Friday, June 12, 2015

Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events Friday, June 12

The second issue of 
The Isla Mujeres Magazine
 to benefit Isla charities 
 is online, 
featuring  a variety of talented writers and photographers!
  Here's a link to the Magazine

Please share the charity document, patronize the supportive businesses, & enjoy the articles, photos, & videos! If you'd like to donate $15 to your favorite charity to have an ad in this 2015 issue, contact me at westofcuba@gmail.com


This is the live webcam at North Beach / Playa Norte 

 

  From  Noticias de Diario de Quintana Roo ....

link to their Isla articles






Rain causes flooding on Hidalgo and Rueda Medina avenues

 En las avenidas Hidalgo y Rueda Medina

Lanrry PARRA
    Various parts of the island experienced flooding following the rains that occurred in the morning, which affected residents and business owners, and prompted the mobilization of the Department of Civil Protection. Those workers activated the pump to remove the water accumulating on Hidalgo and were successful around noon.
      They also worked, with employees from Aguakan, to drain the water from Rueda Medina avenue in front of the Fishermen's Monument. It was noted that although the rain passed and the problem of flooding was resolved,  this problem will return and a permanent solution is needed.
ISLA MUJERES, 11 de junio.-

Installation of the Municipal Committee and Council Specializing in Severe Weather

With everyone's cooperation

Instalan el Comité y Consejo Municipal Especializado en Fenómenos Hidrometeorológicos

Lanrry PARRA

ISLA MUJERES, 11 de junio.-
See translation in City section below  


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From the Municipal Facebook site.....  (you can join this FB page at this link)







With the participation and commitment of governmental agencies, departments, companies, civil associations, municipal departments and society in general, on Thursday morning the Municipal Standing Committee and Council Specializing in Hydrometeorological Phenomena was installed.
     Every year, in each of the municipalities of Quintana Roo, following the guideline and instruction of Governor Roberto Borge, Municipal Committees are installed in order to strategize, organize and prepare for any emergency with the authorities that are connected to such operations. The three levels of government work together to implement planning for prevention in the event of severe weather in order to have strategies in place before, during, and after a hurricane.
    The municipal Director of Civil Protection, Mauro Humberto Rodriguez Velazquez, reviewed the list of shelters and supplies, noting there are 14 schools with the capacity to shelter 2400 people who would otherwise be the most vulnerable. Regarding potable water, he said there are three cárcamos  of potable water with a capacity of 2750 cubic meters. 
       He also explained that there are six pumps for removing storm water, of which two are in Salina Chica, two are in Salina Grande, and two are at the street Abasolo. (to remove flooding at the intersection of Abasolo and Hidalgo, downtown.) He said they are continuing the work of cleaning the storm grates and drains to prevent possible flooding and puddling. 
   The Mayor said the island community has experience with hurricanes, and an awareness about them, and he spoke about the commitment and responsibility of each of the members of this committee. 
      Admiral Juan Guillermo Fiero Rocha, commander of the Fifth Naval Region, participated and said that all the human resources, equipment, and expertise of the Navy of Mexico are at the service of the population in three areas: the preservation of national sovereignty, protection of human life, and the support and assistance of the populace.

The mayor, Agapito Magana Sanchez, led the installation of The Organizing Committee of the Women's Fishing Tournament "La Dorada del Caribe".  The task of each of the members is to ensure that the singular event is special in the area of ​​the fishing in the Mexican Caribbean.
El presidente municipal, Agapito Magaña Sánchez, encabezó la integración del Comité Organizador del Torneo de Pesca Femenil “La Dorada del Caribe”.
La encomienda de cada uno de los integrantes, es lograr que el singular evento sea un referente en la zona del Caribe Mexicano en materia de pesca deportiva.


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link to Quequi;s Isla Mujeres articles  



Rain affects the island
  • CLIMA

    Afectan lluvias a la isla

    0 12 de junio de 2015 By Carlos Gasca  The photo shows the flooding at the corner of Abasolo and Hidalgo.

    Afectan lluvias a la islaLa onda tropical número cuatro provocó fuertes inundaciones, dejando estragos en diferentes puntos.

    Tropical wave number four caused flooding, causing problems in different locations.
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    Social

    Preparing for the mounted procession

    Preparan la primera cabalgata en la isla

    0 12 de junio de 2015 By Carlos Gasca

    preparan la primera cabalgata en la islaEvento que congregará a jinetes de la región.
    Riders from around the region will gather for the event.

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From Tvisla Mujeres (You can join this fb page at this link)









The Harbor Master continues to keep the port closed for navigation by small boats  
     The port remained closed for navigation by small boats through Thursday, due to strong winds and rain caused by Tropical Wave #4. The port had been closed since Tuesday night. Harbor Master Ismael Gonzalez Gil said the weather may improve on Friday, but the forecast is not good for Saturday and Sunday.
     The restriction applied to boats under 40 feet and underwater activities, and didnot allowing trips to Isla Contoy, or the Whale Shark tour area, among others. He said when there are adverse weather conditions, these type of restrictions exist to prevent accidents. He encouraged the boaters of the island to pay attention to the weather bulletins and bad weather advisories. 
The first one to give us the name of four people who are invited to participate in the Night of the Stars this Saturday, June 27. will win a free ticket. What do you say?
El primero que nos diga el nombre de cuatro de los invitados de lujo que habrá en la Noche de las Estrellas el próximo sábado 27 de Junio, se gana un boleto totalmente Gratis!!! quien dice yo?

Public works progress for tap water in Cancun and Isla Mujeres....

CANCÚN, Quintana Roo, 11 de junio.—...
      The residents of Cancun and residents of Isla Mujeres near its runway are having their network of potable water renovated by the business Aguakan, thanks to Governor Borge Angulo and President Pena Nieto. The Director General of CAPA (Commission of Potable Water and Sewage), Paula Gonzalez Cetina, said that as part of the Budget Plan of 2015 there is 46.4 million pesos committed to rehabilitation to the potable water network by the company Aguakan  in nine supermanzanas of Cancun ('blocks') as well as the area of Isla Mujeres known as "Aeropuerto".
      The project will renovate a total of 33,133 linear meters of tubing, directly benefiting 16,434 residents in the two municipalities, who will soon be able to count on more efficient potable water service, which will result in a higher quality of life for their families.

The passage of tropical wave number four brought strong rains and, as expected, caused serious flooding in various parts of the island. The photo shows the flooding on Rueda Medina near the Fishermen's monument.  
http://www.tvislamujeres.com.mx/…/llegan-las-lluvias-y-tam…/
El paso de la onda tropical número cuatro dejó fuertes lluvias y como era de esperarse, estas también provocaron, graves inundaciones en diferentes puntos de la localidad.


The First Grand Cabalgata will be held in Isla Mujeres on Saturday, June 13  

Isla Mujeres. – La Unión de Cabalgantes de Quintana Roo, confirmó esta mañana la Primera Gran Cabalgata a realizarse en Isla Mujeres, evento que podría...


Rain came to Isla Mujeres, and with it came flooding    
Llegaron las lluvias y con ellas también las inundaciones en ‪#‎IslaMujeres‬ http://t.co/zblr3ViQu6

Below was posted on TVIM this morning. 
Above were posted on TVIM yesterday afternoon.

More than 150 athletes are registered and now reported to be ready for the swim Isla to Isla of Open Waters in Isla Mujeres
Más de 150 atletas inscritos ya se reportan listos para la travesía ‪#‎IslatoIsla‬ de Aguas Abiertas en ‪#‎IslaMujeres‬ http://t.co/GJdKivcpFn

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Noti Isla Mujeres (you can join this page on FB at this link)

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From  por esto Link to their Isla Mujeres articles



Ready to face Hurricane Season
Listos para enfrentar la temporada de huracanes. [+] Ver mas




Everyone made promises, but none follow thru
Todos prometen, pero nadie cumple] Ver mas
   Business leaders whose establishments were close to flooded areas are complaining about economic losses because customers were unable to reach them yesterday morning until after 11am, when the water level was lowered. This included the former president of the business organization CANACO, Juan Carlos Pena, and president of the restaurant association CANIRAC, Baltazar Baldonado.(sic..Maldonado). They are complaining about a recurring problem since Rueda Medina was renovated in 2010, and say there is a 6 inch pipe that should evacuate the water into the bay, by gravity, that is apparently clogged. (Reuda Medina is the main street downtown, and water accumulates near the Monument to the Fishermen at its northern end.)
   The Director of Civil Protection, Humberto Rodriguez Velazquez, said he instructed his employee to supervise the work of fighting the rainwater starting before 8am, when an additional pump was installed near the Casa de Cultura (House of Culture) to remove thousands of cubic meters of water across Media Luna beach, back to the Caribbean Sea. On the lowest part of Hidalgo Avenue, at its intersection with Abasolo, the water reached half a meter deep.
     Some tourists stayed in their hotels waiting for the water to recede, while others decided to go out and just get wet, and many used alternative routes to get to locations like the town hall, markets, and port terminal. There was also flooding in the lowest areas of colonia Salinas, near the municipal Sports agency, due to litter blocking the storm drains.

First Gran Cabalgata of Isla Mujeres 
  (a mounted procession)
Primera Gran Cabalgata de Isla Mujeres.. [+] Ver ma
      June 13, Saturday 10am or 11am 1st Gran Cabalgata (Mounted Parade) on Rueda Medina, from downtown in front of the Ferry Terminal along Rueda Medina until the Unidad Deprotiva (colonia Salina Chica?), where they will go toward Jesus Martinez Ross Avenue, then to the intersection of Paseo de los Peces in colonia La Gloria and over to the coastal road, to the southern part of the isle, stopping at the paths (dirt roads) in that area. After the horses drink water, they will take the same route back north to the chapel La Guadalupe and then gather at the El Pescador ballbark.(in front of Cheraui)
     The procession is expected to take about three hours. There will be a special brigade to remove the feces, and there will be collaboration with the Traffic police and Civil Protection to ensure a safe event.
       There will be entertainment at the park until 7pm, including the band "Laguna Verde". A donation of 20 pesos will contribute to the fund for the construction of a seminary being built in Bonfil.
  The procession will include riders from  Tizimín, Kantunilkín, Valladolid, Cancún and Isla Mujeres. Rain is forecast for Saturday, which could cancel the event.
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June Events

Sunrise ~6:05a
Sunset  ~7:25p

Moonrise over the Caribbean
June 1  6:40
June 2  7:35
June 3  8:30
June 4  9:25
June 5  10:17
June 6  11:06
June 7  11:54

In the US, June is Caribbean-American Heritage month. Link.
In the US, June is also National Oceans Month  Link

June has the longest daylight hours of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and the shortest daylight hours of the year in the Southern Hemisphere,

June 1, Monday  Dia de la Marina..Navy Day
10am Ceremonies at Naval base plaza.
10:40 Boats depart for ceremonial placing of wreath on the waters of the Bay commemorating those who died in service.
The first and last Ultramar ferries are cancelled.
The cargo ferry is running fewer crossings. (Departing the island at  06:00, 09:30, 12:45, 16:15 and 19:15; and departing Punta Sam at, 07:15, 11:00, 14:45, 17:30 and 20:15.)

June 4 Thursday  Corpus Christi...a religious holiday

June 5, Friday  World Environmental Day
 Town Square 9a-noon First Isla Mujeres Environmental Fair 2015 
The Navy will have a booth showing their diving equipment as well as their rescue program to combat pollution at sea, and a conference that is open to the public entitled "Mangroves".
The CFE (Federal Electrical Commission) will have a exhibition of various ways to produce electricity, aimed at grade school children.
The Human Rights Commission will have a booth and the state Director will inaugurate the fair, with the Mayor.
The labor union CROC is supplying volunteers and had donated ornamental plants, to be used for reforestation.
 The DIF is participating and will be giving away discs showing how to conserve water.
 Aguakan will have a booth, who often work with NGO's.
The Maritime Terminal is organizing a Drawing Contest titled "A Child's View of Caring for Nature" ( “la mirada de los niños en cuidado de la naturaleza”), and the ferry company will be responsible for the prizes.
The Veterinary Clinic of Isla Mujeres (La Clínica Veterinaria de Isla Mujeres AC) will have animals available for adoption and materials available about pet care.
The Tortugranja (Turtle Farm) will have a booth about the work they do as programs for reproduction and care for sea turtles.
The Municipal Ecology department are actively participating and will have a booth featuring the actions of their agency in favor of ecology.
The NGO Green Patrol/Paturlla Verde will present photographs from 15 years of educational work on the island.

June 7, Sunday  Election Day (for Federal legislators)  Restriction of sale of alcohol to go and in some local bars. Alcohol has been sold in tourist bar-restaurants during past elections.

June 8, Monday World Ocean's Day  Link   

You are invited to a Dance Workshop of Caribbean Rhythms, starting June 8th at the Mundaca Hacienda Palapa. 20 pesos. For more information contact the Cultural department 877 0767 culturaislamujeres@gmail.com

June 13, Saturday 10am or 11am 1st Gran Cabalgata (Mounted Parade) on Rueda Medina, from downtown in front of the Ferry Terminal along Rueda Medina until the Unidad Deprotiva (colonia Salina Chica?), where they will go toward Jesus Martinez Ross Avenue, then to the intersection of Paseo de los Peces in colonia La Gloria and over to the coastal road, to the southern part of the isle, stopping at the paths (dirt roads) in that area. After the horses drink water, they will take the same route back north to the chapel La Guadalupe and then gather at the El Pescador ballbark.(in front of Cheraui) The procession is expected to take about three hours. There will be a special brigade to remove the feces, and there will be collaboration with the Traffic police and Civil Protection to ensure a safe event. There will be entertainment at the park until 7pm, including the band "Laguna Verde". A donation of 20 pesos will contribute to the fund for the construction of a seminary being built in Bonfil.
  The procession will include riders from  Tizimín, Kantunilkín, Valladolid, Cancún and Isla Mujeres. Rain is forecast for Saturday, which could cancel the event.

June 13, Saturday   API pier or Magana (wooden) pier   Submarine tours begin in Isla Mujeres 300 pesos  "Discover the sea without even getting wet while enjoying a drink & appreciating the seabed of our beloved island. For all ages. 9841762052 Gabriel."  (From Merca Isla on FB)




June 17-21 Brazos Abiertos (Open Arms) Seventh Annual Isla Mujeres HIV Testing, Sexual Education, and Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Campaign
LINK to information & opportunity to donate







June 21, Sunday  Summer solstice
                             Father's Day
  
June 26 & 27, Friday & Saturday  Women's Fishing Tournament.   La Dorada,   Organized by DIF. More than 500,000 pesos in prizes. Entry fee 3000 pesos


June 27, Saturday  Noche de Estrellas


Thursdays at 8:30p Magic show at Poc Na  see poster

 
Fridays Artes en Todas Partes events TBA

Texas Hold 'Em Poker Mondays & Thurdays at El Patio 6p on Hidalgo..more info HERE.
Discontinued for low season

No Artists Fairs since April, scheduled to resume in November 

Saturday, July 18 to Friday, July 24- Whale Shark Festival

 Charity Info
See tab at top of page!

Donation Drop offs:
Red Cross:  Social Justicia Restaurant (south of ferry terminal, north of car ferry)
Isla Animals: Vet clinic at Mundaca Hacienda

 Books for Grade School Reading Program, Items for Isla Animals, Diabetes Supplies, Items for Little Yellow School House, Moto Helmets for kids...Barlitos @ Marina Paraiso

For donations to Zapatos Para Los Ninos.. please contact Greg at bullridersnider@yahoo.com, or find them on Facebook at "Shoes For The Children."

Music:

Miguel's schedule (may need updating):
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  (Updated June 1)
Sunday & Wednesday 7:30pm - 9:30pm   El Patio Sol Rockers 
Thursday Bahia Tortuga 6:45-8:45 
Saturday. El Patio solo  630-830 


 El Patio House of Music (Updated June 1)

Sunday Jazz from Toronto 5-7, Sol Rockers 7:30-9:30, Isla Cali 9:30-11:30
Monday Jazz from Toronto 5-7, Miguel 7:30-9:30, Isla Cali 9:30-11:30 
Tuesday Jazz from Toronto 5-7,  Ryan Rickman 7-9:30, Banda sin Nombre 9:30-11:30
Wednesday  Sol Rockers 7:30-9:30, Radio Band 9:30-11:30
Thursday Closed for the month of June
Friday Ryan Rickman 7-9:30, Radio Band 9:30-11:30
Saturday John Cain 7:30-9:30, Isla Cali 9:30-11:30

Morgan's Restaurant & Bar - on Hidalgo 
Mon - Tues 7pm - 9pm - Jazz with Norman and Darin 
Wed- Sat 8pm - 11pm - Tips or Sex aka Alfedo & Jorge
 

Fenix  ~2p~5p   Live music at the beach in the afternoons on Sundays. Salsa, Cumbia, Cuban music. Update June 1: Last week they had live music again in the afternoons. ~2p.


Bahia Tortuga  John Cain on Thursdays and Lara  on Mondays...~7p (Updated June 1)

You may find live music at night on Hidalgo 
Fayne's: 10:30-12 (see above)
La Terraza: ~10-12 
Morgan's:  Between 7 & 11 (see above)
El Patio (see above)
Poc Na Hostel: Starting ~10p to late
Veradara's Cuban restaurant  Saturdays ~3p Cuban music

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 Artist Fairs on the Town Square, usually first Thursday, 4p-9p ~Nov-April. 
Now the City is having Arte en Todas Partes events on Fridays.









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