Jaco Rays FC is a new second division soccer team in Jacó. The General Manager of the team is Carlos Esquivel.  The Sports Manager is Johnny Perez and the Head Coach is Wilmer "El Pato" Lopez.  The team is currently placed in the second position of the general season standings. The official launch of the team to national media took place in the condo project Diamante del Sol on Wednesday August 11th, during which the JACORAYS were presented to the community. The first home game was played against Catagena on Saturday August 14th at the Stadium of Garabito and ended with a score of 1-1. The next home game will be held on Sunday  August 29th at 2pm at the Stadium of Garabito.

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Special thanks to: Mark Huser and Henry Aragon from I Love Sushi, Juan Carlos Calderón and Selena Cubero from Tabacón Restaurant, Mr. Sergio Cordero, Francisco Chacón (National Sculptor), Mr. Victor Chinchilla and Ureña’s Family. Another special thanks goes to our members: Federico Mata from Stewart Title, Geovanny Molina, Silvana López  y Gustavo Astuar Hernandez from Proyecto CINCO, Maurice and Rick from Autos-Electrico.com and La Joya Car Rentals, Norma and Ken Kahn and Alejandro Rubí Cascante from Surf Inn Hermosa. Thanks to everybody who visited the exhibition and voted.

ARTPRIZEJACO2010 HAD OVER 60 PARTICIPATING WORKS. 

THE WINNERS OF ARTPRIZEJACO 2010!

OUR MEMBER: THE COSTA RICA DERMATOLOGY GROUP is organizing a visit to the schools in the district of Garabito. Tina Wallace together with Dr. Anabelle Sheinfeld are conducting a campaign to educate children and young students about the importance of skin care and how to prevent skin cancer. These talks will cover all schools in the Canton both public and private.  For more information about the Costa Rica Dermatology Group, contact 2643-6674 or visit them in Jaco across from Banco Nacional in the Pachi's Buliding on the 2nd Floor.

Our member, Laura Visetta from Aché Spa welcomes everyone to her area of peace. Laura has been certified as a beautician for over 24 years.  She was certified in Italy, her home country and traveled most of Europe working with professionals who contributed to her mind all the good energy that a person could want. Now Laura is located in one of the most beautiful countries in the world: Costa Rica and she has the honor to share her knowledge with you through her massages, facials and waxings! Each and every treatment is specific to each person according to their Aura, Energy and needs. All treatments include aromatherapy and the use of all natural products "NOT TESTED ON ANIMALS" ONLY ON FRIENDS. A cosmic embrace: Laura Visetta.

This month’s presenter will be Dr. Anabelle Sheinfeld and Tina Wallace from Costa Rica Dermatology Group. This meeting will be held at the Dermatology Group's facilities on the second floor of Pachi’s Pan building across from National Bank in Jaco center. This is a great time to socialize and learn about skin care. IMPORTANT: Beginning in October, the Central Pacific Women's Group meetings are going to be held every third Wednesday of the month from 9am – 11pm at Balcón del Mar Hotel.  Remember ¡Bring a Book, Take a Book! Try not to miss this important program!  For more information please contact centralpacificwomensgroup@yahoo.com.

Jaco not only has a second division soccer team; but now has a flag football league!  League dates: Games nights will be played on Tuesday at the Multiuso Soccer field located diagnally from the Municipality.  The pratice field will be available Saturday mornings for practice.   League play will start September 7th in league format of 7 man, light-contact, round robin league play.  LEAGUE FEES: $425 per team.  So far, 4 teams have signed up for the league.  The Bohio Team is captained by Pat Hundley; the Los Amigos team is captained by Jay Pond; the Morgan's Cove team is co-captained by Mike Parr and Jimmy T; and the Hotel Poseidon team is co-captained by Tim Odom and Doug Giampapa.  The first Game Day is Tuesday, Sept 14th at 6PM.  Come

EARLIER THIS MONTH, THE PACIFIC LAW GOLF CLASSIC was held out at the LA IGUANA GOLF COURSE at the Marriott in Herradura.  In Category A, first place went to Agustin Odio, second place to Christian Campos and third place to Chadd Scarborough.  In Category B, First place went to Wilbert Viquez , second to Diego Corella and 3rd to Jose Campos.  In Category C, 1st place went to Noe Chambers, 2nd to Manuel Gonzalez and 3rd to Troy David.  Congratulations to all the winners!

The Championship is being held on Sunday August 29th at the sports center at the University of El Salvador. Among the participating teams are: Honduras, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Costa Rica and El Salvador. The competition includes individual combat and team combat.  This Garabito team is looking for sponsorship for this trip.  If you would like to help out and sponsor further participation in sports and recreation in the district, please contact Max at 8981-3385 or send an email to maxmanza@hotmail.com.

Festivities and activities will be held Friday September 24th thru Monday September 27th in celebration of the Canton of Garabito! There will be activities in the Park of Jaco on Sunday September 26th and the Jaco Rays home soccer game will be dedicated to the City Council.