Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - There's always so much going on in Puerto Vallarta and around Banderas Bay, it can be difficult to keep up with it all. Here's a look at some of this week's Vallarta news headlines, some community announcements, and a couple of upcoming events that you won't want to miss.

2014-15 Vallarta Cruise Season Underway

Puerto Vallarta's 2014-15 cruise season got off to a good start with the arrival of the Carnival Legend to Vallarta's Maritime Terminal this past Tuesday, September 2nd. During a brief ceremony to mark the occasion, the regional director of the Jalisco Ministry of Tourism, Ludwig Estrada Virgen, formalized the state's commitment to promote Puerto Vallarta as a prime cruise ship destination on Mexico's Pacific Riviera, along with Mazatlán and Los Cabos, with funds totaling $300,000 USD earmarked to promote all three destinations during the 2014-15 cruise season. Thanks, in part, to this support by the State government, an additional 53 cruise ships are expected to dock in Puerto Vallarta before year's end, bringing the total number of cruise ship arrivals in 2014 to 117 — 10 more than were originally expected. According to Puerto Vallarta's Maritime Terminal Director, Miguel Angel García Beltrán, a total of 142 arrivals have already been scheduled and confirmed for 2015, increasing arrivals by 22% when compared to this year.

2015 PuRR Project Calendars On Sale Now

The 2015 PuRR Project calendars are still warm from the printer and we've already sold a bunch!! Our calendar girls and boys are PuRR adoptees now living happily in such places as Vancouver, California, Maryland, Calgary, Lake Chapala and Colorado... and the photos are awesome. In addition to great photos, there's lots of room to jot down upcoming PuRR Project events like the second annual Pig Roast at Sea Monkey, a unisex fashion show at Daiquiri Dick's, Adult Bingo at The Palm, and mucho mucho mas! The calendars are $200 pesos each, and if you can't wait until you get back to Vallarta, we'll be happy to mail them to you (free for up to three; a donation of $20 each for four or more). Email Marilyn Khan at exkhan(at)usfamily.net or info(at)purrproject.com to place your order. Don't procrastinate - they'll go fast!

23rd Banderas Bay Regatta Set for March 3-7, 2015

Vallarta Yacht Club Rear Commodore, Richard Williams, recently announced that the 23rd Annual Banderas Bay Regatta is scheduled to take place March 3-7, 2015. This regatta is the one of the biggest cruisers regattas in the world and is the largest and oldest on Mexico’s west coast. For the past 22 years the VYC has brought together cruisers as well as serious racers for a fun filled week of music, good food, great camaraderie, and great yacht racing. If you are planning on cruising to Mexico’s west coast (or beyond) this coming winter cruising season please consider joining us. Entry fees are $1000 pesos per boat (about $77 US or Canadian) and include 2 tickets to the Awards Banquet to be held on the beach at Paradise Village Resort in Nuevo Vallarta. Registration is now open and available via an online registration form at BanderasBayRegatta.com. Registered participants are eligible for special offers, including discounts on Paradise Village slip rates and hotel stays. Click HERE to learn more.

Upcoming Events in Puerto Vallarta and Around Banderas Bay
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• Vallarta Joins Second 500px Worldwide Photo Walk

• Kaiser Maximilian Celebrates Las Fiestas Patrias

• NWJ! Opens La Cantina for 'El Día de la Independencia'