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. Here's a look at some of this week's Mexico headlines plus Puerto Vallarta news, community announcements and some of this weekend's events that you won't want to miss.

Ancient Carving Stolen from Mexico Retrieved in France

A nearly 3,000-year-old carving stolen more than four decades ago from a remote area of southern Mexico has been recovered in France. The Olmec carving dating to around 900 B.C. had been chipped off the rock face where it was discovered, sometime between its discovery in 1968 and 1972, when the initial research team returned to the area. It resurfaced recently in France under unclear circumstances. Dominique Michelet, a French archaeologist at the CNRS research center involved in recovering the piece, said Thursday the bas relief is believed to represent a priest. Michelet wouldn't say how it was found. It will be returned to Mexico for restoration and public display. The Olmec are best known for their enormous carved heads and are considered one of the founding cultures of Mesoamerica.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Puerto Vallarta

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. While most people are aware of breast cancer, many forget to take the steps to have a plan to detect the disease in its early stages and encourage others to do the same. Here in Puerto Vallarta, HealthCare Resources is planning several wonderful and very "pink" events to raise breast cancer awareness in our community. HCRPV owner Pamela Thompson is encouraging local businesses to participate in the month-long campaign to raise breast cancer awareness by offering their clients something pink. If you own a restaurant or bar, this could be a special pink cocktail; store owners could offer special prices on pink or pink-tagged items; salons could offer specially priced manicure and/or pedicures with pink-painted nails... the opportunities for participation are limitless, so use your imagination! There is no charge to participate in this campaign, which will include participants' logos and information in all advertising and free pink ribbons to give to your customers. Nobody will ask for a fee, or prizes, or gifts, only good will. The important thing in October is to help promote the importance of early detection of breast cancer. So don't hesitate - participate! For more information, comments or suggestions, contact Pamela at pamela(at)healthcareresourcespv.com

USA-Mexico Game to be Shown at Over 200 U.S. Movie Theaters

The USA-Mexico men's soccer rivalry is going to the big screen. The October 10 showdown at the Rose Bowl for CONCACAF's berth in the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup will be shown at over 200 movie theaters across the United States, Fathom Events announced on Thursday. The organization is teaming with Fox Sports 1 to show the highly anticipated showdown live. The winner will go to Russia in the summer of 2017, where the likes of the host nation, defending World Cup champion Germany, 2015 Copa America winner Chile and 2015 Asian Cup winner Australia and three other sides will be waiting. "We're really excited to be working with Fathom Events to bring the huge match between the U.S. and Mexico to big screens throughout the country," David Nathanson, FOX Sports head of business operations, said in a release. "Live sports are the ultimate shared community experience, and the electric scene at what will be a jam-packed Rose Bowl will no doubt have fans in theaters feeling like they're in Pasadena."

1st Guayabitos Extreme Triathlon, September 26-27, 2015

The first-ever Guayabitos Extreme Triathlon is set to take off on September 26-27, 2015 in Rincón de Guayabitos, Riviera Nayarit. The competition is open for all triathletes, clubs, leagues, public and private associations, schools and the general public both domestic and national. The competition field includes the beach at Rincón de Guayabitos, the streets and the environs of Los Ayalas and La Peñita de Jaltemba. Six Categories await triathletes ages 10 to 50+, with both Men’s and Women’s divisions. A pre-competition physical is recommended. All participants who cross the line will receive a medal. There’s a 20-thousand peso purse to be divided among the top three places in each category, plus prizes in kind on behalf of the sponsors and special trophies for kids and veterans. The competitions begin on Saturday the 26th at 5 pm and continue on Sunday the 27th from 7:30 am onward, all on local time. For more information, visit the official Guayabitos Extreme Triathlon webpage.

Weekend Events in Puerto Vallarta and Around Banderas Bay
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• Vallarta Joins Third 500px Worldwide Photo Walk

• Third Annual Athletic Race in The Riviera Nayarit

• Ayotzinapa Expo at Oficina de Proyectos Culturales