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March 16th a Mexican Holiday Celebrating Benito Juarez
 BanderasNews.com
March 21 is a National Holiday that celebrates the birth of the famous Mexican president and national hero, Benito Juárez. But, to make a 3-day weekend of it, schools & government offices are closed on the 3rd Monday of March, which this year falls on the 16th.
Puerto Vallarta Blood Drive Wednesday, March 18, 2015
 Banderas News Team
Searching for blood for critical patients is a daily battle in all of our local hospitals, so Pamela Thompson of Healthcare Resources Puerto Vallarta has organized a Blood Drive on Wednesday, March 18th on the fourth floor patio at Hospital Medasist on PV's southside.
March 13 Puerto Vallarta News Brief & Weekend Events
 Banderas News Team
There's always so much going on in Puerto Vallarta and around the Republic it can be difficult to keep up with it all. Here's a look at some of this week's Mexico headlines and Vallarta news, some community announcements, and a couple of this weekend's events that you won't want to miss.
ASPV Students Present Spring Musical, 'Into the Woods'
 Eduardo Garcia
The American School of Puerto Vallarta (ASPV) is proud to present its spring musical production, 'Into the Woods.' The musical will have a three-day run on the ASPV stage in the primary school. The dates are March 19th, 20th and 21st at 7:00 pm each evening.
 PVRPV.com's Vallarta Vacation Property of the Week
 Tim Longpré
If you are planning a dream vacation in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, look no further than Puerto Vallarta Rentals Premier Vacations' website, PVRPV.com. This week's featured vacation property, Playa Bonita Casa de Los Abuelos, is located right on the beach in the city's Romantic Zone.
'Rocky Mountain High-The Music of John Denver' at ACT II
 Debbie White
John Denver has been gone for 17 years, but his music lives on and continues to be rediscovered and appreciated by new generations of music lovers. This month, Paul Aleman and Renee Armand will perform 'Rocky Mountain High-The Music of John Denver' in The Red Room.
San Pancho Circo de los Niños to Benefit Entreamigos
 Glades Castro Perreras
The Circo de los Niños de San Pancho, (San Pancho Children's Circus) a social and artistic program founded by the co-creator of Cirque du Soleil, Mr. Gilles St. Croix, will present their new show on March 19th & 20th at 7:30 pm, and on March 21st at 4 pm, in the new Bodega Circo.
The Flavors of France in Vallarta at Daiquiri Dick's
 Laura Gelezunas
Apart from its monuments and historical places, France is widely acclaimed around the globe for its fabulous cuisine. This week you can enjoy French cuisine here in Puerto Vallarta, thanks to Daiquiri Dick's Chef Ignacio Uribe, who has developed a menu reminiscent of a French café.
IV International Beach Polo Cup in Riviera Nayarit
 Jorge Jiménez
As part of the national circuit of the Mexico Polo Tour presented by Tucané, the IV International Beach Polo Cup in the Riviera Nayarit returns to the Mexican Pacific March 13-15. This year, teams from Italy, Argentina, Canada, U.S. and Mexico will seek the crown in this Sport of Kings.
PV's Old Town Farmers Market: 'Let Them Eat Corn Flan!'
 Erin Staley
The Puerto Vallarta Old Town Farmers' Market-Tianguis Cultural has a wealth of treasures and experiences to share with you this Saturday. Fill your eco-friendly bags with farm-to-table ingredients and 'make it, bake it, grow it' treasures, such as Maria Reyes' Corn Flan.
Pack Puts on Softball Clinic for Vallarta Children
 Katie Rihn
Scenic ocean views and palm trees in late-February provided a pristine backdrop for the Nevada softball's team trip to Mexico for the Puerto Vallarta College Challenge last month. But the most fulfilling part of the trip for the student-athletes happened off the diamond.
Puerto Vallarta Garden Club Meeting at NWJ! March 19
 Suzanne Kirkpatrick
The Puerto Vallarta Garden Club will hold their monthly meeting on March 19th at 11:00 am at No Way José! Restaurant. The guest speaker will be Jane Peabody, a past V.P. of the San Francisco Garden Club. She will be speaking about, and demonstrating, floral arrangement.
Kids Come First: IFC Medical Cost Share & Cancer Aid
 John Warren
Puerto Vallarta's International Friendship Club (IFC) has a special program that encourages IFC members to help a local Mexican family apply for the Patrocinio Medical Cost-Share Program. The program focuses primarily on children under 18 in medical need whose families lack resources.
SEGOB Aims to Turn Mexico's Resorts into Casino Areas
 Karina Suarez
The Mexican Secretariat of the Interior intends to turn Nuevo Vallarta and Puerto Peñasco into shining examples of gambling and entertainment in Mexico. 'There should be casino resort areas with entertainment centers, sports arenas, first class hotels and convention centers,' she said.
PV's Straight Men Stand Up Against Domestic Violence
 BanderasNews.com
On March 18th, some of Puerto Vallarta's finest men will compete in 'What A Drag!' - PV's first drag competition for straight guys - to raise money for the Banderas Bay Women's Shelter. The fun starts at 7 pm at Act II with an opening reception and the hilarious competition begins at 8 pm.
Becas Ball to be Followed by Breakfast at River Café
 Polly G. Vicars
The 2015 Becas Ball was a huge success! Next for Becas Vallarta is the March Becas Breakfast at The River Café on Wednesday, March 18, at 9:30 am. This will be a delicious breakfast as only The River Café can provide and time for relaxing with friends, old and new - all for a good cause!
2015 Puerto Vallarta Mardi Gras Official Video Released
 PVRPV.com
Puerto Vallarta's 2015 Mardi Gras celebration and impressive lineup of entries have been captured on video, so if you missed the city-sponsored, glittery, bead-hurling 2015 Vallarta Mardi Gras parade that hit the streets on February 17th, you can catch all of the action here!
Spring Break is Underway in Puerto Vallarta
 Mike Gregory
US & World News Report, as well as About.com have listed Puerto Vallarta as a top contender for spring break destinations in the world. Travel season in Puerto Vallarta started on March 1st and it is estimated that nearly 8,000 students will visit this Mexican paradise in 2015.
 6th Annual SETAC Duckaton Bigger & Better Than Ever
 Marie Sanchez
Foot stomping, hand clapping, and outburst of cheers were ongoing throughout the 6th Annual Duckaton held on the poolside terrace of Boana Torre Malibu on February 25. The charity event raised about $120,000 pesos to help SETAC continue their fight against AIDS in Vallarta.
15th Annual Puerto Vallarta International Film Festival
 Guadalupe Daniela Moreno Wulff
The 30th edition of the Guadalajara International Film Festival has again opened its arms to Puerto Vallarta, the destination in the state of Jalisco with the greatest potential for tourism and culture. As such, the International Film Festival returns to PV March 11-20th.
Carnival Cruise Line Launches Unique Longer Voyages
 CruiseIndustryNews.com
Carnival Cruise Line has launched Carnival Journeys – a collection of 9- to 15-day cruises with unique ports and onboard experiences. One example is a 13-day Mexican Riviera cruise from Long Beach that will call at Cabos, La Paz, Mazatlan, Ixtapa, Manzanillo and Puerto Vallarta.
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