Mardi Gras madness takes Ajijic by storm Tuesday, February 12 as the townsfolk let off steam in the last blast of frivolity before the start of Lent.

Ajijic has no historical records tracing the true origins of La Sayaca, the masked dance troupes that have played a key role in Carnaval celebrations for countless generations.

The non-profit Lakeside School for the Deaf and Children with Special Needs requires more volunteer hands to continue providing the quality of care and education the 110 kids who attend the facility school have a right to expect.

Ajijic’s magnificent Easter Passion Play comes up for a 33rd encore during the last week of March, presented in episodes staged on Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.

Final planning for the 35th annual Mexican National Chili Cookoff has come to a full boil, but organizers of the giant charity event are still looking for a few candidates to complete the line-up of competitors.

Lakeside Presbyterian Church is staging a giant bazaar to raise money for local Lakeside charities.