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6th Annual Make a Wish Golf Tournament
 PVNN
You can help Make a Wish come true while enjoying a fun-filled day of golf, as the beautiful Flamingos Golf Course in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico hosts the 6th Annual Puerto Vallarta Make a Wish Golf Tournament on Saturday, January 31st.
Here It Is ... The Top Ten Fashion Mistakes of 2008 (Vallarta Version)
 len
The wonderful residents and visitors of our fair city are never at a loss for providing the fodder needed for such a trashing as awaits you in my third annual report on the Top Ten Fashion Mistakes made and/or seen in Puerto Vallarta.
 Walter's Wishes: A Dolphin, an XBox and Ocho Tostadas
 Rosario Cibrián
The Puerto Vallarta Chapter of Make-a-Wish Mexico started the new year off right by granting the wishes of 13-year-old Walter, a shy but determined young boy who suffers from Lymphoma Hodgkins.
 Street Eats: Puerto Vallarta Taco Stands
 Laura Gelezunas
BanderasNews Videographer, Laura Gelezunas, shows us how - and where - to get a healthy, tasty, fast and economical meal or snack at one of the many taco stands found on the streets of Puerto Vallarta and neighborhoods around Banderas Bay.
Celebrating the Life of David Leonard
 Bob Cohen
Puerto Vallarta lost one of its kindest, friendliest and respected residents as David Leonard, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2009 at his home after a short battle with lung cancer. David was an artist, humanitarian and tennis fanatic in the 16 full years he lived in Puerto Vallarta.
Conchas Chinas Villa Rental, Casa Suenos Del Mar
 WebWire
Sueños del Mar is a beautiful villa rental located in the Conchas Chinas section of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. It is set high on the mountain with an excellent view of the Bay of Banderas.
Surprise Someone Special with a Puerto Vallarta Getaway
 PVNN
Table for two? Valentine's Day falls on Saturday this year - a perfect excuse for a romantic weekend getaway. The CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa offers a romance package, featuring its newly renovated deluxe rooms with private balcony.
The Yelapa Vernacular: Maintaining the Soft Touch in a Hardening Environment
 Cliff Barney
Once a quiet hideaway that got by without roads and electricity, Yelapa has quietly transformed itself into a jungle node on the Network Frontier that offers haute cuisine and Internet access along with its traditional sunsets and tropical charm.
Child Writer Donates Book Royalties to RISE
 Sudy Coy
Young Spencer Kawalek, who wrote the book I Love Coconuts when he was just 4 ½ years old, recently delivered a check in the amount of $13,020 pesos from the sale of his book and Ron Wennekes' If I Could Swim Like Fishes Do to R.I.S.E.
Biggest Benefit Concert Ever on the Riviera Nayarit
 Bill Bell
Ten well-known Country and Western, Folk, Blues, Rock, and Mexican bands from Melaque, Bucerias, San Pancho, Las Varas and Rincon de Guayabitos will be coming together from 12 noon to 10 pm on Sunday January 18th in La Penita for an one-day benefit concert to help pay Jomie Thompson's medical bills.
7th Annual R.I.S.E. for Hope Fundraiser
 Sue Fornoff
Party-goers can expect some fun changes at this year's RISE for HOPE fundraiser. The 7th annual gala event, benefiting the Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza children's shelter, will take place at the American School in Marina Vallarta on February 7th.
Learn About the Whales in Banderas Bay
 Anni Thiessen
Join the Wise Wo-Men of Vallarta at the International Friendship Clubhouse on Wednesday, January 14th from 10 am to 12 Noon for a special presentation of "The Magnificent Migration," presented by Oscar Fry and Keith May.
January Puerto Vallarta Health News
 Pamela Thompson
Here we are at the start of a brand new year! Taking care of your own personal health, taking responsibility for it, should be a top priority. Here's what we have in store for you during January and some things to look forward to in February.
Our Lady of Peace, Patron of Bucerías, is Celebrating her Fiesta, January 16th-24th, 2009
 Florelisa Hernandez
The festival of Our Lady of Peace, the patron Saint of Bucerías, begins on January 16th and continues through the 24th. During the 9-day fiesta, daily processions, carnival games and rides, food vendors and nightly entertainment take over downtown.
Becas Not Letting the Economy Get Us Down
 Polly G. Vicars
Several friends of mine have asked whether this economic downturn is making it difficult to raise Becas Vallarta scholarship funds. I am happy to report that the opposite is true; our almost 50 year old foundation not only survives, but thrives.
Puerto Vallarta: Paradise in Mexico
 Gary Sorensen
Mexico is a wonderful destination with sunshine, warm temperatures, endless beaches, stunning sunsets and amazing resorts and, best yet, it's reasonably priced. My favorite west coast destination is Puerto Vallarta in the Mexican Riviera.
Mexican Workout at Via Yoga
 Chicago Tribune
Active travelers might look to Via Yoga for one of its 10 retreats emphasizing personal growth. Based at Villa Amor resort in Sayulita, Mexico, the series kicks off with "Yoga & Surfing" Jan. 11-17, followed closely by "Anusara Yoga" Jan. 17-23.
Vallarta to Host 11th International Fireworks Symposium April 20-24, 2009
 PVNN
It's Official: Mayor Javier Bravo has received official confirmation that the 11th International Fireworks Art Symposium, showcasing internationally famous fireworks manufacturers and showmen, will be held in Puerto Vallarta from April 20-24 2009.
Grown-ups: Get Your ACT Together at the Santa Barbara Theater
 PVNN
Due to popular demand, professional actress and acting instructor, Liv Boughn, will begin teaching a new acting class for adults beginning January 6th, 2009 at the Santa Barbara Theater on the south side of Puerto Vallarta.
Mexico Book Club's January Book Recommendations
 Ed Hutmacher
A new year always brings a rededication to read more books. From the biography of a literary legend to a true-crime thriller to books for Mexico travelers, here are a handful of recommendations you might want to dig into this January.
First Ever Mexican Polar Bear Swim
 jaltembasol.com
The first Mexican Polar Bear Swim was held on the beach in Jaltemba Bay in Rincon de Guayabitos at 9 am on New Year's Day. A small, but enthusiastic, crowd of just over a dozen people gathered at the ocean's edge and jumped into the chilly waters.
Go Mexico: Travel Outlook for 2009
 Kitty Bean Yancey
Mexico has five spots in the top 10, including Puerto Vallarta at No. 4. Agents say there are exceptional values to be had.
The Banderas Beat for January 1, 2009
 with Laura Gelezunas
Despite the US economic crunch, many vacationers are returning to the Bay of Banderas. Laura gives us an inside look at 2009's hottest happenings, the making of a Mexican tradition, some New Year's resolutions, and how one store owner goes out of his way to help you find authentic handicrafts that will add Old Mexico warmth to your new home.
A Quiet Surfer's Paradise
 Chelsea Peters
While charter packages take us to Mazatlan, Cabo and Cancun, some of the best spots in Mexico to relax are just a stone's throw away from the big tourist towns, like Sayulita, a surfer's paradise just north of Puerto Vallarta.
Help Toys for Tots Deliver Miles of Smiles
 Bill Clark
The 2009 Toys for Tots Vallarta toy distribution program is scheduled to begin at the Marriott Hotel on January 7th at 7 am. Here's a list of routes for those who'd like to help us deliver smiles to thousands of poor children around Banderas Bay.
Prudential Vallarta Celebrates Christmas and Prepares for an Interesting 2009
 PVNN
The Prudential Vallarta team gathered together on December 23rd to celebrate the season and the year. Broker / Partner Tere Kimball spoke of the company's successes in 2008 and the team's optimism and strength for the year to come.
Own a Piece of Puerto Vallarta History
 Laura Gelezunas
A tier of Puerto Vallarta real estate history is on the market. Laura Gelezunas of Video Diva Productions gives us a look at Ocho Cascades, an ahead-of-its-time marvel of architecture and design, in this exclusive BanderasNews video feature.
January Essence of Cuisine Cooking Class
 PVNN
The month of January has been filled with private cooking classes at Dolores Brittingham's The Essence of Cuisine Cooking School but on the 22nd of January, Dolores will be offering a demonstration style class that is open to the public.
Prudential Adds Southside Expertise with New Sales Associate
 Nicole Martin
Marilyn Newman, a bilingual real estate specialist, has joined the Vallarta Division team for Prudential California Realty. Originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma, Marilyn has been living in Puerto Vallarta for the past 19 years.
Pro Tennis Star Sam Querrey Works Out at Canto Del Sol
 Bob Cohen
While Sam Querrey, the 39th ranked men's tennis professional in the world was vacationing in Puerto Vallarta Christmas week, he scheduled a workout with Martin Parra at Canto Del Sol.
Ann Marie Danimus: You are Not Going to get Her Down!
 Twila Crawford
Gossip and maliciousness have continued to besiege the Santa Barbara Theater, but owner Ann Marie Danimus is a spunky, feisty, talented and amazingly positive person who wants to move on and look forward to the theater's future.
Baseball Equipment Finally Donated to New Puerto Vallarta Little League
 Bob Cohen
It was exactly a year ago when the Peters family from the San Francisco Bay area brought a load of kids' baseball equipment to be donated to those in need. What a nightmare that simple task turned out to be!
International Friendship Club Gives Books to Local Schools
 Mel Bornstein
With the help of the Puerto Vallarta International Friendship Club, Glenn Baron, a retired Veterinarian turned teacher from North Carolina, brought in 650 Spanish books and maps for distribution in 16 primary schools in the Banderas Bay area.
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