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Rivera Cuale Newsletter - March 2011
 The Rivera Cuale Team
As if Vallarta's perfect weather, events about town and good times at Rivera Cuale weren't enough, we thought we would indulge you with some special promotions this month! Read on to learn more...
March Happenings at Los Mercados
 Patrick Harrison
This month, you’ll want to stop on in to Mikey’s and check out their selection of salsas and dips, check out the new shipment of wines at Cork + Bottle or sample the new Los Mercados signature espresso roast coffee.
Garden Club Plantings on Basilio Badillo
 Gary R. Beck
The Puerto Vallarta Garden Club has started planting the new planter boxes erected on Basilio Badillo. Please join the PV Garden by sponsoring a planter box either on this street or in the Mercado area near the Rio Cuale.
Rotarians Deliver Firetruck to Vallarta
 Marcia Loader
Rotary helping hands reached across two nations to work through the red tape Blissfield Rotarians encountered in trying to get a firetruck across the border to serve Vallarta. Friday, the keys were handed to PV's fire chief.
PuRR Project and Deja New Fashion Show
 Nicole Martin
Kathleen Palmer of Deja New is again teaming up with Purr Project volunteers to raise funds for the local no-kill feline rescue shelter. Join us for lunch and a fun afternoon of fashion at Casa Isabel on March 31 at 1 pm.
New Sleep Study Service Opens in Vallarta
 Patrick Harrison
At times, we all have trouble sleeping. For some, trouble sleeping can be a health-threatening problem. With the opening of PV Sleep Well, Puerto Vallarta now has access to certified sleep tests, equipment and services.
Mexican Loteria at No Way José!
 Julie Bunker
Looking for something new and different to do? Stop by No Way José! for Happy Hour on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 4:30–6:30 pm and play Mexican Lotería with proceeds benefitting PuRR Project, a Puerto Vallarta no-kill cat shelter.
Becas: Changing Lives Can be 'A Ball'
 Polly G. Vicars
On February 26, 2011, the beautiful patio of the Casa Magna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort sparkled with the last vestiges of the sunset and the colorfully clad Becas Vallarta supporters who were there to celebrate 50 years of giving scholarships to students of great ability and inadequate resources.
PVJC Passover Seder at The River Café
 Mel Bornstein
The Puerto Vallarta Jewish Community is having a Passover Seder Dinner at The River Cafe on April 19, 2011 at 6 pm - and you and your family and friends are invited. A family-style full course dinner of typical Seder food and wine will be served for $500 pesos per person, children ages 4-9 half price.
Prudential Hosts Real Estate Happy Hours
 Tere Kimball
The Prudential Vallarta Realty No-Nonsense Q&A Happy Hour at the No Name Cafe Bar and Grill in the Paradise Business Center in Nuevo Vallarta brought a diverse turnout. This was the first of what is to be a weekly event hosted by Prudential every Tuesday from 4 to 5 pm.
Vallarta Chamber Orchestra Performance
 BanderasNews.com
About to close its 7th season, the Vallarta Chamber Orchestra is proud to announce that it is doing so featuring guest soloists, as well as a local composer at the performing group's upcoming concert at the American School Puerto Vallarta, Colegio Americano, on Sunday, March 27th at 8:00 pm.
Puerto Vallarta - February in Review
 Shannon Beston
February is the shortest month of the year but in Puerto Vallarta it is one of the busiest. It is also the most popular months for foreign Tourism from the US and Canada. We even had a visit from President Felipe Calderon as part of his plan to promote tourism to Puerto Vallarta and other popular resorts.
Democrats Abroad Annual Meeting March 16
 David Kamp
Join your fellow Democrats at No Way José! on Wednesday, March 16 from 5-6:30 pm for the Annual Meeting of the Costa Banderas Chapter Democrats Abroad Mexico. Learn about last year's accomplishments and our goals for 2011, including get-out-the-vote campaign, health care, and immigration reform.
'Speechless' at Teatro Vallarta March 19
 Patrick Harrison
'Speechless,' a funny and poignant glimpse into the 3D world created and performed by Hanoch Rossen, will take the stage for 2 performances only, Saturday, April 30 at 6:00 pm & 9:30 pm, in Vallarta’s beautiful performing arts venue, Teatro Vallarta.
Mexico Not Changing Clocks Until April 3
 BanderasNews Team
While Americans will be turning their clocks ahead for daylight-saving time on Sunday, March 13, 2010, for most of Mexico, daylight saving time does not begin until 2:00 a.m. local time on Sunday, April 3, 2011.
Simply Puerto Vallarta Finale
 Laura Gelezunas
PV business owners banded together in October 2010 to produce Simply Puerto Vallarta, a series of videos showcasing the area's city, culture, environment and lifestyles. In this, the final episode, locals share their reasons for living in or making Vallarta their vacation destination year after year.
PV Heroes 2011 Calendar 'Fire Sale'
 pvrpv.com
Their job is to fight fires, not start them, but these volunteer pin-up boys just can’t help it – their smoldering good looks are setting hearts aflutter as we near our goal to raise $100,000 pesos for the Puerto Vallarta Fire Department. It’s March Madness and we’re slashing calendar prices by 50%.
Banderas Bay Regatta Off to a Great Start
 Richard Williams
Tuesday afternoon over 350 racers, regatta committee volunteers, and invited guests were treated to a rousing Welcome Reception that officially opened the 2011 Banderas Bay Regatta with entertainment by local mariachi group 'Mariachi Estrella' and the 'Ballet Mexicanisimo' dance troupe.
Blissfield Rotary Donates Firetruck to PV
 Bill Borchardt
At 6 am on Wednesday, March 9, three Blissfield Rotarians headed out on a 30-plus hour road trip to the Laredo, Texas, border crossing to deliver a firetruck, which the club purchased, to the fire chief of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, for use in the poverty stricken area of the city.
Don't miss Friday's Southside 'Stumble'
 Lee Chapman
The Friday Southside Shuffle is a popular bi-monthly event in the Romantic Zone. The city's recent beautification project has overtaken our streets, but if you can thread through the 'obra' on March 11th you will find why this has been one of the best shopping areas in Vallarta for more than 20 years.
Expats In Vallarta March Schedule
 Sara Wise
Expats in Vallarta, the local group of residents, visitors and investors from other countries living in the greater Puerto Vallarta area, will be having their March Happy Hour gathering on Tuesday March 15th at Langostino’s on Los Muertos Beach from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.
Hot Love-Salsa y Salsa a Flaming Success
 Patrick Harrison
The people of Banderas Bay came out in droves for Hot Love - Salsa y Salsa! on February 13th the premier fundraiser for the Paradise Community Center. Over 300 guests attended, raising $35,000 Pesos for the continuation of the Community Center’s charitable works in and around Puerto Vallarta.
Zardoni & Lambert Open at Galleria Dante
 Gena Guarniere
On March 11th an exciting new art exhibit featuring unique sculptures by Mexico City artist Alvaro Zardoni and original paintings by Montreal artist Jean-Gabriel Lambert will open at Galleria Dante, Basilio Badillo 269 on the south side of Puerto Vallarta, with a cocktail reception from 6–10 pm.
Navy League Charreada Returns March 20
 Jerry Lafferty
The Navy League is sponsoring a return engagement of the renowned Charro Association of Vallarta on Sunday, March 20, 2011. This exciting event will be held at the Miguel Prieto Ibarria Arena in Mojoneras from noon until 4:00 pm. Don't miss this chance to witness a rich Mexican tradition.
Limitless: Vallarta Hits The Big Screen
 Gustavo Rivas-Solís
Puerto Vallarta continues to be a favorite destination setting for Hollywood with the release of Relativity Media's latest film, 'Limitless,' opening March 18th and staring Robert DeNiro, Bradley Cooper, and Abbie Cornish.
Pasitos de Luz Bingo Night at Nacho Daddy
 pvrpv.com
We’re coming down the stretch, folks. Just a few Bingo nights left to reach our goal of $200,000 pesos for Pasitos de Luz. On February 22nd, over 65 players helped to raise $11,375, bringing the total to $158,320 pesos. Join us for the next Charity Bingo at Nacho Daddy on Tuesday, March 8th at 6 pm.
Grupo Pro Sayulita Gala FUNdraiser
 Ed Schwartz
Wednesday, March 9th is the event of the year in Sayulita — Grupo Pro Sayulita’s great FUNdraising event, with all funds raised directly going to improving Sayulita — helping with traffic, schools, beach cleaning and trash collecting.
PV Garden Club to Beautify Río Cuale Area
Gary R. Beck
Puerto Vallarta Garden Club co-founder Bob Price recently announced that the city has agreed to have the garden club fill 23 planters near the Flea Market, in coordination with Rescate del Centro Historio Puerto Vallarta.
The Hidden Magic of Puerto Vallarta
 Wanda St. Hilaire
Because of time constraints, many vacationers to Vallarta unfortunately miss the rich food, art and culture scene that bubbles beneath the facade. The city is a magnet for talented artists, chefs, writers, musicians and instructors.
SETAC to Put Free Condoms in PV Gay Bars
 Paco Arjona
'Por Ti y Para Ti,' is a new safe sex campaign starting in Puerto Vallarta on March 9, 2011. SETAC will put special containers of free condoms, along with coupons to obtain HIV rapid testing, in all Vallarta gay bars and clubs.
PV International Women's Day Celebration
 Lourdes Bizarro
On March 8th, 100 years after the first declaration of International Women's Day, CasaMagna Marriott will recognize the extraordinary contributions of prominent women who have made Puerto Vallarta such an extraordinary destination.
March US Consulate Community Network Breakfast
 Laurie Ailworth
This month's U.S. Consular Agency Community Network Breakfast, benefitting the Bucerias Bilingual Community Center, will be held at the Vallarta Yacht Club in Nuevo Vallarta on Friday, March 18th at 9 am.
PVRPV Celebrates 6 Years in Vallarta
 Oscar Luna
Tim Longpré and his incredible PVRPV staff are proud to announce their 6th year of offering affordable vacation rentals in Puerto Vallarta, and extend their thanks to all of the clients, homeowners and agents that have made this possible.
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