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 Malecón Sculpture Walking Tours Resume
 Sandra Cesca
Beginning November 13th, the extremely popular free Vallarta Malecón Sculpture Walking Tour, created and conducted by Galería Pacifico owner Gary Thompson, will again be offered every Tuesday at 9:30 am. Tours start in front of the Millennium sculpture at the north end of the Malecón.
Democrats Abroad Election Night Party
 Bonnie Mott
Democrats Abroad will be having an election night party on Tuesday, November 6th, at No Way Jose! Restaurant located at 5 de Febrero 260, Zona Romantica. The party will continue until the final numbers are in on this tight presidential race. Be prepared for many happy returns!
Maserati Riviera Nayarit Beach Polo Cup
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Some of Mexico's best polo players will be present when Nuevo Vallarta hosts 'The Maserati Riviera Nayarit Beach Polo Cup' to be played in front of the Hard Rock Hotel in November. The beaches of Nayarit will provide an amazing setting for polo, bikinis, and rock'n'roll!
Pairing Wines and Tequilas with Chocolate
 Laura Gelezunas
A perfect marriage is difficult to find: but the liaison between chocolate and wine is a union made in heaven. A group of Canadian writers found out just how lovely this combination can be at an event hosted by Kaiser Maximilian Restaurant and XocoDiva Artisan Chocolates.
The Dog House Celebrates 1 Year in Vallarta
 PVRPV
As the ghouls and goblins retired from last night’s Halloween activities in Puerto Vallarta, The Dog House was preparing for its first anniversary on November 1. Be sure to stop by to congratulate them, while enjoying the specials and free give-a-ways at both locations on Thursday.
Nacho Daddy Hosts Wayne McLeod Memorial Nov 2
 Gil Gevins
On November 2 from 5-7 pm, a memorial for 'Vallarta Today' newspaper editor Wayne McLeod, who passed away late Sunday morning at Medasist Hospital after losing his battle with lung cancer, will be held at Nacho Daddy Restaurant, Basilio Badillo #180 on the South side of Vallarta.
Biblioteca Los Mangos Year-End Concerts & Gala
 Cecile Scriban
With the end of another good year rushing in, festivities are in the air in our party-town, Puerto Vallarta. Our Public Library, La Biblioteca Los Mangos (BLM) is already abuzz with activity, and is excited and proud to present a host of musical events to round off good ol' 2012.
Golf Night Out - Day of the Dead Edition
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
El Nayar Golf Club in Nuevo Vallarta will host a spectacular night golf tournament on October 31st at 6 pm to celebrate the Day of the Dead. There is a minimum handicap of 60 required to register, and the cost will be $1,500 pesos for club members and $1,850 pesos for the public.
Mexico Celebrates The Day of the Dead
 Phillippe Diederich
During the first two days of November, Mexicans everywhere observe the Day of the Dead, a day when families honor their loved ones who have passed on. Often compared to the Catholic's All Saints Day and All Souls Day, it is not directly related to those holidays.
'My Friend Without Hair' at Los Arcos
 Banderas News Team
Now in its fourth year, 'Mi Amigo Sin Pelo' is an event aimed at raising money and public awareness for children and young people with cancer and to provide support to their families. The event will be held November 25th at 3:00 pm at Los Arcos del Malecón.
Día de Los Muertos History and Traditions
 Flor Hernandez
Foreigners have more trouble understanding Day of the Dead than any of Mexico's other fiestas. Commenting on his people's relationship with death, writer Octavio Paz summed it up, saying, 'The Mexican is familiar with death, jokes about it, caresses it, sleeps with it, and celebrates it...'
Spend the Day at Puerto Vallarta's SPCA
 Nicole Martin
Spend a rewarding afternoon interacting with the animals at Puerto Vallarta’s SPCA Sanctuary. Our dogs and cats are awaiting 'forever homes,' and your help is needed to jump start their socialization. The goal is to get these animals adjusted and ready to connect in the real world.
La Leche Nominated by Travel + Leisure
 Visit Puerto Vallarta
PV's La Leche restaurant has been nominated for the 2nd consecutive year by prestigious Travel + Leisure magazine as among the best in Mexico. Last year the restaurant won the 'Best Restaurant Concept' category, and this year, a nomination in the 'Best Artistic Plate' category.
Mikki Prost Stars in 'Supreme Dream' at VYC
 Richard Williams
Something new and fun is coming to Vallarta Yacht Club in November. Mikki Prost, a well known local performer, dancer, and singer will star in a one woman play entitled 'Supreme Dream' - the story of a young white woman from Canada becomes a member of the singing group 'The Supremes'.
Vallarta Mourns the Passing of Wayne McLeod
Banderas New Team
After fighting a battle with lung cancer for over six months, Vallarta Today newspaper editor, Wayne McLeod, passed away late Sunday morning at Medasist Hospital. A memorial mass will be held on October 29th at 7 pm, at the Virgin of Guadalupe Cathedral in downtown Vallarta.
Daylight Savings Time Ends in Mexico This Weekend
 Banderas News Team
In Mexico, the shift from daylight savings time to standard time takes place this Sunday, Oct. 28th, at 2 am. This means that for the next week Vallarta will be an hour behind the US, as they don't set their clocks back until next weekend - something visitors may find useful to know.
Mexico to Implement New Immigration Laws
 Jaltemba Sol
After 16 months of waiting, the Reglamento has been issued for Mexico's 'New' immigration law, which were published in May 2011. Reports from INM offices across Mexico are saying that the 2012 INM law and the new Reglamento will start being implemented on November 1, 2012.
Still Haven't Voted in the US Election?
 Democrats Abroad Mexico
If you are a US citizen living in the greater Puerto Vallarta area and still have not sent your ballot back to the US for the upcoming Presidential election on November 6, the Banderas Bay chapter of Democrats Abroad Mexico encourages you to look at these alternatives.
US Consular Agent Meets Vallarta's New Mayor
 VisitPuertoVallarta.com
In order to build a better partnership, Puerto Vallarta Mayor Ramón Guerrero Martinez and American Consular Agent Kelly Trainor held a productive meeting to discuss projects and services for the benefit of the tourists and local community from the United States.
Celebrate Like a Star at Las Alamandas
 BanderasNews.com
The list of the glitterati who have vacationed at Las Alamandas reads like a Who's Who of Hollywood, from Julie Christie and Minnie Driver to Frances Ford Coppola, Robert de Niro and Sting. And now you can vacation like a celebrity with the resort's Celebrate Like a Star! Experience.
US Olympic Swim Team Medalists Promote PV
 VisitPuertoVallarta.com
Puerto Vallarta is receiving a promotional boost throughout the rest of Mexico, the United States, and Canada resulting from a visit by four US Olympic swim team medalists as well as the Canadian Chapter of the American Society of Travel Writers Convention.
Hospital Amerimed Open House, October 26
 Pamela Thompson
Hospital Amerimed ends the month of Breast Cancer Awareness with an Open House on October 26, 2012. Stop by between 10 am and 4 pm and meet Dra. Claudia and the mammogram technicians, tour the Radiology Department, enjoy some pink lemonade and a pink cupcake!
'Taste' - Satisfaction Without Guilt
 Don Pickens
Taste Restaurant has re-opened for the season with a new commitment to satisfying your hunger without guilt. Chef Rito is forging in a new direction, sourcing local and organic ingredients for the freshest food that 'tastes so good it’s hard to believe it's healthy.'
2nd Traditional and Popular Food Festival
 Banderas News Team
From October 25-27th, downtown Puerto Vallarta will host the 2nd Traditional and Popular Food Festival. Savor the Flavors of Mexico as participants from several Mexican states offer traditional food preparation and tasting exhibitions, Tequila tastings and live entertainment.
IFC Vallarta Home Tours Begin 24th Season
 Mandy MacLeay & Mike McGee
The International Friendship Club announces the opening of their 24th Home Tour season beginning November 14, 2012 with a regular Wednesday and Thursday schedule until April 11, 2013. Tour proceeds fund many Puerto Vallarta charities, primarily the IFC Cleft Palate Surgical Program.
PV's Naturally Beautiful Highway Clean Up
 PEACE Mexico
PV's most valuable asset is its natural beauty. To compete for tourism, preserve the environment, and quality of life, we need to care for it. PEACE Mexico is looking for volunteers to help with its 'Naturally Beautiful Highway Clean Up' on November 14th. Be a part of this!
U.S. Expats in Mexico Eager to Vote Absentee
 Angela Kocherga
Thousands of Americans living in Mexico will vote from abroad for the upcoming US presidential election. Nobody knows the exact number, but by most estimates, Mexico is home to at least a million Americans, the largest population of US citizens living in a foreign country.
PuRR Project Fashion Show at Langostino's
 Kathleen Palmer
PuRR Project and Deja New Consignment are teaming up to present a Fashion Show Extraordinaire at Langostino's Restaurant on Los Muertos Beach. Proceeds provide food, shelter, and medical care for the 200+ cats living at PuRR Project, a no-kill shelter located north of Vallarta.
Investours Cultural Tours Resume in Bucerías
 Corrina Jacobs
Investours is a non-profit organization that provides travelers with cross-cultural interactions which empower micro-entrepreneurs. They do this by running 'investours' that allow socially conscious travelers to visit poorer communities while investing in their development.
La Cruz Fiesta en la Plaza, November 3rd
 Landon Hollander
Riviera Nayarit, Inside La Cruz, and Tortuga Beach are hosting 'Fiesta en la Plaza' on Saturday, November 3rd from 4-7 pm at the Main Plaza of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. The event will showcase restaurants, musicians, artists, and businesses from the Banderas Bay area.
Express Your Vote - OVF Ballot Return
 OverSeasVoteFoundation.org
As Americans prepare to vote for the next President of The United States on November 6th, FedEx and Overseas Vote Foundation (OVF) want to ensure the votes cast by US citizens living abroad are delivered on time to the thousands of local elections offices across the country.
Halloween/Day of the Dead Party at No Way José!
 Patrick Harrison
No Way José!, recently named Vallarta's "Best Moderate Restaurant" and "Best Service," is thrilled to be opening for their 4th season, but get ready - you won't want to miss a minute of their fun and fiesta-filled Halloween/Day of the Dead/Season Opening Parties!
Domestic Violence Info for Expats in PV
 United States Consular Agency
A charity that assists Americans abused in foreign countries will explain services available to victims at Paradise Community Center on October 26th. An American Consulate representative will also present on what the Consulate can do to assist American victims.
2012 Festival Gourmet at Kaiser Maximilian
 Laura Gelezunas
The 18th annual Vallarta Festival Gourmet features chefs from all over the world, and guest chef Curtis Lincoln is working with the talented team at Kaiser Maximilian. Be sure to reserve your table for their Chef's Table Dinner, a fabulous meal paired with wines, on November 13th at 8 pm.
PV Ready for 'Superior' Whale Watching Tours
 Astrid van Dam
From late November until March, hundreds of Humpback whales migrate to the warm waters of Banderas Bay to mate, breed, and to nurse. From December 8 - March 23 you can observe these magnificent creatures, up-close, on one of Superior Tours' whale watching expeditions.
Interjet's New West Coast Destination
 Banderas News Team
Interjet, Mexico's 2nd largest air carrier, has just added service to Mexico City and Guadalajara to Orange County's John Wayne Airport. The airline gave out one-day passes to Disneyland Resort parks to passengers arriving on the first two flights into California.
Double Drag Queen Bingo for Purr Project
Marilyn Khan
Come play Double Drag Queen Bingo on October 24 at Nacho Daddy. You'll enjoy fabulous prizes, a 50/50 raffle, yummy food and drink specials, will helping to support the 200+ cats residing at PuRR Project, a no-kill feline sanctuary north of Puerto Vallarta.
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