tended until November 2nd
Do nOT miSs the parties organised by the Youth Department on Friday 31st in the three town centres, with games, haunted houses, parades and performances IN adDItiON, mIJas
To mark All Saints' Day, the Town Hall will provide a shuttle bus service from the El Puerto Quarry to the cemetery
The longest cave in Andalusia comes to light
Until Sunday 9th, there will be various activities such as lectures, screenings, and a guided hike
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“Safety, closeness and service”. Under this motto, the Mijas Local Police celebrated their patron saint’s day on Thursday 30th. The celebrations began with a thanksgiving mass at the parish church of San Manuel González, followed by a ceremony at the Manuel España Theatre, where a blue-distinction medal, 29 white-distinction medals and more than ten commendations were awarded to officers. The Town Hall used the occasion to highlight the improvements made to the force in recent years, with increased investment allowing it to provide a service that is more accessible and closer to the public / NEWS 02-03
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Green light for a budget amendment of nearly 1.5 million euros to pay suppliers
The plenary session approved the proposal, intended to settle outstanding supplier invoices, many of them dating back to 2023
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The Mijas Town Hall updates the Municipal Territorial Emergency Plan
The local government highlights that the main improvement is a faster response time from the emergency services
730,000 euros allocated to renew the equipment at the sports facilities
This year, 1,600 retirees and pensioners from the municipality have benefited from the getaway, which took them to the province of Huelva. SPANISH PAGES/10-11
The Town Hall will install more than 1,000 training machines and equipment items, 768 square metres of technical flooring and tatami mats
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Local Police Day
A blue-distinction medal was awarded, along with 29 white-distinction medals and more than a dozen commendations
Report by María José Gómez / Design: Carmen Martín
The events in honour of the Local Police’s patron saint, San Miguel, whose feast day is celebrated on the 29th of September, took place on Thursday 30th of October in Mijas. They began with a thanksgiving Mass and continued with a ceremony at the Manuel España Theatre in Las Lagunas. Attendees included members of the force and their families, as well as the mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), the councillor responsible for the area, Juan Carlos Cuevas Dawson (Vox), members of the municipal corporation, the chief inspector of the Local Police, Juan Manuel Rosas; senior officers, including the captain of the Civil Guard in Mijas, Miguel Ángel Fernández, the commander of the Civil Guard in Marbella, Francisco Javier Gómez, the chief commissioner of the National Police in Fuengirola, Juan Cabas, as well as representatives from the Mijas Fire Brigade, Civil Protection and the local police forces of neighbouring municipalities, in addition to representatives of associations and social groups.
Mata highlighted the “closeness and approachability” of the Mijas Local Police, as well as the “enormous trust” they inspire among citizens. “They are always there, in good times and, of course, in difficult moments”. She also praised the training, vocation, professionalism, specialisation, psychology and improvement of technical resources as the defining features of the Mijas Local Police, expressing her deep gratitude for their public service.
Cuevas Dawson offcially opened the event, thanking the officers for their dedication and highlighting the commitment of the Department of Security and the government team
to strengthening the force. He noted that “there was much to do. Accumulated shortcomings urgently needed to be corrected, and we have done so through the largest investment in recent years, a 200% increase, because we believe in this Police”.
The chief inspector of the Local Police then reviewed the past year, highlighting the constant efforts of the officers to improve safety, coexistence and service to the residents of Mijas. He thanked all the honourees for their years of service, describing them as “some of the
best professionals” he has had the privilege to know.
The mayoress closed the ceremony, during which one blue-distinction medal, 29 white-distinction medals, and more than ten commendations were awarded to officers. “We know we are in good hands, we know we are safe with the Local Police of our municipality”, said Mata, noting that “the Mijas Town Hall has announced 13 posts to reinforce the Local Police. The objective is to ensure a closer and more effective service: ten positions for new recruits for senior officers through internal promotion”. She added that efforts will continue “to request proper Civil Guard facilities for our municipality”.
Political representation
The municipal corporation highlighted the importance of the Local Police as a pillar of security for the residents of Mijas. For Mario Bravo, spokesperson for the PP in the Town Hall, it was a “day to thank
those dedicated to protecting us in traffic, security and public safety. I think today is the perfect day to say thank you to each of those more than 140 police officers”.
The deputy spokesperson for Vox, Francisco Jerez, added that “the officers collaborate with the Mijas Fire Brigade, Civil Protection and Operational Services. From Vox, we want to emphasise that this cooperation between municipal services ensures citizen protection”.
“A very important day”, added Juan Carlos Maldonado, spokesperson for Por Mi Pueblo Mijas, “to recognise and thank the Local Police for upholding regulations and safety, together with the Civil Guard, making Mijas a safe municipality”.
More than 40 officers were awarded distinctions and commendations for their work, not only in safety but also in other areas where the Local Police play a key role.
“I completely support the distinctions that have been awarded”, said Josele González, spokesperson for the PSOE in the council. “I also want to note that today marks the one-year anniversary of the DANA disaster in Valencia, and I very much missed that the work of those Mijas officers who were there wasn’t recognised”, he added.
The spokesperson for Cs Mijas, José Carlos Martín, also wished to “congratulate all those who received decorations”, as well as “the entire Local Police force for the outstanding work they do, as well as the administrative and civilian staff who work with them”.
Local Police Day
The first medal presented by the authorities was the blue distinction, awarded to FOR 30 YEARS OF SERVICE AS A MIJAS LOCAL POLICE OFFICER. “I’m truly proud to have served the citizens of Mijas for 30 year”, López said, adding that they are “here to resolve situations and make life in Mijas better”.
With white distinction
IN TOTAL, 29 CROSSES OF MERIT WITH WHITE DISTINCTION WERE AWARDED. Among them, notable presentations included MIGUEL JESÚS BELLO, who received his from his father, a retired National Police officer, and NACHO MÉRIDA, who was presented with his by his brother, a sergeant in the Civil Guard, stood out. “It’s already emotional to receive the medal for 20 years of service, because, after all, you have to complete 20 years to get it, and sometimes that can be challenging, but receiving it from my brother has been a great pride”, Mérida acknowledged.
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Mayoress of Mijas
“We know we are in good hands, we know we are safe with the Local Police of our municipality”
Chief inspector
Local Police councillorof the Local Police
During the ceremony TEN LOCAL OFFICERS WERE CONGRATULATED for their careers and outstanding actions. Additionally A GROUP OF POLICE OFFICERS WERE ALSO PRESENTED WITH AWARDS AND DIPLOMAS for various commendable actions
The Town Hall will install more than 1,000 machines and training equipment, 768 square meters of technical flooring, and tatami mats
The Mijas Town Hall has awarded a 730,000 euro contract for the comprehensive renovation of the specific machinery in the municipality’s gyms and sports facilities. The contract, divided into six different lots, will, according to the government team, significantly improve services for citizens and encourage active participation in sport.
The Town Hall emphasizes that “this contract addresses a longstanding need to equip the five municipal gyms (Mijas Pueblo, Ciudad Deportiva Regino Hernández de Las Lagunas, Hipódromo Costa del Sol, La Cala sports hall, and La Cala swim-
ming pool building). In total, this includes over 1,000 machines and training items, technical flooring, and tatami mats. In some cases, the machines had not been replaced for decades.
Professional range required
The contract stipulates that all equipment must be of professional grade and follow a uniform aesthetic in terms of colours, upholstery, brands, and models.
In addition, the Town Hall requires that any closure of facilities to replace old machinery
with new be no longer than two days.
Lot 1 of this contract covers equipment for the five municipal gyms, including a total of 871 machines and training items, while lot 2 provides indoor cycling bikes for the Las Lagunas and La Cala gyms, totalling 50 units.
Regarding lot 3, it covers the renovation of the sports flooring in three municipal gyms and one indoor cycling room (a total of 768 square meters).
In addition, lot 4 covers the
The Town Hall extends the cemetery’s opening
On the 31st it will be open from 9 to 20 hours; on the 1st from 8 to 00 hours; and on the 2nd from 8 to 20 hours
Ed.Dept. The Mijas Town Hall, through its Cemeteries Department, has announced that the opening hours of the La Purísima municipal cemetery have been extended to mark the All Saints’ Day holiday on November 1st.
Until Friday 31st the cemetery will be open from 9 to 20 hours; on Saturday 1st of November it will be open from 8 to midnight, and on Sunday 2nd of November from 8 to 20 hours. In addition, a commemorative mass is scheduled to take
The Sports Department meets with the companies awarded the contract.-
place in the chapel at 17:30 hours on the 1st, after which the parish priest Hermán Marcel Lunar will carry out the traditional blessing in the cemetery.
A special shuttle bus service has been arranged from the El Puer-
supply of specific equipment for the new Olympic swimming pool. Lot 5 will renew the tatami mats for two competition areas, one in the martial arts room of the new Multipurpose Building and one in the covered pavilion, both at Regino Hernández Sports Centre in Las Lagunas.
Lot 6 provides new equipment for the athletics track at the Costa del Sol Racetrack, certified by World Athletics, the globar governing body for athletics.
Commercial warranty
The Mijas Town Hall has included in the tender specifi-
cations a series of commercial warranty conditions covering labour, travel, and spare parts; a maximum 48-hour response time for diagnostics; a maximum resolution period of five working days; and the provision of temporary replacement equipment in the event of a breakdown if repairs take longer than five days.
Replacement of equipment due to damage or defect with items of equal functionality and quality is mandatory within a maximum of ten working days during the warranty period. Upholstery replacement is also required in the event of damage.
to quarry to the cemetery. On the 31st of October, the service will run from 9 to 19:30 hours, on the 1st of
November from 9 to 21:30 hours and on the 2nd from 9 to 19:30 hours.
According to the councillor Mario Bravo, the aim is to “pay outstanding invoices, many from 2023, so that everything is settled by the end of the year”
Ed. Dept / Design: I.Merino
During the ordinary October plenary session, held on Wednesday 29th, the Mijas Town Hall approved the initial approval of a budget amendment amounting to 1,448,534 euros.
The motion, put forward by the Department of Economy and Finance, was approved with the
votes in favour of the government team, the abstention of Ciudadanos and the vote against from the PSOE.
“When we took office at the Mijas Town Hall two years ago, one of the main issues we found was the delay in the payment invoices for various reasons. One of them was that money was sometimes being spent beyond the
available credit. Over the past two years, we have sought to correct those excesses, and this is the final budget amendment we are making in order to pay many of those outstanding invoices”, explained the councillor for Economy and Finance, Mario Bravo (PP).
“In particular, this 1.5 million euros includes 325,000 euros
I.P. During the October plenary session, the new General Subsidy Ordinance of the Mijas Town Hall was definitively approved. This regulation will govern the type of aid granted as well as the process for applying for them, and, according to the councillor for Citizen Participation, Silvia Marín (PP), it complies with the provisions of the Subsidyies Law.
The councillor for Citizen Participation, Silvia Marín, presented the motion / M.L.
Marín spoke about some of the new features included in this ordinance, among them that from
now on, subsidies will be granted through a system of competitive tendering. She also clarified that “this government team will not cut back on the human resources of this Town Hall, and we will continue to include in the budgets those items that can support the projects submitted by the associations and groups of the municipality in all areas”.
“This government team would have preferred that those 27.5 million euros [Gran Parque] had been spent on a much-needed healthcare facility in Mijas”
Mata responded in this way to Cs following their accusations of a ‘lack of foresight’ in investing in projects
In response to Cs’ question about the projects the gover nment team plans to under take, the mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), stated that “of course we have projects. They are just very different from those of previous gover nment teams, at least in terms of priorities. Because this go vernment team would have preferred that those 27.5 mi
that we are reducing from the Cleaning Department, as the new public building cleaning contract has not yet been awarded. This does not mean that services are being reduced, but rather that no new contract has yet been signed. The rest comes from the general treasury
llion euros had been spent on much-needed health infras tructure in our municipality.”
The mayoress was referring to some of the projects ca rried out by the previous go vernment team, such as the Gran Parque, to which they allocated more than 27 mi llion euros; the La Cala de Mi jas swimming pool and the Los Santos car park.
surplus. Our aim is to allocate credit to vairous departments so that they can pay all those pending invoices. Some have already been paid under the supplier payment plan, while others are still awaiting settlement”, explained the Popular Party councillor.
I.M. On the 15th of November, at 21 hours, the Hotel Ilunion Hacienda de Mijas will host the 3rd Mijas Lions Club Gala Dinner. The cost is 80 euros per person and the proceeds will go towards supporting the charity’s work to help the most vulnerable members of society. Guests will be able to enjoy live music by the duo ‘Good Times’, dancing, a raffle, a tombola, auctions and much more.
Reservations can be made by calling 617 776 258 (Loly).
Games, haunted houses, parades, performances and entertainment inspired by the Mexican Day of the Dead will take place this afternoon, Friday 31st, in the three town centres of the municipality to celebrate Halloween. In Mijas
Pueblo, the free activities organised by the Youth Department will begin at 16 hours in the Virgen de la Peña Square, while at La Butibamba Park in La Cala they will start at 17 hours and at the Las Lagunas fairgrounds at 17:30 hours. The department encourages both young and old to dress up in tra-
Las Lagunas, La Cala and Mijas Pueblo will host terrifying parties on the afternoon of Friday 31st
At the Cortijo Don Elías, a haunted house called El Maizal will be set up, suitable for children aged 12 and over
SaInT anThONy’S coLlEGe ceLEbRatES a tERriFyINgLy cHarITabLE haLlOWeEn
ditional Mexican Day of the Dead costumes, such as mariachis and catrinas.
For those who cannot attend in person, Mijas Comunicación will bring the best of the festivities to your home with a special programme broadcast on Mijas 3.40 TV, Facebook and YouTube.
N.L. / A.L. Last weekend, the Cortijo Don Elías hosted more than 600 birds from Spain and Portugal in the third edition of the ACE Málaga 2025 Competition, an event that brought together breeders and enthusiasts of psittacines and lovebirds. The competition was organised by the Department of Livestock, together with the Agapornis Club España Association (ACE Málaga) and the Andalusian Ornithological Federation (FOA). “We are very pleased with this third edition, especially because they counted on the Town Hall to organise it”, said the councillor for the area, Eloy Belmonte (Vox).
‘‘What we focus on most in the competition”, added the president of ACE Málaga, Salvador Martín, “are colours, which in technical terms are called mutations. Here, we admire the beauty of the bird”.
On the final day, the birds were
evaluated and prizes were awarded to the best participants, recognising the quality and diversity of the birds taking part. With specimens from Spain and Portugal, visitors were able to enjoy this exhibition.
M.J.G. Fun, spooky and charitable, that’s how the Halloween party at Saint Anthony’s College in Mijas was, with students and teaching staff once again surprising everyone this year. Friday 24th had all the ingredients to make the celebration even better, even though last year they had already set the bar very high. Everyone helped decorate the school, which looked absolutely “to die for”. Students came dressed as witches, Draculas, vampires, blood-stained doctors and nurses, werewolves, evil clowns, zombies, mummies and even Death itself. Everyone contributed one euro for wearing
a costume and donated between one and two euros to participate in the games and the haunted house organised by the Baccalaureate students. Each class also ran a costume parade and competition, while parents contributed by bringing sweet and savoury dishes inspired by Halloween, which were sold to raise money for charity.
Over 80 animal lovers attended a charity fundraising lunch for the ACE SHIN Dog Shelter
ACE SHIN. Beginning with a welcome drink and a delicious three-course meal, followed by live entertainment from violinist and vocalist Crissie Ryan, the event was sponsored by Ibex Insurance and Costa Connection Magazine, and raised 2,100 euros to help feed and care for the more than 500 dogs and 200 cats at the shelter.
The event also featured a charity auction and raffle with great prizes donated by members of the community and ACE supporters. The president and founder of ACE, Fabienne Paques, delivered a heartfelt speech about the ongoing cha-
llenges of running a shelter, where the animals need around 300kg of food every day, as well as veterinary care and medication.
Relying entirely on donations, all forms of support are greatly appreciated, whether it’s food donations, a few hours of your time, fostering, sponsorship or adoption, this cause is in urgent need of help.
The local government highlights that the main improvement is a faster response time from the emergency services
Editorial Department Corporal Miguel Ángel Gálvez
The Mijas Town Hall has completed the review and update of its Municipal Territorial Emergency Plan (PTEM), a document that incorporates the new provisions of Decree 69/2024 of the Junta de Andalucía, which establishes the declaration of a state of emergency of general interest in the region.
The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP); the councillor responsible for the Fire Brigade, Francisco Jerez (Vox), and the head of the Local Police, Juan Manuel Rosas, were briefed on the drafting of the PTEM on Tuesday 28th during a meeting with the deputy chief of the Mijas Fire and Rescue Service, Francisco Manuel Mérida, and
The main novelty of this updated version lies in an improvement in the speed and coordination of response among all the bodies involved in emergency
is awaiting approval by the plenary session before coming into force
situations: the Fire Brigade, the Local Police and Civil Protection.
The activation and deactivation of emergencies will also be more efficient under the new procedures established by the Municipal Territorial Emergency Plan.
The document also establishes three operational phases: zero, which corresponds to what was previously considered the pre-emergency stage; one, which can be managed using the municipality’s own resources; and two, which requires the intervention of other authorities and administrations.
Once the results of the PTEM update have been submitted to the mayoress of Mijas and the councillor responsible, the document is now awaiting approval by the municipal plenary session before coming into force.
The plan improves the speed and coordination of response by all bodies involved in an emergency situation. Activation and deactivation of such situations will also be more efficient.
Similar to the pre-emergency phase
The PTEM incorporates the new provisions of Decree 69/2024 of the Junta de Andalucía, which establishes the declaration of a state of emergency of general interest in the region.
Can be managed using the municipality’s own resources Requires the intervention of other authorities and administrations
Report by C. Martín and M. López
Wednesday 29th marked the first anniversary of one of Spain’s most devastating natural disasters, the DANA storm, which ravaged much of Valencia and other parts of the country, including some towns in Malaga. Soroptimist International (SI) Costa del Sol commemorated the anniversary to “remember the victims and reaffirm our commitment to continue supporting the survivors”, they said.
SI Costa del Sol did not hesitate to show its solidarity with those affected. The club organised food and fundraising collections, local charity events and reached out to Soroptimist clubs across Europe to request donations. Among its initiatives, the launch of ‘Soroptimist by your side’ stood out, a programme through which the Mijas club has helped one woman from Cártama and six from Valencia to rebuild their businesses and their lives. Many noted that “the people helped the people when institutional support was slow to arrive,’ said SI Costa del Sol.
The group has helped a woman from Cártama and six from Valencia to rebuild their businesses after the floods a year ago
A year after the storm, with the programme now completed, the group reviewed this solidarity effort in the magazine programme ‘Mijas Hoy’ on Mijas 3.40 TV . The vice-president of Soroptimist, Aura Roderick, recalled the aim of the project: “To help businesses run by individual women entrepreneurs affected by the DANA, whose businesses were destroyed, and we have supported them to get back on their feet and stay standing”.
Trip to ground zero
Identifying the women the club could help was a difficult but not impossible task In January, some members travelled to the affected areas to meet them in person and establish contact, which was maintained over time through phone calls, financial assistance and legal advice. Soroptimist treasurer Cornelia Albadalejo
described the harsh reality of the first visit: “although much had already been cleared, there was still a lot of desolation” and people shared “very traumatic stories”. However, on a second visit in September, the team was able to see the progress made.
One of the most notable cases was that of Carol García, owner of an art academy in Paiporta (Valencia), who lost everything. Thanks to the club’s support, including funding for a professional ceramic kiln, her business was rebuilt. In September, they vi-
sited the newly reopened academy to witness the success of the programme.
During the visit, which was also attended by councillors from the Paiporta Town Hall, the focus of the project was
discussed. Its methodology has been simple but effective: offering a listening ear, encouragement and direct financial support without unnecessary paperwork, requiring only a few photos of the damage and an invoice to expedite aid.
The visit also initiated a new artistic collaboration. Soroptimist connected the academy with José Ángel Ruiz González, master ceramist at the Alfajar Gallery in Malaga, who will support Carol by giving a master class at her premises.
SI Costa del Sol also highlighted two other stories. First, Vi, a yoga teacher who photographed the destruction of her studio, creating a powerful visual testimony to the impact of the floods. SI Costa del Sol is currently seeking an exhibition space for her work, anyone interested in displaying it can contact them at soroptimist.costa-
delsol@gmail.com.
The second story is that of María, a physiotherapist from Utiel, who lost both her home and workplace. Although she has returned to her profession and continues to rebuild her life day by day, she has not yet been able to return to her home, encouraging her children with words of hope. In her community, recovery is progressing slowly: traffic lights remain out of service and the train station is still closed.
SI Costa del Sol has urged the public not to forget these people. In addition, the Mijas club is preparing a detailed report for the Soroptimist representatives at the United Nations, outlining the main needs, challenges and recommendations arising from their work with the people affected.
This establishment raised funds for this association dedicated to the protection of feral cats
This is the sixth year that Roberto’s Grill and Sports Bar in Calahonda has organised a charity lunch in aid of Mijas Felina, an association that has been working for a decade to protect feral cats in the municipality. “We are delighted with the turnout this year, it has been a great day. New people have come along and we also have those who return year after year, which makes us very happy. We have been doing this for six years now”, said the bar’s owner, Roberto González
The establishment prepared two paellas and held raffles for the occasion, while Mijas Felina also set up several stalls selling merchandi-
se and second-hand items. “They have always been very supportive of us here, and all the funds raised go entirely to the association”, said the president of the feline collective, Cristina Sánchez
Selfless work
Mijas Felina highlighted that their work is entirely voluntary. “We started by controlling the street colonies, that is, neutering the cats so they wouldn’t reproduce”, explained Sánchez, who went on to say that their work now goes much further. “We also care for sick cats, we have a network of foster homes, and a group dedicated exclusively to adoptions. We’re growing all the time, and the
workload keeps increasing. We’ve been doing this for ten years now. We also receive support and coordinate with the Town Hall, and things have improved considerably”, she said.
“I love animals, it’s something my parents instilled in me and it’s what motivates me to organise this event. We try to support Mijas Felina, which uses its resources to manage and mediate in matters related to colonies and so on. Within our means, we do our best to help every year”, added González.
Those who wish to collaborate with Mijas Felina can contact the association by email at mijasfelina@hotmail.com or through its social media channel.
This domestic animal shelter in Mijas organises four charity events like this each year to raise funds
M.F. Under the slogan ‘Their happiness is our reward’, the domestic animal shelter in Mijas (PAD) organised a new charity event over the weekend to raise funds. It was an autumn market, held in the square in front of the La Cala Branch Office, with stalls selling second-hand items including clothes, books, crafts and decorative objects.
‘Women Invest in Women’ brings together sixty female entrepreneurs in Mijas
This is the first time the initiative has been held on the Costa del Sol after selling out in major cities such as New York and Toronto
M.F. After successful editions in cities including New Orleans, New York, Toronto and Miami, the ‘Women Invest in Women’ tour arrived on the Costa del Sol for the first time, with Mijas as the chosen location. The event took place on Saturday 25th at the Play Restaurant, where sixty female entrepreneurs gathered, the venue’s full capacity.
“For us, it was also important to hold this kind of event here because we have a hub of very talented women with many businesses. We wanted to give them visibility and offer them a safe and inspiring space”, said one of the members of the organising committee, Yasmina Stitou Messaoudi-Moussi
“I am very happy to host this women’s gathering”, said the co-founder of Play Restaurant, Ana María Ignat Berget, where the event was held. As an entrepreneur herself, she recognises how challenging it can be to develop a business.
opportunities. Participants attend workshops and sessions on topics such as “self-care and self-knowledge, which are very important when we talk about women in leadership positions”, said Stitou Messaoudi-Moussi
Women from sectors as diverse as consulting, real estate, beauty and fashion came together in Mijas. “The percentage of capital invested in women-led businesses in Europe is 1.8 per cent”, she said. That is why, she added, “the only way to improve this figure is for more women to invest in women. Ultimately, we share a common empathy and understanding, we must support each other, create connections and build community, that’s incredibly important”, she concluded.
“Animal shelters depend on volunteers; we don’t receive any subsidies. Our dogs go for walks thanks to volunteers.
Everything depends on them, on those who come and give us their time, however little it may be. Some people make small financial donations, donate food, help us spread the word on social media. All of that really helps”, added Alberto Rosado.
José Miguel García a PAD volunteer explained: “We are here to help an association that does exceptional work with animals. I first got to know PAD when
“All the stalls are run by volunteers and everything raised goes to PAD. We are very grateful to the Town Hall for providing us with the space, because here we can raise some money”, said PAD’s president Cristina Alberto Rosado. The aim was to raise funds to care for the dogs and cats at the shelter, but also to raise awareness of PAD’s work.
I went to adopt my first dog. I have also been a foster home, which I think is very important, and I have adopted other dogs as well. For me, PAD does excellent work”, he said.
Rosa María Martín, another volunteer, had her own stall at the autumn fair. “We have a little bit of everything, jewellery and various items that people give me. I ask for things wherever I can, and we sell what people donate and whatever else we can”, she explained. Would you like to collaborate with PAD? You can. Just contact them by email at padmijas@ gmail.com, or find them on social media.
‘Women Invest in Women’ is presented as a movement that connects women entrepreneurs, leaders and creatives from around the world. Its aim is to offer women training, information and networking
Each meeting of the ‘Women Invest in Women’ movement, they say, “creates unique opportunities to promote collaboration, growth and connection among women who are redefining the future of business, leadership and investmen”. The movement ended its season in Spain, in Mijas, and promises to return with new initiatives.
Halloween in Las Lagunas
Las Lagunas Fairground, 17:30 h Haunted houses for adults and children, photo booth, performances, parades, workshops, games and inflatables
El Maizal haunted house at the Cortijo Don Elías, For ages 12 and over
Halloween in Mijas Pueblo
Plaza Virgen de la Peña, 16 h
Halloween in La Cala Parque de la Butibamba, 17 h
Children’s haunted house, photocall, performances, workshops, games and inflatables
Halloween Night Party
Chiringuito Los Morenos, 20 h Prize for the best costume
AFA Mijas haunted house and costume contest
AFA Mijas headquarters, 20 h Donation: 2 euros
Autumn Rhapsody
Manuel España Theatre, 12 hours
Featuring rhapsodists Enrique Parapar, Orfa Zapata and Pepe Sibajas, accompanied by Juan Blanco on vocals and Juan Cobo on guitar
Photography exhibition ‘Minimalism’, organised by the Nuevo Enfoque Mijas Association Las Lagunas Cultural Centre, 20 hours Until the 19th of November
Flamenco show ‘Nos vemos en tu peña’
Peña Flamenca del Sur, from 21:30 hours
With Paqui Ríos singing and Juan José Benjumea playing guitar. In tribute to Juan Antonio Piña
SATURDAY 1ST
Painting exhibition ‘Oscura luz’, by John Koltran
Mijas Arts Centre (edf. Algarrobo, 2 plaza Virgen de la Peña, Mijas Pueblo), 16 hours
With special guest Kiro and a dance performance by Valentine Rochat
Age Concern Open Day
Bodeguita El Tejo (avda. de Méjico, 19 Mijas Pueblo), 12 to 14 hours
Further information: 652 537 615 and www.ageconcernfym.com
Tribute to Jose El Gallo
Manuel España Theatre, 20 hours
In aid of the Red Cross. Price: 15 euros. Reservations on 692 55 24 14 and, from two hours before the performance, at the theatre
Autumn literary cycle
Manuel España Theatre stage, 19 hours
Presentation of Ana María Sánchez Peralta’s book ‘Diosa de las batallas nocturnas. Silogismos tridimensionales. Versos de una diosa’
Photography exhibition by Francisco Plaza and Antonio Martín Mijas Folk Museum, until the 17th of November
Guided tour on the 10th and 14th of November, at 20 hours
Solidarity tables: ‘Make solidarity your gift this autumn’
La Cala Branch Office Square, last Wednesday and Saturday of each month, from 11 to 14 h
III Mijas Lions Club Gala 15th of November, 21 hours.
Hotel Ilunion Hacienda de Mijas Price per person: 80 euros. With live music, dancing, prize draws, raffles, auctions and much more. Reservations on 617 77 62 58 (Loly)
Second-hand market
Las Lagunas fairground and Urb. Calypso, Mijas Costa Sundays from 9 to 14 h
Exhibition by artisans Amador Angulo and Marina Florentina González
Mijas Pueblo Tourist Office
Until the 31st of October
Until the 12th of February
IV Las Lagunas Tapas Route
Every day until the 29th of November
A tapa and a drink for 3.50 euros at the participating establishments
7th ‘Move Against Diabetes’ walk Torreón Square in La Cala, 10 hours
There will be information tables, free glucose testing, stands, musical performances, Zumba, a market and more DOMINGO 2
Mountain, Adventure and Nature Film Festival
November 7th, 8th, and 9th, Mijas
In tribute to Juan Antonio Gómez Alarcón from Mijas
Flamenco show
Every Wednesday at 12 h
Plaza Virgen de la Peña, Mijas Pueblo
Every Saturday at 12 h
Plaza de la Constitución, Mijas Pueblo
Ecological market
La Cala Boulevard, opposite the branch office, on the second and last Sunday of each month
Rice Week
Until the 2nd of November at El Torreón restaurant in La Cala Menus 30 euros. Reservations: 952 494 050
