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Laura Gelezunas
 The Summer Sizzle Menu is in full swing at Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta. Each week features a 3-course menu from a different country and a complimentary beverage for just $299 pesos. This week, you can savor the flavors of Asia from June 26th to July 1st, 2013.
North American Day Potluck BBQ at Captain Don's
Donna Wong
 On Wednesday, July 3rd, Captain Don’s in downtown Puerto Vallarta is hosting a North American Day BBQ to celebrate with Canadians, Americans and our Mexican friends. Gather up your friends, family, and a food item for the BBQ, and join us for a potluck party that starts at 2 pm.
IRS Offers Good News for Mexico Property Buyers
Kevin Brass
 A new ruling by the IRS could save US citizens buying homes in Mexico thousands of dollars. The agency formally acknowledged that 'fideicomiso' - the land trusts foreigners must use to buy property along Mexico's coast - are not trusts under the definition of the US tax code.
Celebrate Tuna (the fruit not the fish) at No Way José!
Patrick Harrison
 No Way José!, Vallarta's choice for award-winning Mexican contemporary cuisine, celebrates Tuna! Not the fish, but the luscious 'prickly pear' that is in peak-season every July. Enjoy a special 4-course menu featuring this fruit for just $299 pesos at 'Tu Casa en Vallarta' from July 1-15th.
Puerto Vallarta Police Receive Ongoing Training
Gerardo González
 This past weekend, a total of 150 Puerto Vallarta police officers received Human Rights training and refresher courses, taught by instructors from the Jalisco Institute for Human Rights Research and Training Commission. During the training course, officers learned proper arrest procedures.
Younique Weddings in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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 Thinking about getting married in Puerto Vallarta? At Younique Vallarta Weddings, we specialize in creating the most memorable day for brides and grooms. No detail is too small and no dream is too big. We work with you every step of the way to design the perfect destination wedding.
Puerto Vallarta Part of State 'Food Security' Program
nnc.mx
 The Puerto Vallarta Food Bank will be part of the network of NGOs through which the Government of Jalisco will invest 453 million pesos in food aid to over 480,000 people statewide this summer. More than 600 families in Puerto Vallarta and surrounding areas will benefit from the program.
Mexico to Convert More Long-Distance Calls to Local
Crayton Harrison
 Mexican regulators made progress on a plan to redefine area codes so that phone carriers have to charge local prices instead of heftier long-distance fees. The decision would cut the number of area codes to 172 from 397, the Federal Telecommunications Commission said in a statement.
Engage Mexico Social Media Conference Speakers
Luis Armando Contreras Galvan
 Engage Mexico, the preeminent Social Media Conference in Latin America, recently announced its selection of Keynote Speakers for its 5th Annual Conference, which is scheduled to take place at the Puerto Vallarta Sheraton Hotel from November 14-17, 2013.
June 21st Puerto Vallarta News Brief & Upcoming 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 Vallarta news headlines, a few breaking Mexico news stories, and a couple of upcoming local events that you won't want to miss.
Mexcaltitan's Annual Battle of the Saints
RivieraNayarit.com
 Every year on June 29, San Pedro and San Pablo engage in a battle in Mexcaltitan, Mexico. The town splits up in two teams, each one representing one of the saints, who compete in a race. After the race there's a pagan celebration, which includes dancing, eating and fireworks.
Vallarta IFC Invites You to Celebrate Christmas in July
Janie Albright Blank
 Vallarta's International Friendship Club is hosting a festive evening at The River Café on July 20, and they're calling it 'Christmas in July.' Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, you'll enjoy a holiday dinner - and if you bring a new children's toy you'll be entered in a special raffle.
A Bag of Goodies at the Old Town Farmers' Market
Erin Staley
 Fill up your shopping bags with all sorts of 'make it, bake it, grow it' goodies at Vallarta's Old Town Farmers' Market-Tianguis Cultural. From hand-woven baskets to hard-to-find meats and deli products, they've got it all for a fun-filled Saturday morning of shopping.
Understanding Mexico's Foreign Land Ownership Laws
TREGroup
 A Fideicomiso is a legal concept that allows foreigners to acquire real estate in Mexico's restricted zone through a Mexican bank trust. But an amendment to the Mexican Constitution has been proposed that could eliminate the paperwork for foreigners who want to buy beachfront property.
Vallarta Celebrates Canada's 146th Anniversary
Lyne Benoit
 Calling all Canadians! Come to Biblioteca Los Mangos on July 1st at 5 pm to celebrate Canada's 146th anniversary. You'll enjoy an exclusive presentation of the movie 'CICLO,' music, raffles, games, BBQ, and beverages, with all proceeds benefiting Vallarta's Public Library.
Investor Now Buying Existing Mexican Mortgages
Terence L. Reilly
 It is rare to have an investor arrive in Mexico who is actively seeking to purchase Developer/Seller Financed Mortgage Notes... but that is exactly what is happening right now - and Puerto Vallarta-based MEXLend Mortgages is your exclusive provider for this new option.
'Cena con Causa' to Benefit Vallarta Firefighters
Gary Green
 On Saturday, June 29, we have the opportunity to thank the 90 men and women of the Puerto Vallarta Fire Department by attending a 'Cena con Causa' featuring a sumptuous buffet, live music, an auction, and special guests in the air-conditioned Salon Jalisco at the Krystal Hotel.
Liters Still Being Sold and Consumed on PV's Malecón
Lourdes Martínez
 Despite the city's commitment to preventing the consumption of alcohol on Puerto Vallarta's Malecón, last weekend liters were still being sold, the streets were littered with empty bottles, the police seemed indifferent, and the presence of Reglamentos inspectors was noticeably missing.
'Big Bang Theory' Star Vacations in Riviera Nayarit
Marc Murphy
 Riviera Nayarit, Mexico just keeps on attracting celebrities. This time it was actress Mayim Bialik, well-known for her role as Amy Farrah Fowler in 'The Big Bang Theory' TV series, who vacationed at Villa La Estancia for a break after the end of the popular show's sixth season.
La Cruz Welcomes Summer with a 'Summer Sailstice'
Katrina Liana
 In the northern hemisphere, the summer solstice is usually celebrated on the 21st of June, but this year at Marina Riviera Nayarit in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Mexico, it will be celebrated on Saturday, June 22nd with an Umbrella Downwinder and SUP Paddleboard Rally.
Daiquiri Dick's Summer Sizzle: A Taste of Italy
Laura Gelezunas
 One of the best things about June in Vallarta is the return of Daiquiri Dick's Summer Sizzle. Through the end of August, the restaurant offers three courses of contemporary cuisine from different countries for just $299 pesos per person. Sample the flavors of Italy, June 19-24th.
House Hunters International to Film 3rd Episode in PV
Donna L. Davies
 When House Hunters International's second episode featuring Puerto Vallarta aired on June 6th, Timothy Real Estate Group celebrated by having a premier party. But there was even more to celebrate when it was announced that the crew will return to film another PV episode!
ACT II Entertainment Announces Open Auditions
Juan Pablo Hernandez
 ACT II Entertainment will be holding open auditions for actors, dancers, singers, and musicians for their upcoming season on Saturday, June 22 from 1:00-5:00 pm at the new STAGES theatre complex at the corner of Basilio Badillo and Insurgentes on the South side of Puerto Vallarta.
Los Mangos Library's 'Fantastic People' Summer Course
Adriana García L.
 Los Mangos Library's 'Fantastic People' Summer Course offers children ages 3-12 four fun-filled weeks of activities related to the arts, culture, and environmental conservation, recreational novelties that stimulate teamwork, patience, and the tenacity to achieve their goals.
Vallarta Navy League & American Legion July 4th Cruise
Jerry Lafferty
 Looking for something different and exciting to celebrate the 4th of July? The Banderas Bay Chapter of the American Legion and the Puerto Vallarta Navy League, with the blessing of the U.S. Consular, have arranged an evening cruise to Vallarta Adventures' beach hideaway, Las Caletas.
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