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 News Around Banderas Bay
ICF: Helping US Donors Make a Community Impact
 PVNN
Leveraging its experience in Baja California, the International Community Foundation is seeking to expand its presence in Puerto Vallarta by working more actively with Americans who wish to improve the quality of life in their newly adopted home.
The Color of Words at Sol y Luna
 PVNN
Due to the great success of Lena Bartula's amazing art show "The Color of Words," which opened at Sol y Luna~Arte sin Fronteras on January 12th, her show has been extended. Don't miss your chance to meet this talented artist at an encore cocktail reception on Friday, February 2nd from 6-10 pm at Sol y Luna Art Gallery.
Go Bohemian!
 PVNN
BanderasNews food writer and Puerto Vallarta restaurant reviewer, Gary R. Beck, pays a visit to Café Bohemio Patio Bistro and Bar - a great place to have a drink with friends, enjoy a romantic dinner or celebrate special occasions.
Dreams Do Come True
 PVNN
In an effort to encourage the community to support Becas Vallarta, Polly Vicars shares a chapter from her book, "Tales of Retirement in Paradise," which tells the story of Luz María, whose dreams came true because of the America-Mexico Foundation.
Start Spreading the News
 Sue Fornoff
This year's R.I.S.E. for Hope Fundraiser, scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 10th from 5-9 pm at the American School, promises to be one of the Puerto Vallarta high season's most spectacular events.
The Show Did Go On!
 Polly G. Vicars
If anyone had doubts that Los Bambinos have what it takes to make it to the top, they only had to have been there during Monday night's windstorm when those five young guys made lemonade out of lemons and gave the performance of their lives.
A Slice of the Deli Culture
 Patrick Harrison
Tired of searching for truly fresh bagels? Craving meatloaf or chicken liver pâté? From gourmet granolas, to cookies, sandwiches and desserts, you'll find it - and you'll find it fresh - at Daiquiri Dick's new culinary venture, The Deli.
February Events at Cornerstone Hospital
 PVNN
With so many activities going on, February is going to be a very busy month, not only at Hospital Cornerstone but throughout PV. From check-ups to charitable events, Pamela Thompson gives us the scoop on the many things to do in Vallarta this month.
Xocodiva Brings the "Food of the Gods" to Vallarta
 Patrick Harrison
Looking for that perfect Valentine's Day gift? The search for hand-crafted chocolates and other sweet confections in the Banderas Bay area ends with the opening of a new chocolate shop in the Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta - Xocodiva.
January and February at Verana: Indoor-outdoor Spa and Luxury Whale Watching in Mexico
 Vocus
January and February is whale watching season in Mexico, and there's nowhere better to view impressive humpbacks than from Verana, the luxury, 8-room, handmade spa hotel atop Yelapa, thirty miles south of Puerto Vallarta.
Casa de Milagros Opens its Doors to Recovery
 Bob Cohen
The first Medical Detox and Treatment Center in the Puerto Vallarta area, Casa de Milagros, will be opening its doors on April 15, 2007 in the beautiful and tranquil Sierra Madres of San Sebastian del Oeste.
Ooh Baby, Baby 
 Laura Gelezunas
Most people do not have the opportunity to observe Pacific Bottlenose dolphins in the wild. But in Nuevo Vallarta Mexico, people can observe, up close, these awesome creatures in the protected environment of the Vallarta Adventures Dolphin Center.
ICF Reception in Vallarta, January 30th
 PVNN
Would like to better understand how to legally claim US tax deductions for gifts to a local charity? Stop by the Melía Puerto Vallarta on January 30th at 6:30 pm for a cocktail reception with Richard Kiy of the International Community Foundation.
Second Annual Mexico Travel & Real Estate Expo
 PVNN
The second Annual Mexico Travel & Real Estate Expo, presented by Venegas World Star Realty in Puerto Vallarta Mexico, is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 3rd at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar California.
Get Into the Swing of Things
 Bob Cohen
You can help Make a Wish come true while enjoying a fun-filled day of golf, as the beautiful Flamingos Golf Course in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico hosts the 4th Annual Make a Wish Golf Tournament on Saturday, January 27th.
It's a Small World
 David Lord
As a new member of the Puerto Vallarta Writer's Group, imagine my surprise to meet a fellow Veteran and his visiting publisher, who just happens to be a former Marine who's life may have been saved by my fire team in Khe Sanh in Vietnam.
What You Need to Know About Passport Rules
 Thomas Pierce
Starting this week, hopping on a flight to Vallarta won't be the same. You might need to wear a jacket with extra pockets, because the U.S. government wants to see more than a driver's license before you return to the United States.
What Your Home Wants You to Know
 Jim Morrison - PVNN
The very first thing that Canadians and Americans learn when they come to live in Puerto Vallarta is this: We've been spoiled. Most Mexicans get by on a lot less, and with thinner margins of safety than most gringos are used to - especially around the house.
Spring Break Soccer Training and Spanish Language Camp in Puerto Vallarta
 PRWeb
Camp owners, Joseph Bilotta and Corey Zimmerman, hope to broaden students' world view while providing internationally competitive soccer training and full-immersion language and cultural lessons.
Galeria Dante Welcomes 20 Artists
 PVNN
With more than twenty out-of-town artists scheduled to visit Galleria Dante on Wednesday, January 24th from 6-10 pm, Puerto Vallarta gallery owners Claire and Joe Guarniere are very excited about this week's "Meet the Artists" night.
El Arrayán Cocina Tradicional
 PVNN
BanderasNews food writer and restaurant reviewer, Gary R. Beck, pays a visit to El Arrayán Restaurant in downtown Puerto Vallarta for traditional Mexican dishes and award-winning menus.
New Rules on Travel to Launch
 Alexa Aguilar
Travelers seeking a last-minute getaway to the beaches Puerto Vallarta might be in for a surprise this month – for the first time, Americans can’t fly here without a passport.
A Simply Splendid Cover Story
 Laura Gelezunas
This month, the cover of Leading Estates of the World Magazine, an international forum devoted to luxury life at its best, is featuring one of Banderas Bay area's most tantalizing homes, Villa Islas Bonitas in Punta de Mita.
Banana Cantina Does it Again!
 PVNN
On Wednesday, January 17th, Banana Cantina welcomed Local Celebrities, Kevin Simpson of Peyote People and Sudy Coy of the Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza children's shelter, who helped raise $2736 pesos for the R.I.S.E. Orphanage in Puerto Vallarta.
A Star is Born?
 Polly G. Vicars
I have never been accused of being a sophisticated music aficionado. But Los Bambinos knocked me off my feet when they went from singing all the wonderful Spanish favorites to a rousing performance of the Oak Ridge Boys' "Elvira!"
HELP! Is On It's Way
 PVNN
Tired of paying the yearly fees for renewing your FM2 or FM3? Stop by the Santa Barbara Theater at 11 am or 4 pm on January 25th to see Bonnie Sumlin, the General Director of the HELP! Association, who can help you obtain Mexican citizenship.
Fast Food That Doesn't Taste Fast
 Denise Derameé
Realizing that fast food can involve much more than just burgers and fries, Alberto Perez, who owns two of the finest restaurants in Puerto Vallarta, La Palapa and Vista Grill, recently opened his latest dining concept, Quimixto Mexican Grill.
A Gallery of Cats
 Laura Gelezunas
Long time Puerto Vallarta residents, Don and Patricia Gallery, have been working as active cat advocates in PV for many years. They believe that all nine lives of a cat are precious - and hope the lives of their 15 cats will remain that way.
Verana: Fire for the Imagination; Indulgence for the Body; Medicine for the Soul
 etravelblackboard.com
Carved out of a swath of hillside jungle, floating above the Bay of Banderas and embraced by the mountains of the Valle de la Sierra Oriental, rests Verana, a small, personal hotel, as unusual as it is remote.
Ujena Bikini Jam - the New Spring Break
 PVNN
Puerto Vallarta will host the 2nd Annual Bikini Image Awards, Sept 2, 2007, as part of the 23rd annual Ujena Bikini Jam. Over 200 bikini models and photographers from over ten countries will be competing.
PV Artists Raise Funds for Public Library
 PVNN
Lucille Shipley's Workshop Exhibition is an annual art exhibit showcasing the work of her students. This year's event, scheduled to take place on January 27th and 28th at her studio workshop, will benefit the Puerto Vallarta Public Library.
Great Financing News for Current & Future Homeowners
 Doug Jones
Up until a couple of years ago if you wanted to purchase a home in Mexico, your only option was to pay cash. The first piece of great news is that situation has changed and US-style mortgage loans are now readily available for those purchasing in Mexico.
Becas Ball Update
 PVNN
Although previously scheduled to take place on March 10th, due to unforseen circumstances Puerto Vallarta's biggest social event of the year, the AMF's 2007 Becas Ball, has been rescheduled for Friday March 9th, 2007 at the Westin Hotel.
Mexican Village of Bucerias is a Diamond in the Rough
 Sheryl Salloum
Our hectic schedule allowed for only a 10-day getaway. We wanted to avoid tourist-jammed resorts, and we did not want to rough it. Our travel agent recommended Bucerias, Mexico, as a safe, tranquil sojourn.
A Dog's Paradise
 Eileen Pierce
In Mexico, it's not only easy to believe in miracles, but you begin to expect them. And when a dog with a question mark for a tail, all bones and no flesh, survives, you move over, and make room as they begin to fill up your life.
Why Hire a Home Inspector?
 Jim Morrison
Buying a home in Mexico is harrowing. Sure, real estate here costs less than in the US and Canada, but it's still expensive. Mexican construction, laws, and customs are so very different from Canada and the US, that the risk often feels magnified.
Who Talks Funny?
 Polly G. Vicars
"You talk funny!" I have been told that since I was a 6 year old Florida cracker visiting my kinfolk in New York City. And I hear it even more now when I reel off Spanish with a definite southern accent.
Texas Legend Visits Punta de Mita
 PVNN
On a working vacation in Puerto Vallarta, Texas Legend Claude "Butch" Morgan will be performing two shows on the new stage at Cafe Luna Restaurant in Punta de Mita on Saturday, February 3rd - one at 6:30 and the other at 8 pm, Punta-Mita-Time.
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