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Big 5 Family Venta de Patio at Brisas #68 Saturday December 2nd. 9 am to 1pm Enter Brisas through the arch to the end, go left and immediate right, to 1st left and left again. Look for the number 68 on the wall and balloons. Some of the items include: Kitchen Aide Professional 550HD Mixer with SS attachments Queen Down Comforter and Duvet with Shams Queen and King mattress and frame Gift items Kitchen items Sheets, linens and Towels Far Infra Red Dome Bug zappers Crystals,rocks,shells Clothes Table cloths Candle holders small Xmas lights Professional mandolin Yogurt maker Linens Small stand mirror King and queen size beds Refrigerator Some kitchen things

Local and international artist Mike Potts will exhibit his paintings at the Boquete Library in a one-man art show beginning December 1 through December 28. The show represents an eclectic mix of topics with something for every taste - birds and wildlife, rain forest, Panama countryside, scenes from Tuscany, abstracts and more. Mike is moving to Thailand in January and cannot take the paintings with him so they are priced low to sell. This is your chance to own an original painting for under $150 and as low as $35. There is an ARTIST RECEPTION from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM on Friday, December 1 on the top floor of the library where the paintings are exhibited.

www.biblioboquete.com Diciembre llega a la Biblioteca de Boquete La Biblioteca de Boquete se complace en presentar a nuestro distinguido público diferentes actividades para el mes de Diciembre. Acompáñenos durante este mes decorando la Biblioteca, adquiera y regale nuevos libros a través de nuestra venta de libros y disfrute con nosotros de buen arte y un concierto de hermosa música navideña. ¡Les esperamos! December arrives to the Library of Boquete The Library of Boquete kindly invite our distingued friends to discover the activities proposed for the month of December. Come join us decorating the Library, get a new book at our next Book sale and discover our new exhibitions of beautiful art as well as a delightful Christmas music concert. Welcome! Eclectica Exhibición de arte por el reconocido artista internacional Mike Potts Mike ha expuesto su arte en galerías de Florida, California y Nuevo México. Ha vivido, trabajado y vendido sus pinturas en Costa Rica antes de mudarse a Boquete en el año 2015. Mike pinta en óleo y acrílico, con estilos que van desde abstracto, impresionismo y realismo. Sus motivos son una mezcla ecléctica que incluyen escenarios de bosques, aves y vida salvaje, toscana entre otros. Recepción: Viernes 1 de Diciembre 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. La exhibición estará disponible en el último piso de la Biblioteca de Boquete desde el 1 de Diciembre hasta el 28 de Diciembre Help us decorate the Library on Christmas! Snacks and drinks for everyone! Saturday December 2nd. We are currently accepting any Christmas decoration. YOUR HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED! Un esperado deleite Musical en navidad La Orquesta Sinfónica de la Fundación Mario de Obaldia Alvarado deleitará al público con un hermoso Concierto de Navidad en la Boblioteca de Boquete. Domingo 10 de Diciembre Entrada totalmente gratis Última gran venta anual de libros en la Biblioteca de Boquete En éstas fiestas de fin de año un libro es un gran regalo. Ven y escoge entre una amplia variedad de libros a precios muy accesibles. Sábado 16 de Diciembre 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. ¿YA CONOCES NUESTROS NUEVOS LIBROS? haz clic aquí Fundación Biblioteca de Boquete www.biblioboquete.com 2017 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

WE NEED YOUR UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER This holiday season, help ARF help the animals by asking your family and friends to make a donation to ARF in your name, rather than gifting you with one more knick-knack or ugly sweater. You can also make a gift donation for the people on your list. Stop by the ARF tent at the Tuesday market or contact us if you would like a complimentary holiday card which you may use to inform people of your gift. 100% of your donation goes to helping animals. We have no administrative costs. Every day our volunteers are working to make better lives for the animals in our area, but we can't do it without your help. Just say "No" to ugly sweaters and help us reach our goal. Remember, ARF is the only community based, all volunteer, non-profit rescue group in the Boquete area. Please share the link below with your family and friends. This holiday drive will help us meet our expenses for 2017 and give us a start into 2018. From all of us at ARF, we thank you and wish you and your furry friends the best. https://www.gofundme.com/8wxc35

A group of us have arranged for a large, comfortable bus to pick us up in Boquete at 10am on Dec. 14th and take us to David to La Casa Mexicana to do a little shopping and lunch. The bus is large, comfortable, and has a/c. We will return to Boquete at 2:00 pm. The bus charge is $9.00 person round trip. What you purchase in gifts and lunch is extra. There is limited seating at the restaurant so it will be first come, first served. Please confirm your seat ASAP by emailing me. Thanks, Linda Hart

Diane needs to have surgery this week, and needs 2-3 units of O Negative blood to have the surgery. The doctor had removed the age limit, so if you meet the criteria to be a blood donor, please donate! If you are unsure you can find the criteria on our web page, boquetehealth.org under "what we do". If you can donate in the morning, Sunday or Monday, please call Charlotte Lintz, Hospice Blood Donor Coordinator at 6590-2000 Thank you! Charlotte Lintz charl8855@bellsouth.net

because the town will be full of Panamanians here for the Independence Day celebrations, including the Gran Cabalgata (horse parade) on Sunday - and the big Independence Day Parade on Monday with its dozens of marching bands. Our movie schedule will resume on December 3 as listed below. Upcoming Films: 12/3 - Sideways (USA - 2004) 12/10 - Queen of Katwe (USA - 2016) 12/17 - The Iron Giant (USA - 1999) 12/24 - Joyeux Noël (2005 - France) -- David van Harn Curator, Boquete Film Club

Sunday, December 3, SCHUMANN’S XMAS Sunday Brunch European Style! Click on the following link to receive more information: https://preview.mailerlite.com/i6v6w5/ JARDIN ENCANTADO S.A. Claudia Schumann, Management Cell (+507) 6657-5555 info@jardinencantado.com Skype bestplace http://jardinencantado.com/

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FINCA LERIDA AND LA BRULERIE INVITE YOU THANK'S GIVING SPECIAL Book your table at info@fincalerida.com | 720-1111 Free local transfer included under request

Recently the many volunteers for Amigos de Animales, the local spay/neuter clinic mounted a campaign to encourage folks to vote in the nation-wide "Heros For Panama" contest. There were 7 very worthwhile nominees. It was just announced last night that Pat Chan, founder of Spay Panama and the inspiration for the local spay/neuter clinic won this most prestigious award. Chan won with nearly 50% of the total votes cast. Chan's Spay Panama group has neutered over 145,000 animals as of last week. We are so proud of Pat Chan and her loyal volunteers who do so much for so little. An inspiration to us all. News.boquete was informed of the win by Sharon Bailey-Bok, former Boquete resident and Animales volunteer now living in Panama City with her husband Curtis Bok.

Hello everyone!! She is Panchita and her 5 puppies, they were rescued in Alto Lino, Panchita is an old and sweet dog and good mom. We made a place for her and her babies in our terrace, but we need your HELP AND SUPPORT. If you can make a donation, we really will appreciate it. Here is our link GOFUNDME> https://www.gofundme.com/helpanimalsboquete You can contact us and come to meet Panchita. Javier 69659423 / Magaly 65638686 email: dogcampboquete@gmail.com facebook: Javier Magaly Dogcamp

Many, many thanks to those who are participating in the ARF fundraising discount book! Locals and tourists alike will enjoy discounts to the following businesses and more (didn't have everyone's logos yet!). The booklet has already been valued at over $200 and will be available for purchase mid -December (think Christmas presents!) and used throughout 2018 - each coupon being good for a one time use per booklet sold. *More on where to purchase coming soon. Don't see your business logo? There is still time to be charitable and it's FREE to participate! We will be accepting offers to be included in the book until December 1. There is no ($0) initial cost to you and will drive business your way. Win Win! Just REPLY to this email with your name, business name, logo, and special offer that can be used in 2018 (include any restrictions necessary). See example offers below. *Please note, the offers should have a value associated and for existing for-profit businesses only. Cannot be for donations. All discounts will not be able to be combined with other discounts, so need not worry about double dipping. AREA HOTELS: Want to supply your guests with an opportunity to purchase the discount booklet & support a local charity?! We will be selling to local hotels (for a slightly discounted rate), and you'll be able to re-sell to your guests throughout 2018! Please REPLY if you're interested and once they are printed we'll connect with you. You can buy in bulks of 5, 10, or 20 and support ARF and the local perros y gatos. Examples of discounts currently being offered: Buy one X, get one X free. 50% off any entree. 25% off specific food items and or services. 15% off specific adventures. Buy one, get one 50% off. Three for the price of two. Free wine or beer. and more!!!!!! ARF is the only community based, all volunteer, non-profit group in the Boquete area solely dedicated to the rescue, adoption and foster of animals. MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR OUR UPCOMING PANCAKE BREAKFAST- DECEMBER 9TH Please visit our website at http://www.arf-boquete.com/ if you are interested in adopting an animal. You can also help with the financial support of these animals by clicking here http://www.arf-boquete.com/donate.html 100% of our donations go to the animals. Our email address is arf.boquete@gmail.com Please visit and “like” our Facebook page on https://www.facebook.com/ARF-Adopt-Rescue-Foster-Boquete-Panama-260616740779036/ YouTube: Adopt Rescue Foster ARF Boquete Panama Also, please visit our sister site Pets Want Homes if you are interested in adopting an animal on http://www.petswanthomes.com/- www.arf-boquete.com

The Boquete community is a generous and supportive group of people. A little over a week ago Penny Barrett sent out a request to the Boquete community asking for financial help for Buenos Vecinos de Boquete. The response to her SOS has been amazing! We have added 11 new Coconut Foundation members to our list in the last few days. A Coconut Foundation sponsor is someone who donates $360 to feed a family for a year. You can find the list of these generous sponsors on our website: http://www.buenosvecinosdeboquete.com/how-you-can-help We have also received smaller but equally important donations. No donation is too small and all are appreciated. As Penny said in her SOS all of the money we receive is spent buying non-perishable food items for our 120 clients every month. Half of our clients are also clients of FPI, Fundacion Pro-Integracion, also known as the Handicap Foundation. We are truly grateful for the donations which we have received in the last week and for the faithful donations that are given to us throughout the year. We would like to give a huge thank you to Penny Barrett for sending out the request for help and to the Boquete community for their generous response! Gratefully yours, The Buenos Vecinos de Boquete Team

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ACCBoquete (Asociacion De Caridad De La Comunidad De Boquete) cordially invites you to our 7th annual Christmas Party. Get into the holiday spirit by bringing a wrapped gift or two. All gifts will be distributed to needy children of Boquete. This is also Mother's Day in Panama. Another good reason to celebrate. Come join the Christmas Party, When: Friday, December 8, 2017 Time: 2 pm – 6 pm Where: LaPosada back room Entertainment: by Mariachi Nueva Generacion Band Food and drinks not included. You pay for what you order. Your Cost to attend: $5.00 Christmas gift per family. Additional gifts are welcome. Wrap gift and indicate if it is for a boy or girl and what age group. Gifts will be donated to needy children in the Boquete area. Sponsored by ABC (Amigos de la Comunidad de Boquete) and LaPosada. Linda Hart <lchart27c@gmail.com>

Caregiver Support Meeting on November 27 @ 1:00 p.m. Knowing that there are several people out there caring for friends and family who have disabilities, temporary or permanent, and that they often feel alone and in need of support, on Nov. 27, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. there will be a caregiver support networking meeting at the library. We will discuss the needs of caregivers and develop networking relationships. We will be meeting on the 3rd floor. Reply to: Linda Pleissner <plei0002@usfamily.net>

As this is only eight days away, I want to emphasize several things before folks start making appointments. The only two services offered are notarizations, passport renewals for minor children, and lost/stolen passport replacements. There will be NO adult passport renewals at this event. Adult passport renewals can be done by mail, via DHL, at Mailboxes, Etc. I believe a representative of Mailboxes will be at the event to guide you. There will be NO federal benefits services at this event. Federal benefits have been moved to the Costa Rica Embassy. This includes Social Security, Medicare, and Proof of Life issues. You MUST schedule an appointment. Payment can be made only by certified check, payable to "U.S. Embassy Panama" (exactly), for the exact amount of the service. Please read the Embassy notice carefully. Do not make an appointment if your need is for services not offered. If your need qualifies for this outreach and you obtain and appointment, be prepared. There will not be time to correct errors in paperwork. Bonnie Williams

U.S. Embassy Panama City Message to U.S. Citizens The American Citizens Services (ACS) Unit at the U.S. Embassy in Panama would like to inform U.S. citizens that we will be visiting Boquete, Chiriqui, on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 to provide notarial services and some passport services. You will also have an opportunity to meet and speak with our new Consul General, Adrienne Harchik, during a town hall event immediately preceding our passport and notarial services. Unfortunately, the logistics of meeting you outside of the embassy mean that we can only provide limited services. We are not able to provide adult passport renewal services (Form DS-82) at the event. In addition, we cannot provide any Federal Benefits services when we come to Boquete. WHERE, WHEN, AND RSVP: Boquete, Hotel Valle del Rio, Los Naranjos Salon (Camino Valle Escondido, Bajo Boquete) on Wednesday, November 29, 2017. The town hall event with Consul General Harchik will be from 9:30-10:30. This event is open to all American citizens, no RSVP necessary. Notarials and passports will be processed from 10:30 am-2pm. Please register below according to the service that you require: For Notarial Services, Register Here For Passport Services, Register Here HOW TO PAY FOR PASSPORT AND NOTARIAL SERVICES (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY) The Embassy will only accept payment by local bank cashier check (known in Spanish as “cheque certificado”) made payable to “U.S. Embassy Panama,” issued within the past five months. The Embassy CANNOT accept cash or credit card payments. The notarial fee is $50 per each notarial signature required on a document. For example, if the officer has to sign the document in two places, the fee is $100. If we have to sign in three places, the fee is $150. The fee for a children’s passport (for a minor under 16) is $105. The fee for a first-time adult passport is $135. The fee to replace a lost or stolen adult passport is $135. WHAT TO BRING FOR PASSPORT AND NOTARIAL SERVICES Passports: For minor passport renewals, in addition to the completed DS-11 application, bring a copy of the photo page of the minor’s passport, a copy of both parents’ passports /cedulas, one recent color photo with a white background that measures 5x5 cm (2X2 inches) and a copy of the minor’s birth certificate, in addition to the original birth certificate and passport/ cedulas. The fee is currently $105.00 for a minor (under 16) passport renewal. The minor and both parents or guardians must appear in person. If only one parent is present in Panama, the “Statement of Consent from Absent Parent” Form DS-3053, notarized in the U.S., is required. Please note that the DS-3053 will not be accepted if notarized in Panama. If you are replacing a lost or stolen passport, you will need to complete Form DS-11. Be sure to complete Item #11 with your name as it appeared in your lost/stolen passport, approximate date of issuance, and the passport number (if known). Mark the appropriate box for “lost” or “stolen.” If your passport was expired, write “expired” next to the “Other” box. If your lost or stolen passport is still valid, you will need to complete DS-64 Statement Regarding a Lost or Stolen Passport. Include as much passport information as you can, and answer all of the questions in detail. Finally, obtain a police report from any of the Dirección de Investigación Judicial (DIJ) branches in Panama. Notarizations: Here is a link with further details about notarials. If you are requesting the notarization of your driver’s license, bring a photocopy of the front and back page of your license, as well as your license. If you are requesting notarization of benefits documents, bring the original and a copy of the document(s) showing the amount of benefits you receive monthly or annually. The notarial fee is $50.00 for each signature of the Consular Officer. ADULT PASSPORT RENEWAL BY MAIL We will not be accepting adult passport renewals at this event. You may renew your passport by walk-in at the U.S. Embassy. You may also renew it by mail in most instances. For requirements and instructions, please see: Renewal by Mail FEDERAL BENEFITS We at the U.S. Embassy in Panama may no longer assist you with Social Security services. For Social Security Services Overseas, if you reside in Panama and have questions regarding Social Security, we must direct you to contact the Social Security Administration’s Regional Office located in San Jose, Costa Rica at SSA Regional San Jose We will be unable to provide federal benefits services of any kind at the outreach event. For an appointment with the Federal Benefits Unit, please e-mail: Panama-FBU@state.gov. We look forward to seeing you there! Sincerely, American Citizens Services U.S. Embassy Panama • See the State Department's travel website for the Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Panama Country Specific Information. • Enroll in the Smart Traveler-Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. • Contact the U.S. Embassy in Panama, located at Building 783, Demetrio Basilio Lakas Avenue Clayton, Panama, at +507-317-5030, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Friday. After-hours emergency number for U.S. citizens is +507-317-5000. • Call 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or 1-202-501-4444 from other countries from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). U.S. Department of State panama-acs@state.gov (202) 483-1407

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