Expat Living

Axixic Masonic Lodge 31 is hosting a gourmet luncheon to raise funds for the purchase of crime scene investigation kits for the Chapala police force. The event is scheduled for Thursday, September 17, 1-4 p.m. at the Hotel Perico, located above the Libramiento by-pass with entrance next to the Michelin tire outlet. 

Universidad Regional UNIR-Chapala opens its doors Monday, September 7, offering new opportunities for lakeside area students to pursue professional studies without the costly transportation expenses entailed in attending campuses in the Guadalajara metro area.

Local ladies will showcase rebozo shawls and typical Mexican outfits on Saturday, September 12 during the traditional fashion parade at the Ajijic plaza.

The National Water Commission (Conagua), through its regional headquarters in Guadalajara, has endorsed the cosmetic makeover of the elevated structure attached to the east side of the Ajijic pier. 

It’s only human nature to avoid thinking about our vulnerabilities to medical emergencies and the inevitability of death. But people who care about what loved ones, close friends and even they themselves may face in unfortunate circumstances know they should do the groundwork of putting their affairs in order.

Chapala’s austere Sala de Necropsias (autopsy theater) was put into service for the first time last weekend for the practice of an autopsy on a local man who apparently died of natural causes.