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New Movie Scouts Locations in Punta Mita
 Live Punta Mita
Punta Mita, Mexico not only attracts a virtual glitterati of celebrities, but it’s also been in the spotlight with the recent filming of 'Elysium' here. Then, at the end of 2011, another Hollywood movie project was scouting locations for a film scheduled to be shot here in March.
3rd Jazz All Stars Dinner Concert at VYC
 Richard Williams
The third of 4 dinner concerts featuring the Banderas Bay Jazz All Stars is scheduled to take place at the Vallarta Yacht Club on January 16 at 6 pm. Those who have not experienced the smooth jazz performed by this group of extremely talented musicians are in for a treat.
Help Toys for Tots Vallarta Deliver Miles of Smiles
 Bill Clark
At last month's Toys for Tots Vallarta fund raisers, more than $375,000 pesos were raised and all of the funds collected were used to purchase toys. Please join us at CasaMagna Marriott on January 6 at 12 pm for prep of the toys and at 7 am on January 9 for toy distribution.
Sleep Apnea and Hypertension... A Deadly Combination
 Kevin and Rhnee Mohan
Studies have shown that there is strong evidence linking sleep apnea and hypertension. The prevalence of snoring and sleep apnea among individuals with high blood pressure is close to 40% and jumps to over 80% among individuals with drug-resistant hypertension.
This Month's Hot Property at Tropicasa Realty
 Bugambilias 16 - Emiliano Zapata
Perched above Puerto Vallarta's famous south side Romantic Zone, Bugambilias 16 is a darling light and airy studio with lovely views of town and Banderas Bay within walking distance to all the shops, restaurants and beaches that make this area so popular.
HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta January 2012 Newsletter
 Pamela Thompson
With the start of a new year, it is a time to reflect on the past year. We have accomplished a lot of great things and are proud! So, hold on to your hats and prepare for a January that is jam-packed with our regular clinics, some new clinics, and lots of charity events to attend.
 Chi Chi Rones: The 'Spitfire Latina from Tijuana'
 Gary R. Beck
Wearing a blown out red dress showing girlish legs and an intense blond wig, Chi Chi Rones fills the house with deep laughter, quick wit and pace, along with funny and sad songs at Southside PV's The Palm Cabaret on January 4, 6 & 7 at 8 pm and on Jan 9 at 10 pm.
2012 Vallarta Investment & Major Events
 Ubaldo Aguilar
Even with the global economic situation showing no signs of recovery, the Puerto Vallarta tourism board feels that between the investments being made and the major events in the works, 2012 will be the year that will revive Mexico's image and regain tourists' confidence.
Gloria Elies Exhibit at Peter Gray Art Museum
 Bill Megrail & Jerry Lafferty
The Peter Gray Art Museum on the campus of Centro Universitario de la Costa (CUC) re-opens Monday, January 9 after the holiday break. This includes an exhibition of amazing sculptures by Puerto Vallarta's own Gloria Elies, which will be on display through January 21.
2012 Events in Vallarta / Riviera Nayarit
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
In 2012 the activity in Riviera Nayarit will be intense. There are at least 29 events already confirmed in the Banderas Bay region, including the Tianguis Turistico at Vallarta's Convention Center and the Regata Copa Mexico.
Official Site of Tourism Expo Launched
 Puerto Vallarta CVB
It is now just three months before the opening of the 2012 Tianguis Turístico tourism expo in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit, and the event's official website has been launched and is available for viewing.
Bruce Sallan: No New Year's Resolutions
 Bruce Sallan
New Year's resolutions... we all know their fallacy. Like a diet, there's a limited warranty that seems to accompany our resolutions. Most of us know what we need to do, so rather than make one, 'Just Do It!'
Mexican Fishermen Rescued After 7 Days
 Associated Press
The Mexican Navy rescued two fisherman who spent Christmas week adrift in a small boat in the Pacific. The men, who set sail just north of Vallarta on Dec 21, were found on the 28, after one got a signal on his cell phone.
Charlie Sheen: Riviera Nayarit Christmas
Riviera Nayarit CVB
Charlie Sheen is spending the Christmas vacations with Denise Richards and all of his kids in Riviera Nayarit. 'Love spending winter break with Denise Richards and my kids!' he posted in his twitter account on December 21.
eJalisco to Provide More Free Internet
 NN Noticias
At a press conference held at the Jalisco Institute of Information & Technology, Carlos Eduardo Anguiano Gomez announced that the 2nd stage of the eJalisco network, which provides free broadband connectivity to eight municipalities, has begun.
Get Ready, Ladies: 2012 is a Leap Year
 Claudia Gonzalez-Rubio
2012 is a leap year and will have 366 days. The extra day is added to the shortest month, February, as the 29th day, correcting the mismatch with the length of the tropical year: 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes and 45.25 seconds.
More Free Family Activities on PV Malecón
 Kathleen Harris
Mayor Salvador Gonzalez Resendiz has launched an initiative that allows families to enjoy the use of kayaks, bicycles and children's strollers on Puerto Vallarta's Malecón - at no cost to residents and visitors.
Princess and Holland-America Return to Mexico
 Edward Owen
Over the summer, some cruise lines began dropping Mexico's western cruise destinations. However, Holland-America and Princess cruise lines recently announced they'll be returning to the ports of Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta.
Mexico to Measure Solar Energy Potential
 laht.com
The National Autonomous University of Mexico said Monday that the government will fund a project to calibrate the country’s solar-radiation detectors in pursuit of an estimate of the potential for drawing energy from the sun.
New Year's Eve at Lido Club de Playa
 Kathleen Harris
Michel Ferrari's newly opened Lido Club de Playa is an elegant beach front venue offering one of Puerto Vallarta's finest dining experiences and the perfect place to ring in 2012. Don't miss it... Live it!
New Funding for Puerto Vallarta in 2012
 Estelle Eisen
The Mexican Government has announced its budget for 2012. A recent issue of the Vallarta Opina local newspaper reports that an investment of almost 400 million pesos (more than 30 million USD) has been budgeted for Puerto Vallarta and the municipal Bay of Banderas.
 Celebrate New Year's Eve - Vallarta Style
 BanderasNews Team
New Year's Eve and Puerto Vallarta are as natural party partners as Tequila and lime. Wherever you turn, the city is one huge party. Here's a closer look at some of the city's spectacular celebrations on the last night of 2011.
Every Other Tuesday Films: First Grader
 David Kamp and Judy Snow
As part of their Every Tuesday Movie Night film series, the Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad will present 'First Grader' at the Paradise Community Center on Puerto Vallarta's South side on Tuesday, January 3 at 7 pm.
A Taste of La Cruz - Fun, Food and Music
 Landon Hollander
Amigos de La Cruz and the Marina Riviera Nayarit are pleased to announce 'A Taste of La Cruz' - a FREE to the public event on Saturday, January 14th 2012 at the La Cruz de Huanacaxtle Marina Malecon and Amphitheater from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Chi Chi Rones at The Palm Cabaret
 Mr Tracy Parks
If you missed Emmy award-winning writer and singer-comedian Chi Chi Rones' Puerto Vallarta debut in 'South of My Border' at the Palm Cabaret, you can still catch her performances on December 27, 29 and 30, 2011 and on January 2, 4, 6 and 7 and 9, 2012.
New Sports Center Opens in Puerto Vallarta
 Visit Puerto Vallarta
On December 19, Puerto Vallarta Mayor Salvador Gonzalez Resendiz inaugurated a new outdoor gymnasium and sports center at the Agustín Flores Contreras Sports Stadium. The event was attended by prominent Mexican athletes Rosario 'Chayito' Pelayo Fuentes and Alondra Bray.
Gifts & Stocking Stuffers at Xocodiva
 Kathleen Harris
Offering a wide variety of hand-rolled truffles, gourmet nuts, bars and other tasty treats for the holiday gift-giving season, Xocodiva has been hard at work creating new items for that perfect gift, stocking stuffer or special something just for you.
Progress on Vallarta's Los Muertos Pier
Mauricio Lira Camacho
The company responsible for creating the underwater structure for PV's new Playa Los Muertos pier reports significant progress over the last two months. Divers have been working on the structure, and the company says the new pier will be ready at the end of February, 2012.
Mexican Presidential Campaign Begins
 laht.com
The campaign for Mexico’s 2012 presidential election has officially started, the Federal Electoral Institute, or IFE, said. Some 80 million Mexicans will be eligible to vote for a new president, 628 legislators and thousands of other officials in the general elections.
Mikey's Deli: The History of the Sandwich
 Gary R. Beck
One of the most popular types of food is the sandwich, and there are many ways to make one. The Vietnamese make Bánh mì, a mixture of meat, paté, spices and vegetables. Here in Vallarta, you can enjoy this unusually delicious sandwich at Mikey's Fine Foods and Deli.
Bingo to Help the Blind at Nacho Daddy
 Judith St. Gaudens
At the first Charity Bingo night benefiting Discapacitados Visuales de la Bahía, 84 players enjoyed a night of fabulous food, friendship and fun at Nacho Daddy while raising $12,700 pesos. Don't miss the last event for this worthwhile cause on December 19th at 6:30 pm.
Enjoy the Holidays at Mark’s Bar & Grill
 Jan Marie Benton
Enjoy the holidays at Mark’s Bar & Grill in Bucerías, Mexico. This award winning restaurant, well known for superb Mediterranean food and unmatched ambiance, is pulling out all the stops to make your Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve celebrations unforgettable.
VYC Chili Cookoff Sets Donation Record
 Richard Williams
Commodore Dan Green and the Board of Directors of the Vallarta Yacht Club took great pleasure in presenting checks in the amount of $34,215 pesos each to the two charities selected as recipients of the net proceeds of the 12th annual Great Chili Cook-Off, held on December 3rd.
Higher Wages, More Police Officers in PV
 NN Noticias
On December 12, city councilors in session at City Hall delivered a proposal for the 2012 expenditure budget of the municipality of Puerto Vallarta. One point, which was approved by absolute majority, was a wage increase of 4.2% for municipal employees for the next year.
Christmas Dinner at Vallarta Restaurants
 BanderasNews.com
Spending the holidays in Vallarta? Whether you are in the mood for traditional Christmas fare or want to try something a little different, the following Puerto Vallarta area restaurants are serving up holiday meals that'll keep you out of the kitchen - and in a festive mood!
Toys for Tots Events Raise $375,000 Pesos
 BanderasNews Team
The 13th Annual Toys for Tots Vallarta Golf Tournament and Gala Dinner fundraising events were held last weekend at Vista Vallarta and Marriott CasaMagna Resort, raising more than $375,000 pesos for the purchase of toys to be delivered to local kids on Three Kings Day.
TREG: Inspired Living at Paramount Bay
 Laura Gelezunas
Los Muertos Beach has been the center of beach life in Puerto Vallarta since the 1960s. Timothy Real Estate Group agent Russell Faulkner shows us a gorgeous condo in Paramount Bay that's within walking distance of Los Muertos and everything else PV's south side offers.
2011-12 Puerto Vallarta Walking Tours
 Janice & George Mucalov
The cobblestone streets of Puerto Vallarta’s charming Old Town are best explored by walking, and there are several guided walking tours to acquaint visitors with the traditional, cultural and historical attractions, as well as tucked-away cafes, unique shops and other hidden spots.
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