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Daiquiri Dick's 8th Annual Pet Picnic a Howling Success
Laura Gelezunas

A postcard setting, gourmet food and quality time spent with your best four-legged friend. That was the atmosphere at Daiquiri Dick's 8th Pet Picnic, an annual fund raiser for PEACE Animals, a non-profit that holds high volume mobile spay and neuter clinics around Banderas Bay.

December is the Best Time to Visit Puerto Vallarta
Will McGough

So much of what you are able to experience of a destination comes down to the timing of your visit. This is the perfect week to be in Vallarta, during the celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The official feast - and biggest party - is tonight, December 12th.

Live Entertainment on Vallarta's Paradise Stage
Ric Lehman

If you're looking for some live entertainment, the Paradise Stage is the place to be this weekend! The Banderas Bay Jazz Allstars play on Friday, the last performance of Bedazzled Broadway is on Saturday, and the Puerto Vallarta Chamber Orchestra and Syng! will perform a Sunday matinee.

Puerto Vallarta Convention Center CEO Wins Award
Puerto Vallarta CVB

Puerto Vallarta International Convention Center CEO, Farias Barlow, has been given the International Association of Exhibitions & Events' 2013 Chairperson’s Award. IAEE awards recognize those who have made outstanding contributions to the exhibitions and events industry.

Old Town Farmers Market a Music Lover's Feast
Erin Staley

According to Friedrich Nietzsche, 'Without music, life would be a mistake.' That's why we celebrate life each week by bringing in national and international talent to perform at the Puerto Vallarta Old Town Farmers' Market-Tianguis Cultural every Saturday.

6 Reasons Why Living in Puerto Vallarta is Pretty Great
Betty Neumann

Thinking of moving or retiring to somewhere warm? Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is an exceptional place to live. Those who regret making the move are few and far between - the rest of us are loving life! Here are just a few reasons why making a home in Puerto Vallarta is pretty great.

Si Señor Serving Christmas Dinner on the Beach
Laura Gelezunas

A stunning sunset, ocean waves, cool breeze and a wonderful meal are the best way to celebrate Christmas. Si Señor Beach Restaurant, overlooking Banderas Bay on Puerto Vallarta's south side, is serving up a Christmas dinner on December 24 & 25 that'll make your holiday special.

Dolphin Insemination Program in Riviera Nayarit
Riviera Nayarit CVB

Riviera Nayarit offers its visitors many different services and attractions, including accommodations, luxury, beaches, gastronomy, and sports. It also strives to maintain a very close bond with nature, always seeking to play a part in helping conserve the environment.

Puerto Vallarta Women's Shelter Needs Doors & Windows
David Zude

Looking for an end of the year tax deduction? Consider buying a window, or a door, or finishing off a room in the Banderas Bay Women's Shelter. One Hundred of the donations received by the 'Compassion for the Family' organization goes toward the construction of the shelter.

Canadian Family Raising Funds for Children of the Dump
Danielle Da Silva

The Liscum family from Winnipeg, Manitoba goes to Puerto Vallarta every year to help Children of the Dump’s 'School of Champions,' a program that supplements Mexico’s public-school system with English, math, and computer literacy skills — topics they wouldn’t learn otherwise.

SETAC Center Opens a Second Office at DIF Headquarters
María Francesca

On December 5, 2013, Solidaridad Ed Thomas A.C. (SETAC), a non-profit association committed to the community's health and well being, opened a second office at DIF headquarters (in the old Regional Hospital) where they can attend to the needs of more people in Vallarta.

IFC Speaker to Discuss Medical Evacuation Insurance
Janie Albright Blank

What if you were injured or became seriously ill while traveling? Find out everything you need to know about Medical Evacuation Insurance at this month's Puerto Vallarta International Friendship Club meeting at the IFC clubhouse on December 10th at 7:00 pm.

Los Mangos Hosts Becas Brunch for Vallarta Students
Polly G. Vicars

It is the Christmas Season so, on December 18th Becas Vallarta will give both locals and visitors an opportunity to give and receive at Mangos Beach Club. You'll enjoy a fabulous brunch and some unique entertainment, while helping one of Becas' almost 400 scholarship students.

Puerto Vallarta 2014 Real Estate Market Forecast
Andrea Graham

After a busy summer, the Puerto Vallarta real estate market continues to improve. Well priced properties, that is to say homes and condos priced at current market values that contain many of the characteristics that foreign buyers look for, are seeing an increase in sales activity.

eSun Energy's Los Mangos Library Solar Electric Project
Muriel Tappan

Anyone who is interested in helping Biblioteca Los Mangos 'go green' - and keep its doors open - is encouraged to attend the eSun Solar Electric Project fundraiser at the Puerto Vallarta Public Library on Saturday, December 14th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Festival Savor and Musik in La Cruz, December 9-15
Landon Hollander

La Cruz de Huanacaxtle is recognized regionally as having a lively music scene but, from December 9-15th, local organizer Jason Foster Barnes and the Riviera Nayarit Dining Association are kicking it up a notch with the Festival Savor & Musik, a week-long celebration of food and fun.

International Friendship Club 2013-2014 Vallarta Tours
Janie Albright Blank

The International Friendship Club has begun their 2013-14 tour season, with Puerto Vallarta Home Tours every Tuesday & Wednesday and Botanical Gardens and Zoo tours every Thursday until April 9, 2014. Proceeds fund many local charities, primarily the IFC Cleft Palate Program.

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