By Wendy Anders

Next week, the American Citizens Unit of the United States Embassy in Costa Rica will be in Puerto Viejo, Limón for two main events of interest to U.S. citizens living the area.

Several times a year, the Embassy holds such outreach events in different parts of the country to facilitate access to their citizens services.

Next Thursday, September 1 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at La Costa de Papito restaurant, U.S. citizens in the Puerto Viejo area can take advantage of routine services including passport renewals, notarial services, and to ask questions on federal benefits assistance and voter assistance.

Please note that space is limited, and an appointment is required.

To make an appointment send an email to: [email protected], or call 2519-2590.

Later Thursday, September 1 also at La Costa de Papito restaurant embassy officials will be available to talk about issues of concern and interest to U.S. citizens, and will address if and how the Embassy can help in the issues raised.

This “Town Hall” starts at 4:30 p.m., is free and open to all concerned U.S. citizens.