Art Fair
The Lake Chapala Society kicks off with a huge Day of the Dead-themed two-day Art Fair, Friday and Saturday, October 13 and 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.
This show will cover the entire LCS grounds, front and back, and highlight handicrafts and art from the Chapala and Ajijic areas. Art from over 70 artisans and artists will be exhibited, giving a hand to local Mexican artisans and artists who do not typically have opportunities to sell their art. The LCS Children’s Art Program will be selling original art, plus their art cards featuring the kids’ work. This provides important income for the young artists and their families.
Admission is free and there is ample parking on the lake front. Profits from the artist participation fees will benefit the LCS’ community outreach programs.
Open Circle
Richard Clack presents “Mind and consciousness: what is the difference?” at Open Circle Sunday, October 15, 10:30 a.m. at Lake Chapala Society.
Science and Buddhism agree: there is no lasting individual self. Something is there, though; the Buddhists even say “Empty but not void.” Clack uses insights from Ramana Maharshi and Advaita Vedanta to cast light on what is always. Understanding the difference between thought and consciousness can lead to this deep understanding.
Help the Tarahumara
Tarahumara Project director Libby Townsend will be collecting help for the Tarahumara Sunday, October 15, 12:30 to 5 p.m. at La Bodega Ajijic, 16 de Septiembre 124. All donations of cash or kind have a chance at winning a prize. Los Caballeros, Louie Pavao and Joel Barker will be entertaining. A portion of food and beverage sales and various items for sale will be donated to the project. Townsend will be bringing blankets, warm clothing and cash to the free Tarahumara Children’s Hospital in the Copper Canyon next Wednesday.
Pet health
Tails of Mexico spay-and-neuter clinics joins with Lakeside Friends of the Animals A.C. and the Chapala municipal government to offer rabies and DHPP vaccinations, anti-flea medicine and a free identification tag for your pet Sunday, October 15, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Unidad Deportiva de Chapala, located at Lazaro Cardenas 9 in Chapala. Appointments for a sterilization campaign will also be offered.
Food fair
A Kermes (street fair) with live music, vendor booths and yummy homemade food is at the Ajijic Malecon Sunday, October 15, from 8 a.m. Proceeds go toward support of renal and cancer patient families in Ajijic.
Democrats Abroad
Democrats Abroad Lake Chapala holds its Fall 2023 Celebration and Mixer, Monday, October 16 at 4 p.m. at Evelia’s Bar & Restaurante, Gonzalez Gallo 24-B (next to the old train station) in Chapala Everyone is welcome.
The celebration will include: 2x1 margaritas and a full menu, including the creperie, live music, karaoke if desired and great conversation!
DA needs to let Evelia’s know how many people are coming, so send your RSVP to DALakeChapala @gmail.com.
Vinofiles event
The Lake Chapala Society will hold a wine tasting of vintages from Spain, France, Germany, the United States, Mexico and Chile by more than 15 distributors, Friday, October 20, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. with music by Abby Rivera. Admission, 350 pesos, includes appetizers. Tickets at the LCS office Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or via lakechapalasociety.com.
Also that day, the grand opening of the Casa Linda café in the LCS garden will be held from 4 to 6 p.m.
Catrinas unite
La Estacion in Riberas del Pilar will hold a bilingual Chatty Catrina evening, Saturday, October 21, 5 to 8 p.m., sponsored by the AnimaMundi Mexico collective. An altar for beloved pets will be part of the celebration. Bring a photo, toy or something that reminds you of them and a candle.
Wear your Catrina attire and make up if you wish. A cash bar and a la carte menu will be available.
Chapala Birders
Monday, October 23, the Lake Chapala Birders will meet at 8 a.m. at the Sculpture in La Floresta opposite Restaurant Pranzo), departing immediately for Las Trojes (one hour away), to hike the Horizontal Oak Forest Trail. The group will hike to the edge of the hidden valley (three hours hiking uphill, two hours back). Don›t expect many birds, but the hike is very pleasant and you may see the red-faced warbler. Expect to be back in Ajijic about 4 p.m. Bring refreshments and sandwiches for lunch at noon at the top. If you plan on going, email John Keeling at least two days ahead of time at chapalabirders @yahoo.com, letting him know if you can bring a vehicle and can take others, or you would like to be a passenger. (There are not always have enough cars.)
Free mammograms
Jalisco Health Services are offering mammograms without appointments, Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through October 27 at the Chapala Centro de Salud located at Flavio Romero de Velazco 408B in Chapala Centro, and the Chapala Municipal Clinic “Dr. Juan Manuel Duran” located at Chinchoros 29 in Colonia Electricistas in Chapala.
Xmas Fair
American Legion Post 7 Chapala is calling all vendors, artisans and crafters to reserve tables for their November 18 Christmas Bazaar. The deadline for reservation and payment is November 11. Contact JamieLButler1 @gmail.com for more information.
Urgent pup problem
Scruffy’s Doggie Oasis Rescue and Adoption Center is having to close by the end of the month. If you can foster or adopt one of the almost 60 dogs living there now, please contact Flower Fowler at sdomrescue @gmail.com.
See the dogs at soschapaladogrescue.org/flowers-dogs.