Ongoing monthly meetings: the LAST Monday of each month from 2-4 in the SALA AT LCS in Ajijic Monthly mini lectures of help to beginners or more advanced participants.
BEGINNERS PACKET AVAILABLE at each meeting. Lectures ready as email attachments
Knowledgeable people available by apt.
For more info, contact: Pat Quigley patquigmx@yahoo.com
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As you drive east along the carretera in Ajijic, notice the mural, one block before the El Torito shopping center, on the southside (lakeside). It is on a huge wall donated by ARTE 4 U Gallery.
A new mural, being painted by Francisco Gonzalez a University of Guadalajara trained artist, is the first of 6 contemporary murals, which will depict a fusion of not only the North American cultures but also other cultures of the world.
He will also paint murals along the carretera in San Antonio, Jocotepec, Chapala and San Juan Cosala, so if you or if you know of someone who has a large, visible wall along the carretera, please let them know of this project.
Stop by and speak with him about the project. There is a donation can to pay for the paint and brushes that he will need to help beautify Ajijic and keep it headed in the right direction of an artist colony, a dream of the local artists. He cannot do it without our help..
If you would like to speak with him on the telephone, his number is 333-808-4353.
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Monthly Ajijic Columns For May 2012
May thru August Ajijic Fiestas by Micki Wendt...After the excitement and drama of Carnaval and the Semana Santa Passion Play in the spring, things do slow down noticeably around Ajijic in May, coinciding with the mass exit of the snowbirds back to their northern homes.
However, the lull doesn’t last for long! May 1 is Mexican Labor Day, a legal holiday for schools, banks, and employees, but with no parades or public gatherings......Read More...Click Here
Jason Love-So It Goes...“Free kitten. Cute, cuddly, irresistible.” That’s how the ad read. What I didn’t know is that “free kitten” is one of those moron things like “working vacation" or “Microsoft Works.”.....Read More...Click Here
Mexican/Spanish Music Videos, Vol. 4 by Micki Wendt...Selena Quintanilla was a young Mexican-American from Texas who was tragically gunned down in 1995 thereby making her a Legend In Her Own Time. Just on the brink of major stardom both in the US and Mexico, she had started out with her childhood family band which later added flamboyant guitarist, Chris Perez, whom she later married. Here is the beautiful and talented Selena singing a delightfully catchy dance ditty called "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom" in her signature cumbia style...Read More...Click Here
Drink of the Month...Cadillac Margarita for Cinco de Mayo...Read More...Click Here
Conchita by Micki...There is no one more deserving of a little free publicity for her business than Conchita, the Blanket Weaver. You've probably already passed by her - patiently sitting and weaving, in the ancient tradition of her people, at her special spot down by the lake in Ajijic near Yves' Restaurant. Many days go by when she doesn't sell a thing, as other weavers/sellers like Elena in the Plaza also tell me...Read More...Click Here
Health...Even if you brush your teeth daily, you may still have dangerous bacteria growing inside your mouth. Not only could that lead to periodontitis (an advanced form of gum disease that comes with symptoms such as bleeding when you brush and gum pain), but studies also find a link between poor oral hygiene and major health issues....Click Here
Plant Lady..May is a good month for Portulaca purslane, also known as Moss Rose. Portulaca is a nice, succulent ground cover or looks beautiful with its pink or red or purple or white ephemeral flowers hanging over a wall, hanging basker or pot....Read More...Click Here
History of Mexico...Long before the Spanish discovered the “New World,” Asian nomads and explorers had migrated to the Americas and developed some of the most impressive civilizations that the world has ever known...Read More...Click Here
Poem by Louis Papa....AT REST.....Read More....Click Here
Musician of the Month....Golden Lab Keeping the Beat...Click Here
Tom...This is a book that should have been lost in the annals of baseball. It is full of what happened during the 1973 season. Written by John Grisham, it is called CALICO JOE...Read More...Click Here
Photography... In order to be good in any art, you have to learn to think "out of the box". Any great artist learns first what is being done currently in his art, but then digresses from that and begins to formulate his/her own creative ideas, whether it be for painting, photography, music, literature, dance, etc. They take what they have learned and then alter it and make it their own.....Read More...Click Here
FACHARTE...The intention for this important community project is to make our Ajijic into an internationally known 'living museum'....Click Here
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Open Circle begins each Sunday Morning with Coffee, Tea and Sandwich Bites at 10am for socializing and the presentation begins at 10:30
This Sunday: May 27th
Robert McCarvill
After 9 eye operations over 27 months, I became legally blind in 2010. As a result of this, a whole new world opened up to me with unexpected spiritual and social benefits. I have many inspiring and humorous stories from attending classes at the Colorado Center for the Blind, where I shared lots of laughter and camaraderie with other visually impaired students of all ages. Traveling this road has led me to living in Mexico where I've enjoyed more surprises along my journey of personal and spiritual growth.
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Cuban Night Dinner Show at Foliatti May 25th
25 of May at 9:00 Pm, Cuban Night, Dinner-show Musical Group Hibira at Foliatti Casino Ajijic
Libramiento Chapala-Ajijic #206,
located on Centro Laguna
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'FAUX' ANTIQUES ROADSHOW @ the Legion Cancelled
Date: Thu, May 24, 2012
THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 7 IN CHAPALA, IS HAVING A 'FAUX' ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
(JUST LIKE THE ONE ON PBS)
EVENT DATE: MAY 24TH, 2012
START TIME: 1:00PM TO ENTER GATE (NO CHARGE)
SHOW STARTS AT 2:00 PM
BURGERS ON THE GRILL
Teams of Appraisal Experts on hand for all items brought in this day!
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DOG/CAT FOOD DRIVE
Animal shelter - Riberas
Third Thursday of each month 10:30 - 1:30
With the cooperation and help of Geoffrey of the Animal Shelter, several members of Animal Buddies will be holding a food drive on Thursday from 10:30 - 1:30.
Complete Details in the Ajijic News Calendar
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Naked Stage Presents "LEGENDS"
May 25, 26, 27, 2012
Details in the calendar
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2nd Annual Boat Party on Lake Chapala to raise funds for Love in Action
Date: Wed, Jul 4, 2012
Tickets are now available for the 2nd Annual Boat Party on Lake Chapala to raise funds for Love in Action. This is a fun party and tickets were sold out two weeks in advance last year! Only 225 Tickets Available
When: Wednesday, July 4, 2012; Boarding at 5:30 PM - Leave 6:30 PM & Return 9:30 PM, Chapala Batur
details in the Ajijic News calendar
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Opening exhibit Ajijic Cultural Center 6pm
Villalaobos twins art exhibit.
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" Make a Reservation for a Monday or Wednesday to enjoy a "cool" day in Mazamitla. $300 MXN per person.
"Shopping" "Dining" "Strolling the Plaza," "Take a horseback ride to a beautiful waterfall," or just "relax and enjoy the cool temperatures in beautiful Parque La Zanja"
OTLC
Official Tours of Lake Chapala
For Reservations Call Jaime or Deborah
PHONE Cell: 045-331-456-4175
PHONE U.S. (480) 964-6125
OfficialTours.otlc@gmail.com
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