Red Cross collection gets underway
Chapala firm Productos Sane (manufacturers of salsas picantes and sangrita) has kicked off the annual Cruz Roja (Red Cross) “collecta” (collection) with the donation of a much-needed new transformer.
Chapala firm Productos Sane (manufacturers of salsas picantes and sangrita) has kicked off the annual Cruz Roja (Red Cross) “collecta” (collection) with the donation of a much-needed new transformer.
St. Andrew’s Anglican Church will disperse funds mostly raised at last December’s annual Regalorama yard sale on Sunday, March 17, at about 12:30 p.m. in the church garden. The total is 140,000 pesos divided between nine local charities. They are: Centro Desarrollo Jocotepec, Love in Action Children’s Shelter, Cruz Roja Mexicana (Red Cross), Hogar de Annabel de Vallejo, Hope House, Los Niños de Chapala y Ajijic, Programa pro Niños Incapacitados del Lago, Tepehua Centro Comunitario and UVA Scholarship Fund (University & Vocational Assistance).
Marvin Harthcock, a student advocate and teacher in the Lakeside area for more than 15 years, has been honored by the Rotary Club of Ajijic with a special fund.
American Legion Posts 7 and 9 are joining forces to raise funds destined for a major upgrade of the Chapala police department’s radio communication equipment.
A feeding program, continuing its work for nearly 20 years without fanfare, Operation Feed has been dispensing food packages to the neediest residents of San Juan Cosala.
Lakesiders will have a rare opportunity to catch an authentic Mexican-style rodeo contest featuring top-notch charro horseman, and lend support to local firefighters to boot.
Ride the “Orient-Express” for Niños Incapacitados on Thursday, March 14, at Hotel Real de Chapala in Ajijic. Departure time is 5:30 p.m.