Little Muse Theatre

When: Every fortnight

Where: 8 Markou Drakou Street, Larnaca (directly opposite American Academy Junior School)

Time: 9.30am-11am.

Storytelling theatre for young children and parents alike, bringing a treasure trove of stories to life with lots of improvisation songs and audience participation. There is also an art & craft activity based on theme of story.
The suitcase is waiting to be opened, all you need to bring is your imagination…
Little Antidote Theatre & Suitcase Full of Stories is also available for Birthday Bookings which includes:
• an oral telling of a story based on an agreed theme such as princesses, pirates, faeries, dragons, knights etc.
• the children then get the chance to enjoy a craft activity, making an item relevant to the story, for example a princess’ hat or a knight’s shield
• finally, we will act out the story again with lots of improvisation and participation from the children.
Such a session will typically last between 60-90 mins. Such parties would be suitable for children under 7yrs
If you are interested in more information about Suitcase full of Stories or booking a birthday party then please call Catherine on 96216435

Larnaka Municipality Press Release 6th -12th August 2012

This weekly press release is part of an effort to inform our citizens and the public in general about the activities of our Municipality.

Cultural Events

For more information call the Larnaca Municipality Cultural Department on 24657745 or 24629333

Construction work

The Department of Construction of the Municipality of Larnaca informs the public that between 06-31/08/2012, the following construction work will be in progress:

Works related to the ELDYK park.
Construction of a utility room, to be used by the road sweeper crew in the Municipal Market area.
Installation of photovoltaic system in the park on Telamonos street.

Cleaning of the canals on Oskioutar street and the sewers on Kamaron and Archiepiskopou Makariou streets.

The Department of Construction of the Municipality of Larnaca informs the public that since August is the month of the summer holidays, a special construction crew will be responsible for any problems that may arise during this period.

Administration
Larnaca Municipality Administration informs the public that the following contests are in progress:

Contest. No. 27/2012
Supply of a new 4x4 tractor
Submission deadline: 10/08/2012

Contest No. 28/2012
Supply of a lawnmower for mowing on the road separators and junctions.
Submission deadline: 10/08/2012

Finance Department
The Larnaca Municipality Finance Department informs the public that the Municipal Property Tax payment notifications for the year 2012 have been sent. Payments can be made at any Bank, Coop Bank or online via JCC.

As far as the Refuse Collection Tax, Corporate Tax and Business Premises Tax are concerned, the payment deadline has already passed and legal proceedings have begun.

The public should settle their payments to Larnaca Municipality on time and within the given deadlines to avoid added legal and court costs.

Visit the website: www.larnaka.com

Energy Team and Environmental Management Department: www.larnaka202020.eu

Contact: 24816559, 24816581/email: perivallon@larnaca.com

Translation kindly provided by

Eri Constantinou

 www.greek4kids.eu 

Finger Puppet Theatre Craft

Here is a great craft which not only gives us the opportunity to be crafty, it also helps us be creative and theatrical. :)

What you'll need:

Cereal box

Paper (we used pink and purple)

Crepe paper (we used pink)

Glue 

Scissors

Pipe cleaners

Take an empty cereal box and cut out the middle for he stage. Also remove the flaps at the opening so that you have a straight bottom.  Cut out and glue colourful paper to the cereal box. We glued purple on the front and pink on all the other sides. 

Cut out some crepe paper and glue each one to the top of the opening of the stage.  Tie to the side using pipe cleaners.  For us the curtain is only attached at the top.  The rest is "flowing" freely. Let it dry and that's really all there is to it.  Emma loved her finger puppet theater.

You could also decorate the back of the stage by gluing your child's drawing to the back wall of the cereal box.  All you need now are some finger puppets and you're set!

Happy creating!

Vanja
Emma's Lunch

Larnaka Municipality Diary of Events

MUSICFriday 10 – Saturday 11
LARNAKA FINIKOUDES BEACH
Summer Land Festival Cyprus
Musical programme with the participation of well-known
Deejays from Cyprus and abroad
Friday 10 August, 4:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m.
Saturday 11 August,
9:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m.

Tickets and information:www.SummerLand-Festival.com

THEATRE
Friday 10, Saturday 11 & Sunday 12
9:00 p.m.
LARNAKA MEDIEVAL FORT
“SKALA” Theatre
“My Friend, Lefterakis”

Comedy by Alekos Sakellarios (in Greek)
Stage director: Maria Mannaridou Karsera

Admission €12 & €7 (students, soldiers, pensioners & families with 3 and more children)

THEATRE
Friday 24th 9:00 p.m.
PATTICHIO MUNICIPAL AMPHITHEATRE OF LARNAKA
“I will jump out of the window”
Comedy by George Feydeau
Stage director: Manos Papagiannis
Admission €20

Larnaka Municipal Theatre:
Tel. Theatre / Box Office: 24665795
Operating Hours:
Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Spanish Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

This week's recipe is taken from the American Academy International Cook Book, and was supplied by Me.  

Our Cook Book is due for release in September 2012.

INGREDIENTS

(Meatballs)

5OOg lean minced beef

1 onion, peeled and finely chopped

1 garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped

50g white breadcrumbs

25g grated cheddar cheese

2tbsp chopped flat leaf parsley (plus extra to garnish)

Sea salt and black pepper

1 large egg, lightly beaten

2tbsp olive oil

(Tomato sauce)

2tbsp olive oil

1 onion peeled and finely chopped

120ml dry white wine

2 x 400g tins of chopped tomatoes

100ml water

1-2tsp sugar

METHOD

To make the meatballs,

Mix the minced beef, onion,garlic, breadcrumbs, cheese and chopped parsley together in a large bowl until evenly combined.  Season well with salt and pepper.

Add the egg and comb ine mixture with your hands.

With damp hands shape into 16 balls...cover with cling film and chill for 30minutes.

Meanwhile make the tomato sauce.

Heat the olive oil in frying pan, add onion and garlic, fry gently until lightly golden.

Increase the heat slightly and pour in the wine. Reduce by half, then stir in the chopped tomatoes, water and sugar.

Season with salt and pepper.

Simmer for 10-15minutes until tomatoes are soft, then remove from heat

To cook the meatballs,

Heat the oil in a large wide pan. Fry meatballs for 5 minutes, turning frequently, until browned all over.

Pour in the tomato sauce and simmer for 10-15minutes until the meatballs are cooked through.

Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley and serve with pasta, garlic saute potatoes or fresh crusty bread.

Allow approx 1 hour

to prepare and cook

Serves 4

Enjoy!!

Marilyn