Open Circle
Richard Diehl presents “Can You Survive the Arctic?” a participatory game, at Open Circle Sunday, July 30, 10:30 a.m. at the Lake Chapala Society.
Last February, many Open Circle attendees played a competitive group game led by Diehl. It was both fun and insightful, and the feedback quite positive. This time, he will be playing an entirely different type of game—one that works with cooperation in small groups. Personal and group insights will be gained. Please bring a pen or pencil and a playful open mind.
Explore and be surprised by what emerges!
Planting trees
Jocotopec’s municipal government is holding a reforestation project,
Saturday, August 5, 8:30 a.m. in the pueblo of Huejotitan, meeting at the town plaza. If you want to join in, to get to Huejotitan, turn toward the mountains, just north of the Molino de Oro gas station on the road to El Molino (Highway 15), about 10 minutes beyond the Jocotepec Libramiento. Bring adequate clothing and a bottle of water.
Centro Laguna Fair
A monthly art and music fair will be held at Centro Laguna, Saturday, August 5, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Find paintings, pottery, clothes, hats, food, jewelry, Tupperware and enjoy local musicians.
Cheers to Beer!
The Lake Chapala Society will hold its first Annual Beer Fest Saturday, August 5, 3 to 6:30 p.m.
A terrific array of flavorful craft beers, to taste and for purchase, and a cash bar for those who prefer nonalcoholic beverages or wine, is available to quench your thirst. To round things off, real German pretzels are for sale from Vicky’s Sourdough Donuts and original German brats and steaks on a Bun from El Aleman.
Dance to the music of the Dirty Black Beans and work up a thirst and appetite.
An auction of a luxury beach vacation package and tour for two in Mazatlan will be held during the festival at 5:30 p.m. to benefit the Chilren’s Art Program.
Admission is 400 pesos. Tickets available at the Lake Chapala Society office, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday and Saturday.
Yoga
A beginner/intermediate yoga class is held Monday and Wednesday, noon to 1 p.m. at American Legion Post 7 Chapala. Call Jaime, 392-136-4363, for more information.
Help the kids
The Ajijic Cabaret Troupe is performing “Summer Vacation” Saturday, August 26, 7 p.m. at the Iron Horse Bar & Grill as a benefit for Niños Incapacitados. To reserve your tickets, 600 pesos, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. before August 1. Ticket payment (cash only) and pick up is at the Iron Horse Wednesday, August 9 and Friday, August 11, 2 to 4 p.m. Arrive early to order snacks and drinks.
Yard Sale
American Legion Post 7 Chapala is holding a Cases en Crisis Yard Sale fund-raiser for their home repair program for Mexican home owners. The sale is Friday and Saturday, August 26 and 26, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Legion. Donations must be dropped off at the Legion or you can request a pickup of larger items from This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. All items must be in good working order.
Guadalajara trips
The Ayuntamiento of Chapala offers free tourism trips to Guadalajara Sundays, August 6, 13 and 20. The trips leave from in front of Chapala City Hall, 11 a.m. Call Alejandro Fernandez, 331-143-6254, for more information.