The second issue of The Isla Mujeres Magazine to
benefit Isla charities will be published soon, featuring a
variety of talented writers and photographers! Thank-you to everyone who has visited & shared it!
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. Donations will be totaled, published & turned over to the charities soon...some have already been donated.
Update...The content & layout are finished, and awaiting publication, while I am creating & posting the new ads. It is going slowly because I am busy with other things, your patience is appreciated. 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. Donations will be totaled, published & turned over to the charities soon...some have already been donated.
Update...The content & layout are finished, and awaiting publication, while I am creating & posting the new ads. It is going slowly because I am busy with other things, your patience is appreciated. 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!
This is the live webcam at North Beach / Playa Norte
From Noticias de Diario de Quintana Roo ....
Emotional event with Agapito & Marty for the senior citizens & people with disabilities
Emotivo reconocimiento
Brindan Agapito y Marthy a adultos mayores y a personas con capacidades diferentes
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 3 de diciembre.-
Marthy Vargas de Magaña, President of the DIF social service agency, accompanied by her husband, Agapito Magaña Sánchez, Mayor, celebrating the International Day of Disabled People, Día
Internacional de las Personas con Discapacidad.
Support for the guilds: Ratified by the Treasurer & the Administrative Office
Total apoyo a gremio
Ratifican tesorero y Oficialía Mayor
Lanrry PARRA
Alvaro Magaña Galué and Melchor Briceño León, treasurer and oficial mayor of the Municipal Government of Isla Mujeres, respectively, offered support to the guilds for the enactments of their traditions during the month of December in different sites around the island.
Alvaro Magaña Galué and Melchor Briceño León, treasurer and oficial mayor of the Municipal Government of Isla Mujeres, respectively, offered support to the guilds for the enactments of their traditions during the month of December in different sites around the island.
Two years behind bars could be a potential sentence for the death of the pet Lucky
Dos años tras las rejas
Pasarían los acusados de dar muerte a la mascota “Lucky”, entre éstos, ex funcionaria
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 3 de diciembre.-
December.- For the electrocution of the dog "Lucky", the former director of Ecology, Cristina Figueroa Medina, could be sentenced to up to two years in prison; or to go thru the penal process outside jail, could be required to post a bond between 100 and 200 minimum wages, if she is assigned responsibility in this case. (The daily minimum wage is ~$5usd).
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Appointment of Gomez Cazin: Distinction in fishing sector
Distinción al sector pesquero
Con nombramiento de Gómez Catzín
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 2 de diciembre.- Following his appointment as president of the Federación de Cooperativas Pesqueras de Quintana Roo, (State Federation of Fishing Cooperatives of Quintana Roo) Baltazar Gómez Catzín was appointed as president of the Consejo de Vigilancia de la Confederación Nacional de Cooperativas Pesqueras de México. (Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the National Federation of Fishing Cooperatives of Mexico)
ISLA MUJERES, 2 de diciembre.- Following his appointment as president of the Federación de Cooperativas Pesqueras de Quintana Roo, (State Federation of Fishing Cooperatives of Quintana Roo) Baltazar Gómez Catzín was appointed as president of the Consejo de Vigilancia de la Confederación Nacional de Cooperativas Pesqueras de México. (Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the National Federation of Fishing Cooperatives of Mexico)
From Tvisla Mujeres
The modules are open to pay your property taxes for 2015. Taxpayers are encouraged to take advantage of the discounts offered in December, January, and February, and continue receiving the public services that are provided 365 days a year,
Complaint filed against his spouse because she allegedly wanted to kill him with scissors!!
ttp://www.tvislamujeres.com.mx/featured/denuncio-a-su-pareja-porque-lo-queria-matar-con-unas-tijeras/
Álvaro Magaña Galué and Melchor Briceño León, treasurer and senior officer of the City of Isla Mujeres respectively, gave support to the activities of the traditional guilds during the month of December that occur in different places of the municipality.
The City government respects the practice of religion by all citizens, and as has been done on other occasions, seeks the assistance of the community.
Staff with Civil Protection and Public Security (police) responded immediately to douse a fire caused by lightnin at the palapa of the building Reef & Coral (Arrecife y Coral)
The Municipal President, Agapito Magana Sanchez, and Sra Marthy Vargas de Magana celebrated the International Day of People with Disabilities
Enrollment remains open for evening classes offered by CECATI
Continúan abiertas las inscripciones para los cursos vespertinos que ofrece el CECATI. @InfomovilNews @MovPRIMxIM
Today, December 4, is Day of the Hacienda Worker (Federal Department of Finance & Taxation)
Hoy 4 de Diciembre, Día del Trabajador Hacendario. #ComunidadEnAcción
Grand Prizes for the literary competition Sunday Dec. 7 noon
During the 32nd Regular Session of the City Council, topics were addressed of great interest to the community. With political and institutional responsibility, the municipality moves forward.
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From Noticias de Diario Respuesta...
ISLA MUJERES
Recognizing the value of disabled people
Prevented fire from consuming palapa
Evitan que fuego consuma palapa
Streamlining the process for islanders to pay their property taxes
Growing flow of visitors in Isla Mujeres
Crece flujo de visitantes en Isla
From por esto
Ready to install more dentistry equipment
Equipo odontológico listo para instalar[+] Ver mas
American allegedly nearly kills her husband for bringing home dinner cold & late
Casi mata a su marido por llevarle la cena fría[+] Ver mas
Delayed rescue of sailboat
Retrasan rescate de velero[+] Ver mas
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MaraVilla Caribe Bed & Beach Three rentals with large glass doors overlooking our white sand beach and the beautiful Caribbean sea, with kitchenettes & free WIFI. In the coastal neighborhood of Bachilleres, among upscale villas & boutique hotelitos, convenient to downtown or the colonias, yet separate. Quiet & Private.
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| Kitchen in a large studio. (Sur & Norte are identical) |
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| Kitchenette in small room, Medio. There's a table & chairs across from it & a double bed. |
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| A large slider opens from each of the 3 rooms onto the patio where each has a table & chairs, hammock & clotheslines. The BBQ is behind the pole, and the outdoor shower is outa the pic at left. |
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| Large studio (Norte), I'm standing in the kitchen |
Free amenities such as hammocks, bikes, outdoor shower, portable beach chairs & beach towels, washer, loungers & BBQ. Breathtaking panoramic views from the rooftop terrace. Upstairs room also available. Downtown is ~ a mile away; if you don't feel like walking or biking, flag a $2 taxi or hop on the bus. We also have room for parking,You can enjoy the music & crowds downtown, then come home our quiet neighborhood of Bachilleres where you'll sleep to the sounds of the sea.. $275/$325/$425 wk $40/50/$65nt Monthly Discounts
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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 traditional neighborhood eateries a couple blocks farther. Stroll five minutes down the coastal sidewalk to Mango Cafe, Bufalo, Bahama Mama, or Manolitos. Walk less than 10 minutes to shop at Chedraui. Visit restaurants, bars, & beach clubs that are minutes away by bike or on foot. Our guests recommend the 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.
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, Moto Helmets for kids...Barlitos @ Marina Paraiso
Music
Miguel's high season schedule:
Sunday: The Sol Rockers @ El Patio 9p - 11p
Monday: Miguel solo @ El Patio 6:30p - 8:30p
Tuesday: La Banda Sin Nombre @ El Patio 9:15p - 11:15p
Wednesday: The Sol Rockers@ El Patio 7p - 9p, Faynes 10:30p - 12:00a
Thursday: Miguel Solo @ el Patio 6p - 8p, Faynes 10:30p - 12:00a
Friday: Marina Paraiso 7p - 9p, Faynes 10:30p - 12:00a, Adelita's 12a - 2a
Saturday: Marina Paraiso 7p - 9p, Faynes 10:30p - 12:00a, Adelita's 12a - 2a
John Cain's schedule
Wednesday 7pm - 9pm Comono/Patio Sol Rockers
Thurs, Marina Paraiso 7-9 pm
Sats. El Patio 630-830 "Country Nights" this Saturday thru December..
. Sunday at El Patio w Sol Rockers from 7 to 9 pm
Sundays 630 to 9 - solo Ryan Rickman - 9 to 11 - Sol Rockers
Mondays 630 to 830 Miguel - 830 to 1130 Ryan Rickman -
Tuesdays not sure who is there, but someone is...
Wednesdays 7 to 9 Sol Rockers and DJ 9-12
Thursdays 6 to 8 Miguel and Elvin from 8 to 11
Fridays 630 to 815 Fabio Ryan and band 830 to 1130
Saturdays 630-830 John Cain solo Country music 830 to 1130 Ryan and Band..
. Sunday at El Patio 7 to 9 pm Sol Rockers
Fenix Sun ~2p Salsa
You may find live music after 9 or 10 on Hidalgo at Fayne's, La Terraza, or Comono, and at Poc Na Hostel.
Saturday afternoon ~3-5 Cuban music at Veradara's Cuban restaurant
Here's Music by day of the week...with a thanks to Jean Lemke for rearranging it!
Monday - Miguel solo @ El patio 6:30 - 8:30
Ryan Rickman @ El patio 8:30 - 11:30
Tuesday - John Cain @ Café Del Mar solo 8-10 p
Sol Rockers @El patio house of music 7-9
La Banda Sin Nombre @ El Patio house of music 9:15-11:15
Wednesday - Sol Rockers @El patio house of music 7-9
La Banda Sin Nombre @ Faynes - 10:30 - 12:00
Thursday - John Cain @ Marina Paraiso - solo 7-9
Miguel @El Patio house of music 6-8/ Faynes 10:30 - 12
Elvis @ el Patio house of music 8-11
La Banda Sin Nombre @ Fayne's 10:30 - 12
Friday - Miguel @ Marina Paraiso solo 7-9
Miguel @ Fayne's 10:30 - 12
La Banda Sin Nombre @ Adelitas for Salsa 12:30 - 2
Fabio @ El Patio house of music 6:30 - 8:15
Ryan and Band @ El Patio house of music 8:30 - 11:30
Saturday - Cuban Music at El Veradaro's 3-5
Banda Sin Nombre - Chuuk Kay 3:30
Miguel @ Marina Paraiso solo 7-9
La Banda Sin Nombre - Faynes 10:30 - 12:00
Banda Sin Nombre - Adelitas for Salsa 12:30 - 2
Ryan and Band @ El Patio house of music 8:30 - 11:30
Sunday - Fenix for Salsa 1-3
Banda Sin Nombre @Chuuk kay 3:30
Sol Rockers El Patio 7-9
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EVENTS
Nov 30 Hurricane Season Officially Ends
Regarding the schedule of celebrations for the patron saint of the island, they are as follows:
On
Friday, Nov. 28, the activities honoring the Virgin of Immaculate
Conception, the patroness of Isla Mujeres, will begin with the removal
of the icon from her niche, and the blessings of the banners of the
guilds & blessings for the faithful who have kept a promise during
the year. Following the blessings by Father Raul Sanchez, there will be a
procession through the town center. That will be followed by
fireworks, and the ribbon cutting to inaugurate the festivals, by the
City officials.
On Friday, there will be family oriented celebration to carry on traditions that will include a vaquería, bailables,and a kermesse.
Sat. Nov 29, the gremios of colonias Cañotal & Salinas;
Sunday, Nov.30 el gremio de Niños & of the colonia Miraflores.
Monday, Dec. 1, gremio of Apostolados of la Capilla, of la Caridad del Cobre
Tuesday Dec.. 2 gremios of la cooperativa Isla Blanca, Sindicato de Gastronómicos of the CROC union & colonia Salina Chica.
Wed., Dec. 3, gremio de la
cooperativa Caribe & at six in the evening are the confirmations by
monseñor Pedro Pablo Elizondo.
Thurs. Dec. 4, gremios of la
cooperativa Patria y Progreso, Apostolados of Sagrado Corazón (Sacred
Heart church) & Seguridad Pública (the police),
Friday Dec. 5, en tanto que
el viernes 5, los gremios of la cooperativa Adolfo López Mateos, Barrio
de Pescadores, Jóvenes, colonia Salina Grande and the Señoras.
On Saturday, Dec 6, los gremios of las cooperativas Isla Mujeres, Justicia Social, Isla Bonita & el gremio of las Familias.
On Sunday, Dec 7, at 7pm, the
Virgin will pass through the main streets of the isle in a caravan of
members of the congregation of the Church of Immaculate Conception. At
10:30pm the gremio of the mobile vendors will celebrat with a grand
kermesse, and the mass of the mañanitas will be held for a la patrona
of the island.
To close the celebrations, on
Monday, December 8 at 10am there will be a mass of First Communion, and
of the gremio of las Choncitas, and at 3pm there will be a boat
procession in the Bay, a mass, and the Virgin will be returned to her
niche until next year.
December...
Artist Fairs on the Town Square, usually first Thursday, were cancelled for October & November. Next Fair: Dec. 4 Today..4p-9p
ARTE LIFE FASHION SHOW 2014
Friday, December 5 at 7:00pm Naval Club
Fashion
show with participation of designers from Merida, Cancun, & Isla
Mujeres, as well as participation by local models and our little
children models. 200 peso donation. Cocktail reception at 6:30Sunset ~5p
Moonrise over the Caribbean
Dec. 6 at 5:35p Full Moon
Dec. 7 at 6:27p
Dec. 8 at 7:19
Dec. 9 at 8:11
Dec. 10 at 9:01p
Dec. 11 at 9:51
Dec. 12 at 10:40
Dec 4 Naval Wives Breakfast to benefit Naval hospital. Naval Club
Dec 8 Day of the Virgin of Immaculate Conception, Isla's town saint
Dec 11-13 Posada Beach National Handball Tournament
Dec 12 Day of Virgin of Guadalupe, Mexico's saint
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