Open Circle
Fernando Ausin will speak at the Lake Chapala Society in Ajijic, Sunday, May 8, on “BioTU.”
BioTU is a sustainability education program that inspires sustainability-minded leadership and a deep sense of community collaboration through practical education, local opportunities and replicable solutions. Says Ausin: “We provide educational resources that support the restoration of local environments through feasible solutions that leverage ecotechnologies and that promote sustainable entrepreneurship within communities in a creative, conscious, and enriching way. After 13 years of a mobile educational program criss-crossing Mexico and beyond, BioTU is currently developing its first Sustainability Education Training Center lakeside at the CETAC01 technical high school campus in Jocotepec. Please join us in co-creating an innovative and inspiring methodology for today’s students and future generations.” Learn more about their work at biotu.org.
Ausin is an international social entrepreneur with a strong passion for social justice and global sustainability. For the past 15 years, he has been studying the promise of survival for humanity from an indigenous perspective, travelling across 48 U.S. states and most of Mexico to learn from scientists, academics and indigenous elders. He is the co-founder and executive director of BioTU, where he helps transmit their lessons to younger generations. He holds a BA in Latin American politics from Dartmouth College and has worked extensively as a consultant, educator and healer around the globe. For more information, see Facebook/fausingomez.
Pickleball tourney
Pickleball, a game that combines bits of tennis, badminton and ping-pong played with a paddle and plastic ball, is the fastest growing sport in the United States and has been available at several venues lakeside for a while.
Now the game with a funny name is going big time as the Association of Pickleball Professionals will be holding the Guadalajara Open at the Raquet Club in San Juan Cosala. This will be the first APP tournament held in Mexico and will take place May 6 to 8, with over 140 players registered. Matches begin 8 a.m. each day, with Friday singles (1-on-1), followed by men’s and women’s doubles on Saturday, and finishing off with mixed doubles (one male and one female partner) being held on Sunday. Free admission for spectators. Some of the matches will also be televised on Totalplay channel 517.
Grape fest
Vid Forum is held this weekend at Club de Yates in Chapala (a half block east of the Malecon), open 1 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, May 7 and 1 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 8.
Saturday’s wine tasting is from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., and Sunday’s from 1:30 to 6 p.m. Enjoy tastings from 15 national and international wine houses (and a few from around the lake); four of the best restaurants in Ajijic and Chapala, bakeries and gourmet cheeses, desserts, coffee, fine chocolates, exhibitors, renowned chefs from the area and the best winemakers in Mexico, celebrities and guest artists.
Tickets, which include a wine glass and two tastings per winery, are on sale at the door: 650 pesos for Saturday; 550 pesos for Sunday; or a weekend package for 1,000 pesos.
Bingo
The Iron Horse Saloon is holding Gringo Bingo games every Thursday, from 3 to 6 p.m. 20 pesos per card; fun prizes. Hildalgo 78 in Riberas del Pilar.
Pet post-life planning
Juanita Crampton and Cindy Peters Zeier will give a discussion and answer questions about Post Life Planning for Pets at Open Circle, Sunday, May 15, 10:30 a.m. at the Lake Chapala Society. This is a new program at Lakeside whose mission is to raise awareness about the need to plan for your animals before you head into the hereafter. Juanita Crampton is an Ajijic resident, retired here for 5 1/2 years, an animal lover and visionary for the Post Life Planning for Pets program.
LCS tequila tasting
The Lake Chapala Society invites you to its 6th annual Tequila Tasting on the LCS grounds, Friday, May 20, 2:30 to 5 p.m. There will be unlimited tequila tasting of 80 different varieties accompanied by appetizers, which are included in the price of admission. All tequilas will be available for purchase by cash or credit card. Tickets available at the LCS office or via lakechapalasociety.com.
Help Caro Walk
A special fundraiser for Carolina “Caro” Lopez will be hosted by Milanie Sarciron at Mel’s Casa Social, Zaragoza 44, Saturday, May 21, from 4 to 7 p.m.
Meet Carolina, a young woman who recently had her second destroyed hip replaced after 29 years of enduring the loss of mobility and daily pain, caused by a freak accident, which happened when she was 12 years old.
Tickets, 400 pesos, are available at It’s Kinda Bazar in Riberas del Pilar through May 9, and with Bob Foster via his Facebook page – bob.foster.5055 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..
Each ticket includes buffet food service with a large variety of dishes, including vegan/vegetarian dishes, plus tapas and some desserts; a silent auction, 50/50 draws and door prizes. Dancing to music performed by Daniel Cordero and Victor Garcia.
Reservations are available for tables of four or six by calling 332-823-1507.
Helping San Pedro
Drivers are needed to take volunteers and materials out to San Pedro Itzicán on a regular basis, as are Spanish-language volunteers and a volunteer coordinator to organize the drivers and volunteers for the many projects. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 333-820-4927.