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American Legion Hosts Dolphin Swim for Kids with Cancer
 Stan Francis
Twenty-one Puerto Vallarta area kids undergoing treatment for cancer had an unforgettable day of fun and adventure while swimming and cavorting with dolphins this past Saturday, June 18. The American Legion Post 14 and Vallarta Adventures made the event possible.
Tropical America Palm Ranch Needs Volunteer Gardeners
 Carla Piringer
How would you like to get out of Puerto Vallarta for a day trip into the beautiful farm country just north of Nuevo Vallarta? Tropical America, a 50 acre working palm and tropical plant ranch near Mezcales, needs volunteers to do numerous tasks around the farm. Here's how you can help.
'Se Buscan Heroes' Campaign Saves Las Islas Marietas
 Jorge Jiménez
Just six months after the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau launched the 'Se Buscan Heroes' communications and donations campaign, the compliance rate for regulations pertaining to the conservation of Las Islas Marietas reached 99% in the months of April and May of 2016.
Biblioteca Los Mangos' Super Summer Courses for Kids
 Marie Callan
Have you ever thought that your sons or daughters have super powers? From July 18-August 12 Los Mangos Library will present not just another summer camp, but a 'We Are Heroes' Super Summer Course, which aims to help kids discover and develop their powers through fun activities.
Nayarit Ocean Fest at B Nayar Village & Resort
 Penny Isabel
Mark your calendars for June 26! The First Annual Nayarit Ocean Fest at B Nayar Village & Resort is promising to be an event you really don't want to miss. The mission of the event is to celebrate the ocean and collaborate on how to protect the beautiful Bay of Banderas at our doorstep.
Pulpito Drag Derby Doubles Fun, Attendance, Profits
 Amapas Neighborhood Association
Thanks to many generous sponsors and great crowd participation, the third annual Pulpito Drag Derby, which kicked off the 2016 edition of Vallarta Pride, netted $50,200 pesos for street improvements and lighting in the Pulpito area, plus an additional $5,000 pesos for SETAC.
 Vallarta Life: Meet Purr Project's Crazy Cat Ladies
 Banderas News Team
In this edition of Vallarta Life, Laura talks with Pamela Sullivan and Marilyn Khan, two Puerto Vallarta women who are sometimes referred to as 'crazy cat ladies.' But after they take you on a tour of the PuRR Project Cat Ranch, they don't seem so crazy, after all.
Celebrate July 4th/Canada Day with a Vallarta Adventure
 Stan Francis
Looking for a different and exciting way to celebrate the 4th of July or Canada Day in Puerto Vallarta? The American Legion is sponsoring a special Rhythms of the Night spectacular on Saturday, July 2, and Vallarta Adventures is offering a one-time-only price for this special event.
Pasitos de Luz Launches 'Miracles in Action' Campaign
 Barb Bremner
As summer approaches, many local charities miss the influx of high season and can use extra help. Pasitos de Luz has begun a campaign - Miracles in Action - with a goal of getting 300 people to donate $25 USD per month. This money will help support severely disabled kids in Puerto Vallarta.
2016 Vallarta Altruism Festival Raised $883,260 Pesos
 BanderasNews.com
A wonderful mix of charity, culture, live entertainment, delicious food and generous people made Vallarta's 12th Annual International Altruism Festival a great success. The organizers just announced the total amount of funds raised at the 2016 event, and it came to $883,260 pesos!
Volcanes Community Project Sewing Seeds for Success
 Kelly & Angela Grams
Just over a year ago, Sewing Seeds International decided to set up a sewing school in the Volcanes neighborhood of Puerto Vallarta. The plan was to teach local women the necessary skills to become professional seamstresses. Today, the school is self-sustaining - and thriving!
June News from PV's Purr Project Feline Shelter
 Shannon Campbell
Here's the latest news from Purr Project, a non-profit, no-kill feline shelter located just north of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, that provides homeless cats and kittens a recuperative stay with the ultimate goal of adopting them out to loving homes sterilized, vaccinated and disease free.
News from the PV Garden Club - Beautifying Vallarta!
 Matthias Vogt
In a town that relies on tourism, the Puerto Vallarta Garden Club's mission of 'Beautifying Vallarta' makes all other endeavors here more successful. With 200 new planters to be installed before the rainy season, the PVGC will be busy fulfilling that mission for the next few months.
U.S. Voter Registration Assistance in Puerto Vallarta
 Democrats Abroad Mexico
You can vote in the 2016 Presidential Election from Mexico and members of the Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad Mexico are here to help. During the month of June they will have voter assistance tables set up in Vallarta to help you register and request your absentee ballot.
US Coast Guard Cutter 'Active' Lends Vallarta a Hand
 Consulate General Guadalajara
The US Coast Guard Cutter Active completed a four-day visit to Puerto Vallarta on Saturday. During the visit, nine of the ship's crew members volunteered at the food bank, where they painted, made electrical and plumbing repairs, and unloaded a truck full of food donations from Guadalajara.
Spend a Day at the Puerto Vallarta SPCA Sanctuary
 Janice Gonzalez
Ordinary people come to Vallarta to vacation. Extraordinary people come to Vallarta and volunteer! Spend a rewarding afternoon cuddling with the animals at Puerto Vallarta's SPCA. Our dogs and cats are awaiting 'forever homes,' and need your help to jump start their socialization.
Escuela Rural 167 Niño Artillero Needs a New Roof
 Tracy Lee Gehue
Just minutes away from Puerto Vallarta, children at a small school house in Nogalito are taking classes under an old asbestos roof. Though this rural community understands the irreparable harm this could have on their children's health, they do not have the means to replace the roof.
Vallarta Bomberos Friend-Raiser Set for November 20
 Banderas News Team
Although our first-responders don't seek recognition for their devotion to the Puerto Vallarta community, from time to time we have the opportunity to say thank you. We invite you to help us honor them at the Third Annual Spaghetti Dinner Friend-Raiser on November 20, 2016 from 3-6 pm.
Zombie Warrior Neon Race to Benefit Vallarta Families
 María Francesca
The second edition of the 'Zombie Warrior Neon Race' will be held on the evening of Saturday, May 21 next to the Pitillal River. This fun-filled event with a cause supports various municipal DIF programs that provide food and other basic necessities to vulnerable families in Puerto Vallarta.
Democrats Abroad June Social Hour at Luna Azul
 Tricia Lyman
The Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad Mexico invites you to join them for a June 'Social Hour' on Thursday, June 2, 2016 from 5-7 pm in the air-conditioned comfort of Luna Azul, Lazaro Cardenas 308, near the corner of Calle Constitucion, on PV's south side.
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