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 happenings, some community announcements and a couple of weekend events that you won't want to miss.

Paradise Church Ribs 4 Kids Fundraiser at El Rio BBQ

Paradise Church and Compassionet Impact invite you to join us on Saturday, January 21 from 12:00 to 4:00 pm, at El Rio BBQ in Paso Ancho for the Ribs 4 Kids fundraiser. You'll enjoy a delicious lunch with your choice of chicken, ribs or fish, a cash bar, live music and some awesome raffle prizes. Funds raised will be used to support our feeding program for the children by the dump and for our new children's home, Casa Hogar Compasion. At Casa Hogar Compasion, our mission is to rescue, redeem and restore orphaned and abandoned young children. We provide parents to establish a family and sense of belonging and equip these children with the proper life skills, ethics and education to help them reach their God-given potential in life. Your help is essential to ensure that these children have access to a better quality of life, so join us at El Rio BBQ on Saturday, January 21 for an afternoon of fun and friendship. Tickets are available for a donation of $400 pesos and can be purchased at Carol's Boutique, Basilio Badillo #250, or by calling 322-117-6484.

What's Happening at The Boutique Theatre

The Boutique Theatre is delighted to extend its run of "The Kitchen Witches" with shows added on Friday, and Saturday, January 20 and 21, at 5 pm. Several audience members have called "The Kitchen Witches," a comedy directed by Lynne Dellinger, "the best show we've ever seen at The Boutique." Watch as two rival cooking show hostesses, played by stage favorites Alice Averett and Cat Meders, battle it out with hilarious and messy results. Rounding out the cast are Rob Grant and Catherine Beeghly. Dinners are available before or after the show. On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from Jan. 26 through Feb. 11, Dana Zeller-Alexis will star in a one-woman cabaret show, "Women on the Edge." She and her husband Mark Zeller, who is directing the show, have long careers on the stage around the world. Her work in "Mrs. Dally Has a Lover" earned this review: "She enters the heart of the character, etching out the perimeters of her character like a skilled jeweler." She also won a Dramalogue Award for best actress in that role. The Vallarta Vocalista Ensemble, a newly formed professional vocal octet, will perform at the Boutique Feb. 16, 17, 18, 23, 24 and 25. "The Rhythm of Life" is the show's theme, and Carl Timothy, Jean-Guy Comeau, Kathy Overly, Suzanne Kirkpatrick, and Sharon Baughman-White are among the singers.

On Wednesday, February 1, 2017 from 9 am-1 pm, the American School of Puerto Vallarta will open its doors to families in Puerto Vallarta and surrounding areas to discover why we are more than you imagine. We want families to LIVE the American School experience so, instead of a typical presentation, we've set up a self-guided tour for visitors. There will be diverse areas to visit, each one representing an important facet of our school. Visiting families will learn about and discover the following: • Preschool • Primary School • Secondary School • Sports & Athletics • Art & Music • Community Service • Technology • Science • Libraries • Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) • Admissions & College Prep/Guidance. Free of charge. The American School is located at Albatros 129 in Marina Vallarta. For more information, call (322) 226-7672 or visit aspv.edu.mx.

Villa Bahía to Host Havana Nights Fundraiser for Casa Hogar

On February 4, 2017 at 6:30 pm Villa Bahía Vallarta will host it's annual fundraiser to benefit Casa Hogar Maximo Cornejo Quiroz A.C., an orphanage near the Puerto Vallarta International Airport. This year's theme is Havana Nights and will include a 4 course gourmet dinner, provided by Top Chefs in Puerto Vallarta, a premium Open Bar and music for $2000 pesos per person. Located on the exclusive South Shore of Puerto Vallarta at Carr. Barra de Navidad KM 3, just five minutes from the Romantic Zone, on its exclusive South Shore, Villa Bahia is an luxury ocean front home. We invite you to experience our Havana Nights in this spectacular 10,000 sq. ft. oceanfront villa on February 4th. For more information, please visit the Facebook event page. Seating is limited, so call JD at (322) 222-0912 to reserve your tickets today. All proceeds will go to benefit the Casa Hogar Maximo Cornejo Orphanage in Puerto Vallarta. Residents and visitors can visit the orphanage at Carr. Tepic Km 9 #1100, just north of the Puerto Vallarta International Airport. To learn how you can make the sun shine brighter for these kids, call Casa Hogar Maximo Cornejo Quiroz A.C. at (322) 221-1908 or visit MaximoCornejo.org.

Weekend Events in Puerto Vallarta and Around Banderas Bay
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• San Pancho Women's March and PV Solidarity Gathering

• Tipsy Rose Lee Opens New Late Night Spectacular at Act II

• Daiquiri Dick's Offers 'Flavors of The World' Menu