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HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta August 2010 Newsletter
 Pamela Thompson
Though summer is here and things have slowed down here in Puerto Vallarta, there are still plenty of folks here and plenty of things to do. Here at HealthCare Resources, we've scheduled two health clinics this month and we're busy making plans for next season's new projects, clinics and services.
 Unwanted Cats Find Love at Pet Heaven
 Nicole Martin
Nicole Martin visits Pet Heaven, a no-kill shelter located just outside of Puerto Vallarta where homeless felines roam free. Dedicated to the health and well-being of homeless and unwanted cats and kittens, rescues are given a safe home, health care and love while waiting for 'forever' homes.
Lo de Marcos - A Little Piece of Heaven on the Road
 RivieraNayarit.com
Discover the real charm of a small fishing town where life goes on without a worry in Lo de Marcos, a sleepy seaside village in Riviera Nayarit. The relaxed atmosphere of this hidden haven is reflected in the people who live in this tropical paradise.
PVRPV Summer Bowling League Wrap Up
 Tim Longpré
The final balls were thrown and pins knocked down at Bolerama Vallarta on Wednesday, August 4th, as the first PVRPV summer bowling league wrapped up. All in all a lot of fun was had by the 14 teams, 56 players, and numerous celebrity substitutes that all helped make the summer league a big success!
Anglers Hope To Break Records in Riviera Nayarit
 RivieraNayarit.com
The IV International Marlin and Tuna Tournament in Riviera Nayarit is offering almost $1.5 million pesos in prizes. The struggle to break the current weight record, set at 332.3 kilos for the marlin category and 176 kilos for the tuna category, will begin on August 12th.
Puerto Vallarta Garden Club Meeting
 Gary R. Beck
The Puerto Vallarta Garden Club, a new club forming for plant lovers, beauty lovers, civic lovers and Vallarta lovers, will hold it's second meeting at Las Calandrias, Constitucion #437, on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at 11 am. Join in, get involved in beautification on the local level.
Puerto Vallarta Events - Month of July in Review
 Shannon Beston
The month of July brought the rains, making the jungle covered mountains and hills surrounding Puerto Vallarta glow with new growth. Coincidentally, a new Garden Club is forming in the area and the sea turtle nesting season is in full swing, all of which make summer a great time to visit!
Mexico Sizzles at Daiquiri Dick's
 PVNN
Through August 16th you can savor the flavors of Mexico as Daiquiri Dick's continues their Summer Sizzle. This special 3-course menu features your choice of a mouthwatering appetizer, an irresistible entrée and a delectable dessert - all for only $299 pesos per person.
Puerto Vallarta to Host 2010 Global Medical Tourism Congress
 Marie Callan
From August 24-26, 2010, Puerto Vallarta will host the 2010 Global Medical Tourism Congress, where national and international speakers will share their views on global trends and opportunities for expanding medical tourism in Mexico.
Clients Happy with Learn Vallarta's New Real Estate Tours
 Sandra Cesca
There are countless questions that arise when researching to live in a foreign land, and sometimes getting answers appears daunting. Learn Vallarta has teamed up with Tropicasa Realty to offer free real estate tours that provide answers about buying property and living in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
The Art of Dining & Living Well: Good News in Puerto Vallarta
 Liana Turner
Long-time resident and local restaurant owner Liana Turner shares some of the strange and unusual things she's experienced while living in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - from an iguana crossing and a near automobile accident to a soccer ball that fell out of the sky.
ExPats in Vallarta Young Generation Bowling Night
 Katelin Gates
ExPats in Vallarta's newest special interest group, ExPats in Vallarta Young Generation (EVYG) is having a Bowling Night at Collage on Friday, August 27th at 7 pm, and they are inviting all ExPats between the ages of 18 and 49 to join in the fun.
Roma Kids North American Tour 2010 Continues in Toronto on August 7
 Art Fumerton
On August 7th, the Roma Kids North American Tour will hit the Madison Avenue Bar and Grill in Toronto. Isabel Manore will host the festivities, which will begin around 4 pm. All proceeds will go to fund the Puerto Vallarta School of Champions fall semester, which starts in September.
PEACE Announces New Microfinance Organization
 Mar Moller
For 2 years, PEACE has been building a microfinance organization to provide capital and business development skills to Banderas Bay area microenterprises. Two weeks ago, ¡Sé Más! was officially launched, offering quality financial services that respond to the needs of low income families.
Interior Design Students Team Up with Mexican Village for Community Center
 prlog.org
What do Interior Design students at Brookline’s New England Institute of Art (NEiA) have in common with a sleepy Mexican village called La Peñita de Jaltemba? Thanks to adjunct faculty member Deborah Drew, a shared passion to create a community center.
General HealthCare Information Part 4: Choosing & Communicating with a Personal Physician
Pamela Thompson
Having basic information on how health care services work in the Banderas Bay area is vitally important. In Part 4 of her General Health Care Information series, HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta's Pamela Thompson talks about Choosing and Communicating with a Personal Physician.
It's Worth Spending It in Riviera Nayarit
 RivieraNayarit.com
According to Paul Richardson, an independent columnist chosen by London's Financial Times to write the 'How to Spend It' supplement, Riviera Nayarit has been generating an intense interest as an exotic and sophisticated destination among travelers who seek something more exclusive.
Gala Concert - Famous Movie Soundtracks
 Cecile Scriban
On Sunday, August 8th at 12 noon, Via Cultural will present a final summer music Gala concert of the Guadalajara Youth Symphony Orchestra at the new Teatro Vallarta, where a total of 90 musicians from youth orchestras across Mexico will perform all-time movie soundtrack favourites.
PV Farmers' Market: Last Call 'til Fall
 Rick Hepting
The Old Town Farmers Market comes to a close for the season on July 31. If you still haven't checked it out, be sure to stop by the New Paradise Community Center on the south side of Vallarta on Saturday between 10 am to 1 pm to see what you've been missing! The market reopens on November 6th.
Microfinance Launch Experiences Huge Demand
 Becci Burchett
Local entrepreneurs have quickly seized a bright opportunity to improve their businesses and better their lives. Over 200 individuals from around the Bahia de Banderas applied for loans through ¡Sé Más! a newly-launched microfinance organization.
New Girlfriend Getaway Packages Available at the All-inclusive Velas Resorts
 PRWeb
Grab the Girls for some shopping, spa pampering, dancing and suite accommodations with the all-inclusive Girls Getaways in Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit and Riviera Maya, Mexico.
Beta Sigma Phi T-Shirt Design Contest 2010-2011
 Sue Fornoff
Beta Sigma Phi, an international service sorority made up of women from Bucerías and La Cruz, is holding a contest to find the photo or art work that will grace the T-shirts they sell at their booth at the Bucerías Art Walk and other local events next season.
Garza Blanca Intros New Luxe Packages
 Elite Traveler
The "Smooth Sailing" package includes a two-night stay in any of Garza Blanca's suites or spacious Penthouses and a selection of fine foods as they cruise the clear waters of the Banderas Bay on the luxurious 70-foot Mondrian Yacht
 School of Champions Summer Camp 2010 Starts with a Splash
 Art Fumerton
This year's School of Champions Summer Camp started off with a splash as 30 of the 130 kids who enrolled in the 4 week camp went swimming at a local private recreation center. Other children participated in activities such as computer classes, arts and crafts, soccer and basketball.
PVRPV Summer Bowling League Awards Party
 Tim Longpré
The PVRPV Puerto Vallarta Summer Bowling League's Final Party and Awards Night is scheduled to take place at 7 pm on August 11th at Cafe Roma. The Fiesta will be FREE to all bowlers and those substitutes that bowled 3 nights or more. Fans are welcome to join the party for just $100 pesos.
Riviera Nayarit Turtle Release Programs
 RivieraNayarit.com
Every summer, hundreds of sea turtles arrive on Banderas Bay beaches to lay their eggs in the sand. Many of Riviera Nayarit's finest resorts are running marine turtle conservation and protection programs, offering both children and adults a unique and thrilling educational experience.
Classic Movie Series at Los Mangos Library
 Pamela Thompson
Looking for some cool entertainment this summer? The 1954 classic movie, 'The Barefoot Contessa' will be showing in the air-conditioned comfort of the Los Mangos Library on August 2nd at 5:00 pm. Admission is just $15 pesos, with popcorn and soft drinks available for purchase.
Captain Juan Pablo Moll's Puerto Vallarta Fishing Report
 PVNN
I am very happy to report that the fishing has improved greatly since my last report. The water is warmer, cleaner and we’ve had some action packed days. Not to mention things should just get better as the summer approaches.
Jewelry Party at Liana's SazOn!
 Alex Duarte
Looking for silver-plated or 24k gold-plated jewelry made in México, cut crystal jewelry and one-of-a-kind rosaries? Stop by Liana's SazOn! Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta on August 12th from 4-6 pm for the first-ever Cristalex jewelry party.
Mediterranean Meals at Daiquiri Dick's
 PVNN
Savor the flavors of the world, without leaving Puerto Vallarta. Daiquiri Dick's Summer Sizzle continues this week with mouth-watering Mediterranean meals from their special 3-course menu that features your choice of appetizer, entrée and dessert for only $299 pesos from July 28-August 2.
Vallarta's Favorite Restaurants for 2010
 PVNN
With so many great restaurants in Puerto Vallarta and around Banderas Bay, it can be difficult to decide where to dine. The results of Virtual Vallarta's 2010 Readers' Choice Awards are in, so read on to learn which local eateries were voted 'The Best of the Best' by both residents and visitors.
AARP The Magazine Travels the Globe to Reveal the Top 5 Best Places to Retire Abroad
 AARP.org
Experts in celebrating the next chapter in life, AARP The Magazine traveled the globe to discover the ultimate retirement destinations abroad, and Puerto Vallarta is the undisputed number one destination for American retirees.
This Month's Hot Property at Tropicasa Realty
 Ventanas al Mar at Sierra del Mar
Well distributed spaces in an open layout creates a very comfortable and cozy feeling in this 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom, luxury home in the renowned Sierra del Mar development - a gated, oceanfront community of 53 residences, just 15 minutes South of downtown Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Katherine Fisher: Running for PEACE
 Becci Burchett
Katherine Fisher in on a quest to complete the Chicago marathon. On October 10th she will be participating in her second annual 'Run for PEACE' in Chicago, with all proceeds directly benefiting PEACE's community action programs in Punta de Mita and other communities throughout Mexico.
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