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September 18 Banderas News Brief & Upcoming Events
Banderas News Team

There's always so much going on in Puerto Vallarta and around the Republic, it can be difficult to keep up with it all. Here's a look at some of this week's Mexico headlines plus Puerto Vallarta news, community announcements and some upcoming events that you won't want to miss.

OPC Art Expo Focuses on Mexico's 43 Missing Students
Pilar Perez

From September 26th to November 14th, 2015, the Oficina de Proyectos Culturales in Puerto Vallarta will present an exhibition of contemporary art focused on the significance of the disappearance of the 43 students from the Normal Rural School, Raul Isidro Burgos Ayotzinapa.

Bucerías Life Video: La Cruz Gets a 'Free' Fire Truck
Media Diva International

On this episode of 'Bucerias Life,' Laura Gelezunas takes us to La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nayarit to meet a local expat couple who helped facilitate the delivery of an 'essentially free' fire truck from San Jose, California that will service the North Shores, so everyone can feel safer.

Purr Project September News and Upcoming Events
Shannon Campbell

September news from Purr Project a non-profit, no-kill feline shelter located just north of Puerto Vallarta 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.

BECAS Vallarta Announces 2015-2016 Breakfast Dates
BecasVallarta.com

Since their inception, Becas Breakfasts have been raising money to fund the educations of Puerto Vallarta's young people of limited resources. Becas Vallarta has just released dates and venues for their 2015-2016 fundraising breakfasts, starting with Vitea on November 18.

Democrats Abroad September Social at No Way José!
BanderasNews.com

The Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad Mexico invites you to join them for a September 'Social Hour' on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 from 5:00 until 7:00 pm. You'll enjoy an evening of fun, food and friendship in the air conditioned comfort of No Way Jose!

PV Electronics, Small Appliances Recycling Campaign
Daniela González

As part of the ecological measures taken by the Department of Municipal Services to care for our local environment, on September 25 and 26 the city of Puerto Vallarta will set up four collection centers for the safe disposal of unwanted electronics and small appliances.

Celebrating World Tourism Day(s) in Puerto Vallarta
Marie Callan

Since tourism is one of the main activities in 'Mexico's Most Authentic Port,' the city of Puerto Vallarta will celebrate World Tourism Day for two days. The Municipal Tourism Department has prepared a series of events for everyone to enjoy on September 26 & 27, 2015.

The History of Mexico's Independence and El Grito
Journey Mexico

The time of Mexico's most patriotic celebration is once again upon us as Wednesday, September 16, 2015 marks Mexico's 205th Independence Day. Tonight at 11:00 pm, millions will kick off the celebration with 'El Grito,' the traditional cry of: 'Viva México!'

Revitalization Plans for PV's Isla Rio Cuale Presented
Ubardo Aguilar

Although the renovation of the Isla Rio Cuale has been on the back burner for years, the Jalisco Tourism Secretary recently announced it will soon be a reality. An architectural plan for its revitalization was presented last week by the director of Biopolis Guadalajara.

7th Vallarta Nayarit Gastronómica, October 4-7, 2015
Riviera Nayarit CVB

The details of the 7th Vallarta Nayarit Gastronomica were announced last week at a press conference at the Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta in Nuevo Vallarta. Forty chefs, sommeliers and speakers from Mexico and around the world are expected to attend the October 4-7th event.

House Hunters International Puerto Vallarta Episode #6
Christopher Kingry

Be sure to tune in to HGTV on October 8th at 10:30 pm/9:30 Central for the airing of the sixth episode of the popular reality television series, 'House Hunters International,' featuring Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and Timothy Real Estate Group's Taniel Chemsian.

Local Mosaic Artist to Recreate 'Puerto Vallarta' Sign
Marie Callan

Improvements to the green areas at the northbound entrance to the city, where the large and colorful 'Puerto Vallarta' sign used to stand, are underway - and local artist Natasha Moraga has been commissioned to recreate the sign that welcomes visitors to our city.

'Viva Mexico!' Menu at PV's Si Señor Beach Restaurant
Laura Gelezunas

Celebrate Mexico's Independence Day on Sept. 15 & 16 with great food and great times at Si Señor Beach Restaurant. Executive Chef Víctor Manuel Castañeda Romero has created a special 2-course, 1-drink menu that will have you shouting 'Viva Mexico!'

Vallarta Life: A Visit to Hacienda Las Animas' LADRA
Banderas News Team

On this episode of Vallarta Life, Laura takes us to LADRA, a non-profit organization that saves and cares for neglected animals in Las Animas, a tranquil beach town on the southern shores of Banderas Bay.

September 11 Vallarta Happenings and Weekend Events
Banderas News Team

There's always so much going on in Puerto Vallarta and around Banderas Bay it can be difficult to keep up with it all. Here's a look at some upcoming happenings around the Bay, community announcements, and some of this weekend's events you won't want to miss.

TREG Launches Special Branding for High End Properties
Carl Timothy

The high-end real estate consumer has specific needs and wants when it comes to home ownership. For this reason Timothy Real Estate Group has created special branding for high-end Puerto Vallarta properties that offer more in terms of location, quality, lifestyle and value.

Velas Over the Top Bachelor and Bachelorette Package
BanderasNews.com

Bachelor and bachelorette parties have evolved from one-night outings with friends before the wedding into multi-day excursions in exotic locales that rival honeymoons - like the 'Over the Top' Pre-Wedding Parties at Velas Resorts in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Global Mexico Real Estate Institute Coming to Vallarta
John K. Glaab

Global Mexico, an organization that was created last year to bring professional education to real estate agents in Mexico, will be offering Banderas Bay area realtors a Certified International Negotiation Expert class at the Holiday Inn Express in Puerto Vallarta, October 19-20.


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