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July 21 Vallarta-Nayarit News Brief & Weekend 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-Nayarit news, a few community announcements and a couple of this weekend's events that you won't want to miss.

Daiquiri Dick's Summer Sizzle: 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, where Daiquiri Dick's Summer Sizzle offers A Taste of Italy through July 31.

Act II Strikes Gold with Spotlight on Vallarta Series
Marie Callan

There are just two words that must be said to Act II Entertainment's Managing Partner Danny Mininni and Musical Director Alfonso Lopez: 'Mission accomplished!' The Mission? Scouring Vallarta for the very best local talent and giving them a stage. The result? A hit series of shows.

SPCA de PV: Animals Have Rich & Deep Emotional Lives
Clare Leach

Gregory Burns, a professor of Neuroeconomics at Emory University in Atlanta Georgia, says that dogs have emotions just like people. Why is this important to our community? Because Vallarta has a large population of homeless animals and our ability to help is what makes us human.

2017 NIIJIMA San Pancho Mexican Surf Open, July 21-23
Riviera Nayarti CVB

The beautiful beaches of the Riviera Nayarit will host the 2017 NIIJIMA San Pancho Mexican Surf Open from July 21-23. Mexicans and foreigners, professionals and amateurs: all surfers are invited to participate in this competition that offers $100 thousand pesos in prizes.

Summer Courses Return to Entreamigos in San Pancho
BanderasNews.com

Entreamigos Community Center in San Pancho recently announced its 2017 Summer Workshops for children ages 3-16. The camp will run from July 24-August 11, and offer kids art, ecology and other workshops limited only by the imagination of the volunteer teachers - which are needed!

24 Hour Rowathon to Raise Money for Kids with Cancer
BanderasNews.com

On July 28, Greg & Hillary Kennon, along with the members of Crossfit Zapata, will row (on rowing machines) for 24 hours to raise money for CANICA, a center in Puerto Vallarta that helps children with cancer. They'll be doing it during a free community fiesta that starts at 6 pm.

July 14 Banderas News Brief and This Weekend's 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 Puerto Vallarta news, a few community announcements and a couple of this weekend's events that you won't want to miss.

This Month's Hot Property from Tropicasa Realty
Casa Las Palmas

This hacienda-style 7 bedroom, 8 bath villa is situated just a few blocks to the beach and all the shops and restaurants in the Hotel Zone, yet private and secure on a quiet side street. Near the Sheraton, Casa Las Palmas is within walking distance to all the best that Vallarta has to offer.

5th Playa Platanitos Sea Turtle Festival, July 22-23
Norma Hernández

Set to be held July 22-23, the Riviera Nayarit's 5th annual Playa Platanitos Sea Turtle Festival is bigger than ever, as in addition to the usual activities - including an Environmental Tourism Fair - there will also be a volleyball tournament, a bicycle circuit and a swimming competition.

Amapas Neighborhood Association Summer Newsletter
Tom Swale

The Amapas Neighborhood Association, a group of Puerto Vallarta residents and business owners who work together to enhance our quality of life through improvements in security, infrastructure and responsible development, brings us up to date on what's happening in Amapas.

Vallarta Mayor Suspends Uber Service in Downtown Area
El Informador

After at least 12 violent incidents in which Puerto Vallarta taxi drivers and Uber drivers have been involved, Mayor Arturo Dávalos Peña announced Monday that he's launched a security operation to prevent the ride-hailing service from operating in downtown and tourist areas.

This Month at Act II: New Shows, Returning Favorites
Danny Mininni

The Summer is flying by and shows no sign of slowing down at Act II Stages, where you can hear some of the best voices in Puerto Vallarta, get a sneak-peek at two upcoming Red Room cabaret shows, and audition for the Winter season's shows, like 'Rocky Horror' and 'Xanadu: The Musical.'

New Projects on the Horizon in The Riviera Nayarit
Travel Pulse

As it approaches its 10-year anniversary, the Riviera Nayarit has not only scheduled a year's worth of celebrations to honor the milestone, but is also looking forward with a bevy of new developments. New resorts are in the works, as are upgrades to the area's highway system.

This Week's Events & Activities at Los Mangos Library
Adriana García

Puerto Vallarta's Public Library, Biblioteca Los Mangos, is not 'just a library,' it is a true cultural and community center that also serves as a venue for entertaining and educational workshops, art exhibits, concerts, and cultural events. Here's what's happening this week at Los Mangos.

Cheryl's Shoebox 2nd Annual Summer Bash, August 6
Vicki Steuteville

To raise funds for school shoes and supplies for local primary and secondary students and after-school programs in Colonias Progresso, Lomas de Enmedio and El Satrillo, Cheryl's Shoebox is hosting their 2nd Annual Summer Bash on August 6th at Babel Bar on La Isla Rio Cuale.

Why Expat Retirees Feel Like They're in 1950s America
Chuck Bolotin - nextavenue.org

I'm seeing a yearning of many people around my age to return to a simpler time. If you long for the sense of community, respect and family you recall growing up, you'll find lots to appreciate and enjoy about life today in the popular expat destinations of Mexico, Panama and Nicaragua.

11th Banderas Bay Marlin and Tuna Fishing Tournament
Riviera Nayarit CVB

Fishing teams with up to four members per boat are invited to participate in the Bahía de Banderas Sport Fishing Club's 11th International Tuna and Marlin Fishing Tournament, which will take place July 20-22 at the Vallarta Yacht Club in the Paradise Village Marina in Nuevo Vallarta.

Importing Household Goods to Your New Home in Mexico
Tropicasa Realty

The saying goes 'you can't take it with you,' but if you have purchased a second or retirement home in Puerto Vallarta or the Riviera Nayarit, Mexico, and want to move some of your household goods with you, this old adage doesn't always hold true.


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