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Democrats Abroad Tuesday Night Film Series Resumes
David Kamp and Judy Snow

The Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad is launching their 2013-2014 'Every Tuesday Films' Series at Paradise Community Center in Old Town Vallarta beginning on December 3rd. Come early and enjoy a delicious meal prepared by the Community Center food vendors!

SETAC Helps Sponsor Health Fair, Free HIV Screenings
Diego Sancho

As part of Mexico's 'National HIV Testing Day,' health officials will be conducting HIV rapid tests in public places throughout the state of Jalisco. SETAC will be one of the main sponsors of the free screenings here in Vallarta and urges anyone who may be at risk to attend.

Help the Vallarta Garden Club Beautify Our City
Vallarta Garden Club

The Vallarta Garden Club is beginning its fourth full year with the important mission of stimulating the knowledge and love of gardening, beautifying and protecting our local environment through civic planting projects, as well as educational and horticultural programs.

8th Hook the Cure Tournament Reels in $410,000 USD
Gary Green

The Eighth Annual Hook the Cure event, held in Puerto Vallarta and highlighted by festivities, celebrity appearances, auctions and an awards gala, garnered a bevy of support from people all over the world, and netted $410,000 USD for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

SETAC Toy Drive for CAPASITS' Christmas Posada
John Thomas

Each year from Nov. 15th through Dec. 15th SETAC conducts a Toy Drive to benefit the children of families impacted by HIV/AIDS. You can help put smiles on the faces of children who otherwise may not have a Christmas due to the challenges their famalies are faced with.

Kitty BINGO Starring Ryan Rigazzi at Margarita Grill
Marilyn Khan

Join us for another evening of fun on November 20th, when singer Ryan Rigazzi will be the entertainment at PuRR Project's KITTY Bingo at Margarita Grill. Ryan is a talented and versatile entertainer who showcases his vocal stylings with Broadway and Night Club Standards.

'Fusion' Fundraiser for Banderas Bay Women's Shelter
David Zude

Compassion for the Family Inc, together with Fashions from Liverpool and Diamonds International invites everyone to the event you've been waiting for - 'Fusion, Fashion and Music,' a fund raising event for the Banderas Bay Women's Shelter at the Rio Cuale Cultural Center.

Accion en La Cruz Let’s Get the Party Started! at Sandzibar
Landon Hollander

Accion en La Cruz announced the Flamenco/Jazz trio 'Tatewari' as the featured band at the 'LET’S GET THE PARTY STARTED!' event at Sandzibar Restaurant in La Cruz. Join us in support of this worthy cause and enjoy the finest music, food, drinks, and ambiance on the Bay of Banderas.

Puerto Vallarta Hosts College Basketball Tournament
PlanBC3.com

Basketball organizer Plan BC3 and The National Urea Cycle Disorders Foundation announce the 'Hardwood Tournament of Hope' and 'Cure UCD Classic' in Puerto Vallarta. This will be the 2nd year of the event which will feature Stanford, TCU, Tulane, and Purdue among others.

4th Festival del Concierge at Oscar's Restaurant
Asociacion Concierge Region Pacifico

The Pacific Region of the Concierge Association invites you to our 4th annual altruistic fund-raising 'Festival del Concierge,' taking place at Oscar's Restaurant on Nov. 8th. This year, a portion of the proceeds will go to local shelters for abused and abandoned young girls.

SETAC Community Center Celebrates 4th Anniversary
Laura Gelezunas

The SETAC Community Center in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, a local non-profit, is celebrating its fourth anniversary. They are having an open house on Tuesday, November 5th between 10 and 6 pm. It is a great opportunity for everyone to learn about their wide range of services.

Kitty BINGO Starring 'Patsy Cline' at Margarita Grill
Marilyn Khan

Back by popular demand, a brand new season of PuRR Project Kitty BINGO! The first PuRR Project BINGO of the new season will take place on Wednesday, November 6th at our new location, Margarita Grill - located on the corner of Basilio Badillo and Pino Suarez.

Oktoberfest: Good Food, Good Deeds, Good Times
Minerva Zamora

The American Legion and the Navy League of Puerto Vallarta are joining the Vallarta Women's Association in throwing a traditional Oktoberfest celebration on November 13th at Hacienda Alemana in Old Town. The proceeds will benefit Puerto Vallarta's children with cancer.

No Borders Animal Rescue Society's Pesos for Puppies
Laura Gelezunas

A 'Pesos for Puppies' fund raiser for Puerto Vallarta's No Borders Animal Rescue Society will be held from 1-11 pm on November 2nd at Blake's Restaurant, where 100 percent of the day's food and beverage proceeds will go towards helping NOBARS fly resued animals to Canada.

'Angels for Mexico' Work Magic in Puerto Vallarta Again
Sarah Papke

A father-son from Chestermere, Alberta, recently returned home from a heartfelt trip to Mexico where they joined 'Angels for Mexico' in refurbishing and rebuilding a playground for the impoverished children of Saint Nicholas, in memory of their wife and mother.

Vitea Hosts First Becas Breakfast of the Season
Polly G. Vicars

On November 13, the season's first Becas Breakfast will be held at the beautiful oceanfront bistro, Vitea. This is a time to greet old friends back from summer vacation, meet newcomers who are just discovering Puerto Vallarta, and help 400 students keep receiving their scholarships.

'Bedazzled Broadway' Opens November 2 in Puerto Vallarta
Joe Heininge

Fifty years of Broadway's best is celebrated in Bedazzled Broadway, a dazzling musical revue opening at Puerto Vallarta's Paradise Community Center stage at 8:00 pm on Saturday, November 2nd, and playing every Saturday night through December 14, to benefit Compassion Net programs.

Hairspray 2 Helps SETAC Fight Against Aids in Vallarta
Laura Gelezunas

Around 200 people were dazzled by the work of 11 local salons during the '2nd Annual Hair Spray Night' held at Sky Mandala earlier this month. This amazing runway spectacular raised just over $40,000 pesos for the SETAC Center and their fight against HIV and AIDS in Puerto Vallarta.


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