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Children's Cancer Center Fundraiser Nov 27
 VisitPuertoVallarta.com
The Support Center for Children with Cancer (Canica A.C.) together with the Women’s Association of Vallarta are ready for the 3rd annual 'Mi Amigo Sin Pelo' (My Friend with No Hair) Puerto Vallarta campaign, which will take place at 3 pm on November 27, 2011, at Los Arcos del Malecon.
Russian State Ballet at Teatro Vallarta Nov 12
 Patrick Harrison
The celebrated Russian State Ballet "Mari El" will be returning to Puerto Vallarta performing Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker for one night only, Saturday, November 12 at 8:30 pm, in Vallarta’s beautiful performing arts venue, Teatro Vallarta.
Neighbors Rally to Protect Historic Tree
 Alan Yamil Hinojosa
Residents of Puerto Vallarta's Colonia Emiliano Zapata expressed their disregard for what they refer to as 'an attack' on a 60-year-old rubber tree just west of the tunnel - the construction of a cement slab they say will will suffocate the roots and accelerate its death.
The Dog House Opens in Vallarta Nov 1st
 pvrpv.com
Let’s talk about hypothetical situations. You’re in Old Town Puerto Vallarta craving a hot dog. Something you would expect from a baseball stadium. You see a place called The Dog House on Ignacio L Vallarta and immediately think, 'they must mean serious business.' They do.
Mexican Customs New Importation Rules
 Steven M. Fry
Mexican Customs' new importation rules take effect on November 1, 2011, affecting the amount of non-personal items that Mexicans can bring into Mexico by land, and changing the age of vehicles that can be permanently imported for both Mexicans and foreigners.
 Los Mercados Supports Los Mangos Library
 Patrick Harrison
Vallarta’s favorite one-stop-shop for everything delicious has now re-opened for their 2nd season and in celebration, each store at Los Mercados will donate 10% of its sales on a certain day of the week to support Puerto Vallarta’s public Library, Biblioteca Los Mangos.
VYC: The Little Yacht Club That Can
 Richard Williams
With 225 members, the Vallarta Yacht Club is certainly not the biggest kid on the block but it certainly acts and gets results like it is one of the big boys. VYC can now put another notch in its belt - that of assisting in staging the 2011 Pan American Games sailing competition.
2011-2012 Puerto Vallarta Art Walk Season
 BanderasNews Team
Art lovers can explore numerous artistic offerings during the Puerto Vallarta Art Walk, a self-guided tour of galleries with cocktail exhibitions on Wednesdays from 6-10 pm. Paintings, sculptures, ceramics and jewelry are featured at this year’s PV Art Walk, through May 30, 2012.
 The Deli's Re-Opening a Sweet Success
 Laura Gelezunas
Recently The Deli moved into Daiquiri Dick's restaurant at Olas Altas #314 and Los Muertos Beach on the south side of Puerto Vallarta. Now there are two great culinary establishments under one roof, making it easy to never have to cook again.
Condos, Casas & Cocktails Returns Nov. 7
 Patrick Harrison
Tropicasa Realty and MEXLend Mortgages are bringing back Condos, Casas & Cocktails - free Q&A Seminars to help educate the public on the how-to's of Mexican real estate and mortgages - at 5:30 pm on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, at Garbo's on Puerto Vallarta's south side.
Mexico Clocks 'Fall Back' on October 30
 BanderasNews Team
The shift from daylight savings time to standard time in Mexico will take place this Sunday, Oct 30 at 2 am, while the US will not set their clocks back until Nov 6, 2011. This means for the next week, Puerto Vallarta will be an hour behind, something visitors may find useful to know.
HealthCare Resources PV Presentations
 Pamela Thompson
HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta has two presentations planned that you won't want to miss. On Nov. 11th, two bi-lingual cardiologists will go over 'What's New in Cardiology,' and learn 'Everything You Need to Know About HealthCare in the Banderas Bay Area' on the 16th.
Hook the Cure Nets $360,000 in Vallarta
 Gary Green
At the 2011 'Hook the Cure powered by IOTEC' fundraiser, a catch-and-release fishing tournament held in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico October 13-16, guests enjoyed a fantastic weekend filled with fun and entertainment, while netting $360,000 USD for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Free Internet on Malecón and Area Plazas
 BanderasNews Team
Good news for Puerto Vallarta computer users - soon there will be free Internet access available in the downtown area, including the Plaza Principal and the new Malecón. This service will also be available in the Pitillal and Las Juntas town squares, as well as at Parque Lazaro Cardenas.
Vallarta Yacht Club Opens October 30th
 vallartayachtclub.org
This year, the Vallarta Yacht Club (VYC) season opening will actually follow the Pan American Sailing Event by one week. Many members who participated in the Pan Ams will be ready for some less public use of our facilities.
PEACE's 5th Annual Race for Change
 Paco Ojeda
PEACE’s Annual Race for Change returns for the fifth time on Nov. 13 from 8 am to 11:30 pm at El Tigre Golf Course’s athletic center in Nuevo Vallarta. In this family-fun day, participants have the opportunity to run or peddle for PEACE in a variety of runs, walks and bike events.
Eat Your Greens Dude!
 Krystal Frost
Just a few additional portions of broccoli each week could protect men from prostate cancer. Researchers believe a substance called isothiocyanate in the broccoli sparks hundreds of genetic changes, activating some genes that fight cancer and switching off others that fuel tumors.
Oktoberfest at the Paradise Community Center
 Ric Lehman
On October 27 from 6-9 pm, Vallarta's Paradise Community Center celebrates Oktoberfest. For $250 pesos enjoy live entertainment, polkas and waltzes, bratwurst plate and your first beer. Proceeds support CompassioNet Impact, a community outreach non-profit organization.
IFC Traditional Home Tour's 23rd Season
 Mandy MacLeay & Mike McGee
The International Friendship Club announces the opening of their 23rd Home Tour season beginning November 16, 2011 with a regular Wednesday and Thursday schedule until April 12, 2012. Tour proceeds fund many Puerto Vallarta charities, primarily the IFC Cleft Palate Surgical Program.
Maya 2012 eBook Free 'til End of October
 moon.com
Are you an e-reader? If so, download your copy of Moon Maya 2012: A Guide to Celebrations in Mexico, Guatemala, Belize & Honduras, now - it's on iPad, iPhone, Kindle, Sony Reader, Nook, etc. Free downloads available at Amazon.com, the Apple iTunes store, and BarnesandNoble.com.
Celebrate Day of the Dead at No Way José!
 Patrick Harrison
No Way José! kicks off their third season with a Day of the Dead party! On Wednesday, November 2, from 7-11:30 pm, come celebrate Day of the Dead and the start of our new season and enjoy a special menu featuring traditional Mexican tamalés, molé & pozole.
Simply Puerto Vallarta - Crocodile Encounters
 Laura Gelezunas
Crocodiles made their first appearance about 55 million years ago. Since then, the species has not evolved much but its habitat has undergone major changes. Humans have slowly taken over the rivers, estuaries and, in Puerto Vallarta, the mangroves that crocodiles used to call home.
Pan American Games in Vallarta a Great Success
 VisitPuertoVallarta.com
The Pan American Games hosted in Vallarta Oct 16-23 proved once again that our city has both the capacity and infrastructure to host world-class events, and the residents working as volunteers sustained Puerto Vallarta's reputation as the 'Friendliest City in the World.'
Blanca Blue Restaurant & Lounge at Garza Blanca
 a sophisticated & enchanting dining venue
Blanca Blue Restaurant, Bar & Lounge, one of Vallarta’s premiere dining venues, boasts breathtaking ocean views, a stylish lounge, an 230 label, award-winning wine cellar, and a selection of unique, tempting contemporary dishes that will seduce the most passionate foodie.
12th Annual VYC Great Chili Cook-Off
Richard Williams
Heat up your weekend! December 3rd from 4-8 pm the Vallarta Yacht Club is hosting their 12th annual VYC Great Chili Cook-Off. The event is open to all and will be held at the parking lot adjacent to the Vallarta Yacht Club in Paradise Village, Nuevo Vallarta.
All About Coconuts: The Perfect Food
 Dr. Leslie Korn
The coconut provides an edible kernel or seed, water and oil; all three serve as a rich source of nutritious food and medicine. The coconut is easily digested, rich in nutrients and minerals, and antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antiparasitic, and antioxidant.
2012 US Presidential Elections Overseas Voting
 US Consulate General Guadalajara
It’s time for US citizens to start thinking about registering to vote for 2012. Overseas voters from New Hampshire, South Carolina and Florida should submit a FPCA now to ensure they have the opportunity to vote in the upcoming early Presidential Primary Elections.
Why PV is the Perfect Place to Call Home
 Laura Gelezunas
Everyone should start the day with a walk along the beach instead of being stuck in morning traffic. Timothy Real Estate Group agent Taniel Chemsian tells us why he moved from Los Angeles, California to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and how he's found it the perfect place to call 'home.'
PV Charity Bingo – Let the Games Begin!
 Judith St. Gaudens
Despite Hurricane Jova looming off the coast, Tuesday, October 11 was a great night for Charity BINGO! With more than 52 people in attendance, $11,047 pesos were raised for Vallarta's senior citizens home, Asilo San Juan Diego. The next games are on Tuesday, October 25 at 6:30 pm.
Two Significant AMPI Real Estate Events
 John K. Glaab
October was a busy month for the Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals (AMPI). The association staged two significant conferences. The first was the annual FORUM of the Mexico City AMPI Section, and the second was the AMPI Conference in Merida, Yucatan.
Mexican Women in PanAm Volleyball Finals
 Contreras Carlos Valdez
Mexico's Bibiana Candelas and Mayra Garcia, who beat the US team in two straight sets in the semifinal round, are fighting Brazil for the gold in the 2011 Pan American Women's Beach Volleyball finals being played today, Friday, October 21, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
New Los Muertos Pier Ready in 2011
 Paco Ojeda
In a statement published in the October 19 edition of Vallarta Opina newspaper, construction of the new Los Muertos Pier will be concluded before the end of 2011, according to Jalisco’s Tourism Secretary Planning Director, Victor Mijangos.
Paradise Community Center News and Events
 Ric Lehman
After a breather in September and the beginning of October, Puerto Vallarta's Paradise Community Center is up and running and excited about this year's line-up! This year we have plenty of concerts, theater, food events, seminars, fund-raisers, coffees, movies, and classes to offer.
New Hard Rock Hotels Coming to Mexico
 PR Newswire
Having recently teamed on Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana, Hard Rock International recently announced an agreement with Palace Resorts LLC to transform Palace Resorts properties in Cancun, Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Maya into Hard Rock Hotels.
Ecology Group Resumes Reforestation Project
 noticiaspv.com
From last week through November 6th, members of El Grupo Ecológico de Puerto Vallarta, A.C. (Ecological Group of Puerto Vallarta) will perform community cleanups on the banks of the Pitillal River, as they have been doing for the past nine years.
Mexicans Sailors Vying for Pan Am Medals
rivieranayaritblog.com
The Pan Am Games sailing competitions in Riviera Nayarit are getting exciting, with four Mexican sailors holding their own against the Americans, Argentineans and Brazilians. Competitors take a break on Thursday, but Pan American sailing events resume on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
NWJ! Participates in PV Charity Cookbook
 NoWayJoseMx.com
No Way José! will be sharing one of our favorite recipes, Xochimilco Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Breast, in Chef Seth Cloutman's 2012 Children of the Refugio Cookbook, a collection of recipes from Puerto Vallarta chefs and restaurants to benefit local charities.
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