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The Dancing Garveys Announce 2010 Tango Classes
 Barbara Sands
Barbara and Al Garvey are starting the new year with 'ochos' on Al's new knee as they begin Tango classes on Monday, January 11 at J&B Dancing Club in Puerto Vallarta. Lessons for beginners are from 8-9 pm each Monday for five weeks; intermediate classes follow at 9 pm.
Puerto Vallarta Health News: January 2010
 Pamela Thompson
As we move in to 2010, we at HealthCare Resources have a whole bunch of clinics, activities & events scheduled to assist & enlighten you! This is a long newsletter, so settle in, grab a cup of coffee, pull out your calendar & let us help you to fulfill some of those New Year's resolutions.
Bitten by the Mordida in Mexico
 Lori Rackl
Chicago residents Julie and Bill Heitz enjoyed their Puerto Vallarta vacation last month — except the part when they were pulled over for running an imaginary stop sign.
 New Year's Eve 2009 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.
 Spotlight on Vallarta: Los Arroyos Verdes Hosts Christmas Posada for 50 Needy Children
 SF Productions
In this edition of Spotlight on Vallarta, Kori Rayburn takes us to a Christmas Posada at Los Arroyos Verdes, where 50 children from Orphenata Mojoneras and Manos de Amor enjoyed an afternoon of traditional Mexican Christmas activities, singing, games and swinging at Christmas-themed Piñatas.
Out and About in Puerto Vallarta
 Twila Crawford
With all kinds of fun things to do, from festivals and fundraisers to parties and performances to eating out at some new and some long-time favorite restaurants, there's always something to keep you entertained while you are Out and About in Puerto Vallarta.
Chili, Lots of Chili
 Twila Crawford
Executive and inventor Sid Goodman and whale researcher Keith May throw a special holiday party every year with monetary gifts given to charity by the guests. Sid begins preparation of his famous chili weeks in advance to serve their more than 100 guests in their home.
Vallarta Botanical Gardens Holiday Pig Roast
 Dianna Madsen
By Sunday you will have eaten enough turkey, so come on out to the Vallarta Botanical Gardens on December 27th from 1-5 pm for their last Pig Roast of the year. You'll enjoy a plate of roasted pork and all the fixin's, plus performances by Folkloric Dancers from El Tuito at 1:00 and 3 pm.
Beach Club - Punta Mita Style
 Sylvie Scopazzo
Los Veneros, a residential and resort community located on the coast of the Mexican Pacific will soon be opening their gates to the beach lovers of Puerto Vallarta. The mixture of sand, green grass and palm trees makes for a beautiful day of fun and sun.
Holiday Reflections
 Pamela Thompson
People here in the Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay area are good. They care. They come in all shapes, sizes, colors and personalities. They help their neighbors. They have heart. As we move through the holiday season and head in to 2010, let's continue to have heart.
Christmas Dinner at Vallarta Restaurants
 PVNN
You don't need to spend hours sweating over a hot stove to enjoy a traditional Christmas or Christmas Eve dinner in Puerto Vallarta! This holiday season, many restaurants in the Banderas Bay area are serving up holiday meals that'll keep you out of the kitchen - and in a festive mood!
Prudential Vallarta Celebrates Christmas 2009
 PVNN
The Prudential Vallarta family rallied for the festivities at the magnificent Villa Mediterraneo on the Bay's South Shore on Tuesday to celebrate the holiday season. The more than 50 revelers joined Broker Tere Kimball in raising the roof and their spirits, celebrating 2009 with music and laughter.
PEACE Real Home Tours
 Harold Sokolove
The first ever Real World Home Tour, subtitled Be More Than A Tourist, took place last week. The 4-hour tour of homes in the resort area of Bahía de Banderas was sponsored by PEACE, a local non-profit organization. The next Real Home tour is set for Tuesday, December 22nd.
 The Night Before Christmas in Vallarta
 David Lyons
Long-time Puerto Vallarta resident, accomplished author and entertainer, R.D. (David) Lyons shares his thoughts on spending Christmas in Puerto Vallarta through his rendition of 'A Visit From St. Nicholas', more commonly known as 'Twas the Night Before Christmas'.
2nd Annual Community Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
 Ric Lehman
This year’s Community Christmas Eve Service will be held on Thursday, December 24th at 5:00 pm at the Cecatur Auditorium, also known as the Agustin Flores Contreras Cultural Auditorium, on the corner of Zaragoza and Matamoros, near the Main Plaza in downtown Puerto Vallarta.
A Tribute to David Manore
 Polly G. Vicars
Polly Vicars pays tribute to her friend the late David Manore, who, with the help of his wife Isabel, was the creative force and inspiration behind the Casa Isabel Boutique Hotel and B&B in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and the Madison Avenue Pub and Hotel Complex in Toronto, Canada.
Out and About in Puerto Vallarta
 Twila Crawford
From great food and music to the latest news and gossip, Twila has the inside scoop on everything that's going on around Banderas Bay this holiday season, so if you want to be "in the know," be sure to read this week's edition of Out and About in Puerto Vallarta.
Vallarta Writers' Group to Present Stellar Lineup at February Conference
 Barbara Sands
Creative Nonfiction: The Literature of Reality will be addressed by award-winning writers at the fifth annual Puerto Vallarta Writers Group conference, scheduled to be held in concert with Biblioteca los Mangos at the library's facility from February 26th-28th 2010.
Toys for Tots Eleventh Annual Gala Dinner
 Rose Hunter
On December 13, two hundred people gathered at the CasaMagna Marriott, Gran Salón Vallarta, for the 11th Annual Toys for Tots gala dinner. The popular charity, run by the Puerto Vallarta Navy League, purchases and distributes toys to needy children in the Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay area.
Ongoing Events at bite me! Beach Club
 pvrpv.com
There's always something fun going on at bite me! beach club on Puerto Vallarta's famous Los Muertos Beach. Among the ongoing events that you won't want to miss are: Karaoke on Tuesdays, Wine Tastings every other Wednesday and Latin Dance Lessons on Fridays.
Tracking the Heartbeat of Banderas Bay
 Banderas Beat with Laura Gelezunas
In this edition of Banderas Beat, Laura tells us how to celebrate the holidays Vallarta Style - from taking the stress, work and worry out of holiday meals, to where to get into the Christmas spirit - and shows us the howling good time that was had by all at the 4th Annual Pet Picnic.
Can it Get Any Better Than Living in Condominios La Palapa?
 Polly G. Vicars
Every year of the 21 Husband and I have lived in Condominios La Palapa on the beautiful shore of the Bahia de Banderas just gets better and better. Moving to Puerto Vallarta and specifically to Condominios La Palapa have to be the best decisions we have made in our 58 years of marriage.
English Classes at PVRPV
 Tim Longpré
The PVRPV English Classes will resume on December 15th, 2009. English classes are open to the general public and will take place every Tuesday and Thursday from 6-7 pm. The total cost is $20 pesos per class, which will help benefit several Banderas Bay area non-profit organizations.
Spotlight on Vallarta: Mark's Bucerias Hosts 'Festival del Sabor'
SF Productions
In this edition of Spotlight on Vallarta, we report on the First Annual Gourmet Festival del Sabor, held in November and hosted by Mark's Bar & Grill. The Festival's first guest chef was Seth Cloutman, owner of Food by Seth Catering and host of Vallarta's Culinary Corner.
Spotlight on Vallarta: Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery in Puerto Vallarta
SF Productions
Can you say "Phacoemulsification?" Dr. Jose Antonio Rodriguez can not only pronounce it, he is the first board-certified ophthomologist in Puerto Vallarta to use this state-of-the-art cataract removal technology on cataract patients.
The Spanish Experience Center
 Learn Spanish in Mexico!
Immersion is considered one of the most effective ways to learn a new language. And there's no better place to be immersed in Español than at The Spanish Experience Center, a beautifully appointed Mexican hacienda in downtown Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Native Mexican Design Meets High Fashion at Los Arroyos Verdes
 Roberta Rand
The designs of up-and-coming clothing designer Ximena Cortes were the highlight of a fashion, interior design and beauty product showcase held at Los Arroyos Verdes Resort & Spa, near Bucerias, Mexico, last month.
A Most Incredible Day of Whale Watching!
 Pamela Thompson
December 8, 2009 was the first official day of whale watching in the Bay of Banderas. On December 9th, I stepped off the boat after one of the most incredible days of my entire life! If you do nothing else this winter, do a whale watching tour with Ocean Friendly Tours.
Out and About in Puerto Vallarta
 Twila Crawford
With all kinds of fun things to do, from festivals and fundraisers to checking out the food at some new and some of your long-time favorite restaurants, there's always something to keep you entertained while you are Out and About in Puerto Vallarta.
The Church Bells are Ringing in Puerto Vallarta
 PVNN
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.
Kaiser Maximilian Scallop Ceviche Recipe
 Laura Gelezunas
During the 15th Annual Festival Gourmet, Guest Chef Jeremy Kittelson stirred things up in the Kaiser Maximilian kitchen. Chef Kittelson could not resist the area's fresh produce and seafood, so he came up with a great version of Scallop Ceviche, which you can make using this video recipe.
Villa Verano and the Puerto Vallarta Beach Club Christmas Program
 Ray Careme
The famed Villa Verano and the new Puerto Vallarta Beach Club will be part of the International Friendship Club’s home tour on December 16 & 17, and invite everyone to drop off toys for local children, and any non-perishable food and clothing for the needy from December 6th to January 5th.
December US Consular Agency Community Network Breakfast
 Kelly Trainor de O.
The next U.S. Consular Agency Community Network Breakfast will be held at The River Cafe on the south side of Puerto Vallarta on December 18th at 9 am. Everyone is invited to join us, make new friends and learn about the various projects in our community.
The Best Soups Du Jours in Nayarit
 Ed Schwartz
Today, I, sing a song of soup; two songs, in fact. The two soups were two of the best I’ve ever slurped in my entire life and that goes back a looooong way. The first soup was the fish soup at El Coral in Punta de Mita and the second was the corn chowder at Sandrina's in Bucerias.
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