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12 Days/12 Ways 2010 - Isla Animals on Isla Mujeres

Isla Animals is a non-profit organization founded by Isla Mujeres resident Alison Sawyer Current continuing a project started by Amigos de los Animales in 2002. Isla Animals is dedicated to decreasing the unwanted pet population on Isla Mujeres, Mexico through on-going spay/neuter programs, education, vaccinations and adoption. Initially Alison and her husband Jeff opened their beautiful home on North Beach and agreed to foster litters of puppies until they were old enough to put up for adoption. This came to be known as “Puppy Camp”. However, the numbers of litters grew and they gracefully adapted their home to accommodate these pups in need. Read More...
Posted Tuesday, December 21, 2010 7:16 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Raffle for Angel Notion - WIN a 2011 FORD Eco-Sport!

Angel Notion would like to give you the opportunity to WIN a 2011 NEW FORD Eco sport . Raffle STARTING TONIGHT on 5th Avenue and 14th Street. 500 pesos or 50 bucks and ONLY 1500 tickets to be sold. You can buy the tickets starting this evening or go to Read More...
Posted Sunday, December 19, 2010 10:43 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

12 Days/12 Ways 2010 - PEACE Isla Mujeres

PEACE Isla Mujeres is PEACE Isla Mujeres is an initiative of PEACE, a nonprofit community organization based in Punta de Mita, Mexico. PEACE is a recognized 501(c)(3) in the United States and a recognized A.C. in Mexico. PEACE Isla Mujeres is a nonprofit organization created to improve the community of Isla Mujeres through Protection and Education re: Animals, Culture & the Environment. A focus is placed on educational opportunities, youth development, environmental responsibility, animal care and protection and economic empowerment. Read More...
Posted Saturday, December 18, 2010 10:09 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

12 Days/12 Ways 2010 - Malix Pek A.C. in Playa del Carmen

Malix Pek Playa del Carmen Malix Pek A.C., started in 2008, is a registered non-profit (Asociación Civil) comprised of a group of Volunteers dedicated to the rescue and adoption of abandoned and mistreated dogs. Malix is Maya for dog of no origin or colloquially, "street dog", and describes the dogs that this organization was formed to assist. Malix Pek was started by a group of local people who loves dogs and all animals. Their goal is to decrease the number of street dogs here in Playa del Carmen. Read More...
Posted Friday, December 17, 2010 7:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

12 Days/12 Ways 2010 - El Mundo Para Puerto Morelos SC

El Mundo Para Puerto Morelos SC A Charity for the Community, Puerto Morelos, Mexico - Determining the Need, Implementing the Solution. The goal is to inspire the citizens and friends of Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo, Mexico to enrich their lives and their community in the areas of health, education, and welfare through financial generosity and volunteer commitment. Through research and open communication EMPPM determines needs that are not being met through normal bureaucratic channels, work with community leaders to identify solutions to meet those needs, then focuses on the steps necessary to implement plans for solving the issues. Please join EMPPM in supporting this small, beautiful, thriving fishing community struggling to maintain its autonomy in a world of international tourists. Read More...
Posted Thursday, December 16, 2010 6:37 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

12 Days/12 Ways 2010 - Coco's Cat Rescue in Playa del Carmen

Coco's Cat Rescue provides free or low cost spay/neuter surgeries and basic pet care to those on a low income. While the primary focus is cats, Coco's clinic also provides spay/neuter services for dogs through grants from Sociedad Protección Animales de Peninsula (SPAP) and Veterinarios Internacionales Dedicados a Animales Sanos (VIDAS). CCR is also committed to education which encourages responsible pet ownership and challenges negative associations with feral cats and consequent cruelty. Their long term mission is to greatly increase the number of animals that they are able to assist and expand their model to embrace other local areas in need of services. Read More...
Posted Wednesday, December 15, 2010 6:05 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

12 Days/12 Ways 2010 - Hekab Be Library in Akumal

"On the 12th day of Christmas my true love gave to me...." This beloved traditional holiday song is the inspiration for a seasonal blog series, "12 Days/12 Ways", an effort to draw attention to 12 worthy not for profit groups in Playa Read More...
Posted Tuesday, December 14, 2010 6:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

12 Days/12 Ways 2010 - Angel Notion in Playa del Carmen

"On the 12th day of Christmas my true love gave to me...." This beloved traditional holiday song is the inspiration for a seasonal blog series, "12 Days/12 Ways", an effort to draw attention to 12 worthy not for profit groups in Playa Read More...
Posted Monday, December 13, 2010 6:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Ak Lu’um International School Inspires Parents and Children to “Think Green”

On Sunday, December 5, parents and children from all across the Riviera Maya and as far away as Mexico City gathered together at Ak Lu’um International School in Playa del Carmen , to participate in the 1st annual Family Eco-Challenge , a contest Read More...
Posted Friday, December 10, 2010 6:53 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Go Green on the Riviera Maya - 10 Money and Energy Saving Tips

Although the COP16 Climate Change Summit is nearly wrapping up in Cancun, it seems the whole Yucatan Peninsula is still on the Go Green bandwagon. There are special programs going on in the schools to educate the next generation of energy consumers about Read More...
Posted Wednesday, December 8, 2010 11:57 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Taste of Playa 2010 - Bueno - Bonito - Barato!

I'm hoping this is a good thing as several people have approached me in the grocery store (people I do not know) and said "Taste of Playa, si?" gesturing toward my ever present TOP baseball cap. "Bueno, bonito, barato!" they exclaim enthusiastically! I smile in return and nod my head. "Si, si. Gracias por venir." I reply in my very best, most polite Spanish. Read More...
Posted Monday, December 6, 2010 4:04 PM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments

The Riviera Maya Welcomes COP16 with a Series of Eco-Events!

The Riviera Maya is abuzz with activity and excitement this week as Cancun welcomes the delegates of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Kyoto Protocol. As the host country, Mexico is conduction an inclusive conference with the aim of building understanding among the Parties to ensure that COP16/CMP6 deliver concrete and effective results to tackle the global challenge of climate change. Mexico has encouraged broad participation in the conference as well as extensive dialogue in the collective search for common solutions. Read More...
Posted Wednesday, December 1, 2010 11:50 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Barbie Dolls and Soccer Balls

Continuing Angel Notion's mission for this Christmas in Playa del Carmen and the surrounding areas, everyone at the Angel Notion Clinic is busy preparing to make this holiday season a happy one for the less fortunate residents of the Riviera Maya. There is much work to do, and many toys and much food to be amassed. We look to you, once again to help fulfill the dreams of as many local children and families as possible. Read More...
Posted Wednesday, November 24, 2010 3:19 PM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments

Eco-Contest for Playa del Carmen Families to be Hosted at Ak Lu'um!

Ak Lu'um International School , the first ecological school in Mexico invites you to take part in the 1st Annual Eco-Challenge on Sunday December 5th 2010! The Contest: As a family, design and build a unique toy or game that does not harm the environment Read More...
Posted Saturday, November 13, 2010 9:27 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Ak Lu'um Presented to the Municipal Govt. of Solidaridad as a Featured Eco-Project

On Monday, I was invited to attend a conference with local environmental groups presenting their various projects to the local media and representatives from the Office of Environmental Affairs for the Municipal Government of Solidaridad. Held in the grand auditorium of the Municipal Plaza, six eco initiatives were presented for the consideration of the assembly including Ak Lu'um International School and their 1st annual "Eco-Reto", a challenge for local families to design and build the best eco-friendly toy. Read More...
Posted Wednesday, November 10, 2010 1:08 PM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments
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