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 PEACE Volunteer Summer Update
 Nicole Majewski
We hope all of you are enjoying your summer months. Here at PEACE we have been quite busy with the end of the school year, animal clinic training and summer camp. Over the next 2 months, we have many volunteer activities - and we would love for you to participate!
 Banderas Bay Trading Company Summer Sale
 Laura Gelezunas
Whether you've just bought a new home in Puerto Vallarta or are thinking about redecorating, you'll find unique and unusual interior design and home decór items on sale at Banderas Bay Trading Company. This summer they're offering 10 to 20% discounts throughout the store.
Amigos de La Cruz Meeting August 2
 AmigosDeLaCruz.org
Amigos de La Cruz will hold their monthly general meeting and dinner at Huanacaxtle Bar & Cafe on August 2. Members, nonmembers and visitors to the area are encouraged to attend and find out what Amigos is all about and about our current projects and future plans.
Lucía Silva González Crowned Miss Jalisco 2011
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Lucía Silva González, a 5' 9" tall 20-year-old beauty who has lived in Puerto Vallarta for the last 15 years, was crowned Miss Jalisco 2011 last week, after recording the highest number of points in the final competition at the Velodrome Panamiricano in Tlaquepaque.
New Highway from Vallarta to Guadalajara
 Rodrigo Lopez Becerril
Now that Semarnat has authorized the plans presented by the Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes (SCT), Puerto Vallarta will soon have a short cut to Guadalajara - a new highway that will make it possible to make the journey in two hours and a half hours.
Summer Tapas at Archie's Wok
 BanderasNews Team
Lighten up with Tapas at Archie's Wok! During the month of July Archie's is offering some fabulous Asian variations on this Spanish tradition. Priced from $49 to $69 pesos, they are intended to have a light impact on your summer budget during Vallarta's 'temporada baja.'
Russian Tourism to Mexico to Increase 400% in 2012
 Chase Buckner
Russian tourism to Mexico is predicted to increase by 400% in 2012. In 2010, Mexico saw 27,137 travelers from Russia, an increase of 134% from 2009. From January to April 2011, Mexico welcomed more than 14,000 Russians, up 64% from the same time period in 2010.
Thanksgiving Yoga Retreat at Xinalani
 BanderasNews Team
Celebrate the Thanksgiving spirit by flipping your perspective and embracing gratitude on the south shore of Puerto Vallarta's Banderas Bay. From November 19-26, 2011 Heidi Kristoffer is offering a Thanksgiving Yoga Retreat at Xinalani Eco Resort in Quimixto.
VW to Produce New Beetle in Mexico
 laht.com
Volkswagen has begun production of its latest Beetle model at its giant plant in the central Mexican city of Puebla, which will be the exclusive manufacturer of the vehicle. The German’s automaker’s $400 million investment is keeping some 2,000 workers employed.
Vallarta Welcomes Ocean Star Pacific
 Paco Ojeda
The Ocean Star Pacific returns to our port today. At the cruise ship's inaugural docking at our destination last Thursday, Mayor Salvador González Reséndiz welcomed passengers and crew and encouraged them to discover the many attractions available in Puerto Vallarta.
Hurricane Dora Nears Top Strength
 BanderasNews.com
Hurricane Dora is close to becoming a Category Five storm as it moves in the Pacific Ocean near Mexico's southern coast. The storm is expected to cause strong waves and heavy winds, but is not expected to make landfall. It is forcast to begin weakening later today.
Mexico Vacations Safer than Driving in US
 geo-mexico.com
With so many negative media reports about safety, many US tourists and tour operators are cancelling trips to Mexico. However, the chance of a visitor being killed by drug violence in Mexico is far less likely than the risk of being killed in a US traffic accident.
Entertaining in Your Vallarta Home Part 2
 Laura Gelezunas
An excellent climate and abundance of friends make Puerto Vallarta perfect for parties. Most condos and homes offer spectacular entertaining spaces, so Timothy Real Estate Group Agent Linda Kennedy de Espinosa shares her recipe for Huitlacoche and Requeson Quesadillas.
San Pancho 2010-2011 Birding Season Overview
 Luis Morales
The 2010-2011 San Pancho Birding Season is pretty much over. Most migratory species have fledged, leaving only the resident or 'tropical' species, a few summer migrants such as Blue-black Grassquits and Sulphur-bellied Flycatchers and some late Laughing and Hermanns' Gulls.
The Flavors of Oaxaca in Puerto Vallarta
 BanderasNews Team
There's nothing like a hot deal on a gourmet meal to cool you off this summer. From July 20th-25th Daiquiri Dick's introduces the Flavors of Oaxaca on their Summer Sizzle Menu, with your choice of appetizer, entrée and dessert for just $299 pesos.
Two Blocks Now Open on Vallarta's Malecón
 VisitPuertoVallarta.com
On July 18, Puerto Vallarta city workers removed the protective mesh from the downtown area’s first two blocks, allowing access to pedestrians. With construction on schedule, unveiling the next three blocks is foreseen to take place within the next three weeks.
'Almost Free' RV Caravan to Mexico
 BanderasNews Team
New RV travelers can now drive to Mexico with experienced RV’ers without spending thousands of dollars on professional caravan services. This October, Bill and Dorothy Bell, who've RV'd throughout Mexico will lead a caravan from Ajo, Arizona to La Peñita, Nayarit.
Mexico Resort Real Estate Update
 John K. Glaab
Most Americans have never heard of Carlos Slim until he loaned the New York Times $250 million. After that it became clear to many investors around the world what Mexicans already knew: that Mexico had been able to avoid the worst of the U.S. economic devastation.
Ana María Wins 5 Int'l Tuna & Marlin Fishing Tournament
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Ana Maria owner Mark Martin and his crew won their second crown of the year at the 5th International Tuna and Marlin Fishing Tournament at Bahia de Banderas, Riviera Nayarit, with a 152.7 kg Marlin caught on Friday, July 15th.
Preventing Poverty through Small Business Loans
 Becci Burchett
With a total of 70 group loans under its belt and over 275 active clients, microfinance institution Sé Más Microfinanzas completed its first year of business on July 16. Sé Más provides Bay of Banderas area entrepreneurs with small loans and financial education.
Vallarta Ecology Group Reforesting Rio Pitillal
 Ubardo Aguilar
On Sunday, July 17th, members of the Puerto Vallarta Ecology Group launched the next phase of reforestation of trees on the banks of the Rio Pitillal. Last year, 65 trees were planted, of which 39 have disappeared. The group expects to plant around 80 trees this year.
Prudential Vallarta Promotes Arena Blanca
 Manuel Flores
Prudential Realty Vallarta proudly announces our marketing relationship with the developer of Arena Blanca for their project located in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Riviera Nayarit. Arena Blanca's first phase, with only 41 beachfront residences, was just completed in May of 2011.
132 Fishermen Compete in Riviera Nayarit
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
The 5th Riviera Nayarit International Tuna and Marlin Tournament started last night with a cocktail party to kick off two great days of fishing on July 15-16th, with 132 participants on 33 boats departing from Marina Riviera Nayarit at La Cruz de Huanacaxtle.
Virgin America Sets Sights on Vallarta
 VisitPuertoVallarta.com
Virgin America intends to start launching flights from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The announcement of the company's third U.S. – Mexico route comes as the low-fare airline has expanded service to Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Cabos, Cancun, and Chicago.
Mexico Real Estate Coalition
 Patrick Osio Jr
For the first time, a nationwide array of companies are joining forces to promote living and real estate investment in Mexico. This stellar group is working to combat the negative media, security concerns and perception challenges that have faced Mexico the past year.
Vallarta Hosts International LGBT Expo
 Puerto Vallarta CVB
November 20-23, the Presidente Intercontinental Resort will host the International LGBT Expo & Business Conference Puerto Vallarta 2011 - a showcase and business platform for buyers and sellers who drive national and international products and services to the LGBT community.
US Social Security Information Meeting
 Kelly Trainor de O.
An American Federal Benefits and Social Security Town Meeting, with personal consultations in English, will be held in the O&A Investment Funds conference room at Plaza Marina in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on Thursday, July 21st from 10-11 am. Don't miss it!
HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta Mid-Summer News
 Pamela Thompson
We know there are still plenty of folks in the Puerto Vallarta area for the summer months. Our End of Life Presentation brought us a total of 225 attendees, and last month's clinics were full. We also have some summer health clinics, so make your appointments today!
2011 Readers’ Choice Winning Restaurants Announced
 BanderasNews.com
With so many great restaurants in Puerto Vallarta, it can be difficult to decide where to dine. The results of Virtual Vallarta's 2011 Readers' Choice Awards are in, so read on to learn which local eateries were voted 'The Best of the Best' by both residents and visitors.
Marriott PV Resort Offers Pan American Deals
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The CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa will welcome this year’s Pan American Games attendees with a special offer that includes a free night. Puerto Vallarta will host four events: open water aquatics, beach volleyball, sailing and the triathlon.
Eye Candy: Mario Lopez Visits Punta Mita
 LivePuntaMita.com
Mario Lopez graced the beaches of Punta de Mita last week while staying at a residence in Ranchos. While in Punta Mita on his annual family vacation, he surfed everyday and tweeted that he was having 'food, drinks and laughs galore.'
Mexico’s Economy Growing at a Steady Pace
 Chase Buckner
According to the New York Times, the Mexican economy 'grew 5.5 percent last year, its fastest pace in a decade, and is expected to grow 4.5 percent this year... The American economy, by contrast, is expected to grow between 2.7 percent and 2.9 percent in 2011.'
Savor the Flavors of the World at Daiquiri Dick's
 Laura Gelezunas
Savor the flavors of the world, without ever leaving Puerto Vallarta! This week, Daiquiri Dick's Summer Sizzle Menu offers an array of delicacies with your choice of one dish from each of three courses for just $299 pesos.
Riviera Nayarit Caters to Elite Travelers
Riviera Nayarit CVB
Elite Traveller Magazine, which specializes in the lifestyle of the jet set, will tour the destination known as Mexico's Pacific Treasure on July 13 to 18, visiting the best locations that Riviera Nayarit has to offer - from Nuevo Vallarta to San Blas.
Initiative to Support the Blind in Mexico
 Ubardo Aguilar
Seeking to support the blind via technology that allows access to education, culture and integration into social networks, Dr. Alvarez Gomez and the Mexico Initiative have pioneered the Education and Culture for the Blind program in Puerto Vallarta.
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