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Newsletter Nº 20
DECEMBER
2015
Mojácar Local Police receives the Menina Award for its fight against gender violence. NEWS:
LOCAL POLICE AWARDED. CHRISTMAS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VILLAGES IN SPAIN.
The Mojácar Local Police force has been awarded the “ Premios Menina Andalucía” for its pioneering work providing protection to victims of gender violence. The Andalucian Government delegate, Antonio Sanz, presided over the annual gala of its Menina Awards at the Cajasol Foundation in Seville on the 23rd November, which the Government Delegation organized to recognize and support the work of organizations, associations, institutions and Andalucians against gender violence.
Mojácar Light up for Christmas In recent years, the Town Council has increased its efforts to celebrate these important dates by investing in equipment, infraestructure and facilities in order to upgrade and expand. Every year Mojácar hopes to improve on the previous year, developing the program of activities and encompassing the diverse cultures and customs that make up its modern international community. EVENTS
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Mojácar participates in the Regional and the National assemblies of Spain´s most beautiful Villages. A number of very productive working meetings have been held among the councillors who make up the Association of the Most Beautiful Towns and Villages of Spain. The evaluation of the results, the new strategies and the next venues were among the subjects discussed.
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December 2016 MONDAY 5: DAMES IN SPAIN ANNUAL CAROL CONCERT Entrance: Free Time: 11.00h Venue: 3rd Age Hall, Centro de Usos Múltiples (Formerly known as the Artisan Centre) lower floor THE FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS accompanied by the Rociero Choir of Mojácar “Embrujo Mojaquero” and the “Escálamo” Choir. Time: 20.00h Venue: Mojácar Parish Church ART WEEK ON THE STREET From 3 to 5 DECEMBER URBAN MURAL “50 AÑOS SIN WALT DISNEY” From 8 to 10 DECEMBER OUTDOOR PAINTING MARATHON FRIDAY 9: CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES “GASPAR’S MAGIC KEY”: Musical Games, Mini Disco, Balloon Bending, Face Painting, Creative Key ring Workshop and much more... Entrance: Free Time: 18.00h Venue: Centro de Usos Múltiples
SUNDAY 11: “OLÉ POR LA COPLA” SPECTACULAR with artists from the TV singing competition programme “Se llama Copla”. Entrance: 8€ in advance from the Tourist Office or 10€ on the door. Time: 21.00h Venue: Centro de Usos Múltiples THURSDAY 15: MUSIC SCHOOL RECITAL, by new pupils accompanied by guitars and musical groups. Entrance: Free Time: 18.00h Venue: Music School, Centro de Usos Múltiples FRIDAY 16: SAMPLING OF CHRISTMAS TREATS, SWEETS AND HOT CHOCOLATE Entrance: Free Time: 18.00h Venue: Centro de Usos Múltiples CHRISTMAS CONCERT with performances by Nicky Mainstone’s Escuela Prodanza, Natalia López’s Escuela La Última Fusión, Escálamo Choir, “Embrujo Mojaquero” Rociero Choir and the Group, La Fuente. Entrance: Free Time: 20.00h Venue: Centro de Usos Múltiples SATURDAY 17: CAROL CONCERT with the Anglican Church Time: 10.30h Venue: Parque Comercial
SUNDAY 18: MASS with singing by the Mojácar Rociero choir “Embrujo Mojaquero” Time: 11.30h Venue: Mojácar Parish Church TANGO CONCERT “One Night in Buenos Aires” Entrance: 10€ Available from the Tourist Office or on the door 1 hour in advance Time: 21.00h Venue: Centro de Usos Múltiples THURSDAY 22: CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES “CHRISTMAS DISPLAY STAND” Santa’s Post Box, Sponge Bob’s Bouncy Castle, Duelo en Barra (Fun Fighting), Trampoline, Decorative Christmas Photo Workshop, Demolition Ball. Entrance: Free Time: 18.00h Venue: Centro de Usos Múltiples FRIDAY 23: CHRISTMAS CONCERT by the Bartolomé Flores School pupils Entrance: Free Time: 10.00h Venue: “La Fuensanta” Sports Centre CHRISTMAS CONCERT by the Mojácar Municipal Band Time: 20.00h Venue: Mojácar Parish Church SATURDAY 24: MISA DEL GALLO (MIDNIGHT MASS) Time: 23.30h Venue: Mojácar Parish Church
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December SUNDAY 25: MISA DE NAVIDAD (CHRISTMAS MASS) Time: 11.30h Venue: Mojácar Parish Church MONDAY 26: CHILDREN’S CINEMA “Atrapa la bandera” (Capture the Flag) Entrance: 3€ including free popcorn Time: 19.00h Venue: Centro de Usos Múltiples THURSDAY 29: CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES with Giant Santa Claus Photo Call, Inflatable Human Table Football, Giant Maze, Bouncy Castle, Christmas Figures Workshop, Giant Inflatable Bowling, Mechanical Bull, Giant Inflatable Toboggan. Entrance: Free Time: 19.00h Venue: Centro de Usos Múltiples. FRIDAY 30: FLAMENCO GALA “Zambomba Navideña” Entrance: 10€ in advance from the Tourist Office or 13€ on the door. Time: 21.00h
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January 2017 SATURDAY 31: MOJÁCAR CHURCH BELLS RING IN THE NEW YEAR The Town Council offers everyone Complimentary Cava and Grapes Time: 23.30h Venue: Plaza Frontón
THURSDAY 5: THE THREE KINGS PARADE accompanied by the Mojácar Municipal Band Time: 17.00h Venue: Starting from La Fuente PRESENT GIVING to all the Children of the Municipality Time: 17.30h Venue: Centro de Usos Múltiples
SUNDAY 1: NEW YEAR’S MASS Time: 11.30h Venue: Mojácar Parish Church MONDAY 2: CHILDREN’S CINEMA “FROZEN EL REINO DEL HIELO” Entrance: 3€ including free popcorn Time: 19.00h Venue: Centro de Usos Múltiples WEDNESDAY 4: CHILDREN’S MUSICAL “MULÁN” Entrance: Free Time: 19.00h Venue: Centro de Usos Múltiples
FRIDAY 6: THE KINGS MASS with singing by the Mojácar Rociero Choir “Embrujo Mojaquero”
Time: 11.30h Venue: Mojácar Parish Church
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AYUNTAMIENTO DE MOJACAR MOJÁCAR TOWN HALL
INFORMATIÓN If you would like to receive regular information about Mojácar, find out what is on offer and participate Teléfono: 950615025 www.mojacar.es
Exhibitions Art Centre “ La Fuente de Mojácar”. Opening hours: Tuesdays to Fridays 9:00 a.m a 01:00 p.m Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 02:00 a.m
Exhibitions
From the 2nd to the 16th, 2016. Photography Group Grupo Fotográfico de Mojácar At Centro de Arte La Fuente de Mojácar.
“ One child, one thousand dreams “ Support the fight against cancer.
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6 & 7 December Playa del Descargador From 12 a.m.
FOR A FULL LIST OF : EVENTS COURSES & CLASSES 24 HOUR CHEMISTS USEFUL CONTACTS BUS TIMETABLES INFORMATION AND MOJÁCAR NEWS Visit www.mojacar.es
Mojácar poster competition for the 2017 “ Moros y Cristianos” Fiesta Price: 300 €
Exhibitions
From the 18th to the 31 th December, 2016. Roger Streets Painting and Sculpture At Centro de Arte La Fuente de Mojácar.
Exhibition centre at Mirador del Castillo From the 01st to 31 st December, 2016. Collective painting and sculpture exhibiton.