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Three Artists Paint at Galleria Dante
 Claire Guarniere
As part of Galleria Dante's seasonal Open Studio program, three artists who love Vallarta for the brilliant colors that inspire their paintings, Cherie Sibley and the talented husband and wife team, Juana Cortez and Oscar Solis, will be painting in Galleria Dante this month.
Glamour on the Red Carpet... for Children
 Jose R. Martinez
Save the date of January 30th for an extraordinary evening at the stunning restaurant, Japanice. 'Glamour on the Red Carpet ... for the Children' will be a casino night featuring food from Japanice Restaurant and Food by Seth. All proceeds will benefits Becas, Nuestra Huerta and R.I.S.E.
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 news headlines and added some upcoming events you won't want to miss.
Missing 17 Year-Old May Be In Vallarta
 PVNN
Ashley Ann Smith, a missing 17 year-old girl from Canton, Ohio may be in the Banderas Bay area. She is thought to be traveling with 23 year-old Michael Shull in a PT Cruiser with Kansas license plates. If you have contact with them please ask them to call their parents ASAP.
 On the Water with Vallarta Fishing Experience Host Stan Gabruk
 SF Productions
In this episode of Vallarta Fishing Experience, host Stan Gabruk shows us all of the hot fishing action and all of the excitement at the 54th Annual Puerto Vallarta Marlin & Sailfish Tournament, which took place at Marina Vallarta from November 11-14, 2009.
 Vallarta Yacht Club 2009 National Championship 'La Regata De Revolucion' Sailing Regatta Results
 Jajana Medina
November 14-16 saw wind velocities of 6 to 18 knots, giving great enthusiasm to the 43 participating sailors, including 29 Junior Optimist Sailors ranging in age from 9 to 15 years and 14 Laser class sailors competing in the 2009 Regatta de Revolution - Vallarta hosted by the Vallarta Yacht Club.
Early Birds Have All The Fun!
 Polly G. Vicars
On November 18th, one hundred and fifty Vallartenses and visitors gathered at La Palapa Restaurant on Los Muertos Beach for the first Becas Breakfast of the season, raising enough money for 22 junior high or 6 senior high or five university becados to have their scholarships paid for another year!
Christmas in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
 Jim Scherrer
With perfect weather, beautiful beaches, fabulous restaurants, very hospitable, gentle, and courteous English speaking locals, clean water and food, safety and security a major priority, and activities galore, you'll not have a Merrier Christmas than in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Open House and Reception for the Peter Gray Art Museum
 Jerry Lafferty
The Peter Gray Art Museum on the campus of Centro Universidad de la Costa (CUC) will hold a reception and open house on Friday, November 27 at 5 pm to honor recent donors to its extensive art collection. Everyone is invited to attend, free of charge.
Humpback Whales Return to the Banderas Bay
 Keith May
It is with a HUGE smile on my face that I inform you all that the Humpback whales have indeed returned to Banderas Bay. I have received two credible reports of Humpback whales in the bay – the first being on November 1st near Le Kliff and the second on November 11th near Los Muertos pier.
Upcoming PEACE Events and FUNdraisers
 Gretchen DeWitt
As we transition from a humid summer to a temperate fall, the PEACE team continues with a number of awesome projects in various communities throughout the Bahia de Banderas and beyond. To raise money for these projects, we have several exciting FUNdraisers planned, and the first is on November 24th.
Vallarta Orchid Society Lecture Series: Growing Orchids from Seeds - Part 1
 T.J. Hartung
The Vallarta Orchid Society lecture series continues this month with a series of talks on the complexities of growing orchids from seeds. Join us for the first talk, which will take place at the Vallarta Botanical Gardens on Saturday, November 28, starting at 1 pm.
Boat Fire Sets Back Fishing Tournament
 SF Productions
A fire aboard the C’est la Vie fishing yacht, a contender in the 54th Annual Puerto Vallarta Marlin & Sailfish Tournament postponed the weighing in on November 13, as competitor's boats were prevented from entering Marina Vallarta with their day's catch.
Daiquiri Dick's Guest Chef Tribute 09
 Laura Gelezunas
Celebrate eight years of culinary classics at Daiquiri Dick's. They have assembled a special menu featuring their favorite recipes from past Festival Gourmet guest chefs, which visited the restaurant between 2000 and 2008. Treats from Oaxaca and Asia will be featured until November 22.
On the Water with Vallarta Fishing Experience
 Stan Gabruk
El Banco continues to be the place to be for big fish. Marlin running in the 400 to 700 lb range have been hanging steady for the last couple of weeks and the Yellowfin Tuna have been running anywhere from 60 to 200 lbs. Corbeteña is also a hot spot with a host of fish just waiting for you!
Yummy Lunch for the Kids of El Remance, Courtesy of Nuestra Huerta
 Roberta Rand
Friday the 13th turned out to be an auspicious day for the kids of Benito Juarez Primary School in El Remance as Chef Seth Cloutman and a small army of volunteers served a healthy lunch to 250 school children, as part of his Nuestra Huerta school garden project.
Out and About in Puerto Vallarta
 Twila Crawford
With all kinds of fun things to do, from festivals and fundraisers to checking out the food at some new and some of your long-time favorite restaurants, there's always something to keep you entertained while you are Out and About in Puerto Vallarta.
R.I.S.E. and Shine Gourmet Champagne Brunch at a Featured Home
 Sue Fornoff
The first in a series of monthly champagne brunches aimed at raising funds necessary to support Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza (R.I.S.E.), a shelter for abandoned, abused, and neglected children in Puerto Vallarta, will be held on Saturday, December 5th at the stunning Villa Balboa.
Pre-Season Little League All-Star Tournament Held in Puerto Vallarta
 Bob Cohen
The Puerto Vallarta Little League kicked off its second season this past weekend as all star teams traveled from Guadalajara, Arandas and Bahia de Banderas, Nayarit to join the Puerto Vallarta all-star team to compete in a four team "friendly tournament".
Stirring Things Up at Kaiser Maximilian
 Laura Gelezunas
The annual Puerto Vallarta Festival Gourmet features chefs from all over the world and guest chef Jeremy Kittelson is stirring things up at Kaiser Maximilian. Be sure to reserve your table for his special Chef's Table Dinner, a six-course meal paired with wines, on November 18th.
San Miguel Artist at Bucerias Art Walk
 Christy Ann Beguesse
On Thursday, November 19th, The Bucerias Art Walk welcomes visiting artist Patrice Wynn of San Miguel Design. Eva's Brickhouse will feature Mexican artists: a glass blower, a wood carver, basket weavers, a finger painter; and Pie in the Sky Art Cakes will be on display at A Broken Art Gallery.
The Art of Dining & Living Well: Turkey on the Brain... The Perfect Roast Turkey Made Easy
 Liana Turner
American Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26th. A really good turkey dinner is definitely something to be thankful for. Yes, it is a lot of work, but the rewards are great. Anyone can make a good turkey dinner. All you have to do is follow these simple instructions.
Mexican Revolution Day 2009
 Allan Wall
Mexico has a number of fiestas patrias, and the one coming up next is the November 20th celebration of the anniversary of the Mexican Revolution. Well, it's called November 20th, although it's now officially celebrated on the third Monday of November, which is today, so happy Mexican Revolution Day!
Tracking the Heartbeat of Banderas Bay
 Banderas Beat with Laura Gelezunas
In this edition of Banderas Beat, Laura shows us what's cooking this month - from a behind-the-scenes look at the Festival Gourmet with Kaiser Maximilian guest Chef Jeremy Kittleson, to how Kuko's, a new pizza joint on the south side, tosses up a great pie.
Marcelo Arevalo of El Salvador Wins IV Copa Pacifico Pro Tennis Tournament
 Bob Cohen
After competitors from over a dozen countries began play with the qualifying rounds on Sunday that filled the remaining eight spots after the 18 direct entries were given to the top ranked players to enter, the four wild card berths and the two special acceptance entries for those that completed the field at 32, Saturday provided a large crowd for the singles finals.
SETAC Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Community Center Opens in Puerto Vallarta
 Ed Thomas
The SETAC Gay, Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender Center has officially opened on the south side of Puerto Vallarta. To kick off events at the GLBT Center, the movie 'Jeffrey' will be playing on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 7 pm and Hans Christian King will be speaking on Friday, Nov. 20 at 7:30 pm.
PVRPV Expands! New Office on Los Muertos Beach
 PVNN
Tim Longpré, owner and president of PVRPV, Puerto Vallarta's largest and most popular vacation rental and services company, is reporting an increase in rentals for the coming season and announced today that he has just opened a new office on Los Muertos Beach.
Boat Fire at Marina Vallarta
Steve Van Slyke
Fire broke out about 5 pm Jalisco time Friday, November 13, aboard the motor yacht C’est la Vie, approximately 50 feet in length at Marina Vallarta. According to early unconfirmed reports, no one was seriously injured and persons on board may have jumped into the water to avoid the flames.
HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta Presents: Do I Need a Mexican Will?
 Pamela Thompson
If you are a full- or part-time resident or own property in Puerto Vallarta, you won't want to miss a special presentation by Lic. Rolo Romero, who will answer your questions about Mexican wills at the International Friendship Club House on Monday, November 23rd at 10:00 am.
BanderasNews Entertainment Report
 Precision Productions
In this edition of The BanderasNews Entertainment Report, Host Nicole Martin gives us a peek at some of this week's hottest events and some upcoming activities around Banderas Bay that you won't want to miss.
A New Meaning for 'Round Up'
 Polly G. Vicars
The words "Round Up" bring visions of cowboys racing on horseback to keep the cattle moving in the right direction. But a new vision now appears in our minds when we hear those words - it is of centavos piling up to fund the education of hundreds of Becas Vallarta’s bright young Vallartenses.
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 news headlines and added some upcoming events you won't want to miss.
South Shore's Villa Balboa Launches Film Series with Films for Foodies
 Krystal Frost
In order to arouse interest among local film buffs, Villa Balboa on Puerto Vallarta's scenic South Shore highway is opening its doors to the public by offering an ongoing film series. To launch the film series, this month's movies will focus on food, coinciding with the XV Annual Festival Gourmet.
Out and About in Puerto Vallarta
Twila Crawford
Between all of the snowbirds returning to PV for the winter and so many of our favorite art, music, charitable and community events going on, there are plenty of things to see and do while you're Out and About in Puerto Vallarta.
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