COSTA RICA HAPPENINS' / CALENDAR
FESTIVALS, HOLIDAYS, SEMINARS, EVENTS +
JANUARY 2008
FESTIVALS, HOLIDAYS, SEMINARS, EVENTS +
JANUARY 2008
Dec. 31-Jan. 5
COPA DEL CAFÉ: A week long, international tennis tournament for kids under 18 - Costa Rica Country Club, Escazu. http://www.CopaCafe.com
Jan. 1
NEW YEARS DAY – Most things are closed though most major markets are open though often on shortened hours. EPA is open! (actually, leading up to that time it’s pretty dead in the Central Valley as MANY people have gone to the beaches!!). LEGAL HOLIDAY*. U.S. Embassy Closed
Kids are off school from around the 19th of Dec. till the 2nd week of Feb. so there are LOTS of programs set up for kids!! Especially at various Museums!!
INBIO (National Biodiversity Institute) SUMMER WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS 3-11 - SANTO DOMINGO
Jan. 8-Feb. 1
8 - Transporters
9 - Waterworld
11 - Insects
15-29 - Planting Seeds
16-30 - Don Teo's Farm
17-31 - Bug Safari
18-Feb. 1 - Frog and Toad World
23 - Trail Explorers
24 - Waterworld
25 - Insects
CONTACT: 507-8100
Jan. 2 (1st Wed. of each month)
WOMEN'S INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE FOR PEACE AND FREEDOM - HEREDIA. This women's group gets together to work on peace activities, letters, editorials, campaigns for peace and human rights. Bilingual. CONTACT: Mitzi 433-7078
Jan. 2 (1st and 3rd Wed. of each month)
THE CR TRADING AND INVESTMENT CLUB - This Discussion group meets to discusses stocks, bonds, economies, commodities, short- and long term investments and related information and share ideas and knowledge. Organizers do not solicit investments. CONTACT: Dan Chaput - 357-9591 / dc@g-advisors.com
Jan. 4 (1st Fri. of each month)
An informal LUNCH GATHERING FOR MEMBERS & FRIENDS/FAMILY OF COSTA RICA LIVING MESSAGE BOARD (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CostaRicaLiving) with ARCR's (http://www.ARCR.net) Ryan Piercy at various locations. This month will be at Las Mazitas Mexican Restaurant. (The restaurant is located diagonally across from Banco Costa Rica on Calle 40, just North of Paseo Colon. This is 3 1/2 blocks directly down the street - north - from the ARCR office.) Check the board for the latest info or contact Allen Dickinson at humphree@bellsouth.net
Jan. 4 (1st Fri. of each month) - noon
AMERICAN LEGION POST 10 ESCAZU MEETING. Past members as well as new members are welcome. LOCATION: Bar Poas on Avendia 7 between Calles 3 and 5 - SAN JOSE.
Jan. 8 (1st Tues. of each month) - 11am
VFW MEETING of the Stanley "Sarge" Novak Post 11207 meetings of VFW and prospective members are welcome to join members in comradeship. LOCATION: Colonial Casino, 2nd Floor. CONTACT: 750-0453 / 228-2313
Jan. 8 (1st Tues. of each month) - 9:39am Coffee/Tea Social, 10am Meeting
NEWCOMERS MONTHLY MEETING - 249-2673 / CasaFloraDora1@yahoo.com
Jan. 9 (2nd Wed. of each month)
WOMEN'S CLUB - CONTACT: 268-6130 / 282-6801 / http://www.WCCR.org
Jan. 13 (’07)
CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL - SAN JOSE There is a chocolate celebration taking place at the Centro Nacional de Arte y Cultura Saturday, and events featuring music, movies, and many of the ways to eat one of the worlds favorite treats are to take place between 4-8pm Chocola-Ticos welcome in the new year with music and videos about chocolate, accompanied by a big chocolate fondue with fruit and hot chocolate for a beverage At 7pm there will be a showing of the French film
Week of Jan 13 (3rd week in Jan.)
CELEBRATIONS OF CRISTO NEGRO of ESQUIPULAS (the Black Christ and a famous Guatemalan statue/church/town near the boarder of El Salvador celebrating Christ’s Healing powers. The color some say is not about his skin being black but because it’s about a statue that depicts his crucifixion so the darkness is dried blood)
Jan. 13 (Sun. – 2nd Sun. of month)- 10am
PILGRIMAGE/PROCESSION - ALAJUELITA - A couple thousand people are expected to join in a PILGRIMAGE/PROCESSION with miracles they’re asking for to a huge illuminated cross on the mountain top for followed by a solemn mass (10am) honoring Alajuelita's Patron Saint. For a bit of understanding of this Saint check out http://www.costaricapages.com/blog/tico/black-christ/546
Week of the 13th (3rd week of Jan.)
SANTA CRUZ, Guanacaste - 6 days of Folk dancing, marimbas bands, bullfighting and a Horse Parade on the 19th +.
Jan. 15 - 9am (3rd Tues. of each month)
JACO WOMEN'S GROUP - This newly formed bilingual Central Pacific Women's Group is an affiliate of the Jacó Chamber of Commerce and discusses community and business issues like Community building, cultural, educational, and social activities are topics of interest along with guests speakers. LOCATION: Balcon del Mar. CONTACT: 643-2853 / christinatruitt@gmail.com
Jan. 16 (1st and 3rd Wed. of each month)
THE CR TRADING AND INVESTMENT CLUB - This Discussion group meets to discusses stocks, bonds, economies, commodities, short- and long term investments and related information and share ideas and knowledge. Organizers do not solicit investments. Dan Chaput - 357-9591 / dc@g-advisors.com
Jan. 16-28
FIESTAS DE PALMARES - ZAPOTE: Horse festival, folk dances, bullfighting, food, carnival, rides, Bingo, parades, sports competitions, concerts and more. Put on by the Asociacion Civica Palmarena. http://FiestasPalmares.com
Jan. 17 (Thurs.)
SATSANG – ESCAZU - A Satsang is a traditional gathering for the purpose of meditating in a positive group energy field, and for asking questions about our own spiritual path, exploring the depths of wisdom we have inherited from all the worlds great spiritual teachers. It is an opportunity to make spiritual friendships with others who are true seekers -- and with true finders as well. Those who are new to the Sat Yoga Institute are invited to come to this event as an orientation. Our satsangs are open to the public! Please register in advance. COST: FREE (http://www.SatYogaInstitute.org / 289-7350)
Jan. 19
SANTA CRUZ, Guanacaste - HORSE PARADE celebrating Cristo Negro
Jan. 19-20
QIGONG with Pragata, one of the founders of the Blue Mountain Lodge at the base of the CHIRRIPO (www.shaolin-wahnam-center.org). Janine (289-7524 / 887-8835 / sosjanine@yahoo.ca / http://www.Turya.info)
Jan. Jan. 19-20 (3rd Sat. and Sun. of each month)
GAY WEEKEND PARTY – LA FORTUNA/ARENAL - Palo Verde Resort hosts this monthly weekend party with drag shows, dj, dancers, b’bque on Sun. COST: Entrance – 3,000-c plus drinks, food and accommodations (460-9791 / www.BambuRoom.com)
Jan. Jan. 21 (3rd Mon. of each month)
ORCHID ASSOCIATION / Asociacion Costarricense de Orquídeas – Moravia - Monthly meeting. LOCATION: el Colegio de Ingenieros Agrónomos - d el Cementerio de Moravia, 300 Oeste, 100 Norte y 200 Oeste. CONTACT: www.Ticorquideas.com / info@ticorquideas.com / 240-4269
Jan. 21
Martin Luther King’s Birthday - U.S. Embassy Closed
Jan. 21-Feb. 28
MORA FIESTA DE PATRONALES
Jan. 22-27
PACHA MAMA RIVER FESTIVAL (www.PachaMama.com) - 10 min. North of NOSARA: A 6-day continuous musical journey magical tribal gathering deep inside the pristine forest that combines elements of live music, live chanting, rock and ending with a traditional Trance party.
Jan. 23 (Wed.) - 3-5pm
HIGH TEA AT POSADA EL QUIJOTE - ESCAZU (Bello Horizonte) - Enjoy time with friends in a cozy Inn, with a beautiful view overlooking the Central Valley, and at the same time, indulge yourself with decadent food! Includes - a glass of Momosa, a variety of Hot Tea, Homemade Scones with Devonshire Cream, Finger Sanwiches, Petit Fours and to end, a refreshing Sherbet to clean your palate. COST: $15/pp. LOCATION: Posada El Quijote Country Inn - de Fabrica Toycos - 1 km East, 25 mts South, 50 mts East. CONTACT (reservations HIGHLY suggested): Posada El Quijote Country Inn - 289-8401 / Quijote@quijote.co.cr / http://www.quijote.co.cr
Jan. 24-25 (last Thurs. & Fri. of each month)
ARCR LIVING IN COSTA RICA SEMINAR for people considering moving to Costa Rica (233-8068 / 221-2053 / seminar@CasaCanada.net / http://www.ARCR.net) (to me this is a MUST!!! COST: Non-Members: $50 (if you join, $25 will be deducted from the membership fee). Members: $25 (includes lunch/coffee breaks)
Jan. 25 – 7pm
WAH! CONCERT (www.WahMusic.com), one of the most well-known musicians in the Yoga World is performing a benefit for CREER Service Organization (www.CreerBelieve.org) at Jardin de Yoga Kapoli (www.Kapoli.net) in ESCAZU (San Rafael) (228-1350 / Pilar 391-7593 / Joshua Canter / hobe2001@yahoo.com)
Jan. 26-27 (last Thurs. & Fri. of each month)
ARCR LIVING IN COSTA RICA SEMINAR for people considering moving to Costa Rica (233-8068 / 221-2053 / seminar@CasaCanada.net / http://www.ARCR.net) (to me this is a MUST!!! COST: Non-Members: $50 (if you join, $25 will be deducted from the membership fee). Members: $25 (includes lunch/coffee breaks)
Jan. 26 - 9:30am-noon (Last Sat. of each month)
DEMOCRATS ABROAD ( http://CR.DemocratsAbroad.org) LOCATION: Aurola Holiday Inn, Downtown SAN JOSE CONTACT: Paul Kloes - 215-4254 / DPauljmac@yahoo.com
REGISTER TO VOTE ABSENTEE at www.VoteFromAbroad.org - this will give you a paper vote (Democrats Abroad can vote online for primaries BY around the 31st of Jan.)
NOTE: All international recognized Democrats Abroad chapters are considered as if they were our 51st State and have 14 delegates & 8 Super Delegates [counts as 22) for the National Convention and have 8 seats on the National Committee SOOOO - your votes DO COUNT!!
Jan. 26
WAH! CONCERT (www.WahMusic.com), one of the most well-known musicians in the Yoga World is performing a benefit for CREER Service Organization (www.CreerBelieve.org) in La Florida, LA FLORIDA IN ZELEDON at The Restaurant at Pura Suerte (Joshua 308-7005 / Drennon 308-9851)
Jan. 27 - 1pm (last Sun. of each month)
WINE CLUB MEETING. CONTACT: CostaRicaWineClub@gmail.com
Jan. 27 (’06 – Fri.-Sun.)
ORCHID FAIR - CORONADO - Over 500 varieties will be on display. Orchids are the most numerous family of plants in the world, in Costa Rica over 1400 species are documented. The exposition is in the Amadita Malavassi School
Jan. 27
GUANACASTE STRING FESTIVAL - TAMARINDO - Includes eclectic mix of musical styles. LOCATION: La Bodega Resort
Jan. 31
Jorge Debravos Day (POETRY DAY) - Dedicated to poetry and the most famous Costa Rican poet.
Jan. 31
FESTIVAL CHUNCHES DEL MAR - MONTEZUMA - Artists exhibit works inspired by a month of beach combing, with a party including music, dance and an auction. LOCATION: Hotel Luz de Mono, Montezuma, festivalchunches-demar@luzdemono.com
Jan. 31 – 8:30am-1pm
LIVING IN SAN ISIDRO DEL GENERAL SEMINAR - SAN ISIDRO DEL GENERAL (771-7482 / 886-6984 / MonicChabot@gmail.com) - Considering a new life in the Brunca Region as an investor, a retiree or a business owner. Learn more about life in the Southern Pacific Zone. Doing the right thing, the first time, can save you a lot of time, effort and money. LOCATION: Hotel Diamante Real. COST: $40/pp or $60/couple. (there will be more of these in the future so if you’re interested, let Monic know)
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Like life in Costa Rica (and around the world especially these days!!), things are CONSTANTLY changing, details aren't available, some info is from previous years so dates change, etc.
This is list BY FAR NOT a complete list and it will be updated regularly with other events, seminars and more details so check back regularly!!
HAVE ANY OTHER EVENTS, SEMINARS, DETAILS TO ADD/CHANGE?
PLEASE e-mail us at CostaRicaEventsCalendar@gmail.com (the more details, the easier it is for folks to go!!)
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ENJOY!!
Vicki Skinner at
The Fountains Guesthouse in Escazu - http://www.FountainsGuesthouse.com - (506) 378-6679 / From the U.S. - 1-619-819-2726
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