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Animal Behavior Consultant Joins Puerto Vallarta SPCA
Janice Gonzalez

SPCA de PV is pleased to announce that renowned certified animal behavior consultant, nationally syndicated radio show host, author, and friend to the SPCA here in Puerto Vallarta, Steve Dale, has accepted an invitation to join the U.S. arm of our organization's advisory board.

Drag Derby Proceeds to Fund ANA's Pulpito Plaza Project
BanderasNews.com

New planters, attractive wall-mounted street lights and decorative trash bins in Pulpito Plaza are the result of the Amapas Neighborhood Association's ongoing partnership with City Hall. The project is funded by proceeds from the Pulpito Drag Derby, which will take place this year on May 26.

Recreational Area in Colonia Copa del Rey Reforested
observatoriobahia.mx

The Puerto Vallarta Municipal Institute for Youth Support last weekend led the 'Hands in the Dirt' reforestation campaign in the Copa del Rey neighborhood of El Pitillal, where children, teens and the population in general showed great willingness to undertake this altruistic work.

U.S. Citizens Can Vote in 2016 Election from Mexico
Democrats Abroad Mexico

United States or Dual U.S./Mexican Citizens can vote in the 2016 Election from Puerto Vallarta. You can register to vote and request an absentee ballot at VoteFromAbroad.org, and get voter assistance from Democrats Abroad Costa Banderas on June 8 & 23 at Mail Boxes, Etc.

Amigos Give Life-Saving Equipment to the North Shores
Harold Sokolove

There's soon going to be a major improvement in public safety for residents and visitors of the North Shore area of Banderas Bay. Thanks to a generous donation by the Amigos de La Cruz, a Protección Civil Nayarit ambulance will carry an Automatic External Defibrillator on board.

Hook the Cure Returns to Puerto Vallarta Nov. 3
Gary Green

The Eleventh Annual Hook the Cure powered by IOTEC will return to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on November 3, 2016. The four-day catch-and-release offshore tournament, an official event of the Redbone Celebrity Series, will benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Marriott Offers Group Travelers a Chance To Give Back
hospitalitynet.org

Group travelers staying at a Marriott property in Mexico or the Caribbean can help a local charity through the company's new 'Carry-on Charity' program. The program offers a credit to cover the cost of an additional checked bag so travelers can bring items to donate to local charities.

Farm Work, Food and Fun in the Country with PVGC
Vallarta Garden Club

Attention local residents and gardening lovers! Here's a new opportunity to get out of Puerto Vallarta for a day into the beautiful farm country just outside of Mezcales. Join us for a day of farm work, fun and food any Wednesday in May (4, 11, 18, 25), from 9 am until early afternoon.

Luna Rumba to Perform Benefit Concert for Willie Royal
Debbie White

Over the past twenty-five years, one of the most celebrated duos on the world music scene has been Willie and Lobo. Willie Royal is suffering from Alzheimer's disease, and needs help to cover medical expenses, so Luna Rumba will perform a benefit concert on May 7 at The Palm.

A Day of Farm Work, Food & Fun in the Country
Sandra Cesca

Tropical America, a 50 acre working palm and tropical plant ranch just outside of Mezcales, needs volunteers to do numerous tasks around the farm. Learn Vallarta offers you the chance to enjoy a day of farm work, food and fun in the beautiful farm country on April 27th from 9 am to 5 pm.

2016 Fiestas de Mayo de La Parroquia de La Santa Cruz
Benjamin Martínez

If you would like to experience a true Mexican tradition in Old Town Puerto Vallarta, then come join in all the festivities during the Fiestas De Mayo being held outside of Parroquia de la Santa Cruz in Colonia Emiliano Zapata from Saturday, April 23 until Friday, May 3, 2016.

3rd Annual Rockin' Under the Stars Fundraiser a Hit!
Sean Harris

The 3rd Annual Rockin' Under The Stars Fundraiser at Casa Karma Boutique Resort was a huge success. We doubled the ticket sales and donations from last year's event, raising an estimated $200,000 pesos for Corazon de Nina, a shelter for abused and abandoned children in Vallarta.

San Pancho 'Skip the Straw' Environmental Campaign
Estibaliz L. Ortega

To kick off their 'Plastic Free Oceans' campaign, Entreamigos and the San Pancho Bird Observatory invite swimmers, paddle boarders and kayakers to compete in a 3km swim across the ocean. The event will take place April 14 from 7-11 am on the beach at Rincón de Guayabitos.

Corazón de Niña's Last Event of the Season at Casa Karma
Monica Nelson

Corazón de Niña third annual 'Rockin' Under The Stars' event hosted by Casa Karma will take place on April 8. This event celebrates the end of a great season of fundraising for the foundation that provides a nurturing family environment for at-risk girls and boys of all ages from Vallarta.

Police/Bomberos Casita Opens on Vallarta's South Side
Amapas Neighborhood Association

Last month, Mayor Arturo Davalos cut the ceremonial orange ribbon, officially opening La Casita, a substation for 24/7 police, fire and ambulance services that will substantially reduce emergency response time to the South side of Vallarta from Amapas, south to Boca de Tomatlan.

Nonprofit Helps Puerto Vallarta Residents Save Money
drake.edu

Last year, as the culmination of an independent study course in Drake's MBA program, Eric Kinman created the Solidarity Foundation, a nonprofit organization that helps families who live near the city dump in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico form community savings groups.

Designer Jewelry, Fashion and Cocktails for a Cause
Banderas News Team

Alexander James Andriadis Killen invites everyone to come out to Garland's del Rio on Wednesday, February 6 from 5-8 pm for an unforgettable evening of designer jewelry, fashion and cocktails to benefit Corazón de Niña, a shelter for abused and abandoned children in Puerto Vallarta.

12th Annual Vallarta Altruism Festival Set for May 8th
BanderasNews.com

This year's Puerto Vallarta International Altruism Festival is scheduled to be held on May 8, 2016 from 6-9 pm at the Marriott Casamagna Hotel. Last year's event was a huge success, raising $709,051 pesos for 19 charities and non-profit organizations in the Banderas Bay area.

Rockin' Under the Stars FUNdraiser for Corazón de Niña
Banderas News Team

Come Rock the Night Away with the 'Stars' under the stars! Scheduled to be held on the Event Terraces at Casa Karma Boutique Resort on April 8 from 7:30-10:00 pm, this fun-filled event will raise funds for Corazón de Niña, a shelter for abused and abandoned children in Puerto Vallarta.

Banderas Bay Women's Shelter March 2016 News
David Zude

Non disclosure of the location of the Banderas Bay Women's Shelter is imperative to provide abused women and their children in the greater Puerto Vallarta area with a safe refuge, but we can give you the latest shelter news from Compassion for the Family Inc.


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