Open Circle
Tran N. Dang presents “Thank You for Your Service: Protection of Immigrant Veterans and Military Spouses: Successful Cases from Jalisco” at the next meeting of Open Circle at the Lake Chapala Society, Sunday, October 13, 10:30 a.m.
Tran N. Dang, J.D., is the founder and executive director of The Rhizome Center for Migrants, a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing post-deportation legal, advocacy, and reintegration support to the returned and deported community and their families in Mexico. She is a recognized expert and leading voice on the mid- to long-term consequences of U.S. immigration enforcement policies on the U.S.-Mexico border region, with particular emphasis on their larger impact on mixed-status families, labor migrants, and immigrant veterans.
2024 Election Wrap-Up
Join your friends and Democrats Abroad Monday, October 14 for the 2024 U.S. Election Wrap-Up. The program starts at 5 p.m. CST via Zoom.
Topics will include What’s at Stake in 2024, Project 2025, the Harris-Walz Strategy, Helping Friends Vote and more. Voter assistance tips are also available.
Michelangelo Signorile—journalist, commentator, author and SiriusXM radio host since 2003—will present and guide the conversation.
He began his career as co-founder of the revolutionary queer weekly OutWeek in 1989 and now covers the full spectrum of progressive politics.
U.S. Voter Assistance
All U.S. Citizens: Need help requesting—and returning—your ballots? This is almost your last chance. Come to the Lake Chapala Society this Tuesday, October from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The experienced, government-certified Vote From Abroad team can help.
Strongly recommended: Send your ballot back by October 16. Each day you wait is a little riskier, especially if you must return your ballot by mail (you should now use DHL to make sure your ballot arrives on time).
Still need a 2024 ballot? Hurry! State and mailing deadlines are approaching fast or have already passed in some states. Request your ballot now at VoteFromAbroad.org.
Questions? Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call the new hotline at 332-969-1209.
Lakeside Freethinkers
Lakeside Freethinkers will hold their next meeting Tuesday, October 15, 3 p.m. on the Zoom platform.
Two topics at the meeting: Vijay Nilekani has volunteered to discuss “Albert Einstein’s views on the existence of God” and Bradley Felix will talk about “Filling a God-Sized Hole: Atheism, Morality and Purpose.”
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The Lakeside Freethinkers define a “freethinker” as a person who identifies himself or herself as an atheist, agnostic, secular humanist, or skeptic. They reject belief in the supernatural and rely on science and reason to guide their lives.
UFO Café
The UFO Café Ajijic will hold a presentation and discussion group at the Lake Chapala Society, Tuesday, October 15, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. No charge.
Chapala Birders
The Lake Chapala Birders will hold a Hawk Watch Thursday October 17. The group meets 8 a.m. at the ‘Sculpture’ in La Floresta, leaving immediately for Mezcala Mountain (a 60-minute drive). They will walk the one-mile (1.5 km) trail to the observation point. Bring snacks and sandwiches for lunch. The return to Ajijic is at 3 p.m. If you plan on going, email John at 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 can take passengers, or you would like to be a passenger.
From the vine
The Lake Chapala Society will hold a wine tasting of vintages from Japan, South Africa and Australia, among other countries, Friday, October 18, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the LCS Garden. Music by Abby Rivera. Tickets from the LCS office or at lakechapalasociety.com
Margaritas
Niños Incapacitados will hold a Margarita Flight Night fundraiser, Friday, October 25, 4 to 6 p.m. at Casa del Sol Inn, Javier Mina 7 in Ajijic. Tickets, 500 pesos, include a fabulous flight of margaritas, munchies and music. Tickets available at flightnightninos.eventbrite.com or at progrmaninos.com.
18 Murals
A dinner-dance to help fund the 18 murals to decorate the town of San Antonio Tlayacapan will be held Friday, October 25, 7 p.m. at Sunrise Restaurant. Music by Morbida. Tickets are 300 pesos, available at Sunrise.
Life and Death at LCS
As part of the Intercultural Celebration of Life and Honoring Death at LCS, Victor Camarena will give a free class on Day of the Dead traditions and building altars, Thursday, October 24, 2 to 4 p.m.
Sunday, October 27, LCS will hold a free children’s Halloween party from 3 to 6 p.m. Tickets are available at LCS.
Monday, October 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., a community altar will be built to honor the lives of loved ones. Later that day, a Celebration of Life Ceremony candlelight event will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., featuring inspirational speakers. More information at 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..
Bonsai!
Amigos Bonsai GDL and Bonsai Chapala will hold an exposition Saturday and Sunday, October 26 and 27, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Casa de la Cultura Ex-presidencia Municipal, Madero and the corner of Hidalgo in Chapala.
Halloween
American Legion Post 7 will hold a live show and dance party, Thursday, October 31, 7 p.m. Frad and her band will entertain. A costume contest will offer great prizes. No reservations, first come, first served. Tickets, 150 pesos, available at the Legion, Morelos 114 and Tengo shoe store, Madero 417a.
Dawgs
The Ranch is holding a Dawg-Gone Ranch Faire fundraiser Sunday, November 3, 2 to 5 p.m.
Located at a “Grand Estate” in Ajijic, this party will include a tequila walk, a corn hold dog toss, kissing booth, raffles, a hot dog par with all the fixings and music by The Charlie Cook Band.
Tickets, 550 pesos (including food and a drink), are available at It’s Kinda Bazar, Art Connection and Hola Markets.