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So much to cover and such little space! First, I want to tell you about the origin of the Festival at El Cedral (April 29-May 3^rd).

In 1847 the Mayan went to war in the Yucatán Peninsula, in what is called the Castes War. Knowing that the Mayan where very close, Casimiro Cárdenas and his companions took shelter in a church in the town of Sabán.

When the Mayan attacked, the shelter proved to be useless, many died in the attack. Casimiro was badly wounded and covered with blood; he held a crucifix in his hand. In a moment of consciousness, he made the sacred promise that if they ever reached a safe place to settle in for the rest of their lives, they would hold a solemn service to honor the Holy Cross every year.

The survivors of the attack continued their journey, among them the young Casimiro. They eventually arrived in the island of Cozumel where they founded the village of El Cedral over the ruins of the ancient Mayan town of Oycib.

After settling, Casimiro fulfilled his promise and celebrated the first service to honor the Holy Cross.

When Don Casimiro Cárdenas died, his wife continued the religious festivities. Today their descendants, the Cárdenas Montero family, are the keepers of the festivities of the Holy Cross of Sabán.

Years have passed and going to El Cedral with the family to celebrate the holy cross has become a tradition. Today this festivity is the oldest in the state with 162 years of celebration, interrupted only in 2009 because of the (H1N1) Flu scare. 

In the year of 1975 the authorities agreed with the Cardenas family to include not only religious festivities but commercial and recreational events. Thus, now we have a Feria, or Fair.

Today the festivities at El Cedral include regional handicraft exhibitions, horse races, rodeo, bull fights, rooster fights, gastronomy, and many cultural events including the famous traditional “Jarana” dancing contest, and the unique dance of the hog heads. This year's musical line-up includes Aleks Synteks, Los Horóscopos de Durango, and Reik.

Rodeo de Lanchas 2010

This is the biggest fishing contest in Mexico, and it takes place right here in Cozumel with competitors coming from all over the world. The dates this year are May 14th-16th. Details can be found at www.granslamdelcaribe.com/cozumel.html Entry appears to be $7,000 pesos and it looks like first prize is a Hummer, 2nd and 3rd prizes are trucks and fourth prize is a car. A reported record number of registrations have already been received, don’t miss out!

The 4^th Sacred Mayan Crossing is a reenactment of Mayan pilgrimages from Xcaret (mainland) to the Island of Cozumel and back. This three day event will take place the end of May. It was quite impressive in past years, take your cameras!

SORIANA ROUND UP CAMPAIGN

APRIL 1^st - MAY 31^st

Ever wonder what the cashier always asks at the grocery store? They are asking if they can round up you cents to the next highest figure and donate the difference to a charity. Soriana Cozumel will donate all extra money collected in April and May to the Cozumel Red Cross. When asked, to round up, say yes!

The Wildlife Rescue Center

The Wildlife Rescue Center offers free services to rescue, save, rehabilitate and care for injured and mistreated animals in need.  If you have any questions or wish to report any wild animal cases, please contact Dr. Ivan Aguilar at 987-113-0708, or at the: Oasis Animals Hospital on Calle 25 entre 11 y 13.

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International Day of Dance

I hope you followed my advice and attended the free program at Casa de la Cultura Cozumel last month. It was spectacular! Here is a glimpse of what you missed.

Aqui tres fotos de Casa de Cultura dia de baile

Ballet Folkroriko de Quintana Roo,

Escuela Estal De Danza Chetumal,

Ballet de jazz de la c. De Tizimin

COZUMEL GOLF TOURNAMENT

The 2nd Annual Cozumel Island Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, May 22^ND at PRESIDENTE INTERCONTINENTAL COZUMEL RESORT & SPA.

A portion of your registration will be donated to COZUMEL RED CROSS.

TROPHIES: For men and women on each category (net score)

PRIZES: A Jeep Wrangler for Hole in One, Long Drive, Closest to the Pin on all Par 3.

RAFFLES: Fabulous prizes to be raffled at Awards Dinner, including airline tickets and hotel accommodation at other Presidente and InterContinental Hotels

FEES:

1 golfer           `                      US$ 370.00

2 golfers                                 US$ 450.00 sharing the same room

Non golfer                              US$   50.00 sharing the room with a golfer

INCLUDES:

-Two-night accommodation at Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa May 21st. and 22nd.

- Welcome Cocktail

- Golf Tournament Welcome Kit

- Tournament Green Fee and shared Cart Fee

- Transportation to and from Golf Course

- Beverages at the Golf Course the day of the event

- Awards Dinners

- Choices of activities for non-Golfers

- 15% discount at Mandara Spa

A donation will be given to the local Red Cross.

- Additional nights “Friends & Family” rate at $159 per night + taxes

Note: Kids are not allowed during Cocktail Reception and/or Awards Dinner.

More information: http://www.intercontinentalcozumel.com/english/golf/

A common misconception on this Island is that since we are a small community, everyone knows what is going on. Many times I find out about events after the fact, most of the time at the last minute and too late to pass on the information to you.

I receive notices from the Cruz Roja Cozumel, Casa de Cultura Cozumel, Woman’s Breakfast Club, and Game Night Club. Please make certain I am on your mailing list and contact me for all special events so I may better serve our community.

Aura Holguin-Resch (Aurita) may be reached at atreasuryoftrade@msn.com for suggestions, comments, assistance, submit editorials or for information on:
- Book Club
- Book Exchange
- Game night
- Garden Club
- Ladies Breakfast Club
- Applying for local discounts
- Mexican Health Insurance
- Recreational activities

TELEPHONE:

Home:       987-120-0480

Cellular:      987-105-7669

From US:   386-445-8702

- For your convenience, here is a list of emergency numbers that may come in handy.


Emergency 060
24 Hour Doctor 872-0103
Dentist 872-0808
Hyperbaric Chamber 872-0103
Police 872-0092
Red Cross 872-1058
Taxi Cab 872-0236
Taxi Cab 872-0041
U.S. Consulate 872-4574
U.S Consulate 872-6152
U.S. Consulate 044-987-121-0323

 

Services

Cozumel Red Cross Services

Cruz Roja's most active job is to serve as the island’s designated first responder to accidents and other emergencies.  In addition we offer the following low-cost medical services:

General Medicine

Pediatric

Dentistry

Nutrition

Injections

Nebulizer Treatments

Blood Pressure Measurement

Clinical Laboratory

24 HRS Emergency Service -   Dial 065

Chiropractor
Cozumel Health offers a variety of Massage and Treatments to help you enjoy your vacation. Chiropractic care is available Monday through Saturday. Cozumel Health Chiropractic

Plaza Barracuda # 5 on Melgar

(Across from Mega) Entre 7 y 11 Sur

872-1122

 

Dentist
C.D. Nora Hernández Lavie'
MEDIDENTAL
Odontología Integral
11 Sur por 65 Ave.  
Tel/Fax 872-0808
Cell (987) 103-2770
E-mail: noral2004@yahoo.com
 

Gardener
Everyone's favorite for all your gardening needs! He is reliable and very reasonable. Orlando 987-105-3000.

Handyman
Electrical Air conditioning and pluming Domingo Vega Chulum 987- 871- 0530
 

Official Translator
Monica Sauza Garrido
75 Ave. Sur #613
between Hidalgo and 7th
Telephone: 987-872-5394
 

Therapist

Jose Rosado Cuevas 987-871-2065
specializing in: treatment following Stroke and Fractures, Arthritis, Early Childhood Stimulation, and Early Intervention.
Email: mosag@prodigy.net.mx
 

English Language Church Services
Eben-Ezer Presbyterian Church
30th Ave. at 10th Street North
Services in English every Sunday at 9 a.m.

Jesus es Rey

Bible Church

Under construction

Corner of Ave. 95 y Calle 39.

Services in English will be at 10a.m.

Jewish Services

Friday Evenings & Saturday Mornings

Chabad of Cozumel

Calle 12 No. Entre R. Melgar & 5^th Ave.

chabadcozumel@gmail.com

Rabbi David Caplin

044-987-111-9715

Businesses


AXA Health Insurance
Contact Irma Cantarell at 987-872-6647 or office on 11th with 30th, next to the Ford co. Insurance for as little as $50.00 U.S.D. per month.
 

Bancomer English Division
Contact Mauricio Sanchez at mauricio.sanchez@bbva.bancomer.com or call toll-free 01800-2282-728. Website: www.bancomer.com/pcu.


 

The CARIBBEAN BOL
Go bowling at Cozumel's only bowling alley. This cool place provides an alternative to the Island's water sports and is also great in-door fun on rainy days as board games, video games, and billiards are offered upstairs for those who don't bowl.  For more information contact Stacey at 878-4321 or at staceydianne@yahoo.com

La Casa de Marlín Fishing Charters
Deep Sea fishing
31' Bertram
Sport Fisherman
40' Viking Convertible 10% discount if you mention this column in Tiempo de Cozumel!
Call for reservations today at
987-872-4573 or email
fishingbandidacozumel@prodigy.net.mx

Costa Brava Restaurant

Enjoy an excellent meal at my favorite family restaurant and get 15% off!
Offer good for everything but the breakfast specials that are already at bargain prices.
 

CUSTOM JACUZZIS

Ing. Manuel Sandoval Garcia,

Ph.   (987) 872-4235 or

Cell (987) 800-5766.
 

MARY KAY SKINCARE PRODUCTS

Priced in pesos and delivered to your doorstep Call Sue at 987-107-9997 or e-mail suecampbell4448@yahoo.com
 

Home & Beauty Products
Oriflame and Bettreware
Guadalupe Flores M.
987-103-0783
15 Ave. No. entre 6 y 8
#380 Colonia Centro
 

Salsa Lessons at Playa Azul

Club Playa Azul provides Salsa lessons every Sunday afternoon from noon to two. Lessons are for beginners and advanced dancers. There is live music immediately after the lessons so everyone can practice what they have learned.
Classes are ten dollars per session. Playa Azul provides a 10% discount on food and beverages. Dress is “come as you are.” It is a beautiful atmosphere and lots of fun!

Sara Nails

Spa Facials – Depilation-Pedicure

 Manicure - Acrylic Nails

Calle 3 North Entre 5a Ave. & R. Melgar  Call for appointments: (987)869-8286 (987) 876-1409
 

CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS IN ENGLISH
Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) is a Twelve Step Fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is recovery from codependence and the development and maintenance of healthy relationships.

The CoDA meeting in the area meets: Saturdays, at 11:00 a.m. In the English AA ROOM, Ave 10 Sur, corner of Calle 5 Sur, up the spiral iron staircase, first apartment.

For further information contact: DeLea at 869-0369
CoDA is a non-profit organization supported by the voluntary contributions of attending members.

 

The Federal Consumer Interest Bureau (PROFECO) is responsible for enforcing the Consumer Protection Federal Law. Their office is located on the second floor of the Municipal Market at Calle A. Rosado Salas between 25th and 20th Avenues.

You may also file a complaint by e-mail to extranjeros@profeco.gob.mex and at any Mexican embassy or consulate in the world.

For more information on Cozumel, you can visit the Department of Tourism located on the corner of 20th and Xel-Ha Avenues, Colonia Gonzalo Guerrero.

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