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Thank You From The Bomberos in Playa del Carmen! PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 27 March 2009

The 3-legged Bar Hop in Playa del Carmen '09The 4th Annual 3-Legged Bar Hop and Fundraiser a Smashing Success!!!

By Sara Moen

Every year, for the past 4 years, the Playa del Carmen community has come together for what has become the most famous fundraiser in the area; the 3-legged bar hop! This year 22 teams came out to support our local fire department and helped raise funds for our upcoming annual training academy.

 

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Updated Events Calendar for Playa del Carmen March 2009 PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 24 March 2009

Playa del Carmen Events Calendar March 2009

 

March Madness in Playa del Carmen!

Wine tasting, art exhibitions, and a jungle market; Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya will be hopping for the month of March with plenty of fun and interesting things to do. For further details on these events and more please read more below. Miss your event? Please e-mail us the information, and we will be more than happy to add you to our Upcoming Events section; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Mortgage Update from Playa del Carmen March 2009 PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 23 March 2009

Real Estate in Playa del Carmen, Mexico"Dancing with the Stars"  in Playa del Carmen.

By Enrique Saldana

A friend of mine, a very successful Realtor back in Chicago, used to tell me that he “would dance with his clients” every time he would go out to get a property listed. What he actually meant was that he would go and deal with each client differently and according to their needs to ensure he could meet his client’s expectations.

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Watercolor Workshop in Playa del Carmen PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 17 March 2009
Joe Hindley in Playa del Carmen

Renowned water-colorist, Joe Hindley, to teach 3 workshops in Playa del Carmen.

Renowned artist Joe Hindley offers 2 hour watercolor workshops that are sure to inspire and delight all participants from beginner to the more experienced artist. For your convenience, and comfort, workshops can be held in your home, and all materials are supplied so you are able to complete your own painting after a brief demonstration by Mr. Hindley.  

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English Speaking Church Opening in Playa del Carmen PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 16 March 2009
English Speaking Church in Playa del Carmen

New English Speaking Church opens its doors in Playa del Carmen.

By Judi Shaw

Ever feel like you need more sense of community? Feel like you need to connect more at a deeper level? Check this out. Fellowship Church in Playa del Carmen will have its inaugural service on March 29th, 2009 at 9:30 AM.  Very convenient for both locals and tourists alike; we can be found at Plaza Pelicanos on Avenida 10 and Calle 10, upstairs in the old movie theater. Services are every Sunday after that, same place, same time. Parking is available in the Plaza Pelicanos lot or on the streets surrounding the Plaza

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Ak Lu’um International School Update March 2009 PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 13 March 2009

Ak Lu'um International School in Playa del CarmenAk Lu’um International School Hosts Spring Fair in Playa del Carmen

This year the Ak Lu’um International School will host its second annual “Feria de Primavera” on March 21st 2009 from 12 noon til 5pm in Pueblo SacBe. Today, Ak Lu’um is blessed to share 16 different nationalities, a fact we are very proud of. Each family will be contributing a dish, food item or beverage typical to their respective home country. These dishes will be presented and sold at the International Food Stands at this year’s fair. Come sample foods from around the world!

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Safety in Mexico; a Hot Topic PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 12 March 2009

Tourists and Safety Traveling to MexicoSafety and Travel in Mexico; Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya. 

By Sara Moen -Owner of Playa Maya News-Playa del Carmen, Mexico

There have been countless stories floating all over the internet, and in the news, in regards to the safety of foreigners traveling to Mexico. As a United States citizen that has been living in Mexico for the past 6 years I thought I would share my opinion on this matter. In addition, I am going to highlight an article published in the LA Times in regards to this subject. I have also included two local Playa del Carmen business owners that have written on what has become the travel debate of 2009.

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What Mexico's Drug War Means for U.S. PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 11 March 2009

Safety in MexioRuben Navarrette Jr. is a nationally syndicated columnist and a member of the editorial board of the San Diego Union-Tribune. Read his column here. 

Ruben Navarrette says Mexico isn't a failed state, but the fate of its drug war is important for US.

SAN DIEGO, California (CNN) -- You may have heard the rumor that, as a result of a bloody drug war that has claimed more than 7,000 lives since January 2007, Mexico is on the verge of being declared a "failed state."     


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Bomberos Update from Playa del Carmen March 2009 PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 11 March 2009
The Bomberos in Playa del Carmen

Update from the Bomberos in Playa del Carmen!

By Chief Brian Borjesson 

Hola, well it’s past the time of year for my annual report., and I am sorry it is so late. I have plenty of excuses. I have a new prosthetic left knee that kept me down through the holidays. We did not do our annual Christmas toy drive, or Christmas at the fire house for our Bomberos children, which has been a tradition for 10 years; it was very tough year economically for most countries of the world.  

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Angel Notion's First Annual Blood Drive in Playa del Carmen PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 10 March 2009

Angel Notion in Playa del Carmen"Give the Gift of Life, Give Blood!

Now, that the tiny candidates for cardiac surgery have been chosen, thanks to the surgical team, the hospitals and the kind donations of more than a few people, especially the Kladar Kids (read “Kids Helping Kids Fix Broken Hearts”). Now the children just need their final medical check-up and blood for their transfusions. We welcome the very 1st Blood Drive in Playa del Carmen at the Clinica de Medecina Alternativa at Nicte-Ha.

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