Flower Show
Don’t miss the Lakeside Garden Guild’s Festival of Flowers on Friday, January 30, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Calle Juan Álvarez 1. Tickets, 500 pesos, are on sale at the Fenix Real Estate office.
Open Circle
Laura Cortes presents “International Migration: Reflections on Integration and Diversity” on Sunday, February 1, 10:15 a.m., at Open Circle at the Lake Chapala Society.
Living in a new country often raises questions of belonging, identity, and connection. Laura, a Colombian researcher and PhD candidate in Social Sciences at the University of Guadalajara, explores how international migrants integrate into life in Mexico and how cultural diversity can strengthen the community. Attendees will gain perspective on integration, solidarity, and feeling at home across cultures.
Democrats Abroad
2026 U.S. elections start now, especially if you vote from AR, IL, NC, MS, and TX. Request and return your 2026 ballot at VoteFromAbroad.org now. If you need help requesting your ballot or have any questions about voting from abroad, visit the Lake Chapala Society on Tuesday, February 3, and then every Monday in February (9, 16, 23) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fashion benefit
A Fashion Shop benefiting the School for Special Children in Jocotepec takes place on Wednesday, February 4, 1 to 4 p.m., at the Sol y Luna complex, Rio Bravo 10-A, west end Ajijic. Like-new and gently used women’s clothing items will be available for sale. Tickets for the event are now on sale at the Fenix Real Estate office, Carretera Oriente at Calle San José, San Antonio Tlayacapan. Wine and appetizers will be served.
Learn more about the school and its support group at schoolforspecialchildren.org.
YouTubers Meet & Greet
Come and meet 14 of your favorite YouTubers at the Mextranjero Meet & Greet event — the largest gathering of foreign YouTubers in Mexico — at the Lake Chapala Society on Saturday, February 7, from 2 to 6 p.m. Free entry, no tickets required.
Meet the personalities behind your favorite channels from across Mexico, including: Almost Retired in Mexico; Destination Retirement; Entrepreneur Expat; Gringos R Us; Jerry Brown Tavels; Living La Vida Lakeside; Mexico Relocation Guide; PAPAw Got a Go Pro; Queer Money Podcast; Retired Life Mexico; The Bess’s in Mexico; The Real Amanda Turner; The Two Travelers in Mexico; Truly Remarkable Life – Craig & KJ.
This event is sponsored by Mexico Relocation Guide and hosted by Truly Remarkable Life – Craig & KJ and GringosRUs.
Friends of Animals
The Facebook page of Lakeside Friends of the Animals is no longer connected to that group. You can now follow them on Facebook at Riberas Pets Store. Their email is 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..