The first issue of The Isla Mujeres Magazine to
benefit Isla charities has been published, featuring a
variety of talented writers and photographers! Thank-you to everyone
who has visited & shared it! It's already had thousands of views
& a couple hundred dollars in ad donations.
Check out the Charity document, patronize the supportive businesses & visit the blogs of the talented contributors! Contact me at westofcuba@gmail.com if you'd like to donate $15 to your fav charity, for an ad. Good causes, good exposure. 100% is contributed.
Feel free to copy & share the Charity document! Telling your friends about the Magazine & sharing links helps Isla Charities, too. Your support is appreciated & small efforts add up to big differences. Thanks!
Check out the Charity document, patronize the supportive businesses & visit the blogs of the talented contributors! Contact me at westofcuba@gmail.com if you'd like to donate $15 to your fav charity, for an ad. Good causes, good exposure. 100% is contributed.
Feel free to copy & share the Charity document! Telling your friends about the Magazine & sharing links helps Isla Charities, too. Your support is appreciated & small efforts add up to big differences. Thanks!
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LINK to 24 hour time lapse of the webcam The "Morning Edition" has translated headlines & newspaper photos. This Afternoon Edition has translations of the news articles, Daily Events, the Live Music Schedule & the "Around the Internet in the Past 24 Hours" section including photos & info from individuals & local businesses .... Daily In Isla Mujeres. There are always links to the original articles in Spanish. |
Noticias de Diario de Quintana Roo ....
Preparing sterilization campaign for dogs & cats: February 9th
Preparan campaña de esterilización
Jueves, 30 de Enero de 2014 22:58
Para perros y gatos, a llevarse a cabo el próximo 9 de febrero
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 30 de enero.-
Leer más...Five specialists, including veterinarian Rene Guzman Ramirez, will participate in the sterilization clinic on February 9th, for pets and stray animals, at the Hacienda Mundaca from 9am to 5pm. There have been 20 to 22 animals registered already, and animals can be registered until February 5th.
Regardless of the success of this event, they are planning to have a similar campaign monthly, with plans to sterilize 50 animals at each event, said the Director of Ecololgy, Cristina Medina Figueroa. These actions are part of the agreement signed last week with the CCDA, Committee for the Care and Protection of Animals.
Green light to regulations: For integration, organization & maintenance of the city archives
Luz verde a reglamento interno
Jueves, 30 de Enero de 2014 22:52
Para la integración, organización y manejo de los archivos municipales
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 30 de enero.-
Leer más...Regulations regarding the care of the city archives were unanimously passed at the City Council meeting. For improved access and more space, the archives will be moved in February. They are currently located in colonia Electristas, and will be moved to colonia Salina Chica, on Jesus Martinez Ross Avenue.
Tvisla Mujeres
Noticias de Quequi......
Fishing industry without improvement
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Trabajadores
Sin mejoría el sector pesquero
0 30 de enero de 2014
Por Carlos Gasca-Quequi.-The end of the lobster season is nearly a month away, and the fishermen are hoping things improve in February, because they have not been able to work due to the weather in the past month, except for a few days. The director of the cooperative "Justicia Social" said things will not be favorable for them if the production of lobster does not improve. It is not only hard for individuals, it is hard for the cooperatives, who must pay about 20,000 pesos monthly for Seguro Social insurance for all their members. Fishermen are having a hard time covering their expenses and loans made by the cooperative. -
The island is free of influenza: SESA
Salud
La ínsula está libre de influenza: SESA
0 30 de enero de 2014
Por Carlos Gasca-Quequi.-
The director of the General Hospital said as part of the actions of the State Government, through the Health Committee, they are increasing surveillance to detect any acute cases of influenza. So far, the island has been free of the disease, but they are not dropping their guard. The hospital is continuing to give vaccines against AH1N1. So far this month they have tested 35 samples from patients, but all tested negative on the rapid test. Flu symptoms are listed and patients are encouraged to come to the clinic for evaluation and parents are cautioned to take sick children to the doctor and not to school.
Noticias de Diario Respuesta...
Giving ultimatum concerning golf cars
Approval of rules of the Municipal Archive
Illuminating the walking path around the lake of the "Salinas"
Iluminan andador del cuerpo lagunar de las “Salinas”
In response to citizen complaints, the Mayor instructed City workers to repair the lights around the body of water known as "Las Salinas". This pathway is popular with athletes, as well as families. Workers have started repairing the fixtures, and the work should be finished within two weeks.
The Quintana Roo Tigers roar in a friendly game
por estoInvitation from CROC to vaccinate everyone
| Invita la CROC a vacunarse todos[+] Ver mas |
The event will be open to the public to address this issue, but they also offer a range of medical services including rapid HIV tests, eye exams, energy massages, psychological consults, orthopedic consults, and other services. As of last week, nearly 600 people had been vaccinated, especially children, the elderly, and pregnant women. Also there have been pharmacy chain stores that have administered this medication.
City Council meeting
Marasmo regulador del Cabildo [+] Ver mas
Without phone service due to fallen post
Sin servicio telefónico por la caída de un poste[+] Ver mas
Construction union of Isla Mujeres
La Fusioc ya cuenta con el gremio de la construcción de Isla Mujeres [+] Ver mas
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FOR FEBRUARY EVENTS>>>>
February begins with a long holiday weekend that features the competition for the Carnaval Kings & Queens on Saturday (Feb. 1st), then on Sunday are tamale parties for Epiphany. Monday is a day off for Constitution Day & the (fun!)benefits begin on Monday, that accompany Island Time Fishing Tournament. ITFT lasts all week until the following Sunday night. (See schedule of events below.)
The next weekend is Valentine's Day & the Lion Fish Tournament. On the 15th the Carnaval King & Queen will be presented & Carnaval begins as the month ends. Read more here at the Isla Mujeres Magazine February Events Page!
The tentative, partial Carnaval schedule...
(There are usually parades in the afternoon, down Rueda Medina to the whale shark festival, and events at night on the Town Square. The troupes also perform at parties, hotels, restaurants, & in the streets. There are usually activities on Friday night also.)
Saturday night, March 1, will be Cuban night, with the traditional Negrada.
On Sunday, March 2, they will hold the traditional Carnaval Playero at the Posada del Mar Beach. (Along Main Street/Rueda Medina. Playero means of the beach.).
On Monday March 3 will be the traditional regional evening with Yucatecan outfits, and the dance of the pig's head & the bull petate (el baile de la cabeza de cochino y el toro petate), among other activities. In addition, with the regional night on Monday, will be held a celebration of the discovery of Isla Mujeres, which occurred on the 3rd of March.
On Tuesday March 4th the competitions between the troupes will take place, as well as the traditional reading of the will of Juan Carnaval, and then the burning event.
This week....
Feb 1 Competition for Adult King & Queen of Carnaval
Feb 2 Candlemas / Fiesta de la Candelaria Join your friend for a tamale party! On King's Day (January 6th), those who got the baby Jesus in their piece of Rosca/ King's cake, are hosting the party today.
The second of February occurs forty days after Christmas, and is celebrated by Catholics as the "Feast of Purification" or as the "Presentation of Christ at the Temple." According to Jewish law it was customary to bring a baby to the temple after that period of time had passed. Jesus would have been taken to the temple on February second, if he was born on Dec. 25th.
The second day of February corresponds to the first day of the first month on the Aztec calendar, called Atlcahualo o Quauitleoa. There is an ancient tradition in many parts of Mexico to take corn cobs to the church to be blessed on this day, in anticipation of the onset of planting season.
Atole is also traditional for this party, which like tamales, is a corn based food.Chocolate is usually included on both celebrations, King's Day and Candlemas, and like corn, is also an important substance in indigenous traditions.
In many Catholic churches (and homes) in Mexico, on February second the baby Jesus icon is taken from the Nativity scene, dressed in finery, and moved to a niche, where it remains for the rest of the year before being 'lifted' to its niche.
The baby was placed in the Nativity during the first of the Posadas, on December 16th, and remained there until Candlemas. During the Posadas there is a children's Posada play on the town square and neighborhood reenactments of Mary & Joseph being denied shelter, with a party at the house that admits them. On King's Day, January 6th, the figurine (and Mexican children) was given presents, "from the 3 Magi/ wise men". The pieces of King's cake that are shared by families, parishes, and coworkers are also said to represent gifts from the Magi, with their three colors representing the three Kings, and there are three baby figurines inside.
The tamales vary by region. In Isla Mujeres they may be accompanied by with sophisticated guajillo chile sauce with achiote , tomato , garlic , onion and spices, while in addition to masa and pork, the filling may include olives, capers , raisins and almonds. If it is prepared by people from Chiapas, they may have added carrot, potato, peas, peppers and boiled egg.
Feb. 2 is the midpoint between winter solstice and spring equinox, and some believe it can indicate upcoming weather.
Feb 2 is Dia de Marmota, or Groundhog's Day in the US
Feb 2 is World Wetlands Day (Usually there is a clean up of the lagoon areas)
Feb 3 Day off for Constitution Day: Long weekend with closures
Island Time Fishing Tournament Benefits help the Little Yellow School House
Feb 3 Monday 6pm Los Fuegitos Benefit w live music
Feb 4 Tuesday Registration for Isla Time Fishing Tournament, Captain's Meeting, Party at Buhos
Feb 5 Wednesday 2p-5p Soggy Peso Benefit "Margarita Madness" w live music
Feb 5 Día de la Constitución / Constitution Day
Feb 6 Thursday 3p-6p BBQ & Open House at LYSH
Feb 7 Friday 5p-10p Iguanas at Marina Paraiso Fiesta Benefit w music, comedy, auction, food, fire dancers, and prizes
Feb 8 Saturday 7:30-10:30 Buhos Awards dinner w live music for ITFT
Feb 9 Sunday 4p-7p Brisa's Grill Dance Party for ITFT
Free pet sterilization campaign Feb 9th at the Taxi lodge 9a-4p. Register by February 5th at the Ecology agency at Hacienda Mundaca between 9a - 4p.
Full Moonrise...Sunset ~5:45
Feb 14 5:42
Feb 15 6:32
Feb 16 7:22
Feb 17 8:13
Feb 18 9:05
Feb 19 9:58
Feb 20 10:54
Charity Info
See tab at top of page!
Donation Drop offs:
Red Cross: Social Justicia Restaurant (south of ferry terminal, north of car ferry)
Books for Grade School Reading Program, Items for Isla Animals, Diabetes Supplies, Shoes for the Kids, Items for Little Yellow School House...Barlitos: On Hidalgo, the pedestrian street, at Abasolo
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Music
Thursdays....SeBlues
Iguana's: Live Music Thurs, Fri, Sat, & Sun! ~6p
Thursday is Blues, with beer & pizza specials, usual menu also
Friday evenings Caribbean, Blues.
Saturdays Reggae- Caribbean-Tropical music & Carlos is on the BBQ making ribs, burgers, arranchera, & steaks. Usual menu also
Sundays Vera Cruz, Carribean music & the special is paella. Usual menu also.
Miguel's playing schedule
Fayne's BarandGrill Wednesday through Saturday 10:30pm - 12:00am.
Saturday Tequileria La Adelita's 12:00am - 2:00am for salsa night.
Sunday Bahia Tortuga with the Sol Rockers 7:00pm - 9:00pm John Cain's schedule
Tuesday, Cafe Del Mar, solo, 8 to 10 pm
Saturday, The Sunset Grill, solo, 530 to 730 pm
Sunday, Bahia Tortuga, The Sol Rockers, 630 to 900 pm
Banda Sin Nombre at Chuuk Kay 3:30p Sat & Sun
Fenix Sat ~1 or 2p Reggae/Cuban
Sun ~1 or 2p Salsa
(Start times have been variable. Posted on menu board by entrance)
Fenix Lounge Domingo
Salsa en Vivo con ¡¡Puro Sabor - Salsa Cubana !! :: Sunday Live Salsa
with ¡¡Puro Sabor - Salsa Cubana !! + Gratis/FREE Chilpachole Pa' la
Cruda! + Tragos/Drinks + SUP & Kayak :: See You There!! / No
Falten!!
You may find live
music after 9 or 10 on Hidalgo at Fayne's, La Terraza, or Comono, and
at Poc Na Hostel.ComoNo, Isla Mujeres, Mexico RYAN RYCKMAN......back at ComoNo......every night 8:30
Texas Holdem Every Monday and Thursday
at 6:00pm El Patio Caribbean Grill
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