Thursday, February 21, 2019

Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events Thursday, February 21



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Junk removal campaign today starting in the La Gloria park at 11am. Put out your unused & old items that can collect rainwater, such as those shown in the drawings, for the prevention of mosquito-borne diseases.

Tuesdays 10a-2p Free sterilization of dogs and cats at Isla Animals in coordination with the City

 VIDEO about cleaning up your dog's feces

Government and concession holders working together to maintain clean beaches in Isla Mujeres LINK  
  The Director of the Federal Zone agency (ZOFEMAT), Kerem Pinto Aguilar, carried out a series of meetings with 350 concessionaires and users of the Federal Zone to ensure their cooperation with keeping their premises clean.
     Although the Federal Zone is a public property, it has been leased as concessions to companies who provide various services to tourists, and it is the obligation of the concessionaires to join the efforts of the City to keep the properties in optimal condition
     Ms. Pinto Aguilar said, "We haven't had any problems with any particular concessionaires, however, as our Mayor has said, it is important that these campaigns are carried out periodically to encourage them to fulfill their part."
      She explained that these encounters are the first part of the campaign, and will be followed by inspections to ensure that all concessionaires comply with their contracts and keep these areas clean.

        The concessionaires of the Federal Zone have committed to keeping the two main beaches of Isla Mujeres clean, where there is a daily influx of many visitors because they are the main attraction of this destination.She said that the beaches offer a wide range of opportunities for employers and workers, and the municipal government works in coordination with them to ensure its cleanliness 365 days a year.
        Included in this effort, is the involvement of all the beach concessionaires, and those in the mangroves at the other tourist attraction sites of Isla Mujeres.
       The ZOFEMAT Director concluded by saying that in addition to working in coordination with the owners of companies located in the Federal Zone, the support of island citizens and visitors is requested to keep the beaches free of plastics or any other type of waste, with the goal of achieving a green island together.

World Day for Social Justice   

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Isla Mujeres Al Dia    

Photo with caption: On Sunday at 1p, the Isla Mujeres Cocteleros will play the team from Leona Vicario at the El Pescador field (in front of Chedraui). Bring your family & support them!

Photos with caption: ZOFEMAT notifies users and concessionaires of the Federal Zone to keep their premises clean.      Photos & article about meeting.

Soccer game on Saturday, Feb. 23 at 6p at the soccer field in Salina Chica between Club Isla Mujeres and Real Cancun. Come and support the home team!
Photo & caption saying work has resumed on the soccer field in colonia Salina Chica, which is expected to be completed within four weeks.

Photo and caption that the letter "J" has been reinstalled at the Isla Mujeres photo op sign behind the Casa de la Cultura 

VIDEO of Red Cross paramedics assisting a woman onto the gurney then putting her into the back of the ambulance while the reporter explains she is a tourist being taken to the Community Hospital for evaluation after having a motorcycle accident.

Noti Isla Mujeres   

Video with caption that the Traffic police are ready for Carnaval, March 1-5

Baltazar Gómez Catzín, head of the fishing cooperatives agency said that the lobster season has been normal to good, which will be over at the end of the month. VIDEO  
VIDEO of yesterday morning's sunrise, featuring the full moon about to set & pristine beaches, thanks to the ZOFEMAT crew! (Who were cleaning at the Pet Friendly beach a couple hours later.)

IM Noticias   

La Tertulia

VIDEO interview with veterinarian Dr Delfino

VIDEO of Dr. Miguel Ángel García Albarán with caption saying that this Saturday, Feb 23 the first national vaccination week begins in Isla Mujeres. There will be three stations; at the IMSS clinic, the Naval Hospital and the Community Hospital.


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

Discount on liquor licenses

Logran descuento del 50% por resello de patente

   Businesses with liquor licenses can obtain at 20% discount until the end of February, and members of the Chamber of Commerce (CANACO) can have a 50% discount, if they have no balances owed. Members of CANACO can receive discounts of 35% on other municipal taxes and fees.

Commitments to keep the beaches clean  

Comprometidos a mantener playas limpias

 

Isla Mujeres news briefs  

Breves de Isla Mujeres

     Classes were suspended on Tuesday at the middle school for the election of the Board of Directors of the union of teachers there. Mario Cicero won the head position, which has a three year term, by a vote of 24 to 12.  Those elected were immediately sworn in.
      The letter "J" was reinstalled at the Isla Mujeres photo op sign behind the Casa de la Cultura. It has been recommended that a sign be installed in multiple languages warning not to climb on the sign, and that police surveillance should be increased.

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Full moon rising over the Caribbean 

Feb 19   7:05
Feb 20   8:10
Feb 21   9:13
Feb 22  10:14
 Feb 23   11:12 
Painting by Pamela Haase
Sunset  6:35-6:50 
Sunrise ~7:20-7:05
February Events 
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Plogging events to clean up the island are held on Saturday mornings LINK . Volunteers welcome! Here's the Accion Isla LINK 


Ploggers
  Friday, Feb. 1  Municipal clean up of mangroves to commemorate World Wetlands Day. Join them at 9a to clean part of the Makax lagoon. Sturdy shoes, long sleeves, repellent.They will also be presenting educational talks in the schools.


Saturday, Feb. 2 World Wetlands Day Plogging Clean-up  8a meet up at Zama beach club to clean along the Sac Bajo road. Sturdy shoes, long sleeves, repellent. Bags & Gloves provided, Bring your refillable water container. 

Saturday, Feb. 2 Candlemas Day  Tamales provided by those who had the baby Jesus in their Kings cake on Jan. 6th.

 

Sunday, Feb. 3 Noches Magicas performances on the Town Square at 8p featuring dance troupes and singers with local talent and invited guests.
 




Monday, Feb. 4  A Civic ceremony is held the first Monday of each month, often on the Town Square, in the morning, probably around 8a or 9a. 






Thursday, Feb. 7  Artist Fair 4p-8p in front of the Casa de la Cultura on the back street Guerrero, at the cross street Abasolo.






 
Saturday, Feb. 9 Plogging Clean-up  Location TBA 8 or 8:30a for a couple hours. Bags & Gloves provided, Bring your refillable water container.

Sunday, Feb. 10 Performances by Carnaval dance troupes with judging to determine the Kings & Queens of Carnaval.  Two couples are competing for the overall King & Queen, other categories include Children, Youth, and Diversity.






Thursday, Feb. 14  Artist Fair 4p-8p in front of the Casa de la Cultura on the back street Guerrero, at the cross street Abasolo.

 Feb. 14 Dia de Amor y Amistad (Day of Love and Friendship) The City provides a free Collective wedding event including the ceremony, cake, and paperwork for residents.

 In mid-February, there has been Artisan's Pavilion on the Town Square, for the past few years with artisans from other regions of Mexico, as well as a number from Isla Mujeres offering interesting handmade items at reasonable prices.

Saturday, Feb. 16 Plogging Clean-up  Bags & Gloves provided, Bring your refillable water container. 


 

Sunday, Feb. 17 Noches Magicas performances on the Town Square at 8p featuring dance troupes and singers with local talent and invited guests.




Feb 18-24 Island Time Music Festival & Fishing Tournament
 

 This will be the 10th anniversary of this Festival which benefits the Little Yellow School House who provide education and therapy for special needs kids on the island.  LINK to schedule of events, ticket information, etc Features popular Country music artist



 


Tuesday, Feb. 19  Exhibition basketball game at the Convention Center on Tuesday at 8:30

Tuesday, Feb 19  Online auction begins for the benefit of  Isla Mujeres Scholarship Program
Thursday, Feb. 21  Artist Fair 4p-8p in front of the Casa de la Cultura on the back street Guerrero, at the cross street Abasolo.

Saturday, Feb. 23 Plogging Clean-up  Location TBA 8 or 8:30a for a couple hours. Bags & Gloves provided, Bring your refillable water container.  

Sunday, Feb. 24 Noches Magicas performances on the Town Square at 8p featuring dance troupes and singers with local talent and invited guests.

 Sunday, Feb. 24 Online auction begins for the benefit of  Isla Mujeres Scholarship Program

Thursday, Feb. 28  Artist Fair 4p-8p in front of the Casa de la Cultura on the back street Guerrero, at the cross street Abasolo.

Isla Blanca Kite Festival (on the mainland) says they've discontinued after ten years due to parking problems, but here's their page in case that changes.  LINK    

In February, generally the temperatures are very pleasant, but weather for this month includes "nortes", fronts from the north whose winds often cause small boats to be restricted to port, and they may bring clouds, rain, and cooler temps.  They cause the lobster to come out of their hiding places and move south across the seabed, increasing the catches of the fishermen

Fishermen in this region are banned from catching Grouper and Octopus in February (and March). Lobster season ends after Feb. 28th (Lobsters kept in captivity continue to be available).  LINK 
Carnaval Schedule
Friday, March 1st Noche de Gala/Gala Night
Coronation of the Kings & Queens in all categories
Presentation of dance troupes
Dance to live music byYerbabuena
Town Square 8:30p

Saturday, March 2 Noche Cubana/Cuban Night
Presentation of dance troupes
Dance to live music by Grupo Junior Klan
Town Square 8:30p

Sunday, March 3 Carnaval Parade-Fantasy
Contest of Decorated Floats/Carts
Procession is on Rueda Medina from the Naval base to the Fishermen's Monument at the Traffic Circle
Show by DJ's
Playa Centro 3p

Afternoon of Fantasy
Bouncy houses, Children's Costume contest, dance troupe performances and show for kids
Town Square 5p

Night of Fantasy
Presentation of the Queen of Diversity, Performances by dance troupes, Performance by Silvanna Show
Town Square 8:30p

Monday, March 4-Carnaval Parade-Regional & Comedy
Contest of Decorated Floats/Carts
Procession is on Rueda Medina from the Naval Base to the Fishermen's Monument at the traffic circle.
Show by DJ's
Playa Centro 3p

Comedy & Regional Night
Costume Contest for Adultes
Presentation of Dance Troupes
Comedy by Macta
Town Square 8:30p

Tuesday, March 5-Fat Tuesday
Show by DJ's
Playa Centro 3p

Tuesday Night of Carnaval (Fat Tuesday)
Presentation of Dance Troupes, The Will & Burning of Juan Carnaval
Dance to live music by Caribbean Kings
Town Square 8:30p
Sources for Weather Information:
LINK to Civil Protection Q Roo weather bulletin  (Spanish)
LINK to Mexico National Weather Service (Spanish)
 LINK to satellite images for the Mexico National Weather Service
 LINK to GOES East Band 16 GIF (animation)
LINK to a private weather station on Isla Mujeres  


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