Convention of the Americas

Peggy Shinn, a bilingual Religious Science practitioner, is one of the organizers of the upcoming international, bilingual Center for Spiritual Living (CSL) 9th annual convention, at the Hotel Montecarlo in Chapala, August 1 to 5. It is open to public with event registrations for sale that include meals.

A culinary home in Ajijic

After a few excellently crafted drinks by mixologist Rico in Ajijic’s Alibi Room Tuesday evening, this reporter and a friend went looking for some local tacos to take the edge off, but instead stumbled onto the four-month-old Cenadura Axixic, located next to the Masayume Sushi Bar just a half-block from Donas Donuts.

Open Circle

Lori Brown will speak about her life Sunday, July 9, 10:30 a.m. at Open Circle, inside the Lake Chapala Society.

Lucky Dog event

Casa Mayabela Test Kitchen, Av. de la Ribera 219 in Riberas del Pilar, is holding a smokin’ poker charity event for Lucky Dog Rescue and Adoption Center, Saturday, July 1, 6 p.m. 250 pesos gets you an all-you-can-eat BBQ buffet of smoked pulled pork, smoked sausage & peppers and smoked bacon BLTs.

Lots of smiles

Local real estate agent Joi Sherrill and friends donated a playset to La Ola Children’s Home. La Ola founder Becky Plinke and Joi connected in Ajijic because they are both from the same area of Tennessee.

Plant sale

Poco a Poco San Pedro Itzican is holding a fundraising spring plant sale and bazaar, Saturday, June 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Laura’s Garden Center, Hidalgo (Carretera Chapala-Ajijic) 352-B, Riberas del Pilar.