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Better Teeth for Boca: IFC Awards Dental Clinic Grant
 John Warren
At the March meeting of Vallarta's International Friendship Club, President Dan Grippo announced that IFC will be providing $4,000 USD to the new Community Health Clinic in Boca De Tomatlan for the purchase of a dental chair, as well as a dental instrument sterilizer and autoclave.
Last Chance to Play Purr Project BINGO 'til November
 Marilyn Khan
Join us at Margarita Grill on Wednesday, April 8, and help us celebrate the end of a very successful season of PuRR Project BINGO. Yep, it's your last chance to play Kitty BINGO until next November. In addition to some fun halftime silliness, we have great prizes!
PV Residents Fund Kindergarten in Los Rastrojos
 BanderasNews.com
Several years ago, a few Puerto Vallarta residents visited a kindergarten in Los Rastrojos. The building consisted of a shed roof on the back of a barn, a dirt floor and one wall. Thanks to them, and the Medicine Hat Rotary Club, today Los Rastrojos has a new kindergarten classroom.
ExPats in Vallarta April Happy Hours and Events
 Sara Wise
ExPats in Vallarta, a totally social group with informal fellowship and assistance for Expat residents or visitors living, working or investing around Vallarta or considering it, has announced their April schedule of events.
Last Breakfast of Becas' 2014-2015 Fund Raising Season
 Polly G. Vicars
Don't miss Becas Vallarta's 2014-2015 season finale fundraiser - Breakfast at Coco's Kitchen on April 15th at 9:30 am. Coco, always a magnificent hostess, is planning a great menu, and there will be an array of great prizes for the raffle and exciting silent auction items. Join us!
 This Week, Daiquiri Dick's Serves Up Peruvian Cuisine
 Laura Gelezunas
Recently there has been a revival of interest in native Peruvian foods, so Daquiri Dick's Executive Chef Ignacio Uribe and Sous Chef Jugo Mejia have created a special dinner menu that you can enjoy right here in Puerto Vallarta from March 30 to April 5, 2015.
Bucerķas Oyster Festival Celebrates 15 Years April 12
 Banderas News Team
Since oyster harvesting is the mainstay of the economy in Bucerias (which means 'Place of the Divers') Nayarit, every year after Easter this laid-back seaside community hosts an Oyster Festival - a celebration filled with music, partying and plenty of food and fun.
Do You Have Your Easter Bonnet Ready? Hop To It!
 Logan Miller
Do you have your Easter bonnet ready? If not, you'd better hop to it! Casa Cupula brings an old tradition to Puerto Vallarta with their Second Annual Easter Bonnet Party and Brunch, scheduled to take place at Taste Restaurant on Sunday, April 5, 2015 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
March 27 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.
Vallarta Botanical Gardens Wins Garden Tourism Award
 BanderasNews.com
The Vallarta Botanical Garden has once again been distinguished as one of the 'Top 10 North American Gardens Worth Travelling For' by the Canadian Garden Tourism Council. The award was presented on March 17 at the North American Garden Tourism Conference in Toronto.
Vallarta Named HRC's National Travel Partner for 2015
 Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board
The Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board has partnered with the Human Rights Campaign, the largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans, as the organization's first national travel partner.
Voice, Forever Plaid are Taking Vallarta By Storm
 Daniel R. Mininni
If you haven't been to the ACT II Entertainment complex recently, you don't know what you're missing! In addition to the Main Stage theater productions listed here, there's a full line-up of musical entertainment going on in The Red Room Cabaret and Encore Piano Bar.
Three Ways to Play in Riviera Nayarit's Punta de Mita
 Jennifer Ceaser
Punta de Mita, Mexico, in Riviera Nayarit, is only 30 miles north of Puerto Vallarta, but it's a whole different kind of scene. And while relaxation is a definite must here, there's no reason you can't have an adventure - or three - while on vacation.
Chiropractic Care Comes to Old Town Farmers' Market
 Erin Staley
Everyone knows that the Puerto Vallarta Old Town Farmers Market-Tianguis Cultural is loaded with an abundance of can't-miss 'make it, bake it, grow it' products, but did you know that they also have some good-for-you personal services?
Fund Raiser to Save Vallarta Animals at Casa Yvonneka
 BanderasNews.com
Casa Yvonneka will host its Third Annual Fund Raiser to save the dogs and cats of Puerto Vallarta on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 6:00 pm. 100% of ticket sales will go directly to the non-profit organizations that save and care for neglected animals in the Banderas Bay area.
PV Authorities Coordinate '2015 Semana Santa Segura'
 Nuestras Noticias
With Semana Santa - a time of religious celebration and vacationing of the masses - fast approaching, the Preventive Police, Transportation, Fire and Civil Protection Commissioners are getting everything ready to deploy operation 'Semana Santa Segura en Vallarta.'
500 Attend 3rd Annual American Legion Chili Cook-off
 David F. Lilley
The American Legion Post 14 scores big again with over 500 hungry people attending their 3rd Annual Chili Cook-off Festival, held March 14th at El Rio BBQ Bar in Paso Ancho. Guests enjoyed 'All-You-Can-Eat' chili tasting, while raising $55,000 pesos for Vallarta charities.
LGBT Art & Culture Showcased During Vallarta Pride 2015
 VallartaPride.com
The Vallarta Pride Organizing Committee is pleased to announce that during the third annual event that celebrates the vibrant LGBT community in our city, a number of art and cultural events will take place to add to the various entertainment options scheduled from May 17 to 25.
2015 Puerto Vallarta Cruise Arrivals Increase by 26%
 Union Jalisco
Puerto Vallarta has been gaining ground in the international cruise industry in recent years, and this year is no exception with arrivals expected to increase 26% over 2014. Last year 120 cruise ships anchored in Vallarta. This year 139 arrivals are already confirmed.
This Week, Daiquiri Dick's Serves Up a Taste of Thailand
 Laura Gelezunas
For this week's special at Daiquiri Dick's, Executive Chef Ignacio Uribe and Sous Chef Hugo Mejia have created a wonderful Taste of Thailand menu that offers Vallarta diners some interesting choices. This special menu is being served from 5 to 11 pm through March 29, 2015.
Democrats Abroad Wednesday Film: 'Which Way Home'
 David Kamp
As part of their Every Wednesday Night Film series, the Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad Mexico is proud to present this week's movie, 'Which Way Home.' This timely documentary will be shown at the International Friendship Club on Wednesday, March 25th at 7:00 pm.
Time to Eat! Vallarta Restaurant Week, May 15-31, 2015
 BanderasNews.com
From May 15-31, 2015, Vallarta Restaurant Week will celebrate its 11th year as one of Puerto Vallarta's most important culinary events. And, with 35 of the Banderas Bay area's most recognized restaurants participating, this year's festival promises some memorable dining experiences.
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