APRIL 9, 2015 COTACACHI - ECUADOR. Community Bulletin Board

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1 APRIL 9, 2015 COTACACHI - ECUADOR Community Bulletin Board

2 U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador Message for U.S. Citizens U.S. Citizen Town Hall with the Ambassador In Cotacachi on April 9, 2015 The Embassy of the United States of America is pleased to invite you to a Town Hall meeting with Ambassador Adam Namm on Thursday, April 9, 2015, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Teatro Municipal de Cotacachi, located at Modesto Peñaherrera y García Moreno, Parque la Matriz, Cotacachi. During the Town Hall, you will hear remarks from Ambassador Namm, receive presentations on American Citizens Services and Federal Benefits services offered at U.S. Embassy Quito, and have an opportunity to ask questions. Jomar Jose Cevallos Moreno, Mayor of Cotacachi, will also be present at the Town Hall. Please pass on the word to other U.S. citizens. We hope to see you there! We strongly recommend that U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Ecuador enroll in the Department of State's Smart Traveler Enrollment Program. STEP enrollment gives you the latest security updates, and makes it easier for the U.S. embassy or nearest U.S. consulate to contact you in an emergency. If you don't have Internet access, enroll directly with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Regularly monitor the State Department's website, where you can find current Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and the Worldwide Caution. Read the Country Specific Information for Ecuador. For additional information, please refer to our Traveler s Checklist page. Updated information on travel and security in Ecuador may also be obtained from the Department of State by calling within the United States or by calling outside the United States. Contact information: U.S. Embassy Quito, Avigiras E y Eloy Alfaro. Phone (593-2) ACSQuito@state.gov U.S. Consulate General GuayaquilAvenida Jose Rodriguez Bonin and Calle Santa Ana, San Eduardo Phone (593-4) ACSGuayaquil@state.gov Dialing instructions within Ecuador: Within the same city and from a land line use the last seven digits. For calls from a mobile phone and for intercity telephone calls add the city code preceded by a 0. Dialing instructions from the United States: Add the 011 prefix for an international long distance line. For after-hours emergencies, call the phone numbers listed above for assistance.

3 NEW CYCLE OF TANGO LESSONS IN APRIL! Private Lessons Available Only To reserve your one hour session send an to Cecilia Dvorchak at or contact Julio Benitez at or

4 JEWELRY PARTY On Thursday, April 16 from 1:00 3:00pm, you are invited to attend a JEWELRY PARTY! If you re in need of a birthday gift or a post-easter present for yourself, this is your chance. I will host the event in my home, displaying my line of Desert Designs Gemstone Jewelry. I currently have many NEW pieces recently brought from the inventory I still have in the States plus some handmade right here in Cotacachi! Be among the first to view these beautiful pieces! I will be showing zipper pulls, key rings, pendants, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. And I now have a supply of watch faces to choose from, hand carried from the U.S. Pick one out and I can custom make your band or you can choose from some that are already made. I also have many matched necklace and earring sets. All items are unique and are made of genuine stones and sterling silver ~ NOT your usual Ecuadorian-style accessories! These items are hand-made and are of very high quality. me ASAP at: bevscherberger@gmail.com to reserve a space and put JEWELRY in the subject line. Request to be added to my list so you get an advance invitation to the next party ~ this is your chance to reserve your space before the general population! Space is limited. Cash only, please. For a sneak preview, visit my website at: Read the comments on What They Say and find out what other women in Cotacachi (and in the States!) are saying about Desert Designs Gemstone Jewelry! I also do repairs on silver items (not gold) but cannot quote a price without first seeing the item ~ please inquire. Hope to see you here!

5 PET SITTER NEEDED Pet sitter needed for dates in May and June. Please contact Dick via at: APARTMENTS and HOUSES Seek or For Rent I am renting an apt in Cotacachi it is 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, kitchen, dining room and living room fully furnished with new stuff in a second floor in a condo one block down to the bus station, good neighbours, internet wireless, alarm system and washer it is available to move in April 15th if you are interested or any questions please let me know the price is usd per month included all the utilities: electricity, water and telephone line. My phone number is My is:alexandratuquerescarrion@yahoo.com YARD SALE AT SOLID ROCK PLAZA SUNDAY APRIL 12 The yard sale at the Solid Rock for the month of April will be on the 12th this month..(2nd Sunday of the month) Starting time is around 10:00..Come sell and enjoy. See you there

6 SPANISH LESSONS AND LANGUAGE SERVICES ANNA S INTERPRETATION SERVICES If anyone needs translation/interpretation services, I am available. I am a university graduate, educated in language learning with 5 years experience in Spanish translation. If you need help with anything, don't hesitate to ask! I am also usually available at odd hours and on short notice. My prices are very competitive: Translations ranging from $8-12 page, depending on length and content. CONTACT ME FOR: - Any contracts, promissory notes, title deed etc. - Acquiring services such as; phone lines, cable, Internet etc. - MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS - Interpretation for property rentals, process of purchasing a home, etc. CONTACT- canada.europe@hotmail.com Tel:

7 SPEAK AND UNDERSTAND SPANISH WITH ALISVA Spanish lessons are now available on Leather Street in the heart of Cotacachi. Three levels: beginning, intermediate and advanced. Individuals or small groups only. Taught by Alisva Calderon. Licensed certified professor since Contact Alisva at or visit her at Creaciones Sheyla s her family owned leather shop at 10 de agosto (Leather Street) near Bolivar, close to La Marqueza restaurant. Cost depends on number of lessons and number of students: Typically costs are 1 student $10 hr. 2 students $7.50 hr. 3 students $5 hr. GIRLS NIGHT OUT The next dates for Girl s Night Out are April 13 and April 27. Mark your calendars now and enjoy pizza, cards and great company at La Fontana Restaurant every other Monday at 5 pm

8 MEDICINAL PLANTS TOUR IN THE VALLEY UNDER COTACACHI VOLCANO Hello, I m Wilmer and I am offering you a tour in a fantastic private HACIENDA where we ll see several species of medicinal plants, flowers, organic farms, alpacas, an indigenous ceremonial site and EUCALYPTUS FOREST. DAY: April 12 TIME: 8:30 am -12:30 pm MEETING PLACE: Solid Rock Plaza $20 per person includes entrance, transport, and my guide service. Book before April 10 th at Casas de Cotacachi, in the Solid Rock Plaza from 8:30am-11:30, Mon-Fri. PAYMENT IS UPON REGISTRATION minimum 6 people, max 10 VAN SERVICE and TOURS with CARMEN Weekly van service between Cotacachi and Ibarra. The trip will include shopping at La Plaza, Supermaxi, Laguna Mall, Gran Aki and more. $10 round trip. Call Jairo at La Cuadra: SEEKING YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS Does anyone in Cotacachi sell Young Living brand essential oils? I would like to buy two bottles of Thieves Oil. Please katykatkarma@hotmail.com if you can supply them. Thank you. Deborah Nance.

9 Please join us on SATURDAY APRIL 11 at 2:00 PM CARL JUNG: THE WISDOM OF THE DREAM Part One: A LIFE OF DREAMS & Short + Post Film Conversation (Stephen Segaller, UK 1989, 50 min. English sin Subtítulos) PLUS SHORT : ROSE HOBART (Joseph Cornell, USA, 1936, 19 min. Silent with Music) The Wisdom of the Dream is a three-part series exploring the life and teachings of the great thinker and psychiatrist Carl Gustav Jung. Part One: A Life of Dreams provides an overview of the life and major contributions of Carl Jung in his long career. The story of one of the most important figures of the 20th century is told with home-movies shot during Jung s travels in Africa and elsewhere, photographs, and interviews with some of his colleagues, as well as with Jung himself. Born on July 26, 1875, in Switzerland, Jung became interested in psychiatry during his medical studies. He proceeded by looking at his own interior life and the role in his patients lives of what he termed the personal and collective unconscious, as expressed through dreams, myths, and outer events. NEXT WEEK - Part Two: THE INHERITANCE OF DREAMS looks at the collective myths that are shared by different cultures and races throughout the world. ***Admission is by donation. Suggested Donation is $5 per adult, more if you are able, less if you are not able. By coming out and supporting the theatre, you also support the Foundation AMI that cares for and nurtures the development of abandoned and abused Ecuadorian Children between the ages of 0-4 years old.* TRANSPORTATION: We will meet at San Francisco Square at 1:20 to carpool by taxi to the theatre.

10 ENRIQUE MALES, internationally known Andean musician will perform at of La Piedra Roja, an intimate small event setting located in San Antonio de Ibarra in the private home of artist Diego Buitron. SATURDAY APRIL 25 Cost: $24 per person includes round trip transportation from Cotacachi, open studio art exhibition including paintings recently exhibited in the national gallery in Quito, and Enrique Males in concert. Paintings will be available for sale if you desire to purchase art. To reserve your place, please stop by Circle on the Square between 9 and 11 am Friday April 17. Also NEW: UNLOCKING THE MYSTERIES OF YOUR NATAL CHART MONDAY APRIL PM Join this exciting seminar which will help you understand the basic keys which enable you to identify and use the information indicated in your individual birth chart. Every individual is born with a unique combination of celestial energies and planetary alignments which are deeply connected to the evolution of the soul. This knowledge gives you the advantage of valuable insight into every area of your life.

11 Unlocking the Mysteries of Your Natal Chart Will give you a greater understanding of the many layers of self as revealed through the art and science of natal chart analysis and interpretation. You will receive your personal natal chart based on the exact date, time, and location of your birth. Please note that I will need your individual birth information in advance in order to have your chart ready. You will receive an overview of the various elements and the meanings of a natal chart and how to use your chart as a tool for greater self knowledge. Cost: $22. Advance registration is required. Stop by on Friday April 17 between 9 11 am, or arrange an appointment prior to the 17 th to reserve your place. Follow up classes and/or and individual consultations will be available after this introductory seminar to continue to help you use this powerful and insightful tool to make the most of your strengths, and better understand your challenges. FOOT REFLEXOLOGY TREATMENTS $22 per 45 minute session. juliepowellmail@gmail.com to schedule an appointment. Circle on the Square is a center for holistic therapies, spiritual resources, and cultural expansion through meeting and exploring Ecuadorian people, places and traditions. We are located near Cotacachi s central park, La Matriz, on Garcia Moreno and Bolivar, on the second floor. Hours are 8-5 Mon - Thurs. 8-Noon on Fridays. To receive our monthly newsletter juliepowellmail@gmail.com

12 REAL ESTATE HOUSE FOR SALE Custom designed 3 bedroom, 2300 ft2 / 214 m2 eco-friendly Adobe home constructed in 2010 on.2 acre lot in romantic valley 10 minutes from Ibarra, Urcuqui and Yachay. Interior courtyard with fountain has sitting and dining areas. Large interior living room with raised fireplace for cooler nights. Airy study has built-in bookcases. Kitchen includes hand built professional range, modern side-by-side fridge, huge pantry, efficient hot water system. TOO MANY EXTRAS to mention, but has all you need to move-in including custom furniture and fixtures, 2 Weber barbecues and a low-mileage Red 2009 Skoda, in excellent condition. Price: $269,500. Contact Raymond at or at rflett7@gmail.com

13 Real Estate listings are on a paid basis Submissions: Text length maximum is 100 words either submitted as a Word document or within in the body of an . Images: One image may be submitted in jpg format at 96 ppi resolution. Payments: will be accepted in cash or by receipt of bank issued confirmation of a direct deposit. Contact Julie for bank deposit info. Cost: $5 per week paid in advance by Monday 5 pm the week of publication.