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Are You Utilizing Social Marketing in Your Business?
 William Michael
Social Marketing is the wave of the future and there is no better time than now to grow your business and your exposure and income. Vallarta Escapes is sponsoring a FREE one Hour Social Marketing presentation on September 23rd at the Centro Empresarial COPARMEX Vallarta.
 PVRPV Staff Have You Covered!
 pvrpv.com
Health issues can be a fact of life whether you are at home or on vacation, and emergencies can and do happen. PVRPV staff have been the first responders in a number of situations, and after taking a CPR and First Aid training course, they're better prepared in the event that they're needed again.
Hotel Marriott Hosts Becas Vallarta's Planning Session
 Polly G. Vicars
The torrential rains that have wreaked such havoc on Puerto Vallarta and its environs have not dampened the spirits of Becas Vallarta supporters. A small tireless group of members recently met at the Marriott Hotel, where plans were made for a fantastic season for Becas Vallarta.
Sayulita Report and Area Highway Updates
 PVNN
Despite the ongoing rains, the situation is improving in the small town of Sayulita. Roads and highways are being cleared, water service has been restored in downtown, some restaurants are open, and a few stores are servicing the local people.
PEACE Relief for Banderas Bay Area Flood Victims
 Gretchen DeWitt
The recent heavy rains in the Banderas Bay region have caused bridges to collapse, landslides and the flooding of streets, homes and businesses, leaving many people in need of community support. Join local non-profit PEACE in their efforts to help our neighbors get through this difficult time.
Sayulita Flooding Photos and Hwy 200 Road Update
 Laurie Ailworth
Local resident and photographer Jay Ailworth, who took a drive from Nuevo Vallarta to Sayulita today, gives us an update on area road conditions and shares photos of the damage to small communities caused by the recent - and ongoing - heavy rains in the Banderas Bay region.
Shopping in a Mexican Street Market
 Kathleen Dobek
Mexico's street markets offer a wide variety of kitchen implements and utensils that will add authenticity to your Mexican cooking. During a stroll through the street market in La Cruz, we found enough kitchen wares to stock a cocina mexicana, all reasonable priced, colorful and useful.
Mexican Favorites at Kaiser Maximilian
 PVNN
Food is always a very important part of Mexican festivities so, to commemorate Las Fiestas Patrias, the staff at Kaiser Maximilian is serving up a special dinner menu featuring traditional Mexican dishes with an elegant and modern spin throughout the month of September.
Vote From Abroad in the Upcoming Midterm Elections
 PVNN
New federal legislation requires that US citizens living abroad must re-register to vote in the November 2010 midterm elections. Volunteers from the Get Out The Vote project will be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-4 pm at Mail Boxes, Etc. near Plaza Caracol in Puerto Vallarta.
Banderas Bay Communities Ravaged by Rains
Gretchen DeWitt
As many of you already know, many communities throughout the Bay of Banderas area have been negatively affected by the recent heavy rains. As a result, many homes in the affected area have been damaged, leaving some people homeless and in need of YOUR help and support.
Writer Jeffrey Round Returns With Third Whodunit
 James K Moran
On a mysterious assignment at the famed Mexican resort, gay caballero Bradford Fairfax discovers he has far more to worry about than sand fleas and la turista in Jeffrey Round's Vanished in Vallarta.
Puerto Vallarta Real Estate for Retirees
 Tom Budniak
If you love beaches, sun and sand then buying a retirement home in a fabulous destination such Mexico makes lot of sense. Though many people will say that this is a luxury that they cannot afford to have, the truth is something else.
Vallarta Celebrates Mexico's Bicentennial
 PVNN
September is the month when Mexico celebrates Fiestas Patrias, or Mexican Independence, with the Grito of "Viva Mexico!" This year marks the 200th Anniversary of Mexico's Independence and, here in Puerto Vallarta, there's plenty of entertainment and lots of activities going on all month long.
Your Rights as a Cruise Passenger
 Paul Motter
Hurricane season is upon us and it’s time to review cruise passengers' rights. The bad news: Cruise ships must change itineraries at times to avoid hurricanes. The good news: Cruise ships can avoid hurricanes and you can’t say that about hotels.
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
 Nicole Martin
I am fascinated by media coverage with headlines like 'Mexico under Siege.' Why is the coverage of crime in Mexico so overblown and generalized, with no distinctions between the country's troubled areas and places like Puerto Vallarta, which has a lower crime rate than most American cities?
El Arrayán Mexican Bicentennial Fiesta
 PVNN
Come celebrate Mexico’s Bicentennial at El Arrayán on Wednesday, September 15th, from 6-11 pm. Listen to live Mexican music with Los Frijoleros Musica while enjoying a 4-course meal and one cocktail, including tip, for only $300 Pesos per person.
PEACE Members Invest in Community
Becci Burchett
Local non-profit PEACE has launched a membership program that allows residents and visitors to receive discounts at various cafes, restaurants, shops and activity centers around the Bay, while providing an easy, beneficial way for businesses and consumers to give back to the community.
Outback Becas Event Great Success
Polly G. Vicars
Despite the fact that September is considered the hardest month of the year to do fund raising, that the economy both in Mexico and the United States is awful, that most of the 'snowbirds' have not returned to Vallarta, the September 2 Outback Dinner was a rousing success!
Heavy Rains Wash Out San Pancho Bridge
 Mariano Montes de Oca
Heavy rains in Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay continue to cause flood damage. Six to ten inches of rain fell in a seven hour period on Saturday, causing the San Pancho bridge to collapse, landslides on highways from Mesillas to Mismaloya and the flooding of area streets, homes and businesses.
Lectures to Go With That Mai Tai
 Elaine Glusac
The most taxing mental task that you’ll undertake at many all-inclusive resorts is deciding between a margarita and a piña colada. But the Tahéima Wellness Resort & Spa, just north of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, gives its guests more to ponder in a number of lectures by members of the faculty of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of California, Berkeley.
Famous Golfer Lorena Ochoa To Play in Riviera Nayarit Tournament
 RivieraNayarit.com
Lorena Ochoa will hit the greens again in Riviera Nayarit. She is one of the best golfers in the world and will be playing at the Fourth Aeromexico Golf Tournament, which will take place on September 23rd and 24th at El Tigre Golf & Country Club of Paradise Village.
PV Firefighter and Lifeguard Appreciation Spaghetti Luncheon
 Pamela Thompson
There are numerous outstanding groups in the Puerto Vallarta area that don’t receive the recognition and praise that they deserve. Two of these groups are the local firefighters and lifeguards. Come out and show them your support, while enjoying a delicious spaghetti luncheon on October 10, 2010.
Vallarta Celebrates National Bicycle Day
 Roberto Angel P. Zepeda
On Sunday September 5th, come celebrate National Bicycle Day at el Parque Lineal de la Rivera Pitillal. Hop on your bike, skate or scooter and join us from 9 am to 12 pm for fun family activities that promote community awareness and biking as a healthy alternative for transportation.
PEACE September News and Events Schedule
Gretchen DeWitt
The month of September is a great time to celebrate living in Mexico. Here at PEACE we have plenty of ways for you to show your appreciation for our adopted country by giving back to the community that we so proudly call home. Volunteer for a PEACE community project today!
El Tigre Golf Course Offers Special Weekend Discounts, Lorena Ochoa Appearance and Other Big Tournaments
 Bob Cohen
The month of September is traditionally slow for the Puerto Vallarta area but the El Tigre Golf & Country Club promises to be an active spot as they introduce a weekend special of $500 pesos to try to tame "EL Tigre."
Chivas Vallarta Open 2nd Season in Puerto Vallarta at Ejido Stadium in Ixtapa, Saturday, September 4th
 Bob Cohen
The Chivas Vallarta who were the first professional soccer team to play in Puerto Vallarta on March 6th earlier this year after moving from Guadalajara with a 3-3 record will begin their second tournament this Saturday, September 4th at the Ejido Stadium in Ixtapa at 3:00 PM.
Sayulita Surfers Star in Documentary Film
 PVNN
Diego Cadena, Adan Hernandez and Dylan Southworth, surfers living in Sayulita, are starring in Rumors, a documentary film about surfing along the shores of Mexico. The Alistair Calderon and Mark Kronemeyer co-production seeks to promote surfing - and Mexico - in a positive way.
 2010 Global Medical Tourism Expo Report
 Laura Gelezunas
The Global Medical Tourism Congress and Expo was held in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico from August 24-26, 2010. Local videographer Laura Gelezunas gives us an overview of the convention in this introduction to her series of video reports about this growing trend in Mexico.
Meet Chef Betty, The Best Cook in San Blas
 Annie Scott
Visitors love San Blas for its quiet and surf-ready beaches, La Tovara Wildlife Refuge (which you can boat through on a panga to see crocodiles, turtles and endless birds and mangroves), birdwatching, lychee season, exceptional street food and, last but not least, Chef Betty.
Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Market Heats Up
 Debra Stevenson
Summer condominium deliveries are in full swing in Puerto Vallarta! The construction delays of 2009 are over and there are over 9 new developments, including ICON Vallarta, DelCanto, Rivera Molino, Rivera Cuale, 3.14 and Alamar, scheduled for delivery over the summer and early fall.
New Amateur Theater in Old Town Vallarta
 PVNN
Karrie and Ken Sebryk of Pen and Inc Entertainment are delighted to start a new amateur theater in Puerto Vallarta. Located at Cathy Von Rohr's Studio, this theater will be a place where locals can become involved in the performing arts.
Transportation Restored Between Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit
 RivieraNayarit.com
Residents of Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit applaud the prompt joining together of services to restore transportation after one of the bridges collapsed early yesterday morning. Now traffic in both directions will travel over the 'new' bridge until a second is built.
Preparations for Mexican Independence Day
 Ron C. Walker
In a few days, Mexico will celebrate the 200th Anniversary of its Independence. At 11:00 p.m. the night of September 15th, 'Viva Mexico!' will be shouted throughout the country and anywhere Mexicans gather.
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