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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.
PEACE and Destination:PEACE Announce New Partnership with Investours
 Anna Ruman
A new nonprofit has hit Banderas Bay! The local nonprofit PEACE and Destination:PEACE Volunteer Vacations have announced a partnership with the innovative nonprofit Investours, in an effort to improve the economic condition of hardworking, low-income Mexican families through micro-finance.
Tournament Season Level Fishing Happening Now in Puerto Vallarta!
 Stan Gabruk
Once you enter the middle of October you'll find the best fishing conditions of the year anywhere within 400 miles of Puerto Vallarta. With Yellowfin Tuna, Sailfish, Marlin and Dorado all firing right now, you can only imagine how good conditions are right now for anglers looking for a trophy.
 The 2010 Puerto Vallarta Culinary Jam Session Rocked!
 Polly G. Vicars
This year's Puerto Vallarta Culinary Jam Session was held at Casa Magna Marriott Marina Vallarta, where 300+ Vallartenses dressed in their finest, lived it up and greeted old and new friends while supporting AGAPE, Arturo and Los Hijos de Dios, Asilo San Juan Diego and Becas Vallarta.
Hook the Cure 'Hooks' in $300,000 to Benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
 Gary Green
The Fifth Annual Hook the Cure fishing tournament, held in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico from October 21-24, 2010, was highlighted by festivities, celebrity appearances, auctions and an awards gala, and raised $300,000 USD NET for cystic fibrosis research.
Riviera Nayarit is Working Together With the CPTM, Puerto Vallarta and Alaska Airlines
 RivieraNayarit.com
Officials of Riviera Nayarit attended the launch of the new route of Alaska Airlines, which will connect Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta with San Diego, California. The event was coordinated by the Mexican Council for the Promotion of Tourism through its office in Los Angeles.
Twiesta Gala Fiesta Party
 Gary R. Beck
On Saturday, October 23, 2010, the Tweet to be Heard conference ended with a festive happy hour at the open-air bar, followed by a candlelit four course dinner on the beach at Hotel Villa Veradero all-inclusive resort in Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit.
An Intimate Vallarta Wedding - Behind the Scenes
 Rev. Lynn Rogers
While many people who choose a destination wedding in Puerto Vallarta work with a wedding planner, Alicia and David's plans for an intimate ceremony included a 'party of two' and a modest budget that didn't fit into the usual model.
A.M.P.I. Riviera Nayarita Meeting at Los Veneros on North Shore
 Marilyn Newman
The gentle waves lapping on the white sand beach at the new Los Veneros Development was a breathtaking view for October's AMPI Riviera Nayarita meeting. Following the adjournment, an excellent presentation and tour of the development project was given.
Lucille Shipley's Artist Workshops Commence Nov. 1st
 Edwige Pelletier
Lucille Shipley is pleased to announce that her Artist Workshops will commence November 1st. These centrally located workshops in Puerto Vallarta are held every Monday and Wednesday from 11 am-3 pm. You can participate Monday and/or Wednesday and you can become a part of this group at any time.
 Do Mexicans Celebrate Halloween?
 Allan Wall
Do Mexicans celebrate Halloween? Should they? Does Halloween have anything to do with the November 2nd celebration known as 'Day of the Dead'? At this time of year these issues are discussed, raising questions and controversies over Mexican identity, heritage, religion and commerce.
Abundant Pleasures Ahead in Vallarta this November
Polly G. Vicars
This November, there are many wonderful events coming up to support Becas Vallarta, as well as other deserving charities, including the ClubCorp BECAS Vallarta Golf Classic on Nov 5, the Outback 10th Anniversary Charity Fundraiser on the 11th and the Nov 17 Becas Breakfast at Coco's Kitchen.
Vocal Impressionist, Singer and Comedian Mark Alan Smith in Vallarta For Thanksgiving Week
 Tracy Parks
Mingo Mexico Productions announces the Puerto Vallarta debut of vocal impressionist, singer and comedian Mark Alan Smith, performing live at Paco’s Ranch, in a three-night engagement during the US Thanksgiving week: November 24, 25 and 26, 2010 at 8 pm each night.
New Chef Brings Contemporary Mexican Cooking to Romantic Zone Restaurant
 Ana María Cuevas
Rare among notable Puerto Vallarta restaurants, La Chef Miriam Flores takes the helm at restaurante época with an exciting menu focusing upon traditional Mexican flavors and ingredients presented with modern flair. With roots in Jalisco, Chef Flores embodies contemporary Mexican cuisine.
Another Great Night of Charity Bingo at Nacho Daddy
 pvrpv.com
On October 19th, over 150 residents and tourists came out for another great night of Charity Bingo at Nacho Daddy in support of the Pasitos de Luz non-profit organization. Over $17,000 pesos were raised, bringing the total collected for this very worthy cause to just over $30,000 pesos!
Volunteers 'Dug in' to Los Mangos Project
 Gary R. Beck
The Puerto Vallarta Garden Club held its first planting beautification project at Los Mangos Library on Saturday, October 16th. Volunteers 'dug right in' to the project - pruning branches, removing dead trees, digging holes and planting bougainvilleas along the fence.
Vallarta Botanical Gardens 2nd Annual Psychic Fair and Harvest Pig Roast
 Douglas Lenox
The Vallarta Botanical Gardens is hosting the 2nd Annual Psychic Fair and Harvest Pig Roast on October 30 and 31, starting at 11 am. This popular event features the VBG's famous roasted pig and all the fixin's for $170 pesos, along with Astrologers, Card Readers, Psychics and lots of fun!
Old Town Farmers’ Market Returning for 2nd Season
 Charlotte Semple
One of Banderas Bay's favorite activities is returning for a second fabulous year! The Puerto Vallarta Farmers Market will reopen for the 2010-2011 season on November 6, and continue every Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm at the Paradise Community Center on the south side of Vallarta.
Going 'Nose to Whisker' with Sea Lions in Mexico
 Darren Parkman
Swimming with dolphins has long been a favourite tourist attraction along Mexico’s Pacific Coast, but how about doing laps alongside big blubbery sea lions?
ExPats in Vallarta November Events
 Sara Wise
ExPats in Vallarta, a fun and friendly group of PV residents, visitors and investors from other countries, have scheduled a variety of entertaining social events this November - from Happy Hours at local restaurants to Wine & Appetizer Evenings at members' homes.
The Sarcastic Gourmet: Faithful Freddy's Tucan
 PVNN
Twice a month on Sundays I have a physical need to visit Freddy's Tucan, located at Basilio Badillo #245 on the south side of Vallarta. I'm not sure if it is the fabulous service, the divine Eggs Benedict or the 2x1 Mimosas (prepared with fresh orange juice) that continue to lure me back.
Interview with Vallarta Psychiatrist Dra. Adi Dominguez
 Pamela Thompson
We all seem to be touched by either a family member or friend who suffers from Alzheimer’s Disease. Though the research continues, to date, there is no 'cure.' We interviewed Dra. Adi Dominguez, a local psychiatrist who specializes in geriatrics about any pre-disease testing and prevention.
Local Communities Witness the Power of Kids
Becci Burchett
It is the size of the heart, not the size of the person that matters. That’s what local non-profit PEACE experienced after witnessing the influence of one young American and a group of Puerto Vallarta students, who worked together to raise money and supplies for the Punta de Mita community.
Pasitos de Luz Fundraiser at Outback Steakhouse
 Yolanda Sánchez Santiago
Make plans now to attend Outback Steakhouse's Tenth Anniversary benefit event for Pasitos de Luz on November 11th at 8:30 pm. For just $400 pesos, you'll enjoy delicious food, a drink, some great raffles, and entertainment prepared and performed by the children - all for a great cause!
Peter Engel's World Cup Travelog Part 1
 Peter Engel
In Part One of his seven-part 2010 World Cup travelogue, Peter Engel, a Swiss born Puerto Vallarta resident, takes us from Mexico to Switzerland to Dar-Es-Salaam, the first stop on his journey through Tanzania, Zambia, Botswana and Namibia to the final destination: Cape Town, South Africa.
Medical Tourism in Mexico - Part 3: The Medicare Debate
 Laura Gelezunas
At the Global Medical Tourism Conference & Expo, which took place in Puerto Vallarta from August 24-26, 2010, Medicare in Mexico founder Paul Crist talked about the two years he has spent working to get legislation passed so Americans can use their Medicare benefits in Mexico.
Los Muertos Pier Fishing Tournament
 Phil Kerr
You don't have to be rich to enter the 3rd Annual Los Muertos Pier Fishing Tournament! Scheduled to take place on November 5th and 6th, this tournament is for the common man, with entry fees of only $1000 pesos per boat, along with free food, great prizes and tons of fun!
The Cervantino International Festival Reaches Riviera Nayarit
 RivieraNayarit.com
Coto y su Eco del Caribe will play at Marina Riviera Nayarit at La Cruz de Huanacaxtle on October 22nd at 8 pm as an extension of the 52 week Amado Nervo Cultural Festival, organized by the Government of Nayarit to celebrate the Bicentennial of Mexico's Independence.
Don Guacamole Celebrates Grand Opening with Pearlicious Fête
 Roberta Rand
The Zona Romantica was a sea of white last Saturday night as an invitation-only guest list celebrated the 15th Anniversary of La Piazzeta and the Grand Opening of Don Guacamole, Mimmo's new Mexican restaurant on the south side of Puerto Vallarta.
Eventful Moments Vallarta Opens Office in Dallas, Texas
 Stephen Davis
Eventful Moments Vallarta announced today it has opened an office in Dallas, Texas to allow increased accessibility for its destination wedding and event planning services in the Puerto Vallarta region, and throughout select locations in Mexico.
Lido Beach Club: Former Bite Me! Bar Finds New Life on Los Muertos Beach
 Patrick Harrison
Puerto Vallarta restaurateur Michel Pascal Ferrari of the popular eatery Trattoria Michel announced today that effective immediately, the Los Muertos beachfront restaurant and bar in front of the Blue Seas Resort formally known as Bite Me!, will find new life as the Lido Beach Club.
International Gourmet Festival Promoted in Mexico
 RivieraNayarit.com
The Puerto Vallarta/Riviera Nayarit International Gourmet Festival is being promoted in Mexico City. The CVB of Riviera Nayarit, and the organizers of the leading culinary event, presented the special attractions of the upcoming 2010 event to 27 specialized publications.
PEACE Unites With Pie in the Sky for 3rd Annual Halloween Cupcake Decorating Event
 Becci Burchett
Banderas Bay area children are getting ready for some finger-licking fun as bakery favorite, Pie in the Sky, prepares to host children from local nonprofit PEACE’s alternative school, in a private cupcake decorating session on Friday, October 29th.
Marriott Earns More Awards in Mexico
 Marriott Hotels and Resorts
Marriott International Inc. is celebrating the 20th anniversary of two of its resorts in Mexico as well as 40 years of service to that country.
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