Friday, March 15, 2019

Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events Friday, March 15



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


Buoy line installed along North Beach and the area known as "El Riíto"


Free pet sterilization on Thursdays




Free eye exams and 200 peso glasses were available this week at the Vision Fair, which moves to the Continental Zone today.


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 Enrique Lima Zuno, president of the Isla Mujeres Yacht Club, confirmed that the 54th edition of the Regatta Sol al Sol won't be held this year. (It was announced last year that it was changing to every other year and the next one would be in 2020.) Mr. Lima Zuno attributes the suspension to the procedures associated with the temporary import permits, which can take a day of the captains' time. He notes that now the permits must also be cancelled, even tho they expire. He said most of the boats only stay for five days, and the Regatta al Sol is planned for next year (which is held on even years). LINK  VIDEO  

CFE issues announcement about fraudulent emails offering discount on electric bills, with intent to install malicious computer codes (Cancun) LINK
CFE (Federal Electrical Commission) advise:
    Do not reveal personal information by email or phone
    Do not open attachments or links
    Ensure that links received in emails come from secure sites
    Make sure it is a valid sender
    Have an updated antivirus program
You can report fraudulent messages, at the free CFE national telephone line 071 and the Twitter accounts @CFEmx and @CFE_Contigo.


Isla Mujeres Al Dia    

Photo with caption saying residents are complaining about construction invading the eastern malecon, which now is adding a second story.

Photo & caption about CFE work along Jesus Martinez Ross
 Photo & caption advising care while the CFE is doing work between the kindergarten Enriqueta Camarillo and Juarez Avenue (along Jesus Martinez Ross, aka prolongacion Aeropuerto)
 Photo of CFE notice about area of work and interruptions Thurs-Sat, with caption

Video of beautiful Isla Mujeres, Pueblo Magico 

Noti Isla Mujeres   

Yesterday, the CFE began working along Jesus Martinez Ross (aka prolongacion Aeropuerto) from colonia Salina Chica to their offices on Juarez to "recalibrate the electrical conductors" and exchange an old one for a new one. The work is expected to conclude on Saturday, with some outages of 10-15 minutes and others of 8-10 hours. VIDEO  

Photos of broken Telmex manhole on Bravo avenue that needs repair  
La Tertulia


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

Second day of effects of "Surada" southern winds  

Por segundo día afecta “surada”

  Once again, boats under 40 feet were restricted to port and only allowed to operate in the area of El Farito and Sac Bajo.

Prepared in case sargasso arrives at beaches  

Alertas y dispuestos ante sargazo

  The ZOFEMAT crew routinely clean the beaches each morning, and preparations are in place in case sargasso begins washing up. It is noted that when it arrives to the swimming beaches, the area that is usually affected is ​​El Riíto, which is near the Casa de la Rocas and El Yunque islet where Mia hotel is located, when there are winds from the north. 

Short and long electrical interruptions  

Habrá ‘apagones’ cortos y largos

 (We're in Bachilleres where the outage yesterday began around 10am and lasted nearly 12 hours. They have many men and truck all along Jesus Martinez Ross in our neighborhood and Aeropuerto.)
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 Kitchen in a large studio. (Sur & Norte are identical)
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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 

March 20   6:51
March 21   7:54
March 22    8:55
March 23   9:55
 March 24   10:53
March 25   11:50
Painting by Pamela Haase
Sunset  ~6:50-7
Sunrise ~7:05-6:40
March Events 
Provided by MaraVilla Caribe & Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events

Plogging events to clean up the island are held on Saturday mornings 8-11,  meetup locations at this LINK . Volunteers welcome!  Here's the Accion Isla LINK

The Little Yellow School House is serving tasty lunch specials that change weekly on Wednesdays 11:30-1p, located on Paseo de Peces in La Gloria, the wide east-west street with Mundaca, Catholic Church & University and the Bead Coop. LYSH provides education & therapy for Isla's special needs kids. Memorable, fun experience, tasty affordable food & a good cause. More info: LINK 

Saturday, March 2 at 8p and Sunday, March 3 at noon at the Convention Center: Basketball Playoffs

  On the first Monday of each month, there is usually a civic ceremony in the morning, often on the Town Square. 

Fishermen in this region are banned from catching Lobster, Grouper and Octopus in March. Lobsters kept in captivity continue to be available, along with frozen tails.  LINK 

 
Carnaval Schedule
Friday, March 1st Noche de Gala/Gala Night
Coronation of the Kings & Queens in all categories
Presentation of dance troupes
Dance to live music byYerbabuena
Town Square 8:30p


Saturday, March 2 Noche Cubana/Cuban Night
Presentation of dance troupes
Dance to live music by Grupo Junior Klan
Town Square 8:30p

Sunday, March 3 Carnaval Parade-Fantasy
Contest of Decorated Floats/Carts
Procession is on Rueda Medina from the Naval base to the Fishermen's Monument at the Traffic Circle
Show by DJ's
Playa Centro 3p

Afternoon of Fantasy
Bouncy houses, Children's Costume contest, dance troupe performances and show for kids
Town Square 5p

Night of Fantasy
Presentation of the Queen of Diversity, Performances by dance troupes, Performance by Silvanna Show
Town Square 8:30p


 The parades are Sunday & Monday at 3p from the Naval Base to the Monument to the Fishermen, so Rueda Medina will be closed. Although the map doesn't show it, traffic is usually detoured down Juarez & the section of Hidalgo that is south of the Square (which usually affects where parking is allowed on Juarez, temporarily.)
It says...Due to celebrations for Carnaval 2019 in Isla Mujeres, March 1-5, there will partial, temporary road closures for the performances of the dance troupes.
On March 3 & 4, Rueda Medina will be closed during the parade. Please plan ahead, and thank you for your understanding
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Monday, March 4-Carnaval Parade-Regional & Comedy
Contest of Decorated Floats/Carts
Procession is on Rueda Medina from the Naval Base to the Fishermen's Monument at the traffic circle.
Show by DJ's
Playa Centro 3p

Comedy & Regional Night
Costume Contest for Adults
Presentation of Dance Troupes
Comedy by Macta
Town Square 8:30p

Tuesday, March 5-Fat Tuesday
Show by DJ's
Playa Centro 3p

Tuesday Night of Carnaval (Fat Tuesday)
Presentation of Dance Troupes, The Will & Burning of Juan Carnaval
Dance to live music by Caribbean Kings
Town Square 8:30p


On or around March 4th, there is usually a ceremony commemorating the arrival of Francisco Hernandez Cordoba in 1517, who is credited with discovering the Yucatan and what is now Mexico, after landing on Isla Mujeres. The expedition of 110 men and 3 boats sailed from Cuba and and sailed around the coast, battling with the Maya, until all but one were injured, and over 50 had died.

Thursday, March 7 Artist Fair 3-8p  Casa de la Cultura on the back street Guerrero at the cross street Abasolo  

Friday, March 8 International Women's Day. These are the women of LYSH, providing education & therapy for Isla's special needs kids.



Saturday, March 9 Downtown at 8p on the court by the Town Square

Saturday, March 9 Casa de la Cultura at 8p, jazz-funk-rock fusion band Sr. Mandril. Free. On the back street Guerrero at the cross street Abasolo.

Sunday, March 10 Pescador baseball field 1p Cocteleros vs Cancun Rockies 20p 

Thursday, March 14 Artist Fair 3-8p  Casa de la Cultura on the back street Guerrero at the cross street Abasolo  

Sunday, March 17 St. Patrick's Day   

Monday, March 18  is a day off for the birthday of Benito Juarez, which is on March 21st.

Tuesday, March 19 is Dia de San Jose which may be celebrated with a dance on the Town Square

 Wednesday, March 20 is Spring Equinox

Thursday, March 21 Artist Fair 3-8p  Casa de la Cultura on the back street Guerrero at the cross street Abasolo   

Saturday, March 23 The Quintana Roo Tigres will play the Campeche Piratas at the El Pescador baseball field oat 1p. This is a preseason game & the field is in front of Chedraui.

Thursday, March 28 Artist Fair 3-8p  Casa de la Cultura on the back street Guerrero at the cross street Abasolo    

 Saturday, March 30 Sonora Dinamita 9p Pescador baseball field in front of Chedraui. Tickets on sale. 

  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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