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May
26
Centro Educativo Playa Chiquita holds Gastro Fair & Multicultural Fundraiser
May 26, 2011 | Tags: Community News, Helping Out | Comments Off
Delicious aromas wafted around the grounds of the school in Playa Chiquita Friday May 13th when they held a colourful multicultural fundraiser.
The mouth-watering smells were surpassed only by the taste of this internationally diverse buffet supplied by parents and available to visitors at modest prices. The event was organised to raise funds for further expansion and improvements at this well respected non-profit school.
Those attending were treated to a varied musical and dance programme featuring, amongst others, soloist Ed Mundo accompanied on the electric piano by Silvia, his wife, who is also music teacher at the school. Ed’s voice and the music filled the newly built classroom with wonderful renditions of a Bolivian song “Kapuri” followed by “Alfonsine y el Mar” and finishing with a melodic “Granada”.
However, the fun had only just begun! A Flamenco group of pupils gorgeously costumed in black and red, showed rhythm and flair, which suggested extensive rehearsal and their obvious enjoyment was matched by that of the audience.
Other acts included pupils singing ambitious and spirited versions of pop songs, enthusiastically performed to toe-tapping beats.
The evening was well attended not only by parents and friends but also by well-wishers showing support for this worthwhile cause. Centro Educativo is a non-profit organisation committed to continuous improvement of the educational standards offered to the children of this area. To achieve this, facilities need to be constantly upgraded and expanded.
Can YOU help build the next classroom?
Absolutely any Donation is helpful: just think what a difference it could make to these pupils schooldays if every person in the Puerto Viejo area gave a small amount of money!
If you can help with a donation, please email the school secretary, Stephanie Achenbaum at the following email address: asocepp@ymail.com or contact the school by telephone at 2750-0754. You can also follow them on facebook.
 Article by Zoë Courtier. Zoë along with her husband Tom Keller are the proprietors of Geckoes Rainforest River Lodge. Two luxurious holiday houses with private plunge pools in a magnificent rainforest and river setting minutes from Playa Cocles. More information at www.geckoeslodge.com |
THANK YOU on behalf of all the children at Centro Educativo in Playa Chiquita!
May
11
Route 32 reopens after slide but more closures likely
May 11, 2011 | Tags: Accidents and Natural Disasters, Transport | Comments Off
The latest slide damage. Photo courtesy of La NaciónA slide on Sunday once again closed route 32 between Limon and Guapiles.
The slide had closed the road at km 22. The debris field from the slide was 6 meters high and 50 meters wide and took several days to clear with the work being slowed down by the rain.
Route 32 is the main route between San Jose and the Caribbean Coast. When it is closed, travelers need to take route 10 via Turrialba. That route however is slow and windy and adds at least an hour to the trip.
Travelers should call 800-TRANSITO, option #1, option #4 (in Spanish) for the latest road information.
Transport officials are also recommending the people do not drive route 32 at night, especially when it is raining.
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