Graeme C. Clark, Canada’s Ambassador to Mexico (left), shares a friendly handshake with Chapala Mayor Alejandro Aguirre during his visit at City Hall on Wednesday, January 24 where they discussed the altruistic activities of Canadians residing at lakeside, exchange opportunities for students, artists and professionals and other matters of mutual interest.

The San Sebastián fiesta in upper Ajijic was interrupted on Saturday, January 20 when an electric shock injured the man in charge of igniting the evening’s fireworks display.

Residents of Ajijic’s Las Salvias neighborhood report being targeted in a recent rash of telephone shakedowns.

Nicole Sergent, who oversees Niños Incapacitados’ monthly clinics in Chapala and Jocotepec, has been named Volunteer of the Year and will be recognized for her efforts by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Western-Pacific chapter at a special Philanthropy Day presentation to be held at the Universidad Del Valle de Atemajec (UNIVA) campus in Guadalajara on Wednesday, January 24.

Ajijic master artist Efrén González has become a tireless world traveler who shares his talents in painting workshops and explores new techniques by connecting with fellow artists of multiple creative genres.

A cornucopia of enticing taste treats from different regions of Mexico will be showcased during the third annual Festival del Café, Chocolate y Vino, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, January 20 and 21, at the Ajijic Malecón, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.