++++++++++++++++ Summer Sizzle Gourmet BBQ - Sold Out! ++++++++++++++++

A heartfelt Thanks to our anfitriones Chef Gary & Loma ❤

Gracias to all our wonderful volunteers.

Thank you to all our Poco A Poco Crew.

A Special Thanks to the Lakeside Cooking Club

For Their Wonderful Desserts:

Gold, Silver, Copper Chocolate Truffles.

Ginger Spice Cake.

Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Cupcakes

Chocolate Chip Amaretto Cheese Cake.

Butter Cookies

&

A Special Thanks to Vico & Rocio at Huerto Cafe

For Their Delicious Desserts:

Lemon Meringue Mini Cakes

Tiramisu Mini Cakes

Gracias to all our generous gift donors.

And...a 'Copper Canyon' wide Gracias to all of you who support 

Poco A Poco and our programs, helping to make quality of life better

for the people of San Pedro Itzican and its environs.

++++++++++++ "Summer Sizzle" is back - Gourmet BBQ Invitation ++++++++++++

Hi friends,

Mark your calendars please!  Our Second Annual Summer Sizzle Gourmet BBQ Fundraiser is happening again, and we cannot wait to see you there!

 Saturday, August 15, 2026

 4:00 – 7:00 PM

Location:  same as last year – in Chula Vista

 Tickets: $1,200 MXN per person — appetizers, tasty main courses, salads, desserts and surprises all included, plus a cash bar!

Last year's Summer Sizzle was such a joy — great food, great company, and a whole lot of heart. This year we're bringing it back even bigger, and your ticket goes directly toward something that matters every single day in San Pedro Itzicán:  feeding children.

For the past few months Poco a Poco has been feeding 180 to 250 children, five days a week. The number grew to include breakfast for 72 preschoolers whose school was damaged and closed, leaving them with nowhere else to go.  So, they have been holding their classes at our community center and they needed breakfast.

Your ticket helps us keep those plates full and also helps us stock up on educational supplies so the kids have what they need to learn and grow.  Paper, crayons, paints, creative crafts, educational toys – all cost a lot!

 Grab your tickets now — a limited number are available:

- Kari - kariinmexico@gmail.com or at pocoapocosanpedro@gmail.com or WhatsApp 333-820-4927

- Francisco Nava - fcorrc@gmail.com

- It's Kinda Bazaar…And Kinda Not – in Riberas

- Fenix Realty – in San Antonio

Or you can pay on-line with Stripe at this link:   https://buy.stripe.com/aFafZhccXadAdko1rI2kw03

Tables seat 8, so grab your friends, grab your neighbors, and come hungry — this is always one of the best afternoons of the summer, and every single peso goes straight back into supporting the children in need at our community center in San Pedro Itzicán – providing them with nutritious meals, healthy drinks and keeping them busy with learning activities.

When you buy your tickets and if you are coming with friends, let us know who will be seated with you so we can organize the tables accordingly.

Questions? Reach out at pocoapocosanpedro@gmail.com or 333-820-4927.

We can't wait to sizzle with you again!

With gratitude,

The team at Poco a Poco San Pedro Itzicán A.C.

++++ Open Call for Paella Cooks/Chefs for the 5th Annual Paella Festival - 2026 ++++

Cultural Routes of Jalisco - Architectural Tour in Guadalajara

We invite you to discover one of Guadalajara’s most iconic neighborhoods on a journey rich in history, architecture, and tradition. Thursday, July 2, 2026 9:00 a.m. Centro Laguna, Ajijic We will begin with a walking tour of the Lafayette neighborhood, admiring its architectural richness and historic residences while exploring the evolution of architecture in Guadalajara, from neoclassical influences to the most representative expressions of contemporary architecture that define this unique district today. Afterward, we will visit Casa ITESO Clavigero, an architectural gem designed by Luis Barragán, where we will learn about its history and cultural significance. During our visit, we will also view the exhibition Mar Dulce, Mar de Mentiras: Iconografía de Chapala, which explores the imagery, narratives, and cultural representations associated with Lake Chapala. To conclude the morning, we will enjoy lunch at the traditional Cantina Salón del Bosque, a classic gathering place that preserves the flavor and atmosphere of old Guadalajara. This will be an excellent opportunity to learn about, appreciate, and enjoy the urban heritage of our city.

Only18 seats available. Tickets now available - reservations via WhatsApp 331-432-2577

Tour led by Santiago Baeza: architect, professor, artist, columnist and cultural promoter.

The Casa ITESO Clavigero will be led by their official guide Fernanda, who is also the guide for the Chapala exposition.

+++++++++++++ Book Presentation at Cafe Flavio in Chapala ++++++++++++++++

 You are cordially invited to our first book presentation

We the People: the UN Whistleblowers

at

International Jazz Series “El Lago Suena” in Ajijic

You Are Cordially Invited

European Roots, New York Sound — Live in Ajijic

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, culture, and community at the International Jazz Series “El Lago Suena.”

After a remarkable and sold-out first concert, the International Jazz Series “El Lago Suena” continues with a very special guest: Italian trumpeter Cosimo Boni, a New York–based musician recognized for his expressive sound and powerful improvisation.

A graduate of the prestigious Berklee College of Music, Cosimo has performed with renowned artists and appeared in festivals and venues across the United States and Europe. Now he brings his music to Lake Chapala for a unique evening of world-class jazz.

Chapala Lakeside will host the Ciclo Internacional de Jazz with Italy as the guest country. The Italian Cultural Institute in Mexico City has invited musicians for six concerts as part of Eurojazz (International Jazz Festival in Mexico City).

These renowned musicians are coming to Ajijic to participate in the concerts organized by Rezzonante, the second concert will take place ​on Friday April 3rd, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at The Garden of Dreams Hotel in Ajijic and part of the ticket ​price will benefit​ the children's programs in San Pedro Itzicán​, who are part of the Poco a Poco​ San Pedro Itzican Community Center.

These 6 concerts will be the preview for the International Jazz Festival in Ajijic that will be announced by the end of the year.

Ticket​s can be purchase​d at The Garden of Dreams Hotel​ in Ajijic every day from

9 am to 2 pm and vía Stripe with this link:

https://buy.stripe.com/6oUdR8epn14Zb41f6K9k405

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and concert starts at 6:30 p.m.

​Tickets are $350 pesos per person per concert pre-event sale price

and $500 pesos day of the event.

A percentage of the proceeds will benefit

Poco A Poco San Pedro Itzican

https://www.pocoapocosanpedro.com/