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HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta Presents: Do I Need a Mexican Will?
Pamela Thompson

If you are a full- or part-time resident or own property in Puerto Vallarta, you won't want to miss a special presentation by Lic. Rolo Romero, who will answer your questions about Mexican wills at the International Friendship Club House on Monday, November 23rd at 10:00 am.

BanderasNews Entertainment Report
Precision Productions

In this edition of The BanderasNews Entertainment Report, Host Nicole Martin gives us a peek at some of this week's hottest events and some upcoming activities around Banderas Bay that you won't want to miss.

The Heart is a Fickle Little Muscle
Jan Baumgartner

The small beating organ we call the heart is a fickle little muscle; from devil-may-care Bonobo antics, to sheer indifference barely worthy of a pant hoot – I am unsure if the fickleness is survival of the fittest, or nothing more than a peak or dip in hormones.

Out and About in Puerto Vallarta
Twila Crawford

Between all of the snowbirds returning to PV for the winter and so many of our favorite art, music, charitable and community events going on, there are plenty of things to see and do while you're Out and About in Puerto Vallarta.

Puerto Vallarta's Got Latin Fever
Alex Gomez

For the past twelve years, Gilles Belanger (Toronto) and Will Gorges (L.A.) have teamed up to produce Latin Fever, a five-day long party right here in Puerto Vallarta. This year the festivities will commence on Tuesday the 24th and wrap up on Sunday the 29th of November.

November U.S. Consular Agency Community Network Breakfast
Kelly Trainor de O.

The next U.S. Consular Agency Community Network Breakfast will be held at the La Cruz Yacht Club in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nayarit on November 20 at 9 am. Everyone is invited to join us, meet new friends, and find out what's going on in the Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta.

Dreaming in Green: Guadalupe Dipp's los Arroyos Verdes
Roberta Rand

Exactly what IS this place? A botanical garden? A museum? A retreat center? Los Arroyos Verdes is a place where artists, poets and others could come and find peace, rest and inspiration; a unique place, east of Bucerias, for people who love nature and want to connect with their spirituality.

Expats in Mexico Survey - Please Participate
Paul Crist

Americans for Medicare in Mexico is working to get Medicare benefits for eligible seniors living in Mexico. As part of the effort involves gathering detailed demographic information, AMMAC is assisting The International Community Fund in a survey of American expats.

Hans Christian King: Wisdom and Comfort from the 'Other Side'
Roberta Rand

Unless you are already attuned to the language of New Age thought, you might find yourself in need of a translator as Hans Christian King, a 'direct voice' medium, discusses his unique talent for receiving direct communication from the spirit world - or what he calls 'the other side.'

Out and About in Puerto Vallarta
Twila Crawford

From the latest 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.

Vallarta's Culinary Corner: Take Your PV Holiday Menu Up a Notch
SF Productions

In this episode of Vallarta's Culinary Corner, Chef Seth Cloutman and Jan Marie Benton of Mark's Bar & Grill in Bucerías prepare three scrumptious mainstays from Mark's menu that will take your Puerto Vallarta holiday menu up a notch.

Who Lets the Dogs Out? - Daiquiri Dick's 4th Annual Pet Picnic
Laura Gelezunas

Offering Puerto Vallarta visitors and pet owners the opportunity to have some fun for a worthy cause, and dogs a chance to strut their stuff, the 4th Annual Pet Picnic will be held at 11 am on Saturday December 5th at Daiquiri Dick's restaurant.

Escape From America Without Leaving America
Jim Scherrer

Typically, when we think of escaping from America, we're referring to Americans emigrating from the United States to some other locale. With the current depressing state of the economy, there are numerous reasons why US citizens are more interested than ever in retiring in Mexico.

Medicare Mexico Town Hall Meeting Update
Paul Crist

The News Hour with Jim Lehrer, on PBS, one of America’s most respected news anchors and journalists, has picked up on the effort to bring Medicare to Mexico! The News Hour is coming to Puerto Vallarta to film a segment for the program, and you are invited to be a part of it!

Tracking the Heartbeat of Banderas Bay
Banderas Beat with Laura Gelezunas

From a neighborhood party to a dog-gone good time and a toast to the good life, it's time to celebrate PV's High season!

Expats In Vallarta November Schedule
Sara Wise

Expats In Vallarta will be having their November Happy Hour gatherings at Uncle Bubba's Back Porch in Old Town. Uncle Bubba's is located at 429B Basilio Badillo between Aguacate and Jacarandas. The dates and times are November 10th and 24th at 5:00 pm.

Beta Sigma Phi Wine and Cheese Party
Sue Fornoff

Beta Sigma Phi, an international service sorority made up of women from Bucerias and La Cruz, is having their annual Wine and Cheese Welcome Back Party on Tuesday, November 17th from 7 to 10 pm (Jalisco time) at Sweet Thing Bake Shop and Café in Bucerias.

2009 Puerto Vallarta Half Marathon and 5k
PVNN

As part of the 2009 Puerto Vallarta International Half Marathon and 5k, which is schedule to take place at the Agustín Flores Contreras Municipal Stadium on Sunday, November 8th at 6:50 am, there will be a special Run for Kids from 9 to 11 am.

Out and About in Puerto Vallarta
Twila Crawford

From all the latest Puerto Vallarta news and gossip to local happenings and upcoming events, Twila's got the scoop on what's going on around Banderas Bay, so if you want to be 'in the know' be sure to read this week's Out and About in Puerto Vallarta.

Nacho Daddy Grand Opening/Halloween Party
PVNN

On October 31st starting at 8 pm, Nacho Daddy, a new restaurant and bar on the southside of Puerto Vallarta and the world's only 'Mex Tex' restaurant, will be celebrating their Grand Opening with a Halloween Costume Party, live music, great food and a howling good time!

The Art of Dining & Living Well: The Art of Creative Parking is in Danger
Liana Turner

Jalisco is the birthplace of many fine artists and art forms, such as Mariachi, Carlos Santana, Vicente Fernandez and Tequila. But here in Puerto Vallarta one of our most refined and widely practiced art forms is in danger - the art of 'creative parking'.

Halloween Pet Parade, Saturday, Oct. 31
Pegeen White

Come down to Epoca Restaurant at the end of Aquiles Serdan on Los Muertos Beach, with or without a pet in costume Saturday, Oct. 31, and enjoy the First Annual SPCA-PV Pet Parade. Instigated by dog lovers for dog lovers it is going to be an exciting and happy time.

First Bucerias Art Walk of the Season
Christy Ann Beguesse

The first Bucerias Art Walk of the season will be held on November 5th, which also marks the 1 year anniversary of the Bucerias Art Walk Plaza. The Art Walk will take place along four blocks of Ave. L. Cardenas, full of art galleries, fine jewelry stores and gourmet restaurants.

Active Living - Assisted Living
Linda Neil

With millions of baby boomers reaching retirement age every day, the market for a lovely place to live with the security and services required is growing exponentially. Are Active Living developments a niche market that can help the Mexican real estate market come back?

Medicare in Mexico Town Hall Meeting
medicareinmexico.org

On November 19 and 20, producers for the Jim Lehrer News Hour on PBS will visit Puerto Vallarta. Americans for Medicare in Mexico is organizing a Town Hall Meeting on November 20, at which News Hour reporters will interview attendees on relevant healthcare topics.

Fall & Winter Lecture Series at the IFC
PVNN

Writer and historian Dan Grippo will be presenting two new lecture series, 'Four Iconic Mexican Women' and 'World Religions: Shared Wisdom, East and West', at the International Friendship Club in coming months. Registration will open Tuesday, November 10 at the IFC offices.

Casa Isabel Halloween Costume Party
Rick Hepting

Halloween is the season premiere, the grand opening of Vallarta's High Season, so Casa Isabel is sponsoring, along with Teatro Limón Restaurant, Xocodiva Chocolates and the VallartaScene forum, a Halloween party to knock your socks off, on October 31st beginning at 7:30 pm.

'Painless' Español at The Spanish Experience Center
Roberta Rand

There is a strategy at work in the breezy, laid-back ambience of the Spanish Experience Center in Puerto Vallarta. Offering Spanish courses along with fun-filled activities, making students feel at home is all part of the design in this 'immersion' style language-learning environment.

Out and About in Puerto Vallarta
Twila Crawford

Between all of the snowbirds returning to PV for the winter and so many of our favorite art, music, charitable and community events going on, there are plenty of things to see and do while you're Out and About in Puerto Vallarta.

November-December Classes at the BBCC
Denise Fiske-Chow

Learn more about the November-December classes being offered at the Bucerías Bilingual Community Center, a non-profit bicultural learning center in Bucerías where people share the joy of developing new skills and learning their neighbor's language and cultural background.

The Sarcastic Gourmet Goes to Market
Precision Productions

In this episode of The Sarcastic Gourmet, Nicole visits some traditional open-air Mexican markets in Puerto Vallarta, where you can buy everything from a needle and thread to fresh produce, flowers and fish for a fraction of the prices found in supermarkets and chain stores.

Foundation Undertakes Study of U.S. Retiree Trends in Bahía Banderas and other Mexican Coastal Communities
Richard Kiy

To better understand U.S. retirement trends in Mexico, the California based International Community Foundation is undertaking a survey of the American retiree community in key Mexican coastal cities including the Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta.

Prepare for Day of the Dead in Boo-cerias
Harold Sokolove

Two fun activities in advance of the upcoming Day of the Dead celebration are planned to take place at The Bucerias (Boo-cerias) Art Walk Plaza. From October 26th-30th, there will be Day of the Dead shrine-making classes, and on October 31st there will be a Catrina Costume Contest.

Beautify Puerto Vallarta! BINGO for Bougainvillea – Week 2
pvrpv.com

If you missed the first two Friday night BINGO for Bougainvillea games at Bite me! Beach Club, be sure to mark your calendars now for the October 23rd games, when we'll continue in our efforts to support the Botanical Gardens' campaign to beautify our city.


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