Halloween ‘Karaoke’
Karaoke buffs can give their Halloween costumes a trial run at American Legion Post Seven in Chapala on Friday, October 30, from 2-4 p.m.
It’s no trick, all singers at the event will receive a Halloween surprise. Organizers warn others, “Beware!”
Lucky Dog Delay
The Third Annual Lucky Dog Open House was bumped from the calendar last weekend by sloppy conditions created by Hurricane Patricia. The dogs are now ready to welcome visitors on Sunday, November 1, from 1-5 p.m. The pups will direct guests to view the extensive renovations that were recently completed at the local rescue and adoption shelter just east of Chapala.
Lucky Dog volunteers will be at the barbeque, grilling burgers and manning the no-host bar. A selection of dog toys and sweaters are on display and the afternoon is studded with special events.
Lakeside Spay & Neuter
The Country Critter Bash has been canceled by the Lakeside Spay and Neuter Center due to circumstances beyond their control. Most ticket holders have already been contacted by volunteers to offer refunds. Those with tickets can go to the Lakeside Spay and Neuter Center Information table in front of Banco Activner on Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon, or at the group’s table at the Monday Market in San Antonio Tlayacapan to arrange a refund.
If these options aren’t possible, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (33) 1270-4447. Be sure to present the ticket when seeking a refund.
Open Circle
Tracy Barnett, Abuela Esperanza (Grandmother Hope), and Raquel Lucas are slated to appear at Open Circle on Sunday, November 1, 10:30 a.m., to explain The Vision Council, Guardians of the Earth.
The network-building effort to connect people, organizations and projects that hold a similar focus on holistic health, sustainability and creative approaches to the problems confronting society was founded 25 years ago by an international group of kindred spirits – artists, educators, performers and activists who dreamed of creating a better world.
Members of the group travel the world putting on performances, holding educational evenings. Nearly 34 years ago early Guardians created Mexico’s first ecovillage, Huehuecoyotl, in Tepoztlan, Morelos, about an hour south of Mexico City.
After 25 years as an activist, journalist and photographer, an organizer of the XIV Vision Council-Earth Guardians gathering, Tracy L. Barnett continues working as a freelance writer while living in Jalisco’s Teopantli Kalpulli.
Abuela Esperanza Moran (Grandmother Hope) is one of the original inhabitants of Teopantli Kalpulli. For 30 years she studied different spiritual traditions while traveling extensively throughout the continent, meeting with tribal elders. A founder of the Universal School of Love, she is a promoter of women’s circles and elders’ councils including the Council of Grandmothers.
Raquel De Lucas came to Mexico from her native Spain more than 20 years ago and found her path in the study of native traditions beginning with Chief Nanita, the first woman general for the Mexica (Aztec). She was involved with the Vision Council at its inception, and part of the Rainbow Caravan’s 13-year sojourn through Latin America at the very beginning.
Open Circle is held at the Lake Chaala Society.
LCS Bus Trip
Lakeside shoppers can get an early start checking items off their holiday lists during the Lake Chapala Society bus trip to the crafts suburbs of Tonala and Tlaquepaque on Wednesday, November 4. Tonala boasts dozens of stores hawking traditional Mexican handcrafts and home goods, while shoppers will find unique pieces in the upscale artisan stores in Tlaquepaque. Tickets for the day of exploring and shopping are available at the LCS office. Members pay 250 pesos; non-members 300 pesos. The bus leaves from the La Floresta sculpture at 9 a.m.
HU Chant
HU is a simple technique to open your heart to greater happiness, love and understanding. Contact Hallie Shepherd at (376) 766-3656 for more information about the Saturday, November 7, 10:30 a.m. meet at Tio Domingo Restaurant in Ajijic. Sponsored by Eckankar Mexico, information is available at. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Lakeside British Society
Susan Sterlini will share some of her 33 years of Mexican experiences during Lakeside British Society meeting at Restaurant Manix Saturday, November 7, 1 p.m.
Sterlini moved to Mexico from York, England in 1982 with her husband Lino. She recently relocated to Lakeside from Guadalajara, where she taught for 26 years in the Cambridge private school.
Advance reservations must be made with a choice of menu by calling Alicia McNiff at (376) 765-4786 or via email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Visitors are welcome.
Guests can choose between chicken Florentine or Bass wrapped in ojo santo (holy leaf). Both options are served with a small salad and vegetables, and carrot cake. The third option is a large salad with carrot cake. Meals are priced at 125 pesos, including tip.
Manix is at Ocampo 57, Ajijic.
Women Writers
Members of the lakeside community can meet the writers of “All Our Words Needed Saying,” a new women’s anthology, on Tuesday, November 10, noon at Yves Restaurant.
Attendees will have time to hear selections from the book, meet the writers, and have a relaxed afternoon. Those who wish can choose to have lunch. Make reservations by calling Yves at (376) 766-3565. Books will be available at the event and the writers will be happy to autograph them.
Remembrance Day
Canadian Ambassador to Mexico Pierre Alarie will be the honored guest at the Remembrance Day service conducted on Wednesday, November 11, 10:30 a.m. by two Lake Chapala organizations, the 904 Wing, Royal Canadian Air Force Association and the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 1.
The event commemorating this special day is open to the public. Guests should plan to arrive and be seated by 10:30 a.m. at the property of the Sisters of the Order of Benedictinas Del Santisimo Sacramento, located about 300 meters north of the Carretera on Calle Jesus Garcia Norte. The street is across the Carretera from Panino’s Deli and Angelica’s Bistro. A sign will be posted on the corner.
Following the service there will be a barbeque catered by Hector España of Manix Restaurant, with music by Paul Brier and Friends. Cocktails will be served beginning at noon and the buffet will start at 1 p.m. A limited number of lunch tickets are available for non-members at 250 pesos and must be purchased ahead of the event by calling John Kelly at (376) 766-0422 or Susannah Kelly at (376) 765-2008.
Marine Corps Birthday
A party to celebrate the 240th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Marine Corps is slated to be held on Tuesday, November 10 at Adelita’s Bar and Grill in San Antonio Tlayacapan.
Attendees will dress casually. Cocktails will be served at 5 p.m. with dinner and cake served from 6 to 7 p.m. and beyond. Call Adelita’s prior to Thursday, November 5 at (376) 766-0097 to make a reservation. Be sure to specify that you are part of the Marine Corp party.
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Play Ball
The Lake Chapala Society (LCS) is sponsoring Sunday bus trips to Guadalajara to see the home games of the popular Charros de Jalisco baseball team, which plays in the Mexican Pacific League.
The first trip to see the Charros take on the Aguilas de Mexicali on Sunday, November 8 leaves the sculpture in La Floresta at 11:30 a.m. The bus only has room for 15 passengers. Those wishing to attend need to purchase tickets at 500 pesos for members and 600 pesos for non-members as soon as possible in the LCS office. The cost includes transportation and excellent seats at the first or third baseline.
The second Charros bus trip this month will be on Sunday, November 22.
Bravo to the creepy covey of 61 zombies who arose from death to enthrall a huge crowd of on-lookers at the October 24 Thrill the World dance performance held at the Ajijic plaza as an annual fund-raiser for Cruz Roja Chapala. The gruesome group hoofed through the standard steps of the Michael Jackson’s ever-popular “Thriller,” segueing into the more recent Bruno Mars billboard hit “UpTown Funk.” Final accounting is still underway, but proceeds from sponsorships and donations are expected to total more than 180,000 pesos. Extra money will come in from the screening of “Thriller in Ajijic, the locally produced tongue-in-cheek “mocu-mentary” scheduled for Saturday, October 31, 4 p.m., at Cinemas del Lago. Admission 75 pesos.