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Lions Club Brings the Gift of Sight to Puerto Vallarta
jamestownsun.com

In partnership with the Puerto Vallarta Lions Club, Lions from seven different clubs in North Dakota will be seeing approximately 250 patients each day this week, and are expected to distribute close to 800 pairs of glasses. Many of these patients are grade-school children.

Democrats Abroad Mexico Voter Registration Assistance
Tricia Lyman

Democrats Abroad Mexico - Costa Banderas Chapter members are committed to each and every U.S. citizen who is living in Puerto Vallarta to exercise their sacred right to vote, regardless of party affiliation. Chapter members will be at the IFC on March 1st & 3rd to help you register.

Friends of PV Animals Host 3rd 'Paws for the Cause'
Marie Callan

Friends of Puerto Vallarta Animals, a group of dedicated and passionate volunteers who are committed to the well-being of the homeless pets at the Centro de Acopio (city pound), is hosting the 3rd Annual 'Paws for the Cause' fundraiser on March 2 from 6-10 pm at Food Park PV.

Democrats Abroad Wednesday Night Films: March & April
Tricia Lyman

The Democrats Abroad Weekly Film Series continues through April 6th at the International Friendship Club in downtown Puerto Vallarta. This popular series features first-run films shown on Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm for a donation of 60 pesos in advance or 70 pesos at the door.

You Can Help Change Kids' Lives While 'Having a Ball'
Suzanne Erikson

Becas Vallarta is Changing Lives Through Education, and you can help the children of Vallarta go to school while 'having a ball,' at this year's Becas Ball. The evening will be held on March 4 at the Westin Regina and will begin at 6 pm with cocktails provided by the Four Seasons Hotel Punta Mita.

Artist Jim Starkey Captures Sayulita's Vivid Spirit
Ed Schwartz

When I first saw the artwork Jim Starkey proposed for this year's Pro Sayulita Fiesta poster, I was elated! 'Wow!' was my first impression. His colorful and energetic painting was unanimously chosen by the fiesta committee for its grand fund raising event on March 16th.

Third Vallarta Pub Trivia Tournament at Nacho Daddy
Banderas News Team

If you love trivia then you won't want to miss the Third Vallarta Pub Trivia Tournament. Scheduled to be held at Nacho Daddy Restaurant on Wednesday, March 2, this fun-filled event will raise funds for Corazon de Nina, a shelter for abused and abandoned children in Puerto Vallarta.

Help ANA Furnish Puerto Vallarta Police and Fire Substation
Don Pickens

The Amapas Neighborhood Association is helping the Firefighters and Police of Puerto Vallarta to furnish a Bomberos and Police substation that will serve the area from Emiliano Zapata to Sierra del Mar. Join us at Fusion Gourmet on February 29 for a night of FUNdraising and friendship.

Vallarta PRIDE 2016: 'We Are One Family,' May 16-30
Act LGBT A.C.

From May 16-30, 2016, for the fourth consecutive year, Puerto Vallarta will host it's annual Vallarta PRIDE festival. Under the slogan 'We are one Family,' the organizing committee is looking for volunteers and sponsors to join this pride festival for the LGBTTIQ community.

Los Mangos Library 16th Annual Art Auction, March 3
BanderasNews.com

Get ready folks! It's time for the annual 'Subasta de Arte' at Puerto Vallarta's Public Library, Biblioteca Los Mangos. Scheduled to take place on Thursday, March 3rd from 6-10 pm, this is the art auction/fundraiser's 16th year - and it promises to be the largest and most entertaining to date!

Enjoy a 'Mystical Evening' to Benefit Purr Project
Marilyn Khan

On Tuesday, March 15th at 6:00 pm, Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant on Puerto Vallarta's famous Playa de Los Muertos will be hosting a 'Mystical Evening' - complete with tarot card readings and I Ching consultations - to benefit Purr Project, a no-kill feline sanctuary north of Vallarta.

MEXLend Proudly Supports the Vallarta Orchestra School
Jorge Chavez

Aside from being experts in the Mexico mortgage and loan business, Terence Reilly and David Schwendeman are both musically inclined and community-minded, so it's no surprise that they, and the entire team at MEXLend, are happy to support the Puerto Vallarta Orchestra School.

Annual Charity Chili Cook-Off Returns to El Rio BBQ
Dennis Rike

Puerto Vallarta's American Legion is sponsoring their fourth annual Charity Chili Cook-Off featuring more than 18 recipes from a range of sponsors and live music by 4 local bands. This always popular event will be held on February 27 from 1-5 pm at El Rio Bar and Grill in Paso Ancho.

Well-Strung Rocked the Puerto Vallarta Orchestra School
Jacqui Birchall

The amazing guys of Well-Strung rocked the Orchestra School of Puerto Vallarta last week with a concert and workshop for the young students. Explaining how they mash-up classical music with pop and even country, they enthralled the many students who crowded the group for autographs.

3rd Annual Taste of Lo De Marcos Set for February 21
Alonso Diaz

The 3rd Annual Taste of Lo De Marcos, to be held at the Centro de Fiestas Los Delfines on Sunday, February 21, 2016 from 3-8 pm, will feature local restaurants, artisanal booths and live music, with proceeds benefiting local non-profits Amigos de Lo de Marcos and Comité de Acción Ciudadana.

Valentine's Day at the Marriott for Corazón de Niña
Banderas News Team

What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than an intimate evening overlooking Banderas Bay at the CasaMagna Marriott Resort? This year while wining, dining, and romancing that special someone you can also help out the abused and abandoned children at Corazón de Niña.

Democrats Abroad Present Mexican Immigration Forum
Tricia Lyman

The Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad in Mexico will present a panel of experts speaking on immigration topics specifically of interest to Americans living in Mexico on Tuesday, February 9 at 2:00 pm in The Red Room at ACT II Stages in Old Town Puerto Vallarta.

Fundación Punta de Mita A.C. Matching Grant Program
Jorge Jiménez

The Fundacion Punta de Mita A.C. has launched the 2016 Fortalecimiento a las Organizaciones de Base open call in Banderas Bay. Sustainable grassroots projects that benefit the community and submit a proposal by February 15 may receive a matching grant of up to $100 thousand pesos.

Banderas Bay Womens' Shelter Trivia Tournament
Mike & Trish Battistel

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 Philo's in La Cruz on Tuesday, February 16 to take part in the Third Annual Team Trivia Tournament benefitting the Banderas Bay Women's Shelter.


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