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Thank you to our great customers for all your support. We will be closed Wednesday, April 21 through the end of the month for vacation. We will reopen Monday, May 2. We are now selling organic cacao straight from the farm in Boca del Toro - Heidy Organic Chocolates. --

You will create up to 12 Paintings in just 2 days! *: mats not included Robyn Cole Artworks Presents: Cold Wax Workshop Description No experience or art talent required -- I teach you everything you need to know. This is a fun, 2-day event!! Students will be introduced to methods of working in oil paints and cold wax through an intuitive process utilizing various non-traditional mark making tools. Cold wax (a mix of beeswax and natural solvents) is applied at room temperature and combined with oil paint to become a sensuous butter-cream texture—a lot of fun to work! Combining this mixture in many layers produces results with texture and depth that cannot be duplicated in any other medium. This is a different process from encaustic and does not involve the use of heat. Materials Provided: cold wax, oil paints, pigment sticks, charcoal, pastels, citrus solvent, brayers, rollers, palette knives, squeegees, scrapers, odd assortment of marking tools, oil paper and palette paper. Students leave with up to eight 4" x 4" paintings and up to four 6" x 9" paintings such as what is shown above. Mats are not included but are available for purchase. Suggested items for you to bring: Apron or paint shirt Something to transport paintings home (pizza box, box lid) If you want a specific color scheme – bring oil paints and pigment sticks What to Expect: Students will learn basic concepts and techniques of oil/cold wax painting and to incorporate other media including oil pigment sticks, Stabilo pencils, charcoal, and oil pastel. Techniques include methods of application, building depth and texture, removing layers, reveals, masks and unique mark-making. Through handouts, video and discussion we will review elements of design in abstract painting. The workshop structure is relaxed and appropriate for artists at all levels. Students will have plenty of time to create their own samples for future use as well as create from 8 to 12 paintings to take home. Date: Monday and Tuesday, April 25th and 26th TIme: 10 am to 5 pm. This allows 1 hour for lunch/discussion Price: $150 ($50 materials fee, $100 tuition) You are enrolled upon payment, either through Paypal (click here and scroll to the bottom) or via cash payment in person. Email robyncole@thirdworldwife.com to make arrangements. About Robyn Cole: Affectionately referred to as "Boquete's Resident Artist", Robyn Cole is an internationally known, award-winning mixed media artist based out of Boquete, Panama and Glendale, California. She creates and teaches workshops in both encaustic and cold wax/oil in Alto Lino, Boquete, Panama. Robyn Cole robyncole@thirdworldwife.com www.robyncoleartworks.com --

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"Color and Texture" presents "The First Collective Art Expo 2016" 9th to 29th of April - Biblioteca de Boquete (Third Floor) Inauguration Friday 8th of April All are invited! --

Finca Lérida Coffee Plantation & Boutique Hotel: Live a Unique Experience! $289 for a 3-Day and 2-Night Stay for 2 People in a CHIMNEY MOUNTAIN SUITE ( Porch with Chimney and Bathroom with Jacuzzi) Includes: Cafetal Breakfast at La Brulerie Restaurant Estrella Coffee Tour + Coffee Tasting Certificate Tour Group Photo Souvenir Welcome Cocktail (Signature Tomato Martini) at the Gastro PUB Access and Maps to El Mirador and La Cascada Trail Buy it here at Gustazos: http://www.gustazos.com/deals/Hotels_fincalerida2 Valid for a 2-night stay between May 1 and July 30, 2016. TO RESERVE: Once you click ‘BUY’, you’ll get to choose the type of stay you want. Then, you’ll see a reservations platform where you can choose your date of arrival. After making the payment, you’ll receive an email with the reservation confirmation. You can buy as many Gustazos as you want per person. Each Gustazo is valid for 2 people. Additional people: Children under 12 stay for free. Maximum of 2 children per room. Maximum occupancy per room: 4 people. This Gustazo includes: Special Cafetal Breakfast includes: 2 eggs, any style, Lerida potatoes, fresh local cheese, ham, bread, coffee and juice. Suite with chimney and jacuzzi Estrella Coffee Tour Coffee Tasting Certificate Tour Group Photo Souvenir Refreshing Welcoming Drink at the Gastro Pub Access and Maps to El Mirador and La Cascada Trail Free parking Free Wi-Fi Check-in: 3:00 p.m. / Checkout: 12:00 p.m. / Late checkout subject to availability. Hotel tax of $28.90, equivalent to 10% must be canceled by the guest a check-in. Please choose your dates carefully before making the purchase. Check the reservations calendar for availability. Cancellation policy: Any date change must be requested 24 hours before check-in. You must call 720-1111 or write an email to confirmation@fincalerida.com. If you have a reservation and don’t show up at the hotel, you will lose the Gustazo. Gustazos.com's full Terms of Use and Privacy Policy apply to your purchase of this Gustazo. Saludos! Shirley Alonso de Braasch Sales Director | Partner - Gustazos Panama Shirley.Alonso@gustazos.com | www.Gustazos.com | Oficina: Obarrio, Calle San Lucas, P.H Torre Cosmos Oficinas, piso 4, Oficina 403 | Panama Phone: (507) 6613-2089 Skype: ShirleyAlonso-Gustazos.com CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email, its contents, and attachments are confidential and proprietary to Gustazos. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution, or any action taken in reliance on it, is prohibited and may be unlawful. If you believe you have received this email in error, please notify the sender, delete this email, and destroy all copies. --

Hello everyone! Explora ya is happy to announce again our Medellin Experience tour this coming month of May 21st to the 26th Bogota, Cundinamarca Experience July 1st to the 6th Medellin Flowers festival August 2nd to August 8th Salsa Culture Experience in Cali, Valle December 24th to January 1st These trips are going to be semi private with a maximum number of 12 people and a minimum of 6, you will have a fully bilingual chaperon during your experience in Colombia plus the guides on the tours. We have planned our activities in some of the festivities in some of the dates that are mentioned above Please contact us for more information and reservations We don't sell tours, we provide Experiences!!!! Sincerely, Oscar Peña Sanchez President of Explora Ya & Mucho Gusto Panama Tel: +507 730 9427 Cell: +507 6596 2070 www.exploraya.com www.muchogustopanama.com We don't sell tours, we provide Experiences! Follow Us: FACEBOOK - TWITTER - INSTAGRAM - TRIPADVISOR xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx I am completely responsible for my actions and assure Panama Tourism, Inc. that I am physically and psychologically able to participate in the Activity for which I am paying. Similarly, I assume those responsibilities for any person who is under my care, whether friends or family. Panama Tourism, Inc. reserves the right to cancel or reorganize events depending on the conditions of the climate. In the event of heavy rain prior to the trip, the trip will be cancelled at no cost. If it starts raining during the trip, no refund will be made if the group decides to stop and return. CANCELLATION POLICY Eco-adventure tours can be cancelled up to one week in advance without incurring in any penalty. If they are cancelled within a week, a 50% penalty will be charged. If cancelled within 24 hours, there will be no refund Soy completamente responsable de mis actos y aseguro de Turismo de Panamá, Inc. que estoy físicamente y psicológicamente capaz de participar en la actividad para la que estoy pagando. Del mismo modo, asumo estas responsabilidades para cualquier persona que está bajo mi cuidado, ya sea amigos o familiares. Turismo Panamá, Inc. se reserva el derecho de cancelar o reorganizar los eventos en función de las condiciones de la climático. En caso de lluvia fuerte antes del viaje, el viaje será cancelado sin costo. Si comienza a llover durante el viaje, no se hará ningún reembolso si el grupo decide parar y volver. POLÍTICA DE CANCELACIÓN 1. Viajes Eco-aventura pueden ser canceladas hasta una semana de antelación, sin incurrir en penalización alguna. 2. Si se cancelan dentro de una semana, una pena de 50% será cargado. 3. Si se cancela dentro de 24 horas, no habrá reembolso --

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Ambassador John D. Feeley invites U.S. Citizens in Panama Province to a Town Hall Meeting When: Wednesday, April 20th Where: Wyndham Hotel at Albrook Mall Time: 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm Representatives from American Citizens Services, Regional Security Office, and Federal Benefits will be available to answer questions during the meeting Please register here NLT than April 17th. Space is limited to 100 guests so sign up early. The Conference Hall will open at 2pm for all participants. IMPORTANT: After registering, you will receive a message confirming your participation. You must present this confirmation along with proof of citizenship to enter the conference hall. Thank you for your cooperation. No Video Cameras or Video Recording Permitted

It's been ninety days since La Villa coffee lounge and roastery opened at BCP, and we want to say THANKS! No one expected this level of success so soon, and the credit goes to you all. Haven't been by yet? C'mon over! We host a wide variety of community events; something is happening every day at La Villa. Now with 100% More Books! Dollar books and dollar beers, for thinking and drinking. Or tea, we do organic teas too. Sun-Thu 9-6 Fri &Sat 9-8 Closed Mon Weekly April Events: Sundays are Roast Days! Did you know that La Villa is Boquete's only single origin coffee house? One farm, one family... and the freshest coffee in town. Come at 2pm to see our "Mad Max" roaster in action! Join us for a free "mini tour" of the coffee process, from tree to cup. z Tuesday is Market Day! Biggest market in the Boquete area, 9-12. Dominoes start at 1pm. On Wednesdays we invite you to join our Open Spanish class. From 1-3pm, expats explore Spanish language in an informal setting. A glass of wine is definitely allowed! Thursday afternoons bring Vivianne and her Chinese Brush Painting class. 2:30-4pm; $6. ...and if you're from the Midwest, our 4-6pm Eucher club will be just what the doctor ordered. Friday is Comedy Improv Night! Join the Boquete Community Players for free, improvisational theater fun. 6-8pm Saturday is Open Acoustic Mic! From 6-8pm, have a strum or just a beer and enjoy the local talent. Guest hosts every week and a no-pressure environment. Have an event or group you'd like to bring to La Villa? We'd be happy to have you. 6403-0668 Find out more at www.lavillaboquete.com --

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Come join the fun. Salsa, ChaChaCha, and Latino dance performances this Sunday at the Valle Escondido Amphitheatre. Food and drink available. (wine and beer too.) and of course Dancing! Bring the family and enjoy! --

-- Paul Morgan, Boquete, Chiriqui Avaya Master Tech, CCNA, CCNE

The American Citizen Services (ACS) Unit at the U.S. Embassy in Panama would like to inform U.S. citizens about the upcoming annual American Fair. The American Fair will bring the expat community, NGO, civic and volunteer groups together. Everyone is invited. Representatives from ACS and the Federal Benefits Unit will be on hand to answer questions. When: Saturday, April 9, 2016 Time: 8:00am-12:00pm Where: U.S. Embassy Grounds, Clayton *Free Entrance* *Bring Photo I.D.* --

I decided to toss caution to the wind (read as "spend more money for CL") and remove the 500KB limit on photos. Post / upload to your hearts content (well, until I go to paupers prison).

Thanks for your two-part feedback. We definitely understand about having bad days.

Don Ray Williams has not been banned from CL. He requested that his account be closed.

The new forum has been created. It is in the topical category (i.e., the first category in the forums). The title is "Shopping and Store Resources". Note that forums are placed in alphabetical order (with the exception of the Miscellaneous at the tail end). If you want any changes in this new forum, just ask. Great idea.

There is a limit of about 500KB for pictures. Can you downsize the images and then post them? There are free resources on the Internet for doing such.

Great idea. Will get that done this afternoon. Thanks for this suggestion, and keep them coming. That is how we get better.

Your wish is my command.

To U.S. Citizens living in Boquete and surrounding communities: As you know, our Boquete Warden for the U.S. Embassy, Price Peterson, has decided to step aside after many years of providing wonderful support to us all. Recently I interviewed for the position and was chosen to be the new U.S. Warden for Boquete. I look forward to being a liaison between you and the U.S. Embassy in your time of need. For those of you who do not know me, I would like to tell you a little about myself. I am bilingual; I was born in Colombia and lived throughout South and Central America before I moved to the U.S. at age 16. Shortly after graduating high school I served in the Army in Viet Nam. Once home from Viet Nam I entered college and haven't stopped taking courses. I will finish a law degree at ISAE University in David on May 1, 2016. My work background covers a wide gamut: law enforcement, private investigations, water and waste water management and engineering, instruction at a law enforcement academy, and property management. The Citizens Services Chief at the U.S. Embassy suggested adding the position of an Alternate Warden so there is always at least one person here to assist you. I am very pleased to announce that, at my request, Bonnie Williams has accepted this position. Many of you are familiar with Bonnie from Bid4Boquete. She has given of herself to this community for years. Prior to relocating to Boquete in early 2007 from Tallahassee, Florida, Bonnie served as the Executive Director of the Florida Commission on Ethics, where she first was employed in 1974. She holds a B.A. from Indiana University and graduate degrees from Florida State University. Bonnie and I look forward to serving you. We have many thoughts and ideas on keeping you informed and supporting your needs. Once we have been oriented into this position, we plan to communicate with you on a regular basis. Please feel free to contact us. I have established an email account specifically for this position. Hank Landis, Boquete Warden for U.S. Citizens landis.boquete.warden@comcast.net

Dottie, The hot link in the original posting has been corrected. Just a minor typo. Thanks for posting this information on CL.

This topic has been previously discussed here on CL. See: http://www.chiriqui.life/topic/1268-new-park-to-be-built-in-david

Be advised that the original posting of this thread was subjected to some technical issues that prevented the text from displaying. That issue has now been corrected.