Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - High season is in full-swing at Puerto Vallarta's Paradise Community Center! This week's line-up includes a Democrats Abroad Movie Night, several Readers Theatre performances, and a variety of fun events and classes. Come join the fun!

Here is this week's line-up and some upcoming events at the Paradise Community Center:

Monday Zumba
Get your Zumba on at 10:00 AM for just $20 pesos.

Tuesday Democrats Abroad Movie Night
This Tuesday's movie is "The Visitor" at 7:00 PM. Food and drinks available. Suggested donation: $60 pesos.

Wednesday Night Artisans Market
Every Wednesday from 6:00-9:00 PM you will find fresh, local, and handmade products. If you would like to be a vendor, please contact Jaime at 322-205-1261.

Thursday Zumba
Get your Zumba on at 10:00 AM at the center for just $20 pesos.

Thursday "9 Fearless Women Who Changed Mexico's History" (Readers Theater)
Don't miss these gripping and dramatic portrayals of 9 of Mexico's great heroines. Social Hour and gates open at 7:00 PM. The staged reading starts at 8:00 PM. Tickets are $200 pesos. OR join us for Dinner Theater at 6:30 pm for $350 pesos. Special menu by Kathy Overly and price includes priority seating. Reservations must be made in advance for dinner theater option. Reserve your spot by emailing tickets(at)paradisecommunitycenter.com.

Friday Stretching Class
Every Friday at 9:30 AM join Sonny Anderson for stretching at the center.

Friday "9 Fearless Women" (Readers Theater)
See Thursday's performance for details.

Saturday Market Co-Op
From 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM every Saturday, browse your favorite market vendors for freshly baked breads, quality organic vegetables, authentic English pies, prepared-fresh Thai dishes, gourmet chili, gorgeous flowers and so much more.

Saturday "9 Fearless Women" (Readers Theater)
See Thursday's performance for details.

Sunday Church Service
Worship in Paradise Church holds an inter-denominational Christian service every Sunday at 10:00 AM. "Love God. Love people. Period."

Sunday Night Bible Study
Join Pastor Randy Barr at 6:00 PM as he teaches from the ancient Christian scriptures with relevant principles for living in today's world.

Book & Bean Coffee Shop Hours: The center's used book exchange, coffee shop, and bakery is open this week from Wednesday-Monday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Don't miss Paulli's acclaimed baked tasties.

Coming up:

• Catch a performance by the Vallarta Chamber Orchestra on Dec. 19 at 8:00 PM.

• Coffee with the Author sponsored by Expats of Vallarta, Dec 20 at 10 am. Doug Danielson has published several mysteries and short stories His first book, "Shore Loser," was re-released in November 2011. He will be reading from his books, answering questions and doing signings. Reservations are required at sarajwise(at)yahoo.com.

• Annual Community Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. Two services: 5 PM or 6:30 PM

• Country Night and Line Dancing with DJ and line dance instructor Staci returns Jan. 2 at 7:00 PM. Suggested donation: $50 pesos.

Tickets are available for all events at the Book and Bean coffee shop or RSVP by emailing tickets(at)paradisecommunitycenter.com.

Paradise Community Center
"Good times. Good food. Good cause."