Giving back

Elaine Howardson of So Chic Boutique and Ana Cristina Palacios of OHana Assisted Living in Ajijic held a Christmas party for 17 local families with 46 children from Ajijic.

Thanks to the kindness and generosity of the customers of So Chic Boutique and OHana residents, 117 gifts were distributed, while 200 tamales were made and served by OHana staff members.

New Year’s Eve options

• American Legion Post 7 will host an all-you-can-eat large shrimp and fried chicken feast, 2 to 6 pm., with music by Jeffree White and BlackWater Rock and Blues Band. Tickets, 400 pesos, at the Legion. Proceeds to Charales de Chapala.

Tribute

The Lucky Dog Rescue and Adoption Center this week paid tribute to one of its most invaluable volunteers, Janet Kilburn. In a birthday post on social media, the center highlighted her dedication since day one, stating, “There is truly no job she hasn’t done.”

Open Circle

Dr. Daniel Acuff presents “Uncovering your Purpose in Life” at the Open Circle meeting, Sunday, December 14, 10:15 a.m., at the Lake Chapala Society.

Ink and drink event

The Alibi Room, Guadalupe Victoria 45 in Ajijic, has invited Ixtlahuacan de los Membrillos tattoo artist Tania, a winner of Ribera de Chapala tattoo festivals, to give five-centimeter tattoos Saturday, December 6, 3 to 6 p.m. The 500-peso entrance fee includes a special cocktail created especially to go with the ink.

Open Circle

Livier Ayónpresents “Introducing AbrazoPaz’s Youth Leadership Program 2026” at the Open Circle meeting on Sunday, November 30, 10:30 a.m., at the Lake Chapala Society.