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Puerto Vallarta's Got Latin Fever
Alex Gomez

For the past twelve years, Gilles Belanger (Toronto) and Will Gorges (L.A.) have teamed up to produce Latin Fever, a five-day long party right here in Puerto Vallarta. This year the festivities will commence on Tuesday the 24th and wrap up on Sunday the 29th of November.

My Friend Without Hair
William Michael

CANICA Centro de Apoyo a Ninos con Cancer A.C. is having a fund raiser this Sunday, November 15th, 2009. The goal is to raise money for a hospital in Guadalajara where children and their families can stay while the children go through treatments to cure their cancer.

PVJC Chanukah Dinner at The River Cafe
Mel Bornstein

The Puerto Vallarta Jewish Community invites you to join us at the magnificent River Cafe Restaurant on Saturday, December 12th at 7 pm for a PVJC Chanukah Dinner and Celebration. Join us for a load of "Latkes" and great dinner with wine.

VYC to Host 2011 Pan American Pre-Regatta
PVNN

The Executive Committee of the Pan American Sailing Federation recently met at Paradise Village in Nuevo Vallarta and toured the Vallarta Yacht Club. On October 20 the Vallarta Yacht Club received confirmation that it will be the official host of the Pan American Pre Regatta, October 21-29, 2010.

Rent a Puerto Vallarta Villa for the Holidays
Valerie Neblett

Winter is approaching and so is the Christmas and New Year. There is no better destination than sunny climes of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for celebrating Christmas this year, and there's no better way to enjoy your holidays than in a private villa.

Street Eats: Tacos de Montes de Oca
Laura Gelezunas

The taco stand, Mexico's version of fast food. Most usually specialize in one type of filling, but it's the preparation and sauces that set one place apart from another. In this episode of Street Eats, we visit Tacos de Montes de Oca, on the corner of Bolivia and Guatemala in El Centro.

Young People's Autumn Classical Concert
PVNN

Once again it's the arts, the Gourmet Festival, the shows... But let's not forget the concerts season is upon us too! As always, Biblioteca Los Mangos is hosting our year-end classical concert, the Concierto Classico de Otoño, at 6 pm on Friday, November 20th, the Library's 11th anniversary.

November U.S. Consular Agency Community Network Breakfast
Kelly Trainor de O.

The next U.S. Consular Agency Community Network Breakfast will be held at the La Cruz Yacht Club in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nayarit on November 20 at 9 am. Everyone is invited to join us, meet new friends, and find out what's going on in the Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta.

Las Peñitas Surf Tournament, Nov 13-15
PVNN

If you are looking for some fun in the sun, attend this year's exciting surfing tournament in Playa Peñitas from November 13-15! Whether you are a surfer or a 'watcher', these tournaments are exciting, action-packed and well attended by the local surfing communities.

Vallarta Yacht Club Holds 2009 La Regata de Revolucion Sailing Regatta
Jajana Medina

From November 14-16, sailors representing yacht clubs from Acapulco, Jalisco-Chapala, Nuevo Leon, State of Mexico-Valle de Bravo and Nayarit will meet at the Vallarta Yacht Club (VYC) to compete in the first Junior Sailing Regata de Revolucion One-Design national regatta.

How to make Daiquiri Dick's Poblano Sauce
Laura Gelezunas

Want to learn how to make Poblano Sauce just like they serve at Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta? Pick up your copy of 'Sand in Your Shoes, The Daiquiri Dick's Kitchen Workbook,' or check out the chef's recipe and step-by-step cooking video right here on BanderasNews.

November 11, 2009: Happy Veterans Day
David Lord

To all the Men and Women who have served in uniform I send my best and thank you for that service. The words I use to convey my gratitude fall short, as we know the public acclaim for your service was speckled at best and sometimes sparse. In fact it fades with each new generation, with each new crisis...

Puerto Vallarta will Reign as Mexico's Culinary Capital with the 15th Annual Gourmet Festival November 12-22, 2009
travelvideo.tv

Once again, Puerto Vallarta will reign as Mexico's capital of culinary arts from November 12-22 with the 15th annual International Gourmet Festival. Over 25 restaurants will be participating in this year's program with highly acclaimed guest chefs from Mexico and around the world.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Reels in $345,000 from Fishing Tournament
PRLog

Catch-and-release fishing tourney took place this weekend in Puerto Vallarta and reeled in $345,000 NET for cystic fibrosis research. Festivities included a pre-tourney fiesta, concert by Chris Young, golf, dockside weigh-in and an awards gala.

The Villa Group's 25th Anniversary Tweetstakes
The Villa Group

The Villa Group is celebrating their 25th Anniversary and to commemorate the occasion, will be launching a 25 day Tweetstakes promotion on Twitter. Join them to win one of six grand prize 4-day, 3 night stays for two people at one of The Villa Group's luxurious beachfront Mexican resorts.

Mijo! Brands Celebrates 2 Years in Mexico
Daniel Gomez

It has been a busy 2 years since Mijo! Brand Strategy and Design uprooted from London, England seeking sunnier shores and relocated to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. To celebrate our two years in Mexico, we launched our new brand strategy and identity, MijoBrands.com, in late October.

Dreaming in Green: Guadalupe Dipp's los Arroyos Verdes
Roberta Rand

Exactly what IS this place? A botanical garden? A museum? A retreat center? Los Arroyos Verdes is a place where artists, poets and others could come and find peace, rest and inspiration; a unique place, east of Bucerias, for people who love nature and want to connect with their spirituality.

OXXO Helping to Make Dreams Come True
Polly G. Vicars

Becas Vallarta was chosen to be the recipients of OXXO's 'rounding up' program for August, September and October. The proceeds from the three months of redondear amounted to enough money to pay for a year's scholarship for 23 university students or 29 high school students or 100 Jr high students.

Condos, Casas & Cocktails: Mexico Real Estate and Mortgage How-To's
Patrick Harrison

To help educate the public on the how-to's of Mexican real estate and mortgages, Tropicasa Realty and MEXLend Mortgages will be holding Free Q&A Seminars on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, through March, at Garbo's on the south side of Puerto Vallarta.

Expats in Mexico Survey - Please Participate
Paul Crist

Americans for Medicare in Mexico is working to get Medicare benefits for eligible seniors living in Mexico. As part of the effort involves gathering detailed demographic information, AMMAC is assisting The International Community Fund in a survey of American expats.

Puerto Vallarta Mid-November Health News
Pamela Thompson

High season has arrived - and things are getting busy! It's so fun to see friends who have returned for "the season" and many more tourists strolling the streets. Here's what we at HealthCare Resources have in store for you this month, and some great things to look forward to during the high season.

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.

Juan Pablo's Vallarta Fishing Report
PVNN

What more can I say the fishing is great. It’s the typical end of a great Puerto Vallarta summer, a lot of tuna, a lot of marlin, a lot of most species, and most importantly a lot of action.

Out and About in Puerto Vallarta
Twila Crawford

From the latest news and local happenings to where to go and what to do while you're Out and About in Puerto Vallarta, Twila's got the scoop. So if you want to be 'in the know,' be sure to read this week's column.

Jack Nicklaus to Open New Punta Mita Bahia Golf Course
Scott Kauffman

Punta Mita, one of Mexico's most luxurious resort and residential communities, is preparing for the opening of its newest Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, Punta Mita Bahia.

Who Lets the Dogs Out? - Daiquiri Dick's 4th Annual Pet Picnic
Laura Gelezunas

Offering Puerto Vallarta visitors and pet owners the opportunity to have some fun for a worthy cause, and dogs a chance to strut their stuff, the 4th Annual Pet Picnic will be held at 11 am on Saturday December 5th at Daiquiri Dick's restaurant.

Vallarta's Culinary Corner: Take Your PV Holiday Menu Up a Notch
SF Productions

In this episode of Vallarta's Culinary Corner, Chef Seth Cloutman and Jan Marie Benton of Mark's Bar & Grill in Bucerías prepare three scrumptious mainstays from Mark's menu that will take your Puerto Vallarta holiday menu up a notch.

Everything Food with Seth: The Joys of Jan
Seth Cloutman

It is a rare day when I meet another person whose life revolves around the search for a great combination of flavors not found before. But, a few weeks ago, when I met Jan Benton, the Chef de Cuisine of Mark's Bar and Grill in Bucerías, that is exactly what happened...

Halloween at Nacho Daddy's - Bound to Become an Annual Event?
Barbara Sands

That Big Blast Halloween night on the south side of Puerto Vallarta was the opening of Nacho Daddy, a new venue for music and food that bills itself as the 'only Mex-Tex restaurant in the world.' Some may say that they've juxtaposed the words in the description, but maybe not...

PV Botanical Gardens Celebrates 4 Years
Dianna Madsen

The Vallarta Botanical Gardens will be celebrating its 4th Anniversary on Sunday, November 15th from 1-5 pm, with their 3rd Pig Roast of the year. There will also be a Psychic Fair, complete with fortune telling, card reading, crystals and astrology, so come out and join the party!

Medicare Mexico Town Hall Meeting Update
Paul Crist

The News Hour with Jim Lehrer, on PBS, one of America’s most respected news anchors and journalists, has picked up on the effort to bring Medicare to Mexico! The News Hour is coming to Puerto Vallarta to film a segment for the program, and you are invited to be a part of it!

Escape From America Without Leaving America
Jim Scherrer

Typically, when we think of escaping from America, we're referring to Americans emigrating from the United States to some other locale. With the current depressing state of the economy, there are numerous reasons why US citizens are more interested than ever in retiring in Mexico.

Tracking the Heartbeat of Banderas Bay
Banderas Beat with Laura Gelezunas

From a neighborhood party to a dog-gone good time and a toast to the good life, it's time to celebrate PV's High season!

Expats In Vallarta November Schedule
Sara Wise

Expats In Vallarta will be having their November Happy Hour gatherings at Uncle Bubba's Back Porch in Old Town. Uncle Bubba's is located at 429B Basilio Badillo between Aguacate and Jacarandas. The dates and times are November 10th and 24th at 5:00 pm.


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