Although the 40-day period of Lent is traditionally a time of penance and fasting in the Christian faith, one of the season’s guilty pleasures is indulging in capirotada de vigilia, a sumptuous Mexican version of bread pudding that is a beloved culinary specialty during this time of year.

Active members of the Lake Chapala Society (LCS) gathered on Wednesday, March 19, for the Annual General Meeting (AGM) to conduct the regular yearly business, including the election of officers to fill eight vacant seats on the board of directors.

Registered Lake Chapala Society members hold up printed ballots to elect three of the organization’s executive officers by acclamation at the March 19 Annual General Meeting.

As a prelude to the Lake Chapala Society (LCS) Annual General Meeting (AGM) next week, registered candidates for elective posts on the board of directors will be introduced on Sunday, March 16, during the weekly Open Circle meeting.

The Chapala City Council is exploring possible solutions to settle a decade-long legal dispute with Led Lumina, the company that sued the local government for breaching a contract to provide public lighting services to the city.

Now that Ajijic’s Carnaval celebrations have ended, expat residents unfamiliar with the village’s rhythms may have been surprised by a festive parade winding through town on Saturday, March 8.