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Chapala DAR chapter hosts national conference

Members of the Chapala chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) hosted the 39th Annual Mexico Conference at the Real de Chapala in Ajijic from Friday, February 20 to Tuesday, February 24. Lynn Young, the president-general of the National Society of the DAR, and more than 60 delegates and members from Mexico and the United States, attended the conference.


Love birds in the limelight

Felicidades to Georgie McCarty and Stan Standring, who are finalizing plans to tie the knot in May. Stan surprised his future bride by formally popping the question during the Valentine’s Karoake night gathering at Mama’s Bar held on Friday, February 13. After slipping a sparkly engagement ring on her finger and handing over a lovely floral bouquet, he led Georgie to the mike to join him in a heart-felt rendition of the classic romantic ballad “When I Fall in Love.”

Chili Cookoff steams up with novel enticements

The 37th Mexican National Chili Cookoff blasts off Friday, February 27 for a three-day run at the Tobolandia Water Park. This year sees a new layout for easier visitor access and an expanded entertainment program, along with the culinary contests, hourly raffles and giant shopper’s paradise that always draw throngs to lakeside’s largest and longest standing charity happening.

Drinking juices for vibrant health

Folks seeking insights on ways to recover or maintain optimum health may be interested in signing up for a introductory course on boosting the immune system and cellular nutrition by consuming fresh juices. The four-hour class scheduled for Thursday, January 22, 2 to 6 p.m., will be conducted by bilingual instructor Antonio Benvenuto at his home, Callejón de la Hacienda 112 in Villa Nova. 

Topics covered in the theoretic and practical curriculum include the electromagnetic properties of fruits and vegetables, ideal selection and blending of ingredients and the best timing for drinking different combinations. There will also be dance and exercise practices to round out the program. 

The course fee of 900 pesos includes all produce and a take-home manual. Advance registration is required due to limited enrollment capacity. 

For further information contact Benvenuto by phone at (376) 766-5389, Cell 333-140-1420, WhatsApp 331-698-8696 or 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..