CHAPALA - Due to unprecedented enthusiasm, concern and cooperation from the Lakeside community, the Cruz Roja International Volunteers have been able to elicit many changes and improvements for Cruz Roja (Red Cross) Chapala in the past year.

CHAPALA - Birds are thriving in the lakeshore area, according to census results from the third annual Lake Chapala Christmas Bird Count (CBC).

CHAPALA - The Lake Chapala Society (LCS) sets up annual seminars to answer questions that newcomers have about living in Mexico in general and Lakeside in particular.

CHAPALA - Residents of the Lakeside village of San Juan Tecomatlan are excited about the installation of at least eight new bathrooms under construction by volunteers.

CHAPALA - While many of us are unwinding from Christmas and New Years festivities, little nippers in the Chapala area are all charged up for another dose of holiday cheer with the January 6 celebration of Dia de Reyes - Three Kings Day.