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Preparations Underway for Tianguis 2012
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta are working together to attract tourism professionals to Tianguis Turistico Mexico 2012 at Vallarta's Convention Center March 25-28. They're organizing exciting events and special rates on hotels and tours to encourage participants to stay longer.
 This Month's Hot Property at Tropicasa Realty
 Olas Altas #1 - Emiliano Zapata
Location, location, location, this condominium has it! This darling 1 bedroom, 1 bath home is located in an intimate and charming building one block from Los Muertos Beach in the popular Olas Altas neighborhood on Puerto Vallarta's south side.
Virtuosos of Hungary Comes to Vallarta Dec. 3
 Patrick Harrison
Celebrated flautist Eszter Horgas will headline an evening featuring The Virtuosos of Hungary for one night only, Saturday, December 3, 8:30 pm, in Puerto Vallarta's beautiful performing arts venue, Teatro Vallarta.
Volunteers Needed at PV Tourism Office
 Learn Vallarta
The first two weeks with our volunteer organization at the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Office has been a success! We have been welcomed by Director Ing. Borioli, who is holding a meeting at 5 pm on Nov 3 at Velas Vallarta to address the city's current and new marketing efforts - in English.
Puerto Vallarta Red Cross Fundraising Campaign
 Aguilar Ubardo
With the message 'When you Help, Wonderful Things Happen,' the Puerto Vallarta Chapter of the Red Cross began its 2011 fundraising campaign on Oct 31, and will continue through Nov 15. This years' goal is to exceed donations from last year, when the Red Cross raised $138,000 pesos.
The PuRR-fect Fall Fashion Show
 Julie Bunker
PuRR Project has announced its first fund-raiser of the season for Wednesday, November 16th at 12:00 noon. In conjunction with Caprichoso Boutique and El Dorado Restaurant on Puerto Vallarta's famous Playa Los Muertos, where they will present the PuRR-fect Fall Fashion Show.
Children's Cancer Center Fundraiser Nov 27
 VisitPuertoVallarta.com
The Support Center for Children with Cancer (Canica A.C.) together with the Women’s Association of Vallarta are ready for the 3rd annual 'Mi Amigo Sin Pelo' (My Friend with No Hair) Puerto Vallarta campaign, which will take place at 3 pm on November 27, 2011, at Los Arcos del Malecon.
Russian State Ballet at Teatro Vallarta Nov 12
 Patrick Harrison
The celebrated Russian State Ballet "Mari El" will be returning to Puerto Vallarta performing Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker for one night only, Saturday, November 12 at 8:30 pm, in Vallarta’s beautiful performing arts venue, Teatro Vallarta.
Neighbors Rally to Protect Historic Tree
 Alan Yamil Hinojosa
Residents of Puerto Vallarta's Colonia Emiliano Zapata expressed their disregard for what they refer to as 'an attack' on a 60-year-old rubber tree just west of the tunnel - the construction of a cement slab they say will will suffocate the roots and accelerate its death.
The Dog House Opens in Vallarta Nov 1st
 pvrpv.com
Let’s talk about hypothetical situations. You’re in Old Town Puerto Vallarta craving a hot dog. Something you would expect from a baseball stadium. You see a place called The Dog House on Ignacio L Vallarta and immediately think, 'they must mean serious business.' They do.
Mexican Customs New Importation Rules
 Steven M. Fry
Mexican Customs' new importation rules take effect on November 1, 2011, affecting the amount of non-personal items that Mexicans can bring into Mexico by land, and changing the age of vehicles that can be permanently imported for both Mexicans and foreigners.
Mexico Takes 4th in Pan American Medals
 Chris Lehourites
At the 2011 Pan American Games medals table, the United States finished first with 92 gold and 236 overall. Cuba ended up in second place with 58 gold and 136 overall, while Brazil was third with 48 gold and 141 overall. Host Mexico finished in 4th with 42 gold and 133 overall.
Condos, Casas & Cocktails Returns Nov. 7
 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 Puerto Vallarta's south side.
VYC: The Little Yacht Club That Can
 Richard Williams
With 225 members, the Vallarta Yacht Club is certainly not the biggest kid on the block but it certainly acts and gets results like it is one of the big boys. VYC can now put another notch in its belt - that of assisting in staging the 2011 Pan American Games sailing competition.
 The Deli's Re-Opening a Sweet Success
 Laura Gelezunas
Recently The Deli moved into Daiquiri Dick's restaurant at Olas Altas #314 and Los Muertos Beach on the south side of Puerto Vallarta. Now there are two great culinary establishments under one roof, making it easy to never have to cook again.
2011-2012 Puerto Vallarta Art Walk Season
 BanderasNews Team
Art lovers can explore numerous artistic offerings during the Puerto Vallarta Art Walk, a self-guided tour of galleries with cocktail exhibitions on Wednesdays from 6-10 pm. Paintings, sculptures, ceramics and jewelry are featured at this year’s PV Art Walk, through May 30, 2012.
Los Mercados Supports Los Mangos Library
 Patrick Harrison
Vallarta’s favorite one-stop-shop for everything delicious has now re-opened for their 2nd season and in celebration, each store at Los Mercados will donate 10% of its sales on a certain day of the week to support Puerto Vallarta’s public Library, Biblioteca Los Mangos.
Mexico Clocks 'Fall Back' on October 30
 BanderasNews Team
The shift from daylight savings time to standard time in Mexico will take place this Sunday, Oct 30 at 2 am, while the US will not set their clocks back until Nov 6, 2011. This means for the next week, Puerto Vallarta will be an hour behind, something visitors may find useful to know.
HealthCare Resources PV Presentations
 Pamela Thompson
HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta has two presentations planned that you won't want to miss. On Nov. 11th, two bi-lingual cardiologists will go over 'What's New in Cardiology,' and learn 'Everything You Need to Know About HealthCare in the Banderas Bay Area' on the 16th.
Hook the Cure Nets $360,000 in Vallarta
 Gary Green
At the 2011 'Hook the Cure powered by IOTEC' fundraiser, a catch-and-release fishing tournament held in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico October 13-16, guests enjoyed a fantastic weekend filled with fun and entertainment, while netting $360,000 USD for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Free Internet on Malecón and Area Plazas
 BanderasNews Team
Good news for Puerto Vallarta computer users - soon there will be free Internet access available in the downtown area, including the Plaza Principal and the new Malecón. This service will also be available in the Pitillal and Las Juntas town squares, as well as at Parque Lazaro Cardenas.
Vallarta Yacht Club Opens October 30th
 vallartayachtclub.org
This year, the Vallarta Yacht Club (VYC) season opening will actually follow the Pan American Sailing Event by one week. Many members who participated in the Pan Ams will be ready for some less public use of our facilities.
Mexico Ranks #4 in Pan American Medals
Informativo Vallarta
According to the 2011 Pan American Games' official website, as of today, October 27, 2011, Mexico has earned a total of 101 Pan Am medals - 27 gold, 29 silver and 45 bronze - and ranks fourth in the overall number of medals won to date.
PEACE's 5th Annual Race for Change
 Paco Ojeda
PEACE’s Annual Race for Change returns for the fifth time on Nov. 13 from 8 am to 11:30 pm at El Tigre Golf Course’s athletic center in Nuevo Vallarta. In this family-fun day, participants have the opportunity to run or peddle for PEACE in a variety of runs, walks and bike events.
Mexico Wins UNWTO Executive Council Seat
 Susie Albin-Najera
During the 19th General Assembly of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Mexico was unanimously selected for a seat on the Executive Council of the World Tourism Organization, an international agency dedicated to creating financial and societal advancement.
Eat Your Greens Dude!
 Krystal Frost
Just a few additional portions of broccoli each week could protect men from prostate cancer. Researchers believe a substance called isothiocyanate in the broccoli sparks hundreds of genetic changes, activating some genes that fight cancer and switching off others that fuel tumors.
Oktoberfest at the Paradise Community Center
 Ric Lehman
On October 27 from 6-9 pm, Vallarta's Paradise Community Center celebrates Oktoberfest. For $250 pesos enjoy live entertainment, polkas and waltzes, bratwurst plate and your first beer. Proceeds support CompassioNet Impact, a community outreach non-profit organization.
Laugh For Peace: Clowns Gather in Mexico
 Huffington Post
About 300 professional clowns from Mexico and Central American met in Mexico City last week for a 4-day convention to trade jokes and hone their skills. They gathered at Mexico City's Mother's Monument under the slogan 'Clowns For Peace, A World Without Violence.'
IFC Traditional Home Tour's 23rd Season
 Mandy MacLeay & Mike McGee
The International Friendship Club announces the opening of their 23rd Home Tour season beginning November 16, 2011 with a regular Wednesday and Thursday schedule until April 12, 2012. Tour proceeds fund many Puerto Vallarta charities, primarily the IFC Cleft Palate Surgical Program.
Maya 2012 eBook Free 'til End of October
 moon.com
Are you an e-reader? If so, download your copy of Moon Maya 2012: A Guide to Celebrations in Mexico, Guatemala, Belize & Honduras, now - it's on iPad, iPhone, Kindle, Sony Reader, Nook, etc. Free downloads available at Amazon.com, the Apple iTunes store, and BarnesandNoble.com.
First 2011-2012 Becas Breakfast at Vitea
 Polly G. Vicars
Wednesday, November 9, at 9:30 am the delightful seaside bistro, Vitea, will be the scene of this season's first Becas Breakfast in support of the Becas Vallarta scholarship program. Tickets must be purchased in advance from any member of Becas, so get yours soon!
The Truth about Hurricanes in Mexico
 Jim Scherrer
As residents of Puerto Vallarta, the negative and often blatantly dishonest publicity pertaining to Mexican resort areas never ceases to amaze us. As an example, Hurricane Jova did not affect Puerto Vallarta, but some articles related to the storm might lead you to believe otherwise.
Celebrate Day of the Dead at No Way José!
 Patrick Harrison
No Way José! kicks off their third season with a Day of the Dead party! On Wednesday, November 2, from 7-11:30 pm, come celebrate Day of the Dead and the start of our new season and enjoy a special menu featuring traditional Mexican tamalés, molé & pozole.
Simply Puerto Vallarta - Crocodile Encounters
 Laura Gelezunas
Crocodiles made their first appearance about 55 million years ago. Since then, the species has not evolved much but its habitat has undergone major changes. Humans have slowly taken over the rivers, estuaries and, in Puerto Vallarta, the mangroves that crocodiles used to call home.
Pan American Games in Vallarta a Great Success
 VisitPuertoVallarta.com
The Pan American Games hosted in Vallarta Oct 16-23 proved once again that our city has both the capacity and infrastructure to host world-class events, and the residents working as volunteers sustained Puerto Vallarta's reputation as the 'Friendliest City in the World.'
Blanca Blue Restaurant & Lounge at Garza Blanca
 a sophisticated & enchanting dining venue
Blanca Blue Restaurant, Bar & Lounge, one of Vallarta’s premiere dining venues, boasts breathtaking ocean views, a stylish lounge, an 230 label, award-winning wine cellar, and a selection of unique, tempting contemporary dishes that will seduce the most passionate foodie.
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