Never a dull moment! The National Commision on Emergencies has just declared the Pacific area in RED ALERT ... much, much more rain expected in the next few days .. so keep all your batteries charged up, stock up on the staples at home you need, and fall in love with every drop!

TO ALL OUR DEAR ADVERTISERS: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE UPDATE ANY & ALL LISTINGS!

A reminder that at Colibri's Corner we accept all glass bottles and jars, washed or not, and distribute them wide & far. Also we appreciate egg cartons with tops which we fill with our delicious, fresh organic eggs.

• October 12 Holiday Moved To Monday 16th!

• Did you inherit a property in Costa Rica?

• Fines Racking up for Failing to Pay Costa Rican Annual Corporate Tax by Oct. 2

• Permaculture People ... our Beloved Finca Amrta

• CSS Corp in Costa Rica is Offering Jobs for Gamers .. share with your CR friends who need work who speak good English

• US Visa Lottery Program Open in Costa Rica Until November

• Foreign Investors in Costa Rica Will Now be Subject to Same Percentage of Revenue Tax as Locals

• Costa Ricans Living Longer Lives Says Washington Study

• Sharon Day Sworn In as US Ambassador to Costa Rica

• Why Are More and More People Using VPNs For Web Browsing These Days?

• End of Life Issues – Body Donation in Costa Rica, by Judy Kerr ... Thanks to the dedication and hard work of the International Women's Club of PZ .. they have hosted a few events where many of us here have signed up. Probably will be doing it again if the need arises, and here is more information on it.

• TICO TIMES PIC OF THE DAY: Can you beat this view? Our own talented and brilliant, Jan Hart's work featured!!!

Seeking a person or couple for property caretaking in paradise on the Osa Peninsula. Live rent free in an ocean front private cabin in exchange for basic handyman, cleaning and gardening duties. Monthly food allowance is included. Please write with your skills and needs to sierra@divinedolphin.com

Help Wanted: Creative companion(s) needed for my 90 year old mother, living in Platanillo. Mom has memory issues, but is otherwise alert, aware and in good physical shape. Day shifts, nights shifts and overnight shifts available. I am looking to keep Mom happy and busy with Spanish lessons, art classes, mild exercise, etc. Experience with the elderly a plus. Must speak English. vanigreene@icloud.com 8390-8319

ACA ENROLLMENT CLOSING SOON (OBAMACARE) for US Citizens

You may want to remind your readers from the U.S. that open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) ends in November. Go to "Healthcare.gov" to enroll, however, the President closes the website on weekends and Holidays. If one has difficulty with the site, I have a contact in the U.S. who will handle the enrollment for you

there. waflotojr@yahoo.com 506-8655-9555 Bill Floto

Want to go on a fun shopping trip to Guatemala later this month? Check Events Page for details ... sounds like a blast!

Here is a new Youcaring Link for Marguerite that our Sheri Cooke created ... please help when you can. Appreciated more than you will ever know.

RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR COUPLE