Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - There's always so much going on in Puerto Vallarta and around the Republic, it can be difficult to keep up with it all. So we've put together a brief overview of some of this week's news headlines from Mexico and around Banderas Bay, community announcements, and some not-to-be-missed weekend events.

Los Mangos Library Needs Summer Camp Sponsors

How would you like to help send a local child to one of the best summer camps in Vallarta? As they begin promoting their annual Summer Camp among local parents and students, Puerto Vallarta's Public Library, Biblioteca Los Mangos, is looking for donors to sponsor a child through the program. The four-week Summer Camp, which begins on July 15 and is open to children ages three to 13, provides students with a safe, educational environment in which they are immersed in a variety of fun and educational activities. These include art, science, language, and social skill development, among others. The cost for the entire program is approximately $200 USD per child, but some families can't afford to pay cost of admission, so Los Mangos is looking for scholarship sponsors. Donations can be made in full- ($200) or half- ($100) scholarship amounts. "If a donor requests it, we will gladly keep them updated of their scholarship student with photos," General Director Adriana García promised. If you'd like to help a kid go to camp this summer, please send an email to Adriana at bibliotecalosmangos(at)gmail.com.

Canadian Man Dead, Two Missing in Mexico Boat Trip

Firefighters are searching Lake Chapala after a 78-year-old Canadian man was found dead and two other elderly Canadian citizens went missing during a boat trip, in Chapala, a resort town popular with US and Canadian retirees near Guadalajara, Jalisco. A civil protection official in Chapala said the three men had left in a sailboat on Monday. A woman called the authorities to report them missing the next day and their empty vessel was found on Lake Chapala on Tuesday afternoon, said the official, who requested anonymity. "A half hour later we found a man's body floating. We are still searching for the two other men, who are in their 70s," the official said.

Change of Date for Summer Splash at the Marsol Hotel

Due to conflicting events, the date of the Summer Splash event at the Marsol Hotel has been changed to Wednesday, May 27th from 12 noon to 5 pm. We invite you to come to this festival to celebrate our beautiful month of May and enjoy food from local restaurants; exposition by talented artists, craftsmen and jewelers; a raffle for prizes from many area businesses and live music. Free entrance. The Marsol Hotel is located at Fca. Rodriguez 103, next to Los Muertos Pier on the South side of Puerto Vallarta. Come join the party!

New Direct Flights Between Canada and Mexico This Winter

The winter season is the perfect time to escape really cold temperatures and fly into warmer climates – such as those found in Mexico. Well, at least compared to the freezing temperatures in Canada. "Air connections between Mexico and Canada are essential to the growing mobility of citizens between both countries," said Consul General of Mexico in Vancouver Claudia Franco Hijuelos in a recent article in Business In Vancouver. In response to this, Aeroméxico, one of Mexico's largest airline, and Canadian Sunwing Airlines have announced new direct routes between Canada and Mexico. Starting on December 9, 2015, Aeroméxico will launch its new non-stop flight between Mexico City to Vancouver on a daily basis, transporting 124 passengers in a Boeing 737 aircraft. Adding to this, Sunwing Airlines will open up a new weekly direct flight from Thunder Bay, Ontario to Cancun, Quintana Roo, starting on December 23 this year. Thus broadening the opportunity for vacationing at a favorite destination: the Mexican Caribbean.

Weekend Events in Puerto Vallarta and Around Banderas Bay
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• Puerto Vallarta Anniversary Celebrations

• Time to Eat! Vallarta Restaurant Week

• Riviera Nayarit Wind Festival in Bucerías