Walking the Walk

     * The Red Cross organization puts on its twelfth annual Oktoberfest November 5th at the Club Nautico in La Floresta. Festivities start at 1:00 with German disco music, a cash bar, a silent auction, door prizes and a big German style luncheon. At 2p.m. Noe and his band take over with music for dancing for the next two hours. Tickets, for 200 pesos each, are available at Lloyd´s Ajijic and The Lake Chapala Society.

     * The “Women for Women” luncheon, put on by indefatigable Linda Buckthorp, Anita Parker and Barbara Sherrit, is fast becoming one of the essential charities of the year. Beautiful Riviera Alta is the site, November 4 at 12:30, for a fabulous Asian luncheon, champagne, margaritas, music and so much more. Call 766-2571 for information, there’s still time!

     * Lakeside School for the Deaf supporters have come up with a unique idea to help raise funds. They will be hosting a series of “Snowball Luncheons” around town, beginning November 3. This type of ongoing benefit luncheon has become popular abroad. If you are curious, be sure to phone Leslie at 766-2274 to arrange an invitation.

     * The second annual Maestros del Arte will be held November 21, 22 and 23 at Hotel Real de Chapala in Ajijic from 10 am to 4 pm. It’s an opportunity to assist in the charitable endeavors of Marta Nussgen’s Niños del Lago and Club de Niños and view works by some of Mexico’s most famous artists. Organizers bring back many of last year’s artists, plus several new ones and live demonstrations! To learn about all the wonderful work Marta does for the children of Lakeside visit the Maestros del Arte website at http://www.mexicoetc.com/maestros.html.
     If you wish to make a donation, house an artist, or need further information on Maestros del Arte 2003, phone Marianne Carlson at 766-4133 or e-mail mariannecarlson@prodigy.net.mx. The price of admission is 20 pesos for all three days. Maestros del Arte could be your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet these artists. This is one very special event, people, and at that price, you dare not miss it. Very likely one day Mexico’s indigenous art will only be seen in books, museums, and the homes of collectors of art lovers such as most of you.