Expat Living

Chapala Library touch-up

Charlsie Kelly is putting out a call to artists and non-artists to help restore and freshen up the Biblioteca Paula Real López in Chapala. The project will run Thursday through Saturday, September 25–27, and will involve repainting, wall repairs and other needed maintenance.

“I will supply as much as I can come up with paint-wise and will have aprons, brushes, etc. on hand,” said Kelly. “But I’m certainly hoping for donations of paint or even pesos to help fund the supplies.”

Open Circle

Bob Karstens will speak on “Confessions of an International Media Man: A Look Back” at the next meeting of Open Circle, Sunday, September 21, 10:30 a.m. at the Lake Chapala Society.

U.S. Voter Assistance

Important U.S. elections are going on right now! Especially if you’re an AZ, CA, NJ, PA, TX or VA voter.

Need assistance? Go to the Lake Chapala Society (LCS) on Mondays, September 15, 22 and 29, from 10 a.m. to noon. Certified Voter Assistance Officers will be available to help you both request and return your 2025 ballot the correct way.

Ready to take care of this yourself? Great! Then visit VoteFromAbroad.org immediately. 

LCS Mexican Fiesta

The Lake Chapala Society will hold a Mexican Fiesta Friday, September 5, 3 p.m. with food, ballet folkorico, mariachi and sayacas. Tickets, 500 pesos, including food and show, are available at the LCS office. Drinks sold separately. This event is organized by the Ajijic Fiestas Patrias Committee as a fundraiser to help cover expenses for the town’s Independence Day celebrations.

Open Circle

Peter Jeschofnig presents “Artificial Intelligence: Our Smartest New Assistant” at the next meeting of Open Circle, Sunday, August 31, 10:30 a.m. in the garden of the Lake Chapala Society.

Centro Educativo Jaltepec

Graduating Jaltepec students with Linda Buckthorp and Bernie St. Louis. On Saturday, August 16, Centro Educativo Jaltepec held a moving graduation ceremony for the 2023–2025 class of 12 students in the Technical University Degree in Hospitality and Hotel Management. The event took place at the school’s auditorium, now officially named the Linda Buckthorp Auditorium in recognition of her 25+ years of service and leadership as Community Facilitator. A commemorative plaque was unveiled as a tribute to her lasting impact on the lives of so many.