Open Circle
David Rodwell presents “Climate Change” at the next meeting of Open Circle, Sunday, October 3, 10:30 a.m. at the Lake Chapala Society.
Rodwell has a bachelor’s degree in environmental geography and environmental biology, as well as being an expert in alternative energy sources.
In 2017, he joined Al Gore for face-to-face training, earning him the title of Climate Reality Leader and certifying him to present “The Climate Reality Presentation,” made famous by the film “An Inconvenient Truth.” Rodwell has given this presentation across the United States and Canada, and in Ajijic in 2019. He is one of 20,000 worldwide certified to do so.
Canadian Thanksgiving
Canadians hankering for a traditional Thanksgiving feast may want to get in on the holiday dinner scheduled Monday, October 11, 3 to 6 p.m. at Sunrise Restaurant, Hidalgo 119 on the highway in San Antonio Tlayacapan, sponsored by the Canadian Veterans Support Association. The menu includes roast turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, vegetable side, gravy, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. Tickets, 350 pesos, are available at Kinda Bazar and Kinda Not in Riberas del Pilar, or O’Rourke & Asociados at Centro Laguna.
Juan Mata of Rangers BBQ in El Salto will bring smoked and BBQed meats to go for Canadian Thanksgiving October 10, 11 a.m. to noon at the Chapala Baptist Church. He is taking orders for smoked fried turkeys, and will have vacuum sealed smoked meats to go. See facebook/RangersBBQ2 for details or call 331-224-5273.
Democrats Abroad
The Lake Chapala Chapter of Democrats Abroad presents a free Zoom discussion on “Democrats Abroad Mexico in 2022” Monday, October 18, 4 p.m. The talk features William Chapman, country chair of Democrats Abroad Mexico. Look for more details in the next issues of the Guadalajara Reporter. To reserve in advance for this presentation, email 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..
Fundraiser
The Chapala American Legion is holding a silent auction for a Drive Handicapped scooter. Best offer over $US400 takes it. New last year. Three wheeled scooter was only used inside. Stop by the Legion to see it and put in a bid.
Recycling
Anavets Mexico Unit 19 is taking cardboard and clean and rinsed plastic, glass, tetra packs and metal for recycling Thursdays, noon to 2 p.m. at Mama’s Musical Bar, Gonzalez Gallo 86 in San Antonio.
Help a pet
The Pet Food Bank Lakeside needs to restock its shelves in order to supply pet food to those in the community who most desperately need help. You can donate through Foundation for Lake Chapala Charities at lakechapalacharities.org. To give a cash donation, email 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..
Foster homes are needed for five young dogs. To see photos go to soschapaladogrescue.org/foster-our-dogs.