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A Writer's Life in Puerto Vallarta
 Harold Sokolove
Amigos de Bucerias Simply Speaking Series welcomes local author Linda Abbott Trapp, who'll be sharing A Writer's Life in Puerto Vallarta at the Bucerias Bilingual Community Center, Calle 16 de septiembre, on Wednesday, March 5th at 7 pm.
Mexican Government Survey for United States and Canadian Citizens Residing in Mexico
 Hacienda y Crédito Publico
The Ministry of Finance is surveying United States and Canadian citizens living in Mexico. The goal is to identify the main difficulties foreigners face while migrating to Mexico, and once they have settled in the country.
Magnitude 80 Smashes Puerto Vallarta Record
 Bill Center
Doug Baker's Magnitude 80 smashed the elapsed-time record, and the largest Division I boats dominated the handicap standings of San Diego Yacht Club's biennial San Diego-to-Puerto Vallarta race.
Nine Baby Felines Born at Vallarta Zoo
 Hispanic Wire
Nine cubs were born at the zoo in the last few weeks: 2 Golden Bengal Tigers, 4 Black Panthers and 3 Common Bengal Tigers. The baby cubs are already drawing locals and tourists from all over the world, who are making the journey for the sole experience of playing, hugging and taking pictures with the kittens.
XVI Banderas Bay International Regatta 2008
 BanderasBayRegatta.com
This week, Banderas Bay is once again the venue for the traditional annual Banderas Bay Regatta. The Vallarta Yacht Club in Nuevo Vallarta will be Race Head-quarters for all On and Off-Shore events.
Peligroso Takes Race After Confusion
 Rick Roberts
Long Beach Yacht Club's Doug Baker and his Andrews 80, Magnitude 80 were first to finish Wednesday in the San Diego to Puerto Vallarta race, Vallarta Race 2008, and in the proces, broke the previous race record set that year by Roy E. Disney's Pyewacket by six hours, eight minutes and one second.
 Tracking the Heartbeat of Banderas Bay
 Banderas Beat with Laura Gelezunas
In the March 2008 edition of Banderas Beat, Laura explores new heights - from the uplifting feeling that comes from helping others to flying high over Banderas Bay in search of whales and shopping at the Puerto Vallarta Flea Market for souveniers at rock bottom prices.
Sol Rose Presents Meatloaf and Melodies
 PVNN
Check out our newest video feature, Meatloaf & Melodies. Cafe Bohemio restaurant owner Sol Rose is not only one of Vallarta's zaniest characters, but also a talented chef who's more than willing to sing for his supper.
Meet the Real Estate Agents in Puerto Vallarta
 PVNN
Since feeling comfortable and confident with your real estate agent is paramount, we've developed Meet the Agents, a video feature designed to help you find the Puerto Vallarta realtor, broker, agent or sales associate who's right for you.
Mexico Yoga & Surfing Vacation Specials
 PVNN
Via Yoga, a company that specializes in Yoga and Surfing vacations in Sayulita Mexico, is offering special end-of-season discounts on April vacation packages booked before March 15, 2008.
Bringing New Life to Vallarta Children
 Twila Crawford
Join New Life Mexico and DIF Vallarta on Friday, February 29th from 10 am-12 noon in the Jalisco Room at the Krystal Hotel to learn about the programs for Puerto Vallarta children, including street children, who need your help.
 Together We Can (and Do) Make a Difference
 Debbi Egan
At Wednesday night's Banana Cantina Charity FUNdraiser, Pam Thompson of HealthCare Resources and Sally Conley informed, encouraged, laughed, ate, and raised funds for Biblioteca de la Higuera, the little library that could... and does!
Katmandu at Cafe des Artistes
 Twila Crawford
Katmandu (Don and Rhonda and group) will perform in a sitar concert on the evening of March 10th in the garden at Cafe des Artistes in downtown Puerto Vallarta. Doors open at 7:30 pm, dinner is at 8 pm, and the hour-and-a-half show starts at 9 pm.
Paradise Village Hosts Gala Vallarta 2008
 Nora Ocegueda
Gala Vallarta, a specialized trade show that brings national and international wholesalers and tour operators together with Puerto Vallarta's hotel industry leaders, will be held at the Paradise Village Convention Center March 2-5, 2008.
¿Qué Tal, Compadre?
 Polly G. Vicars
Becas Vallarta A.C. recently initiated a program where a donation of at least $5000 USD would make the donor a "Compadre of Becas," a person to whom we would entrust the welfare of our children now and in the future. And it's already working!
Health Care Meeting for US Citizens in PV
 PVNN
On March 9th at the IFC Clubhouse, a panel of knowledgeable medical resources from Puerto Vallarta and the Mexican Social Security System will share information about the healthcare options available to US Citizens living in Puerto Vallarta.
Just Who Was Saint Patrick?
 Jim Morrison
The sheer numbers of expats of Irish decent who've settled here, combined with the Mexican admiration of the famous San Patricio's, explains why March 17th is a bigger holiday in Puerto Vallarta than even Cinco de Mayo.
And the Winning Name is...
 Patrick Harrison
Over 275 names were submitted to help name the Tropicasa Realty Mascot, and the winning name is... Jalapeño! Congratulations to Jan Helgeson of Billings, Montana, who won a $1000 USD shopping spree at LANS Department store.
Bridged Lott and Her Hot Rocks at IGGI
 Mercedes Sanchez
Thursday from 6-9 pm, International Gallery - Galeria Internacional (IGGI) in Marina Vallarta invites you to enjoy a special Gallery Evening where you'll enjoy an art exhibition by Bridged Lott and entertainment by Guadalajara violinist JAG.
World Photographer Displays Photos at Benefit for Clinica de Rehabilitation Santa Barbara
 Twila Crawford
Photos of the Clinica de Rehabilitation Santa Barbara and some of their patients by photographer Robert Stahman will be on display at the clinic fundraising events by New York performers Dana and Mark Zeller at the Cathy von Rohr Galeria-Studio in Puerto Vallarta next month.
Joaquin Borges Returns to Puerto Vallarta
 PVNN
Acclaimed Mexican pianist Joaquin Borges will perform for the second time in Puerto Vallarta during the fund raising dinner-concert to benefit the Esperanza y Alegria foundation at 8 pm on March 7th at the Westin Resort and Spa.
Becas Ball 2008 - Fantasía by the Sea
 Polly G. Vicars
Polish your dancing shoes, get out your best bib and tucker and get ready for a "fantasía" evening of dining and dancing at the 46th Annual Becas Ball, scheduled to take place at the Hotel Westin Resort and Spa in Puerto Vallarta on March 6th.
Dana and Mark Zeller Sing Broadway Songs in a Fundraiser for Clinica de Rehabilitation Santa Barbara
 Twila Crawford
The Rehabilitation Clinic of Santa Barbara (Clinica de Rehabilitation Santa Barbara) will be recognized with a fundraiser by New York City musical performers Dana and Mark Zeller on March 3, 4, 10, and 11 at 6:30 pm at the Cathy von Rohr Galeria-Studio on the southside of Vallarta.
Yahoo! Founding CEO Tim Koogle Turns Luxury Real Estate Developer
 PRWeb
Yahoo! Founding CEO Tim Koogle combines business with pleasure in his latest endeavor - luxury real estate in Mexico. The first seven Beach Villas at El Banco, Koogle’s premium 100-acre, low-density community near Punta de Mita, Mexico, are now for sale for over $6,200,000 each.
Resorts' New Spas Spread the Massage
 Jo Matyas
The explosion of five-star hotels and time-shares on the coastline around Puerto Vallarta means luxury-thirsty tourists cannot be far behind. And it seems that the resorts have take up the challenge and are poised with new spas stocked with every treatment imaginable.
The San Pancho Music Fest
 jaltembasol.com
From February 28th through March 2nd, the 2008 San Pancho Music Fest will continue the tradition of featuring free local, regional and international musicians plying everything from traditional Mexican Folklore and Gypsy Jazz to Bluegrass and R&B.
Think You’re a Savvy Investor?
 Jim Scherrer
We have lived in Puerto Vallarta for ten years and have witnessed the changes and growth firsthand. As the economy has boomed, unemployment in Vallarta has been virtually eradicated while the population has almost doubled, prices for materials, labor, and land have tripled, and of course, real estate prices have also tripled.
Vallarta Race 2008: And They're Off...
 Sail World
The first four boats in the 2008 San Diego to Puerto Vallarta International 'Vallarta Race' set off for Puerto Vallarta today.
2008 National Charro Championship
 Adán Leyva Avalos
A special appearance by the Xiutla Ballet and the traditional "Maleconada" (Parade along the Malecón) are just two of the exciting events that will be taking place during the 6th Nacional Charro Championships in Puerto Vallarta through February 24th.
Ninety-Nine Bottles of Beer on the Wall...
 Sue Fornoff
Tired of the same old bar scene? Have you seen enough sunburned tourists enjoying Jello shots? Wondering where to find some authentic local dives? Well, the Puerto Vallarta Tacky Bar Tour may be just what you're looking for!
Puertotitlàn de Las A(n)tenas
 PVNN
R.C. Walker, a resident of Puerto Vallarta for over 30 years and a member of Grupo Ecológico de Puerto Vallarta A.C., a local conservation society, shares his views on the "progress" (over-construction) that has been taking place in our fair city.
Vallartenses R.I.S.E. to the Occassion
 JOY! - PVNN
The grounds of the American School were packed on February 9th, when close to 800 people gathered together for the 6th Annual R.I.S.E. for Hope Fundraiser to benefit the children of the Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza in Puerto Vallarta.
Charity Auction in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle
 Harold Sokolove
This Saturday, the North Bay Community Assistance Organization will be holding their Third Annual Charity Auction to benefit persons in La Cruz, Bucerias and Punta Mita who are in dire need of emergency medical services and related expenses.
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