| | |  News from Around Banderas Bay | January 2009 
The Weekend Beat - January 17, 2009
 Puerto Vallarta News with William Michael
This is Weekend Beat, I'm Laura Gelezunas with a look at the local news headlines. William Michael has the day off.
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Between Borders: U.S. president-elect, Barack Obama and Mexico's president, Felipe Calderon, met at the Cultural Institute of Mexico. On their first encounter they reviewed some very important topics including employment, border security, drug trafficking, and the beginning of a constructive relationship between both countries.
Shape Up: A lot of people make the New Year's resolution to lose weight and establish a healthy lifestyle. An easy way to keep your promise is to contact Personal Trainers Vallarta. They are a certified and specialized group, they speak English, and they will assist you in achieving your goals and keeping you motivated. For a free fitness test, meal plan and training program, visit PersonalTrainers-Vallarta.com or call Gaby at (322) 221-3050.
Paint PV Red: A special charity benefit will be held at Club Ma๑ana on Friday January 23rd. It's called Red Ribbon Night. Admission is $200 pesos, and all of the proceeds go to V.E.S., Vallarta Enfrenta el SIDA, A.C. (Vallarta Confronts AIDS in English.) They provide free AIDS testing, as well as passing out condoms. It will be a great night with plenty of live entertainment, including DIVA and Mikki Prost. You also get free hors d'oeuvres. Get your tickets now by calling (322) 222-7772.
One Bid at a Time: Los Mangos Library will hold its 9th Annual Auction to raise funds. Some of the projects benefiting from these efforts are the Lecture Club, the Children's Orchestra, the Homework Club, a computer workshop and a mobile library. The auction will feature art from local and international artists, hotel stays, dinners and much more. The event will serve up cocktails and appetizers. Enjoy this event at Los Mangos Library on Friday, January 23rd starting at 6 pm. For more information please call (322) 224-9966.
A Howling Good Time: The fifth Grand Dog Show will take place on January 24 and 25 on the Los Mangos Library grounds. The event starts at 10 am. There are lots of contests, including best-dressed and most obedient. Admission is only $25 pesos and you don't even need a pet to attend. The funds raised will benefit El Centro de Acopio Animal, the Puerto Vallarta Animal Shelter. They have adoption and educational programs, plus spay and neuter clinics.
Thanks for checking out Weekend Beat on BanderasNews.com, Puerto Vallarta's Liveliest Website. This is the only place where you can watch local video segments. I'm Laura Gelezunas, have a great week.
This edition of The Weekend Beat was sponsored by Video Diva Productions and Coldwell Banker La Costa Realty, with special thanks to Ray Dion of PromoVision.
DISCLAIMER: Please note that Weekend Beat transcripts are typed from a recording of the program; PVNN cannot guarantee their complete accuracy. |
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