Casa de las Torres.Photo: Yucatán Magazine
A cocktail party fundraiser to benefit children under the care of Yucatán’s Caimede shelter is being organized by the nonprofit group Yucatán Kids.
The event will be 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27 at Casa de las Torres, Calle 75 503 x 64 y 62. Tickets are 700 pesos in advance and 800 pesos at the door.
Email janemallonee@gmail.com for information.
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