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November 2013 - Posts

Women's Wellness and Yoga Retreat in Playa del Carmen

Arielle Newman, the owner of Yoga by the Sea is teaming up with best selling wellness author Sedena Cappannelli for a week-long yoga-wellness retreat. Read More...
Posted Wednesday, November 27, 2013 8:27 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Taste of Playa Wine and Food Pairing Dinner at la Casa del Agua

On Wednesday evening, Taste of Playa celebrated its 5th anniversary with a spectacular wine and food pairing event hosted by La Casa del Agua. Read More...
Posted Sunday, November 24, 2013 9:24 AM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments

A Visit to the Village of Nuevo Noh Bec

It's hard to believe until you see it for yourself but if you drive a few kilometers in any direction from the center of Playa del Carmen you will find tiny pueblos tucked away in the jungle with families eking out a meager existence and living without even the most basic services. Nuevo Noh Bec is one of these remote communities. Read More...
Posted Saturday, November 23, 2013 5:07 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Kicks 4 Kids - Holiday Sneaker Drive

Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching. This is the time, every year that we reflect on everything that we have that is good and the people we love and express a special appreciation for the joy in each of our lives. It is also the time when we start to look ahead to the Holiday gift-giving season and perhaps take pause to think of those less fortunate than ourselves. Read More...
Posted Wednesday, November 20, 2013 5:03 AM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments

Playa Distance Education - A New Schooling Option for Families in Playa del Carmen

Continue your studies with accreditation in Playa del Carmen! All Distance Education, Independent Study, Online Learning Programs, and Home School Programs are welcomed. Read More...
Posted Monday, November 18, 2013 5:06 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

A Visit to DIF in Playa del Carmen

The Sistema Nacional para el Desarrollo Integral de la Familia; SNDIF or just DIF, is a Mexican public institution of social assistance that focuses on strengthening and developing the welfare of Mexican families. Read More...
Posted Thursday, November 14, 2013 5:16 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

About the Teachers Strike in Mexico

On Monday, after many weeks of protests and a walkout that shuttered schools all across the country, Mexico's public school teachers returned to work and children were welcomed back to their classrooms. Read More...
Posted Wednesday, November 13, 2013 5:33 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Teachers' Strike Ends in Solidaridad! Students Return to Classes

"Today is a good day for our boys and girls, our commitment is to continue providing quality education, but above all, we have to preserve the rights in our town for the benefit of the residents "said Municipal President of Solidaridad Mauricio Gongora Escalante, referring to the agreement between the teachers' union and the state government that resulted in a return to school without incident in all educational institutions of the municipality and the state. Read More...
Posted Tuesday, November 12, 2013 8:18 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Good News! An Organic Market in Coco Beach!

Today, I had the pleasure of visiting the new organic/farmers' market organized in Coco Beach inside the Les Alizes Condominium complex. Located just of of CTM, the mercado is a lovely option for the many residents and visitors to Playa's ever-growing north end. Read More...
Posted Friday, November 8, 2013 3:40 PM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Calaveras de Paseo in Centro Maya Mall

Throughout the past week, Dia de los Muertos and Hanal Pixan have been celebrated all over Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya with altars and other representations set up in various locations Read More...
Posted Monday, November 4, 2013 6:38 PM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

November is now "Taste of Playa Month" in Playa del Carmen!

In celebration of Taste of Playa's 5th anniversary event, The Taste of Playa Executive Committee names the month of November ‘Taste of Playa Month.' Read More...
Posted Friday, November 1, 2013 10:56 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

KKiS Needs Volunteers for Classroom Reading & Mentoring Program

This week, KKiS - Keeping Kids in School started up their regular in class English reading and mentoring program at the Pelopidas School in Guadalupana. This year volunteers will be in the 4th and 5th grade classrooms every Wednesday at 1:00 pm. Read More...
Posted Friday, November 1, 2013 5:06 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments