News
City takes preventive measures in wake of flu outbreak
By Krishna Villena May 1, 2009 San Miguel de Allende
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Nearly all public gatherings in San Miguel have been brought to a halt after municipal authorities, following a mandate by the federal government, closed public institutions and suspended events until May 6 due to the swine flu outbreak. No cases of swine flu have been confirmed in the municipality. |
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Tradition Santa Cruz: San Miguel’s main celebration is in Puerto de Calderón on May 3. During May, Guadiana, Ojo de Agua, La Palmita and Valle del Maíz have their own celebrations. |
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Community
The Rotary Club of San Miguel–Midday donated a camera for detecting retinopathy caused by diabetes and a laser to correct the problem to the General Hospital Felipe C. Dobarganes. |
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San Miguel Seed starter pots can be planted directly in the garden—pot, plant and all. Make your own origami seed pots from copies of Atención with illustrated instructions. |
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Music Hardy musicians offer Thursday and Friday concerts on harp, guitar, organ and piano. Turkkan Osman’s violin recital was postponed, but he offers more tales from New York here. |
| Lectures Blending Mesoamerican culture with Catholic tradition has produced the popular Santa Cruz celebrations in San Miguel and the Laja River rural communities. |
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Literature You can expand your mystery reading list at the Biblioteca Pública this summer by finding gems in unlikely places. Under the mystery umbrella are at least a dozen subgenres. |
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Pasa Que Pasa is the most complete weekly guide to arts and entertainment in San Miguel de Allende. |
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Community Connections Dozens of organizations in San Miguel assist children and families; promote education and schools; provide food, potable water and medical treatment; and even take care of animals and the environment. This section provides descriptions, contacts and information for donors or volunteers. |
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