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Lakeside non-profits embrace common goals
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- Published on Friday, 08 November 2013 12:39
- Written by Dale Hoyt Palfrey
Leaders of 17 Lakeside area charitable and non-profit organizations put their heads together to share ideas on matters of mutual interest at a summit meeting convened Wednesday, November 6 under the auspices of the Lake Chapala Society (LCS).
International Garden gains new sculpture
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- Published on Friday, 08 November 2013 12:24
- Written by Dale Hoyt Palfrey
A handsome alabaster bas-relief sculpture depicting a Greco-Roman chariot is the second acquisition chosen to grace Ajijic’s International Garden, set at the far west end of the waterfront Malecon.
Lakeside community pools resources for injured blind man
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- Published on Friday, 11 October 2013 10:50
- Written by Dale Hoyt Palfrey
Local shoppers may have noticed the recent absence of the blind beggar who has been a regular fixture at Ajijic’s weekly tianguis street market and the entrance of SuperLake for many years.
Kids meet DAR benefactors
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- Published on Friday, 25 October 2013 12:44
- Written by GR Staff
For the past 24 years, the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Guadalajara Chapter has been providing uniforms, shoes and school supplies to needy children in Chapala.
Architects’ group welcomes foreign associates
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- Published on Friday, 11 October 2013 10:47
- Written by GR Staff
The lakeside branch of Jalisco’s Colegio de Arquitectos commemorated World Architecture Day and Mexico’s National Day of the Architect on Tuesday, October 1 with a conference of the topic of Baubiology held at Chapala’s Centro Cultural Gonzalez Gallo, the community’s architectural jewel.
Lady of the rosary heads home
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- Published on Friday, 25 October 2013 12:26
- Written by GR Staff
Ajijic’s month of observances honoring the Virgen del Rosario come to a climax Thursday, October 31. A colorful procession departs from the back side of the San Andres parish around 4:30 p.m., as danzante troupes outfitted in exotic costumes, scenic floats, a drum and bugle corps and the inevitable blasts of sky rockets lead the entourage of pilgrims around town.
Mexican fest to benefit equine therapy program
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- Published on Friday, 11 October 2013 10:46
- Written by GR Staff
A country-style Fiesta Mexicana will be held on Saturday, October 12, 6 p.m., as a fund-raiser to support the Pepe Martinez Equine Therapy Center (CET). The event will be held at the CET home on the grounds of Rancho La Ilusion, located approximately one kilometer off the Libramiento bypass via an unpaved road that branches off to the right just before the entrance to the Chapala Media Park. The entry donation of 100 pesos per person includes free parking and a platter of pozole (pork and hominy stew).
Dia de Muertos glamor girls
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- Published on Friday, 25 October 2013 11:59
- Written by GR Staff
Chapala’s calendar of Day of the Dead activities are getting under way this week with exhibitions of more than 50 Catrina figures going up on display at three waterfront promenade locations.
Local quilters honored in Puebla
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- Published on Friday, 04 October 2013 11:43
- Written by Libby Townsend
Honors were bestowed on several of the eight Lakeside ladies who attended the Puebla Patchwork and Quilt expo from September 26 to 29.
Remembering Sandy
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- Published on Friday, 18 October 2013 14:40
- Written by GR Staff
Sandra “Sandy” Williams, 71, a long-time winter resident from Ontario, Canada, lost her 10-month battle with stage 3 lung cancer on March 17.
Gourmet dinner to aid hospitality students
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- Published on Friday, 04 October 2013 11:37
- Written by GR Staff
A fund-raising dinner to help offset the expenses for economically challenged students at the Jaltepec Technical School of Hotel and Hospitality is scheduled for Monday, October 21.
Parking meter chief honors Red Cross pledge
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- Published on Friday, 18 October 2013 14:03
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Lakeside Chamber of Commerce delegate Yoly Martinez hands over a 10,000-peso check to Cruz Roja Chapala board president Oscar España (left) and his VP Norm Pifer. The full amount of the donation came from a pledge made by the administrator of Chapala’s parking meter system at last month’s Mariachi Festival show in Ajijic. Martinez says that additional proceeds from the event will be delivered once the accounting procedures are finalized.
Corn parade planned for Dia de la Raza
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- Published on Friday, 04 October 2013 11:36
- Written by GR Staff
Grassroots environmental activists are organizing a parade in downtown Chapala on Saturday, October 12 to bring attention to the plight of Mexico’s corn. The rally will head out from the municipal soccer field at the north end of Avenida Madero at 4 p.m., following the main thoroughfare to the waterfront Malecon.
Lake Chapala Society to host non-profit summit
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- Published on Friday, 18 October 2013 14:01
- Written by Dale Hoyt Palfrey
Representatives of all Lakeside-area charity organizations and non-profit groups are invited to attend a summit meeting to be held Wednesday, November 6, 1:30 p.m., at the Lake Chapala Society (LCS) gazebo.
La Bodega hosts storm relief special
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- Published on Friday, 04 October 2013 11:29
- Written by Dale Hoyt Palfrey
In solidarity with the thousands of Mexican families who are struggling to overcome the ravages of one of the worst flood crises in the nation’s history, the Chapala Red Cross and Ajijic’s Restaurant La Bodega are co-sponsoring a special event to put pesos into the kitty for storm relief efforts.
Great prizes up for grabs at Cruz Roja golf tournament
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- Published on Friday, 18 October 2013 13:31
- Written by GR Staff
It’s time to tune up your golf game. The 10th Cruz Roja Classic is coming up on Thursday, November 7 at the Chapala Country Club.
Race for orphans to benefit Villa Infantil
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- Published on Friday, 27 September 2013 12:13
- Written by GR Staff
Instituto Terranova will hold its fifth annual Corre por Ayudar (Run to Help) charity foot race on Sunday, September 29, designated this year as a benefit for the Villa Infantil de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe y San Jose orphanage.
All in a good cause: zombies, pumpkins to occupy Ajijic plaza
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- Published on Friday, 18 October 2013 13:30
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Ghoulish fun will embrace Ajijic on Saturday, October 26, when everyone is invited to watch the annual zombie “Thriller” dance, carve artistic pumpkins and enjoy a delicious “apocalypse” barbecue on the plaza.
Local body builders to compete next week
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- Published on Friday, 27 September 2013 12:10
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Root for your hometown girl or guy next Sunday, October 6 at the Miss and Mr. Ribera de Chapala Bodybuilding Competition at the Auditorio de la Ribera beginning at 1 p.m.
Pasos Milagrosos goes out to pasture
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- Published on Friday, 11 October 2013 11:33
- Written by Dale Hoyt Palfrey
Pablo and Elena Cooper have pulled up the reins, unsaddled and sent the all-volunteer Pasos Milagrosos equine therapy program out to pasture after seven years of dedicated service in helping local children overcome disabilities.
100 years young!
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- Published on Friday, 27 September 2013 12:02
- Written by Dale Hoyt Palfrey
Felicidades and many happy returns to Elsie Sherburn who celebrated her 100th birthday last Friday at a lively celebration hosted by her daughter Linda and husband John Betz at the El Parque club house.
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