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 FMM – The New Mexican Immigration Form
 playazone.wordpress.com
On April 30, 2010, Mexico launched a new form for people entering and exiting the country. As before, passport holders from countries on Mexico’s no visa required list do not need to apply for a formal visa, instead, they may use a visitor’s permit known as a Forma Migratoria Multiple, or FMM.
The Reluctant Fundamentalist Reviewed
 Alex Gomez
'The Reluctant Fundamentalist' is a brief but very dense and intense read, which I recommend to anyone with suspicions about American foreign policy and an open mind. Or even someone closed off, that it might open his/her mind.
 Pet Heaven Holds Adoptions Throughout Vallarta
 Julie Bunker
Pet Heaven, a non-Profit no-kill shelter that provides homeless cats and kittens a recuperative stay with the ultimate goal to adopt them out to loving homes, is currently holding adoption events at locations throughout the Banderas Bay area.
World Wide Fishing with Phil: Chuy's Broken Rod
 Phil Kerr
The big Jacks are too much for the fly rod - watch as Cindy gets the big one.
A Taste of Puerto Vallarta Comes Once Again to the Food + Wine Classic in Aspen
 Nora Ocegueda
Those attending the Food + Wine Classic in Aspen from June 19-20th will have the opportunity to sample a Taste of Puerto Vallarta with tantalizing delicacies prepared by the resort town's acclaimed chef Bernhard Güth, Chef - Owner of Trio Restaurant Bar Café and Vitea Ocean Front Bistro.
Crime History - Dog the Bounty Hunter Captures Cosmetics Heir
 Scott McCabe
This week, in 2003, bounty hunter Duane "Dog" Chapman captured Max Factor cosmetics heir Andrew Luster who fled the United States in the middle of a trial for drugging, raping and videotaping women.
Saturdays at the Old Town Farmers’ Market
 Estelle Eisen
Without a doubt, the must do activity on a Saturday morning is a visit to the Old Town Farmers’ Market. In addition to seeing everyone you know, you will experience a bit of sensory overload as you make the circuit of all the goodies being offered.
Learn Vallarta to Continue Popular Malecón Sculpture Walk
 Sandra Cesca
The popular Tuesday Malecón Sculpture Walks, begun by gallery owner Gary Thompson several years ago, will continue through the summer with Learn Vallarta while Gary is on vacation. The walks will be from 6:30-8 pm on Tuesdays beginning June 29 at The Millennia sculpture in downtown Puerto Vallarta.
Barcelona Tapas for Lunch
 Gary R. Beck
During a recent evening meal at Barcelona Tapas, we learned that this favorite dining venue is also open for lunch. What an opportunity to gather and share tapas with the backdrop of the skyline and vista of Puerto Vallarta and the bahía far below. This was a must-add to our culinary list.
Los Mangos Fundraiser at Villa Leonardo
 Pamela Thompson
The stunning Villa Leonardo will be the site for an early summer fundraiser to benefit Biblioteca Los Mangos on June 26, 2010. One hundred percent of the proceeds will benefit the Puerto Vallarta Public Library, which is so very much needed as we enter in to the summer months.
Sizzling Spanish at Daiquiri Dick's
 PVNN
This week's Summer Sizzle Menu at Daiquiri Dick's features spectacular selections from Spain. Through June 21st you can enjoy a special 3-course menu with your choice of a mouth watering appetizer, an irresistible entrée and delectable dessert - for only $299 pesos per person.
Boy's Bottled Message Found 125 Miles Away
 UPI
An Arizona boy who dropped a message in a bottle into the Pacific Ocean near Puerto Vallarta, said the bottle was found a year later by a science team on the uninhabited Isla Maria Magdalena.
June 19: Biking for Vallarta Night Ride
 Roberto Angel P. Zepeda
The 2nd 'Paseo Nocturno en Bici por Vallarta' is scheduled to take place on Saturday June 19th. The ride begins at El Parque Lineal del Pitillal at 7:00 pm sharp, when we'll pedal our way to la Plaza de la Hermandad in El Centro, where the Guadalajara Youth Symphony Orchestra will be performing.
Kirtan with Raoul Diaz at davannayoga
 PVNN
Enjoy the setting sun and sing under the stars on the rooftop terrace on Friday, June 18th at 8 pm as davannayoga presents this season's final Kirtan with Raoul Diaz. A brief background will be given on Kirtan beforehand and there will be song books to follow.
Looking to Book a Wedding in Vallarta?
 Patrick Harrison
Thinking about getting married in Mexico? According to Bride Magazine, Puerto Vallarta is listed as a top 10 world-wide favorite among brides. And, according to a recent issue of Destination Weddings & Honeymoon Magazine, the secluded beach at Quinta Maria Cortez is the perfect place to say 'I do'.
Entre Pancho Villa y Una Mujer Desnuda - Reviewed
 Alex Gomez
If you want to learn more about one of Mexico's most beloved historical figure, be sure to catch 'Entre Pancho Villa y Una Mujer Desnuda' (Between Pancho Villa and a Naked Woman) now playing at the Cecatur Auditorium in downtown Puerto Vallarta on June 17, 19, 21, 24 and 26th at 8:30 pm.
The PV Summer Bowling League is a Ball!
 pvrpv.com
With just minutes to spare, the lanes filled up on Wednesday, June 9th and bowlers grabbed their shoes, looked for their favorite ball, chugged down an ice cold beer and then hit the lanes with enthusiasm and confidence. We will see everyone on June 17th for another great night at Collage.
Cafe Roma Feeds 2500 Children Free Pizza
 Art Fumerton
Café Roma continues its incredible generosity and has now fed free pizza to more than 2500 children from the School of Champions program in Magisterio and Volcanes colonias. For the past two years Sr. Fox has been treating these children to weekly pizza parties at his restaurant in Puerto Vallarta.
PV Yankees Win 9-11 Year Old Championship in Puerto Vallarta Little League Finale
 Bob Cohen
The PV Yankees defeated the Mexlend Martillos 9-8 in as thrilling a game as the Puerto Vallarta Little League has seen to win the 9-11 year old championship.
Genuine Italian Dining at Cardinalli’s
 Bill Peeler
I thought about dining al fresco on the patio, but I didn’t want the breeze, or anything else, to distract from the taste sensations I was about to experience.
June 13: Biking for Vallarta Sunday Ride
 Roberto Angel P. Zepeda
We are pleased to announce that the 4th Mundo Ceiba A.C. Biking for Vallarta Sunday Ride, 'En Bici por Vallarta' is scheduled to take place from 9 am to 1 pm on June 13th. We invite you to join us and be a part of this movement that seeks to promote cycling as a form of mobility in our city.
Baseball Legends Go To Bat for Charity in Vallarta
 hookthecure.com
Baseball legends Cy Young and Matt Young will join in the fun at the Fifth Annual Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Hook the Cure catch-and-release fishing tournament in Puerto Vallarta from October 21-24. The catch-and-release IGFA-qualifier has raised more than $1.3 million USD over the last four years.
Puerto Vallarta Events - Month of May in Review
 Shannon Beston
May was a very full month here in the Banderas Bay area. Between visiting all of Vallarta's best eateries during Restaurant Week, glamorous fund raising events and the Fiestas de Mayo, there was something for everyone - and June promises to be another busy and interesting month in paradise.
Sailing on the Bay of Banderas
 David Schoenberg & Darlene Ball
No trip to Puerto Vallarta would be complete without a day on the Bay of Banderas. One way to enjoy the day is on an intimate beautifully restored 45 foot ketch. Our choice was aboard the sailboat Ada, which took us from Marina Vallarta to Punta Mita before heading south to Los Arcos and beyond.
Kaiser Maximilian Early Bird Specials
 PVNN
After receiving yet another 5 Star Diamond Award, and recently celebrating their 15th Anniversary of serving Puerto Vallarta, Kaiser Maximilian is sharing the joy by offering an Early Bird Special Menu, featuring any main course for just $149 pesos, every Mon-Sat from 1 to 7 pm through July 17th.
Children of the Dump / School of Champions Summer Program
 Art Fumerton
From July 14 through August 8, the School of Champions will hold a 4 week summer camp filled with fun activities for 100 children from the areas around the Puerto Vallarta city dump. We need to collect about $2,000 USD in donations in order to fund the camp, and we always need more volunteers.
Thai Food at the Puerto Vallarta Farmers Market
 Rick Hepting
Some vendors travel quite long distances to sell at The Puerto Vallarta Old Town Farmers Market, but Joe and Narisa Moros have come from Chang Rai, Thailand; not directly to the Market, of course, but as expats in search of a new home with the creation of a stand at the Market as part of this quest.
Planeta Indigena - A New Indigenous Awareness Center to Open in Fall of 2010 in Sayulita, Mexico
 Bonnie Metzger
This fall, the small pueblo of Sayulita Nayarit, popular for its surfing and restaurants, will also be home to Planeta Indígena - a new Indigenous Awareness Center that will focus on international indigenous cultural exchange, women's education and more.
Our Favorite Place for Lunch in Mascota
 Kathleen Dobek
On our quest for great lunches, we found ourselves in Mascota recently, and turned up a winner in the lunch department. Tacos de Ollita serves traditional Mexican dishes that are worth the drive. After lunch, Mascota offers visitors a leisurely afternoon of sightseeing and activities.
Improve Your Mental and Physical Well-Being with Pilates
 Marcelo Micó
Marcelo Micó explains the Pilates method of physical toning, a unique exercise system of stretching and strengthening developed by Joseph H. Pilates more than ninety years ago. Today, Pilates Educación is more than just a form of exercise: it is a way of viewing and living life.
Entre Pancho Villa y La Mujer Desnuda at Cecatur
Alex Gomez
If you want to do something cultural this month, check out 'Entre Pancho Villa y La Mujer Desnuda' at the Cecatur Auditorium in downtown Puerto Vallarta on June 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24 and 26th at 8:30 pm. 50% of all tickets sold at the GLBT Center will be donated to the SETAC Community Center.
9 by Design’s Novogratz Family Sign On to Design Punta Mita Hotel
 Matthew Shepatin
With their first two hotel projects, Bob and Cortney Novogratz created a virtual beach paradise on the Jersey Shore. Now, they'll be working on one in actual paradise: The stars of Bravo's 9 by Design just signed on to design a 48-room boutique hotel in the Mexican resort town of Punta Mita.
Hacienda Jalisco Story Circle Retreat
 Pamela Thompson
Escape the heat and humidity in Puerto Vallarta and head for the mountains of San Sebastian on Saturday, June 26th, for a Story Circle retreat with Lynn Rogers, PhD. This fun-filled day trip gives everyone the opportunity to share personal stories and a delicious lunch at Hacienda Jalisco.
Tips to Analyzing a Retirement Opportunity
 Michael Green
While many consider retirement in Mexico a luxury – which it most certainly is in terms of lifestyle – it does not require luxury funds. In fact, baby-boomers can buy a property in Puerto Vallarta for their retirement, and enjoy an income through the property, covering expenses, or even adding additional savings for the big day.
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