his bust by the Mayor and the town historian spoke about his importance of Mr. Magana's hard work in the early economic development of the tourism and fishing industries, and local culture. José Castillo Magaña, director of tourism and grandson of Don Ausencio, thanked the municipal authorities for the recognition of the work done by this man who is a dear person to all the islanders.

IM Noticias   

The Commander of a unit of ten Federal Police said they will continue to have a presence on the island this year, sporadically and without warning.


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 Link to Por Esto's Isla Mujeres section
Click on Spanish headline for the original article & photos



CRIM: Committed to serving Isla Mujeres families  

CRIM, comprometido con bienestar de familias



Cutting of mangrove in APIQRoo area continues  

Siguen cortando mangle en zona de Apiqroo




Hotel occupancy decreases to 60% 

Descendió a 60% la ocupación hotelera




Port closed for small boats   

Puerto cerrado a navegación menor



Tap water pipe burst  

Revienta ducto de agua potable



Isla Mujeres news briefs   

BREVES DE ISLA MUJERES



Federal Police have a presence on the Island 

Policía Federal tendrá presencia en la isla



Pardon....I've been busy with another project, and general responsibilities, so this is it for today! Hasta manana....

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Full moon rising over the Caribbean 

Jan. 21   7:17
Jan. 22   8:24
Jan. 23   9:29
Jan. 24  10:30
 Jan. 25   11:30 
Painting by Pamela Haase
Sunset  ~6:17 to ~6:37p
Sunrise  ~7:24
January Events 
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Plogging events to clean up the island are held on Saturdays LINK  and here's the Accion Isla LINK 

Monday, Dec.31 New Year's Eve celebration on the Town Square.(See article below) The NYE party continues until dawn, at least.


Tuesday, Jan. 1 New Year's Day Many people observe the sunrise at Punta Sur.
Ultramar passenger ferries
The Mass schedule for Immaculate Conception (downtown), Sacred Heart in La Gloria, and the Capilla de Guadalupe in Salina Chica, as well as a Caribbean sunrise Mass.
Thursday, Jan. 3 Artist Fair 4p-8p in front of the Casa de la Cultura on the back street Guerrero, at the cross street Abasolo.

Saturday, Jan 5 Plogging volunteers cleanup 8a-10a. Meeting at gas station on prolongacion Aeropuerto/Caribbean coastal road. Gloves & equipment supplied. The Plogging crew, who removed seven and a half TONS of trash from Isla's coasts, mangroves, and seabed in 2018. (See link above)

Sunday, Jan. 6  Día de Reyes/ King's Day   This day commemorates when the three kings or Magi visited Jesus & is the culmination of the twelve days of Christmas. Traditionally this is the day when Mexican children receive gifts. It is customary to eat Rosca de reyes, a sweet bread that represents King Herod's crown with figurines of baby Jesus hidden inside. Whoever finds the token in their piece is obligated to host a party on Candlemas Day (Dia de la Candelaria), Feb. 2, which usually includes tamales.

At 10am, at Ruben's Restaurant there will be a giveaway of toys and snacks for thousands of islander children, with los Tres Reyes in costume.. On the back street Guerrero, across from the Post Office and Mercado

The Cockteleros baseball team have been collecting toy donations for a Three Kings Day giveaway.

Sunday, Jan. 6 Noches Magicas performances on the Town Square at 8p featuring dance troupes & singers.

Jan. 6 is also Día de la Enfermera/Nurse's Day in Mexico. This special day was established in 1931, when Dr. Jose Villagrana said nurses were like a "regalo de reyes"...a gift from the Magi.  (International Nurse's Day is celebrated on May 12th, the birthday of Florence Nightingale).

  Sunday, Jan. 6 at 1p at the Pescador baseball field in front of Chedraui, the Cocteleros of Isla Mujeres will play their first game of the new year against the Old Boys of Cancun, & there will be a toy giveaway in honor of 3 Kings Day (Donations are encouraged). Entrance is 20 pesos, merchandise is available & thanks to Joseph R Walsdorf for the update!
 
Thursday, Jan. 10 Artist Fair 4p-8p in front of the Casa de la Cultura on the back street Guerrero, at the cross street Abasolo.

Thursday, Jan. 10 Three King's Festival by the DIF for islander kids & their families at the Bicentennial Dome starting at 4pm, with entertainment, raffles, and prizes.

Saturday, Jan 12 Plogging volunteers cleanup 8a-10a. Meeting location TBA. Gloves & equipment supplied. (See link above)

Sunday, Jan. 13 Noches Magicas performances on the Town Square at 8p featuring dance troupes & singers.

Thursday, Jan. 17 Artist Fair 4p-8p in front of the Casa de la Cultura on the back street Guerrero, at the cross street Abasolo.

Friday, Jan 18-Sunday Jan. 20 Oasis Fest Vol. 2: Pirate's Paradise with 22 musical acts, surprise prizes, and these events. Organized by Barracuda Board Co.   LINK 

    Friday: Urban Culture with a Hip Hop Concert, Workshops & Expositions of Breakdance, Rap, Graffiti, & Musical Production and an Artist Fair

     Saturday: Street Culture with Pirate Plog (Beach Cleanup), Ska, Punk, Rock Concert, Workshops, Games, & Get Together of Skate, Longboard, Parkour, Roller, Circus Arts, Murals

      Sunday: Caribbean Culture with Reggae & Ska Concert, Workshops in Skimboard, Palm Weaving, and Ancestral Vibrations with Conch Shells, Paddleboard Games, Live Painting, Raffle.

Saturday, Jan 19 Plogging volunteers cleanup 8a-10a. Meeting location TBA. Gloves & equipment supplied. (See link above)

Sunday, Jan. 20 Noches Magicas performances on the Town Square at 8p featuring dance troupes & singers.

Sunday, Jan 20 Lunar Eclipse begins at 9:36 pm, Maximum at 12:12am (Jan 21) and ends at 2:48am. 

Thursday, Jan. 24 Artist Fair 4p-8p in front of the Casa de la Cultura on the back street Guerrero, at the cross street Abasolo.

Saturday, Jan 26 Plogging volunteers cleanup 8a-10a. Meeting location TBA. Gloves & equipment supplied. (See link above)

Saturday, Jan. 26 Ultramarathon 24 hours  LINK  

Sunday, Jan. 27 Noches Magicas performances on the Town Square at 8p featuring dance troupes & singers.

Thursday, Jan. 31  Artist Fair 4p-8p in front of the Casa de la Cultura on the back street Guerrero, at the cross street Abasolo.

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