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Ultimate Golf Getaway for Father's Day
PRWeb

Golf enthusiasts are trekking to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, to celebrate Father's Day and enjoy limitless golfing on world-class greens at Vista Vallarta Champion Golf Club.

La Cruz Marina Lowers Rates for Summer
Capt. Pat Rains

Think Summer — La Cruz Yacht Club at Marina Riviera Nayarit is open for summer fun, and the marina’s prices have been lowered for the season.

Building a Kid- and Eco-Friendly Park
Nicole Swedlow

Learn about the tremendous success of the San Pancho elementary school's recycling program, and how you can help the community turn all of that amazing energy towards creating a safe, beautiful and much needed playground for their children.

Vallarta Enfrenta el SIDA May Events
Paul Crist

This month, Vallarta Enfrenta el SIDA, a non-profit organization that provides education and prevention programs, counseling and support for those with HIV+ and their loved ones, is hosting several activities that you won't want to miss!

Charley Tuna Wished He'd Never Visited Vallarta!
Jim Scherrer

Puerto Vallarta boasts some of the finest deep sea fishing waters in the world; those found in Banderas Bay, an extension of a large canyon running from the Sierra Madre Occidentals, and in the ocean just outside of the bay.

Navy League Reaches Out
Peter Gray

After organizing visiting sailors from U.S. ships to assist in supporting a number of needy cases in Puerto Vallarta this year, the Navy League extended its painting and maintenance activities to Bucerias when the USCG Aspen came to port last week.

Building a Park from Recycled Materials
Nicole Swedlow

On Saturday, May 24th children, parents and the community will join together to build a beautiful, safe and innovative park - almost entirely out of recycled materials - for the children of San Francisco, Nayarit.

Bruce's Back Alley: New Owner, Same Great Food!
Gary R. Beck

Rarely does a restaurant change ownership and maintain the same quality of food and service. But according to BanderasNews food writer and Puerto Vallarta restaurant reviewer, Gary R. Beck, this has occurred at the famed Bruce's Back Alley Bistro.

Wesak – Making the Most of the Spiritual New Year
JOY!

The entire week leading up to Wesak, (also known as Buddha's Birthday) holds high holy energy for anyone to tap into. That's why I am holding a miniature Wesak Festival at the hidden hot springs in Puerto Vallarta on Monday May 19th.

Gov't Offers Matching Fund Program to Children of the Dump
Arthur Fumerton

The Mexican government introduced a new grant program (VIVE) to approved charities which can meet the matching requirements. Children of the Dump, a Puerto Vallarta charity, has been offered the opportunity to receive funds under this program.

El Torito - Not Your Average Sports Bar
Gary R. Beck

BanderasNews food writer and Puerto Vallarta restaurant reviewer, Gary R. Beck, tells us about the world-famous BBQ Ribs, Mamalina Shrimp and other mouth-watering temptations that make El Torito more than just another Sports Bar.

Related International’s ICON Vallarta Captures 12 BEST Awards
BusinessWire

The Builders Association of South Florida has honored ICON Vallarta, a new $200 million luxury development in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, with 12 BEST Awards, giving industry recognition to the project’s quality, craftsmanship, and the innovative interior design work of Yoo by Philippe Starck.

PV Restaurant Week Returns May 15-31
PVNN

From May 15-31, some of the finest restaurants in Puerto Vallarta will once again participate in Vallarta Lifestyles' annual Restaurant Week, a gourmet celebration featuring special three-course menus for up to 60% off the regular prices!

PV Hosts National Fireworks Championship
PVNN

As part of Puerto Vallarta's 90th Anniversary celebration, a National Fireworks Competition will turn the Puerto Vallarta Sports Stadium into a dazzling fiesta full of bright lights and colors on May 30, 2008. Admission is free.

How to Say What You Mean - in Spanish!
Patrick Harrison

We have all experienced it... that sign that made us chuckle, that brochure or ad that didn't quite convey what it set out to say. Now companies in Vallarta can turn to an agency with proven success in translation services - Producciones Pino.

Some Spring Happenings
Pamela Thompson

Spring is here and I don't know about you but I am ready for rain! Time to wash off the dust, green up the hills, clear the air. In the meantime, here are a couple of upcoming happenings here in Puerto Vallarta that you just won't want to miss.

Futures 8 Professional Tennis Tournament at Canto Del Sol May 19-25
Bob Cohen

The Canto Del Sol Resort and Tennis Club will be host to the largest professional tennis tournament held in Puerto Vallarta in a number of years. The event is the International Federation of Tennis F8 Futures, and the total purse is $10,000 USD.

Dos Marias - An Architecturally Significant Development Rising on Puerto Vallarta Mexico’s South Shore
Business Wire

Naturally sophisticated, Dos Marias is more than uniqueness in its amenities and design, it is a lifestyle. Situated in the jungle overlooking the Pacific just seven minutes south of Puerto Vallarta, you are so near to all the conveniences that this international destination offers, yet with the sensation of being worlds apart.

Children of the Dump Celebrates Ten Years of Helping the Children
Robin Noelle

Founded in 1998 as Feed the Children, the Children of the Dump project is celebrating ten years of helping the children living around the Vallarta dump get an education so they can have an opportunity for a better job and a better life.

Vallarta School of Champions Summer Camp
Arthur Fumerton

This summer from July 14th through August 8th, Children of the Dump will open their School of Champions for a summer camp to 100 children who live in impoverished areas around the Puerto Vallarta city dump.

Puerto Vallarta Cat Crusaders
Laura Gelezunas

There are an estimated 100,000 stray cats in the Puerto Vallarta area, most of which are starving, unloved and unwanted. BanderasNews videographer, Laura Gelezunas shows us how two cat crusaders are alleviating some of the suffering.

A Charity Event by Vallarta for Vallarta
PVNN

The Fifth Annual Puerto Vallarta International Altruism Festival will be held at 6 pm on Sunday, May 25th, 2008 in the beachfront gardens at the Marriott CasaMagna Resort.

Catch the Rhythms of the Night
Laura Gelezunas

Vallarta Adventures' Rhythms of the Night tour transforms the tropical beach hideaway of Las Caletas into a magical paradise where one of Mexico's most innovative contemporary dance troupes will take you on a journey through time.

XV Sidral Aga Sports Classic May 16-18th
Bob Cohen

Offering a weekend full of fun for all ages, this year's Sidral Aga Sports Classic will take place from May 16-18. Based at the Bougainvilleas Sheraton Resort and Convention Center in Puerto Vallarta, events will be held at the sports stadium, local beaches, and tennis clubs.

Luma Now Selling Phase One Homes in Mexico's First Beachfront Active Adult Community
Marketwire

Luma, the first American developed, full-ownership, active adult beachfront community in Mexico, is selling Phase One homes. Located just north of Puerto Vallarta in Nuevo Vallarta, Luma will be a warm, vibrant community for those 50 years old and over.

What's My Puerto Vallarta Property Worth?
Free Property Value Assessment

Planning to sell your Puerto Vallarta property? Curious about the value of your Banderas Bay area real estate? PVPropertyValues.com offers FREE no obligation service to help you determine the current market value of your home or condo.

Interns Enjoy International Work and Fun
PVNN

Every aspiring journalist deserves a chance to showcase his or her natural talents and newfound skills. Here at Puerto Vallarta's Liveliest Website, we offer journalism, film and multi-media interns an opportunity to shine!

The Glamorous, Hippies and "Liz" Celebrated at the Last Party at Casa Kimberly
Twila Crawford

Costumes of old Hollywood and the 1960's were abundant at Elizabeth Taylor's and Richard Burton's home in Puerto Vallarta, Casa Kimberly, where Janice Chatterton recently hosted a Swinging Sixties party to raise funds for the local SPCA.

What Your House Wants You To Know - Air Conditioning Maintenance
Jim Morrison

The weather in Vallarta is perfect right now, but we all know what's coming. Our air conditioners are going to get a real workout in a few weeks. When was the last time you had it serviced? How old is it? Have you ever paid any attention to it?

Celebrating the Eternally Young
JOY!

I recently attended two "high society" parties - Bob Early's elegant birthday party at La Jolla de Mismaloya apartments and Janice Chatterton's Swinging Sixties party to raise funds for the Puerto Vallarta SPCA at Casa Kimberly.

Deloitte and A.M.P.I. Seminar
PVNN

One of the largest and most prestigious accounting firms in the world, Deloitte, hosted a presentation at the Westin Resort and Spa for Banderas Bay area real estate professionals on Friday, April 25, 2008.

Treat Mom to Some Mother's Day Memories
Laura Gelezunas

There is no better way to show Mom your love than by treating her to a fabulous Mother's Day dinner or scrumptious brunch in the postcard perfect setting of Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant on Los Muertos Beach in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Next Theater Season will be Action-Packed
Twila Crawford

Next theater season at Santa Barbara is going to be action-packed with new shows under new owner Ann Marie Danimus, a performer and actress herself. She told us about some of her plans at the recent fund raiser for children's theater camp.

Banana Cantina Celebrates Children
Debbi Egan

Last week Banana Cantina and friends, along with board members and supporters of Pasitos de Luz, raised $78,650 pesos for the Pitillal day care facility for children with special needs. Join us this Wednesday at 7 pm to support Los Mangos Library.

Burn Grandfather, But First Have Breakfast
JOY!

When they paved the the once tree-rich Lazaro Cardenas Park to put in a parking lot, I didn’t think I'd ever feel good about that space again. Then, in February, Hector Lugo staged his Natural Health fair there, and the plaza came back to life.


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