Support Fire Dept.

La Bodega is holding a benefit dinner for the Chapala Fire Department, Sunday, June 28, 2 p.m. Chicken, beef and vegetarian fajitas are on the menu.  The donation is 550 pesos. Singer Renee will perform. 

World Cup commotion

Opening day action in the FIFA World Cup drew a throng of soccer fans to the Public Viewing Dome set up at the Conekta entertainment area near the Chapala Malecón.

Documentary film

“La Bahía de Mi Vida” (The Bay of My Life), a film by Mati Covarrubias, will be shown on Tuesday, June 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Centro para la Cultura y las Artes de la Ribera.

Open Circle

Matteo Volpi presents “Senderos (Trails) de Mexico: What We’re Building and Why it Matters” on Sunday, May 31, 10:30 a.m. at Open Circle at the Lake Chapala Society.

Open Circle

Joan Machlis-Crasemann presents “Lago Alianza and Lakeside Charities: Giving that Counts” on Sunday, May 24, 10:30 a.m. at Open Circle at the Lake Chapala Society.

Open Circle

Bill Toone presents “Roar of the Monarch Butterflies” on Sunday, May 17, 10:30 a.m. at Open Circle at the Lake Chapala Society.

The discovery of the overwintering sites of the monarch butterfly is probably the greatest natural history discovery of the century. From Fred Urqhardt’s childhood fascination with butterflies came a remarkable journey of discovery that spanned decades and the participation of thousands of citizen scientists. Fifty years later, this amazing biological phenomenon is on the brink of extinction and there is a silent killer in the communities around the reserves. Learn more about the race to save the butterflies and the people who share their forest home.