Experts say the younger a child begins to read, the greater the likelihood he or she will develop a lifelong love of reading and good literature.

Foreign Service officers may come and go at the United States Consulate General in Guadalajara but an essential part of the mission’s vertebral column is its Mexican employees.

At the end of last month, Public Affairs Specialist Manuel Bañuelos retired after completing 35 years with the U.S. diplomatic agency.  He was the consulate’s longest-serving employee.

Abstract and realistic paintings as well as original photography will be on display and for sale before, during and after the American Society of Jalisco (AMSOC) annual Thanksgiving dinner, November 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The American Society (Amsoc) Thanksgiving Day feast is scheduled for Thursday, November 24.  Doors open at 11 a.m., and lunch is served at 1 p.m.

Ballet in the park

The state’s only professional ballet troupe performs selected works in Guadalajara’s most popular park. 

Following the American Society (Amsoc) board meeting on Tuesday, October 18, Club Chapalita, located at the intersection of San Bonifacio and Inglaterra, will hold an open house for Amsoc members, from 11:30 a.m.