Residents of Ajijic’s Las Salvias neighborhood report being targeted in a recent rash of telephone shakedowns.

Nicole Sergent, who oversees Niños Incapacitados’ monthly clinics in Chapala and Jocotepec, has been named Volunteer of the Year and will be recognized for her efforts by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Western-Pacific chapter at a special Philanthropy Day presentation to be held at the Universidad Del Valle de Atemajec (UNIVA) campus in Guadalajara on Wednesday, January 24.

Ajijic master artist Efrén González has become a tireless world traveler who shares his talents in painting workshops and explores new techniques by connecting with fellow artists of multiple creative genres.

A cornucopia of enticing taste treats from different regions of Mexico will be showcased during the third annual Festival del Café, Chocolate y Vino, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, January 20 and 21, at the Ajijic Malecón, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Autotransportes Guadalajara-Chapala has resumed normal service at the Chapala bus depot at the corner of Avenida Madero and Miguel Martínez after an eight-week temporary relocation to the public parking lot situated two blocks to the north opposite the municipal soccer field.

The Chapala government is gearing up for six straight days of local partying with the 2024 Carnaval calendar of festivities scheduled for February 8 to 13.