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Hook the Cure Fishing Tournament Nets $450,000 for Cystic Fibrosis Patient Care and Research
 Gary Green
The third annual Redbone Tournament Series event, presented by BJ's Restaurants and IOTEC brought U.S. anglers to Puerto Vallarta Mexico for fun in the sun and exciting fishing - and reeled in a whopping $450,000 Net for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
 Tips For Protecting Your Real Estate Investment
 Debra Stevenson
In today's fluctuating real estate market, the key to longterm success is protecting your financial investment. Just like choosing the right property, creating the right interior can contribute tangible benefits to your bottom line.
NH Grand Vallarta to Open in December
 PVNN
The new NH Grand section of the NH Krystal Puerto Vallarta, which includes 200 rooms with magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean, as well as leading edge technologies to facilitate customers' communication, work and entertainment, will open in December.
Wise Wo-men in Vallarta Meetings Resume
 Darla Fowler
It's time again for the new season schedule of Wise Wo-men in Vallarta. We will continue to meet every other Wednesday, from 10 am to 12 noon at the International Friendship Club, starting November 5, 2008.
Puerto Vallarta Honor Students Share the Joy of Reading
 PVNN
The third year of Leer y Crecer (Read and Grow), a program designed by the National Honor Society (NHS) students of the American School of Puerto Vallarta to promote reading advocacy among our public school children, is underway.
Casa Mia Design Center
 Custom Furnishings, Draperies and Interior Design
Now you can find quality furnishings, fixtures and home accessories, custom sofas, upholstery, draperies and blinds together with professional interior design services right here in Puerto Vallarta - at the Casa Mia Design Center.
blu Prepares to 'Go Wild' Again!
 PVNN
blu, Puerto Vallarta's five-star salon and spa is looking for male and female models to work the runway at this year's anniversary party and fashion show, 'Phase 4 Begins Now!' which will be held in front of blu Salon and Spa on November 29, 2008.
Vallarta's Heart Goes Out to Gib
 PVNN
Some one hundred and fifty people gathered at Club Mañana on October 22nd to attend a fundraiser for Gib Hauersperger, who was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The $60,000 pesos raised will go towards Gib's ongoing medical treatments.
Outback Celebrates 8 Years in Vallarta
 PVNN
On November 11th, Outback is celebrating its 8th Anniversary and you are invited to the party! Starting at 7 pm you will have the chance to have a great time while helping three local charities: Make-A-Wish Mexico, Pasitos de Luz and Agape.
Blood Donors Needed in Puerto Vallarta
 Pamela Thompson
At this time, blood is URGENTLY needed for Anthony Labreche, as well as many other hospitalized people who need your help, so PLEASE consider donating a pint! Think if it was you or one of your loved ones in the same situation!
Rio Amapas Announces Exclusive Eco*logical Furnishings Concept
 PVNN
Rio Amapas, the first and only ecological residential community in the Bay of Banderas is taking a stylish step towards integrating its philosophy of modern sustainable living by offering an exciting ecological furnishings package by CRATE.
Rincón de Guayabitos: Gone Fishin'
 Judy Slack
I came for the sunshine, the beach and the ocean air, but fell in love with Rincón de Guayabitos because it has so much more.
Local Businesses Unite to Feed Vallarta's Children
 Jim Morrison
Casas del Mar and Café Roma have joined forces to serve Vallarta's neediest children. Until the end of November, Casas del Mar will donate $200 pesos for each online vacation rental to the Children of the Dump, and Café Roma is facilitating the payments.
V.E.S. Goes to the Market
 Ed Thomas
On October 17th the Vallarta Enfrenta el SIDA Mobile Detection Unit held another V.E.S. health fair, this time at the 5 de diciembre Mercado. Thanks to a great job by all the volunteers and staff, they performed 58 HIV rapid detection tests.
Interview With Secretary Condoleezza Rice
 US Department of State
On Thursday, US Secretary of State Secretary Condoleezza Rice talked with Televisa's Leonardo Kourchenko at the Casa Velas Hotel during her two-day visit to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Random Observations and Reviewing the Reviewers
 Liana Turner
My vote for the best food reviewer in Puerto Vallarta results in a tie. They work hard but are not payed for what they are doing. Both of these fine gentlemen keep us informed about the best places to eat as a labor of love, not as a commercial enterprise.
 Mexico's Riviera Nayarit Delights Village Hoppers
 Irene Butler
Our goal, with the aid of our rental car, is to seek out as many of the area's natural wonders and drowsy fishing villages that pepper the 180-kilometre coast of Riviera Nayarit as we can fit into a week's stay.
US Pledges to Build Ties with Mexico Despite Attacks
 Lachlan Carmichael
Visiting Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice pledged Thursday to deliver aid urgently to Mexico to curb spiraling drug crime and to further build ties with its neighbor to the south despite attacks on US interests.
Mexico Drug Crime Fight 'Unprecedented', Threat to US: Rice
 Agence France-Presse
Visiting US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has said that Mexico has an up-hill battle in its fight against drug crime, which is also affecting the United States.
Sol y Luna Celebrates Día de los Muertos
 PVNN
For the third year in a row, Sol y Luna Contemporary Art Gallery celebrates el Día de los Muertos with a special Day of the Dead art exhibition. This year's exposition, 'Nuestros Recuerdos' opens on Wednesday, October 29th at 6 pm.
Election Night Gala and Election Results Watch on November 4
 Paul Crist
On U.S. Election Night, Tuesday November 4th, Restaurant Marazul and the Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad Mexico have teamed up to celebrate the conclusion of this historic election in the United States.
Puerto Vallarta Marriott Offers $200 Airfare Credit
 PuertoVallartaMarriott.com
The CasaMagna Marriott in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, is offering guests a $200 airfare credit per room when they book by Dec. 16, 2008, and actualize between Jan. 15 and April 14, 2009.
Day of the Dead History and Traditions
 Flor Hernandez
Foreigners have more trouble understanding El Día de los Muertos than any of Mexico's other fiestas. At first glance, Day of the Dead decorations, colored paper garlands, little skeletons and sugar skulls remind them of Halloween...
Mexican IKF Title Fights in Puerto Vallarta October 31st
 Bob Cohen
The IKF (International Kick Boxing Association), represented in Mexico by Felix Perez has announced a Triple Main Event Muay Thai fight card scheduled for Friday, October 31st at the Plaza De Toros La Paloma.
Hook the Cure Fishing Tournament Oct 23-26
 PVNN
After an amazing inaugural tournament in 2006 and a record-setting event in 2007, Hook the Cure returns to Puerto Vallarta from October 23-26 for an even better IGFA qualifier fishing tournament to benefit cystic fibrosis research and patient care.
World Class Fire Opals Mined Near Puerto Vallarta
 Jim Scherrer
One of the two largest sites for mining the Mexican fire opal, which just so happens to be the "national gemstone of Mexico," is located near Magdalena, Jalisco; a small city located approximately 100 miles east of Puerto Vallarta.
Festivals Abound for Visitors to Puerto Vallarta
 Canada.com
It's easy to get a taste of the Mexican spirit in Puerto Vallarta. In addition to being a popular beach vacation destination, the city has become known for its many celebrations and festivals that add an unforgettable touch to many visitors' stays.
Tales of 'Prepa' - Vallarta's College Preparatory High School
 Polly G. Vicars
Recently a group of members of the America-Mexico Foundation and Becas Vallarta, two local scholarship programs, journeyed to El Pitillal to tour the new campus for 'Prepa,' a college preparatory high school run by the University of Guadalajara.
Retired Veterans Choosing Puerto Vallarta
 David Lord
It is likely the economic crisis in the U.S. has many retired Veterans seeking relief from the financial stress, the never ending political hype, the never-keep-up treadmill... Puerto Vallarta, Mexico offers retirees all of that - and more!
len's life: What's Hot in Weddings ... in the US and Here - or Maybe Just for a Party, Too!
 len
Traditional wedding day spa services used to include facials and mani/pedis along with hair and makeup for the bridal party. But today, many brides are getting everyone together a couple of weeks before the Big Day for something extra special.
Nayarit Riviera: Mexico's Next Hot Beach
 Jeremy Schwartz
The once-remote coast of Nayarit state is no longer going unnoticed: The Mexican government last year dubbed it the "Nayarit Riviera" in hopes of attracting more tourists to the area.
The Weekend Beat on BanderasNews
 Puerto Vallarta Updates with Twila Crawford
If you want to stay on top of all of the latest Puerto Vallarta news and learn what you can expect during the coming week, be sure to watch The Weekend Beat every Sunday morning right here on BanderasNews.
Fund Raiser for Gib at Club Mañana
 gayguidevallarta.com
Recently, Gib Hauersperger, who's been serving Puerto Vallarta tourists as a gay concierge for years, has had some very serious medical issues resulting in multiple surgeries. Club Mañana and Frida are throwing a fund raiser for Gib on October 22nd.
Casa Hogar Maximo Cornejo Orphanage Fall Newsletter
 Ariel Dueñas Lopez
This year has just flown by for us here at Wild Travellers in Mexico. We have been working very hard and all of our efforts have made a great impact on all of the kids living at Casa Hogar Maximo Cornejo orphanage in Puerto Vallarta.
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