The first stage of Ajijic’s pilot program for solid waste separation will go in effect next week, operated by the GIRRSA trash collection outfit in conjunction with Chapala’s Ecology Department.

Proceeds from the 15th Annual Golf Classic benefiting  Cruz Roja Chapala (CRC) will go into the kitty to purchase a new ambulance for the community’s most vital emergency medical service clinic.

Although the Naked Stage closed in September, fans of readers’ theater at lakeside can continue to enjoy the genre thanks to launch of the Bare Stage Theatre, which will present shows on the last weekend of each month.

Christ Church Lakeside

Christ Church Lakeside, a mission of the Diocese of the West in the Anglican Church of Mexico, will observe the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost, October 21, with the Holy Eucharist at 11 a.m. in La Huerta Eventos Center. Rev. Jim Powers will preside and Rt. Rev. Sandy Olson will give a message, “The Servant of God,” based on Mark 10:25-35.

Just two weeks after completing the huge October 12 pilgrimage in the Guadalajara metro area, the Virgen de Zapopan will hit the road again for a traditional fall sojourn along Lake Chapala’s north shore.

Needlepushers continues its work of knitting and sewing garments and visiting local kindergartens to give the original, handmade creations to children.