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Old Town Farmers' Market Christmas Gifts & Spirit Galore
 Camila Aguirre
The Puerto Vallarta Old Town Farmer's Market has decked the halls for Christmas, so come out and enjoy the excitement. On December 11th and 18th, you'll find a remarkable variety of gifts while enjoying Christmas music and carolers in the Paradise Community Center's palm-studded courtyard.
December Becas Vallarta Breakfast at La Palapa
 Polly G. Vicars
Restaurant La Palapa will be the scene of the season's second Becas Breakfast on December 15th at 9:30 am. Those of you who have attended a Becas Breakfast at La Palapa in the past know that the food is delectable, the setting exotic, the waiters friendly and everyone always has fun. Join us!
HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta December 2010 Newsletter
 Pamela Thompson
There's so much going on in Vallarta in December that we've decided not to have any of our monthly clinics. But wait until you see what we have planned for January 2011! Our theme will be 'New Year - Explore Your Health Options' as we offer a non-stop round of clinics, speakers programs & seminars.
 Los Bambinos are Back & Better Than Ever!
 Polly G. Vicars
At eight o'clock on Tuesday, December 14, Los Bambinos will return to the lively Viva Bar on Olas Altas #508 in Vallarta’s Romantic Zone, which was the scene of many of their sold out shows last season. For the 2010-11 season, their new show will be on stage at Viva every Tuesday night at 8 pm.
Readers Theatre Event at the New Southside Boutique Theatre Features 'Celebrity Autobiographies'
 Virginia Fox
Want to engage an audience in hilarity while exposing the trivial and hilarious lives of celebs? Want a chance to amuse your friends? Join other 'new voices' and Vallarta actors as you share juicy tidbits and tell-all revelations 'in their own words' from popular autobiographies.
Hot Off the Press: Holiday Calendar Ignites Community Support
 Gary Green
Known for fighting fires, not causing them, a group of Puerto Vallarta firefighters and lifeguards are threatening to set off some sparks on Wednesday, December 22nd. That's because their sizzling 2011 calendar, an impressive selection of smokin' hot first-responders will be on sale!
Puerto Vallarta Garden Club Bingo Night
 Gary R. Beck
Please join us Wednesday, December 8th at 6 pm for an evening of holiday merriment as Coco's Kitchen and the Puerto Vallarta Garden Club Host 'Bingo for Bougainvilleas.' All bingo proceeds from this event will help PV Garden Club fund local beautification projects in Puerto Vallarta.
Sayulita Postcard: Saturday at the Beach
 Ed Schwartz
There generally isn't much hard news emanating from Sayulita, so one has to dig for feature stories. Like today. A quiet Saturday. We were at the beach on this fair day. Our youngest grand daughter, Stella, made the mistake of petting a rather large dog so the dog stuck around our chairs...
 Simply Puerto Vallarta - Simply Retirement
 Laura Gelezunas
When they retired in 2004, the call of the open sea was irresistible to Minnesota couple Mike and Sara Wise. They sold their home and business, bought a boat, and traveled extensively in the western hemisphere. Their excursion stopped for a bit in Puerto Vallarta... and they never left.
Riviera Nayarit to Celebrate 7th Annual Festival of Migratory Birds
 RivieraNayarit.com
All eyes on nature! Riviera Nayarit is welcoming the New Year with the exciting annual Festival of Migratory Birds in historical San Blas. The festival will take place from January 23 – 30, 2011.
ExPats in Vallarta December Events
 Sara Wise
ExPats in Vallarta, a fun and friendly group of PV residents, visitors and investors from other countries, have scheduled a variety of entertaining social events this December - from a Pizza Night and Happy Hours at local restaurants to Wine & Appetizer Evenings in private homes.
Angeline Kyba Open Studios
 PVNN
Angeline Kyba Fine Art Studio is open to visitors weekdays Mondays to Fridays from 12 to 5 pm. Come, see her work; do something yourselves, a drawing, perhaps; buy a piece of art, commission a portrait - or just enjoy a behind the scenes look at the Art of Mexico.
Every Other Sunday is Movie Night at The Boutique Theater
 Tobe Jensen
Starting December 5th, the Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad is sponsoring Movie Night at The Boutique Theater every other Sunday at 7 pm. Boutique Theater is located at Manuel Dieguez #321, near the corner of Constitution on the south side of Puerto Vallarta. All Films begin at 7:00 pm.
How to Clean and Disinfect Fruits and Vegetables in Mexico
 Kathleen Dobek
This is not a pretty topic, but it’s something not to be ignored: how to clean fresh fruits and vegetables. For those of us who live in Mexico, the practice of soaking all fresh produce in an antibacterial solution is necessary.
Vallarta Chamber Orchestra Christmas Concert
 PVNN
Puerto Vallarta will be treated to an amazing evening of Christmas music, featuring the Vallarta Chamber Orchestra and Choir under the visionary direction of conductor Don Bieghler, at the Colegio Americana (American School) on December 12th at 8 pm.
Wow! Does Bucerias Know How to Throw a Party!
 Pamela Thompson
At the Bucerías Chile Cook-off, a fun-filled event held on November 26th to benefit local charities, the prize for 'most popular chile' was won by Puerto Vallarta’s very own Sid Goodman. His small contingent of Puerto Vallarta supporters cheered like proud parents as he received the award.
Mark Alan Smith 'Wows' Puerto Vallarta
 Gary R. Beck
Tracy Parks' Mingo Mexico Productions presented the Puerto Vallarta debut of Mark Alan Smith, singing live at the all-new Paco’s Ranch on Vallarta’s southside, for a three-night Thanksgiving week engagement. We caught the closing night in a full house, sold out as were the other two shows.
Simply Puerto Vallarta - Young Expats
 Laura Gelezunas
It's not only baby boomers moving to Mexico, there is a surge of younger expats relocating. Walking a path seldom taken by young Americans, Nicole Majewski began the next phase of her life's journey when she left her home town of Buffalo, New York, and moved to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Discover the Best… All Under One Roof!
 Patrick Harrison
Los Mercados, opening November 30, 2010, will offer the finest collection of fully prepared foods, wine, fresh produce, a paint-your-own pottery studio, pastries & deli items in Banderas Bay!
Farmers' Markets May Be Finding Their Niche in Mexico
 Kent Paterson
Currently located in the Paradise Community Center near the popular Playa de los Muertos, the Old Town Farmers Market represents a departure from the prevailing Mexican market scheme in which consumers buy from intermediaries far removed from the land.
MacIntosh Pipe Band Scheduled for Puerto Vallarta Concert
 Bill McKown
The MacIntosh Pipe Band of San Francisco, California will be performing a public concert in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico at 8:00 pm on Saturday, December 4, 2010. The concert will take place at the picturesque outdoor Los Arcos Amphitheater along the city's famed Malecón boardwalk.
Sayulita Postcard: Writer's News & Views
 Ed Schwartz
Sayulita, the charming surfing and fishing village 40 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta, has a lot going for it as a vacation destination. With a great beach, some very decent restaurants and, of course, great weather, this charming Mexican beach town has become a darling of travel writers.
Riviera Nayarit Adds Another Success Story with the Touristic Half Marathon
 RivieraNayarit.com
The 2nd Annual Riviera Nayarit Touristic Half Marathon, which took place on November 13, 2010, fulfilled all attendance expectations with 310 registered competitors and a great atmosphere that combined camaraderie and sportsmanship.
New Resale Shop to Open at Entreamigos in San Pancho
 pvrpv.com
The always innovative Entreamigos, a non-profit community education center in San Pancho, is due to unveil their latest project in a push towards sustainability, a new Resale Shop set for a grand opening on December 16. Proceeds will be used to support education for local children and families.
Kaiser Maximilian's Autumn Apple Salad Recipe
 Laura Gelezunas
The 2010 Festival Gourmet may be over, but you will still be able to savor the flavors created by Executive Chef Nicole Pederson from C-House Restaurant in Chicago at restaurant Kaiser Maximilian in Puerto Vallarta through December 18, 2010.
Vallarta Botanical Gardens Events Calendar November 2010 - April 2011
 Douglas Lenox
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!
A Dazzling Night at the Checo Carrillo Concert Benefitting PEACE at Rivera Cuale
 Gretchen DeWitt
A full moon and a sparkling array of stars were shining down on Puerto Vallarta on November 21st, but Checo Carrillo was the brightest star of all at the Rivera Cuale condominium complex, where he performed a benefit concert that raised approximately $45,000 pesos for local non-profit PEACE.
The Southside Shuffle: A Fun-Filled Event
 Laura Gelezunas
Every other Friday from 6-10 pm, the streets of downtown Puerto Vallarta are bustling with activity and people heading to the Southside Shuffle, a fun-filled event that gives everyone the opportunity to discover the treasures at twelve shops and galleries on Basilio Badillo and Constitución.
Hob-Nobbing in Memory of the Iguana Days
 Sylvie Scopazzo
The Los Mangos fundraiser at Villa Leonarda on November 19th was a party not to be missed! There was a nice mix of wonderful people, eating and drinking, smiling and dancing. Some dressed to the nines and others dressed in ripped jeans and worn out sneakers. You have to love Vallarta for that!
Fandango is Teatro Vallarta’s Vivid Celebration of Mexican Culture
 Gary R. Beck
Teatro Vallarta's 'Fandango' is a creative interpretation of today's Mexico through an historic journey through the millennia from pre-Hispanic myths and native Indians, the origins of Tequila and Mariachi, to contemporary culture, through symbolism.
No Way José! 2nd Season Kick-Off Party
 Patrick Harrison
No Way José!, recently named Vallarta’s 'Best New Restaurant' for 2010, is kicking-off their second season with a cocktail party December 4th from 4–7 pm. Come celebrate the start of the new season and experience the new upstairs terrace, bar and kitchen; all under Vallarta’s beautiful sky!
Russian State Ballet to Perform The Nutcracker at Teatro Vallarta
 Patrick Harrison
The celebrated Russian State Ballet will be returning to Puerto Vallarta performing Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker for one night only, Wednesday, December 8th at 8:30 pm, in Vallarta’s beautiful new performing arts venue Teatro Vallarta. Enjoy this holiday treat right here in the tropics!
Viva Mexico! Parade Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Mexican Revolution
 Roberta Rand
A large, appreciative crowd of patriotic citizens, along with many Americans and Canadians lined the streets of Puerto Vallarta on Saturday, November 20th to watch the the Mexican Revolution parade that incorporated Marines, charros, beauty queens, folkloric dancers, bands and pimped-out pick-up trucks.
U.S. Consulate Warden Message: Security Update
 guadalajara.usconsulate.gov
Due to a variety of security incidents in various parts of the district, the U.S. Consulate General in Guadalajara urges U.S. citizen residents and visitors to remain vigilant, emphasizing that there are currently no security advisories for the resort areas of Puerto Vallarta or Riveria Nayarit.
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