” As a parent, I’m so thankful to Sister Communities for helping us build this school. Our children have to walk so far now. Having the school in our community will make it easier to for them to go and to motivate them to study.”

The visit to your sister school typically takes a few hours, and gives the students time to partici interact with the students in small groups by participating in a few joint activities. Obviously it is important to tailor activities to the ages of each  student group, however some activities that tend to be popular across age groups include teaching and learning songs from each language,  sharior sharing easy to read books in each language. These activities create great opportunities for language practice, especially to improve pronunciation and intonation, as well as breaking the ice between students.

The material conditions at many rural schools in the county are very basic, with many schools lacking desks, chalk boards, text books, and other basic supplies. Your student group may want to consider bringing some material aid items to their sister school.  A great number of these items can be purchased easily in Nicaragua, including: desks, mops, brooms, globes, maps, storage cabinee cabinets, and cooking equipment for school kitchens. Some items that must come from the U.S. include: Spanish language children’s books, masking tape, and some types of play equipment. Fi your school group is interested in providing material aid, please contact Emmy Griffin (emmyscsrn@gmail.com) a few weeks before the trip to get specific information on your partner school’s needs.

Thursay, Feb. 23rd 6-8:30 p.m.

Renowned Durham artist Eleatta Diver will host this fundraising event in her newly renovated studio space to support the maternal health clinic, Casa Materna, in San Ramon, Nicaragua!

Join SCSRN at the Great Human Race, a 5K run and community walk, to help raise $5,000 for education projects and scholarships for Nicaraguan youth.

Date: March 24, 2012
Location: Northgate Mall (near Sears Automotive center)
Registration begins: 7:00 am
Race starts: 8:30 am

Support our team in one (or MANY) of the following ways:

Take Action: Join our team and line up with us on race day! You can register here.

Contribute: Online via the Team Nicaragua page; or send a check to: PO Box 766 Durham, NC 27702. Make checks out to the “Great Human Race” with “Team Nicaragua” in the memo line.

Educate: Read more about what we do & why we do it: BECA; SCSRN.

Raise Awareness: Tell a friend, neighbor, or coworker about our team.

Muchísimas gracias for your generosity and consideration!

Looking for a unique gift for your special someone this Valentine’s Day?

Skip boring chocolates and try specialty coffee from Sister Communities of San Ramon!

Now offering both our Maragojipe (large bean) and Peaberry (small bean) coffees packaged just for Valentine’s Day. Highly rated for their rich, distinctive tastes!

Maragojipe is especially bold and robust, while the Peaberry is more delicate and refined in flavor.

Comes attractively wrapped, with a festive tag, where you can include your own sweet nothings.

To order simply email it to info@san-ramon.org no later than 12 noon on Februrary 10, 2012. Supplies of these exquisite varietals at our special price are limited so order today.

Coffee Selection:

  Total Price:

All orders are payable by check made out to Sister Communities of San Ramón Nicaragua. Please note that the check is for “coffee” in the memo line.  Please mail checks to the following address:

P. O. Box 766 Durham, NC 27702.

Pick Up Options:                  

1)  5-10pm Friday, February 10, 2012 at 1320 Shepherd St. Durham, NC 27707 

2) 10am-12:30pm, Sunday, February 12, 2012 at Eno River UU Fellowship, 4907 Garrett Rd. Durham

4) By appointment – email info@san-ramon.org to arrange pick up

Download an Order Form Now!

WHY buy Cafe San Ramón this Holiday Season?

1. Café San Ramón is certified organic and shade grown at 4,000 ft elevation in San Ramón, Nicaragua.

2. Not only will you gift organic, shade grown, environmentally friendly coffee, proceeds help support social and economic development projects in the rural county of San Ramón.

3. Thanks to previous coffee sales and designated gifts, Finca Esperanza Verde has grown from 40 to 265 acres and includes the entire headwaters of our mountain valley!

4. All of our coffee is hand sorted by our dedicated, well paid staff at Finca Esperanza Verde.

If that’s not enough reasons, do it because it’s delicious!

SPECIALTY VARIETALS:

- Maragojipe – a rare and exquisite large bean varietals from FEV.  Sold in clear 1lb. bags with a red ribbon so your gift recipient can be impressed by the novel bean size and enjoy the remarkable quality of rare, organic, hand picked coffee.

- Peaberry – these little “caracol” beans are small and round.  Sold in clear 8 oz. bags with a red ribbon the peaberry varietal is best with a bit darker roast and is sure to satisfy even the pickiest of coffee drinkers on your list.

- French Roast and Breakfast Roast – two unique roasts with the same Arabica bean that we have for sale year round.  Try them both to see which you prefer!  Sold in 1 lb bags, with the option to add a ribbon, that’s right we’ll pre-wrap your gift for you!

Orders are due by December 6th or if you would like coffee for Thanksgiving please email your order to SanRamon.coffee@gmail.com by Wednesday November 16th. We can USP orders of 3 pounds or more, call 919 226-1734 with any questions.

PLEASE NOTE we have a new address and email. Our supply is limited so the sooner you order the better.

Thank you for ordering Cafe San Ramón this holiday season.

With gratitude and all our very best wishes for the holidays,

Sister Communities of San Ramón, Nicaragua

Sample four unique organic coffee varietals direct from Finca Esperanza Verde in San Ramón and roasted by Durham’s own Counter Culture Coffee – on sale for the Holidays!

Ninth Street Bakery pies and hors doeurves. Baked goods for sale including Pan Forte and Biscotti!

Holiday Brown Ale and Farmhouse Ale Homebrews

Kombucha–Bull City Booch–from Farmhouse Food Collective

Live bluegrass with local legends Big Fat Gap

Ole’ Time jam with Jeremy Ferrell & Rascally Stiles

Fine wine

Handmade artisan crafts from San Ramón on sale and perfect for holiday gifts!

Friday, Nov. 4 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Ninth Street Bakery

136 East Chapel Hill St. Downtown Durham

*Tickets include food, beverages and music! Coffee, crafts and baked goods also for sale.  $15 each by Nov 1st, $20 at the door, $12 students, cash/check only. Purchase your tickets at Ninth Street Bakery today!*

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We want to keep you connected to our friends in San Ramón and also make sure you’ve got the info you need to stay involved in SCSRN here in NC.  We are always working on new projects in both places and we hope you’ll support us.  Sign up for the monthly E-news to get more frequent updates!

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