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La Peñita Players Dinner Theatre Returns
Vern Porter

The Peñita Players will again tread the boards in Jaltemba in March. This year the group will present their comedy skits at Piña Colada, where you'll enjoy dinner and a show, while supporting the Los Amigos de Jaltemba Recycling Education sub-committee.

Silver Lining Benefit for Wayne McLeod
Gil Gevins

A fundraiser for 'Vallarta Today' editor Wayne McLeod, who is fighting a battle with lung cancer, will be held on March 3 from 2-5 pm at Nacho Daddy on PV's Southside. Come out and help us raise money to help cover the costs of his ongoing medical treatments.

Drag Bingo with Joanna at The Diner
BanderasNews.com

Famed drag entertainer Joanna, in all her finery and at her most outrageous, will call the numbers for Purr Project Bingo at D'z Route 66 Diner on March 1st. To add to the excitement, there will be a 50/50 raffle, great prizes, and drink & dinner discounts.

Canica Charity Whale Watching Tour
Pamela Thompson

Ocean Friendly Tours, Health Care Resources, and Deep Blue Conservancy is organizing a special tour where a portion of the proceeds is donated to Canica Puerto Vallarta, an organization devoted to providing medical care and services to children with cancer.

US Coast Guard Sailors Lend a Hand
Jerry Lafferty

The US Coast Guard Cutter Steadfast was in port for 3 days last week, not only for rest and relaxation after two months at sea, but to help the Puerto Vallarta Navy League Council in refurbishing a local retirement home and planting a vegetable garden for the residents.

Changing Lives at the Becas Vallarta Ball
Polly G. Vicars

On March 9th, Puerto Vallarta’s Who’s Who will gather for the 2012 Becas Ball to help raise funds for local students with great potential and almost no financial assets. This year's Ball will have a Spanish 'Olé!' theme, and begins at 6:30 pm at the Club Regina in Marina Vallarta.

Jalisco Recycling 2012 This Saturday
VallartaVive.com

Assistant Director of Ecology, Graciano Gomez Salvador, announced 'Jalisco Recycling 2012' will take place this Saturday, February 25. The event, which will involve more than 40 municipalities, seeks to collect useless appliances that accumulate in homes, businesses and offices.

IFC Announces 2 Special Events in March
Janie Albright Blank

A special trip is being planned by the International Friendship Club in early March to visit the Zoo and the Botanical Gardens for a day long excursion. This coupled with the St. Patrick’s Day 'Luck of the Irish Casino Night,' should make for an exciting month.

3rd Duckaton Fundraiser for SETAC Center
Ed Thomas

On February 29 from 7-11 pm you can have fun while supporting Vallarta's SETAC GLBT Community Center at the 2012 Duckaton on the Boana Torre Malibu's poolside terrace. You'll enjoy live music and entertainment, free food, an open bar and great prizes - all for a good cause!

'Hook the Cure' for Cystic Fibrosis
Gary Green

Fishing and golfing enthusiasts return to PV as ‘Hook the Cure Powered by IOTEC’ gets set for another fantastic weekend filled with fun, frivolity, and entertainment. In the last six years, the tournament has reeled in $2 million (USD) for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

IFC: Cleft Palate Surgeries Moved to May
Janie Albright Blank

For 23 years the IFC has funded and organized a program for the children of Vallarta born with a cleft palate and the problems that accompany this affliction. This year, due to a variety of circumstances, surgeries will be held in May and not in February as usual.

'BookFest' to Aid PV's Los Mangos Library
Bill Jory

Puerto Vallarta's writing community will be out in full force Sunday afternoon, February 26th, at Biblioteca Los Mangos for the annual BookFest in support of the library, as the last event of the three-day 7th Annual Puerto Vallarta Writer's Conference.

PuRR Project Bingo at D'z Route 66 Diner
Marilyn Khan

Come and play Bingo at D'z Route 66 Rock 'n Roll Diner on Vallarta's South side starting Feb 9 and every Thursday through March. The fun begins at 4 pm with lots of fabulous prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and great dinner and drink discounts - with proceeds benefitting PuRR Project.

IFC Presents First Ever Design Showcase
Janie Albright Blank

The International Friendship Club will present the First Showcase of Puerto Vallarta Interior Designers and those creating Design Accessories on Sunday, February 26, 2012 from 10:30 am to 7 pm at the Hotel Rosita in El Centro, according to IFC event chairperson Donna Feldman.

Canadian Rotarians Changing Lives in Vallarta
VisitPuertoVallarta.com

Many local people with disabilities enjoy a better quality of life today due to the combined efforts of the Rotary Club of Camrose, Canada and the local chapter from Vallarta located in Pitillal. The bonds forged by these clubs have helped more than 1500 people.

PV Show Of Solidarity To Tarahumaras
Ramon Frias

The Vallarta division of DIF has opened a distribution center to raise donations of food and clothing to send to the state of Chihuahua in an act of solidarity with the Tarahumara region, which is experiencing famine resulting from one of the worst droughts in history.

Vallarta IFC's Valentine Dinner Dance
Janie Albright Blank

Puerto Vallarta's International Friendship Club announces this year's Valentine's Day Dinner and Dance to be held at Mi Pueblito Restaurant at Los Arcos Hotel. The proceeds will benefit the Cleft Palate Program and the many other charities the IFC helps to fund each year.

Every Tuesday Film: 'Departures'
David Kamp and Judy Snow

As part of their Every Tuesday Movie Night film series, the Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad will present 'Departures' on January 31st at 7 pm at the Paradise Community Center on the Southside of Vallarta.

PV Students Visit Peter Gray Art Museum
Jerry Lafferty

Students from the 'Heroes de la Patria' public school in Colonia Valentin Gomez Fariasare are getting exposure to visual arts not available in their normal school curriculum, as 50 of the them had the opportunity to visit the Peter Gray Art Museum.

News from the Old Town Farmers Market
Janice Gonzalez

The Old Town Farmers Market is one of Puerto Vallarta's most compelling weekend attractions. Here you can meet new friends, say hello to old ones, talk directly to the producers, buy great products, support the local economy, and take part in activities for the whole family.

Fun February Beach Activities in La Peñita
Riviera Nayarit CVB

La Peñita de Jaltemba will brim with activity in February. The International Margarita Challenge, the yearly Horseshoe Pitching Tournament, The Women of Jaltemba Fashion Show, and the Golf Tournament La Casa de los Niños will raise funds for local non-profit organizations.

Not To Be Missed Becas Vallarta Events
Polly G. Vicars

There are many wonderful events coming up to support Becas Vallarta, including a Becas Breakfast at River Café on February 15, the ClubCorp Becas Vector Golf Classic on the 18th, a Becas in Action School Tour on February 22 and the Becas Ball on March 9, 2012.

Los Ayala's Fiesta Needs Your Support
Christina Stobbs

The Los Ayala's Authentic Mexican Fiesta will feature, among other activities, Mariachi, Folkloric Dancers, a Charro Exhibition, and a shrimp dinner! Proceeds go to replace the aging sewage piping which carries waste out of Los Ayala to the Pumping Station.

BINGO for CANICA - Children with Cancer
Judith St. Gaudens

January 10th was a gala night for Charity Bingo at Nacho Daddy, with 150 people having fun while raising $25,250 pesos for Canica—Centro de Apoyo a Niños con Cancer A.C. (children with cancer.) We play Bingo again for this very worthy cause on Tuesday, January 24 at 6:30 pm.

Every Tuesday Film: South of the Border
David Kamp and Judy Snow

As part of their Every Tuesday Movie Night film series, the Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad will present 'South of the Border' on January 24 at 7 pm at the Paradise Community Center on the Southside of Puerto Vallarta.

'Choices that Heal' this Weekend at PCC
Ric Lehman

Vineyard Church of the Rockies Senior Pastor, Rick Olmstead, will present 'Choices that Heal' this weekend at the Paradise Community Center on the South side of Puerto Vallarta. During this special seminar, Rick will be sharing principles to heal life's hurts and relationships.

Golfers Build Computer Lab for School
Jaltemba del Sol

When most golfers on the Nayarit Coast think of the Jaltemba Cup, they think of an extremely competitive golf tournament. This year however, it means a great deal more to the thousands students that attend La Peñita de Jaltemba’s Plan de Ayala Secondaria.

12th Annual Los Mangos Library Subasta
Pamela Thompson

Get ready folks! It's time for the annual 'Subasta' at Puerto Vallarta's Public Library, Biblioteca Los Mangos. This is the 12th year and it promises to be the largest, and most entertaining so far, with food, drinks, entertainment, and lots of activities!

6th Annual Make a Wish Golf Tournament
BanderasNews.com

You can help Make a Wish come true while enjoying a fun-filled day of golf, as the beautiful Flamingos Golf Course in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico hosts the 8th Annual Puerto Vallarta Make-a-Wish Golf Tournament on Saturday, January 28, 2012.

10th Annual Sobriety Under the Sun AA Convention
Bob Cohen

The Puerto Vallarta English-speaking Alcoholics Anonymous Serenity Group, combined with Al-Anon participation, will be hosting their 10th annual 'Sobriety Under the Sun' AA convention at the luxurious Casa Magna Marriott Resort in Marina Vallarta from January 20-22, 2012.

RISE for Hope Benefit Set for February 11
Seth Cloutman

Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 11, so you don't miss the biggest and best charity event of the season - the 2012 RISE for Hope benefit. You'll enjoy delicious food & drink from popular Puerto Vallarta restaurants, live entertainment, live and silent auctions, and more!

Looking PEACE Mexico in the Eye
George Gray

A recent trip to Punta Mita with a dedicated group of Vallarta PEACE volunteers opened our eyes to another aspect of that resort town. Located just a few meters from the entrance to the Four Seasons, the PEACE Campesina is a startling revelation to the first time visitor.

Angels For Mexico Help Save Lives in PV
Stan Gabruk

Angels For Mexico, a Canadian charity group dedicated to helping the bomberos here and in the surrounding communities of Mascota and Nuevo Vallarta, has donated approximately One Million Dollars in the last year, an impressive sum to be sure!

Expats Flex their Philanthropic Muscles
Laura Gelezunas

Many expats living in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico have discovered that working with one of the many non-profit and charitable organization in the Banderas Bay area is an ideal way to learn about the culture and make friends while giving back to the community which embraces us.

Puerto Vallarta IFC Scavenger Hunt Jan 30
Janie Albright Blank

Get off that beach chair and explore some of Old Town PV's nooks and crannies during the International Friendship Club's charity Scavenger Hunt, Monday, January 30, starting at 11 am. Restaurant El Torito (Venustiano Carranza and I. Vallarta) is the event host and location.

Every Tuesday Film: Waiting for Superman
David Kamp and Judy Snow

As part of their Every Tuesday Movie Night film series, the Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad will present 'Waiting for Superman' on January 17 at 7 pm at the Paradise Community Center on PV's South side.


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