FUNdraising Event at Villa Leonarda A large number of Puerto Vallarta residents and visitors step out to enjoy a fabulous FUNdraising event in support of Biblioteca Los Mangos. Rivera Cuale Condominiums Nestled in a riverfront location, Rivera Cuale is an award-winning community of full-time residential condominiums. PV Emergency Services Information Whether you're a visitor or a resident, having basic information on how health care services work in the Banderas Bay area is vitally important. ASPV Promotes Recycle Parks The American School put their big imaginations to use creating dozens of brightly colored flowers out of forgotten plastic bottles they had collected. Sailing on the Bay of Banderas No trip to Puerto Vallarta would be complete without a day on the Bay of Banderas. One way to enjoy the day is on an beautifully restored ketch. Planeta Indigena to Open in Sayulita This fall, the small pueblo of Sayulita Nayarit, popular for its surfing and restaurants, will also be home to a new Indigenous Awareness Center. Junior Sailing Program at VYC The Junior Sailing Program at Vallarta Yacht Club is having an open-house on June 12 at 11 am. Bring your kids to the club and learn all about sailing! Stan Gabruk: Summer Fishing Begins The Memorial Day Holiday always marks the unofficial start of summer. Along with the warmer weather comes the warm water fish. Liana Turner: The Pitillal River Walk The park at the Pitillal River Walk is a fine addition to Puerto Vallarta, and hopefully there will be more like it in the future. Pinnacle Residences in Olas Altas Developer Shawn Kajani recently announced the construction of a world class new development located in Vallarta's Romantic Zone. Orchid Conservatory Ground Breaking Fall 2010 is the completion date for Vallarta Botanical Gardens' new conservatory, which will house The National Collection of Mexican Orchids. Puerto Vallarta Little League Playoffs BanderasNews soundly defeated season long rival Teatro Limon 16-6 to win the Puerto Vallarta Little League 12-14 year old division on Saturday. 1st Biking for Vallarta Night Ride On May 15th, the 1st Paseo Nocturno en Bici por Vallarta headed out for a free concert by the Guadalajara Youth Symphony Orchestra. Teatro Limon Hits a Home Run Bruce Byng stepped up to the plate and held a fundraising dinner at his Teatro Limon restaurant with all proceeds going to the Vallarta Little League. Summer Bowling League Underway Wednesday May 5th, kicked off the beginning of our Puerto Vallarta Summer Bowling League, and what a fun evening it was XVII Sports Classic Wrap Up The XVII International Sports Classic came to a close Sunday after yet another successful, competitive and "fun" four day event. Huichol Art at Artensanias Watakame Most have seen or heard of the Huichol Indians in our area. Their bright and colorful artwork is displayed in many homes, museums and shops. Special Children's Day for RISE Kids April 30th was indeed a special day for the children from Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza, who enjoyed an afternoon of food and fun at Casa Tigre. Festival Volunteers Heal in Wisdom Philippo Lo Grande shares some of the experiences he's had while volunteering at Music Festivals in North America - from Kerrville to Puerto Vallarta. 2 Playgrounds Built at Ixtapa Prison Two new Toys for Tots playgrounds were recently inaugurated at the State Prison near Ixtapa, improving the quality of family visits. Vallarta Fighter Wins Championship At Friday's "Fight of the Bicentennial," Vallarta's own Cesar "El Mego" Palomera won the undisputed IKF super lightweight World Championship belt. El Arrayán's Cooking Classes Join Carmen Porras and her team for an Introduction to Mexican Cooking Techniques and Ingredients hands-on cooking class at El Arrayán. Texas Invades the Bay of Banderas! Last month marked the fourth time the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders came to our expansive shores to do their annual swimsuit calendar. Community Unites for Schools Over 250 volunteers participated in the Corral de Risco elementary school Recycle Park project on April 24th, with 3 more parks to be built on May 8th. Sallan: What A Wonderful World Yes, we saw the poverty in some places and there were kids begging, but for the most part, we saw joy on the faces of the children we encountered. Vallarta Thanks Foreign Residents The Mayor presented awards to some of the foreign residents whose altruist work and service have made a difference in our community. Lenin Wins Main Event at WFL 4 Jesus Gonzalez put together a very successful ten bout mixed martial arts fight card that was held at the Collage Club at the Marina on April, 9th Celebrating Earth Week in Vallarta This year, PEACE, a local non-profit, has decided to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day in a big way, with Earth Week. Enter to Win 3 Nights in Vallarta This maybe the easiest contest ever! Enter to win three nights at Quinta Maria Cortez, a 7 bedroom Bed and Breakfast in Puerto Vallarta. Oscar Capeche at Galleria Dante Oscar Capeche will is offering a 50% discount on his works at Galleria Dante to raise funds for the families that were affected by the Chile earthquake. PEACE Charity Gala Unites Community Over 65 enthusiastic supporters joined PEACE to raise over $5,000 to support educational, environmental, animal and business programs in Punta de Mita. Los Bambinos LIVE! at Viva Bar Puerto Vallarta's own Los Bambinos are set to delight audiences as they Swing into Spring at Viva Bar this coming Tuesday, April 6, at 8:00 pm. 6th Vallarta Dog Show a Success Thanks to everyone's enthusiasm, the annual Perretón's chain of successes continued unbroken for the nonprofit organization P.V. Animal. Timothy Group Opens in April Carl Timothy, co-founder of Timothy Fuller & Associates, stakes out his own direction in Vallarta's recovering real estate market this April. School Mural Sparks Community Pride Over one hundred volunteers and students recently transformed a wall encircling a secondary school in Punta de Mita into a powerful mural. PV Little League Week 6 Highlights Again in Week Six of the Vallarta Little League there seems to be an exciting game in each age division. This week, we had four good games. Daiquiri Mix-Off Results On hand to MC the event was Daiquiri Dick's own Tari Bowman, and the contestants were up against a tough bunch of judges. Bad Year for Butterflies One study counted the fewest butterflies leaving Mexico's wintering spots since the colonies were discovered there in 1975. Navy League Charreada a Success The March 20 event was the first of what's hoped to be an annual Charreada put on by the Navy League in Puerto Vallarta. PV Zoo Trains International Zoologists The 4 1/2 year-old Puerto Vallarta Zoo is recognized as one of Mexico's top zoos due to the success of their reproduction in captivity programs. Fantastic Fishing in Puerto Vallarta As one of the oldest fishing companies in Puerto Vallarta, Master Baiter's charters will provide you with a great day of fishing. A Day at Casa El Tigre for RISE Kids Recently, the kids of Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza enjoyed the casa's garden and pool for an afternoon with Seth Cloutman and Cristhian Rios. 2010 Becas Ball Breaks All Records With an endless stream of "mosts," Puerto Vallarta's Becas Ball 2010 may have surpassed all those that came before it. Puerto Vallarta Power Walking Tours Slip in an early morning workout while power walking the hidden streets and quaint neighborhoods of Puerto Vallarta that most tourists never see. Pirate Sighting on Our Pacific Coast For many years, the Marigalante has been a symbol of our city. Recently, the company's new pirate ship, the Black Pearl, made its grand appearance. Vallarta Chivas Victorious in Opener The Vallarta Chivas defeated CD Zacatecas 1-0 in the first professional soccer game played in Puerto Vallarta this past Saturday. PVISS Sculptures: Truly Public Art Hundreds of watched daily as blocks of stone were transformed into works of art during the 2010 Puerto Vallarta International Sculpture Symposium. Tania Elias Beats Guinness Record Tania Elias Calles, the top Mexican sailor, beat the Guinness Record for sailing in a laser without a motor, as the first step of her 2010 Challenge. Regatta Copa Mexico Kiteboarding The 2010 North American Kiteboarding Course Racing Championships are finished, and it was Adam Koch and Steph Bridge who came out on top. Favorite Places: Villas in Vallarta Villas in Vallarta offers luxurious vacation getaways for individuals, couples or groups of up to 40 on one of Vallarta's most beautiful beaches. Visit Uruapan for Semana Santa During Semana Santa (Holy Week), artisans from over 20 villages come to exhibit and sell their wares, filling the four block long main plaza. Remodeling Continues in El Centro The Municipal Tourism Department has been undertaking the much-needed facade improvements in some of our town's most popular through ways. Peter Gray Museum Wows its Guests More than 100 people gathered at the Peter Gray Art Museum this week for the opening of local artist Bill Megrail's exhibition. Becas Brunch & Fashion at La Leche The first ever Becas Brunch and Fashion Show at La Leche was a huge success, with happy attendees eating, chatting and buying raffle tickets. In San Blas: The Mexico We Found My wife and I live in the coastal town of San Blas in the state of Nayarit. This is the real deal, a Mexican fishing town relatively untouched by tourism. Pancho Villa Beach Club Reopens Pancho Villa Beach Club recently celebrated their reopening after a fire and floods caused extensive damage to the building last month. BECAS Tour Of Three Schools A group of Becas supporters took a bus tour to some of Vallarta’s schools that are changing students lives with their excellent programs. Banderas Bay Art Escapades Interactive 3D street artists are the newest stars of the Bay, and Bucerías was the latest city to feature this crowd pleasing art form. Best Ever Amigos de Peñita Fiesta Los Amigos de La Peñita's Fiesta 2010 exceeded our expectations - with proceeds expected to be well in excess of $300,000 pesos. Puerto Vallarta's Dirty Bitches Don't miss the Dirty Bitches on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday nights at 8:30 pm at the Club Mañana Skybar in Vallarta.