Vive Boquete: February 2015

Saturday, February 28, 2015

[News Boquete] Chiriqui Storage Flea Market on Sunday

Sunday, March 1
10 AM - 1 PM

Chiriqui Storage

1.5 km north of the Terpel gas station in David.

Dozens of merchants selling hundred of things.
From trash to treasures.
Free admission; lots of food and drinks.
A fun way to spend a Sunday.

[News Boquete] No Photo Club meeting Thursday

Regards,

Robert Brauns

[News Boquete] Mystic Colours

Tuesday at the B.C.P. Morning Market
Mystic Colours
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has some terrific offerings

First 3 Purchasers this week receive a
20% Discount on Any Item

Tie-Dye Shirts and Scarves,
Hand PaintedTable Cloths, Place Mats and Bags
Caps, T-Shirts and Beach Wraps

Also we renew clothing! Cover stains, mold, even bleach spots!

BCP Market this Tuesday !

[News Boquete] A Positive and O Positive Blood Needed

Hello Boquete

Larry Johnson, (Bonnie Williams' husband) needs 2 pints of A Positive blood Saturday morning.

If you are A Positive and want to help, go to the Boquete Hospice website and see if you can qualify.

http://www.boquetehealth.org/blood_donor.html

He also needs 1 pint of O Positive to replace blood given to him by Regional.

If you pass the criteria listed on the website, please call Andrea or Charlotte ASAP for further instructions on how you can help.

Plan on going to Mae Lewis tomorrow morning as early as 7:30 AM to see if you pass their Interview and can donate.

Do not eat before you go.

Thank you in advance,

Charlotte 6693-5005

Andrea 6665-5398

Boquete Hospice Volunteers

Friday, February 27, 2015

[News Boquete] Chiriqui Market Cuisine: The Beef Class at The Rock

Chiriqui Market Cuisine: The Beef Class at The Rock Boquete

Learn about the local cuts of beef, what they are called in Panama and their equivalent names in the USA; we will illustrate these cuts using a bilingual chart for better comprehension.

We will provide our students with the ingredients needed to prepare 7 recipes using local cuts of beef and they will have the opportunity to sample and enjoy each dish prepared in the class.

I will discuss edible herbs and fruits that grow in Boquete and I will endeavor to answer all of your questions regarding the ingredients.

Mr. Jerry Knezic from The Cutting Edge will speak to us about the proper use and maintenance of knives and knife sharpening will be available on the premises.

Cost: $35.00 (includes the ingredients)

Location: The Rock Restaurant – Palo Alto Boquete www.therockboquete.com

Date: Monday, March 9^th and 23^rd.

Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

If you are interested, please contact me by telephone or e-mail and I will register your contact information to participate in the class. (Spots are limited).

Guest Chef Juan Linares

Tel: 730-8285

Cell: 6400-6850

e-mail: juans.linareso@gmail.com

Some of you may already know me from catering services or my blog on beef.

Cocina de Mercado en Chiriquí: Las Carnes

Conversaremos sobre los cortes de carne locales.

Proporcionaremos los ingredientes a los estudiantes y prepararemos 7 recetas con 3 cortes de carne locales. Recibirán un gráfico bilingüe con los cortes de carne en USA y su equivalente en Panamá para comparar.

Degustaremos los platos preparados y recibirán respuestas a todas sus preguntas sobre ingredientes locales.

Mostraré hierbas y frutas que típicamente crecen en un jardín Chiricano

Escucharemos una charla de Jerry Knezic de CUTTING EDGE sobre mantenimiento y uso adecuado de cuchillos, Jerry estará disponible para afilar cuchillos.

UBICACIÓN: Restaurante The Rock, Palo Alto, Boquete

Tel. 730-8285

Cel. 6400-6850

Email. Juans.linareso@gmail.com

FECHAS: Marzo 9 y 23, 2015

HORARIO: 9 AM a 3 PM

COSTO: $35.00 por persona

Personas interesadas llamarme o escribirme al Email. Registraré su nombre, teléfono e Email para reservar su espacio, los cupos son limitados.

Algunos de ustedes me conocen de mis servicios de cocina, otros por mi blog de carnes.

Chef invitado: Juan Linares

www.therockboquete.com

[News Boquete] Ana's vegetable spot changed location at the BCP

Ana's vegetable spot at the BCP Tuesday market has changed location, now it's called " ANA'S VEGGIE COURT " we are now at the old food court behind the book sale at the very end by the picnic tables, come and visit us ! We have now a very nice and bigger space, lots of vegetables, fruits and other special things to offer.

Come and visit us ! Hope to see you there !

Ana Elena Marciacq

(Rodrigo Marciacq's daughter)

Ana Elena Marciacq

[News Boquete] GRAYRIVER FARMS will be at Chiriqui Storage Flea Market

GrayRiver Farms will be at Chirichi Storage Flea Market on Sunday,
March 1st. Our unusual plants this time are wonderful Ylang Ylang trees.
They are very lush and healthy and when they bloom, they will have a very
fragrant flowers, a source for fragrance in perfume and other products.

We also have some wonderful Kumquat trees which are hard to get in Panama.
Kumquats are marble sized oranges with a sweet, thin rind and a tart flesh. One
gets a sweet/sour taste in one bite.

We also have two sizes of Dychondra, a wonderful ground cover. It prevents weeds
and yet is not as invasive as mani' and it does not need to be mowed. Ours is the silver
color and when wet, it sparkles! See picture

TREES
LARGE African Tulip Trees              $10
Cinnamon Trees                                $6
Moringa    Trees                                $5
Blooming Moringa trees                 $10
Oak, Roble, pink   2ft.                      $8
Bauhinia Orchid Tree       pink         $6
Ylang Ylang  tree (perfume tree)    $30
Kumquat  tree                                    $30
Eureka  Lemon                                    $20
Ruby Red Grapefruit                         $12

Bushes
Faux Jasmine                   $5
Bougainvilla                      $8
Hedge Hybiscus pink      $5

Dwarf Cannas
Cannas  pink (see picture)                   $10
Cannas white                                        $ 12
Bronze leaf red                                     $ 8

Ground Cover
Dychondra  small           $3
Dychondra large            $6

Herbs
Rue                                  $3
Peppermint                    $3
Lemon grass                   $3

[News Boquete] Golf tournament

Many thanks to the organizers and sponsors of the golf tournament fundraiser at Lucero yesterday. It was a wonderful day loaded with fun and good vibes. Events of this nature combined with willing volunteers make Boquete a special place.

Caesar Sherrard

Newslady editorial comment: A more complete write up of this amazing golf tournament will be forthcoming. Suffice it to say for now that Penny Ripple did a truly outstanding job getting 72 golfers from all over Panama and the US, organizing the whole shebang, making everybody happy, happy, happy, and raising a lot of money for Bid 4 Boquete.

Thursday, February 26, 2015

[News Boquete] ENCHANTED SUNDAY BRUNCH IN MARCH 2015

[News Boquete] Bigger and Better Than Ever

Bid 4 Boquete 2015 is Just Days Away Bigger and Better Than Ever Boquete, Panama – Bid 4 Boquete events begin Friday, March 6th from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. with the social event of the season, the wine tasting and live auction. The best chefs in Boquete have contributed their favorite appetizers from 17 different restaurants and home cooks. The Rock, Mango, Sugar and Spice, the Panamonte, Hotel Ladera and the Art Café to name just a few who are providing the outstanding food for the afternoon and are paired with the 12 different wines of the world. Wines from Chile, Argentina, USA, Spain, Australia and France are included. This year during the tasting, the popular Dos Amigos band will play a wide variety of music including songs for dancing. Without a doubt, the Bid 4 Boquete Wine Tasting ticket is the best twenty dollars you can spend and it all goes to benefit Bid4Boquete, the umbrella organization which raised more than $100,000 dollars last year during the fun weekend. On Sunday, March 8th. is Bid 4 Boquete Family Day opening at 10:00 a.m at the Arco Iris room at the Fairgrounds. Doors open two hours earlier than last year and with more bargains than you can imagine. There will be face painting, and games for the kids and great food for the whole family but the highlight is always the huge Venta de Patio sale and silent auction. At the Venta de Patio you can find clothes, housewares, electronics and furniture as well as silent auction items with certificates for goods and services throughout the area. The sale and silent auction ends at 3:00 p.m. On Sunday. If you haven't looked yet, you can spot some great deals on the Bid4Boquete web site: www.bid4boquete.com . The only way Bid 4 Boquete can be successful is if everyone joins in to help the less fortunate in our community. 100% of the money after expenses goes back into charities and organizations which benefit directly from your generosity. Major grants have gone to Buenos Vecinos de Boquete, the Handicapped Foundacion, Amigos de Animales, Alto Crimen, Boquete Knitters, Hospice of Boquete, the Boquete Library and many others. Help make this the best year ever for these great events: Friday, March 6th, Wine Tasting 3-5 and Live Auction 5-7 and the Venta de Patio and Family Day, Sunday, March 8th. from 10:00 a – 3:00 p. Remember if you see something you like on www.bid4boquete.com/auction-gallery.html you can pay full price and Buy It Now or hope that it will still be available on Sunday, March 8th. in the silent auction. ### For More Information: contact Linda Sherman Lsherman622@gmail.com

[News Boquete] AUTHORIZED PUBLIC TRANSLATOR

Jacqueline Fuentes

Professor in Higher Education

Authorized Public Translator

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

[News Boquete] SPECIAL WORKING HOURS AT MAIL BOXES ETC. THIS FRIDAY FEB. 27 ONLY

ONLY FOR THIS FRIDAY FEB.27, OUR WORKING HOURS WILL BE:

8.30 am – 12.m

1.30 p. – 6.00 pm

THANKS A LOT FOR YOUR COMPREHENSION.

VELKYS MUÑOZ

TEL. 011 (507) 720-2684 | FAX: 011 (507) 720-1019

Avenida Central, Edif. Don Andrés. Local # 2

Boquete, Chiriquí, República of Panamá

www.mbe-ca.com

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[News Boquete] Help for Terry and Maryann Trumbull

Many of you may know Terry and Maryann Trumbull who have made David their home for the last 6 years. Nine weeks ago Maryann underwent major back surgery. A short time ago Terry was admitted to Hospital Chiriqui to find out that he has a tumor in his lung. He now faces surgery to remove part or all of the lung. In Terry's own words."I will be making large payments to the hospital for the next thirteen months ($8,700) for Maryann and making large payments to repay our personal friends who loaned us ($5,000) money for the next year. Now I have just finished a week in the hospital because I was septic and my major organs were beginning to shut down. Extensive searching has found a tumor in my lower esophagus /upper lung area. We have had to start additional large hospital payments to pay for the week of treatment and evaluation period which found the tumor ($5,900). We are currently awaiting biopsy results to see if the tumor is cancerous or not, before scheduling surgery for its removal as soon as possible, which will likely cost $15,000."

Since that posting he found out that he must have the surgery but the hospital wants the money upfront and he doesn't have it.

Terry has started a "Fund Me Site" hoping that the generous people of Chiriqui will find it in their hearts to donate what they can to help him. The doctors want him to have the surgery within 30 days. Please help out if you can. The link to the funding site and more of his story are at: http://www.gofundme.com/n1z0p8

Thank you for any help you can offer.

[News Boquete] Bakers Needed

[News Boquete] Bid 4 Boquete Best Buys

For all our Auction Items please click on our AUCTION GALLERY

Available at Mail Boxes, Etc. at the Tuesday Market (in front of the kitchen counter)
and by email to bid4boquete@gmail.com

Group Spanish Lessons

$200.00 BUY IT NOW

Learn Spanish with Lis Bruña. Lis's course focuses on patterns of speech rather than memorization, allowing the student to develop conversational abilities much more rapidly. Lis gives us 20 hours of group Spanish lessons (a group is as small as 2 people).

Current Bid = $80; Minimum bid increment = $20 BID

Antique Book by C.L.G. Anderson

$100.00 BUY IT NOW

"Old Panama and Castilla Del Oro: A Narrative History of the Discovery, Conquest and Settlement ..." This antique book was written by C.L.G. Anderson and first published in 1911. In addition to the text, the book contains many illustrations and maps. This is a book that was preserved for generations on library shelves before it was carefully scanned by Google as part of a project to make the world's great books discoverable online.

Donated by Joanne Eskew of Prestige Builders.

This book is priced by antique book dealers on the internet from 101 to 167 Euros ($114 - $190). http://antiques.gift/old-panama-and-castilla-del-oro_3648305.html

Current Bid = $40; Minimum bid increment = $10 BID

Basic or Intermediate Spanish Classes

$200.00 BUY IT NOW

Two months of "crash course" Spanish classes with Renny Kranich. There are two levels being offered, Basic and Intermediate. Basic class: 9:00 am-11:00 am; Intermediate Class: 1 pm-3:30 pm. The classes are fun and EZ, just two days a week and two hours a day. This crash course explains, in very simple terms, how the language is organized and it provides the student with the tools needed to continue learning and speaking Spanish in the future. Held in downtown Boquete.

As many people know, Renny is a degreed professional, with 32 years of bi-lingual fluency who formerly owned a language school in David, Panama.

Current Bid = $60; Minimum bid increment = $20 BID

Do You Have the Guts to Be Beautiful

$28.00 BUY IT NOW

Local author Dr. Jennifer Daniels has autographed her best-selling book for you. Reading this book will alter the very way in which readers look in the mirror, and provide them with more detail than even their doctors can give them from the fanciest and most expensive tests. Drs. Ray and Daniels share some little-known miracles of the body and, specifically, how each face tells a story of what is happening inside the body. After reading this book, readers will be able to unlock the messages their faces are giving them; they'll learn simple, yet effective steps they can take to look and feel better, sans pills, chemicals, or complicated recipes.

Dr. Daniels received her undergraduate degree from Harvard University and attended medical school at the University of Pennsylvania. She currently lives in David.

Current Bid = $10; Minimum bid increment = $2 BID

Argentine Tango: A Dancer's Hour

$40.00 BUY IT NOW

Based on Argentine tango technique, communication, and stretching exercises for body awareness, balance, and grace, the contents of this hour (for one or two participants) will be tailored according to your wishes and ability level, as a solo dancer or with a partner (using open or practice embrace).

Tango shoes are not necessary, nor is previous experience.

For the past year, when not attending to her clients at Spa Boquete, Kitzie has studied Argentine tango in Buenos Aires with professional tango dancers Pablo Alvarez, Aurora Lúbiz, and Mariana Dragone.

Current Bid = $10; Minimum bid increment = $4 BID

Four Private Spanish Classes

$50.00 BUY IT NOW

Join bilingual American resident, Charlotte Summers, for four private Spanish language classes in her conveniently-located Alto Boquete home. All levels of learning available. These will be four consecutive lessons of 1.5 hours each, for a total of six hours. Charlotte has many loyal clients who enjoy the instruction she provides with use of her computer for listening exercises, valuable take-away study materials, and practical reviews. One-on-one private lessons are the best way to learn Spanish!

Current Bid = $35; Minimum bid increment = $5 BID

Habla Ya Spanish Lessons

$275.00 BUY IT NOW

20 hours of group Spanish lessons. Habla Ya is Panama's premier network of Spanish schools with campuses in Boquete, Panama City and Bocas del Toro, Panama's most exciting eco-adventure vacation destinations. Habla Ya Spanish Schools are considered to be among the top specialist Spanish training institutions in Central America and one of the leading providers of Spanish courses in Latin America. Classes are subject to availability at the Spanish level of the student. Valid all year.

Current Bid = $160; Minimum bid increment = $20 BID

English Riding Lessons

$80.00 BUY IT NOW

Jane and Camille, two experienced local horsewomen, will give you four introductory English riding lessons. Each lesson is approximately 40 minutes long, will be on a thoroughbred and will be at Boquete Country Club.

Current Bid = $30; Minimum bid increment = $10 BID

Private Tango Lesson

$40.00 BUY IT NOW

Club Tango de Boquete offers a private tango lesson for beginners. Lily Edwards will teach you basic elements of tango including posture, the frame, embrace and walking as well as a few basic embellishments.

Current Bid = $10; Minimum bid increment = $3 BID

Spanish Lessons at Spanish by the River

$220.00 BUY IT NOW

Twenty hours (one week) of group Standard Spanish lessons or 10 hours of private individual lessons. Includes $25 registration fee. The Boquete branch of the Spanish at Locations chain is called Spanish by the River - Boquete and is located on the Palmira Road. The school also has branches in Costa Rica, Bocas del Toro, and Panama City. In addition to Spanish classes, they offer tours, volunteer opportunities and lodging.

Donated by Ingrid Lommers

Current bid = $120; minimum bid increment = $20 BID

BookMark Gift Certificate

$25.00 BUY IT NOW

Michael Ellis of the famous BookMark in Dolega gives us a $25 gift certificate which can be used to purchase any in-stock books in their huge inventory. The BookMark is the largest English language book store in all of Panama.

Current bid = $14; minimum bid increment = $4 BID

Two Bi-lingual Books

$30.00 BUY IT NOW

One autographed book for you and one for your grandchildren (or any child in your life). Boquete resident Ralph Dessau has written the definitive bi-lingual guide to the hummingbirds of Panama. His Flying Jewels book has won the Pinnacle Book Achievement Award. "Rubilito, the Traveling Hummingbird" is a bi-lingual children's book also by Ralph with illustrations by local artist Alvaro Miranda.

Current bid = $18; minimum bid increment = $3 BID

Jewelry Making Class

$150.00 BUY IT NOW

Class consisting of five 2-hour sessions given by fine jeweler Marion Torgany. Silver is the most reflecting material on earth. It's color is clear and noble. Marion's jewelry has crisp clean lines. This, combined with the technique of cloisonné, puts it beyond the simply decorative into the world of fine art. You can often see Marion's jewelry at the Tuesday BCP market.

Current bid = $70; minimum bid increment = $15 BID

Stained Glass Class

$55.00 BUY IT NOW

Taught by Chris McCall in his brand new studio at Black Rock Art Ranch in Caldera. You will leave with a complete stained glass window up to 22" x 22". All tools are provided and you can create your own design or pick one from a book. The class includes the use of tools (glass cutters, diamond grosser, practice clear glass, patina, and whiting) and free use of the studio until you have finished your first project. You will need to buy your stained glass, lead and solder, but the studio has a selection of these plus zinc, copper foil, and tools available for purchase. Students who have completed the class may work on future projects at the studio and will be eligible for Stained Glass II classes. One B4B certificate per class.

Current bid = $30; minimum bid increment = $6 BID

Cement Art Class

$70.00 BUY IT NOW

Taught by Chris McCall in his brand new studio at Black Rock Art Ranch in Caldera. Concrete is used widely in Panama for all construction. Concrete is also a great medium for crafts and artwork. We start with a short discussion on understanding how cement is made and proper use of concrete, good formulas and how to tell that your workers are mixing and using concrete correctly. Then we learn to make all different types of cement art. Sculptures, bowls, tiles, carved cement, sinks, birdbaths, mosaic, statues, planters, tiles the list is only limited by your imagination. We will learn finishing techniques that include grinding, carving, acid stain, sealers and wax. Thee class days and four workshop days. Includes materials, acid stain, powder stain, white cement, gray cement, steel, and screen. We have a wide variety of forms and molds for bowls.

Good only for the May and August classes.

Current bid = $40; minimum bid increment = $7 BID

Chinese Brush Painting Classes

$52.00 BUY IT NOW

Three sessions taught by the artist Vivianne Lachaud. The classes are for adults and children over 14, for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced levels every Thursday from 2:30 to 4:30 pm at Hotel Fundadores. All materials included.

English, French and Spanish speaking.

Current bid = $20; minimum bid increment = $5 BID

Silk Painting Class

$80.00 BUY IT NOW

Barbara Rabkin is a locally noted artist and teacher. She donates this class in silk painting. The date and time of this class can be arranged by the buyer.

Current bid = $55; minimum bid increment = $10 BID

Panama Canal Day

$19.00 BUY IT NOW

Panama Canal Day: An Illustrated Guide to Cruising The Panama Canal, Cruise ship lecturer and Boquete resident, Richard Detrich, tells you what you need to know to get the most out of your passage through the Canal.

• Here's the history and background of the creation of the Panama Canal and the information about the Canal expansion, right up to today.

• Here's the story of the Republic of Panama, its sometimes confused and tumultuous relationship with the United States, what Panama is like today, and why it is one of the world's booming economies.

• Here's information about the types of Panama cruise itineraries, what to look for, and what to expect, and how to get the best deal.

• Here's information, and pictures, of the shore excursions available in Panama, both with the cruise line and independently.

Current bid = $10; minimum bid increment = $2 BID

Coaching in Choice of 3 Languages

$20.00 BUY IT NOW

A one-hour session of coaching in Spanish, French, or Brazilian Portuguese, tailored to the learner's needs. Includes print materials designed to reinforce the recipient's specific learning goals. If the target language is Spanish, the lesson can focus on the use of the Boquete Library's online interactive Mango program for learning Spanish. Offered by Kitzie McKinney, former university professor of romance languages.

Current bid = $9; minimum bid increment = $3 BID

English as Second Language Classes

$50.00 BUY IT NOW

Do you have a friend, employee, or loved one who needs help with their English skills? Donna O'Brien is an experienced English as a second language teacher living here. She has taught in the U.S. and at Spanish by the River in Boquete.

The buyer has their choice of 8 group lessons, 1.5 hours each, twice a week for a month or 4 private lessons, 1.5 hours per week for one month.

Current bid = $20; minimum bid increment = $5 BID

Raffle on Friday, March 6 at the BCP

A Gift Basket of fine wines donated by Betsy Waddington. We've added a couple of gift certificates for area restaurants. The value is more than $150 but you can't buy it. It's the prize in the raffle that will be drawn on Friday evening, March 6, at the live auction. You don't have to be present to win

Buy your tickets at the Tuesday Market or at the Wine Tasting. Each ticket is $3 or 2 for $5.

Raffle on Sunday, March 8 at the Feria

An exciting raffle prize to be given away! You don't have to be present to win. An "Igloo" party bucket (double wall insulated, open top cooler with drainage hole and stopper). The bucket is filled to the rim with 20 bottles of exotic imported beer.

Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5 and are available at the BCP Tuesday market, the March 6 wine tasting, and the March 8 event at the Arco Iris room of the fairgrounds. You can also contact Brandy Gregory at 6846-3224 to make other arrangements for purchase.

Jewelberry Yogurt Gift Certificate

$25.00 BUY IT NOW

A $25 Gift Certificate to the fabulous frozen yogurt spot on the Pan Am Highway in David. This is a great place to cool off and enjoy a truly delicious treat on a hot day in David. The menu includes sandwiches and other tasty items. If you want some good yogurt with all the "fixings," this is the place to go! They have lots of flavors from which to choose, and an incredible variety of toppings. The price you pay is based on the WEIGHT of your filled cup, so if you want to keep the cost down, lay off the jelly beans. Easy to find their lime green building; across the highway from the blue and yellow Auto Servicio place.

If the certificate is not used entirely on a single visit, credit will await your return. Not valid for drive-thru orders.

Current bid = $10; minimum bid increment = $3 BID

Gift Certificate from Candice

$20.00 BUY IT NOW

Candice Chrestman gives us a $20 gift certificate to use for any of her flavored cooking oils, homemade soups, sauces, condiments, dressings, etc. You can find Candice in the BCP parking lot on Tuesdays. You can also place your order in advance.

Current bid = $10; minimum bid increment = $2 BID

Milky Way Creamery Gift Certificate

$12.00 BUY IT NOW

Piero and Adriane Mercanti (Milky Way Creamery) sell their popular goat milk products at the Tuesday market. They give us a $12 gift certificate for you to use for any of their products: Artisan Goat Cheese, Grade-A Fresh Goat Milk, Greek Yogurt, European Style Yogurt, and Kefir.

Current bid = $4; minimum bid increment = $2 BID

Spanish Wine Store 2 Bottles of Wine

$20.00 BUY THEM BOTH NOW

The new Spanish Wine Store (Tienda de Vinos) is located around the corner from Todo a Dollar in downtown Boquete. They give us two bottles of their finest imported Spanish sparkling, semi-sweet wines.

The Kruberg chardonnay 2012 is pale yellow-green. Clear and bright with intense aromas of tropical fruit, white flowers and herbaceous notes. Complete and balanced, creamy with a satiny, pleasant end.

The Kruberg Syrah 2012 is a coral pink rose with intense aromas of strawberry and raspberry with blackberry hints. It is a complete, balanced wine with a satiny, pleasant end.

The store not only sells wine, they also sell Spanish ham, Spanish cheeses, Spanish olives and olive oil, Spanish sausages, etc.

Current bid = $10; minimum bid increment = $2 BID

La Casa del Cerdo Gift Certificate

$25.00 BUY IT NOW

La Casa del Cerdo in David is the best place in Chiriqui to get fresh pork directly from the farm to you. The owner of this little store is a doctor in David who has a pig farm. His daughter and son in law run the chop shop, speak English, and are very helpful. They know all the different cuts and will prepare an order to your specifications. They now also offer beef. They have given us a $25 gift certificate good for your next order. Directions: Get on the Interamerican highway in David heading towards Price Smart. About half way there on your left is the MEDUCA building, the Ministry of Education. Turn left as soon as you pass the building. Then drive down about five streets until you see a farm of satellite dishes on your left. Stop and look to your right and see the not so artistic pig shown above.

Current bid = $23; minimum bid increment = $3 BID

Flowers & Wine Basket

$40.00 BUY IT NOW

Graciela Sanchez, owner of Floristeria El Jardin Secreto in David, has donated a basket arrangement of the finest quality of Colombian roses and tropical flowers from Cerro Punta with a bottle of wine. You choose either red or white wine. The shop is located on Avienda Domingo de Obaldia, al lado de MaraPan, David, Chiriqui. In addition to flower arrangements, Graciela sells cards, gift baskets, plants, centerpieces, fruit arrangements, etc. She will decorate for weddings, funerals, graduations, church occasions, or any type of celebration. Graciela also does dried flower arrangements that look stunningly real. Highest quality dried flowers and imaginative arrangements. If purchasing for Mother's Day, please allow one week to prepare.

Current bid = $12; minimum bid increment = $4 BID

RO-HER S.A. Food Basket

$90.00 BUY IT NOW

Large food basket of dry and canned foods.

Donated by RO-HER S.A. in Boquete. RO-HER is your source for many of your regular food and drink staples at good prices.

Current bid = $40; minimum bid increment = $10 BID

Boquete Coffee Land Gift Certificate

$10.00 BUY IT NOW

Boquete Coffee Land, Boquete's newest coffee house and cafeteria, offers a $10 gift certificate. The certificate is good for cafeteria food and drink only and is not good for packaged coffee or souvenirs. Boquete Coffee Land is located across the street from Ana's Sweets and next to the lavanderia. They carry a variety of specialty gourmet coffees, foods, and local souvenirs.

Current bid = $3; minimum bid increment = $2 BID

CHOX Chocolate Gift Certificate

$25.00 BUY IT NOW

A $25 gift certificate from Boquete's new and amazing chocolatier, Deborah Gershon of CHOX. You've seen her at the Tuesday Market with her beautiful and delicious creations; now you can try them yourself. These hand-crafted chocolates make a beautiful gift. All of these fine chocolates are hand-crafted in small batches from fair trade, organic cocoa beans grown in Bocas del Toro then roasted and ground to perfection locally. Buy an assortment of bite size or some of the dark or milk chocolate bars.

Current bid = $23; minimum bid increment = $2 BID

Organica Basket of Goodies

$35.00 BUY IT NOW

A basket of gluten and lactose free goodies from the Organica Store in Plaza Los Establos, downtown Boquete. This fancy basket contains cookies, snacks, chocolate, chips, and a variety of other delectables. The Organica store is your source in Boquete for all of your organic foods and other items.

Current bid = $30; minimum bid increment = $4 BID

Barú Restaurant & Bar Gift Certificate

$20.00 BUY IT NOW

A Gift Certificate for $20 good for any menu items and drinks at Restaurante & Bar Barú, across from Parque Central in downtown Boquete. You can dine either inside our outside; whichever you choose, your dinner will be excellent and you will experience service to enjoy.

Current bid = $10; minimum bid increment = $2 BID

Machu Picchu Restaurant Gift Certificate

$15.00 BUY IT NOW

$15 Gift Certificate from the Boquete Machu Picchu Restaurant in downtown Boquete. They are famous for their genuine Peruvian and international cuisines.

Certificate is good on any food items and will expire May 31, 2015. Not valid for tips.

Current bid = $8; minimum bid increment = $2 BID

Dinner Party for 8

$300.00 Reserved for the live auction

Prepared by local chef Martine Heyer, this dinner party for eight can either take place in your home, or be held at the Volcancito home of Larry and Nairn Kennedy. Menu for this three-course dining experience and date to be mutually agreed upon; Martine prefers late June or early July. Wine and soft drinks are included.

Martine is a superb cook and Mark is a great host. You can purchase this party and invite your friends for an unforgettable evening!

Sugar & Spice Gift Certificate

$25.00 BUY IT NOW

$25 Gift Certificate given by pastry chef Richard Meyer, owner of Sugar & Spice, a gourmet bakery and restaurant located on main street in downtown Boquete. Sugar & Spice features Fresh European Style Breads, Muffins, Cookies, Brownies, Empanadas and Enchiladas, cakes, and pies. The $25 certificate is to use towards the purchase of any bakery or restaurant item in the store including cheesecake and other delicious pastries.

Current bid = $10; minimum bid increment = $3 BID

Cerro Brujo Gift Certificate

$20.00 BUY IT NOW

$20 gift certificate good on food and drink at Volcan's premiere gourmet restaurant. The food is prepared with local and fresh vegetables, spices and meats. Behind each dish there is passion, fun and good taste in its preparation and presentation. The atmosphere is non pretentious yet has a touch of class and is very relaxed.

Cannot be used for special events or in combination with any discount. Cannot be redeemed for cash or transferred to another person. Reservation required.

Current bid = $10; minimum bid increment = $3 BID

Art Café la Crêpe Gift Certificate

$25.00 BUY IT NOW

This small, intimate restaurant is located on Boquete's main street near the church. Dining options include breakfast/brunch, lunch, dinner, and just coffee and desserts. This creperie doubles as an art gallery and is a fun, funky place for a light meal or afternoon snack. The place is lively and colorful with poster artwork decorating the yellow and red walls. As an added bonus, there are vegetarian options.

Daniel, the owner, gives us a $25 gift certificate for any food or drink item. It's not valid with other discounts or for tips.

Current bid = $15; minimum bid increment = $5 BID

Golden Corner Café Gift Certificate

$10.00 BUY IT NOW

Golden Corner Café in downtown Boquete gives us a $10 gift certificate to use for any of their meals. They serve hot pizza the way you like it, nachos with homemade chili meat, cheddar cheese, onions, peppers served al gusto, all beef hotdogs or cheeseburgers, shakes, sandwiches, soup, crépes or sundaes. They are located on the Peatonal in front of the fountain in the central park. Call in/take out available.

Current bid = $5; minimum bid increment = $1 BID

The Rock Private Dinner Party for 4

$320.00 Reserved for the live auction

The Rock Executive Chef will prepare an exclusive and private dinner party menu for 4 people, including a bottle of wine. Invite your friends to a memorable evening!

At THE ROCK they believe the simplest recipe can be an enjoyment of excellent food with attention to detail, passion and dedicated attitude. Their vision is founded on enjoying food as a fundamental quality of life, at times provocative but always aimed at preserving the purity of the original flavor.

Not valid for tips or during major holidays.

The Rock Gift Voucher

$30.00 BUY IT NOW

A voucher for $30 worth of food or drink at The Rock Boquete located in Palo Alto. At THE ROCK they believe the simplest recipe can be an enjoyment of excellent food with attention to detail, passion and dedicated attitude. Their vision is founded on enjoying food as a fundamental quality of life, at times provocative but always aimed at preserving the purity of the original flavor. Not valid for tips or during major holidays.

Current bid = $25; minimum bid increment = $5 BID

Taco Surf Gift Certificate

$40.00 BUY IT NOW

This sweet little Mexican food place in Bocas del Toro gives us a $30 gift certificate and one of their locally famous tank tops. Located on Calle 2, Isla Colon, Bocas and owned by Justine and Jeff, this locally popular place serves up tacos, nachos, burritos, and vegetarian options with all fresh ingredients. They also have very innovative alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Current bid = $20; minimum bid increment = $4 BID

Formal 5-Course Dinner Party for 6

Value = "priceless"
Reserved for the live auction

Royal, formal five-course Dinner Party for six guests at the Boquete castle home of Tom and Caroline Bot. Date to be mutually agreed between the buyer and the Bots. The festivities start with a champagne welcome at 6pm. No special diets except vegetarian. Dress formal and bring a festive spirit.

Tres Scalini Ristorante Gift Certificate

$50.00 Reserved for the live auction

$50 gift certificate for Tres Scalini Ristorante in Panama City. Includes alcohol and your choices from the extensive menu which includes appetizers, desserts, pastas, fancy salads, and main courses. Does not cover tax (7%) or tip. Choose from three locations: Bella Vista, El Dorado or Costa del Este.

Expires August 30, 2015. Donated by Giselle Borrell, owner.

Current bid = $40; minimum bid increment = $5 BID

Gallardo's Restaurant Gift Certificate

$40.00 BUY IT NOW

Gallardo's Steak and Grill Restaurant in David Gives us a $40 gift certificate for dinner. Gallardo's is located on the Pan American Highway right next to McDonald's. In addition to their tender and juicy grilled steaks and TexMex menu, Gallardo's offers the best Margarita in Panama.

Open 7 days a week: Monday 12:00 - 9:00pm; Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday 12:00 - 11:00pm; Thursday, Friday and Saturday 12:00 - 1:00am

Current bid = $32; minimum bid increment = $4 BID

Sunday Buffet for 2

$36.00 BUY IT NOW

Sunday buffet for two at David's new luxury hotel, Ciudad de David. The comprehensive buffets feature a variety of both sweet as well as savory offerings. Indulge yourself in an all-you-can-eat feast. Of course, tea and coffee are also served.

Current bid = $25; minimum bid increment = $5 BID

4-Course Gourmet Lunch for 2 + Tour

$75.00 BUY IT NOW

Welcome to Jardin Encantado Estate at the Volcancito Road. Owner, Dr. Sid and Claudia Maria Luise Schumann are giving this 4-course gourmet lunch for two which includes the aperitif and a guided tour through the Botanical garden. The certificate can be used from January - April, 2015. The Jardin Encantado Rainforest Park is a beautiful gem of nature and is one of the landmark places in Chiriqui, Panama. The park comprises 1.5 Ha of pristine gardens with abundant bird and wildlife, native rainforest plants, including rare and threatened species. The restaurant "El Jardin Encantado" offers fine dining by reservation and the Park Café is open Tuesdays to Sundays for all guests to enjoy sweet and salty treats. The park also offers three luxury guest suites for longer stays.

Current bid = $38; minimum bid increment = $8 BID

La Casona Mexicana Gift Certificate

$25.00 BUY IT NOW

$25 gift certificate for La Casona Mexicana Restaurante. Owned by Oderay Cruz, a local woman who lived in Mexico for many years, this open-air restaurant on the south end of Boquete serves a wide selection of Aztec taste treats. The menu includes Tex-Mex classics such as burritos, soft tacos, fajitas, enchiladas, and flautas as well as more original items such as pechuga Michoacán (chicken breast in an orange sauce). The restaurant's stucco walls are painted wild colors and decorated with a few Mexican souvenirs.

Current bid = $10; minimum bid increment = $3 BID

Catered Luncheon for 8

$100.00 BUY IT NOW

Professional chef Chris Young donates a catered luncheon for eight people. Chris is a graduate of a culinary school and has been a personal and restaurant chef for more than 15 years. He has recently opened his new business in Boquete. Chris will consult for menu planning and do the shopping for the items. He will prepare and serve the coursed meal for the guests in their home. This will include a waitress. The host is responsible for the cost of food and drinks, but Chris will prepare and serve all drinks and food to the guests.

Current bid = $50; minimum bid increment = $10 BID

Restaurante Cuatro Gift Certificate

$50.00 BUY IT NOW

$50 gift certificate for Restaurante Cuatro, one of the finest gourmet restaurant in David. Located in one of the oldest houses in the Doleguita neighborhood, this space on Avenida Obaldia brings a unique combination of traditional and modern cuisine to your table. The certificate is not valid on National Holidays. Open for lunch and dinner.

Current bid = $35; minimum bid increment = $5 BID

Sandwich Factory Gift Certificate

$10.00 BUY IT NOW

$10 off your next meal at the Sandwich Factory in downtown Boquete, next door to Mascotas y Jardines. This restaurant has ten different sandwiches, daily fresh bakery breads, organic vegetables, and healthy fruit drinks. It has received rave reviews on http://boquete.ning.com.

Current bid = $6; minimum bid increment = $2 BID

Catered Italian Dinner for 8-10

$250.00 Reserved for the live auction

Harry and Nancy Halbert will cater an Italian dinner for eight of your closest friends (10 people maximum) in your home. The menu will be an antipasto platter for an appetizer, lasagna, Italian bread, salad and terimasu for dessert. Included beverage will be decided by the buyer and Nancy.

Nancy has a local reputation for being a wonderful chef. This promises to be a memorable experience.

Buena Vista Bar & Grill Gift Certificate

$40.00 BUY IT NOW

$40 gift certificate towards lunch or dinner. The Buena Vista Bar & Grill has been a staple in Bocas for over ten years. It is located over the water in downtown Bocas (Isla Colón). It is open daily from 12:00pm until 9:30pm for drinks, starters, sandwiches, burgers, and wraps. An additional dinner menu including seafood, steaks, international fare, and house specialties is available after 5:00pm (and often earlier, just ask!).

Current bid = $28; minimum bid increment = $5 BID

Rico's Pizza & Soft Drinks Gift Certificate

$18.00 BUY IT NOW

Rico's Little Italy Pizzeria in the San Francisco Plaza gives us a family combo special consisting of a large pizza with four toppings and four soft drinks. Plenty for a family or group of four.

Current bid = $14; minimum bid increment = $2 BID

Two Quarts Homemade Soup #2

$35.00 BUY IT NOW

On those evenings when it is just a little chilly, rainy, and gloomy, there is nothing like a steaming bowl of soup to lift your spirits. Wouldn't it be wonderful to reach into the freezer and pull out delicious home made soup, and all you do is heat and serve? Well, Brandy Gregory has done the slicing and seasoning, the simmering and stirring and she will deliver one quart of each lovingly prepared frozen soups:
1) Thick and hearty, Country Supper Soup with its beef, vegetables and noodles is as unpretentious as a pair of faded jeans. Ideal with buttermilk biscuits and warm bread pudding for dessert.
2) Boquete Bean Soup is a local twist on the classic Tuscan soup. Rich with sausages, onions, cannelloni, and lots of other delicious ingredients, this soup is perfect with garlic-cheese toast. Tip your hat to its European roots by serving biscotti and ice cream for dessert.

Current bid = $15; minimum bid increment = $5 BID

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