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BanderasNews.com
 Do you have a secret recipe for your 'world-famous' chili or pasta dish? On March 13th at 1 pm, you'll have the opportunity to prove that you make the best pasta or chili in Vallarta at the Banderas Bay Women's Shelter Pasta Chili Cook-Off at Nacho Daddy Restaurant.
March Madness at the Vallarta Botanical Gardens
Stephen Clay
 Vallarta Botanical Gardens is celebrating Spring with March Madness! In addition to the 20 acres of native tropical plants and flowering trees, there are many upcoming events you won't want to miss, including a Psychic Fair & Spring Equinox celebration on March 20th.
Horizonte de Paz Benefit at No Way José! with PVMC
Dean McIntyre
 On Wednesday, March 20th at 7 pm, the Puerto Vallarta Men's Chorus will sing at a benefit dinner at No Way José! for the Horizonte de Paz Men's Residential Rehabilitation Center for alcohol and drug abuse.
KITTY BINGO to be Held Every Wednesday in March!
Marilyn Khan
 Due to the overwhelming popularity of KITTY BINGO, PuRR Project and Nacho Daddy are going to hold the event every Wednesday for the month of March! In addition to the great prizes you could win, they've lined up some purr-fectly awesome entertainment you won't want to miss.
Azteca New Year's Celebration in Puerto Vallarta
Suzy Chaffee
 Everyone is invited to join in the Azteca New Year's Celebration on Monday, March 11th at 10:30 pm at Parque Hidalgo on the North end of the Malecón in downtown Puerto Vallarta. Come experience the ancient ceremonies that include dancing, drumming, and singing.
Organic Veggies & Artisans Soaps at PV's Farmers' Market
Erin Staley
 If visions of bountiful produce, just-baked treats, and hand-painted crafts dance in your head when you hear the words 'farmer's market,' then you won't want to miss the 'producer-only' goodies found every Saturday at Puerto Vallarta's Old Town Farmers' Market.
This Month's Hot Property at Tropicasa Realty
Punta Negra #902 • Vallarta's South Shores
 Located in playa Punta Negra, one of the best beaches in Puerto Vallarta according to Lifestyles magazine, this 2 bedroom, 2 bath condominium offers direct access to the golden sand and calm water. Enjoy year round sunsets and gentle ocean breezes from your own private balcony.
Win a Free Vacation from Banderas Bay Women's Shelter
Freda Thompson
 Thanks to a generous donation from a friend, by making a $10 USD donation to the Banderas Bay Women's Shelter, you could win a 7 day/6 night vacation in a luxurious 2 bedroom beachfront condo in the beautiful Bay View Grand located in Marina Vallarta.
Surf Fishing Tournament Returns to Riviera Nayarit
Riviera Nayarit CVB
 The Tepic Surf Fishing Club is inviting all surf fishing aficionados to participate in the fourth edition of their annual Surf Fishing Tournament, which is scheduled to take place in Chacala, Nayarit on March 16th and 17th.
Walk Over a Bridge for International Women's Day
Independent.co.uk
 This year marks the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day, a global day celebrating the economic, political, and social achievements of women past, present, and future. Women for Women International is organizing bridge walks around the world to raise awareness.
Democrats Abroad Tuesday Films Presents 'In Darkness'
David Kamp and Judy Snow
 As part of their Every Tuesday Movie Night film series, the Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad will present 2012's 'In Darkness' on March 12th, at 7 pm at the Paradise Community Center in Puerto Vallarta. Come early and enjoy the food vendors at the Center.
Mexican Church-State History Lecture Series at the IFC
Janie Albright Blank
 Writer and historian Dan Grippo will be presenting a new lecture/reading series, 'Mexican Church-State History,' at Puerto Vallarta's International Friendship Club on March 8th, 15th and 22nd, from 10:30 am to 12 noon. This will be the last series he offers this year, so don't miss it!
Vallarta Gay Business Working Group's First Forum
BanderasNews.com
 Puerto Vallarta gay business owners and representatives of businesses that cater to the LGBT community held their first forum on Monday, March 6th. Their collective goal is to increase the city's share of Mexico's estimated $5.6 billion dollar GLBT tourism sector.
PVRPV Celebrates 8th Year in Puerto Vallarta
PVRPV.com
 Tim Longpré and his incredible PVRPV staff are celebrating the start of their 8th year of doing business in Vallarta. In addition to providing visitors with affordable vacation rentals, PVRPV has a longstanding commitment to giving back to this lovely community we call home.
Banderas Bay Womens' Shelter Charity Trivia Tournament
Banderas News Team
 Calling all 'Know-It-Alls' - here is your chance to prove that you REALLY DO know it all! Compassion for the Family invites everyone to take part in a Charity Team Trivia Tournament to benefit the Banderas Bay Women's Shelter at the Bucerías Art Walk Plaza on Sunday, March 10th.
Semana Santa: Mexico's Passionate Celebration of Easter
Lorena Sonrisas
 Tourism authorities estimate that one out of every five Mexicans - around 20 million people - will travel during the upcoming Easter holidays, and Puerto Vallarta is one of the most popular beach destinations for nationals looking for a few days of fun-in-the-sun.
One Million Americans in Mexico Can’t All Be Wrong
International Living
 Reports are that approximately one million Americans live in Mexico. While it’s hard to verify that number, it’s not hard to imagine that it’s true. Some work and some spend the winter in the country's warmer climes, but many have moved there to enjoy their retirement years.
Riviera Nayarit Salsa & Mambo Festival, March 14-17
Riviera Nayarit CVB
 Classes and dance workshops, presentations of the most prestigious international dancers, games and contests will be part of the fun that the Riviera Nayarit Salsa & Mambo Festival will bring to the Marival Resort & Suites in Nuevo Vallarta from March 14-17, 2013.
HealthCare Resources Vallarta March News & Clinics
Pamela Thompson
 Semana Santa/Spring Break is around the corner and many of our "snowbirds" will be leaving Vallarta. As in the past, we do not schedule clinics during these two holiday weeks, but we have many planned from March 13th-22nd, and are always available for your healthcare needs.
3 More Chances to Take a PEACE Vallarta Home Tour
Conrad Kostelecky
 It's been another great year for PEACE's Puerto Vallarta Home Tours, but there are only 3 tours left this season! PEACE home tours finance their 'Food for Families' program, in which needy families complete beautification projects in their neighborhoods in return for food.
'Gettin' Lucky,' Must See New Show From Time To Play
Mary MacLachlan
 Time To Play's new show 'Gettin' Lucky' is gettin your St. Patty's started off right on the PCC stage! Take 6 talented musicians with Celtic roots, mix in a dose of Irish humor, crowd pleasing pop, classic favorites, and a few Irish songs and you've got a recipe for FUN!
4th Annual Duckaton Raises Over $60,000 for SETAC
BanderasNews.com
 The 4th annual Duckaton fundraiser, held last Wednesday at the Boana Torre Malibu condo-hotel, raised more than $60,000 for SETAC, the GLBT organization which hosted the event. Hundreds of local, national, and international donors and guests attended the gala event.
What Does March Have in Store for You?
Ron Morgan Properties
 There is a lot of activity in the Puerto Vallarta area with all of the tourists and snow birds in town. March is a great month for socializing and having a good time. Check out your chances for romance or financial gains in this month's horoscope presented by Ron Morgan Properties.
Puerto Vallarta Warmly Welcomes LGBT Visitors
Sue-Ann Levy
 Gay Puerto Vallarta is showing no signs of slowing down. More and more tours, hotels, bars, and restaurants are actively courting the gay community - like Diana's Tours, a gay day-cruise run by Diana DeCoste who, after more than 10 years, has developed a loyal following.
Changing Lives While Having a Ball... Becas Style!
Polly G. Vicars
 On March 8th, Puerto Vallarta’s Who’s Who will gather at Club Regina in Marina Vallarta for the 2013 Becas Ball to help raise funds for local students with great potential and almost no financial assets. This year's Ball begins at 7 pm and will have an 'Exotic India' theme.
PCC Brings You an Intimate Visit With Judy Garland
BanderasNews.com
 PCC presents their 1st dramatic event of the season, 'Backstage With Judy Garland' - a play based on the true life story of the Hollywood icon. It is an intimate visit with Judy as she prepares for what turns out to be her last performance - dying only 3 months later.
Escape Route Vallarta: Parasites in Paradise
Sandra Cesca
 Are you worried about parasites in paradise? Don’t let this keep you from traveling to Mexico... parasites exist all over the world. According to several sites I checked, parasites and pollutants are the two most common causes of health challenges and disease worldwide.
Second Annual Riverfest to Benefit Pasitos de Luz
BanderasNews.com
 El Rio BBQ Bar and Pasitos de Luz are announcing the 2nd annual Riverfest to benefit the special needs children of Puerto Vallarta. There will be art and exhibits with live music from some of the best musicians in the Banderas Bay region. Not to mention Vallarta's best BBQ!
This Week at The Old Town Farmers Market
Erin Staley
 The first of its kind in Puerto Vallarta, the Old Town Farmers Market is celebrating its 4th season as a producer-only event in Zona Romantica. With a 'Make it, Bake it, Grow it' philosophy, you will be wowed by the quality of products and services available.
Jim Demetro to Donate 'Burro' Sculpture to Vallarta
Marie Callan
 Local artist Jim Demetro is currently working on his latest public sculpture, a life-size burro in bronze, to donate to the City of Puerto Vallarta. To help fund the project, a fundraiser will be held on Sunday, March 3 from 2-5 pm at Casa Isabel Restaurant and Boutique Hotel.
Puerto Vallarta's Hotel Rosita Turns 65 This Year
Bob Schulman
 In the lobby of the Hotel Rosita in Puerto Vallarta there's a mural of what this Mexican beach resort looked like when the hotel was built in 1948. Not much there, a church, some homes scattered on hillsides, the Rosita, and a short cobblestone walkway to an arcaded plaza.
'Dolly Would if Kenny Could' Kitty BINGO!
Marilyn Khan
 Join us on Wednesday, March 6th, for PuRR Project's KITTY BINGO with special guests Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers (aka husband-and-wife team Todd and Gaye Ringness) for half-time entertainment. Todd and Gaye will sing all of the best hits the two mega-stars performed as a duo.
Gay Business Working Group Formed in Puerto Vallarta
BanderasNews.com
 Puerto Vallarta's GLBT business owners and businesses that welcome this community are joining forces to create a Gay Business Working Group. Their first meeting will be held on March 4th at 2:30 pm, at the new Alamar Resort on PV's South side. Everyone is welcome to attend.
No Way Jose! Hosts Bugambilia Festival Kick-Off Party
Patrick Harrison
 Award winning restaurant No Way José! is thrilled to serve as the official 'Welcome Restaurant of the Puerto Vallarta Bugambilia Festival.' In celebration of this long anticipated event, they will be hosting a special festival kick-off party on Wednesday, March 6th.
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