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Karaoke Halloween Party October 27th .Sing your heart out and enjoy a night full of fun and prizes. Cash for the best 3 Customes If you are going to fly on a broom this Halloween, do it looking Fabulous! $32.00 Blower+Manicure&Pedicure $45.00 Forever young welcome potion+relaxing massage 45 minutes+detox session $60.00 Blower+Iron+nail paint+tired legs massage Isabella Gormaz | Gerente | Hacienda Los Molinos Boutique Hotel Tel. (507) 730-8313 / Cel. 65897612 www.losmolinoshotel.com CONOCE LO NUEVO DE HACIENDA LOS MOLINOS HOTEL aquí: http://issuu.com/haciendalosmolinoshotel/docs/hlmboutiquehotel.pptx/0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEUOg-BWj-A

The small Sunday afternoon gatherings at Cafe La Villa to share screenings of movies has been a nice diversion for some of us who live in or visit Boquete. Rather than American blockbuster pop-culture movies, we look for highly regarded independent, world, and art house films. This week, we decided to choose six films and let the community vote for three should be our next three screenings. Then again - we could schedule all of them - this is indeed a wonderful collection of excellent and varied films. Below is a list of the six with basic descriptions, and links to trailers. (Feel free to reply with additional films you would like us to consider for screening in the future.) Reply to: BoqueteFilmClub@gmail.com --------------------- Amelie (LINK) 2000 - France Amelie is a whimsical fairy tale that has more darkness under its skin than most usually want to admit. After all, Amelie engages in malicious practical jokes and stalking behavior in her attempt to help the other lonely souls of Paris - and herself - so isn't all sweetness and light and big impish eyes. Between Bruno Delbonnel's acid colored cinematography, Tautou's wondrous central performance and Jeunet's twisted magical realism, the end result is so utterly lovable that the whole world fell under Amelie's spell. --------------------- Chicken People (LINK) 2016 - Documentary - Chicken People is a funny and uplifting look at the world of show chickens and the people who love them. Starting at the largest national poultry competition, likened to the Westminster Dog Show for chickens, Chicken People follows three top competitors over the course of a year as they grapple with life's challenges while vying to win the next year's crown. Both humorous and heartfelt, Chicken People is an unforgettable celebration of the human spirit. --------------------- Inception (LINK) 2010 Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a thief with the rare ability to enter people's dreams and steal their secrets from their subconscious. His skill has made him a hot commodity in the world of corporate espionage but has also cost him everything he loves. Cobb gets a chance at redemption when he is offered a seemingly impossible task: Plant an idea in someone's mind. If he succeeds, it will be the perfect crime, but a dangerous enemy anticipates Cobb's every move. --------------------- The Jazz Loft According to W. Eugene Smith (LINK) 2016 - Documentary - Between 1957 and 1965 in New York, dozens of jazz musicians jam night after night in a dilapidated Sixth Avenue loft, not realizing that much of what they play and say to each other is being captured on audio tape and in still pictures by the gentle and unstable genius, former LIFE Magazine photographer W. Eugene Smith, who lives in the loft space next door. Meanwhile, Thelonious Monk stops by for three weeks of rehearsals; drummer Ronnie Free gets hooked on hard drugs, having been turned on by a drummer who was his boyhood idol years before; loft-resident Hall Overton, Juilliard instructor and classical composer, becomes a jazz guru; the 50s give way to the 60s; Smith begins to record his own phone calls and visits from the local police; the world changes—and Smith gets evicted. --------------------- Mulholland Drive (LINK) 2001 A woman is left amnesiac after a car crash. She wanders the streets of Los Angeles in a daze before taking refuge in an apartment. There she is discovered by Betty, a wholesome Midwestern blonde who has come to the City of Angels seeking fame as an actress. Together, the two attempt to solve the mystery of Rita's true identity. The story is set in a dream-like Los Angeles, spoilt neither by traffic jams nor smog. Directed by David Lynch --------------------- Postmen in the Mountains (LINK) China - 2004 Set amidst the stunning mountain terrain of China's remote Hunan province, this poignant drama concerns an aging postman who is unable to maintain his grueling route. He decides to hand the job off to his son, but with this passing of the torch comes deep emotions. The film consists of the journey, the conversations, the scenery, the little human stories. No big drama. No emergencies. Just carrying the mail, which over the years has supplied the threads to bind together all of these lives. Your hosts, David van Harn, Curator Elizabeth (Lucy) Rios, Proprietress, Cafe La Villa Carol Delonis, BCP Foundation

ARF is proud to present its first annual Holiday Bazaar for W.I.N.O.S. (Women In Need Of Shopping) Location: Mike’s Global Grill Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2016 12:00 – 4:00 We are currently seeking artsy-crafty and creative persons to display their wares for this fun-filled holiday gift fair to benefit ARF. Are you willing to contribute 25% of your profit to ARF, AND contribute one item to be raffled off? If so, keep reading! If you don’t make any sales that day, then quite obviously you will not have a profit on which to make a contribution. But let’s be positive, everyone will have sales! No vendor fees required. This is a great way to benefit a very worthy cause, make contacts, and have a fun time! You will need to bring your own setup (e.g. table, display, decorations.) In addition, you’ll need to bring your own change fund because we don’t have one. Keep in mind the theme will be dogs, cats, and holiday gift-giving. We have limited space inside, but there’s plenty of room outside where you can set up. Additionally, we will have the Abuelo Rum tent at the front of the restaurant. It’s “first come, first served” for placement, so contact us as soon as possible. Contact us at any time from the receipt of this email to reserve your vendor area. If we have tickled your fancy, contact us at: debbyb@theopenfile.com arf.boquete@gmail.com

The Husky with Blue Eyes seen at Mikes Global Grill on Oct 9, is still lost. He has a collar and now looks like he has lost weight and seems to be in need of food and water. We tried to pull over but he strolled quickly through Isla Verde, near Valle Escondido. The dog appears lost and hungry and in need of food and water. If you see him please give him some food and water. Not sure if his owners are looking for him? We will go back tomorrow and see if he is still around. Please continue to spread the word, if we see him we will go to police station and see if anyone went by there looking for him, we can also post a sign in espanol at Romeros. Thankis, Nisco Tribe

SATURDAY OCTOBER 15TH: Gourmet Market RETURNS! More than 25 ethnic/specialty chefs will join us at La Villa for a farm and table event. Not to be missed! Free 12pm Workshop: How to make a Russian Appetizer with Flora. Live music in the cafe 11am-2pm! Don't miss it!

BVB Restaurant Program Kick-Off at El Viajero Ristorante El Viajero, one of Boquete’s newest restaurants, is the first participant of Buenos Vecinos’ Restaurant Program. The program will encourage local diners to bring specific food items to the participating restaurant during a specific two-week period in order to receive a complimentary item from the restaurant and to augment BVB’s supply of food for their clients After only a few short months in this location, El Viajero is already garnering glowing reviews for their international menu and delicious food. Mattia Bertero, owner and chef, is your host. Here is your opportunity to enjoy a free beverage from El Viajero while you contribute a food item to BVB’s monthly food distribution! Choose a free coffee, tea, soda, national beer or glass of house wine when you purchase any entrée (at full price, no discounts) and bring a five-pound bag of rice to the restaurant October 15th through October 31st (only) . They are open daily 8 am to midnight except Tuesdays. El Viajero is located beside the Delta Station across from Global Bank on Avenida Central. Visit their Facebook page at Boquete El Viajero Ristorante to see food photos and read their reviews.

Hola Boquetenos: There was a great interest expressed at the Nutre Hogar talk this morning about a bus trip to see the facility. Yira de Alvarado and her sister Judith Tovar have arranged for a bus to take us on this special excursion on Friday, October 28. We will leave at 9 AM from the BCP parking lot. Everyone will chip in $10 to cover the cost of the bus and give a small donation to Nutre Hogar. They will have a guided tour and snacks for us when we arrive. In order to judge how big a bus we need, please email your RSVP to pjbarrett@aol.com Also, for those who asked: Contact Phil McGuigan (pmcguigan@mcguirewoodsemeritus.com) for information on how to make your charitable donations to Panamanian charities deductible on your U.S. income tax. Penny Barrett pjbarrett@aol.com

ENJOY WITH YOUR FRIENDS A DIFFERENT NIGHT WHERE? GASTRO BAR – FINCA LÉRIDA SPECIAL DISCOUNT ON LODGE 2X1 ON LÉRIDA COCKTAILS FREE TRANSFER FROM LOS ESTABLOS 6:00 P.M. & 7:00 P.M. PUT YOUR HALLOWEEN COSTUMES ON! SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 FOR CHILDRENS AND ADULTS OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES A FUN AND SAFE EXPERIENCE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY COME OUT AND MEET YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY Angie Concepción Batista Ventas Finca Lérida ¡Vive Una Experiencia Unica en Finca Lérida! Finca Lérida Coffee Plantation & Boutique Hotel Alto Quiel-Boquete, Chiriquí Panamá Hotel: (507) 720-1111 Email: ventas@fincalerida.com

Gluten Free Gold Menu Coconut Cookies Morning Muffins Lemon Poppy Seed Cake Yucca Bread Soy Rolls Baguettes Rosemary Feta Scones Our GF mixes made with 80% local ingredients! Galletas de Coco Magdelenas de Mañana Torta de Amapola semilla de limon Pan de yuca Rollos de soya Baguette Scones de queso feta de romero

At about 0830 am on Monday, October 10, the property manager of a home in a neighborhood of Boquete near the Cable and Wireless office discovered that the home had been burglarized. The Alto al Crimen Hotline received a call moments after the discovery. Twenty-four hour operator Francisco Lugo was called into action, and he immediately contacted Boquete police. The police arrived on the scene minutes later and made a full report. Although a complete inventory is still underway, it was noted that two televisions were missing along with some other items. A louvered window had been broken, and a gate to the yard was used for entry. Police are investigating. It should be noted that jalousy windows are easily removed and used as access. AAC volunteers will visit the scene to determine other weak security areas at the property, make recommendations for improvement and provide security recommendations for the community, as applicable. Boquete residents and visitors who are not fluent in Spanish and may not even know how to call for help in police, fire or medical emergencies need to know about, use and contribute to the support of Alto al Crimen. Our 24 hour AAC Hotline exists to serve the community, but we need financial support of the community to keep it operating and provide other AAC services. Visit the Alto al Crimen website at altoalcrimen.info to read more and sign up. Or call 6745-2828 for information. Please leave donations at Mailboxes, Etc. in envelopes marked "Alto al Crimen."

I sell the very best Water Purifier/Sanitizer......BERKEY WATER PURIFIERS, This system is used by the Red Cross, The Peace Corps and NASA. It is a gravity fed system that requires no electricity. The Big Berkeys (2.25 gallons) sell for $300 and I have 1 Royal (3 gallons) that sells for $330. This is a once in a lifetime investment in your health and well-being. With the town's water system being completely dug up, take control over providing you and your family with safe clean drinking water no matter the circumstances. For a full report on the test results for Berkey filters please check this pdf. http://www.berkeyfilters.com/Test_results.pdf This is a quick summary of what the Berkey water filter will eliminate from your drinking water: Pathogenic Bacteria and Cysts (E. Coli, Klebsiella, Pseudomonas Aeruginosa, Giardia, Cryptosporidium, Raoltella Terrigena, Bacillus Atrophaeus) - Reduced to > 99.9999% Viruses (MS2 - Fr Coliphage) - Reduced to > 99.999% Parasites - Reduced to > 99.9999% Herbicides and Pesticides Pharmaceuticals - Reduced to > 99.9% Chlorine - Removed to Below Detectable Limits Chloramines - Reduced to > 99.9% BPA - Reduced to > 99.9% Detergents Nitrites - Removed to > 95% Organic solvents THM's (Trihalomethanes - Bromodichloromethane, Bromoform, Chloroform, Dibromochloromethane) - Removed to Below Detectable Limits MTBE's (Methyl tert-Butyl Ehter) - Removed to Below Detectable Limits Other VOC's - Removed to Below Detectable Limits MBAS (Methylene Blue Active Substances) Cloudiness Silt Sediment Radiologicals - Radon 222 - Removed to Below Detectable Limits Selenium and Thallium - 95% and greater Heavy metals - 99% and greater Iron Foul tastes and odor Please visit me Tuesday at the BCP meeting in the Hex Room or email me at info@airoasispanama.com Stacey Singer Boquete 6866-9399

Hello Boquete Friends, Due to the requests for additional wellness programs, I am adding a new one! Breathing correctly is not only important for living longer; it enhances mood, boosts mental clarity and increases energy levels plus a myriad of other benefits. You will learn all the reasons why and HOW to make deep breathing part of your everyday living. Experience guided meditations with sound and color to enhance the experience. Breathing Techniques and Guided Meditation Program Dates Mon Oct 24, 10:30am - 12pm Wed Oct 26, 10:30am - 12pm Fri Oct 28, 10:30am - 12pm This one week program has three 90 minute sessions We begin with a short discussion on how to prepare and what to expect from the breathing techniques and the guided meditation to follow. Sessions include how to successfully guide yourself through meditations. Location The Haven Hotel & Spa Yoga Room (This Program includes use of yoga room only) Programs are limited to 8 participants maximum There will be plenty of room to be comfortable and have your own space. Please wear comfortable clothing. Bring a yoga or similar floor mat, or use one of ours. RSVP at The Haven reception desk no later than Oct 17 Please bring your $65 cash only donation when registering, which covers all 3 sessions. For Questions please email Michael at mic1951co@gmail.com. Private Sessions are available. BE WELL BOQUETE Programs For Healthy Living are led by Michael Cooper, who in the summer of 2000 began his wellness practice by learning the Tibetan 5 Rites. After discovering the joys, benefits, and the transformation this ancient stretching practice had on his own life, he began teaching in 2002 upon completing training with Bikram's Yoga College of India. He has taught various yoga styles branching into Vinyasa, Yin, and Ashtanga. Other trainings include a 200HR RYT with Tiffany Cruikshank of Yoga Medicine, then following Paul Grilley techniques, earned a certification in Restorative Yin Yoga with Debbi Atkins-Davis1000HR RYT. Having recently relocated to Boquete Panama from Las Vegas Nevada (US), where Michael taught the last 8 years both in public classes and studios throughout the city, and to private clients. His teachings range from the gentle practices such as Assisted Stretching, Chair, and Yin Yoga, to more aggressive yoga styles from which he created a fusion of yoga disciplines he calls Yoga Fusion 90. Yours in health, Michael

Keep Boquete Clean Project On Saturday the 8th of October, 2016 I organized the first “Keep Boquete Clean” trash pick-up day. We had 14 residents from the Emerald Drive neighborhood and 4 from Los Molinos community to help pick-up trash along the main Boquete highway. These volunteers spent about 2 hours each picking up plastic and glass bottles, beer cans, disposable diapers, Styrofoam and lots of other debris. This resulted in a total of 38 bags of trash. Most of the trash was carried away by Gary Lewis (Emerald Drive community) pulling his trailer and taking it to the dump – THANK YOU!! The other bags were left for regular pick-up. A great big thank you goes to David George, who is a Panamanian. Not only was he out on Saturday morning, but he continues to go out several times a week by himself to pick-up trash along the highway. He loves this country and hates to see the mess on the side of the roads. His continued help is a blessing to me and the community. Another big thank you goes to Judy Tovar for organizing (and taking pictures) the Emerald Drive neighbors to participate in this clean-up day. Thank you to all the adults and kids who helped, including: Yadira Anguizola, Sr. Beitia, Zaida Frising, Maria, Family: Pedro, Benjamin, Gabriela and Jose Gonzales, Family: Jeff, Millie and Gray Hamilton & brothers and sister: Cody, Tyler and Dakota Langer. If there is anyone else who participated in the community clean-up that I missed – I apologize. Please let me know who you are. Finally, I would like to say that I was encouraged by the turnout and while I was picking up trash on Saturday, I was visited by the assistant of the Mayor of Boquete. He stated he saw the News Boquete flyer and came to take pictures of those involved. I was encouraged to hear him say that he will have a meeting with the Mayor on Monday (October 10th) to discuss the trash issues. A few people making a small effort end in big results! Sincerely, Tina Hoenig

Hi everyone! These furry friends are waiting for your help, they need dog food, toys, blankets and all the help that you can bring for them!!! Contact us and come to visit them! You all are very welcome!!! Phone: 6563-8686, email: javierandmagalyhouse@gmail.com Facebook: Javier Madge Y Magaly Bustamante

Dear All, Ingana Art Shop has now 30% discount on almost all our items!! Come and take advantage of it. You can also check us out in our Facebook page ; 'Ingana Art Shop Boquete', where you will find many pictures. We bring unique decorative items and accessories from Indonesia and Africa. We have sarongs, masks, paintings, mirrors, wood carvings, stone carvings, budhas, funny animals...and more. We are in the mainstreet in Boquete, in between Apizza and the Retrogusto restaurant. Open every day from 10 AM.- 1 PM. and from 2 PM.- 6 PM. See you there!!

We are moving to Florida after seven years in David and will sell all our furniture, household goods, and our car, a 2001 Hyundai Galloper. HERE’S A LIST OF WHAT WE’RE SELLING: · Queen size bed, mattress and box spring · 2 Storage shelf units, black plastic, with 4 shelves · Bookcase of light-colored wood with six shelves · 2 Recliner chairs, one red and one brown · Entertainment/TV shelf unit, pale yellow color with multiple shelves and cabinets · Set of wicker furniture- settee, 2 chairs with cushions, 2 end tables, one shelf unit · Dining room table of light-colored wood with 4 chairs · 2 Wooden folding TV tables · Cabinet for pantry or dining room with multiple shelves and drawers, white · Mabe propane cook stove, 4 burners and oven, with propane tank · Sankey refrigerator with top freezer · Genaire microwave oven · Black & Decker Toast-R-Oven · HP printer/scanner/copier · Dishes, glasses and utensils · Pots, pans and bake ware and other odds and ends EVERYTHING IS PRICED TO SELL AND MUST GO… FAST !! If you’re interested in anything reply to this notice Linda Card <lbwcard@gmail.com> or call me at 6705-9040. WE’RE EASY TO FIND JUST OFF THE NEW BOQUETE HIGHWAY. COME AND GET IT BEFORE I HAVE A YARD SALE !!

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GERMAN OKTOBERFEST October 22 / 11am Bavarian Style Buffet Semmelknödel (dumplings) Käsespätzle (chees noodles) Sauerkraut (you know it!) Bratwurst (no comment ;-)) Schweinebraten (roast pork) Potato pancakes with Apple Sauce The legendary „Home fries“ Desserts: Kaiserschmarrn Original german cherry cake German Pudding only $12,50 / person About the Restaurant We are a small and cozy German restaurant in Boquete. Our exceptionally friendly staff is looking forward to serving you authentic German cuisine, beer, cakes and other typical specialties. Restaurante Alemán „Zum Emsländer“ Plaza San Francisco, Boquete / Panama 6282-0650 Visit us on facebook

10:30 in the BCP Theater Tuesday October 11 – Yira De Alvarado and Judith Tovar will speak about their work with Nutre Hogar of Chiriqui. They will be introduced to the Boquete community by Phillip McGuigan, Price Peterson, and Pedro Detresno (shows you the importance of this program). 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 the Malnutrition Ward at 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 their Mission, they need $25,000.00 per month to maintain operations. http://nutrehogar.org/ Tuesday October 18 – Meet the Ambassador, the Wardens, and the Consular Agent. We will introduce Hank Landis and Bonnie Williams, the two new U.S. wardens, Tricia Daugherty, the British Consular Agent, and from the Canadian Embassy in Panama: Consul and First Secretary Mika Kosaki Oldham, Ambassador Anna-Karine Asselin, and Consular Officer, Ms. Debora De Herrera. These folks will speak about what their respective embassies can and cannot do for their citizens, how and when to contact them, their citizen registries maintained by the embassies, and other pertinent topics raised by the audience. The Canadian Ambassador will bring passport renewal forms. A must attend program for all U.S., Canadian and British citizens. Tuesday October 25 – Kevin Fisher (aka Sparky Boquete) will give a talk/demonstration on cutting edge light based wellness technology. These products are used for appetite control, cell repair, detoxification, sleep, pain relief, energy, stress, and inflammation control. FREE ADMISSION Tuesday November 1 – Mark & Martine Heyer, Rodny Fuentes & Irma Castillo Smith present their group health insurance policies for members of Rodny Direct. Martine will speak on 2 or 3 different health insurance plans that exist and that will give discounts for group members. Rodny and Mark will be there to sign up folks for Rodny Direct. Irma Castillo Smith will be the plan administrator for the Rodny Direct group insurance plans. Tuesday November 8 – Allison Tilluma will speak about detoxification of the body, how the body naturally detoxifies, why it is necessary, and what we can do to support it in a nourishing and natural way. Allison is a local massage therapist, herbalist, and yoga teacher. She has been specializing in alternative medicine for the past 10 years after realizing Western medicine was not effectively treating her issues. Tuesday November 15 – Bill Whit presents “More Tai Chi”. Tuesday November 22 -- Price Peterson, Peter Sterling, and Rodrigo Marciacq on the scientific and economic facts (and the truth) about GMO products especially as they exist in Panama. Tuesday November 29 – Dr. Peter Juhos, owner of Natural Alternative Health, S.A. in David will speak about the programs his clinic offers. Dr. Juhos is a Hungarian holding a BA, BS, MBA-US-Fulbright Scholarship at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Juhos is the Medical Director, Founder, and Owner of Multiple Clinics practicing chiropractic and alternative medicine. He has developed an Ultimate Remedy a Superantigen (SAg) for anti-cancer treatment. FREE ADMISSION Tuesday, Dec. 6 -- Dr. Alfredo Molto, high level plastic surgeon practicing in David will speak about advancements in plastic surgery and his work with Operation Smile in Panama. Tuesday, Dec. 13 -- Alberto Alemán is the former CEO of the Panama Canal Authority. He is a graduate of Texas A & M University. Under his leadership, the Panama Canal Authority´s vision has been to transform the Canal into a world leader in services to the maritime industry, to be the cornerstone of the global transportation system, and a model of excellence, integrity, and transparency. He is the recipient of numerous national and international awards for his achievements and contributions to the world maritime industry. Sr. Alberto will speak to us about the history and the future of the canal and its importance to the Panamanian people. Tuesday, Dec. 27 -- Have a medical condition on a weekend, nights, holidays or any other day and don’t want to go to David?. Dra. Digna Diaz and the Boquete Medical Associates is a call in service that will manage your emergency in Boquete. Just by calling 6619-7911 you will have available a physician and a medical assistant to manage your condition at ALFA CLINIC next to La Reina department store at down town Boquete. Dra Digna Diaz, internal medicine specialist will speak. Tuesday, Dec. 27 – Darrell Eash presents Camels & Chameleons (Learning to Thrive in a New Environment). How to understand and appreciate the differences between Latinos and Gringos, and how to adapt to and succeed in a culture and language different from your own. Darrell’s knowledge in this area comes from being born and raised in Venezuela, living there until he left for college in the U.S. He’s also worked among Latinos for nearly 28 years, and has traveled extensively to all but four Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America. Darrell will address the 10 cultural differences between Latino and Gringo cultures and explain how they can harmoniously work together. Tuesday January 3 – Boquete Hospice and Health presents “Being Prepared.” Do you know the legalities in Panama if you were to die or become ill and unable to make very important medical decisions for yourself? Laws you're familiar with in your home country do not apply! Did you know that you must have enough cash on hand to pay a doctor to pronounce someone dead and to have the mortuary pick you up? No credit cards. No IOUs. What will you do if you're hospitalized in an emergency and can't express what medical treatment you want? And who can legally enter your home to feed your pets if you can't? What's your legal marital status? What about wills? There's a lot we ASSUME we know but we don't Tuesday January 10 – David MacKenzie will speak on “Diseases Are Your Friends” and are messages from your body (and God). Medicines are unnatural and toxic and just kill the messenger. David believes the great majority of diseases are caused by diet and lifestyle and we all need to know the biologically correct diet. Tuesday January 17 – Bob Gregory and the Alto al Crimen team. Tuesday January 24 -- Alvaro Almengor of Hatstone Lawyers, a boutique law firm with five partners across four offices (Jersey, London, Panama and South Africa) will speak. They are primarily a corporate and private law firm, and work regularly on cross border structures for international clients. they regularly advise international banks, financial services business, foreign corporations, local business, public and private companies, directors, shareholders, entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals on all aspects of corporate and commercial law. In Panama, in particular, they have expertise in incorporating companies and foundations, construction and property, employment, immigration, taxation, corporate and commercial, succession planning and asset protection, cross-border transactions, new business establishment and general legal advice. FREE ADMISSION Tuesday January 31 – Milagros Sanchez Pinzón is the premiere historian for Chiriqui Province and Boquete in particular. She authored the book Boquete, Rasgos de su Historia in 2001 and Boquete: Valley of the eternal rainbow in 2006 -- research and photos illustrating the rich history of Boquete and its founding families. Luz Graciela Joly Adames, Tenured Professor of Anthology, Department of History, Faculty of Humanities, Autonomous University of Chiriqui, will translate. Tuesday, Feb. 7 – Lloyd Cripe “the weatherman” talks about the micro-climates and weather in the Boquete area and how it has changed. Tuesday, Feb. 14 – Robert Bezeu, founder and developer of the “Plastic Bottle Village” development on Isla Colon in Bocas del Toro, will speak about his labor of love on Valentines Day. This eco-residential community will eventually consist of 120 homes built out of recycled plastic bottles. Robert will tell us what motivated him to undertake such an ambitious project, how he utilizes the bottles, why this is an affordable and efficient building method, and how he hopes to save the earth one bottle at a time. http://www.plasticbottlevillage.com To suggest a speaker or topic for these meetings please email BCP Tuesday Meeting To become a vendor at the Tuesday market, email Elena Serracin