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 News from Around Banderas Bay | March 2008 
April Events You Won't Want to Miss!
 Pamela Thompson - PVNN
| | For those of you who are still enjoying the high season here in Puerto | | |
For those of you who are still enjoying the remainder of the high season here in Puerto Vallarta, there are plenty of entertaining and educational events planned for this April that you won't want to miss!
On Wednesday, April 2nd, the Wise Wo-Men of Puerto Vallarta are pleased to announce the fabulous Vivian Hemphill will be speaking on "The End of Poverty," so be sure to join us at the International Friendship Clubhouse at 10 am.
Vivian says: "In the desire to end poverty, we must understand both sides of the coin: Poverty and Philanthropy. We must know the characteristics and mechanisms of poverty. Is poverty monetary or is it also emotional, spiritual and cultural? What is the role of charity and philanthropy in ending poverty? Why do people give? Is it really to make the world a better place or is giving instead about something less grand, like seeing your name in print, responding to peer pressure or simply feeling good about yourself? Is charitable giving a high-minded form of consumption? These two interconnected socioeconomic behaviors, philanthropy and poverty will be presented and explored further to arrive at possible resolutions for personal altruism."
Vivian is the founder of "Manos Unidades por la Mujer." This program gives local women a forum to experiment with various craft projects while acquiring business skills, and earning an income while working at home.
The ladies of Manos Unidas por la Mujer get crafty with a wide variety of materials and most of their creations are made from recycled goods, newspapers, plastic grocery bags and can tabs. Items that the women create will be available for purchase.
We ask that you bring donations of fabric remnants, swatches used for clothing, upholstery or drapes. As well, these women make marvelous large shopping bags from plastic bags, so clean out your cupboards and bring your plastic bags.
April Breakfast Club
Who: Hostesses Maureen Power and Karen Blomain
What: April Breakfast Club Meeting
When: 10 am on April 4, 2008
Where: Boca Bento Restaurant, Basilio Badillo #180
How much: $80 pesos Breakfast Buffet. Note: Tip NOT included! Please bring correct change.
Why: Network, make new friends, catch up with old friends, say good-bye to those leaving us for the summer months! there will be lots of interesting items for sale by numerous vendors - from bread to earrings!
For more information or to make your reservations for either of the events above, RSVP to pamela(at)healthcareresourcespv.com or by calling 044-322-107-7007.
Let's Get Cooking!
Dolores Brittingham's "Essence of Cuisine" are not just cooking classes - they are also fun parties that include all recipes, welcome cocktail-snacks, full 4-course meals and wine throughout the evening for just $550 pesos per class per person!
On April 8th at 6:30 pm, we'll be cooking up a Traditional Mexican Menu:
• Tortilla Soup
• Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce
• Chiles Rellenos with Rock Shrimp
• Salsa Fresca
• Refried Beans and Mexican Rice
On April 17th at 6:30 pm, you'll learn to prepare an exotic Thai-Chinese Menu:
• Coconut Pumpkin Curry Soup
• Chinese Deep-Fried Fish with Spicy Black Bean Sauce
• Asian Style Flank Steak
• Jasmin Rice
• Mango-Lychee with Lime Sauce
For further information, please contact Dolores Brittingham at y_brittingham(at)hotmail.com or 222-7017.
Writer's Workshop with Karen Blomain
What we eat, how we eat, how we think about food, remember food, associate it with events, family, ethnicity, custom, travel, childhood, trauma, joy - the list is endless. This workshop will explore those connections, the approach-avoidance dance, and the sensuality of our encounters with food.
Scheduled to be held on Sundays April 13th and April 20th from 1:30 to 4 pm at the International Friendship Club, this two-part workshop is appropriate for writers of all genres. Participants must attend both sessions.
Day One: Generating ideas with prompts and readings
Day Two: Selecting, culling, refining and tweaking
Optional: A group reading by the participants can be arranged for the following week.
This special two-day workshop costs just $600 pesos and is limited to 15 participants, so make your reservations today! A $300 peso deposit is required to reserve your space. Proceeds will go to the Biblioteca de Higuera. For more information, please contact Karen Blomain at karenblomain(at)gmail.com. |
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