Run for environment
An Earth Day race (Carrera Verde Dia de la Tierra) sponsored by the U.S. Consulate General in Guadalajara takes place at the Parque Metropolitano on Saturday, April 20, starting at 8 a.m. The suggested donation is 150 pesos for adults and 50 pesos for children. All proceeds benefit projects designed to help the environment.
Participants will receive a Carrera Verde Dia de la Tierra T-shirt. You can make a donation and reserve a shirt at Jog & Run (Ruben Dario 1011) before the day of the race. There will be two races: five kilometers and one kilometer. Dogs run for free!
Patrons of the run are Nike, Gatorade, NH Guadalajara, Jog & Run, e pura, Escap Ambulancia, Hoteles Intercontinentales and Distrito Cross-Fit,
For more information and to inscribe online go to http://carreraverdegdl.wufoo.com/forms/carrera-verde-earth-day-inscripciones.
Hotel offer
The Westin Guadalajara is among the brand’s 193 hotels and resorts around the world offering a new weekend program designed to give its guests more flexibility and time. The deal includes 3 p.m. Sunday check-out, extended breakfast hours all weekend and other beneifts.
According to a press release, all Westin hotels will “signal the weekend has arrived through a variety of subtle sensory cues including changes in lighting, music and décor. Each guest room will feature the brand’s signature Heavenly Bed bathrobe placed on the bed accompanied by a list of favorite local attractions to officially welcome guests to their weekend.”
The 221-room Westin Guadalajara is located at Avenida de las Rosas 2911, across from Expo Guadalajara. Call (33) 3880-2700 or visit www.starwoodhotels.com.
Expo schedule
Expo Guadalajara will host a strong line up of trade shows for the general public in the coming weeks.
Expo Tu Bebé y Tu (Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21). Show dedicated to the world of babies and children aged up to five. Website: www.tubebeytu.com.
Expo Comunión y Bautizo (Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21). All to do with baptisms and first communions.
Expo Casas y Terrenos (Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28). Homes and lots for sale (mainly in Guadalajara), along with mortgage options.
Expo Vida en Pareja (Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5). Eroticism and sexuality, including live shows.
Expo Franquicias (Thursday, May 16 and Friday, May 17). Explore franchise opportunities, some of the them from the United States. Web: www.fif.com.mx.
Expo Bici (Friday, May 17 to Sunday, May 19). Cycling expo. Website: www.expobici.mx.
Expo Fiesta Infantil (Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19). A show where you will find everything connected with staging a successful children’s party. Website: www.expofiestainfantil.com.
Expo Gráfica (Wednesday, May 22 to Saturday, May 25). Show directed toward anyone involved in the graphic design industry. Website: www.expografica.com.
Expo Guadalajara is located on Avenida Mariano Otero, at the corner of Avenida las Rosas, five blocks from Plaza del Sol. Entry prices and times of entry vary; check website for more details.
Clasico fever
Guadalajara’s four professional soccer teams play go head-to-head in two “clasicos” in the next two weeks.
On Friday, April 12, the “clasico universitario” pits Leones Negros of the public University of Guadalajara (UdeG) against their historic rivals Estudiantes Tecos of the private Autonomous University of Guadalajara (UAG). Leones Negros currently lead Mexico’s second division, the Ascenso MX, with just two games left before the playoffs begin. Tecos are currently fifth, meaning both sides still have a chance of being promoted to the Liga MX. Estadio Jalisco, Friday, April 12, 8.30 p.m..
The following weekend, Atlas, now seemingly safe from being demoted to the second division, host rivals Chivas at the 60,000-seater Estadio Jalisco. Atlas look certain of a place in the playoffs but Chivas must win to retain any chance of joining them. Expect a sell-out crowd and a raucous atmosphere. Estadio Jalisco, Saturday, April 20, 9 p.m.