On Saturday, October 18, Centro Educativo Jaltepec hosted a special brunch to celebrate the remarkable legacy of Linda Buckthorp — a woman whose dedication and generosity have shaped the lives of hundreds of young women through education.

A well-planned celebration of Barbara Clippenger’s life unfolded last Saturday at La Nueva Posada. On her 90th birthday, some 60-plus friends showed up and listened to tributes from her sons, Jeff Capri and Rob Harris, before being entertained by 13 singers and dancers performing highlights from shows that Barbara has either produced, directed, written or choreographed. 

In a sensible strategic move, ANAVETS Unit 19 and American Legion Post 7 have joined forces for the 2025 commemoration of Remembrance and Veterans Day.

The Behind the Walls home tours are starting up again, and tickets are now on sale at Fenix Realty on the highway in San Antonio, La Bella Vida on Calle Constitucion in Ajijic Centro and Panache in West Ajijic.

Some tickets are still available for The Spirit Social, a pre-Day of the Dead/Halloween event, scheduled for 5 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 25, at Casa Del Sol Inn, Gallery & Bar, Javier Mina 7 in Ajijic.

Common Ground Fellowship and Little Chapel by the Lake are joining their two congregations to form a new church alliance: Common Ground Fellowship at Little Chapel. CGF will be moving this weekend from their old location at Latitude Margaritaville, to be with Little Chapel in their newly renovated building in Chula Vista.