In Pelada Beach:

Take mom up to the Lagarta Lodge's sunset bar for a breathtaking view of the natural reserve lands and a complimentary mixed appetizer platter. She'll thank you after the sunset.

Pizzeria Il Pepperoni is giving a special mother’s day gift: complimentary carpaccio, a Venetian-style beef dish, and a glass of wine when they present a coupon, available on page 31 of VON's August print edition.

In Nicoya:

The mayor's office, SINEM School of Musical Arts and the Municipal Symphonic Band of Nicoya will be hosting a special concert in honor of mothers on Tuesday, August 14th at 7:00 p.m. in the Casa de la Cultura.

Take advantage of these events and deals, and by the end of the day hopefully mom will be thanking you.

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The "Cat" Is Out Of The Bag

Colors, style, and good vibes ruled the sunset at Pelada as patrons and exhibiting members of 3 Pies Al Gato (cat with three legs) wined, dined, and discussed art and it's forms at La Luna restaurant on Sunday August 19, 2012.

VON Astro From August 20 to August 27
Entering the Depths

It is time to come back to Earth when the Sun moves into Virgo on the 22nd. 

Dinner and Fashion Show Raise Funds for Health Fair in Samara

On Saturday, August 11th, there was a remarkable turnout for the gala dinner held at Hotel Guanamar in Carrillo to raise funds for an upcoming health fair to be hosted in Samara December 7th and 8th, which will benefit surrounding communities as well.

VON Astro From August 13 to August 19
Keep an Even Keel

The days around the New moon in Leo on the 17th promise to be exciting so guard against rebellion and avoid drama, ego pride, and loud displays of emotions if you can.

Authentic Chinese at Café Carola in Cangrejal, Samara

That’s right, real Chinese food with organic ingredients!  Dietmar Kuppe, the chef at Café Carola, spent time cooking in Hong Kong and is serving up authentic Chinese dishes on Fridays from 5-8:30 p.m.

"Alas de Arte" is Nosara's New Cultural House

The town of Nosara know has a multicultural meeting place where you can learn while having fun with a variety of interesting activities related to art. It's called "Alas de Arte" (Wings of Art).

New Bar & Restaurant Vega Mar Opens in Barco

Between Samara and Nosara, Marcel Vega and Patricia Wingrove opened the Bar & Restaurant Vega Mar in Barco Quebrado on June 30th.

VON Astro From August 6 to August 12
Look Within

When Venus finally moves into nurturing Cancer on the 7th, step back from projects and ideas. Connect deeply with others to find compassion and empathy.

Princesa replaces Las Delicias Bakery in Samara

Formerly one of the most popular meeting places at Patio Colonial in Samara, Las Delicias Bakery is no more. In the same location, Canadian Joannie Parker has opened Princesa Bakery and Ice Cream Parlor.

VON Astro From August 1 to August 6
Eye on the ball

August begins in the midst of a potent Mercury retrograde. The way forward may seem unclear, and you might be spinning from recent events- or dealing with new information/feelings/variables that have come to light.