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Amigos de La Cruz 2010 Sponsor Drive
 Landon Hollander
Amigos de La Cruz will kick off the 2010 sponsor drive with an APERCH Dinner Meeting at Roberto's Xocolatl restaurant in La Cruz on Wednesday, February 3rd. Both members and non-members are encouraged to attend this event to hear about ongoing and upcoming projects for APERCH in the community.
 Daiquiri Dick’s Becas Breakfast Breaks Records
 Polly G. Vicars
Daiquiri Dick’s was rocking even before the January 20 Becas Breakfast start time of 9:30 am! The event broke records with the most entrance tickets sold, the most raffle tickets sold and many would say, the most fun!
R.I.S.E. and Shine on Valentines Day at Villa Suzannah
 Sue Fornoff
Celebrate Valentine's Day by attending the third R.I.S.E. and Shine Gourmet Champagne Brunch at the amazing Villa Suzannah in Mismaloya. On Sunday, February 14th, you'll enjoy a fabulous meal while supporting the Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza, a special shelter for children in Puerto Vallarta.
Los Mangos Library Fundraiser Auction
 María José Zorrilla Alcalá
Reserve Friday, January 29 at 6 pm for the 10th Annual Biblioteca Los Mangos Fundraiser Auction. This year there will be live & silent auctions, plus fixed price items, raffle drawings, food, drinks and entertainment by Los Bambinos, Flamenco Dancers and Belly Dancers - all for a good cause!
Becas Breakfast at Daiquiri Dick’s is Sold Out
 Polly G. Vicars
More than one week before the event, all 160 tickets to the upcoming Becas Breakfast at Daiquiri Dick’s Restaurant have been sold! What a tribute to Becas Vallarta and to the restaurants La Palapa, River Café and Daiquiri Dick's that have all hosted 'Sell Out' breakfasts this season!
Toys For Tots Delivers More Than 10,000 Smiles
 Lourdes Bizarro
Thousands of smiles where distributed on January 11th, as Marriott Associates along with members from the Navy League and more than one hundred volunteers distributed toys to kids from underprivileged communities in Puerto Vallarta and around the Bay for Three Kings Day.
Los Amigos de la Peñita Helping Parents Improve the Condition of Their Schools
 David Easby
The Third Annual Fiesta La Peñita, a gala fundraising event in support of Los Amigos de La Peñita, a non-profit organization that exists to serve the people of La Peñita, will be held on Sunday, January 31 from 1-5 pm at the award-winning home of Thomas Bartlett in La Peñita de Jaltemba.
Botanical Gardens Noche de las Luminarias
 Dianna Madsen
Vallarta Botanical Gardens invites everyone to our 2010 Membership Drive, Noche de las Luminarias, on January 22nd from 5-10 pm. You'll enjoy food, drink and entertainment, the El Tuito Folkloric Dancers, a raffle, a silent auction and free bus transportation from Lazaro Cardenas Park at 3:45 and 5 pm.
RISE for Hope 2010 - Feria Carnival
 Sue Fornoff
February 6th marks the date for the 8th Annual RISE for Hope Fundraising event, a Mexican carnival. The event is scheduled to take place at the American School from 5-9 pm to benefit the children living at the Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza, a children's shelter in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
PV Little League Kicks Off 2nd Season with Inaugural Opening Ceremony
 Bob Cohen
The 2nd season of the Puerto Vallarta Little League kicked off Saturday in front of a large crowd with opening ceremonies that included an appearance from the Navy band that played the Mexican National Anthem after all eight teams marched down the left field line with their brand new uniforms.
Becas Valentine Classical Concert Under the Stars
 Cecile Scriban
On February 12th at 7 pm, the Westin Resort will host the Becas Vallarta Valentine Benefit Concert Under the Stars, featuring two of Vallarta's own artists, guitarist Mario Blanco and pianist Adriana Martínez, playing classical romantic music that will satisfy the most demanding of music lovers.
Little League Equipment on its Way for Opening Day of PV Season Two
 Bob Cohen
The second season of the Puerto Vallarta Little League will officially start this Saturday, January 9th, 2010 at 11:00 am with opening ceremonies that will include dignitaries from Puerto Vallarta and the Navy Band. After the ceremonies it will be time to Play Ball!
Toys for Tots Navy League Meeting Jan 6th
 Bill Clark
The January Navy League Meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 6th beginning at 10:30 am at the Marriott Casa Magna Resort in Marina Vallarta. After the meeting we will begin to organize the toys for distribution on January 11th.
Christmas at Puerto Vallarta's International Airport
 PVRPV.com
As many of you are enjoying this holiday time with friends and family, I want to share with you my incredible experience this past week with the children from Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza here in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Puerto Vallarta International Sculpture Symposium to Become a Reality
 PVNN
The City of Puerto Vallarta will provide a backdrop and an inspiration for ten International sculptors as they carve their forms in large blocks of stone during the First Puerto Vallarta International Sculpture Symposium (PVISS), scheduled to take place January 31 - February 13, 2010.
RISE for Hope Benefit Set for February 6
 Sue Fornoff
Planning for the 8th annual RISE for Hope benefiting the RISE children's shelter is well underway. Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 6th for the party held on the grounds of the American School. A Feria Carnival theme is planned with many favorite features of a traditional Mexican fair.
January US Consular Agency Community Network Breakfast
 Pamela Thompson
The next U.S. Consular Breakfast is scheduled for January 15, 2010 at the Vallarta Yacht Club in Nuevo Vallarta. The Bucerías Bilingual Community Center is the deserving charity this month with items needed such as English/Spanish dictionaries and workbooks, copy paper and office supplies.
RISE & Shine Gourmet Brunch at Casa Karma
 Chris Amo
R.I.S.E. and Shine #2, the second 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 the amazing Casa Karma (right next to El Set and LindoMar) on Saturday, January 9th.
Toys For Tots to Again Spread Thousands of Smiles
 Jerry Lafferty
The Vallarta Toys for Tots team wishes to thank their many sponsors and the supporters who attended this year's fundraisers. Over $550,000 pesos were raised, which will be used to purchase and distribute toys to needy children in the Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay area on January 11.
A Smash Becas Breakfast at River Cafe
 Polly G. Vicars
More than 150 Becas supporters turned out at 9:30 am on December 16, 2009 to breakfast at The River Cafe, generating enough revenue to insure that twenty of Vallarta’s bright junior high students of great ability and almost no economic resources will have their scholarships paid for another year.
PEACE Launches Volunteer Vacation Calendar for 2010 Punta de Mita, Mexico
 PR.com
The newest trend in travel includes volunteer vacations. Destination: PEACE Volunteer Vacations, in the Bay of Banderas, can provide an exciting experience for travelers who want to take their vacation, one step further with a Vacation for the Soul.
R.I.S.E. Raffle for Spectacular Prizes
 Sue Fornoff
The volunteers at the Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza are now selling raffle tickets to benefit the children housed at the children's shelter. The drawing for the raffle's incredible prizes will take place at the R.I.S.E. Annual Gala on February 6th, but you do not need to be present to win.
Two Paws Up for the 4th Annual Pet Picnic
 Laura Gelezunas
Over 50 dogs along with about 40 pet owners had a howling good time at the 4th Annual Pet Picnic. The patio at Daiquiri Dick's restaurant continues to host this animal lover's annual event, which took place this year on December 5th, and raised over $16,000 pesos for Ayuda a los Animales.
Drawn Together in Yelapa
 H. Holt Sauvé
Combine 97 years of jungle painting experience between 5 Artists and what you get is the show currently running at Yelapa's Hotel Lagunita Gallery. Curator Nicola Weston tells us that she chose these artists because they share a love for Yelapa's creative, though remote, environment.
Debbi Egan, Seth Cloutman and Becas Vallarta
 Polly G. Vicars
Banana Cantina’s Charity Nights opening on December 9 was an event to remember! Debbi Eagan, owner and hands-on manager, teamed up with gourmet chef, Seth Cloutman of Food by Seth, for a classy evening of fine food and unparalleled fellowship in support of Becas Vallarta scholarship students.
New Orchid Conservatory to be Built at Vallarta Botanical Gardens
 Dianna Madsen
A gala benefit called 'Flower Power!' will take place on the night of December 21st in the exotic garden setting of Rio Amapas Town and Jungle, to raise the funds needed to build a new conservatory that will house The National Collection of Mexican Orchids at the Vallarta Botanical Gardens.
Posada for Becas Vallarta’s Scholarship Students
 Polly Vicars
Almost 300 Becas Vallarta (America-Mexico Foundation) scholarship students gathered with the all volunteer cadre of the foundation to celebrate an eclectic Mexican Posada on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at the beautiful Los Mangos Library.
Expats in Vallarta December Schedule
 Sara Wise
During the month of December, Expats in Vallarta will be having their Happy Hour gatherings at Uncle Bubba’s Back Porch on Basilio Badillo in Old Town. The dates and times are: December 8th and 22nd at 5 pm. We hope to see you next Tuesday at Harry’s for another great get-together!
Banderas Bay Whale Watching for Charity
 Pamela Thompson
One of the most thrilling experiences anyone can have, is to spend a day out on the waters of Bandera's Bay with Oscar Frey and his whale-respectful loving crew. This season, you can enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime experience while supporting three local charitable organizations.
Celebrating Los Mangos 13th Anniversary
 Pamela Thompson
On Friday, November 27th a smiling crowd gathered at Biblioteca Los Mangos to celebrate the 13th Anniversary of Puerto Vallarta's public library, and to be a part of the inauguration of the beautifully remodeled children's area, 'Rincon de Sally' (Sally's Corner).
IFC Vallarta Home Tours in Full Swing
 pvrpv.com
Admit it or not, we all possess a bit of healthy voyeurism, delighting in the opportunity to see how others live. On the IFC's home tours, held every Wednesday and Thursday through April, visitors can stroll through some of the most beautiful homes in Puerto Vallarta and around Banderas Bay.
 World Wide Fishing with Phil - Hook the Cure
 Precision Productions
Phil Kerr gives us a look at the Fourth Annual Hook the Cure Tournament, billed as the 'Ultimate Fishing, Golf and Spa Adventure,' which took place in beautiful Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on November 6th & 7th 2009, and reeled in a whopping $450,000 NET for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Café Roma Hosts Successful Fundraiser for the School of Champions
 Art Fumerton
The classic Fox-Einstien combination gave its final performance of the year on November 11th at Café Roma here in Puerto Vallarta in aid of the kids at Feed the Children Vallarta's School of Champions program. They put on a great show and raised an impressive sum of money towards an excellent cause.
March Against Domestic Violence Draws Women in Large Numbers
 Roberta Rand
In a show of solidarity against domestic violence on November 25th, women (and men) from all over Mexico converged on the Malecón in Puerto Vallarta to march against violence that, according to one expert, is perpetrated daily against women and children in four out of ten Mexican households.
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