Expat Living

A food tasting featuring the cuisine of local restaurants, a fashion show and a silent auction are the components of a unique fundraising event for the Auditorium Improvement Project set for Friday, December 9, 3-6 p.m. at the Lake Chapala Society.

Significant measures to avoid future cash flow and operating challenges at the Cruz Roja Chapala delegation have been enacted by the board of directors.

For those of you who aren’t aware yet, the Chapala Chapter of Cruz Roja (Red Cross) is in serious financial difficulty. Several weeks ago, Cruz Roja was unable to meet the payroll and had considerable outstanding bills to their suppliers.

Open Circle

Matteo Volpi presents “Senderos (Trails) de Mexico: What We’re Building and Why it Matters” on Sunday, May 31, 10:30 a.m. at Open Circle at the Lake Chapala Society.

Open Circle

Joan Machlis-Crasemann presents “Lago Alianza and Lakeside Charities: Giving that Counts” on Sunday, May 24, 10:30 a.m. at Open Circle at the Lake Chapala Society.

Open Circle

Bill Toone presents “Roar of the Monarch Butterflies” on Sunday, May 17, 10:30 a.m. at Open Circle at the Lake Chapala Society.

The discovery of the overwintering sites of the monarch butterfly is probably the greatest natural history discovery of the century. From Fred Urqhardt’s childhood fascination with butterflies came a remarkable journey of discovery that spanned decades and the participation of thousands of citizen scientists. Fifty years later, this amazing biological phenomenon is on the brink of extinction and there is a silent killer in the communities around the reserves. Learn more about the race to save the butterflies and the people who share their forest home.