Ever wonder who's in charge of things at the US Embassy or what is their responsibility to American Ex-Pats here? Courtesy of our friends at the Small Business Alliance, we have a great opportunity to meet the US Ambassador's Representative right here in San Ramon!
Program: Meet Paul Birdsall, Consul General (The consular section is that department responsible for visitors and ex-pats)
Website: http://usembassy.or.cr/embinfo.html for embassy info
Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Time: 2:00 pm
Place: Jose Figueres Cultural Center, San Ramon
Directions: Main Street In from the Mall, when you see the back of the church, park anywhere on the street and walk toward Perimercado. Make a left at the Perimercado block and it is the second building on the right, Jose Figueres Cultural Center (just reopened after renovations).
Cost: Free
Expect: Town Hall Meeting with an overview of embassy services and Q/A
RSVP or More Info: Mike Styles, mike@styles.com
If this meeting is helpful to the embassy and to ex-pats, it is likely to be replicated in other areas of Costa Rica...so San Ramon is #1!
Friday, April 30, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Meet Up Event: Searching for Quetzals!
Have you always wanted to see the elusive Quetzal in the wild? Here is your chance!
Date: Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Meet Up: 8 am SHARP at Cafe Delicious, SR, for carpooling.
Look For: Parker Henry, Kathy Bell
Event: Travel to Bajo LaPaz (about 30 minutes) to enter a private property and be guided by the owner to see nesting Quetzals (no absolute guarantees, but this is their nesting season and our guide is an expert!)
Cost: 6,000 c (Exact change, please) per person
Expect: Drive 30 minutes to Bajo LaPaz, walk about 1 mile from parking area (this is for individuals with intermediate level hiking skill, some grade to property), spend time birding (1-2 hours) and return back to San Ramon.
Bring/Wear: Comfortable/sturdy walking shoes, jacket/shirt/poncho, camera, binnoculars, water, and your quiet voice as Quetzals are nesting!
Monday, April 19, 2010
Meet Up Event: Does the Irish in You Miss Corned Beef?
Another talent uncovered! Karen Brown actually brines her own corned beef (much to the delight of Belfast-born husband Joe), and she is willing to share some!
Event: Potluck Dinner
Date: Tuesday, May 4
Time: 3:30-5:50 pm
Place: El Castillo (aka The Cabinas)
Expect: Outdoor dining in the rancho in a lovely setting, see website: http://www.cabinasofcostarica.com/, no cost
Bring: A dish to share and your beverage of choice
RSVP: Not mandatory, but if you know you are coming and what dish you will be making, email info to Karen and Joe at waterfall_brown@yahoo.com; otherwise we will find out what "potluck" really means!
Directions: From San Ramon, autopista west, past El Jardin, past Tinajitas Restaurant, follow around road curves, look to left for bus stop, next left up a steep hill, cabina sign at bottom of hill. If you get to the El Empalme Road, turn around because you have passed it! The rancho is at the top of the hill.
Event: Potluck Dinner
Date: Tuesday, May 4
Time: 3:30-5:50 pm
Place: El Castillo (aka The Cabinas)
Expect: Outdoor dining in the rancho in a lovely setting, see website: http://www.cabinasofcostarica.com/, no cost
Bring: A dish to share and your beverage of choice
RSVP: Not mandatory, but if you know you are coming and what dish you will be making, email info to Karen and Joe at waterfall_brown@yahoo.com; otherwise we will find out what "potluck" really means!
Directions: From San Ramon, autopista west, past El Jardin, past Tinajitas Restaurant, follow around road curves, look to left for bus stop, next left up a steep hill, cabina sign at bottom of hill. If you get to the El Empalme Road, turn around because you have passed it! The rancho is at the top of the hill.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
RSVP Event: Costa RicaTax Facts Seminar
And here we thought Tax Season was over! Costa Rica taxes are more than a bit mysterious, and we need an expert to explain them...and our friends at the Small Business Alliance have found one to discuss property, corporate, income, sales, luxury and other taxes. The seminar is designed for business operators, retirees, and all members of the community and will be hosted by one of the foremost bi-lingual experts on taxes in Costa Rica!
Presenter: Randall Zamora Hidalgo, President/CEO of Costa Rica ABC Former CFO, Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica; Local Partner of The World Bank; Active member of the Interamerican Accounting Association; International Consultant for FogLamp.org; Tax Writer with more than 15 years of experience in Costa Rica taxes. Randall is also very familiar with the IRS and US Tax Code.
Day/Date: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 2:00 pm
Location: Chiropractic Office, San Ramon. Main Street In, through traffic light at Chury Gas, make a right at the second block past traffic light. Chiropractic Office on left, well marked.
Cost: Free of charge
RSVP: Mike Styles – mike@styles.com or 8.333.8750
Presenter: Randall Zamora Hidalgo, President/CEO of Costa Rica ABC Former CFO, Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica; Local Partner of The World Bank; Active member of the Interamerican Accounting Association; International Consultant for FogLamp.org; Tax Writer with more than 15 years of experience in Costa Rica taxes. Randall is also very familiar with the IRS and US Tax Code.
Day/Date: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 2:00 pm
Location: Chiropractic Office, San Ramon. Main Street In, through traffic light at Chury Gas, make a right at the second block past traffic light. Chiropractic Office on left, well marked.
Cost: Free of charge
RSVP: Mike Styles – mike@styles.com or 8.333.8750
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