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LCS Mexican Fiesta
The Lake Chapala Society will hold a Mexican Fiesta Friday, September 5, 3 p.m. with food, ballet folkorico, mariachi and sayacas. Tickets, 500 pesos, including food and show, are available at the LCS office. Drinks sold separately. This event is organized by the Ajijic Fiestas Patrias Committee as a fundraiser to help cover expenses for the town’s Independence Day celebrations.
Open Circle
Peter Jeschofnig presents “Artificial Intelligence: Our Smartest New Assistant” at the next meeting of Open Circle, Sunday, August 31, 10:30 a.m. in the garden of the Lake Chapala Society.
Centro Educativo Jaltepec
Graduating Jaltepec students with Linda Buckthorp and Bernie St. Louis. On Saturday, August 16, Centro Educativo Jaltepec held a moving graduation ceremony for the 2023–2025 class of 12 students in the Technical University Degree in Hospitality and Hotel Management. The event took place at the school’s auditorium, now officially named the Linda Buckthorp Auditorium in recognition of her 25+ years of service and leadership as Community Facilitator. A commemorative plaque was unveiled as a tribute to her lasting impact on the lives of so many.
Open Circle
Patricia Rosas Chavez will present “Lake Chapala Higher Education” at the next Open Circle meeting on Sunday, August 17, at 10 a.m. at the Lake Chapala Society.
Dems Abroad signs
Join the Chapala chapter of Democrats Abroad on Saturday, August 9, from 10 a.m. to elaborate signs for an upcoming Ajijic Plaza Rally.
Meet at La Estación Pizza Restaurant, Hidalgo 75, Riberas del Pilar (above Pancho’s East).
The chapter welcomes U.S. and Mexican citizens amd others, to create great signs. Materials will be provided. For details, see shorturl.at/JeFV6
Open Circle
The next Open Circle meeting, with the theme “Building Bridges and Creating Collaborations with the Local Community,” will be held on Sunday, August 3, at 10 a.m. at the Lake Chapala Society.
Spreading Smiles
Johnny’s Lounge will host a drag night to benefit Smile Network International on Monday, July 28. The event features performances by Le Duet, Ineeda Richman, Villain Kush, and Mistress Bootie Callena, along with live music, dancing, and DJ Brian. Tickets are 500 pesos (including food) and are available at Johnny’s, Fenix Realty, and Cola de Gallo. Doors open 4 p.m., and the show starts 5 p.m.
