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The Heat Is On! – 2011 Heroes Calendar VIP Launch Party
 pvrpv.com
Meet the local firefighters and lifeguards who posed for the 2011 Heroes Calendar, which will be unveiled at a calendar launch and autograph party on Wednesday, December 22nd from 6 to 8 pm at Nacho Daddy Restaurant and Bar on the south side of Puerto Vallarta.
 Treasure Found on 'Hidden Streets Tour'
 Sylvie Scopazzo
On December 3rd, the Power Walk the Hidden Streets of Vallarta Tour welcomed a special group who were in town to take part in the December festivities. They were the Macintosh Pipe Band of San Francisco, who came to Vallarta to perform a free concert on the Malecón on Saturday evening.
 5th Annual Pet Picnic a Howling Success
 Laura Gelezunas
Over 40 dogs and close to 100 humans had a howling good time at the 5th Annual Pet Picnic. The patio at Daiquiri Dick's restaurant continues to host this animal lover's annual event, which took place this year on December 4th, and raised around $20,000 pesos for Ayuda a los Animales.
Angeline Kyba Art Exhibition
 PVNN
Don't miss the inauguration of Angeline Kyba's art exhibition, 'Paintings Celebrating Mexico' at Rosa Mexicano, Avenida Anclote #114 in El Anclote, Punta de Mita, Nayarit on Friday, December 17, 2010. Starting at 6 pm, you'll enjoy art, tapas, wine, live music y mucho mas.
Simply Puerto Vallarta - On The Road
 Laura Gelezunas
Despite the controversial news regarding the US Mexican border, thousands of travelers cross this line every day. Many are headed to their winter homes, and can't wait to get on the road again - especially those driving motor homes to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Hotels for Couples Along the Riviera Nayarit
 Susan Breslow Sardone
Encompassing Nuevo Vallarta, the Punta Mita gated community, cultural attractions, and fishing villages updated with wi-fi and coffee shops, Riviera Nayarait is emerging as one of the next great places in Mexico for couples.
Buying a Puerto Vallarta Home - Communities to Consider
 Thomas Lloyd
If you are going to buy Puerto Vallarta real estate, you have a large variety of community and neighborhood options before you, ranging from the classic expat neighborhoods next to downtown, to the gentrifying neighborhoods up on the surrounding hillsides, to the very modern suburban areas out along the beachfront.
Puerto Vallarta Marriott Resort and Spa Launch Brand New Nickelodeon Getaway
 Nadia
Usually all family vacations featuring popular children’s characters come with a high price tag. Thanks to Marriott, that is no longer the case.
New Farmers' Market in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle
 Kathleen Dobek
La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, north of Puerto Vallarta on the Bay of Banderas, can now add a farmers/craft market to its list of attractions. Held every Sunday from 10 am until 2 pm, it is quickly growing each week, both in increasing numbers of vendors and visitors from the bay area.
Two Bengal Tigers Born at Vallarta Zoo
 PVNN
On December 4, 2010 the Puerto Vallarta Zoo proudly announced the birth of two Bengal Tigers at the Zoologico de Vallarta facilities in Mismaloya. The cubs, born just in time for Christmas, reflect the season's colors - the female is as white as a snowflake and the male is the color of gold.
Down's Syndrome Foundation PVR Fundraiser at Horizon
 Eric La Gasca
Don't miss a fabulous fundraising event for the Down's Syndrome Foundation of Puerto Vallarta at the Horizon Residences Pool Lobby on Sunday, December 19th from 5-7 pm. For just $250 pesos, you'll enjoy food and wine provided by some of Vallarta's favorite restaurants - all for a good cause!
Río Ameca North-Bound Bridge Opens
 NoticiasPV.com
At 8 am on Wednesday, December 8, 2010, Nayarit Governor Ney González officially opened traffic on the north-bound bridge over the Rio Ameca, which collapsed during heavy rains on August 31st. Original estimates suggested that the bridge would not be functional until March of 2011.
In Appreciation of La Biblioteca Los Mangos' 14th Anniversary Celebrations
 Cecile Scriban
This year, Los Mangos' 14th anniversary celebrations theme centered on music education for our youths. Our sincere appreciation and thanks to both the Biblioteca and Via Cultural for their joint efforts in emphasizing music education and music making among our youths more than ever this year!
PVRPV's New Cool Blue Campaign Kicks Off With a Splash!
 pvrpv.com
The PVRPV office got an overnight overhaul on December 5th and everything has gone Cool Blue! Employees arrived Monday morning to find their office awash in a new coat of cool blue paint - and when they turned on their computers, they found the PVRPV website had been enhanced as well.
Ariel Sainz: Rastros de Una Genesis Exhibition
 PVNN
To kick off the 5th Annual Art Festival of San Pancho, Ariel Sainz, one of the most active interdisciplinary artists in the area, will be exhibiting his new collection of paintings, 'Ratros de una Génesis,' at Bodega 3, Avenida Tercer Mundo #13 on Saturday, December 18th at 6:00 pm.
Charity Bingo for Pasitos de Luz - Week 5
 pvrpv.com
Tuesday, November 30th was another wonderful night of Charity Bingo for Pasitos de Luz at Nacho Daddy. A great time was had by all and another $11,525 was raised towards our goal of $200,000 pesos, bringing the total collected so far for this very worthy cause to $67,454.60!
Old Town Farmers' Market Christmas Gifts & Spirit Galore
 Camila Aguirre
The Puerto Vallarta Old Town Farmer's Market has decked the halls for Christmas, so come out and enjoy the excitement. On December 11th and 18th, you'll find a remarkable variety of gifts while enjoying Christmas music and carolers in the Paradise Community Center's palm-studded courtyard.
Galeria Pacifico's Tuesday Morning Sculpture Walks
 Pamela Thompson
Sometimes, when we live or spend any length of time in Puerto Vallarta, we can’t see the forest for the trees. Though I've known for several years about the Sculpture Walks that Gary Thompson gives at 9:30 on Tuesday mornings, I never found the time to participate until recently - and I'm glad I did!
Donations Needed for PEACE Work for Food Program
 Becci Burchett
The high-demand 'Work for Food' program initiated by local non-profit PEACE, which grew out of the September flood relief efforts in Nayarit and continued to expand due to the consistent increase in job loss and need, is in need of donations of food, cleaning supplies and clothes.
MacIntosh Pipe Band Puerto Vallarta Concert
 Gary R. Beck
On December 4th the MacIntosh Pipe Band of San Francisco, California performed a fabulous concert at the Los Arcos Amphitheater in downtown Puerto Vallarta. Shivers went up the spine as one realized that this was probably the first Great Highlands bagpipes and drums concert in our city.
Manos de Amor, Angels Undercover
 Roberto Castellanos
If you want to experience the Joy of Christmas in Mexico, Banderas Bay–style, you will find it on Sunday, December 12th, as Los Arroyos Verdes Resort & Spa in Bucerias, Nayarit hosts a Christmas party for the orphaned children of Manos de Amor.
December Becas Vallarta Breakfast at La Palapa
 Polly G. Vicars
Restaurant La Palapa will be the scene of the season's second Becas Breakfast on December 15th at 9:30 am. Those of you who have attended a Becas Breakfast at La Palapa in the past know that the food is delectable, the setting exotic, the waiters friendly and everyone always has fun. Join us!
HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta December 2010 Newsletter
 Pamela Thompson
There's so much going on in Vallarta in December that we've decided not to have any of our monthly clinics. But wait until you see what we have planned for January 2011! Our theme will be 'New Year - Explore Your Health Options' as we offer a non-stop round of clinics, speakers programs & seminars.
Los Bambinos are Back & Better Than Ever!
 Polly G. Vicars
At eight o'clock on Tuesday, December 14, Los Bambinos will return to the lively Viva Bar on Olas Altas #508 in Vallarta’s Romantic Zone, which was the scene of many of their sold out shows last season. For the 2010-11 season, their new show will be on stage at Viva every Tuesday night at 8 pm.
Readers Theatre Event at the New Southside Boutique Theatre Features 'Celebrity Autobiographies'
 Virginia Fox
Want to engage an audience in hilarity while exposing the trivial and hilarious lives of celebs? Want a chance to amuse your friends? Join other 'new voices' and Vallarta actors as you share juicy tidbits and tell-all revelations 'in their own words' from popular autobiographies.
December US Consulate Community Network Breakfast
 Kelly Trainor de O.
The U.S. Consular Agency Vallarta, in conjunction with Community Service projects in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco and Riviera Nayarit, sponsors a monthly Network Breakfast. The December Network Breakfast will be held at the Marriott CasaMagna in Marina Vallarta on Friday the 17th at 9 am.
Hot Off the Press: Holiday Calendar Ignites Community Support
Gary Green
Known for fighting fires, not causing them, a group of Puerto Vallarta firefighters and lifeguards are threatening to set off some sparks on Wednesday, December 22nd. That's because their sizzling 2011 calendar, an impressive selection of smokin' hot first-responders will be on sale!
Puerto Vallarta Garden Club Bingo Night
 Gary R. Beck
Please join us Wednesday, December 8th at 6 pm for an evening of holiday merriment as Coco's Kitchen and the Puerto Vallarta Garden Club Host 'Bingo for Bougainvilleas.' All bingo proceeds from this event will help PV Garden Club fund local beautification projects in Puerto Vallarta.
The Latest Collection of Claudia F. Bremer on Auction
 PVNN
The latest collection of the award-winning, multi-disciplinary artist Claudia F. Bremer will be auctioned at Bähe gallery on Saturday December 18 in the heart of Puerto Vallarta. Bremer´s newest collection includes an array of printmaking in various styles: intaglio, mono type and lithography.
Adopt a Kitty this Christmas – it’s the Purrfect Gift
 Julie Bunker
This Christmas, adopt a Kitty – it’s the puRRfect gift! PuRR Project, formerly Pet Heaven, a non-Profit no-kill shelter that provides homeless felines a recuperative stay with the ultimate goal to adopt them out to loving homes, is holding adoption events at several Banderas Bay area locations.
Sayulita Postcard: Saturday at the Beach
 Ed Schwartz
There generally isn't much hard news emanating from Sayulita, so one has to dig for feature stories. Like today. A quiet Saturday. We were at the beach on this fair day. Our youngest grand daughter, Stella, made the mistake of petting a rather large dog so the dog stuck around our chairs...
FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2011 - CONCACAF Qualifier - Matchday 5
 Iñaki Uribarri
They could not let it happen… Mexico could not let the hundreds and hundreds of passionate souls that packed the Unidad Deportiva Agustín Flores Contreras down. And they did not.
Simply Puerto Vallarta - Simply Retirement
 Laura Gelezunas
When they retired in 2004, the call of the open sea was irresistible to Minnesota couple Mike and Sara Wise. They sold their home and business, bought a boat, and traveled extensively in the western hemisphere. Their excursion stopped for a bit in Puerto Vallarta... and they never left.
FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2011 - CONCACAF Qualifier - Matchday 4
Iñaki Uribarri
The Unidad Deportiva Agustín Flores Contreras exploded into a great party after México secured their place in next summer’s FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2011, something they managed after a penalty shootout victory in today’s CONCACAF Qualifier semifinals against the USA.
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