Support Fire Dept.
La Bodega is holding a benefit dinner for the Chapala Fire Department, Sunday, June 28, 2 p.m. Chicken, beef and vegetarian fajitas are on the menu. The donation is 550 pesos. Singer Renee will perform.
Check
The Rainbow Alliance, together with Scott Rainwater, Sam Faith, Mike Platt, Susan Hawley, Ean Maffettt, Steve Cross, Mark Skrivanek, David Freeman, Steve Balfour and Carolyn Goulart Cothran, presented a check for 143,000 pesos to Ajijic Cares from the group’s recent Pride Event.
Open Circle
David Ellison presents “Heroes of Gay Liberation” on Sunday, June 28, 10:30 a.m. at Open Circle at the Lake Chapala Society.
As with most civil rights movements, many people risked and struggled for many years, displaying uncommon courage and astounding perseverance. Ellison will share some of their inspiring stories. This talk will be fascinating to anyone who likes to uncover suppressed history and learn about new, inspiring heroes.
Ellison M.A. was an award-winning teacher and school administrator for 36 years.
Canada Day
• The Canadian Veterans Support Association hosts its annual Canada Day party, July 1, 2 to 5 p.m. at El Pilar Bistro, Carretera 261 in Riberas del Pilar. Music will be by the Crooners Blue Cadillac. On the menu are chicken Marsala, beef Stroganoff or a vegetarian option. Tickets, 400 pesos, are available at El Pilar Bistro or It’s Kinda Bazaar in Riberas del Pilar.
• Mel’s Casa Social is holding a Canada Day Celebration, Wednesday, July 1, 3 to 5 p.m., with live music by Lanz Band. No Cover. Reservations: 332-823-1507.
July 4th celebrations
• The American Legion in Chapala has planned a day of activities and food for its July 4th celebration between 1 and 9 p.m. The meal is a buffet by Rangers BBQ with ribs and brisket, corn on the cob, baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad, rolls and dessert for 400 pesos. Pay at the door.
• Jorge’s Place will put on an American buffet from 2 to 6 p.m. with BBQ ribs, hot dogs, mozzarella sticks, French fries, onion rings, potato salad, macaroni salad and three drinks. Live music by Old Souls Band. Tickets, 500 pesos, available at Carretera Pte. 36 in Ajijic.
Run ... then tacos and beer
Enjoy a five-kilometer run or walk along the Chapala Malecon at the Tacos n’ Beer 5K Saturday, July 4. Running kits will be handed out from 6:30 a.m. at the Gloria de Jesus Pescador monument. The race begins at 8 a.m. Your registration includes an official event shirt, a medal, a post-race fiesta with music, and two free tacos and one beer (18+ only). Register at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 331-987-0563 for more information.
Darts League
Anavets Mexico Unit 19 is looking for dart players for a new league scheduled each Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m., beginning July 7 at Mama’s Musical Bar in San Antonio Tlayacapan. The league will consist of eight to ten teams of two players each. Register by contacting Derek McChesney at 669-441-3962. More information at AnavetsMexicoUnit19 on Facebook.