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Si Señor is Serving Christmas Dinner on the Beach
Laura Gelezunas

Christmas is a time for family and friends and if you are in Puerto Vallarta, it may not be an American traditional dinner, but you can still have a wonderful meal and spend quality time with those you care about, right on Playa de Los Muertos, at Si Señor Beach Restaurant.

Do You Need Renters for Your Condo in Puerto Vallarta?
Banderas News Team

Do you own a Puerto Vallarta vacation property? If so, did you know that there's a new website that makes it easier for you to find renters for your PV condominium? CondosPuertoVallarta.net is a high exposure site that will significantly increase your rental property's exposure.

Supreme Court Overturns Jalisco's Same-Sex Marriage Ban
Ricardo Acerco

The Mexican Supreme Court last week struck down an article of civil code in the state of Jalisco that prohibited gay couples from marrying. Two gay couples challenged the state's civil code after their marriage applications were rejected, and their right to marry was denied.

2015 SETAC Toy Drive for CAPASITS' Christmas Posada
Marie Callan

SETAC is conducting a Toy Drive to benefit the children of families impacted by HIV/AIDS in Puerto Vallarta through Dec. 15. You can help put smiles on the faces of children who otherwise may not have a Christmas due to familial health challenges by donating a toy this year.

Vacation Property of the Week from PVRPV
V177 Studio-Condo #302

PVRPV Puerto Vallarta Vacations is proud to present V177 #302, a cozy yet very efficient vacation rental studio just a block from Los Muertos Beach in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. This condo is fully equipped with washer dryer, WiFi, digital cable and flat screen television.

What Does December Have in Store for You?
BanderasNews.com

The night sky shines a bit brighter over Banderas Bay. Laura Gelezunas, a Real Estate Agent at Ron Morgan Properties in Puerto Vallarta is happy to share her guide to the tropical stars. Many believe these heavenly bodies are key to making the most of life in Mexico.

Meet Friends at Vallarta's International Friendship Club
John Warren

What do you like to do? Learn? Volunteer? Play games? Eat, drink and socialize? You're in the right place if you're at the International Friendship Club of Puerto Vallarta. Whether you are in town for a few days, the winter, or a lifetime, you'll find plenty to do at the IFC.

Puerto Vallarta Celebrates Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Lorena Sonrisas

Every year during the first twelve days of December, the streets of Puerto Vallarta come alive with festivities, processions and religious fervor culminating with the celebration of 'Día de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe' (Festival of Our Lady of Guadalupe) on December 12th.

Free Medical Evacuation Seminars in Puerto Vallarta
Aldis Barsketis

In the event of a serious medical event, would it be important to be taken to the home hospital of your choice in the USA or Canada? If so, be sure to attend one of the free Travel Medevac Medical Evacuation Seminars being held in Puerto Vallarta on December 2 and 3, 2015.

This Week's Line Up of Shows at Act II Entertainment
Marie Callan

If you haven't been to STAGES recently, you don't know what you're missing! Act II Entertainment is 'Raising The Bar in Puerto Vallarta Entertainment,' offering a full line-up of music, theater and fun this week in The Red Room Cabaret, on the Main Stage, and in the Encore Piano Bar.

This Week, Daiquiri Dick's Offers a Taste of Italy
Laura Gelezunas

Each region of Italy has its own traditional recipes that reflect the history and culture of that area, so to get a taste of it all, you'll have to do a lot of traveling. Unless you happen to be in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico this week, where Daiquiri Dick's Weekly Specials Menu features Italy.

Celebrating #GivingTuesday in Puerto Vallarta
Cheryl's Shoebox

We have a day for giving thanks. We have two for getting deals. Now, we have #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back. Please consider making a donation to any (or many!) of the charities and non-profit organizations in Puerto Vallarta on Tuesday, December 1.

Tourism Recovery in The Riviera Nayarit is a Done Deal
Riviera Nayarit CVB

The Vallarta-Nayarit joint promotion has been a key factor in the recovery of tourism in the Riviera Nayarit. Statistics from 2012-2015 show marked increases in hotel occupancy, room-nights and the number of passengers arriving at Puerto Vallarta's International Airport.

Wednesday Night BINGO Games Support Purr Project
Marilyn Khan

Are you ready for some BINGO? Join us at Margarita Grill on December 2nd for a night full of fun and Purr Project BINGO games. You'll have a great time while supporting the more than 150 adorable cats and kittens at Puerto Vallarta's no-kill cat shelter.

Amapas Neighborhood Assoc's Recycling Program Extended
Viviana Teston

In August 2015, Puerto Vallarta's Amapas Neighborhood Association began a free three-month Pilot Program for recycling 'plastic only.' Around 180 kilos of plastic were collected, so the program was extended through the end of the year, and is now collecting aluminum cans as well.

Inpats & Expats in Puerto Vallarta, Which Are You?
TREGROUP

A new expression is making the rounds describing people who choose to live in countries other than those where they were raised, educated and perhaps formerly employed: 'Inpat.' The implication of Inpat intends to replace the image of the gin-soaked tourist who decided to stay.

November 27 Banderas News Brief and Weekend 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 Mexico headlines, plus Puerto Vallarta news, community announcements and weekend events you won't want to miss.

Democrats Abroad Discuss Medical Matters for Expats
Democrats Abroad Costa Banderas Chapter

On Tuesday, December 8 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, the Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad will hold a panel discussion about medical issues that expatriates often face when in Mexico. The discussion will be held in the Red Room on the South Side of Vallarta.

Vallarta's Favorite Boy Band, Los Bambinos, is Back!
Lorena Sonrisas

On November 24, Los Bambinos took the stage for their premiere 'Kings of Rock n' Roll' Concert to an ovation of clapping hands and intense whistles from an animated audience at The Roxy Rock House, where they'll be performing every Tuesday evening from 8-10 pm through March 29.

Sea Monkey Hosts Luau for Puerto Vallarta's Purr Project
Marilyn Khan

On Friday, December 11th at 5 pm, Sea Monkey Restaurant will be hosting the Third Annual Puerto Vallarta Pig Roast and Luau on the Beach to Benefit PuRR Project. Tickets have been selling quickly since we first announced this year's event, so get yours before they sell out!

Father Éloi Making a Difference in Puerto Vallarta
Thomas D. Landry

Almost everyone has heard the saying 'It takes a village to raise a child.' Yet few people within the great tourism gem of Puerto Vallarta know of the efforts of one man trying to raise a village, Colonia Volcanes, out of poverty.

ExPats in Vallarta December Happy Hours and Events
Sara Wise

ExPats in Vallarta, a totally social group with informal fellowship and assistance for Expat residents or visitors living, working, investing, or considering a move to Puerto Vallarta or the greater Banderas Bay area, has announced the events scheduled for the month of December.


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