Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - The biggest and best charity event of the season, Celebración Para Los Niños - benefiting the children from Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza (RISE) and Sendero de Esperanza y Amor (Sendero) is just around the corner on February 8th from 5 to 9 pm. The event will again this year be held in the stunningly beautiful Gran Salon of the NOW Amber/SECRETS Vallarta Bay Resorts, located behind Coppel on Medina Asencio near Plaza Las Glorias.

Some of the finest Vallarta restaurants will provide delicious, beautifully prepared food. They include to date: Barcelona Tapas, Bravos, Café des Artistes, Casianos, Daiquiri Dick's, De Chile Mole y Pozole, India Gate, Kaiser Maximilian, Las Carmelitas, Las Palomas, Porto Bello, River Café, Starbucks, Trio/Vitea, Trattoria Michel, Archie's Wok, Derby City Burger, Encantos, Ernestos, Fredy's Tucan, La Playita at LindoMar, Mariscos Polo, Palomas Doradas, Peking, Pipi's, and Yarika Bakery. A selection of beer, wine, and soft drinks will also be served.

The amazing live entertainment features performances by Paco, The Zippers, Los Bambinos, Azteca Spirit, the Xiutla Folklorico Dancers, and of course, a special shows by some of the precious children of RISE and Sendero de Esperanza y Amor.

In between the great food and fabulous entertainment, attendees can try their luck at the Silent and Live Auctions by bidding on such items as: beautiful jewelry from Diamonds International, Yesa, and June Rosen Lopez; a gorgeous painting by Marta de la Peña; a special case of mixed wines provided by committee members; a night at the St. Regis Punta Mita; and golf at Vista Vallarta.

Tickets are available now for a donation of $700 pesos ($60 US/CDN) at RISE, Daiquiri Dick's, Palomas Doradas Restaurant, Erika Lamas Permanent Makeup, and other locations listed on our posters or by contacting Sofia Robles at sofiarobles.rise(at)gmail.com or Cecilia Altamirano at Cecialtdom(at)hotmail.com.

A limited number of special Reserve Patron Tables (offering front or second row seating, early entrance, your own waitress and other special benefits) are being sold for $11,000 pesos ($900 US/CDN) for a table for 10 people. To reserve one of these tables please contact Chris Amo at chris(at)cshf-us.org.