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Vallarta Wise Women Welcome Dr. Joy Carol
 PVNN
Discover ways to return to the core of your existence. Learn how you can change the picture and move beyond your fears and affirm life. Come to the International Friendship Clubhouse on February 25th at 10 am for this special Wise Women meeting.
Chamber Orchestra Prepares March Program
 Mary MacLachlan
Still flushed from the success of their December Christmas concert, which was shared with the fabulous Banderas Bay Community Choir, the Vallarta Chamber Orchestra is preparing for their performance at the Puerto Vallarta American School on March 15.
February 14th Chili and Pasta Cook Off
 PVNN
Carbohydrate Lovers will spoon over the Third Annual Chili and Pasta Cook Off at La Huerta Grill in scenic Paso Ancho on February 14th, starting at 1 pm. $100 pesos buys you all the chili and pasta you can eat and benefits Vallarta's Red Cross.
Jean Gabriel Lambert to Paint at Galleria Dante
 Gena Guarniere
Galleria Dante is proud to present the superb new collection of acrylics by Montreal abstract artist Jean Gabriel Lambert, who will be painting in the garden at Galleria Dante on Mondays and Tuesdays throughout the month of February.
6th Annual American School Golf Scramble
 PVNN
The 6th American School Golf Scramble will begin with a 9 am shotgun start at El Tigre Golf Club on March 21st. All amateur golfers are invited to help us raise funds for the Busca Un Amigo rehabilitation center for children with Cerebral Palsy.
 7th Annual National Charro Championship
 Adán Leyva Ávalos
The National Charro Champions 'Tequila Hacienda Vieja' will make an appearance in Vallarta along with 35 other charro teams, all competing for the 7th Annual National Charro Championships at the Lienzo Charro Rodeo Grounds February 18th-22nd.
Love is IN at Sol y Luna Contemporary Art
 PVNN
Amorcito Corazon, an art exhibit featuring paintings by Sushe Felix and Don Quade opens at Sol y Luna on February 11, but you can meet the artists at the Contemporary Gallery's 3rd Anniversary celebration at Caio Restaurant on February 10th at 8 pm.
Mexico Book Club's February Book Recommendations
 Ed Hutmacher
Interested in a journalist's take on Mexicans' lifestyle? An adventure tale about the lost cities of the Mayans? Whatever your tastes in a good read, here's a handful of books that'll satisfy your curiosity about Mexico and its people.
Improved Security with Video Cameras at Intersections in Puerto Vallarta
 Vallarta Opina/PVNN
To provide enhanced security to local residents and visitors, last weekend city employees started installing surveillance equipment at major intersections around Puerto Vallarta. Completion is expected in March when all cameras will be operative.
Yelapa Author Publishes New Novel
 PVNN
American writer Robert Hardin announces the publication of 'Worst Cases,' the latest book in his David Armstrong series. The author's first book signing will be held at Café Roma in Puerto Vallarta on Saturday, February 21st from 2:30 to 4 pm.
Help Bring Little League Baseball Back to Vallarta
 PVNN
Learn how you can help bring Little League Baseball back to Puerto Vallarta. Team sponsorships, baseball equipment and financial support are needed.
 The History of Mexico's "Mariachi Music"
 Justin Levasseur
Mariachi goes beyond music, it is the sum of a cultural revolution expressed through a group of musicians, dressed in popular clothing which encompasses the essence of Mexico and its people.
The Kinsey Sicks - Not Your Average Barber Shop Quartet
 Laura Gelezunas
Harmonizing at Club Mañana on February 6, 7, 9 & 11th, The Kinsey Sicks are far from your average barber shop quartet. Dragapella at its Best, this hand-clapping spectacular has been making an annual appearance in Puerto Vallarta for many years.
Valentine's Day Sweets for Your Sweetie
 Laura Gelezunas
This Valentine's Day, there's no better way to say 'I Love You, Sweetie,' than with a world famous triple chocolate Beso or a slice of something equally decadent from Puerto Vallarta's favorite bakery, Pie in the Sky.
'High School Musical' to be Presented by British American School
 T.J. Hartung
Secondary students of the British American School will present the Vallarta Premier of Disney's High School Musical Onstage at the Hotel Hola (next to Villa del Palmar in the hotel zone) on March 24, 25, and 26 at 7 pm.
Becas Vallarta Enlivens Ball With len
 PVNN
The Board of Directors of Becas Vallarta A.C. has decided to liven up this year's Becas Crystal Ball, scheduled to take place on March 5. They have invited the famous or infamous len - depending on your point of view - to be the emcee for the ball.
Wise WoMen Explore Romantic Relationships
 PVNN
In celebration of Valentine's Day, just as Cupid is poised to launch his fickle arrow, Wise Women of Vallarta will present 'Love You!'- an interactive exploration of romantic relationships with writer/actress Norma Schuh on February 11th.
MAW Valentine Food Festival at Fidencios
 PVNN
On Saturday, February 27th from 6-8 pm, Make-A-Wish Mexico will be celebrating their 9th Annual Big Jack's International Food Festival and Fundraiser at Fidencio's Restaurant on Los Muertos Beach.
The Banderas Beat for February 1, 2009
 with Laura Gelezunas
In this edition of Banderas Beat Laura shows us what's hot this month, from smoking deals on vacation rental properties to unique ways to work up a sweat at a local gym. We also take a look at a Mexican food staple, the Tortilla, and how they are made.
Sexy and Stylish Swimwear for REAL Women
 Laura Gelezunas
If you've ever thought it impossible to find sexy, stylish and fun swimwear for REAL women, think again! Curvas Peligrosas in Puerto Vallarta has a wide selection of quality swimsuits sizes 8 to 40, so curvy gals can stroll down the beach in style!
Missouri Ambulances Bound for San Blas
 Derek Spellman
After making emergency runs in Southwest Missouri, a pair of ambulances will be making runs south of the border. Freeman Neosho Hospital donated two of its surplus ambulances on Thursday to the Neosho chapter of Rotary International, who has been gathering medical supplies to send to San Blas.
Lena Bartula's Enigmas Opens with a Bang
 Mike Sole
Puerto Vallarta art admirers get a lift with Lena Bartulas' Huipil art on center stage at Sol y Luna. Come and enjoy this moving art form during its two week exhibit at Alejandro Baez's contemporary art gallery in downtown Puerto Vallarta.
Entangled Humpback Whale Rescued in Banderas Bay
 Salvador Murguía
On January 23, 2009, a successful attempt to save a Humpback Whale from a life-threatening entanglement in Banderas Bay brought together members of the Mexican Navy, Vallarta Adventures and the Instituto Technologico del Mar.
Puerto Vallarta to Receive 23,000 City Lights
 Vallarta Opina Milenio
As part of his "Dialogos con mi Presidente" (Dialogues with my Mayor) program in El Pitillal on January 26th, Mayor Javier Bravo Carbajal announced an extremely robust plan to implement the renewal and replacement of almost 23,000 city lights.
PVJC Oneg Shabbat at Roberto's Restaurant
 Mel Bornstein
On Friday, February 27th at 6:30 pm, the Puerto Vallarta Jewish Community will come together for an Oneg Shabbat at Roberto's Puerto Nuevo Restaurant, where we'll shmooze with our friends, do some prayers and drink some wine.
Mexico's First Bank for Foreign Residents & Visitors
 PVNN
BBVA Bancomer, through its Preferred Customers' Unit, is Mexico's first bank to cater to the special needs of foreign residents and visitors, using not only the English language, but also the financial language you are accustomed to back home.
Doing Some Good in the Neighborhood
 Debbi Egan
There will be no host tonight or the February 4th bANANAcANtiNA Charity Night - just all of us getting together to support Justo Sierra, a local kindergarten in Colonia Lomas del Pedregal that needs any and every thing from Legos to a new coat of paint.
Mexican Immersion Adventure
 Theresa Storm
As I boarded a plane last July, I was daunted by the educational venture on which I was embarking. My quest to learn Spanish was taking me from my Calgary home and family to Guadalajara, Mexico, where my three-week vacation would be spent studying a language I barely knew, living with a Spanish-speaking host family, and travelling.
The Gift of Laughter at PJ's Comedy Club
 PVNN
Here's your chance to laugh so hard it hurts - while helping someone truly in need. On January 31st, PJ's Comedy Club is hosting a FUNdraiser for Vallarta's own Gib Hauersperger featuring the comic talents of T.J. Miller and Nick Vatteroot.
I, Resident, Oppose Maritime Malecon Vendors
 Michel Rubini
Despite numerous letters and petitions to city officials from area condominium owners, shop keepers and the Restaurant Association who oppose the vendors that have set up their stands along the Maritime Malecón, so far, nothing has been done.
Changes Come to Santa Barbara Theater
 Ann Marie Danimus
One of Puerto Vallarta's most popular entertainment venues, the Santa Barbara Theater, has made some exciting changes and additions to the entertainment schedule, including some new shows, the return of Charity Bingo and Classic Movie Night.
Had Enough of the Frigid Weather?
 Jim Scherrer
Although there are many similarities between US Midwestern cities and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico the differences are substantial; so much so, as to create a steady stream of retirees heading south of the border!
Marathon Champion Trains in Vallarta
 Bob Cohen
Louis-Philippe Garnier of Montreal has been training in sunny Puerto Vallarta since late November for the upcoming Boston Marathon, which he has run in the Masters Division since 2005.
MAW Trip to Talpa's Fiesta of Candles
 Roberta Valdez
On February 2nd, Alegre-Events/Roberta Valdez will be offering a special one day (7 am-7 pm) trip from Puerto Vallarta to Talpa de Allende for the traditional Fiesta de la Candelaria celebration to benefit Make a Wish Mexico.
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