Plant sale
Poco a Poco San Pedro Itzican is holding a fundraising spring plant sale and bazaar, Saturday, June 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Laura’s Garden Center, Hidalgo (Carretera Chapala-Ajijic) 352-B, Riberas del Pilar.
Yard Sale
American Legion Auxiliary Post 7 Chapala will hold a Father’s Day yard sale fundraiser Saturday, June 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, June 18, 1 to 3 p.m. Proceeds to benefit local non-profits. All are welcome.
Open Circle
Don Beaudreau presents “Diversity: New Life Comes to the Geriatric Home and Other Stories,” plus Don’s jazz and ragtime piano, at the next meeting of Open Circle, Sunday, June 18, 10:30 a.m. at the Lake Chapala Society.
Beaudreau is a Unitarian Universalist minister, English teacher and professional nightclub pianist (all retired), who discovered that he could still do those things at Lakeside without being paid. He also became more dedicated to writing after joining the Ajijic Writers Group. To date, he has published ten books on Amazon.
He is also the new Lakeside Living Editor for El Ojo del Lago, and the accompanist for the new Lakeside community chorus, a group that has dubbed itself Las Voces Del Lago under the directorship of Ken Turner. He also acts in Lakeside theatrical productions.
Registration is strongly encouraged. Reserve at opencircleajijic.org.
Dems Abroad happy hour
The Lake Chapala chapter of Democrats Abroad is holding a happy hour at La Bodega Ajijic, Monday, June 19, from 4 to 4:30 p.m. and a screening of “Wanda Sykes: I’m an Entertainer” in honor of Gay Pride Month. RSVP for details: democratsabroad.org/June_event—3rd_Monday_meetup.
Chapala Birders
The Lake Chapala Birders will meet Tuesday, June 20, 8 a.m. at La Cristina on the west side of Ajijic. Expect to see some shore birds and birds in the tall trees along the street. At about 10 a.m. the group retires to Fonda Doña Lola restaurant for breakfast and to complete the bird list.
How to get there: About 4 kilometers west from Calle Colon, look for signs for Hacienda La Cristina (near a bus stop and signs for Las Palmas), turn south and park close to the lake.
Bird walks are open to all those interested in birds, both beginners and experienced birders. Just bring binoculars. There are always knowledgeable birders on hand to identify the species.
July 4th
• American Legion Post 7 Chapala will hold an Independence Day celebration, Tuesday, July 4, with a social hour beginning 2 p.m. and dinner at 3 p.m. Live music is by The Crooners. On the menu are fried chicken, baked beans, broccoli salad and dessert. Tickets, 300 pesos in advance and 350 pesos at the door, available at the Legion Post, Morelos 114 in Chapala.
• Democrats Abroad Lake Chapala chapter will hold its July 4 bash at Hotel Villa Montecarlo, Hidalgo 296, Chapala, Tuesday, July 4, 3:30 to 8 p.m. Enjoy great food, a live show and live entertainment. Everyone welcome. Proceeds support the chapter’s voter registration and assistance events. Tickets are available at democratsabroad.org/July_4_dalc.
Mama Cleo’s Boys
There are more than 30 boys living at Mama Cleo’s Boys Home. They hold car washes each Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Little Chapel By The Lake parking lot to raise funds.
The boys were removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect and abandonment. They are currently without electricity and there is no water line to the home, so they must have a pipa deliver water each week and ration it. The septic system is not up to code and needs repairs. They are eating outside on a patio without a roof, using a BBQ and a hot plate to cook that requires them to eat in shifts. A kitchen and dining hall need to be built, as well as more bedrooms, bathrooms and a laundry facility. Stop by and meet the youngsters and get your car washed.
Horses and farms
The Trailblazers of Chapala Horse Riding Group hope you can join them this Saturday and every Saturday at Rancho la Libertad, from 9 a.m. to noon for their Hanging with Horses gatherings.
In addition to having some of the amazing horses that take them on rides every week and in the arena for you to love or ride on, they like to support local farmers and businesses that are the heart of the community.
One participating vendor is Happy Rabbit Farms at Rancho Loco Chapala, which provides duck eggs, rabbit meat, compost, and now a variety of pickles. You can preorder from them or they will have products at the ranch.
If you are interested in fresh goat and cow milk, free range eggs and grass fed meat, you may find it there. They are planning on providing classes on how to make cheese, fermenting, canning and ways to become self-sufficient.
The ranch is on Cordonices, below Chapala Haciendas 2—just follow that road until you see horses.