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Meetings & Lectures

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

This week foodie Kirsten West and greenie Georgeann Johnson address the issue of “Ethical Eating.”

They will discuss the ethical production of food and how corporate food producers and their persuasive allies lead us down a food supply street with a devastating dead end.

West, a chef, culinary instructor and Mexican food scholar, grew up in the German countryside. She explains how we can try to regain ethical control over our food supplies. Johnson, a political and environmental activist, is a founding member of the Bioneers (biological pioneers), which regularly shows documentaries at the Biblioteca.

The UU Fellowship meets every Sunday at 10:30am at La Posada de la Aldea, Ancha de San Antonio 15. Visitors are invited to attend the service and then join the UUs in the hotel restaurant for brunch.


Midday Rotary Club

On Tuesday, June 16, Linda Whynman speaks about Audubon and its role and contributions in the community. Audubon San Miguel is the only chapter in Mexico—active for more than 40 years. It conducts monthly bird walks, outdoor field trips, monthly lectures and presentations for the community. Other activities include environmental education for adults and programs for school children as well as collaboration with the Department of Ecology and other community organizations by providing expertise on policy making. 

Linda Whynman is a teacher, nature lover, community leader and recipient of the 2007 Rotary Citizen of the Year Award. She designed the books Flores Silvestres and “20 Trees of El Charco del Ingenio” as well as newsletters, cookbook and calendars for local non-profits.

The Rotary Club of San Miguel de Allende-Midday meets Tuesdays at Hotel Real de Minas, intersection of calles Ancha de San Antonio and Stirling Dickinson. Check-in time is 12–12:15pm and the meeting starts promptly at 12:30. Visit www.rotarysma.org  for more information.


Lions Club International

The Lions Club next meets Thursday, June 18, at the Hotel Quinta Loreto, Loreto 15. Check in time is 12:30pm and the meeting begins at 1pm. You may order lunch from the special menu and parking is ample. For additional information, contact Norma Robinson at 120-0726.

Tours & Excursions

Saturday Adventure Tours

It’s fantastic! It’s crazy! It’s an Aztec styled Disneyland! It’s Timmyland! Timothy Sullivan created several years ago the most outrageous property that reflects his wild sense of humor and love of Mexico. Monstrous rainbow-colored cement serpents encircle the property, exquisite details are found inside and outside the unique house. 

Next door is the equally amazing exhibit of Jennifer Haas’ Jaguar Museum. Discover rare Mexican crafts—tiny ceramic pots from Tonalá, enormous papier mâché Mojigangas, costumes as well as hundreds of masks once worn in traditional dances. Wandering through this sunny museum you will find amusing and unusual objects of Mexican folklore. Cameras a must!

These tours benefit the Centro de Crecimiento school for disabled children and leave the Jardín, across from the Parroquia, at 10:30am.


Botanical Garden Tour 

A guided tour in English of El Charco del Ingenio each Tuesday and Thursday, 10am–12:30pm, is a fun and informative activity for people of all ages. Entry is 30 pesos (waived for members) and the tour is 50 pesos. Wear a hat and closed shoes. Reservations are not necessary. Information: www.elcharco.org  or email nzerriffi@yahoo.com. 


Instituto Allende field trip to Pozos 

Visit Victoria and the “ghost town” of Mineral de Pozos, Saturday, June 13 on the Instituto Allende field trip.

This all-inclusive trip, US$65, departs at 8am. Reserve at Instituto Allende, Ancha de San Antonio 20, 152-0226.

Performances & Events

Sentido de la vida (The meaning of life)

LASMA Movimiento Cultural presents Sentido de la vida (The meaning of life). This intimate expressionist theatrical-installation performance will be a unique way of experiencing the intensity of your emotions.

Christian Baumgartner, Laumuq, Sandra Rios, Doris Van Bebber and Katie Martin perform on Saturday, June 13, from 6–9pm. You can come at any time, as the event is ongoing. A drink is included with your donation of 50 pesos. Come see this intriguing performance at Galería Casa Diana, Recreo 48. Phone 152-0885.


Singles Social Group

San Miguel Wednesday Social Group relocates from Woolis Kaban to Restaurant Bacco, Hotel Sautto, Hernández Macías 59. Singles, couples and anyone interested in meeting new people are welcome every Wednesday, 5:30–7:30pm, for 2-for-1 national drinks, delicious Mexican botanas and lively conversation. 



Films & Videos

Meditation Center

The Meditation Center of San Miguel shows videos on Thursdays at 5:30pm, at Callejón Blanco 4. They’re taking a couple of weeks off; the next video will be June 25. 



Answer to food quiz: Cucumber



Volunteer Opportunities

Does your nonprofit need some extra help, perhaps for an upcoming event? Send new, short requests for volunteers to edit@atencionsanmiguel.org  with “Volunteer Opportunities” in the subject line. Listings run for four issues.





Theater technicians needed

The Playreaders of San Miguel seek production crew, especially light and sound people, for our bi-weekly playreadings. Our stage equipment is new and semi-sophisticated, and our tech director will train you. Join this vibrant theater team, get involved in a fun community organization and learn some new skills along the way! Contact Lola Smith at lolasmithsma@yahoo.com or Fran Rowe at franrowemex@yahoo.com. 

Cook-off volunteers

Event organizers of the Fourth of July El Grande Cook-off to benefit Feed the Hungry and Patronato Pro Niños seek volunteers for pre-event work and on-the-day support. Contact Cathy Cooper Long at elgrandecookoffvolunteers@gmail.com.