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Vallarta Botanical Gardens' Orchid Conservatory Update
 Robert Price
Vallarta Botanical Gardens has successfully reached the full matching gift offer of $100,000 USD for the 2013 phase of the capital campaign for the Vallarta Conservatory of Mexican Orchids - and now another $50,000 in matching funds has been extended until the end of April.
Puerto Vallarta Medical Matters Conference, February 10
 Pamela Thompson
Puerto Vallarta's annual Medical Matters Conference, a no charge community healthcare event featuring options for the Banderas Bay Community regarding day to day well-being and emergency healthcare needs, will be held at the Marriott Resort on February 10, 2014 from 9 am to 5 pm.
Transporte Aéreo Regional to Offer Vallarta Flights
 nnc.mx
Transporte Aéreo Regional, based in Queretaro, will begin operations in March, focusing on flights that can be made in under an hour and a half, with destinations such as Guadalajara (extending to Puerto Vallarta), Monterrey, Acapulco, Ixtapa, Los Mochis, Durango and Puebla.
Vallarta IFC Activities Schedule Loaded with Fun
 Janie Albright Blank
The International Friendship Club boasts an activities schedule chock full of things to do for members and guests alike. I decided to attend a variety of IFC activities so I could see for myself what might be of interest for Vallarta visitors and residents. Wow, was I busy!
Celebración Para Los Niños to Benefit RISE & Sendero
 Chris and Keith Amo
The biggest and best charity event of the season - Celebración Para Los Niños, benefiting the children from Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza and Sendero de Esperanza y Amor, is just around the corner. The event will be held Feb. 8 at the NOW Amber/SECRETS Vallarta Bay Resort.
ExPats in Vallarta February Happy Hour Schedule
 Sara Wise
During the month of February, ExPats in Vallarta will be having two Happy Hour gatherings. On Tuesday, February 4th and Tuesday, February 18th at Langostino's Restaurant on Playa de Los Muertos. Langostinos offers special prices for ExPats happy hour events.
Four Artists Open at Galleria Dante this Friday
 Claire Guarniere
Exhibitions by Oscar Zamarripa, Ale Zamarripa, Miguel Angel Martin del Campo and Guillermo Brockmann open at Galleria Dante on Friday, January 24th, as part of this week's Southside Shuffle. Stop by to meet the artists and enjoy complimentary cocktails from 6:00 until 10:00 pm.
January 24 Vallarta News Brief and Weekend Events
 Banderas News Team
There's always so much going on in Puerto Vallarta and around Banderas Bay it can be difficult to keep up with it all. Here's a look at some of this week's Vallarta news headlines, a couple of community announcements, and a few of this weekend's events you won't want to miss.
Mantamar Reports Progress in Beach Club Rebuilding
 Mijo! Brands
Mantamar Beach Club Bar & Grill has resumed partial services after a fire damaged the palapa restaurant earlier this month. Although the reconstruction of the beach club is still underway, drink and snack service on the beach has resumed, and the pool reopened on January 22nd.
DA Every Tuesday Films Presents 'Inequality for All'
 David Kamp and Judy Snow
As part of their 'Every Tuesday Night Film' series, the Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad presents 2013's award winning film 'Inequality for All' on January 28th, at the Paradise Community Center. Come early and eat with the fabulous food vendors at the Center.
 Armi Grano Performs at VYC for Families at the Dump
 Richard Williams
Mark you calendars for Monday, Feb. 3rd and plan to attend the benefit dinner-concert for the 'Families of the Dump' featuring famed jazz vocalist Armi Grano at the Vallarta Yacht Club. The event is open to the community but reservations are required and seating is limited.
This Weekend at the Paradise Community Center
 Ric Lehman
Looking for live entertainment? The Paradise Community Center has got you covered! The Banderas Bay Jazz Allstars bring their jazz, blues, and funk styles to the Paradise Stage on Friday, January 24th and the hit musical 'Bedazzled Broadway!' returns on Saturday, January 25th.
 Iberostar Playa Mita Resort Opens in Riviera Nayarit
 Bob Demyan
Iberostar Hotels & Resorts based in Majorca, Spain, recently christened its tenth property in Mexico with the grand opening of Iberostar Playa Mita. The $136 million property is a 452-room, all-inclusive, five-star resort on the Nayarit coast, just north of Puerto Vallarta.
The Old Town Farmers' Market Introduces New Vendors
 Erin Staley
This week, the Puerto Vallarta Old Town Farmers' Market - Tianguis Cultural is delighted to introduce the newest vendors to our 'make it, bake it, grow it' market. Stop by this Saturday to say 'hola' and scoop up their must-have artisan foods and specialty products.
How is Puerto Vallarta's Real Estate Market... Really?
 Wayne Franklin
Puerto Vallarta's real estate market has one thing in common with all other real estate markets in the world. It is fickle. That's not to say that it doesn't have other more enticing qualities, such as appreciation and stability. But it does mean that it's reliant upon a variety of factors.
Dates for LGBT Event 'Vallarta Pride 2014' Announced
 TravelVideo.tv
Puerto Vallarta’s annual LGBT event 'Vallarta Pride' will take place this year in the Romantic Zone on the weekend of May 22nd to 26th, increasing the 3-day weekend event into a 5-day-long cultural celebration of the municipality and its international population.
IFC Puerto Vallarta Tours Off to a Great Start in 2014
 Janie Albright Blank
The IFC has been offering Home Tours to some of the most beautiful homes in Puerto Vallarta for over 26 years. Last year a new tour to the Botanical Gardens and Zoo was added. Home Tours depart every Tuesday and Wednesday and the trip to the Gardens and Zoo runs each Thursday.
Hacienda San Angel Offers Valentine's Day 'Puppy Love'
 Rachel Salter
Hacienda San Angel, the internationally acclaimed luxury boutique hotel in Puerto Vallarta, is giving a new meaning to 'Puppy Love' this Valentine's Day. Guests who adopt an SPCA PV dog or cat between now and March 15 will receive a complimentary one-night stay on a future visit.
Yoel Diaz Galvez Art Exhibition at Galería Contempo
 Heather Wilson
This past November, Cuban-born artist Yoel Diaz Galvaz was honored with the prestigious Lorenzo II Magnifico Award in Italy. And now we get to experience his gripping works right here in Puerto Vallarta, at Galeria Contempo during his Opening Reception on Friday, January 24th from 6-10 pm.
MEXORC Returns to Puerto Vallarta March 23rd-29th
 Travel Video News
The Mexican Ocean Racing Circuit, better known as MEXORC, returns to Puerto Vallarta March 23rd through 29th. Known as one of the most important sailing events on the Pacific Coast, MEXORC will put sailors from the US and Mexico through six days of racing in Banderas Bay.
Brunch & Fashion Benefit will be 'The Cat's Meow'
 Laura Gelezunas
Fabulous food, an elegant setting and stunning style can be found at Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant on Tuesday, January 28th starting at 10:30 am. An elegant brunch will be served along with a fashion show to benefit PuRR Project, a no-kill feline sanctuary just north of Puerto Vallarta.
Full House for Int'l Friendship Club Open House
Janie Albright Blank
The Puerto Vallarta International Friendship Club (IFC) hosted its 3rd Annual Open House on Tuesday, January 14, 2014. With over 300 people attending, the courtyard and meeting spaces were filled with members and guests, all of whom enjoyed an evening of food, fun and friendship.
Puerto Vallarta Men's Chorus to Perform in Bucerías
 Barry Munro
On January 29th at 5:00 pm, the Puerto Vallarta Men's Chorus and the Bucerías Classical Guitar Trio will perform at Los Arroyos Verdes Hotel and Residences to benefit the Bucerías Children's Library / Biblioteca Publica Rey Nayar. Come join us for an evening of great music!
Play Kitty BINGO with the Dueling Drag Divas!
 Marilyn Khan
Join us on Wednesday, January 22 at 4:30 pm for another night of Purr Project BINGO at Margarita Grill, where the Dueling Drag Divas (Chi Chi Rones and Joanna Show) will blow the doors off as our half-time performers. If you've seen these two in action, you know this will be a wild night!
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