Sunday, January 6, 2019

Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events Sunday, January 6



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




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Isla Mujeres Al Dia    

VIDEO "Discover Isla Mujeres"

Noti Isla Mujeres   

Starting on January 16th, the Trash Collection staff of the municipal Public Services Department will cover five daily routes across the entire island between 8pm and 10pm, including the beaches, downtown, and the colonias of Cañotal, La Gloria and Sac-Baj. Residents are asked to separate their trash (previous articles said to separate organic from inorganic), to use resistant bags, and not exceed 25 kilograms (55lbs).

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

Cold Front #21 didn't affect tourism  

Frente frío 21 no causó afectaciones

Jan 5 Cold Front #21 arrived on Saturday morning, weakly, causing cloudy skies, but didn't interrupt tourism or fishing activities. There have been no nautical restrictions the past two days, and the ferries and tour boats were busy bringing thousands of visitors to Isla Mujeres. The fishermen have been reporting good catches of fish, seafood, and lobster, and recreational divers have been able to enjoy their sport also.


Registration for Carnaval Kings & Queens    

A apuntarse para reyes y reinas

 Most of this information was translated in yesterday's edition. This article explains the scoring for judging, (there is a total of 100 points available) with the performance of the dance troupe counting for 80 points, performing for 15 to 30 minutes each. The children and youths perform for 10 to 20 minutes. Members of the troupes must be native islanders or residents. The costumes will be judged on color and originality, choreography judging includes originality, music, and synchrony, and animation for the audience is judged on enthusiasm and excitement.   There are ten points available in the evaluation score of the organizers, based on the paper presented by the participants, and ten total points available for the individual presentation of each contestant when presenting and the manner in which they deliver their message to the public.

Isla Mujeres news briefs   

Breves de Isla Mujeres

Work on the soccer field renovation began in June 2018, and it was expected to take less than three month, but is not yet completed.

The sailboat "Permanent Waves was rescued after it ran aground by Playa Centro, because of the prevailing south wind, and its anchor not being firmly set. The boat arrived around 7pm and anchored in front of the airfield area, but in the morning it was near the swimmers area of Playa Centro, where the buoys mark the Navigation Channel and the swimmers area. It didn't cause problems and was towed away with assistance from other boats, and it is expected that a fine will be issued by the Harbor Master's office.


Isla Mujeres: Magnet for visitors    

Isla Mujeres imán para visitantes

   Many tourists are visiting Isla Mujeres, which has been receiving nearly 30,000 visitors daily during the peak of this holiday season. It is noted that the beaches are free of sargasso, and the small amounts that have arrived were quickly removed, and that the cleaning crews are out early in the morning to ensure that Playa Centro and North Beach are ready to receive tourists and residents. 

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 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!

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 Kitchen in a large studio. (Sur & Norte are identical)
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Large studio (Sur) with Queen & Single bed. Slider door & view are behind me.

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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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