Reservation Event: Writer's Workshop - Dec 14

Writers Workshop: How to Get Published

Thanks to our friends at A.M. Costa Rica it has come to our attention that the Atenas and Escazú Writers Groups will be hosting a special workshop on How to Get Published on Wednesday, December 14 beginning at 1:00 pm at the First International Baptist Church in Escazú (the big church across the Autopista from Multiplaza Mall).

The workshop will include three presenters including Fred Holmes, the author of “A Trial by Fire and Ice”. There will also be a Panel Discussion with a Q&A session featuring three published authors. A.M. Costa Rica columnist Jo Stuart will also be in attendance.

The organizers are requesting a 2,000 colones donation for those who attend. We know there are a lot of you out there who are writers or aspiring writers and this is a fabulous opportunity to get some very tangible tips on how to get published.

If you have any questions or would like to reserve your spot please contact Larry Rusin at 2451 8063 or crcaseyboy@gmail.com. Shood San Ramón forme itz owen riters clubb???

Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner Special at Mario's Steak House

Thursday 24th Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner Special

Appetizer – soup or salad

Entrée:

Turkey
Stuffing
Cranberry
Sweet Potatoes
Green Beans and Carrots

Beverage – one glass of wine
Desert – Pumpkin Pie
Coffee – or cappuccino

Price: 9,000 colones plus tax

Reservations requested: please call Mario’s Steak House at 2445 7833 (Some of us have reserved for 4pm if you'd like to join us and reserve a place for that time also.)

[Mario has spent a good time in the USA so he knows all about Thanksgiving food! AND he's a very good Chef and really should be charging more (but don't tell him that)!]

- Directions from the Pista/Highway: Stay in left lane to the lights (gas station on right corner) and turn left. It's 3-4 blocks on left.

- Directions from the green church in San Ramon: Green church on right... keep going straight on until the road bends left. Go over the intersection and the restaurant is on the right side (less than a block).

http://gonzosincostarica.blogspot.com/2010/04/mario-steak-house.html

Reservation event, Dec 10: Day out with Lunch at Finca Luna Nueva

December 10 marks the third anniversary of Slow Food International's Terra Madre Day when all members of Slow Food Convivia from around the world meet locally to promote good, clean, and fair food. Zona Norte Slow Food Convivium members invite you to meet Finca Luna Nueva to celebrate this important day with a lunch of organic local food products, a special garden tour, and a gift of cuttings from our organic farm to plant in your own kitchen garden. Enjoy this special "Slow Food in the Rainforest" event for just $20 per person. This is a $60 value for one-third the cost!

Arrive 10-11am

Tour from 11am-1pm

Lunch from 1-3pm

For those of you who live in the Zona Norte and would like to be part of the Slow Food movement, we invite you to join the Zona Norte Slow Food Convivium.

By Thursday, December 1, please email gringocentral@gmail.com to reserve your place.

Here's their website: http://fincalunanuevalodge.com/

Reservation Event: 3 Days in Tortuguero!

Parker Henry has a friend who is a Costa Rica Travel Agent who markets tours in the US...and she has some room on a trip she is doing to Tortuguero on the carribean coast! This is a wondeful way to be able to observe wildlife (including the sea turtles and red-eyed tree frogs, monkeys and birds galore) in a rustic environment!

Total Cost for 3 days (not per day): $129/double occupancy at the Laguna Lodge in Tortuguero, including buffet-style meals at the lodge, bus from San Jose and boat ride up the canal to Tortugero and return transportation. Deposit of 50% will be required by August 18.

Accommodations: Rustic-type room with private bath, ceiling fans, hot water. See info at www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g309268-d310538-r58655644-Laguna_Lodge_Tortuguero-Tortuguero_Province_of_Limon.html#CHECK_RATES_CONT.

Dates: September 18-19-20, 2010

Pick up: Crown Plaza Hotel (near Sabana Park) 6:30 a.m. on the 18th. IF THE TOUR HAS 35 OR MORE PARTICIPANTS, THE BUS WILL COME TO SAN RAMON FOR A LOCAL PICK UP!

For more info: Call Parker Henry at 2447-7658. Parker is tentatively reserving five rooms for San Ramon Gringos, so let her know by early next week if you want to take advantage of this special opportunity.