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Joven Adelante:Tuesday, April 9, 2024
In Mexico, organizations like Jovenes Adelante (JA) are at the forefront of efforts to empower youth and prepare them for the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly changing world. Through its innovative programs and initiatives, JA is equipping young people with the skills, knowledge, and support they need to thrive in an evolving global landscape.
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Maximize Your Healthcare Options: SkyMed works with Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Lakeside Medical GroupTuesday, March 26, 2024
SkyMed has created special offers for members, recognizing the complementarity of their services. Attendees can expect a detailed outline of these offerings during the presentation, providing added value and peace of mind for Medicare Advantage and Lakeside Medical Group members.
SkyMed Website |
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Culture and Traditions of Semana SantaTuesday, March 19, 2024
There is much to be appreciated and enjoyed by residents and visitors of all faiths in our amazing city. This is especially true when there is an opportunity to learn the cultural and historic foundations of the colorful and often solemn customs that can be experienced all over the city throughout the year. Semana Santa is certainly no exception.
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Mexico News Daily: Top News Stories for Mexico in 2024Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Travis Bembenek, the CEO of Mexico News Daily, provide us with his view of the most relevant Mexican news stories of 2024, and how they could impact our lives.
As the leading source of English-language news about Mexico, Mexico News Daily stands as a beacon of reliable information, offering invaluable insights into the country's politics, economy, business, and security. |
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Watershed Restoration and Environmental Education PartnershipThe Upper Rio Laja Watershed – where San Miguel de Allende is located – is the main water reservoir for more than 680,000 people throughout northern Guanajuato State. We are experiencing an acute water crisis in this region due to the overexploitation of the aquifer.
We will explore how, through deepening our community partnerships, we can have greater impact in serving our community. |
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Los Ricos de Abajo Project: Listening, Lessons, Learning OutcomesTuesday, February 27, 2024
For over 19 years, The Los Rocos de Abajo project, under the auspice of Feed the Hungry, has been tutoring students and providing scholarships to children with remarkable results.
The primary goal of the program goal is to give underserved students in the community better access to education. The education provided by volunteer teachers prepares the children to work in Mexico, so they do not need to migrate to the USA. |
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Solo Theater Festival: Celebrating the One Person ShowTuesday, February 20, 2024
Theater lovers are in for a treat in San Miguel de Allende. The Solo Theatre Festival, celebrating the artistry and power of the one-person show, will be held on March 14 – 23 in the Teatro Santa Ana.
Eli and Joseph talk about the festival itself and share a bit about each artist and their fantastic, carefully curated shows, including short video trailers of each show. The series of events will open our hearts, ignite our imaginations, and tickle our funny bones! |
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Dying in Mexico as an Expat: Mitigare Hospice CareTuesday, February 13, 2024
Living well with grace and dignity to the end of life is a goal for many of us. Most people want to be at home and confident that, regardless of what happens, they can remain comfortable and pain free.
If Mexico is where you want to be, can you wisely choose to live your final days in San Miguel? You can. You may download a copy of the PowerPoint presentation below.
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Feed the Hungry: Celebrating 40 Years of Service to the CommunityTuesday, January 30, 2024
Through their school kitchens in 47 various locations, Feed the Hungry provides more than 5,000 hot, well-balanced meals every school day. They also deliver foodstuffs for the daily meals of hundreds of orphans, children with disabilities, and elderly who are served by seven local urban charities. The food is donated or purchased and distributed by a network of volunteer drivers and prepared by volunteer and paid cooking staff at the schools.
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Lakeside Medical Group: Expat Medical Care in MexicoTuesday, January 16, 2024
Dr Javier Ezquerra Gomez, Medical Director of the Lakeside Medical Group explained how it is possible to use US or International insurance policies in Mexico. In this presentation, Dr. Ezquerra will explain how the Lakeside Medical Group, based in Ajijic, has obtained agreements with more than 350 international insurance companies to act as an in-network provider in Mexico.
Lakeside Medical Group Website |
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The San Miguel Playhouse: A New BeginningTuesday, November 28, 2023
Marcela Brondo and Fredric Dannen announce plans for a brand new, never used building in Colonia La Luz (near Plaza La Lucienaga) as the new home of the San Miguel Playhouse.
With the guidance of a top acoustic engineer, the new building will be designed as both the perfect intimate live theater and an ideal chamber music recital hall. |
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Municipal Liaison to the Non-Profit & Foreign Communities - Sofia Alvarez EspinosaTuesday, November 21, 2023
San Miguel has more charities per capita than any other Mexican city, and lots of ex-patriots from the US, Canada, and 71 other nations who visit here are extremely involved with them, so it’s a natural that the city would have a liaison to both, and that is Sofia Alvarez Espinosa.
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November 14, 2023- Project Update: Girls' Empowerment & Prosthetic Hand Projects
Rotary Community Projects are important because they address local needs, empower communities, and embody the values of service, collaboration, and ethical leadership.
Andrea Spessard and members of her team gave us details on two of our projects - Girls Empowerment Project and Prosthetic Hand Project. |
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October 31, 2023
- Tikkun Eco Center Update: Restoring Reservoirs & Reforestation
Over the past twelve years Tikkun has been developing an off-grid permaculture farm with solar and wind energy, adobe buildings, water harvesting, drip irrigation systems, organic gardens and composting.
Rainwater catchment and reforestation are essential to create long term sustainability and resilience to climate disruptions. https://www.tikkunsanmiguel.mx/ |
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October 24, 2023
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September 26, 2023
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September 19, 2023
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September 12, 2023
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August 29, 2023
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August 22, 2023
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August 15, 2023
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August 8, 2023
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July 25, 2023
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July 18, 2023
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July 11, 2023
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June 27, 2023
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June 6, 2023
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May 30, 2023
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May 23, 2023
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May 23, 2023
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May 21, 2023
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May 16, 2023
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May 9, 2023
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April 4, 2023
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March 21, 2023
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February 28, 2023
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February 21, 2023
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February 14, 2023
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January 24, 2023
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January 17, 2023
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