Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Murphy's Irish Pub on the Malecón is hosting a Pre-St. Patrick's Day Benefit Party on Wednesday, March 16 from 12-5 pm.

Cost is 250 pesos, which is good for a full menu of holiday offerings, including: corned beef & cabbage, shepherd's pie, fish & chips, mashed potatoes, garden salad and dessert. It also includes two domestic beers or two well drinks, or bottled water or house wine. A free bottle of vanilla also goes to each customer.

Live music will be going throughout the afternoon. There will also be a Donation Raffle and a 50-50 Drawing from 2 to 4 pm.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Torpedos, which is an American football team for kids, Beta Sigma Phi, a worldwide community service organization for women and a myriad of other American Legion charitable community projects.

The Torpedos are local kids from 5 to 16 years of age. The program, now in its 10th year, focuses on football skills, discipline, teamwork and family ties. It has had excellent success in helping teammates reach their goals, through positive attitude and perseverance.

Beta Sigma Phi is a non-educational women's organization of over 250,000 members worldwide. Their goal is to provide social and cultural opportunities and charitable contributions in their communities. This local chapter serves the Jalisco and Nayarit region.

For more information contact Dennis Rike of the American Legion Post 14 PV at dennis2rike(at)aol.com or call 322-138-8891.