Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - We are happy to report that all is well in Puerto Vallarta. The sun is out and it is beautiful. Friday was a very unusual day. By 8:00 in the morning, the shops and restaurants along Basilio Badillo and Olas Altas were closing and tourists were being evacuated from hotels.

The bomberos, police, and other government officials here in Vallarta pulled together and did a fabulous job. We were very fortunate that the hurricane missed us. Our hearts and thoughts are with those not so fortunate.

Garden Club member, Matthias Vogt just came back from an inspection trip through town to check on our planters/plants etc and happily reports that not one branch, tree, or bougainvillea was out of place - on the contrary - all looked happily soaked!

The third Thursday of the Month will be Garden Club meeting day again this year.

Two dates to save: Thursday early evening, November 19 join Garden Club Friends for a welcome back party and membership kickoff. You'll get specific details soon.

Then Thursday, December 17, we'll kick off the Christmas Holiday Season at the Botanical Gardens with a sing-along featuring talented Puerto Vallarta musician Bob Bruneau.

Please consider getting actively involved with the Club this year. We need a database coordinator, a Secretary for our board, help with fund raising and events. Please contact me, Bonnie Mott, bonmott(at)hotmail.com to learn more!

2015 has been our most ambitious year ever and we can't wait for you to see all of the work we've done when you return to Puerto Vallarta for the high season. It's beautiful!