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Deja New Clothing Party at Casa del Angel
Pamela Thompson

On Saturday, July 24th from 2-6 pm, Robin and Kathleen will be holding a Clothing Party at Casa del Angel, just up the hill from Vista Grill at 171 Hortencias on the south side of Puerto Vallarta. This is the perfect opportunity to shop, and/or consign your unwanted clothing, shoes & accessories.

Carl Timothy on Today's Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Market
PVNN

With the local real estate market in flux, we decided to ask Banderas Bay area realty expert Carl Timothy for his take on the state of the residential real estate market in Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit.

El Coleguita: The Perfect Setting for a Sunday Afternoon Meal
Kathleen Dobek

A more perfect setting for a Sunday afternoon meal could not have been found anywhere else but at El Coleguita in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. Perhaps the most beautiful view of the Bay had coupled with an amazingly generous seafood plate. The tequila poured, the gentle breeze wafted, and we dined.

ExPats in Vallarta Young Generation
Sara Wise

If you are a foreigner living in the Vallarta area and between the ages of 18 and 40 or so and would like to be part of a fun group, you are invited to the ExPats in Vallarta Young Generation (EVYG) Kick Off Party on Tuesday July 27 at 8 pm at Pinchoe & Ole Tapas Lounge in downtown Vallarta.

Spanish Language Publications Promote Riviera Nayarit
RivieraNayarit.com

With editorial pieces being run in a variety of Spanish-language publications that promote the advantages of our destination as one of the best options for travel this summer, it seems that the marketing efforts made by the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) are paying off.

Guadalajara Youth Symphony Orquestra Returns to Vallarta July 24th
Cecile Scriban

On Saturday, July 24th, 2010 at 8:30 pm, the Guadalajara Youth Symphony Orquestra will perform 'Echos from Latin America' - a program featuring pieces by famous composers from South and Central America - at the CECATUR Auditorium in downtown Puerto Vallarta.

Actor’s Business Toolbox: Exciting New Marketing Package Announced
PVNN

With Vallarta fast becoming a hotbed for Hollywood location shoots, you need the right tools to stand out from the crowd. For a limited time, Actress/Acting Coach Liv Boughn and Photographer Josef Kandoll W. are presenting a sample Actor’s Business Toolbox, that'll make you look like a Pro!

Rotary Club of Jaltemba Bay Installation of New Officers 2010-2011
Susan Connors

The Jaltemba Bay - La Peñita Rotary Club held its change of officer's event on June 30th at Piña Colada Restaurant in Rincon Guayabitos. Goals for the upcoming year were discussed, which include strengthening ties between the Jaltemba club and visitor's clubs in Canada and the United States.

Puerto Vallarta Sculptor Ramiz Barquet Honored
PVNN

Puerto Vallarta has lost one of its most respected and talented residents. Celebrated sculptor, Jose Ramiz Barquet, passed away earlier this month due to heart failure, but his legacy lives on through his many sculptures in public spaces throughout town that will be enjoyed for generations to come.

The Rivera Cuale Newsletter - July 2010
The Rivera Cuale Team

It's still warming up here in Vallarta, with temperatures in the low to mid 90s. In this edition of the Rivera Cuale Newsletter you'll learn about real estate investment opportunities, how to get a mortgage in Mexico, and some exciting things to do in Puerto Vallarta this summer.

Looking for a Puerto Vallarta Dentist?
Dr. Adrian Octavio Lomeli

Dr. Octavio Lomeli is not only one of the most well established and reputable dentists in Puerto Vallarta, but has also taught many of the dentists now practicing in the area. For the last 25 years he has treated locals as well as Americans and Canadians who return to Vallarta for his services.

Puerto Vallarta Photo Walk July 24th
Jim Pappas

On July 24th, world famous photographer and author, Scott Kelby is presenting his 3rd Annual Worldwide Photo Walk. These free events take place in over 900 cities around the globe and, this year, PV resident and photographer Jim Pappas has organized a photo walk in Puerto Vallarta!

Aviana Productions Helps Engineer Sinaloa Governor Victory
PVNN

Puerto Vallarta based Aviana Productions helped seal a startling come-from-behind victory for Mexican Federal senator Mario Lopez Valdez, popularly known as Malova, in the hotly contested race for governor of Sinaloa state.

Top-Students Rewarded with a Day to Remember
peacemexico.org

Twenty outstanding grade-school students from the villages of Punta de Mita were rewarded for their hard work in a big way on June 30th, when over 40 vacationing employees from luxury-brand Bulgari treated the students to an afternoon full of games and surprises at the St. Regis beach.

Summer Music Workshops and Concerts at Biblioteca Los Mangos
Cecile Scriban

The Puerto Vallarta Public Library, Biblioteca Los Mangos, continues to offer some great activities throughout the summer months. From July 9th through August 6th Los Mangos will be offering another series of classical musical events, including music workshops and concerts for all ages.

Local 4x4 Club Travels into Remote Mountainous Areas to Deliver Needed Medications
Bob Cohen

On the last weekend of June a group of local 4x4 Club members headed into the mountainous region of Nayarit to deliver much needed medications to poor people living in the remote, and almost impossible to reach, towns of El Hundido, San Padre, Los Lanitos, El Nogal, Las Mesas y Los Lobos.

International Community Foundation Releases Findings on Civic Engagement, Volunteerism, and Philanthropy Among U.S. Retirees in Mexico
Richard Kiy & Anne McEnany

Volunteerism and giving to charity is as robust among U.S. retirees living in coastal Mexico as it is among retirees in the U.S. This is especially noteworthy since relatively few of these donors receive a tax deduction for their gifts.

Learn Vallarta's First Malecón Sculpture Walk a Resounding Success!
Sandra Cesca

Learn Vallarta's first Malecón Sculpture Walk, which took place on June 29th, was a resounding success! These free walks will continue through the summer from 6:30-8:00 pm on Tuesday evenings as a way for Learn Vallarta to introduce themselves to the greater Puerto Vallarta community.

Vallarta Celebrates Canada Day 2010
Sylvie Scopazzo

What made this year's Canada Day celebration in Puerto Vallarta exciting was the inauguration of the new Canadian Consulate and the presence of three Canadian Naval ships in our port. The HMCS Brandon, HMCS Edmonton and the HMCS Whitehorse provided the perfect setting for a Canada Day celebration.

Puerto Vallarta Garden Club Forming
Gary R. Beck

The Puerto Vallarta Garden Club, a new club forming for plant lovers, beauty lovers, civic lovers and Vallarta lovers, will hold it's inaugural meeting at Coco's Kitchen, Púlpito #122 near Olas Altas, on Tuesday July 20, 2010 at 3 pm. Join in, get involved in beautification on the local level.

General Health Care Information Part 2: Insurance Coverage - Outpatient Services
Pamela Thompson

Having basic information on how health care services work in the Banderas Bay area is vitally important. In Part 2 of her General Health Care Information series, HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta's Pamela Thompson talks about insurance coverage for outpatient services.

Puerto Vallarta Events - Month of June in Review
Shannon Beston

The month of June may have started quietly here in Vallarta, but it ended with a fabulous party to raise funds for Los Mangos Library. There was also plenty of excitement watching Mexico compete in World Cup Soccer, PEACE beach and river clean-ups and the Old Town Farmers' Market to enjoy.

Puerto Vallarta Farmers Market News
Rick Hepting

To the casual observer, the Puerto Vallarta Farmers Market doesn’t really have any farmers. There are plenty of craft tables, food concessions, prepared food items and 'viveros' but the scarcity of fresh local produce is superficially noticeable... Or are there farmers at this market?

The Rivera Cuale Newsletter
The Rivera Cuale Team

This is it, summer is now upon us! We already have had a couple nights of rain here in Puerto Vallarta, it's warming up, and we are seeing more and more lush greenery all around us.

ExPats in Vallarta Wine and Appetizer Evenings
Sara Wise

Expats in Vallarta, the local group of Expats from different countries living in the greater Puerto Vallarta area, will be having Wine and Appetizer evenings at various ExPat's homes during the summer months. So far, events are scheduled for July 2, July 22, August 6 and August 18, 2010.

Vallarta Steps Out for Los Mangos Library
Pamela Thompson

Who says things are slow, and that there's not much going on in Vallarta at this time of year? Full proof that this is NOT the case was evident on Saturday, June 26th, when a number of residents and visitors stepped out for a FUNdraising event at Villa Leonarda in support of Biblioteca Los Mangos.

What's New at the Old Town Farmers Market
Rick Hepting

A strange thing happens at a new farmers' market like Vallarta's Old Town Farmers Market: local people with secret family recipes and small businesses with unusual, unique products appear offering their goods directly to the public. Check it out every Saturday from 10 am-1 pm through July 31st.

Guadalajara Celebrates 14 Years of Sexual Diversity
Juan Ceja

Under overcast skies, Guadalajara's GLBT community stepped out last weekend to celebrate the 14th Annual Sexual Diversity March. Despite the weather forecasts, an estimated 31 thousand participants and spectators lined the sidewalks, store fronts and balconies alongside Calle Hidalgo.

Banderas Bay Trading Company Moving Sale
PVNN

Owners Peter and Tari Bowman are putting all of their eggs back into one big basket. Banderas Bay Trading Company is moving all of their inventory into The Annex, so starting June 22nd, everything that's left at the original location at Lazaro Cardenas #263 will be discounted by 40-50%.

June 19: Biking for Vallarta Night Ride
Roberto Angel P. Zepeda

The 2nd 'Paseo Nocturno en Bici por Vallarta' is scheduled to take place on Saturday June 19th. The ride begins at El Parque Lineal del Pitillal at 7:00 pm sharp, when we'll pedal our way to la Plaza de la Hermandad in El Centro, where the Guadalajara Youth Symphony Orchestra will be performing.

Looking to Book a Wedding in Vallarta?
Patrick Harrison

Thinking about getting married in Mexico? According to Bride Magazine, Puerto Vallarta is listed as a top 10 world-wide favorite among brides. And, according to a recent issue of Destination Weddings & Honeymoon Magazine, the secluded beach at Quinta Maria Cortez is the perfect place to say 'I do'.

The PV Summer Bowling League is a Ball!
pvrpv.com

With just minutes to spare, the lanes filled up on Wednesday, June 9th and bowlers grabbed their shoes, looked for their favorite ball, chugged down an ice cold beer and then hit the lanes with enthusiasm and confidence. We will see everyone on June 17th for another great night at Collage.

June 13: Biking for Vallarta Sunday Ride
Roberto Angel P. Zepeda

We are pleased to announce that the 4th 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 June 13th. 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.

Sailing on the Bay of Banderas
David Schoenberg & Darlene Ball

No trip to Puerto Vallarta would be complete without a day on the Bay of Banderas. One way to enjoy the day is on an intimate beautifully restored 45 foot ketch. Our choice was aboard the sailboat Ada, which took us from Marina Vallarta to Punta Mita before heading south to Los Arcos and beyond.


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