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This Season's Final Becas Breakfast Will be Special!
Polly G. Vicars

The final Becas Breakfast for this season will be at Coco's Kitchen on April 17th. There will be excellent food, great ambiance, a raffle with impressive prizes, and music provided by Los Bambinos - all while helping to fund the educations of PV's under-priveleged young people.

PV Garden Club's Officer Election Meeting April 18
Suzanne Kirkpatrick

The Puerto Vallarta Garden Club will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, April 18th at 11 am at the Paradise Community Center. The speaker will be Joaquin Aja on the topic 'Growing Orchids by the Seaside.' This will also be the Club's officer election meeting.

The Huichol & Their Spirit Animals at Gallery Tanana
BanderasNews.com

Sayulita's Gallery Tanana is organizing a cultural event for the whole family about Huichol art and traditions on April 14th. Come and celebrate the rich Huichol Culture that is an important part of the history of Nayarit and Jalisco. The event is completely free!

New 'Peace Punta de Mita' to Replace PEACE Mexico
Jennifer Brinckmann

PEACE Mexico is being liquidated due to lack of funds to support both its current programs and the geographic spread of its operations. The new Peace Punta de Mita is transferring some key personnel, but implementing a significant change in direction and operating philosophy.

Community Meeting on Immigration Reform in the US
Bonnie Mott

The Costa Banderas Democrats Abroad is holding a community meeting at the International Friendship Club on Thursday, April 11th, to discuss the issues surrounding stalled immigration reform legislation in the United States. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Vallarta Needs New Free Mobile Spay/Neuter Program
Gretchen DeWitt

The current PEACE Mexico is in the process of being liquidated. The 'Ayuda a los Animales' free mobile spay/neuter program is one of the programs that will not be continued. There is an urgent need to set up a new A.C. to provide free mobile spay/neuter clinics in Puerto Vallarta.

New IFC Officers to be Installed at April 14 Brunch
Janie Albright Blank

The International Friendship Club will wind down another season by hosting a brunch at the Mi Pueblito Restaurant on Sunday April 14th. They will be introducing their newly elected officers while enjoying great food, live entertainment, and a raffle with lots of nice prizes!

Benefit in La Cruz Features Incredible Entertainment
L. Wilson

On April 10th, Britannia Pub is cooking up a crowd pleasing, all you can eat fish fry to benefit Lupe Chavez Rios, who needs expensive cancer treatments. The event will feature world class entertainment by Joe 'King' Carrasco as well as local favorites Latcho and Andrea.

Cook-Off To Benefit Children's Charities Huge Success
Jerry Lafferty

Last Saturday's chili cook-off to benefit PV's children's charities attracted a crowd of more than 400 happy patrons who consumed in excess of 60 gallons of chili and enjoyed some fabulous entertainment. The event sponsored jointly by American Legion and Navy League.

Chili Cook-Off for Puerto Vallarta's Children
Jerry Lafferty

If you're looking for an exciting way to spend a beautiful afternoon in Puerto Vallarta, don't miss this Saturday's (March 30) Chili Cook-Off to benefit three children's charities - Busca Un Amigo, Corazon de Nino and Toys for Tots - at El Rio Bar and Grill in Paso Ancho.

Adriatico Restaurant Presents Luna Rumba
Fernanda R. Fenton

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, March 27th, so you won't miss a Gala Evening of Champagne, Antipasti and Music with Luna Rumba at Adriatico Ristorante in Bucerías. A portion of the ticket price will be set aside for a charitable donation to the Manos de Amor orphanage.

PuRR Project BINGO with Patsy Cline, March 27
Marilyn Khan

Join us at Nacho Daddy on Wednesday, March 27th, for PuRR Project's Kitty BINGO starring Patsy Cline (a.k.a. Mikki Prost.) Mikki will call the bingo numbers and also entertain us at half-time with your favorite songs by the classic country singer.

Chili Cook Off to Benefit Vallarta Childrens' Charities
Jerry Lafferty

PV's American Legion and Navy League are joining forces to sponsor a charity chili cook-off featuring more than 15 recipes from a broad range of sponsors, including restaurants and individuals. The event will be held on March 30 from 1-6 pm at El Rio Bar and Grill in Paso Ancho.

SETAC's 1st Annual Gala Benefit for Babies at Risk
Kary Littlechild

On March 19th at 6 pm, Encuentros Restaurant on the South side of Puerto Vallarta will host a 'Gala Benefit for Babies at Risk' to help provide formula to HIV positive mothers so they can feed their young children without the risk of infecting them with the virus.

Pasta and Chili Cook-Off at Nacho Daddy
BanderasNews.com

Do you have a secret recipe for your 'world-famous' chili or pasta dish? On March 13th at 1 pm, you'll have the opportunity to prove that you make the best pasta or chili in Vallarta at the Banderas Bay Women's Shelter Pasta Chili Cook-Off at Nacho Daddy Restaurant.

March Madness at the Vallarta Botanical Gardens
Stephen Clay

Vallarta Botanical Gardens is celebrating Spring with March Madness! In addition to the 20 acres of native tropical plants and flowering trees, there are many upcoming events you won't want to miss, including a Psychic Fair & Spring Equinox celebration on March 20th.

Horizonte de Paz Benefit at No Way José! with PVMC
Dean McIntyre

On Wednesday, March 20th at 7 pm, the Puerto Vallarta Men's Chorus will sing at a benefit dinner at No Way José! for the Horizonte de Paz Men's Residential Rehabilitation Center for alcohol and drug abuse.

KITTY BINGO to be Held Every Wednesday in March!
Marilyn Khan

Due to the overwhelming popularity of KITTY BINGO, PuRR Project and Nacho Daddy are going to hold the event every Wednesday for the month of March! In addition to the great prizes you could win, they've lined up some purr-fectly awesome entertainment you won't want to miss.

Win a Free Vacation from Banderas Bay Women's Shelter
Freda Thompson

Thanks to a generous donation from a friend, by making a $10 USD donation to the Banderas Bay Women's Shelter, you could win a 7 day/6 night vacation in a luxurious 2 bedroom beachfront condo in the beautiful Bay View Grand located in Marina Vallarta.

Democrats Abroad Tuesday Films Presents 'In Darkness'
David Kamp and Judy Snow

As part of their Every Tuesday Movie Night film series, the Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad will present 2012's 'In Darkness' on March 12th, at 7 pm at the Paradise Community Center in Puerto Vallarta. Come early and enjoy the food vendors at the Center.

PVRPV Celebrates 8th Year in Puerto Vallarta
PVRPV.com

Tim Longpré and his incredible PVRPV staff are celebrating the start of their 8th year of doing business in Vallarta. In addition to providing visitors with affordable vacation rentals, PVRPV has a longstanding commitment to giving back to this lovely community we call home.

Banderas Bay Womens' Shelter Charity Trivia Tournament
Banderas News Team

Calling all 'Know-It-Alls' - here is your chance to prove that you REALLY DO know it all! Compassion for the Family invites everyone to take part in a Charity Team Trivia Tournament to benefit the Banderas Bay Women's Shelter at the Bucerías Art Walk Plaza on Sunday, March 10th.

3 More Chances to Take a PEACE Vallarta Home Tour
Conrad Kostelecky

It's been another great year for PEACE's Puerto Vallarta Home Tours, but there are only 3 tours left this season! PEACE home tours finance their 'Food for Families' program, in which needy families complete beautification projects in their neighborhoods in return for food.

'Gettin' Lucky,' Must See New Show From Time To Play
Mary MacLachlan

Time To Play's new show 'Gettin' Lucky' is gettin your St. Patty's started off right on the PCC stage! Take 6 talented musicians with Celtic roots, mix in a dose of Irish humor, crowd pleasing pop, classic favorites, and a few Irish songs and you've got a recipe for FUN!

4th Annual Duckaton Raises Over $60,000 for SETAC
BanderasNews.com

The 4th annual Duckaton fundraiser, held last Wednesday at the Boana Torre Malibu condo-hotel, raised more than $60,000 for SETAC, the GLBT organization which hosted the event. Hundreds of local, national, and international donors and guests attended the gala event.


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