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Special Slow Food Wine and Food Event Sponsored by the Bahía de Banderas Chapter
Patrick Harrison

Reserve November 16th for a very special Slow Food event at El Arrayán. Sommelier Daniel Mendez of Mi Cava wine distributors will be explaining his pairings of each wine with a fabulous five-course meal created by El Arrayán’s Chef Mariano Valdés featuring fresh regional produce.

A BanderasNews Brief & Upcoming Events
Mike A. Arevalo

There's always so much going on in Puerto Vallarta and around Banderas Bay, it can be difficult to keep up with it all. So we've put together a brief overview of some of this week's news headlines and added some upcoming events you won't want to miss.

Beta Sigma Phi Wine and Cheese Party
Sue Fornoff

Beta Sigma Phi, an international service sorority made up of women from Bucerias and La Cruz, is having their annual Wine and Cheese Welcome Back Party on Tuesday, November 17th from 7 to 10 pm (Jalisco time) at Sweet Thing Bake Shop and Café in Bucerias.

La Palapa to Open Becas Vallarta’s Season
Polly G. Vicars

The first Becas Breakfast of the season will be held at La Palapa Restaurant on Los Muertos Beach at 9:30 am on Wednesday, November 18, 2009. Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance at the same low price as last year, $150 pesos per person.

Green Art Premieres at Splurge
PVNN

If you are looking for eco-friendly International art in the Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta Mexico area, don't miss the Grand Opening of Splurge Art Gallery in Bucerias on November 5th, during the first Bucerias Art Walk of the 2009 Season.

Major Upgrade for Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Real Estate MLS Service
Vallarta Lifestyles Publishing Group

The recent upgrade of Multi-List Vallarta, a multiple listing service for the Vallarta/Riviera Nayarit region provides the most sophisticated MLS service available in Mexico.

2009 Puerto Vallarta Half Marathon and 5k
PVNN

As part of the 2009 Puerto Vallarta International Half Marathon and 5k, which is schedule to take place at the Agustín Flores Contreras Municipal Stadium on Sunday, November 8th at 6:50 am, there will be a special Run for Kids from 9 to 11 am.

El Arrayán: Still PV's Favorite Mexican Restaurant
Patrick Harrison

Puerto Vallarta's choice for traditional Mexican cuisine, El Arrayán, recently captured Vallarta Lifestyle's "Best Mexican Restaurant" Award for the 5th year in a row, adding to the continued praise this award-winning restaurant receives from the North American Press.

BanderasNews Entertainment Report
Precision Productions

In this edition of The BanderasNews Entertainment Report, host Nicole Martin tells us about some of this week's upcoming events and activities that you won't want to miss, and tells us what's happening around the Bay in November.

This Month's Hot Property at Tropicasa Realty
Avalon 207 - Amapas

Park Avenue meets Puerto Vallarta in this spectacular decorator showpiece located in the ultra modern development of Avalon. As seen in Costa Vallarta Living magazine, this luxury and professionally decorated condo offers convenience, style, security and high end amenities.

The Final Leg of the Cafe Roma Kids North American Tour Approaches!
Arthur Fumerton

After several successful fundraising events across the continent, Seńor Fox and his team will be concluding their North American Tour in aid of the children at the School of Champions on November 11, 2009 at Café Roma in Puerto Vallarta.

Free Rheumatology Lecture at CasaMagna
Pamela Thompson

On Thursday, November 12th at 9:30 am, Sharp HealthCare in San Diego, California and HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta will present a free lecture by Rheumatology Specialist, Dr. Corrie Broudy, at the CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa in Marina Vallarta.

Out and About in Puerto Vallarta
Twila Crawford

From all the latest Puerto Vallarta news and gossip to local happenings and upcoming events, Twila's got the scoop on what's going on around Banderas Bay, so if you want to be 'in the know' be sure to read this week's Out and About in Puerto Vallarta.

Nacho Daddy Grand Opening/Halloween Party
PVNN

On October 31st starting at 8 pm, Nacho Daddy, a new restaurant and bar on the southside of Puerto Vallarta and the world's only 'Mex Tex' restaurant, will be celebrating their Grand Opening with a Halloween Costume Party, live music, great food and a howling good time!

Puerto Vallarta Little League Partnerships - 2009-2010 Season
Jeff Davis

When the first pitch is thrown out the first Saturday of December to open the season, we expect to field 10-12 teams with 150+ kids. Here's your chance to be part of this season's activities.

Viejo Vallarta 5th Anniversary Dinner & Show
Bob Cohen

The Viejo Vallarta Neighbors and Businesses Association will be throwing their Fifth Annual International Dinner Show, featuring delicious food and live entertainment, on November 14th starting at 7 pm at La Iguana Restaurant and Club on the south side of Puerto Vallarta.

The Art of Dining & Living Well: The Art of Creative Parking is in Danger
Liana Turner

Jalisco is the birthplace of many fine artists and art forms, such as Mariachi, Carlos Santana, Vicente Fernandez and Tequila. But here in Puerto Vallarta one of our most refined and widely practiced art forms is in danger - the art of 'creative parking'.

Buenaventura Grand Hotel & Spa Debuts New Kids Spa
Travel Daily News

The family friendly, Buenaventura Grand Hotel & Spa in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is offering young spa enthusiasts a private sanctuary with the introduction of their Kids Spa at the tranquil, open-air spa Shakti.

BINGO Raises Funds for 1424 Bouganvillea
pvrpv.com

On the final night of BINGO for Bouganvillea, which took place at Bite me! Beach Club on Friday, October 23rd, we raised $8,070 pesos which broken down is 504 bushes, bringing the total to 1424 plants purchased for this extremely worthwhile cause.

Halloween Pet Parade, Saturday, Oct. 31
Pegeen White

Come down to Epoca Restaurant at the end of Aquiles Serdan on Los Muertos Beach, with or without a pet in costume Saturday, Oct. 31, and enjoy the First Annual SPCA-PV Pet Parade. Instigated by dog lovers for dog lovers it is going to be an exciting and happy time.

First Bucerias Art Walk of the Season
Christy Ann Beguesse

The first Bucerias Art Walk of the season will be held on November 5th, which also marks the 1 year anniversary of the Bucerias Art Walk Plaza. The Art Walk will take place along four blocks of Ave. L. Cardenas, full of art galleries, fine jewelry stores and gourmet restaurants.

On the Water with Vallarta Fishing Experience
Stan Gabruk

Another week passes and everything changes when it comes to currents and fishing conditions. The big surprise this week is the continued fishing explosion in the bay. Around Yelapa to Los Animas, just a few miles off shore, the Dorado are running large and Sailfish are here as well.

Veteran Affairs: Lesson Learned
David Lord

By leaving my familiar surroundings in Puerto Vallarta, a new perspective was gained. Viewing the Empires and the successes and failures made by them I realized we travel the same old road and make many of the same mistakes. That the wars fought always had some goal which had consequences never meant to be.

Voladores of Papantla Flying High in PV
PVNN

Don't miss your chance to see the Voladores of Papantla every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night high above the Malecón in downtown Puerto Vallarta. You'll be dazzled by their dangerous and breathtaking feats, while experiencing an unforgettable taste of pre-Hispanic Mexican culture.

Does Hair Really Matter?
Eddie Ortiz

This past year I've noticed that fashion magazines have been focusing on hair, especially African-American women's hair. Could it be because there is an African American woman in the White House? And does hair really matter?

Fall & Winter Lecture Series at the IFC
PVNN

Writer and historian Dan Grippo will be presenting two new lecture series, 'Four Iconic Mexican Women' and 'World Religions: Shared Wisdom, East and West', at the International Friendship Club in coming months. Registration will open Tuesday, November 10 at the IFC offices.

Medicare in Mexico Town Hall Meeting
medicareinmexico.org

On November 19 and 20, producers for the Jim Lehrer News Hour on PBS will visit Puerto Vallarta. Americans for Medicare in Mexico is organizing a Town Hall Meeting on November 20, at which News Hour reporters will interview attendees on relevant healthcare topics.

WBC Aids Nazareth Family
FightNews.com

This week the WBC delivered a life insurance check for $25,000 to the father of fallen warrior Marco Antonio Nazareth, who died after his fight with Omar Chavez on July 18 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

IV Copa Pacifico Pro Tennis Tournament at Canto Del Sol November 9th-14th
Bob Cohen

After three successful years, the Copa Pacifico Pro Tennis Tournament will return to the Canto Del Sol Resort and Tennis Club in Puerto Vallarta from November 9th-14th, offering hot and heavy competition and a $10,000 USD prize to professional tennis players from around the world.

Gay Puerto Vallarta's Founding Father, Paco Ruiz, Gravely Ill and Needs Your Help
Ed Walsh

The man most responsible for Puerto Vallarta becoming the most popular gay destination in Mexico is fighting for his life. Paco Ruiz, the founder of Club Paco Paco, is gravely ill with cancer.

BanderasNews Entertainment Report
Precision Productions

In this edition of The BanderasNews Entertainment Report, Nicole tells us about some 'Scary' events that Galerias Vallarta will be presenting in celebration of Halloween and some upcoming November events that you won't want to miss.

Casa Isabel Halloween Costume Party
Rick Hepting

Halloween is the season premiere, the grand opening of Vallarta's High Season, so Casa Isabel is sponsoring, along with Teatro Limón Restaurant, Xocodiva Chocolates and the VallartaScene forum, a Halloween party to knock your socks off, on October 31st beginning at 7:30 pm.

A BanderasNews Brief & Upcoming Events
Mike A. Arevalo

There's always so much going on in Puerto Vallarta and around Banderas Bay, it can be difficult to keep up with it all. So we've put together a brief overview of some of this week's news headlines and added some upcoming events you won't want to miss.


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