Shriners Ribfest
The annual will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 3 and 4 at Villa Encantada, located at Hidalgo 312 in Chapala, near Parque La Milagrosa. This yearly event allows the Shriners to fund and facilitate the diagnosis and treatment of children and adolescents with physical disabilities.
The 500-peso ticket price gets you a sumptuous feast of Adelita’s famous BBQ Ribs served at your table. Enjoy music by Blue Cadillac. Get your tickets from any Shriner, O&A Investments, David Eccles at 331-017-1724 or Bow Howe, 331-794-6316.
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Open Circle
Luisa Perez presents “From Punishment to Possibility: Yoga and Peace Circles in the Criminal Justice System” at Open Circle at the Lake Chapala Society on Sunday, March 1, 10:15 a.m.
What if healing, not punishment, could change lives inside prison walls? Perez shares her work bringing trauma-informed yoga and peace circles to federal prisons in Mexico, where incarcerated people and victims of crime learn tools for restoration, dignity and self-awareness.
Democrats Abroad
• 2026 U.S. Elections start now — especially if you vote from AR, IL, NC, MS and TX. Request and return your 2026 ballot at VoteFromAbroad.org now. If you need help requesting your ballot or have any questions about voting from abroad, visit the Lake Chapala Society every Monday in March, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Join fellow Democrats for coffee and conversation, Tuesday, March 3, 10 a.m. at Pranzo, Boulevard Ajijic 105.
ANAVETS
Anavets Mexico Unit 19 will host a Garden Party to benefit Mi Bebe Y Yo on Tuesday, March 3, 3 p.m. at the home of Julie Hensley, Calle las Redes 180 in Chapala (1&1/2 blocks behind CFE). The event will have wine, cheese and a silent auction. Wear your best fascinator or hat. Tickets, 350 pesos, can be purchased at Mama’s Musical Bar in San Antonio on Thursdays, noon to 2:30 p.m.
Fashion Show
The Lake Chapala Society holds Ajijiic Chic, a fashion show and sale of designs by Catherine Stephenson, on Thursday, March 5, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Entrance is 400 pesos and includes a raffle. A cash bar will be available. Tickets at the LCS office or lakechapalasociety.com.
Women’s Race
The 5th annual Women’s Race (Carretera de la Mujer) will take place on International Women’s Day, Sunday, March 8, 8 a.m. at the Jesus Pescador on the Chapala Malecon. Categories are Youth: 12 to 17 and Open: 18 and over. The cost to sign up is 100 pesos and includes a T-shirt, medal, hydration and a number. Call 332-970-5824 to register.
Fundraiser
Blue Rose Bistro and La Feria Restaurant are holding the Red Party, their yearly fundraiser for Love in Action Children’s Home, on Tuesday, March 10, 4 p.m. Wear red and enjoy musical interludes by violinist David Friedlander and music and song from Yvonne and Scott of the Old Souls Band. A glass of bubbly is served upon arrival, followed by a fun silent auction, a live auction, and a wine pull. Dinner is catered by Blue Rose on the beautiful grounds of Villa Charlotte, Privada Libertad 26. Support a local orphanage and help bring hope to abandoned and abused girls.