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Good-For-You Artisan Foods at Old Town Farmers' Market
 Erin Staley
Farm-fresh produce, international cuisine, tropical apparel and live entertainment... could this be a dream? Nope, it's the very real Old Town Farmers Market-Tianguis Cultural. In fact, we have very real products and services from over 80 local vendors to thrill you this Saturday.
Live Entertainment on the Paradise Stage This Week
 Ric Lehman
If you are looking for live entertainment in Puerto Vallarta, the Paradise Community Center has got you covered. This is your last opportunity to see the 'Best of the Bay' bands on the Paradise Stage this season - and the entertainment starts tonight!
Vallarta Fashion Awards to Benefit DIF Women's Programs
 Marie Callan
Twenty-two beautiful women will model the latest Spring-Summer season fashions at the 2014 Vallarta Fashion Awards on April 4th at 6:30 pm on the Club Regina's El Patio Los Arcos. This event with a cause will benefit the Puerto Vallarta DIF's 'Mujeres Madres de Familia' program.
Exploring the 'Time Capsule' that is Havana, Cuba
 Jeff Bates
Exploring Havana is a treasure trove. As a first time visitor, I visited a rum distillery, learned how cigars are made, and savored the best Cuban coffee. But the true beauty of Havana is the people, who are warm and welcoming to those that are compelled to visit their special land.
Pasitos de Luz Kids Visit Vallarta Botanical Gardens
 Anne-Marie Haynes
As in other cities around the world, Vallarta youth are all too often disconnected from the wild world around them. Canadian Children's Shelter of Hope Foundation is proud to collaborate with the Vallarta Botanical Gardens in environmental and horticultural education for Vallarta's kids.
Puerto Vallarta on Five Best Places to Retire List
 Timothy Real Estate Group
Puerto Vallarta is a well-known retirement and vacation destination - and anyone who has ever been here knows why. The cost of living is low, but the quality of life is high. There's always a fun activity going on, or a place to just do nothing and relax. In short, Vallarta has it all.
Season's Last Purr Project BINGO at Margarita Grill
 Marilyn Khan
Join us on Wednesday, April 2, and help us celebrate the end of a very successful season of PuRR Project BINGO at Margarita Grill. Thanks to great entertainers, generous prize donors, and our faithful players, we've raised plentiful pesos to get the shelter through the summer months.
Vallarta DIF Prepares Pregnant Teens for Motherhood
 puertovallarta.gob.mx
Vallarta DIF President Magaly Fregoso Ortiz recently congratulated the 76 teenaged mothers who completed this year's PAIDEA training (a program for the Prevention and Comprehensive Care of Teen Pregnancy), and proudly presented 29 of these girls with Promajoven scholarships.
IFC Updates Patrocinio Program - Each One Helps One
 Janie Albright Blank
The Puerto Vallarta IFC's newly updated and revised 'Patrocinio' program encourages members to bring to the attention of club leadership a Mexican citizen of limited economic means who faces a serious medical or dental challenge which requires some financial support to address.
21st Annual Gala Vallarta-Nayarit Business Expo
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
The 21st Gala Vallarta-Nayarit Business Expo will bring together 82 hotels from the Banderas Bay area and 73 wholesaler agencies, with an expected 3,000 business appointments to be held at Puerto Vallarta's International Convention Center, April 2-5, 2014.
Oxxo Helps Vallarta Reopen Casa de Día Facilities
 PuertoVallarta.gob.mx
Earlier this month, representatives of the city's Sistema para el Desarrollo Integral de la Familia (Integral Family Development Services Department) reopened the 'Casa de Día del Adulto Mayor' facilities for the elderly, utilizing donations collected by the Oxxo retail chain.
Puerto Vallarta: What Every Gay Destination Should Be
 Michael Sanchez
Competition for Gay travelers has been heating up in the past few years, with cities large and small vying for what is perceived to be a bonanza in pink dollars. As a Gay resort destination, Puerto Vallarta has a lot going for it. Besides being gorgeous, it boasts a bustling Gay scene.
Becas Classic Golf Tournament - Don Eastcott Memorial
 Polly G. Vicars
The 2014 Becas Classic Golf Tournament will be held on Sunday April 6th. Join us for a game of golf on a great course and the opportunity to win fabulous prizes while helping to secure scholarships for deserving young people in Puerto Vallarta.
State of Jalisco Prepares for 2014 Hurricane Season
 prensaglobal.com
With five high intensity hurricanes expected to affect Mexico's Pacific Coast this year, Secretary General Arturo Zamora Jimenez recently met with Jalisco State security and emergency representatives to discuss preventive operations to be undertaken by all coastal municipalities.
March 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 Puerto Vallarta headlines, some breaking news stories, and a couple of weekend events that you won't want to miss.
 Democrats Abroad Tuesday Film: 'Forks over Knives'
 David Kamp and Judy Snow
As part of their Every Tuesday Night Film series, the Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad Mexico is proud to present this week's movie, 'Forks over Knives.' This 2011 documentary that could save your life will be shown at the Paradise Community Center on April 1st, at 7:00 pm.
R Salon Puerto Vallarta - Tips to Avoid Frizzy Hair
 Christina Silvestri
Puerto Vallarta's humidity may be out of your control, but everyday hair care - from shampoo to the right brush type - can all contribute to unruly frizz. From washing to styling, maintain and control your locks with these easy-to-follow hair care tricks, courtesy of R Salon.
You'll Find Something Truly Unique at the OTFM-TC
 Erin Staley
Saturday is just around the corner, and that means it's time to head on over to the Puerto Vallarta Old Town Farmers' Market-Tianguis Cultural! Meet up with friends, listen to music, eat international favorites, get a massage, and discover something truly unique.
Democrats Abroad Mexico Dispels Overseas Voting Myths
 John Wilson-Bugbee
There are a number of common misconceptions about voting from abroad, which can prevent Americans living overseas from exercising their right to vote. The Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad Mexico dispels these myths and encourages all expats to vote in the US elections.
Vallarta Limpia Needs Volunteers for March 28 Cleanup
 NotiVallarta.com
With the first effort scheduled to be held on March 28 from 8-11 am, Vallarta Limpia aims to bring together dozens of volunteers to clean the beaches from Marina Vallarta to Amapas, while strengthening community ties between young people, authorities, and entrepreneurs.
American School Students Present 'The Wizard of Oz'
 Eduardo Garcia
Since 1990, the students at The American School of Puerto Vallarta have been entertaining Banderas Bay area residents and visitors with quality musical theater. For this year's Spring Musical they will be performing 'The Wizard of Oz' on April 3rd, 4th, and 5th at 7:30 pm.
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