International Coastal Cleanup

We participated in the 2009 International Coastal Cleanup. We went with the Fundacion A. Jean Brugger students to Playa Maderas and Playa Majagual. It was hot and sunny but worth the effort. More photos at DanCesar.com

Así Es Mi Tierra Dance Troupe

Classical Music on the Beach

Bambu Beach hosted Bach on the Beach concert as a food drive benefit for the orphanage in San Jorge, Nicaragua. A five member ensemble from Camareta Bach of Managua, played for a large crowd. The admission to the event was 10 pounds of rice or beans, 10 canned food items, or C$400. All the proceeds went to Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos orphanage. Sponsors of the event were: Delta Air Lines, Stones and Waves Veterinary Clinic, Piedras y Olas Hotel & Resort, Fundacion A. Jean Brugger, and Bambu Beach. CLICK HERE for more photos.

Fundación A. Jean Brugger's Mother's Day Luncheon

Fundación A. Jean Brugger celebrated Mother's Day on Monday 19 May. (Mother's Day in Nicaragua is 30 May.) Over 200 ancianos, (senior citizens) were seated. The women received gifts from and there was plenty of entertainment. For more information Fundación A. Jean Brugger, click here. More photos of the event, click here.

Colors of San Juan del Sur Calendar 2008

Colors of San Juan del Sur Calendar 2008 is now available for purchase. The proceeds go directly to Fundación A. Jean Brugger. To purchase a calendar, send an email to info@fundacionajbrugger.org. The photos of the calendar were taken by my partner Dan Polley and myself. I also did the layout and design of the calendar. Click here to check out the calendar.

Action Packed Friday

Yesterday, Friday 29 September 2007, we went to check out the last day of the baseball camp organized by Fundación A. Jean Brugger; then we check out boys jumping into the river from the bridge; and ended the day with arena soccer at the Sports Park.

Art in the Park

Art in the Park was held on Saturday 26 May 2007 at the Central Park in San Juan del Sur. The event focused on artists of all kinds - painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelers and food vendors. Many local artists shared their skill with school children by teaching painting and mosaic pottery. Local food vendors provided food and refreshment to the crowd. The highlight of the day was the raffle of 10 bicycles to local children. The bicycles were donated by residents and businesses of SJdS. Art in the Park was organized by Stones & Waves Veterinary Clinic. Sponsors included DHL Express, Delta Air Lines, Piedras y Olas Hotel & Resort, Fundación A. Jean Brugger, and as well as many local businesses. Click here for more photos of Art in the Park!