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September 16, 2016 12:45 PM 04:00 PM
Join us for the Boquete Birders Backyard Birdwalk as we look for birds in Boquete. It is approx. a 3 hour stroll through Boquete. Great for newcomers, new birders and anyone who enjoys nature. We start at Los Establos Plaza, at the gazebo. Bring binoculars (if you have them), camera, rain gear, water and anything else you might need. Contact Lin Hall to RSVP or with questions. Phone # 6782-8347 or linhall@timetosteel.com
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September 16, 2016 01:30 PM 05:00 PM
Join us once a week for an easy morning nature walk "off the beaten path" somewhere around the Boquete area beginning at 8:30.
This Friday September 16 - meeting in the Plaza San Francisco parking lot - carpooling at 8:35 driving a short distance to where, we begin our 1-1/2 hour nature walk in the Alto Boquete - El Seminario area, then walking down to the creek Quebrada El Emporio.
Boquete nature walks are not hikes. We enjoy nature, stopping many times to take photos, bird watching admire a plant, flower, butterfly or something else that may catch our eye. That's the beauty of nature walking, we are not in a rush.
Always pack water, rain gear during the rainy season, camera to take some awesome photos, binocs to bird watch and wear sun block and a hat/cap.
These nature walks are free. I am share places, I've discovered short nature areas for walking on somewhat level terrain, they may even be in your own community right here in Boquete.
Meeting locations are announced here on Wednesdays or Thursdays. No need to RSVP - just show up. See you on the trail.
Email jere chica @ gmail.com (no spaces) for more info and to be placed on the email list.
Here are a few photos taken from the area, we will be walking taken at different times throughout the year. Notice the mountain in the background, the beautiful clouds, as well as the hues covering the meadow.
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September 16, 2016 08:00 PM 09:30 PM
Art of the Didgeridoo
at La Ville Cafe - BCP Theater
Friday, September 16, 3 pm
We are very excited to have Hubert and Willeke Pena talk about the art of the Didgeridoo. Huber builds and plays them and Willeke does the painting on them.
They will talk about the origin of the didgeridoo in Australian aboriginal culture including its use in ceremonial gatherings as well as in recreation. The meaning of certain dance, painting, and music motifs in the early aboriginal culture with a brief discussion of "Song lines". They will discuss the method of traditional didgeridoo construction and how the modern didgeridoos have developed from that ie:types of materials used and the variety of decorations.
An explanation of the didgeridoo sound will be presented, as well as a short performance.
Several didgeridoos locally made from the agave stalks will be shown as well as a traditional didgeridoo from Australia
Don't miss this meeting. It promises to be exceptional and different.
Note: There will be an open board meeting at 2:15 all are welcome.
Boquete Art Works
www.boqueteartworks.com
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September 16, 2016 10:00 PM September 17, 2016 12:00 AM
Welcoming newcomers and old-timers to Friday at Villa Estrella Cafe inside BCP.
Date - Friday September 16, 2016
Where - "Villa Estrella Cafe" at BCP on the terrace or in the octagon room.
Time - 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Enjoy an early evening, stop by Villa Estrella Cafe (VEC) for the Boquete Newcomer & Visitor Social, old-timers are welcome too!
The Boquete Newcomer & Visitor Social is great way to meet and socialize. A great way to make new a acquaintance. If, you are a newly arrival to Boquete or have lived here for a short time or have lived in Panama for a long time then please join us. Many who have attended this social have become best of friends.
VEC becomes cozy place to hang out after five. Enjoy good company, make a new acquaintance while enjoying a cup coffee, juice and VEC has a full bar as well as snacks. Ask questions about life in Panama, find out the latest scoop of what is going on in Boquete.
No RSVP is needed for Friday at VEC - just show up. Got a question - email Jere McCormick at jere chica @ gmail .com (no spaces)
Directions: After crossing the main bridge over the Rio Caldera in Bajo Boquete, VEC is located on the right-side of this road just after crossing, parking lot available.
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September 16, 2016 11:00 PM September 17, 2016 01:00 AM
Clarinon Chamber Music Group
Directed by - Carmen Small
Performing in Boquete
Date: Friday September 16, 2016
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Venue: Biblioteca de Boquete
Phone: 720-2879
www.biblioboquete.com
Performing in David
Date: Saturday September 17, 2016
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Casa Cultural La Guaricha
Phone: 6618-2929
www.facebook.com/casalaguaricha
Donation $10.00 - includes one glass of wine and appetizers
Tickets for sale at: Mail Boxes Etc. and Biblioteca de Boquete
The Biblioteca de Boquete proudly presents the Clarinon Chamber Music Group.
Enjoy classical chamber music and panamanian melodies performed by this internationally acclaimed group.
Don´t miss this one opportunity.
Join us during their 2016 Chiriqui tour and fill your senses with beautifuly performed music.
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Recent Event Reviews
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BCP Holiday Open House
By Moderator_02,
We were not able to participate in this event due to absence from the area, but we understand from friends who supported this event that it was a HUGE success. Here are some of Clare Taylor's photos:
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Community Christmas Party Hosted by Amigos de Boquete Comunidad
By Moderator_02,
Marcelyn and I attended this fabulous Christmas Party at La Posada Restaurant this afternoon. Besides the usual Christmas season festivities, one purpose for this party was to collect Christmas gifts for the local children. There was no entrance fee, but attendees were asked to bring wrapped Christmas gifts for distribution by the local churches. Our estimate is that about 50 people were in attendance, and all enjoyed the fantastic music of a seven member mariachi band. What a great performance on their part; they were very good at getting the attendees involved by singing and dancing with them. La Posada had extra waitstaff to take care of drink and food orders. The party was in a large room at the rear of La Posada -- could not have been a better venue for this kind of gathering.
The party was planned and executed by a recently formed group of expats under the name of Amigos de Boquete Comunidad (ABC). Joe Hart and his wife, Linda, along with numerous volunteers put together this festive gathering. Our hats off to Joe, Linda, and all of their elves.
Here are a few pictures from this event:
A panorama shot of some of the attendees.
The Christmas tree, prior to all of the gifts being received that were to be donated.
The Mariachi Band
Linda and Joe Hart, Dave and Erin Ross
Special guests at the table with Joe and Linda Hart.
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ARF Thanksgiving Meal
By Bud,
Marcelyn and I were participants in ARF's Thanksgiving Day event at the Animales Building. There was a LOT of VERY GOOD food, great conversations, visits with friends, etc. We estimate there were about 70 guests and maybe 15 worker-bees taking care of setting up, tending to the guests, etc. The background music was nice, and not so loud as to intrude into the conversations. The pecan pie was simply outstanding. Kudos to that chef! But I also do not want to take away from any of the other food items. I sampled all the food choices, and there was nothing to apologize for on that front.
An unexpected plus for us was that we finally got to meet Beth Abrahams (it is kind of a long story, don't ask).
Beth Abrahams
We also got to catch up with all of the latest travels and happenings of our friends who were at our table. Met a few new people, etc.
There simply was nothing that we could fault (not our goal anyway). This is the way things should be done, and ARF did it with all of their wonderful volunteers. If someone found fault with something yesterday, then I would chalk them off as being a token curmudgeon. Thank you ARF! GREAT JOB!!!!
Thank you to all who helped make yesterday's Thanksgiving Day celebration such a huge success, and special thanks to N&N:
I will close with: we all have a lot to be thankful for.
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One Night in India
By JudyS,
I think $55 for one person is a lot of money to spend on a dinner in Boquete. I've never spent that much for an Indian dinner anywhere.
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Plein Air Painters Art Exhibiton Opening Reception
By Mary Ellen Watts,
I am glad I will be there early so I can buy some of the art available for cash and carry!!!
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