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Brunch & Fashion Benefit will be 'The Cat's Meow'
Laura Gelezunas

Fabulous food, an elegant setting and stunning style can be found at Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant on Tuesday, January 28th starting at 10:30 am. An elegant brunch will be served along with a fashion show to benefit PuRR Project, a no-kill feline sanctuary just north of Puerto Vallarta.

Full House for Int'l Friendship Club Open House
Janie Albright Blank

The Puerto Vallarta International Friendship Club (IFC) hosted its 3rd Annual Open House on Tuesday, January 14, 2014. With over 300 people attending, the courtyard and meeting spaces were filled with members and guests, all of whom enjoyed an evening of food, fun and friendship.

Puerto Vallarta Men's Chorus to Perform in Bucerías
Barry Munro

On January 29th at 5:00 pm, the Puerto Vallarta Men's Chorus and the Bucerías Classical Guitar Trio will perform at Los Arroyos Verdes Hotel and Residences to benefit the Bucerías Children's Library / Biblioteca Publica Rey Nayar. Come join us for an evening of great music!

Democrats Abroad Every Tuesday Films Presents '42'
David Kamp and Judy Snow

As part of their Every Tuesday Night Film series, the Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad presents the award winning film '42' on January 21st, at the Paradise Community Center. Come early and eat before the show with the fabulous food vendors at the Center.

Play Kitty BINGO with the Dueling Drag Divas!
Marilyn Khan

Join us on Wednesday, January 22 at 4:30 pm for another night of Purr Project BINGO at Margarita Grill, where the Dueling Drag Divas (Chi Chi Rones and Joanna Show) will blow the doors off as our half-time performers. If you've seen these two in action, you know this will be a wild night!

5th Annual Jaltemba Bay Rotary Dinner Dance
Susana Connors

The 5th Annual Jaltemba Bay Rotary Dinner Dance will be held at the Salon Real de Penas in La Penita on Saturday, January 25th. Featured is a delicious dinner, lively music for dancing, a silent auction, a folklorico dance show, lots of prizes and loads of good fun - all for a good cause!

Puerto Vallarta Public Library's 14th Annual Art Auction
Yumi Yamada Kubo

Get ready folks! It's time for the annual 'Subasta' at Puerto Vallarta's Public Library, Biblioteca Los Mangos. Scheduled to take place on Thursday, January 30th, this is the fundraiser's 14th year, and it promises to be the largest and most entertaining to date!

MexPup Hosts Fundraiser for Puerto Vallarta Street Dogs
Brian Kines

The Paradise Community Center on the south side of Vallarta will be hosting a MexPup fundraiser on January 29th from 6:30-10 pm. The $150 Peso event will feature all-you-can-eat pork tacos, entertainment, raffles and a silent auction to help MexPup continue rescuing street dogs.

Democrats Abroad Tuesday Films: 'Even the Rain'
David Kamp and Judy Snow

As part of their 'Every Tuesday Night Film' series, the Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad presents Acadamy award nominated 'Even the Rain' on Jan. 14th, at the Paradise Community Center. Come early and eat before the show with the food vendors at the Center.

Elegant Brunch & Fashion Show Benefiting PuRR Project
Marilyn Khan

Daiquiri Dick's is hosting an elegant brunch and fashion show extraordinaire to benefit PuRR Project on Tuesday, January 28th. Join us for a 3-course brunch with mimosas, beautiful original fashions and jewelry, a raffle for fabulous prizes, and live music by Jorge Acosta!

Becas First Breakfast of 2014 to be at Daiquiri Dick's
Polly G. Vicars

Becas Vallarta's first breakfast of the new year will be held on Wednesday, January 15th at 9:30 am at Daiquiri Dick's Restuarant on Playa Los Muertos. Tickets are only $150 pesos and must be purchased or reserved in advance with any member of Becas Vallarta.

You're Invited to Enjoy the IFC Open House January 14
Janie Albright Blank

The International Friendship Club will host its 'Third Annual Open House' at the newly renovated clubhouse and pleasant outdoor terrace on Tuesday, January 14th. If you are not a member or have not yet renewed for 2014, this will be an ideal opportunity to join or renew!

Don't Miss the 3rd Annual 'Taste of La Cruz' Jan. 18
Landon Hollander

On January 18th, at the Malecon of the Marina Riviera Nayarit, this year’s 'Taste of La Cruz' will once again feature the best restaurants, businesses, artists, craftsmen, and entrepreneurs from throughout the Bahia de Banderas. You don't want to miss this!

Paint a Tile for Purr Project's Special Friends Wall
Marilyn Khan

PuRR Project has teamed with Fireworks at Los Mercados to offer you the chance to create lasting tributes to your four-legged best friends, while helping to support the 150+ cats and kittens residing at PuRR Project, a no-kill feline sanctuary north of Puerto Vallarta.

1st 'Ballenarte' Whale Festival in Puerto Vallarta
whalephoto.org

The Ecology and Conservation of Whales A.C. environmental group recently announced that the first 'Ballenarte' Whale Festival will be held in Puerto Vallarta January 8-11. There will be a boat parade, photo expo, conferences, documentaries, bike rally, a fundraising dinner & more.

Banderas Bay Women's Shelter Nears Completion
David Zude

Learn how you can help the Banderas Bay Women's Shelter open its doors. Construction is nearly finished, and together as a community we can complete the shelter and start serving the women and children in our community who suffer domestic violence on a daily basis.

Democrats Abroad Tuesday Films: 'The Gatekeepers'
David Kamp and Judy Snow

As part of their 'Every Tuesday Night Film' series, the Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad presents Academy Award nominated 'The Gatekeepers' on Jan. 7th, at the Paradise Community Center. Come early and eat before the show with the food vendors at the Center.

KITTY BINGO Starring Michael L. Walters as Dame Edna
Marilyn Khan

Join us for another evening of fun on Wednesday, January 8th, when renowned stage performer Michael L. Walters - sometimes also known as Dame Edna - entertains us at half-time with classic Broadway tunes from his 'Mr. Broadway' show during KITTY BINGO at Margarita Grill.

'Tis the Season for Charity BINGO in Puerto Vallarta
Banderas News Team

Nacho Daddy is adding some extra joy to the holiday season by hosting two very special nights of Charity BINGO. The first will be on Thursday, December 26th and, to keep the spirit of giving running into the new year, another night of Charity BINGO will be held on January 2, 2014.

SETAC Ensures CAPASITS' Christmas Posada a Success
Ed Thomas

On Dec. 17th, SETAC once again sponsored a very special Christmas Posada for the children whose families have been affected by the HIV/AIDs pandemic. The fiesta was held at the CAPASITS clinic, and around 200 children showed up in hopes that Santa would bring them a present.

Bud Ellison Photography Exhibit Currently at IFC
Janie Albright Blank

The International Friendship Club (IFC) currently has an exhibit of Bud Ellison's photography on display as a fundraiser in their newly renovated meeting hall. The exhibit runs through January and the work is available for sale, with 25% of the proceeds donated to the IFC.


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