Free Family Movie Night continues at Finca La Maya

Published: 01 October, 2008

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Free Family Movie Night continues at Finca La Maya

Finca La Maya, a Cultural Arts & Events Center continues its free family movie night at its large facility near San Carlos. The film will be shown on Saturday October 4, 2008. Doors open at 5pm and the movie will begin at 6 pm. This will be the fourth time the popular community event will be offered to local families and is expected to continue on every first Saturday of each month. This month, Finca La Maya will show the Acadamy Award Nominee “The Nightmare Before Christmas”, an imaginative film where every holiday has its own land. Directed by Henry Selick, this animated musical film is unique and fun for all ages. The Nightmare Before Christmas tells the heartfelt tale of Jack Skellington, the King of Halloween, and all things that go bump in the night. The film will be shown in Spanish with English subtitles.

The monthly movie event is hosted by the lovely young Natyzoo Wabaloo. “Natyzoo Wabaloo” is the stage name for Natasha Hinojosa. Natasha is 13 years old and attends the Cologio Isaac Rabin. Natasha’s career ambition is to be a marine biologist and conservationist. Her ambition for the world is that everyone realizes how much our Beautiful Planet is at risk, and how everyone must help do their part to save it. Natasha gives a short presentation to the audience before each film begins, inviting participation from the audience.

Films for the future monthly events will also be selected for their similar family-oriented content. Popcorn and lemonade are sold and donations are accepted. Proceeds will help purchase materials and supplies for the free courses and community programs offered at Finca La Maya every Saturday throughout the year.

Films are shown in the classroom facility next to the site of a new community library, which is currently under construction. The library is partially completed and donations for purchase of materials are being sought to complete the building, windows, installation of light fixtures, and shelving for books. The library will be located next to the classroom facility built in 2006 at La Maya, where free English language and Art for Kids classes are offered weekly.

Finca La Maya’s goal is to enhance education and cultural opportunities for local Panamanians. Visit the website at www.fincalamaya.com for more information on cultural activities and particularly the Community Programs link.

For those interested in helping the library, “Buy a Book, Build a Library” is a program where anyone can buy a book from Exedra Bookstore and donate it to the new library in San Carlos. Purchase a book to donate at their bookstore in Panama City or visit www.exedrabooks.com. All purchases over $25 on the web receive automatic discounts. La Maya will pick up donated books at Exedra Books.

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Finca La Maya is located on forty scenic acres an hour from Panama City and minutes from spectacular Pacific coast beaches.
The 500 square meter light-filled Arts Center is a comfortable and versatile place, providing numerous areas for meetings, workshops, art courses, yoga, or group activities. Outdoor studios are suitable for construction, ceramic, or sculpture projects. The facilities are available for instructors of any kind to bring small groups for deeper investigation of whatever disciplines they teach: painting, photography, yoga, holistic medicine, or other types of activities. La Maya welcomes course or session proposals from private groups and professionals. Please inquire for details. For more information and directions to the finca, visit: www.fincalamaya.com. In Panama call: (507) 240-8281. From USA or Canada call: (901) 414-2844.