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 Rediscover the Legend: El Dorado by Boca Bento
 Gary R. Beck
Rarely does a place in business for almost 50 years change management and maintain the legend and the memories. But this is what Stewart Haverlack and partners have done with El Dorado Restaurant on Playa Los Muertos, now operating under a new concept and a new name - El Dorado by Boca Bento.
Little League Brings New Friends Together
 Bob Cohen
Aviana Productions takes us to one of this season's T Ball games, where budding baseball players, ranging from 5-8 years of age, proved that they have what it takes to be the future stars of the Puerto Vallarta Little League.
Return to 'Fandango' Brings Fresh Appreciation
 Wayne McLeod
A return visit to Teatro Vallarta recently confirmed my initial impressions; Fandango rates among the best presentations of choreographed dance seen here in the last two decades. And if Manuel Diaz Preciado's dreams are realized, Fandango will continue to entertain audiences for years to come.
Ambulancias Intermedic Emergency Services
 Pamela Thompson
With many years of experience in emergency services and medical tourism, Ambulancias Intermedic Medical Director Dr. Luis Arias and his highly experienced and cohesive team of paramedics bring professional air and ground ambulance services to Puerto Vallarta and the Banderas Bay area.
Parking Tickets: Here and There
 Ed Schwartz
There are two kinds of parking tickets. The ones that the cops give out in San Francisco, California and the ones they give out in Sayulita, Mexico. In San Francisco, parking tickets are high priced and high tech. In Sayulita, in lieu of a ticket, they take your license plate away.
May 1: Los Arroyos Verdes Singles Night
 Dana Doncaster
Are you single? Are you looking to meet other single people living in the Banderas Bay area? If so, you won't want to miss the first ever Singles Party on Saturday, May 1st from 7 pm to 12 am at Los Arroyos Verdes, where, on this night, there are no rules... just a whole lot of fun!
PEACE and SPCA de PV Reach for the Stars
 Gretchen DeWitt
A fundraiser benefitting PEACE free spay/neuter clinics in Puerto Vallarta and the SPCA de PV will be held at Hacienda Palo Maria on May 8th. The evening begins at 6:30 pm and includes cocktails, live music, a four course gourmet dinner, entertainment, a live auction and dancing under the stars.
Mexico Resort Real Estate Update from The Settlement Company
 John K. Glaab
In the Settlement Company's 2010 1st Quarter Newsletter, John K. Glaab talks about how the global economy is affecting the international real estate and second home markets. He also shares information about upcoming real estate conferences, new developments, and paying taxes in Mexico.
Bucerias Celebrates Earth Day
 Becci Burchett
Celebrate the first ever Earth Day in Plaza Central de Bucerías from 10 am to 5 pm on Thursday, April 22, 2010. There will be activities for all ages ranging from ecology presentations & exhibitions to children’s art workshops.
New Orchid Conservatory to Rise at VBG
 vallartabotanicalgardensac.org
A long term goal is about to be realized at the Vallarta Botanical Gardens, as ground breaking begins on the Conservatory to house the National Collection of Mexican Orchids, the largest collection of native Mexican Orchids on public display anywhere in the country.
Local Author Publishes New Courtroom Thriller
 PVNN
Yelapa writer Robert Hardin announces the release of 'Manson Retrial,' the latest novel in the popular David Armstrong, criminal attorney, series. In this book Armstrong decides Charles Manson's famous murder trial was a miscarriage of justice and volunteers to seek a new trial for him.
 Puerto Vallarta Thanks Foreign Residents
 Marie Callan
On April 10th, Puerto Vallarta's Municipal Plaza was overflowing with snow birds and full time residents who gathered together for the 1st Annual Mi Casa es Tu Casa Festival, designed to give recognition and thanks to the foreign community for their support of local charitable organizations.
In Colima, New Zoning Laws for Assisted Living
 Glynna Prentice
In late March the small state of Colima, on Mexico’s Pacific Coast, changed its zoning laws to include retirement and assisted living facilities. This minor amendment in a small Mexican state is just one of many separate events that, together, may well change the face of U.S. retirement.
April 18: Biking for Vallarta Sunday Ride
 Roberto Angel P. Zepeda
We are pleased to announce that the 3rd Mundo Ceiba A.C. Biking for Vallarta Sunday Ride, 'En Bici por Vallarta' is scheduled to take place from 9 am to 1 pm on April 18th. We invite you to join us and be a part of this movement that seeks to promote cycling as a form of mobility in our city.
T. Fuller Fine Art Presents Gran Maestro de México, Ángel Santos Juárez
 Lynn Auch
On April 16th, Gran Maestro de Mexico Angel Santos Juarez will present a lecture on his exquisite pottery and its contribution to contemporary Mexican ceramics at T. Fuller Fine Art Gallery in Puerto Vallarta, featuring approx. 30 new ceramic pieces created specifically for this exhibit.
Last PV Network Breakfast of the Season
 Kelly Trainor de O.
The U.S. Consular Agency Vallarta, in conjunction with Community Service projects in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit, is sponsoring a monthly Network Breakfast. For April, the Community Network Breakfast will be held at Liverpool Restaurant in Plaza Galerias on Friday the 16th at 9 am.
Villa Bella, A Hidden Treasure in La Cruz
 Gina Naya
Discover Villa Bella... a hidden treasure in the hills of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. A popular alternative to Puerto Vallarta hotels, Villa Bella Bed & Breakfast offers you the ultimate in privacy and relaxation from a secluded hilltop overlooking the deep blue waters of Banderas Bay.
Been to the Old Town Farmers' Market Yet?
 Rick Hepting
Homemade bread and pickles, herbs, BBQ ribs and sausages, local coffee, traditional Mexican foods, rare and strange tropical fruits for the sampling... Where else can you find all of this but at the Puerto Vallarta Old Town Farmers’ Market on Saturday mornings from 10 am to 1 pm?
ExPats In Vallarta: April Happy Hour Happenings
 Sara Wise
ExPats In Vallarta will be having their April Happy Hour gatherings at Club de Golf in Marina Vallarta on Tuesday, April 13th and 27th at 5pm.
Oscar Capeche Sale at Galleria Dante
 Claire Guarniere
The recent 8.8 earthquake in Chile was the worst natural disaster to strike the country in 50 years. For the month of April 2010, Chilean artist Oscar Capeche will be offering a 50% discount on his works at Galleria Dante to raise funds for the families that were affected by the devastation.
PEACE Charity Gala Unites Community
 Becci Burchett
Over 65 enthusiastic supporters joined PEACE, a local non-profit, to raise over $5,000 to support educational, environmental, animal and business programs in Punta de Mita in the second annual Art and Philanthropy Gala at the Four Seasons Resort last month.
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's got the scoop on all of the latest news and local happenings.
Vallarta Public Security Meeting Report
 Sid Goodman
Lic. Jorge Antonio Garcia Rojas, the chief law enforcement official to whom the PV police, fire and Transito officials report and members of the local and state agencies responsible for public safety and tourism were among the speakers at the Who's Who in Public Security meeting on March 24th.
Vallarta Welcomes Old Town Farmers Market
PVNN
From 10 am to 1 pm every Saturday, rain or shine, you will find a wide range of locally grown vegetables, including certified organic produce, flowers and plants, as well as fresh baked goods, specialty foods and handcrafted items at the Old Town Farmers' Market on the south side of Vallarta.
Hunting for Easter Treats in Vallarta?
 Patrick Harrison
Are you hunting for chocolate this Easter? Look no further than Puerto Vallarta's favorite chocolate shop, Xocodiva, to find delicious treats including Easter eggs in a variety of flavors, chocolate-covered marshmallows, and bunnies in dark, milk and white chocolate.
Dr. Leslie Korn Returns to Puerto Vallarta with Fulbright Award
 Daniel Gomez
Dr. Leslie Korn, a frequent resident in the region for more than 35 years, has been researching the traditional medicines and foods of Cabo Corrientes since 1974. This year, she has returned to Puerto Vallarta having been awarded the prestigious Fulbright award from the US and Mexican Governments.
Vallarta Beach Festival March 30-April 3
 PVNN
If you are planning to spend Spring Break or Easter vacation in Puerto Vallarta, Flamingos Beach is the place to be for a host of exciting events - from concerts and volleyball tournaments to fashion shoots - during the 5th Annual Puerto Vallarta Beach Music Festival from March 30-April 3rd.
Sayulita Bird Watching - A Bit of Irony
 Ed Schwartz
Here in Sayulita, my wife wants to turn me into a bird watcher. To tell the truth, I don't care much about watching birds, but, I confess, I like taking photos of birds. The problem was at that distance it was hard for me to zoom in to get a really tight shot. Therein hangs a tale.
Celebrating Easter (La Pascua) in Mexico
 Allan Wall
Each spring, Christians around the world celebrate Easter, memorializing the crucifixion, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In Mexico, the Easter holidays are a two-week celebration, combining Semana Santa (Holy Week) and Pascua (Resurrection Sunday until the following Saturday).
OndadeMar Boutique Opens in Vallarta
 PVNN
One of the world's most recognized and exclusive swimwear brands, OndadeMar, is opening its second boutique in Mexico right here in Puerto Vallarta! On March 27 OndadeMar will celebrate its Grand Opening in Galerias Vallarta at 7 pm, followed by a cocktail and fashion show at Punto V at 9 pm.
PV Zoo Trains International Zoologists
 PVNN
Due to the success of the Puerto Vallarta Zoo's reproduction in captivity program, and their unique visitor-feline interaction program, Zoologico de Vallarta has become a training ground for biologists, veterinary doctors and zoo technicians from many international zoological institutions.
The BBCC Presents 'The 800 Mile Wall'
 PVNN
The Bucerías Bilingual Community Center, located on Calle 16 de septiembre #48 in Bucerías, Nayarit, invites the community to attend a showing of an important documentary film, 'The 800 Mile Wall' on April 8th at 6:30 pm (Jalisco time.)
Spotlight On Vallarta: Fine Mexican Art at Gallery Indigena
 SF Productions
In this edition of Spotlight on Vallarta, host David Tarr takes us on a tour of Gallery Indigena, where you'll find hundreds of examples of the best in authentic Mexican folk art - from intricate beaded Huichol art and Katrinas to Mata Ortiz pots and Talavera pottery dishes and tiles.
Vallarta Botanical Gardens Psychic Fair
 Dianna Madsen
Vallarta Botanical Gardens will be the site of a 2-day Psychic Fair on Saturday and Sunday, March 27 and 28, from 11 am to 5 pm. Six local psychics will offer various types of card reading, astrology, fortune telling, and the sounding of sacred crystal bowls.
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