Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - There's always so much going on in Puerto Vallarta and around Banderas Bay, it can be difficult to keep up with it all. Here's a look at some of this week's Puerto Vallarta news headlines and community announcements, plus a couple of upcoming local events that you won't want to miss.

Diver's Statue Unveiled in Bucerías

With the recent unveiling of the seven meter-tall stainless steel and bronze "Diver's Statue," the laid-back beachfront community of Bucerías is living up to its name, as well as its reputation as an art colony. For years, Bucerías (in Español, the name means "The Place of the Divers") existed as a sleepy little fishing village with oyster harvesting as the mainstay of the economy, and now, thanks to local sculptors Octavio González Gutiérrez and Luis Armando Solorio, a monument has been created to honor the local divers that gave this community its name. The sculpture is the figure of a man diving to dislodge an oyster with a bar. The face of the statue was fashioned after that of Ramón Barraza, in order to pay homage to this famous local diver who collected for oysters for 40 years. The artists donated a large part of the statue's $200 thousand peso cost as a charitable gesture, and the Riviera Nayarit Association of Restaurant Owners collaborated with other groups in the area to create a committee to raise the funds to cover the rest. The town's Plaza del Viento will be the statue's new home, which will be placed permanently within the next few days, pending a permit from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT).

Aeromexico Increases Number of Summer Season Flights

Aeromexico, Mexico's global airline, announced an increase in the number of flights it offers between Mexico City and major destinations such as Acapulco, Cancun, Huatulco, Los Cabos, Merida, Oaxaca, Puerto Vallarta and Zihuatanejo in Mexico, and Miami, Orlando and San Antonio in the United States, for this summer season. The airline will, therefore, add over 100 flights a week to its connectivity network, with more than 3,000 seats per week for the domestic market and over 2,000 additional seats for the international market. Moreover, Aeromexico recently reported an increase of its offer on international routes such as London, Madrid, Shanghai, Tokyo and Rio de Janeiro, reaffirming its commitment to create greater connectivity for Mexico.

Timothy Real Estate Group Celebrates Success by Giving Back

Over the past several years Timothy Real Estate Group has been fortunate enough to participate in numerous episode of HGTV's House Hunters International, when the show visits Puerto Vallarta. In celebration of the group's television appearances, TREG organizes charity events for the premiers of the episodes, where proceeds have benefitted Toys for Tots, Navy League projects, senior assisted living centers and children's scholarship funds. TREG is currently planning their next House Hunters International Charity Event, a Gilligan's Island-themed affair that's scheduled to take place at Mantamar Beach Club this coming November. The TREG team is already organizing this fun-filled event that includes photo opportunities with the "cast" of the popular 1960's TV show, mermaids, dancers, an auction, and lots of other surprises to benefit the Asilo San Juan Diego, Make a Wish Foundation, Vallarta Botanical Gardens, and Becas Vallarta. Keep watching BanderasNews.com for further information as more details are made available.

Summer 'Sailstice' 2014 at Marina Riviera Nayarit

The summer solstice has been celebrated on June 21st for centuries, with all sorts of traditions growing up around the event. Here in the Banderas Bay area, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle welcomes Summer with a 'Summer Sailstice' - an umbrella down wind drag race and paddle board rally through Marina Riviera Nayarit. All you need is your dinghy, kayak, or paddleboard - and an umbrella - to be a part of a wind-filled drag race through Marina de La Cruz that starts between docks 2 & 3 and ends at Oso's Oyster Bar. To participate in the Umbrella Downwinder, meet at the Marina pool at 2:00 pm to sign up for the (free) Drag Race, which begins at 3:00 pm. Dress up in costume, be creative and get some style points to win a cool prize. To enter the SUP Paddleboard Rally, competitors must be at Oso's Oyster Bar at 5 pm to register for the race, which begins at 6 pm. Prizes sponsored by the local businesses of La Cruz will be awarded in each category. After the races, you can kick back and enjoy drinks and appetizers and live music by "The Traveling Band" at Oso's Oyster Bar. Oso's will end the evening with a bonfire along their beach front, and bonus prizes for those who show up in costume. For more information, contact Marina Riviera Nayarit Public Relations Director, Katrina Liana at 329-295-5526.

Upcoming Events in Puerto Vallarta and Around Banderas Bay
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• Moroccan Summer Sizzle Menu at Daiquiri Dick's

• 'La Habitación Mágica' at the Cuale Cultural Center

• Mamas in PV Breakfast on the Beach Bash, June 28th