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PV School of Champions 2010 Fund Raiser
 Art Fumerton
The North American Tour for the Kids comes back to Puerto Vallarta on November 6th, 2010 at Café Roma from 5:00 to 10:00 pm. Come join us for a fun night of music, prizes and laughs as we find creative ways to pry your wallets open for the Kids from the School of Champions.
Win a $1000 Peso Shopping Spree and More!
 Patrick Harrison
Do you like puzzles? Do you like to shop? Solve this part word finder/part crossword puzzle for your chance to win a $1000 peso shopping spree and a special personalized tour in Puerto Vallarta. This teaser is part of the campaign to launch something Banderas Bay has been waiting for...
October Friend-Raiser Sizzles for PV Bomberos
 Gary Green
On October 10th, two hundred caring Banderas Bay residents, tourists, generous sponsors and PV's dedicated firemen, fire women and lifeguards packed the local fire station for the inaugural Spaghetti Friend-Raiser, which raised $31,000 pesos to support the Puerto Vallarta Fire Department.
SkyMed Air Evacuation to Participate in PV Medical Expo
 Pamela Thompsom
Though we have state of the art medical facilities in Puerto Vallarta, there are situations when a patient needs to be transported back to their 'home.' For this reason, we are pleased to have SkyMed Air Evacuation participate in the PV Medical Expo on November 22nd at the Hotel Marriott.
Semi-Finals of Bicentennial Beach Volleyball Cup
 Sam Willis
Last weekend's Bicentennial Beach Volleyball matches started out with 10 couples per gender. The event was organized by NORCECA at Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
'Hard' News Headlines from Vallarta
 Rolando Ramírez
There's always so much going on in Puerto Vallarta and around Banderas Bay that it can be difficult to keep up with all of the news, so we've put together a brief overview of some of this week's headlines from local Spanish-language publications to keep you informed.
Where's My Ballot? There's Still Time for Overseas Voters in 2010
 Clair Whitmer
You requested your ballot but didn't receive it yet? Or maybe you just procrastinated? Fortunately, even this late in the election cycle, it's not too late to get your ballot and return it on time if you're a U.S. citizen living overseas.
MEXLend Announces a New Euro Loan Option
 Patrick Harrison
Puerto Vallarta-based MEXLend, an industry-leading mortgage broker in Mexico, is thrilled to announce a new Euro-based mortgage program for citizens of Spain and the UK, allowing them to purchase their dream home, villa or condo in Mexico.
PEACE Discount Program Popularity Grows
 Becci Burchett
Local businesses and individuals alike are signing up to participate in a new membership program, created by local non-profit PEACE, in order to receive discounts and give back to local communities in the Banderas Bay area at the same time.
Watch the Midterm Elections in Vallarta
 David Kamp & Judy Snow
On Tuesday, November 2, the Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad Mexico will gather at Que? Pasa at 8 pm to watch the results of the U.S. Midterm Elections. Join us as we support each other during this critical time.
Mexican Legal Questions & Answers
 Miguel Angel
Do you have questions about legal matters in Mexico? Ask Miguel Angel, an expert in immigration issues for foreigners. As a former Base Commander for the Nayarit State Tourist Police, Miguel is well known for helping tourists and residents in the Banderas Bay area.
Toys for Tots Golf Tournament & Gala Dinner
 VallartaNavyLeague.org
Tickets are now available for the Puerto Vallarta Navy League's Annual Golf Tournament and Gala Dinner for the benefit of Toys for Tots Vallarta. This year's dates are December 11 for the golf tournament and December 19 for the dinner. Buy your tickets today!
Chrabot, Moreno Win Pan Am Championships
 Duathlon.com
USA Triathlon National Team member Matt Chrabot capped a memorable 2010 season with a victory Sunday at the Puerto Vallarta PATCO Triathlon Pan American Championships.
Professional Baseball Comes to Vallarta
 Nazario Escalera
Playing as the 'Dolphins of Puerto Vallarta,' the Saltillo Saraperos baseball team will represent our city in a game on Wednesday, October 20th. The people of Puerto Vallarta are known for their love of baseball, so the game is expected to be a sell-out.
Calidad de Vida Hospice Future Uncertain
 PVNN
With the passing of Calidad de Vida founder John Ozzello this summer, the future of in-home hospice or palliative care services in the Banderas Bay area is uncertain. The board of Calidad de Vida will meet within the week to make decisions about the future of the hospice.
US Triathletes Head South for Pan American Championship
 John Martin
Nearly two dozen U.S. triathletes, including top-ranked men Matt Chrabot and Jarrod Shoemaker, will be in action in Mexico this Sunday at the 2010 Puerto Vallarta PATCO (Panamerican Triathlon Confederation) Pan American Championships.
Rio Ameca Bridge Reconstruction Underway
 Alan Yamil Hinojosa
Over the last few weeks, the Puerto Vallarta municipal government has been negotiating with the Ministry of Communications and Transportation and other authorities to ensure that the bridge over the Rio Ameca, which collapsed during heavy rains on August 31, will be rebuilt as soon as possible.
 Roasting and Toasting, Peeling and Eating Poblano Chiles
 Kathleen Dobek
The chile poblano is my favorite chile, the most delicious of all of Mexico’s chiles, and is used in some of their most famous dishes, such as Chiles en Nogada and Chile Relleno. Any cook who wants to master Mexican cooking will need to learn how to prepare the chile poblano.
Puerto Vallarta Building New City Hall
 PVNN
Puerto Vallarta Mayor Salvador Gonzalez Resendiz and Jalisco Tourism Secretary Aurelio López Rocha recently laid the first stone for the city's new administrative offices in the Portales neighborhood.
Beach Notes: U.S. Teams to Compete in Puerto Vallarta
 B.J. Hoeptner Evans
Puerto Vallarta will host NORCEGA, a beach volleyball circuit tournament, from October 15 to 17, with the participation of the best teams from the US, Central America and the Caribbean, a preliminary event for the Pan American Games to be held in 2011.
Boaters’ Donations Needed for San Blas Residents
 Capt. Pat Rains
The poorest people of San Blas, Nayarit, are currently in need of clothing donations, according to former sportfishing skipper and longtime Mexico boater Norm Goldie.
Rivera Cuale Newsletter - October 2010
 The Rivera Cuale Team
High season is almost upon us and we are already feeling renewed energy in our beloved Vallarta as the city comes back to life with welcome visitors and winter guests. We will soon be in the full whirl of the city's endless activities!
 Medical Tourism in Mexico - Part 2: Medicare in Mexico
 Laura Gelezunas
At the Global Medical Tourism Conference & Expo, which took place in Puerto Vallarta from August 24-26, 2010, local videographer Laura Gelezunas talked with Dr. David Warner of the University of Texas about the possibility of Medicare coverage for retirees living in Mexico.
Wine and Chocolate Tastefully Presented
 Gary R. Beck
On October 8th, a group of 35 Vallartenses gathered at Villas in Vallarta's adjoining properties, Quinta Maria Cortez and Casa Tres Vidas for a wine and chocolate tasting presented by Xocodiva artisan chocolates, La Bodega de Nina fine wines and Patrick Harrison of P. Gringo Marketing & PR.
Vallarta Comes to Life: Puerto Vallarta CVB Launches New Website
 PVNN
The Puerto Vallarta CVB is betting on the Internet for 2011. Yesterday, the city's Convention and Visitors Bureau launched its newly redesigned website, rich with tourist information, descriptive articles, photographs and videos that bring Vallarta to life.
Check-up Package for Men at Clinica Anku
 Pamela Thompson
HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta is pleased to add another specialized clinic to the ever-growing list of our diverse services - a 'Check Up Package for Men' at Clinica Anku, the recently opened and free-standing Men's Clinic owned and operated by Dr. Pedro Lopez-Cueto, urologist.
The Coolness Factor
 Ron Biggs
'Cool' is a word we use to color a referent as having characteristics that we or other people deem inherently excellent, admirable, etc. ('etc.' being a truncation of nodes that fall within the same subset of assets.) But context provides another angle instructive in understanding cool.
MEXLend Announces Staff Additions and Expands into More of Mexico
Patrick Harrison
Puerto Vallarta-based MEXLend, an industry-leading mortgage broker in Mexico, is pleased to announce that they have added two additional loan officers and have expanded their personal one-on-one services into Punta de Mita and Cancun.
Riviera Nayarit Will Host the National Sailing Cup for 2011 Pan American Games
 RivieraNayarit.com
Riviera Nayarit has been chosen to host the Sailing National Cup for the 2011 Pan American Games. The events will take place between October 20-24, with some categories sailing from the Paradise Village Marina in Nuevo Vallarta and other categories from Marina Riviera Nayarit, La Cruz.
Daiquiri Dick's Ready For The High Season
 Laura Gelezunas
After a brief vacation, the staff at Daiquiri Dick's is open and ready for another great season. This Puerto Vallarta Restaurant has been a landmark on Los Muertos Beach for over 30 years, and this season they are presenting new menu items at breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus daily specials.
Celebrate Thanksgiving Mexican-Style at Velas Resorts
 Velas Resorts
Suite upgrades, kids stay free, special Thanksgiving dinners, spa treatments and more are included this Thanksgiving at the luxury all-inclusive Velas Resorts in three top Mexican beach destinations.
8th Annual Puerto Vallarta Half Marathon & 5K Scheduled for Sunday, November 7
 Bob Cohen
On Sunday, November 7th the 8th Annual Puerto Vallarta half marathon and 5K competition will be run. The popular race has had more runners each year and a record number are expected at this year's race as well.
Puerto Vallarta Garden Club Meets Oct 21
 Gary R. Beck
The Puerto Vallarta Garden Club, a new club for plant lovers, beauty lovers, civic lovers and Vallarta lovers, will hold its next meeting at the Rivera Cuale condo complex on Thursday, October 21, 2010 at 11 am. Join in, get involved in beautification on the local level.
Final 2 Eurofest Shows at Teatro Vallarta
 Patrick Harrison
Don't miss the final two shows of Teatro Vallarta's Eurofest Celebration. Upcoming one-night-only performances include the Bolshoi Ballet from Belarus on October 17th, and a night of European Cabaret with orchestra, dancers and soloists from Slovakia, Austria and Hungary on October 20th.
Local Non-Profit Launches Language School
Becci Burchett
Tres, dos, uno! The countdown is on as PEACE Language School prepares to open their doors on October 25th. Expats and tourists are signing up to culturally and linguistically integrate themselves in the Mexican way of life while supporting communities throughout the bay.
Social Media Marketing Draws Many with Only Standing Room Remaining
 VallartaEscapes.com
William Michael of Vallarta Escapes and Victor Garcia's free Social Marketing presentation on September 23rd drew an audience of realtors, students and business owners, filling the Nuevo Vallarta Universidad Technologica de Bahia de Banderas auditorium to capacity.
Villa Paloma Blanca Offers the Simple Elegance of Ocean Side Living
 Laura Gelezunas
Sitting atop a bluff overlooking La Cruz, Villa Paloma Blanca's collection of seven view-filled family and guest suites make it the perfect oceanfront escape. Part of the exclusive and gated Real del Mar community, this luxury villa fills you with a sense of being one with the environment.
Hwy 200 Overpass Open to Traffic
 Harold Sokolove
After only eight months of construction, the overpass in Nuevo Vallarta opened on October 8th, 2010, enabling motorists to get to the Ameca River bridge congestion a little faster - or going the other way, make up time after waiting to cross the bridge from Vallarta.
Casa Valerie Villa Rentals
 Luxury Puerto Vallarta Vacation Rentals
Imagine walking into your Puerto Vallarta vacation rental and finding a beautiful wrought iron door opening up into an exclusive oceanfront villa. Whether you choose Casa Valerie - Mismaloya or Casa Valerie - Punta de Mita, that's what you'll experience with Casa Valerie Luxury Villa Rentals.
What if the Shoe Was On the Other Foot? Some Thoughts on Violent Crime and Tourism
 Lydia 'Lola' Gregory
What if CNN headlines blared 'Drug Violence Claims 4 Lives in Popular Vacation Destination' every time a gang-banger shot up a rival gang’s sidewalk in Los Angeles? Would travel warnings be issued? I think not. So why should I cancel my visit to Vallarta? I shouldn’t. And neither should you.
Get Back! had Audience Members on Their Feet at Teatro Vallarta
 Roberta Rand
'It was pure karaoke,' as Simon Cowell might be wont to comment, but the audience for Thursday night's Get Back! Beatles Tribute at Teatro Vallarta didn't seem to mind. From the opening chords of 'I Want to Hold Your Hand,' they sang along en-masse, matching the lyrics word-for-word.
FREE PV Real Estate and Mortgage Seminars
 Patrick Harrison
Tropicasa Realty and MEXLend Mortgages are bringing back Condos, Casas & Cocktails - free Q&A Seminars to help educate the public on the how-to's of Mexican real estate and mortgages - at 5:30 pm on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, at Garbo's on the south side of Puerto Vallarta.
Puerto Vallarta Garden Club Presents: Bingo for Bougainvilias
 Gary R. Beck
Starting November 10th, Coco's Kitchen on the southside of Vallarta will be holding Bingo for Bougainvilias every other Wednesday night at 6:30 pm. The purpose of these games is to raise funds to help the Puerto Vallarta Garden Club purchase Bougainvilias for planting in public areas.
Make Plans Now for the PV Medical Expo
Pamela Thompson
The US Consular Agent, the Hotel Marriott and HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta would like to remind everyone of the upcoming Medical Expo on November 22 from 9 am-7 pm at the Hotel Marriott. This no-charge event will feature a vast array of medical services, products and information.
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