Civil marriage documents

I am wondering if there is anyone who has recently been married here in Cuenca in a civil ceremony. I am getting married in August, and one of the new requirements for extranjeros is a ¨certifcado de soltero¨ or basically, an official document proving I am not married in the States. I honestly have no idea where I would go to get this, but am headed back to the US next week and hoping to retrieve it. Please let me know if you have been in a similar situation or have any ideas for me. Thanks,

Christina

Bus card for two?

Simple question (I hope). If we get one red bus card, can we swipe it multiple times for our family, or are they mandating a unique card for everyone? Thx for sharing your experience.

Mark

Under 100 July show at CVA is open to anyone

This is your opportunity! Show your art work without major obligations. Possibly sell your art without having to pay huge commissions. But, best of all, you will be supporting the new visual arts gallery in your hometown, Cuenca. This show is for anyone who wants to show their art. We don’t care if it is not a recent piece. We are hoping you will tell all friends, budding and not so budding artists plus any art classes about this opportunity to show and possibly sell their art work. Any kind of art. Anything goes.

Here are the parameters:

~Piece can be around 12”X12”, including frame.
~$5 submission fee per piece, 2 pieces maximum
~Prices $100 or under, gallery commission is 25%, all work must be for sale
~Any subject (but gallery management has final say about inappropriate subject matter)
~50% discount per ticket for each piece you submit for “An Evening with Luis Ullauri“ (you can purchase your tickets the same day you deliver your work)

Bring your piece and $5 to:
CVA
Santa Canela Building
Calle Larga 3-82 y Vargas Machuca
Drop off your art this week—June 27, 28, 29 or 30 between 1 and 6 PM.

Any unsold work will be picked up Monday, July 30, 1 – 6 PM. If your work sells, pick up your money July 30.

Kathy: cvagalleryecuador@gmail.com .

City: Cuenca

A big thank you from Mike's Meats

Thanks to everyone for coming to Saturday's gran feria at Tutto Matto's again. You made our day a great success. I hope you enjoyed being there as much I as we enjoyed seeing you. We look forward to seeing you again at our next feria, next Saturday at Rib's and More (Costillas y Mas).
We would also like to express our gratitude for all the fantastic reviews we've received. Again, many thanks.

For those who have asked about ordering online, we'll have our website up in a couple of weeks. Until then, feel free to give us a call or send us an email and we'll be sure to do our best to make sure we get you the cuts you enjoy.

Mike Roth: mikesmeatscuenca@gmail.com 095 890 0983. Call after: 8 AM.

City: Cuenca

Expat Express shipping Julio Calle

Recently I had the unfortunate experience of trusting Julio Calle to deliver items I had purchased from Amazon; items that were supposed to be delivered this past Thursday. I have requested a refund through Paypal for the items that were not delivered since Julio refuses to return calls and messages.

His stateside phone numbers are 001 305 790 9811 and 954 748 3088
julio@expatexpressshipping.com
I wish you good luck.

Roger: rcwils54@yahoo.com

City: Cuenca

Free and fun language exchange

Come join a group of native Spanish and English speakers as we converse in each other’s language in an encouraging and supportive environment. Levels from intermediate to advanced are welcome.

The topics of conversation are based on the arts, movies, culture, Cuenca, or anything else that you and your fellow table mates want to discuss. The important thing is that you will be able to learn a language while meeting people from around the world.

We meet in a comfortable hotel where food and beverages are available for purchase. Here is the list what the hotel has to offer:

Express Coffee $1.50
Coffee with humita $2
Coffee with tamal $2.50
Beer Club Verde $2.50
Beer Heineken $3
Beer Corona $5
Beer Budweiser $3
Nachos with cheese $3.75
Milk Shake $1.75
Bottle of Water $1.25
Fried Potatoes $3.50
Cutting Board $8
Caesar Salad $6
Mediterranean salad $6

We should support the hotel’s cafeteria for letting us be inside its location for 2 hours, which is the time this Language Exchange lasts.

See you on Monday.

Every Monday at 6 PM upstairs at the Hotel Castilla de Leon., At least one item of the cafeteria, Hotel Castilla de Leon. Hermano Miguel 10-99 y Mariscal Lamar. Cuenca.

Clara: lusclarita1975@yahoo.es 099 650 0152. Call after: 2 PM.

Live music courtesy of Bill Keyes at Dinner to Help Reunite

Live music courtesy of Bill Keyes at Dinner to Help Reunite Family.

Dustin came from Venezuela to work to send money home to his family – he now needs to bring them here. This fundraiser is being done to help Dustin bring his family here and help them start their lives over.

When: June 27th at 5 PM
Where: Sunrise Café on Calle Larga y Benigno Malo

Please reserve, by June 26th, with your meal selection to: FamiliadeDustin@gmail.com
-Meat loaf
-Caesar Salad with Shrimp
-Caesar Salad with Chicken
-Black Bean Quesadilla (Vegetarian)

The cost of the meal is $15

Looking for 4-bedroom country house for rent

Looking for 4 bedroom country house for rent in Cuenca, $400-$600.

Dutch family of 5, nature lovers and like quiet surroundings, looking for a place outside Cuenca. Land area above 1000 m2 preferred. We are quite handy so it will not be a problem to fix some things if necessary. Possibility for internet connection important.

Tanja Eric: smeetskemna@gmail.com 099 753 6839. Call after: 8 AM.

Looking for a decent laptop to buy

Hi, I'm looking for a new or used laptop to buy. It doesn't have to be an expensive one. I just need it to write and make posts. Thank you.

Karla: sanchezkarlab@gmail.com .

City: Cuenca

Seeking a female poodle puppy under 4 months old

My husband, Don Mackenzie lost his "fur girl" after 16 years of loving companionship; she was 3 when we rescued her. She was an apricot miniature poodle; Don has had many poodles. He wanted a puppy. Little Doxie was a puppy rescue just two weeks ago, but she was too sick to save. If anyone knows of a poodle-type puppy "coming soon" - he is seeking a female - please let us know. We live in Vilcabamba, Loja, Ecuador. We have vet references back two decades.

Jacqueline Zaleski Mackenzie #1004: jzm@empoweringspanishspeakers.com 099 144 4166. Call after: 8 AM.

City: Loja

Leaving Ecuador sale - looking for buyer of the OPPO blu-ray player

I sold my OPPO player on Friday but still have the Wi-Fi adapter. It's a nice adapter - not cheap plastic gadget. You really do want to have it. Please call me.

Harold: 099 533 8726. Call after: 8 AM.

City: Cuenca

Offering my services

I am a 31-year-old Venezuelan looking for work in Cuenca. I speak good English, am well presented, honest and hard working. Open to any offers.

My background is in electronic engineering and management assistant. I can supply references from English speakers that you may contact.

Thank you for reading,

Kevin: kalejandro26@gmail.com 098 317 4445. Call after: 7 AM.

City: Cuenca