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Southern Cooking in Puerto Vallarta
 Gary R. Beck
BanderasNews food writer and Puerto Vallarta restaurant reviewer, Gary R. Beck, samples the fare at Coconuts, a new restaurant on the South Side that serves honest-to-goodness down home Southern Cooking at reasonable prices.
Cuernos Chueco, the Best Rodeo in Mexico
 PVNN
On Saturday, April 5th, 2008 an unprecedented event was held in Puerto Vallarta; the most extreme 8 seconds in México, American Rodeo Bullriding Cuernos Chuecos presented by Wrangler and Cerveza Victoria.
CGC Midgett Lends a Hand at Casa Hogar
 Peter Grey
The Navy League Council of Puerto Vallarta was happy to arrange yet another community relations project recently. When the CGC Midgett came into port, crew-members volunteered to do some maintenance work at the Casa Hogar orphanage.
Summer Send Off at Santa Barbara Theater
 Ann Marie Daminus
Join us at the Santa Barbara Theater in Puerto Vallarta on May 2nd for a summer send off with the "Raise The Roof" benefit concert to start our new in-house Becas program and fund some needed improvements to the stage equipment.
Quartet Target Marseille Adventure
 FIFA.com
In a three-day, round-robin event beginning on 17 April in Puerto Vallarta, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Mexico and USA will compete for CONCACAF's two berths at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Marseille 2008.
Local Dems Gear Up for 2008 US Elections
 Kent Paterson
Organized in November 2007, the Costa Banderas chapter of Mexico Democrats Abroad now counts as members more than 200 US citizens residing in the Banderas Bay area who have an important stake in the 2008 Presidential elections.
FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2008 Update
 PVNN
The FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2008 Qualifier CONCACAF Puerto Vallarta comes an inch closer to reality with an official press conference at Puerto Vallarta's City Hall on April 16th.
Earth Day at Vallarta's Botanical Gardens
 JOY!
On Tuesday, April 22nd, the Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens will be holding an Earth Day celebration at 3 pm. There will be a Gardens tour and tree planting and an earth healing.
Celebrate Children's Day at Banana Cantina
 PVNN
Celebrate Mexico's Day of the Children on Wednesday, April 30th at Banana Cantina Charity Night. The feature charity for this special evening of great food, prizes, and fun is Pasitos de Luz, a daycare facility for children with special needs.
The Magic of Siempre Sol
 JOY!
The first time I saw Sol perform I didn't know he had a stage show. I was having dinner at Café Bohemia watching this charismatic character weaving everyone on this patio restaurant into one big family having a party in his back garden.
Rio Amapas - Urban Devlopment Redefined
 William Michael
Situated half a mile south of downtown Puerto Vallarta, the exclusive Río Amapas development offers affordable housing to those who want to enjoy the tranquility of living in natural surroundings - without sacrificing the urban experience.
Get Ready for Marathon Vallarta 2008
 PVNN
Get ready for the major running competition of the year - the 6th Annual Puerto Vallarta International Half Marathon and 5K Run will take place on Sunday, November 2nd, 2008.
Mexican Lawyer Owns Con Man's Former Mansion
 Charles Rusnell
Canadian con man Alyn Waage yesterday said he was surprised to learn that his former Puerto Vallarta mansion is now owned by his Mexican lawyer, a close friend and advisor to former Mexican president Vicente Fox, and is for sale for $3.5-million.
Vivian Hemphill Discusses Poverty and Philanthropy with Wise Wo-Men
 Twila Crawford
Educator Vivian Hemphill of Manos Unidas por la Mujer explained the work of the social enterprise that blends women's empowerment, ecological conscience and artistic creation to participants at a recent meeting of Vallarta Wise Wo-Men.
Puerto Vallarta Fishing Report
 Captain Juan Pablo Moll
I am happy to report that the fishing is great, especially for this time of year. Each and every charter has been action packed for the last 3 weeks, and it looks like things are just going to get better.
 Catching a Baby Tiger by the Tail
 JOY!
The Vallarta Zoo is one of the most unique in the world because between 28 and 35 big cats are born there every year. Twice a year anyone can come and cuddle with them, and that's how I got up close and personal with baby tigers and jaguars this week.
What's Going on South of the Border?
 Jim Scherrer
Attention, Baby Boomers! Don't be late for the party! If you haven't noticed what's going on south of the border, but have only heard about illegal immigration north of the border, the following may prove to be quite awakening and informative.
 PV Goes "Bananas" in Support of Children
 Debbi Egan
Last week, Len and Larry turned Banana Cantina upside down and inside out, raising $31,348 pesos for R.I.S.E. On April 16th, Intercam-Vallarta's Alma and Jason will host Charity Night to raise money for New Life Mexico's Street Boys program.
Bubba Gump 1st Anniversary Party Benefit
 PVNN
Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, Restaurant and Market will be celebrating their first year of serving Puerto Vallarta fresh seafood by throwing a party on April 18th to benefit two local charities, Make-a-Wish Mexico and Pasitos del Luz.
Uncommon Ground Buddha Lounge
 Gary R. Beck
BanderasNews food writer and restaurant reviewer, Gary R. Beck, travels into delightfully new cafe territory at Uncommon Ground Buddha Lounge, a wonderfully unusual place that delights the senses and sets your soul at ease.
A Little Help Goes a Very Long Way
 Luke Sheldon
The Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza (R.I.S.E) orphanage is a short distance from the beach but a long way from the pristine art-studded shore of downtown Puerto Vallarta. Why not go and visit them and be shown around by one of the volunteers?
Mexican Peso Mortgages Now Available
 Patrick Harrison
The perfect option for any Foreign or Mexican National living and working in Mexico, MEXLend is pleased to announce that Peso Loans are now available for those individuals who for the most part have officially expatriated to Mexico.
Yelapa: A Strange and Exotic Piece of Paradise
 Luke Sheldon
Only accessible by sea, Yelapa is an isolated beach and village near the southern point of Banderas Bay that attracts backpackers, hippies, Yoga fans, and those with a desire for exploration and something out of the ordinary.
Steve Fischer at Galeria Internacional
 PVNN
International Gallery - Galeria Internacional (IGGI) in Marina Vallarta invites you to enjoy an exciting show of abstract work by the recognized Vallarta painter Steve Fischer on Thursday, April 24th from 6-9 pm.
Children's Classical Concert Under the Stars
 PVNN
Come enjoy a free Children's Classical Concert featuring the dedicated efforts of young classical musicians and ballet dancers at the Cuale Cultural Center in downtown Puerto Vallarta on Friday, April 18th at 7 pm.
FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2008 Qualifier CONCACAF Puerto Vallarta - Revised Schedule
PVNN
The FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2008 Qualifier CONCACAF will be held in Puerto Vallarta, from April 17-19. Costa Rica, El Salvador, USA and host Mexico will play over three days for two berths at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2008 Marseilles.
Amigos de Bucerias Speaker Night Finale
 Harold Sokolove
The final Amigos de Bucerias Simply Speaking of the “season” will feature representatives from the 2 sea turtle preservation programs in the Bahia de Banderas - Wednesday at 7pm.
Villas de Colina II Model Opens
 Patrick Harrison
With the recent opening of the their sales office and a fully-furnished model unit, Villas de la Colina II, a unique development in the prestigious Amapas neighborhood of Puerto Vallarta, is ready to release their final 40 condominium homes for public sale.
Nayarit Breakfast Network - April 18th
 Kelly Trainor de O.
The U.S. Consular Agency Vallarta, in conjunction with Community Service Projects in Nayarit, is sponsoring the third monthly Nayarit Breakfast Network on Friday, April 18th at 9:30 am (Jalisco time) at the La Cruz de Huanacaxtle Yacht Club.
Retirement in Puerto Vallarta - Stranded in the Third World?
 Jim Scherrer
With the thousands of houses and condos currently under construction, the totally new city infrastructure, and the future ten year building plan underway, Puerto Vallarta is no longer a developing economy; it’s a booming economy!
Canto del Sol Tennis Torneo del Century
 Bob Cohen
From April 15-19th, Canto Del Sol Tennis Club in Puerto Vallarta will present the inaugural Tennis Torneo Del Century, a doubles tournament played by partners whose combined ages equal 100 years old.
Fund Raisers, Fiestas and Fantastic People Succeed
 Polly G. Vicars
Thanks to those in our communtiy who continue to give their time and money, and local businesses who donate prizes for our fundraisers, many a Vallarta student has renewed hope for a brighter future with financial help from Becas Vallarta.
Just Monkey Business and Then Some
 Laura Gelezunas
Nestled between the Sierra Madres jungles and the sheltered waters of Banderas Bay, Las Caletas is one of the most naturally beautiful places on earth where you can get up close and personal with tropical birds, marine mammals and other wildlife.
Banana Cantina Supports World Autism Day
 PVNN
April 2, 2008 marked the inaugural celebration of World Autism Awareness Day, a global effort to heighten awareness on Autism as a growing global health crisis. Here in Vallarta, bANANaCANtiNA did their part, raising $4120 pesos for AUTISM02.
Mexico's Homex Aims to Make a Splash at the Beach
 Jason Lange, Noel Randewich, Chris Aspin & Pablo Garibian
Mexico's leading homebuilder, Homex, is constructing beachfront villas and condos in hot spots like Puerto Vallarta in a bid to sell homes to American retirees and vacationers.
Mexico Car Import Permit Information
 Laura Joachín M.
After discussions in the last Puerto Vallarta Navy League meeting, it seems there is some confusion about importation of alien vehicles. The following information is a transcription of an article in the customs law regarding the Car Import Permit.
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