++++++++++++ "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

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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/

+++++ Ciclo Internacional de Jazz 2026 - El Lago Suena, Chapala Jalisco +++++

You are cordially invited to 

The 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 first concert will take place ​on March 12th at The Garden of Dreams Hotel and part of the ticket ​price will be ​to 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/eVq9ASdlj293dc9aQu9k402

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

​Tickets are $350 pesos per person per concert.

A percentage of the proceeds will benefit

Poco A Poco San Pedro Itzican

https://www.pocoapocosanpedro.com/fund-raising

We hope you can join us for this very special series.

For more information please WhatsApp text or call Gaby at

331-530-4847

 

A Guided Tour of Guachimontones Ruin Site 2026

 

Explore the remarkable circular pyramids, uncover their fascinating archeological history, and visit the on-site museum and interpretive center. The experience continues with a relaxing meal at Presa de la Vega restaurant, where we’ll enjoy delicious cuisine surrounded by beautiful natural scenery.

This will be a guided tour of Guachimontones with tour guide Santiago Baeza, a specialized expert. The guide is an architect and cultural promoter. He taught History of Mexico’s Cultural Heritage at ITESO for more than a decade. He also served as Director General of Culture for the City of Guadalajara and as Director General of Cultural Activities at the Jalisco Ministry of Culture. The presentation will be in English, with a Spanish translation.

The tour transportation will take place in a Sprinter van seating 20 people comfortably, with drinks and a light snacks served on board, where you will enjoy the journey to the archaeological site and later on, to Presa de la Vega, where we will enjoy a delicious meal.

For further info please text 331-432-2577.

Thank you for your consideration.