Saturday, December 8, 2018

Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events Saturday, December 8


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

Visitors in Isla Mujeres enjoy clean, safe beaches LINK   
 



Discount on property taxes of 25% thru December 15th
Medical dispensary at CAVI facility 9a-1p


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Procedures for renewal of Blue Flag designation of Playa Centro VIDEO 
    
Isla Mujeres Al Dia    

Remnants of Cold Front #14 affecting the Yucatan Peninsula and coasts of our state.(photos)

Lucía Navarese and Pamela Garduño will swim from Cancun to Isla Mujeres and back at 7:30am on December 22 for the benefit of people with Down Syndrome and the organization "Fondo María". (photo)

Notice about the "Toro Goal" event last night at the "Plaza de Toros y Feria" in Amplification La Gloria (where two teams of audience members get a small bull to chase them between chairs for goals ) and this event tonight at 7p. In the comments Isla Mujeres al Dia says: Organizers have told us that they do not kill or mistreat the bulls, it will be good to go and see in what manner the event takes place.

Noti Isla Mujeres   

Mañanitas to the Virgin of Immaculate Conception VIDEO  
VIDEO of the Archbishop saying Mass 

IM Noticias   

After a break last weekend in the Basketball League Tournament for the All Star Game in Merida, the competition resumes this weekend, when the Isla Mujeres Cahuameros will travel to the island of Cozumel to play " Los Isleños de Cozumel" on Saturday & Sunday.  This is the start of the second round of games, and the Isla Mujeres team is in first place for the first round, winning eight of 10 games. The Cozumel team is tied for fourth place with the Manatees from Chetumal. The Cahuamers will play the Manatees next weekend, here in Isla Mujeres, Dec. 15 & 16.

The Consumer Protection Agency (PROFECO) will have a booth at the Maritime Terminal during the holidays to receive complaints from visitors and locals.

Seeking renewal of Blue Flag certification for Playa Centro  (article & photos) 

    The Blue Flag program demonstrates the commitment of the municipal government to take care of water quality and maintain high global standards of cleanliness and safety.
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 Link to Por Esto's Isla Mujeres section
Click on Spanish headline for the original article & photos

Electric bills must be paid  

Tendrán que pagar a la CFE

   After negotiation between business owners and the CFE (Federal Electrical Commission) concerning their complaints that their recent bills were exorbitant, the charges were not reduced, but they were given a 15 day extension, and advised that service would be discontinued for those who don't pay. They said the discontinuation of summer subsidies have caused increased bills, particularly among users with high levels of consumption, since the costs per kilowatt hour increase with increased usage. No errors in reading the meters were reported.

Closure of the southern part of the Caribbean coastal road 

Cerraron la vía perimetral al sur

  Since Wednesday, a stretch of the Caribbean coastal road has been reduced to one lane from the cemetery to the Aguakan wastewater treatment plant, allowing traffic from the south to pass through. This will continue for a week for installation of the sanitary sewer network. The wastewater plant has been expanded to double its capacity, and the sewer network is being extended to the southern part of the island.
   The tourist golf carts heading south are being detoured down Paseo de Peces avenue, to travel down the road to Garrafon and Punta Sur. Por Esto reports the trench has a depth of 3.7 meters (12 ft), and throughout that section they are installing seven-inch PVC pipe to receive the wastewater from colonia La Guadalupana and other properties located along that stretch.

The number of tourists arriving increases daily

Aumenta día a día la llegada de turistas

  At the end of the first week in December, the number of tourists arriving on the ferry has increased, therefore there are more people on the beach and renting golf carts. It is anticipated that the fleet of 830 rental carts may not be sufficient to meet the demand.
   The head of the Federal Zone agency (ZOFEMAT) said that North Beach is rated among the top 25 in the world and has earned the White Flag designation. Playa Centro has had the prestigious Blue Flag certification for four years and currently undergoing renewal. The ZOFEMAT agency cleans these beaches daily, in the early morning before the tourists arrive.
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Full moon rising over the Caribbean 

Dec. 22   6:25
Dec. 23   7:28
Dec. 24   8:33
Dec. 25   9:38
 Dec. 26   10:42
  Dec. 27   11:42 
Painting by Pamela Haase
Sunset  ~6:04 to ~6:16p (beginning vs end of month)
Sunrise  ~7:08 to 7:24
December Events
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Plogging events to clean up the island are held on Saturdays LINK  and here's the Accion Isla LINK 
 
Patron saint festivities on the Town Square in front of the Church of Immaculate Conception (except the horse processions on Sat, Dec. 1st).

Saturday, Dec. 1...HORSES!
Noon: Cabalgata (probably on the runway)
1p: Horse caravan (procession around the isle)
Sunday, Dec. 2
7:30p Dance troupe & local singers perform
Monday, Dec. 3
7:30p Dance troupe & local singers perform
Tuesday, Dec. 4
7:30p Dance troupe & local singers perform
Wednesday, Dec. 5
7:30 Juanita Mendez & local singers perform
Thursday, Dec. 6
7:30p Dance troupe & local singers perform
Friday, Dec. 7
7p Large caravan in honor of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception
10p Las Mañanitas Mass
11p Mariachi
11:30 Local artists singing Las Mañanitas
Saturday, Dec. 8
3p Boat procession with the icon in the Bay
5:30p Mass for the returning of the icon to her niche
7p Juanita Mendez & dance troupes perform
8p Closing dance with band Picante Plus
The other schedule shows events by the private groups in her honor at their facilities. The confirmations are at the church on Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 7pm.
 
"Toro Goal" events at the "Plaza de Toros y Feria" in Amplification La Gloria are where two teams of audience members get a small bull to chase them between chairs for goals. Regarding event tonight (Saturday) at 7p,  Isla Mujeres al Dia says: Organizers have told us that they do not kill or mistreat the bulls, it will be good to go and see in what manner the event takes place. The stadium is in Amplificacion La Gloria (along the coastal road, just north of Isla 33).

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Saturday, Dec. 1 Inauguration Day
Plogging clean up 8a-10a meeting at the Mundaca palapa to clean the mangroves


Saturday, Dec. 8 Plogging clean up 8a-10a  Join the Plogging crew  behind the Casa de la Cultura, (backstreet Guerrero at the cross street Abasolo) by the Isla Mujeres photo op sign & spend a couple hours with some great folks making the isle a lil cleaner & enjoying the breezes & beauty of the Caribbean sea!

Saturday, Dec. 8  Friend's of Isla Mujeres 2nd Annual Festival of Culture & Family at the Open Air Theater in colonia La Gloria at 5:30pm featuring shows, clowns, prizes & more. Family Fun, Surprises, Free. Don't Miss it!

Sunday, Dec. 9 Noches Magicas performances on the Town Square at 8pm

Tuesday, Dec. 11 Singing of Las Mananitas outside the Chapel of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Salina Chica)

Wednesday, Dec. 12 Dia de Guadalupe, the Patron Saint of Mexico.There is usually a run in the morning from the downtown church to Punta Sur to the Guadalupe Chapel.There is usually a procession in the afternoon with children dressed up as Juan Diego, shepherds, and shepherdesses, probably between the Chapel Guadalupana and the downtown church.

 Thursday, Dec. 13 Artist Fair at the Casa de la Cultura. On the back street Guerrero at the cross street Abasolo. The captions says it starts at 4p.
 
Saturday, Dec. 15 Plogging clean up 8a-10a location TBA.

Saturday, Dec. 15 at 8p and Sunday, Dec. 16 at noon at the Convention Center the Isla Mujeres Cahuamers will play the Chetumal Manatees (basketball). 

Sunday, Dec. 16 Noches Magicas performances on the Town Square at 8pm

Dec, 16-24 Posadas Navidenas
During the Posadas, there is usually a dance on the Town Square, featuring regional dances & costumes from different states of Mexico. The schools may have Posada plays, which are reenactments of Mary & Joseph being refused shelter. Posada means 'inn'.


Thursday, Dec. 20  Artist Fair at the Casa de la Cultura. On the back street Guerrero at the cross street Abasolo.4p-8p

Dec. 21 Winter Solstice  

Friday, Dec. 21 "Elmo's" Golf Cart caravan meeting in front of the Bachilleres dome at 5:30 with decorated carts, led by Santa, Minnie & Mickey, and Elmo, tossing treats & toys to the kids. 

Saturday, Dec. 22 Plogging clean up 8a-10a location TBA.

Sunday, Dec.23 Noches Magicas performances on the Town Square at 8pm

Thursday, Dec. 27  Artist Fair at the Casa de la Cultura. On the back street Guerrero at the cross street Abasolo.4p-8p

Friday, Dec. 28   Dia de los Santos Innocentes A day of practical jokes, similar to "April Fool's Day"

Monday, Dec.31 New Year's Eve celebration on the Town Square. Tables can be purchased in advance, details TBA. The last ferry is usually cancelled.

Tuesday, Jan. 1 New Year's Day People observe the sunrise at Punta Sur The first ferries are usually suspended.

 
  Celebrating New Year's in Isla Mujeres
   To celebrate New Year's Eve, some families set up tables in the side streets with pinatas strung overhead, and dine on turkey stuffed with seasoned ground meat, while others crowd the Town Square for live music, dancing, and fireworks. Each neighborhood brings in the New Year with a bang, and the skies explode with color in all directions.
     During the NYE countdown, there is a tradition of eating twelve uvas de buenas suerte (grapes of good luck), each representing a month, with a toast of champagne or cider. The party on the town square continues all night long. At the other end of the isle, people gather at Punta Sur to greet the first rays of the sun at the eastern-most point in Mexico.  
     Other customs include cleaning your house on New Year's Eve & sweeping out bad luck. Wearing red underwear could bring you love in the New Year, or  your white undies may bring you peace, while yellow represents wealth. Those who hope to travel should grab an empty suitcase and carry it around the room or the block, and set it by the door. If you drop a shoe on New Year's morn and it lands "boca arriba" (face up)  you will enjoy good luck in the upcoming year. 
 
The old year is represented by a life sized character called El Viejo, The Old Man, who is later filled with fireworks and set ablaze. He may resemble a politician, and he is usually holding cigars & tequila. Fireworks are everywhere, and their names are metralletas (literally "machine guns" – but it means fire crackers), cañones (larger fire crackers), voladores (rockets in many different sizes), chifladores (whistlers), and barre pies ("foot sweepers", that spin on the ground & shoot sparks).
      Kids receive toys on Dia de los Reyes, January 6, when families, friends, and coworkers share rosca de reyes. King's cake, usually with hot chocolate. If you get the Baby Jesus,it means you'll be hosting a party & providing the tamales on Candlemas Day, Feb. 2.


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