Open Circle
Briana Beveridge presents “Overwhelm as Opportunity,” Sunday, August 11, 10:30 a.m. at Open Circle at the Lake Chapala Society.
All of us have many times in our lives where we are faced with overwhelming situations in our health, life and families. “My message is to look at it as an opportunity to change your health, life and surroundings for the better,” Beveridge says. “Overwhelm comes with an opportunity to live your life better.”
Reserve your seats at opencircleajijic.org.
US voter assistance
It’s time to get ready to vote. And avoid complications later! All U.S. Citizens: Need help requesting—and returning—your ballots? Come to the Lake Chapala Society Monday, August 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The experienced, government-certified Vote From Abroad team can help.
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Chapala Birders
Friday August 16, the Lake Chapala Birders will meet 8 a.m. at the Sculpture in La Floresta, leaving immediately for the Rosa Amarilla Loop (a one-hour drive). Expect to see a variety of grassland birds and possibly a white-tailed hawk. Bring refreshments for the morning and sandwiches for the 12:30 p.m. lunch stop. The group returns to Ajijic about 4 p.m. You must reserve by emailing John Keeling a This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at least two days ahead, indicating if you can bring a vehicle and take others, or you would like to be a passenger. More info at chapalabirders.org.
Legion fundraiser
American Legion Post 7 Chapala Ladies Auxiliary is holding a Pancake Fundraiser in support of the Little Blue School House, Saturday, August 17, 9 to 11:30 a.m. The 250-peso ticket includes blueberry pancakes or hash brown casserole, bacon or sausage, fruit, coffee or tea.
BBQ for La Ola
Rangers Texas-style BBQ in El Salto is holding a BBQ benefit for La Ola girls home Saturday, August 31, 4 to 9 p.m. to celebrate their 10th anniversary.
Tickets, 500 pesos, includes a draft beer or soft drink, BBQ smoked by special Texan and Mexican friends: Old Jimmy’s BBQ whole hog, brisket, Roegels barbecue, Tejas Chocolate & Barbecue mango-jalepeño pork ribs, smoked chicken wings in burnt ends white Alabama sauce, LJs BBQ from Benham, Texas, Jalapeño Cheddar sausage from Rangers BBQ.
Live music will be performed by BluesBird and Jimmy El Vaquero. There will be transportation to and from lakeside for an additional 150 pesos, leaving from behind Black Coffee on August 31, 3 p.m., payable on the bus. Your ticket enters you in door prize raffles and the grand prize of a party for 20 at Rangers. 100 percent of ticket sales go to La Ola. The older girls at the home will be waitresses at the event.
Tickets can be purchased via Jocelyn at 333-845-1364 or Becky at La Ola, 331-796-8728, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or at Pancho’s Market in Riberas del Pilar Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.