Community News

Playa Grande School Garage Sale

2011-06-07T17:24:00Z

Hola a todos,

Nos complace informarle que nuestra proxima venta de garaje de la Escuela Playa Grande sera para el domingo 3 de julio 2011 en KIKE'S PLACE a partir de las 11 am.

Por favor ocupamos de su ayuda para recolectar cosas, les pedimos a todos de difundir el mensaje!

Muchas gracias por su preciosa atención y nos vemos pronto!

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Hello everyone,

We are pleased to inform you that our next Playa Grande School garage sale fundraiser will be on Sunday, July 3rd at Kike's Place. It begins at 11:00 am.

We really need your help in collecting items so please help to spread the word around!

Thank you for your precious attention and see you soon.

Tatiana Raust
President School Board
Playa Grande School
Cédula jurídica 3-008-325967
tel: 8706-8358

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Cruz Roja acojida/ Red Cross greeted

2011-04-24T18:23:00Z

Saludos a todos,

Ya se acabo Semana Santa 2011 y queremos agradecer a nuestro equipo de la Cruz Roja por su valoroso trabajo de rescate en nuestras playas.

También muchas gracias a:

Kike y Yanira (Kike's Place)
Justen y Lindsey (Marbar and Playa Grande Inn)
Jason and Stacey (Playa Grande Inn)

Por servir las 3 comidas a todos los Cruz Rojistas durante semana Santa.

Gracias también a Matt y Natasha (Point Break) por haberles regalado manzanas.

Hoy era su ultimo día aquí con nosotros!! Esperemos tenerlos mas a menudo en nuestra playa. Ocupamos mas donaciones de comida para ellos.
Es bueno saber que estemos protegidos de las trampas de nuestro querido mar.

Si desean saber mas se pueden comunicar también directamente con la Cruz Roja al 2675-0167.

Muchas gracias.

Quedamos en contacto.
Cuidensen.

PLAYA GRANDE SCHOOL BOARD

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Greetings to all of you,

2011 Easter break is over and we want to give a big thanks to the Red Cross Team for their valorous rescue work on Playa Grande's beaches.

Also a big thanks to:

Kike and Yanira (Kike's Place)
Justen and Lindsey (Playa Grande Inn and Marbar)
Jason and Stacey (Playa Grande Inn)

For serving breakfast, lunch and dinner to all the Red Cross Team during the Holy week.

Thank you also to Matt and Natasha (Point Break) for bringing them some apples.

Today was their last day here with us!! We are really looking foward to have them around more often so we are looking for more food donation. It's so nice to know that we can get some "beach supervising" at least at busiest times, here in Playa Grande.

If you need to know more you can also communicate directly with the Red Cross at 2675-0167.

Thank you.

Keep in touch.
Take good care.

Tatiana Raust
Presidenta Junta Educación
Escuela Playa Grande
Cédula jurídica 3-008-325967
tel: 8706-8358

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The Wave Cafe - Playa Grande (Breakfast and Lunch)

2010-07-11T18:00:00Z

The Wave Café located on the main road to Playa Grande, is now open from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm.

Cara is the wonderful pastry chef so stop by to enjoy a delicious treat where you can choose from donuts, cinnamon rolls, sandwiches, coffee and smoothies.

For fresh baked bread please order the previous day! We also bake for parties and events.

Wi-Fi is also available at the Wave Cafe.

For more information, contact: thewavecafe@rocketmail.com

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Charity Bazaar for Playa Grande School

2010-07-01T22:14:00Z

The Playa Grande School Board is organizing a Charity Bazaar for the School on Saturday, July 17, 2010. The Charity Bazaar will sell food and household items. There will be activities presented by the children of Playa Grande School and karaoke will be performed later in the day. Bandera Azul will also make a presentation to the community regarding topics such as trash burning.

However, we need your help! Your donations such as

clothes
shoes
dry goods (rice, beans, flour, sugar, canned goods, tortillas
toiletries (shampoo, soap, toothpaste) and
laundry soap

will be most appreciated. Anything you can spare or are no longer using can be put to good use for the Charity Bazaar.

The money raised from the Charity Bazaar will be used towards sending the school children on a field trip to Africa Mia and also for furniture for the Playa Grande School.

On behalf of the Playa Grande School Board, we thank you for any help you can provide and look forward to seeing you at the Charity Bazaar.

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Adopt a Tree - Reforestation

2010-06-16T18:01:00Z

This Saturday, June 19, is the second in a series of Adopt a Tree days, being held at the offices of the the Baulas National Marine Park. From 8 to 11 a.m., residents of the area surrounding the Park can select young native trees and receive information on their qualities and care. At 11 a.m., children will be entertained with a movie and snacks, provided by Playa Grande's Blue Flag Committee and the ADE Promejoras.

On the same morning, Park rangers, biologists, school children, and volunteers will be planting native seedlings in the green screen along the beach.

Future Adopt a Tree days will be July 3 and July 17. If you want seedlings and cannot participate on the designated Saturdays, ask for a meeting with Adopt a Tree Chairman, Priscilla Meneses, pacmors@gmail.com.

For more information, call the Park office at 2653-0470, 2653 2233, or 2653 2234.

Regulatory Plan Meeting for Playa Grande Maritime Zone

2010-06-10T18:48:00Z

Dear Friends,

On Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 9 a.m. there will be a Community meeting at the offices of the MINAET regarding the Regulatory Plan for the coast line. Everyone is invited to attend as your participation is important!

In the framework of the project of Code of the Terrestrial Maritime Zone of the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, of the Unidad Ejecutora BID-CATASTRO, executed by the organization EPYPSA, in coordination with the Municipal Commission of the Terrestrial Maritime Zone of the canton of Santa Cruz. You are invited to participate in the Workshop of Communal Analysis “La costa que tenemos… la costa que queremos”. Analysis for the territorial code of the Terrestrial Maritime Zone of the sector of Playa Grande Beach.

The meeting is being organized by EPYPSA and the agenda is as follows:

1.      Inform about the process of making a Regulatory Plan for the Maritime Zone

2.      Potentials and weaknesses of our Maritime Zone

3.      Future development perspectives

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En el marco del proyecto de Ordenamiento de la Zona Marítimo Terrestre del Litoral Pacífico de Costa Rica, de la Unidad Ejecutora BID-CATASTRO, ejecutado por la empresa EPYPSA, en coordinación con la Comisión Municipal de la Zona Marítimo Terrestre del cantón de Santa Cruz.

Se le invita a participar en el Taller de Análisis Comunal “La costa que tenemos… la costa que queremos” Análisis para el ordenamiento territorial de la Zona Marítimo Terrestre del sector de Playa Grande.

Los objetivos del taller son:

1. Informar sobre el proceso de formulación del Plan Regulador Costero del cantón de Santa Cruz.

2. Identificar potencialidades y limitantes de la franja costera del sector de Playa Grande.

3. Valorar las perspectivas de desarrollo a futuro.

Día: Miércoles 16 de junio de 2010

Hora: 9:00 am

Lugar: Oficinas de MINAET en Playa Grande

Su participación es muy importante,¡contamos con usted!

Summary of the First Day of Reforestation - Message from the Park Administrator

2010-06-10T17:49:00Z

El pasado 5 de junio celebramos el Día Mundial del Medio Ambiente en Playa Grande y que mejor manera para hacerlo que sembrando árboles en el Parque Nacional Marino las Baulas de Guanacaste. Para algunos tal vez sea una actividad muy común, pero para nosotros representa un gran éxito, no solo porque estamos recuperando sitios que alguna vez fueron alterados ya sea por la introducción especies exóticas, o simplemente porque fueron deforestadas, sino también porque cada día que pasa podemos ver que hay más gente de la comunidad que manifiesta su compromiso por conservar esta área protegida, sus ecosistemas y por supuesto sus tortugas marinas.

Nuestra visión es alcanzar lo que para algunos puede ser imposible, un desarrollo comunal en total armonía con el Parque Nacional, lo cual representa además de un reto, una acción más por evitar la extinción de las Baulas.

Esta primera actividad de reforestación culminó con éxito; 81 árboles de las especies aceitunos, almendro de montaña, madero negro, guapinol y panamá fueron sembrados por lo niños y niñas de la comunidad, vecinos, guardaparques, voluntarios e investigadores. Ahora el reto es cuidarlos, especialmente estos primeros meses, para lo cual esperamos contar con el apoyo de todos.

La siguiente actividad de reforestación programada está para el sábado 19 de junio y en esta oportunidad nos concentraremos en Playa Ventanas.

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On June 5th we celebrated World Environment Day at Playa Grande and what better way to do that than by planting trees in Las Baulas National Marine Park in Guanacaste. For some, maybe it is a very common activity, but for us it is a great achievement, because we are reclaiming sites that once were altered by the introduction of alien species, or simply because they were cleared. Also, every day that passes we see that there are more people in the community showing their commitment to preserve this protected area, its ecosystems and, of course, its sea turtles.

Our vision is to achieve what for some may be impossible: a community development in harmony with the National Park, which also represents a challenge, and one more action to prevent the extinction of the leatherback.

The first activity was a successful reforestation: 81 trees such as aceituno, almond of the mountains, madero negro, guapinol and Panama were planted by the children of the community, neighbors, park rangers, volunteers and researchers. Now the challenge is to care for them, especially during these first months, and we anticipate having the support of all.

The next reforestation activity is scheduled for Saturday June 19 and this time we will concentrate on Playa Ventanas.

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Parque Nacional Marino las Baulas - Reforestation Campaign

2010-06-04T14:35:00Z

A message from the Parque Nacional Marino las Baulas Administrator regarding the Reforestation Campaign was just posted. The inauguration of the Reforestation Campaign has been planned to coincide with World Environment Day which is this Saturday, June 5th.

Native trees are going to be planted on the beachfront with the collaboration of Playa Grande School children, beachfront neighbors, volunteers and park rangers. Everyone is welcome to participate. Trees will be donated to residents who will plant and take care of them. Tree species information and care instructions will be provided.

Saturday's Schedule of Events:

- Adoption and Planting of Trees from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

- The Bee Movie at the MINAET Auditorium (children audience, parents welcome too) 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

- Food and Refreshments for Sale from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (Sale proceeds will be used to monitor and fertilize the newly planted trees.)

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Basic CPR Course at Playa Grande Medical Center

2010-05-12T14:45:00Z

Beginning Wednesday, May 12th and continuing through Tuesday, May 18th, a certified instructor of the American Heart Association of the USA will be teaching a basic CPR course and defibrillator use. The Playa Grande Medical Center will be obtaining a defibrillator in the near future.

The CPR course will be taught in both English and Spanish and there will be two course times offered per day. One at 10:30 a.m. and one at 3:30 p.m. The course will last approximately 3 to 4 hours and upon successful completion the attendees will receive a certification for Basic CPR and Defibrillator use.

There is a cost involved, per person, and proceeds will be used towards improving the Health Care Program for Cepia and Playa Grande School children.

Please join us for a very worthy and important cause.

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Puppy Fest Tomorrow

2010-04-30T18:11:00Z

Sixteen adorable puppies are looking for a good home. Come to the Costa Rica Dive Shop on the road to Flamingo, where the Pet Shop is located. This is just past the Jungle Gymn/La Paz School coming from Playa Grande. Come any time between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Friday, April 30. For more information contact us.

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Salinitas Committee Bingo and Karaoke Event

2010-04-17T14:39:00Z

The Salinitas Committe is organizing a Bingo and Karaoke event for today and will be selling Costa Rican typical food and drinks.

The bingo starts at 4 pm on Salinitas road –at Anatolios Mango trees.

The funds raised will be used to provide potable water for their community.

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Hoy, sábado Salinitas esta organizado un evento para recaudar fondos. El dinero se destinara a solucionar su problema de agua potable.

El bingo empieza a las 4 pm y el carton tiene un costo de 1000 colones. Luego habrá karaoke. Tendran comida típica, cervecitas y refrescos.

La actividad será en los mangos de Anatolio. Ojala todos podamos ir para apoyarlos!

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Bandera Azul Ecologia (Blue Flag) Certification

2010-04-02T14:03:00Z

On Friday, March 26th, 2010 our local Blue Flag coordinator and our Park administrator received the certifications for the four (4) Park Beaches: Langosta, Punta del Madero, Ventanas y Playa Grande. Congratulations for those who have contributed as volunteers, park rangers and residents! We are now working on improving and launching some programs for domestic animals, recycling and reforestation.

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La Paz Community School 3rd Annual Fundraising Fiest

2010-01-14T15:49:00Z

The 3rd Annual La Paz Community School Fundraising Fiesta will be held on January 23, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

La Paz Community School was founded in 2007 as a progressive nonprofit cooperative school, currently serving students in kindergarten through 9th grade. Scholarships help to bridge the gap between Costa Rican families by assisting with tuition for eligible students. During the 2009-2010 academic years, fifteen (15) Costa Rican students receive financial assistance.

Without accommodating all socioeconomic levels, the vision of a community school would be impossible to fulfill. As we look toward the future, we hope to expand our scholarship program to provide opportunities for even more promising local children from local families. The school is bilingual, allowing students to learn in English and Spanish and eventually communicate fluently in both languages.

La Paz Community School’s student body exhibits incredible diversity; the 105 students represent 19 nationalities and speak 8 languages. La Paz simultaneously integrates these multicultural youth, while celebrating and working to preserve the local culture of Guanacaste. The school has an environmental focus, both in and out of the classroom. Students run composting and recycling programs, conduct community clean-ups, promote the use of reusable shopping bags, plant thousands of trees, take part in ecological field trips, and help create public awareness.

La Paz was one of only a few schools in the country to receive Costa Rica’s Ecological Blue Flag Award in recognition of environmental excellence and commitment to natural resource conservation.

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Pets in the Park

2009-10-14T13:58:00Z

During October, representatives of the Baulas National Marine Park will begin a new program for pets in the Park. Pet owners will learn how to care for their pets in a way that supports Park wildlife, especially in regard to the marine turtles nesting here.

The new program has a goal of eliminating turtle nest destruction by uncontrolled domestic animals. First, a census will be taken to learn how many pets live in the Park and where they live. Very basic information will be collected about each pet for the program data base. This information will also be used to prepare an identification tag for the pet's collar. A photograph will be taken and stored with the pet's data record to aid in recovery if the pet is lost or stolen.

Another part of the program is the monitoring of domestic animals on the beach to assess the severity of nest destruction and to stop animals in the act. Volunteers from the neighborhood and visiting volunteers will be part of the monitoring process.

For pet owners, there will be special events in the Park with veterinarians providing health consultations, vaccines, tick control advice, and spay/nuetering.

In December, there will be a scientific investigation by staff and students from Boston College. The investigators will use GPS logger devices to learn the movements of pets within the Park. Pet owners can volunteer to participate in this very informative investigation.

For further information, attend the volunteers meeting this Thursday, October 15, 6PM at the Park office. At this meeting other volunteer actvities and topics will also be presented.

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Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic

2009-05-01T14:27:00Z

A low cost spay / neuter clinic for the community will be held on Tuesday, May 5 in Playa Grande.

Low income pet owners will be offered low cost for spay/neuter. Vaccines are available. Transportation of the pets will be provided in cars equipped with travel kennels.

Please call for reservations and information.

Important: No food or water for the pet after 10PM the night before the clinic.

Dueños de mascotas de bajos ingresos costo es para esterilización neutro. Las vacunas están disponibles para. Transporte de los animales domésticos se prestará en vehículos equipados con viajes perreras.

Reservas e información

Importante: No hay comida ni agua para los animales de compañía después de 10 p.m. la noche antes de la clínica.

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