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Restaurant Week at NWJ! Supports Cheryl's Shoebox
Julie Guerrero

Come celebrate José Alfredo's birthday on May 19 at Tu Casa in Vallarta. No Way José! is throwing him a feliz cumple fiesta in support of Cheryl's Shoebox, and donating a portion of the proceeds from each 2015 Restaurant Week menu sold through May 31st.

VBG Vireya Rhododendron House Soft Opening June 5
Vallarta Botanical Gardens

The Vallarta Botanical Gardens' new Dick & Dee Daneri Vireya Rhododendron House has been completed. A soft opening of this new garden attraction is scheduled for noon of Friday, June 5th at 12 pm, and a grand opening event will be held this winter.

Act II Entertainment Readies For Vallarta Pride 2015
Banderas News Team

Vallarta Pride is an annual event designed to showcase the fabulous diversity of our city through artistic and cultural events, concerts, films, and lots of fun - so what better place to celebrate our vibrant LGBT community than Act II Entertainment?

Santa Barbara Puerto Vallarta Sister Cities 2015 Visits
Marie Callan

The Santa Barbara Puerto Vallarta Sister City Committee elected a new board last month, and they have already started planning activities for the Puerto Vallarta membership's visit to California, which will take place from July 21-28, 2015.

XXVI Vallarta International Sports Classic, May 15-17
Veronica Alarcon Franco

Every May, hot and heavy sporting events fire up competitive spirits at the Puerto Vallarta International Sports Classic. Offering a weekend full of fun for all ages, this year's Sports Classic will take place from May 15-17th at various sports venues around the city.

Puerto Vallarta News Brief & Weekend Events
Banderas News Team

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 news, a few community announcements, and some of this weekend's events that you won't want to miss.

Foreigners Must Exit Mexico to Secure a Work Permit
lexology.com

Recent changes in the immigration procedures in Mexico impose new obligations and implications for individuals interested in securing a Temporary Resident Visa Form or to correct their immigration status.

Playa Los Muertos is Puerto Vallarta's Safest Beach
Lorena Sonrisas

Despite its morbid name, Playa de Los Muertos, located in the Romantic Zone just south of downtown Puerto Vallarta, is considered the safest beach in this tourist destination. This is largely due to the city's lifeguards, who man the beach 365 days a year.

Vallarta to Host UPA National Dance Championship
María Francesca

From June 12-14, 2015, Puerto Vallarta will host the UPA Mexico 'Un Paso Adelante' National Dance Championship. The competition, which will feature talented dancers performing all kinds of choreographed dance, will be held at PV's Convention Center.

HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta May Clinics
Pamela Thompson

We have a full schedule of clinics coming up this month, all focused on your health and well-being. Remember, these are screening clinics only, no procedures are performed, and they can only be booked through HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta.

Sayulita Hosts ISA World SUP & Paddleboard Championship
Jorge Jiménez

From May 10-17, 2015, Sayulita, the Riviera Nayarit's Surf Capital, will play host to the most important competition in the world of Stand Up Paddle and Paddleboard - the International Surfing Association's 4th Annual World SUP & Paddleboard Championship.

Peace Punta de Mita Signs Historic Agreement with SEP
Mary Corroon

After five months of negotiations and meetings among Peace, school principals, teachers, and SEP (Secretaria de Educacion Publica) Management, a historic teaching contract that will affect some 1000 students was signed by Peace Punta de Mita and SEP on April 23, 2015.

Vallarta Vacation Property of the Week by PVRPV.com
PVRPV.com

If you are planning a dream vacation in Puerto Vallarta, look no further than Puerto Vallarta Rentals Premier Vacations' website, PVRPV.com. Or, better yet, check out this week's featured vacation property, Molino de Agua condominium #209.

Vallarta Pride 2015: Big Boo's Birthday Bash for Women
BanderasNews.com

As part of the official calendar of Vallarta Pride 2015, 'Big Boo's Birthday Bash,' an exclusive party for women sponsored by El Arrayan Restaurant, will be held on Friday, May 22 from 9-11 pm at Casa Meztli, in the Puerto Vallarta Hotel Zone.

SETAC Opens La Casita for HIV Patients and Families
Banderas News Team

Although not yet furnished, the SETAC Community Center's 'La Casita,' a Community House in Puerto Vallarta for HIV patients, is partially operational and currently providing shelter to an entire family in need of emergency services.

This Month's Hot Property from Tropicasa Realty
Avalon 507-508

Harkening back to the golden age of glamorous Hollywood movie stars and reminiscent of Palm Springs party pads, Avalon 507-508 is a stylish double-condo that will impress all who experience it - not to mention its amazing views of Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay!

Cinco de Mayo: a Great Battle, a Great Victory
BanderasNews.com

Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexico's independence, but it is not Independence Day. Mexico asserted its independence from Spain on September 16, 1810. The festivities on May 5 are about another battle for independence - a battle fought against the French in 1862.

U.S. Coast Guard Competes Ixtapa Kindergarten Rehab
Jerry Lafferty

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Midgett, operating out of Seattle, Washington, visited Puerto Vallarta last week for a bit of R&R, but also found time to send a work party of 10 sailors to finish the total overhaul of the Luis Medina Casillas Kindergarten in Ixtapa.

VYC's Jim Ketler Award Presented to Charlotte Shull
Vallarta Yacht Club

This year, the Vallarta Yacht Club's Jim Ketler Award was presented to Charlotte Shull, a woman who epitomizes what was envisioned with this honor. For many years she has worked quietly but tirelessly and efficiently on behalf of both the VYC and the community.

Southwest, Vallarta Finalize New PVR Flight Details
BanderasNews.com

Members of the Vallarta-Nayarit joint promotion committee recently met with Southwest Airlines executives to finalize the details of the new direct daily flight from Orange County, California to the Puerto Vallarta International Airport.

Savor the Flavors of the World at Daiquiri Dick's
Banderas News Team

Send your taste buds around the world.. without leaving Puerto Vallarta! No need to pack your bags, just head on over to Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant, where this week's Special Menu offers flavors from around the world from May 6-14, 2015.

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