Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events Tuesday, December 18

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

Department of Civil Protection increases monitoring for the protection of visitors and relatives LINK 
   The Director of Civil Protection in Isla Mujeres, Merced Ortiz Maya, said,  "We urge all island businessmen to keep up with the current rules of the Municipal Civil Protection Law to avoid sanctions, because our goal is to protect their businesses, their workers and all the people who visit us.It is very important that local entrepreneurs are aware that all establishments have to comply with certain safety standards that guarantee the physical integrity of both their customers and their workers. We are carrying out a diligent operation on the island and Punta Sam for the benefit of the entire island community."
      He added that these tasks are part of a new program of regularization, implemented on November 1, which consists of visiting all the shops and recreational centers of Isla Mujeres to verify that they have their complete documentation, personnel trained in protection. civil and the corresponding security protocols.
       He concluded by saying that these works will ensure that Isla Mujeres continues to be the safest municipality in Quintana Roo, helping to maintain its position as one of the most important destinations worldwide and improving the quality of life of island families.

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Isla Mujeres Al Dia    

Turning on of Christmas lights led by Mayor Juan Carrillo (article & photo)

Hotel occupancy at approximately 90% (article & photo)


Noti Isla Mujeres   

IM Noticias   


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

Census for the benefit of the island  

Inicia censo para el bienestar en la ínsula

  Census information will be collected from senior citizens who are 68 or older, students, and residents with disabilities, as well as members of the working class, from Dec. 17-2, for the new Mexican social program "Bienestar". Applications and registration will be provided at various locations around the isle, which are given, to facilitate participation by those who are interested in accessing social support programs. Minors with disabilities and young people between the ages of 18 and 29 who lack education or work will also be considered for the program.


Hiring outside workers due to high demand  

Se ven obligados a contratar a gente foránea

   The high demand for skilled labor has caused some employers to expand their workforce to include people from Cancun and workers who have come from other states. Paradoxically, some local workers are employed at hotels in Punta Sam and Isla Blanca, and other tourist destinations, where they receive better pay and training.


Isla Mujeres news briefs   

Breves de Isla Mujeres  

After this weekend's games, the Isla Mujeres Cahuamero basketball team moved from first to second place, behing the Dorados of Playa del Carmen. The Cahuameros were unable to play this weekend because there was no court available on the island, so they will play the Chetumal Manatees in January. Of 12 games, the Dorados have only lost one game, while the Cahuameros have lost two, one against the Dorados and one against Universidad Modelo of Merida.

In baseball, the Isla Mujeres Pescadores lost to the Cancun Taxistas with a score of 10 to 8, in an exciting game where both teams scored home runs. They also go into a vacation period until games resume in January.

Sunday night's Noches Magicas performances were a success and enjoyed by the audience. The program will continue each Sunday night for the enjoyment of families, with performances by local artists and guests. (Sunday nights at 8p on the Town Square).

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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.

 Thursday, Dec. 13 Tonight is the peak of the Geminid meteor shower, which is considered one of the best & "most reliable", because the individual meteors are bright, and they come fast and furious. With the quarter moon setting at midnight this year, more than 100 per hour may be visible, depending on the level of light pollution. Space.com advises giving your eyes 20 minutes to adjust & to lean back and take in the whole sky, since they can appear anywhere, traveling away from that point. Some meteors may be visible as early as 9-10p, but the most can be seen around 2a.

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 Cahuameros will play the Chetumal Manatees (basketball). 

Sunday, Dec. 16 Noches Magicas performances on the Town Square starting at 8pm will feature two dance troupes. 

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.