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 local news, a few community announcements, and some of this weekend's events you won't want to miss.

Feria del Libro at Los Mangos Library

Biblioteca Los Mangos' Second Annual Feria del Libro (Book Fair) is scheduled to take place this weekend, with talks, workshops and fun activities on April 24th & 25th. The Book Fair kicks off on April 24 at 6:30 pm with a talk presented by Carol Ann Johnson, the Program Coordinator of GDLee Reading Circles and the winner of the 2013 Mexico Lee ("Read Mexico") National Prize for the Promotion of Reading, awarded by the National Council for Culture and the Arts. A "Geography Dinner" will follow at 8:30 pm, with presentations and gastronomical samplings from selected countries worldwide. The fun continues on Saturday with the actual Book Fair, where you can purchase books while enjoying storytelling, musical and theatrical presentations, a string ensemble performance, and more from 10 am to 8 pm. At noon a workshop will show teachers, parents and other interested parties how to conduct fun and educational activities that promote the joys of reading. Note: Puerto Vallarta's Public Library, Biblioteca Los Mangos, is located at Ave. Francisco Villa 1001 in Colonia Versalles. For more information, visit BibliotecaLosMangos.com.

Puerto Vallarta Institute of Culture Welcomes New Director

Marcela Lepe has been named the new director of the Institute of Culture in Puerto Vallarta, replacing Sergio Zepeda. The daughter of Puerto Vallarta's most famous artist, Manuel Lepe, Marcela dabbled in painting at a young age before moving on to study performing arts. Since then, she has created various music, choreography, and theater groups, including her own performance company, which she personally directs. Today, she continues in her father's footsteps with her own paintings of Puerto Vallarta and to honor her father through the creation and operations of the Manuel Lepe Museum and Art Workshop for Children. In short, Marcela Lepe has been a big part of the city's art scene for thirty years. As the Cultural Institute's new director, Lepe will continue to enhance the tourism and cultural experiences in Puerto Vallarta. She is also expected to beef up the 'Mobile Workshops' and 'People's Culture' children's arts programs.

Sporting Competitions in Riviera Nayarit this Weekend

The 5th Open Water Nado Seguro Competition and the 1st Gran Fondo 150K/Medio Fondo 75K will be held in the Riviera Nayarit this weekend. The 5th Open Water Nado Seguro Competition will take place on April 25th with 5 and 3K races in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle with 700 participants from Nayarit, Jalisco, Mexico City, Guanajuato and other states. The categories include Children, Juvenile, Master, Special Needs and Professional for both males and females. For more information, call (322) 209-0716, or visit the official website at NadoSeguro.com. April 26th marks the start of the first Gran Fondo 150K/Medio Fondo 75K that will cruise though several of the Riviera Nayarit's coastal towns. An elite group will lead the race, which will begin in Nuevo Vallarta, continue all the way to Sayulita, weave past Bucerías and go through Punta de Mita and La Cruz de Huanacaxtle before making the final push up the mountains of Fortuna de Vallejo. For more details call 322-118-2201 or visit the official website at BiciBucerias.com, or their Facebook page.

Donna Davies Hosts Isla Iguana Open House

Timothy Real Estate Group's Donna Davies will be hosting an Open House on April 28th from 3:30–6:00 pm at Casa Isla Iguana #20. Located within the gated community of Isla Iguana in Marina Vallarta, this newly remodeled town house has all of the modern amenities throughout, but retains its quaint Mexican feel. Why come to Mexico and live or stay in a hotel when you can have your own Mexican slice of life right here? This fully-furnished three-story, 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath townhouse is right on the water and comes with its own boat slip. The Master Suite has a private bathroom and private furnished patio. On the middle floor you'll find the other two bedrooms. One of them has its own private terrace that faces the water, and the other faces a tropical courtyard and a fountain. Both guest bedrooms have their own private bathrooms. Searching the Internet for just the right property can be frustrating, so if you are looking to purchase your dream home in Puerto Vallarta, join Donna at Casa Isla Iguana #20 on April 28th from 3:30–6:00 pm. For more information, click HERE or call Donna L. Davies at 322-779-9406 or at the Timothy Real Estate Group office at (322) 223-5300.

Weekend Events in Puerto Vallarta and Around Banderas Bay
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• Riviera Nayarit Salsa & Mambo Festival

• Swingin' on a Star on Act II's Main Stage

• Kaiser Maximilian's 20th Anniversary