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 Becas Beach Breakfast a Big Hit
 Peter Gray
Becas Breakfasts are fast becoming one of the most popular morning get-togethers in Puerto Vallarta. A record-breaking one hundred and forty-nine people attended the latest breakfast, held at the La Palapa Restaurant on Tuesday, January 22nd.
This Valentine's Day Give With Your Heart
 Patrick Harrison
Join Xocodiva on February 14th, the day of love and friendship, in extending a helping hand to The Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza, a shelter for neglected and abused children who live in Puerto Vallarta and around the Bay of Banderas.
Helping Kids at Alfredo V. Bonfil School
 Debbi Egan
Wednesday, January 23rd's Banana Cantina Charity Night was hosted by Papa Dolores/Keiran, who, along with our guests, and of course Mama, who called the raffle, raised $5623 pesos for the Alfredo V. Bonfil School in Puerto Vallarta.
The Reason for the R.I.S.E. Event
 JOY!
It costs more than $10,000 USD a month for R.I.S.E. to house, clothe, feed, educate and care for 56 children. R.I.S.E. gets less than $300 a month from DIF to care for them. That's why everyone is putting so much effort into promoting February 9th's fundraiser.
5th Make-A-Wish México Golf Tournament
 PVNN
The beautiful Flamingos Golf Course in Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit will be the host course for the 5th Annual Puerto Vallarta Make-a-Wish México Golf Tournament, scheduled to be held on Saturday, January 26th, 2008.
Update: Sixth Annual R.I.S.E. for Hope Fundraiser
 Sue Fornoff
Don't Miss the Sixth Annual R.I.S.E. for Hope Fundraising Event - A Valentines / Friends Fiesta on Saturday, February 9th at The American School in Marina Vallarta to benefit the Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza children's shelter in Puerto Vallarta.
How to Fill Your Spirit and Your Stomach and Make the World a Better Place
 Polly G. Vicars
There are "how to" books on everything from "How to Lose 10 pounds in 10 days" to "How to Become an Overnight Millionaire" and probably most don't really work. But I guarantee this "How to" and it will be 'Oh So Easy!'
The Clock is Ticking on R.I.S.E. for Hope Fund Raiser
 PVNN
February 9th is just around the corner, so mark your calendar NOW for the Sixth Annual R.I.S.E. for Hope Fund Raiser, a spectacular evening of food and fun to benefit the Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza Children's Shelter in Puerto Vallarta.
Biggest Toys For Tots Distribution Ever!
 Peter Gray
The Puerto Vallarta Toys for Tots distribution of Three Kings' Day gifts this year took on the magnitude of a sizeable military operation. More routes than ever, more kindergarden schools than ever, more toys than ever.
Urgent Blood Donations Needed
 Kelly Trainor de O.
The U.S. Consular Agency of Vallarta is requesting urgent blood donations, any type, for an American citizen resident in Bucerias, Nayarit who is in delicate condition and requires 4 to 5 units of transfusion as soon as possible.
Show a Little Love this February
 Sue Fornoff
Mark your calendars NOW for the 6th Annual R.I.S.E. for Hope Fundraising Event. Scheduled to take place at The American School in Marina Vallarta on February 9th, 2008, "A Valentines/Friends Fiesta" promises to be a spectacular event.
First 2008 Charity Night a Huge Success
 Debbi Egan
The first bANANAcANtiNA Local Celebrity Charity Night of 2008 was a huge success, raising $5030 pesos for Vallarta Enfrenta el Sida - and we have all of the details, PLUS a list of upcoming FUNdraisers at Vallarta's favorite moderately priced restaurant.
Northern California Family Donates Baseball Equipment to Puerto Vallarta Youth
 Bob Cohen
Christmas might be a little late for some young Vallarta athletes this year, but thanks to the thoughtfulness and generosity of one California family, two teams or schools in need of baseball equipment will be receiving some very special gifts.
Two US Ships Support Femenil Vallartense
 Peter Gray
Thanks to the efforts of Puerto Vallarta Navy Leaguers and crew members from the USCGC Mellon, the work started before Christmas by the US Navy team from the FFG Crommelin at the Associación Femenil Vallartense was completed before the New Year.
Over $2500 Pesos Donated to R.I.S.E. through Xocodiva's Holiday Fundraiser
 Patrick Harrison
On Christmas Eve, the winner of Xocodiva's Christams contest, Charlotte Berman, along with Xocodiva owner, Charlotte Semple, visited R.I.S.E. during the shelter's Christmas party to deliver the edible Christmas tree and much-needed donations.
Confronting AIDS in Puerto Vallarta
 Pamela Thompson
Celebrate the beginning of 2008 by attending Celebrity Charity Night at Banana Cantina on January 2nd. We'll be raising funds for Vallarta Enfrente Sida, a local charitable organization that supports people with AIDS and their families.
Donate Blood and Give the Gift of Life!
 Pamela Thompson
There is an URGENT need for all types of blood in the Banderas Bay area. The blood bank is located at San Javier Marina Hospital, across from the Maritime Terminal in Puerto Vallarta. Please consider giving the gift of life this holiday season.
Update: Make a Wish Golf Scramble 2008
 Joe Johnston
As we begin our Christmas holiday, there are still six terminally ill children who are without a sponsoring team for the Make-A-Wish Golf Scramble at Flamingos Golf and Country Club on January 26th, 2008.
 A First Annual Party with a Purpose
 PVNN
Earlier this month, a group of Bucerias "community activists" threw A Party With a Purpose - to support and learn about four local charities - and BanderasNews videographer, Laura Gelezunas, was there to catch the community in action.
January Breakfast Club at Boca Bento
 Pamela Thompson
December's Puerto Vallarta Breakfast Club meeting was a sell-out, raising $10,894.20 pesos for New Life Mexico, next month's meeting, supporting the local Salvation Army, will once again be held at Boca Bento on January 4th, 2008.
A Great Day for Toys For Tots
 Peter Gray
This year's Golf Scramble and Gala Dinner, which took place on December 9th at the Vista Vallarta Golf Club and the Casa Magna Marriott Hotel, has been rated the most successful ever! Approximately $800,000 pesos were raised for Toys for Tots.
6th R.I.S.E. for Hope Fund Raising Event
 Sue Fornoff
The 6th Annual R.I.S.E. for Hope Fund Raising Event "A Valentine's / Friends Fiesta" is scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 9th, 2008 from 5 to 9 pm at The American School in Marina Vallarta. Mark your calendars now!
After The Dance is Over
 Peter Gray
For anyone who suspects the Navy League is just a group of oldsters re-living past glories... think again! The morning after the Toys for Tots Golf Scramble and Gala Dinner they were out serving our community.
What is a Traveling Angel?
 Debbi Egan
Though it was a quiet night on the South Side of Puerto Vallarta, a few of us got together at Banana Cantina on Wednesday to talk about what we can all do to further support New Life Mexico's Street Boys and Pregnant Teen programs.
Join Xocodiva in the Spirit of Giving
 Patrick Harrison
This season, check-off your holiday gift list at Xocodiva and help those less fortunate at the same time. For every donation made to R.I.S.E. at Xocodiva between now and December 23rd, you'll be entered to win a beautiful, edible Christmas tree.
The Powerful Reward of Volunteering
 David Lord
Here in Puerto Vallarta there is strong and vibrant community of volunteers that make living here very rewarding. Volunteering enriches our lives and returns to us a satisfaction that cannot be bought for any amount of money.
Puerto Vallarta Commemorates World AIDS Day
 Paul Crist
This week, Puerto Vallarta commemorated World AIDS Day with several hundred Vallartenses dressed in white, carrying banners, and distributing information along the Malecón while accompanied by a marching band.
Beta Sigma Phi Annual Christmas Bazaar
 Sue Fornoff
If you haven't started your Christmas shopping yet, you won't want to miss the Beta Sigma Phi Annual Christmas Bazaar this Saturday, where you can find wonderful gifts for everyone on your list, while helping out the Special Needs School in Bucerias.
New Life Giving Tree at Choco Banana
PVNN
Since the Christmas season is a time of year when we remember those less fortunate than ourselves, ChocoBanana has set up a holiday "giving tree" that makes it easy for you to help support New Life Mexico's pregnant teens and teen mothers program.
Becas Throws a Posada Party for Students
 Peter Gray
Every Christmas, Becas Vallarta A.C. hosts an event for the current crop of students who are receiving scholarships grants from them. This year, 73 diplomas were given to students who had at least a 9.5 grade average in the past year.
A Party with a Purpose in Bucerias
 Harold Sokolove
Enjoy a pot luck supper, a raffle, a silent auction, entertainment, and the chance to visit with friends you haven't seen all summer, while learning about some of the charitable organizations in Bucerias at A Party with a Purpose on December 7th.
Toys for Tots Golf Scramble and Gala Dinner
 Joe Johnston
Please join us for this year’s Toys for Tots fundraiser on Sunday, December 9th. The annual golf scramble will be held at 8 am at the Vista Vallarta Weiskopf course. The gala dinner dance starts at 6:30 pm at the Marriott Hotel.
Out And About In Puerto Vallarta
 Twila Crawford
'Tis the season of giving, and here in the Banderas Bay area there are lots of local charities to support. Here is information on just a few worthy causes and how you can get involved while you're Out and About in Puerto Vallarta this week.
Vallarta Volunteer Vacation Memories
 PVNN
A sixteen-year-old visitor tells how volunteering for the Ayuda Los Animales free animal spay and neuter clinic run by Molly Fisher's non-profit organization, PEACE, was one of the greatest, most rewarding experiences of her life.
 2nd Becas Vallarta Breakfast a Sell-Out!
 Peter Gray
The second in the Becas Breakfast series, held on November 27th at La Hacienda Mexican restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, was a huge success with over 120 attendees and a generous donation of $10,000 CND from Isabel and David Manore of Toronto.
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