The Abbeyfield Casas Carinosas home in Ajijic is planning its fifth annual Christmas brunch to be held on Sunday, December 11.

(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.

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.

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.

Significant measures to avoid future cash flow and operating challenges at the Cruz Roja Chapala delegation have been enacted by the board of directors.

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.