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Monthly Ajijic Columns For December 2013
The Legend of the Kwaytays (Original Version) And How They Came To Be By Micki Wendt...ead More...Click Here
John's Blog...Last Night of the San Andres Fiesta ...Read More...Click Here
Bill Clarke...Short 4500 word horror/suspense story "Wormwood"...Read More...Click Here
Bill Dollear..Original Night before Christmas......Read More...Click Here
Dr. Tom... How to Identify Lakeside Birds ... Read More...Click Here
Raising Monarch Butterflies ... Read More...Click Here
Tara A. Spears...Tropical Scorpions: What You Don’t See Can Hurt You....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..Dental Implant Surgery... Read More ....Click Here
Drink of the Month..Eggnog...Read More...Click Here
Plant Lady...What Grows When in Lakeside ...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
Tennis Article by Jill Flyer...I wrote the article in English (because my Spanish is not sophisticated enough to write an article) and then it was translated into Spanish. But, then meanings were skewed and so, because I do know enough Spanish to read quite well, we went through several edits to get everything correct. Many people here in Ajijic were mentioned in the article, so I hope everyone who reads Spanish can enjoy this. The theme, of course, is tennis in the Ajijic/Lake Chapala area. Article Starts on Page 6....Read More...Click Here
Photography with Jill Flyer..In a traditional Mexican wedding, there are two very different ceremonies, a religious mass (misa) and the civil ceremony....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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Calendar of Event Highlights Below!
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Open Circle @10:30 until 12:00 in Club Xotica, the theater at El Jardin in the Ajijic square
Date: Sun, Dec 8, 2013
Notice change in meeting place for 8 Dec!!
8 Dec Don Aitken will present from 10:30 until 12:00 in Club Xotica, the theater at El Jardin in the Ajijic square.
Dr. Aitken will present a PowerPoint slide talk on the "8th Annual Update on Global Warming, Climate Change, the Transition of Mexico to Renewable Energy, and Ajijic Solar Update." While he will give his usual update on what's happened and happening this past year in global warming and climate change, he is going to focus this year on how entire nations can convert to 100% renewable energy, on what important international steps have already started in this direction, and how these lessons can be applied to Mexico.
Donald Aitken, Ph.D. and his wife Pia have lived in Ajijic for 7 years. Their conversion of their home to solar energy in 2007 was the first at Lakeside, and started the tremendous local solar development that has followed. Dr. Aitken has just returned from making an invited presentation at the Solar World Congress, which was held this year in Mexico (Cancun) on the topic "Transitioning Mexico to Renewable Energy." He also put together and chaired an invited forum of Mexican researchers and scholars on the same topic. This all arises out of his 40 years of professional experience and contributions in renewable energy policy at high national and international levels, and his continuing interest in the global warming and renewable energy fields.
More details in the AjijicNews Calendar
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Cooking classes are every Wednesday
Cooking classes are every Wednesday at 11am, limited to 12 people. Prepare a 3 course meal with wine pairing in a hands on cooking class with Executive Chef Israel Arranz. $450 per person Hacienda del Lago Boutique Hotel Privada Ocampo, No. 1, Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico USA: 1(877) 503-1092 México: 334 170 3523 http://www.haciendadellagoajijic.com
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Four days after the San Andres Fiesta is over, the 9-day Fiesta de Guadalupe starts in the Guadalupe parish on the west side of town near 6 Esquinas. It concludes on December 12, which is Guadalupe Day all over Mexico, as the Virgin of Guadalupe is the Patron Saint of all of Mexico, and loved and revered by nearly all Mexicans. The above mentioned Fiesta schedule will be happening in the 6 Esquinas area for 9 days, with a final procession around town on the 12th. This procession starts at the Guadalupe Church, heads east on Calles Ocampo y Constitucion, up Calle Galeana to Calle Zaragoza, and back to 6 Esquinas for the rousing last night of the fiesta complete with bandas, castillos, and fireworks. Calle Ocampo will be closed down at night for the fiesta activity.
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Lake Chapala bridge Club
1:30-4:00pm
Every Wed. Starting Dec. 4
40 pesos
No reservations needed. Just come!
Format is a 30 minute lesson then 2 hours of Supervised play where you can ask questions and discuss hands. Very low key...lots of fun.
More Info Here
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The Delegado Advisory Committee has consistently done what it said it would do. The evidence is right in front of you.
Firstly, thanks to all who sent emails to the presidente asking for our workers back. Will be doing potholes Nov 17-23. We need specific addresses to send them to. Please help and be on the lookout.
A generous donor has offered the Ajijic Casa de Cultura ten computers for children to come to the center and do homework free of charge. They still need tables, chairs, printers, and cables. Want to help?
Contact us at ms1cb@yahoo.com or call Harry Bublin at 766-4282
Welcome back snowbirds
Hector Espana's Ajijic Delegado Advisory Committee Activities
We lost our workers for much of the summer and fall to aroyo cleaning and then Chapala preparations for Independence Day- But they are back now!
June we had a very successful plant in with the malecon park and carretera receiving hundreds of plants and trees. BTW if you do any plant or tree removal the village is happy to have and plant them. Just bring anything viable to the park and leave it at the bodega nearest the pier.
The public cemetery received a major upgrade. Many cement walkways were installed and additional lighting and watering facilities were installed. The whole cemetery was cleaned and we had a very successful Day of the Dead tour
The Six Corners Centro de Salud received a personnel change and plans are in the works for a major facility upgrade, including a possible dental clinic
We began work on the plaza with the Kiosk handrail getting an artistic approach. While there have been some delays with the worker, we hope to be done by San Andres festival
Hector held a very successful Bar B Que fund raiser and that money is in the bank awaiting appropriate projects
Our plan to put interlocking pavers on the tianguis street is awaiting SIMAPA repair of water mains under the street. The good news is that full funding is at least pledged. The project is a first priority with plans and permits ready
Our workers are back at work with a new list of ramps and sidewalks to do
If you have any projects for the committee contact Harry Bublin, Chairperson at 766-4282
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This is located a few doors east of Cafe Magana and the new Tepehua consignment store. Please visit them for your pet's needs, they are very well organized and the store reminds one of those north of the border. He has quite a variety of toys, beds, etc for your pets, he is still setting up and already has a vet and will have a groomer in the future. We will have pups and adult dogs for adoption. Lakeside Spay & Neuter Ranch etc will receive 10% of the purchases on those days. In addition, we will receive 10% of future sales if they mention the ranch.
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Diane Pearl - Drawing and Watercolors Opening Exhibition
Date: Fri, Dec 6, 2013
Fiesta de Navidad /PLAZA - Ajijic
Diane Pearl - Drawing and Watercolors Opening Exhibition
Friday December 6 ... From 2-4 pm
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Diversity Parade in Chapala
Date: Sat, Dec 7, 2013
Presented by Comusida
Education and Prevention of HIV Dept of Chapala
Saturday Dec 7th
Parade starting down Madero
11:00am ending at the Vela on the Malecon in Chapala
12:00pm Competition for the crown of Miss Gay Chapala
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JEOPARDY! at Bogart's Bar, inside Casa Blanca Hotel
Mondays
JEOPARDY! at Bogart's Bar, inside Casa Blanca Hotel on 16 de septiembre across from LCS every Monday at 6pm.
Join the fun and have a drink or two, too!
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Fundraiser for Pepe and Siegrid's Animal Recure, Rehabilitation and Sanctuary
Date: Sat, Dec 7, 2013
Chef Pepe will prepare authentic Mexican cuisine. Soft music will be played in the background.
To be held at Siegrid's Sanctuary for many different kinds of animals. It is a totally unique, memorable and simply awesome sight to behold, unlike any other you have ever seen.
Items wanted: anything you don't want or need is welcome for the benefit of the animals.
Date of sale, dinner and visit to the Sanctuary. Dec 7, 4-7 pm $200 pesos/Cash Bar
Reservations at Siegrid's grooming place of Dr. Pep's Clinic or call 331-153-0116 or pay at the door, 3 minutes from the old Train Station on San Nicolas Highway.
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Fine Arts, Crafts, and Foods Market
When: Fridays 10 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Salon de Eventos La Huerta
(Lakeside on the Carretera in West Ajijic)
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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.
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The municipality of Chapala is putting on Danzon classes in coordination with the Dept of culture and the Danza con Clase de Guadalajara. Sundays in the Ajijic Plaza at 5pm. Classes will be taught in Spanish but there will be an English speaking interpreter.
Dance lessons at the Ajijic Plaza Sundays 5-7pm
Singles and couples welcome
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Core Training with Jaime Barbiery Chapala
Please Reserve by calling the phone number below.
Classes are limited. Classes are held in Chapala Centro. It is suggested you attend 2 sessions a week for optimum results. Please bring your own mat.
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Class times M/F 10-11:15am
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T/Th 4:30-5:45pm
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Cost: 150p
We will work as a team to ensure you reach your goals.
Email: jbarbiery@yahoo.com
Casa 766 3860
Cell 333 474 1192
See Core Training Video at Core Training by Clicking Here
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