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Oktoberfest: Good Food, Good Deeds, Good Times
Dennis A. Rike

On November 12th, the Puerto Vallarta Navy League and Banderas Bay's American Legion Post 14 are hosting their annual Oktoberfest fundraiser at Hacienda Alemana on the South side of Puerto Vallarta. This event is a great way to kick-off the new season in a spirit of fun and service.

International Friendship Club Spanish Classes Resume
Janie Albright Blank

The IFC will resume its Spanish classes Tuesday and Thursday starting Nov 4th. Each of these days offers Intermediate I & II, as well as Advanced classes and a special Tourist Spanish for beginners or those that are looking for a quick refresher. Each class lasts one hour.

1st Puerto Vallarta Mariachi Festival, November 20-22
Lorena Sonrisas

From November 20-22, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico will host the inaugural Mariachi PV Fest, an event designed to promote the tradition of Mariachi and Mexican culture on a local, national and international level, while supporting local charities and commemorating the Mexican Revolution.

Puerto Vallarta Observes Veterans & Remembrance Day
Dennis A. Rike

Although you are visiting Mexico or even making it your home, there are certain traditions you don't want to lose - like Veterans and Remembrance Day. On Nov 11, join Banderas Bay's American Legion Post 14 as they pay tribute to those who gave their lives so the world could live in peace.

Marina Vallarta Golf Classic to Benefit Los Mangos
Adriana Garcia

Los Mangos Library and Cultural Center invites everyone to participate in the Vallarta Golf Classic Tournament at Marina Vallarta Golf Club on November 1st. The charity tournament will raise funds for the library's cultural projects and Augie's Quest to help find a cure for ALS.

PURRfectly Wonderful Fundraising Events this November
Marilyn Khan

PuRR Project now has over 150 adorable cats and kittens in residence. Donations and fund raising events are the only source of financing to provide food, shelter and veterinary care for these rescued animals, so we're kicking off our high-season with some PURRfectly wonderful events.

Season's First BECAS Breakfast at Vitea November 19th
Polly G. Vicars

Since their inception, Becas Breakfasts have been raising money to fund the educations of Puerto Vallarta's young people of limited resources. This season's first event will be held on Wednesday, November 19th at the beautiful oceanfront bistro, Vitea. Make plans now to join us!

Dog Saved on Vallarta Beach Sheds Light on Strays
Amy Judd

Vancouver resident Kathryn Richardson was on vacation with her husband in Puerto Vallarta when they spotted a stray dog on the beach in front of the Barcelo Hotel. The dog had clearly not eaten in weeks, so she called the SPCA PV, and they picked up 'Sandy' the next morning.

Charity Bingo Resumes at Nacho Daddy November 12th
Kathleen Palmer

Are you ready for some BINGO? We are delighted to announce that Nacho Daddy Restaurant & Bar in Puerto Vallarta's Zona Romántica is hosting the new season of the ever-popular Charity BINGO in support of two very special local charities: Pasitos de Luz and Colina Spay & Neuter Clinic.

IFC Opens the Season with Brunch at Casa Fantasia
Janie Albright Blank

To start off the 2014-2015 Season the Puerto Vallarta IFC is hosting a Brunch at Casa Fantasia on November 11. President Dan Grippo will present an update on our Cleft Palate program, educational programs, and other charitable giving activities that have continued over the summer.

Arrecifes Hosts 5th Annual Vallarta Concierge Festival
Marie Callan

On Friday, November 7th at 7 pm, Arrecifes Restaurant in the Puerto Vallarta Westin Resort and Spa will be hosting the 5th Annual Asociación de Concierges Región Pacifico (Pacific Region Concierge Association) 'Festival del Concierge' to benefit two local charities: Pasitos de Luz and Canica.

Hard Rock Vallarta Hosts 5K Run for Breast Cancer
Ubardo Aguilar

As part of their Third Annual 'Pinktober' campaign, the Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta will be hosting a 5K 'run for the cause' on Sunday, October 19th at 8 am. The $290 pesos registration fees benefit Grupo Bennu, a non-profit organization that supports Banderas Bay area women with cancer.

TREG's 2014 House Hunters International Charity Event
Timothy Real Estate Group

Don't miss Timothy Real Estate Group's 2nd House Hunters International Charity Event benefiting Becas Vallarta, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Asilo San Juan Diego and the Vallarta Botanical Gardens. The 'Gilligan’s Island' themed-event will be held on November 24 at Mantamar Beach Club.

Help ASPV Students Bring Cheryl's Shoe Box Back
Elena Garcia

Several years ago, a wonderful lady named Cheryl Schrean started a charitable organization called 'Cheryl's Shoebox,' which provided shoes to Puerto Vallarta children in need. Though she's no longer with us, ASPV & her supporters hope to get this worthy cause up and running again.

Hairspray Night Supports SETAC's Fight Against Aids
Marie Callan

Get ready to be dazzled by outrageous hairstyles as 'Tu Centro Comunitario,' the SETAC Community Center, brings 'Hair Spray Night' back to Puerto Vallarta on November 8. This runway spectacular will support SETAC and their fight against HIV and AIDS in the Banderas Bay area.

U.S. Consulate & Agency Town Meeting for US Citizens
BanderasNews.com

All U.S. Citizens residing in Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit are invited to come to the U.S. Consulate and Agency Town Meeting to be held in the O'Rourke Investment Funds & Insurance meeting room in Plaza Marina on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at 3:00 pm.

Pink Cocktail for Breast Cancer Awareness at Amerimed
Pamela Thompson

To mark the start of breast cancer awareness month, Healthcare Resources Puerto Vallarta will host a Pink Cocktail Party in the Hospital Amerimed lobby on October 7th at 7:30 pm. We hope you will be able to stop by to help us honor breast cancer survivors and spread awareness.

Los Cabos Diaster Relief Donation Center at PV Airport
BanderasNews.com

As part of the city's 2014 World Tourism Day celebrations, a donation collection center for Hurricane Odile's victims in Los Cabos was installed in the Puerto Vallarta International Airport parking lot. Non-perishable foods and toiletry items are being collected for the next two weeks.

SETAC Nominated for UdeG's Irene Robledo Award
Lorena Sonrisas

Recognizing the vital social contribution that the SETAC Community Center's Brigadas por la Vida program is making in Puerto Vallarta and around Banderas Bay, the University of Guadalajara has nominated the non-profit organization for the 'Irene Robledo Presea' social services award.


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