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Playa del Carmen Name Change?

November 30, 2024 0

Mayor to propose change from Solidaridad to Playa del Carmen Playa del Carmen, Q.R. — Solidaridad Mayor Estefanía Mercado Asencio says she will propose a municipal name change to City Council then State Congress. If approved, she will open a public consult into a name change. On Thursday, the new [……]

Events

Art Show Fundraiser Update

November 30, 2024 0

People and Paintings!  What a lovely pairing! The Vecinos Fundraiser held in November at Lol Ha attracted Akumalians, tourists, and  residents  from other communities.  Art remains on display at Lol Ha Restaurant through  December 5th, so there’s still time to enjoy and perhaps purchase!

Health

How Good Is Your Mobility?

November 30, 2024 0

In your 20s, bending down to tie your shoes or reaching back to grab your wallet feels effortless. As you age, your body’s soft tissues, especially the joints, become more rigid and can make daily tasks much more difficult. Eventually, your joints can stiffen so much that basic movement, like walking, [……]

Health

NPR Puzzle: Double take, famous names with repeated letters

November 30, 2024 0

The Weekly Quiz From NPR Puzzlemaster Will Shortz                                                      https://www.npr.org/2024/11/23/nx-s1-5198595/sunday-puzzle-double-take-famous-names-with-repeated-letters Every answer today is the name of a famous person in which the first two [……]

Events

First Friday – November 2024

November 30, 2024 0

Yup, Best Shirt/First Friday has been going on for many years.  The event began at Lol Ha Beach Bar and after a while moved north to La Buena Vida.  Why has it lasted this long?  Various discussions at the November event mentioned the camaraderie and community experienced during the evening – [……]

Interesting Facts

Time Was . . .

November 30, 2024 0

Some of us recently made the time change from daylight to standard time.  Those of us here in la-la land just kept chuggin’.  The following piece is interesting, informative, and long!  Enjoy! I often say that 1883 is my favorite year in history because of all that happened in that [……]

Events

Halloween 2024 at La Buena Vida

November 30, 2024 0

A little rain and some wind didn’t dampen party-goers for Halloween 2024 at LBV.  DJ Pumba spinning tunes for dancers really got the party going.  Old friends and new ones were gathered for the traditional party.  A big shout out to the Rocky Horror Picture Show group –  Great Job [……]

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Art Exhibition – 21 November, 6pm

November 14, 2024 0

Local Painter Giovanni Avashadur and his Art Class  students  had a successful Art Exhibition at Tulum Centro de Cultura Yaal Ha last year.  Nine students (including Akumalians Ingrid Datica, Mónica Estrada, Claudia Muñoz & Malú Guijosa) exhibited. This year an Art Exhibition will be held at LolHa beginning 21 November [……]