Tierras Altas community calendar

Speaker series

Tech skills, staying safe from savvy scammers, and the basics of WhatsApp with Trung Dinh

14 October 2026 · bilingual

Trung will answer questions on all things related to computer technology (feel free to submit questions), staying ahead of the scammers, and how to get the most out of WhatsApp.

Weekly library events

• Spanglish — Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m. at the library
• Spanish conversation — Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. beginners and 10:00 a.m. basic, in the classroom across from Land's End in the San Benito compound
• Story time — Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. in the library (bilingual)

Other community events

• Friday market — 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Lion’s Club
• Recycling — Fridays and Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. behind the Junta Comunal de Volcán (map)
• Spay and neuter clinic — same location as recycling. 2026 dates: 20 September, 18 October, 15 November. None in December.

Past events

• 9 september 2026: Our neighbor Volcan Baru, Carolyn Lang
• 12 August 2026: The Secret Life of Orchids, Jorge Acosta
• 8 July 2026: Tai Chi, Helen Horn
• 10 June 2026: Volunteer talks
• 13 May 2026: Coffee stories, Ratibor Hartman
• 2 May 2026: Coffee and the economy, Lucho Moran
• 8 April 2026: Volcano history, Abdiel Torres
• 26 March 2026: Be Prepared, Boquete Health and Hospice
• 11 March 2026: Fishing in the Pacific waters of Chiriquí, Monty López
• 11 February 2026: Exploring China: One Million Steps, Tracey Eaton
• 14 January 2026: Feel Better in Your Body, Steph Lozen
• 12 December 2025: Living with snakes, Mike Hill
• 14 November 2025: Ngäbe-Buglé life, Reynaldo Quintera
• 10 October 2025: Preparing your garden for the windy season
• 12 September 2025: A Run for Peace, Mulget Amaru
• 8 August 2025: Buggin’ out, Jenna Glasz
• 26 July 2025: CPR, Jim Myers
• 3 July 2025: Heliconias, Carla Black