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Help Feed & Educate a Child for $1 a Day
 Arthur Fumerton
In order to continue educating and feeding the 300 students in their after school program, Feed the Children Vallarta and the School of Champions need 300 donors to commit to a contribution of $1 per day for the entire school year.
Fantasy Comes to Puerto Vallarta
 pvscene.com
From July 26th through September 16th, you and your family can journey through the world of Fantasy literature as the Centro Comercial Galerías Vallarta hosts the Mágico Interactive Museum's exhibition and workshops from 1 to 8 pm daily.
 July Riviera Nayarita AMPI Realtors News
 Marilyn Newman
On time, On Point and On the Move... that must have been the theme of this past week's Riviera Nayarita A.M.P.I. meeting, which was held at the new Real Nuevo Vallarta development, represented by the Prudential Paradise Village Realty office.
Vallarta's Favorite Restaurants for 2009
 PVNN
With so many great places to dine in Puerto Vallarta and around Banderas Bay, it can be difficult to single out 'The Best Restaurant' so, every year, Virtual Vallarta's Readers' Choice Awards give residents and visitors alike an easy way to acknowledge their favorites.
Little League Season Finale this Saturday
 Bob Cohen
Puerto Vallarta city officials will take the field at the Agustín Flores Contreras Sports Stadium on July 31 to present this season's Little League champions with trophies and to thank the team sponsors who helped bring Little League baseball back to PV after a 10 year absence.
Hugging Our Vallarta Close... Volunteers Get Busy and Break Records!
 Tracy Parks
Thanks to the kindness of the 65 volunteers who showed up to help at the July 28th Vallarta Food Drive Packaging Party, 865 food packages, each containing enough food to feed a local family of four for one week, were completed in 40 minutes.
Vallarta Botanical Gardens 2nd Pig Roast
 Dianna Madsen
On Sunday, August 16th from 1 pm to 5 pm, the Vallarta Botanical Gardens will be hosting their second Pig Roast of the summer. There will also be a Canine Beauty Pageant taking place at 12 noon, so dress up your pup and get ready to spend a fun-filled day at the Gardens.
PEACE Summer Camp Opens in Nayarit
 Harold Sokolove
PEACE Mexico opened its first annual summer camp for middle and high school students last week. The camp is being held in Punta de Mita, Sayulita and La Cruz and focuses on teaching youth about entrepreneurship. Students also enjoy a variety of activities, including English and art classes.
 Vallarta Area Destination Wedding Venues
 Discover the Magic of Puerto Vallarta
Whether you lean toward getting married in a 5-Star resort, an oceanfront restaurant, a remote beach house or a private villa, our wedding venue videos will help you find the perfect place to host your Mexico destination wedding in Puerto Vallarta and other tropical locations around Banderas Bay.
Escape the Heat - Head to the Mountains!
 Pamela Thompson
Are you about ready to melt from the heat in Puerto Vallarta? Would you like to escape for just a day? Then join us on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 for a day trip to Hacienda Jalisco up in the cool Sierra Madre Mountains in San Sebastian del Oeste.
Mexico Property Ownership: IRS Foreign Trust Reporting Requirements
 John Dillinger
U.S. Persons with property in a Fideicomiso, who have not filed the required IRS Foreign Trust Forms, have an opportunity to become safe with the IRS regarding penalties and criminal investigation. However, they must file the required forms before September 23, 2009.
Fiction Corner: Outing Montezuma
 Jan Baumgartner
Somehow against all odds, or perhaps in perfect harmony with the macabre humor of the malevolent spirits of amor, I ended up in A Tail of Two Cities, a place that was the best of all possible worlds and at the same time, the biggest incestuous mound of excrement I had ever stepped into...
A Buyer’s Market in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
 Jim Scherrer
Having owned property in Vallarta for more than a quarter of a century, we can emphatically state that we’ve never seen a better time to buy property along the Mexican Riviera and seriously doubt that we’ll ever see it again during our lifetime.
Do You Have 37 Minutes to Spare?
 PVNN
Stop by PVRPV on Tuesday, July 28th at 6 pm and help us make a difference in our community by lending a hand at the next Vallarta Food Drive Packaging Party. In August, we plan on delivering over 1000 bags of food to local families, so we really need your help.
You Can't Stop BINGO for Beans and Babies
 pvrpvblog.blogspot.com
Last Thursday night, July 23rd, BINGO for Beans and Babies at Bite me! Beach Club continued despite a prolonged power outage. In spite of the wild weather and dim light, nearly fifty guests played by candlelight in support of Pasitos de Luz and the Puerto Vallarta Area Food Drive.
Sage Hill Lightning Wins Playoff Game, One Game From Championship
 Bob Cohen
The Puerto Vallarta Little League season came closer to a conclusion after Saturday's action. Three games were scheduled but only one was played. The summer vacation left teams short of players as families were out of town.
A Pirates Life in Puerto Vallarta
 Octavio Fregoso
In what seemed like a night right out of the life of Jack Sparrow of Pirates of the Caribbean, a pair of friends and I embarked on one of Puerto Vallarta's most popular attractions: the Marigalante Pirate Ship Dinner Cruise.
3rd Annual Riviera Nayarit International Marlin & Tuna Fishing Tournament
 PVNN
Riviera Nayarit’s reputation as a world-class fishing destination continues to grow as the community gets ready for the 3rd Annual International Marlin & Tuna Fishing Tournament from August 13-15, 2009 at the Marina Riviera Nayarit in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle.
How to Get High in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
 PVNN
If you are looking for high-flying thrills, panoramic views and pure excitement, one of the most amazing things to do here in Puerto Vallarta is parasailing, which lifts you high above Banderas Bay for a fabulous and unique view of this tropical beach paradise.
PEACE Plea Gets Results
Harold Sokolove
Just about a week ago, a plea sent out by PEACE volunteer Carol Davenport appeared on BanderasNews, asking for help to overcome the funding shortage of the organization's activities, especially the PEACE children's summer camp. Well, there is some good news to report.
XXV Annual Copa Canto Del Sol Tennis Tournament August 5th-9th
 Bob Cohen
The 25th Annual Copa Canto Del Sol Tennis Tournament will be held this year from August 5-9, drawing a large group of tourists from Guadalajara, Tepic and other cities to combine some extremely competitive tennis and a week at the beautiful beaches of Puerto Vallarta.
Expats in Vallarta August Schedule
 Sara Wise
The local group of Expats In Vallarta, made up of Puerto Vallarta residents, visitors and investors from other countries, continues to grow dramatically, even in the summer. Their next Happy Hour get-together will be held at 5 pm on August 4th at Harry's Bar on Lazaro Cardenas in Old Town.
Boxer Marco Antonio Nazareth Dies
 Sports Ya
23-year-old pugilist Marco Antonio Nazareth died at a hospital in Puerto Vallarta following a cerebral hemorrhage suffered during a fight against Omar Chavez.
Puerto Vallarta Condo and Villa Rentals
 ... from PVRPV Vacation Services
Representing the highest quality vacation accommodations in Puerto Vallarta, PVRPV is your experienced and reliable choice for Puerto Vallarta home, villa and condo rentals, vacation services and rental property management in the Banderas Bay area.
Prudential Agents Attend Update on Fiscal Law
 Marilyn Newman
Recently, seventeen real estate agents from all three Prudential California Realty Vallarta office locations received an update on the changes in fiscal law for 2009 by Licenciado Gabriel Cuellar Álvarez of Notary #12 in Nuevo Vallarta.
Celebrate Swiss National Day in Vallarta
 PVNN
Home to many fine restaurants serving the world's most sensational cuisines, Puerto Vallarta is often referred to as a culinary smorgasbord, which means you don't have to be a Swiss National to enjoy Trattoria Michel's 3 day menu of Switzerland Specialties from July 31-August 2, 2009.
Little League Playoffs Continue Saturday After Long Layoff
 Bob Cohen
The Puerto Vallarta Little League continues play after a two + month layoff. At this point, it might've been easier to terminate the season, but League President Miguel Vargas was persistent in concluding the season with a playoff system that allows teams more action on the baseball diamond.
Time to Jam: Vallarta Song Writing Contest
 Laura Gelezunas
One of the best ways to generate excitement is to have a contest. Local author, musician and composer David Lyons hopes to strum up enthusiasm by launching a song writing contest. The contest is in its preliminary stage, so start strumming up ideas now and we'll have more details soon.
PVYAFCA: Fishing with Phil - July 21, 2009
 ... hosted by Phil Kerr
In this episode of the Fishing with Phil Show, we spend a great day on the Elissa with Rosa, Greg and Monty from REMAX real estate.
BINGO for Beans and Babies on the Beach
 pvrpvblog.blogspot.com
With Debbi Egan of Banana Cantina acting as guest caller and nearly 60 revelers enjoying rousing games of BINGO, $9275 pesos were raised for Pasitos de Luz and more donations were received for the Puerto Vallarta Summer Food Drive at last Thursday's BINGO for Beans and Babies at Bite Me!
Puerto Vallarta Fishing Report July 20, 2009
 Phil Kerr
If you are coming to Puerto Vallarta to do some serious Big Game Fishing these next 4 to 5 months are your best bet to ensure yourself a trophy fish. Fishing was a bit slow this week; however a few of the boats had successful charters, reeling in Sailfish, Dorado and Tuna.
On Being a Single Woman (of a Certain Age) in Puerto Vallarta Part Three: Kissing Frogs
 Liana Turner
We shouldn't consider an unsuccessful relationship, or even several of them, to be failures. Be patient, make your own good life, and take care of yourself while you are single. Don't despair. Some people are just destined to kiss a lot of frogs before finding their prince... or princess.
Steadfast Crew Volunteers in Vallarta
 dailyastorian.info
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Steadfast returned last week following a 67-day counter-narcotics patrol in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. While on a midpatrol break, 10 members of the Steadfast crew readily volunteered to participate in a community relations project in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
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