According to a recent article in the daily, La Prensa, property owners have a great opportunity to pay a lower tax rate. All you have to do is voluntarily re-valuate your property and pay your lower rate on a higher tax base.
Anyone who voluntarily re-valuates their property by June 30 will be taxed at 1% instead of 2%. Because land in Panama is not routinely reappraised many people are paying property taxes on very old, very low property values. Many are not paying any property taxes if their current appraisal is $30,000 or below.
Once again we will be dancing the night away after a wonderful meal from Chef Fernando. Only this month it's not salsa, no it's not line dancing...... IT'S DISCO!!!
Curious by nature and wild about cooking with exotic ingredients, I remember being intrigued and yes, somewhat disgusted, when I first saw some of the strange and bizarre-looking vegetables and fruits unique to tropical climates such as Panama, the country we now call home.
There has been a end of summer fair in David, Panama virtually every year since 1926. It started out as just agricultural exhibits but has evolved into substantially more. The Feria Internacional de David is comparable to a large county fair in North America and is a trade fair at the same time. Come to see the tractors, eat a little cotton candy, and buy lots of homemade crafts. Maybe it would be better to save eating until after the ferris wheel or the tilt-a-whirl.
FAE 10, the International Theater Arts Festival, will run from Wednesday, March 17 to Wednesday, March 24 in Casco Viejo, Panama City. Groups from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Spain, the United States, Israel, México and Panamá will perform on the main stage of the festival, the historic National Theater.
The Forth International Theater Arts Festival in Panama's old city, Casco Viejo, will give patrons of the arts a free look at several local companies.There are several good theater companies working in Panama City. One of the festival's goals is to give the public a closer and free look at local talent during the week long festival. Each of the four theatrical groups listed will be performing a show that is running or has just closed.
MUSICAL SHOW by OPERA PANAMA ..extraordinary voices in famous opera arias,"Carmen" and more,plus hit broadway show tunes,and spanish classics ....at LA CARRETA, in CORONADO equestrian center, APRIL 17TH saturday evening, 8pm showtime.
The Forth International Theater Arts Festival will start in Casco Viejo in Panama City next Wednesday, the 17th of March and will run until the 24th. However, you will not need to pay for a ticket at the National Theater or get all dressed up to have a good time. The streets of the old city will be filled with jugglers, street players and musicians and a magician.
“Okay,”
Beth thought, “this is a bad idea.” Joe Berger was asleep beside
her, snoring in a regular, apparently contented rhythm. “I don’t
need a man in my life, right now or ever, as a matter of fact, but definitely
not now."
They
had dinner at a new place called Callejon de Gato, the Alley Cat, and
Beth thought the food, tapas, langostinos and meat balls, was pretty
good. Joe was attentive and complimentary and most importantly not
overly interested in real estate. Sure, he would like her to help him
find a “nice little, inexpensive condo in Casco,” like everybody
else. Nobody ever seemed to be looking for a horrible, big, expensive
place, but that seemed normal for the situation he claimed to be in.
But that was a point—there was something about the guy she didn’t
trust exactly; or quite believe; even though he didn’t seem to be
scamming her or trying to weasel his way into her operation or anything
remotely like that—he didn’t want to be a partner, in the business
at least; or that’s what she thought. Her judgment or sense of human
nature gave her just a hint that this guy wasn’t one hundred percent
honest or candid or aboveboard, whatever that meant.
For the last several years we have had summer art programs for the local kids in El Valle; each program has been about 8 weeks long. Last year, all the art projects were made with recycled materials, including the kids' carnaval masks and costumes. This year we had sponsorship from the Fundacion Parroquia de San Jose, and we were fortunate to have two teachers from the Museo de Arte Contemporano (MAC) in Panama City. The kids learned basic painting and color mixing, and employed those skills to make and paint their carnaval masks. It was such a delight to see the kids' creativity grow, and see their joy in achieving some really interesting work with novel approaches. In about a week, we will put up an exhibition of the kids' best work (as chosen by them) in the El Valle Library; we will post a note to let you know when the exhibition opens and how long it will run.
After twelve thousand kilometers, 18 border crossings, and a month in a mini-van with my wife and two dogs, I was at last floating in my pool in Panama.
The sound of the near-by Pacific Ocean waves soothed my weary soul, as I sipped white wine and listened to exotic birdcalls and other, less distinguishable, sounds. Truly, this was paradise found … or so I thought.
Introducing the
Playacommunity Players. A new comic strip brought to you by Playacommuntiy.Com.
The strip is
illustrated by Leo Lammie, who brilliantly brings our jokes to life through the
Expat characters of Bob and Jane, plus a cast of other characters who live
the life at the beachs in the expat community of Panama. Leo has been cartooning for the last
10 years.His work can be viewed at http://nisolnisal.com/,
The idea to do a
strip came from Craig Weincek, the author ofCasco Viejo: The Second Season . Craig has a slew of expat jokes up his
sleeve, so expect to see his humor in upcoming strips.
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today's Playacommunity Players.
ARIES Venus zooms over into your sign granting you a lot of popularity, Aries. Enjoy the positive attention; people will be looking to you for inspiration and motivation. Romantically, you’re in an excellent place, if you’re single, you’ll find it easy to seduce and charm. Zoom into what’s going on behind the scenes and pay attention to the fine details. Luck is hidden, but it is there for you. If you dream about lottery numbers this is a great time to place a bet on them. Dig deeper to find buried treasure. There are some lessons to learn about love though; you’ll need to be very patient as you manoeuvre through various obstacles-- getting closer and closer to that elusive prize. At work, prepare for more challenges, ones that will take all of your charm to deal with. A boss expects miracles, and you have it in you to make these miracles happen but it will take some sweat and blood to make it all happen. Close partnerships could especially be tense, it’s best to avoid getting involved in political struggles if you can help it.
You've driven by it a hundred times. Your either looking forward to it or dreading it. But either way you know it's coming, the Coronado Mall. It's huge. It's changing the skyline of Coronado and it's going to change many of our lives here in Panama.
Haus, the general contractor, as well as retailers such as Super 99 and HSBC have done their homework. From Chame to Rio Hato there are approximately 50,000 residents. The builder is aware of the many condo projects going up in the area and with 10,000 vehicles passing the entrance to Coronado every weekend this is the place to build.
Sarah Booth is one amazing lady. I want to be just like her when I grow up.
Many of you probably already know Sarah or have at least heard of her. And if you don't know her you’re going to want to meet her. Sarah has an infectious personality. She loves life and it shows. You can't help but happy and excited when you are with her. She is always the life of the party. I posed some questions to Sarah recently, the owner of Panama Holiday Homes www.panamaholidayhomes.com , and thought that I would share her story with you.
El Rincon del Chef Restaurant is offering its clients a special promotion for March. Buy a Wrap and you'll have a soup of the day free. The promotion is available from Monday to Thursday (12:30pm-4:00pm) the entire month of March.
Please Save the Date, Saturday March13, 2010 is the 4th Annual Art in the Park (El Arte en el Parque) in the park of Penonome. Last year, 70 artists participated and 3 scholarships were awarded to worthy Art Students. This year the park will be filled with artists from all over Panama. The students who are participating in the scholarship contest will be separated from the professional artists. All works, however, will be for sale. One can shop for fine art with prices ranging from $30 to several thousand. This is a venue that artists and art lovers look forward to each year. As there are almost no venues in the interior for artists to show their work, this is a once a year opportunity for all! Thank you Ex-Pats for supporting this worthy cause and showing up each year for a fun event!
Heads up to photographers. There will be an Urban Photography Exhibit at Arco Chato in Casco Viejo from Thursday, March 11 to Sunday, March 14. Those wishing to exhibit can still submit their photos. Visit www.enteratepanama.com for entry forms and registration info. Photographers may submit up to ten photos in 8 by 10 format. Registration ends March 2.
In the article posted on the Panama Pacific Community News by Karyn Saunders on 2 December 2009 titled "Water, Water y Mas Agua!! ", Karyn points out that you need to hydrate yourself with water.
Are you drinking enough? What kind of water do you drink? There can be significant differences in the waters that are available to you.
Maureen Osmand is the winner of the beatiful "Berries and Birds" quilt done by The Panama Canal Quilters. Maureen is a resident of Coronado and she bought her winning ticket at The Coronado Equestrian Club Craft Fair last November. The quilt is hand appliqued and hand quilted. The proceeds will go to help support the educational needs of three young girls from El Espino area and other charitable organizations.
in General Conversation by louisebelisle, 10-03-10 11:56
You do not want to miss the 
Curious by nature and wild about cooking with exotic ingredients, I remember being intrigued and yes, somewhat disgusted, when I first saw some of the strange and bizarre-looking vegetables and fruits unique to tropical climates such as Panama, the country we now call home.
There has been a end of summer fair in David, Panama virtually every year since 1926. It started out as just agricultural exhibits but has evolved into substantially more. The Feria Internacional de David is comparable to a large county fair in North America and is a trade fair at the same time. Come to see the tractors, eat a little cotton candy, and buy lots of homemade crafts. Maybe it would be better to save eating until after the ferris wheel or the tilt-a-whirl.
FAE 10, the International Theater Arts Festival, will run from Wednesday, March 17 to Wednesday, March 24 in Casco Viejo, Panama City. Groups from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Spain, the United States, Israel, México and Panamá will perform on the main stage of the festival, the historic National Theater.
MUSICAL SHOW by OPERA PANAMA ..extraordinary voices in famous opera arias,"Carmen" and more,plus hit broadway show tunes,and spanish classics ....at LA CARRETA, in CORONADO equestrian center, APRIL 17TH saturday evening, 8pm showtime.
The Forth International Theater Arts Festival will start in Casco Viejo in Panama City next Wednesday, the 17th of March and will run until the 24th. However, you will not need to pay for a ticket at the National Theater or get all dressed up to have a good time. The streets of the old city will be filled with jugglers, street players and musicians and a magician.
For the last several years we have had summer art programs for the local kids in El Valle; each program has been about 8 weeks long. Last year, all the art projects were made with recycled materials, including the kids' carnaval masks and costumes. This year we had sponsorship from the Fundacion Parroquia de San Jose, and we were fortunate to have two teachers from the Museo de Arte Contemporano (MAC) in Panama City. The kids learned basic painting and color mixing, and employed those skills to make and paint their carnaval masks. It was such a delight to see the kids' creativity grow, and see their joy in achieving some really interesting work with novel approaches. In about a week, we will put up an exhibition of the kids' best work (as chosen by them) in the El Valle Library; we will post a note to let you know when the exhibition opens and how long it will run.
I’d finally made it. 
Venus zooms over into your sign granting you a lot of popularity, Aries. Enjoy the positive attention; people will be looking to you for inspiration and motivation. Romantically, you’re in an excellent place, if you’re single, you’ll find it easy to seduce and charm. Zoom into what’s going on behind the scenes and pay attention to the fine details. Luck is hidden, but it is there for you. If you dream about lottery numbers this is a great time to place a bet on them. Dig deeper to find buried treasure. There are some lessons to learn about love though; you’ll need to be very patient as you manoeuvre through various obstacles-- getting closer and closer to that elusive prize. At work, prepare for more challenges, ones that will take all of your charm to deal with. A boss expects miracles, and you have it in you to make these miracles happen but it will take some sweat and blood to make it all happen. Close partnerships could especially be tense, it’s best to avoid getting involved in political struggles if you can help it.
You've driven by it a hundred times. Your either looking forward to it or dreading it. But either way you know it's coming, the Coronado Mall. It's huge. It's changing the skyline of Coronado and it's going to change many of our lives here in Panama. 
Sarah Booth is one amazing lady. I want to be just like her when I grow up. 
Please Save the Date, Saturday March13, 2010 is the 4th Annual Art in the Park (El Arte en el Parque) in the park of Penonome. Last year, 70 artists participated and 3 scholarships were awarded to worthy Art Students. This year the park will be filled with artists from all over Panama. The students who are participating in the scholarship contest will be separated from the professional artists. All works, however, will be for sale. One can shop for fine art with prices ranging from $30 to several thousand. This is a venue that artists and art lovers look forward to each year. As there are almost no venues in the interior for artists to show their work, this is a once a year opportunity for all! Thank you Ex-Pats for supporting this worthy cause and showing up each year for a fun event!
Heads up to photographers. There will be an Urban Photography Exhibit at Arco Chato in Casco Viejo from Thursday, March 11 to Sunday, March 14. Those wishing to exhibit can still submit their photos. Visit www.enteratepanama.com for entry forms and registration info. Photographers may submit up to ten photos in 8 by 10 format. Registration ends March 2.
In the article posted on the Panama Pacific Community News by Karyn Saunders on 2 December 2009 titled "
Maureen Osmand is the winner of the beatiful "Berries and Birds" quilt done by The Panama Canal Quilters. Maureen is a resident of Coronado and she bought her winning ticket at The Coronado Equestrian Club Craft Fair last November. The quilt is hand appliqued and hand quilted. The proceeds will go to help support the educational needs of three young girls from El Espino area and other charitable organizations.
