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February US Consular Agency Community Network Breakfast
 Pamela Thompson
The next U.S. Consular Breakfast is scheduled for February 19, 2010 at Chilaquiles Restaurant overlooking the Plaza Principal in downtown Puerto Vallarta. Projecto Pitillal Busca un Amigo is the deserving charity this month with items needed such as powdered milk, baby wipes and dry foods.
Vallarta Butcher Block Pata Salada BBQ
 PVNN
The Vallarta Butcher Block is hosting an open house Pata Salada BBQ on Sunday, February 21, 2010, at 7 pm, to introduce it and its products to the residents of Puerto Vallarta. The food served will be samples of the cuts and preparations offered for sale online at the Vallarta Butcher Block deli.
Wake Up and Smell The Plastic - It’s Time To Stop Burning Garbage
 Ed Schwartz
Something I didn’t realize when we bought a house in Sayulita; that burning garbage is some kind of rite (or right). Or, maybe it’s just a hobby. Now that we have garbage collection, you'd think this burning basura business might have stopped, but, no, it seems to have become worse...
 Own a Treasured Painting by Stefan Lökös, Early Master Artist of Puerto Vallarta
 Polly G. Vicars
A one-time opportunity just opened for art lovers worldwide! Inge Lökös the widow of internationally known abstract artist, Stefan Lökös, is offering an online website that will make it possible for collectors, as well as first timers, to own a Stefan Lökös!
 Spotlight on Vallarta: Real Estate Industry Leader Miguel Lemmus
 SF Productions
In this edition of Spotlight on Vallarta, host Kori Rayburn celebrates the birthday of Miguel Angel Lemmus with his family, friends and business associates. The party was not only a birthday celebration, but also a celebration of the Lemmus Company's accomplishments for the year 2009.
Out and About in Puerto Vallarta
 Twila Crawford
If you want to know what's going on here in Vallarta and around Banderas Bay, be sure to read this week's edition of Out and About in Puerto Vallarta. Twila will keep you up to date on all of the latest news and local happenings.
A Fine Day at Los Muertos Beach in Sayulita
 Ed Schwartz
Natural beaches, lush jungles and a taste of rural Mexico draw people to the picturesque fishing village of Sayulita, Nayarit. Ed Schwartz tells us about a wonderful day he spent at Los Muertos Beach, a beautiful spot that's a world away from nearby Puerto Vallarta and its huge resorts.
Let PEACE Take You on a Real World Home Tour
 Yavette Holts-O'Shea
Every Friday from January 22 - April 2nd, PEACE Real World Home Tours give everyone the opportunity to visit 4 exclusive homes, from luxury to modest, where you will see from the inside out both the differences and similarities in the lifestyles of the locals and expats in the Banderas Bay area.
2nd Annual Rio Cuale Festival Jan 22-31
 Ohio Snaps
The 2nd Annual Rio Cuale Festival begins on Friday, January 22nd and runs through January 31st. 'Culture in Motion' is this year's theme with 67 events and 195 artists that will fill our downtown island with music, theatre, cinema, dance and workshops - and its all free!
Tax Obligations for Foreigners in Mexico - Death and Taxes... Both are Inevitable!
 Linda Neil
Whether a property owner or just the occasional visitor on a beautiful beach in Mexico, everyone pays taxes, natives and foreigners. Some of the taxes are hidden and others are not. The purpose of this article is to touch on some of the important taxes levied and paid in Mexico.
Strange Weather in Puerto Vallarta Area
 PVNN
Puerto Vallarta and the Banderas Bay area are experiencing some strange weather today, (January 15, 2010) with high winds, below normal temperatures, heavy rains, high tides and unusual weather phenomenon.
2010 Lucille Shipley Workshop Exhibition
 Mary Ellis
Director Lucille Shipley and her workshop participants are having their annual workshop exhibition on Saturday & Sunday February 13th & 14th from 2-6 pm at the workshop studio on Calle Zaragoza. Maestras Lucille and her artists will be donating 10% of ALL sales to the SPCA Puerto Vallarta.
Out and About in Puerto Vallarta
 Twila Crawford
From great food and music to the latest news and local happenings, Twila has the inside scoop on everything that's going on in PV and around Banderas Bay, so if you want to be "in the know," be sure to read this week's edition of Out and About in Puerto Vallarta.
Sex, Lies and Puerto Vallarta
 PVNN
Puerto Vallarta figures heavily in 'Sex, Lies & Spinnakers' a new novel by local author Steve Van Slyke. Mr. Van Slyke will be signing copies at several locations around the Bay during the last week of January and the first week of February. 10% of each sale will be donated to Ayuda a los Animales.
Parenting Conference at American School
 Elena Garza
On Thursday, January 21st, the American School of Puerto Vallarta will be hosting conferences for parents by 'Parenting is a Contact Sport' author Joanne Stern, PhD. A much-sought-after speaker and keynote presenter, Dr. Stern is an expert in the field of family relationships and communications.
Great Taste and Art in Bucerias
 Harold Sokolove
The First Annual Taste of Riviera Nayarit and Bucerías Calk Art Walk will combine great taste in food and great taste in art. It takes place from January 20th through the 22nd, on a Bucerías city street closed to traffic for the 3-day event.
Spotlight on Vallarta: Los Arroyos Verdes Resort & Spa
SF Productions
In this edition of Spotlight on Vallarta, host Kori Rayburn takes us to Bucerías, Nayarit, where she talks with Los Arroyos Verdes owner Guadalupe Dipp, an accomplished architect whose love of nature, design and human possibility have found expression in an eco-friendly resort and spa retreat.
Have You Met Nina, the Woman with Many Talents Right Here in Puerto Vallarta?
 Javier Castańeda
Javier Castańeda tells us about Nina Goodhope, a woman with many talents who has grown from Puerto Vallarta's 'Cookie Lady' to the owner of La Bodega de Nina, offering a variety of items from an excellent wine selection, which is her passion, to all sorts of baked goods and sausages.
Spotlight on Vallarta: The Bucerías Art Walk
SF Productions
In this edition of Spotlight on Vallarta, host Kori Rayburn takes us to Bucerías, Nayarit for a look at one of the most unique art walks of it's kind - the Bucerías Art Walk. Now in it's 4th year, this bi-monthly event takes place on Thursdays, when 17 local galleries 'Bring Art to the Streets.'
Hotel des Artistes Expands for High Season Hosts Area’s First Art Walk, Debuts a New CRATE Interiors Gallery and a Full Service Spa
 Debra Stevenson
This month, Hotel des Artistes, the leading surf destination condo hotel in Punta de Mita, co-hosts the area's first Art Walk, expands its on-property amenities with a full service spa and welcomes the CRATE Interiors Gallery to its lobby.
Whale Watching Regulations In and Around Banderas Bay
 Keith May
Whether you are taking a tour or are a private boater, Keith May, the Executive Director of Puerto Vallarta Whale Watching Forum, tells us everything we need to know about safe and legal whale watching for Banderas Bay's official 2009/2010 whale watching season.
Welcome Addition to Vallarta Dance Scene
 Sharon Benson
Dancers are ecstatic to have found Ziggy Alcaraz Mejia, the new Latin dance instructor currently wowing students at Bite Me! Beach Club every Friday from 6:30–8:30 pm. He has a special talent for demonstrating a dance in a way that students pick it up quickly and easily.
Everything Food with Seth: January News
 Seth Cloutman
What a month we have had here in Puerto Vallarta. The streets are full again, friends old and new arrive everyday, and we have been so busy that there was no time to write a December newsletter. Here are some of last month's highlights and some upcoming events planned for this month.
The Facts Concerning Violent Crimes Committed Against US Tourists in Mexico
 Jim Scherrer
Since shocking and misleading headlines such as 'Mexico the Most Dangerous Country for Americans' are designed to be attention grabbing, tourists that read such nonsense must understand the facts and not be frightened by ridiculous fear tactics put forth by those with ulterior motives.
Out and About in Puerto Vallarta
Twila Crawford
If you want to know what's going on here in Vallarta and around Banderas Bay, be sure to read this week's edition of Out and About in Puerto Vallarta. Twila will keep you up to date on all of the latest news and local happenings.
January Lecture Series Starts This Week
 PVNN
Beginning January 8th, writer and historian Dan Grippo will be presenting 'World Religions: Shared Wisdom, East and West', on Fridays at 10:30 am at the International Friendship Club, Edificio Parian del Puente #13 on Calle Libertad Esq. Miramar on the south side of Puerto Vallarta.
Vallarta Botanical Gardens Upcoming Events
 Dianna Madsen
Since opening the Gardens gates in 2004, Vallarta Botanical Gardens has won international accolades as a not-to-be missed highlight of any trip to Puerto Vallarta. In addition to the 20 acres of native tropical plants and flowering trees, there are many upcoming events you won't want to miss!
Volunteering at Biblioteca Los Mangos
 Pamela Thompson
Consider making volunteering or contributing to the Puerto Vallarta public library one of your New Year's resolutions. On January 9, 2010 at 10 am Deborah Wintrob (tireless and star volunteer at Los Mangos) will be presenting a Volunteer Training Program for Biblioteca Los Mangos.
Second Annual Mexican Polar Bear Swim
 jaltembasol.com
On New Year's Day 2010, over 50 hardy Canadians braved the frigid temperature of 28°C (82.4°F) to celebrate the 2nd Annual Mexican Polar Bear Swim in Jaltemba Bay in the seaside village of Rincon de Guayabitos, 70 kilometres north of Puerto Vallarta on the Riviera Nayarit.
Expats in Vallarta January Schedule
 Sara Wise
Expats In Vallarta will be having their January 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 January 12th and 26th at 5:00 pm.
Geo-Mexico: A Fascinating View of Modern Mexico
 geo-mexico.com
New ground-breaking book provides a comprehensive, up-to-date analysis of modern Mexico from climates to culture, economy to ecosystems, population to politics, transportation to tourism and globalization to gated communities. It is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in Mexico.
Hans King at PV's SETAC Community Center
 Ed Thomas
Internationally acclaimed physic medium and spiritual teacher Hans King will be making another appearance in Puerto Vallarta on January 3, 2010 at 7 pm to help raise funds for the SETAC Gay, Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender Community Center.
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.
Tropicasa Realty & Los Altos Villas to Host a Very Special Event of Art and Design
 Patrick Harrison
Make sure to reserve January 9 for a very special event of art and design. Tropicasa Realty has taken works from some of Vallarta's most beloved artists and moved them out of the gallery and into showcase units of Los Altos Villas, a beautiful new development in the hills of 5 de Diciembre.
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