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Everything Food with Seth: Paradise and the Culinary Tradeoff
 Seth Cloutman
As the new season begins here in Vallarta, news of arrival dates for many of our friends begin to flow in. With each email or phone call, I am not thinking of how glad I am that they'll be back. I am thinking about how I can convince them to smuggle food stuffs into the country.
 Beautify Puerto Vallarta! BINGO for Bougainvillea – Week 1
 pvrpv.com
If you missed the first of the 3 BINGO for Bougainvillea games at Bite me! Beach Club last Friday night, be sure to mark your calendars now for the October 16th & 23rd games, when we'll continue in our efforts to support the Botanical Gardens' campaign to beautify our city.
Halloween Spooktacular for Make-a-Wish
 Grant Hunermund
Continuing in the spirit of giving that was so evident over the summer months at the weekly Bingo for Beans and Babies games, Bite me! Beach Club will host 'Spooktacular,' a Halloween costume party in support of the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Puerto Vallarta, on October 31st.
Grand Opening of Puerto Vallarta's Newest Luxury Resort Vallarta Gardens Resort & Spa
 VallartaGardensResort.com
Vallarta Gardens Resort & Spa announces its grand opening featuring 3 and 4 bedroom oceanfront luxury villa's that include exclusive amenities such as private pools, rooftop Jacuzzi's with panoramic views, master bedrooms feature expansive private terraces with breath taking views of the Pacific Ocean.
Urgent Blood Donation Required
 Kelly Trainor de O.
The U.S. Consular Agency of Vallarta is requesting Urgent blood donations, any type for an American citizen tourist in Puerto Vallarta. The American Citizen requires 4 to 5 units of transfusion, as soon as possible. For each unit of blood there needs to be two donations.
Banderas Bay Community Choir 2009 News
 Nisa Salmans
Get your voices ready for this season's Banderas Bay Community Choir performance on Sunday, December 13th, 8 pm at the American School of Puerto Vallarta. The first week's rehearsal will be in the American School Music room on October 19th from 3:30-5:30 pm and 7-9 pm.
Meg Munro to Receive National Watercolor Society Award
 PVNN
The Loft Galeria is proud to announce that Puerto Vallarta artist Meg Munro has been selected to receive the prestigious Artist Magazine award at the upcoming annual National Watercolor Society ceremony in Brea, California, for her watercolor painting entitled 'Adieu, Adios'.
Los Mangos Library Update
 Pamela Thompson
With the children's library, Sally's Corner, nearing completion and the Autumn Concert Series kicking off with a violin and piano recital performed by Daniel Juarez Armenta and Alejandro Villareal on October 17, there is always something special happening at Biblioteca Los Mangos!
PEACE & INEA Opening Doors to the Future
 Molly Fisher
PEACE has been woking with INEA, a program that gives adults the opportunity to finish their education, since April 2008. On September 28th, 2009 25 INEA students received their elementary and secondary education certifications at a ceremony held at the plaza in Punta de Mita.
 The BanderasNews Entertainment Report
 Precision Productions
In this edition of The BanderasNews Report, Host Nicole Martin gives us a peak at some of the hottest upcoming events and activities happening around the Bay that you won't want to miss.
ExProTur Vallarta 2009 - November 4th-6th
 PVNN
Plans are underway for ExProTur Vallarta 2009, an International exposition for tourist industry service providers in the Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit and Banderas Bay areas, scheduled to take place at the Puerto Vallarta International Convention Center from November 4th-6th, 2009.
Out and About in Puerto Vallarta
 Twila Crawford
From the latest news and local happenings to where to go and what to do while you're Out and About in Puerto Vallarta, Twila's got the scoop. So if you want to be 'in the know,' be sure to read this week's column.
Dead Canadians in Mexico Drug Suspects
 UPI
Canadian authorities say two men found gunned down execution-style in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, had a record of drug convictions in British Columbia.
Everything Food With Seth: The Zen of Chopping & Dicing
Seth Cloutman
My kitchen has large windows that look out over the Bay and downtown. While working at the prep table I often look out and wonder how life got to be so incredible. Standing there mincing and dicing, peeling and chopping, is one of the most wonderful and contemplative times for me.
Oktoberfest at Kaiser Maximilian
 PVNN
European Chef Andreas Rupprechter is celebrating Oktoberfest by serving up a special menu through October 31st featuring dishes from Germany in addition to the traditional Austrian cuisine that has made Kaiser Maximilian one of Puerto Vallarta's favorite restaurants.
Vallarta Enfrenta el SIDA A.C. Announces New Location and Staff
 Paul Crist
Vallarta Enfrenta el SIDA, A.C. has recently moved to a new location. Located at Manuel M. Diéguez #387, at the corner of Aguacate in the Colonia Emiliano Zapata, VES continues to offer free, confidential HIV testing and professional counseling by appointment or walk-in.
BINGO for Beans & Babies Goes Out with a Bang!
 pvrpv.com
On October 1st, nearly 200 people turned out to celebrate the successful conclusion of 12 weekly games of BINGO for Beans and Babies, which took place every Thursday night at Bite me! Beach Club on Los Muertos Beach, and raised a total of $147,997 pesos for Pasitos de Luz.
Flu and H1N1 Vaccines in Puerto Vallarta
 Pamela Thompson
The request for H1N1 vaccines in the Banderas Bay area has been overwhelming. As per several authorities, H1N1 vaccines will only be available through the local Health Department. However, the 'regular' flu vaccines are now available from Puerto Vallarta area doctors and clinics.
PV Realtors Complete Real Estate II Course
 Marilyn Newman
Several Puerto Vallarta real estate agents recently sat for the exam of the A.M.P.I. approved Real Estate II course in English, which was designed to re-enforce daily professional life and to instruct experienced realtors in certain aspects of real estate law and documentation.
In Hot Pursuit of Harvest Photos
 Mike Deering
The U.S. Grains Council is encouraging farmers to submit photos of the harvesting of food, feed and fuel to be entered in a drawing for free Council meeting registration for the 7th Int'l Marketing Conference and 50th Annual Membership Meeting in Puerto Vallarta February 13-17, 2010.
Expats in Vallarta October Schedule
 Sara Wise
Expats in Vallarta will be having their October Happy Hour gatherings at Uncle Bubba's Back Porch in Old Town. Uncle Bubba's is located at 429B Basilio Badillo between Aguacate and Jacarandas. The dates and times are October 13 and 27 at 5:00 pm.
MEXLend Announces a New and Unique Loan Product
 Patrick Harrison
Puerto Vallarta-based MEXLend, an industry-leading mortgage broker in Mexico, recently announced a new, unique and exclusive loan program that allows clients to borrow against their stocks and bonds portfolio - and avoid the sometimes laborious mortgage process.
PEACE Offers Daily Yoga Classes to Locals
Molly Fisher
Relax, play and assist as you take part in one of the PEACE Volunteer Retreats. Daily yoga classes are going to be offered for Banderas Bay area locals at PEACE's Volunteer Retreat from October 18th to the 22nd, 2009.
New and Hot in Sayulita - the SFT Tequila Bar Serving Up Tequilas with Love and Knowledge
 PRNewswire
This charming town has lots going for its natives and tourists - lovely weather, a great surfing beach, excellent restaurants and shops and no high rise hotels that can hurt the laid-back ambience of this unique place. What was lacking, according to local restaurateur Mark Alberto Holt, was a world-class tequila bar.
Spotlight on Vallarta: Independence Day 2009
 SF Productions
The 199th Celebration of Mexico's Independence Day was marked in Puerto Vallarta with a series of festivities on September 15, 2009. SF Productions TV was there to film all the action, and Spotlight on Vallarta host Kori Rayburn snagged interviews with the mayor and several revelers.
New Nicklaus Golf Course to Open in Punta Mita
 Tom Johansmeyer
A new Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course is opening next month, so you may want to start planning immediately. On November 16, 2009, Nicklaus himself will hit the ceremonial first tee shot at the new Punta Mita Bahia golf course.
A BanderasNews Brief & Upcoming Events
 Mike A. Arevalo
There's always so much going on in Puerto Vallarta and around Banderas Bay, it can be difficult to keep up with it all. So we've put together a brief overview of some of this week's Mexico news headlines and added some upcoming events you won't want to miss.
Five Tips for Surviving a Recession
 Daniel Gomez
Downturns cause panic amongst everyone. It is a knee-jerk reaction to throw the baby out with the bath water. While your business may be suffering, it is not the only one. Mijo! Brands offers some advice on how to survive this longer than expected economic turmoil.
The BanderasNews Entertainment Report
 Precision Productions
From the Wedding and Event Expo at the convention center on October 2nd & 3rd to ongoing events at local restaurants that you won't want to miss, in this edition of The BanderasNews Report host Nicole Martin tells us about some of the great things to do in Puerto Vallarta this month.
Introducing... The U.S. Consular Agency Network Breakfast
 Kelly Trainor de O.
The U.S. Consular Agency Vallarta, in conjunction with Community Service projects in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco and Riviera Nayarit, is sponsoring a monthly Network Breakfast. The first will be on October 16th at La Estancia Restaurant at CasaMagna Marriott in Marina Vallarta.
Vallarta Real Estate Market Strengthening
 Marla Hoover
Vallarta realtors expect a busy high season this year. With the increase of sales we have seen this summer, it would be wise for foreign buyers to examine the importance of purchasing soon, as we all know the quickly the market can turn and buyers markets here are few and far between.
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