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Program Hints for the 2013 PV Writers’ Conference
 Bill Jory
The successful writers speaking at the 8th annual 'PV Writers Conference' would like to offer some hints about what to expect...selling the product will get as much attention as creating it and presenters at the event will be emphasizing networking and social media.
Expats in Vallarta February Schedule of Events
 Sara Wise
During February, ExPats in Vallarta will be having 5 events. There will be two Happy Hour gatherings at Langostinos as well as two Wine and Appetizer evenings. There will also be a special Valentine’s Singles night. To make your reservations visit their website.
Mexico to Limit Amount Local Governments May Borrow
 Dow Jones Newswires
Mexico's federal government is considering limiting the amount of debt and the size of deficits that states and municipalities can accumulate. Local debt levels have doubled in recent years and a handful of governments, including Jaliscos', have defaulted on debt payments.
IFC Cleft Palate Clinic Treating Children in Need
 Janie Albright Blank
As it has done for 27 years, the International Friendship Club (IFC) held its quarterly Cleft Palate Clinic on January 23rd. This time the clinics were held right at the IFC Clubhouse! The doctors saw about 40 children on Wednesday and 12 were operated on Thursday.
Update: UFC Very Excited About Scouting Trip to Mexico
 Matt Erickson
UFC President Dana White is very excited about his company's recent trip to Mexico to search for talent for a future season of 'The Ultimate Fighter' to be based in Mexico. 'It went very well,' White stated. 'A lot of guys showed up to try out. It was very successful.'
Los Amigos de Jaltemba Hosts Hold'em Poker Tournament
 Bill Bell
On Feb. 20th, Los Amigos de Jaltemba will host their first 'Jaltemba Hold'em Poker Tournament.' This is a charity poker event. Players are limited to 250 people but there is room for spectators as well. There will be food and a bar available as well as two 50/50 draws!
The Mighty Bison are Back in Mexico’s Chihuahua State
 Alfred Corchado
The sight of the mighty bison roaming the prairie in Chihuahua State is back as part of an effort by the US and Mexican governments and the Nature Conservancy aimed at restoring the magnificent animals to lands from which they were hunted to near-extinction in the 1800s.
AMPI President Inaugurated in Cuernavaca
 John K. Glaab
The Association of Mexican Real Estate Professionals (AMPI) has a new President. Ing Guillermo Salgoda recently took the oath of office at a ceremony in Hotel La Mananitas in Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico. Also taking office was AMPI's first female Vice President, Martha Ramirez.
Academy Award Week and Oscar Night Celebration
 David Kamp and Judy Snow
Democrats Abroad and the Paradise Community Center present: 'Academy Award Week and Gala Oscar Night Celebration!' The week-long celebration will feature eight of this year's Oscar-nominated films and will culminate in the live streaming of the awards ceremony.
 Mosayko Vallarta Art Project in Jeopardy
 BanderasNews.com
With the Mosayko Vallarta art project, a 196 x 9 ft. tile and glass mural directed by local artist Natasha Moraga, now under threat of destruction by the Government, we thought this letter to the editor from life coach Dr. Judy Krings should be shared with the world.
Super Bowl XLVII Party at Murphy's Pub
 Banderas News Team
Just because you're not a football fan doesn't mean you can't have a great time on Super Bowl Sunday. Whether you're a die-hard sports fan or just looking for a great place to party, join in the fun at Murphy's Pub on February 3rd for a Superbowl Party like no other in Puerto Vallarta!
Mexico Finding Innovative New Use For Avocado Seeds
 Ben Littler
Avocado seeds are a significant waste product in Mexico, due to large scale production and industrial processing. Biofase is finding new uses for them - replacing corn and other edible food sources that are used to make biodegradable plastics with avocado seed waste.
PCC and Deja New's Charity Fashion Show Fundraiser
 Kathleen Palmer
Deja New presents the CompassionNet 'Feed the Children Program Fashion Show Fundraiser.' A small donation entitles you to a welcome cocktail, light appetizer, lunch, and the show! There will also be a 50/50 drawing and raffle with over $15,000 pesos in prizes.
US Consular to Hold Meeting on New Immigration Laws
 BanderasNews.com
The US Consular Agency of Puerto Vallarta has announced a town hall meeting to educate the public on the new Mexican laws regarding visa renewal and the importation of foreign plated cars. There will be representatives from both Mexican Immigration and Customs there.
PuRR Project Presents: 'Chicken Wing Chow Down!'
 Banderas News Team
Join the PuRR Project team on Friday, February 1st for an evening of great food and drink, music, and a chance to meet other animal lovers at The Pitt Bar and Grill. For only $250 pesos you get all the delicious chicken wings you can eat, live music, and lots more!
Mexico Aims to Save Babies and Moms with Midwifery
 Monica Ortiz Uribe
These days, the majority of babies are born in hospitals in Mexico, but that hasn't helped reduce the number of maternal deaths. Health officials are re-making the tradition of midwifery and are betting that a new kind of midwife, trained in a clinical setting, can help.
9th Annual Rhythm n' Ribs Coming February 16th
 Anne and Bob Milling
The children’s shelter in Bucerias, Manos de Amor is gearing up for the 9th annual 'Rhythm N’ Ribs' fundraiser, set to take place in the plaza of Bucerias centro on Feb. 16th. There will be live music, a raffle with lots of prizes, a silent auction, and huge amounts food!
Mexico: US Is Polluting Water it May Someday Need
 Abrahm Lustgarten
As Mexico City plans to draw drinking water from an aquifer more than a mile underground, scientists are challenging a key position of the United States clean water policy: that water deep below the ground can be intentionally polluted because it will never be used.
Vallarta Casting Call for 'The Loved One'
 BanderasNews.com
Toronto playwright Robert Dow is looking for two female and one male actors to perform in his drama, "The Loved One," to be presented in Puerto Vallarta. Actors must be able to play in the 30-40 year range, and be available until the end of March, 2013.
Puerto Vallarta Medical Matters Conference, February 11
 Pamela Thompson
Puerto Vallarta's annual Medical Matters Conference, a no charge community healthcare event featuring options for the Banderas Bay Community regarding day to day well-being and emergency healthcare needs, will be held at the Marriott Resort on February 11, 2013 from 9 am to 6 pm.
Family Lives Under Rock Coahuila, Mexico Desert
 Banderas News Team
For Benito Hernandez, his ideal home was not a mansion or a high-rise condo, but something completely different. Since he was 8 years old, the farmer knew exactly where he wanted to make his home - under a 131-foot rock formation in the desert of Coahuila, Mexico.
Essence of Cuisine Cooking School in Puerto Vallarta
 Chowhound
On our recent vacation to Puerto Vallarta, we found no shortage of fun events and activities to fill our days and nights with. Among those, my personal favorite, hands down, was a Thai Cooking Class that we took at 'Essence of Cuisine Cooking School' from Dolores Brittingham.
Riviera Nayarit Gets Ready for Gala Vallarta 2013
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Riviera Nayarit will host 'Gala Vallarta 2013,' the most important business platform for hotels located in here and around the Banderas Bay area. The event will take place on Feb. 6th - 9th, and will bring together 74 wholesale agencies and tour operators in our destination.
What's for Dinner? Iguana Meat is Now on the Table
 Victoria Russo
Several Latin American counties including Mexico, have already started exporting iguana meat to the US and elsewhere. Between 2001 and 2008, the United States imported more than 20,000 pounds of the delicacy to meet the low but rising demand for consumption by humans.
DA Tuesday Film: 'Once Upon a Time in Anatolia'
 David Kamp and Judy Snow
As part of their Every Tuesday Movie Night film series, the Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad will present 2011's 'Once Upon a Time in Anatolia' on Jan. 29th, at 7 pm at the Paradise Community Center in PV. Come early and enjoy the food vendors at the Center!
Garbage Collection Resumes in Vallarta Colonias
 Carolina Gómez Aguiñaga
Trash collection resumed in nieighborhoods throughout the city yesterday, however, it has been reported that it will take a couple of days for normal service to resume due to the vast accumulation of garbage on the majority of the streets of Puerto Vallarta.
Mexico, Canada Partner on Program for Guest Workers
 AP
As many Mexicans are leaving the US, voluntarily or as deportees, as are arriving - raising fears of labor shortages in the food service and farming industries which are dependent on migrants. The US Senate has to approve immigration laws creating a new guest worker program.
Peter Gray Art Museum to Host 'A Celebration of Art'
 Jerry Lafferty
On Friday, February 8th, a celebration to mark the contribution of local artists to the Puerto Vallarta cultural scene will be held in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the founding of the Peter Gray Museum on the campus of Centro Universitario de la Costa.
Tuberculosis Still Remains a Lethal Threat in Mexico
 Hecko Flores
Tuberculosis is a lethal infection and in 2011 there were more than 500 cases that resulted in deaths in the US. Mexico is one of the many other countries affected to an even greater degree. On average a Mexican man or woman dies from tuberculosis every six hours.
New Program Boosts US-Mexico Trade Relationship
 Kacy Capobres
As part of its effort to strengthen economic ties between the US and Mexico, a delegation from the Department of State is in Mexico City to roll out the newly-created 'Business Facilitation Program,' the goal of which is to increase trade and job creation in both countries.
Mysterious Dolphin Deaths Continue in Gulf of Mexico
 Kimberly Blair
An unusually high number of dolphin deaths that began three years ago in the northern Gulf of Mexico is continuing. Since February 2010, the bodies of 830 marine mammals, nearly all dolphins and a few whales, have been found along the coast from Louisiana to Florida.
Vallarta Yacht Club Casino Night on January 30th
 Richard Williams
Mark your calendars! The Vallarta Yacht Club Casino Night will take place on Wednesday, January 30th. We will have your favorite games, including Black Jack, Roulette, 7 Card Stud, and Texas Hold-em. Come join your friends for a night of food, drinks, and some amazing prizes!
MexPup's 'One Woof at a Time' Benefit Extravaganza
 Erin Staley
It's time to grab your party shoes! MexPup, Puerto Vallarta’s non-profit dog rescue organization, is wagging its tail in anticipation of its 2nd Annual 'One Woof at a Time' benefit extravaganza! The event will be held on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at El Arrayan Restaurant.
Newfound Aquifer May Ease Mexico City's Water Woes
 Richard Fausset
A partial solution to Mexico City's water problem may have been under their feet all along — a long way under. Officials announced the discovery of an aquifer more than a mile below ground that could provide water for some of the area's 20 million residents for 100 years.
Kitty BINGO Starring 'Patsy Cline' at Nacho Daddy
 Marilyn Khan
Join us on Wednesday, January 30th, for PuRR Project's KITTY BINGO and an evening with Patsy Cline (channeled through local chanteuse Mikki Prost!) Mikki will call the bingo numbers and also entertain us at half-time with your favorite songs by the classic country singer.
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