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Gossip Flies Off the Tropical Drums
 Len
As many of you know, I have been "out of town" on personal business. In Vallarta, this usually translates into something like: "Well, to tell the truth..." The truth, of course, being as far away from reality as flip flops are from high heels.
Baseball or Beisbol
 Bob Cohen
Although the most common cheer in Mexican sports might be "GOOOOLLLL", I have seen much cheering for baseball as the "Dog Days" of June have arrived. These are the days that mark the start of summer and the grueling hot weathered games that separate the men from the boys.
Just Hangin' Around Puerto Vallarta
 Jim Scherrer
With the hustle and bustle of today's life, many of us never take the time to stop and smell the flowers, let alone closely observe the wildlife around us. However, that's not the case for those of us fortunate enough to be living in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
PV Wise Wo-men Welcome Dolores Brittingham
 PVNN
At the June 25th Wise Wo-men of Vallarta seminar, Chef Extraordinaire Dolores Brittingham will be discussing short cuts to take when preparing a gourmet dinner party for 8 to 10 people, including food presentation, table settings and wine.
OVF Launches Youth Vote Overseas Website
 overseasvotefoundation.org
Overseas Vote Foundation announced the first website designed specifically for young voters abroad, Youth Vote Overseas, at the 6th Annual American Democracy Project (ADP) National Meeting on June 12, 2008 in Snowbird, Utah.
 Two Flippers Up for Sea Lion Kids Program
 Laura Gelezunas
Sea lions are one of the ocean's most fascinating creatures, and Vallarta Adventures new Sea Lion Kids program at Las Caletas gives kids ages 6-12 the chance to learn more about these amazing, energetic, and playful marine mammals in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Why Are All Of Puerto Vallarta's Bougainvillea Flowers White?
 Jim Scherrer
It's almost impossible to go anywhere in Vallarta without seeing bougainvilleas growing profusely. They are everywhere along the roadside, on the Sierra Madre hillsides, in every Vallarta neighborhood and around all public areas of interest.
Preparing for the 2008 Hurricane Season
 Jim Morrison
You probably didn’t know it, but we are already several weeks into the 2008 Hurricane Season. While this article discusses what to do before, during, and after a hurricane, it is important to remember that hurricanes usually pass Vallarta without incident.
Things to Do in Puerto Vallarta This Summer
 Pamela Thompson
If you are spending your summer in Vallarta, here are a few upcoming events - the majority being more social than healthcare, since I've received numerous requests to organize "something fun to do in the summer" rather than lectures, talks, etc.
Red Tide in La Bahìa de Banderas
 Ron Walker
According to a recent news article in the Tribuna de la Bahìa, the Mexican Navy and University of Guadalajara biologists have identified the foam that has been seen in the ocean around Puerto Vallarta since April as a naturally occurring "Red Tide."
Puerto Vallarta Summer Survival Tips
 Mikki Prost
I hope this finds you sitting near a breezy fan with a cold drink in your hand. We're getting to that really hot and sweaty time here in Puerto Vallarta, so here are some summertime hints to help you get through the sticky times...
Tracking the Heartbeat of Banderas Bay
 Banderas Beat with Laura Gelezunas
In this special edition of Banderas Beat, Laura gives us an in-depth look at a high-volume spay and neuter clinic and explains what the non-profit organization PEACE is all about. And while she's on the subject of local animals and charities, she shows us the new Sea Lion Encounter at Las Caletas and good eats at this year's Altruism Festival.
You Won't Go Hungry in Yelapa This Summer
 Kathryn and Robert Hardin
Yelapa is even more beautiful and serene in the summer when there are fewer tourists, but in the past it was hard to find a place to eat. Nowadays things are changing for the better, with all the grocery stores and more restaurants staying open year-round.
PV Wise Wo-men Welcome Maria O'Conner
 Darla Fowler
Puerto Vallarta Attorney Maria O'Conner will present "The Legal Aspects of Buying and Selling Real Estate in Mexico" at the next Wise Wo-men meeting, scheduled to be held on Wednesday, June 11th, from 10 am until 12 noon at the International Friendship Club.
Fireworks Fiesta a Dazzling Success
 PVNN
If you missed the National Fireworks Championship at Puerto Vallarta's Sports Stadium last Saturday night, check out our video so you can see what thousands of Puerto Vallarta residents and visitors enjoyed..
 Competitive Swimming in Puerto Vallarta at Colegio Mexico Americano School
 Bob Cohen
Swimming is a common activity in Puerto Vallarta, but competitive swimming had been unheard of in our city until Colegio Mexico Americano moved to its new campus - complete with Puerto Vallarta's only Olympic-size swimming pool - 3 years ago.
Happy Anniversary Puerto Vallarta!
 PVNN
This weekend, Puerto Vallarta will be celebrating it's 90th year as a municipality and its 40th anniversary as a city - and it promises to be a gala affair! On May 31st, Puerto Vallarta's traditional anniversary celebration begins at 8 pm with an address by Mayor Javier Bravo Carbajal at the Los Arcos Amphitheater on the Malecón.
PV Chefs Pay Tribute to San Pascual Bailón
 PVNN
Puerto Vallarta owes much of its success to the high quality and variety of its gastronomy, so on Saturday May 31, 2008, Puerto Vallarta's culinary professionals will erect a monument to San Pascual Bailón, the patron saint of cooks in Mexico.
Five Years of Responsible Reforestation
 Ronald Walker
In celebration of San Isidro Labrador Day, Grupo Ecológico de Puerto Vallarta, A.C. took about 40 students and interested residents on a "Walk on the River" to talk about it's 5 year-old reforestation program along the Río Pitillal.
Tales of Retirement in Paradise - Revisited
 Polly G. Vicars
With a modicum of modesty, a soupcon of pride, and a heap of hutzpa, I have decided to publish a serialized and updated version of my first book "Tales of Retirement in Paradise," online at BanderasNews.com, with installments added each week.
Abundant Rains Will Bless Jalisco, Climate Expert Says
 Guadalajara Reporter
Northern areas of Mexico may suffer drought this year but the state of Jalisco is set for a good rainy season. That’s the view of Angel Meulenert Peña, who says this year’s rains will begin in earnest around June 10 with three or four consecutive downpours.
What Your Home Wants You To Know - It's Time to Fix Your Roof
 Jim Morrison
The rains are coming to Vallarta soon. It rains just about every day in the summer here - from 1-10 inches of rain or more per night. Roof leaks are tolerated, even expected in some buildings, but it doesn't have to be like that.
Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur in Vallarta
 Mel Bornstein
The Jewish holidays of Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur come early this year, but there is still plenty of time to start making plans to celebrate the Jewish New Year in Puerto Vallarta, where two Chabad Rabbis will conduct these High Holiday services.
The Oldest Private Chamber Orchestra in the World - from Stuttgart to Vallarta!
 Cecile Scriban
The Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, the world's oldest international professional chamber orchestra, offered Puerto Vallarta music lovers a unique and unmatched classical music experience last week at the Krystal Hotel.
Vallarta Wise Wo-men Welcome Darla Fowler
 PVNN
International speaker, seminar leader, retired business executive and six year resident of Puerto Vallarta, Darla Fowler, will be speaking to the Wise Wom-Men of Vallarta on at the International Friendship Club on Wednesday, May 28 at 10 am.
San Sebastian Silver Festival May 23-25
 Pamela Thompson
The first San Sebastian Silver Festival will be held in this quaint little town from May 23rd-25th. Leave the heat of Vallarta behind, come and tour the mines and enjoy music, dancing and the cool, fresh mountain air in San Sebastian del Oeste.
Building a Kid- and Eco-Friendly Park
 Nicole Swedlow
Learn about the tremendous success of the San Pancho elementary school's recycling program, and how you can help the community turn all of that amazing energy towards creating a safe, beautiful and much needed playground for their children.
Charley Tuna Wished He'd Never Visited Vallarta!
 Jim Scherrer
Puerto Vallarta boasts some of the finest deep sea fishing waters in the world; those found in Banderas Bay, an extension of a large canyon running from the Sierra Madre Occidentals, and in the ocean just outside of the bay.
Some Spring Happenings
 Pamela Thompson
Spring is here and I don't know about you but I am ready for rain! Time to wash off the dust, green up the hills, clear the air. In the meantime, here are a couple of upcoming happenings here in Puerto Vallarta that you just won't want to miss.
PV Hosts National Fireworks Championship
 PVNN
As part of Puerto Vallarta's 90th Anniversary celebration, a National Fireworks Competition will turn the Puerto Vallarta Sports Stadium into a dazzling fiesta full of bright lights and colors on May 30, 2008. Admission is free.
Vallarta School of Champions Summer Camp
 Arthur Fumerton
This summer from July 14th through August 8th, Children of the Dump will open their School of Champions for a summer camp to 100 children who live in impoverished areas around the Puerto Vallarta city dump.
Catch the Rhythms of the Night
 Laura Gelezunas
Vallarta Adventures' Rhythms of the Night tour transforms the tropical beach hideaway of Las Caletas into a magical paradise where one of Mexico's most innovative contemporary dance troupes will take you on a journey through time.
Interns Enjoy International Work and Fun
 PVNN
Every aspiring journalist deserves a chance to showcase his or her natural talents and newfound skills. Here at Puerto Vallarta's Liveliest Website, we offer journalism, film and multi-media interns an opportunity to shine!
What's My Puerto Vallarta Property Worth?
 Free Property Value Assessment
Planning to sell your Puerto Vallarta property? Curious about the value of your Banderas Bay area real estate? PVPropertyValues.com offers FREE no obligation service to help you determine the current market value of your home or condo.
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