The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
Chapala firm Productos Sane (manufacturers of salsas picantes and sangrita) has kicked off the annual Cruz Roja (Red Cross) “collecta” (collection) with the donation of a much-needed new transformer.
St. Andrew’s Anglican Church will disperse funds mostly raised at last December’s annual Regalorama yard sale on Sunday, March 17, at about 12:30 p.m. in the church garden. The total is 140,000 pesos divided between nine local charities. They are: Centro Desarrollo Jocotepec, Love in Action Children’s Shelter, Cruz Roja Mexicana (Red Cross), Hogar de Annabel de Vallejo, Hope House, Los Niños de Chapala y Ajijic, Programa pro Niños Incapacitados del Lago, Tepehua Centro Comunitario and UVA Scholarship Fund (University & Vocational Assistance).
Marvin Harthcock, a student advocate and teacher in the Lakeside area for more than 15 years, has been honored by the Rotary Club of Ajijic with a special fund.
American Legion Posts 7 and 9 are joining forces to raise funds destined for a major upgrade of the Chapala police department’s radio communication equipment.
A feeding program, continuing its work for nearly 20 years without fanfare, Operation Feed has been dispensing food packages to the neediest residents of San Juan Cosala.
Lakesiders will have a rare opportunity to catch an authentic Mexican-style rodeo contest featuring top-notch charro horseman, and lend support to local firefighters to boot.
Ride the “Orient-Express” for Niños Incapacitados on Thursday, March 14, at Hotel Real de Chapala in Ajijic. Departure time is 5:30 p.m.
