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Welcome to Puerto Vallarta

and Riviera Nayarit Here is some advice to make your trip a little easier and more enjoyable. TIME ZONE: The entire state of Jalisco is on Central Time, as is the southern part of the State of Nayarit starting from Guayabitos in the north. BUSES: A system of urban buses with different routes can bring you from one end of the bay to the other and all the spots in between. Current fare in Puerto Vallarta is $7.50 pesos per ticket and passengers must purchase a new ticket every time they board another bus. There are no “transfers”. TAXIS: There are set rates within defined zones of town. Do not enter a taxi without agreeing on the price with the driver first. Price is per trip not person. MONEY EXCHANGE: Although you may have to wait in line for a few minutes, banks will give you a higher rate of exchange than the exchange booths (caja de cambio). You will need your passport. Better yet, use your bank card to withdraw funds from any ATM machine. Note that ATM’s in the banks are the safest to use and generally charge lower fees. DRINKING WATER: For the 18th year in a row, Puerto Vallarta’s water has been awarded a certification of purity for human consumption. The quality of the water tested at the purification plant varies greatly from what comes out of the tap at the other end. So do be careful. If you want to be doubly sure, you can pick up bottled water just about anywhere. EXPORTING PETS: Falling love with the street dog outside your hotel or a puppy on the Malecon doesn’t mean they can’t come home with you. The process is fairly inexpensive and only takes a day or two. You need a certificate of health from a local vet among other things. The time of year that pets can travel in the cargo section of the plane may be your biggest challenge. For the most up-to-date information contact the Puerto Vallarta SPCA at spcapv@gmail.com. COMMON SENSE: Just as you wouldn’t walk around your hometown drunk and beligerent, it is not acceptable to do that here. While Mexicans are a forgiving bunch, basic politeness is appreciated. For the guys, peeing in public is a major faux pas and if you are caught, can get you tossed in jail or an expensive fine. Pay attention to your surroundings. Pay your bills. Be courteous. And have fun! DRINKING AND DRIVING: First off – just don’t. The consequences are not worth it. Taxis are cheap and plentiful. Fines are as much as 10,000 pesos. You can be taken to jail and your vehicle impounded. There are many checkstops on the weekends and you will be asked to blow if they suspect you have been drinking. LEGAL SYSTEM: Not knowing the law is not an valid excuse in Mexico or anywhere. If you find yourself caught in a legal situation be aware that guilt is presumed until your innocence can be proven. This is a very difficult lesson to learn if you are visiting from the United States or Canada in particular. Immediately contact your consulate for assistance. Director Noemi Zamora noemizamorareynoso@gmail.com Editor Lic. Madeline Milne mmilne@Vallartatribune.com Sales Team Information office ventastribuna7@yahoo.com Designer Cynthia E. Andrade G. cysandra@gmail.com cisandra@vallartatribune.com

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Calling in Mexico Calling phones in Mexico can be tricky as it is different than in the US or Canada. There are different codes you need to use depending if you are calling landlines or cellular phones and if they are local or long distance. Long-distance calls from within Mexico For national long-distance calls (within Mexico) the code is 01 plus the area code and phone number. For international long-distance calls, first dial 00, then the country code (for the U.S. and Canada the country code is 1, so you would dial 00 + 1 + area code + 7 digit number). Calling Cell Phones (from a land line) If you are calling from a landline within the area code of the Mexican cell phone number dial 044, then the 10 digit number including area code. Outside of the area code (but still within Mexico) dial 045 and then the 10 digit phone number. Cell phone to cell phone only requires the 10 digit number. Phone Cards Phone cards (“tarjetas telefonicas”) for use in pay phones can be bought at newstands and in pharmacies in denominations of 30, 50 and 100 pesos. Pay phones do not accept coins. When buying a phone card for pay phone use, specify that you would like a “tarjeta LADA,” because pre-paid cell phone cards are also sold in the same establishments. Calling Toll-Free Numbers Some toll free numbers work from Mexico to the US and Canada, but many do not. You need to dial a different prefix. To call the following toll free prefixes, dial as follows: 800 numbers Dial 001-880-then the number 866 numbers Dial 001-883-then the number 877 numbers Dial 001-882-then the number 888 numbers Dial 001-881-then the number

Emergencies: 060 Red Cross: 065 Non-Emergency Police 322.290.0507 Fire Department: 322.223.9476

Ambulance: 322.222.1533

Consulates American Consulate Immigration: Nuevo Vallarta: 322.224.7719 322.222.0069 24 hrs Guadalajara: Consumer Protection: 333.268.2145 01.800.468.8722 Canadian Consulate 322.293.0098 Tourism Offices 322.293.0099 Jalisco: 322.221.2676 24 hrs: 1.800.706.2900 Nayarit: 322.297.1006

Ahoy Cruisers! Day Ship Passengers 6-Dec Ruby Princess 3,080 7-Dec Westerdam 1,916 7-Dec Norwegian Jewel 2,376 8-Dec Island Princess 1,975 8-Dec Veendam 1,350 13-Dec Ruby Princess 3,080 14-Dec Carnival Miracle 2,124 14-Dec Westerdam 1,916 14-Dec Norwegian Jewel 2,376 15-Dec Oceania Sirena 684 21-Dec Carnival Miracle 2,124 21-Dec Westerdam 1,916 22-Dec Norwegian Jewel 2,376

Day Ship Passengers 23-Dec Norwegian Jewel 2,376 24-Dec Amsterdam 1,380 25-Dec Grand Princess 2,600 26-Dec Ruby Princess 3,080 28-Dec Carnival Miracle 2,124 28-Dec Westerdam 1,916 29-Dec Norwegian Jewel 2,376 29-Dec Oceania Sirena 684

In port this month

In the month of December Puerto Vallarta welcomes 43,829 passengers!

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he run dates for this issue are December 15 – 21. Which is a relief because it means there are still a couple weeks until Christmas and there is still time. Time for what you ask? Christmas baking, gift buying (still two weekends of artisan markets left!) shopping for Christmas dinner, wrapping presents, decorating my house, writing Christmas cards – ha! Who am I kidding? I’m going to make a batch of gingerbread, burn them, give up and go to the beach. Somebody must be serving Christmas ceviche and margaritas, right? Last week, I promised more information about partaking in some of the charitable events that happen around Christmas. It has been like pulling teeth getting details so rather than give you incorrect or incomplete info – hold on one more week and I’ll have everything for you on the 22nd. If anyone reading this wants to promote their Christmas event and call for volunteers, please let me know. Email editor@ vallartatribune.com and I’ll add it to the growing list of volunteer opportunities! While the crowds from the peregrinations may have diminished, we are just about to start the nine nights of posadas, then Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve – all accompanied by joyous festivities (ie. loud music, fireworks, church bells and cannons). My son is in town for the holidays and one of the first things he said after being away for nine months is how loud it all is. I guess the sound of snow falling doesn’t hurt his precious Canadian ears. Be sure to take care of your pets during this time. The loud noises and general frenzy of coming and going make for more animals getting loose and lost during this time of year. A tag with your contact information is the only (best) way

editorial to reconnect you with your lost pet. Trust me; I’ve lost and found a few. With Max back in town, we are planning some ‘touristy’ things. Some day passes to a resort, maybe zip lining, a couple beach days, a road trip south to La Manzanilla, and after Christmas, a trip up to Guadalajara to spend our Christmas loot. Plenty of things happening around town, we won’t have to go far to find entertainment. This Friday is the 3rd Southside Shuffle – a shopping and entertainment extravaganza along Basilio Badillo. See the ad on page 8 for all the details. The happiest person I know, Rhonda Zarate is launching her book (how amazing is that?!) Find Your Happy Planner on December 16 at Barcelona Tapas, (Matamoros and 31 de Octobre, Centro) from 7pm. Join her for a cocktail, maybe a few words and purchase copies for all your friends! Wednesday the 21st is the CK Productions ‘Fire on the Mountain’ musical event at Terra Noble. It’s a spectacular venue and world-class music. Don’t miss it. In Bucerias, Legends has Mikki Prost performing her Patsy Cline tribute on the 18th. Luna Lounge has shows almost every night. Be sure to check out their website and buy your tickets early because they sell out fast! International artist Angeline

Kyba has her open house on Monday evening and June Rosen is hosting her annual Holiday Open House all weekend. More details in the pages of this week’s paper. Finally, if you are struggling with pain and stiffness, Via Anderson is hosting a workshop on December 20th to help alleviate pain through yoga and movement therapy. Please welcome Via to the Vallarta Tribune! Once again, thank you for reading the Vallarta Tribune. I appreciate the kind notes I have been receiving (and the not so kind ones too). We continue to work on new and improved distribution points. Please check our list in this week's paper of where you can find the newspaper from Mismaloya to San Pancho. We are moving and adding new spots each week. All of our advertisers receive copies. So, if in doubt, you can check one of their locations. Please let them know you appreciate their support of the Vallarta Tribune, for, without our wonderfully generous and caring advertisers (and contributors), we wouldn’t be here each week, letting you know about all the great things going on and how to get the most out of your time in paradise! Much love and appreciation, Madeline

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entertainment

ehind Jimmy Buffett's image as the happy, easy going singer-songwriter is a very successful businessman. Besides managing his numerous concert and recording projects, the creator of what he calls “drunken Caribbean rock'n'roll” owns numerous restaurants, nightclubs and other ventures, jetting between them in his private plane. His many beach bum-themed songs, like “Margaritaville”, described by music industry people as “gulf and western music”, are wildly popular with fans who call themselves “Parrotheads”, throughout the world. Canadian Brian Neale began performing Jimmy Buffett songs and other “happy hour” music while attending Capilano College in Vancouver, British Columbia. From the city's folk music clubs, he moved on to acting, writing and other entertainment industry jobs, before developing Canada's first internationally successful Jimmy Buffett tribute show. . Since 2003, he has performed throughout North America, Germany, Austria, Barbados, The Dominican Republic, Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Portugal, The UK and

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Brian Neale's JIMMY BUFFET Tribute

The Virgin Islands. Besides Jimmy Buffett songs, Brian also writes and performs his own award-winning mix of tropical, country, rock and love songs, making him the life of the party wherever he goes. His first CD, called “Common Behaviour” features songs about his world travels and island life. His new CD, called “Living The Life” is all about his love of the life and music of

the Caribbean and features the hit single “Two Chairs On The Beach”. This week Brian comes to Banderas Bay for the first time, for two Christmas shows at The Luna Lounge, in Bucerias and an afternoon “beach party” show at El Rio BBQ, in Paso Ancho. Details are available on the venue web sites and elsewhere in this paper. By Merv Buchanan merv@uvs.com

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Vallarta Garden Club: A year in review

016 has been a particularly rewarding year for the group devoted to the beautification of Vallarta. The Vallarta Garden Club, or "Garden Club" as many refer to it, is putting the finishing touches on their largest annual project ever: the construction and planting of more than 210 new planters (jardineras) on some of the most heavily-trafficked streets in the Zona Romantica and Centro. "Last season, we had our best year ever for fundraising and were determined to maximize all of the donations we received from members", said David Muck, Garden Club President. "We chose to focus our beautification efforts on the streets the public uses the most, namely Avenida Mexico, Olas Altas, Insurgentes, Ignacio Vallarta and Basilo Badillo. We also installed additional planters on Francisco I. Madero and near Lazaro Cardenas Park", he continued. The jardineras were solidly built using brick and mortar construction. Once completed, the Garden Club brought in truckloads of good soil to

fill the planters. Now, the containers are being filled with native plants that will thrive in our local climate. The group hopes their efforts result in a beautiful gift to the city many of its members call home. Not to rest on last year's results, the group is already looking toward future projects. Next up is work on

the "Pier Street" (Francisca Rodriguez). The group has a master plan for the entrance to the Pier that it hopes to bring to life beginning this season. It will be completed in phases as funds allow. The Garden Club has also been asked to expand its beautification efforts to Amapas,

other streets in the Centro area, and to participate in a 2018 program which calls for the planting of many new trees around Banderas Bay. There seems to be no shortage of opportunities for the group. Once a month, from November through April, the Garden Club hosts a monthly meeting as a

forum for topics of interests to its members. This year, speakers will address everything from public planning to the broad range of locally-grown fruits and vegetables that are available for consumption here in Vallarta. Monthly social events and viewings of private gardens are also available to members. Visit www.vallartagardenclub.com for the full Event Calendar. All of the public beautification projects overseen by the Garden Club are paid by private donations. It hosts its biggest fundraiser of the season, "Fiesta Rosa", January 24 at Oscar's Restaurant. Tickets are 1,500 pesos and the Garden Club expects 250 guests for the cocktail reception, silent auction and 4-course, seated dinner. Last year's "Fiesta Blanca" sold out and was one of the season's most festive and exciting events. Fiesta Rosa promises to be even better. To purchase tickets for Fiesta Rosa, visit www.vallartagardenclub. com or email Cole Martelli at colemartelli@yahoo.com. If you can't attend the gala, but would like to become a member of the Garden Club or make an online donation, you can do so through the organization's web site.

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Walmart will invest US $1.3bn in logistics

Fossil thought to be huge, prehistoric shark

ew distribution centers will extend company’s reach in Mexico Walmart México has announced it will invest US $1.3 billion to expand and strengthen its logistics infrastructure. The money will go into building new distribution centers and expanding existing ones over the next three years and is in addition to investment that will be spent on opening and remodeling stores, said CEO Guilherme Loureiro. “To meet our growth goals and reach more corners of the country, we need to strengthen our logistics infrastructure,” he said. Those goals include doubling annual sales between 2014 and 2024. Sales were about $28 billion last year. Walmart México, which has nearly 2,300 stores, is the country’s

largest private-sector employer with 200,000 workers. The new investment will increase that number by 10,000, the company said. The announcement was made at an event with President Enrique Peña Nieto at his official residence, Los Pinos. The president said the investment reflects the company’s confidence in Mexico, which he described as the principal economic engine of Latin America and one of the few economies in the hemisphere that are growing. Loureiro said Walmart sees Mexico as “a country rich in opportunities and a fertile land in which to grow.” He also observed that the new money “was generated by profits obtained in Mexico,” appearing to attempt to quell any criticism that jobs or investment were being transferred from the United States. Original: mexiconewsdaily.com/

esidents of a Guerrero community found what might have been a megalodon A fossil discovered on the coast of Guerrero could be a now-extinct species of giant shark that lived between 23 million and 2.6 million years ago, according to the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH). Residents of a community in the municipality of Cuajinicuilapa discovered the remains near the mouth of a river at a beach called Punta Maldonado. INAH officials are now in the process of excavating the fossil, which could measure as much as 18 meters in length. Some five meters, including the head, have not yet been located. “It’s important to recover the skull so the species can be defined,” said INAH archaeologist Antonio Hermosillo.

Four new protected areas announced Decree creates four land and marine biosphere reserves

our new natural protected areas were declared by presidential decree yesterday, bringing to 91 million hectares the total of land and sea areas that have been designated for environmental conservation. The Mexican Caribbean Biosphere Reserve, whose creation was announced last week, was among four new protected areas that became official during a ceremony at a global biodiversity summit in Cancún. The 5.75-million-hectare Caribbean reserve is located on the east coast of the Yucatán peninsula, and is designed to protect coastal wetlands, coral reefs and sea habitat. The other three areas are: The Pacific Islands Biosphere Reserve, a 1.16-million-hectare area off the west coast of the Baja peninsula, is comprised of 21 islands and 97 islets that boast more endemic species per square meter than found in the Galapagos Islands, according to Mexican officials. The Nature Conservancy, which collaborated with the Mexican government on crea-

tion of the three marine reserves, said the Pacific islands reserve will protect land and surrounding waters through multiple-use zoning. Fishing grounds on which local fishermen depend will also be protected, it said. The Pacific Biosphere Reserve is a deep-sea ocean area consisting of 57.78 million hectares off the Pacific coast. The Nature Conservancy said mining and fishing activities will be allowed but only outside strictly protected core zones. The reserve takes in coastal waters of Nayarit, Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán, Guerrero, Oaxaca and Chiapas. The Sierra of Tamaulipas Reserve is 309,000 hectares in

Tamaulipas state and home to five feline species in danger of extinction: the jaguar, puma, jaguarondi, oncilla and ocelot. The reserve designation is also intended to protect eight different watersheds. The Nature Conservancy, which has worked in Mexico for more than 30 years, issued a statement today congratulating the Mexican government for its commitment to conserving marine habitats and fulfilling an international biodiversity target. President Enrique Peña Nieto signed the decree declaring the new reserves at COP13, a biodiversity conference with representatives from 196 countries in attendance. Original: mexiconewsdaily.com

INAH is seeking the help of paleontologists to identify whether the fossil is a megalodon, described by Wikipedia as “a stockier version of the great white shark,” or a whale. Hermosillo said the bones could be between 5 million and 1.8 million years old. Although much of the remains have become mineralized,

he said, there still remains some organic material, although the fossil “is very, very fragile.” Local residents, most of whom rely on fishing for a living, are hoping the fossil can remain in the community and become a tourist attraction. Original: mexiconewsdaily.com/

Mexico is focus of Pixar film

ay of the Dead is key focus of animated film by director of Toy Story 3 The latest film from Pixar Animation Studios is described by director Lee Unkrich as “a love letter to Mexico.” Called Coco, the film is about Mexican traditions and is set in the November festivities of Day of the Dead, or Día de Muertos, and 12-year-old Miguel and his journey to the Land of the Dead in search of his own heritage and history. “We love Mexico and Mexicans, and . . . I think this is a great opportunity to do something good, to send a good message out to the world about Mexico,” said Unkrich, who directed Toy Story 3, Pixar’s most successful film yet. But he noted that his movie, scheduled for release in November next year, should not be considered a political product. Rather, the filmmaker’s intention was to “celebrate the diversity of Mexican culture with a positive sheen.” Unkrich and his team drew inspiration for the two main parallel settings of their story from reallife locations in Mexico: the city of Oaxaca became Santa Cecilia, the land of the living, while Guanajuato became an imaginary Land of the Dead, “a dazzlingly vibrant, stacked metropolis.” “Visiting Oaxaca and Guanajuato

was not enough for me. I wanted to see their surroundings, smell their scents and taste their food. I wanted to be with the people and not only as a tourist,” said the director. Unkrich’s Mexican experience turned immersive: “During our trips we stayed with families, learning about how their ofrendas [offerings for the dead] are set, visiting the cemeteries with them, seeing how they clean their relatives’ crypts, and learning their stories.” The result highlights highly specific aspects of Mexican culture: the movie score draws heavily from musical influences like banda, marimba and son Jarocho music. Miguel’s pet is a Xoloitzcuintle (a hairless Mexican dog breed), while alebrijes — whimsical Mexican folk art figurines — become the brightly colored, oversized guardians in the Land of the Dead. “I’ll be the first to say that going on a few research trips doesn’t make us experts in anything,” Unkrich told the magazine Vanity Fair, “but it would have been wrong for us not to go down. I knew from day one . . .

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US eases restrictions in revised travel alert

our states affected by U.S. State Department’s revised travel advisory The U.S. State Department has updated and revised its Mexico travel warning, easing restrictions for three states and tightening them for a fourth. The new advisory, issued yesterday, modifies restrictions for Chihuahua, Coahuila, Oaxaca and Sonora, while leaving unchanged those for 20 other states. A significant change concerns Oaxaca, where violence in which eight people were killed in Nochixtlán in June triggered an earlier warning that said non-essential travel was to be avoided and that U.S. government employees should stay away from protests. Now the U.S. government recommends that its personnel remain in tourist areas and forbids

m called Coco that we had an enormous responsibility to tell this story right and to not lapse into cliche or stereotype.” As an American product the film’s cast includes known Hollywood voices like those of Renée Victor as Mama Coco, Miguel’s grandmother, and Benjamin Bratt as “deceased film star and music supernova Ernesto de la Cruz.” Young newcomer Anthony González voices Miguel. Representing Mexico, Gael García Bernal (most recently of Mozart in the Jungle fame) will voice Miguel’s trickster skeletal companion Héctor. Unkrich and writer and co-director Adrián Molina are aware that Coco will premiere in a world that is not necessarily the one they envisioned when kicking off the project in 2010. “The best way to bring people in and have them empathize with others is through storytelling. If we can tell a good story with characters audiences can care about, I’d like to think that prejudices can fall aside and people can just experience the story and these characters for the human beings that they are,” Unkrich said. “I think that nothing bad can come from opening your heart to a story. I think only good can come from putting yourself in someone else’s shoes,” added Molina. Original: mexiconewsdaily.com

them from using public transportation in the city of Oaxaca. Traveling on coastal highway 200 in the state is also forbidden except to transit between the airport in Huatulco to hotels in that town and in Puerto Escondido. The Isthmus region remains off-limits for U.S. government staff. Restrictions on official and personal travel to Ciudad Juárez in Chihuahua were reduced, although “criminal activity and violence remains an issue throughout the state of Chihuahua and its major cities.” The advisory recommends that any travel between cities must take place only during daylight hours. Personal travel to the Coahuila cities of Saltillo, Parras de la Fuente and Bosques de Monterreal is now allowed, but only during daylight hours and after adopting security

measures. Throughout the remaining territory of the northern state, however, “significant and continuing security concerns” remain in place due to “persistent violence and criminal activity . . . particularly along the highways between Piedras Negras and Nuevo Laredo.” The updated travel advisory acknowledges that “Sonora is a key region in the international drug and human trafficking trades” and recommends that U.S. citizens traveling anywhere in the state limit their travels to main roads during daylight hours. In Sinaloa, “where one of Mexico’s most powerful criminal organizations is based . . . violent crime rates remain high in many parts of

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the state.” The advisory warns that all non-essential travel should be deferred, “except for the cities of Mazatlán, Los Mochis and the Port of Topolobampo.” Restrictions on travel to the state of Guerrero remain in place for U.S. government personnel, while in the state of Tamaulipas “U.S. citizens should defer all non-essential travel due to violent crime.” “The number of reported kidnappings in Tamaulipas is among the highest in Mexico,” continued the advisory, warning that “state and municipal law enforcement capacity is limited to nonexistent in many parts of the state.” Caution, “particularly at night,” is recommended in the states of Baja California and Baja California Sur, given the high rate of homicides reported there this year. With regard to the state of Michoacán, “U.S. citizens should defer all non-essential travel except to the cities of Morelia and Lázaro Cárdenas, and the area north of federal toll road 15D.”

There are no warnings or restrictions for the states of Campeche, Chiapas, Guanajuato, Hidalgo, Mexico City, Puebla, Querétaro, Tabasco, Tlaxcala, Veracruz and Yucatán. The U.S. State Department advisory acknowledged the efforts in combating organized criminal groups by the Federal Police and Army personnel. “U.S. citizens traveling on Mexican roads and highways by car or bus may encounter government checkpoints, staffed by military or law enforcement personnel,” stated the document. It also warned that “in some places, criminal organizations have erected their own unauthorized checkpoints, at times wearing police and military uniforms, and have killed or abducted motorists who have failed to stop at them.” “You should cooperate at all checkpoints,” recommends the advisory. The travel warning replaces the one issued on April 15. Original: Mexico News Daily

650-year-old temple found near Tlatelolco

0% of the structure, found on the site of a supermarket, remains preserved Excavations at a recently unearthed archaeological site in Mexico City have revealed the presence of a temple, just 100 meters away from the greater Tlatelolco archaeological zone. The discovery consists of a 1.2-meter-high circular pyramidal base measuring 11 meters in diameter, part of a temple once dedicated to Ehécatl-Quetzalcóatl, the Aztec deity associated with the wind. Erected 650 years ago, the 70% of the structure remains preserved where it lies buried three meters deep. The local volcanic rock tezontle was used in its construction, with a plaster finish. The remains of the Aztec temple are located on the grounds of what was a supermarket, demolished in 2014 to make way for a commercial center. Given the archaeological potential of the area, officials from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) maintained close communications with the mall developers so archaeologists could be involved in every step of the demolition and excavation process. Once the first hints of the rock base were detected, INAH began a controlled excavation using archaeological techniques,

explained the director of the Tlatelolco archaeological zone, Edwina Villegas. The relevance of the discovery in the context of the Mexica-Tlatelolca culture was such that the construction company ceded to INAH the 300-square-meter piece of land where the pyramidal base was found. In addition to the Ehécatl-Quetzalcóatl temple, several vestiges of archaeological interest were unearthed during the excavation, explained Edwina Villegas. “We found a basket that contained the skeleton of a newborn child, maguey thorns, bird bones, capstans, incense burners and pieces of obsidian and pottery,”

she said. “We weren’t expecting to find this pyramidal structure. Given its magnitude and degree of preservation, it was decided to leave it exposed, giving the community a chance to get a glimpse of our past,” said the national archaeology coordinator of INAH, Francisco Sánchez Nava. In order to preserve the discovery while having it on display, INAH will protect the area with an “archaeological window.” “In order to protect the pyramid, a wall will be built around it . . . a ramp and a railing will also be set, allowing the public to see at least half the temple located along Flores Magón avenue,” explained Villegas. Prominent Mexican archaeolo-

gist Eduardo Matos Moctezuma said the relevance of the recent discovery resides mostly in the fact that it provides yet another piece of the great puzzle that is the pre-Hispanic city of Tlatelolco. Matos said it is hard to determine the true extent of what has been called the Tlatelolco Ceremonial Center, currently made up of 67 pyramidal structures, although close to 40 more have been detected under nearby streets. Just two meters away from the unearthed pyramid base, construction of the shopping enter continues with the excavation of a six-meter-deep parking lot. Original: mexiconewsdaily.com

local Finding Your Happy Rhonda Zarate

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Taming the Tongue

his week I sent out a Vlog to the world about the importance of training our tongues to connect with our brain before we opened our mouths and blabbed whatever emotion we were feeling at the time. I even encouraged my Happy Vibe Tribe to place an elastic band on their wrist and to give themselves a good old snap every time a negative thing sprang off their tongue to make them aware of how often that was happening. Then it hit me, not only should we be training our tongues but more importantly we should become the taskmaster of training our minds. I believe that it can become a habit, routine or even a co-dependency within ourselves to think the worst before we even ponder the possibility that everything will be fine. I am sure we all have been at

the meeting where that particular Ms. Negative Nelly comes in with her coffee and announces, “Oh, I will probably spill this!” Guess what happens? Every single time she does, in fact, spill her coffee. These types are in the habit of projecting that something bad will happen to them and announce it to everyone, spreading negativity and manifesting something bad happening in varying degrees. What if we all walked around saying “only good things happen to me.” What if when you are driving you to give a shout out to the parking gods to have the right and perfect parking spot in front of the place you are going. Just try it, it works (almost) every time. It is a super cool experiment. Being a Positive Person vs. that Negative Nelly will guarantee to bring more butterflies to your life vs. stinging wasps. Let’s put another layer to this,

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shall we? When we are taming, our beautiful sweet tongue let’s tame our super smart, sassy brains too. Train our minds to think only kind thoughts about ourselves. When you are snapping your wrist for a moment of negativity about others or a situation, I encourage you to give yourself a big old hard snap when you think a negative thought about yourself. That will get your attention! By doing this; it will make you aware of how your journey of self-love is going. I believe that we would never choose to hang out with someone that is as mean, cold hearted, unsupportive as ourselves to ourselves. I would have kicked myself to the curb a hell of a long time ago!! Lost my number and blocked me on Facebook! Oops, I just had to snap myself, as swearing is something I am working on too. Homework: Give yourself a Pet Name (I know that is weird) I call myself Princess. When you’re in a stressful situation, refer to yourself in your head or out loud and it will calm you down and make you feel like you will have your best friend with you, YOU, cheering you on, no matter what. Rhonda Zarate is a Life Coach. Author. Motivational Speaker. Her book Find Your Happy Planner can be found on Amazon.com Check out her Vlog on rhondazarate.com and get her free weekly Happy Tips.

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re you looking for unusual jewellery to either take back home for gifts or something for yourself to wear? The Marsol Friday Market has artisans that make and sell precious stones you can choose and then pick out a setting from designer Matias Brustle, for example or buy something semi-precious from gold/silversmith David Ruesga. Juan Manual is a Found Artist who mixes pieces of coral, shell with copper wire, leather and glass beads to create inexpensive and unique pendants and bracelets. Marcia, too, is a Found Artist who uses silk, linen

paint what I see. Freda Kahlo said it well and I quote; " I paint my own reality. I paint self-portraits because I am so often alone and because I am the person I know best." I also paint and draw self-portraits because I am a model who is always available, right there in the mirror and often in hotel rooms while on my journeys. I paint friends and family, neighbours and animals passing by. Everyone and every thing and all experiences are possible paintings. Sometimes I catch myself staring intently at some part of somebody's face, capturing it and storing it in my memory until I get to my studio. There is a feeling of communion with the subject of a painting, which is unique and an understanding that occurs irrespective of any other information. You are invited to enjoy art and good cheer at Angeline Kyba Studio Galería at Cuauhtémoc 635 in Gringo Gulch on Monday December 19th from 6 to 9 p.m. Kyba offers art enthusiasts a behind-the-scenes experience, enjoying work in progress, work completed, portraits and paintings in oil, large and small. The subject matter is broad; neighbours and charros, animals and

birds, and all things organic and living. National Geographic used Angeline Kyba’s portrait "Carmen" for a second printing. Kyba's painting "Miriam Reclining" was accepted into the prestigious Quinta Biennial de Monterrey and published in their catalog. Her painting "Besame" is used for the cover of the book ‘Erotic Journeys’ and her work is in the collections of Cindy Crawford, Connie Stevens, Michael Jackson and museums worldwide. Simply follow Calle Guerrero, which changes to Cuauhtémoc at the first curve or come by way of the new bridge and stairs in the Rio Cuale Park and turn right. Angeline Kyba Studio Galería, Cuauhtémoc 635, Puerto Vallarta, Centro Tel. 222-4238 www.angelinekyba.com

Kathleen Carrillo Galleries

Kathleen Carrillo Galleries will be open Friday December 16 from 6-10. Join us for the festivities on the Southside Shuffle. Kathleen's newest collection “How Does Your Garden Grow” will be on display. These Images are dedicated to the empowerment and healing of the feminine spirit. Strong women, engaging the viewer to reach deeply into their soul, look for that place close to the heart and listen to what needs expanding, and what needs to be nurtured. Other collections will be available and on display as well. Artist, Kathleen Carrillo Puerto Vallarta, Mexico ~ San Diego, California Gallery: Puerto Vallarta, Mex: 322 222 9879 Studio: Carlsbad, Calif. U.S. 858 261-8127

and cotton to cover beads for necklaces that are absolutely one of a kind. Guillermo painstakingly paints his creations and uses leather to make elegant, easy to wear bracelets. Luz Maria – who for years had Andrea’s Bead Store – sits at her table constantly creating new, bright pieces to wear. Whatever your budget or taste you are bound to find something you love! The Marsol Friday Market by the Pier will be presenting its monthly Bazaar next Tuesday, December 20th from 10 to 2. If you are interested in renting a table to sell your own items, drop by the Marsol Friday Market to make arrangements and if you are still short a few items for Christmas, we will see you at the Bazaar!

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marciavallarta@gmail.com Comings…. The PVGC has their second membership drive this season, Thursday from 5 to 7 pm, at the gorgeous OPC garden that was designed by Robert Price, founder of the Vallarta Botanical Gardens and later, the Garden Club. All of the new planters – most of them in Old Town – were built and paid for by funds collected by the PVGC; their only focus is to make Puerto Vallarta more beautiful with flowers and trees. A worthy cause, indeed. See you Thursday! December 15th is also opening night of the Boutique Theatre’s presentation of “A Christmas Carol Radio Play”, directed by T.J. Hartung. We all know and love this heart-warming story; see it on stage at the Boutique in T.J.’s newest/updated/adapted version set somewhere in the American Midwest in the 1970’s. Dinner is served from 5 pm with the show starting at 6 pm this Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. On Tuesday from 10 am to 2 pm, The Marsol Friday Market by the Pier presents their Christmas Bazaar. This wildly popular monthly sales event includes everything from ‘soup to nuts’. If you have anything to sell (and I mean anything legal!) stop by the Marsol Friday Market this weekend and get all the details. Clean out your closets and garages and/or come and refill your closets and garages! There will be some super last-minute Christmas-gift ideas so come early! Wednesday night, the 21st, is the first day of Winter and to add some sizzle to keep away the cold, come up to Terra Noble and be a part of the concert “Fire on the Mountain”. Diego Mondragon, who created such a stir last season with his brilliant violin, returns with Eduardo Leon an equally brilliant guitarist in the last CK-Production of 2016. There will be award-winning dancers to accompany these and other fine musicians. The setting is stunning, the food and service will be divine. The music will burn with Latin fierceness and will leave no soul untouched. …and Goings Paco Ojeda’s edition of his monthly series of musical appreciation took place last Thursday at the library. To say it was an ‘eclectic mix’ of Christmas gifts from Paco to us – his keen fans – is to put it mildly. Some parts are still stuck in my brain (which is the point of all art, of course); I do wonder HOW Paco found some of the happily bizarre, obscure eight presents

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W he delivered. What search words unveiled his choices, I wonder? We left chattering, talking, discussing, slightly baffled by some of the Spanish, but, as always, better off for having attended. Thanks, Paco, for another intriguing session. I look forward to January 12th! The first annual Tropical Winter Party was held at Oscar’s to raise funds for the Los Mangos Library. Organizer Nelly Duarte tells me over $3,000 pesos was raised at the event but the even better news is that new donors stepped up and promised to pay some of the libraries ongoing expenses that will help them enormously. Thanks, Nelly, and the restaurants that provided the delicious food and margaritas. To the new entrepreneurial companies like “Movie and Picnic” (FB/moviepicnicpv) and “Vallarta 101” the Pay-What-You-Want walking tours that are all over the world and are now here in Vallarta (FB/welovevallarta): good luck to you! A tribute to Mick Jagger lit up the stage at El Rio BBQ-Bar last Saturday. Canadian artist, Robert Wotherspoon strutted and sang some of the Rolling Stones’ biggest hits. The older crowd (MY age) danced and sang along…the words magically coming back after decades and decades. I checked with Julio, Trend Records’ awesome sound man and Robert a.k.a. Mick Jagger if “Paint it Black” was on the playlist. No, was the answer. I really, really wanted to hear it and some pleading (and pouting) and bribery took place and these two pros delivered. Thank you gentlemen; you made my night. The Mick Jagger Tribute will be back in the Spring – for sure in Mazatlan and possibly a repeat concert a bit closer to home.

ith the exceptional medical care that we have available now here in the area for critical patients, the amount of air evacuations have decreased the past few years. But they are still done and for various reasons. It could be a “long term recovery” type patient (like a stroke) and they need extended care/rehab which we do not have here. Perhaps the patient has no insurance and a long stay in the ICU is something that they cannot financially deal with. Sometimes the family wants the patient “home”. Whatever the reason, an air evacuation is something that is meticulously orchestrated by this end as well as with the receiving end. Air ambulance personnel are a very special breed (in a good way!). An air evacuation, being paid out of pocket by the patient and/or their family is expensive with the cost ranging from $20,000USD upwards to $50,000USD (within North America). Many people choose to purchase an “air evacuation policy” especially if they have an insurance that does not cover them here. For some reason, an air evacuation policy cannot be called an “insurance policy” (I don’t really know why). What is the difference between an air evacuation POLICY and the air evacuation COMPANY? The policy, of course, pays directly for the air evacuation to the company performing the flight. The company is the actual “plane and crew”. Regardless of who is paying for the flight, there are some important points to

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remember. Make sure that on board there is a flight physician and paramedic or a nurse (not two non-physicians). Make sure the company will set up the receiving hospital. Make sure the company does a “bed to bed” transfer meaning ambulance on both ends. One family member with minimal luggage can accompany the patient on the flight. Flights are done in a Lear jet. Don’t expect a flight attendant to be passing cocktails. It will be a very tight squeeze as the jet is configured just like an Intensive Care Unit. The pilot will take care of immigration at all points. Sometimes a long distance flight will require a stop for fuel and/or immigration. I don’t know how many times I hear: “Well if I get really sick I will just get on a flight and go home.” Not so easy if you are in the ICU! I have also seen many people turned away by the airlines because they “look sick” or “acting sick”. That pilot is not going to allow anyone to board that could be a potential risk and require an emergency landing somewhere! Make a plan! A good traveler’s insurance will INCLUDE an air evacuation policy. There are several very good air evacuation polices that can be purchased both short-term and longterm. So, if you have no insurance that will cover you here and you don’t have buckets of money for a critical, long term stay in a private hospital; think about looking into an air evacuation policy. I do not sell these but I can give you a few to check out. That plane will not take off down the runway until it is paid for! Have a joyous week!

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or the last three years, our family has counted down the days to Christmas with our own special advent calendar. We call it a RACK calendar – as in Random Act of Christmas Kindness. I have always loved it, because it shifts the focus from our own wants and desires to the needs of other people. My kids don’t love it as much as I do, because sometimes it requires them to do things that I think are awesome and that they think are mortifying. For example, we picked up the neighborhood garbage, which means we had to walk around the outside of a busy Oxxo with rubber gloves on. Weirdly enough, they found this to be embarrassing. Around the third week of November this year, I asked the children if they were ready for the brand new RACK calendar. This elicited two low, partially stifled groans. I was immediately hurt, but I tried covering it with a chuckle and a “What, don’t you like helping others?” My son, the customary Spokesperson On Behalf Of Sibling Interest, replied “We like to help others. But, no offense mom, your ideas are kind of…..well…..lame.” (On an aside, I’ve been working hard with my children to try to avoid using statements that begin with “No offense, but” because these sentences, without exception, seem to be fairly offensive. So far this work has been largely unsuccessful, because “everyone does it”. Thanks, everyone). In my defense, I tried to choose things that I felt were relevant, kid-friendly, and low cost. But it seemed like the activities very often involved being noticed and singled out. For example, when they kindness-bombed a parking lot with packages of popcorn, some people saw the children and asked why they were manipulating their windshield wipers without asking permission. Then they’d have to tell them what they were doing, which confused some people and caused others to want to talk to them even longer. If you are a preteen and the act of trying to avoid embarrassment is a major daily activity, this can be excruciating. Not only that, they were doing things that they weren’t thinking of themselves. They often had to be prepared by me, which can be tricky when you have about fifteen minutes of free time a day that you’ve already designated for personal hygiene. And then they would go through the motions of the activity, wishing very much that it was over with. So this year I decided to change it up a bit. I wrapped up a box in shiny red paper.

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Actually, my husband did that, because I feel it’s important that he contribute, and also because my gift wrapping skills are roughly on the level of a golden retriever’s. I set the box in the middle of the table at dinner time on December the first and told my kids that they would be doing one kind act per day of their choosing, writing it on a paper, and putting it in the box. On Christmas Eve, we will open the box and see what kind acts we all committed. If we didn’t keep up the kindness, next year we’d go back to the mom-made calendar and lameness. They agreed to the terms and immediately wrote down two kind acts for the box, a rather bittersweet parental moment. To be honest, this whole “kindness honor system” had me a little suspicious. So, I admit that I sneaked a peek just one time. This is because a) I’m a parent and thus cannot be trusted and b) my son is in that stage where he (and he alone) is pretty sure he’s the funniest cognizant human being. The first five acts I pulled out were my own, because, as my daughter observed, I will obviously have the most because I’m always doing stuff for the family (which apparently puts me at a totally unfair advantage). But the next ones were in the trademark scrawls of my son’s and daughter’s handwriting and I read: I complimented my sister I defended a boy at lunch I gave my friend a candy that I won I invited someone over who doesn’t get a lot of invitations Little things, these simple acts of kindness. The people around them may not have even noticed them. They probably wouldn’t result in a long, drawn-out conversation in a parking lot. But they made a difference to my child, who thought to commit the acts and then reflect on them later. They made a difference to another child, who had a defender, a compliment, a playdate, that they wouldn’t have had otherwise. And, as a mother on the front lines, trying to teach her children how to be good people, it made a difference to me.

hristmas is coming to Que?Pasa Bar on Aquiles Serdan 625; they need TOYS. Every year, Santa comes and the neighbourhood kids line up and wait and wait to receive their Christmas present; for many, it is the only gift they will receive. Talking to owner Michael Hayes a few nights ago, he told me the staff has had to turn kids away when they ran out of gifts. His anguish was palpable and he doesn’t want it to ever happen again. On behalf of Michael’s kids please drop an unwrapped toy off at Que?Pasa or, if you aren’t in town, go to quepasavallarta.com and donate a few dollars to their Pay Pal account. Soccer balls are awesome and can be used by both boys and girls. Santa tells me 500 kids are expected Christmas Eve…he knows, right? I went to the newly named “Olas Altas Farmers Market” in Parque Lazaro Cardenas last Saturday to catch up with and pick up some fabulous goodies from my ex-compatriots from the Paradise Community Center market. First stop was Hecho en Mexico to see Sasha and Antonio and to get my pre-ordered (huge) bag of orange rolls. They are gigantic, delicious and I can’t say enough good things about them so just get some next Saturday. Someone asked me for a bite of one of mine! People that know me know better

than to even SUGGEST I share things I like. Next, was to see Mark Hughes, the fabulous Brit pie maker who creates the best quiche on the planet. And his savoury pies are nearly as good as his fruity-crumble sweet pies. Same advice goes here: Get your own! Last stop was Jan’s stand packed with jars of her incredible jams, jellies, preserves, chutneys, honey mustard and unusual condiments you’ve never even heard of. They are splendidly packaged (great for gifts!), so very tasty and fairly priced to boot. All I will share is this: spread Jan’s mango chutney on the next pork loin you are barbequing…. On Sunday, December 18, to get you into the spirit of Christmas, the Boutique Theatre presents “Joy to the World”. With a twenty-two voice choir with extraordinary guest soloists and musicians from Time 2 Play, come for dinner at 5 pm and stay for the show starting at 6. By the time you read this, the twelve days of celebrating the Patron Saint of Mexico, Guadalupe, will be done. Immediately following are the Posadas, followed by Christmas, followed by New Year’s celebrations. Which in turn will be followed by Epiphany on January 06. For those of you who thought the bells might stop ringing any time soon, that is it, From Here.

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Soccer Star Ronaldo’s Tax Goals Orlando Gotay, Tax Attorney tax@orlandogotay.com

Orlando Gotay is a California licensed tax attorney (with a Master of Laws in Taxation) admitted to practice before the IRS, the U.S. Tax Court and other taxing agencies. His love of things Mexican has led him to devote part of his practice to the tax matters of U.S. expats in Mexico. He can be reached at tax@orlandogotay.com. This is solely informational, not legal advice; consult your advisor.

n recent days, we have learned that Spanish tax authorities are charging soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo with various counts of what amounts to be tax evasion. Potential penalties can be steep. Some talk mentions prison time of up to two years per year of the allegedly fraudulent conduct…give or take, about six years. Ouch. Just what did Ronaldo allegedly do? As a superstar, Ronaldo earns oodles of money by endorsing various kinds of products and brands, such as Nike, Samsung and Tag Heuer. Normally those kinds of deals are relatively straigh-

tforward. I do some endorsement for company X, it pays me, and I am subject to income tax on those amounts. In anticipation of these deals Ronaldo assigned his “image rights” to a company set up for him in the British Virgin Islands, Tollin Associates. In turn, Tollin transferred those rights to two Irish companies, Polaris Sports and Multisports Image Management. Those would contract with companies (like Nike and others) and receive payments. Eventually the income would end up at the BVI company. Ronaldo, according to investigators, would

only personally receive a small fraction of the revenues, and the remainder would stay “parked” in the BVI away from Spanish taxation. No wonder Spanish Hacienda is unhappy. The total amount was about 150 million euros. Why, you wonder, am I writing about this? Well, one of the reasons this is an evasion case is because that chain of offshore companies likely had no real business purpose, and Spanish Hacienda believes it was just to hide the true details of the transactions and pay little tax. From time to time I hear of folks trying to pull smaller scale

“Ronaldos”. Some involve property ownership in Mexico through a corporation, LLCs or partnerships. The properties generate income, but the true owner somehow does not “see” the income and not report it on a federal income tax return. Some believe that using foreign entities also helps by not filing odious Foreign Bank Account Reports and other equally intrusive IRS forms, all precisely designed to lay out exactly what U.S. persons have out there. Ronaldo’s case is the extreme,

a criminal prosecution. On the milder side, civil penalties, you should know this: not filing any of the required U.S. information returns as they are due, will keep your personal return open for audit, assessment and penalty forever. Ouch, that’s a long time. Considering the ongoing information exchanges between U.S. and international tax administrations, the stakes in the shell game are becoming considerably higher. Think twice at the true cost of “clever” structures.

SPCA of Puerto Vallarta By Janice Gonzalez

his is the time of year when we think about peace on earth, good will toward men. Often it is the only time of the year that we consider acts of charity. Charity is defined by MerriamWebster as “generosity and helpfulness especially toward the needy or suffering; also: aid given to those in need”. A heartbreaking photo of an emaciated dog lying on cement was posted recently on Facebook. She was given the name Angelita and members of the community rallied to try and save her but help came too late. Initially she was rescued by dog lover Cielo and an SOS was sent out immediately to the rescue community. Cielo took her to a vet who administered IV fluids until we could pick her up. The SPCA took her directly to Sabuesos Veterinary Clinic where she was given comfort and hydration but the diagnosis was grim. She died shortly thereafter. We hope she felt just a fraction of the love and concern for her that had been generated by this sad photo. It is heartbreaking to know help came too late to save her but she will live in the hearts of many who are grieving her death.

When Troy Valens, owner of Sea Monkey and Cheeky Monkey saw the Facebook posting of the little dog Angelita being rescued, he was so upset he wanted to donate some money for her care. Unfortunately, Angelita passed away. Still upset by this, Troy wanted to make the donation in her memory so arrangements were made and a 5,000 peso donation was given to the SPCA because we took the dog to try and save her. Troy and Ron are animal lovers and have been helping in the Puerto Vallarta community for many years. They now live in Oregon with their 8 rescue dogs. They continue to travel to Puerto Vallarta and help support the local animal rescue groups. Troy and Ron personify true generosity of spirit. If you find it in your heart to consider our organization for a donation this year, we will be able to continue our efforts to ease the suffering of the poor abandoned and abused here in Puerto Vallarta. Remember, compassion has no boundaries. To donate go to www.spcapv. com/donate Another act of charity you might consider is volunteering at the monthly free spay/neuter clinics held on Isla Cuale. They are always the first Sunday of the month.

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OW, Did this semester go by fast! Believe it or not the fall semester will be over this Friday, December 16th. For this reason things will come to a halt at the UdG / CUC. All of the students, teachers and staff will have a three-week break. The spring semester will start on January 5th FREE CLASSES FOR SENIORS The University of Guadalajara, Costal Campus (SUAM PROGRAM) was created in 2012, the main objective is to integrate and educate senior citizens in the region. It was designed to offer academic, intellectual, recreational and artistic courses and the opportunity for social interaction for people over the age of 60. SUAM offers to meet the particular needs of the individual users and offers courses and workshops in a variety of different and interesting areas, such as Art and Culture, Computing and Languages, Humanities, Health and Psychology. SUAM courses and workshops: Generally courses are about 20 hours duration and are spread over two and a half months. Students can spend 2 – 4 hours each week depending on their objectives and the contents of the course. Schedule: 9am to 2 pm Monday to Friday, and 9 am to 1 pm Saturday. SUAM offers the following classes and

activities. HEALTH, TAI CHI, YOGA, NUTRITION, HUMANITIES, FAMILY LAW. Wonders of the world: Art, History, Literature, and Nature. Regional architecture and the western Mexico Mountains. Natural richness of the Bay of Banderas Poetry and reading workshops Computing – Basic and intermediate levels Languages- Basic and level of English and Spanish, Dance, Drawing and Painting, Creativity with recycled material. Cooking, and Popular culture. For more information contact the SUAM PROGRAM AT (322 226 2200 EXT. 66290 OR 66304 or suam@cuc.udg.mx If you are one of the many people who want to take beginning or Intermediate Spanish, Dr. Cecilia Shibya PhD. and her staff encourage you to enroll ASAP. These classes will begin January 9th. You can enroll at ceciliasshibya@hotmail.com I will also be taking a few weeks off from writing this article, and hosting The Good Morning Wake Up radio show until Saturday January 7th. Until then, I hope you will go to the podcasts to listen to all of my past shows. www.vallarta.podcastudg.com I wish each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Years.

hat did you do this weekend? That’s often what working people ask themselves. It’s delightful to say that this weekend was about self-care and sisterhood for me. I was invited to participate in a SUP YOGA mini retreat in Bucerias last Sunday and it turned out to be a magical day with positive, nurturing women sharing and taking care of themselves in a tropical, quaint location just a few blocks from the ocean water. About ten women ranging in age from their early twenties to their sixties congregated to enjoy a day of holistic restoration led by Sasha Novell - Solacito and Natalie Whiteside of SUP Yoga Vallarta. The morning began with the women paddling out into the ocean in the early morning to do a gentle yoga class on their stand up paddleboards on the ocean. Throughout the day, we had yoga classes, enjoyed fresh, whole foods and inspiring workshops. My workshop during the retreat was about restoring emotional well being with essential oils and using other tools to help restore a happy, empowered emotional state. Kim McPherson taught us how to make chocolate and led a wisdom question in a beautiful heartfelt womens’ circle around a hot tub. By the end of the day, we all felt renewed and rejuvenated while having made some new, engaging connections with other women. Being a part of a retreat like this, while also participating in it, is a great reminder of how important self-care is in our lives.

Women are often busy nurturing others and often put themselves last. Mini get-aways can reaffirm how necessary it is put the same amount if not more nurturing in ourselves as we do to others. That way, our cup runneth over and we can continue to do the amazing work we all do as women. Marcella is a bilingual certified wellness lifestyle coach. Her mission is to empower you with tools to create a healthy, radiant and abundant life. She offers personalized coaching and group programs helping you incorporate clean eating, movement, and essential oils to support physical and emotional health. To be a part of like-minded individuals who want to live a life of optimal health and happiness, join her FREE group on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ groups/vibrantnourishedliving/ or visit her website: www.marcellacastellanos.com for updates.

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Finding Your Happy Planner Launches in Vallarta by Madeline Milne

ut we live in paradise!” That is true though it doesn’t make life any easier, just warmer. It’s a common refrain whether we live in Mexico or Minnesota; many feel overworked and under appreciated. We care for everyone but ourselves. We listen to our heads more than our hearts. It was with this idea in mind that Puerto Vallarta resident, Rhonda Zarate, author and founder of Find Your Happy Heart created the Find Your Happy Planner: the road to reclaiming your authentic life. Rather than living in chaos, hoping that ‘stuff’ will work out, setting goals and reminders helps to clarify and focus what it is that makes us happy. It is a calendar planner and like all planners it has sections for monthly, weekly and daily tasks, notes and checklists but it is also a tool for inspiration, motivation and recognition of what makes you happy. Rhonda knew she needed to do something to live a more authentic life and just a few years ago she started with a concerted effort to recognize what are the things she values most in life and then to implement those actions in a meaningful way. “Creating a daily planner was a natural extension of what I was already doing in my life,” explains Rhonda, one morning when we met for breakfast. “It’s important for me to reconnect with what makes me happy in my heart not just my head. And this keeps me on track.” Started just over a year ago, the planner has undergone a number of reincarnations as Rhonda has worked through the different elements in her own daily life to ensure each piece enhances and reflects motto of ‘living your most authentic life’. Rhonda has split her time between Kelowna, Canada and

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for the past seventeen years and in that time realized that being happy is the most important thing to her. Happiness is the goal and its through focus and realization of what makes her heart sing that Rhonda now recognizes her happiness radiates from her relationships with those closest to her. But it also radiates from healthy living, exercise, charity and self-care. When asked what her favourite part of the book is, Rhonda reflects for only a second before she says with a huge smile, “Everything! But seriously, the questions in the front of the book that are designed to draw out what makes you happy are my favourite tool for really getting to the nitty gritty. They’re a laser beam into your heart!” It’s by answering these questions that the reader can reflect and hopefully create awareness about what is working and what is not in their lives. “As a tool, the Find Your Happy Planner will be a great barometer on how far you’ve come over the year. In a way it’s like keeping a journal and I bet you’ll be surprised how much your answers will change over the year.” Launching at Barcelona Tapas, Calle Matamoros 906, Centro, Puerto Vallarta on December 16th from 7-8:30pm, Rhonda will share the Find Your Happy Planner and how she uses it to live her most authentic life. Copies which will make an excellent Christmas gift will be available for purchase. Enjoy the beautiful views, great food and excellent drinks while learning more about how you too can find your happy heart. More information at www.rhondazarate.com and on facebook at fb/ rhondazaratelifestyle

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Photo From left to right, the actors performing in “A Christmas Carol,” Stephen Dellinger, Amy Frank, Steve Jackson, and Catherine Beeghly.

Celebrate the holidays with Boutique shows a Christmas Carol, ‘SYNG!’, and ‘Time 2 Play’

n original twist on Charles Dickens’ classic, “A Christmas Carol,” is set to perform Dec. 15, 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24, closing Christmas Eve. T.J. Hartung has adapted the timeless holiday story, presented as a radio-style show, set in the 1970s, somewhere in Middle America. The show stars Stephen Dellinger, Amy Frank, Steve Jackson, and Catherine Beeghly. A joyous program of choral seasonal favorites is planned at 7 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 18, by PV’s popular choir, “SYNG!” “Joy to the World” is this year’s theme for the holiday concert of instrumentals, ensembles, and guest performers. The line-up features musicians from the “Time 2 Play” band, Kathy Overly, Denise Petrie, Sharon Baughman-White, and David White, raising their voices in fun and friendship. Cost is 200 pesos; dinner and the show costs 475 pesos. The concert is a benefit for the Boutique. Here are some comments from their recent show: “It was a special treat. Their harmonies were wonderful, the selections perfect.” “The ensemble looked and sounded great. Solos were wonderful and group harmony lovely. We try never to miss SYNG chorus shows, and love to celebrate the holidays with your December musical tribute!” Mikki Prost continues her new show,

an original tribute to Brenda Lee. “Little Miss Dynamite: The Life and Times of Brenda Lee,” performs at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Dec. 21; and, on Jan. 4, 11, and 18. On Wednesday, Dec. 28, meet the PV band “Time 2 Play” and friends for an original Open-Mic variety show at 7 p.m. Admission is just 50 pesos. To round out the year, Ken and Karrie Sebryk, founding directors of The Boutique, will give three encore performances of “Love Letters” on Dec. 29, 30 and 31. The show is directed by Ralph Hyman. Reviewer Marcia Blondin called it “a tour de force in both their careers – they invoked smiles and laughter, wistfulness and pain, and poked hard at that peculiar longing each of us has close to our hearts … that love will conquer all, and knowing intellectually that, of course, it cannot.” The Boutique Dinner Theatre offers exciting evenings of dinner-and-a-show options. The theatre is located upstairs at Nacho Daddy, 287 Basilio Badillo. Delicious three-course dinners are served at 5 p.m., with the shows at 6 p.m. On Wednesdays only, the shows start at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $250 pesos for the show only; or $525 pesos for dinner and the show. For information call 322-192-4616.

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Creating a Pain-Free Yoga Practice

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4th Annual Taste of Nuevo / 16th Annual Great Chili Cook Off

he Vallarta Yacht Club sponsored 4th Annual Taste of Nuevo / 16th Annual Great Chili Cook Off, held on Saturday December 3 at the Nuevo Vallarta Malecon, netted $61,909 pesos which will be equally shared by the Navy League’s “Toy for Tot’s” program and the International Friendship Club’s “Cleft Palate” program. We lost a few restaurants and individuals who had planned to participate because of the threatening weather but thankfully the heavy rain held off until after the event. We almost lost one of our drink booth canopies because of wind but with the help of several

people and a couple of full cases of Corona beer we kept it in place. A resounding thank you goes to those restaurants who did set up “shop” and would also like to thank all of those who braved the weather and helped support our two charities. Local Restaurants Wine Burger – Winner of the Restaurant Category Dona Tere Estudio Café Mar Extea 3 X 3 / Pastryland Toca Madera Ernestos Rivera Grill Simple – La Cruz

Individuals and Organizations Dr. E. Gutierrez / Life Tree – Winner of the Chili Cook-off Navy League Vallarta Yacht Club Andy and Liz Barrow Marina La Cruz Riviera Nayarit & Tron X A resounding thank you as well goes to the local women of Nuevo Vallarta for a wonderful bake sale of homemade goodies, to the Riviera Nayarit Convention Visitors Bureau for their contribution of publicity and music, the local media for getting the information out to the public for us and to all of those who volunteered their time and talent to help make this a successful event.

Happiness From Giving By John Warren

he Functional Synergy approach to intelligent movement recognizes that the key to addressing chronic pain, avoiding more pain, and moving freely is movement that is pure, within a pain-free range of motion, and without compensation. Moving with awareness is also important because you can’t change something that you are not aware of. Moving purely with awareness teaches the body to move safely without compensation or pain. Via Anderson, Certified Yoga and Movement Therapist, is presenting a three-hour workshop at Davannayoga on Dec. 20, 2016, from 4-7 pm. The workshop topic is: Creating a Pain-Free Yoga Practice. This workshop is for everyone who wants to move better and without pain in a yoga practice, specialty sport, or everyday life. Via is a student of Susi Hately’s Functional Synergy method of yoga therapy and the workshop will be based on Functional Synergy principles of movement. “We all know that moving is good medicine. But poor movement patterns, repeated, over time, can cause injuries, tension, and pain,” Via says. “This workshop will help you discover how to move your body easily, intelligently, and without pain.” Come to this workshop and be ready for some changes in the way you move and the way you feel! You will start to reduce or eliminate pain. You will also increase your

mobility, stability, and endurance. Your posture will improve. You will move better and perform better in your yoga practice, your specialty sport, and your everyday life. Space is limited. Pre-registration is encouraged. Contact Davannayoga to register online or anna@ davannayoga.com or 233.0530. For more information about Via Anderson and this workshop, go to www.intelligentmovementforever.com.

hether we are religious or not this time of the year often gives us time to reflect on how life has affected us during the past year and how we have affected the lives of others. Thomas S. Monson wrote Christmas is the spirit of giving without a thought of getting. It is happiness because we see joy in people. It is forgetting self and finding time for others. There’s an organization in Puerto Vallarta where many of its members practice those principles by raising money to help Mexicans obtain better health and dental care, better education, improved social services and enriched cultural programs. It is the International Friendship Club or IFC. The club has one employee and does all the rest of its work with volunteers. All of the profits earned from the operation of its Home Tours (see www.ifctoursforvallarta.com ) educational seminars, Spanish lessons and a variety of social events are distributed each year in support of more than twenty charities and programs. The IFC was started thirty years ago as a way to raise money to provide free surgeries to families around the Bay of Banderas who had children born with cleft palates and cleft lips and that program is still its major focus today. The club pays the airfare and expenses of a team of surgeons and other medical staff to fly in from Guadalajara three or four times a year to assess, treat and provide ongoing medical care

to dozens of kids suffering with cleft palates and cleft lips. That medical team donates their time and skills to the project. In Boca de Tomatlan, a village just south of town, IFC gives financial support to a dental outreach program to children and adults who need dental treatment, cleaning and education. The club’s Patrocinio program will pay for 80% of medical treatment or appliances, to a maximum of $8,000, for Mexicans who have no or low income. Recently, the club paid for hearing aids to profoundly deaf children and medical help to a man who had broken his leg at work but had no medical insurance or money to get the help he needed. The IFC supports nine educational organizations in the city and surrounding area. Students and teachers at the British American school are provided with funds to purchase books and set up small libraries in rural schools that would otherwise have no school library. The PV Youth Orchestra introduces hundreds of local students to the beauty and discipline of learning and performing classical music and IFC helps in the purchase of new instruments. The club also donates to SETAC Solidaridad where the money is used to provide HIV education and counselling and provides baby formula to HIV positive mothers. Puerto Vallarta might seem like a perfect slice of paradise if you are spending a couple of weeks on the beach or around the pool sipping margaritas and reading a novel but scratch the surface here and you’ll

find problems that need love and resources to solve. Members of the International Friendship Club provide both to four orphanages and to the Women’s Shelter. The children they help suffer from abandonment, violence, family disintegration and/or extreme poverty. Our Spanish-speaking volunteer, Susan Davalos, spends hundreds of hours travelling to charities and homes in outlying areas providing nutritious food and school supplies to families in need but who fall through the cracks of the scanty government support system here. The need for, in Charles Munson’s words, “giving without a thought of getting” is deep and wide in PV but the IFC does what it can to help. Information about the social and charitable aspects of the club can be found at www.ifcvallarta.com or by visiting the office and clubhouse between 9:00 and 1:30, Monday to Friday. You’ll find it upstairs at the northeast corner of the bridge where Insurgentes crosses the River Cuale. IFC invites everyone to its Christmas Party that will be held on Tuesday 20th December from 6:00 to 9:00pm at Coco Tropical. Tickets are available at the office(see above). Well, if Charles Munson had some appropriate words about Christmas so did Jay Leno. He said this: The Supreme Court has ruled that they cannot have a nativity scene in Washington, D.C. This wasn’t for any religious reasons. They couldn’t find three wise men and a virgin.

events Punta de Mita Foundation Launches Auction To Fund New Community Center

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he Riviera Nayarit will have a new Community Center to help promote art, culture and community development, with the residents in the area of Punta de Mita. The Punta de Mita Foundation (FPM by its acronym in Spanish) has launched an online auction to raise money for the construction of a new Community Center, which will be located in Punta de Mita in the Riviera Nayarit. Built in the Nuevo Corral del Risco across from the Sports Center, it will be called the Soriana del Mar Community Center. “It’s not just a construction project, it’s about the birth of the idea of working as a community,” explained Lisa Schalla, executive director of the FPM. “We’ve worked with the community beyond the construction, offering social leadership and project development workshops.” Essentially this will be a space where the people who live in town and neighboring areas will be able to make their dreams come true. “The idea is to invite the community, the families and the schools to host their cultural events and workshops here,” added Schalla. The creation of the Community Committee will be at the heart of maintaining the center active and lively, while the FPM will lend their support through management and consulting.

The first stage of construction will include bathrooms, a kitchen and a multi-purpose room, thanks to a one million-peso donation on behalf of the Soriana Foundation. The money was obtained via the national rounding-up program and regionally managed by FPM in collaboration with the Mexican Alliance for Community Foundations (Comunalia, by its acronym in Spanish). The second stage will set up the green spaces and the exterior with a covered stage as well as offices for the FPM. The budget to complete the work is another million and a half pesos, which is where the auction comes in to help raise funds along

with other actions to complete the money needed. The first stage will be inaugurated in January 2017. The auction will offer products, services and artwork donated by the sponsors, among them hotels, restaurants and local artists. The deadline is December 18, 2016. To lend your support please visit https://www.32auctions.com/ FPMcommunitycenter.   The Riviera Nayarit already has the Entre Amigos community center in San Pancho. It has become a model for Lisa Schalla, who highlighted Nicole Swedlow’s work and confirmed they will work closely with the foundations and associations for the greater good.

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ope you can make it to June Rosen Lopez for her Jewelry Open House. Whether you are visiting Puerto Vallarta for the first time or have been here in the past, this is a fun event! Definitely it is worth your effort

to visit her quaint gallery and home. Her jewelry is very special and rare these days, because it is completely handmade. Plus a percentage of the Open House sales go to a very worthy charity - Corazón de Niña. Corazon de Niña is a loving family home. Funds are

needed to pay for education, food, supplies and everything it takes to run a household of this size. Come on up to June’s Galeria. It is on the same street as the new pier, up the hill. You will pass cafe San Angel and the construction site of Pier 57.

It is on the corner of Francisca Rodriquez and Pino Suárez. If you can’t make it to the party June is open Monday thru Friday from 12 to 6!

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Let’s Rock Country… in La Cruz

ll my interviews are fabulous. I love getting to know the wonderful people who make our town/ area be as entertaining as it is; why they moved here and what they’re doing with their time. Norma Patricia Ruiz Martinez; a spark, a light, a personality with quite a history was so much fun to spend time with! Ms. Norma was born in Chihuahua, Mexico, moving to the USA with her family when she was two and a half years old. At 18, she became a sports therapist and shortly after moved to Laughlin, Nevada and then to Las Vegas where she had the time of her life as a card dealer in the casinos and, as she said, met many rock stars and celebrities. Imagine being ushered out of casinos because you’re too young to actually be there, yet, they needed workers so badly that she could make a living! Norma had me giggling when she said, “Well, I was kinda hot in my mini skirt, you know?” That beautiful smile, glint in her eye, and easy style warms people’s hearts inviting conversation. One night as she was leaving the casino after a shift, this guy asked her where the theatre was - he was lost and late for his performance. She escorted him there and he asked her to stay for the concert. It ends up ‘he’ was Willie Nelson and he was opening for Kenny Rogers. What a night meeting the two of them. Evidently they’ve stayed friends and rumour has it, they are both coming to La Cruz… very soon. The Luxor Las Vegas kept her on as a spa coordinator and gaming instructor and later she trained their staff and help open new locations. She has gone on to open casinos all over the world. Norma’s career with the Luxor spanned from 1994 – 2007. A misunderstanding brought Norma to Vallarta. She thought she was opening, or at least working, in a spa and instead learned that she was locked into a oneyear contract selling time-shares, which was not her thing. After the crisis in the USA she says, “My daughter and I almost starved that year”. One day she spotted the perfect location for a spa on the border between Bucerias and La Cruz. After selling all her jewelry and her car, Vida Spa was born. Since then she’s moved the spa to a bigger location, opened a bottle depot, trained massage therapists, opened a second spa in La Cruz and her

San Pancho Kicks Off Its 11th CSP Sinergiarte Festival

T newest venture is “Let’s Rock Country” in La Cruz, in the revered venue where Philo used to rock our world. I truly hope folks will honour Philo’s memory and support Norma in this new location. She loves the room and intends to add a dance floor where folks can take line dancing and 2-step classes and once they’re in the groove, compete if they choose. It’s all country, from the music to the food. The kitchen will open soon serving great steaks, ribs, and deep fried mushrooms, zucchini, onion loaf and more. There will be DJ’s spinning country tunes and the band Grupo Revolver will play on weekends. On New Years Eve she’s throwing a grand party with a live band including a line dancing and 2-step show. She plans to open every day ‘for the season’ from 5 -12 pm. I wish you much success Amiga, mucho exito!

he San Pancho Collective (CSP, by its acronym in Spanish), an open group of people interested in artistic and cultural expression as well as the renovation and appreciation of traditions, education, the community and the environment is celebrating its eleven years of existence and its 2016 Sinergiarte Festival. The Sinergiarte Festival is a celebration in honor of time and its process, in other words, in honor of transformation. “We’re aware that it’s a privilege to live within a community in a place that’s so filled with beauty, art, society, nature and peace: we were inspired by the image of 11, a 1 in front of another 1, each recognizing the other in its reflection. And that is how we are all 1.” “We remember that first 2006 CSP Sinergiarte Festival very fondly. There we honored the humble, friendly and local spirit of the village of San Pancho, so expressive and ever changing, happy and lively, a mixture of thoughts, paths, forms and nationalities.” The Plaza del Sol, or the square, as it’s traditionally known, will be the focal point for this festival of lights, colors, aromas, tastes, magic, music and community from sunset on December 28 until the evening of the 30th of December.

The attendees will be able to enjoy excellent international-quality shows and all the welcoming family friendly-atmosphere and local flavor for free. Music, theater, circus, magic, clowns, painting, photography, sculpture, installations, video, martial arts, equestrian arts with dancing horses, indigenous art, arts and crafts, gastronomy, expos of work done by local organizations, workshops and tournaments featuring the top local sports, including the traditional torch and a spectacular inaugural parade will all bring this celebration of the unity of diversity to life. “This 11th San Pancho Collective Festival is made for you and by you: come by, we all need a place to be able to express who we are, what we see, what we want, our values, our essence, where we are, where we’re going, where we come from and how we can be better with ourselves and with others. That defines a collective and that is San Pancho. We invite you to celebrate life, because I am you and you are me, San Pancho is all of us and we’re all San Pancho.” For more information contact the Organizing Committee at 322 168 6241 or email colectivosanpancho@gmail.com.

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Rosewood to open in Riviera Nayarit

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he Christmas spirit is here and the parties and music abounds. Here in Mexico, the traditional Las Posadas are getting ready to begin. What is a Posada? Posada translates to hostel. Las Posada is nine days of religious observance beginning on December 16th through December 24th. During the evenings two people dress up as Mary and Joseph and participate in the nine nightly Christmas processions recreating the holy pilgrimage of Mary and Joseph on their way to Bethlehem where Jesus was born. The procession, which includes angels and shepherds, walk down the street and stop at a different door each night, asking to come in. Sometimes Mary is actually riding a burro. After they enter, the grand fiesta begins. Each party invites the previous parties, with the last evening sometimes ending at a church. Sweet Music Fills the Air… Zoe Wood… The vibration of love coming from Zoe while she sings and plays will open your heart. Zoe, from Montana was inspired to play guitar by her father, who played folks songs and bluegrass. Her first songs were from the funny Dr. Demento show, and her first band was an Irish Folk trio called Dublin Gulch; later in college creating a rock band with friends called the Sonic Rangers. She then met her biggest guitar influence, jazz chord melody master guitarist Raleigh McNeal and performed blues, swing jazz, comedy songs and original music solo and in various groups. Zoe recorded her first CD called “Zoe’s Garden” with Dave Ricci and Fred Jenkins from the Sonic Rangers Band. It was through them that she met Alfredo (Al) Estrada, who introduced her to Nuevo Flamenco guitar style. You may have heard of the Mango Duo. They worked together preparing their “Latin-Swing” show go get work on the cruise ships. Al had planned on being in La Cruz for only a short time, however, having complications selling his property he invited Zoe to come down to see if they could get work at Philo’s, which was the big local club back then. Now, 12 years later and they have never gone back to Montana, making La Cruz their homes. Zoe states, “The people of La Cruz were so friendly and welcoming, and there was such great enthusiasm for music. We ended up with full time work in the Banderas Bay area and our work permits all within a year and worked together here in various musical formations for 11 years.” She worked with Al in Mexico recording 5 CD’s of original music, two of which won international awards. They are available on www.alfredozoe.com. Zoe is currently

performing solo and with other musicians. She plays private parties and functions, as well at local restaurants: In La Cruz at Tescalama every Thursday evening, Las Palapas Beach Club and special shows at El Brujo and Encore in Bucerias. Zoe’s music includes influences of Nuevo Flamenco, Bossa Nova, Mexican Boleros and Swing Latin jazz standards along with her originals. Zoe says, “ I enjoy the history of the music I play, which leads to a wonderful common ground in songs that are famous in both Mexico and other parts of the world. I love bringing people together in the positive context of music, and feel very fortunate to do it here in Mexico, in such a wonderful international community.” http://zoewoodinfo.wixsite.com/mexico More Sweet Music with Sonny Davis “Mystic Mantra” Sonny is giving a Free live performance at the Malecon at Marina Riviera La Cruz (La Cruz Marina) on December 21st at 7pm. He will be performing a selection of powerful, healing mantras for this year’s winters Solstice creating an evening of Mystic Mantra. Sonny’s new CD ‘INVOLUTION’ will also be available. This contemplative, meditative CD project was recorded in our very own San Pancho featuring master musicians/artists Chas Eller and Brian Savage of the Banderas Bay All Stars. This Free Event will be like no other with our amigo, Sonny; a beautiful singer and song writer who fills the air with love. www.SonnyMusic.Net Thanks so much for reading this week. I hope everyone can go and check out these two amazing talented musical artists; you will enjoy them both. For any questions or information please email me directly at Cat@RivieraNayaritFun.com and please check out our Facebook page; give us a LIKE at https://www.facebook.com/allrivieranayaritfun. View our website for interesting Riviera Nayarit information at www. RivieraNayaritFun.com AHO! www.sonnymusic.net

osewood Mandarina will open in 2019 as Rosewood’s fifth property in Mexico. Located just 30 minutes’ drive from the Puerto Vallarta International Airport, the resort will be situated in the breathtaking region of Riviera Nayarit. Rich with a culture that is as colorful as the exotic flora, the Nayarit region is renowned for its diverse landscape with lagoons, rivers, and volcanoes, almost 200 miles of beach along the Pacific Ocean, abundant vegetation, and mountains to the west. Rosewood Mandarina will offer 130 guestrooms, suites and villas with panoramic views across the mountains, beach and ocean. Guests will be able to choose from three restaurants and bars including a specialty restaurant and sunset bar as well as more informal options such as a pool grill and beach bar. The resort will offer three pools, fitness center and spa with 10 treatment rooms in addition to event space. The beachfront property will draw inspiration from the local, pre-historic Huichol and Cora cultures, combining modern luxury and comfort with the riches of its extraordinary setting. With a focus on the element of “water,” the region will provide visitors with exclusive access to three diverse environments: the beach, the lowlands and the highlands, each offering unique activities. From fishing in the winding lagoons or off the ocean coast, to learning about the agricultural foundation of the region, or taking one of many scenic hikes up the mountainside, the diverse landscape will provide a perfect backdrop for travelers to connect with nature. “Rosewood is excited to expand our brand further into Mexico, a leading destination for luxury travellers today,” says Sonia Cheng,

chief executive officer of Rosewood Hotel Group. “With all the natural beauty and adventure that Riviera Nayarit has to offer, Mandarina will effortlessly embody the brand’s A Sense of Place philosophy.” Rosewood Mandarina will join a regional network of distinctive Rosewood properties in Mexico and Central America, including Rosewood Mayakoba, Rosewood San Miguel de Allende, Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort, and Rosewood Puebla, which is slated to open in 2017.

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The Subtle Rock-Eater is a striking work created by the artist Jonas Gutierrez, born in Guadalajara, the mixture of metal and obsidian (a lava rock) remind us of our childhood, when we began to walk, balancing on our own two feet, and the enjoyment of discovery.

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’ve been reflecting this week on the vibrant entertainment scene the North Shore is experiencing. It has literally exploded with new venues and music over the past few years. Stroll through El Centro Bucerias or cross the Kissing Bridge and down Lazaro Cardenas most nights of the week, and you’ll hear amazing music coming from restaurants and bars that line those streets. La Cruz has its own weekly lineup of favorite bands and musicians that also make it a popular night spot. So, we’re sorry Zona Romantica -PV if we don’t venture down as much as we used to in the evenings. The entertainment has come out here to us! Luna Lounge Bucerias is one of our favorite venues that is doing it right! Hugh and Simon are in their fourth year of operation and there are many reasons why people like this place so much. Specializing in dinner shows, Luna Lounge provides a delicious four-course meal to start your evening as you socialize with the friends that you came with or with new ones that you’ve just met. A relaxed, casual setting, good food and a variety of fun, tribute shows seems to be the winning combination. Customer loyalty is also a factor because Hugh and Simon are the friendliest folks around and everyone feels very comfortable at the venue. You just know, that when you and your friends head out to Luna Lounge for the evening, it’s going to be a great night! For the past few seasons, many of the shows at Luna Lounge have been tribute acts. A tribute act or a tribute band is a musician or music group who specifically plays the music of a well-known music act. Tribute acts include individual performers who mimic the songs and style of an artist, such as Elvis or a group like The Beatles. Many tribute acts in addition to playing the music of an artist or group, also try to imitate the vocal styles and overall appearance of that group, to make as close an approximation as possible. Others sometimes introduce a twist on the original act. Luna Lounge’s phenomenal season of TRIBUTES is now underway and the shows keep selling out! Last Thursday, we enjoyed the Mick Jagger tribute, “Jagger- The Rolling Stones Tribute.” Based out of Toronto, Bob Wotherspoon performed as a spot-on, look-alike Mick Jagger and sang all of the Rolling Stones’ greatest hits. People were dancing and rocking to their

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Luna Lounge Lights Up The Nights in Bucerias By Debbie White

favorite Rolling Stone’s music. Coming up on Friday, December 16th is the encore performance of one of the best shows that has ever come to the greater Puerto Vallarta area. Luna Lounge is delighted to announce that Paul Aleman and Renee Armand will be appearing live at Luna Lounge in Bucerias for ONE NIGHT ONLY - with their hit show - “Rocky Mountain High: The Music of John Denver.” Aleman and Armand - a John Denver band member who performed with John for six years and who appeared on the DVD “Thank God I’m A Country Boy” and also on Rocky Mountain High - present the incredible music and wonderful background stories of John Denver. Renee also sang the Academy Award winning song “The Morning After” from the movie, The Poseidon Adventure, and she wrote the song “One Day In Your Life” recorded by Michael Jackson. These two exceptionally talented musicians will give you a new appreciation for the music of John Denver, one of music’s most beloved artists. This is definitely a show that you’ll want to see. This show is one of the best that has ever come to our area! On December 25th and 26th, Luna Lounge presents “A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett,” starring the talented Brian Neale. Even if you’re not an

official “Parrot Head,” you’ll love “Margaritaville” and all those other tropic rock favorites! The show is already sold out for Christmas evening, so don’t delay in booking your reservations for Monday, the 26th. On New Year’s Eve at Luna Lounge “The Bryan Adams Tribute Show” is the entertainment. Bring in the New Year on Saturday, December 31st, hearing favorites like, “Cuts Like A Knife,” “Run to You” and “It’s Only Love,” performed to perfection by Doug Varty. The evening starts off with Luna Lounge’s special holiday dinner, followed by a cutting edge musical performance and a party all in one. Book early; this show is guaranteed to sell out! And don’t forget BBQ Ribs on Monday night with Live music by the band, “Hangar,” and “The All-New Crazy Bitches Show” and dinner each Tuesday evening in December and Tuesday and Wednesday nights beginning in January. Miss Diva Divine and the girls just keep those audiences coming back for more!!! Check out the “what’s on” section at lunaloungebucerias. com for details of all the upcoming events. For questions or tickets email hugh@lunaloungebucerias. com. Luna Lounge is located at Av. Mexico #27, Bucerias, Nayarit. Telephone # 329-298-3242.

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GREAT FOOD, GREAT ENTERTAINMENT & GREAT FUN Francisco I. Madero #134 Sur in Bucerias - CA/US: 780-628-5363 MEX: 329-298-1149 www.legendsbucerias.com

Friends & Neighbors,

We are so excited about the upcoming season at Villas Del Sol. We are continuing our efforts to provide quality entertainment combined with good food. This year will be Bigger, Better and Bolder with a new sound system and lighting.

BRENT STEWART AS

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Legends Bucerias will be offering weekly shows at Villas Del Sol. Join us for a different mixture of variety acts, local musicians, and imported Tribute Artists. Wait, there is more! Enjoy Breakfast or Lunch at our remodeled restaurant in Villas Del Sol. Open 7 days a week with a brand new menu - from 7am to 3pm.

Entertainment at Legends Bucerias COMING IN DECEMBER December 18 - Mikki Prost - Patsy Cline Tribute

Ricky Martin, Gio Dos Santos And Other Celebrities Spotted In The Riviera Nayarit

icky Martin and his fiancé Jwan Josef enjoyed a stay in Punta de Mita, while soccer player Giovani Dos Santos visited Nuevo Vallarta; Victoria’s Secret model Shea Marie was also spotted in Punta Mita. The news that Ricky Martin was on a beach somewhere in Mexico accompanied by his fiancé, visual artist Jwan Yosef, hit the airwaves at the beginning of the week, but it wasn’t until December 6th when he published an official pic on Instagram that it was identified as being in the Riviera Nayarit. A local paper confirmed the rumors with the exclusive scoop the couple would be staying from December 4-9 in a private residence in Punta de Mita. Ricky’s backup dancers, Kupono Aweau and Tatiana García, also visited the destination after they ended their tour. Giovani Dos Santos, player for the Selección Mexicana and Los Angeles’ Club Galaxy visited Nuevo Vallarta, specifically the Vidanta compound, where he stayed for a few days and took some golf

lessons this week. Continuing the sports theme, Washington Nationals baseball player Mark Melancon spent a few days with his family in Punta Mita. One of the lovely Victoria’s Secret Angels, Shea Marie, stayed at the W Hotel Punta de Mita and, among other things, was seen enjoying Sayulita and the Islas Marietas. Cheryl Woodcock, producer, model and TV hostess specializing in surfing, visited Punta de Mita and Sayulita for a few days of surfing. Several models from around the world have been vacationing in the Riviera Nayarit this winter, among them Canadian Courtney Kitt, Ricardo Korkowski and Mau Poil from Mexico; Brazilians Amadeo Leandro and Bruno Santos; Australian Jordan Berret and Aya Jones, from France. Last but not least, the Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta in Nuevo Vallarta was home for a few days to singer Kalimba and comedians Mara Escalante and Beng Zeng “El Chino.”

December 31 – New Years Eve Bash Doors open @ 6:00 pm All shows start @ 7:30 pm All Regular Shows are only $300.00 pesos Buy your tickets online! www.legendsbucerias.com

ELAINE’S FINE DINING AT VILLAS DEL SOL OPENING EARLY DECEMBER

Not one but two Award Winning Chefs, who have put together a menu guaranteed to provide an incredibly unique dining experience. Signature dishes, fine wines and liquors, incredible service and even a cigar bar. If that’s not enough you will be entertained nightly with Motown, R&B by Clinton Gallagher. We will offer service 5 days a week, Monday through Friday between 5pm and 12am. www.elainesbucerias.com

Legends Bucerias will feature an amazing dinner with Entertainment by Clinton Gallagher and The Gecko Band to rock in the New Year! Only $1500 Pesos Limited seating. Reservations required. www.legendsbucerias.com

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Events Calendar December 15 Vallarta Garden Club From 7-9pn at the OPC at Juarez 598 Centro Special guest Speaker Pilar Perez December 16-19 V World Beach Polo Cup On the beach in Nuevo Vallarta. Don your fascinator and join the party! www.poloinrivieranayarit.com/ December 20 Creating a Pain-Free Yoga Practice by Via Anderson, Certified Yoga and Movement Therapist at Davannayoga from 4-7 pm. The price is 350 MXN pesos or $20 USD. December 20 Holiday Music and Luncheon You’re invited to join the Vallarta Garden Club at 1pm at the Botanical Garden with guest entertainer Bob Bruneau 650 pesos includes admission, 3-course lunch, wine and gratuity RSVP davidmuck@yahoo.com December 21 Purr Project Bingo Margarita Grill – Basilio Badillo 5pm Fundraiser for the kitties of Vallarta. 3 bingo cards $100mx December 28 Charity Bingo at Nacho Daddy Cards on sale at 3pm – Bingo starts at 4pm Live music by Stolie from 3-4pm Fundraising for Pasitos de Luz and Colina Spay and Neuter Clinic December 28-30 11th Sinergiarte Festival Colectivo San Pancho organizes this grand artistic and cultural festival January 3 IFC Home Tours - Visit 4 stunning Vallarta homes. Leave Sea Monkey Restaurant on the Malecon at 10:30am - 3 Hours. $600 pesos www.toursforvallarta.com January 4 Purr Project Bingo Margarita Grill – Basilio Badillo 5pm Fundraiser for the kitties of Vallarta. 3 bingo cards $100mx January 4 IFC Home Tours - Visit 4 stunning Vallarta homes. Leave Sea Monkey Restaurant on the Malecon at 10:30am - 3 Hours. $600 pesos www.toursforvallarta.com January 10 IFC Home Tours - Visit 4 stunning Vallarta homes. Leave Sea Monkey Restaurant on the Malecon at 10:30am - 3 Hours. $600 pesos www.toursforvallarta.com

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January 11 Charity Bingo at Nacho Daddy Cards on sale at 3pm – Bingo starts at 4pm Live music by Stolie from 3-4pm Fundraising for Pasitos de Luz and Colina Spay and Neuter Clinic January 11 IFC Home Tours - Visit 4 stunning Vallarta homes. Leave Sea Monkey Restaurant on the Malecon at 10:30am - 3 Hours. $600 pesos www.toursforvallarta.com January 14 Deja New/Alexander A Salon Fashion Show - all proceeds to Pasitos de Luz at River Cafe - doors open 12:30 SOLD OUT – Waitlist email Barb Bremner at condo211@yahoo.ca January 17 IFC Home Tours - Visit 4 stunning Vallarta homes. Leave Sea Monkey Restaurant on the Malecon at 10:30am - 3 Hours. $600 pesos www.toursforvallarta.com January 18 Purr Project Bingo Margarita Grill – Basilio Badillo 5pm Fundraiser for the kitties of Vallarta. 3 bingo cards $100mx January 18 IFC Home Tours - Visit 4 stunning Vallarta homes. Leave Sea Monkey Restaurant on the Malecon at 10:30am - 3 Hours. $600 pesos www.toursforvallarta.com January 19 Vallarta Garden Club Monthly Meeting 5pm at the Jazz Foundation Bounty: The Many Fruits and Vegetables of Vallarta Sample locally grown exotic fruits and vegetables. January 24 Fiesta Rosa Fundraiser gala event for the Vallarta Garden Club. Reception and Silent Auction begins at 6:30 pm, followed by Dinner and Dancing. $1500 tix vallartagardenclub.com January 24 IFC Home Tours - Visit 4 stunning Vallarta homes. Leave Sea Monkey Restaurant on the Malecon at 10:30am - 3 Hours. $600 pesos www.toursforvallarta.com January 25 Charity Bingo at Nacho Daddy Cards on sale at 3pm – Bingo starts at 4pm Live music by Stolie from 3-4pm Fundraising for Pasitos de Luz and Colina Spay and Neuter Clinic

ost Farmers Markets run from November through April, though a couple are all year round. Typically they start about 9am and end between 1 and 2pm. Each is a little different and all of them are fabulous!

PUERTO VALLARTA Saturday 9:00 -2:00pm Olas Altas Market Runs until April 29th in Park Lazaro Cardenas Saturday 9 – 1pm and Wednesday 9-1pm Three Hens and a Rooster Market Year round at Venustiano Carranza 466 in Emiliano Zapata Friday 9 – 1pm Marsol Friday Market by the Pier Year round at Marsol Hotel Lobby in Old Town. Thursday 6 – 10pm Marina Vallarta Market Every Thursday evening until the end of April along the boardwalk in Marina Vallarta.

NUEVO VALLARTA Tuesday 9-2pm Riviera Nayarit Farmers’ Market Parking lot at the Business Center; Saturday 9-2pm Tianguis Artesanal Nuevo Vallarta in the Marina Nuevo Vallarta

BUCERIAS Monday 9-1pm Monday Market – along Lazaro Cardenas Wednesday 9 - 1 pm Forever Spring along Lazaro Cardenas

LA CRUZ Sunday 10-2pm La Cruz Sunday Market - over 200 vendors. The Bay’s largest market along the Marina Riviera Nayarit

SAYULITA & SAN PANCHO Friday 10-2pm Mercado del Pueblo on Revolucion Street in Sayulita. Great market with many venders available only here. Much is organic and local. Tuesdays 10-2pm Mercado del Sol in San Pancho at the Plaza del Sol

LO DE MARCOS, GUAYABITOS, CHACALA AND LA PEÑITA Saturday 9-2pm The Tianguis Lo de Marcos is held on Luis Echeverría street Saturday 9-1pm The Chacala Cultural Market in the main Plaza. (Opening Nov.19) Monday 8-1pm Guayabitos Market on the main plaza in town Thursday 8-1pm La Peñita Market on its main plaza.

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Bette Midler The Divine Miss M Part 1 – The early years

By Fred Jacobs

ette Midler was born on December 1, 1945 in Honolulu Hawaii and she grew up as one of the few Jewish families in her mainly Asian neighborhood. Her mother was a seamstress and her father worked as a painter at a Navy base there. The family struggled to make ends meet for Bette and her three brothers and sisters. In early school, Bette was actually a shy girl, but by High School, she was always much more outgoing. At one point she was voted most talkative and by her senior year, she was voted “Most Dramatic”-no surprise there! Bette graduated valedictorian of her high school class. Bette then went to the University of Hawaii, where she majored in Drama, but left after only three semesters. She earned some money working on the film “Hawaii” (1966) as an extra. Growing up in Hawaii, Bette had always dreamed of being a performer in New York City. She decided to follow her dream and she used the money from her work as an extra, to take the plunge and move to New York City in the summer of 1965. Bette quickly landed her first professional onstage role in an Off-Off-Broadway play in 1965, “Miss Nefertiti Regrets” and “Cinderella Revisited”. The play was a unique children’s play by day and an adult show by night. Starting in 1966, Bette played the role of Tzeitel in “Fiddler on the Roof” on Broadway for 3 years. After that she joined the original Broadway cast of “Salvation” in 1969. Bette then began singing weekends at the “Continental Baths”, a gay bathhouse in the Village in the summer of 1970. It was during her time at the Continental Baths that she built up an underground cult following. There

she developed a popular nightclub act as a chanteuse and perfected her outrageously bawdy comic routines. Her amazing singing voice, quick witted one-liners, and comedic timing, was being talked about all around New York City and before long, she attracted quite a following. Bette also became close friends with her young piano accompanist, Barry Manilow. Barry would go on to produce her first album in 1972, “The Divine Miss M”. Bette then starred in the first production of the Who’s rock opera “Tommy” in 1971. It was during the run of Tommy that Midler also first appeared on The Tonight Show. Her appearance on The Tonight Show, led Bette to get exposure to a national audience. Record execs also took note of this unique and talented voice. Bette released her debut album, “The Divine Miss M”, in December 1972. It reached Billboard’s Top 10 and became a million-selling Platinum album. The album also earned Bette a Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1973. The song “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” was a remake of the 1941 hit by the Andrews Sisters, and became Bette’s first No. 1 Adult Contemporary hit. In 1974, Bette received a Special Tony Award for her contribution to Broadway. In 1977, Bette’s first television special was titled “Ol’ Red Hair is Back”, which was a spoof on Frank Sinatra’s “Ol’ Blue Eyes Is Back”- The TV special featured guest stars Dustin Hoffman and Emmett Kelly and would earn Bette win an Emmy Award for Outstanding Special. Next week we’ll look at Bette’s continued singing success and look at when Hollywood and the big screen came a knockin’.

Fred Jacobs is a full time resident of Puerto Vallarta and the author of 3 books.

SPCA de PV ADORABLE DOG IN THE SPOTLIGHT… DUSKY by Janice Gonzalez

hat a majestic, regal looking guy! Dusky is a gorgeous Staffordshire Terrier mix, about two years old and weighing 49 pounds. He absolutely adores his humans and enjoys his playtime. He especially loves to play fetch and “tug of war”. Dusky is actually good with cats but not so good

with other dogs so needs to be the only dog in the family. He has been fully dewormed, neutered and is up to date on all his vaccinations. Dusky just needs to find the perfect forever home where he will be loved. If you think Dusky would be the perfect addition to your family, contact us at spcapv@gmail.com for an application.

Where can I find the Vallarta Tribune? Over the past month we have been making small changes to our distribution locations; hopefully making it easier for you to find a copy. The Tribune will be available for pick up at the tourist offices in the main plaza as well as in Park Lazaro Cardenas, in Puerto Vallarta. You can shop and pick up

a copy of the Tribune at the Friday Marsol Market, the Saturday Olas Altas Market and at the Amigo’s de La Cruz table at the La Cruz Sunday Market. In addition to all of our advertisers, look for the Vallarta Tribune in restaurants, resorts, galleries and salons around the Bay of Banderas and north into

Sayulita and San Pancho. We distribute 10,000 copies in high season from Mismaloya to San Pancho each week. Marina Vallarta: Benittos, The Coffee Cup, Re/Max, San Javier Hospital Nuevo Vallarta: Eddies, Barracuda’s, Nopalitos, US Consulate,

Chasers Sports Bar Bucerias: Mark’s, Sandrina’s, Yo-Yo Mo’s, Luna Lounge, Esquina 22 La Cruz: Oso’s Oyster Bar, Octopus Garden, Tescamala Sayulita: Don Pedro’s, Punta Sayulita, Choco Banana, Sayulita Wine Shop San Pancho: Hotel Cielo Rojo

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This chic European custom arrives beachside Thursday, September 22 at 5 pm. Enjoy late afternoon sophisticated cocktails and help yourself to complimentary snacks at the bar. From 5 to 7 pm every Thursday to Sunday, nibble on delicious bites that will change daily. After work, after shopping, after a long day at the beach, indulge yourself in Sapphire Ocean Club’s casual, urbane atmosphere. www.sapphire.mx Malecon 1 Playa Los Muertos

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Three Hens and a Rooster Market News

he biggest news from Three Hens is: the Market will be open on Wednesdays from 9 to 1! Nearly all our vendors will come back an additional day so if you have a hard time reaching us on Saturdays, we’ll be there Wednesday. While you’re shopping, be sure to visit Corazon de Nina’s store selling gently used furnishings and household goods. And, don’t forget our wonderful Mama Vallarta selling her fabulous Jewish Comfort Foods (she’s also there Thursdays and Fridays) and dispensing guilt and advice as needed, free of charge! We welcome Cherie Sibley to Market who has recently begun making jewellery. She has been a painter for years – and a wonderful one at that. Her paintings of water fowl practically splash liquid; they are amazing

as are her portraits of women. Cherie captures the very soul of every person, place or thing she paints. No surprise, then, that her jewellery fairly sings with life. Lovely. All of it. “Heart” is “Corazon” in Spanish, so Pat Wagner (maker of fresh horseradish, corn salsa and fabric wine bags) has decorated a Christmas tree strung with hearts. Each one is for a child living at Corazon de Nina. Name and age are on the front with gift ideas on the reverse side of the heart. You can either bring in a gift or leave money with either Pat or with Gloria Sue (Wednesday to Saturday) and they will shop for you. Three Hens and a Rooster Market is every Saturday and Wednesday from 9 to 1 at Venustiano Carranza 466.

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Non - Profit and Charitable Organizations For visitors to Puerto Vallarta who wish to support the less privileged in our paradise, this is a list of some of the many organizations that could benefit from such kind gestures. If you would like your organization recognized here, please email details to editor@vallartatribune.com. Amigos de La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, A.C. contributing to the quality of life in La Cruz through cultural, educational, environmental and charitable assistance programs. Tax Deductible. www.amigosdelacruz.org Contact Amy Welch amywelchpdx@comcast.net Alcoholics Anonymous: In English Puerto Vallarta Alanon Club - Basilio Badillo 329 recoverpv.com Amazing Grace Missions Assisting families in Magisterio & Progreso with necessities and job training and English. slw2014nv@gmail.com American Legion Post 14: raises resources and manpower to improve facilities needing building maintenance americanlegion14.org Amigos del Magisterio - Food delivered directly to workers at the PV dump, their families and schools in Magisterio and Volcanes. Also, food to New Beginnings, Pasitos de Luz, and Caritas. 100% of donations to the people, no overhead.amigosdelmagisterio.com lysephilrioux@hotmail.com Asilo San Juan Diego Home for the Elderly Contact: Lupita Sanchez Covarrubias 222-1257 or malupita88@hotmail.com or mexonline. com\asilosanjuandiego.htm Asociación Down - Assistance to persons with Down’s Syndrome – Contact: Ana Eisenring at 224-9577. Banderas Bay Women’s Shelter - Safe shelter for women & children victims of domestic violence. compassionforthefamily.org

Becas Vallarta, A.C. – Provides scholarships to high school and university students. Tax-deductible in Mexico and USA. Polly Vicars at (322) 223-1371 or Buri Gray at (322) 221-5285. CANICA - Centre for Children with Cancer. Provides aid for treatment and services including transportation to GDL. Contact Director, Evelia Basañes 322-123-5688. Casa Hogar - A shelter for orphaned, abandoned, disadvantaged or vulnerable children. Luz Aurora Arredondo at 221 1908, casahogar_maximocornejo@hotmail.com Centro Comunitario SETAC-GLBT – Services the GLBT community, including treatment and referrals, education, English classes, HIV testing and counseling. Paco Arjona 224-1974 Clinica de Rehabilitación Santa Barbara Rehabilitation of the handicapped. Contact: Laura Lopez Portillo Rodriguez at 224-2754. COLINA Spay and Neuter Clinic - Free and by-donation sterilization clinic in Old Town. Only open Saturdays, Contact: cez@rogers. com or 322-104-6609 CompassionNet Impact – Transforming the lives of people living in chronic poverty. Job creation, education, emergency & more. Tax-deductible. Cell: (322) 133-7263 or ric@ 4compassion.org Corazon de Nina A safe, loving, home-environment for 40+ children and youth rescued from high-risk situations. Donations & volunteers always welcome! Totally self-funded. www.fundacioncorazon.mx Cruz Roja (Red Cross) - Handles hospital and emergency service in Vallarta. It is the only facility that is authorized to offer assistance to injured people on the street. Contact: 222-1533, 222-4973

Desayunos para los Niños de Vallarta A.C. Feeding programs, education programs, day care centers for single mothers. 2234311 or 22225 72 Discapacitados de Vallarta, A.C. (DIVAC) association of handicapped individuals dedicated to helping one another. Ivan Applegate at 221-5153. Ecology and Conservation of Whales, AC. National Coordination Network for the Assistance of Entangled Whales. Biol. Astrid Frisch Jordán, Arce #541. Col. La Primavera Puerto Vallarta, Jal. 48325, Mexico, Tel/Fax: (322) 29 37 851 fibbcatalogo@yahoo.com Families At The Dump: Supporting families living in the landfill or garbage dump thru education and sustainable opportunities. familiesatthedump.org Fundacion Punta de Mita LDG. Ana Lilia Medina Varas de Valdés. ana@fundacionpuntademita.org Tel. (329) 291 5053 Friends of PV Animals Volunteers working to enhance the lives of shelter animals. For info and donations visit friendsofpvanimals.com Grupo Ecológico de Puerto Vallarta: Arq. Luz del Carmen Pérez A cayro_13@hotmail.com grupoecologico.com Horizonte de Paz: Welcoming shelter for men of all ages who are troubled w/alcohol & drug addiction.In great need of cash or material resources Contact MAYNOR Tel 281 0644 horizontedepaz@live.com International Friendship Club - Provides medical, educational and social services to those in need in Puerto Vallarta. www. ifcvallarta.com La Brigada de la Basura: A weekly meeting of neighborhood children to clean Vallarta Streets. Contact Que?Pasa 223-4006 Mexico Ministries & Mission, Inc. raises funds to the poor in Vallarta. Contact Fr. Jack+ 044 322 229-1129 christchurchbythesea.org Navy League - assists in the transportation of donated medical supplies from the U.S., organizes work groups to paint and repair facilities New Life Mexico - Challenging Child Poverty with health and education programs. Philippa Vernon pvp@newlifemexico.com Paraíso Felino AC Refuge and Adoption Centre for cats and kittens in the Bay of Banderas. Luis Donaldo Cel. (322) 120-4092 Pasitos de Luz - substitute home for low income children with any type of handicap, offers rehabilitation services and more. 299-4146. pasitosdeluz.org PEACEAnimals - Free mobile spay/neuter clinic operating 48 weeks a year, primarily in Puerto Vallarta. Tax-deductible. peaceanimals.org

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