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Next Saturday, January 27 at 1:00 pm We will enjoy the musical story-telling of Lil Marie Herrera and Alejandro Glez Horta. You may remember them from the 2017 International Book Fair. This is an interactive presentation for children to express their ideas, while having fun and sharing music in a recreational way with their families. It is designed for children from ages 4 years and older. Please feel free to join us, if this would be of interest. Admission is free. We will wait for you!! Fundación Biblioteca de Boquete Tel. 720-2879 Because, a book can change a life, a library can change a community.

Hi friends, It is very important for Anita Hall to contact Mary Jane Titus, as soon as possible. Her family is trying to contact her in the states (Mary). If you have Anita's number please contact me 6759-4310 ecoquestpanama@gmail.com. Thank you so much, Lori Cloutier Ecoquest Panama 6759-4310

Feria de Las Flores y del Café 21 January 2018 YouTube: https://youtu.be/pJEBDz-KKF4 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100000700576218/videos/1810274439005891/?l=3693702491638109668 NotSereyus

MARDI GRAS BEADS!!! COOL COLORS AND LARGER SIZES THAN USUAL. WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. A SMALL AMOUNT OF MUSICAL NOTES EARRINGS, JUST IN TIME FOR THE JAZZ FESTIVAL. ALSO EARRINGS FROM $5.00.- AND UP. PLUS MY USUAL ONE OF A KIND JEWELRY VARIETY OF NATURAL SEMI PRECIOUS STONES AND PEARLS. STERLING SILVER CLASPS, HOOKS, CRIMPS, ETC. -NECKLACES -EARRINGS -BRACELETS -RINGS HEXAGON ROOM, TABLE ON THE RIGHT. 9:00am TO Noon SEE YOU AT THE MARKET! Yolanda The Jewelry Lady

To all my amazing supporters in Boquete. It is a shame, but unfortunately, despite every good intention, and efforts towards it, I will not be returning to head the Green Room for the Festival again this year. I have been given the most delicious blessing in my beautiful new Granddaughter Alyssa, who at present is in my charge full time. To uproot her day to day routines, and head out for a month or so, simply has not been sitting well with me, and so I am handing the reigns to someone else now to carry on the work I began in 2012. I have no doubt the Green Room will continue to be the fantastic success is has been in the past, and I wish my successor(s) every good wish, and remain available to pass on any information and assistance they may require. I have been blessed with the time I spent in Boquete. What began as a 3 month volunteer stint, evolved into 6 years, and I will forever be appreciative for the opportunities and more importantly the friendships I have made. The Boquete community is one of a kind, and its amazing to have been a part of that. From the bottom of my heart I would like to thank each and every one of you who have supported me in building the Green Room to what it has become today. All the volunteers and foodies who became involved and worked so hard, without you all, it simply would not have happened. Whilst, taking care of the artists and visitors is a lot of fun , it is hard work, and long hours, and each and every one of you have done an amazing job, whether it be working alongside me in the Green Room, or supplying amazing dishes to the buffets. Thank you so much for your invaluable support. For those of you who are new to Boquete, I recommend you become involved, in whatever capacity. You will have an amazing time, and make new friends. I wish the festival 2018 every success. I am sad to not be seeing my friends this time round, but I have no doubt I will descend upon your shores sometime in the future, and I will look forward to it. Thank you for all the love and memories with hugs from Kiwi Vicki “Down Under’ - Vicki Whittle vickiwhittle@me.com (+64) (0)21 954 998 skype : vixeniwi1

Para los amantes de las grandes películas / For lovers of great movies Lenguaje original y subtítulos / Original language and subtitles Entrada libre / Free entrance Sin consumo mínimo / No mínimum charge Vea la programación aquí / See the calendar here: Gran Cine Chiriqui / Grand cinema Chiriqui Lugar: Gran Salon, Hacienda Los Molinos Boutique Hotel Hora: 18:00 Fechas: Martes 2018-01-23 CHINATOWN: Drama, Misterio, Suspenso / Drama, Mystery, Thriller Un detective privado contratado para exponer a un adúltero se encuentra atrapado en una red de engaño, corrupción y asesinato. A private detective hired to expose an adulterer finds himself caught up in a web of deceit, corruption, and murder. Martes 2018-02-13 SICARIO: Acción, Crimen, Drama / Action, Crime, Drama Un agente del FBI idealista es alistado por un grupo de trabajo del gobierno para ayudar en la escalada de la guerra contra las drogas en la zona fronteriza entre los Estados Unidos y México. An idealistic FBI agent is enlisted by a government task force to aid in the escalating war against drugs at the border area between the U.S. and Mexico. Martes 2018-02-27 VICTOR VICTORIA: Comedia, Música, Musical / Comedy, Music, Musical Una soprano femenina en dificultades encuentra trabajo como un hombre que imita a una mujer, pero se le complica su vida personal. A struggling female soprano finds work playing a male female impersonator, but it complicates her personal life. Martes 2018-03-13 IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT: Crimen, Drama, Misterio / Crime, Drama, Mystery Un detective de policía negro tiene que investigar un asesinato en una ciudad racista del sur. An African American police detective is asked to investigate a murder in a racially hostile southern town

I have picked up the Medical Discount Plan cards for all the people who renewed or initially signed up in late December and early January. If yours is a renewal, you will receive a new payment record card to keep at home, but your original wallet card will still be valid. I'll be walking around at the Tuesday Market with a sign around my neck that says MED PLAN CARDS." I'll attend the meeting at 10:30 and make an announcement there about the cards. After the meeting I'l try to hang out near the stairway to the parking lot Please try to see me and pick up your cards. You need them, and I don't! Bob Gregory P.S. If yours is a new enrollment and not a renewal, it will be a good idea to make an initial appointment with a doctor of internal medicine to get acquainted, provide your medical history and establish a file. This way if you need urgent or emergency care later, there will already be some information on file.

Nature provides us with the medicine we need. After 2 years of looking, I found organic, wild harvested Lions Mane Mushroom to make a tincture. That's why I'm so excited to finally have this for myself, and offer it to you. Lions Mane has an extra benefit of being an edible mushroom with the taste and texture of lobster or crab. Also known as Hedgehog mushroom, it has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine. Lions Mane addresses the: The Brain and Nervous System (memory loss, Alzheimer's, Dementia, Nerve Regeneration, boosts the production of Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) in nerve cells. By doing this, the mushroom maintains fore brain function, so the mushroom plays a role in the proper maintenance of the central nervous system as well as regenerative and protective effects on the brain’s biochemical pathways. It has been used for Parkinson's Disease and other neurological conditions for years. ALSO: Provides Perfect Immune Support Reduces Bad Cholesterol and Increases Good Cholesterol Has Anticancer Effects Treats Stomach and Ulcer conditions Balances Insulin Levels Heals Wounds I invite you to do your own research. Due to technical issues I can't post the links but here are a few website suggestions you can go to: Dr. Axe Green Med Info - Blog Mushroom Appreciation NOW AVAILABLE TUESDAY AT THE BCP MARKET Besides the tincture, I have whole dehydrated Lions Mane Mushrooms you can cook with. There are lots of recipes online, including one in the links above. Lvanderkar@gmail.com If you want to be on my mailing list, let me know.

We've got one Fiddler, one Banjo player, and sometimes a Guitar and Bass player, feeling mighty lonely at the moment. If you play (or know anyone who does play) violin, banjo, mandolin, guitar we would love to kick it up a notch with some more acoustic instruments. I've got chord charts so if you know a few chords and can keep a beat there is no need to know the songs to play along. Give me a call or email if you want to give it a try.... Pat Thomas 6563-1344

Reprinted from Newsroom Panama Boquete Flower Fair earns attendance bouquet Posted on January 21, 2018 in Panama WITH one day left to go, the organizers of the forty-sixth edition of the Coffee and Flower Fair in Boquete, Chiriqui (pop., 19,000) had already chalked up an attendance record of nearly 145,000, some 6,544 more than last year. When the show closed on Saturday, January 20, 144,618 people had passed through the various ticket offices and Sunday’s attendance has still to be added to the total. In addition to the central themes of flowers and coffee, visitors from across the country and abroad were entertained with folkloric performances, games, discotheques, artisanal and commercial exhibitions and a multiplicity of dining experiences.

Saludos from Finca Santa Marta Kim and I are glad to be back in Panama and at the farm for the next 3 months. If you have previously inquired about taking a tour of the farm, now is a good time. Guided tours with an organic lunch option are available by appointment on Thursdays and/or Fridays. See how we deal with the daily challenges of running an organic farm in Panama. Please contact me for more information. Sunday is the day to get your orders in for delivery to the Tuesday Morning Market in Boquete or Tuesday afternoon to Dolega or David. Deadline for orders is 8:00 AM on Monday. We also sell the following items weekly: Bok Choy Collards Cilantro Purple Daikon Radishes Organic Sweet Potatoes Organic Green Beans Organic Okra Organic Kale – 2 Varieties Organic Fresh Cut Herbs Pesticide Free Hydroponic Lettuce – 3 Varieties Organic Coconut Oil Free Range Chickens Free Range Eggs from Healthy Hens Organic Turmeric Organic Ginger Organic Galangal Herb plants Organic food products imported from the USA Essential Oils And much more. See our web site at www.fincasantamarta.biz for more information or to place your order. Phone Ron at 6459-5218 with questions or comments. Email questions through the web site or use fincasantamarta@me.com We also deliver to Volcan on Friday afternoons and ship to most points in Panama on Thursdays via Uno Express. And don’t forget to recycle your newspapers and fiber egg cartons with us at the Tuesday market. What can we harvest for you this week? Ron and Kim Miller and the FSM Crew

Tired of large group classes with no personal time for complicated questions? Why not go your own pace with private lessons that allow personal feedback and lots of oral practice? Offering individual Spanish tutoring in Alto Boquete for adults. Instructor is native English speaker with advanced level DELE certification , a university degree in Spanish as a second language, and 6 years of tutoring experience to expats in Boquete. Very reasonable hourly rates. Afternoon time slot available for one serious learner. Email for additional information. panamaprattle@gmail.com Charlotte Summers

AMIGOS DE ANIMALES SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC The First of 2018 CLINIC: Sunday January 28, 2018 WHERE: The Animales Clinic in Alto Boquete FOR APPOINTMENT: contact Magaly at 6563-8686 or boqueteanimales@gmail.com TO VOLUNTEER: contact Alicia at akcleavenger@hotmail.com please let me know if you can come in the morning, afternoon, or all day. TRAINING CLASS: Saturday January 27 at 10:30 AM – recommended for all new and returning volunteers Once again, we are asking that anyone who can, to please bring a dish to share for our clinic lunch.

10:30 in the BCP Theater Tuesday, January 23 – Boquete resident Dr. Ted Harrison will talk about the research project which he and local volunteers did last spring. The study was about determining the day-to-day variation in people’s platelet counts. He’ll show the results; explain what they mean; and tell you why they’re significant to your personal health. He’ll discuss how this pertains particularly to people with arthritis and how this knowledge may help cure their disease. Tuesday, January 30 – Sandra and Lloyd Cripe on “Birding as a hobby.” The Cripes will talk about their interest in bird watching to include: Why we do it; How to do it; The various levels of involvement; The necessary equipment; and How to get started in your own backyard. The presentation includes photos and descriptions of the more common birds that you can find here in Boquete. Tuesday, February 6 – Yira De Alvarado will speak about her work with Nutre Hogar of Chiriqui. Phil McGuigan, head of Amigos de Boquete will introduce Yira. Nutre Hogar is a private organization created in 1988 by Monsignor Romulo Emiliani and a group of volunteers, in order to recover and prevent severe malnutrition of children of the most impoverished communities of our country. Nutre Hogar Chiriqui is a non-profit organization that treats 40 severely malnourished children who are transferred from Hospital Materno Infantil Jose Domingo De Obaldia. They attend to the children’s needs with medicine, dietary supplements, education, and MUCH LOVE. To give you an understanding of the scope of this Mission, they need $25,000.00 per month to maintain operations. The presentation will be filmed by TV Chiriqui. We will organize a bus trip to see this amazing facility. http://nutrehogar.org/ Tuesday, February 13 – Glenn Davis, author, lecturer, historian, and Boquete resident. Glenn has been a professor at Rice U. (history), Blinn College (journalism) and Texas A&M (international studies). He is the author of 4 books available on Amazon.com and three other books published in Blues Festival, Glen will speak on the latest book he is writing titled Blood on the Cotton, about the history of the blues in Texas. This presentation is an analysis of the origin of the blues, which started in Texas and Mississippi (most people think about only the latter). It focuses on the blues pioneers in Texas and how they influenced other forms of music, such as rock and roll. It also will show clips from the Internet on early blues performances. Tuesday, February 20 -- Come and learn basic survival command (questions and answers) in Spanish from U.S. Warden Hank Landis. Survival/command phrases will cover topics of: health, security, and personal needs. Tuesday, February 27 -- Volcan Baru’s Eruptions and Aftermath - A Geologist’s Observations and Suggestions for the Future. Volcan Baru, even as a “dead" volcano, looms ominously on our western horizon. When will it erupt and what are the real dangers? Dr. Paul Myers retired geology professor (University of Wisconsin, 1968-1997), with considerable volcano experience, will review recent studies which accurately describe Baru’s long, unique history, and enumerate its most probable hazards. He will close with suggestions for mitigating the deadliest effects of a Baru eruption. Dr. Myers will distribute hand-outs and solicit volunteers to study the geology of Volcan Baru and the Boquete region. Tuesday, March 6 – Evander Smart, Founder of Bitcoin University, presents “How Bitcoin Changed The Future of Money Forever.” If you are new to Bitcoin, and maybe want to get started using what many are calling "The Future of Money,", Evander can help you get started quickly and easily. He’ll go over what Bitcoin has done for the world in its short history, its unique value proposition, and why anyone with an internet connection should start using it ASAP. He looks forward to answering any Bitcoin questions you may have. Tuesday, March 13 – Rainelda Mata-Kelly, well-known Panama City attorney, will update us on legal changes in Panama including immigration and property taxes. Rainelda obtained her law degree with honours from SANTA MARIA LA ANTIGUA UNIVERSITY, PANAMA and a Master of Laws from CORNELL UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL, Ithaca, N.Y., U.S.A. specializing in Commercial & Maritime Law. Over her 30 years in practice she has also practiced in London for 6 years as founding resident attorney for a Panamanian law firm. As of 1989, she has her own private practice in the areas of Corporations, Commercial and Shipping Law of Panama, including civil and administrative matters such as taxes, contracts, real estate transactions, immigration, labour permits, etc. She acts as legal adviser to local and foreign companies. For 10 years she was the legal adviser to the Colon Free Trade Zone Merchants Association and for 5 years as legal adviser to INTERED Panama (Internet Service Providers Association). Tuesday, March 27 –The folklorica dance group Conjunto de proyeccion fololorica from Hospital Domingo de Obaldia will perform. The troupe is.led by Dr. Efraim Rios. Tuesday, April 3 – ACODECO. Licda. Margarita Rodríguez will speak about the history and activities of this governmental agency that is established to protect the rights of consumers in Panama. To suggest a speaker or topic for these meetings please email BCP Tuesday Meeting To become a vendor at the Tuesday market, Facility Manager

The people who run the volunteer recycling program have to get organized. They are now distraught that people are taking stuff to the slaughterhouse and leaving it there. They used this facility for a one day event. They are asking people not to take stuff there except on the announced day of the special event.

My neighbor found this beautiful dog wandering lost near the Boquete fairgrounds. She's a female black lab cross who has been spayed. We think she's about 1 year old. She belongs to someone as she's in very good shape. Please email Leslie Peever peeverleslie@yahoo.com or call 6362-6038 if you know who this pretty girl belongs to.

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Due to the fact that we do not want to interfere with the wonderful “Boquete Jazz and Blues Festival” that starts that week, we have changed the date of this trip from February 22/23 to March 4/March 5, 2018. LAST PRESENTATION – SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2018 – ITS GOING TO BE A PARTY! Panama, The Musical Trip – March 4, 2018 to March 5, 2018 This play “Panama, The Musical” is the talk of the town. “A Love Story with a Roaring Twenties Twist – think Moulin Rouge meets the West Side Story on the Panama Canal”. This play is in English. We could not let this amazing play pass by without making it possible for a group of people from Boquete to go see it. We have made it very affordable and added a lot of perks to make it a memorable trip. Itinerary: Sunday, March 4th we will leave Boquete at 8am and take our private tour bus to Panama City. Our bus trips are anything but dull. We will offer you continental breakfast on the bus..coffee, pastries and delicious mimosas! Water, red and white wine will also be available. After a couple of necessary stops, including lunch in Santiago, we will arrive at the Wyndham Panama Albrook Mall Hotel where we will be staying for the night. After you have had a chance to settle in, we will be hosting a “Pre Musical Welcome reception” at the hotel with food, coffee and tea, before we go over to the theater to see the 8:30pm evening performance of “Panama, the Musical”. This will be their LAST PRESENTATION SO BE PREPARED FOR IT TO BE AMAZING! We have blocked “Gold, center stage” seats especially for our group. We have assigned seats and will all be sitting together. After the show, our bus will take us back to the hotel where you can crash for the night, or go for a nightcap to their lounge. The next morning you can enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast. The hotel is connected to the Albrook Mall where you will be able to do some shopping before our departure at 12:30pm. If shopping is not what you are interested in you can go into Panama City to do whatever you want. Our bus will depart from the hotel at 12:30 pm. Again we will be making necessary stops along the way for your comfort. A scheduled stop for a food break will be in Santiago. Price is $300.00 “per person”. Based on double occupancy. This price includes: Round trip bus, 1 nights stay at the Wyndham Panama Albrook Mall Hotel, Pre musical Welcome Reception at the hotel, Gold Center Stage seats in the theater, full buffet breakfast, some free time in Panama City, and a wonderful trip to remember. Space is limited. Minimum 36 people, maximum 40 people. This bus will fill up very fast…so contact us ASAP to reserve your space. Contact Linda Hart – lhart249@hotmail.com or Judith Tovar – easytravel@cwpanama.net

WORLD PREMIERE – THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2018 – ITS GOING TO BE A PARTY! Panama, The Musical Trip - Feb. 22, 2018 to Feb. 23, 2018 This play “Panama, The Musical” is the talk of the town. “A Love Story with a Roaring Twenties Twist – think Moulin Rouge meets the West Side Story on the Panama Canal”. This play is in English. We could not let this amazing play pass by without making it possible for a group of people from Boquete to go see it. We have made it very affordable and added a lot of perks to make it a memorable trip. Itinerary: Thursday, February 22ndh we will leave Boquete at 8am and take our private tour bus to Panama City. Our bus trips are anything but dull. We will offer you continental breakfast on the bus..coffee, pastries and delicious mimosas! Water, red and white wine will also be available. After a couple of necessary stops, including lunch in Santiago, we will arrive at the Wyndham Panama Albrook Mall Hotel where we will be staying for the night. You will have time to settle in and relax. We will leave our hotel at 6:30PM…for an “Open Bar Finger Food reception” offered by Panama, The Musical ….from 7PM to 8PM…. ONLY to persons who have bought “Gold seats”. Showtime is at 8:30PM. We have blocked “Center Gold” seats especially for our group. We have assigned seats and will all be sitting together. After the show, our bus will take us back to the hotel where you can crash for the night, or go for a nightcap to their lounge. The next morning you can enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast. The hotel is connected to the Albrook Mall where you will be able to do some shopping before our departure at 12:30pm. If shopping is not what you are interested in you can go into Panama City to do whatever you want. Our bus will depart from the hotel at 12:30 pm. Again we will be making necessary stops along the way for your comfort. A scheduled stop for a food break will be in Santiago. Price is $300.00 “per person”. Based on double occupancy. This price includes: Round trip bus, 1 nights stay at the Wyndham Panama Albrook Mall Hotel, Open Bar Finger Food Reception at the Theator only for Gold seat holders, numbered Gold Center seats, full buffet breakfast, some free time in Panama City, and a wonderful trip to remember. Space is limited. Minimum 36 people, maximum 40 people. This bus will fill up very fast…so contact us ASAP to reserve your space. Contact Linda Hart – lhart249@hotmail.com or Judith Tovar – easytravel@cwpanama.net

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