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 Vallarta Living
Banana Cantina Does it Again!
 PVNN
On Wednesday, January 17th, Banana Cantina welcomed Local Celebrities, Kevin Simpson of Peyote People and Sudy Coy of the Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza children's shelter, who helped raise $2736 pesos for the R.I.S.E. Orphanage in Puerto Vallarta.
Becas Ball Update
 PVNN
Although previously scheduled to take place on March 10th, due to unforseen circumstances Puerto Vallarta's biggest social event of the year, the AMF's 2007 Becas Ball, has been rescheduled for Friday March 9th, 2007 at the Westin Hotel.
Toys for Tots Travels 10,000 Smiles
 Dale P. Hansen
On January 8th, Toys For Tots delivered over 10,000 smiles to poor children around Puerto Vallarta, and our photo gallery will bring a smile to your face, too!
New Job in 'Volunteerism' Puts the World Within Reach
 Ashley Petry
Mica Nicole Talbott moved from San Diego to accept a position with Ambassadors for Children. The Indianapolis-based nonprofit organization focuses on "voluntourism," organizing short-term humanitarian trips for travelers.
Make A New Year's Resolution that Matters!
 Kathy Taylor
What are you doing on January 8th, 2007? Why not make a resolution right now to join the Navy League, their sponsors and volunteers, and me, to deliver 10,000 toys to children in the Puerto Vallarta area?
A Christmas Visit of Love
 Kathy Taylor
One hearty "HO, HO, HO" was all it took to bring smiles to the faces of Puerto Vallarta children living at the city dump. Santa was mobbed when he emerged from a taxi last Monday, carrying his trademark bulging sack to the Rotary Pavilion.
A Restaurant with a Very Big Heart
 Sudy Coy
Debbi & Mike Egan, owner of Banana Cantina have dedicated every Wednesday night to a charity here in Vallarta, giving 10% of the house to the charity. Last Wednesday night, December 21st, was dedicated to Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza.
It Really Does Take a Village
 Polly G. Vicars
Merriment filled the Santa Barbara Theater's Becas Night on December 18th as the America-Mexico Foundation, (Becas Vallarta) held their annual raffle drawing at the Los Bambinos concert intermission, instead of waiting for the Becas Ball in March.
One Coincidence Deserves Another
 Rebecca Villaneda
Christmas is coming a week early for an orphanage in Mexico. A random group of South Bay residents combined their efforts to deliver more than 70 bikes to Casa Hogar Sion in Tijuana, Mexico.
O Palapa, O Palapa
 Kevin Kalley
I was showing acquaintances some photos from the last of 15 Christmas holidays spent in Puerto Vallarta when one woman chastised me. "Why are you helping kids in Mexico? We have plenty right here that need Christmas toys!"
Pierce County Computers Will Help Children in Rural Mexico
 PVNN
Surplus Pierce County computers are about to begin a new role helping Mexican children to learn. Fifty computers complete with monitors are being cleaned and serviced before being shipped to Mexico for the children of San Pancho, a fishing village an hour’s drive north of Vallarta.
Becas Vallarta Takes it Easy for a Day
 Peter Gray
Every December, the children who receive scholarships from Becas Vallarta A.C. and the volunteers who devote themselves to maintaining and supervising the scholarship program get together at the Los Mangos Library for an afternoon party.
All Smiles at Toys for Tots
 Peter Gray
Thanks to support from the Puerto Vallarta community, Toys for Tots has received over half a million pesos in 2006 - around $300,000 pesos was raised at last week's Golf Scramble and Gala Dinner, and another $250,000 pesos was donated by Scotiabank.
Banana Cantina Charity FUNdraisers
 PVNN
Banana Cantina is the place to be on Wednesday nights as Mike and Debbi Egan, the owners of this popular Puerto Vallarta restaurant, host Local Celebrity Night - a fabulous evening of food and fun to raise money for local charities.
A Time to Give
 Brock Squire
As the year winds down, I want to take this opportunity to wish you the very best for the coming year, and invite you to join me in bringing some joy to children in the poorer colonias in the Banderas Bay area by actively supporting Toys-4-Tots.
Olas Altas Toy Drive
 Laura Gelezunas
It's the season of generosity, and with Christmas just around the corner, Venegas World Star Realty in Puerto Vallarta could really use your help in assisting some Banderas Bay area families who are in need of a little holiday cheer.
Toys for Tots Supports Local Kids
 Peter Gray
The Toys for Tots December fund raisers are always among the most popular events of the season. This year's events include a charity golf outing at the Vista Vallarta course on December 9th and a gala dinner dance at the Marriott on December 10th.
Holiday Boutique Benefit for Biblioteca Higuera
 Pamela Thompson
Get a jump-start on your Christmas shopping and help support the Children's Library in El Pitillal at the same time! With Christmas just around the corner, you won't want to miss the Biblioteca Higuera Holiday Boutique Benefit on November 27th.
First Call for Becas Ball
 Peter Gray
Mark your calendars for the 2007 Becas Ball - the closest thing Puerto Vallarta has to a formal "High Society" event. This year's affair will be held on March 10th at the Westin Regina Resort and Spa in Marina Vallarta.
Navy League Receives First Ship of the Season
 PVNN
The Puerto Vallarta Navy League recently welcomed thirty-five crew members of the USCGC Steadfast, who spent their shore leave painting the Clinca de Rehabilitacion Vallarta Santa Barbara A.C. while visiting our beautiful port city.
Rotary Clubs Support Becas Vallarta
 Peter Gray
Becas Vallarta A.C. received a substantial infusion of funds on November 3rd, thanks to the work of the Banderas Bay Rotary Club here in Puerto Vallarta, the Brother Rotary Club Kingston-Frontenac and the Rotary Club of Ontario, Canada.
Hook the Cure Fishing Tournament Nets Over $150,000 for Cystic Fibrosis Patient Care and Research
 PressMethod
Puerto Vallarta Mexico was the destination for anglers who participated in this year's IOTEC/Toshiba Hook the Cure Tournament to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation that occurred October 27th and 28th.
Refugee Children in Mexico Inspire a Book to Fight Prejudice
 Mariana Echandi
Their eyes wide with anticipation, more than 40 children, both refugees and Mexicans, sat down on the floor as the storyteller began to read: "This is the story of Yaro and his family ... about them leaving their home because of the war, and how they came to Kipatla to start a new life...."
News from Dolphin Day Camp
 PVNN
People suffering from serious illnesses ranging from depression to AIDS have reported dramatic changes in their physical and emotional state after taking part in Dolphin Day Camp and Therapy programs at the Dolphin Adventure Center in Nuevo Vallarta.more »»»
Give Some Love, an Acopio Volunteer's View
 Cathy Gordon
With the Puerto Vallarta Animal Shelter/Centro de Acopio heading into its second year of operation, directors are desperately trying to get the word out about all of the great animals they have up for adoption.more »»»
Toys for Tots 2006-2007 Events and Fundraisers
 Jerry Lafferty
Toys for Tots is looking forward to another banner year, with many events and fundraisers already in the works for the 2006/2007 season. Get involved and find out for yourself that it truly does feel as good to give as it does to receive!more »»»
Culinary Jam Raises $180,000 Pesos for Charity
 Kathy Taylor
Last Wednesday night, four of the hottest chefs in Puerto Vallarta invaded the Marriott CasaMagna kitchens to join Executive Chef Fred Ruiz in raising $180,000 pesos for four local charities at the 3rd annual Culinary Jam Session.more »»»
Latin America Faces Donation Crunch
 Mark Stevenson
Latin America faces a dearth of charitable giving as international foundations look to needs elsewhere, while the region's own corporations are donating at rates well below those seen in the developed world.more »»»
Baby Sea Turtle Release at CasaMagna Marriott
 Bob Cohen
Every year, thousands of "Golfina" sea turtles come to Puerto Vallarta to lay their eggs on our beaches, and over the last five years the CasaMagna Marriott Resort has been doing their part in the protection and conservation of this endangered species through their Marina Turtle Protection Program.more »»»
Buy a Bracelet - Help a Child
 Peter Gray
In an effort to raise funds for local children who are either abandoned or in need of financial assistance to stay in school, Becas Vallarta and AGAPE are mounting one of the most ambitious charity drives that Puerto Vallarta has ever seen.more »»»
Third Annual Culinary Jam Session
 PVNN
If you're into fabulous food, marvelous music and charitable causes, start making plans to be at the Marriott CasaMagna on October 17th for the third annual Puerto Vallarta Culinary Jam Session. This popular event offers everyone the opportunity to enjoy fine food and entertainment while helping raise funds for three local charities.more »»»
A Fishy Little Sleeping Village
 Robert Hardin
Although Yelapa - the fishing village seventeen miles south of Puerto Vallarta - is a popular tourist attraction, most visitors are unaware of several factors that make it unique. Our favorite is La Casa de la Imaginación, a vibrant community center for children.more »»»
Becas Delivers the Goods
 Peter Gray
Late August is a busy time for the Becas Vallarta members who tackle the job of getting over three hundred scholarship children together so that they can be supplied with school things and money for the coming year. The Los Mangos Library kindly provided the venue for meeting with the students.more »»»
A Matter of Faith
 Krista J. Kapralos
It took one week and $25,000 for 11 teenagers from First Presbyterian Church in Everett to build a house for a family in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.more »»»
Volunteers Help Mexico Day Care
 Theresa Hogue
Jake Taskay and six other members of the Cross of Glory Lutheran Church youth group near Chicago are volunteering a week of their time at Casa de los Angeles, a day care center for the children of single mothers in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.more »»»
Hook a Fish, Catch a Cure
 PVNN
Ideally located on the Pacific Coast of Mexico, Puerto Vallarta offers some of the best sportfishing in the world. Join fisherman from all over the world from October 26th-29th as they come together for the Hook the Cure fishing tournament, a catch-and-release big-game offshore fishing competition benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.more »»»
Marriott CasaMagna Appreciation Week
 PVNN
Every year, Marriott International celebrates its anniversary through hosting "Appreciation Week," a special celebration that pays tribute to all of the company's associates for their dedication, commitment and outstanding service.more »»»
Pasitos de Luz Benefit
 Jim Boland
Pasitos de Luz, a day care center for disabled children, is having a benefit at Sea Life Park on July 16th. Proceeds from the benefit will help buy the materials needed to meet the city's deadline for the beginning of construction of the new facility.more »»»
Day of the Dolphin
 Laura Gelezunas
Everyone was all smiles on June 13th, as over 40 kids from Centro de Atención Educación Especial in Bucerias enjoyed Dolphin Day at Dolphin Adventure. BanderasNews video journalist, Laura Gelezunas, dives right in, so you can share in the joy. more »»»
Christine Club Hosts Make a Wish Jazz Benefit
 PVNN
Club Christine together with the Make A Wish Foundation, are helping to make wishes come true by presenting a benefit jazz concert performed by the Clark College Jazz Ensemble on Tuesday, June 20th at 8:30 pm.more »»»
Dolphin Day Camp in Puerto Vallarta
 Macy Jozsef
Since 1988, Macy Jozsef of Living from the Heart has been providing recreational, motivational and educational dolphin assisted therapy programs to people with Autism, Down's Syndrome, learning disabilities and other challenges. Nowadays, she is offering Dolphin Day Camp at Dolphin Adventures in Puerto Vallarta - and the program has been a huge success...more »»»
More Help Sought - Rotarians Want to Take Sixth Load of Wheelchairs and Equipment
 Elaine Pennington
The gift of mobility is well worth the trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico every year for Rotary Club of Camrose members. It started out with a chance meeting between Camrosians Don and Chris Rebus, and Ivan Applegate Curiel in 1999 and it has turned into a major international project for the Rotary Club of Camrose Canada.more »»»
USS Curt Provides a Painting Party
 Peter Gray
Though the sailors aboard the visiting USS Curt had only a two-day leave this month, they spent one of those days painting the DIVAC center, a large training facility in Puerto Vallarta for people with disabilities.more »»»
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