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Special Summer Opportunities with the PV Garden Club
 Bonnie Mott
We hope you are enjoying your summer wherever you are. If you are in Puerto Vallarta and would like to be invited to occasional socials, garden visits, or weekly trimming and weeding of our trees and plants, join the Vallarta Garden Club for some Summer fun in the sun!
Vallarta Mayor Gives School Uniforms to 30,000 Kids
 puertovallarta.gob.mx
In his commitment to education and effort to help local families keep their kids in school, Puerto Vallarta Mayor Ramon Guerrero Martinez has made an investment of nearly 15 million pesos to provide students in preschool, primary and secondary schools with uniforms, shoes and supplies.
Puerto Vallarta Animal Shelter Kids' Summer Courses
 PrensaGlobal.com
Offering children ages 6-11 fun activities that encourage creativity, knowledge, caring for animals and the environment, as well as self-protection measures, the Centro de Acopio Animal de Puerto Vallarta's 'Cursos de Verano 2014' (2014 Summer Courses) begin on July 21st.
News from the P.V. Garden Club - Beautifying Vallarta!
Suzanne Kirkpatrick
Next week, a PV Garden Club meeting will be convened to discuss, among other items, a proposal for Pulpito Plaza; the recent vandalism of one of the tree and bougainvillea plantings on Insurgentes; tile sponsors for the pier street; and the Vallarta Garden Club's plans for Fall.
Civil Rights Act 50th Anniversary Party at Nacho Daddy
 Democrats Abroad Mexico
In recognition of the 50th anniversary of the signing of The Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad Mexico will celebrate at Nacho Daddy on July 2 at 6 pm. While there, US citizens can get voter registration assistance from Democrats Abroad volunteers.
Biblioteca Los Mangos Offers Summer Courses for Kids
 Claudia Granados
Los Mangos Library's 2014 Summer Course, 'Mentes Brillantes' (Bright Minds), offers kids ages 3-13 a four-week-long experience that is fun, inspiring, and full of great ideas. The activities are designed to reinforce values such as respect, inclusion, tolerance, effort, patience, etc.
SETAC 'Brigades for Life' Receive Government Funding
 Paco Arjona
SETAC's PROJ-2014-0111 'Movihlizandote de la Costa a la Bahía, Brigadas por la Vida' (Banderas Bay Area Movement for the Prevention of HIV, or 'Brigades for Life') program was recently approved and funded in the amount of $517,520.00 pesos by the Federal Government.
Hook the Cure Tournament Returns to Puerto Vallarta
 Gary Green
Whether you are in search of a quiet relaxing time at the spa or the excitement and adventure of world-class fishing and golf, the Ninth Annual Hook the Cure powered by IOTEC, scheduled to be held in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico from November 6-9, 2014, has something for everyone.
Vallarta Students Take Senior Citizens for a Stroll
 puertovallarta.gob.mx
Seniors from the Puerto Vallarta DIF's Center for Comprehensive Care of Older Adults (CAIAM) recently enjoyed a breath of fresh air and an evening of healthy recreation, thanks to DIF volunteers and 15 young students who took them on a stroll along the Malecón.
CasaMagna Marriott Recognized for Sea Turtle Protection
 Lourdes Bizarro
CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa recently received recognition from the Sea Turtles of Puerto Valarta Program, La Red Tortuguera AC, and Grupo de Conservación de Especies Maravillosas de Bahía de Banderas AC, for their successful sea turtle protection program.
VBG Orchids Conservatory Scheduled for June Completion
 Bob Price
A vision of the Vallarta Botanical Gardens that has simmered on the back burner for the past few years - the Vallarta Conservatory of Mexican Orchids - is scheduled for completion this month! After the roof is finished, there are only finishing details before building is complete.
Vallarta Hosts Eco-Activities on World Environment Day
 puertovallarta.gob.mx
Puerto Vallarta's Municipal Department of Environment and Ecology has prepared several World Environment Day activities to increase awareness about preserving the planet and its natural resources and encourage the community to lend a hand in its care & preservation.
JV's 'Pulpito Drag Derby' a Real Crowd-Pleaser!
 amapaspv.com
In little more than a month, the Amapas Junta Vecinal pulled off an amazing feat of organization, publicity and execution when it staged the first-ever 'Pulpito Drag Derby' – a fun event for the entire community, attracting a crowd of residents and visitors, many in town for Vallarta Pride.
Voting is Essential for All US Citizens at Home & Abroad
 John Wilson-Bugbee
In 2008 there were 40 million more people who voted that year in the US presidential election than voted in the 2010 mid-term election cycle. 40 million! I am asking those US citizens who now live in Mexico and don't intend to vote in our elections to seriously reconsider that decision.
Asilo San Juan Diego Celebrates 3 Years of Service
 Dan Chaponis
On Wednesday, June 11, 2014, Asilo San Juan Diego, a non-profit senior citizen's home in Puerto Vallarta, will be celebrating their third anniversary of serving the elderly members of our community. The public is invited to join in the celebration for a donation of $100 pesos.
Bid on PVMC 'De Colores' Auction Items through June 1
 pvmenschorus.org
The Puerto Vallarta Men's Chorus recently held a fabulous auction at Blanca Blue Restaurant at Garza Blanca Resort. Some of the items up for bid were not auctioned off, so you still have an opportunity to support the first gay chorus in Mexico - and purchase some wonderful bargains.
The Future of P.V. Garden Club: Why Should You Care?
 Suzanne Kirkpatrick
In a town that relies on tourism, the Puerto Vallarta Garden Club's mission of 'Beautifying Vallarta' makes all other endeavors here more successful. Without a vibrant economy, neither the businesses nor the many other worthwhile charities can thrive.
ANA Fights for Responsible Development on Southside PV
 amapaspv.com
Amapas Neighborhood Association is fighting D'Terrace, a nine-story condominium tower now under construction across from the Tropicana Hotel on Vallarta's South side, which is being built under a construction license allowing height and density far in excess of what the Plan Parcial allows.
Banderas Bay Women's Shelter Needs Your Help
 BanderasNews.com
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 Puerto Vallarta who suffer domestic violence on a daily basis.
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