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MEXPUP Plans a Woofer of a Party Jan 19
 Nicole Martin
Puerto Vallarta's volunteer non-profit rescue organization, MEXPUP, has been rescuing street dogs since June 2011. Join them for a 'woofer' of a party at 7 pm on January 19 at El Arrayán Restaurant - you'll have a great time while raising money and awareness for a great cause!
 Toys For Tots Delivers 1000's of Smiles
 Lourdes Bizarro
On January 9, 2012, nine Toys for Tots caravans, carrying 300 venturesome volunteers, departed from the Marriott CasaMagna Resort and Spa Puerto Vallarta to deliver holiday joy to the neediest kids in some of the most remote corners of the Banderas Bay region.
 Paddle for PEACE at Etc Beach Club Jan 15
 Nicole Majewski
Paddle for PEACE Round #2 is coming this Sunday to Etc Beach Club Nuevo Vallarta. This is a fun for everyone SUP Race and SUP Party. All ages and abilities welcome. There'll be relay races for all abilities, short 150m paddle mixed teams, and great draw prizes for competitors.
Become a Compadre to 400 Mexican Students
 Polly G. Vicars
Becas Vallarta has an innovative program that involves people of means who believe as we do that education is the key to the success of a person, a community and, yes, the world. We are actively seeking 'Compadres' to annually donate $5000 USD to augment our fundraising events.
Attention Fashionistas: Purr Project Fashion Show
 Julie Bunker
On January 12 at 12:30 pm, Deja New is teaming up with Casa Isabel and PuRR Project, Puerto Vallarta's no-kill feline rescue shelter, for this month's Fashion Show benefit. Don't miss the opportunity to add some pizzazz to your wardrobe and do a good thing at the same time.
Eco Warrior James Pribrarm in Sayulita
 Live Punta Mita
Enjoy an intimate evening and presentation with Eco Warrior co-founder and John Kelly Environmental Award winner James Pribrarm, on Thursday, January 19 at 6:30 pm at Punta Sayulita Beach House, located next to Don Pedro’s on the beach in Sayulita, Mexico.
3rd Annual ArteVida Fundraising Gala for PEACE
 Gretchen DeWitt
The 3rd Annual ArteVida Fundraising Gala for PEACE will take place on Saturday, January 20, 2012 from 6-10 pm at Casa China Blanca in El Farallon, Los Veneros. You'll enjoy a live and silent auction, live entertainment and gourmet catering by Benitto’s Paninoteca.
Becas Vallarta Posada a Day of Friendship
 Polly Vicars
More than 300 Becas Vallarta (America-Mexico Foundation) scholarship students gathered with the all volunteer cadre of the foundation to celebrate an eclectic Mexican Posada on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at the beautiful Los Mangos Library.
Every Other Tuesday Film: The Corporation
 David Kamp and Judy Snow
As part of their Every Tuesday Movie Night film series, the Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad will present 'The Corporation' at the Paradise Community Center on Puerto Vallarta's South side on Tuesday, January 10 at 7 pm. Doors open at 6 pm.
International Friendship Club Jan. Events
 Mandy MacLeay
There are lots of entertaining and educational activities going on at the Puerto Vallarta International Friendship Club over the next few weeks. Please join us as we raise funds for worthy charities in the Banderas Bay area.
La Peńita Cancer de Mama Clinic Kick-Off Party
 Allyson Williams
On January 28, the non-profit Cancer de Mama organization is holding a party at Los Compadres Restaurant to kick-off the upcoming 4th annual Cancer de Mama Clinic in La Peńita. During the 3-day clinic, volunteers offer compassion and hope to women with breast cancer.
Help Toys for Tots Vallarta Deliver Miles of Smiles
 Bill Clark
At last month's Toys for Tots Vallarta fund raisers, more than $375,000 pesos were raised and all of the funds collected were used to purchase toys. Please join us at CasaMagna Marriott on January 6 at 12 pm for prep of the toys and at 7 am on January 9 for toy distribution.
VYC Chili Cookoff Sets Donation Record
 Richard Williams
Commodore Dan Green and the Board of Directors of the Vallarta Yacht Club took great pleasure in presenting checks in the amount of $34,215 pesos each to the two charities selected as recipients of the net proceeds of the 12th annual Great Chili Cook-Off, held on December 3rd.
Toys for Tots Events Raise $375,000 Pesos
 BanderasNews Team
The 13th Annual Toys for Tots Vallarta Golf Tournament and Gala Dinner fundraising events were held last weekend at Vista Vallarta and Marriott CasaMagna Resort, raising more than $375,000 pesos for the purchase of toys to be delivered to local kids on Three Kings Day.
Old Town Farmers Market Officially Open
 Kathleen Harris
On Saturday December 10th, city officials, tourists and local residents were on hand for the ribbon cutting ceremony to launch the Old Town Farmer's Market - Tianguis Cultural in its' new location on Pino Suarez street between B. Badillo and V. Carranza on Vallarta's South side.
RISE Cookbook Launch Party at River Café
 BanderasNews Team
To celebrate the release of the 2012 Children of the Refugio Cookbook, The River Café is hosting a launch party on Sunday, December 18th from 3-5 pm. Come help us celebrate the publication of this bilingual cookbook, and get your copy in time for the holidays!
Hawaiian Luau for PEACE at Sea Monkey
 Becci Burchett
Our friends over at Sea Monkey are doing it again... they are hosting yet another fun fundraiser for PEACE programs. On Friday, December 16 from 6-10 pm, you'll enjoy a Hawaiian Luau, complete with a pig roast and two cocktails for $500 pesos. All proceeds benefit PEACE.
SETAC's CAPASITS Clinic Posada Toy Drive
 Javier Gallegos
On December 20th, SETAC is once again sponsoring a Christmas posada at the CAPASITS Clinic for families affected by HIV/AIDS, and with your help they'll put smiles on the kids' faces with gifts of toys and candies delivered by Santa Claus and the SETAC Condoneras.
Becas Vallarta Ends 2011 on High Notes
 Polly G. Vicars
Between the season's first Becas Breakfast at Vitea and school tour of Pesquera Jr High, Jacobo High and UNIVA in November, and December beginning with a fantastic Posada and ending with Breakfast at La Palapa on the 14th, Becas Vallarta is ending 2011 on high notes.
Los Mangos Library Fundraiser at NWJ!
 Patrick Harrison
No Way José!, recently named Vallarta’s "Best Overall Restaurant," and "The Best Moderate Restaurant," invites you to join them on Wednesday, December 21 from 5:00–7:30 pm for a very festive holiday evening to help raise funds for Los Mangos Library.
Democrats Abroad Tuesday Films: Inside Job
 David Kamp and Judy Snow
The Democrats Abroad Costa Banderas Chapter will present a screening of the important documentary film 'Inside Job' Tuesday night at 7:00 pm at Paradise Community Center on the South side of Puerto Vallarta. Doors open at 6 pm with food and refreshments available.
Toronto Veterinarian Volunteers at Purr Project
 Julie Bunker
On her Riviera Nayarit vacation last month, Toronto Veterinarian Kim Greener again volunteered to help out at the PuRR Project no-kill feline rescue shelter. This time she spent two days with vet tech Amanda performing spay/neuter surgeries on kittens rescued over the summer.
This Week at Paradise Community Center
 Ric Lehman
High season is in full-swing at Puerto Vallarta's Paradise Community Center! This week's line-up includes a Democrats Abroad Movie Night, several shopping opportunities, and lots of classes for fun and fitness.
ExPats in Vallarta Upcoming Events
 Sara Wise
ExPats in Vallarta has announced their upcoming schedule of social gatherings. Happy Hours will be on December 13th and January 3rd at Langostinos, on Los Muertos Beach. Wine and Appetizer evenings are planned for December 16th, January 5th and 13th in private homes.
This Week at Paradise Community Center
 Ric Lehman
High season is in full-swing at Puerto Vallarta's Paradise Community Center and this week's line-up includes Los Bambinos in concert, North American Theatre Company performances, food events, and all kinds of classes going on. Come join the fun!
PVJC Chanukah Dinner at The River Café
 Mel Bornstein
The Puerto Vallarta Jewish Community (PVJC) is having our Annual Chanukah Dinner celebration on the 3rd night. It will be held on December 22, at 5:30 pm at the magnificent River Cafe Restaurant on the Rio Cuale Island in El Centro.
Community Theater Debuts with 'Home Front'
Ric Lehman
The North American Theater Company is bringing the critically-acclaimed play 'Home Front' to Puerto Vallarta and Paradise Community Center on Nov 25 & 26 and December 1 & 3. A special Home Front dinner prepared by local chef Kathy Overly is available by reservation on Dec 1 & 3.
Daiquiri Dick's Sixth Annual Pet Picnic
 Laura Gelezunas
Get ready for a doggone good time! The 6th Annual Pet Picnic returns to Daiquiri Dick's on December 3rd at 11 am. Grab your four-legged friend and head to the restaurant's patio overlooking Los Muertos Beach on the South side of Puerto Vallarta, for a howling good time.
Bucerias & La Cruz Beta Sigma Phi Events
 Melinda Wilker
Beta Sigma Phi, an international service sorority made up of women from Bucerias and La Cruz, is having their annual Wine and Cheese Party on Tuesday, November 29th from 7 to 10 pm at La Vida in Bucerias, and their popular Bucerias Christmas Boutique on December 10th.
Becas Vallarta to Showcase Local Schools
 Polly G. Vicars
Becas Vallarta's School Tours begin on November 30. This is one of our most popular events as our advocates see first hand the schools of Vallarta where our scholarship students study. $500 pesos tickets include touring on an air conditioned bus and lunch at Los Alcatraces in Fluvial.
Mexican Kittens Need a Ride to Vancouver
 Tere Kimball
Hetzy and Blue, two adorable kittens found abandoned in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, need a ride to Vancouver, B.C. These kitten's lives have been getting better every day since they've been rescued, but now they need someone to volunteer to carry them to their new homes in Canada.
Youth Classical Music Concert at Los Mangos
 Cecile Scriban
Puerto Vallarta's remarkable musical youth have been working hard all summer and are ready to begin the 9th year of PV's only youth classical music concert. These motivated students will be presenting their Autumn musical selection on November 18 at 6 pm at Biblioteca Los Mangos.
Toys for Tots Golf Tournament & Gala Dinner
 Jerry Lafferty
One of the most heartwarming traditions in Vallarta is the annual Toys for Tots program for disadvantaged kids. Join us for two major fundraising events in December, a Golf Tournament on the 11th at Vista Vallarta and a Gala Dinner Dance on the 12th at CasaMagna Marriott.
Day of the Dogs at Daiquiri Dick’s
 Laura Gelezunas
Daiquiri Dick’s is going to the dogs. It’s time to grab your best friend and head to the 6th Annual Pet Picnic. This event will be a howling good time on Saturday, December 3 starting at 11 am on the restaurant’s patio overlooking Los Muertos Beach on Vallarta's Southside.
Trio's Chef Bernard to Cater Amigos Party
 Landon Hollander
Amigos de La Cruz will be putting on their first ever Season Opener Cocktail Party on November 17 at 6 pm featuring the delectable treats of Trio Restaurant's Chef Bernard and the jazzy latin sounds of the Mango Duo on the tropical grounds of the Alamar Beach Club at Playa Manzanilla.
Que?Pasa Brigada de la Basura Music Fest
 Michael Hayes
On Saturday, November 26th, starting at 2 pm, Que?Pasa will present the 1st Annual Puerto Vallarta Autumn Music Festival for La Brigada de la Basura, an environmental education project directed at teaching local kids to keep their neighbourhoods clean.
Sunset @ Six Fundraiser for SETAC, Nov 25
 BanderasNews.com
SETAC and GoGayPuertoVallarta.com invite you to Sunset @ Six, a fundraiser for SETAC, Puerto Vallarta's Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgendered Community Center. This special event will take place on November 25 from 6-8 pm at El Dorado Restaurant on Los Muertos Beach.
This Week at the Paradise Community Center
Ric Lehman
High season at Puerto Vallarta's Paradise Community Center is in full-swing and they're excited about this year's line-up! This season, the PCC has plenty of concerts, theater, food events, seminars, fund-raisers, coffees, movies, and all kinds of classes going on. Come join the fun!
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