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Visit Los Muertos beach and pier for Halloween Day of the Dead festivities Photo by Madeline Milne

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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 to the Ameca River and including Nuevo Vallarta.

BUSES: A system of urban buses can bring you from one end of the bay to the other and all the spots in between. Current fare within Puerto Vallarta is $7.50 pesos per ticket and passengers must purchase a new ticket every time they board a bus. Hold on to your ticket. This is your proof and insurance should anything happen.

Bus destinations are typically written on the front of the window.

Those with a ‘centro’ sign will drive through downtown Puerto Vallarta and those with a ‘tunel’ sign will drive through the tunnel roads that go behind the city.

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 unless there are more than four passengers.

Take note of the taxi number on the outside door and where it picked you up. If you lose an item this information will be vital to attempting to get it back.

MONEY EXCHANGE: To exchange money you will need your passport. Best option is to use your bankcard to withdraw funds from any ATM machine. ATM’s in the banks are the safest to use and generally charge lower fees.

USING PESOS OR USD: Businesses must display their prices in pesos and they may also post the prices in any other currency they choose. They cannot refuse to accept pesos. Some service staff may appreciate being tipped in USD and others in pesos. If you are concerned, ask.

TIPPING: How much and when you tip are personal choices and unless otherwise noted a 10-20%

tip on food and beverage and services is standard. Tip the kids and seniors who bag your groceries. They work exclusively for tips. Have change at the ready for musicians and clowns that ride the buses – typically tipping 5 pesos or less. Taxi drivers do not receive tips unless they go to extraordinary lengths.

DRINKING WATER: Puerto Vallarta’s water (at the source) is certified pure enough to drink. For many who live here long term, we drink from our taps with no issues.

For those on vacation, it may be better to stick to bottled water.

EXPORTING PETS: Falling in love with a rescue animal is easy – and it’s easy to take them home with you. The process is quick and inexpensive. You need a certificate of health from a local vet with the appropriate inoculations, among other things. The time of year that pets can travel in the cargo hold of the plane may be your biggest challenge. Contact your airline to double-check their requirements.

COMMON SENSE: Just as you would not walk around your hometown drunk and belligerent, it is not acceptable to do that here. While Mexicans are a forgiving bunch, basic politeness is appreciated. 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 15,000 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 a valid excuse in Mexico or anywhere. If you find yourself caught in a legal situation be aware that the system works much differently here than you are likely used to. Immediately contact your consulate for assistance.

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Calling in Mexico Calling phones in Mexico can be tricky. 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 (U.S. and Canada 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, the 10 digit number. 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 newsstands and in pharmacies.

Pay phones do not accept coins. When buying a phone card for pay phone use, specify that you would like a tarjeta LADA. CALLING TOLL-FREE NUMBERS Some toll free numbers work from Mexico to the US and Canada, but many do not. Those that do work are often not toll-free. 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: 911 Red Cross: 065 Fire Department: 322.223.9476 Ambulance: 322.222.1533

Ahoy Cruisers!

NAME PASS DATE CARNIVAL 3,200 04/10/2017 HOLLAND AMERICA 1,850 04/10/2017 PRINCESS CRUISES 3,080 04/10/2017 RESIDENCE SEAS 1,800 07/10/2017 NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE 2,240 09/10/2017 PRINCESS CRUISES 2,600 09/10/2017 OCEANIA CRUISES 400 09/10/2017 CARNIVAL 3,200 11/10/2017 HOLLAND AMERICA 1,850 11/10/2017 NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE 2,800 11/10/2017 DISNEY CRUISES 2,400 12/10/2017

Immigration: 322.224.7719 Consumer Protection: 01.800.468.8722 Tourism Offices Jalisco: 322.221.2676 Nayarit: 322.297.1006

Consulates American Consulate 24 hrs 01-332-268-2100 Canadian Consulate 322.293.0098 322.293.0099 24 hrs: 1.800.706.2900

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In the month of October Vallarta welcomes 46,323 passengers!

CELEBRITY PRINCESS CRUISES PRINCESS CRUISES HOLLAND AMERICA DISNEY CRUISES HOLLAND AMERICA HOLLAND AMERICA DISNEY CRUISES PRINCESS CRUISES

2,499 12/10/2017 2,600 15/01/2017 2,600 17/10/2017 1,850 17/10/2017 2,400 19/10/2017 1,850 24/10/2017 2,104 24/10/2017 2,400 30/10/2017 2,600 31/10/2017

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Costume parties and Day of the Dead festivities

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y favorite Mexican holiday starts this weekend with Halloween and Day of the Dead events running from October 27 through to November 5 – it’s basically ten straight days of excuses to get dressed up in fabulous costumes. Are you a funny costume person? Are you someone who rents an elaborate Marie Antoinette or do you get out your glue gun and some sparkles and hope for the best? I usually try to go ‘funny.' Sometimes it works, and sometimes I look like a wet paper bag. I have an idea for a homemade costume this year that of course, I haven’t started to work on yet. Look for a wet bag with clumps of sparkles. For those of us who love Halloween, getting dressed up or just need an excuse to party this country never

disappoints.

Now Halloween isn’t really recognized in Mexico, but more and more children have wised up to the potential for free candy. You probably won't have any children knocking on your doors, but if you head to the Malecon or the various shopping plazas, you’ll see oodles of adorable children decked out in their favorite Disney costumes.

Many bars and restaurants will also host events on the weekend with prizes for the best costumes.

I was going to publish a big list of all the events but new contributor Jim Lee has dedicated his first column to all the best Halloween events happening this weekend.

Not included in Jim’s list, but also not to be missed, is the El Solar Halloween Party on Saturday evening. Pretty much anywhere from 5 de Diciembre to Old Town you’ll find a costume party this weekend.

More traditional Dia de Los Muertos events are planned from October 29 through November 2 around the city. Be sure to check out the elaborate altars set up alongside

the municipal buildings in Centro and on November 2 you can take a free guided tour of the local cemetery at 9 or 10 am, join in the parade through the streets and enjoy the all-day festivities at the municipal market along Rio Cuale.

On November 5, our friends at Los Muertos Brewing host their 5th annual Fiesta en la Calle from 2 pm to 10 pm. Live music, traditional dancers, costumes and more. Not to be missed!

In addition to Jim Lee, we welcome Bruce Howells who hails from Bucerias via Calgary, AB. Now a full-time resident, Bruce refuses to drive and has wholeheartedly embraced public transit. He is going to share his experiences riding the buses and collectivos around the bay. If you have tips or itineraries you’d like him to explore – send him an email.

Cat Morgan is back within the pages after a long summer in Colorado. She will keep us updated on local events around the Riviera Nayarit. It looks like La Cruz Marina is hosting a day of the Dead event in the town plaza on November 2 and there are many Halloween parties in La Cruz and Bucerias happening this weekend as well.

We still have a couple of other new contributors joining us in the coming weeks. As well as the launch of our first annual reader’s choice awards. I hope you’ve been taking notes of all your favorite places and people around the bay.

More details soon.

Have a great weekend. I can’t wait to see all your costumes!

Madeline

El Parque de los Azulejos honors Beach Vendors with Best of Vallarta Tile Contest

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ote for your favorite local beach vendor for their chance to win a free tile and be commemorated in Lazaro Cardenas Park!

We all have our favorite beach vendors that we are happy to see while we are lounging on the beach sipping a margarita. El Parque de los Azulejos wants to honor the “Best of the Best” of the beach vendors with their very own tile in this historic landmark icon for Puerto Vallarta. We want to know your favorite!!

Vote for: Beach Massage, Necklace, Sarong, Sunglasses, Tattoos, Sombreros, Drinks, Food, Pangas, Water sports, Popsicle, Musicians, Shrimp/Fish on Stick, Braids for Hair, Jewelry.

Send us an email at info@tileparkpv.com with the full name and picture of your favorite local vendors you want to nominate and we will add it to the voting roster on our website. We have 15 categories and 15 tiles to give away! Contest will run through January 15th.

The tiling starts this week and

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By Mary Stehley

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he first Saturday in November.

Mark your calendars. That is the day to meet your friends in the Lazaro Cardenas park in Puerto Vallarta’s Old Town to stock up on all your favorite goodies at the Olas Altas Farmers Market.

The first Saturday in November and every Saturday for the following twenty-six weeks enjoy live music, have a great meal, treat yourself to dessert and shop, shop, shop!

If you’re looking for the perfect spot to enjoy traditional Mexican crafts, live music and delicious artisan food, look no further than the Olas Altas Farmers’ Market. We offer 90 booths of “Handmade and Homegrown” goodies as well as prepared foods such as tamales, tacos, empanadas, homemade ice cream, paella and baked goods, all just steps away from the famous Los Muertos Beach.

You can also find musical instruments, paper mache animals, bagels, soaps, jewelry, meat pies, clothes, fermented foods, vegan and vegetarian dishes.

What’s New? This season we’re happy to an-

nounce a new kind of booth—the rotating vendor booth. Each Saturday we’ll have two booths located on the east and west sides of the gazebo with new vendors who are not permanent; instead, they will be at the market two or three Saturdays during the season. The products these vendors will be selling include watercolors, ceramics, clothes, bags, recycled tires, paintings, cold porcelain art, pie, honey, bread, flour tortillas and mole.

New Vendors This season we’re very happy to welcome seven new vendors to the market.

Xocodiva - New owners Kathleen and Todd put their own personal touch on the artisan chocolate.

Mr. Cabos Fish Tacos - Michelle and crew will be offering fish tacos and ceviche.

Veronica Rangel - Local artist showcasing her original watercolors and acrylics - originals and prints for sale.

La Patagonia by Taco Tango Marcelo Martin brings huge sandwiches “tortas” Argentine style to

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Choco Museo - Jen and Marie Helene offer chocolate bars, chocolate covered fruit, seed, nuts and peanuts, nibs, cacao teas and chocolate cream.

Agricola Goper - Maria Azucena has exotic fruit, miniature bananas, passion fruit, yaka, star fruit, nopal, pineapple and soursop (guanabana in Spanish) Areias Leather - Sandra Mariela Aldao is selling her leather bags, wallets, key chains, movils and belts The Olas Altas Farmers’ Market is a North American style market that celebrates the tradition and culture of Mexico’s outdoor tianguis markets. It focuses on nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit of Puerto Vallarta.

All OAFM products are either locally grown or handmade within seventy-five kilometers of the city.

We’re open from 9:30 to 2:00 pm every Saturday from the first Saturday in November to the last Saturday in April. We’re located in the Lazaro Cárdenas Park in Vallarta’s Emiliano Zapata neighbourhood.

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Puerto Vallarta’s Changing the Cruiseport Game

By Joel Cordes

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uerto Vallarta has long been known as the smiling face of Mexico’s friendly coast.

Nonetheless, increased tourism demand and destination competition have prompted this bastion of traditional, authentic Mexico to undergo a critical upgrade and modernization.

In 2015, the Mexican government announced a three-part plan for Puerto Vallarta: A complete rebuild of the cruise terminal, increasing parking there by 400 spaces and adding a notable attraction—since announced as the largest aquarium in Latin America.

“When the President [Enrique Pena Nieto] was in campaign, he came to Puerto Vallarta and promised to develop the port in order to be more competitive in the world,” said Carlos Gerard, the port director, local tour operator, former Puerto Vallarta Minister of Tourism and owner of the construction company now completing the first two projects.

Puerto Magico (or “Magic Port”) is the new 15,500 square meter terminal that will be designed like an airport terminal, look like a traditional Mexican hacienda and include numerous public spaces and shops, making it both an authentic welcome point for arrivals and a commercial destination throughout the city.

“Puerto Vallarta is in the state of Jalisco, the birthplace of tequila, mariachi and charrereia,” said Gerard, “so we need to make that part of the identity of the port itself.

We don’t want to make just another cruise terminal. We want an experience so that when anyone visits the port—whether by cruise ship, car or airplane—they will feel like they’re in a real, authentic hacienda.

“The cruise lines have told us that many of the cruise ports in Mexico look all the same, so we have to make that different from the older ports.

“It will be very light Mexican architecture, with arches and the green roof, as well as open spaces and vegetation.”

The two-level parking garage replaces an open-air lot and will be approximately 9,500 square meters at a cost of nearly $6.4 million US. The first level will include bus and public transportation facilities, both to be completed with the terminal

phase. Meanwhile, the aquarium will be 8,500 square meters and is currently undergoing internal operations development.

Its completion date is open-ended and estimated at easily costing more than $8 million US. Visitors to the aquarium will enter through the parking complex and then walk past the terminal’s shops and public seating areas— the actual arrival and departure areas will be closed to the public and contain typical security.

Meeting Multiple Needs

2008 was the high point for Puerto Vallarta, with about 290 ships making a call. That number plummeted to 81 arrivals in 2013 due to the recession and other factors, but has since risen to 108 during 2014, 130 in 2015 and 145 in 2017.

“There are actually more ports being developed and redeveloped right now than cruise ships being built,” said Gerard. “We are making the port more competitive and attractive for the cruise lines, passengers and crew.

This will create 400 different new jobs just at the cruise terminal.

Once all the construction is finished, it will be over a thousand.”

“2017 will see approximately 145 cruise ships in Puerto Vallarta, but you’re only talking about 100 days out of 365 that see cruise ship visitors,” said Gerard. “That’s not going to be worth it to investors and developers, so we needed to open it to the public itself so it is attractive.”

Thus was born the idea for making the cruise terminal a multi-use site that caters to tourists

and locals alike as a commercial and cultural hub within the city.

“We annually have 4.2 million visitors to Puerto Vallarta who fly in or drive. 50% are Mexican, while almost the other 50% are Americans and Canadians. We have 22,000 hotel rooms in Puerto Vallarta and another 12,000 in Riviera Nayarit.”

Gerard estimated 2.9 million visitors will check out the new cruise terminal and its attractions during its first year based on conservative projections.

This includes around 400,000 cruise passengers and 120,000 crew, plus another 600,000 landand air-based visitors simply using the terminal as the jumping off point for their harbor and waterbased tours.

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interview, the new organizers were enthusiastic with all the interest from producers that have contacted them to become part of Mercado Los Mangos, and also with some of the new changes. Los Mangos is now open to the public 9:30 am to 2:30 pm, with the possibility of extending the schedule to 3 pm, depending on customer flow.

The organizers confirmed that many of last season’s vendors will be back. Mercado Los Mangos will open its doors with 25 producers, with a goal to increase that number to 35 or 40 by year’s end.

Mercado Los Mangos will now also feature plants from the region, t-shirts with locally-created designs, healthy cookies and new pastry and clothing vendors.

“We are still receiving applications from new producers and could work with as many as 80 vendors in the library’s spacious garden,” added León. Just as last season, interested vendors can approach the organizers during market hours to obtain specific information and fill out an application form, as long as their products are created locally.

Mercado Los Mangos will also offer several entertaining options to involve the entire family, from live music to special children’s workshops.

Adriana García, Executive Director at Los Mangos, commented, “I am truly excited with all the enthusiasm displayed by the new organizing committee, which will keep the market moving forward.”

Mercado Los Mangos Returns This Weekend

By Paco Ojeda

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ercado Los Mangos returns to our library this weekend, featuring a broad variety of locally-created products, including organic produce, jewelry, clothing, pastries and homemade international food.

During the last season, Mercado Los Mangos was instrumental to spark the level of activity on Saturdays, with visitors and locals in search of an alternative space to discover and support local producers. This time around, Mercado Los Mangos will be handled by a new administration, through a committee formed by the producers themselves.

“This is a great opportunity for

us,” commented Talit Ma. José León of Empresas Bee, an organic honey producer.

“We’ve taken all the teachings from last season and enhanced them with new procedures that will

benefit producers even further.”

Joining her on the committee are Coco Valentin of O Croissant Pastry Shop, and Yara Gabriela Mexicano, who will be in charge of public relations for the project. During a recent

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La Cocina

Finding

Your Happy Rhonda Zarate

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A believer that a simple, flavourful meal shared with friends is one of our life’s true joys, a local resident of Vallarta, James (aka Jimmy) shares his knowledge and passion for the culinary arts, local architecture and real estate.

Follow him on twitter @JamesNashPV

Rhonda Zarate is a Happy Heart Lifestyle Coach. She helps people find their happiest hearts through coaching, finding their happy home and with her book Find Your Happy Planner at Amazon, Barnes & Noble. You can see what she is up to at rhondazarate.com Wishing you a happy day!

The New Faces of Vallarta

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recently sat down with Jacob Scherer at his home in Puerto Vallarta. He is the owner of Dalusso Design in Santa Clara, California and is now calling PV home. While living here, Jacob operates two successful companies, mostly remotely from his home and office which are located close to the market on Lazaro Cardenas in Old Town. One of the things I have noticed over the past decade is the many exceptionally talented people who call the bay home. Jacob, whom I recently met thru the ACT LBGT business association is another one of these stars who are bringing their talents to share.

When I write about real estate, I could give you the standard information about how trusts or corporations work, and I am sure I will do that from time to time. However, frankly, I would rather introduce you to people like Jacob who are changing the face of Vallarta, one project at a time.

I wanted to sit down and have a chat with Jacob because to me he is part of the new face of Vallarta, and I’m a sucker for a good love story. Jacob met his husband nine years ago at Club Manaña. After looking into relocating full time to California, the couple decided instead to move to Vallarta where they met and expand their businesses here.

Jacob recently completed the renovations in his new home, and he focused on using local artisans to help him with everything from a gorgeous handcrafted front door to a concrete range hood!

The design style of his home is a modern Mexican and his passion for working with local resources struck a chord. He produced 3D drawings for all of his custom designs so that the local artisans could create unique pieces.

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I asked him what he looks forward to here and he said that creating new relationships with friends and craftsman was something very important to him. I have no doubt he will soon have so many new friends that his only issue will be not having enough time to see everyone. Jacob is working on introducing his design and staging company to Vallarta. A sort of Dalusso design south!

The question of working remotely comes up all the time as individuals looking to relocate to Vallarta.

By embracing technology and the benefits it can bring, Jacob’s home and office are state of the art. In fact, he uses on online robot he drives around his California office to collaborate with his teams from here in Vallarta. It is amazing to see, and you should be sure to ask him about it. I was blown away at how easy it was and how well his

team in California had adjusted to working with him remotely.

Realizing that reconnecting with people and sharing a good morning, or a good afternoon makes a difference in his life, Jacob finds that the pleasantries of the culture here really do go a long way in making the quality of our life better. The simple ‘Hola, como estas?’ Goes a long way to making our lives more enjoyable and I can say that both Jacob and I hope we never lose the ability to take pleasure in a simple smile and good day greeting to our neighbors and friends.

The city is changing and although that brings some bumps along the way, the many new talented people who are calling Vallarta home is exciting. We are very fortunate and personally I’m looking forward to sharing my chats here with many more of these new talents over the upcoming months.

id you wake up this morning feeling a little bit blue? Thinking, “What am I going to do today to pass the time away?” Well, let me tell you friend, I have a sure way to wash those blues away. It’s called volunteering! I believe that it is the cheapest therapy out there; a lot better than the thousands of self-help books that are lined on our shelves.

Last week, a friend and I volunteered at the local university. We had the pleasure of teaching the students English for the day - how fun! We helped them to practice developing the English skills they had been mastering. It was a joyous experience had by all.

I think we had more fun than the students, seeing their delightful shining faces, so full of wonder and such eagerness to improve yet shy to ask questions and timid to voice their newfound English language.

For some of the students it was their first time meeting an American or a Canadian - a new experience for them and us too.

Volunteering fills your heart up with a particular kind of joy that only giving from the heart can achieve. You might be thinking what can I do, where would I go or even, where I would start? Perhaps you think I have such little time or I am shy to put myself out there or to make a solid commitment.

Not to worry, your options are endless. I stumble with those thoughts also. You just have to get creative with your thinking. I have a

friend Paul, who volunteers to walk dogs. Him and a couple friends have a good chat, get some exercise and make some dogs very happy campers.

Another idea could be to gather your tribe together and make this a group effort. Organize a beach clean up or paint a school. What if you did one volunteer project a year? Or joined a local community organization like the Rotary Club?

Better yet you could enlist your family and do a family project that you took on every year, month or even week. Or you could organize to plant a community garden to feed the hungry in the community.

Don’t all of these ideas make you feel alive and happy?

All you have to do is figure out what fills your heart up; how much time you have to share; and what your options are. What are you passionate about? Seniors, teens, animals, environment, human rights issues, music, art? The opportunities are endless. You can’t imagine the difference you will make in this beautiful world of ours.

I hope that I have stirred something within your heart to spark a desire for a change. By taking a leap of faith outside your comfort zone you will make a difference in someone’s life. Remember we are the warriors of the Happy Hearts conquering one happy heart at a time.

Homework: Get your thinking cap on, get out the door and make a difference. Your heart will thank you.

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t’s getting close to the start of high season here in Puerto Vallarta. We are hoping that some of you would consider participating in volunteerism while you are here. We are actively recruiting volunteers in two specific areas.

First, we need some personnel to help us staff the weekly tours out to the sanctuary. Many visitors to Vallarta are quite interested in spending time at the sanctuary and we encourage visitors. This would enable you to make some new friends while you have fun with the rescues awaiting their forever homes. You must have your own car for transportation.

Second, there are several “markets” that are held around town during the high season. We have had much success in previous years and would like to continue our involvement. These markets are a wonderful way to meet more members of your community as well as give a lending hand to our rescue organization.

We look forward to all our friends arriving back in town. If you would be interested in volunteering some of your time or want

more details, please contact us at spcapv@gmail.com.

The SPCAPV has started a new opportunity for businesses to contribute and become sponsors.

We thank all our sponsors who are dedicated to making a difference.

If you are interested in helping, write to clare23leach@gmail.com to join us.

We expect to have our regularly scheduled tours begin again in November. In the meantime, we currently have limited tours of our

Your weekly schedule of

Artisan Markets & Events

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There are regular markets called ‘tianguis’ that occur in many neighbourhoods throughout the week. You can usually buy fruits and veggies, clothing, household items. The markets and events here represent local producers, artisans and entrepreneurs. Unless noted (*) most run from the first week of November through April.

FRIDAY *Marsol Friday Market by the Pier - 9:30 am -1:30 pm Open every Friday all year located on Francisca Rodriguez street Sayulita Mercado del Pueblo 9am -2 pm *Southside Shuffle - 6-10 pm every other week starting November 24 20 shops along Basilio Badillo, in Old Town SATURDAY Olas Altas Farmer’s Market - 9:30 am - 2 pm at Lazaro Cardenas Park *Three Hens & a Rooster Market 9 am - 1 pm Every Saturday all year, locate at Venustiano Carranza 466 Los Mangos Market 9 am -2 pm - at 1001 Francisco Villa SUNDAY Huanacaxtle Farmer’s Market - 9am -2pm - Located at the La Cruz Marina TUESDAY Riviera Market 9am - 2 pm Located in Nuevo Vallarta in the parking lot behind the Casino.

WEDNESDAY Bucerias Forever Spring Market - 9am - 1pm - Location TBD *Vallarta ArtWalk - 6 pm - 10 pm See their map for locations. Opens Oct 26 THURSDAY Bucerias ArtWalk - 7-9pm - along Lazaro Cardenas *Marina Vallarta Night Market- 6 pm -10 pm - along the marina Opens October 19

sanctuary. If you are interested, reservations to visit the sanctuary need to be made in advance. To make a reservation, contact us at spcapv@gmail.com. We appreciate any donations you can bring for our rescues and also please feel free to bring treats for sanctuary staff as they truly appreciate it.

To see our animals available for adoption, visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/spcapv.

Go to Photos where you will also find individual Albums for all the animals available as well as a bit of their history. Please be aware that our adoption fee within Mexico is $1,500 pesos.

To make donations via PayPal, select the “Donate” option on our Facebook page www.facebook. com/spcapv or on our website at http://spcapv.com/donate/.

You can drop off any donations for the SPCA at Hacienda San Angel located at Calle Miramar 336, above Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in El Centro.

Get involved…rescue, adopt, foster, volunteer, donate or educate.

You can learn more about the SPCA Puerto Vallarta by checking us out at www.spcapv.com/home or on Facebook.

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Pamela Thompson operates HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta, a multi-faceted, independent, resource network that is here for your total health and well-being. We offer assistance to help find a physician, hospital and diagnostic service for any healthcare needs. www.healthcareresourcespv.com

I am the preschool coordinator and nursery teacher at the American School of Puerto Vallarta. I have been living and teaching in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico since 2000. I am a Canadian, with a Mexican husband and two Mexican-Canadian children. We are all patas salads!

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t has been a very rewarding October! There have been numerous events promoting Breast Cancer Awareness in a wide variety of locations in both the public and private sectors of local health providers. And that is the key – awareness which brings early detection!

Our Pink Cocktail at the beginning of the month to our wrap-up Pink Brunch last Sunday with an ice cream social in between were very well attended. Now this awareness must continue year-round, not just in October! Encourage those you know and care about to do monthly self-breast exams.

Perhaps you know someone who cannot afford a mammogram; think about assisting them if they have no means. Feel free to contact me as we are happy to do what we can. Our Mammogram Clinics are every month and of course one can most definitely have a mammogram outside of our clinics!

I cannot thank Michael Bouffard and his crew from Bravos Restaurant for the stunning food they provided for our Pink Brunch on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Diagnostic Integral Vallarta. Amazing does not begin to describe Michael.

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His talent, his extra special touch and his big heart are colossal. If you haven’t enjoyed a dinner at Bravo’s yet, definitely put it on your to-do list!

Our “End of Life Decisions in Banderas Bay” panel attendance was filled to capacity as it is every year. Many ask why we do not do this “mid-high season”. It is because this is geared (mostly) for people who live here year round. A few of the points that were made: 1) You most likely do not need a Mexican will.

2) The cost for cremation (at Funeraria Celis) is $1,050USD. 3) Yes, you can take a loved one’s ashes on a plane.

4) Yes, a body can be sent “home” and the funeral home here makes the arrangements with a receiving mortuary. The body must

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be transported now to Guadalajara and flown to only specific airports due to security issues.

5) A living will is not a legal document here in our area. But that does not mean with a terminal or “hopeless” situation the patient or family’s wishes will not be honored.

Of course, we covered many more topics and questions. I will do a re-cap of everything covered sometime in the next couple of months.

Vaccines are a very personal decision! For those that want a flu vaccine, they are available for free at the Salud (Health Department).

Everyone should know (if they don’t) where their local Salud is, and if you don’t you are welcome to contact me. We do have the Dengue vaccine, the Pneumonia vaccine and the Shingles vaccine available. For details, please contact me. And before someone sends me an email ripping me apart for writing this, I am just giving the information.

November is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and just wait until you see what we have planned for all of the men! Weekly speakers programs, special clinics, an open house at UroVallarta among other items! Every article in November will be focused on an aspect of prostate and testicular cancer.

If you have returned for the winter months, we welcome you back! We hope you have done your homework, have an plan in case of emergency, and have your travelers insurance in place. Then you can relax and enjoy the whirlwind of “high season”.

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ne of my favorite holidays in Mexico is coming up on November 1rst. Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, found its roots in Mexico about 3,000 years ago. It is celebrated all over the country and especially in the central and southern regions.

Before the Spanish showed up in the sixteenth century, it was celebrated in the beginning of summer. Also, this holiday was a month long festival dedicated to the Lady of the Dead (who eventually became known as La Calavera Catrina). But, like many festivals that are part of indigenous cultures all over the world, it was changed to fit into Christian holidays such as All Saints Eve. The main part of this holiday involves families and friends honoring the memory of loved ones who have passed on before them. At midnight on October 31, it is believed that the spirits of the children who died, los angelitos, come down to be reunited with their families for twenty-four hours.

On November 2nd, the adults have the same opportunity. Many fami-

lies go to the cemetery and spend time at their loved ones’ graves.

This sounds sad and solemn on paper and it’s hard to believe that Day of the Dead is one of the most lively, colorful celebrations you’ll see in Mexico. And that’s pretty impressive because, in Mexico, there is always a fiesta to be found.

The cemeteries, for example, are full of music, light, and chatter.

Families are playing cards and cleaning up graves, reminiscing about family members. The streets are full of color, with dozens of altars and huge, decorated calaveras lining the streets posed in funny costumes and postures.

In many homes you will find ofrendas, or altars, dedicated to someone who has passed away.

Some of the elements you may see on an ofrenda are: Salt, a purifying element Marigolds, (flor de cempasúchil), the scent of which will lead the deceased to the home Photos of the deceased Pan de muertos, a delicious, sugary sweet bread Sugar skulls to decorate the altar and to represent the loved one

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11 The favorite food of the deceased to feed them on their long journey Candles to guide them on their way Our family lost a dear friend to cancer nearly two years ago. She was very proud of her Mexican heritage and loved Dia de los Muertos most of all. She often spoke fondly of growing up in Mexico City and the magic of these special days. When she passed away, I knew our family would honor her memory in our home with an altar, because she would absolutely love that.

But that wasn’t the only reason.

Her sickness and eventual passing had been so shocking and so tragic for our family. We had known her for years, and she was an important person to all of us. After she passed away we would bring up some of the happy times we had with her, but they usually just made us feel badly that she was gone.

As we began to collect items for her altar, we were able to talk about her and feel good. We found the clay cup that she always used for her coffee. We dug up photos of her playing with our kids when they were tiny. We thought of her favorite kinds of food (mole for sure). We bought marigolds and talked about her love for all kinds of plants and trees. We found sugar skulls and I told the children about how she laughed at the look on my face when she bought me one during my first year in Mexico.

We painted boxes and decorated them with the traditional papel picado (cut paper). We set them up and set out all the items we had gathered. We lit the candles and sat down in front of the ofrenda, silent for a moment. I realized then that we weren’t thinking about her loss so much as her memory.

Our beloved friend came to us on Dia de los Muertos. She came to us in bright orange flowers, in chocolate, in delicious food, in laughter.

Mexico is a beautiful place with many fascinating secrets. If you listen closely, you can learn one of her best: that death is never the end, and that our loved ones are never truly gone.

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Que Paso The Local at UDG CUC National Spouse Michael Nolan

Orlando Gotay, Tax Attorney

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Michael Nolen is the host of ‘The Good Morning Wake Up Show,’ which is broadcast as part of the University of Guadalajara’s 104.3 FM radio station at the CUC campus in Puerto Vallarta. Every Saturday at 9 AM

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.

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n Sunday October 29 at 8 am the UdG CUC will host the Black Lions 2K, 5K and 10K races. For more info go to the UdG CUC web site at cuc.udg.mx or email carreraleonesnegros@ cuc.udg.mx In order to help everyone sign up for the run, student representatives will be setting up a booth at the Galerias Vallarta Mall on Friday the 27th from 4 until 8 pm.

After the race from 9 am to 1 pm the UdG CUC Social Service Extension will hold a Community Service Brigade. This is a once a month university program held in a different community in the Puerto Vallarta area. The University will offer health care, legal advice, self-construction of public housing, psychological health, nutritional, financial, legal, accounting services, and physical fitness.

The Brigades help disadvantaged communities in the region; teachers, social service providers and students of UdG CUCosta will be there to help. The program’s goal is a commitment to social equity and improving the living conditions of the socially disadvantaged by offering basic services to those in need. For more information, please contact: Mtra. Maria Guadalupe Gomez Basulto (322) 226-2263 Ext 66263 Remember we have free movies every Wednesday and Friday at 1 pm in the main (air conditioned) auditorium. On Friday Oct. 27 we will be showing Dracula by Bram Stoker which was released in 1992 and is directed by Francis Ford Coppola and stars Gary Oldman and Winona Ryder.

In 1890 the young lawyer Jonathan Harker travels to a lost castle of Transylvania, where he meets Count Dracula, who in 1462 lost his love Elisabeta. The count, fascinated by a photograph of Mina Murray, Harker’s girlfriend, who reminds her of Elisabeta, travels to London “Crossing oceans of time” to meet her. Already in England, he will try to conquer and seduce Lucy, Mina’s best friend. If you like old movies this is a must see. Two thumbs up! And on Wednesday, November 1 we will

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show a 2016 concert of musician Fernando Delgadillo. Remember all films are free and open to the public.

Free Spanish Classes The UdG CUC will start free Spanish classes on November 6 Intermediate level will be on Mondays from 11 am until 12.30 Basic level will be on Thursday 11 am until 12.30 For more info, contact Dra. Cecilia Shibya Ph.D. at ceciliasshibya@hotmail.com or Eleanor Hawthorn at eleanorehawthorn@gmail.com Peter Gray Museum Free to the Public Please remember that the University “Peter Gray” art museum is open Monday through Friday from 10 am to 4 pm. It is always free and open to the public. This Saturday we begin a new exposition at 11 am called Link @tumente We encourage you to look at the UDG CUC web site each week to get the latest news about all the events taking place. www.cuc.udg.mx Radio Show in English Be sure to tune in to the Good Morning Wake Up Show every Saturday morning from 9 am to 11 am. 104.3 FM or on the web at udgtv.com/radio-puerto-vallarta/ en-vivo “Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago”

ome expats literally integrate into Mexico: they marry a local national. Many are mostly eager to just get to know in-laws and new relatives; not too many pay attention to the tax consequences of marrying a non-US person.

First, consider the likely change in one’s filing status. Filing status determines your tax rate, personal exemption, standard deduction, and other matters that determine your tax; this is a huge thing. People’s circumstances are always different; there is no way to tell if one status is “better” than another. If you qualify for more than one, pick the one giving the best result.

Do you bring the new spouse into the US tax system? A “nonresident alien” normally has no US tax obligations or requirements; bringing them in is optional. If that’s done, you can file jointly and perhaps find it advantageous. Remember, both spouse’s worldwide income must be reported and tax paid to the United States; consider your new spouse’s future earnings. If your local national spouse has foreign retirement accounts (like AFORE) bringing them into the US tax system can become quite the headache, as those investments are not repeat not suited to US persons. The local spouse must get a tax ID number, a small feat by itself if done from

outside the U.S. Married filing separately is another option. The local spouse’s income does not come in to the computation; no ID number needed. Many, however, find MFS oppressive and find they pay far more under this status. Some tax credits are not allowed for MFS filers. But there may be an alternative.

Head of Household may be available if married to a “non resident alien”. The spouse does not help qualify as HOH, someone else must be the “qualifying person”. Rules are complex and hinge mostly on who lives with you and paying for more than half the cost of keeping your home. “New” relatives acquired by your marriage can qualify you as HOH and may get you extra exemptions (besides your spouse’s). I knew you liked your mother (or father) in law…. enough to live with them more than half the year with you? How about your brother in law? Daughter in law? They may make a difference in whether you actually pay taxes on your social security benefit after all.

As you can see, marrying “foreign” can have meaningful tax consequences to you. How you structure your household under these rules can bring joy or despair come tax time. It’s all up to you. IRS Pub. 501 has all the details.

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n many points around the city you can find altars set up by businesses, neighbourhood associations, schools and more. Some are interactive and invite the public to participate. Take your cameras.

Highlights include: Altars on display at Mondo de Cristal in Old Town Interactive altars along Calle Francisca Rodriguez Exposition of Altars on Calle Inturbide Altars on the Malecon in front of the lighthouse Altars at the main plaza/ along the outside of the Presidencia Point of departure – Boats of Vallarta Altar – Plaza de Armas Altars in Plaza de Hermandad

October 29

6 pm – 11:30 Pata Salada Festival in Park Hidalgo 6 pm – 11:30 Kermes Mexicana – Plaza de Armas 7:00 pm Opening of the Dead Dancers at Plaza Galerias 7:00 pm Puerto Vallarta Orchestral School - City Hall 9 – 11pm Charro parade along the Malecon

October 30

6 pm – 11:30 Pata Salada Festival in Park Hidalgo 6 – 7pm Municipal Band in the main plaza 6 pm – 11:30 Kermes Mexicana – Plaza de Armas 6:30 – 7:30 Ballet Hotel Canto Del sol at the Los Arcos 7pm - 8pm Traditional game of Loteria - Plaza de Armas 7pm The History of Death in Old Mexico – Out the tourism office 8 – 11:30pm Live music along Calle Francisca Rodriguez 8 pm - 10 pm Ballet Mazcoatl deMascota - Los Arcos

October 31

6 pm – 11:30 Pata Salada Festival in Park Hidalgo 6 pm – 11:30 Kermes Mexicana – Plaza de Armas 6pm -11pm Fiesta de los Muertos with live music on Pulpito and Amapas 6pm – 10 pm Music and games along Calle Francisca Rodriguez 7 pm – 8 pm Live music - Los Arcos 7:30 – 9:30 Los Muertos Film Festival - Park Lazaro Cardenas 8pm - 9pm Traditional game of Loteria - Plaza de Armas 9 – 11pm Charro parade along the Malecon

November 1

7 pm – 8 pm Tamazula Mariachi – Park Lazaro Cardenas 9 pm – 10 pm Tamazula Mariachi – Plaza de Armas

November 2 9am

Free guided tour of the 5 de Dec Cemetery 10am Free guided tour of the 5 de Dec Cemetery 10am – 3pm live music and events in the 5 de Dec. Cemetery 10am – Midnight Parade from the Cemetery to the Municipal market, live music, event and fireworks to celebrate the end of the holiday.

November 5

Fiesta en la Calle – Los Muertos Brewing Live music and events from 2 pm – 10 pm

10 am – 7pm Events in the 5 de Dec. Cemetery 12 – 6 pm Augachile and ceviche festival – Calle Francisca Rodriguez 6 pm – 11:30 Pata Salada Festival in Park Hidalgo 6 pm – 11:30 Kermes Mexicana – Plaza de Armas 6 pm – 10pm Pan de Muerto tasting in Park Lazaro Cardenas

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Who is Catrina?

By Madeline Milne

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ou’ve seen her - the fancy dead lady usually all dressed up with her hat and her flowers. She is Catrina and a relatively new cultural icon in the long history of Mexican icons. Created as a satirical commentary on the rich, Mexican artist, José Guadalupe Posada (1852-1913), created a famous drawing of a skull wearing a fancy woman’s hat. He named it, or

“her,” La Calavera de la Catrina.

The rich were less likely to succumb to the diseases and malnutrition that ravaged the poor, but they were ultimately no more immune from death than anyone else.

Posada’s powerful, yet humorous, image of the skeletal rich woman, a dead woman who could not buy immortality, became the inspiration for the iconic figure you see today.

Catrina was resurrected by French artist and art historian Jean Charlot shortly after the Mexican Revolution in the 1920s. La Catrina soon gained iconic status as a symbol of uniquely Mexican art and now plays a significant role in Día de los Muertos festivities.

She can be found in many forms in the shops around Mexico, from delicate clay figurines to paintings and masks.

Pan de Muerto

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an de muerto, also known as bread of the dead or dead man’s bread, is traditional Mexican sweet bread that is eaten during the Day of the Dead.

In the days and weeks leading up to the Day of the Dead, the inviting scent of pan de muerto wafts through the air of local markets and bakeries all throughout Mexico.

It’s an ancient culinary tradition and it’s often seen as a symbol of the holiday, like candy canes at Christmas.

There are countless variations of the popular bread made in Mexico. It is traditionally shaped

like a round loaf with rolled strips of dough layered on top that resemble the bones of the dead. A glaze of melted butter and orange zest is

then brushed on top, followed by a generous sprinkling of sugar.

The simple recipe consists of flour, eggs, milk, butter and yeast.

Aside from sugar, the bread is typically flavored with anise seed, cinnamon and orange zest.

In addition to the traditional loaf, pan de muerto is also made in a variety of different shapes. It is often shaped into skulls, sometimes resembling the deceased, and decorated with brightly colored icing, like the iconic sugar skulls.

Other common shapes include angels, animals, and figures.

The bread is enjoyed at parties, festivals, and graveyards, when the living gather to remember and toast the dead. While it may seem morbid to go to a gravesite and eat

bread shaped like bones, it is all part of an effort to reconnect with lost loved ones and rejoice in their memory.

This isn’t a somber ritual but a celebration. That’s why pan de muerto is so sweet and delicious!

Pan de muerto is also placed on altars, which are built as a tribute to the dearly departed.

The bread, along with other food and drink the deceased person enjoyed, is offered as nourishment because they will be hungry after their journey from the “other side”.

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Flowers on the Altars

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reating colourful altars filled with flowers and the deceased favourite foods and personal items will make their spirits happy and they will bless the family with good luck, health and prosperity throughout the year.

Here are some of the most popular flowers used in the decorations.

Cempasuchil (Tagetes erecta) Native to Mexico the cempasuchil can be seen growing on the side of the road and in fields around the country. The Aztecs named it zempoalxochitl which in Nahuatl means twenty flowers and used it in their funerary rituals.

Natural or paper cempasuchil are widely used in Mexico on Day of the Dead. Arches, crosses and garlands made with the flowers are set on altars and tombstones. In some communities, the petals of the flower are used to build a path from the house’s entry to the altar.

Thus, the bright color of the cempasuchil and its strong aroma will guide the souls to their offering.

Terciopelo Rojo (Celosia cristata) The cockscomb is a plant of tropical origin. It grows well in both humid and dry conditions and its flowers can last for up to 8 weeks.

In Mexican culture, the red cockscomb flower symbolizes the blood of Christ. During Day of the Dead celebrations red terciopelos are often combined with cempasuchil flowers to enhance altars and tombstones.

Alheli Blanco (Matthiola Incana) Known as hoary stock it is most appreciated for its sweet and delicate fragrance. The flower is indigenous to the Mediterranean coast and symbolizes beauty and simplicity.

The white alheli is used to decorate the altars dedicated to the dead children, as the white color is often associated with the purity of the children’s souls.

Crisantemo Blanco (Chrysanthemum morifolium) Chrysanthemums, often called

mums or chrysanths are native to Asia; they were cultivated by the Chinese as early as the 1500 B.C. In Mexico, white chrysanths were brought from Spain where they are used in All Souls Day celebrations.

Gladiolas (Genus: Gladiolus) Gladiolus name comes from the Latin word gladius (sword), and it was given as a prize to the triumphant gladiators. In many western cultures gladiolus symbolize remembrance and faithfulness, therefore they are popular in funerary and sympathy flower arrangements.

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troll the cobblestone streets, typical of Spanish Colonial architecture, while absorbing the sights, smells and sounds of daily life. Visit markets, historic buildings, and workshops.

Get immersed in the culture while exploring areas on a guided walk around historic Vallarta with Puerto Vallarta Walking Tours.

Photo: Although tobacco as had health warnings over the years, a good hand-rolled cigar is still enjoyed by many. Mexican and Cuban cigars, along with flavored mini-cigars for the ladies, are rolled in this shop. Come see this age-old process and walk-in humidor. www.puertovallartawalkingtours.com

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NAFTA and Mexican Labor Unions

By Tom Swanson

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s most of us know from the headlines, Mexico, Canada and the United States have been negotiating changes to NAFTA, the North American Free Trade Agreement. The 23-year-old treaty could use some tweaking, but the way the U.S. is going about it has many of us here in Vallarta and across Mexico on pins and needles.

Not only do a lot of jobs depend on it, but goodwill between the U.S. and Mexico is already at an all-time low. President Trump has called NAFTA the worst trade agreement the U.S. ever entered into. He says that Mexico is robbing American workers of jobs with their cheap labour, “forcing” U.S. automakers to relocate their production plants south of the border to remain competitive.

While those are surely debatable statements, the wage disparity between Mexico and its northern neighbors is pretty extraordinary.

Early on in the NAFTA discourse, Trump stated that that wage disparity would somehow have to be addressed and Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau made it a major point in last Friday’s speech before the Mexican Senate.

Why do Mexican autoworkers work so cheap? It’s not masochism or a desire to watch their children go hungry. A few little known facts about labour law and the methods of doing business in our country are becoming exposed and it really is about time they did.

Just a little understanding of our labour unions is all one needs to know. The definition of labour union as an “organization created by labourers to protect themselves from unfair labor practices (WordReference.com)” doesn’t even remotely apply here. As usual, things in Mexico are just not what they seem to be.

I had my own run-in with a Mexican ‘sindicato’, or union, when I was building houses in Sonora. Within a month, “organizers” from the CTM (Confederación de Trabajadores de México or the Confederation of Mexican workers) had registered a majority of my construction crew and they in turn had legally voted to join the union. Even though I was paying them almost twice as much as they would receive from the union,

the dubious promise of steady work was enough to sway them.

Trying to negotiate with CTM, the best I could do was a monthly payment to the union “representatives” to simply leave us (and their new members) alone.

‘What the hell just happened’ I wondered. Well...it’s because unions don’t actually represent the workers in Mexico. Here’s how it works and why organized labour in the U.S. and Canada are so upset.

About 90% of Mexican labour unions are what we call “Ghost Unions”. They legally exist, but they don’t represent the workers.

If a corporation decides to start a project in Mexico, say like an automotive factory, one of the first things to do is hire a legal team to form a trade union. The union hires its management staff, who then vote for a long-term labour contract that is favorable to the employer. Then when they hire the actual labor force, wages and conditions are already set. If you want a job, join the union or go somewhere else. Company housing, company cafeterias, company vouchers to buy groceries at company stores.... “... You load sixteen tons, what do you get, another day older and deeper in debt, Saint Peter don’t you call me ‘cause I can’t go, I owe my soul to the company store...”

Only this isn’t 1955 Tennessee, Ernie...it’s modern day Mexico, all of Mexico, from the children that pick your berries to the men and women that assemble your cars. The other 10% of Mexican labour unions are for government workers, another twisted tale altogether. No wonder nearly 70% of Mexicans work under the table with no benefits or pensions. They can’t afford to take a union job.

Large umbrella syndicates take all these little unions under their wings to form very powerful political groups, controlled by the PRI party, which ran Mexico for over 70 years in the 1900s and is in Los Pinos (our White House) today.

They form huge voting blocs of workers often voting as the union tells them to.

If we are ever going to have a true democracy, it’s going to have to happen in the workplace too.

Viva Mexico!

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‘Music of The Night’, Pearl’s ‘Ghouls’ Celebrate Halloween, La Boquita Debuts and much more!

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or two nights only, Oct. 31 & Nov. 1 at 8pm, Incanto presents ‘The Music of The Night’, an evening featuring classical pianist Salvatore Rodriguez, ‘The Mexican Liberace’, and Tepic-based opera tenor Jorge Echeagaray. They are terrific together, receiving many accolades for previous concerts at Incanto, and will perform classic favorites as well as contemporary selections highlighting music from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘The Phantom of the Opera’.

‘Pearl’s Ghouls’ (Gurlz) Drag Revue special Halloween show starring Angie Star, Diva and Maury will play on Oct. 30 at 8:30pm. Hosted by Aunt Pearl, they will perform many of your favorite music and comedy numbers with a Halloween/Dia de los Muertos twist. A holiday themed ‘Blackout Party’ is planned for the upstairs piano bar after the show.

On Halloween, Oct. 31, Incanto welcomes ‘Trick or Treaters’ to their riverside terrace to show off their costumes starting at 5pm.

Bring your candy to share! A contest will be held upstairs in the piano bar at 10pm for the best costumes. Cash prizes totalling 3000 pesos will be given to the best.

Music and dance group, La Boquita, will perform their eclectic mix of flamenco, Cuban, Arabic, Indian, Argentine tango and other Latin rhythms. Their concert performances are characterized by an almost meditative interaction felt by their audiences. Formed in 2008 in Zihuatanejo, their career highlights include collaborations with well-known artists, as well as participating in international music festivals. Their discography includes various genres including, pop, new age, world music, jazz, bossa nova and flamenco.

One night only, Saturday, Nov. 4 at 8:00 P.M. Local thespian and founder of Indianapolis’ Theatre in the Square, Ron Spencer joins Incanto’s owner Tracy Parks who both will star in the reprise of the hit comedy ‘Greater Tuna’.

Written by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard, it is based upon the small fictional town of Tuna, Texas, a rural, small-minded hamlet chock full of eclectic characters who charm their way into the hearts of audiences. With over twenty characters played by

just two actors with forty-two costume changes, it’s a wild, fun ride full of side-splitting comedy. Performances begin early November.

Currently at Incanto: Director Ramiro Daniel presents “Que no se culpe a nadie de mi muerte” (“Do not blame anyone for my death”). Final performances Oct. 21 & 28 at 8:30pm. Chris Kenny’s new group MexiCanada plays on Sundays at 8pm starting Oct. 29. Jay-Gee plays piano Mon. & Thurs. at 5pm starting Oct. 26.

Sylvie & Jorge play classic rock on Tuesdays at 8pm. Tongo plays

Latin/Cuban rhythms Wednesdays at 7:30. Open Mic is on Thursdays at 7pm co-hosted by Tracy Parks and Chris Kenny.

Bingo with Pearl fundraisers are held on Saturdays at 5pm. Chris Kenny plays solo on Saturdays at 8pm, followed by Spanish guitarist/singer Gabriel Reyes at 10pm.

He also appears on Fridays starting at 7pm. Piel Canela plays their final show on Sunday, Oct. 29 at 7:30. Enjoy cold A/C and 2x1 Sangria and Bloody Marys all day/night in October (offer excludes cabaret theater). No cover charge in the piano bar.

Tickets are available at www.

IncantoVallarta.com.

Hours 9:00am -11:30pm Tues.- Sun. The cafe is open for casual dining daily, rain or shine. Happy Hour 2-6pm. For event inquiries or group bookings contact General Manager, Gilberto Figueroa at gilberto.incanto@gmail.com.

Incanto is located at Insurgentes 109 (at the Rio Cuale). Box Office opens at 9am. Call 322 223 9756 for reservations. Closed Mondays (Incanto will resume regular hours on Mondays starting Oct. 30.)

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Out & About

in Vallarta Jim Lee

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Club Fuego Halloween Opening Night

Jim Lee has been a resident of Vallarta for eight years and is an owner of Living Vallarta, a real estate, rentals and lifestyle management company. He is active with ACT LGBT and PRIDE and is a supporter of Act II Entertainment and Incanto Cabaret.

A Very Gay Halloween

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alloween and Day of the Dead have always been an amazing time of year to explore our beautiful city and enjoy the spirit of both those who live here and visitors who come just to revel in the holiday activities. If you are in the mood to explore Halloween at its most fascinating level, then visit the Romantic Zone and take in the many gay and gay-friendly restaurants, clubs and theaters it offers.

If you are ready to party, create a costume (or not) and hit the town, I suggest you create a “map” for your adventures and start early. This year twelve of us have rented a limo and will journey about visiting as many parties, restaurants, costume contests and entertainment choices that we can squeeze in.

Trick, Treat or Eating in the Romantic Zone We always start Halloween at Langostinos restaurant, close to the Los Muertos Pier. Bring candy, because the most adorable children come by (lots of them) decked in

amazing costumes. Sit at the bar, or enjoy a fabulous sunset dinner captained by the owner, Collette.

Next, try an all-time favorite, No Way Jose, who has a costume contest, entertainment, and a special menu. Owners Julie Guerrero and Jose Alfredo always make this a night to remember.

Then, go on down to the south side of the Romantic Zone to The Swedes restaurant.

They join forces with Garbo’s cabaret bar and Blondies for a triple-header costume contest.

Finally, if your goal is a very special dinner, try Michael Boufford’s Bravo’s Restaurant, my vote for the best restaurant this side of the Rio Cuale.

Another Opening, Another Show You will find talent in every corner on Halloween, from street guitar players to acrobats on the Malecon, or face painters at Cassandra Shaw’s jewelry boutique. But one of my favorites is the opening night party of Act II Stages production of ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’. There’s a party there before and after the show and you can certainly dance

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Rocky Horror at Act II Stages/Photo by Steve Owen the Time Warp all night long with this one. Also, a must-see is Incanto Cabaret’s ‘The Music of The Night” featuring Salvatore, ‘The Mexican Liberace’, on piano and opera tenor Jorge Echeagaray.

Salvatore and Jorge at Incanto

Smaller Can Sometimes be Just the Ticket Some of your best choices for bars and clubs are the smallest ones.

You will certainly pass by Apaches on Olas Altas on your way to most anywhere, so stop, enjoy a drink and watch the rest of the world pass you by in a front row seat. And go just a few blocks farther to the intimate Anonimo, where you can toast owner Dan Bacchus’ last night owning the bar.

If you want the most breathtaking sunset, venture farther south to the Bar at Casa Karma Boutique Resort. Making your way back to

the north side of the zone, grab a martini at the Street Bar, one of the newest gay bars in Vallarta.

The Grand Finales Okay, quiet times are over, let’s hit the bigger, dance & show bars to wrap up the evening (and morning).

Most of them are literally on one street, Lazaro Cardenas. Stop first at Mr. Flamingo, an indoor-outdoor corner bar which is perfect for costume watchers.

Then continue down the block to La Margarita, La Noche and Fiesta.

And don’t forget to walk a few blocks to Kinky’s, a gay karaoke hot spot. But then, without a doubt, the biggest event that night will be the opening of Fuego, an incredible drag show and stripper showroom created by Ismael Gonzalez.

This will the perfect finale for your Halloween tour de force.

From Here

ad a lovely lunch with Bill Makley last week at a brand new spot on Hidalgo Street, just minutes from my house. The resto/coffee house is called Metate. The menu is limited but very interesting and everything is prepared fresh to order. I had an unusual spinach salad, completely unlike what I was expecting, with thin, thin slices of red Delicious apples - delightful. Bill’s salad, too, was different with grilled veggies.

The place was packed by the time we left so check it out!

Great choice, Bill, thanks!

Technically our season starts the Sunday following American Thanksgiving. (Perhaps that’s the day prices go up!) In my opinion, the fun of season starts October 31st with Halloween. With grown people wildly dressing up and the parties are everywhere with other like-minded adults reliving the best part of childhood, well, mine at least.

We, as kids, got to go out after dark (freezing freaking cold in Canada), with big pillowcases that became really heavy I am happy to say, by the end of the night. And, in Mexico, it’s even better, followed immediately by two days exuberantly dedicated to the remembrances of those who have already passed on. One of the best opening-of-season parties is at Nacho Daddy on Basilio Badillo – Halloween is also their 9th anniversary!

They have great prizes for the best costumes and their food and drinks are always on the large end of the scale so go visit Sean and Tammy, give them each nine big hugs, have dinner, drink and enjoy!

And, that does it for me, From Here.

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Fun on the

Banderas Bay

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Bruce Howells

Cat Morgan www.rivieranayaritfun.com Cat@RivieraNayaritFun.com

Bruce is a retired Canadian, who along with his wife Velma, took a “mulligan” on life and escaped the cold of Canada and settled in the Vallarta area. Fulfilling a retirement dream of not driving anymore, Bruce will use public transportation to tour the bay and tell his tales here. Tips and itineraries welcome.

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ublic transportation in Banderas Bay is affordable, plentiful, safe, friendly and fun. You never know what you will see and experience! It provides an outlet for adventurous souls to realize a flavor of Mexico that not everyone experiences.

As we have bounced up and down winding roads, we have observed musicians plying their trade, singers, guitar players, a troupe of “African drum” players with their dog, passengers with chickens, vendors (pop, water, breads, candies, fruits, juices) getting on at one stop and disembarking at the next, a young mother with children standing and singing her heart out then passing the hat for tips.

Then there are your fellow travelers on the bus. Kindred souls relinquishing their seats to pregnant ladies, mothers with young kids and seniors (much to my wife’s chagrin, I am always left standing, while she secures a seat. Just saying!)

Travelers carry bags, groceries, suitcases, and surf boards on the busses and no one complains if they are bumped or banged by an errant piece of luggage.

Ask the driver where to get off (this is where it is helpful to speak “pequito” Spanish) and it seems as if everyone on the bus will help you when it’s time to get off.

We have had many “locals” assist us in a mixture of their English and our Spanish on where to go and how to get there; all in a good way, of course.

Once upon a time when we were dressed for a night out in our finest tourist dress up clothes, we sat in the last row of the bus where there were five seats, three occupied by local workers sharing a case of beer. In no time at all we were sharing their beer and were all friends for that moment in time.

Another aspect of public transport for the north shore is collectivos, white vans with red on the front and their destinations on the

window that can carry 12 – 15 passengers. The price is usually the same as the bus, but they are more frequent. You can flag them down from just about anywhere.

No set locations for pickups or drop offs, no waiting 30 minutes for the next bus.

The friendly camaraderie of helping passengers with bags enter and exit, wishing others good day as they board, hollering at the driver when passengers want to get off makes the trip itself an adventure.

For some reason, you pay for the collectivos as you leave, not when you get on.

My personal best reason for ‘Busing the Bay’- I hate driving!

One of my goals in moving to Mexico was to give up driving.

With the frequency of the busses and not having to wait in -30c weather, that is one bucket list item accomplished!

I look forward to trips using public transportation and sharing my adventures so that you too can Bus Banderas Bay. On a parting note, I am only averse to driving a vehicle, not been driven by others in theirs.

There is not a lot to learn to get around using public transportation, but there are some basics that will help. View my “Tips on Busing Banderas Bay” column found online at www.vallartatribune.com/tips-busing-banderasbay/, pack your adventurous spirit and start Busing the Bay.

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igh season is here! As we move out of the long months of rain and humidity, we can now relish in the fact and breathe a sigh of relief knowing ahead of us is the perfect Banderas Bay weather. The snowbirds and other vacationers are already here or on their way! The Sunday La Cruz Market, located at the La Cruz Marina, opens on November 5 with new hours from 9am to 3pm. The Riviera Farmers Market in Nuevo Vallarta opens their doors on November 7; both markets are filled with all of our favorite vendors and fresh produce.

Dia de Los Muertos / Day of the Dead is upon us. It is one of the most celebrated holidays in Mexico, taking place on November 1st and 2nd and coincides with the Catholic holiday called All Soul’s and Saints Day. The celebrations are now combined in honoring their deceased loved ones. The grave sites are cleaned and elaborately decorated. Some hold the belief that the gates of heaven open at midnight on October 31, where the spirits of all deceased children are allowed to reunite with their families for 24 hours. On November 2, the spirits of the adults come down to enjoy the decorated altars that have been filled with all of the deceased’s favorite delights from this life, including wild marigolds (called cempasuchil), pan (bread), lots of food and hot cocoa, along with tequila for the wary sprits. Sugar skulls and art skeletons and usually

an abundance of candles are also added. Everything used to create the alters has a deep spiritual meaning. This can be an expensive holiday for rural based families, who sometimes spend months of income to provide honour for their deceased relatives. They hold the belief that happy spirits will provide protection, wisdom and good luck for their families and also create strong family bonds.

La Cruz Celebrates Dia de Los Muertos on November 1 Dia de Los Muertos is celebrated in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle at the main plaza beginning at 6pm. Many residents create their own alters to honor their loved ones. Celebrations will include bread, coffee, hot chocolate and

music.

Karaoke will follow.

Bucerias Art Walk Opens on Thursday, November 2, coinciding with Dia de Los Muertos celebrations from 7-9pm. If you are an artist / crafter or non-profit and would like to participate in the Art Walk, please contact or call Christy B at the Art Walk Plaza / A Broken Glass. It is free to participate. This season local businesses, such as Karen’s Restaurant, Mark’s Bar and Grill, Victoria Pratt with Timothy Real Estate, Atmosphera and Sandrina’s got together and sponsored the new Art Walk Map. Enjoy the evening during the Bucerias Art Walk as you stroll along checking out the art galleries (who also offer wine and snacks) on Lazaro Cardenas.

Be sure and stop by the Bucerias Art Walk Plaza to enjoy their free tequila tasting (and they always have something delicious to eat!) located at 62 Lazaro Cardenas. Contact Christy for more information about working the Bucerias Art Walk: Telephone 329.298.2506, Cell 322.120.4450 Thank you for tuning in this week. There is so much suffering going on around the planet right now, including our beautiful Mexico. My heart goes out to all of the families that are suffering greatly.

Please help how you can. To help locally with food dispensaries and Seniors Baskets please contact Gillian Jones at Gilligan_is@ yahoo.com. The John Ozzello Memorial Food Bank and Humanitarian Aid are in need for items such as school supplies, gently used clothing and dental hygiene needs / toothbrushes etc, and food for the monthly dispensaries. Many dentists will donate dental supplies. The Food Bank has given all of their ‘stock’ to organizations that are working with earthquake victims, so they currently have ZERO of these dental hygiene necessities. They are currently providing almost 500 dispenses each month from Ixtapa all the way to San Ignacio.

Please contact Sandi Villebrun Nystrom / John Memorial Food Bank and Humanitarian Aid on Facebook. Visit their FB page for all of the wonderful and fun fundraiser projects coming our way.

Together we really can make a difference in so many people’s lives. Let’s feed the hungry!

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veryone’s favourite beach vendor is back at Marsol for our winter season! Jorge’s delightful personality is reflected in his collection of silver jewelry set with huge colorful stones and intriguing designs in rings, pendants and fabulous bracelets. As he has done for years walking up and down the beach…if he doesn’t have it today, he’ll find it tomorrow.

Welcome back, Jorge!

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Ricardo Mazcal, our herbalist, is getting so many new clients he is advising them to arrive when Market opens to be assured of having enough of what you need to get you through the week. His latest treatment – to get rid of crepey (creepy!) skin is attracting both men and women like bees to honey.

The Marsol Friday Market by the Pier is open from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm.

Three Hens & A Rooster Market V. Carranza 466 Saturdays 9 to 1 Contact Pat Thunherst Wagner at ptwagner@comcast.net

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Three Hens & A Rooster Market News cat-lover paraphernalia in Vallarta!

Bill Kelly is adding Fabulous Fabrics weekly with designs from Oaxaca and some featuring roosters; his best sellers!

Gloria Sue has introduced creamy tomato soup – delicious! And do try her carrot and raisin salad, light and fresh.

We will be seeing Jeanine Frank and her sister Barbara back at Market soon. Between

the two of them, the food they create is sensational and sells out immediately, be it entrees to take home, fab Buffalo Salad or desserts galore. Three Hens & A Rooster Market is open every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm at Venustiano Carranza 466 in Old Town Puerto Vallarta.

A registered Mexican charity providing a nurturing family environment for 45 at-risk children and youth of all ages supported entirely through private donations and self-sustaining initiatives. Attend an event and find out how YOU can make a difference!

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huge “Get Well” wish is going out to Mark Hughes, our Market ‘Pie Guy’ who was hospitalized suddenly a week ago. He is resting at home for the next while; look for him at Olas Altas Market in Parque Lazaro Cardenas soon. We all miss you, Mark!

The Queen Bee of certified organic honey can tell you everything you need to know about this superfood. Ask Talit about her different kinds of honey and various

bee-related products and their origins.

Lisa Love is back with her gorgeous handmade wall hangings, hand-painted ceramic tiles and a smattering of antiques.

Lisa also makes handbags for the Purr Project.

Speaking of…Purr Project calendars for 2018 are available from Pat Wagner at her Pandemonia Boutique as well as quite possibly the largest collection of

CORAZON THRIFT STORE Now open in Marina Vallarta in front of Hotel Melia on the malecon.

Hours: Mon- Sat. 12-8pm Marina Las Palmas 1 local 8

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HUMANITARIAN TOUR & BRUNCH

November 3rd at10am CasaMagna Marriott Tickets at Maracuya and the Corazon Marina Thrift Store

Every Tuesday at 10am Tour the home and enjoy a delicious brunch prepared by the Corazón Family.

RSVP jean.jewell@hotmail.com

Fundación Corazón de Niña A.C. Calle San Luis Potosi #355, Colonia Primero de Mayo, Puerto Vallarta FB Corazón de Niña www.fundacioncorazon.mx admin@corazondenina.mx For more information please call 322 888 1999

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A Warm Welcome to All

by John Warren

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he International Friendship Club (known around the bay as IFC) welcomes visitors and old friends back to PV for another season of having a good time while doing good. Last year the members of IFC enjoyed a very successful season of having fun while helping hundreds of children in Puerto Vallarta and we expect to do the same this time around.

Our Home Tours, which have been operating for over 30 years, had another record-breaking attendance last season while delivering excellent service. 94% of Trip Advisor independent reviewers rated the tours “Excellent” and 4% as “Very Good”. The tours will start again on 21st November and will run on Tuesdays and Wednesdays until mid-March. This is one of the most popular attractions and is a great way to entertain guests coming into town for a few days.

See www.toursforvallarta.com For people staying for a few weeks or a season and who’d like to learn Spanish, IFC offers classes to four levels of expertise in that language. The classes have already started and take place at the clubhouse on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. The clubhouse is located in the heart of “Old Town”.

It’s upstairs, above the HSBC bank on Av. Insurgentes where the street crosses the Rio Cuale. For details of the Spanish classes please see http://www.pvorchids.com/IFC/Nov. html Other regular activities that take place in November are: - Restorative Yoga on Wednesdays at 11:00am. Classes are beginner friendly and gentle, include 10 to 15 minutes of meditation and 45 minutes of gentle yoga postures.

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The Home Tours have been the major driver of IFC’s donations ever since. Now the club, and many of its volunteers and supporters, arrange for the flights, food and accommodation of teams of medical personnel to visit P.V. three or four times a year to perform assessments, surgery and ongoing medical care to the children in the cleft palate program. The medical teams donate their time, the CMQ hospital donates days of operating-room time and volunteers from IFC co-ordinate all of the logistics.

It is an outstanding example of the community working together to help children and their families.

IFC started with its cleft palate program but support for and from the Home Tours now helps hundreds of children from organizations that include the library (Biblioteca Los Mangos), orphanages such as Casa Hogar Maximo Cornejo and Corazon de Niña, social services like Dives in Miseracordia and CANICA. In all, the club contributes to over twenty different organizations and programs. See http:// www.ifcvallarta.com/CHARITIESWE-SERVE.htm for more details.

We welcome everyone who is looking for a good time, those who want to volunteer or those who want to learn something new.

Come on down!

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ast season the IFC Home Tours gave nearly 3,000 people an enjoyable morning by taking them to outstanding homes; lovely architectural homes with gorgeous views, interesting artwork, furniture and decorating.

These homes were opened to our customers by some of the most caring and generous people in Puerto Vallarta. Why? Because they know that IFC invests all of its net income from the Home Tours and other fund-raising operations in the health, education and culture of the local children.

Sure, these homes are gorgeous, but just twenty minutes from the centre of town are homes made of scavenged bits of wood and plastic with no water or power. Life for poor children in PV is not about beauty, it’s about survival.

For the last 32 years, IFC has offered free medical diagnosis, surgery and restoration to hundreds of children born with cleft palates and lips. We have changed their lives and those of their parents.

Pasitos De Luz is a free day-care centre for severely disabled children. This haven provides medical and therapeutic care for the kids and allows their parents the time to work during the day. We change the live of all members in those families by supporting Pasitos.

IFC always needs more homes to show to our customers. If you would like to help us please contact Ann at aboughn@yahoo.com All it takes is to allow our docents to show your home once, twice or a few times a season on Tuesdays or Wednesdays from 10:30 to 1:30.

You could change lives!

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and to meet new friends.

The first social get-together of the season will be the club’s Opening Brunch at 10:00am on Sunday, 12th November at the River Café and everyone is welcome. If you want to meet new people, hug old friends or are just interested in an excellent brunch for a good price - $350pesos – please join us at the River Café. The restaurant is highlyrated by Trip Advisor ( 4.6 out of 5 ) and is located on the island in the Rio Cuale, downtown.

As well as having a good time together, socially, members of IFC are committed to making lives of local children better by helping them with their health, their education and their culture. The club started in the 1980’s when Ron Walker and his wife, Celia, decided to help some Mexican friends get medical help for their daughter who had been born with a cleft palate.

They drove to Gaudalajara to get a medical exam and treatment for the little girl. Word spread and soon Ron and Celia were swamped with requests for help more children who also had cleft palates so they decided to ask their friends for financial help and someone hit on the idea of offering to show tourists their homes, and donate the proceeds to support the cleft palate surgeries. The IFC was “born” in 1985 when these friends got toge-

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