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Two Tasteful Nights of Wine Tasting
 Patrick Harrison
On January 29th and February 4th, Sea Coast Wines and Casa Valerie luxury villa rentals will be pairing fine wines with delectable hors d’oeuvres and fine chocolates within two stunning Banderas Bay area villas to produce two very different, but equally memorable, evenings.
Investours Announces Jan. Tour Schedule
 Anna Trowbridge
Banderas Bay's newest non-profit, Investours, is planning three tours in the upcoming weeks: one on the afternoon of January 20 and two on January 27. Tours will continue into February on Thursday mornings and afternoons, so if you can't make it in January, plan ahead for the next month!
Stan Gabruk's Vallarta Fishing Report
 PVNN
We are seeing some warm water stream down from the north from the Sea of Cortez. This warmer water has coaxed the Striped Marlin that were in Mazatlan to Vallarta, there's also Yellowfin Tuna in the 150-225 lb range northeast of El Banco and Blue Marlin in the blue water outside of Corbeteña.
February 13: Hot Love - salsa y salsa
 Johanne Ranger
Get ready for another hot night in Puerto Vallarta on February 13th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm as the Paradise Community Centre hosts 'Hot Love - salsa y salsa!' Come on out and taste salsas made by both local restaurants and amateurs, try on your dancing shoes and support our local community.
January US Consulate Community Network Breakfast
 Kelly Trainor de O.
The U.S. Consular Agency Vallarta, in conjunction with Community Service projects in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco and Riviera Nayarit, sponsors a monthly Network Breakfast. The January Network Breakfast will be held at No Name Bar & Grill in Nuevo Vallarta on Friday, January 21st 9 am.
5th Jaltemba Cup Charity Golf Tournament
 Larry Baron
The 5th Jaltemba Cup Charity Golf Tournament is scheduled to take place at the Compo de Ensueno Golf Course on Saturday and Sunday, January 29 and 30, 2011. Proceeds from the tournament will be used to create a computer lab in the Secondaria Plan de Ayala school in La Penita.
Vallarta's Tribute to Marilyn Monroe
 pvrpv.com
Don't miss 'Me and Marilyn Monroe,' Billy Kelly’s raw and riveting monologue revealing the parallel lives of the star and storyteller from fame and fortune to drugs and detox, plus special screenings of Marilyn’s most memorable films at the Boutique Theater from January 24-30th.
9th Annual RISE for Hope Fundraiser
 Chris Amo
February 12th marks the date for the biggest and best charity event of the season: the annual RISE for Hope Fundraiser at the American School. From 5-9 pm you'll enjoy delicious food and beverages from Vallarta's best restaurants, entertainment, auctions, and TONS of fun - all for a good cause.
Toys for Tots Delivers Over 7000 Smiles
 Steven Nance
Smiles and hope were everywhere around the Bahia de Banderas last Monday, January 10 as Toys for Tots volunteers distributed over 7,000 new toys to some of the poorest kids in the region on January 10, 2011, the first school day after Three Kings Day.
Puerto Vallarta SPCA 'Top Dog' Contest
 Mark McCoy
By entering the SPCA de PV's first annual 'Top Dog' contest you can tell the world why your furry friend is the best dog in Puerto Vallarta, while raising the funds needed to build a new kennel. For each dollar donated to the SPCA in the name of your dog, your dog will receive one vote.
Becas Breakfast at Daiquiri Dick’s
 Polly G. Vicars
Becas supporters will gather at Daiquiri Dick’s beachfront restaurant at 9:30 am on January 19th for this season's third Becas Breakfast. Becas Vallarta is proud to have the annual support of this popular restaurant and invites you to join us there for breakfast, a raffle and a silent auction.
 Celebrated Jazz Musician Tom Coster to Perform at the Vallarta Yacht Club
 Richard Williams
On Monday January 17, celebrated keyboard player and composer Tom Coster will be in concert at the Vallarta Yacht Club in Nuevo Vallarta.
Three Days and Nights of Fun for Females
 VallartaGirl.com
From February 18th-21st, the beaches, nightclubs, jungles and rivers of Puerto Vallarta will be filled with female party-goers for three days and nights of fun in the sun and dancing under the stars at one of the largest gatherings of lesbians in Mexico, Vallarta Girl.
2nd Annual Jaltemba Bay Rotary Club Dinner Dance
 Susana Escobido
The Second Annual Jaltemba Bay Rotary Club Dinner Dance will be held at Toñita III on Saturday, January 22nd. Featured is a delicious dinner, lively music, dancing, a silent auction, a floor show, prizes and loads of good fun. It all starts at 6:00 pm and ends at 11:00 pm.
Sid's Famous Chili at Farmers' Market
 PVNN
Sid's World Famous Chili will premier at the Puerto Vallarta Old Town Farmer's Market on Saturday, January 8th, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, and most Saturdays for the rest of the season.
 Quixote's - Tapas from the Heart of Spain
 Gary R. Beck
Perched alongside the Nuevo Vallarta Marina, Quixote's provides an authentic Spanish Tapas experience in an open air restaurant, where specially trained chefs use the freshest ingredients to create genuine mouth-watering tapas from the heart of Spain.
Global Warming? Not in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico!
 Jim Scherrer
Those of us that have lived in Puerto Vallarta for many years agree, the fall and early winter of 2010 was the coldest we've witnessed. However, these consistently below average temperatures in PV haven't seemed to have had much affect on tourists; they are back in full force this year.
Fiesta Vallarta 2011 Brings in the New Year with Style and Culture
 PVNN
Fiesta Vallarta 2011 was THE party to bid farewell to 2010 and usher in the New Year 2011 in Mexico. Showcasing the very best of Puerto Vallarta through both traditional and contemporary acts, the event drew an estimated 20,000 revelers.
Craig Stanman Presents "Road Stories" at the Haus der Kunst
 Isaac Nichelson
Take a visual trip around the world and visit the premier of a must-see photography exhibition entitled "Road Stories / Historias Del Camino", by Craig Stanman, taking place at Haus Der Kunst in Puerto Vallarta on January 8th through February 8th.
Win Tickets to Lady Gaga's Monster Ball World Tour!
 PVRPV.com
We're giving you a chance to win a pair of tickets to Lady Gaga's Monster Ball World Tour on Tuesday, May 3rd at Estadio 3 de Marzo in Guadalajara. This is the must-see show of the year.
Nuevo Vallarta in Riviera Nayarit Mexico is Officially a Booming International Vacation Resort
 Sue Lyon
Recently released preliminary 2010 census results in Mexico shows Nuevo Vallarta‘s population grew 5.5x faster than the rest of the country; indicating the onset of an impressive economic boom in the area.
UN Launches Aztec Ocean Healing Ceremonies at Los Muertos Pier on New Year's Dawn
 PVNN
"This New Year's dawn, 7-8 A.M., January 1st, Mexico's renowned Aztecas, Mayans and Huichols, on behalf of the United Nations, will dance humanity into a new way of being in 2011, at Puerto Vallarta's Los Muertos Pier," said Olympic skier Suzy "Chapstick" Chaffee, co-chair of Native American Olympic Team Foundation (NAOTF).
"Fiesta Vallarta 2011" New Year Party Update
 PVNN
The DJ line up for the Puerto Vallarta New Year´s eve party at Oscar´s on the Cuale river island Fiesta Vallarta 2011 - in the heart of the Puerto Vallarta´s historic center has been revealed. The 4-DJ, 8-hour + set promises to keep Vallartenses and visitors alike dancing to the wee hours of the morning on New Years eve and new years day.
Sayulita Hosts "Kids Only" Surf Contest
 Alyssa Glaspie
Check out this weekend's beach clean up and first annual "Kids Only Surf Contest / Expression Session" in Sayulita, happening Sunday January 2nd. Kids of all ages (5-75 yrs) and skill levels, as well as boards of all kinds are welcome.
Gis Festival Returns to Riviera Nayarit
 RivieraNayarit.com
The Festival of Gis and its traditional gastronomic show, El Sabor, in Riviera Nayarit, is targeted to return in 2011, from January 19-21, with greater vigor and many innovations that will make this 2011 especially attractive.
Galleria Dante: 15 Years of Art Perfection
 PVNN
In December, Galleria Dante celebrated 15 years since they transformed their successful Italian restaurant of 7½ years, to the gallery. More than 10 artists will be on hand to greet friends and clients at Galleria Dante on Dec 30th, from 6 to 10 pm during the South Side Shuffle.
Urgent Public Service Announcement for Blood Donations
 Kelly Trainor
The U.S. Consular Agency of Vallarta is requesting blood donations, A– Negative or O- Negative for Mr. Ezequio Rodriguez Gallegos who is hospitalized at Cornerstone Hospital. The local blood bank does not have this type of blood.
Buying A Flag
 Ilan Benmergui
In the subterranean parking lot, a boy of no more than 12 is hawking Mexican flags of all sizes from a push-cart. Looking at him, I marvel at the irony he represents: here is a boy who probably does not go to school, proudly selling symbols of the system that let him down, that deprived him of an education. He looks quite content, however, so I decide to ask him a few questions.
Christmas Spirit at the Puerto Vallarta Farmer's Market
 Camila Aguirre
Puerto Vallarta's Old Town Farmer's Market spread festive cheer this year by involving the Market vendors in a "best decorated Christmas table" contest with voters being the customers themselves.
Join Planet X Television at El Dorado for the New Year
 PVNN
Come party this New Year's Eve with Planet X Television, the premier extreme cable sports channel in the United States, at the legendary El Dorado Beach Club and Restaurant.
Artist Carlos Gutiérrez Angulo Exhibition
 PVNN
The Compass Rose Art Shop invites you to their opening gala to spotlight the works of Carlos Gutiérrez Angulo in his solo exhibition of "In The Mirror Of A Pond" December 30 at 7:00 pm.
The South Side Will Miss "Candy Man"
 Tracy Parks
Many of you know Don Keating, who passed away this morning at his home in El Coloso. I am lucky I got to talk to him and write this story about him a little over a year ago.
Party Boys Bring On the New Year
 PVNN
The balloons, music and lights for the new year are ready. Party Boys want to make Puerto Vallarta the number one event for the gay community to bring in the new year from December 29 through January 2.
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