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 this weekend's events that you won't want to miss.

Early Birder Breakfast for Vallarta Bird Conservancy

Puerto Vallarta and the Banderas Bay area are known for their vast diversity of birds, both endemic migratory and resident species. At least 30 endemics and up to 400 species can be found in the different habitats and ecosystems in the region. The Vallarta Bird Conservancy's (VBC) mission is to promote the conservation, education and knowledge of tropical and migratory birds in Puerto Vallarta, Banderas Bay and the areas of Cabo Corrientes in Jalisco, Mexico to the benefit of residents and visitors from around the world. To accomplish their mission, the VBC hosts annual Vallarta Bird Festivals in March, Bird Day celebrations in May, and an Audubon Christmas Bird Count, as well as providing conservation education and scholarships, and promoting the interchange of knowledge between countries. Help them accomplish their goals at the first annual Early Birder Breakfast at the River Café on Monday November 17, 2014. Tickets cost just $200 pesos or $150 for students, and are available at the River Cafe or by calling (322) 128-0120 for ticket delivery.

Purr Project Bingo at Playa Los Arcos Hotel

Don't miss Purr Project Bingo on Wednesday, November 19, where you'll hear (and sing along to) Patsy Cline's greatest hits, as sung by local chanteuses Mikki Prost and Polly Stephens Cooper. Our muy excelente prizes include gift certificates to some of Vallarta's best shops and restaurants, bottles of adult beverages, beautiful jewelry, and our famous multiple-pull 50/50 raffle. Los Arcos has a special food and drink menu just for us bingo players - and if we play our cards right, $1 tequila shots! Get there early for a good seat ~ cards go on sale at 4:30 pm; the fun starts at 5:00 pm. You'll find Playa Los Arcos on Olas Altas in Old Town, between Kaiser Maximilian and Derby City Burgers. There are entrances on both Olas Altas and the beach sidewalk - just look for the Kitty Bingo signs. We're under the beautiful new indoor palapa right beside the pool, with lots of ocean breezes! Grab a friend, grab a table and join the fun!

Join or Renew Your Vallarta Garden Club Membership Now

Welcome Everyone whether you've been here all summer or are just returning. We can't wait to have everyone back to enjoy beautiful Puerto Vallarta! Our PV Garden Club AC season begins, as you may remember, November 1. The summer has been long and hot. We have used this time to get our trees and bougainvillea, now well established, into perfect shape. We took out lots of old wood, spent sometimes more than an hour just on one planter to get it right. We do hope that you are happy with the results. Avenida Mexico and Avenida Basilio Badillo are especially beautiful. Please join or renew now and let your membership contribution contribute all year. Annual membership runs from November 1 through October 31 with dues of only $300 pesos per person, or $500 per couple. Contact Club President, Bonnie Mott at bonmott(at)hotmail.com or Matthias Vogt at matthias.vogt@usa.net to learn how you can join the club.

Puerto Vallarta Men's Chorus Introduces New Artistic Director

Join the Puerto Vallarta Men's Chorus on November 15 at 7:30 PM, in the Red Room at Act II Stages as they introduce their new Artistic Director with a coming out extravaganza and 2014–2015 concert season preview. Under the direction of the new Artistic Director, Alfonso Lopez, you'll enjoy a Musical Review, emceed by Juan Pablo. Past performances will be presented from musical theatre and opera, including Newsies, Fiddler on the Roof, La Traviata, Sweet Charity and more. Included will be previews of Forever Plaid, conducted by Alfonso and PVMC's December Winter Concert Higher and Higher - Mucho Más Alto. With an extensive musical background, Alfonso enthusiastically joins PVMC with both vision and experience. A graduate of The University of Texas-Pan American with a Master's in Vocal Performance (Summa Cum Laude - with highest honors) he went on to become a music professor at UTPA, where he was the Music Director and the Choir Conductor for the staged musicals both in the Theatre and Music Departments. Come help us welcome him at this fun-filled - and free! - evening of musical entertainment.

Weekend Events in Puerto Vallarta and Around Banderas Bay
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• International Gourmet Festival Celebrates 20 Years

• Assorted Fruits and Vegetables at ACT II Stages

• VYC Junior Sailing Cirque du Solei Fundraiser Dinner