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Children from Love in Action enjoy holiday treat
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- Published on Thursday, 29 December 2011 15:16
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
The recent holiday benefit party for the Love in Action Children’s Center raised more than 225,000 pesos.
Pozole, piñatas at Christmas bash
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- Published on Thursday, 22 December 2011 12:18
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
Three-hundred-and-fifty plates of hominy and meat stew (pozole) were served at the gigantic Christmas posada thrown by Los Niños de Chapala y Ajijic (NCA) on December 10.
New Lakeside medical complex opens
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- Published on Friday, 09 December 2011 12:58
- Written by GR Staff
Lakeside’s newest medical complex at Plaza Interlago on the Libramiento offers residents a host of services in top-notch facilities.
New Year’s to sparkle at Lakeside
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- Published on Thursday, 22 December 2011 12:10
- Written by GR Staff
Partiers will have lots of fun choices for their New Year’s revelry at Lakeside. Several local restaurants will be putting out their holiday best with fabulous food and fun. Be sure to reserve early because your neighbors like to have a good time, too.
Lakeside carolers post schedule
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- Published on Friday, 09 December 2011 12:43
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
The Lakeside Carolers will meet in the Centro Laguna parking lot near the Wings restaurant on Friday, December 16, beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Expats invited to wacky New Year’s parade
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- Published on Thursday, 22 December 2011 12:08
- Written by GR Staff
Organizers of Ajijic’s light-hearted New Year’s Day parade are keen for expatriate residents to join in the fun and strengthen bonds of friendship for 2012.
December calendar loaded with enticing events
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- Published on Friday, 02 December 2011 13:23
- Written by Dale Hoyt Palfrey
With the holiday season now on the horizon, December promises to be a busy month for inhabitants of the Lake Chapala region. To help you manage your agenda of seasonal activities, the Reporter has compiled a concise listing of upcoming special events worthy of note.
Local church leaders offer seasonal spiritual wisdom
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- Published on Thursday, 22 December 2011 11:38
- Written by GR Staff
Christmas Day is the day we give special attention to the birth of Jesus Christ.
Care home opens Christmas brunch to all
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- Published on Friday, 02 December 2011 13:21
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
The Abbeyfield Casas Carinosas home in Ajijic is planning its fifth annual Christmas brunch to be held on Sunday, December 11.
Traditional Christmas activities brighten lakeside’s holiday season
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- Published on Friday, 16 December 2011 13:39
- Written by Dale Hoyt Palfrey
As the Christmas season goes into full swing this weekend, Lake Chapala area residents will have multiple opportunities to attend special events and observe traditional Mexican holiday customs.
Monster veggies in Mezcala
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- Published on Friday, 02 December 2011 13:06
- Written by GR Staff
(LEFT) Jose Adolfo Torres Baltazar Cruz shows off the monster pumpkin that earned him a second place medal and a big bag of pantry goods at the informal harvest fair held Friday, November 25 at the Mezcala waterfront.
Holiday dining choices abound at Lakeside
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- Published on Friday, 16 December 2011 13:08
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
Lakesiders and their guests should have no problem finding just the right taste for Christmas. Several local restaurants will be open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day to make your holiday culinary dreams come true. Lots of people in the Lake Chapala area like to eat out – so make the reservations for your holiday right away.
Free film screenings at Cinemas del Lago
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- Published on Friday, 02 December 2011 13:04
- Written by GR Staff
Two free screenings of the movie “Why Walk When You Can Fly?” are scheduled for the Cinemas del Lago on Monday, December 5, 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Hunger & cold plague indigenous Tarahumara
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- Published on Friday, 09 December 2011 13:06
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
Winter has come early for the 80,000 indigenous people living the northern rim of the Copper Canyon in Chihuahua but the cold, though miserable, will pale in comparison to the food shortages they may soon face.
Food, fashion & auction headline fundraiser for Pro-auditorio
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- Published on Friday, 02 December 2011 11:47
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
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.
Ajijic plaza set for makeover
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- Published on Friday, 09 December 2011 13:04
- Written by GR Staff
Ajijic contractor Marcos Zaragoza (left) shows Mayor Jesus Cabrera his miniature mock-up of the town plaza following a superficial makeover that is set to get under way within the coming week.
Cruz Roja streamlines its viability
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- Published on Friday, 02 December 2011 11:44
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
Significant measures to avoid future cash flow and operating challenges at the Cruz Roja Chapala delegation have been enacted by the board of directors.
Food festival is local affair
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- Published on Friday, 09 December 2011 13:03
- Written by GR Staff
Ajijic’s annual Raices Gastronomicas food festival will be held Sunday, December 18, 3 p.m. on the town’s central plaza.
Chapala Red Cross donations still urgently needed
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- Published on Friday, 04 November 2011 16:01
- Written by GR Staff
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.
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