Kindness of Judy

I'm so proud to share with everyone the hard work of Judy Lapierre, and her family. For the past 4 years they have been getting together at the trailer park and donating toys and other supplies to the children and families who need it. This Christmas they played Santa Clause for about 400 to 500 children and filled their little hearts with joy. Judy is a long time family friend and I like to believe we surround ourselves with the loveliest, kindest people, and she is all that and more. Than you and keep up the good work.

To all reading this and want to help some way. Please go to the Delegacion (mayors office in front of the town square) and ask for Tony. On Dec 27th, he and a group of friends are donating toys to lots of children in need. Be a part of something good and help. There is no better feeling than helping someone else. THAT'S WHAT CHRISTMAS IS ALL ABOUT!!!! HOHOHO MERRY CHRISTMAS

Dont forget to donate.

Don't forget to go by the Library (around the corner from the mayors office in front of the town square) tomorrow and donate toys and supplies for those in need. It's for a good cause and it will make you feel good to help the community!!!!

IRIDOLOGY

Besides being a wonderful guitar player Dr. Roberto Pimienta Woo is a well known, and skilled GP. One of he's many expertise is in Iridology, the study of the iris. Check him out and make an appointment. You have a fabulous opportunity to be well informed of what is going on with your health.

AVA fundraiser

This week we are doing a toy drive for the more unfortunate in the river area of cihuatlan. so bring a toy for children 12 and under
to RESTAURANT AVA. LIVE MUSIC MON, TUES,WED or deliver donations any time of the day.
sunday we delivered 70 blankets to the same area. 20 more blankets needed. as well as warm clothing.
this next run will be our 5th truck load.
thank you all for your generous support. jack and amalia

What To Do If You Wanna Help??

On Dec the 27 toys and supplies will be donated to those affected by hurricane Jova. if you would like to donate or help distribute you can drop by the Mayors office (La Delegacion) in Melaque in front of the town square and ask for Tony. He is the one who will be organising everything. 

Non- Perishable Food, Clothing, Blankets, School supplies, Toys any anything that is needed in a home will be accepted on the 17th and 18th of Dec. at the library which is located around the corner form the mayors office in Melaque. 

Mexican Style Holiday Season!!!

The holiday season is now officially here and all around us, and you may have noticed how people in town decorate their homes and business's, and most importantly their church. But the main focus is not your usual x-mas tree... sure it's there in the background, but the spotlight is always the "Nacimiento" (the birthing scene of Jesus Christ), everybody is there; Mary, Joseph, The three Kings and almost any imaginable living creature may be present as well!
The church in San Patricio showcases a live sized "Nacimiento" almost every year, but I like to walk through the streets at night and look in to peoples "Nacimientos" on their windows or front yards, they usually are the most creative!
Also this year one the National Popular Arts Museums "El Museo Nacional de Culturas Populares" offered an exhibition of some the different types of "Nacimientos" created by artisans in their own unique style, but with the same ancient techniques and aesthetic.
Here is the link if you want to check out the exhibit!
Nacimientos Mexicanos

Virgin de Guadalupe

The Virgin of Guadalupe is a complex, mystical and transcendent spiritual figure who evokes the pre-Hispanic cosmos, and is also linked to African Orishas and other female deities. Mary is not only the queen of heaven, and a source of emotive power but she is the female goddess life-giver who empowers feminists who seek the female face of god.

Thanks Cami for the info

DANCE

Festival del mar is inviting you to the Baile del Recuerdo on Sat Dec 17^th. Tickets will be sold on the 10^th and 11^th of Dec in Melaque’s town square from 5 to 9 pm. Only those two days will there be a special promotion with the tickets being sold only for $100 pesos. The music being played will be old classics. Everyone is encouraged to come and have a good time!!! 

Location: Where the rides set up during the San Patricio holidays.

Festival del Mar

For all of you that will be down in the area before the 15 of December, you should go check out El Festival Del Mar.

tennis: 16,17 and 18th of Dec grand bay hotel

skim boarding competition: 19 and 20th of Dec Melaque beach
swimming competition: 17th Dec Melaque beach
race: 18th Dec outside the civic plaza
volleyball: 16th, 17th and 18th of Dec San Patricio's Soccer field
soccer: 17 and 18th of Dec San Patricio's Soccer field

gotcha (paintball): 21 of Dec Old Hotel of Melaque (the big pink broken one)

More support for those affected by Jova

We haven't forgotten. A concert was organized in Victoria BC by Helen Davis and Bill Johnson to raise money for the Jova Victims. Thank you!!

"I am so happy and grateful to all the amazing musicians and people that came out and supported the concert to benefit Mexican hurricane victims on Saturday, December 3 at St. Anne's Academy. We netted $1,114.72 for donation to the relief effort in Cihuatlan municipality (Jalisco province), most of which will go toward purchasing non-perishable food items and sundries. Since it's Christmas, however, I think we might allocate a bit of that cash for toys for the little ones! Feliz navidad all you awesome people!!!!"  
Helen Davis

JOVA Northern Support

On Wednesday Oct,12, 2011 hurricane Jova hit the area of Costalegre which consists of many little towns on the west coast about half way down Mexico. Melaque was one of the little towns that was hit which is also my home town, and where all my friends and family live. The area was badly flooded and a lot of people lost their homes. It was a serious tragedy that at first went ignored by the media and government. Many people where left feeling abandoned and without any hope. I knew even though I was here in Canada I had the responsibility to do something to help. I reached out to good friends of mine in the area and asked them what I could do? They responded quickly and let me know what they were doing to help. Tony and his lovely fiancé Anisol put a plan together. Anisol was in Guadalajara and was receiving donations from her friends and other concerned people. We soon realized that a lot of people   wanted to get involved and i decided to help by reaching out for financial donations from people who visit Melaque and surrounding areas. The amount of replies and financial donations was incredible I was so happy and pleased to see such an out-pour of support. The money was gathered and sent to Mexico and given to Anisol to buy supplies for people affected by the hurricane. She bought tuna cans, cooking oil, milk, cans of tomatoes, beans, sugar, oatmeal, soy, cereal, toilet paper, crackers, chocomilk, pasta, mayonnaise, cans of vegetables, soap (body, clothes, and dishes) bleach, and flip-flops. They also received clothing donations. She  took all the things she bought and her and our friend Edgar Gutierrez started the gruelling job of putting together over 200 donation parcels. After everything was done they put everything in two trucks and drove it down to Melaque and Cihuatlan. Edgar said it was about 3 tons of donations that were sent down.    Photos of the distribution of the donations

A LITTLE INTRODUCTION

Welcome

This website is designed to help Canadians and Americas who come to Melaque, and the surrounding areas and want to be informed of different projects, events, and ideas that contribute to the growth Melaque.

Melaque is a beautiful town located in Jalisco Mexico. Located about halfway down the Pacific coast, it's a wonderful place to vacation and spend some time drinking margaritas on the beach with friends and family. To some people this is all they really need. Just some time to relax and forget the troubles of back home. But what about those who want to know more? Those who want to go beyond the beach and really get involved in helping those who need a hand or be part of the many projects that are happening now.

Take a look at what you can do help. I will be updating this page with the many developments taking place in Melaque.