Open Circle
Dale Palfrey presents “Tales from the Tomb” at the next meeting of Open Circle at the Lake Chapala Society, Sunday, October 20, 10:30 a.m.
Many people are not aware that more than 500 foreign residents have been laid to rest in Chapala’s Municipal Cemetery since 1955. Among them are many former leaders of the expatriate community, including 14 former LCS presidents, benefactor Ed Wilkes whose Ajijic home now houses the Wilkes Education Center, a number of outstanding artists, dozens of military veterans, and the first victim of Chapala’s notorious Black Widow.
Dale will share some of their stories and talk about the history of the foreign sections of the cemetery and a current effort spearheaded by American Legion Post 7 to revitalize the grounds.
Chapala Birders
The Lake Chapala Birders will meet Monday, October 21 at the ‘Sculpture’ in La Floresta, leaving immediately for the Rosa Amarilla Loop (a 60-minute drive). Expect to see a variety of grassland birds and possibly a White-tailed Hawk. Bring refreshments for the morning and sandwiches for the 12:30 p.m. lunch stop. The group will be back in Ajijic about 4 p.m. If you plan on going, email John at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at least two days ahead indicating if you can bring a vehicle and can take passengers, or you would like to be a passenger.
Ten Years on
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the local “Thriller in Ajijic” documentary, giving you an inside look how Thrill the World Ajijic all started! Monday, October 21, 5 p.m. at the Cine+Lago Movie Theater in Plaza Bugambilias. No cover. Suggested donation of 100 pesos to benefit the Rotary Club of Ajijic.
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Vote clock is ticking
On Tuesday, October 15, volunteers for the Vote from Abroad program at the Lake Chapala Society provided guidance on absentee voting to 60 U.S. citizens residing at lakeside. Volunteers will be available for last minute assistance on October 21, 24, 28 and 31 and November 4, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the LCS Blue Patio.
Strongly recommended: Send your ballot back by October 25 (or sooner!)—whether you must mail it back or can use fax, email, etc.
Remember, each day you wait is a little riskier. Note: Returning by regular postal mail no longer recommended. Still need a 2024 ballot? Hurry! State and Mailing Deadlines are approaching fast or already passed in some states. Go to VoteFromAbroad .org immediately to see what options you still have.
Questions? Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call the new hotline at 332-969-1209.
Bonsai
Amigos Bonsai GDL and Bonsai Chapala will hold an exposition Saturday and Sunday, October 26 and 27, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Casa de la Cultura Ex-presidencia Municipal, Madero and the corner of Hidalgo in Chapala.
Halloween
American Legion Post 7 hosts a live show and dance party, Thursday, October 31, 7 p.m. Frad and her band will entertain. A costume contest will offer great prizes. No reservations. First come, first served. Tickets, 150 pesos, available at the Legion, Morelos 114, and Tengo shoe store, Madero 417a.
Dawg Gone Ranch Faire
The Ranch, a no-kill dog shelter caring for over 100 homeless dogs, is holding this season’s must-go-to Dawg-Gone Ranch Faire on Sunday, November 3, 2 to 5 p.m.
The Faire includes dancing to the rocking Charlie Cook band, carnival games with prizes, a hot dog bar (vegetarian option available) with side dishes and a cash bar. An on-site raffle will also take place with a chance to win fabulous prizes, including the grand prize of a one-week stay at a two-bedroom condo in Manzanillo.
The event will be held at a gorgeous estate in upper Ajijic; directions are on the back of each ticket. Tickets, 550 pesos, including food and one drink, are sold at Its Kinda Bazar in Riberas del Pilar, Hola Markets(East and West) and the Art Connection in Centro Laguna Mall. Questions? See This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Red Cross Golf
The Chapala Chapter of Cruz Roja (Red Cross) has set an ambitious target for its 22nd Annual Golf Tournament, to be held on Thursday, November 7 at the Chapala Country Club.
The aim is to more than double the funds raised from last year’s record of 176,000 pesos to 500,000 pesos. Thanks to an anonymous matching grant secured by Cruz Roja President Yoli Martinez, this would bring the total to one million pesos.
The funds will go toward finishing the new Cruz Roja building near the Cristianía Park in Chapala, to replace the old one that is subsiding.
Tickets for the golf tournament are priced at 1,500 pesos for Chapala Country Club members and 1,700 pesos for non-members, available at the Country Club Pro Shop.
The price includes a continental breakfast before the event and a dinner afterward, with a choice of pig roast or vegetarian lasagna. There will be both a live and silent auction featuring a range of impressive and beautiful items.