Capriotada Fair
Multiple manifestations of the complex dessert dish will be showcased at Ajijic’s Feria de la Capirotada, Saturday, March 16, from 2 to 7 p.m., at the waterfront Malecón. Open to the public free of charge, the event comprises a cooks’ contest, with free samples offered to the public.
Open Circle
Dr. Patricia Klauer presents “May I Have Your Attention, Please? Making the case for a Conscious Attention Economy” at the LCS on Sunday, March 17, 10:30 a.m.
Our attention is valuable, not only because it is in high demand, but because it is powerful. The online world has created a new economy where our attention is the raw resource, and it is being extracted from us just like fossil fuels are being extracted from the earth for the carbon economy. The monetizing of our attention is having an impact on our youth, democracy, climate change and our individual moment to moment quality of life. If we are not conscious about how we pay attention, we may be squandering our most valuable asset—the moments and experiences of our life itself.
Dr. Klauer is an entrepreneur, information architect, consciousness leader and chiropractor. She pioneered new technologies with Fortune 100 companies, financial institutions, government agencies and academic institutions. She currently serves as a board member for Impact Hub Global, leads the Conscious Attention Economy Working Group that released “The Universal Principles of the Conscious Attention Economy” in collaboration with the United Nations and is the Operations Manager for FoodBank Lakeside.
Women’ Day Race
The Third International Women’s Day 5K run will be held Sunday, March 17, with an 8 a.m. race start on the Chapala Malecon. Register at the Instituto de la Mujer, Isla del Presidio 8, in Chapala. A 100-peso inscription fee includes a T-shirt, medal, hydration and race number. Categories are Juvenil (youth) and Libre (free).
Famous Women Bingo Fundraiser
Celebrate Women’s History Month with Democrats Abroad Monday, March 18 at 4 p.m.
Plus, win great prizes in the Famous Women Bingo Fundraiser. It’s fun and informational, too!
New location: La Estacion Restaurant (above Pancho’s East). Really great food, including excellent pizza and 2x1 drink specials. Everyone is welcome. Only US$9 to attend. All proceeds fund DA’s Lakeside Voter Assistance and Outreach campaigns.
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LCS general meeting
The Lake Chapala Society (LCS) holds its 2024 Annual General Meeting of the membership on Tuesday, March 19, 10 a.m. to noon, at LCS. Attendance may be in-person or via Zoom, with advanced registration required.
Non-members are also welcome to attend the AGM in person to learn about the organization and how its services and activities have progressed over the past year. However, only currently active members are allowed to vote.
Lakeside Freethinkers
Tuesday, March 19, members of the Lakeside Freethinkers will have an opportunity to present their favorite intellectual thinker. Long-time member Rich Birkett will be the discussion leader and start the conversation off with his favorite thinker, Daniel Dennett. Other members are encouraged to talk about their favorite thinkers.
Also on the agenda is the student aid project proposed by member Lloyd Kumley. This project’s aim is to help local science-oriented students with their educational expenses. Final details will be discussed.
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The Lakeside Freethinkers define a “freethinker” as a person who identifies himself or herself as an atheist, agnostic, secular humanist or skeptic. They reject belief in the supernatural and rely on science and reason to guide their lives.
Flock off
The Great Northern Snowbird Flock-Off will be held this year on Wednesday, March 20, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bonanza Restaurant. Come say goodbye to your snowbird friends. Contact: Patricio Holden, 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..
Denim and Diamonds
The Lakeside scholarship program SAFE (Save A Future Through Education) is responsible for providing an education to more than 120 students at Lakeside. Students are identified at a young age and as long as they maintain a good grade point average they are supported through high school graduation.
Every year, a joint fundraiser with the Chapala Sunrise Rotary Club is a major source of funds for this organization. This year, the event will be held at the Raquet Club on Friday, March 22 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Denim and Diamonds Western themed event will feature catering from Adelitas and dancing music by Condigo.
For tickets or more information, contact Bill Wilson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Ginger at 333-677-4455.