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 Sailor Tania Elias Beats Guinness Record
 Maria Castro
Tania Elias Calles, the top Mexican sailor, beat the Guinness Record for sailing in a laser without a motor, as the first step of her 2010 Challenge. Her challenge took place as part of the Riviera Nayarit Nautical Extravaganza, which continues through March 20, 2010.
New 'Becas In Action School Tour' and Becas Ball Final Touches
 Polly G. Vicars
We are putting the final touches on the Becas Ball while planning a second tour of three of the many local schools where our scholarship students study. The Becas Ball is well on its way to being our best, and a new 'Becas in Action' fund raising school tour is ready to go on Wednesday, March 24th.
A.M.P.I. Riviera Nayarita Meeting Held in Punta de Mita
 Marilyn Newman
Back to the sea and surf for this month's AMPI Riviera Nayarita meeting at Casa Mataiza in Desarrollo Kupuri in Punta de Mita, where area real estate brokers and agents received updated information on several on-going projects being handled by special committees and board members.
Puerto Vallarta Blood Drive on March 24
 Pamela Thompson
It is a daily battle searching for blood for critical patients in our local hospitals, so please join us for the Puerto Vallarta Blood Drive on March 24 at Los Mangos Library. If you do not qualify as a donor, please consider donating your time or cookies, juice or gift bag items for the donors.
Regatta Copa Mexico 2010 Kiteboarding Results
 thekiteboarder.com
The 2010 North American Kiteboarding Course Racing Championships are finished, and it was Adam Koch and Steph Bridge who came out on top. The Championship was one of the Regatta Copa Mexico events, a part of the Riviera Nayarit's month-long Nautical Extravaganza, which continues through March 20th.
 Destination:PEACE Announces Luxury Accommodations at Ayia, in Punta Mita, Mexico
 Katherine Fisher
The newest trend in travel includes volunteer vacations, and Destination:PEACE Volunteer Vacations has joined forces with the luxury condo community, Ayia Punta Mita - an amazing resting place for the volunteer participants after a life changing day working with PEACE Mexico.
Liana Turner Opens Restaurant in Vallarta
 David Olvera
Daniel Alvarez takes us behind-the-scenes at Paradise Bakery & Catering owner Liana Turner's newest venture, Liana’s SazOn!, a Puerto Vallarta dinner restaurant featuring a selection of Mexican Food, Gourmet International, American Style Comfort Food and a variety of Teriyaki Dishes.
6th Annual Puerto Vallarta Dog Show
 Pamela Evans
The family event of the season is almost here! The Sixth Annual Puerto Vallarta Dog Show, Perrotón, will take place on March 28, 2010 at Los Mangos Library. You, your kids, and of course, your best friend can enjoy a fun-filled day of activities that begin at 8 am with a 1K master-and-dog race.
Vallarta Hosts Amazing Race Contestants - Week 3
 pvrpv.com
In last week's episode of The Amazing Race 16, friends Monique and Shawne joined the first two teams to be eliminated, Dana & Adrian and Jodi & Shannon at this season's 'Elimination Station' - the truly grand Quinta Laura, an historic eleven-bedroom oceanfront villa in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Puerto Vallarta Little League All Star Weekend vs. Aguascalientes
 Bob Cohen
This past Saturday, March 6th, an adult team from Aguascalientes played a Puerto Vallarta adult team and brought with them an All Star team of 11-12 year olds to face Puerto Vallarta's best in a pair of friendly games that were played Saturday and Sunday mornings.
Passionate about Plants in Puerto Vallarta
 Sharon McDonnell
Some people can't put together a desk from a DIY store. Robert Price assembled an entire botanical garden from scratch. Price, a former restaurant owner from Savannah Ga., is the founder and curator of the Vallarta Botanical Gardens – a breezy Shangri La hideaway in the Sierra Madre Mountains.
RISE and Shine at Villa Mar Mediterraneo
 Harold Sokolove
R.I.S.E. and Shine #4, the final event in this unique monthly series of champagne brunches at featured premier properties to raise funds for R.I.S.E., a special shelter for children in Puerto Vallarta, will be held at Villa Mar Mediterraneo at Los Siete Mares Villas on Saturday, March 13th.
Puerto Vallarta – Ultimate Romance Destination
 David Rottenberg
Searching for a different kind of destination for the next holiday? Think Puerto Vallarta. Puerto Vallarta is only about 1,200 miles away but it could be another planet for its ability to transport visitors away from daily lives to moments of romance, adventure and pleasure.
Nautical Extravaganza: Latin America Boat Show
 nauticalextravaganza.com
The Latin America Boat Show will be held for the second time in Mexico, from the 11th to 15th of March in Riviera Nayarit. The event will be held at Marina Riviera Nayarit at La Cruz, showcasing more than 120 vessels and covering all segments and areas of interest for boating enthusiasts.
Tropicasa Realty's Art and Design Event
 Patrick Harrison
Make sure to reserve Saturday, March 13 from 10 am to 6 pm for the marriage of art and design against a backdrop of amazing views of Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay that has become such a popular event - Tropicasa Realty's monthly 'Celebration of Art and Design' at Los Altos Villas.
SETAC's Duckaton FUNdraiser
 Alex Gomez
On February 24th, hundreds of yellow rubber duckies were cast into the pool at Torre Malibu, whereupon go-go boys in bikinis collected them in order to award prizes to the hundreds of supporters who attended a FUNdraiser for the SETAC GLBT Community Center in Puerto Vallarta.
Everything Food with Seth: March News
 Seth Cloutman
So this month it is once again all about food. We have just returned from a whirlwind tour of Paris. Armed with morel mushrooms, half a dozen kinds of salt, several specialty peppers and more ramekins than most would consider decent, we are looking forward to March and all the events we have planned.
International Women’s Day Conference
 PVNN
International Women’s Day is a day of global celebration for the achievement of women! Here in Puerto Vallarta, the CasaMagna Marriott Resort and Spa will be hosting Joy Phoenix who will present 'Instant Empowerment,' a free motivational conference for women on March 8th at 5 pm.
Nautical Extravaganza: Speed and Adrenaline with J24 Sailing
 nauticalextravaganza.com
During 5 days of the Regata Copa Mexico Nextel Bicentennial Edition, the world’s most popular type of sailboat will be painting our bay with hundreds of little sails. The J24 races begin on March 9th and continue through the 13th, as part of the 2010 Riviera Nayarit Nautical Extravaganza.
Does Andale Restaurant and Bar Know How to Party or What?
 David Olvera
On February 26th Andale's Restaurant and bar celebrated their 30th anniversary in Puerto Vallarta with a giant street party. The whole city was invited, so Olas Altas street was shut down to accommodate a full stage and seating in the street for the thousands of spectators on hand.
Out and About in Puerto Vallarta
 Twila Crawford
From all the latest news and gossip to local happenings and upcoming events, Twila's got the scoop on what's going on around Banderas Bay, so if you want to be 'in the know' be sure to read this week's Out and About in Puerto Vallarta.
March US Consular Agency Community 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, sponsors a monthly Network Breakfast. In March, the Community Network Breakfast will be at the No Name Bar & Grill in Nuevo Vallarta on Friday the 19th at 9 am.
A BanderasNews Brief & Upcoming Events
 Sylvie Scopazzo
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 charted out some upcoming events you won't want to miss.
Heart Talks: Atrial Fibrillation
 Pamela Thompson
At 10 am on March 8, 2010 at Hospital CMQ Premiere Dra. Leslie Swindle and Dr. Carlos Hernandez will present 'Atrial Fibrillation' the final program of our very popular and successful Heart Talks series. Learn about new treatments, prevention and causes.
Villas in Vallarta
 Luxury Beachfront Villas in Puerto Vallarta
Villas in Vallarta offers luxurious vacation getaways for individuals, couples or groups of up to 40 on one of Puerto Vallarta's most beautiful beaches.
Kosmas is Back at Coco Tropical Restaurant
 Bob Cohen
I went out to Coco Tropical last week to see my good friend Kosmas perform while dining at the popular Los Muertos beach restaurant. Having known Kosmas for a number of years I was amazed when I realized that just like a fine wine, Kosmas is getting better with age.
Traditional Charreada Benefit for the Puerto Vallarta Navy League
 Bill Clark
The Puerto Vallarta Navy League invites you to it's traditional Mexican Charreada (Rodeo) with the performance of the best team in Jalisco, Horsemen (Charros) and skirmishes, on March 20th, 2010, at 11:00 am. If you like Charros (cowboys) and horses and pageantry, this is a very exciting event.
HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta March 2010 Newsletter
 Pamela Thompson
This is going to be short and sweet with another juicier newsletter to follow next week. We are working on some very interesting and lively group gatherings. Updates will be released as more information becomes available, but here are a few of the clinics scheduled for the coming weeks.
Vallarta Chamber Orchestra Season Finale
 PVNN
Don't miss the Vallarta Chamber Orchestra's final concert of the season on March 21st at the Puerto Vallarta American School in Marina Vallarta. The program, featuring New Zealand musician/composer, John Robertson, and Vallarta’s own violinist, Mary MacLachlan, starts at 8 pm.
Charity Gala Showcases Local Artists
 Becci Burchett
Local women and children will exhibit their one-of-a-kind, hand-made artwork in the Second Annual Art and Philanthropy Gala, benefiting PEACE, a local non-profit organization, on Friday, March 12 at the Four Seasons Resort in Punta de Mita, Nayarit.
Mexico Weddings & Honeymoons Magazine Coming May 1st
 Ana Bravo
From romantic beaches to stunning colonial cities to amazing archeological ruins, Mexico has it all for your destination wedding or honeymoon. Mexico Weddings & Honeymoons, an English-language magazine that caters to those wanting to get married in Mexico, hits US news stands on May 1st.
Sierra del Mar at Los Arcos - Architect Profile
 Laura Gelezunas
Excellent developments do not just spring up, and great partnerships take years to develop. The importance of a close working relationship between architect and developer really shines at Sierra del Mar Los Arcos, an exclusive oceanfront community just south of downtown Puerto Vallarta.
Nautical Extravaganza 2010: Beach Volleyball in Nuevo Vallarta
 nauticalextravaganza.com
As part of the 2010 Nautical Extravaganza's Nextel Mexico Regatta Cup Bicentennial Edition, the Riviera Nayarit will also play host to beach competitions, including a volleyball tournament from March 5-7 in Nuevo Vallarta, where a stadium will be erected for up to 2500 beach volleyball fans.
Find the Perfect Mexico Real Estate Agent
 MexicoAgentMatch.com
MexicoAgentMatch.com is a free online service that can help you find the Mexico real estate agent that's right for you! This revolutionary resource makes it easy for buyers and sellers to review the profiles of qualified real estate agents of Mexican properties and find their 'perfect match.'
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