Open Circle
Araceli Kopiloff will speak about “Our Rich Cultural Community” at LCS on Sunday, March 10, 10:30 a.m.
The Lakeside area has many wonderful opportunities to immerse yourself in the rich cultural fabric of the community. Kopiloff will introduce her new endeavor consolidating entertainment-related information in one online place.
The Ajijic Events Calendar will assist the community in discovering hidden gems, uncovering new passions, and connecting with like-minded individuals who share interests. In addition, it will help sustain local artists and commerce at no cost to them.
The new English-language website will bring together information about local performances, art, culture, fashion, food, fundraisers and outdoor events. It will provide information including dates, times, directions, prices and descriptions. Links will also be provided to purchase tickets or make reservations, as well as allow users to add events to their own calendars.
Two years ago, Kopiloff started a self-funded project called Negocios Magicos to help small entrepreneurs flourish by exposing the foreign community to local businesses. To date, Negocios Magicos has re-launched 11 businesses in the community.
Fundraiser
American Legion Post 7 Chapala is holding a fundraiser dinner for two graduates of the La Ola Orphanage, Ingrid and Naideline Gomez, who are law and international business majors. The event is Sunday, March 10, 2 to 5 p.m. A sit-down dinner with spaghetti and two sauce choices, fresh salad, garlic bread and dessert is on the menu. Sweet Harmony will entertain. Tickets, 400 pesos, are available at the Legion and It’s Kinda Bazaar in Riberas del Pilar. Over 70 raffle prizes will be handed out.
Chapala Birders
Friday, March 15, the Lake Chapala Birders will meet at 8 a.m. at the Sculpture in La Floresta (south-east corner), leaving immediately for the Rosa Amarilla Loop (a 60-minute drive). Expect to see a variety of grassland birds and possibly a white-tailed hawk. Bring refreshments for the morning and sandwiches for the 12:30 p.m. lunch stop. The group returns about 3:30 p.m. Reserve by emailing John at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at least two days ahead.
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Women’ Day Race
The Third International Women’s Day 5K run will be held Sunday, March 17, with an 8 a.m. race start on the Chapala Malecon. Register at the Instituto de la Mujer, Isla del Presidio 8, in Chapala. A 100-peso inscription fee includes a T-shirt, medal, hydration and race number. Categories are Juvenil (youth) and Libre (free).
Flock off
The Great Northern Snowbird Flock-Off will be held this year Wednesday, March 20, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bonanza Restaurant. Come say goodbye to your snowbird friends. Contact: Patricio Holden, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Denim and Diamonds
The Lakeside scholarship program SAFE (Save A Future Through Education) is responsible for providing an education to more than 120 students at Lakeside. Students are identified at a young age and as long as they maintain a good grade point average they are supported through high school graduation.
Every year a joint fundraiser with the Chapala Sunrise Rotary Club is a major source of funds for this organization. This year, the event will be held at the Raquet Club on Friday, March 22 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Denim and Diamonds Western themed event will feature catering from Adelitas and dancing music by Condigo. For tickets or more information, contact Bill Wilson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Ginger at +52 333-677-4455.