Chapala’s second annual Expo Ganadera livestock show kicks into action Friday, April 24 with a packed program of activities and entertainment spectacles set to run through Monday, May 4 on the grounds of the J. González Gallo Lienzo Charro, located on Avenida Madero, opposite the Pemex service station.

Chapala Mayor Joaquin Huerta recently kicked off the local portion of Mexico’s annual Red Cross “Colecta,” a month-long drive for donations aimed at obtaining extra funds to help  the local delegation maintain its  emergency ambulance and clinic services in the area. 

Yolanda Martinez is the most recently selected member of the Lake Chapala Society (LCS) board of directors. 

When Martinez returned to Mexico from Chicago 20 years ago, she built and opened Yoly’s, a full-service salon in Bugambilias Plaza. In the past two decades she has given generously to the community of her time and talents, serving on the boards of several organizations, including the Chamber of Commerce, the Cruz Roja and an organization of businesswomen. 

Her goal at LCS is to help develop more programs and events for the Mexican community. As a move toward bringing more interaction between expats and Mexicans, Martinez will coordinate the Lake Chapala Society’s 60th anniversary party in November.

The Lake Chapala Duplicate Bridge Club is ushering in a new era with the election of Jimmy Reynolds as president of the new board of directors at the most recent annual general meeting.

The Lake Chapala Society (LCS) office staff recently honored Adela Araiza, as she celebrated the second anniversary as the organization’s operations manager. 

“Adela is the glue that holds our volunteers together as they strive to meet their goal of ‘People Helping People,’” said LCS Executive Director Terry Vidal. 

As one of the few paid staffers on the LCS’ books, Araiza’s duties include heading up the membership program, bookkeeping and office chores, and assisting volunteer coordinators of all events. With a cake and a small party the board of directors and some members thanked Araiza for her intense efforts.

A record number of 80 golfers competed in the Chapala Country Club’s Amigo Cup held on March 26.