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Consider Retirement Options in Mexico
 Laurence Iliff
With 75 million American baby boomers heading toward retirement and the cost of private nursing care in the U. S. outstripping hammered retirement funds, Mexican developers say they have an irresistible product in the works: active senior and assisted- living facilities in a warm climate full of friendly people for as little as $1,100 a month
Help Toys for Tots Deliver Miles of Smiles
 Bill Clark
The 2009 Toys for Tots Vallarta toy distribution program is scheduled to begin at the Marriott Hotel on January 7th at 7 am. Here's a list of routes for those who'd like to help us deliver smiles to thousands of poor children around Banderas Bay.
 Prudential Vallarta Celebrates Christmas and Prepares for an Interesting 2009
 PVNN
The Prudential Vallarta team gathered together on December 23rd to celebrate the season and the year. Broker / Partner Tere Kimball spoke of the company's successes in 2008 and the team's optimism and strength for the year to come.
New Year's Eve 2008 PV Party Planner
 PVNN
New Year's Eve is an explosive time in Puerto Vallarta... IF you know where to party. As Puerto Vallarta's Liveliest Website, BanderasNews.com is proud to answer that question in our Guide to Banderas Bay's Best Places to Party on New Year's Eve.
Ann Marie Danimus: You are Not Going to get Her Down!
 Twila Crawford
Gossip and maliciousness have continued to besiege the Santa Barbara Theater, but owner Ann Marie Danimus is a spunky, feisty, talented and amazingly positive person who wants to move on and look forward to the theater's future.
Baseball Equipment Finally Donated to New Puerto Vallarta Little League
 Bob Cohen
It was exactly a year ago when the Peters family from the San Francisco Bay area brought a load of kids' baseball equipment to be donated to those in need. What a nightmare that simple task turned out to be!
La Tía Katrina's True Mexican Cuisine
 Gary R. Beck
In this tight economy, many residents and visitors are looking for local restaurants that serve good food at fair prices. BanderasNews food writer and Puerto Vallarta restaurant reviewer Gary R. Beck gives La Tía Katrina a thumbs-up.
Classic Timeshare: Dateline Puerto Vallarta
 Mark Silverman
In Mexico, Hawaii, Tahoe and many other popular tourist locations, timeshare is marketed intensively to visitors from around the world. After all, what better prospects for the benefits of low cost, luxurious travel than those already on vacation?
Chelly: The Pie Lady of Yelapa
 Ken Hoffman
This week I reached out for a big ol' piece of banana cream pie from the Pie Lady of Yelapa, a small fishing village that time forgot on the Pacific coast of Mexico.
Christmastime in Mexico
 Allan Wall
It's that time of year again - Christmas in Mexico. Mexican Christmas customs are an eclectic mixture of the old and the new, including elements from Europe, elements developed in Mexico, and, in recent years, elements borrowed from the U.S.A.
Toys for Tots Prepares for the Holidays
 Bill Clark
Final preparations are being made for this year's Toys for Tots Vallarta toy distribution program on January 5th and January 7, 2009. Everyone is invited to participate in this heartwarming and memorable experience. Mark the dates now!
Bust a Gut at San Franciscan Comedy Club
 Mike Sole
Puerto Vallarta residents and visitors have always enjoyed a variety of entertaining diversions, from musical artists and local theater to street performances and the like, but now there's something new in our entertainment repertoire - comedy.
Christmas Dinner - Vallarta Style
 PVNN
You don't need to spend hours in the kitchen waiting for the turkey to cook in order to have a traditional Christmas dinner in Puerto Vallarta. Here are our picks for some of the best restaurants that will do the holiday cooking for you.
 3rd Annual Picnic - A Howling Good Time
 Laura Gelezunas
A postcard setting, great food and time spent with your best four-legged friend... There's no better way to spend a Saturday afternoon, and the third annual Pet Picnic, held at Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant on December 6th was a dog gone good time.
Baby Boomers in Mexico - Part 2
 Jenny McGill
In Part 2 of Baby Boomers in Mexico, author Jenny McGill tells us about one Saturday morning she spent shopping for the coming Christmas holiday at the Tianguis street stands in the mountain village of Talpa de Allende.
Becados and Bambinos, My Passions
 Polly G. Vicars
Since retiring to Puerto Vallarta, Husband and I have found our two passions, Becados and Bambinos. I invite all of you to join Husband and me in our joy working with Becas Vallarta and supporting Los Bambinos in their quest for the big time.
Use Caution Before ‘Running Away’ After Retiring
 Wendell Cayton
If the thought of throwing off the yoke and retiring to an exotic locale where the living is easy and the dollar buys more is enticing, it’s wise to move carefully, keep your dreams in your pocket and your feet on the ground.
Life is a Broadway Cabaret at Blue Seas Beach Club
 PVNN
Blue Seas Beach Club on Los Muertos Beach on the south side of Puerto Vallarta is presenting a series of Friday night cabaret events that may set a new standard for dinner theater performances in the Banderas Bay area.
Christmas Eve Candle Light Service
 Ric Lehman
The Church at the Santa Barbara Theater is sponsoring the First Annual Community Christmas Eve Candle Light Service on December 24th, 2008 at 5:30 pm. Please join us as we celebrate the Christmas Story through scripture and song.
Special Christmas Events in the True Holiday Spirit!
 Rod Scriban
Get into the holiday spirit! Some of our most talented young local musicians will be performing Christmas music at the landmark Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in downtown Puerto Vallarta on December 22nd and 23rd at 9 pm.
Holiday Treats at Paradise Bakery
 PVNN
Just because you're spending your Christmas holidays in Mexico doesn't mean you have to miss out on your favorite seasonal treats! Paradise Bakery & Catering chef/owner Liana Turner is preparing some very special items just in time for the holidays!
Galleria Dante 20th Anniversary Sale
 Joe & Claire Guarniere
On December 21st, 1988 Joe & Claire Guarniere opened their first business together in Puerto Vallarta. To show their appreciation of the community's support, Galleria Dante is offering a 20% discount on their entire inventory of art until January 1st.
Beyond Reach: Frida Kahlo and Salma Hayek
 Ed Hutmacher
"Frida Kahlo and Salma Hayek are otherworldly women. And when worlds collide, I start asking questions." How the 2002 movie Frida blurred the lines between Kahlo the eccentric woman artist and Frida the foxy feminist icon.
Record Breaking Becas Breakfast
 Polly G. Vicars
One hundred and forty-nine Becas supporters enjoyed breakfast at the River Cafe on December 10th, breaking the record 132 breakfasts served at the first Becas Breakfast of this season, held at Coco's Kitchen - BarrioSur on November 12th.
PVJC Chanukah Dinner & Happy Celebration
 Mel Bornstein
The Puerto Vallarta Jewish Community invites you to join us at the magnificent River Cafe Restaurant on Sunday, December 21st at 5:30 pm for a PVJC Chanukah Dinner and Happy Celebration.
Becas Posada - A Joyful Event!
 Mary Megin de Franco
Many Becas members and friends met at the Los Mangos Library in the mid-afternoon of December 6 to prepare for the Posada that would honor the 250+ scholarship students (Becados) of Becas Vallarta A.C.
PV Wise Wo-Men Welcome Kelly Trainor
 PVNN
The Wise Wo-Men of Puerto Vallarta are pleased to announce the U.S. Consular Agent, Kelly Trainor, as the next wise woman to speak! So be sure to join us on Wednesday, December 17th from 10 am-12 noon at the International Friendship Clubhouse.
Baby Boomers in Mexico
 Jenny McGill
If you could retire to anywhere in the world, where would that be? Most boomers opt to stay put in the United States, but Jenny and Howard McGill set their goals higher - they chose to spend their retirement in sunny and sultry Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Sobriety Under the Sun: Alcoholics Anonymous 7th Annual English Speaking Convention in Puerto Vallarta
 Bob Cohen
The local English speaking Alcoholics Anonymous Serenity Group will be hosting their 7th annual "Sobriety Under the Sun" AA convention at the NH Krystal Resort on January 23-25, 2009.
Whale Watching Season Begins in Puerto Vallarta
 Bill Knight
The official 2008/2009 Puerto Vallarta Whale Watching Season opened on December 8, 2008 and continues through March 23, 2009. Pegaso Chartering offers tips for enjoying fun and responsible whale watching in the Bay of Banderas.
Tales of Retirement in Paradise - Revisited
 PVNN
If you've ever wondered what it'd be like to live or retire in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, be sure to visit BanderasNews each week for a new chapter of the serialized and updated version of Polly G. Vicars' 1995 sell-out book, Tales of Retirement in Paradise.
The 15 Hidden Treasures of Manuel Lepe
 PVNN
Paintings by Puerto Vallarta naïf artist and legend, Manuel Lepe, along with newer works from his daughter, Marcella Lepe, will be featured at a benefit reception hosted by Galeria HabanaVallarta on Wednesday, December 10 from 4-6 pm.
5th Puerto Vallarta Film Festival
 PVNN
Get ready for the best cinematic experience in town! The 5th Annual Puerto Vallarta Film Festival opens December 10 at Cinemark Plaza Caracol featuring five consecutive days of full-length films and documentaries from Hollywood and around the world.
The Church Bells are Ringing in Puerto Vallarta
 villaslomalinda.com
Every year from December 1st-12th the streets of Puerto Vallarta come alive with festivities in commemoration of two historic occasions: the miraculous appearance of the Virgin of Guadalupe and the founding of our city by Don Guadalupe Sanchez.
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