Join us this Tuesday and Wednesday at La Guarida, Cuenca, as we project two incredible films. Plus, enjoy complimentary popcorn on us!

Reserve your seat by calling: 099 806 8071.

“Lemon Tree” Film Screening
Tuesday, May 14, 6:45 PM
Set in the West Bank, where a Palestinian widow tends her lemon grove. However, when the Israeli Defense Minister moves in across the way, his security guards demand she removes the trees, which could shelter terrorists. Refusing to bow down, she takes her case to the Supreme Court, bringing international attention.

“Ordinary Angels” Film Screening
Wednesday, May 15, 6:45 PM
Based on a remarkable true story, this film centers on Sharon Steves (played by the incredible Hilary Swank), a fierce but struggling hairdresser in small-town Kentucky who discovers a renewed sense of purpose when she meets a widower working hard to make ends meet for his two daughters. With his youngest daughter waiting for a liver transplant, Sharon sets her mind to helping the family and will move mountains to do it. What unfolds is the inspiring tale of faith, everyday miracles, and ordinary angels.

Reserve your spot now by calling 099 806 8071. Remember, reservations with dinner are an absolute must for the ultimate experience.

05/14/2024, Mariscal Lamar 22-23 y Luis Pauta, Cuenca, Ecuador, Free

Andres: Tel. 099 806 8071
underalias@gmail.com

A Cuenca family is facing significant problems that they cannot fix themselves. The members of this family include a young, single mother with a 12-year-old daughter who can neither walk nor speak. This young mother and her disabled daughter live with the girl’s grandmother and aunt. Their combined incomes barely pay for their food and utilities.

This family is in urgent need of assistance. The conditions within their home are dire. The home is unsafe and unhealthy.

Their two-story home lacks a stairway banister, making it difficult and dangerous for the disabled daughter to be moved or carried safely between floors, particularly to access the kitchen on the main floor.

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Our next art exhibition couldn’t come at a more crucial time! We’re experiencing firsthand the consequences of our planet’s current state and the urgent need for change in our daily habits. Diego Buitron’s exhibit “Madre Tierra” beautifully captures the essence of caring for and respecting our Mother Earth.

The exhibition is mixed media with acrylic on canvas and collage using recycled materials and soils. It is a combination of three separate collections that weave together ancestral wisdom, the beauty of Mother Earth, and the joy of an active life.

The opening is May 15 at 6 PM

During the opening, Diego will do a live body painting demonstration. We will also have a collective canvas where each of us can paint, draw, collage or whatever suits our fancy. At the end of the exhibit, we will unveil this artwork made by the community!

Art is a powerful vehicle for social change. This exhibit will inspire us to reflect on our impact and the actions we must take so we can leave a legacy of a clean, dignified world for generations to come.

Don’t miss this inspiring exhibition at idiomART!

05/15/2024, Mariscal Lamar y Estevez de Toral, Cuenca, Ecuador, Free entrance

idiomART: arts@idiomartcuenca.com

Rum tasting + live concert = one helluva good time!

That’s right, you heard us correctly … we are hosting an incredible event called the Taste of the Tropics with all the perfect ingredients for a lot of fun!

You will begin the evening with an exquisite Guatemalan rum tasting curated by Melissa Perez-Singer, featuring four top-shelf Botrán rums (8yr, 12yr, 15yr, 18yr) complemented with delectable treats to keep your palate singing for more.

Afterwards, the incredible band Los Guajiros featuring Noel Batista, Yunior Hernandez, and Luis Valdemar will play live tropical and island music.

May 16th at 5:30 PM priced at only $35!

Limited space, so reserve your spot now.

This unforgettable experience is only at idiomART!

Thank you to our sponsors, Botrán rum and Andina Licores.

05/16/2024, Mariscal Lamar y Estevez de Toral, Cuenca, Ecuador, $35

idiomART: res@idiomartcuenca.com

If you are new to Cuenca, you don’t want to miss the city’s biggest and best regularly scheduled weekend feria. If you’ve been here for a while, you already know this is a great place to meet up with old friends, make new friends, and pick up some items you just can’t live without.

Nearly 30 participants including three brand new vendors and several who are back for just the second or third time join many of your favorites. Here’s who is confirmed.

Añaka Empanadas
Artesana Breads by Rosemary
Beads and Baubles by Nancy
Blue Biker Blueberries
Chase’s Texas Products
ChocoPepa Sambo Products (New!)
Double D’s Delights
EcoFlow Power Stations
EcuaDips Snack Spreads (New!)
GingerMeister’s Artisanal Ginger Products

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We are proud to announce that our card/board game space is now available for rent. Are you tired of trying to play card games such as Hand and Foot, Pinnochle, or Cribbage or board games such as Mexican Train Dominoes or MahJong in public places such as restaurants? Our space is set up to provide a very safe place – no armed gun men or purse snatchers here – for your group to come and play.

The room is equipped with both square and rectangular tables, comfortable chairs, great lighting, a private bathroom and it’s in a safe, easy to get to location just one block from Supermaxi Las Americas. You can rent it for $5 an hour as often as you like, for as long as you like. No more feeling guilty because you are using a table that a paying customer might need. No more cleaning your house for guests or feeling obligated to provide snacks. Everyone can bring their own and we do the cleaning. It’s a dedicated space, so there won’t be any one wandering around you and no umbrella holes in the middle of the tables. It’s private and much cheaper than everyone having to buy something to eat so you can use the tables.

Please call our WhatsApp number to set up a time to come and check it out!

Bella La Coste: +593 99 308 8303

City: Cuenca

Come and get your favorite breads in Peters Deli” located at 5-13 Remigio Crespo y Imbabura, from Monday to Friday 10 AM – 2 PM and Saturday 10 AM – 2 PM, and Sunrise Store tienda in Calle Larga every day from 10 AM to 2 PM. You can also order by WhatsApp for delivery.

Bakery Stelar Products:

Sourdough / Whole-Wheat Sourdough $4.50 Bagels pack of 4 (onion, garlic, sesame) $4
Loaf of Whole-Wheat with seeds $4.50 Cinnamon Rolls pack of 4 $6
Loaf of Cinnamon Babka $5 Loaf of cake (orange, lemon, banana, choco) $4
Pita bread (regular and whole-wheat) pack of 5 $3.50 Mini French bread pack of 4 $2
Dinner Rolls pack of 8 $2 Mini Baguettes pack of 2 $2.50
Regular Baguettes $2.50 Burger Buns pack of 4 $2.50
Kaiser rolls package of 4 $3. Brioche breads package of 4 $3.
Cinnamon and raisins Bagels pack of 4 $4 Blueberry, guava or fruits loaf bread $4
Muffins blueberries, strawberries, blackberry or pineapple pack of 4 $4
Special Smoked Ham or turkey Sandwich with bacon, raisins and green olive $3.

Avenida Primero de Mayo, Cuenca, Ecuador.

Rosemary Luna: 099 879 2985 / rosemarychef1@gmail.com

For fresh breads, cakes and pizzas please visit our website page in Facebook:

Specials this week:
Stuffed butternut squash with veggies, chicken or beef accompanied with parmesan garlic roasted garlic sticks. 2 portions $13.

Blueberry Greek yogurt cake, 4 -6 portions $10.

Roasted breast chicken accompanied with spinach and tomatoes cherry salad and sweet potatoes. 2 portions $12.

Fruit Salad. Small 3/4 container $5.
Big container (4-6 portions) $12.

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Taste of New Orleans Luncheon with Leslie Breen – Sunday, 26 May, 2024

A once-a-month event celebrating the most delicious cuisines of the world in a lovely private home.
This month, indulge in the culinary delights of the Big Easy!

Menu

Hors d’oeuvres
Creole Deviled Eggs
Hot Muffaletta Dip

Buffet
Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo
Shrimp Remoulade
Potato Salad with Green Onion Dressing
Dirty Rice
Onion Pie
Green Salad with New Orleans Italian Dressing
Cornbread

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Paradise is open every day for dine-in, take-out, and delivery service of Cuenca’s favorite Indian food. Whether you want vegan, vegetarian, beef, lamb, chicken, seafood, traditional breads, rice, or dessert we have it for you. Call us, or drop by and enjoy our pleasant location and traditional hospitality. See you soon…

Federico Malo 1-160 between 12 de Abril and Tadeo Torres (Parque de la Madre), Cuenca, Ecuador.

Paul Anthony: 099 528 6389

Come celebrate Mother’s Day with us this Sunday, May 12, at 11 AM. We will be giving thanks for the role motherhood plays in our lives and how it is an example to us all of the ultimate selfless life.

We will all be blessed through the Bible Study, the wonderful solo, “God Will Make a Way” sung by Diane Moreno, and the witness of Nancee Dobbs about the absolute greatness of living a Christian life while being a mother.

It’s going to be a great day and it will be even greater if we get to meet you!

International Christian Church: icccuenca2024@gmail.com

City: Cuenca

Thank you for all who have donated. We appreciate your support and love for the current paws residing here. Thanks to all who have donated, we were able to make another deposit on the transportation. We still need $3,600 to get these fur babies home. We have come so far but still have so far to go in such little time. Please keep sharing this fundraiser. We appreciate your help so much!

https://gofund.me/52cd6e5d

For over six years, I’ve dedicated myself to rescuing dogs in Ecuador, all while being a single mom without assistance with the children in the country. Now, as I prepare to leave next month, my heart is set on ensuring the safety and well-being of the remaining 10 dogs and one cat under my care. These furry companions haven’t yet to find their forever homes, and I simply can’t bear the thought of leaving them to fend for themselves on the streets. To make this transition possible, I’m reaching out for support to cover the expenses of transporting each animal across the border, along with necessary vetting costs.

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La Guarida invites you to:

Celebrate Mother’s Day in style with a mesmerizing tribute to the legendary Argentine genius, Astor Piazzolla. Join us on Sunday, May 12, at 5 PM, for an unforgettable performance by five talented members of the Cuenca Symphony Orchestra.

Prepare to be enchanted as they delve into Piazzolla’s iconic compositions, which transformed the landscape of tango music forever. From the soul-stirring melodies to the pulsating rhythms, experience the essence of Piazzolla’s culture and legacy brought to life on stage.

Immerse yourself in the passion and innovation of nuevo tango as Piazzolla’s music transcends boundaries, blending elements of jazz and classical music into a unique and captivating fusion. This intimate and must-see show promises to be a fitting homage to one of Argentina’s most revered musical pioneers.

Secure your seat for this extraordinary event for just $15 and treat yourself and your loved ones to an evening of musical brilliance and cultural celebration.

Book now by calling 099 806 8071.
Reservations with dinner are required.

We are located at,

Mariscal Lamar 22-23 y Luis Pauta, Cuenca, Ecuador.

05/12/2024, $15

Andres: Tel. 099 806 8071
underalias@gmail.com

Plan next weekend today: Great artists, great music, great food, great prizes, great setting, great cause!

Come for the fun at La Yunta Restaurante. Enjoy the amazing music of Gatos Negros, $1,000s in raffle prizes, silent auction items, and door prizes, and support women and children.

La Yunta Restaurante. May 18, at 4:30 PM.

Tickets available at Bistro Yaku Tuesday, May 14, 9 – 11 AM
or
Reserve and pay ($30) using our PayPal account listed below.
Please don’t forget to include your entree selection(s) in the PayPal comment section.

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…to get Steffy’s Meals In A Jar? Yes!
(But delivery is easier.)

See what all the fuss is about this Saturday at the Feria at Common Grounds. From baked beans to chicken vegetable soup, you’ll love Meals In A Jar by Sweet and Light.

Delicious Meals In A Jar are already prepared – just heat and serve. Click on the link for a current price list.
https://cosasprep.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/PriceList_SLJars_2024-05.pdf

For chilis, hearty soups, stews and more from Sweet and Light, visit this Saturday’s exhibit at Common Grounds (Eduardo Crespo Malo y Gran Columbia, Cuenca 10 AM to 2 PM) or visit CosasPrep – just 5 blocks West of Parque Calderon.

05/11/2024, Simon Bolivar 13-49 y Estevez de Toral, Cuenca., Cuenca, Ecuador, Free

Steffy: WhatsApp +593 98 421 7114

Church Services in English Sundays at 9:30 AM at Calvary Chapel Cuenca. We are an evangelical church that teaches the Bible verse by verse. Come join us for a time of worship. The church is located at the corner of Juan Pio Montufar and Primera Convencion which is eight blocks west of the Coral Centro on Los Americas. It is the southwestern end point of the Linea 22 bus line.

We also have Spanish services at 8 and 11 AM.

05/12/2024, Corner of Juan Pio Montufar and Primera Convención, Cuenca, Ecuador.

Charlie Carroll: chas.carroll@yahoo.com 098 822 6365

The Saint Francis Catholic Community of Cuenca invites you to join us at 10 AM every Sunday at Iglesia San Francisco to celebrate the Eucharist. While Fr. Kevin is visiting family and friends in the US. Fr. Reynaldo Treyes will be the celebrant. Mass is at Iglesia San Francisco, two blocks from Parque Calderon.

After Mass join us in the courtyard of the church for social time with coffee and pastries.

We welcome visitors, new and longtime members of the Cuenca community to join us in worship and fellowship.

05/12/2024, Padre Aguirre and Presidente Córdova, Cuenca, Ecuador.

Gary Pollice: gfp1947@gmail.com

Eighties Vibe will be performing tonight at Common Grounds. Dance the night away to Donna Summers, The Pointer Sisters, The Jam, Golden Earing and many more.

There is a seven dollar cover charge for this show.

Come and enjoy food and drink specials. William Maher keyboards, Kristin Grzegorek, Carlos Cabeza guitars, Jeff Jones drums.

Common Grounds is located at Eduardo Crespo Malo y Gran Columbia, we hope to see you there!

05/11/2024, Eduardo Crespo Malo y Gran Columbia, Cuenca, Ecuador, $7

Jeff: eightiesvibecuenca@gmail.com

My name is Yuli and I make the most delicious pies. If you order the pie by 5 PM it will be delivered by the end of the next day. I can make:
Pecan Pie
Pumpkin Pie
Lime (limon) Meringue Pie
Chocolate Cream Pie
Banana Cream Pie
Pumpkin Pie
Apple Pie
Strawberry Pie
Cherry (subject to availability) Pie
Blueberry Pie

The pies are always made with the freshest ingredients.

The pies are $15 delivered or you can arrange for pickup near Parque Iberia. I only speak Spanish if you call, but you can text me on WhatsApp and I can translate. 098 344 8617.

Tuesday through Sunday delivery, order by 5 PM for next day delivery,

Parque Iberia

Philip R Hall: 098 344 3617

Make this Mother’s Day one to remember with a special dining experience at Solano Bistro! Our chefs, James and Mario, have crafted a menu sure to delight Mom’s taste buds and warm her heart.

Indulge in our exquisite appetizer sampler featuring Watermelon-Mint with Brie, Bruschetta, and Cucumber bites with smoked salmon, accompanied by a refreshing Mimosa or Orange Juice.

Savor our Chef’s salad with mixed organic greens, Caesar dressing, and sourdough toast before moving on to our mouthwatering main course options:

Option 1: Surf and Turf – Filet Mignon and Prawn served with mashed potatoes and beetroot with roasted veggies, paired perfectly with a glass of Malbec or Cocktail of your choice.

Option 2: Tuna Tartare – Tuna, Japanese cucumber, Avocado and Mango served with sweet potato gnocchi, accompanied by a glass of Argentinian Sauvignon Blanc or Cocktail of your choice.

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Gumbo days continue. Remember, we have okra in our gumbo for the first time. Okra is not essential to gumbo (or gumbo would only be a seasonal dish), but it makes a nice touch. Interestingly, the entire staff of P and B had no idea of what okra is. Never seen, nor tasted. I wonder how they will take it when el Jefe explains gumbo “slime” to them and how it is a thickening agent for soups.

• Spareribs
• Pulled pork sandwiches (coleslaw on top to make it complete)
• Onion fried hamburgers
• Tennessee Sweetheart – Pork loin with whiskey, mustard, sugar, and seasoning inside.

Complete menu barbecue.cafe/menu

Serving ¨Real Deal¨ BBQ two days per week. Cooked in wood fired smokers from beginning to end.

Real Deal BBQ – every week. Not a part-timer.

Gran Colombia 13-100, only steps from the Coronel Talbot stop on Tranvia, Cuenca, Ecuador.

La Bestia: 098 321 8273 WhatsApp

Fri, May 10th 7:30 PM “Fun Karaoke Night“
Sat, May 11th 10 AM: Gran Feria Common Grounds.
7:30 PM live music: “80s Vibe Band”
Sun, May 12th happy hour all day on draft beer.
Mon, May 13th 5 PM Extended Bilingual Bingo.
Tue, May 14th 6:30 PM “Fun Trivia Night “
Wed, May 15th 12:30 PM “Biingual Gringo Bingo “
Thu, May 16th 2×1 margaritas all day, $2 taco (beef or chix)
Fri, May 17th 7:30 PM Fun Karaoke Night .
Sat, May 18th 7:30 PM Live Music: “Lavadora Blues Band”.

Eduardo Crespo Malo, Cuenca, Ecuador.

Olger Cristian: 098 107 9406

Hello! We have had so many complements about our coffee, we needed to share! Come by Tienda Café, have a great coffee experience. It starts with a great quality of beans, then Diego at the machine, just order what you want.

We have the best pies, bread, waffles at the beautiful San Sebastián Plaza.

Coronel Talbot 852 entre Sucre y Bolivar, Cuenca, Ecuador.

Isabel Tinoco: 099 924 7837

Kinti Wasi is an organic farm located in Cantón Suscal in the province of Cañar. We grow the best varieties of vegetables and fruits:

We deliver in Cuenca once a month. Harvested directly from the farm to your house. If you would like to order please email us:.

Suscal, Cuenca, Ecuador.

Carmen Loja: kintiwasi.ec@gmail.com or send us a WhatsApp: 098 736 8822.

We are thrilled to announce that Thai Connection will be open on Mother’s Day to provide you with a special and love-filled culinary experience.

Date: Sunday
Hours: From Noon to 4 PM
Location: Honorato Vasquez 6-39 and Hermano Miguel

Come and celebrate with us! Reserve your table now by calling 098 704 6607 or emailing.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Thai Connection restaurant.

Honorato Vasquez 6-39 y Hermano Miguel, Cuenca, Ecuador.

Thai Connection: 098 704 6607

Don Colon’s Restaurant
Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12th

Broiled Lobster
Baked Potato
Cesar Salad
Garlic Bread
A glass of wine

$25 (reservations please)

Don’t forget our every day breakfast special

Eggs
Potato
Toast
Coffee and Juice

Only $3

We hope to see you soon!

Corner of Parque Calderon, Cuenca, Ecuador.

Colon Campos: 099 827 0703

We’re bringing you several variations of some of your favorite Double D’s delights as well as a couple new recipes.

Nutter Butter Bars: $3 each
Slabs of our soft and chewy peanut butter cookies sandwiched with a creamy peanut buttery filling

Apricot Ginger Scones: $3.50 each
Our buttery scones studded with diced dried apricots and candied ginger

Chocolate NY Style Crumb Cake: $3.50/slice ~ $28 whole
Our crumb cakes have been a hit so this fair menu features a chocolate version baked with our homemade fudge filling

Salted Caramel Cake: $3.50/slice ~ $28 whole
Two layers of vanilla buttermilk cake filled and frosted with a salted caramel cream cheese icing

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Gumbo

Let´s repeat that. Gumbo. This week, for the first time, with fresh okra. Should I say – Ooohh baby…

Tennessee Sweetheart – pork loin, butterflied, stuffed with bourbon, sugar, mustard, and some P and B BBQ house seasoning love… Aaahhh baby…

And more…

We are closing early Friday (4:30 to 5 PM) to sell food at the Cuenca futball game. So come early Friday, and stay late Saturday.

Se la Bestia.

Gran Colombia 13-100, only steps from the Coronel Talbot stop on Tranvia, Cuenca, Ecuador.

La Bestia: 098 321 8273 WhatsApp

Dive into flavor with Fish and Chips Fridays at Solano Bistro!

Indulge this Friday with our mouthwatering Fish and Chips special. Crispy battered fish served with golden fries—it’s a classic dish done right.

Don’t miss our Langostino Bisque, a creamy seafood soup that’s sure to tantalize your taste buds. Join us for a delicious start to the weekend.

Pair your Fish and Chips with a glass of Punto AR Sauvignon Blanc Brut Nature. Refreshing and crisp, it perfectly complements the savory flavors of our dish.

And for dessert, treat yourself to our tantalizing Key Lime Pie. Savor the zesty, tangy flavor of our homemade key lime filling, perfectly balanced with a buttery Graham cracker crust.

Don’t miss out on this exquisite combination at Solano Bistro! See you there! #FishAndChips #FridaySpecial #SolanoBistro.

Avenida de Solano y Doce de Abril, Cuenca, Ecuador.

Debby Degamo: WhatsApp +593 99 109 9185

Hearts of Gold is holding another fun event!

Come chat with your friends, or meet new friends, with lots of yummy food (if your plate gets emptied, our volunteer ‘waitresses’ will fill it up again!) and tea.
We will also have a bartender available for those who would like a glass of wine or beer. All drink proceeds go to the wonderful Kolo restaurant that is providing free space for this event.

The event will start at 3 PM.

For those of you who are not familiar with what we do, for 10 years we have promoted the skills and capacities of women, children, teenagers and individuals in vulnerable situations, and not for profit organizations through empowerment and continuous training, ensuring their integral development, promoting social inclusion and equal opportunities. Our programs include the Change Makers, the D’Ellas, a social project that aims to empower women, Special Emergency Services, In the face of natural, environmental, social and health disasters and my favorite, All Children Deserve to Dream, focused on empowering children and teenagers, working on their self-esteem through art therapy, guiding them to choose a sustainable career, and fulfilling their dreams.

05/28/2024, Chimborazo L13 y Esmeraldas, Cuenca, Ecuador, $20

Maria Jose Orellana: Info@heartsofgoldfoundation.org
096 290 49 28

Thank you for voting for your favorite movie for May.

Once again, we are sharing proceeds from tickets to support others. I am pleased to help Cuenca Soup Kitchen. Any additional donations are always welcome.

Both Cuenca Soup Kitchen and Cuenca Car Share thank you for your kind support in the past and we hope you will continue to support our cause!

Let’s go to the movies!

Cuenca Car Share supporting Cuenca Soup Kitchen
presents Civil War, the movie for May 25th.
Remember, each dollar counts for all those who have great physical needs. If you can’t make it, please share the information with your friends.

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We here at Hacienda Gran Roca have planned a delicious, nutritious, and exciting Mother’s Day Feast honoring our mothers’ dedication and loving care in a celebration that is accompanied by some of the most hauntingly beautiful ‘Songs of Love’ you’ve ever heard from historic Broadway Musicals, sung live with accompaniment.

Our feast for this event begins with a choice of two of our amazing soups (that we may start selling in stores): our already legendary vegetarian Garden Vegetable Soup (guaranteed to cure what ails you) or our new low-carb Pulled Chicken Zucchini-Noodle Soup, both accompanied with our exclusive tasty Vegetable Fritters.

Our entrees will start with our home-grown Smoked Turkey and Smoked Lamb made in our exclusive competition smoker. In addition, we’ll be making a tasty mix of Smoked Turkey with Mixed Vegetables and another tasty mix of Vegetarian Marinated Mixed Vegetables.

We will again be making our legendary Fresh Herbed Stuffing/Dressing (Customer Favorite). It takes much more time to make, but no other recipe compares.

We’ll be making a number of our customer favorite dishes including our own Potato-Vegetable Rounds (Customer Favorite), Corn Pudding Casserole (Customer Favorite), Glazed Sliced Carrots, and our always special, Cranberry Compote (Customer Favorite).

Our dessert will be a smooth and delicious Real Chocolate Mousse, made from scratch, topped with Strawberries and Whipped Cream

To our vegetarian friends…you will hardly miss the Turkey or Lamb. To our friends that are sensitive to gluten…the menu is gluten free.

“Nobody goes home hungry from a Gran Roca event!” (Said one of our regular customers.)

The cost for A Gran Roca Mother’s Day to Remember is $20 that includes all the food options and a cocktail fruit punch welcome drink. (There will also be a cash bar.)

Make your reservations for our May 12th 3:30-5:30 PM seating by emailing us at the email listed below with your name and the number of guests in your party – We will confirm your reservation.

05/12/2024, The Historic Hotel Los Balcones, Presidente Borrero 12-08 y Sangurima, 4 blocks from Parque Calderon, Cuenca, Ecuador, $20

Rob Gray: info@granroca.net

Hi!

My name is Javier Vanegas. I’m participating along with many young aspiring actors in the Propulsar Short Film Festival, which will be held in the weekend of June 29th and June 30th.

Propulsar Producciones (https://www.facebook.com/propulsarproducciones) is based in Quito, and it is organizing this event with the aim to educate, train and bring highlight to potential actors, screenwriters and directors. The Creative Director, María Eugenia Muñoz Chiabrando, oversees the entire project directly here in Cuenca.

All the films will be in Spanish. None of the films will have subtitles in English. These are locally made short films. They are not international.

This festival will be held on a weekend, with the following schedule:

June 29th starting at 7 PM
June 30th starting at 11 AM

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The Saint Francis Catholic Community of Cuenca invites you to join us at 10 AM every Sunday at Iglesia San Francisco to celebrate the Eucharist. While Fr. Kevin is visiting family and friends in the US. Fr. Reynaldo Treyes will be the celebrant. Mass is at Iglesia San Francisco, two blocks from Parque Calderon.

After Mass join us in the courtyard of the church for social time with coffee and pastries.

We welcome visitors, new and longtime members of the Cuenca community to join us in worship and fellowship.

05/12/2024, Padre Aguirre and Presidente Córdova, Cuenca, Ecuador

Gary Pollice: gfp1947@gmail.com

Visit us this weekend at Common Grounds! This Saturday, come have some fun, enjoy the delicious fair specials, sample some tasty products, and say hi!

We will have:

– Fresh blueberries
– Blueberry jam
– Raw, shelled almonds
– Raw, shelled walnuts

We hope to see you there.

05/11/2024, Eduardo Crespo Malo y Gran Colombia, Cuenca, Ecuador, Free event

The Blue Biker: cuencablueberries@gmail.com 097 922 3595

Church Services in English Sundays at 9:30 AM at Calvary Chapel Cuenca. We are an evangelical church that teaches the Bible verse by verse. Come join us for a time of worship. The church is located at the corner of Juan Pio Montufar and Primera Convencion which is eight blocks west of the Coral Centro on Los Americas. It is the southwestern end point of the Linea 22 bus line.
We also have Spanish Services at 8 and 11 AM.

05/12/2024, Corner of Juan Pio Montufar and Primera Convención, Cuenca, Ecuador

Charlie Carroll: chas.carroll@yahoo.com 098 822 6365

We kindly invite you to join our language exchange group Spanish-English/English-Spanish. The sessions are aimed at people willing to improve their conversational skills, putting them into practice in a realistic environment and with native speakers.

The sessions are guided by a bilingual facilitator (a teacher with extensive experience in the field) who proposes the activities and conversation topics.

It involves several people whose native language is English and several people whose native language is Spanish. We get together so that the former can practice Spanish and the later can practice English. If your native language is not English but you are still willing to learn Spanish, don´t worry! You are still welcome to come.

Apart from the language learning, the sessions bring an excellent opportunity to meet and interrelate with local people while engaging into the city’s cultural activities.

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It’s always an adventure in Cuenca, right?
Everyone has power and water today…we hope! It’s a good reason to celebrate at the Common Ground Gran Feria on Saturday, May 11, from 10 AM – 2 PM. (Have a little faith!)

This month we have some exciting new products including lovely spring home decor, picnic baskets, colorful cutting boards, plants and succulent planters, candied jalapeños, lemon curd, essential oil fragrances, and liquors, and special gifts for Mother’s Day!

Continuing our spirit of giving, this month the giving jar will be for Andrew Jordan, who is in desperate need of a new knee replacement, and stop by the ARCA table to help animals in need!

05/11/2024, Eduardo Crespo Malo y Gran Colombia, Cuenca, Ecuador, Admission $free

Karen: karen.smith134@gmail.com

Every Thursday to Saturday from noon you can order the most exquisite and true artisanal pizzas in Cuenca.

All the preparation, from the dough to the Neapolitan sauce itself, comes from our kitchen, to give it that artisanal and unique touch that you love.

Remember that we have promotions that will encourage you to order. Ahhh, a question: do you already have our loyalty card? So, you can receive 1 free family Margarita pizza. For each pizza you order receive a sticker, and when you complete the 5th sticker, you win!

Only for delivery.
La Nostra Pizza Napoletana.

Misicata Cuenca, Cuenca, Ecuador.

Joel y Yenis: 098 305 6004 – 096 356 9873

Amigos!

You asked, and we’ve answered. Our brisket sandwich will be back every Friday

Brisket sandwich with BBQ beans and French fries $8.

Roberto Aguilar and 3 de Noviembre, Cuenca, Ecuador.

Mauricio: 098 704 2538