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

Our 2nd Annual "Summer Sizzle" Gourmet Barbecue took place on 

Saturday August 15th, 2026 at a private home in Chula Vista.

The sold out event was an afternoon of fine food and friends in support of 

the educational programs of Poco A Poco in the villages of San Pedro Itzican 

and environs, east of the town of Mezcala.

The kitchen crew arrived early to prep.  This great group of gentlemen, 

all friends of Chef Gary, arrived with enthusiasm and pep to spare.

The lovely and delicious dessert donations arrived and were ready to go.

This is the second year that the Lakeside Cooking Club has contributed 

to this delicious event.

Our Barrista, Heidi at the ready.

And for the first time this year Vico and Rocio 

from Huerto Cafe also donate delicious treats.

Our volunteers worked hard to set up.

Meanwhile the kitchen grill was alight with sights and smells.

Peter and Doris check to make sure all the details are in place.

Awaiting the arrival of our guests.

The appetizers arrived.

And as our guests settled in...

...the side salads and entrees appeared.

After the main courses were enjoyed

the prizes were distributed.  It seemed almost everyone was a prize winner.

There was time to catch up with old colleagues and friends.

The winner of the 50/50 raffle was announced.

Chef Gary and Alice took a beat to quench their thirst.

The best seats in the house!

Friends and volunteers Lynda and Patti.

Conviviendo.

And as all good things end, the wonderful treats were 

laid out for everyone to admire

and enjoy!

In the end, everyone deserved a well earned applause.

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.