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Purr Project BINGO Starring the PV Men's Chorus
 Marilyn Khan
Join us for another evening of fun on Wednesday, March 5, when a small group from the PV Men's Chorus will take the microphone at half-time during Wednesday night BINGO at Margarita Grill. Proceeds will benefit PuRR Project, Puerto Vallarta's no-kill feline shelter.
Puerto Vallarta Ready for Spring Breakers' Return
 Gustavo Rivas-Solis
Named the 4th most popular Spring Break destination in the world by US & World News Report, Puerto Vallarta's spring break travel season starts on March 1 and specialists estimate that about 8,000 students from the US and Canada will be visiting the Pacific coast paradise in 2014.
Tuesday's Vallarta Carnaval/Mardi Gras Parade Expands
 Tim Longpré
At the request of Puerto Vallarta City Officials, and to allow more people to enjoy this year's glittery, bead-hurling Mardi Gras parade this Tuesday, March 4th at 9 pm, Carnaval festivities will now kick-off in front of the Sheraton Hotel and travel south to Old Town and Olas Altas.
 Democrats Abroad Tuesday Films Presents 'Dirty Wars'
 David Kamp and Judy Snow
As part of their 'Every Tuesday Night Film' series, the Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad presents the Acadamy Award nominated film 'Dirty Wars' on March 4th, at the Paradise Community Center. Come early and eat before the show with the food vendors at the Center.
February 28 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 local events that you won't want to miss.
2014 Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Fair a Huge Success!
 Laura Gelezunas
A generous amount of free information was given out at the Second Annual Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Fair sponsored by Timothy Real Estate Group. The outdoor event was held at the Rivera Molino Plaza on Vallarta's South side from 9 am to 2 pm on Saturday, February 15, 2014.
Riverfest 2014 Promises Good Food and Great Music
 Chris Jacobs
El Rio BBQ and Pasitos de Luz have announced the 3rd Annual Riverfest to benefit the special needs children of Puerto Vallarta will be held on Saturday, March 8 from 12-7 pm. Come out and enjoy live music from some of Banderas Bay's best musicians - not to mention Vallarta's best BBQ!
Christina Aguilera Gets Engaged in Riviera Nayarit
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
On Valentine's Day, Christina Aguilera’s boyfriend surprised her with a beautiful engagement ring in Punta de Mita according to the post on her Twitter account. The image of their clasped hands with the ring front and center was in several Mexican and US media publications.
Puerto Vallarta's OTFM-TC Gets a Little Crafty
 Erin Staley
March is National Craft Month in the United States, so this weekend the Puerto Vallarta Old Town Farmers' Market-Tianguis Cultural will be celebrating by showcasing the incredible talents of some of their many 'make it, bake it, grow it' artisans.
ASPV Alumni Attends Global Young Scientists Summit
 Eduardo Xavier García
In late January, the National Research Foundation (NRF) of Singapore presented the Global Young Scientists Summit 2014. Present at this prestigious event was Puerto Vallarta native and American School of Puerto Vallarta graduate, Jon Iker Etchegaray Langley.
APEN All Star Mexico Cheerleaders Championship 2014
 BanderasNews.com
Teams from all over Mexico will participate in the APEN All Star Mexico Cheerleaders Championship scheduled to take place from March 7th-9th at the Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta in Riviera Nayarit. There will also be specialized workshops running in parallel with the main event.
Banderas Bay Jazz Allstars Coming to La Cruz Marina
 Landon Hollander
On Tuesday, March 11th at 7:00 pm, Marina Riviera Nayarit will host a special 'Evening Under The Stars' featuring the Banderas Bay Jazz Allstars performing on the Xiriki Amphitheater stage at the Marina in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nayarit.
Don't Leave Home Without Them! Bringing Pets to Mexico
 Grace Ramirez
If you are considering bringing your pets to Mexico with you, there are a few things to consider before crossing the border. Many people bring their pets back and forth across the border without incidence, but a little preparation will ensure you don't have any unforeseen problems.
CANAMEX Flamingos Riviera Nayarit Cup 2014
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
The CANAMEX Flamingos Riviera Nayarit Cup 2014 is a North American supremacy tournament held among teams from the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Prizes to go to the holes-in-one for this second edition of the tournament include a Honda CR-V and a golf cart.
2014 Becas Ball: Too Much of a Good Thing is Fabulous!
 Polly G. Vicars
If you look in my dictionary under 'Fabulous' you will find 'Becas Ball.' Our presidents Mariel and Carlos Fregoso have been working or months to make the March 8 Becas Ball live up to my dictionary entry. There are so many reasons for this, but let me give you just a few...
Art Show and Breakfast Buffet to Support Purr Project
 Marilyn Khan
On Wednesday, March 12 at 10 am, an 'Artful Event' will be held at Old Town Bistro, where you can enjoy a breakfast buffet and art show while helping raise funds for the care of the 150+ cats and kittens residing at PuRR Project, a no-kill feline sanctuary north of Puerto Vallarta.
Tom Hayden Meets with Democrats Abroad Mexico
 John Wilson-Bugbee
Democrats from Lake Chapala, Mexico City, and Mazatlan joined members of Democrats Abroad Mexico's Costa Banderas Chapter in enthusiastically welcoming former California State Senator Tom Hayden to the organization's annual meeting, held in Puerto Vallarta February 15-17.
2014 Millonario National Charro Championship Vallarta
 Adán Leyva
From Feb 27 through March 2 the best Charro teams in Mexico will gather at the Miguel 'Prieto' Ibarría Rodeo Grounds in Puerto Vallarta for the 2014 Millonario National Charro Championship. With daily competitions and traditional events, this a perfect way to experience the real Mexico.
IFC English Outreach Program Successfully Launched
 Janie Albright Blank
A new language program, which offers free English classes to financially challenged members of the Mexican community, is underway at the Puerto Vallarta IFC. Most of the students are adults who need English for their jobs, and the course focuses on basics and conversational English.
Demetro's Burro Statue to be Unveiled February 28th
 T. Callan
All art lovers and friends are invited to join local sculptor Jim Demetro on the west side of the gazebo in Lazaro Cardenas Park on Friday, February 28 at 6:30 pm for the unveiling of his latest bronze sculpture, 'Andale Bernardo,' which he is donating to the City of Puerto Vallarta.
February 21 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 that you won't want to miss.
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