Posts by Karen Grove
Celebrating 50 years of sister-city relationship between Ashland and Guanajuato
To read the Amigo Club President’s message to members about anniversary events, please download the letter by clicking on “50th_anniversary” below. A brief explanation is provided below; please go to the DONATE page to contribute. 50th_anniversary Mexicans to visit Ashland To celebrate the 50th anniversary between our two cities, visitors from Guanajuato will be visiting…
Read MoreCelebrating the arts at the 46th Festival International Cervantino in Guanajuato
The 46th Festival International Cervantino occurred in Guanajuato from 10–28 October. This three-week festival is considered to be Latin America’s biggest celebration of the arts. Although it started as an homage to Miguel de Cervantes, it now includes all types of artistic creations—dance, music, film, theater, visual arts and more. Each year, Guanajuato welcomes thousands…
Read MoreReport on Guanajuato Nights fundraiser
The fourth annual Guanajuato Nights fundraiser on 10 November 2018 was a big success! With ticket sales, raffle, silent auction, and live auction, the event had gross receipts of around $20,000. Frances “Faffie” Siekman de Romero, long-time friend of the Amigo Club and supporter of the sister-city relationship, matched the Amigo Club’s receipts by contributing…
Read MoreTickets now available for Guanajuato Nights fundraiser on November 10, 2018
For larger file, click on this link: Guanajuato Nights Flyer Date: Saturday, November 10, 2018, 5:00–9:30 PM Location: Rogue River Room, Southern Oregon University (SOU), Ashland Tickets cost $55.00/person. The ticket price includes a multi-course dinner of regional Mexican dishes. To purchase tickets, please contact Mina Turner at amigo@97520.net or…
Read MoreSave the Date! Guanajuato Nights on 10 November 2018
SAVE THE DATE! 4th annual Guanajuato Nights fundraiser for the Amigo Club’s endowed scholarship fund administered by the SOU Foundation Saturday, November 10, 2018, 5:00–9:30 PM Rogue River Room, Southern Oregon University (SOU), Ashland We are committed to having the Amigo Club Endowed Scholarship making a real impact on student exchanges between Ashland and Guanajuato. In the past three years, we…
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