APRIL 2, 2015 COTACACHI - ECUADOR Community Bulletin Board
HORSE SHOW This Saturday and Sunday April 4 & 5 10 am at Toro de Luna in Piava, a suburb of Cotacachi well known to local taxi drivers. Saturday: cloverleaf (trebol) barrel racing, pole & barrel racing, flat racing on 400 m track. Sunday: Obstacle course, flat racing on 400 m track, and 14 Km cross country race Admission: SPECTATORS FREE Come watch the fun, drink some beer, eat some good food.
PET SITTER NEEDED Pet sitter needed for dates in May and June. Please contact Dick via email at: reklund946@aol.com APARTMENTS and HOUSES Seek or For Rent One bedroom fully furnished apt for rent. First floor. Internet and all services included. Safe location and good neighbors. $350.00 per month. Available immediately. Call 0997783285. If you need more information or pictures my email 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
SPANISH LESSONS AND LANGUAGE SERVICES ANNA S INTERPRETATION SERVICES Hola! 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! My prices are beyond fair and I'll make sure you're happy. CONTACT ME FOR HELP WITH: Contracts, Acquiring services such as cable TV and Internet, Medical appointments, property rentals, process of purchasing a home, etc. Anna- 0980425583, canada.europe@hotmail.com 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 1991. Contact Alisva at sheylaec@yahoo.com or visit her at Creaciones Sheyla s her family owned leather shop at 10 de agosto 12-73 (Leather Street) near Bolivar, a doors from 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. CEDAR BED FRAME FOR SALE Red cedar wood bed. Bought in the US, is 60 years old, looks great!! Excellent condition. If you are interested in buying call Mariadelu at 0992 779274 or email her at: madelu7@gmail.com 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: 0991969936.
CHRISTIAN HOME SERVICES On Thursday April 2 there will be a retreat (quiet day) at our home with a "garden of repose". This is a come and go affair. It will be from 9 AM and continue until 5 PM. We live one block past the hospital, (on Pedro Moncayo) turn left and we are the second house on the left with a green gate. For further inquires please email or call srmiriam.brasher @gmail. com or phone 098-598- 7041. On Easter Sunday April 5 we will have an Easter Sunrise service at 6 AM at our home off of Pedro Moncayo. There will be a pot luck brunch to follow. Email or phone for inquires srmiriam.brasher@gmail.com or phone 098 598 7041. FRESH AND DELICIOUS FISH Hi Cotacachi Friends, I am Wilmer and I have an offer for you. I m living here in Cotacachi. Originally I m from the coast of Ecuador. I am bringing Tuna fish to Cotacachi in the next two weeks. The fish is SUPER fresh-- it s coming directly from the ocean to your plate. Price is $3.90 per pound. If you would like to buy fresh fish just make your order before April 3. I m taking a 50% deposit. How to put in your ORDER: Give me a call #0991705962-0980425583. Or email me at wilmeranna1@gmail.com I m bringing the fish on April 8.
Please join us on SATURDAY APRIL 4 at 2:00 PM TOUCH THE SOUND + Post Film Conversation (Thomas Ridelsheimer, Germany 2004, 99 minutes, (English without subtitles) Winner of the San Francisco Film Critics Award, the German FilmPrize and awards at the Bangkok, and Locarno International Film Festivals. TOUCH THE SOUND portrays the captivating world of sound and music, perceived and played by renowned Scottish percussionist Evelyn Glennie, who has been hearing-impaired since she was 8 years-old. We follow her as she travels the globe, drumming on New York City rooftops, visiting her family in Aberdeen and collaborating with guitarist Fred Firth in an abandoned factory. The film presents a wonderful world of sounds faucets dripping, high heels clacking, traffic passing that suggests Glennie's rich, private world. Touch the Sound is a completely joyful moviegoing experience and, like the best movies, it takes you to a place you've never been. Chris Hewitt Exquisitely beautiful for the eyes as for the ears - Christian Science Monitor NEXT WEEK - The Wisdom of the Dream: A Life of Dreams The first part of a special three-part film and discussion series on the work of Carl Jung ***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.
April brings a wonderful opportunity to experience Ecuadorian recording artist ENRIQUE MALES, internationally known Andean musician currently performing in the middle east but returning to Ecuador for a very special performance in an intimate setting in San Antonio de Ibarra. Details of this engagement but will be available shortly, and space will be limited, so if you are interested in what will be an amazing evening, send an email to: juliepowellmail@gmail.com and I will keep you informed as specifics are available. Also NEW this month: UNLOCKING THE MYSTERIES OF YOUR NATAL CHART MONDAY APRIL 20 1-3 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.
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. Email: 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 email juliepowellmail@gmail.com
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 0990734267 or at rflett7@gmail.com
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