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Puerto Vallarta Event Calendar Delivering 'round-the-clock activities, sophisticated amenities, and a naturally beautiful setting, Puerto Vallarta is the ideal vacation spot for the first-time/long-time Mexico visitors, with plenty of activities to keep vacationers coming back over and over again.
Out and About in Puerto Vallarta
Twila Crawford
 With all kinds of fun things to do, from festivals and fundraisers to checking out the food at some new and some of your long-time favorite restaurants, there's always something to keep you entertained while you are Out and About in Puerto Vallarta.
Medicare Mexico Town Hall Meeting Update
Paul Crist
 The News Hour with Jim Lehrer, on PBS, one of America’s most respected news anchors and journalists, has picked up on the effort to bring Medicare to Mexico! The News Hour is coming to Puerto Vallarta to film a segment for the program, and you are invited to be a part of it! (1 pm on Friday, November 20th)
Young People's Autumn Classical Concert
PVNN
 Once again it's the arts, the Gourmet Festival, the shows... But let's not forget the concerts season is upon us too! As always, Biblioteca Los Mangos is hosting our year-end classical concert, the Concierto Classico de Otoño, at 6 pm on Friday, November 20th, the Library's 11th anniversary.
John Mooney Live in Puerto Vallarta
Ron Golden
 Considered by many to be the world’s greatest solo acoustic bluesman, John Mooney will bring his signature syncopated delta blues to beautiful Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for three incredible performances at the Casa Iguana Hotel & Residences in Magical Mismaloya - Friday Nov. 20 at 9 pm, Saturday Nov 21 at 9 pm, Sunday Nov 22 at 3 pm.
Festival Gourmet International Vallarta
PVNN
 Prepare your palate! Festival Gourmet International Vallarta, the annual food and wine event that has been tempting the tastebuds of Banderas Bay area residents and visitors for the last 14 years, returns to Puerto Vallarta from November 12th-22nd.
HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta Presents: Do I Need a Mexican Will?
Pamela Thompson
 If you are a full- or part-time resident or own property in Puerto Vallarta, you won't want to miss a special presentation by Lic. Rolo Romero, who will answer your questions about Mexican wills at the International Friendship Club House on Monday, November 23rd at 10:00 am.
Upcoming PEACE Events and FUNdraisers
Gretchen DeWitt
 As we transition from a humid summer to a temperate fall, the PEACE team continues with a number of awesome projects in various communities throughout the Bahia de Banderas and beyond. To raise money for these projects, we have several exciting FUNdraisers planned, and the first is on November 24th.
Expats In Vallarta November Schedule
Sara Wise
 Expats In Vallarta will be having their November Happy Hour gatherings at Uncle Bubba's Back Porch in Old Town. Uncle Bubba's is located at 429B Basilio Badillo between Aguacate and Jacarandas. Join us November 24th at 5:00 pm.
Puerto Vallarta's Got Latin Fever
Alex Gomez
 For the past twelve years, Gilles Belanger (Toronto) and Will Gorges (L.A.) have teamed up to produce Latin Fever, a five-day long party right here in Puerto Vallarta. This year the festivities will commence on Tuesday the 24th and wrap up on Sunday the 29th of November.
Turning up the Heat in Puerto Vallarta
Robert Dry
 Given that the rains have just begun for the season, it is hard to fathom what lies just around the corner. Veteran circuit party promoters Will Gorges and Gilles Belanger are already making plans for Latin Fever, scheduled to take place in Puerto Vallarta from November 24th-30th, 2009.
Open House and Reception for the Peter Gray Art Museum
Jerry Lafferty
 The Peter Gray Art Museum on the campus of Centro Universidad de la Costa (CUC) will hold a reception and open house on Friday, November 27 at 5 pm to honor recent donors to its extensive art collection. Everyone is invited to attend, free of charge.
Vallarta Orchid Society Lecture Series: Growing Orchids from Seeds - Part 1
T.J. Hartung
 The Vallarta Orchid Society lecture series continues this month with a series of talks on the complexities of growing orchids from seeds. Join us for the first talk, which will take place at the Vallarta Botanical Gardens on Saturday, November 28, starting at 1 pm.
Cozumel Welcomes Prestigious Ironman Competition for the First Time in Mexico History
TravelVideo
 Fierce competition will meet serene island life when Cozumel hosts close to 2,000 athletes competing in Mexico's first ever Ironman Competition November 29, 2009.
South Shore's Villa Balboa Launches Film Series with Films for Foodies
Krystal Frost
 In order to arouse interest among local film buffs, Villa Balboa on Puerto Vallarta's scenic South Shore highway is opening its doors to the public by offering an ongoing film series. To launch the film series, this month's movies will focus on food, coinciding with the XV Annual Festival Gourmet.
Condos, Casas & Cocktails: Mexico Real Estate and Mortgage How-To's
Patrick Harrison
 To help educate the public on the how-to's of Mexican real estate and mortgages, Tropicasa Realty and MEXLend Mortgages will be holding Free Q&A Seminars on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, through March, at Garbo's on the south side of Puerto Vallarta.
Puerto Vallarta Mid-November Health News
Pamela Thompson
 High season has arrived - and things are getting busy! It's so fun to see friends who have returned for "the season" and many more tourists strolling the streets. Here's what we at HealthCare Resources have in store for you this month, and some great things to look forward to during the high season.
November-December Classes at the BBCC
Denise Fiske-Chow
 Learn more about the November-December classes being offered at the Bucerías Bilingual Community Center, a non-profit bicultural learning center in Bucerías where people share the joy of developing new skills and learning their neighbor's language and cultural background.
Fall & Winter Lecture Series at the IFC
PVNN
 Writer and historian Dan Grippo will be presenting two new lecture series, 'Four Iconic Mexican Women' and 'World Religions: Shared Wisdom, East and West', at the International Friendship Club in coming months. Registration will open Tuesday, November 10 at the IFC offices.
R.I.S.E. and Shine Gourmet Champagne Brunch at a Featured Home
Sue Fornoff
 The first in a series of monthly champagne brunches aimed at raising funds necessary to support Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza (R.I.S.E.), a shelter for abandoned, abused, and neglected children in Puerto Vallarta, will be held on Saturday, December 5th at the stunning Villa Balboa.
Puerto Vallarta Little League Second Season Opens December 5th
Bob Cohen
 The second season of the Puerto Vallarta Little League will officially start on Saturday, December 5th and will run well into May or June, depending on how many teams are in the league this year - and the number of locals and visitors who sponsor and support the kids this season.
Who Lets The Dogs Out? - Daiquiri Dick's 4th Annual Pet Picnic
Laura Gelezunas
 Offering Puerto Vallarta visitors and pet owners the opportunity to have some fun for a worthy cause, and dogs a chance to strut their stuff, the 4th Annual Pet Picnic will be held at 11 am on Saturday December 5th at Daiquiri Dick's restaurant.
Get Ready to Golf for Toys for Tots
Bill Semeyn
 The Toys for Tots December fund raisers are always among the most popular events of the season. This year, the Toys for Tots Golf Scramble will be held on Saturday, December 12th at the Vista Weiskopf course. The annual Dinner dance will be held the following day at the Marriott Resort.
PVJC Chanukah Dinner at The River Cafe
Mel Bornstein
 The Puerto Vallarta Jewish Community invites you to join us at the magnificent River Cafe Restaurant on Saturday, December 12th at 7 pm for a PVJC Chanukah Dinner and Celebration. Join us for a load of "Latkes" and great dinner with wine.
Banderas Bay Community Choir 2009 News
Nisa Salmans
 Get your voices ready for this season's Banderas Bay Community Choir performance on Sunday, December 13th, 8 pm at the American School of Puerto Vallarta. The first week's rehearsal will be in the American School Music room on October 19th from 3:30-5:30 pm and 7-9 pm.
2010 U.S. Poets in Mexico Second Annual Event in Mérida
Sheila Lanham
 From January 2-9 2010, U.S. Poets in Mexico will once again host distinguished contemporary American and Mexican poets in the colonial city of Merida for one week of poetry workshops, readings, Spanish lessons and day trips.
2010 Writers Workshops in Sayulita Mexic
PVNN
 Starting in January, both aspiring and already successful writers will find something of interest to study, from techniques of memoir writing to blogging for a book deal, in the relaxed and welcoming beachfront setting of Sayulita, Mexico at The Sayulita Writers Workshops.
In Hot Pursuit of Harvest Photos
Mike Deering
 The U.S. Grains Council is encouraging farmers to submit photos of the harvesting of food, feed and fuel to be entered in a drawing for free Council meeting registration for the 7th Int'l Marketing Conference and 50th Annual Membership Meeting in Puerto Vallarta February 13-17, 2010.
Mexico City to Host International Tourism Fair of the Americas 2010
fita2010.com
 The government of Mexico City has announced the inaugural International Tourism Fair of the Americas (”FITA”) 2010. The event, which will draw destinations and travel and tourism organizations from around the world, will take place in Mexico City from September 23-26, 2010.
VYC to Host 2011 Pan American Pre-Regatta
PVNN
 The Executive Committee of the Pan American Sailing Federation recently met at Paradise Village in Nuevo Vallarta and toured the Vallarta Yacht Club. On October 20 the Vallarta Yacht Club received confirmation that it will be the official host of the Pan American Pre Regatta, October 21-29, 2010.
Mexico 2010: 200 Years of Independence
bicentenario.gob.mx
 In 2010, Mexico will commemorate the bicentennial of its Independence movement and the centennial of its Revolution with an extensive program of events. All Mexicans and foreign citizens alike are invited to participate in these events to learn about and reflect on Mexico’s past.
WEKAF: All Roads Lead to Puerto Vallarta in 2010
Jonas Panerio
 After failing to secure the title in their own backyard, the country's endless search for the overall crown in the World Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation (Wekaf) Championships will take them to Mexico, who won the right to host the biennial event in 2010 during the organization's world congress which was held last week.
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Guadalajara Prepares for 2011 PanAmerican Games
Michael Glover
 Guadalajara Mexico, is currently undergoing a huge renovation project in order to bring the city into the 21st century and stage what they believe will be the greatest Pan-American Games ever - which are scheduled to take place in the capital city of Jalisco - and in Puerto Vallarta in 2011.
Let us know about upcoming events or seasonal festivals anywhere in Mexico and we'll post them on BanderasNews, free, for the world to see! Email us at Events(at)BanderasNews.com

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