Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events Wednesday, February 13



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



Due to weather, the junk collection at La Gloria park was suspended and will be rescheduled.

15% discount on property taxes thru the end of February 
Information about applying for scholarships with deadline of March 1st (graphics)

Civil Protection monitoring protocol enacted in response to the arrival of Cold Front #36 LINK 
   The personnel of Civil Protection and the Firefighters were monitoring the storm drains and pumps in response to the rains brought with the arrival of Cold Front #36, which included cleaning the drains where necessary. The Director of Civil Protection advised residents to wait to put trash out until the truck is about to pass because otherwise it can end up clogging the drains, and they are reminded that 911 is the number to call for emergencies.

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VIDEO   and LINK      Meeting of business owners in response to new cargo limits on passenger ferry  A meeting is planned with representatives of the Ultramar ferry company.

Port closed for small boats LINK 
  Boats under 40 feet were only allowed to operate within the Bay and trips to Isla Contoy were suspended. 

Heavy rains caused flooding in the usual locations and Civil Protection was monitoring the pumps and drains LINK   

Isla Mujeres Al Dia    

16th Annual Cosme Magana International Fishing Tournament will be held May 17, 18, & 19.  (The captains dinner is on Friday and the tournament on Saturday & Sunday.)

Photo of overlook between Punta Sur and Garrafon with caption "Do you like this view".  Sunrise VIDEO   with caption about it being normal and a beautiful show. Hidalgo street in the rain VIDEO.   Boats, piers, bay in rain VIDEO .  Photo of boat at pier & caption says port closed for boats under 40 feet.  VIDEO behind Casa de la Cultura in the rain.

On Sunday, a friendly baseball game was played on the island at the Ariel "El Picho" Magaña softball field between the female teams the Isla Mujeres Isleñas who won against the Las Trigueñas de Cancún with a score of  9 to 3. (Photos).

Noti Isla Mujeres   

VIDEO Heavy rains affects this tourist destination. Port closed for small boats.  VIDEO of flooding on Hidalgo. VIDEO of business owners meeting concerning cargo limits on Ultramar passenger ferry

Notice of mixed martial arts fight on Friday at the Ice Bar at 7p.

IM Noticias   

Comisionista agents from Puerto Juarez could be jailed if they persist with irregular practices (article)  
Councilman plans to request complaint by City against Telcel with PROFECO (Federal Consumer Protection Agency)

La Tertulia

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

Por Esto still has yesterday's articles (at 11:15a)

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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 neighborhood eateries a couple blocks farther. Within ten minutes walk are a variety of restaurants including Mango Cafe, Brisas, Manolitos, La Chatita, Green Verde, Kash Kechen Chuc, and the large department store-grocery , Chedraui. Visit marinas, bars, & beach clubs that are minutes away by bike or on foot. Attend 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. It takes 20-30  minutes to walk downtown.
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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 
Provided by MaraVilla Caribe & Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events

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  Location TBA 8 or 8:30a for a couple hours. 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



 



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 

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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