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 weekend's local earthquake relief efforts, a few other community announcements, and a couple of upcoming events that you won't want to miss.

Vallarta DJs Unite for Mexico Quake Victims

On Saturday, September 23 from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm everyone is invited to come out to the Puerto de Luna Hotel's Jardín de la Luna, where Puerto Vallarta's many DJs will share their musical talents in exchange for an in kind donation for the victims of the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck central Mexico on Tuesday. Entrance is free for those who make a donation of any of the following items: bottled water, non-perishable food, surgical supplies and medicines, women's clothing sizes 8 and 10, flashlights, batteries , personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies. Everything that is collected will be sent to Mexico City and/or Puebla on Saturday night and be distributed to those in need on Sunday. Puerto de Luna Pet Friendly & Family Suites is located at Blvd. Francisco Medrina Ascencio #2500 in Puerto Vallarta's Zona Hotelera Norte.

Monzón Brewing to Hold Fundraiser Benefiting Earthquake Relief

In response to the two recent devastating earthquakes affecting central Mexico, Monzón co-founders Miranda and Reid Mortimer have announced a fundraiser event to be held this Saturday, September 23, from 6-9 pm at Monzón Brewing Company, Venustiano Carranza #239, in Vallarta's Emiliano Zapata neighborhood. "Here in Vallarta, we are so lucky to have been unaffected by these disasters," says Miranda, "but we feel that we need to help as much as we can, in any way we can. So we've put together a night that we're really excited about." For a cover charge of $200 MX per person (100% of all profits will be donated to Red Cross Mexico), benefit attendees will receive 1 craft beer and 1 plate (3) of Monzón’s tacos dorados, as well as homemade chips and salsa and banana bread. Monzón has partnered with local band La Trez Cuartos, who has agreed to donate live music to the event to keep the party going. Monzón is also pleased to be partnering with Vallarta's Spanish Experience Center, who will be present at the event to collect nonperishable food items, baby formula, toiletries, and more to be delivered to areas in need. While the door will be wide open for walk-ins, attendees are encouraged to reserve via Monzon's Facebook page. For more information, please contact Melissa Tropp at troppy(at)curiousrelations.com, or 312-316-1736.

Breast Cancer Awareness Events in Puerto Vallarta

Pamela Thompson of Healthcare Resources Puerto Vallarta is busy planning lots of events throughout the month of October - Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The annual "Pink Cocktail," set too take place at Hospital San Javier Marina on Friday, October 6th from 6:30-9:00 pm, will kick off a month full of activities. As in the past, they are requesting community involvement with donations of sweet, savory, and pink items to help make this no charge event a success. Prizes for the raffle drawings are also needed. If you are able to assist, please email her at pamela(at)healthcareresourcespv.com. Pam's October Healthcare Resources Newsletter is coming out soon and will include information about their Mammogram Clinic, along with regular monthly clinics, speakers programs, and all of the no-charge Breast Cancer Awareness events (including an ice cream social and a brunch) that are going to be educational, informative, delicious - and pink!

American School of Puerto Vallarta University Fair 2017

The American School of Puerto Vallarta invites high school students in Puerto Vallarta and their parents to participate in their 2017 College Fair. Scheduled to be held on Monday, October 9th from 10 am to 1 pm at the Sunscape Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta, over 70 universities from the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe have confirmed their participation in this year's fair. This FREE and open to the public event is ideal for high school students and their parents to look into the different university options available and establish a personal relationship with the university representatives. Students and parents will have the opportunity to ask questions concerning options for their majors, admissions requirements, and financial assistance. For more information, please contact ASPV Admissions and Communication Director, Amanda González Moreno, at (322) 226-7670 ext. 303.

Upcoming Events in Puerto Vallarta and Around Banderas Bay
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• Puerto Vallarta Celebrates International Car-Free Day

• Riviera Nayarit Joins International Beach Cleanup Day

• San Pancho Patron Saint Festival Sept 25-Oct 4