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Things You Need to Know About PV Doctors
 Pamela Thompson
Here in Puerto Vallarta there are many doctors and specialists offering high-quality emergency care and routine medical or surgical procedures. Here are some things you need to know when consulting a local physician, and how much you can expect to pay.
OmBirthdayPartySurfYogaThingy
 Marla Hoover
Richard Baimbridge, Vallarta's newest and very accomplished yoga instructor, is hosting an OmBirthdayPartySurfYogaThingy, a fun-filled day of yoga, surfing, AcroYoga and Thai Massage at Om Yoga Studio in Sayulita on Sunday, March 15th.
 Snow Birds, Tourists, Local Business... Together We Can
 Debbi Egan
Every February, Kenny Luchs, who plays some really great piano; along with friends Bill, Carol and Dee, hold an open mike session on Thursday nights at Garbos, and donate their tips to charities that are sponsored at BananaCantina Charity Nights.
BINGO for RISE at Santa Barbara Theatre
 Sudy Coy
This past Thursday, March 5th, almost 30 people showed up to play BINGO for R.I.S.E. at the Santa Barbara Theater. Join us this week from 6-9 pm for great food, drinks, lots of laughs, loads of fun and Great Prizes!
On Being a Single Woman of a Certain Age in Puerto Vallarta - Part One
 Liana Turner
I recently had a conversation with a lady who lives here. She is married, and has been for most of her adult life, so she was curious about what it is like to be a single woman in Puerto Vallarta. Well, let me tell you what I told her...
Ladies and Gentleman of Vallarta, Thanks for a Great Becas Crystal Ball
 len
Thanks to all of you who stepped up to my challenge to be breathtakingly beautiful or handsome, this year's Becas Vallarta Crystal Ball at the Westin Regina Resort on March 5th was surely one of Puerto Vallarta's most glamorous evenings ever.
PV Chamber Orchestra Puts Finishing Touches on March 15 Program
 PVNN
Don't miss the Vallarta Chamber Orchestra's Spring Concert at 8 pm on March 15th at the American School in Marina Vallarta. The orchestra has been working since mid-January to prepare its most challenging program to date.
Out and About in Puerto Vallarta
 Twila Crawford
From international news and local happenings to where to go and what to do while you're Out and About in Puerto Vallarta, Twila's got the scoop. So if you want to be 'in the know,' be sure to read this week's column.
Gala Vallarta 2009 to be Held at New Puerto Vallarta Convention Center
 Vallarta Opina
Gala Vallarta, now in its 17th year, will be hosted in Puerto Vallarta's brand new Convention Center from March 25th-27th, 2009. This annual industry trade show will be the very first of many great events to happen in this new facility.
Why I Love Vallarta's Los Mangos Library
 Gabriela Garcia
Because I believe so strongly in the importance of education and that our local library enforces it, I have assumed the responsibility of chairing the first benefit for the Los Mangos Library at Villa Mandarinas on April 4th, 2009.
R.I.S.E. for Hope 2009 Event a Success!
 Sue Fornoff
Thanks to the excellent food, drinks, entertainment and prizes provided by generous local sponsors, more than 750 people enjoyed the 7th annual RISE for HOPE fund raiser, which took place at the American School in Marina Vallarta on February 7th.
'Kenna' Photography Expo in Guadalajara
 VallartaVive.com
Local Puerto Vallarta photographer, Javier Pérez Jiménez, has created 'Kenna,' an artistic photo exhibition of the catastrophe caused by this hurricane in 2002. The exhibition will be on display in Guadalajara through March 18, 2009.
Nuevo Vallarta's Estudio Café: Epicenter of Creativeness and Free Thinking
 Florelisa Hernández
Nuevo Vallarta Estudio Café owner Federico Leon de la Vega lives a life of ups and downs as the multi-talented character that he is: a designer, writer, ecologist, altruist and painter, whose works are collected by people from all walks of life.
Dazzling Fundraiser to Benefit Los Mangos Library's 'Rincon de Sally'
 PVNN
Since Sally Conley’s passing, everything from her children’s library, Biblioteca de la Higuera, was moved to the local library. Please help us continue her legacy by attending the April 4 fundraiser for the creation of 'Sally’s Corner' at Biblioteca de Los Mangos.
Incredible Edible Insects
 Robert Alexander
If you’ve seen my TV show on Unicable, “GEM – Gringo En Mexico,” you know that I climb up rocks, rappel back down them, and ride cables over wide canyons. But I also do something a little more wild than that: I eat insects for a living!
The Banderas Beat for March 1, 2009
 with Laura Gelezunas
In this edition of Banderas Beat, Laura shows us how you can become actively involved in community services, including free animal spay and neuter clinics and bringing the gift of music to local school children. She also talks to one local business man who tells us about a two-thousand year old tradition that is still a part of the Latin American culture today... cigar making.
Make A Wish Trips Make Wishes Come True
 Robert Brittingham
A group of 36 intrepid travelers from Puerto Vallarta joined MAW's Roberta Valdez and Paty Oseguera of Alegre Events & Tours for a 6 day bus tour of Taxco, Cuernavaca, Puebla-Cholula and Mexico City to grant the wish of a special young boy.
Canadian Composition to be Performed in March Chamber Orchestra Concert
 Mary MacLachlan
Prepare for an evening of musical treats on March 15 at the American School when the Vallarta Chamber Orchestra presents its Spring Concert. One of these treats will be a performance of Hinemoa and Tutanekai by Canadian composer John Robertson.
len's life: Becas, Glamour, Handsome... What Don't You Get?
 Len
How often do you have the chance to really dress up to the nines in the balmy winters of Vallarta? The Becas Ball is Puerto Vallarta's most elegant and grand social event of the entire winter season, falling on Thursday, March 5th this year.
El Día de la Bandera - Flag Day
 PuntaDeMita.com
Celebrated every year on February 24, El Día de la Bandera is a national holiday in Mexico that was established in 1937 by President Lázaro Cárdenas before the monument to General Vicente Guerrero, first to pledge allegiance to the Mexican flag on March 12, 1821.
13th International Film Festival Preview
 Meridiano/PVNN
From now through March 13th you can get a preview of the 13th Annual Puerto Vallarta Film Festival, which begins March 24th. There will be several activities, including music, clowns, the films and several performances by Ballet Azteca all around town.
Puerto Vallarta Little League Inauguration and Opening Day, February 28th
 Bob Cohen
The Puerto Vallarta Little League will begin their first day of official play on Saturday, February 28th at the Sports Stadium baseball field at 10:00 AM after a ten year absence of Little League in our city.
Vallarta Hosts Democrats Abroad Mexico
 PVNN
Democrats Abroad Mexico's Annual General Meeting will be held in Puerto Vallarta from March 7-9. A weekend-long series of events and seminars of vital interest to Americans living in Mexico are planned. Most events are open to the public.
 2009 Int'l Fireworks Art Symposium Update
 PVNN
Everyone loves fireworks! The 11th International Fireworks Art Symposium, the world's premiere international gathering place for members of the pyrotechnic industry, will take place right here in Puerto Vallarta from April 20 to 24, 2009.
How to Make Wickedly Spicy Wonton Baskets
 PVNN
Want to learn how to make the Crispy Wonton Baskets filled with Playera Salsa just like they serve at Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta? You'll find the chef's recipe and a step-by-step cooking video right here on BanderasNews.
UOMINI: An Art Exhibit for Those Who Appreciate the Male Anatomy
 PVNN
Sol y Luna Art for the Uninhibited is honored to present the brand new artwork of two very talented young artists; painter Yoel Galvez and photographer Cesar Padilla in an art exhibition, inaugurating February 20th with a wine reception from 6-10 pm.
Retirement on the Mexican Riviera
 Jim Scherrer
The Mexican Riviera consists of more than 1,000 miles of Pacific Ocean coastline on the western side of Mexico stretching all the way from Ensenada in Baja California to Puerto Escondido and Huatulco in the state of Oaxaca.
A Fish Catching Miracle in Mexico
 Bill Bell
Only in Mexico could an architect from Oregon build a bass fishing lodge as a means to fund an orphanage. David Sanders has done just that. He opened Fishinmission on the Santiago River Aguamilpa and donates 25% of the proceeds to the Casa de Niños orphanage in Tepic.
Los Artistas del Bario Art Exhibition to Benefit Scholorship Fund for a Lucky Child from R.I.S.E.
 Sudy Coy
Four young Puerto Vallarta artists will be showing their paintings at a one-night exhibition and cocktail from 6-9 pm on February 27th at Espacio de Angeles, Lazaro Cardenas 452 on PV's south side, and donating 15% of the proceeds to R.I.S.E.
Visit Puerto Vallarta's Beautiful Homes
 Norma Schuh
Thanks to the efforts of Vallarta's International Friendship Club (IFC), visitors and locals alike can stroll through some of the most beautiful homes in the Banderas Bay area, experiencing first-hand life in 'Paradise.'
The Banderas Beat for February 15, 2009
 with Laura Gelezunas
In this edition of Banderas Beat, Laura gives us a sneak peek at all of the fun and excitement you can look forward to at the 7th Annual National Charro Championships, gets the "inside scoop" from PV's quintessential beach bum and shows us a great place to volunteer and the best place in Vallarta to grab some gourmet food to go.
Puerto Vallarta: A Brand in Flux
 Daniel Gomez
If Puerto Vallarta is to compete successfully in the international arena it needs to develop a clear brand strategy that guides not only its marketing and communications, but compliments its social, economic and environmental policies.
School Pre-Registration Begins
 Tribuna de la Bahía/PVNN
The Public Education Secretary of Puerto Vallarta is inviting everyone with kids old enough for school to the annual pre-registration for the education program. Pre-registration will take place through February 16, 2009.
Puerto Vallarta 2009 Mardi Gras Parade
 PVScene/PVNN
There will be a parade celebrating Carnaval Puerto Vallarta 2009, on Saturday, February 21st at 10 pm. The parade will start and end at Club Mañana and move along Venustiano Carranza, Olas Altas, Pulpito and Lázaro Cardenas.
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