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Canadian Retiree Helps The Children Of the Dump
 Lorraine Glazier
In January 2008, Judy Adams of Bay du Vin retired after 25 years as a social worker, but she was not ready to become an armchair traveler. She decided to become an international volunteer and was soon on her way to Mexico to teach English to a group of third- and fourth-graders.
 Café Roma Partners with the School of Champions for Summer Camp
 Robin Noelle - PVNN
Local charity and after-school program School of Champions, operated by the Children of the Dump wishes to publicly thank local businessman Sr. Fox, owner of Café Roma, pizzeria and pub, for his ongoing efforts to provide education and fun outings to some of Puerto Vallarta’s poorest children.
Vallarta Celebrates the Life of Mike Egan
 Tracy Parks
Last Week, Mike Egan's life was celebrated through joy and tears on the beach at Ritmos Beach Cafe. It will forever be one of my most cherished memories of my experiences with the wonderful people that make up our community in Vallarta.
 Change Lives Through Education
 Polly G. Vicars
When we sent out a plea for a slogan for Becas Vallarta, not surprisingly, longtime members and supporters Buri and Peter Gray came forth with the best one: "Change lives through Education."
Grace is All That Separates Us and Joins Us
 David Larson
The stench at the dump, sometimes nauseating, but always gripping, tended to overpower our ability to breathe. Dust blew into our nostrils as the trucks emptied loads of fresh garbage from the surrounding Puerto Vallarta area. Forty or 50 people live at the top of this heap, and we were there to bring them water.
Too Much of a Good Thing is... Wonderful!
 Polly G. Vicars
Becas Vallarta has been providing scholarships to Puerto Vallarta students since 1964, but this month we've had more opportunities to get our story out, such as being a featured charity at the 2008 Real Estate Conference and Altruism Festival.
Navy League Reaches Out
 Peter Gray
After organizing visiting sailors from U.S. ships to assist in supporting a number of needy cases in Puerto Vallarta this year, the Navy League extended its painting and maintenance activities to Bucerias when the USCG Aspen came to port last week.
Building a Park from Recycled Materials
 Nicole Swedlow
On Saturday, May 24th children, parents and the community will join together to build a beautiful, safe and innovative park - almost entirely out of recycled materials - for the children of San Francisco, Nayarit.
Children of the Dump Celebrates Ten Years of Helping the Children
 Robin Noelle
Founded in 1998 as Feed the Children, the Children of the Dump project is celebrating ten years of helping the children living around the Vallarta dump get an education so they can have an opportunity for a better job and a better life.
A Charity Event by Vallarta for Vallarta
 PVNN
The Fifth Annual Puerto Vallarta International Altruism Festival will be held at 6 pm on Sunday, May 25th, 2008 in the beachfront gardens at the Marriott CasaMagna Resort.
Puerto Vallarta Cat Crusaders
 Laura Gelezunas
There are an estimated 100,000 stray cats in the Puerto Vallarta area, most of which are starving, unloved and unwanted. BanderasNews videographer, Laura Gelezunas shows us how two cat crusaders are alleviating some of the suffering.
The Glamorous, Hippies and "Liz" Celebrated at the Last Party at Casa Kimberly
 Twila Crawford
Costumes of old Hollywood and the 1960's were abundant at Elizabeth Taylor's and Richard Burton's home in Puerto Vallarta, Casa Kimberly, where Janice Chatterton recently hosted a Swinging Sixties party to raise funds for the local SPCA.
Banana Cantina Celebrates Children
 Debbi Egan
Last week Banana Cantina and friends, along with board members and supporters of Pasitos de Luz, raised $78,650 pesos for the Pitillal day care facility for children with special needs. Join us this Wednesday at 7 pm to support Los Mangos Library.
Racing Fun for Charity
 Laura Gelezunas
On April 27th, more than 100 participants showed up at El Tigre Golf Course to run, walk or ride their bikes towards the finish line, raising over $40,000 pesos for the 3rd Annual Casa Comunidad 5K, Family Walk and Bicycle Parade.
How to Create a Playground in Four Days
 Peter Gray
The Navy League of Puerto Vallarta got close to achieving a miracle this week... the creation of a children's playground in the rural village of San Vicente de los Angeles from start to finish in four working days!
Wise Wo-Men in Vallarta
 Darla Fowler
Be sure to stop by the International Friendship Club on Wednesday, April 30th at 10 as the Wise Wo-Men of Puerto Vallarta welcome the kids from the Salvation Army show you their many talents.
Hook the Cure Returns to Vallarta in October
 PVNN
Hook the Cure, presented by BJ's Restaurants, returns to Vallarta this October to help those with cystic fibrosis. The inaugural event in 2006 generated $191,000 USD and in 2007 it reeled in $345,000 USD. Help us make this year's event even better!
Vallarta Kiwanis RISE to the Occasion
 Gary Green
For the second Annual Kiwanis International One Day event on April 5th, 2008, members of the newly-formed Kiwanis Club of Puerto Vallarta rolled up their sleeves to assist the children at Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza.
Banana Cantina Helps Mexico Street Boys
 Debbi Egan
April 16th's bANANacANtiNA Charity Night was hosted by guest hosts Alma and Jason of Intercam-Vallarta, who together with our clients and the local businesses who generously donated raffle prizes, helped us raise $2156 pesos for New Life Mexico.
Lace Up Your Running Shoes for PEACE
 Laura Gelezunas
It's time to hit the links, so to speak, for the children in Nayarit. The Third Annual Casa Comunidad 5K Run and Family Walk takes place on April 27, 2008 at El Tigre Golf Course in Nuevo Vallarta.
CGC Midgett Lends a Hand at Casa Hogar
 Peter Grey
The Navy League Council of Puerto Vallarta was happy to arrange yet another community relations project recently. When the CGC Midgett came into port, crew-members volunteered to do some maintenance work at the Casa Hogar orphanage.
Celebrate Children's Day at Banana Cantina
 PVNN
Celebrate Mexico's Day of the Children on Wednesday, April 30th at Banana Cantina Charity Night. The feature charity for this special evening of great food, prizes, and fun is Pasitos de Luz, a daycare facility for children with special needs.
Bubba Gump 1st Anniversary Party Benefit
 PVNN
Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, Restaurant and Market will be celebrating their first year of serving Puerto Vallarta fresh seafood by throwing a party on April 18th to benefit two local charities, Make-a-Wish Mexico and Pasitos del Luz.
A Little Help Goes a Very Long Way
 Luke Sheldon
The Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza (R.I.S.E) orphanage is a short distance from the beach but a long way from the pristine art-studded shore of downtown Puerto Vallarta. Why not go and visit them and be shown around by one of the volunteers?
Fund Raisers, Fiestas and Fantastic People Succeed
 Polly G. Vicars
Thanks to those in our communtiy who continue to give their time and money, and local businesses who donate prizes for our fundraisers, many a Vallarta student has renewed hope for a brighter future with financial help from Becas Vallarta.
Banana Cantina Supports World Autism Day
 PVNN
April 2, 2008 marked the inaugural celebration of World Autism Awareness Day, a global effort to heighten awareness on Autism as a growing global health crisis. Here in Vallarta, bANANaCANtiNA did their part, raising $4120 pesos for AUTISM02.
Great Food & Fun with a Charitable Twist
 PVNN
Len and Larry will guest host Local Celebrity Charity Night at Banana Cantina on Wednesday, April 9th - and they've come up with a whole new way to raise money for R.I.S.E. that'll give you instant gratification for supporting a good cause.
PV First Baptist Church News: Spring '08
 PVNN
There's a lot going on at the First Baptist Church in Puerto Vallarta! Read their Spring 2008 newsletter to find out how you can help this group of English speaking Christians make a difference in our community.
Doing Some Good in the Neighborhood
 Debbi Egan
If you haven't been to Banana Cantina for a Local Celebrity Charity Night you are missing a great time! It is always such a "feel good" kind of night - and everyone could use more of those! Join us on Wednesday to help us raise funds for AUTISM02.
April Events You Won't Want to Miss!
 Pamela Thompson
For those of you who are still enjoying the remainder of the high season here in Puerto Vallarta, there are plenty of entertaining and educational events planned for this April that you won't want to miss!
Nh Hoteles Invites Children and Youth to Participate in the 2008 Drawing Contest
 PVNN
As a responsible member of the Puerto Vallarta community and tourism industry, Hotel Nh Krystal Vallarta is inviting children and teens to participate in their 2008 Environmental Awareness Drawing Contest, which continues through April 18th.
Easter Week Beach Brigade to Prevent HIV
 Paul Crist
Last week, while Puerto Vallarta was host to thousands of visitors for Semana Santa, or Easter Week, the local non-profit Vallarta Enfrenta el SIDA, A.C. (Vallarta Confronts AIDS) was busy spreading the word about HIV.
Kiwanis One Day to Benefit R.I.S.E.
 Gary Green
Kiwanis One Day, a global day of community service, is slated for Saturday, April 5, 2008. Here in Puerto Vallarta, the Kiwanis Club will host a special Kiwanis One Day afternoon volunteering at the Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza (R.I.S.E.)
Becas Breakfast at Boca Bento on Basilio Badillo
 Polly G. Vicars
The last Becas Breakfast of the Season will be held on April 1st at Boca Bento on Basilio Badillo. Half the ticket price goes directly toward providing scholarships to ambitious and bright, but economically challenged, Vallarta students - No Fooling!
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