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 The first Becas Vallarta Breakfast of the season, at Vitea, was a sold out success. Our next event is the December 16th breakfast at Restaurant La Palapa on beautiful Los Muertos Beach. Festivities will begin at 9:30 am with breakfast, a raffle and a large silent auction.
A Shrimply Delicious Christmas at The Blue Shrimp
Laura Gelezunas
 The crash of the waves, a spectacular ocean location and a friendly ambiance are the perfect surroundings for a Christmas celebration in Puerto Vallarta. The Blue Shrimp is serving up a Christmas dinner December 24 & 25 that'll make your holiday celebrations Shrimply Delicious!
More Than Two Tons of Waste Removed from PV Beaches
Diario de Vallarta
 Last weekend, the municipal government, headed by Arturo Peña Dávalos and the Department of Ecology, conducted a clean-up on Puerto Vallarta beaches from Boca de Tomatlan to Boca de Tomates. More than two tons of waste were collected.
The Riviera Nayarit Kicks Off 2016 With Great Events
Riviera Nayarit CVB
 The Patron Saint Festivities for Our Lady of Peace, the International Migratory Bird Festival, the Sayulita Festival, the Vallarta Cup Race Series and the weekly Art Festival are just some of the exciting events taking place in the Riviera Nayarit in January and February, 2016.
BC Paramedic Donates Ambulance, Equipment to El Tuito
Comox Valley Record
 With an ambulance full of donated wheelchairs, walkers, crutches and canes, Vancouver paramedic Ryan Thorburn is en route to El Tuito, an area about an hour south of Puerto Vallarta, with the goal of helping residents with safe and comfortable medical transport.
Puerto Vallarta Chamber Orchestra Christmas Concerts
BanderasNews.com
 For many, the Puerto Vallarta Chamber Orchestra's annual holiday concerts have become an annual tradition since the ensemble's inception in 2004. This year's concert will be held on December 13 & 14, at the Hotel Krystal and the Salon Paraíso in Nuevo Vallarta, respectively.
This Week's Line Up of Stars at Act II Entertainment
Marie Callan
 If you haven't been to STAGES recently, you don't know what you've been missing! This week, in addition to two shows by Paul Fracassi, Act II Entertainment is offering a full line-up of music, theater and fun in the Red Room Cabaret, on the Main Stage, and in the Encore Piano Bar.
This Week at Daiquiri Dick's: Irresistible India
Media Diva International
 Send your taste buds to India... without leaving Puerto Vallarta! No need to pack your bags, just head on over to Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant on Los Muertos Beach, where this week's Special Menu features the exotic taste of India from December 7-14, 2015.
Purr Project Fashion Show & Brunch at Daiquiri Dick's
Marilyn Khan
 On Tuesday, January 12, Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant is hosting an elegant brunch and fashion show to benefit PuRR Project, a non-Profit feline shelter in Puerto Vallarta. Join us for a 3-course brunch with mimosas, original fashions and jewelry, and a raffle for fabulous prizes.
Free Malecón Sculpture Walking Tours Every Tuesday
Banderas News Team
 Puerto Vallarta's free Tuesday morning Malecón Sculpture Walking Tour, created and conducted by Galeria Pacifico owner Gary Thompson, have returned for the 10th season. These tours happen every Tuesday at 9:30 am, starting at the Millennium sculpture on the north end of the Malecón.
Pueblo Mágico Plaque Proudly Unveiled in Sayulita
Riviera Nayarit CVB
 On December 2, 2015, Mexico's Secretary of Tourism, Enrique de la Madrid, unveiled the 'Sayulita Pueblo Mágico' plaque. The official said that Sayulita now has a responsibility to maintain an attractive destination for national and international tourists.
2015 Mexico Health & Wellness Travel Show in Vallarta
Lorena Sonrisas
 The infrastructure, doctors, quality of service, competitive prices, and all the extras that make patient recovery easier make Puerto Vallarta the perfect medical tourism destination - and the logical choice for hosting the 2015 Mexico Health & Wellness Travel Show, Dec 7-9.
Deja New and River Cafe Team Up for Pasitos de Luz
Barb Bremner
 If you can envision yourself sitting with friends in a fabulous venue, watching a great fashion show, enjoying a well-crafted 3 course meal and helping children in Puerto Vallarta, then make plans now to attend the Pasitos de Luz Fashion Show at The River Cafe on January 16, 2016.
Puerto Vallarta 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.
Auditions for Amigos de La Cruz's 'Girls Night Out'
Amigos de La Cruz
 Amigos La Cruz Players are holding open auditions for our 2016 presentation of 'Girls Night Out,' a Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre, at 3:00 pm on Monday and Tuesday December 14 & 15 at Philo's Bar & Restaurant, Delfin #15 in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle.
CUCosta Brings 'Papirolas' to the Children of Vallarta
Alan Yamil Hinojosa
 With the support of the Centro Universitario de la Costa, the University of Guadalajara will be bringing 'Papirolas' - fun and educational workshops, shows and activities created as part of the Guadalajara Book Fair - to the children of Puerto Vallarta on December 9 & 10, 2015.
Gay Vallarta Bar Hopping Tours on Expedia Latin America
BanderasNews.com
 Just last month, Gay Vallarta Bar Hopping Tours added two new, fun-filled tours that make it easy to enjoy the best Puerto Vallarta has to offer to meet new friends. And now, this TripAdvisor top-rated activity has become Expedia Latin America's first gay tour.
3rd Taste of Nuevo Vallarta and 15th VYC Chili Cook-off
Vallarta Yacht Club
 On December 5 from 4-8 pm, the Marina Nuevo Vallarta Malecón will host the Vallarta Yacht Club's 3rd Taste of Nuevo Vallarta and 15th Chili Cook-off. Make plans now to enjoy music, competitive chili sampling, and 'tastes' from some of the finest restaurants around Banderas Bay.
State of Jalisco Amends Provisions of the Urban Code
BanderasNews.com
 The Urban Code for the State of Jalisco was amended last month for the first time since 2009. The Amendment introduces concepts such as wheel chair accessibility, quality of urban life, bicycle rack parking, sustainable urban mobility and cultural heritage, among others.
Princess' 50th Anniversary Cruise Includes Vallarta
Banderas News Team
 Princess Cruises will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a special Mexico sailing that will recall its very first voyage in 1965. The 14-day trip on the 670-passenger Pacific Princess will offer a blend of ports from the maiden itinerary, including Puerto Vallarta, Acapulco and Mazatlan.
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