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Mexico Moves to Semifinals in Gold Cup
 Saiqa Zafar
Mexico advanced to the semifinals with a 2-1 conquest over Guatemala on Saturday night, advancing to the semifinals to play Honduras. The remaining two quarterfinals will take place in Washington DC, where the U.S. will face Jamaica and Panama will face El Salvador.
Medical Massage: Less Pain, More Mobility
 Dra. Leslie Korn
Medical Massage extends therapeutic massage in that it targets specific health problems with specific protocols for a desired outcome. It is both relaxing and feels good but it is also designed to address a variety of health problems as well as musculoskeletal pain.
American School Gets New Musical Director
 Jessica Cejnar
Fortuna High School music director Jonathan Souza is leaving California to become the new music director at the American School of Puerto Vallarta. He'll be teaching general classroom music with an emphasis on local music to students from preschool through sixth-grade.
U.S. Overseas Citizens Count Project
 Marina Mecl
Americans living abroad are not counted in the US Census. Currently, there is no up-to-date estimate of the size of the overseas US citizen population. Understanding the group's size and location is crucial to improving access to voting, social security and consular services.
Father's Day, 2011 - Whatever Happened to Ward Cleaver?
 Bruce Sallan
On Father's Day, I think of all the wonderful dads that were the staple of television when I was growing up, like Ward Cleaver, Ben Cartwright and Cliff Huxtable. These TV dads were an ideal that we all realized was a bit too perfect, but these dads made us feel good.
New AmapaSunset Owner Assures Summer Fun
 BanderasNews.com
AmapaSunset Restaurant & Beach Club is under new ownership - and they have big plans that are going to make summertime in Vallarta better than ever! Like their Chicago-style Father's Day Dinner, an amazing new Sunday Brunch, an Oyster Bar and a new and improved beach club!
Find Jalapeño and Win Dinner For 2 at No Way José!
 Patrick Harrison
Enter Tropicasa Realty's 'Find Jalapeño' contest for your chance to win dinner for 2 at 'Vallarta's Best New Restaurant,' No Way José! Just find Jalapeño, dressed up for the summer, within the pages of BanderasNews.com and fill out the online form for your chance to win.
Expats in Vallarta Summer Events
 Sara Wise
The local group of Expats in Vallarta, made up of Banderas Bay area residents, visitors and investors from other countries, continues to grow dramatically. Even during the summer months they have several functions planned, that you won't want to miss!
Vallarta Dance Workshops for Fun and Fitness
 Paco Ojeda
'Zapateado Jarocho' is the latest dance style to literally stomp into town, thanks to social anthropologist Lilly Alcántara, who now offers a weekly workshop on Tuesdays from 4-6 pm at Oro Verde Cafe, Juarez #728 in downtown Puerto Vallarta.
Bikinis Look Better in Riviera Nayarit
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
A nice figure looks better if the scenery is as beautiful as who is being portrayed, that's why 2011 Puerto Vallarta UjENA Jam organizers chose to shoot this year's models in gorgeous locations all around Mexico's Pacific Treasure, Riviera Nayarit.
 Daiquiri Dick's Summer Sizzle: Tempting Tapas
 Laura Gelezunas
From June 15-20th Spanish tapas take center stage on Daiquiri Dick's Summer Sizzle Menu. Select two from ten tempting tapas plus one of three desserts all for only $299 pesos. Considering the vast selection, invite some friends and try all of the tapas. Make it a party!
Rivera Cuale Newsletter - June 2011
 The Rivera Cuale Team
Summer has arrived in Puerto Vallarta. The days here are warming up more and more, and we expect the invigorating tropical rains to start any day now. Before we move on to this edition's exciting news, we'd like to wish all the Dads out there a Happy Father's Day!
Best Affordable All-Inclusive Resorts
 Ann Shields
Congratulations to Puerto Vallarta's Casa Velas Resort, just named one of the 7 ‘Best New All-Inclusive Resorts’ in Mexico by Travel + Leisure. The resorts were categorized on those delivering surprising luxuries, service, and cuisine at an affordable price.
SSPV's NEW Saturday Mini Farmers' Market
 Rick Hepting
Since the Puerto Vallarta Old Town Farmers' Market closed for the summer, my weekends have been missing something. Then I stumbled upon a mini farmers' market in the space outside of Tratorria Michel that's open for the summer on Saturday mornings from 10 am to 1 pm.
Mexico Moves into Gold Cup Quarterfinals
Associated Press
Andres Guardado scored twice and Rafael Márquez and Pablo Barrera each added a goal as Mexico cruised into the quarterfinals of the Gold Cup with a 4-1 victory over Costa Rica in Chicago. Mexico won Group A handily, sweeping its games against El Salvador, Cuba and Costa Rica.
Banderas Bay Trading Co. Clearance Sale
 BanderasNews.com
Starting on June 15, 2011, Banderas Bay Trading Company in Old Town Puerto Vallarta is offering discounts between 10 and 20 percent throughout the store. Select from metal and Talavera lamps, mirrors, framed and stone pieces, saints, niches, and more.
Vallarta Electronics Recycling Campaign
 NN Noticias
The city of Puerto Vallarta, in coordination with the REMSA recycling company, has launched the Reciclón 2011 program. From June 13-18, residents, businesses, schools and universities are encouraged to drop off unused/unwanted electronics at local collections points.
No Way José! Summer Vacation Party
 Patrick Harrison
Julie, José Alfredo and their wonderful staff are taking a much-deserved summer vacation until July, so on Wednesday, June 15th, No Way José! Restaurant is throwing a 'Going on Summer Vacation' party from 7 to 11 pm - and everyone is invited!
Juan Martín Sánchez Photography Workshop
 Angie Ahumada
Thierry Blouet, No Name Boutique, PV Models, Oswaldo Rumours Salon, and Angies Collection´s, along with famous photographer Juan Martín Sánchez, will present a Technical Outdoor Lighting and Digital Retouching Photography Workshop at Thierry's Prime Steak House, July 2-3.
PuRR Project Adoptions at Marina Vallarta
 Julie Bunker
Plaza Marina, just south of the Puerto Vallarta International Airport, has opened it’s welcoming arms to the kitties of PuRR Project no-kill feline rescue shelter, allowing volunteers to set up their adoption post there weekly on Fridays from 10 am to 1 pm.
Travel Weekly Interviews Calderon in Vegas
 Journey Mexico
In April the World Travel and Tourism Council Global Summit was held in Las Vegas and during the event, Travel Weekly sat down with Mexico’s President, Felipe Calderón, to talk about the current state of tourism and safety in Mexico.
Mexico Tradition Puts a Lock on Gossip
 Chase Buckner
On a recent trip through Central & Southern Mexico, I had the opportunity to visit the gorgeous cathedral on the Zócalo in Mexico City, where I came across an interesting tradition of which I’d never heard... putting a lock on gossip.
Puerto Vallarta Garden Club Meets June 16
 Gary R. Beck
The Puerto Vallarta Garden Club, a local group of plant lovers, beauty lovers, civic lovers and Vallarta lovers, will hold its next meeting at the Rivera Cuale condo complex on Thursday, June 16th at 11 am. Join in, get involved in beautification on the local level.
SETAC Recognized by Filantropia Vallarta
 Paco Arjona
On June 9, SETAC, along with 13 other Vallarta non-profit organizations, including Asilo San Juan Diego, Casa Infantil Mojoneras, Biblioteca Los Mangos and Pasitos de Luz, received the first installment of funds obtained by the Philanthropy Vallarta program last January.
World's Biggest Bikini Party Hits Vallarta
BanderasNews.com
June 11-19, Puerto Vallarta will once again play host to the world’s largest live swimwear model and photographer search - the UjENA Jam. For 8 days, 100 bikini-clad models will be in the Banderas Bay area competing to win an all-expense paid UjENA Jam staff trip position.
Modern Home Makeover in 10 Easy Steps
 Greg Wolfson Interiors
Looking for some quick tips and general ideas about how to make your house feel a little more 'Today'? Interior and Set Designer Greg Wolfson shares some ideas on converting your place into a modern living experience.
Look & Feel Better with these Anti-aging Tips
 Barbara Peters
You can look and feel much younger than you are. It’s just a matter of getting your hormones under control. Our hormones regulate everything from our sex drive to our metabolism and stress levels. As you get older they start to decline and go out of balance.
For The Love of Garlic and Mango at River Café
 Laura Gelezunas
Savory and sweet intermingle during the 'For The Love of Garlic and Mango' festival at The River Café. Relish their special menu featuring one of the oldest cultivated foods and the king of fruits in June & July - for $249 pesos.
Vallarta Prepares to Host Pan American Games
 BanderasNews.com
The greater Puerto Vallarta area is going through major renovations in preparation for October’s Pan American Games. These 'face-lifts' aim to enhance the overall experience of the many tourists who'll be attending the four events our city will host Oct. 16-23, 2011.
PV Malecón Project Ahead of Schedule
 Shannon Beston
The four month timetable for the new Malecón project in Puerto Vallarta is proceeding ahead of schedule with access to be restricted only during the first stage, which is projected to take only 2 months.
Summer Sizzle Serves Up a Taste of Mexico
 Laura Gelezunas
Season your palate during the Summer Sizzle at Daiquiri Dick's. This week's three-course menu serves up traditional Mexican flavors. The selections will remind you of strolling down a neighborhood street and catching the scent of "Mom's" home cooking - for only $299 pesos.
PV Garden Club: Planting Seeds of Change
 Bob Price
In 2010, a number of Vallarta residents banded together to beautify our city. Concerned by the impact of recent negative media hype on the tourism industry, the PV Garden Club is planting the seeds of change through gardening city parks and green spaces. Get involved!
Sayulita Celebrates Int'l Surfing Day
 Paco Ojeda
On Saturday, June 18 Punta Sayulita will host a series of activities for International Surfing Day, an annual event usually held on June 20 as an environmentally conscious, sports-centered holiday celebrating surfing as a sport and lifestyle, as well as sustainable ocean resources.
Gringo in Mexico Visits Riviera Nayarit
 AmbitoPV.com
Robert Alexander, host of the hit TV show 'Gringo in Mexico' recently visited the destination known as Mexico’s Pacific Treasure to make a program on the touristic features Riviera Nayarit offers to its visitors. The show is scheduled to air on Unicable later this month.
Letter of Thanks to HealthCare Resources
 Yvonne Lefebvre
Nobody wants to get sick away from home. But to have experienced the medical system in Puerto Vallarta with the help of HealthCare Resources' Pamela Thompson and the medical team that took care of my husband, we could not have been in better hands anywhere else in the world.
Puerto Vallarta Events - Month of May in Review
 Shannon Beston
May is the first month of PV's slower summer season and you would expect it to be very quiet. Not this year. From celebrity sightings and a host of May holidays to Restaurant Week, PV's birthday and work beginning on the Malecón renovation project, May was anything but slow!
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