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PuRR Project BINGO with Patsy Cline, March 27
 Marilyn Khan
Join us at Nacho Daddy on Wednesday, March 27th, for PuRR Project's Kitty BINGO starring Patsy Cline (a.k.a. Mikki Prost.) Mikki will call the bingo numbers and also entertain us at half-time with your favorite songs by the classic country singer.
 Daiquiri Dick's Serving Up Classic Beach Food
 Laura Gelezunas
Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant has been serving up classic beach food to Puerto Vallarta locals and visitors for around 40 years - and the menu keeps evolving. Executive Chef Ignacio Uribe and his kitchen team have developed an exciting new beach menu that's served from 12-5 pm.
Celebrating Semana Santa & Pascua in Puerto Vallarta
 Banderas News Team
In Mexico, Easter is a two weeks spectacle of pageantry, reverence and celebrations. Holy Week, called Semana Santa, is full of passion plays, processions and altar displays, while Pascua is a celebration, with people coming together to socialize and enjoy themselves.
Mezcalerias: Vallarta's First Dedicated Mezcal Bar
 Logan Miller
Conveniently located just a few steps off of Puerto Vallarta's famed Los Muertos Beach, Mezcalerias offers the perfect option for post-beach tapas and drinks before continuing to neighboring Fusion Gourmet for dinner and heading out for a night on the town.
Diversity at Vallarta's Old Town Farmers' Market
 BanderasNews.com
Every Saturday, Old Town Farmers' Market visitors are treated to an exceptional spread of goodies. Sure, you'll find traditional market items - farm-fresh produce, aromatic flowers, and freshly baked goods - but this Market reflects the charm of its international location and community.
 First Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Fair a Success!
 Video Diva Productions
A generous amount of free information was given out at the first Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Fair sponsored by Timothy Real Estate Group. The outdoor event was held at the Rivera Molino Plaza on Puerto Vallarta's South side from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, March 2, 2013.
Vallarta Botanical Gardens Wins Top 10 Garden Award
 BanderasNews.com
On March 19, 2013, the Vallarta Botanical Gardens were named a 'Top 10 North American Garden Worth Travelling For in 2013' by an international jury made up of garden tourism leaders from Canada, the US, and Europe at the Garden Tourism Conference in Toronto.
Capoeira Art Festival Returns to Riviera Nayarit
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
For the second consecutive year, Riviera Nayarit has attracted the great capoeira masters, who will offer workshops, baptism ceremonies, rodas, and the culture of this popular and rhythmic martial art in San Francisco (aka San Pancho) from March 21st through 24th, 2013.
MEXLend Unveils New Loan Options for Mexican Properties
 Patrick Harrison
MEXLend, an industry-leading Mexican mortgage brokerage, have expanded their loan options, now offering 3 different loan tracks. These programs offer mortgages for US, Canadian, other foreign citizens or Mexican Nationals who are buying property in Mexico.
Alfonso Peña Art Exhibit Opens at Galería Contempo
 Rodolfo Choperena Tiemann
Galería Contempo warmly invites you to meet contemporary artist Alfonso Peña at an opening reception for 'Encaustic & Resin,' a unique exhibition of his most recent works, to be held in their airy two-story gallery on Friday, March 22nd from 6 pm to 10 pm.
VRTC to Promote Puerto Vallarta to US Hispanics
 portada-online.com
Latin American based agencies often help Latin American - especially Mexican - clients to reach U.S. Hispanics. VRTC, a Houston, Texas headquartered agency with offices in Los Angeles and Mexico City, was recently selected as the AOR for Puerto Vallarta in the United States.
Vallarta Men's Chorus Gala Premier White Party
 Dean McIntyre
The Puerto Vallarta Men's Chorus is pleased to announce its Gala Premier White Party to be held at Coco's Kitchen on Saturday, March 23rd at 6:30 pm. This is our first Auction fundraiser, and we hope to make it an annual event. Mark your calendars now so you won't miss this great party!
How to Turn Tamarind into Tasty Sauces and Snacks
 RonMorgan.net
I used to associate tamarind sauce with Asian food and was surprised to find that tamarind grows all over the Banderas Bay area. The ripe pods can be picked from your tree or bought at a local market and used to make a wide a variety of sauces, snacks and beverages.
Federal Government to Launch Program to Fight Hunger
 LAHT.com
The federal government plans to launch a new program to fight hunger next month, with the initial focus on 400 cities. The program is one of the most ambitious launched by President Enrique Pena Nieto and has made fighting hunger and social inequality a priority.
Latin Night at Si Señor Garden Restaurant
 Laura Gelezunas
To celebrate everything Latin, Si Señor Garden Restaurant in downtown Puerto Vallarta has put together an exceptional evening that includes a special menu featuring food from Latin American countries and live music from Havy Rodriguez on Thursday, March 28th from 6 to 11 pm.
Always Feel Hungry? Add Some Olive Oil to Your Diet
 Voxxi.com
Olive oil is already famed for being a heart-healthy part of your diet but now a new study finds that it may have a surprising benefit. The oil actually helps to regulate the sensation of feeling full after eating, which could help keep you from munching between meals.
March 18th a Mexican Holiday Celebrating Benito Juarez
 Banderas News Team
In the gallery of Mexican historical heroes, none loom larger than Benito Juarez. His birthday (March 21) is a national holiday in Mexico and, to make a 3-day weekend out of it, schools and government offices are closed on the 3rd Monday of March, which this year falls on March 18th.
Savory Saturdays at the Old Town Farmers' Market
 Erin Staley
If you're looking for something that'll tantalize your taste buds, then head over to the Old Town Farmers' Market this Saturday. You'll find all sorts of edible delights as well as two Vallarta favorites: House of Indian Curry's cuisine and Zumo-Fresh's 100% natural fruit juices.
21st Banderas Bay Regatta, March 19-24
 Vallarta Yacht Club
The 21st Banderas Bay Regatta will be held March 19th to March 23rd, with a final party on March 24th. There are over 45 sailboats signed up for this year's event, and the theme is 'Finding Nemo,' so it should be interesting to see what the Boat Parade will present.
Ed Schwartz: Just Horsing Around
 BanderasNews.com
As you likely know, if you read the New York Times, there is a dreadful scandal in the European Common Market. It's all about horse meat found in meatballs purchased at an Ikea store. Soon the various countries were crying 'foal' and pointing fingers at the guilty parties.
Seventh Annual Vallarta Wine Fest Schedule of Events
 BanderasNews.com
Throughout the 2013 Vallarta Wine Fest, scheduled to take place March 18-24th, attendees will not only enjoy wine tastings and food pairing events at a variety of restaurants and hotels in the Banderas Bay area, but also a host of free cultural events that are open to the public.
IFC Presents the 'Nutrition and Cancer' Workshop
 Janie Albright Blank
The International Friendship Club is known for the excellent classes and lectures it presents at their clubhouse each season. On Wednesday, March 20th Bonnie Jauregui will present the 'Nutrition and Cancer' workshop which will explore the ways our diet effects our health.
Chili Cook Off to Benefit Vallarta Childrens' Charities
 Jerry Lafferty
PV's American Legion and Navy League are joining forces to sponsor a charity chili cook-off featuring more than 15 recipes from a broad range of sponsors, including restaurants and individuals. The event will be held on March 30 from 1-6 pm at El Rio Bar and Grill in Paso Ancho.
Have You Been to the La Cruz Sunday Market?
 Landon Hollander
If you haven't had a chance to visit the Cooperativa Huanacaxtle Sunday Market at Marina Riviera Nayarit's Mercado del Mar, you'd better hurry because this astonishing Market closes during the low season (after Semanas Santa and Pascua) and won't return until late Fall.
Bikers & Bugambilia at Vallarta Botanical Gardens
 Banderas News Team
In anticipation of the first-ever Puerto Vallarta Bougainvillea Festival this May, the Vallarta Botanical Gardens will be hosting Bikers and Bugambilia, a fun-filled event sponsored by the PV Garden Club and No Way José! Restaurant, on Thursday, March 21st from noon to 5 pm.
Mexico a Sun-Soaked Retirement Option for Canadians
 Paola Loriggio
Dwindling pension benefits are forcing many Canadians to rethink how they’ll spend their golden years, but that doesn’t necessarily mean giving up dreams of a sun-soaked retirement. Experts say that with proper planning, uprooting to an exotic locale can stretch retirement dollars.
Four Artists Open New Exhibit at Ambos Galeria
 BanderasNews.com
Meet Chilean artist, Patricio Moreno Toro; California abstract artist, Elizabeth Saviano; Montana-based painter, Stephanie Barrett-Pointer; and local artist and restauranteur, Humberto Salanova Colosia at Ambos Galeria during the March 22nd Basilio Badillo Southside Shuffle.
Crazy for Cabernet Wine Tasting at No Way José!
 Banderas News Team
Since the most important way to tell if your wine is ready to drink is to taste a bottle, No Way José! and invited Sommelier David Restivo will present 'Crazy for Cabernet,' a wine-tasting event that features 4 Cabernet Sauvignons paired with NWJ! favorites, on March 18th.
Riviera Nayarit Hosts Nat'l Cheerleading Competition
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Six hundred cheerleaders, representing 30 teams from all over Mexico, will participate at the National Cheerleading Competition, which is scheduled to take place from March 14th through 16th at the Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta in Riviera Nayarit.
Orchid Poachers Threaten Vallarta's Biodiversity
 Robert Price
Mexico, the world's third most biodiverse country, boasts well over 1200 different native orchid species. Sadly, many of these natives are being plundered to the point of extinction and brazenly sold in a thriving black market for illegally collected wildlife.
SETAC's 1st Annual Gala Benefit for Babies at Risk
 Kary Littlechild
On March 19th at 6 pm, Encuentros Restaurant on the South side of Puerto Vallarta will host a 'Gala Benefit for Babies at Risk' to help provide formula to HIV positive mothers so they can feed their young children without the risk of infecting them with the virus.
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