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Queen’s Birthday Party to Benefit Schools in Need

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BRITISH Ambassador GeorginaButler will host the Queen ofEngland’s birthday party at theembassy residence in the western suburbof Escazú, Sat., April 16, from 9a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission to the charityevent costs ¢2,000 ($4) for adultsand ¢1,000 ($2) for children (free forkids under five). Proceeds will bedonated to Costa Rican schools inneed. For more info, call 258-2025.

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