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Daylight Savings Time Ends in Mexico This Weekend
 BanderasNews.com
There are just a couple of days left before we get that opportunity for an extra hour's sleep in the morning. That's right, daylight saving time 2013 officially ends for most of Mexico at 2 am on Sunday, October 27th. Don't forget to set your clock back one hour this weekend!
Puerto Vallarta's 4th Annual Día de Los Muertos Fiesta
 María Francesca
Puerto Vallarta is preparing for the 4th Annual Día de Los Muertos Festival, and this year's celebrations promise to be magnificent. From October 31-November 3, there will be Day of the Dead altars, Catrina displays, and other traditional activities throughout the downtown area.
 Try Some Pizza Mexicana at Si Señor Beach Restaurant
 Laura Gelezunas
Tlayuda is a handmade, traditional Mexican food, which resembles a pizza. Si Señor Beach Mexican Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta has taken this truly Mexican snack to the next level - and they are celebrating this delicious addition to the menu with a special offer from November 1-7, 2013.
New Proposal Could Push Junk Food Duty to 8 Percent
 Graham and Gutierrez
Mexico's ruling Institutional Revolutionary Party is ready to support an opposition proposal to increase a planned tax on junk food, the party's leader in the Senate said this week. The proposal is to raise the prospective 5 percent duty up to eight percent.
Ready to Shop? Old Town Farmers Market Opens Soon!
 Erin Staley
The countdown is on! There are only 8 days until the Puerto Vallarta Old Town Farmers' Market-Tianguis Cultural kicks off its 5th season with 80 vendors selling your favorite 'make it, bake it, grow it' products. And you're invited to join us for every extraordinary moment!
It's Purr Project BINGO Season in Puerto Vallarta
 Marilyn Khan
Are you ready for some BINGO? Join us at Margarita Grill on November 6th for a night of fun and games as we kick off the new season of Purr Project BINGO. You'll have a great time while supporting the 200 adorable cats and kittens at Puerto Vallarta's no-kill cat shelter.
Real Estate Season Has Started in Puerto Vallarta!
 BanderasNews.com
Tropicasa Realty reports that the real estate season has already begun in Puerto Vallarta and around Banderas Bay. In fact, it could be said that it started in August, as this was one of the 'best summers on record,' according to President, Wayne Franklin.
Day of the Dead Night Golf Tournament in Nuevo Vallarta
 Liliana Lara Guzmán
On November 1st, El Nayar Golf Club in Nuevo Vallarta will host a spectacular night golf tournament to celebrate the Day of the Dead. Spots are limited to 72 players and the registration fee is $1,000 pesos for club members and $1,200 pesos for the public.
Puerto Vallarta Observes Veterans & Remembrance Day
 Dennis A. Rike
In commemoration of Veterans and Remembrance Day, all American, Canadian and Mexican citizens who are in Puerto Vallarta on November 11th are welcome to join Banderas Bay's American Legion Post 14 as they pay tribute to those who gave their lives so the world could live in peace.
Vallarta Marriott Resort Wins Travelers' Choice Award
 Lourdes Bizarro
CasaMagna Marriott Resort & Spa was the only resort in Puerto Vallarta to be selected as one of the 'Top 10 Resorts on Mexico's Pacific Riviera' in Condé Nast Traveler Magazine's 2013 Travelers' Choice Awards.
Taste of Nuevo Vallarta & VYC Chili Cook-Off
 Vallarta Yacht Club
The Vallarta Yacht Club is hosting the first ever 'Taste of Nuevo Vallarta and 13th Annual Chili Cook-off' event. The festivities will include competitive sampling of chili prepared by individuals or teams, as well as 'tastes' from some of the Banderas Bay area's finest restaurants.
Mexican Dogs and Their Owners Protest Pet Food Tax
 BanderasNews.com
Dogs of all shapes and sizes, along with their owners, came together outside Mexico's Finance Ministry last week to protest the proposed taxing of pet foods. The fears are that the rise in cost will lead to an increase in under-fed pets as well as animal abandonment.
Riviera Nayarit's 5th Annual Touristic Half Marathon
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
The 5th Touristic Half Marathon of Riviera Nayarit is set to take place on November 23rd and the Conventions and Visitors Bureau is revving up the engines to not only increase the number of participants in the event but also to enhance the experience for the spectators.
Tropicasa's New Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Website
 BanderasNews.com
Tropicasa Realty is proud to announce the redesign of their Puerto Vallarta real estate website, tropicasa.com. The updated design features improved functionality and a sleek new design, along with advanced MLS search to access all available properties in the Banderas Bay area.
A Look Behind the Curtain at ACT II Entertainment
 Juan Pablo Hernández
The dedication of the ACT II Entertainment staff, and their shared vision of what STAGES will bring to Puerto Vallarta, is evident everyday as the construction, rehearsals, publicity, and education outreach are happening at breakneck speed for the opening on November 14th.
October 18 Vallarta News Brief & Upcoming Events
 Banderas News Team
There's always so much going on in Puerto Vallarta and around the Republic, it can be difficult to keep up with it all. Here's a look at some of this week's breaking Mexico news stories, a couple of community announcements, and a few not-to-be-missed events in the Banderas Bay area.
Family Feud - Vallarta Edition for Charity at No Way José!
 Julie Guerrero
On November 2, award-winning Puerto Vallarta restaurant No Way José! will celebrate their season opening with a Day of the Dead party. In addition to food & drink specials and a Catrina contest, you'll enjoy the Vallarta Edition of the classic TV game show, Family Feud!
3rd Quarter Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Market Report
 Timothy Real Estate Group
We are already into the fourth quarter of 2013 and the year has been a pleasant surprise for many realtors here in Puerto Vallarta and the greater Banderas Bay area. Sellers have become more realistic with real market values and buyers understand that the market is starting to change.
Puerto Vallarta Old Town Farmers' Market Opens Nov 2
 Erin Staley
Just two weeks away from opening day, the Old Town Farmers' Market-Tianguis Cultural team and vendors are busting at the seams with some great news! After four years of working with the city, the OTFM-TC will now be found at Lazaro Cárdenas Park in Colonia Emiliano Zapata.
Travel and Do Something Good with Voluntourism
 Abbie Mood
Voluntourism is growing in popularity. It's a way to travel while 'giving back' to the area that you're visiting. It's an opportunity for those with the desire to do some good, while learning more about the country and its people than you ever would on a sightseeing trip.
Hook the Cure Tournament Returns to Puerto Vallarta
 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Whether you are in search of a quiet relaxing time at the spa or the excitement and adventure of world-class fishing and golf, the Eighth Annual Hook the Cure for Cystic Fibrosis event, scheduled to take place November 7–10, 2013 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, has something for everyone.
Puerto Vallarta: Dishing Up Excellence Everyday
 Yvonne Horn
Visitors quickly discover that it’s not just the picturesque setting that distinguishes Puerto Vallarta from other resort destinations. Two other aspects set it apart: outstanding art and craft galleries, and restaurants that dish up excellence on a regular basis.
Update: American Expats and How ObamaCare Affects YOU!
 John W. McGee
As we are into the Open Enrollment period of Obamacare, most American Expats are wondering where they fit into this expectation of mandatory medical insurance and if they will have Internal Revenue issues if they don't participate with a so-called Qualified or Acceptable medical plan?
Vallarta Saludable: Innovative Solutions for Diabetes
 Suzy 'Stevia' Chaffee
Do you know Mexico recently became the fattest and most diabetic country in the world? Would you like to be a part of a beacon of hope in Puerto Vallarta to prevent a meltdown of its healthcare system? Join Vallarta Saludable in their quest to cut the city's diabetes costs in half.
Old Town Farmers' Market Team Explores Urban Farming
 Erin Staley
The Old Town Farmer's Market team spent the Summer touring North American Farmers' Markets. While in Canada, they dove into an issue that is dear to their hearts - the urban farm movement. Simply put, urban farming harvests quality foods on private, unused land within a city.
MoneyGram Forms Alliance with Farmacias Guadalajara
 MoneyGram.com
MoneyGram, a leading global money transfer company, has formed an alliance with Farmacias Guadalajara, to enable customers across Mexico to send and receive funds from friends and family members from more than 1,000 of the drugstore chain's locations across the country.
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