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 Celebrating the Centennial of Mexico's Revolution
 Allan Wall
November 20, 2010 marks the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the Mexican Revolution, a period of change for the people of Mexico - and a time for all Mexican citizens to remember and enjoy the freedom that was brought about by Mexico's revolutionaries.
What's Your Story? Storytelling Workshop at davannayoga
 Lynn Rogers
Storytelling is the most natural form of verbal expression. Sharing stories isn't something we need to LEARN, like a new language, but rather something we need to remember is already a part of us. Join Dr. Lynn Rogers for a storytelling workshop at davannayoga on November 29 from 11 am to 3 pm.
Eventful Moments Vallarta Grows Wedding Services to Include GLBT Couples
 Stephen Davis
Eventful Moments Vallarta (EM Vallarta) recently announced it will expand its wedding services to grow and support gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender couples who are seeking destination wedding and event planning services in the Puerto Vallarta region and other select locations in Mexico.
Simply Puerto Vallarta - Orchid Fever
 Laura Gelezunas
Mexico ranks in the top ten countries where orchids grow naturally, and there are more than 250 different types of orchids in the Banderas Bay region. In this edition of Simply Puerto Vallarta, you'll meet two local orchid enthusiasts who are raising and rescuing these fabulous flowers.
How to Host Your First Lonely Thanksgiving
 Anna Peele
Whatever the reason for your Thanksgiving spin-off, here are some tips for dealing with your abandonment issues and eating like a pilgrim.
 Two Stunning Villas, Two Tasteful Nights of Wine Tasting
 Patrick Harrison
Leading premium wine supplier Sea Coast Wines and high-end villa rentals Casa Valerie, are pairing fine wines with delectable hors d’oeuvres created by celebrated Puerto Vallarta Chef Seth Cloutman, within two stunning Villas to produce two very different, but equally memorable, evenings.
Puerto Vallarta Remembers Janice Beck
 PVNN
PV resident Janice Beck passed away on Friday, November 5, 2010. Janice and her husband Dick, who passed away in January 2009, lived in Puerto Vallarta for almost 20 years. Janice, we miss you.
New State-Of-The-Art Men’s Clinic Opens in Puerto Vallarta
 Patrick Harrison
Just because we live in a tropical paradise does not mean that we need to compromise our healthcare services and that our clinics cannot be on the same level as clinics in the US and Canada. With the opening of Anku, the men of Banderas Bay now have another option for state-of-the art healthcare.
Rivera Cuale Newsletter - November 2010
 The Rivera Cuale Team
November is an exciting month! Puerto Vallarta is abuzz with tourists and high season residents. Days are warm and sunny, with blue skies and cool breezes, and there are lots of great things to see and do. Don't you wish you could be here? We wish you could be too!
Learn Vallarta Announces New Economical Tour Package!
 Sandra Cesca
With Learn Vallarta's new tour package, you can experience an 'off the beaten path' three-hour guided walking excursion that will introduce you to the people, specialty shops, products, and personalized services that make Vallarta a delightful place to visit or live.
Find Jalapeño on BanderasNews and You Could Win Dinner For 2 at No Way José!
 Patrick Harrison
Enter Tropicasa Realty's 'Find Jalapeño' contest for your chance to win dinner for 2 at 'Vallarta's Best New Restaurant,' No Way José! Just find Tropicasa's mascot Jalapeño, dressed up for the holidays, within the pages of BanderasNews.com and fill out the online form for your chance to win.
Stuck Between a Mariachi and a Hard Place
 Gil Gevins
Whenever a North American moves to Mexico one of the first hurdles to overcome is dealing with tanks - those tiresome containers which play such crucial roles in our day-to-day existence. Though they come in a variety of shapes and sizes, these rascally receptacles can be trying - to say the least.
Simply Puerto Vallarta - Crossing The Border
 Laura Gelezunas
The words, 'Crossing the Mexican border,' spark apprehension, especially if driving is involved. However, many Puerto Vallarta locals make the journey several times per year. In this edition of Simply Puerto Vallarta, Robina Oliver and Carlos Vasquez talk about their driving experiences.
PEACE Non-Profit Launches Second Season of Home Tour
 Becci Burchett
Step out of your comfort zone and interact with locals on the PEACE Real World Home Tour! Visit four exclusive homes, from spectacular luxury estates to modest pueblos, and experience both the differences and similarities of the locals and the expats who make up Banderas Bay's rich community.
Puerto Vallarta Ready for the High Season
 Shannon Beston
November means the beginning of a new Winter Tourist Season here in Puerto Vallarta, and everywhere you look there are signs of preparation. There are plenty of things to do and the city recently received $76 million pesos for the ongoing campaign to make El Centro more attractive to tourists.
Lido Beach Club Grand Opening on Playa Los Muertos
 Edgar Joya & Cristhian Rios
Michel Pascal Ferrari, of the namesake trattoria on Olas Altas, announces the Grand Opening Event of his newest venture: Lido Beach Club on Los Muertos Beach. Join us in celebrating the newest stylish beach spot in Puerto Vallarta on November 15th from 5 to 8 pm.
Puerto Vallarta Annual Half Marathon and 5K
 Laura Gelezunas
The 8th Annual Half Marathon and 5K, held in Puerto Vallarta, attracted over 720 runners from Mexico, the United States and Canada. It was perfect weather for a run.
Biblioteca Los Mangos 14th Anniversary Youth Classical Concert
 Cecile Scriban
The Youth Classical Concert, featuring aspiring local musicians - pianists, guitarists, mandolin players and singers, will be kicking off the Biblioteca Los Mangos 14th Anniversary celebrations on Thursday, November 18 at 6:00 pm.
Fifth Annual Pet Picnic at Daiquiri Dick's
 Laura Gelezunas
The dogs get the best seat in the house at the fifth annual pet picnic. Don't miss your chance to share a great afternoon of food and fun at Daiquiri Dick's restaurant starting at 11AM on December 4th.
Vallarta Old Town Farmer's Market Opens
 Kathleen Harris
The Old Town Farmer's Market opened for the 2010-2011 season on Saturday, November 6th, resplendent with familiar delights and new surprises. The market stalls were beautifully arranged, and the crowd of over 950 shoppers were enthusiastic as they reconnected with friends - and the community.
Opening Night for New Boutique Theatre
 Bill Deavenport
On November 19th at 8 pm, The Boutique Theatre will present 'Moments to Remember,' a fun filled evening of songs featuring most of the talented artists who have graced the Vallarta stage over the years. Come and help us celebrate the opening of Vallarta's new community theatre!
Transportation to the PV Medical Expo
 Pamela Thompson
The US Consular Agent, the Hotel Marriott and HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta would like to remind everyone of the upcoming Medical Expo on November 22 at the Hotel Marriott Marina Vallarta. We are pleased to offer round trip transportation for our friends in the northern part of the bay!
Lucy's Cucu Cabaña 17th Anniversary Party
 PVNN
Get prepared to have some fun and rock your socks off at Lucy and Gil's seventeenth anniversary bash at Lucy's Cucu Cabaña in Old Town Vallarta on Thursday, November 18, from 6:30 to 9:00 pm.
The South Side Shuffle Starts This Friday
 Joe and Claire Guarniere
Starting on November 12th, and continuing every other Friday from 6-10 pm through April 8, 2011, twelve shops and galleries on the south side of Puerto Vallarta will participate in 'The South Side Shuffle,' offering the public free cocktails, culture, conversation and strolling mariachis.
Why Choose a Life Coach?
Lynn Rogers, PhD
Maybe it's because I'm 65 that I prefer life coaching to traditional psychotherapy. Though trained in both, coaching is what I seek personally and offer professionally. Life coaching focuses on your life in the present and future so you can expand your options, take action and move on.
Mexican Haciendas Presentation on Nov 18
 Pamela Thompson
Whether you are a Mexican history buff or are looking for a different type of getaway in the upcoming months, you won't want to miss a free presentation on various haciendas throughout the state of Jalisco at the Twisted Palms in Plaza Romy on November 18th at 7 pm.
Flamenco, Scenes of Spain at Teatro Vallarta
 Patrick Harrison
Featuring the music of Tohoku with some of the most celebrated dancers of Southern Spain, 'Flamenco, Scenes of Spain' will bring the passionate and stirring musical art of flamenco to Puerto Vallarta’s Teatro Vallarta for one night only on Saturday, November 13th at 8:00 pm.
Simply Puerto Vallarta - The Golden Years
 Laura Gelezunas
Polly and Hubert Vicars retired south of the border in 1988, long before it became trendy. From the moment they arrived in Puerto Vallarta it was love at first sight, and they bought the condo they still live in after only three days in the city.
Festival Gourmet Chef's Table Dinner at Kaiser Maximilian
 PVNN
The annual Puerto Vallarta Festival Gourmet features chefs from all over the world, and guest chef Nicole Pederson is stirring things up at Kaiser Maximilian. Be sure to reserve your table for her special Chef's Table Dinner, a six-course meal paired with wines, on November 17th at 8 pm.
Ray's Consignment Shop: Fun Finds & Friendship on Calle Miramar
 Roberta Rand
Ray Smith's consignment shop on Calle Miramar, just north of the Rio Cuale bridge in downtown Puerto Vallarta, is an amalgam of junk shop, art gallery, lunch counter and Left Bank salon - not necessarily in that order - and PV's most popular destination for thrift-store junkies.
Riviera Nayarit Is Preparing A Cosmopolitan Celebration for the Opening of the International Gourmet Festival
 RivieraNayarit.com
The opening gala of this prestigious event will be hosted at the Villa La Estancia hotel and will showcase the culture and flavors from five continents, with a special touch from chefs Eugenio Villafaña and David Reyes.
San Pancho Friday Night Art Walks
 Susan Sanborn
Starting November 19th, and continuing every Friday evening along Avenida Tercer Mundo (main street) in San Pancho, art galleries, jewelry stores, Mexican handicraft and Mexican folk art stores along with various restaurants will be participating in the Art Walk from 6 to 8 pm.
Bravo to the Hotel Marriott!
 Pamela Thompson
I recently had the opportunity to witness some outstanding customer service provided by the Hotel Marriott staff. This type of service is commendable and one we can all learn from. As ambassadors of Vallarta, we must take every visitor's request to heart and treat it with patience and respect.
5 Reasons to Retire in Puerto Vallarta
 Kathleen Peddicord
I visited Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for the first time more than 15 years ago. I’ve returned this week to find that, from a retire-overseas point of view, this town is all grown up.
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