Wednesday 28 October 2015

HALLOWEEN FOR CHILDREN IN MAZARRÓN MUNICIPALITY

 The Autumn schedule in the Libraries of the Municipality includes for this week, special days dedicated to Halloween. 

So, yesterday Tuesday, October 27, the library in Mazarrón hosted storytelling by Asociación La Luciérnaga. The activity will be repeated on Thursday 29 in the library of Puerto de Mazarrón, from 5.30pm. 

On Wednesday 28, libraries in Puerto de Mazarrón and Mazarrón house a crafts workshop aimed at children between 6-10 years old. 

And on Friday, October 30 it will be time for film projections. In the Centro Cultural of Mazarrón, from 5.30pm is a screening of, "The Adventures of Little Ghost" and at the same time, in the library of Puerto de Mazarrón, "Where the Wild" will be screened.

Tuesday 27 October 2015

FREE TRAINING COURSE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

The Department of Local Development of the City of Mazarrón offer a free basic training course to work in the hospitality industry. It is an activity, eminently practical, principally directed to the unemployed. Students learn how best to serve customers,  prepare and present food and drinks, as well as handling menus in other languages, and many more skills.

 The course will be held in the building of the Cresta del Gallo of Mazarrón and will cover 150 hours between October 28 and December 17, between 4pm and 8.30pm

 Entries can be formalized in the following link:

http://www.cimemazarron.es/curso-operaciones-basicas-de-restaurante-y-bar


More information on the CIME Mazarrón (previously Universidad Popular) or phone 968 592 767.

SENIOR CITIZEN WORKSHOP - MAZARRÓN, NOVEMBER 3RD

November 3 at 11:30 am, in the Auditorium of the Centro Municipal de Día de Personas Mayores, a free workshop is being held for Senior Citizens and their families. The objective of this workshop is to educate and inform Seniors on consumer rights, and their ways of re-dress. It focuses on any subject of interest to this group, such as electricity reform, interpretation of the electricity bill and how to save.

The course will also cover topics of general information such as telephone, electricity, and financial products being sold to this age group, to prevent potential abuse.

The workshop will be taught by ADICAE (Association of Users of Banks, Savings Banks and Insurance), which specializes in protection, training, claims, information and vindication of the rights of users of banking, insurance services and, in general, any other matters related to consumer issues.

After the workshop there will be a snack and a raffle.

Friday 23 October 2015

LOCAL PADEL LEAGUE RE-STARTS

The Department of Sports City of Mazarrón again offer Local League of Padel starting on 20 November. October 30 is the deadline for enrollment and is 20€ per couple. The league will be played on the courts of CEIP Ginés García and game times will be from 21 to 22:30, Monday to Friday. The eight best teams will play the qualifiers to reach the final. The first four couples will get a trophy.

The Councillor for Sports, Patricio Sanchez, encourages Mazarron to participate in this league which highlights the commitment of the Town Hall in offering sports and leisure activities throughout the year.

MABS MMM GLITZ & GLAMOUR FASHION SHOW

MABS MMM are hosting a Glitz & Glamour Fashion Show showcasing a fantastic range of high quality clothing, shoes, bags and jewellery for Autumn, Winter and Christmas party season.

The fashion show will be held at the popular venue Las Claras Centre, Los Alcazares on Tuesday 3rd November, 14:30 (doors open 14:00).
Drinks and snacks will be available at the bar.
Tickets only €3 available from MABS shop 60 Avenida La Union, San Javier (on main road near Mercadona). Open 10:00 – 14:00 Monday to Friday. Call 968 191 300
A ticket will guarantee entry to this extremely popular always sell out event.

Wednesday 21 October 2015

WATER SUPPLY CUT TO MAZARRÓN 22 OCTOBER

La Mancomunidad de Canales del Taibilla  announce a cut of the water supply affecting the service to Mazarrón from 00:00 hours on October 22.

The technical services express their commitment to remain in contact with the Municipal Officers of the City to prevent major disruption and restore supply as soon as possible.

Thursday 15 October 2015

TWO TRIPS ANNOUNCED - PENSIONERS CLUB OF MAZARRÓN

Pensioners Club of Mazarrón has scheduled two new trips for its members during the month of November. On 7th there is a trip travelling via Aguilas and on to  Vera (Almería) to visit the castle of San Juan and the promenade and the nearby town to visit the Spanish market. Breakfast and dinner (buffet) will be held at the 5 star Hotel Mexico. The cost of the trip is 12€ per person and the reservation of seats will take place from October 19.

Also, for 27, 28 and 29 November there is a trip scheduled through the Province of Malaga with a visit to places of interest in the capital including Torremolinos, Marbella, Benalmádena and Nerja. A professional guide will accompany pensioners throughout the trip. The price per person is 165€ including accommodation. The reservation of seats for this trip is already open.


Those interested can obtain more information at the offices of Club de Pensionistas y Jubilados de Mazarrón  located in Calle Canalejas.

Invitation to N332 Guardia Civil Tráfico Presentation to ADAPT.

ADAPT (The Association of English Speakers) of San Pedro del Pinatar has organised a presentation, in English, by the Guardia Civil Tráfico officer behind the highly successful N332 initiative to assist English speakers with Spanish Traffic Law and safety on the roads.

He and his colleague will be making a presentation entitled “Spanish Traffic Law. Changes and Most Common Doubts”, for ADAPT members on Wednesday 21st October 09:45 for 10:00 in the Casa de Cultura in San Pedro del Pinatar.  

Anyone is welcome to attend but there is a limited number of seats available for this presentation.  Because of this, anyone interested in attending should email the Secretary of ADAPT to request a seat (see below). A map of location of the Casa de Cultura will be sent by reply.

The presentation is free, but a small donation for the El Samaritano charity in San Pedro del Pinatar, from those attending would be warmly accepted when exiting the event.

Please note that the preference is for questions or other clarifications to be sent to the Secretary of ADAPT for compilation and forwarding to N332 and they will then publish this on their website with correct answers. This means that the widest possible audience can read and learn. It would then be accurate information spread as wide as possible for the good of everyone. 

Anyone wishing to attend is asked to please confirm their intention by email to the ADAPT Secretary. Otherwise there may be a risk of not being allowed entry on the day due to exceeding the permitted number in the auditorium.



NEW SEASON OF BMX TRAINING STARTS 18 OCTOBER

On Sunday October 18 at the Sports Complex Media Legua starts a new season of BMX training, organized by the Department of Sports, City of Mazarrón. The classes will be led by Gustavo Alcojor, the Spanish Elite Champion 2013-2014. It will be developed over a period of four months spread over five different dates: 18 October, 15 November, 13 December, 17 January and February 27-28. The registration fee is 15€ for federated members and 22€ for non-federal.


It has also scheduled five shared training for dates of 1st November, 29 November, 13 December, 31 January and 28 February. This will take place between 11:00 to 17:00.

Wednesday 7 October 2015

HOLISTIC HEALING AT CHATTERS MEETING


The next Chatters Meeting will take place on Wednesday 21st October, starting at 10.30 for 11am, when the Guest Speaker will be Rob McLernon from the Acacia centre who specialise in Holistic Therapy & Healing.
Why not come along to the Pasty Shack in Rio Nalon, near the Mercadona, in Los Alcazares. Hear what Rob has to say, find out more about Holistic Therapy, and get answers to your own questions.
You can also enjoy the free refreshments, join in the quiz and other activities, and perhaps win modest prizes.
Also, tickets will be on sale for the Chatters Christmas Lunch which will also take place at the Pasty Shack on Wednesday 16th December.
Chatters is sponsored by Help At Home, a local charity offering a wide range of assistance, free of charge, to Ex-Pats in need in their own homes.
Find out more about us by visiting www.helpathome.es

PONY CLUB & PONY CAMP DURING HALLOWEEN


PAINTING EXHIBITON BY MURCIAN PAINTER

The Murcian painter brings his exhibition "Acidulux" to Mazarrón

The exhibition by Antonio Jose Buendia Martinez opened on Friday in the Town Hall. The exhibition includes paintings of vivid colours in which the author uses acid to offer a different and very characteristic final print.


Entitled "Acidulux", the exhibition will be displayed until November 14. Visiting hours are Monday through Friday from 10 to 14 and from 17:30 to 20:30: Saturdays can be seen from 10:00 to 14:00. The Exhibition Centre is closed on the last Saturday of each month and National/Regional/Local  holidays.