When folks of different nationalities and all walks of life link up across borders to accomplish a great task that ultimately benefits thousands of people who face life-threatening emergency situations, it’s a good reason for celebration.

Mexico-based members of Democrats Abroad gathered in Chapala last weekend to hold their annual general meeting and zero in on strategies for supporting party candidates in the 2016 U.S. general elections.  Attending as a special guest, veteran Oklahoma politician Tom Guild (far left) shared insights with the group, including Dems Abroad Mexico chair Jody Quinnell, Chapala chapter founder Sandra Loridans and current local chapter chair Larry Pihl. 

Ajijic’s Asociacion de Charros will host a traditional fiesta for local kids on Sunday, April 26 from 4:30 p.m. at the Lienzo Charro bullring located on Calle Revolucion, a block and a half south of the highway. 

Martin is 20 years old and has spent all his life lying flat in bed due to a severe case of Cerebral Palsy.   

The Lake Chapala Chapter of Democrats Abroad is geared up to host the 2015 Annual General Meeting of Democrats Abroad Mexico, wrapped into a series of events scheduled for this weekend. 

Hooking up with one of the hoses brought in with the huge shipment of equipment donated by Canada’s Firefighters Without Borders, grateful firemen and medical first responders from various Jalisco communities, members of the Lakeside Fire and Red Cross Assistance Group and guest dignitaries symbolized the flaming spirit of solidarity at a thank-you celebration held Wednesday, April 15 at the Hotel Real. Read all about the lively party and exciting future plans in next week’s Guadalajara Reporter.