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Kids have a ball at Papirolas
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- Published on Friday, 26 April 2013 13:29
- Written by GR Staff
The Papirolas creative festival for children and young people continues this weekend at Expo Guadalajara.
Book fans meet at Amsoc
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- Published on Friday, 15 March 2013 11:22
- Written by GR Staff
Lovers of literature at the American Society (Amsoc) are meeting on the third Thursday of each month (usually) to discuss books and “have a barrel of fun,” says member Marcia Gran.
Former businessman turned priest serving at St. Mark’s Anglican
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- Published on Friday, 20 July 2012 11:40
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A U.S. entrepreneur who owned manufacturing businesses in Mexico and who in 1978 turned to the ministry is pastoring temporarily for the small, English-speaking congregation at St. Mark’s Anglican church in Guadalajara.
Rector calls new post a family affair
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- Published on Friday, 28 December 2012 12:05
- Written by Elaine Halleck
At St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Guadalajara, Jim Priddy has been selected as pastor, after a search lasting about six months, and the Priddys are in the process of relocating from the Chapala area, where Jim was involved at St. Andrew’s Church, to Guadalajara.
Rector of English-speaking church resigns
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- Published on Friday, 13 July 2012 12:16
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The small congregation at St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Guadalajara has accepted the resignation of its pastor of nine years, Manuel Sonora.
Plants on show and sale
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- Published on Friday, 02 November 2012 13:06
- Written by GR Staff
Rather than visit one vivero (nursery) and be disappointed that you didn’t find the plant you wanted, head to Plaza Guadalajara in the city center, where more than a dozen vendors have set up and are selling their products.
Former US consul general dies in Belize diving accident
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- Published on Friday, 15 June 2012 11:44
- Written by GR Staff
A celebrated former consul general at Guadalajara’s U.S. Consulate died last month in a diving accident while on vacation in Belize.
US, Mexican Rotary Clubs, universities, govts join forces in music program for youngsters
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- Published on Friday, 10 August 2012 11:38
- Written by Elaine Halleck
An impressive joint effort patterned after a Venezuelan youth orchestra begun by Los Angeles Philharmonic’s director Gustavo Dudamel is bringing noteworthy gains to poor kids in Guadalajara.
Seniors get chance to go back to school
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- Published on Friday, 11 May 2012 11:23
- Written by GR Staff
Guadalajara is preparing to open its first University of the Third Age (U3A), providing educational opportunities for retired or semi-retired members of the community.