Free family movie nights at Finca La Maya in San Carlos

Free Family Movie Night
at Finca La Maya
by Finca La Maya

Finca La Maya, a Cultural Arts & Events Center will have its free family movie night at its onsite classroom and workshop facility near San Carlos, Panama. The event will be on Saturday August 2, 2008. Doors open at 5pm and the film will begin at 6 p.m.

The film to be shown will be the popular “Madagascar.” Produced by Dreamworks, Madagascar tells the story of a lion, a hippo, a zebra, and a giraffe from a zoo in New York that travel to the jungles of Madagascar, a strange, and wild territory for them. If we add in some conspiring penguins and party-loving lemurs, the coctail of fun and humor is served. This animated film is a sure fire hit for the whole family! The film will be projected in Spanish with English subtitles.

Films for the future monthly events will also be selected for their similar family-oriented content. Popcorn and lemonade will be for sale and donations accepted. Proceeds will help purchase of materials and supplies for the free courses offered at Finca La Maya every Saturday throughout the year. The event will be hosted by 13 year old Natasha Hinojosa, also known by her stage name, Natyzoo Wabaloo.

The film projection will take place next to the site of a new community library, currently under construction. The library is partially completed, but donations for purchase of materials are now being sought to complete installation of windows, light fixtures, and shelving for books. The library will be located next to the new classroom facility built last year 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.

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 http://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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