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IFC Celebrates Another Year of Service
 Janie Albright Blank
The IFC had over 80 members in attendance for their monthly meeting with an end of season brunch at The River Café on April 10th. The guests enjoyed a gourmet breakfast, a raffle and door prizes, while wishing friends a good summer as many head North until next season.
Celebrating Semana Santa in Vallarta
 BanderasNews Team
Tourism authorities estimate that one out of every five Mexicans - around 20 million people - will travel during Holy Week, and Puerto Vallarta is one of the most popular beach destinations for nationals looking for a few days of fun-in-the-sun.
Last PV Network Breakfast of the Season
 Kelly Trainor de O.
On April 15th at 9 am, the US Consular Agency Vallarta is sponsoring the last Community Network Breakfast of the season at The River Café. This month, we ask that you "Bring a Thing" to support the AGAPE Young Ladies Shelter in Puerto Vallarta.
Grow Your Business from the Beach
 William Michael
As social media explodes around the globe, Mexico’s own Tweet to Be Heard Conference returns for its second run in Riviera Nayarit. Local vacation rental and real estate team, Vallarta Escapes, returns with Tweet to Be Heard 2 on May 12-15, 2011 at Villa Veradero in Nuevo Vallarta.
Don't Miss This Season's Last Becas Event
 Polly G. Vicars
In order to meet our obligation to bright young students, Becas Vallarta is constantly fund raising. Thus I am reminding all of you that La Leche Restaurant and Liverpool Department Stores are helping us to meet that goal by sponsoring a Becas Brunch and Fashion Show on April 13th.
Living in Paradise: Great Friends & Food
 David Olvera
In this edition of Living in Paradise, Puerto Vallarta says goodbye to Elizabeth Taylor at a memorial service held at Los Arcos on March 27, 2011. We also visit Carnitas El Chaparro, a taco stand where locals have been enjoying a traditional Mexican breakfast for over 25 years.
What’s Happening in April at Los Mercados?
 Patrick Harrison
Los Mercados just keeps on adding more items and options to their wide and tasty selection! This month, you’ll want to stop by k´rico :) on Saturdays for their 'Slices of Heaven' dessert specials, check out the new sauces at Mikey’s, plus unleash the artist in you at Fireworks.
Cuisine and Nature Meld at The River Café
 Laura Gelezunas
Soothing sounds, tranquil ambiance and fabulous menu choices await you at The River Cafe. It all blends together creating the sophisticated fun of this Puerto Vallarta restaurant, where live music all day and night in a natural setting truly enhances your dining experience.
Riviera Nayarit Hosts Aguas Abiertas 2011
 RivieraNayarit.com
The public will enjoy watching competitors on April 9 from the beach next to Marina Riviera Nayarit at La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, which will host an important competition that will gather some of the most important swimmers in Mexico: the Aguas Abiertas Riviera Nayarit 2011 Nadoseguro.
Can Foreigners Own Vallarta Real Estate?
 Michael Green
Many people have the mistaken belief that a Mexican bank trust, or 'Fideicomiso,' is similar to renting, or a lease. This is NOT the case! The bank holds the property in trust and follows your instructions. The property is not an asset of the bank, it is YOUR asset.
Puerto Vallarta Celebrates Manuel Lepe
 VisitPuertoVallarta.com
In honor of the much celebrated local artist and the municipal day held in his honor annually on April 17, the naval Academy is proud to present the unveiling of a mural by the deceased artist Manuel Lepe behind the Naval History Museum on April 15 at 7 pm.
Expats in Vallarta April 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 April Happy Hour gathering on Tuesday, April 12th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Langostino’s on Los Muertos Beach.
LPGA Santorini Riviera Nayarit Classic
 Lisa D. Mickey
Tournament Play for the Santorini Riviera Nayarit Classic, the LPGA Futures Tour’s only event held outside the US, begins today and continues through the weekend at El Tigre Golf Course in Nuevo Vallarta. Parking and admission are free, so come down and cheer on the players.
Work Resumes on Los Muertos Pier
 Lourdes Martínez
After almost two months of no apparent activity, Southside Puerto Vallarta residents and tourists were surprised and relieved to see a crane at work on Los Muertos Pier. Construction is now underway and the new pier is scheduled to be completed in June 2011.
Not Your Typical Wine Event at Blanca Blue
 Patrick Harrison
On Friday, April 15 at 7 pm, Blanca Blue Restaurant & Monte Xanic Winery are pairing up to create a memorable evening of wine and food. During this unique event, the Sommelier and Blanca Blue's chef are working together to design specially created dishes for each wine.
Join Vallarta's Flash Mob Social Movement
 Sylvie Scopazzo
If you live in Vallarta, you're invited to take part in PV's 'Flash Mob' - an international viral social media campaign promoting our beautiful beach paradise. The next rehearsal is from 12-2 pm on April 10 at Collage Disco. Everyone is welcome to participate - whether you can dance or not.
VYC Junior Sailing Program Dinner & Raffle
 VallartaYachtClub.org
The Vallarta Yacht Club will hold it's semi-annual fundraiser for Banderas Bay's only Junior sailing program this Saturday, April 9th at the Vallarta Yacht Club at Paradise Village. The evening will begin with cocktails from 5:30-6:30 pm, followed by dinner, an auction and a raffle.
Can Mexico Still Attract Foreign Retirees?
 Kent Paterson
Considering all the turbulent economic, social and political forces at work, will a new wave of retiring boomers call Mexico home in the future? Experts agree that, at the end of the day, Mexico could be an opportunity for a sizeable group of people to open a 'Chapter 2 in their lives.'
Page in the Sun to Relaunch Autumn 2011
 Daniel Gomez
To the delight of residents of and visitors to Puerto Vallarta's Zona Romantica, Lindsey Leyva and Gaby Gomez confirm that they will be reopening their popular cafe-bookstore concept, A Page in the Sun, later this year in the Olas Altas area.
Last PV Southside Shuffle of the Season
 Lee Chapman
Don't miss the season's last Southside Shuffle, on Basilio Badillo and Constitucion in the Romantic Zone, this Friday, April 8th from 6 to 10 pm. The city's 'beautification' project has made great progress and the wider sidewalks make it easier to visit all the shops and galleries.
Emergency Women’s Shelter to Open in PV
 David Zude
Local group Vida Reavivida/Compassion for the Family is planning to build the 'Banderas Bay Women’s Shelter,' an emergency shelter that will provide counseling, parenting classes, education and job training to Puerto Vallarta women who are victims of domestic and sexual violence.
RISE and Shine Brunch at Casa Valerie
 Patrick Harrison
R.I.S.E. supporters have announced their final champagne brunch of the season. Aimed at raising funds necessary to support this special shelter for children in Puerto Vallarta, the final event will be held at the beautiful Casa Valerie in the hills of Mismaloya on Saturday, April 16.
Marina Riviera Nayarit Hosts Swim Meet
Manuel Calderón de la Barca
At 8 am on April 9, more than 300 swimmers from across the country will gather at La Cruz de Huanacaxtle Marina for a competition to win the Riviera Nayarit 2011 Open Water Safe Swim Meet that will test their strength at swimming distances of 3 and 5 kilometers.
2011 Wixaritari Festival at Plaza Caracol
 BanderasNews Team
Don't miss your opportunity to get a glimpse into the rich ancesteral customs and cultures of Mexico at the Festival Indigena Wixaritari 2011, which is now taking place at Plaza Caracol and will continue through April 10th.
Puerto Vallarta a Great Gay Getaway
 Ed Walsh
Psst, don't tell anyone, but now is one of the best times of year to visit Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The water is warmer, there is still plenty of sun, and the hotel rates are lower than during the busy winter months.
Los Mangos Black & White Fundraiser
 BanderasNews.com
We realize there have been many fundraising events this year, but you don't want to miss the Biblioteca Los Mangos fundraiser at Café des Artistes on April 12th. This will be the Puerto Vallarta library's 3rd Annual Gala Dinner, and it promises to be an unforgettable evening.
Puerto Vallarta March Events in Review
 Shannon Beston
March was a very full month here in the Banderas Bay area. Between saying goodbye to old friends and glamorous fund raising events, there was something for everyone - and with Semana Santa just around the corner, April promises to be another busy and interesting month in paradise.
Guerrero & Zepeda Moreno at Galleria Dante
 Gena Guarniere
On April 8th, during the last Puerto Vallarta South Side Shuffle of the season, Galleria Dante will open a new painting exhibit featuring Jalisco artists Ignacio Guerrero and David Zepeda Moreno with a cocktail reception from 6–10 pm.
Becas Celebrates 50 Years in Vallarta
Laura Gelezunas
Becas Vallarta, the oldest charity in the Puerto Vallarta area, is celebrating 50 continuous years of funding scholarships for local students, eighth grade through university, providing our youth with the opportunity to become the best they can be.
Puerto Vallarta Hotels Signal Recovery
 VisitPuertoVallarta.com
While the first half of the 2010-11 tourist season had many Puerto Vallarta business owners worried, the season has brought a welcome increase in tourist activity to Mexico’s second largest tourist resort with an increase in demand for accommodations in the coastal city.
Bingo Lovers Unite! for Pasitos de Luz
 Judith St. Gaudens
There are only two nights of Charity Bingo for Pasitos de Luz left for the season - April 5 and 19th. I know I am not alone in hopes that we will raise more than our goal of $200,000 pesos. At the end of Week 12, the total stood at $181,746. Do the math, folks. We can do this.
PV Plants Seeds for Educational Growth
 Becci Burchett
Puerto Vallarta children, volunteers, families, and businesses have united to build the first-of-its-kind Rivera Cuale / PEACE Community Garden - a place where local youth come to learn about indigenous plants and flowers, composting, nutrition and sustainable food production.
IFC Luncheon Gala Fashion Show a Hit!
Mandy MacLeay
March 25th was another big win for our Puerto Vallarta charities! The IFC Luncheon Gala Fashion Show was a sell out and we all enjoyed a nice lunch at Coco's Kitchen. His and Hers fashions were presented by Coleccion La Bohemia with great introductions by Toody Walton.
PEACE Kids Take Field Trip of a Lifetime
 Becci Burchett
After washing cars, picking up trash and selling calendars to raise money, frequent nightmares of plane rides, and months of excited anticipation, four alternative school students at local non-profit, PEACE experienced a field trip of a lifetime: to Mexico City.
Why Choose Puerto Vallarta for Retirement?
 Michael Green
If you are nearing the time for retirement, you may have noticed that there are dozens of good options to choose from. So why choose to buy Puerto Vallarta real estate? The difference is between choosing 'good' and choosing 'Great!'
IFC Fiesta Raises Funds for Cleft Palate
 Janie Albright Blank
St. Patrick's Day is certainly not a traditional Mexican holiday, but Mi Pueblito Restaurant at Los Arcos Hotel on Los Muertos Beach put on a great Irish buffet on March 17th to help the Puerto Vallarta International Friendship Club raise funds for their Cleft Palate program.
Join PV’s Puerto Vallarta Social Movement
 pvrpv.com
About 23 million people visit Mexico each year and enjoys a carefree and safe vacation. Puerto Vallarta remains one of the safest tourist destinations in the world and we want you, your family, friends and business associates to help share that message as we ignite the tourism flame.
Say 'Adios' to Buying Bottled Water in PV
 Patrick Harrison
Whether living here full-time, part-time or only occasionally, questions and doubts always arise: is my drinking water safe? The WatAir Atmospheric Water Generator, a new and innovative product now available in Banderas Bay, makes pure, safe and tasteful drinking water from the humidity in the air around us.
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