5th Annual Paella Festival - Cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances

5th Annual Paella Festival - Cancelled

The Mexican Revolution and Its Impact on Culture

 

You’re invited to a conference on the Mexican Revolution and Its Impact on Culture, 

exploring how this historic movement helped shape the nation’s identity.

Through art, literature, and thought, we’ll discover how the Revolution transformed the way Mexico sees itself and the world.

Don’t miss this inspiring talk filled with history, culture, and identity!​

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Te invitamos a una conferencia sobre la Revolución Mexicana y Su Impacto en la Cultura, 

donde​ exploraremos cómo este movimiento histórico dio forma a la identidad nacional.

A través del arte, la literatura y el pensamiento, descubriremos cómo la Revolución transformó la manera en que 

México se ve a sí mismo y al mundo.

¡No te pierdas esta charla llena de historia, cultura e identidad!

Xayacas 2025

Dear Cochera Cultural Community,   Please join us at La Cochera Cultural for this two day cultural festival. We are so privileged and greatful to be hosting these amazing artists. All events will be translated. November 14, 15 & 16 Doors Open at 5:30 La Cochera Cultural is located at  Javier Mina 49, Ajijic Centro. Thank you so much for supporting the living arts!

Mictlan Conference 2025

Thank you for joining us on this special afternoon.

Conference Lecture by our own Santiago Baeza

Mictlán, “The Place of the Dead” (the Underworld) in Mexica mythology.

Mictlan is a concept that explores the journey of the soul and eternal rest.

Conference

Discover the journey to Mictlán and the meaning behind the Day of the Dead altars.

Learn to create your own papel picado and take home the spirit of this beautiful tradition.

Includes:
 Conference on the meaning of death and altars  (Led by Santiago Baeza professor, artist, columnist and cultural promoter)
 Materials provided for papel picado
 Hot chocolate
 Pan de muerto (Day of the Dead bread)
 Mezcal

An experience to learn, share, and celebrate life.

Monday, October 27th, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

English version

Contribution: $300 per person

¡Saludos!

Monica Cardenas, owner of MóCá Gallery in

San Antonio Tlayacapan greeted her guests

with Pan de Muertos, Mexican Hot Chocolate

and Mezcal.

Maestro Santiago Baeza gave a very detailed and entertaining

lecture, taking us on the Mictlan journey through the

9 levels of the underworld.

More Pan de Muertos, Hot Chocolate and Mezcal were

offered during the Papel Picado workshop.

Look for future Conference/Lectures.

November brings to us the conference topic of the Mexican Revolution.

We hope you can join us.

 

+++++++++++++++++ Festival del Maiz - Corn Festival 2025 ++++++++++++++++

Join us for an afternoon of traditional food and fun

in support of the communities of San Pedro Itzican

(east of Mezcala, approximately 40 min. scenic drive from Ajijic)

Saturday November 1st, 2025

8:00 AM  We begin preparations for those who would like to learn how to prepare all

                the traditional ancestral dishes.

12:00 PM We begin welcoming guests with a children's dance and offerings.

12:30 PM Offering ritual asking permission to the 4 directions with all the guests.

12:45 PM Corn dance.

1:15 PM  Tour and tasting with an explanation of how to prepare the different ancestral

                dishes.

Afterward sale of bakery goods, medicinal herbs and dishes.

That's what the festival is all about.

We hope you can join us.

If anyone plans on driving and has space for 1 passenger,

please let me know at fcorrc@gmail.com

Gracias.

+++ A Co-Benefit for Poco A Poco San Pedro Itzican and Senderos de Mexico +++

A Co-Benefit for Poco A Poco San Pedro Itzican

and

Senderos de Mexico

 

Traditional Mexican Music Live at Huerto Cafe

Please join us at Huerto Cafe for a special afternoon

of delicious food and music!

Our special dish of the day will be Rib Eye Steak.

Reservations are suggested.

Hope to see you there.

 

+++++++++++++ Villa de las Niñas, in Chalco, State of Mexico +++++++++++++

On Monday July 28th, 2025 we visited our Community Center in San Pedro Itzican for a special occasion.  We were there to speak with the girls who had been enrolled at the Villa de las Niñas school in Chalco, State of Mexico and had returned for a scheduled visit.

Poco A Poco San Pedro Itzican A.C. sponsors 12 girls from San Pedro Itzican who travel to Chalco, Mexico and back for the 5 year educational journey.  The girls and their families were present that day to speak with us and thank us for our supportive efforts.

The girls were busy creating and writing their thank you letters and notes.

Villa de las Niñas, in Chalco, State of Mexico, offers a home for 3,000 low-income adolescents thanks to the work of the Sisters of Mary. This Catholic institution provides secondary and high school education, food, shelter, cultural activities, and spiritual care to girls from rural, urban, and indigenous areas. All of this takes place in a boarding school founded by Father Aloysius Schwartz, inspired by the values of service and brotherhood.

While the girls worked on their thank you letters we were busy meeting with 

Poco A Poco Director, Anita Torres Guerrero.

Anita and Doris Wakeman work out the details.

A guiding light and avid supporter of our educational vision is Doris. The girls presented their written appreciation for her continued efforts to help improve the lives 

of the people of the San Pedro Itzican area.

We had brought a special treat that day...wonderful desserts provided by 

the Lakeside Cooking Club and its members.

The treats were delicious and enjoyed by all.

With you support we can help improve the lives of the youth in our neighboring communities. Thank you for your continued interest and actions in helping make our corner of the world a better place to live.

Here is a short YouTube video in Spanish on the Villa de las Niñas:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJFL0YxcLPw

or visit their website:

alasfundacion.org

 

+++++++ "Summer Sizzle" Gourmet BBQ Fundraiser, A Complete Success! +++++++

A benefit for Poco A Poco San Pedro Itzican A.C.

to fund our educational efforts.

Because of your support we will be able to offer the gift of

education to youth and adults who would otherwise not have these life changing opportunities.

The stage was set, the tables and beautiful succulent centerpieces 

ready for our guests to arrive.

Loma's beautiful, drought tolerant creations.

As the guest arrived the Chefs were busy in the kitchen prepping.

Our volunteers were ready to serve.  Beautiful smile Ginger Gonzalez.

Janie McKeithan, Norm and Omar made sure the bar was ready.

At the ever-ready, Omar.

Chef Gary's Guacamole

Anita Torres Guerrero and teacher/recent graduate Mercedes

were present to address the guests.

Anita and Fco. Nava presenting Mercedes.

Then it was time to eat, and eat we did in high fashion.

All the while our wonderful, Bee-utiful volunteer Monica Molloy sold tickets for the 50/50 raffle.  Monica always dresses for the occasion, and this time she did not disappoint.

The fun and food were not over.  It was time for dessert.

The desserts were created by the Lakeside Cooking Club members.

Scrumptious seconds were had.

Loma Alexander making sure all was as it should be.

Chef Gary Jenanyan Grillin'

Thank you to all the lovely people who attended our

"Summer Sizzle" Gourmet BBQ Fundraiser.

And a big Gracias to all the people who helped make this such a successful event:

Chef Gary Jenanyan

Loma Alexander

All our Wonderful Volunteers

The Lakeside Cooking Club

Huerto Cafe

The Poco A Poco Crew

A special thanks to:

Alice Wiltshire, Laura Michael, Lori Linquist, Steve Parella, Galen Wathen, 

Michael Laskoe, Ginger Gonzalez and Monica Molloy.

for outstanding efforts.