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PEACE Members Invest in Community
 Becci Burchett
Local non-profit PEACE has launched a membership program that allows residents and visitors to receive discounts at various cafes, restaurants, shops and activity centers around the Bay, while providing an easy, beneficial way for businesses and consumers to give back to the community.
 Heavy Rains Wash Out San Pancho Bridge
 Mariano Montes de Oca
Heavy rains in Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay continue to cause flood damage. Six to ten inches of rain fell in a seven hour period on Saturday, causing the San Pancho bridge to collapse, landslides on highways from Mesillas to Mismaloya and the flooding of area streets, homes and businesses.
Vallarta Celebrates National Bicycle Day
 Roberto Angel P. Zepeda
On Sunday September 5th, come celebrate National Bicycle Day at el Parque Lineal de la Rivera Pitillal. Hop on your bike, skate or scooter and join us from 9 am to 12 pm for fun family activities that promote community awareness and biking as a healthy alternative for transportation.
Sayulita Surfers Star in Documentary Film
 PVNN
Diego Cadena, Adan Hernandez and Dylan Southworth, surfers living in Sayulita, are starring in Rumors, a documentary film about surfing along the shores of Mexico. The Alistair Calderon and Mark Kronemeyer co-production seeks to promote surfing - and Mexico - in a positive way.
Preparations for Mexican Independence Day
 Ron C. Walker
In a few days, Mexico will celebrate the 200th Anniversary of its Independence. At 11:00 p.m. the night of September 15th, 'Viva Mexico!' will be shouted throughout the country and anywhere Mexicans gather.
Health, Leases, and Toxicity in Paradise
 Terra Mar
We planned our move to Puerto Vallarta, like a desirable job, to be full time and permanent. Unfortunately, the housing part of our plan fell into the category 'of mice and men.' Except it wasn't mice, it was termites. More specifically the toxic spray used on the little critters.
Vallarta Businesses Continue to Support Becas Vallarta
 Polly G. Vicars
This Thursday, September 2, 2010 the Outback Becas Vallarta Dinner will once again showcase the incredible support the businesses and citizens of Puerto Vallarta give to Becas Vallarta Scholarship Foundation.
Riviera Nayarit Welcomed Acclaimed Fashion Designer for Photo Shoot
 RivieraNayarit.com
Nupcias magazine chose Riviera Nayarit for a series of wedding photo sessions. This magazine is one of the leading bride magazines in Mexico and 'romantic' is the word to describe Riviera Nayarit. Its heavenly landscapes inspire the best love stories and provide the setting for the best weddings.
Slice of Paradise Becomes Eviction Nightmare for Canadian in Mexico
 David Agren
Canadian Siegfried Schiffmacher purchased land near the beach in Tenacatita, Mexico, for $30,000 in 2006, but is unable now to access the property because of a titling dispute.
Aviana Productions Video Marketing Company
 Multimedia Marketing and Consulting
The award winning team of Jon Duncanson and Sylvia Gomez employs 20 years of storytelling and video/film crafting to give you the extreme upper hand in marketing yourself, your business, your development, or your "Call To Action."
Carnes del Mundo in Bucerías - a World of Meat for the Meat Lovers
 Kathleen Dobek
For meat lovers, the selection does not get any better than the offerings at Carnes del Mundo in Bucerías. Kyle and Irma Quast have any meat you are looking for, so the next time you have a hankering for meat, you know where to go. It’s well worth the drive from Puerto Vallarta.
Road Report – Happy Trails to Your Place in the Sun
 Bill and Dorothy Bell
This summer we've driven thousands of miles updating our Mexico Road Logs and RV website. We've touched on all but 3 of Mexico's 31 states, and while there are many changes on the road, we haven't witnessed or experienced anything different regarding safety than we've seen in previous years.
 PV Biologist to be Profiled on CNN's 'Heroes' Segment
 PVNN
Puerto Vallarta marine biologist Oscar Aranda Mena, who heads the Sociedad Ecologica de Occidente - known locally for its sea turtle hatchery and conservation efforts - will be going global this Thursday by being featured on CNN's 'Heroes' news segment.
Deja New Clothing Party in Marina Vallarta Aug 28
 Estelle Eisen
On Saturday, August 28th from 1-4 pm, Kathleen will be holding another Deja New Clothing Party at Wendy's place in Marina Vallarta. Come shop, and/or consign your unwanted shoes, accessories, jewelry & clothing in support of The Bucerías Children's Christmas Program.
Nacho Daddy’s Last Night of Summer Party
 Tammy Prust
Come and Celebrate Nacho Daddy’s last night of Summer on Saturday, August 21 starting at 8:30 pm. Nacho Daddy will be closed from August 22 thru September 30, so this'll be your last chance to enjoy food and drink specials and live music by the Texas Embassy Blues Band until October 1st.
Oscar Alberto Cabrera Wins Puerto Vallarta Photo Walk Contest
 Pamela Thompson
On July 25, 2010 local shutterbugs gathered in front of Starbucks on Vallarta's main plaza to take part in Scott Kelby's Worldwide Photo Walk. Each photographer sent their best photo to the panel for judging, and this year's winning Puerto Vallarta photo was taken by Oscar Alberto Cabrera.
Los Mangos Fall-Winter Children's Program
 Pamela Thompson
It is hard to believe, but it is time to start planning the fall-winter events and projects here in Puerto Vallarta! Plans are now in the works for weekly children’s program at Sally’s Corner of the Puerto Vallarta Public Library, Biblioteca Los Mangos, and volunteers are needed.
Lucille Shipley Artist Workshops Start Sept. 6
 Edwige Pelletier
Artist Workshops start September 6 in the Gringo Gulch neighborhood of Puerto Vallarta. Artists are invited to participate in informal artistic discussions and receive feedback in a friendly and relaxing environment under the direction of Lucille Shipley, a celebrated local artist.
Medical Services Expositions and Health & Wellbeing Mini Seminars
 Pamela Thompson
Are you a resident or visitor in Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit or Banderas Bay interested in your health & wellbeing? If so, make plans now to attend the Medical Services Expositions and Health & Wellbeing Mini Seminars on November 22, 2010 at the Hotel Marriott CasaMagna Marina Vallarta.
PVRPV Summer Bowling League Celebrates Wrap Up Party
 pvrpv.com
After fifteen Wednesdays, 25,000 frames and 260,305 pins knocked down, the PVRPV Summer Bowling League at Puerto Vallarta’s Bolerama came to a successful end with fun, frivolity and friendship at the season-end recognition party at the very popular Café de Roma on August 12th.
How Do We Meet People in Puerto Vallarta?
 Michael Green
I have been working in the Puerto Vallarta real estate market for many years, and this is one of the questions I hear most often; 'How do we meet people in Puerto Vallarta?' This can be a challenge for many new residents as they are moving to a different country with a different culture and language.
PVRPV Summer Bowling League Wrap Up
Tim Longpré
The final balls were thrown and pins knocked down at Bolerama Vallarta on Wednesday, August 4th, as the first PVRPV summer bowling league wrapped up. All in all a lot of fun was had by the 14 teams, 56 players, and numerous celebrity substitutes that all helped make the summer league a big success!
Puerto Vallarta Events - Month of July in Review
 Shannon Beston
The month of July brought the rains, making the jungle covered mountains and hills surrounding Puerto Vallarta glow with new growth. Coincidentally, a new Garden Club is forming in the area and the sea turtle nesting season is in full swing, all of which make summer a great time to visit!
The Art of Dining & Living Well: Good News in Puerto Vallarta
 Liana Turner
Long-time resident and local restaurant owner Liana Turner shares some of the strange and unusual things she's experienced while living in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - from an iguana crossing and a near automobile accident to a soccer ball that fell out of the sky.
ExPats in Vallarta Young Generation Bowling Night
 Katelin Gates
ExPats in Vallarta's newest special interest group, ExPats in Vallarta Young Generation (EVYG) is having a Bowling Night at Collage on Friday, August 27th at 7 pm, and they are inviting all ExPats between the ages of 18 and 49 to join in the fun.
PEACE Announces New Microfinance Organization
 Mar Moller
For 2 years, PEACE has been building a microfinance organization to provide capital and business development skills to Banderas Bay area microenterprises. Two weeks ago, ¡Sé Más! was officially launched, offering quality financial services that respond to the needs of low income families.
Gala Concert - Famous Movie Soundtracks
 Cecile Scriban
On Sunday, August 8th at 12 noon, Via Cultural will present a final summer music Gala concert of the Guadalajara Youth Symphony Orchestra at the new Teatro Vallarta, where a total of 90 musicians from youth orchestras across Mexico will perform all-time movie soundtrack favourites.
Beta Sigma Phi T-Shirt Design Contest 2010-2011
 Sue Fornoff
Beta Sigma Phi, an international service sorority made up of women from Bucerías and La Cruz, is holding a contest to find the photo or art work that will grace the T-shirts they sell at their booth at the Bucerías Art Walk and other local events next season.
PVRPV Summer Bowling League Awards Party
 Tim Longpré
The PVRPV Puerto Vallarta Summer Bowling League's Final Party and Awards Night is scheduled to take place at 7 pm on August 11th at Cafe Roma. The Fiesta will be FREE to all bowlers and those substitutes that bowled 3 nights or more. Fans are welcome to join the party for just $100 pesos.
Classic Movie Series at Los Mangos Library
 Pamela Thompson
Looking for some cool entertainment this summer? The 1954 classic movie, 'The Barefoot Contessa' will be showing in the air-conditioned comfort of the Los Mangos Library on August 2nd at 5:00 pm. Admission is just $15 pesos, with popcorn and soft drinks available for purchase.
Jewelry Party at Liana's SazOn!
 Alex Duarte
Looking for silver-plated or 24k gold-plated jewelry made in México, cut crystal jewelry and one-of-a-kind rosaries? Stop by Liana's SazOn! Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta on August 12th from 4-6 pm for the first-ever Cristalex jewelry party.
AARP The Magazine Travels the Globe to Reveal the Top 5 Best Places to Retire Abroad
 AARP.org
Experts in celebrating the next chapter in life, AARP The Magazine traveled the globe to discover the ultimate retirement destinations abroad, and Puerto Vallarta is the undisputed number one destination for American retirees.
Riviera Nayarit Is Being Promoted In Television Program "With Rod and Reel"
 RivieraNayarit.com
Con Caña y Carrete, a TV program specializing in sportfishing, devoted its Torneos de México (Mexico Tournaments) segment to Riviera Nayarit, inviting participants to the IV International Marlin and Tuna Fishing Tournament of Riviera Nayarit, which will take place from August 12-14, 2010.
A Short History of Puerto Vallarta's Old Town Farmers' Market
 Rick Hepting
Meet Charlotte Semple, the founder and Director of the Puerto Vallarta Farmers' Market who, along with Carole Fast, also owns Xocodiva Artisan Chocolates. Charlotte was the driving force behind the creation of this market, which has become a must-do activity on Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm.
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