Updated with NEW EVENTS Friday 5-2. This week has both Children’s Day and May Day… a lot of businesses will be closed, but there will be a lot of activity in the streets. Check out the trova at Amaro and keep checking back for updates throughout the week…

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In the news this week, a program for children to learn how to plant trees in Valladolid, hurricane preparedness, the recovery of Mahajual, and a plea for help for a child in need…

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It is no secret that it gets hot here. Sometimes, it gets really, really hot. But there are a lot of ways to beat the heat, and now is the time of year to find out how our readers do it…

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Every day is Children’s Day in Mexico, but the actual Children’s Day is even more special. Celebrations are going on all week! There’s a special symphony performance, parties, clowns, dancing and a lot more…

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Progreso’s market is almost finished (finally!), there’s a new book out called Hacienda Style that’s a MUST if you are building or decorating a house here, and news from around the State about Rotarians, fisherman and more…

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Benjamin Ramirez is the epitome of a gentleman. But like many of the colonial homes in Merida, behind the stately facade lives an artistry of unexpected color and light…

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In the news this week, NAFTA bestows some unintended gifts, the heat in the Yucatan gets even hotter, and architects and chemists choose Merida for their yearly meetings. Also, honey production is down a bit…

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This week in Merida, don’t miss the Yucatones in their World Debut! Also, the dogs are getting together again, the Symphony plays, the children dance and various groups meet throughout the week…

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Learn about the LEAF Program, coming to the Yucatan! Also, Valladolid gets a Health Club, No Smoking comes to Mexico City (and the Yucatan?) and the Southern Highway Project gets started…

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This week, Armando Manzanero sings a benefit concert on Wednesday night and yoga classes are taught every weekday. Also a few classic free movies, especially for kids. And there’s a lot going on this weekend… so save your energy and go check out the French Cooks, the Dancing in honor of Cri Cri, the world-renowned Latin Jazz musician!

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