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George and Bikini-Clad Elisabetta Give Thanks in Mexico With Cindy and Rande
 Newswires
George Clooney brought Elisabetta Canalis south of the border for Thanksgiving where they joined Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber. Elisabetta showed off her bikini body in the Vallarta sun fresh off a week of dates in Rome with George.
 World Wide Fishing with Phil - Hook the Cure
 Precision Productions
Phil Kerr gives us a look at the Fourth Annual Hook the Cure Tournament, billed as the 'Ultimate Fishing, Golf and Spa Adventure,' which took place in beautiful Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on November 6th & 7th 2009, and reeled in a whopping $450,000 NET for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
A BanderasNews Brief & Upcoming Events
 Mike A. Arevalo
There's always so much going on in Puerto Vallarta and around Banderas Bay, it can be difficult to keep up with it all. So we've put together a brief overview of some of this week's news headlines and added some upcoming events you won't want to miss.
Got Balance? Talvia Gathering Offers Life Strategy, Friendship
 Roberta Rand
Stop by the PV Beach Club on Wednesday nights at 6:30 pm for an evening of friendship and teaching with Talia Genin, who will give you tools or 'corrections' to help you achieve balance and harmony in all the important areas of life: love, money, work and sex (not necessarily in that order).
 Charity Whale Watching with Healthcare Resources & Ocean Friendly Tours
 Polly G. Vicars
Pam Thompson’s HealthCare Resources is working with Ocean Friendly Tours to provide exciting Charity Whale Watching this season with a portion of each ticket sold going to benefit three different charities: Becas Vallarta, The Street Children of Puerto Vallarta, and Los Mangos Library.
Concierto Clásico de Otoño a Big Success
 Cecilia Scriban
With another celebration of the young Vallartans' classical music over, we wish to sincerely thank the Director, Lic. Ricardo Murrieta and his most attentive staff again for hosting and helping with our young people's free concert this past Friday, November 20 at the Biblioteca Los Mangos.
Ada Opens Aura Spa in Luxurious Marina Vallarta Facility
 Bob Cohen
Ada, perhaps the most popular massage therapist in Puerto Vallarta for the last ten years in the same location in the downtown area has opened her own new spa in Marina Vallarta at Albatros 285. Named Aura Spa, the facility occupies a large private home on the golf course in Marina Vallarta.
Café Roma Hosts Successful Fundraiser for the School of Champions
 Art Fumerton
The classic Fox-Einstien combination gave its final performance of the year on November 11th at Café Roma here in Puerto Vallarta in aid of the kids at Feed the Children Vallarta's School of Champions program. They put on a great show and raised an impressive sum of money towards an excellent cause.
An Evening with Hans King at Abbey Hotel
 Ed Thomas
Physic medium and spiritual teacher Hans King will be speaking at the Abbey Hotel, Pulpito 138 & Olas Altas on the south side of Puerto Vallarta, on Friday, December 4th at 7:30 pm.
March Against Domestic Violence Draws Women in Large Numbers
 Roberta Rand
In a show of solidarity against domestic violence on November 25th, women (and men) from all over Mexico converged on the Malecón in Puerto Vallarta to march against violence that, according to one expert, is perpetrated daily against women and children in four out of ten Mexican households.
Sobriety Under the Sun: Alcoholics Anonymous 8th Annual English Speaking Convention in Puerto Vallarta January 2010
 Bob Cohen
The local English speaking Alcoholics Anonymous Serenity Group will be hosting their 8th annual "Sobriety Under the Sun" AA convention at the NH Krystal Resort on January 29-31, 2010. This year's theme will be "Mind, Body, Spirit."
Kim Kuzma Live at bite me! beach club
 Grant Hunermund
Every night's a party when Kim Kuzma comes to Puerto Vallarta! The sexy girl next door with the big voice who belts out everything from R&B standards to her own beat-driven dance tunes will be playing at bite me! beach club on November 30th from 6-8 pm and every Monday and Saturday in December.
Driving from Nogales to Puerto Vallarta Made Easy
 PVNN
Driving in Mexico just got a little easier with the release of a comprehensive compilation of road logs of the Mexican Highway system researched and created by Bill and Dot Bell, who've just released the updated version of their successful Nogales to Puerto Vallarta Road Log and Travel Guide.
Jazz & Blues Night at the Polo Club
 Bill Bell
Thursday Night is Jazz & Blues Night at the Polo Club in San Pancho, Nayarit. From 6:30 to 8:30 every Thursday Night, you can hear one of the best new bands on the Coast playing Originals, Jazz standards, French standards and Blues, in one of the Banderas Bay area's most magical settings.
Search & Rescue Drill – Coastal Area of Jalisco
 US Consulate General Guadalajara
Jalisco state Civil Protection authorities will conduct a large scale national search and rescue exercise/drill on November 27–30, 2009. The exercise will take place in Boca de Iguana, Jalisco - just north of Barra de Navidad - in an abandoned hotel named Hotel Tenacatita.
Out and About in Puerto Vallarta
 Twila Crawford
From the latest news and local happenings to where to go and what to do while you're Out and About in Puerto Vallarta, Twila's got the scoop. So if you want to be 'in the know,' be sure to read this week's column.
The Lure & Secrets of Cuba at Sandrina's
 PVNN
On December 12th at 6:30 pm, Wanda St. Hilaire, the author of the spicy new travel memoir 'The Cuban Chronicles - A True Tale of Rascals, Rogues, and Romance,' will be at Sandrina's Restaurant in Bucerias. Come out and enjoy a book reading, a Cubano dinner, steamy Ritmo Cuban music and mojitos!
Mijo! Brands Launches Beach Concierge
 Daniel Gomez
Mijo! Brands has launched Beach Concierge in Puerto Vallarta. The full service, private, concierge-services company is dedicated to providing its local and visiting clients with a full roster of services focused on making life luxuriously simple.
Three Bengal Tigers Born at Vallarta Zoo
 PVNN
On November 22nd Puerto Vallarta Zoo owners, Martin, Antonio and Alfredo Castañeda, proudly announced that the number of endangered animals born at the Zoologico de Vallarta since its opening in September of 2005 was recently increased by the birth of 3 Bengal Tiger Cubs.
Puerto Vallarta - A Biker's Heaven!
 Sylvie Scopazzo
On the weekend of November 27th, the streets of Puerto Vallarta will be roaring with the sounds of revving motorcycles. The "Ovejas Negras 69" will be hosting a biker event located at the Flamingos fair grounds just behind the Plaza Santa Maria near the Mega Commercial Centro.
Living in Paradise is 'Paradise'
 Polly G. Vicars
In reading Jim Sherrer’s great article on BanderasNews today entitled 'Dangerous Living in Mexico?' I agreed with almost everything he said. However, I have to correct a few misconceptions about Vallartenses or Mexicans from any part of this beautiful county...
Chad Buck Exhibition at T Fuller Fine Art
 PVNN
Puerto Vallarta and San Francisco Bay area constructivist painter Chad Buck offers an exhibition of new work at T. Fuller Fine Art on December 5th at 7 pm. The new exhibit, which features silverpoints on linen canvas as well as new transcendent paintings, will be on display through January 9, 2010.
The Real Story Behind Thanksgiving
 Michael Rosenberg
When I was a kid, Thanksgiving was my favorite holiday. But I think Thanksgiving is every kid's favorite holiday, other than maybe Halloween. Unfortunately, as so often happens in today's society, people forget the true meaning of Thanksgiving and the story behind the holiday. So let's jog your memory...
Date Set for 2010 Becas Ball
 Polly G. Vicars
Mark Thursday, March 11, 2010 on your calendars for 'The' social event of the year, the Becas Ball on the Patio of the Club Regina, Marina Vallarta. This is Becas Vallarta, A.C.’s major fund raising event to support our 300 bright young students with unlimited potential, but very limited resources.
Dangerous Living in Mexico?
 Jim Scherrer
Have you heard the horror stories about traveling through Mexico? Worst yet, can you imagine living there? Well, being the adventurous and courageous retirees that we are, in 1997 we bought a beautiful new mountainside villa overlooking Banderas Bay and downtown in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Sally's Corner Inauguration November 27
 Pamela Thompson
In loving memory of Sally Conley and her very own little library in El Pitillal, "Biblioteca de Higuera", we are so very proud to announce the opening of El Rincon de Sally. Mark your calendars for November 27th for the Biblioteca Los Mangos Anniversary Celebration & Inauguration of Sally's Corner.
Update: Puerto Vallarta Little League Year Two Changes Opening Day to Saturday, January 9th, 2010
 Bob Cohen
The second season of the Puerto Vallarta Little League will officially start on Saturday, January 9th, 2010. Previously the league opening day was scheduled for December 5th but due to the holidays, schools being out and some kids not available, League President Miguel Angel Vargas announced the change this past weekend.
BanderasNews Entertainment Report
 Precision Productions
Considered by many to be the world’s greatest solo acoustic bluesman, John Mooney brought his signature syncopated delta blues to beautiful Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for three incredible performances at the Casa Iguana Hotel & Residences in Magical Mismaloya.
Vallarta Thanksgiving 2009 Dinner Planner
 PVNN
Vacationing in Vallarta and don't feel like cooking a big turkey dinner? Not to worry, many Banderas Bay area restaurants are set to serve Thanksgiving dinner with all the traditional dishes. Here are just a few of the places in Vallarta to get your turkey and dressing dished up for you...
Slow Food: Eating Locally, Literally
 Laura Gelezunas
Take time to savor the flavors. Make a meal an occasion. Enjoy food traditions from Puerto Vallarta and the Bay of Banderas at Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant on Los Muertos Beach. Be sure to secure your seat for the special Slow Food feast on Saturday, November 28 at 7:30 pm.
10th Annual Vallarta Yacht Club Chili Cook-Off
 Doug Campbell
Come and taste the variety of chilies featured, cooked by local restaurants, cruisers and people that just think that they make the greatest chili in the world at the Great Vallarta Yacht Club 10th Annual Chili Cook-Off benefiting the Families of The Dump on December 5th from 4-8 pm.
‘The Donner Party’ at Puerto Vallarta Film Festival
 Rita W. White
Showing at the Puerta Vallarta Film Festival 2009 (Dec 2 - Dec 4), The Donner Party, a part of California's history has been played out on the big screen. Film goers are in for a definite treat!
All-Inclusive Holiday Accommodations Still Available at Casa Velas Hotel Boutique and Velas Vallarta Suite Resort
 PRWeb
There's still time for a Mexico getaway this holiday season. Puerto Vallarta's Casa Velas Hotel Boutique and Velas Vallarta Suite Resort offer all-inclusive accommodations for couples and families looking to escape for Christmas and New Year's.
Lots for Tots Mexico Celebrates Their Third Anniversary
 PVNN
With many airlines recently eliminating free checked baggage, it's even more expensive and difficult for parents to travel with infants and toddlers. The good news is that Lots for Tots Mexico carries everything you need - from baby products to safety equipment - to make your family vacation easier.
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