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Mariposa programs bring joy to shelter children
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- Published on Friday, 02 March 2012 12:44
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
The three Mariposa projects at the Love in Action Children’s Shelter are bringing much needed identity and human contact to children who live without a family and often see the outside world as uncaring.
Treasured Canadian journalist to visit Lakeside
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- Published on Friday, 02 March 2012 12:23
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
Esteemed, opinionated and often controversial Canadian journalist and author Allan Fotheringham (also known as Dr. Foth) will be the speaker at the next meeting of the Lake Chapala Canadian Club on Wednesday, March 14 at Hotel La Nueva Posada.
Ajijic’s annual hot stuff shootout simmering nicely
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- Published on Friday, 03 February 2012 12:15
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
The really big story about this year’s Mexican National Chili Cookoff is that it will go ahead as scheduled from Friday, February 10 through Sunday, February 12.
Ambassador to talk to British Society
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- Published on Friday, 24 February 2012 11:51
- Written by GR Staff
British Ambassador to Mexico Judith Macgregor will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of the Lakeside British Society, to be held on Saturday, March 3, 1 p.m. at Manix Restaurant, Ocampo 57 in Ajijic.
Former Ajijic resident remembers local charity
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- Published on Friday, 27 January 2012 12:20
- Written by GR Staff
Former Ajijic resident Ken Ross was active in charity work when he lived here for eight years. He didn’t forget his commitment.
Auditorium improvement project approaches financial goal
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- Published on Friday, 17 February 2012 12:39
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
Members of the Pro Auditorio project to renovate the Auditorio de la Ribera del Lago are starting to breathe a little easier.
Stay healthy with LCS Health Days
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- Published on Friday, 27 January 2012 12:09
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
True to its mission to serve the Lakeside community, the Lake Chapala Society (LCS) is holding Health Days on Wednesday and Thursday, February 8 and 9, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Niños Incapacitados holds annual meeting
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- Published on Friday, 17 February 2012 12:29
- Written by GR Staff
Programa pro Niños Incapacitados del Lago will hold its annual general meeting on Thursday, March 8, 10:30 a.m. at Hotel Real de Chapala in La Floresta.
Plight of Tarahumara gets national, local attention
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- Published on Friday, 20 January 2012 12:30
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
The indigenous Tarahumara people of Chihuahua have long been nearly ignored by the Mexican government and all but a few agencies fighting what, at times, has been a losing battle trying to save them from starvation, tuberculosis and abject poverty.
Multi-listing website back bigger, better than ever
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- Published on Friday, 17 February 2012 12:20
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
The multi-listing website that served Lakeside realtors is up and running again. It’s been under construction since September, when U.S. investors came on board looking to update and expand a site that gets more than two and a half million hits each month.
San Sebastian fiesta mixes devotion with frenzy
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- Published on Friday, 13 January 2012 12:14
- Written by Dale Hoyt Palfrey
Upper Ajijic will fall into the grip of a quirky mix of religious devotion, communal feasting and collective frenzy on Friday, January 20 as neighbors of the Barrio de San Sebastian take a break from regular routines to honor their patron saint.
National Chili Cookoff results
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- Published on Tuesday, 14 February 2012 12:31
- Written by Dale Hoyt Palfrey
Find out who triumphed at the Mexican National Chili Cookoff 2012 in Ajijic.
Community awards committee announces nominees
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- Published on Friday, 13 January 2012 12:05
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
The Lakeside Community Awards Committee has announced the nominees for recognition for their community oriented work during 2011. This is the first time in several years that the winners in each category will be decided by public vote.
Lakeside romantics given many seductive dining choices
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- Published on Friday, 10 February 2012 13:00
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
It’s that time again: Tuesday, February 14. To top it off, this is a Leap Year so it’s okay for girls to reverse traditional roles and treat the guys.
San Antonio language school hosts conference on mentoring youth
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- Published on Friday, 06 January 2012 13:27
- Written by Dale Hoyt Palfrey
“Raising Children and Teens for a Meaningful Life” was the title of the adult leadership conference presented Monday, January 2 by distinguished life coach specialist Jerry Goebel in a free program hosted by the EnglishWORKS!-SpanishWORKS! learning center in San Antonio Tlayacapan.
Chapala carnaval calendar
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- Published on Friday, 10 February 2012 12:45
- Written by GR Staff
Daily activities at the Carnaval Chapala fairgrounds (Cristiania Park) are concentrated in late afternoon and night time hours, winding up from 4 p.m. on weekdays and as early as 10 a.m. on weekends.
Excitement heats up for Fiesta Latina
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- Published on Friday, 06 January 2012 13:17
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
An enthusiastic group of high-energy folks are putting together a Fiesta Latina extravaganza on Saturday, February 4, from 2:30 p.m. until dark.
Ajijic sizzles as 34th Chili Cookoff is up and running
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- Published on Friday, 10 February 2012 11:54
- Written by GR Staff
Don’t miss the 34th annual Mexican National Chili Cookoff on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, February 10, 11 and 12 in the grassy, shady comfort of Ajijic’s Tobolandia.
Three Kings on the horizon as holiday season extends into January
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- Published on Thursday, 29 December 2011 15:26
- Written by Dale Hoyt Palfrey
Although you may be packing away your holiday spirits along with the Christmas ornaments, the season to be jolly in Mexico is still far from over. Festivities linked to the Nativity will keep on rolling for another four weeks, with Three Kings Day coming up January 6 and Candlemas trailing along on February 2.
Local singers raffle for auditorium
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- Published on Friday, 03 February 2012 12:34
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
Local choir Los Cantantes del Lago are holding a raffle to raise funds for the Pro-Auditorio improvement fund. “Raffle for the Arts” will feature more than 20 prizes going to winning ticket holders.
Gone but not forgotten
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- Published on Thursday, 29 December 2011 15:18
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
Many of our friends and neighbors passed away in the past 12 months – some were known by almost everyone and others maintained quiet lifestyles. All of them were part of the pattern of life on Lake Chapala’s north shore.
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