The Playacommunity Mixer is on August 24th at Paraiso Bar & Restaurant in Las Uvas, starting at 12pm. This month we have some AMAZING prizes. Royalton Resort at Playa Blanca is giving away a NIGHT FOR 2 ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE at thier Exclusive Resort, which is located right on a white sandy beach. Hibuscus House in Contadora is giving away a ONE NIGHT STAY in thier cozy Bed and Breakfast on Contadora Island. There are still a few weeks left of whale season, so if you haven't met the whales this year, now is your chance. DAD's BBQ is giving away Pizza coupons. Wandita Spa & Salon is giving away a bag of Professionsal Hair Products. Rose will be putting on her famous $7 Lunch Buffet. So come on out and have some fun, meet new faces and catch up with old friends. Remember, if you RSVP you have extra chances to win prizes. Paraiso Bar & Restaurant is just 3 kilometers up the road to El Valle.

Panama Safety Boxes is looking to open a location in the Coronado Mal, and they want feedback from the community. Would you use a safety deposit box? Long term? Short term? Not at all? Use the poll to give them your response. Take the Safety Box Poll.

The Votes are in for Best Pizza at the Beaches. Survey says, the new guy in town, Trattoria Fiorentina is a winner. Trattoria Fiorentina is located in Coronado, behind Todo al Carbon, before the main guard gate. They are open for dinner every day except Wednesday. Give 'em a try!

Panama Coast International School a number of Volunteer positions open. If you have a some time on your hands and looking to make an impact, this might be of interest to you.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Live Rock Night in aid of the SOS Orphanage on Saturday August 20th at 7:00 at Picasso Bar & Restaurant. Local musician Bobby Henderson will be playing with other local musicians. Donations to the benefit of the Orphanage. Not to be missed, great music and supporting a good cause, what could be better! Picasso is donating 10% of the event sales to SOS.

CASA is organizing a Day at the Races on Aug 21, in the afternoon. A bus will leave Coronado around 11:00 am, lunch at the hippodromo, watch the races and possibly visit the premises. Head back around 3:30 hopefully with some winnings! Price is $16. + $2. voluntary donation gowing towards the Christmas Baskets for families with handicalled children. If interested e-mail CASA at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . See you there!

August 27th, head up to Ty's Bar & Grill loated on the main road in El Valle, for a very special “Country & Western Night” which will include free line dancing by professional instructors. From 7 - 10pm