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News from the P.V. Garden Club - Beautifying Vallarta!
 Bonnie Mott
We are happy to report that all is well in Puerto Vallarta. The sun is out, it is beautiful, and the PV Garden Club is making plans for the 'high season.' The third Thursday of the month will be Garden Club meeting day again this year, and a welcome back party is scheduled for Nov. 19.
Amigos de Bucerías Dancing Under the Stars Fundraiser
 Amigos de Bucerías A.C.
Join the Amigos de Bucerías for an enchanted evening of dancing under the stars at the newly renovated StarBay Hotel on Playa de Huanacaxtle Beach in Bucerías on Tuesday, November 3. Net proceeds will benefit the Amigos' Paws & Claws Sterilization and Animal Wellness Program.
October 23 Banderas News Brief and 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 Puerto Vallarta and Mexico news, a few community announcements, and a couple of this weekend's events you won't want to miss.
New Experiences for Music and Theater Lovers in PV
 Catherine Beeghly
Nacho Daddy Restaurant Bar will soon be unveiling the upstairs renovation that's been going on all Summer. The upstairs now has a new layout and stage for enjoying live music at night and a variety of shows from The Boutique Theatre - Puerto Vallarta's only dinner theater.
Lesser-Known Facts About the Benefits of Chocolate
 Leslie Korn, PhD, MPH
Last week the Vallarta Botanical Gardens hosted a 2-day festival celebrating Chocolate, also known in the Nahua language as 'Xocolatl,' and I was honored to participate. Here are some lesser-known facts about the benefits of chocolate, and its traditional use in the Banderas Bay region.
8th Lo de Marcos Surf Fishing Tournament October 24-25
 Jorge Jiménez
The 8th Annual Lo de Marcos Surf Fishing Tournament will take place on October 24-25, 2015. This two-day event, a 'warm-up' and the tournament, was designed not only to search for the largest catch, but also to bring families together and promote surf fishing in the Riviera Nayarit.
Tropical Storm Patricia Threatens Mexico's Pacific Coast
 Weather Underground
Tropical Storm Patricia, located in the eastern Pacific off the Mexican coast, is expected to strengthen into a hurricane Thursday. Residents and visitors in the Mexico resort cities of Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo and Acapulco should monitor the progress of this system very closely.
Puerto Vallarta Billfish Tournament Celebrates 60 Years
 Richard Dangler
One of the most prestigious national and international sportfishing tournaments on the West Coast, the Torneo Internacional Puerto Vallarta de Pez Vela y Marlin (International Sailfish and Marlin Fishing Tournament), will celebrate its 60th edition from November 11 through 14, 2015.
Daylight Savings Time Ends in Mexico This Weekend
 BanderasNews.com
While the U.S. won't be 'falling back' until November 1, 2015, Daylight Saving Time officially ends for most of Mexico at 2:00 am on Sunday, October 25th. If you are here in Puerto Vallarta, be sure to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday night.
Three Vallarta Restaurants on TripAdvisor Top 10 List
 Puerto Vallarta Tourism Trust
In the 2015 TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Awards, three Puerto Vallarta restaurants were among the Top 10 Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Mexico! Congratulations go out to: Bravos Restaurant Bar, Cafe des Artistes and Bistro Teresa, which took 1st, 3rd and 5th place respectively.
October News from Purr Project, PV's Feline Shelter
 Shannon Campbell
The latest news from Purr Project, a non-profit, no-kill feline shelter located just north of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, that provides homeless cats and kittens a recuperative stay with the ultimate goal of adopting them out to loving homes sterilized, vaccinated and disease free.
Gay Vallarta Bar Hopping Adds Two New Tours
 GAYPV Magazine
Get ready for two new, fun-filled tours offered by Vallarta Bar Hopping, great for both tourists and locals. Paint the Town Red and Art Tour PV are easy ways to enjoy the best Puerto Vallarta has to offer whether you are on-your-own tourist, local or want to meet new friends.
 This Week at Daiquiri Dick's: The Flavors of Thailand
 Laura Gelezunas
You can sample a wonderful array of Thai foods on this week's Special Menu at Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Executive Chef Ignacio Uribe, Chef de Cuisine Hugo Mejia and Sous Chef Rogelio Garcia are serving some tantalizing Thai dishes October 19-25, 2015.
Sheraton Hosts 'Biggest Tennis Tournament in Mexico'
 Bob Cohen
Sheraton Buganvilias Tennis Club Director Martin Parra recently announced a new tennis tournament in Vallarta that will run from Nov 6-8th, 2015. 22 other tournaments throughout all of Mexico are also included and as of the weekend of Oct 16th, 19 of the tournaments have been concluded.
Season's First Becas Breakfast at Vitea November 18th
 S. Erikson & T. Prill
Since their inception, Becas Breakfasts have been raising money to fund the educations of Puerto Vallarta students of limited resources. The first event of the 2015-2016 season will be held on Wednesday, November 18th at the beautiful oceanfront bistro, Vitea.
Daiquiri Dick's 10th Annual Puerto Vallarta Pet Picnic
 Banderas News Team
Offering Puerto Vallarta pet owners the opportunity to have some fun in the sun for a worthy cause, and dogs a chance to strut their stuff and enjoy some treats, this year's Pet Picnic will be held Saturday, December 5th at 11:00 am on the patio at Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant.
Taste Restaurant Introduces New Chef, New Menu
 Don Pickens
In April, Taste Restaurant at Casa Cupula announced the appointment of Chef Agustin Garcia as their Executive Chef. On October 14, Chef Garcia presented his new 'Menu de Autor' - which highlights the three cuisines of Taste: Mexican, Mediterranean and Asian - to Vallarta diners.
Canto Del Sol Tennis Club Has 2 Clay Courts Demolished
 Bob Cohen
Canto Del Sol hotel management has demolished their two most popular clay tennis courts to build a swimming pool for timeshare owners. These two courts have been the favorite of many, especially our winter visitors who come to Puerto Vallarta every year for 3-6 month tennis vacations.
October 16 Banderas News Brief and 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. We've put together a brief overview of some of this week's Mexico headlines, plus Puerto Vallarta news and some of this weekend's events you won't want to miss.
IFC Puerto Vallarta Home Tours Resume November 17
 Conrad Kostelecky
The International Friendship Club started offering Puerto Vallarta Home Tours 30 years ago as a way to raise funds to support the fledgling Cleft Palate Clinic. For the 2015-2016 season, the IFC Home Tours will run every Tuesday & Wednesday morning from November 17 through March 16.
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