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U.S. Consular Services at the IFC in PV
 PVNN
The Puerto Vallarta U.S. Consulate provides consular services to the public at the International Friendship Club in downtown Puerto Vallarta on the last Thursday of every month. The next date is on Thursday, January 31st.
 Celebrating Life and Love in San Pancho
 JOY!
When Brian goes back to school in San Diego, and his friends ask him what he did for his 16th birthday, he will be able, if perhaps unlikely, to say "I assisted a New Zealand Shaman at a gay wedding in an Arabic building on the Mexican Riviera!"
Villa Group Resorts Fills Vallarta Post
 Dawna Robertson
Villa Group Resorts recently announced the appointment of Joamilka Contreras to the position of General Manager for the 245-suite Villa La Estancia Beach Resort & Spa Nuevo Vallarta overlooking Banderas Bay in Riviera Nayarit.
Thought Provoking Sculptures at Dante
 JOY!
Much has been said about the paintings of Israel Zzepda - his paintings themselves have a lot to say! But sculpting is a new thing for Israel, and he currently has four life size sculptures exhibited in Galleria Dante alongside his other art.
February Breakfast Club at Boca Bento
 Pamela Thompson
Grab a friend and head over to Boca Bento on Friday, February 1st at 10 am for a special Valentine-themed Breakfast Club. Come out and help us support Vallarta Enfrente SIDA, enjoy a fabulous buffet, and shop for fun Valentine's Day gifts.
The Reason for the R.I.S.E. Event
 JOY!
It costs more than $10,000 USD a month for R.I.S.E. to house, clothe, feed, educate and care for 56 children. R.I.S.E. gets less than $300 a month from DIF to care for them. That's why everyone is putting so much effort into promoting February 9th's fundraiser.
International Friendship Club Mini-Bazaar
 Pamela Thompson
Clean out your closets and get ready to shop! On January 30th, the Puerto Vallarta International Friendship Club will be holding a mini-bazaar. Whether you want to make a little money or spend some, a good time and some great shopping will be had by all!
A Musical World at This Week's Vallarta Art Walk
 Barbara Peters
Galeria Vallarta cordially invites you to a cocktail inauguration for the opening of "A Musical World," featuring paintings by Manuel Valles Gomez on Wednesday, January 23rd from 6-10 pm at this week's edition of the Puerto Vallarta Art Walk.
This Season's Musicals in Puerto Vallarta
 Twila Crawford
The New Year brings big-name and local performers in colorful musical productions to Puerto Vallarta. Don't miss this season's lineup of great shows at Vallarta's most popular entertainment venue, the Santa Barbara Theater.
Vallarta Botanical Garden Suffers "Ticket" Scam
 Robert Benjamin Price
Some poor(er) people arrived at the Vallarta Botanical Gardens recently with prepaid "tickets" they bought on the street. It seems some scammers are hustling hotel-brochures to tourists for "only" $200 pesos...
5th Make-A-Wish México Golf Tournament
 PVNN
The beautiful Flamingos Golf Course in Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit will be the host course for the 5th Annual Puerto Vallarta Make-a-Wish México Golf Tournament, scheduled to be held on Saturday, January 26th, 2008.
Update: Sixth Annual R.I.S.E. for Hope Fundraiser
 Sue Fornoff
Don't Miss the Sixth Annual R.I.S.E. for Hope Fundraising Event - A Valentines / Friends Fiesta on Saturday, February 9th at The American School in Marina Vallarta to benefit the Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza children's shelter in Puerto Vallarta.
How to Fill Your Spirit and Your Stomach and Make the World a Better Place
 Polly G. Vicars
There are "how to" books on everything from "How to Lose 10 pounds in 10 days" to "How to Become an Overnight Millionaire" and probably most don't really work. But I guarantee this "How to" and it will be 'Oh So Easy!'
How Are Gringos Treated in Mexico?
 Jim Scherrer
Not all tourists that visit Mexico are treated the same. For example, those that come to traffic or use illegal drugs are treated rather harshly in Mexico. On the other hand, as normal law abiding folks, we have always been treated like family.
In Puerto Vallarta, Miracles DO Happen
 PVNN
We always hear of negative stories about being on vacation and having things go missing or stolen. But, thanks to some honest and caring people, what could have been a nightmare turned into a small miracle for one Puerto Vallarta visitor.
International Friendship Club Home Tours
 Pamela Thompson
Thanks to the Puerto Vallarta International Friendship Club's weekly Home Tours, visitors and locals alike can stroll through some of the most beautiful homes and gardens in the bay area to see first-hand what it's like to live in "Paradise."
24th Canto Del Sol Pro-Am January 22-26
 Bob Cohen
One of Vallarta's most popular annual sporting events, the Canto Del Sol Pro-Am Tennis Tournament, will be played in Puerto Vallarta for the 24th year beginning on January 22nd and culminating on January 26th, 2008.
Learn What's New in Cardiology
 Pamela Thompson
Stop by the meeting room at Hospital Cornerstone in Puerto Vallarta on Wednesday, January 16th at 7 pm to find out about the latest techniques, treatments and preventative information to keep your heart happy and healthy.
Cruising to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
 Jim Scherrer
Puerto Vallarta, has become one of the most popular tourist resorts in the world. Because it is located along the Mexican Riviera on the Pacific Ocean, many of these tourists arrive by boat; some on large cruise ships, others in private yachts.
Democratic Global Presidential Primary 2008
 Dee Dee Camhi
The Global Primary will take place from February 5 to 12, 2008. Democrats Abroad will hold a Democratic Global Presidential Primary by Internet, mail or fax, and in-person in 34 countries, including two Voting Centers in the Banderas Bay area.
Biggest Toys For Tots Distribution Ever!
 Peter Gray
The Puerto Vallarta Toys for Tots distribution of Three Kings' Day gifts this year took on the magnitude of a sizeable military operation. More routes than ever, more kindergarden schools than ever, more toys than ever.
 Interior Decorating - Vallarta Style
 Laura Gelezunas
Whether you've just bought a new home in Puerto Vallarta, or have lived here for years and are thinking about redecorating, you'll find unique and unusual interior design and home decór items at Banderas Bay Trading Company and The Annex.
Stop by Picnic for Some Good Eats
 Gary R. Beck
The Chile's legacy lives on at Picnic. BanderasNews food writer and restaurant reviewer, Gary R. Beck, pays a visit to this casual restaurant on the south side of Puerto Vallarta serving Hank and Conrad's tried and true menu of good eats.
Urgent Blood Donations Needed
 Kelly Trainor de O.
The U.S. Consular Agency of Vallarta is requesting urgent blood donations, any type, for an American citizen resident in Bucerias, Nayarit who is in delicate condition and requires 4 to 5 units of transfusion as soon as possible.
Mexican Citizenship Laws Have Changed
 Bonnie Sumlin
Bonnie Sumlin, the General Director of HELP! (the Manzanillo Foreign Community Association, A.C.) will be at the Santa Barbara Theater on Sunday, February 10th at 2 pm to explain the new laws affecting expats who want to obtain Mexican Citizenship.
Two Artists Influenced by Dali at Dante
 Claire and Joe Guarniere
On January 16th, Galleria Dante's "Meet the Artists Night" will feature two surreal artists influenced by Salvador Dali, Israel Zzepda and Jonas Gutierrez. Come welcome these two Guadalajara artists to Vallarta, while enjoying cocktails from 6 to 10 pm.
One Gifted Singer - Two Very Different Shows
 Twila Crawford
Don't miss Alex Ryer as she showcases her beautiful voice in one show and goes bawdy - depicting Mae West, Sophie Tucker and Fannie Brice - in the other, on Thursday and Saturday nights at Santa Barbara Theater on the southside of Vallarta.
Sol y Luna Hosts Roberto López Ramírez
 PVNN
Gallery owner and exhibition curator Alejandro Baez recently announced that Metamorfosis, an art show by Guadalajara artist Roberto Lopez Ramirez will open at Sol y Luna Contemporary Art Gallery in Puerto Vallarta on Wednesday, January 9th.
Related International Unveils Plans for ICON Vallarta's Grand Tower
 Business Wire
Related International has announced ICON Vallarta's third and final offering, The Grand Tower. Unlike anything ever seen before in all of Mexico, The Grand Tower will offer an unprecedented level of luxury while providing an expanded array of upscale amenities beyond what was offered in Towers One and Two.
Kosmas Opening at Coco Tropical a "Hit"
 Bob Cohen
Last Saturday night felt like a high school reunion as a crowd of 80-90 people, many of whom had known each other for years, came for dinner, drinks and entertainment by Kosmas at Coco Tropical Restaurant and Beach Club.
La Vida Resort - Setting the Bar Higher
 Patrick Harrison
La Vida, a luxury oceanfront community just minutes north of Puerto Vallarta in the romantic seaside village of Bucerias, announced today that a limited number of five-year fractional yacht ownerships will be included with the purchase of your home.
Winter 2008 Classes Offered at the IFC
 Pamela Thompson
Daniel Grippo, M.A., is offering two courses at the International Friendship Club that every expat living in Vallarta should attend. Six Moments in Mexican History starts on January 21st, and Religious Traditions in Latin America on February 15th.
Show a Little Love this February
 Sue Fornoff
Mark your calendars NOW for the 6th Annual R.I.S.E. for Hope Fundraising Event. Scheduled to take place at The American School in Marina Vallarta on February 9th, 2008, "A Valentines/Friends Fiesta" promises to be a spectacular event.
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