Issue 1074, November 2 - 8, 2017 by Vallarta Tribune

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Party in the Street, Kukur Tihar Festival, Veteran’s Day, All the markets open – that should keep you busy.

e have a couple of new advertisers this week. In conjunction with Pamela Thompson’s Medical Matter’s columns in November on prostate health, the good people at UroVallarta want to ensure you take care of your downstairs area. They have beautiful new facilities on Francisco Villa just before Macroplaza. In the coming week, they’ll be sharing information about the services they offer including being the only clinic in Mexico with many specific specialized treatments. We have Season’s PV back in all their glory! Marcia will tell you; they have the best fries and gravy in the city. The rest of the menu is excellent, and the staff is always charming and helpful. La Palapa is celebrating their 60th anniversary this year. Did you know they were the first beachfront restaurant in Vallarta? They are renowned for their margaritas and of course, sophisticated fine dining

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www.vallartatribune.com/best-vallarta-2018 on the beach – the perfect spot for a romantic meal. Kaiser Maximilian has brought in a young innovate Austrian chef for the Festival Gourmet events

which start on November 10. Check out his bio in this week’s Tribune. The Events Calendar is back! It is a little thin still but will be filled in no time – please send me your event details if you want to be included in the newspaper. You are all invited to submit any events you are planning to vallartatribune.com/ list-event-free. We have brought back the bond paper for the cover and the map. Most of the Markets will have opened by this coming week. Sayulita market opens Friday, Olas Altas opens Saturday, La Cruz on Sunday, Riviera Market in Nuevo on Tuesday and the Forever Spring Market in Bucerias is this coming Wednesday. They have moved so be sure to check out the details on the market in these pages. I stopped by the Los Mangos Library Market (on Saturdays) and while

Sin popote, por favor! still small, they have some excellent food (Hello, fresh French pastries!), jewelry, natural products, gifts and more. It would be a great place to stop for lunch under the trees and to pick up a few items if you’re shopping at Costco or Macroplaza. On Sunday we have the 2nd Annual Kukur Tihar Festival. It is a beautiful Hindu/Nepalese Festival that celebrates our relationships with dogs. Held from 5 pm -9 pm at Hotel Puerto de Luna, it is free of charge. Bring your dogs with a collar with tags, leash and poop bags. Veterans Day or Remembrance Day will be celebrated on November 11 at Park Hidalgo starting at 10:30 – this is a new location, so please share the news for those who might be interested in participating. We welcome another new contributor this week – Emily

Majewski who will write about sustainable living and ecological projects happening around the bay. I’ve seen a preview of her upcoming articles, and they are great. You’re all in for a treat! Welcome, Emily! Some more layout changes are happening. I haven’t had any complaints about the new map – which I find hard to believe. You are always welcome to send me emails – good or bad I read them all! Don’t forget the Fiesta en La Calle at Los Muertos Brewery in Old Town – from 2-11pm on Saturday – this is one of the most popular events of the year with plenty of music and dancing and of course, pizza and beer to keep up your strength! See you there! Safe Travels, Madeline

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hocolate makes the world go ‘round. These are the words of self-professed chocoholic Kathleen Naomi Atkins. Kathleen and her husband Todd are the new owners of Xocodiva, Vallarta’s premier artisan chocolate company, and they will be joining the Olas Altas Farmers Market this season.

Kathleen’s journey to Puerto Vallarta and to become the owner of Xocodiva began when she was a child with her love for chocolate. “Chocolate has always been a favorite of mine,” says Kathleen. She tells the story of how her dad would bring home Valentine’s Day candy for her, her sister and her mom and she would eat everyone’s chocolate. But it wasn’t until 2007

that Kathleen discovered really good chocolate at a Belgian chocolate store in Evanston, Illinois. When Kathleen and Todd first came to Puerto Vallarta in May of 2016, they were dining in a restaurant on Basilio Badillo where they met another couple. As the conversation progressed, Kathleen explained that they were looking for a place to retire and maybe buy a small business. “Oh, well the chocolate shop next door is for sale,” the woman said. The store was Xocodiva. Kathleen bought chocolates a few times at Xocodiva during that first trip and saw the sign in the window “How would you like to own a business in Mexico?”. They thought about it, but they weren’t sure since it was their first time in Puerto Vallarta. After only four

days they knew that Puerto Vallarta was the place they wanted to retire and they found a chocolate store to buy! They’d never been in a place with such an interesting, diverse and welcoming group of people. Todd gave his business partner back in Chicago a nine months notice, and they sold their house in Chicago. Todd attended the Chocolate Academy chocolatier school in Chicago and was fascinated by the science behind making chocolate. “But,” Todd explains, “there’s also a real art to it. When it doesn’t do what want you want it to do, then you’ve got to figure things out.” He says the heat and humidity in Puerto Vallarta affect the chocolate dramatically. “I’m still learning tricks as we go. I enjoy working with it. It’s very creative for me.”

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New Vendor We are very to welcome another new vendor to the Olas Altas Farmer’s Market. Yolanda Morales and her husband

Guest Vendors This Week There will be two guest vendors at the rotating stands this Saturday. On the west side of the gazebo will be Jose Manuel Padilla Gonzales selling products made from recycled tires. On the east side will be Gabrielle Tenney selling seasonings. 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 and vegan and vegetarian dishes. The Olas Altas Farmers’ Market is a North American style market that celebrates the tradition and culture of Mexico’s outdoor tianguis markets. All OAFM products are either locally grown or handmade within 75 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 neighborhood. For only 20 pesos an hour, you can park in the garage directly beneath the park.

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Gabino will be joining us this Saturday selling bags, wallets, coin purses and bracelets made of recycled materials.

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I am the preschool coordinator and nursery teacher at the American School of Puerto Vallarta. I am also both unsurprised and not a bit sorry that this list of my favorites is mostly about places to eat. If you can live in Vallarta without appreciating some of the good eatin’ around here, you have to be at least half Vulcan.

Healthy Eating Heartache

t seems to me that trying to eat healthy is pretty much a lost cause around here. I figured that I’d give myself a little break from my plant-based, whole foods regimen (and when I say regimen, I mean a theoretical plan loosely based in low level motivation) when we went to Canada on vacation, because I know that my mother lives in Canada and she makes pie. Then we got back and I didn’t shop for groceries until I got a paycheck, so we ate quite a few meals at the taco stand across the street. Then September was pretty good because nothing exciting happened besides Independence

Day, and that holiday isn’t as food based as others. But now it’s October and there’s Canadian Thanksgiving (and I was in charge of the pies) and my son’s birthday (his favorite cake is red velvet for crying out loud). After that we have Halloween. You can’t let your kids eat all that candy, because you are still paying the dental bills. You can’t let the ants find it, or they’ll stick around your kitchen cupboards for months, looking for all the sugar hidden in every food source in the kitchen. So you eat it, at least those mini chocolate bars. The VERY NEXT DAY there’s

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Dia de los Muertos, and heaven help me, I found a recipe for Pan de Muerto. I thought it might be ok because it’s a vegan recipe, and that means plant-based, especially when I am trying to justify making it. Plus, I kind of had to make it because my children need to have cultural experiences, especially when I’m hungry for sweet, delicious, sugary bread (in other words, my kids have lots of cultural experiences). We were invited to a friend’s home to celebrate Diwali, a Hindu festival of lights, and the food is completely out of this world delicious. And they always have a dessert table. Now we are on a slippery slope to American Thanksgiving which slides right into the beginning of Christmas festivities. If you live in Mexico, you will know that the first twelve days of December celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe with pilgrimages, reenactments, and food stands. So after poring over the calendar to find a good time to work out my Road To Healthy Living, I started thinking that I might as well just put away most of my ambitions to live a cheese-free life until at least the middle of January. Of 2019. Not only that, people tell you lies when you move to Mexico, such as: You will sweat all the calories out It’s probably so hot you’ll just lose your appetite You’ll lose ten pounds right away because of Traveler’s Diarrhea I have rarely lost my appetite here because the food is too good to miss out just because it’s 47 Celsius on the heat index. In fact, I tended to eat more during those times because if I’m going to die of heat exhaustion I may as well eat a lot of guacamole first. I definitely have lost several pounds due to food borne illnesses in my first few years here. However, I then tucked into a larger serving of enchiladas once I was well in order to make up for lost time (and cheese). And that’s the terrible conundrum we all experience when we move to this country. Mexico is such a delicious place, but I need to live long enough to fully enjoy it. And I can. I really have to believe this. And at least New Year’s Eve in Mexico is mainly healthy, with the traditional snack being twelve grapes. However, there is a fairly significant risk of choking on them as you try to eat them as fast as you can before the clock strikes midnight. Maybe it’s better to stick to Pan de Muerto.

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Splitting the Taco-Divorce, Mexican Style 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.

ivorces are like root canals. Imagine the scenario of a local national and the expat, married in Mexico in happier days. I want to comment on a big-ticket item: retirement plans that may be located in the U.S. and a Mexican divorce. Those U.S. retirement plans could constitute, next to the family home, the largest asset available. What part of the plan is distributed to the other spouse? Who gets to decide? Does the Mexican court get into this? As you will see, there can be pitfalls for either spouse if this is not done right. Let’s assume expat has retirement plans (includes IRAs, 401(k) or pensions or stock options) as part of that spouse’s assets. Some of those are expectancies today, meaning they will “vest” or become actual at some future time. That does not mean they are not valuable today and they should definitely be disclosed come property distribution time. Local spouses could have things like “AFORE” accounts with similar issues. Could one try to conceal them from the other, and the court? How could the other learn of plans and their terms? All are obviously critical in fashioning equal or even equitable property distribution plans. Federal retirement law (“ERISA”) says spouses have a right to receive information from Plan administrators. Spouses

perhaps do not know that, or how to go about finding information. On the flip side, improper distributions from retirement plans may have very onerous tax consequences to plan participants. In connection with divorces, retirement plans can be split free of tax to the participant, and ownership changed between spouses through a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO), issued only by U.S. courts. Mexican (foreign) divorce decrees cannot be QDROs. Plan administrators often have “pre approved language” for QDROs. Would the boilerplate be neutral, advantageous to participants or hurt spouses? How does spouse get to understand what’s in the English language document before agreeing to what it says? I can only wonder if a Mexican court will enter a property distribution decree that includes US pension plans or just punts that away for later adjudication elsewhere. One could take a Mexican divorce decree to a US court and “domesticate” it but expecting it to correctly characterize that property as community or separate, and address federal laws on pension plans, may be a recipe for catastrophe. Bad tax consequences may abound. Depending on the scenario it can be a disaster for plan participants or spouses. As I always say, plan ahead.

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marciavallarta@gmail.com t an unpretentious Chinese food resto on Insurgentes (that serves very broccoli and chicken, I met up with dear friend Alain Perreault to talk about his upcoming play “Buyers and Cellars”. Opening in December at Incanto, Alain directs the brilliant Cesar Bravo in this off Broadway play/monologue that was originally inspired by a book written by Barbra Streisand. Cesar Bravo who can be hysterically funny onstage (Snow White in Princesas Desesperadas) and chillingly insane (Alan Strang in Equus), I have no doubt he will become Alex Moore and draw us all into this fantastic play. So many people asked me what property I was going on about last week in this column that has become this uber-chic, very private B & B in town. The name is Palacio 199, right across from Signature on Calle Pulpito. You will not find more gracious hosts than Max and Sig and the house is a true piece of Vallarta’s history, upgraded where it needed but gloriously Mexican in charm and feel – it is beautiful. Go to www.palacio199.com and look at the photos. (Then try and be happy in your hotel room)… Next time stay at Palacio 199 (and invite me over!). Doctora Paty Villanueva, a well-known podiatrist at the CMQ hospital just off Insurgentes, has reopened her shiny new offices for medical pedicures. What’s the difference between a medical pedi and a regular one? To answer my question, Paty popped me into a very comfortable, plushy chair and had one of her well-trained podiatrists give me a medi pedi. Wow. The differences are huge. First, they are geared towards taking care of feet that have problems, or their attached bodies have problems – like diabetes, or often the elderly cannot bend down easily to take care of their own toes. Even though the surroundings are beautiful and comfortable, this is still a hospital. There are no plug-in plastic containers to soak your feet in. No

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soaking is involved at all; nothing spreads bacteria faster than warm water. Gloves, masks, safety glasses are the norm and you won’t be sharing nail polish with anybody. There isn’t any. If you bring some, they will paint you but remember – your toes need a break every once in a while to just be free. Mine looked so good I was quite happy to leave them naked! Send an email and make an appointment, Paty’s Foot Clinic is

on the first floor of CMQ Hospital on Basilio Badillo and yes, she is opening another at the CMQ in Bucerias soon! footclinicpvr@ gmail.com Having lunch with one of the kindest people I know, Georgia Darehshori of Casa Karma, sitting on the edge of a now-calm Rio Cuale at Incanto, with the sun shining down and giving us time and space to catch up. Love you, girlfriend, and that’s how I ended my week, From Here.

he New Gourmet School is well on its way to being completed. All of the classrooms are done and two of the five kitchens are finished. Executive Chef Luis del Sordo is very happy with the process and is sure it will be completed in time for classes to begin in January. Great Sculptural Workshop From the 13th to the 25th of November, CUCosta will host the “great sculptural workshop” of Puerto Vallarta. UdG CUC in conjunction with a private initiative and the H. Ayuntamiento of Puerto Valla RTA, “International Forum of Sculptors Puerto Vallarta 2017”, to be based on the university campus. The Rector of CUCosta, Dr. Marco Antonio Cortés says that the forum arises with the purpose of enriching the artistic urban heritage of Puerto Vallarta and provides the city with monumental work that strengthens the social and civic fabric of the city, while providing its inhabitants with new sources of collective pride and identification. With this forum, we want to open a permanent space for the realization of large format sculptural work and to promote innovative exhibition spaces. Eleven internationally renowned artists from Germany, Egypt, Spain, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Iran, Mexico, Peru, Taiwan and Turkey, will arrive

in Puerto Vallarta to create and conclude, in just two weeks, this major sculptural project. Once completed, seven monumental sculptures will be donated, thanks to the sponsorship from Tafer Resorts The Villa Group, and Don Fernando González Corona. Spanish Classes in basic and intermediate levels start November 6. Free of charge. All classes are held at the Ixtapa campus. Classes are Monday and Thursday from 11-12:30pm. Contact elanorhawthorn@gmail.com. Free Movies are screened every Wednesday and Friday at 1:00 pm in the main auditorium. This Friday Nov. 3, we will be showing the final Day of the Dead themed movies - The Vampire Coffin. On November 8, we will screen a concert film starring Elton John. 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. 104.3 FM or on the web at udgtv. com/radio-puerto-vallarta/en-vivo Please remember! You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough. Michael

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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

elcome to MOVEMBER! What is that you ask? Movember represents the entire month of November being focused on men’s health, specifically prostate and testicular cancer. I guess you could say after October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month we are going from boobs to balls! Movember (a word of the Australian-English diminutive for moustache, “mo”, and “November”) is an annual international event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer and testicular cancer. In reality, it is a foundation that raises funds to deliver innovative, breakthrough research and support programs that enable men to live happier, healthier, and longer lives.

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This year we will not be doing any fundraising but we will have a month filled with activities for all of our guys and the women who love them! We hope that you will participate in these activities. Here is a brief outline: November 6, 2017, 9:00 am at location TBA: Dr. Carlos Garcia will speak on “What’s New in Prostate Cancer Treatment”. Dr. Carlos travels the world, both teaching and learning the very latest of techniques. November 13, 2017 - 4pm to 7pm – Open House at UroVallarta (Francisco Villa #1389) We invite you stop by, have a glass of wine, nosh a bit and learn all about the state of the art equipment and facilities of our favorite urology group. Photos, prizes and a lot of important information will be available. November 21, 2017, 9:00 am at Vallarta Medical Center: Dr. Habid Becerra will speak on “Testicular Cancer”. Men under 45 years this is so very important for you. November 27, 2017, 9:00 am at Hospital San Javier Marina: Dra. Cinthia Becerra will speak on “Andropause.” This is collection of symptoms, including fatigue and a decrease in libido, experienced by some middle-aged men and attributed to a gradual decline in testosterone levels. Find out the various solutions for this malady. No, you do not have to live with this.

There is no charge for any of the above programs. In addition to the above programs, we will have special packages for PSA studies, ultrasounds and consults. For further details, please send an email to me. Another significant program that we now have available is the “I have fallen and I can’t get up” emergency button/program (called Safecare). Especially important for those that live alone, with the press of a button you will be immediately connected with a bilingual emergency room physician who will know where you are! Your personal medical data from medications to medical history will be known by the receiving physician and help will be on the way! All information is programmed into the system. This can provide the security that is so important for someone who lives alone, knowing that if you have an emergency, you can contact someone immediately, no matter the time of day or night. For further details, please contact me. The season has begun! You can feel the energy in the area and you can see the tremendous increase in people on the street. We are here for all of your healthcare needs and we are ready for you, no matter what your needs might be. Here’s to a stupendous week!

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enowned world music and dance group La Boquita will perform their eclectic mix of flamenco, Cuban, Indian, Argentine tango and more for one night only, Saturday, Nov. 4 at 8pm. They have collaborated with well-known artists, as well as participated in many international music festivals. Their discography includes pop, flamenco, new age and jazz. Soulful vocalist Hulda Hicks grew up in a musical family heavily involved in the church, where she developed an incredible vocal range. She also learned to play several musical instruments including piano and violin. Hulda’s influences include Whitney Houston, Anita Baker, and Sia. She has performed with a wide range of artists including The Chiffons of the ‘60’s “Doo-wop” era to R&B’s Montell Jordan as a backup singer. She was in the original cast for season one of NBC’s The Voice and recently wowed audiences at Incanto’s first Gospel Brunch. She will perform on Nov. 8 & 10 at 7pm, accompanied by esteemed concert pianist and composer David Troy Francis. Returning to Incanto on most Tuesdays starting Nov. 7, at 7pm are Latcho & Andrea: The Blond Gypsies. Their authentic Latin and Gypsy Flamenco guitar rhythms and sultry harmonies capture the hearts of audiences at every show. They will perform in the main

theater through March. Soprano Vanessa Amaro returns to Incanto to present ‘Lyrical Night by The Rio’, singing both opera classics and contemporary hits. She will accompanied by pianist Jean-Guy Comeau. Two performances only, Nov. 11 & 25 at 7pm in the main theater. After a very successful first event, Jim Lee presents a second Gospel Brunch at Incanto on Sunday, Nov. 12 at noon. Light on religion and heavy on fun, entertainment will be provided by Argentine duo Bohemia Viva and singers Freddie Alva and Hulda Hicks. Guests will have a choice of several delicious entrees and bottomless mimosas. Early prepaid reservations are requested. Buy online or at the door. Jay-Gee plays piano for Happy Hour on Mondays and Thursdays 5-7pm. Jobe Hernandez is now a regular on Mondays at 7:30pm with his smooth Latin and pop favorites in English and Spanish. Sylvie & Jorge play soulful blues and pop/rock on Tuesdays at 8pm. Tongo plays 7 different handmade flutes and Latin/Cuban rhythms Wednesdays at 7:30. Open Mic is Thursdays at 7pm co-hosted by Tracy Parks and Chris Kenny. Back by popular demand, ‘The Joanie Show’ starring Joan Houston accompanied by Bob Bruneau on piano returns on Fridays at 5pm, followed by Spanish guitarist

Gabriel Reyes at 7pm. Bingo with Pearl fundraisers are on Saturdays at 5pm. Chris Kenny plays solo on Saturdays at 8pm, followed by Gabriel Reyes at 10pm. Pearl’s Gurlz Music/Comedy Drag Revue hosted by Aunt Pearl plays on select Saturdays at 9:30pm. The Red Suitcases band plays on Sundays at 7:30 with Salsa dancing/lessons at 8pm on the upper terrace. Chris Kenny presents her newly formed band MexiCanada on Sundays at 8pm in the main theater. No cover in the piano bar. Tickets are available at www. IncantoVallarta.com with no online fees. Hours 9:00am -11:30pm daily. Casual dining is always available with Salvatore playing piano mornings starting at 10am. Happy Hour 2-6pm. Contact General Manager Gilberto Figueroa for group and special event bookings at gilberto.incanto@gmail.com. Incanto is located at Insurgentes 109 (at the Rio Cuale). Call 322 223 9756 for reservations. Now open on Mondays.

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A Romantic Night Under the Stars Benefit for Volcanes Kids Education Program November 9, 2017 at Casa Karma Boutique Hotel

La Palapa Celebrates 60 Years By Daniel Moreno

a Palapa does not only sell food; they sell a cultural and culinary experience. This December, the original restaurant La Palapa celebrates its 60th anniversary. Opening its doors in 1957 under the administration of Rodelinda Perez, she and her husband dreamed of opening the first beachfront restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, Sofia Boettner, director of the department of marketing and public relations, shared with us. Rodelinda is the older sister of the current owner, Alberto Pérez, who is the youngest of 11 children. In 1987 Alberto took the reins of the business and reimagined the style and concept from a canteen style to a gourmet restaurant by the beach. The cuisine focuses on ‘Tropical Mexican’ often adding local fruit accents to the dishes. The popular ‘La Palapa Shrimp’ dish is a recipe nearly as old as the restaurant itself. Fresh shrimp are served in a coconut, guanabana and tequila sauce. It’s as delicious as it sounds. Several of the dishes on the menu have hints of mango, apricot, pineapple, habanero-apricot and pineapple-habanero sauces. Long recognized as one of the best fine-dining restaurants in the city, it is a near-perfect blend of atmosphere, cuisine, service, and value. The impeccable staff is trained not to sell food, but to sell a culinary and cultural experience. The restaurant is a tropical delight, decorated with exotic

plants, coconut paintings, handcrafted furniture made by local workers using local materials and housed under a fabulous palm leaf palapa. Romantically lit with elegant place settings, this is the restaurant to celebrate your most cherished memories. Owner Alberto Pérez has maintained control and oversight in the design of the menu. Even though he is not the official chef of La Palapa, he creates the dishes and the combinations of flavours. Valuing his team of professional chefs led by Jesús Rodríguez and Emilio Áramburo, Perez keeps a steady hand on La Palapa ensuring its quality and atmosphere remain of the highest standards. A long-time client who was dining at La Palapa the day of our interview said “The atmosphere here is exciting, it makes me remember many things from my youth and childhood. Now I come with my children, “ he said with nostalgia and joy.

ome enjoy a romantic evening under the stars to benefit the Volcanes Kids Education Program. The night will feature recording artist Freddie Alva and surprise guest performers. Eat, drink & dance the night away overlooking the beautiful sunset shore at Casa Karma Boutique Resort. Exquisite hors d’oeuvres will be served and a cash bar is available. This event will kick off the 20172018 Adopt Volcanes Campaign which provides before and after school activities and education for over 350 children in one of the poorest colonias in Puerto Vallarta. The goal for this campaign is to introduce new potential donors to our program, and establish “Adoptive” donors who will make a minimum $30 USD per month pledge to help support paying ongoing teachers’ salaries and supplies for the children. You do not have to do a pledge to come to this event. Make a difference in even just one child’s life and you can change the world.

For more information, contact Jim Lee. Jim@LivingVallarta.com or 322.306.7484. Tickets are $50 USD each and can be purchased online at C:\Users\Jim\Desktop\volcanes

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Aces for Awareness tennis tournament raised fund for Breast Cancer By Michelle Mayer

nspired by Puerto Vallarta’s own health care maven, Pamela Thompson of Healthcare Resources, PV Sleep Well was excited to once again sponsor a tennis tournament the 2nd Annual Aces for Awareness! Within hours, the tournament was filled with 16 enthusiastic players and Vallarta’s generous community once again showed their true spirit by donating their time, energy and products as prizes. All proceeds benefited Grupo Bennu- a non-profit for survivors of breast cancer. Mil gracias to all who helped make this an incredible success! Prizes donated by: Erica Maree, Bahia Chiropractic - Erik Fulfer, D.C., Vallarta Food Tours, Marriott Casa Magna, Joe Jack’s Fish Shack, Rincon de Buenos Aires, Fab Fabric Fellows, Old School Yoga with Michelle Williamson (El Lugar), E.R.Y.T , Max Living, , Romy Rivera - Tennis Pro at Puesta del Sol, Automotriz Los Hermanos and Health Care Resources. Puerto Vallarta rocks, now ladies go get checked!

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Innovative Chef Stefan Glantschnig at Kaiser Maximilian

F Astonishing magician, plays, singers take stage at the Boutique By Catherine Caldera Publicity Director

ver entertained the idea of being involved in theater? The Boutique Theatre is hosting a General Interest Meeting from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, November 5. A casual get-together with snacks is planned. Meet the friendly Boutique team, and learn about opportunities, including auditions. Box office volunteers and many others are needed. The theater is located upstairs at Nacho Daddy, 287 Basilio Badillo, in the Zona Romantica district of Puerto Vallarta. Mauricio Andrade is the magician who amazes audiences with his mysterious and astonishing act. He makes the impossible possible, with tricks up his sleeve that will make you doubt your eyes. He’s been called “better than David Copperfield,” and entertains all ages in both English and Spanish. Originally from Mexico City, Andrade grew up in Vera Cruz and now lives in Nuevo Vallarta. “I specialize in close-up magic, especially card magic,” he said. “What makes my show different is the fact that I don’t need big props or engineering to develop all the tricks I do. There’s nothing to hide,

and all of my show is 100 percent sleight-of-hand.” “Little Bits” is a new production by Mikki Prost, the singer, actress, dancer, and tribute artist. She has created and performed shows celebrating the music and lives of Patsy Cline, Brenda Lee, and Connie Francis for The Boutique. “Little Bits” spans the 17 years Mikki Prost been doing theater around the Banderas Bay area, as well as San Miguel de Allende. “All the songs I’ve chosen are some of my favorites from the different shows I’ve done over the years.” she said. “I’m also going to throw in some crazy and delightful moments that have happened along the way.” Francis Dey, “Crooner Extraordinaire,” continues to dazzle the stage in his one-man singing shows throughout the season. The Vegas-style entertainer will perform holiday specials in December, “A Crooner’s Christmas.” To learn more about him and hear clips, visit www.francisdeymusic.com. “Transylvania” is a musical, performed in Spanish, continues to perform Sunday nights. It features Federico Fonseca, Paul Tirzah Guerrero, and Alejandro Lamas Bogarin, talented dancers and actors returning to the Boutique after several years away.

resh from his win as one of the best young chefs in Western Europe, Stefan Glantschnig will be preparing innovative cuisine at the 23rd Annual Festival Gourmet. He will be featured at Restaurant Kaiser Maximilian, Olas Altas 380-B in Old Town Puerto Vallarta. The event runs November 10 through 19, 2017. There are almost 30 restaurants and hotels participating, featuring chefs from all over the world. Stefan won Junge Wilde 2017 in Hamburg, Germany. This contest showcases chefs under 30 years of age and had over 2400 participants. The award translates to Young and Wild and he says he is taking local cuisine to the next level. This contest is intense and is sponsored by the magazine and website RollingPin. Not only do chefs have to create innovative dishes with a four-course meal, they must produce a recipe book, marketing ideas, only source products within 40 kilometers of their restaurant, limited spending and photos. “This was a great way to get my name out there,” says Stefan, “What a wonderful chance to network with many great people in the restaurant industry.” Stefan says he is really looking forward to his first trip to Mexico, especially since Puerto Vallarta looks like a beautiful place. “I am curious about the people and what types of foods are available. I cannot wait to sample the famous tacos and tequila,” says Stefan. Andreas Rupprechter, owner of Kaiser Maximilian, got in touch with Stefan while he was on vacation in Austria visiting his family. His sister saw an article in the local newspaper about Stefan and from there the spot was secured for Stefan’s trip to Mexico. “I think the festival is

a great opportunity to bring many different chefs together,” says Stefan, “We will be celebrating food at its best.” Stefan will be accompanied by his Sous Chef Daniel Thür. Stefan is currently the executive chef at the Waldhof Resort in Scheffau am Walden Kaiser, Austria. A magical resort in the Alps. It has been in existence since 1920 and is situated at the base of the mountains. Originally a holiday home that transformed from a small feeding stable, it is now a great hotel. It has been a family business since the beginning. Every year since the 1950s the family has been delighted to host travelers. There’s incredible skiing during the winter and glorious hiking during the summer, plus incredible meals in their restaurant. Tyrol, which refers to a region in

Austria, cuisine is Stefan’s specialty. Pure spring waters, natural green Alpine pastures and a commitment to nature and organic farming are the ingredients that make Tyrolean cuisine unique. He will delight clients with his wide variety of cooking styles. Don’t forget to make your reservations for Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at 8pm, because it is the night of the chef’s table, Culinary Art by Stefan and Daniel, a six-course dinner with wine pairings at the restaurant and the cost is $1650 pesos per person. This event is usually sold out, so make your reservations today, 223 0760. If you cannot attend Festival Gourmet, Kaiser Maximilian will be featuring Stefan’s special menu through December 16, 2017. A tasty addition to the regular a la carte menu.

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Local Exotic Fruits M

ore than the usual bananas, coconuts and pineapples, it may come as surprising that there are fruits that you are unfamiliar with that are fairly common in Banderas Bay area. The state of Nayarit, and the Ameca river valley are some of the most fertile lands in Mexico, perfect for the cultivation of all types of fruit. Below is a list of 10 exotic fruits; be sure to try them all! 1 Chicozapote and Zapote Negro (Sapodilla) Chef Betty Vazquez, Culinary

Ambassador for the Riviera Nayarit, has called the Chico Zapote, the “Flavor King,”—and that’s not far from the truth! Its juicy pulp tastes very much like a pear and is truly delicious. In pre-Hispanic times, the Aztecs—who believed in its healing properties—called this fruit tzapotl. Its name stems from the Nahuatl word chictli, which means chicle, or gum. The zapote negro is very prolific in Nayarit, although it’s native to the coastal areas of Chiapas, Veracruz and Yucatan and can even be found in the woodlands of Central America. When it’s ripe it turns green on the outside and brown on the inside and tastes sort of like chocolate. This fruit is harvested from August through January. 2 Huaya or Mamoncillo (Spanish Lime) This fruit comes from the Domi-

nican Republic and is also known as talpajocote, guayo, maco, limoncillo or quenepa. This is a sweet, small pink or light orange drupe. It can be eaten fresh, canned or even soaked in moonshine. It’s said to contain vitamins B1, B3, B6 and

B12, as well as minerals, amino acids and unsaturated fatty acids. To find it you have to travel to the municipality of San Blas, north of the Riviera Nayarit. 3 Maracuyá (Passion Fruit) Maracuyá is one of the bestknown exotic fruits in the world. It

can be found in Central America, some South American countries, southern region of Africa and in Australia. Though the main producer of maracuyá is in Brazil, it has been cultivated very successfully locally. Its taste is bittersweet and refreshing, and it has a round or oval exterior and a large number of seeds inside covered with pulp that can vary according to the species. This fruit can be found from October through April. 4 Mamey (Mammee Apple) When traveling by road it’s common to see vendors in the stretches between towns on either

venerated in some Asian cultures because it looks like the Buddha’s hand in prayer, ergo the curious name. It has a slightly sweet taste and its color varies from green to yellow as it ripens. It’s also very aromatic, which is why it’s used in China and Japan to perfume rooms and closets, as well as for liqueurs and cocktails. Currently they cultivate it in small farms in Aticama in the municipality of San Blas. 6 Mangostán (Mangosteen) This delicious fruit has healing properties and for centuries it has been used in traditional medicine.

It originated in the more tropical countries of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. It’s also known as the mangostino or jobo de la India (Garcinia mangostana) and notwithstanding its name, it isn’t related to the mango. 7 Yaca (Jackfruit) This fruit is also known as the árbol del pan and it elicits pretty intense reactions: you either hate it or love it. Although it tastes sweet, it can be overly so, and some people find its odor off-putting. The yaca arrived here in the 18th century

from Indonesia and Malaysia, where it found the perfect climate conditions for its growth. It stands out for its large size, with a diameter anywhere from 25 to 60 centimeters and can weigh up to 20 kilos; its flavor is close to a combination of banana, melon and papaya. It’s also known for its anti-asthmatic and anti-diarrheal properties, as well as being one of nature’s most potent aphrodisiacs. 8 Guanábana (Soursop) This area is the top producer of guanábana on a national level, with 16 thousand tons per year, according to data from Sagarpa. There are currently one thousand fami-

lies dedicated to this crop with two thousand hectares being cultivated. It’s also exported to the United States, Europe and Asia. Its delicious bittersweet flavor is great in desserts, ice creams, frozen pops, juices, marmalades, candies and much more. The guanábana is also said to have healing properties.

9 Rambután (Rambutan) This fruit originated in the Malaysian archipelago: its name means “hairy” in that language, thanks to its unique appearance. It has an intense red color and its flavor is a mixture of coconut, pineapple, grapes and lychee. Locally farmers have been able to establish small orchards thanks to the climate and land conditions. 10 Litchi (Lychee) Among the many exotic fruit that can be found locally it is, perhaps, one of the best known and valued, especially in the culinary arena and in the preparation of cocktails. It’s known as lichi, lychee, leechep, leche, lin-chi or litchi, and its Asian

name, lee-chee, means “provider of the joy of living.” This fruit is sweet, small, translucent and white on the inside, and is originally from southern Asia. Extra: The area is so rich, that besides the fruit mentioned here one can also find tropical delights such as coconut, mango, pineapple, guava, nanci or nanche (nance fruit), pitahaya (dragonfruit), carambolo (starfruit), tamarind, plum, marañón (cashew apple), and bananas.

Celebrate Your “Besties” With a Tile side of the road selling this fruit. Its very bright salmon-colored exterior covers pulp that tastes like honey and almonds. This pulp is creamy, soft and sweet—perfect for ice cream, shakes and desserts. The mamey is part of the zapote family and is produced between January and July. 5 Mano de Buda (Fingered Citron) The Mano de Buda (Buddha’s Hand) is from the citrus family, and its fruit is fragmented in sections that look like fingers or tentacles. It’s

ovember is here and we are excited for the crisper, drier temperatures and all our Snowbirds returning back to beautiful Puerto Vallarta to winter and have fun. El Parque de los Azulejos or Tile Park PV is giving snowbirds and locals alike a whole lot of changes to enjoy this year. Did you know that you can have your own name tile in the park for only $111 USD? Maybe a Celebration Tile to split with you and your besties for $333 USD?

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booth at The Olas Altas Farmer’s Market where we will have all sorts of cool things for you! Be a Part of History! info@tileparkpv.com www.tileparkpv.com

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Sustainably Yours Emily Majewski

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How It All Began…

horticulturist and sustainability consultant for 18 years Emily runs a part time business in the Bay called Small World Probiotics, the region’s largest fermented foods venture. Emily’s passion is ecology: whether it’s our human micro biome or the greater ecology we are all fortunate to be a part of. She lives with her husband, daughter, two dogs, fourty chickens, ducks and plant collection outside of Lo de Marcos, Nayarit. 6 years ago when my husband Brandon and I traded our snow shovels for flip-flops and moved from Buffalo, NY, to PV, it was a

conscious decision to live with a smaller carbon footprint. The tropical screensaver-like backdrop was appealing, to be sure, but other aspects of this zone clinched the deal: The huge potential of edible landscaping! Our horticulturist careers made us nerd out on the range of fruits, nuts and spices that could be grown from India, Africa, southeast Asia, and Latin America, to name a few. One of the many perks of sharing the same line of latitude as Hawaii. And the fact that one doesn’t rely on an omnipresent grid, just to stay above freezing for seven months of the year, a reality effecting 90% of the US, even the southern regions. This area seemed ripe for new expressions of stewardship and

Upcoming Events If you have an event you’d like to include here, please email editor@vallartatribune.com. Non-profit/community events are listed free of charge. For a calendar of all events visit vallartatribune.com/eventos – Add events online at no cost. All events are emailed to our database. Saturday November 4 Olas Altas Farmer’s Market Grand Opening 9am-2pm at Lazaro Cardenas Park in Old Town Saturday November 4 Fiesta en la Calle – Los Muertos Brewery 2-11pm Lazaro Cardenas 320, Old Town Sunday November 5 Kukur Tihar 2017 Puerto de Luna Hotel 5pm Dog must be wearing a collar with name tag, leash and you must have poop bags. Friday, November 10 – 19 Festival Gourmet Int’l - 23 Anniversary festivalgourmet.com Saturday November 11 - 12 Int’l Tattoo Expo Puerto Vallarta Club de Leones, Old Town $100 pesos Over 100 int’l and national artists, live music, market and more. Thursday November 16-18 CLOSE UP Vallarta - Int’l Festival of Video Creation Event information at fb.com/closeupvallarta Saturday November 18-20 Sayulita Beach Festival Three days of music and fun in the town of Sayulita Tix: www.integratemexico.com Saturday November 18 2nd PV Taco Festival Tacos, Beer, Music, Lucha Libre and more 2-11pm Agustin Flores Sports Stadium

living lightly, a theory that has become reality six years later. Although our backgrounds were steeped in urban habitat creation, innercity farming, stormwater management and historic estate gardening, the relocation required learning brand new species, strategies and challenges – a humbling situation professionally as well as linguistically. Having one’s adult vocabulary in English compressed

into the Spanish of a toddler was quite an adjustment. Six years later, a market business later, numerous garden installations later, life continues to inspire and surprise. I never expected to be ordering a tank of propane only to have the deliveryman confirm his comprehension of where we lived with a, “Oh! I know where you are – you’re the hippies, right?”. And to be sure,

nostalgia for a snow shovel may kick in on those occasions we need to chase a python out of the bedroom. But altogether, moving to the area has been everything we hoped for and more. In the coming weeks, I will be sharing green living tips and news of empowering projects in the region. I look forward to taking a spin around the sun with you, the readers, on this beautiful planet we share.

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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 - 2 pm Every Saturday all year, locate at Venustiano Carranza 466 Los Mangos Market 9:30 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 - Across from Esquina 22 *Vallarta ArtWalk - 6 pm - 10 pm See their map for locations. THURSDAY Bucerias ArtWalk - 7-9pm - along Lazaro Cardenas Marina Vallarta Night Market- 6 pm -10 pm - along the marina

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Reopening of the Forever In La Cruz Spring Farmers Market Life

By Cindy Bouchard Cindy Bouchard, an expat Canadian runs a Boutique Inn, Villa Amor del Mar in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. She and her husband Chris are living and lovin’ in Vallarta–Nayarit. If you want more info on La Cruz or desire… A very special vacation contact cindy@VillaAmordelMar.com

Enrique’s Glorieta Restaurant 15 Years and Going Strong

pleasant vibe embraced us when my hubby and I visited Enrique‘s for a ‘date lunch’ recently. There is lovely background music, gorgeous murals on every wall and we were surrounded by delightful greenery under the pergola. Enrique, with his wife, Emma, opened the original restaurant on the glorieta (circle where the cross is, just down from the only street light in La Cruz) in 2002 and moved a few steps closer to the marina in their current location in 2012. Both passionate about cooking and creating meals Enrique and Emma share the kitchen to serve their clients. Enrique was born in Chacala moving to Bucerias at four years old. Emma was born and grew up in La Cruz. They raised their family in San Pancho before moving back to La Cruz. Their son Jose, 23 and daughter, Monsarrath, 14 both help in the restaurant and the bar. Enrique grew up working in restaurants; starting with training with his papa at their restaurant on the town square in Bucerias. The food was always simple and good. All species of fish, sauces and recipes created and handed down thru the family are what Enrique’s specializes in… and always lots and lots of food. Fun fact; Enrique’s sister is Rita from Masala restaurant in La Cruz. High season brings guests

ow in its eighth season, the Forever Spring Market has moved to a bigger location in the centre of Bucerias. Starting this Wednesday, November 8th to April at the corner of Guerrero and Avenida Mexico, one block from the beach, just north of the plaza. Located opposite Bar Esquina 22, next door to Sunshine Bar, a few steps north of Luna Lounge. Join us for live music, great selection of food and artesanía. Lots of parking and easy access for wheel chairs, this is a non-smoking market, and all pets on leash please.

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from all over the world, mostly from Canada, USA and of course Mexico. Enrique’s favorite customer is Edd Bissell, a character who when you know him, you love him. As Edd can attest, their margaritas are amazing. Enrique’s favourite house drink is the Margarita de Mango. The house specialties are the Rollo del Mar (roll of various seafood), the sopa de Marisca (fish soup) and aguacate relleno con camarones (avocado stuffed with shrimp). He loves serving the sampler plate, which is a combination of langosta (lobster), mussels, camarones (shrimp), fish and octopus. Enrique likes to fish and hang out with family on the beach when he’s not working. He really likes music, too! Both he and Emma prefer the simple life. His brothers and sisters own at least four restaurants in Bucerias and La Cruz. I love that they all close the same day, Tuesday, and make that their family day to get together at each other’s homes, restaurants and on the beach. Every day but Tuesday they’re open 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Enrique says he wants everyone to know that his restaurant is the place for great flavor the; ‘Best spicing in the Bay!” They’re definitely achieving that goal, our guests told us the ceviche was filled with the freshest shrimp and so much food that they shared it for their lunch and it was delicious!

migos de Bucerias is having their next Monthly breakfast meeting on November 4 at Delicias Mexicanas (on Francisco Madero, around corner from Abasolo). You do not have to be a member to attend the meeting. The buffet breakfast (only 120 pesos per person) will start at 9:15am, after which the business part of

the meeting will follow. Amigos de Bucerias A.C. must provide a head count to the host so that he will know in advance how many of you plan to attend. Please let them know no later than Thursday November 2th, 5:00pm via the following email: amigosdebuceriasac@gmail.com, and be specific on the following

information: 1.How many people will attend and what are their names 2. Will you and your invites have breakfast for 120 pesos p/p *NOTE: if you confirm your attendance to the meeting and you don’t show, you will still owe. We will be accepting membership renewals.

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Oprah Winfrey

TV Host, Producer, Actress, Author, Businesswoman. The Early Years By Fred Jacobs

prah Winfrey was born on January 29, 1954, in rural Mississippi. The town is so rural, that it only had a population of 6600 in 1954 and in 2016 still only had 7100 residents. Oprah’s mother was an unmarried teenager and her father was a coal miner, then barber and a Councilman later, but was rarely around in Oprah’s early years. Oprah spent her first six years living in rural poverty with her grandmother, Hattie Mae, who was so poor that she often wore dresses made from potato sacks, which Oprah says, “the local kids made fun of terribly”. Her grandmother taught her to read before the age of three, but also was strict. She would hit Oprah with a stick when she did not do chores or if she misbehaved in any way. At age six, Oprah moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin with her mother, who worked there as a maid. At the age of eight, Oprah was temporarily sent to live with her father in Nashville, Tennessee. Her mother (who had already given birth to another daughter by then) could not support two children, and she had a third daughter during this time, that she gave up for adoption. This time in Nashville, began a dark chapter in Oprah’s life. Oprah has stated she was molested by her cousin, uncle, and a family friend, starting when she was nine years old. Oprah first announced this to her viewers on a 1986 episode of her TV show regarding sexual abuse. At thirteen, after suffering years of abuse, Oprah ran away from home. When she was fourteen, she became pregnant but her

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son was born prematurely and he died shortly after birth. Oprah, back with her mother during her high school years, excelled in school. But at her affluent suburban Nicolet High School, Oprah says her poverty was “constantly rubbed in her face” as she rode the bus to school with fellow African-Americans, some of whom were servants of her classmates families. Oprah began to steal money from her mother to try to keep up with her “friends”, to lie to and argue with her mother, and to go out with older boys. Her frustrated mother, again sent Oprah to live with father in Nashville, but this time it was for good. Her father was strict, but encouraging, and made her education a priority. Oprah became an honors student, was voted most popular girl, and joined her high school speech team, placing second in the nation in a drama competition. She won an oratory contest, which would lead to her getting a full scholarship to Tennessee State University, to study communication. Oprah’s first job as a teenager

was working at a local grocery store. At the age of seventeen, she won the Miss Black Tennessee beauty pageant. She also attracted the attention of the local black radio station, WVOL, which hired her to do the news part-time. She worked there during her senior year of high school, and again while in her first two years of college. Winfrey’s career choice in media would not have surprised her grandmother, who once said that “ever since Winfrey could talk, she was on stage.” As a child, she played games interviewing her corncob doll and the crows on the fence of her family’s property. Winfrey later acknowledged her grandmother’s influence, saying “it was her who had encouraged her to speak in public and gave me a positive sense of myself”. Next week we’ll look at Oprah’s introduction into local TV broadcasting, which would eventually lead to her becoming a major media mogul. Fred Jacobs is a full time resident of Puerto Vallarta and the author of three books.

eterans Day is the day that we honor our veterans as an expression of appreciation for their service and sacrifices. The American Legion Post 14 invites all American, Canadian, and Mexican citizens to join them in remembering and giving thanks to our veterans on November 11, 2017. This year the service will be at Parque Hidalgo a new location from previous years. Location: Calle Peru and Jesus Langarica On November 11, Banderas Bay’s American Legion Post 14 will meet at Parque Hidalgo at 10:30 am for free coffee, pastries and poppies, where we will remember those men and women who have died or suffered in all wars, conflicts and peace operations. All American, Canadian and Mexican citizens who are in Puerto Vallarta on this important day in world history are welcome to join them as they pay tribute to those who gave their lives, so the world could live in peace.Veterans Day is an official United States holiday which honors people who have served in armed service, also known as veterans. It is a federal holiday that is observed every year on November 11th, and coincides with other holidays such as Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which are celebrated in other parts of the world and marks the anniversary of the end of World War I. Remembrance Day (also known as Poppy Day or Armistice Day) is a Memorial Day that has been observed in Commonwealth countries on the second Sunday

of November, or the Sunday nearest November 11th. This is to commemorate the First World War, which ended at the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918. This day (or an alternative date,) is also recognized as a special day for war remembrances in many non-Commonwealth countries in memory of those who sacrificed their lives during wars. The American, Canadian and Mexican Community will pay respect to our veterans again this year at Parque Hidalgo November 11 at 11am. Kelly Trainor US Consular agent, Adam Charlebois Canadian Senior Consular Program Officer, LSC. Candelaria Tovar Hernandez Presidente del DIF and the MX Honor Guard Capitan Magana from the Navy Zone will be in attendance. JR Wilson Post Commander will preside. Serving Puerto Vallarta, La Cruz and Guayabitos, the mission of American Legion Post 14, is to Support all Veterans in the Banderas Bay area; to maintain an updated website with information to assist Veterans, to provide sources for medical treatment in Vallarta, and to contribute to the community through various fund-raising efforts and community relations projects. Meetings are held every 1st Thursday and 3rd Tuesday. Visit AmericanLegion14.org for more information and meeting locations. For more information contact dennis2rike@hotmail.com or 322-138-8891

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n Tuesday and Wednesday 21st & 22nd November the famous IFC Home Tours will start their 32nd season taking visitors and residents to see four fabulous homes each week. The tours are one of the favourite things to do in P.V. and are rated as Excellent by 94% and Very Good by 4% of the reviewers on Trip Advisor. No wonder! Our many repeat customers know that they will have an interesting tour of homes that have special architectural, decorating or landscaping features, led by knowledgeable and entertaining

docents, and that all of the net profits from the tours are used to support twenty or so programs and charities. Not only are the customers having a good time but also their money is being spent on good causes. While the flagship program of

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the IFC is our Cleft Palate program that provides free care and surgery to local children we also support a dental program in Boca De Tomatlan, a village a few kilometres south of P.V. Children and adults travel by boat from isolated villages along the coast to Boca to get free check-ups and dental care from the dental surgery that IFC helps financially. If you have a home that you would like to lend to IFC for three hours on a Tuesday or Wednesday morning at the times convenient for you, please contact Ann at aboughn@yahoo.com. We are always looking for new homes and your help will help kids who need it.

SPCA of Puerto Vallarta By Janice Gonzalez

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 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 appre-

Adorable Dog In The Spotlight... HERO by Janice Gonzalez f you are looking for man’s best friend, it’s our Hero. He absolutely LOVES his humans and enjoys very much to be cuddled and played with. He is a mixed breed special, just 1.5 years of age and weighs a bit over 25 pounds. He is a high energy boy and enjoys socializing with all other dogs regardless of their size or age. Hero is even good with cats. We think he will make a nice family dog. Hero has been neutered, dewormed and vaccinated. He is now ready for his forever home. If you are looking for a very special boy look no further! Contact us at spcapv@gmail.com for an applica-

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ciate 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.

Brunches and Lunches

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is the season to eat and be merry, especially for those of us who have endured a long absence from not only this piece of paradise by the bay but also from our far-flung friends who now come together for another “winter” of fun and friendship. The first “social event” on the calendar of the International Friendship Club (IFC) is the club’s Brunch, which will be eaten at the River Café at 10:00am on Sunday 12th November. Attendees will be able to enjoy good food to satisfy the cravings of both Mexican and North American palates. Tickets to the brunch cost $350 pesos and are available online at www.ifcvallarta. com and from the office/clubhouse that is in the downtown area, above the HSBC bank, where Insurgentes crosses the Rio Cuale. The office is open from 9:00 to 1:30 Monday to Friday. There are many advantages of being a member of IFC, apart from making new friends and enjoying old ones (some, very old!). The club offers Spanish and bridge classes, social bridge, lectures, happy hours, yoga classes and meditation. It also offers Home Tours (see separate article). Each one of the activities generates income from ticket sales or user fees and all of the profits of the club are used to support twenty or so programs and charities. IFC supports Corazon de Nina, a not-for-profit organization that offers love, shelter, food and education for between thirty-eight and fortyfour kids who, previously, had been

abused abandoned or neglected by their parents. Corazon receives nothing from any level of Mexican government and depends entirely on the generosity of individuals, community groups and businesses so fundraising is an ongoing part of the operation. And that’s where the second “brunch” comes in. Every Tuesday morning from 7th November to 27th March at 10:00am tours take place at the home, which is located at San Luis Potosi #355 in Primero de Mayo, Puerto Vallarta, and docents show visitors around the facilities and tell them the story of the origin of the home and something of lives of those living there. The tours end with a lunch that is prepared by members of the Corazón family and give the visitor a chance to see the home in operation as well as to meet and chat with some of the children and the volunteers and staff who work there. If you like a Beachfront Fashion Show and you’d like to support Corazon de Nina then put this on your calendar: Saturday, 15th November at 1:00pm at the El Dorado Beach Club. It’s located at Pulpito #102 on Playa A Los Muertos. Tickets are $500pesos and available from Maracuya at the above address or from info@maracuya.com . The IFC supports hundreds of children in Puerto Vallarta by using thousands of volunteer hours every year and just one very dedicated staff member. The club members welcome your participation in any of its activities and look forward to meeting you soon.

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First Service this season begins Sunday Nov 26th. Services will be held each Sunday 10:00 a.m. English-Traditional Holy Communion All faiths welcome-Casual Dress tion to adopt Hero.ero was rescued by our sister organization in Mexico where he was neutered, dewormed and vaccinated. He is now ready for his forever home in the Vancouver/ Vancouver Island, BC area. If you are looking for a very special boy look no further! Contact us at info. pvca@gmail.com for an application to adopt Hero.

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his week we have to say goodbye to Mark Hughes, our Pie Guy, and Peter Hardy, the Bagel King of Vallarta, as they are important anchors at the Olas Altas Farmers Market that opens this Saturday. In case you were unaware, Three Hens closes at 1 pm so you can catch our Market first then walk the four blocks down to Parque Lazaro Cardenas and shop there until 2! Say hi to Mark and Pete from all of us at Three Hens. We also have the pleasure of introducing a lovely talent: Margarita! She crochets then embellishes bracelets and chokers with colored stones. The results are magnificent pieces of art to wear. The chokers take at least three full

days to make; they are stunning! Soft next to your skin and dazzling on the outside. Margarita also makes doll-like pendants, still a bit of crochet involved with articulated metal pieces – amazing! And, they come in a box ready for someone

you love. Ricardo’s creams, lotions and potions will make you more beautiful – inside and out! His knowledge of native herbs is vast and well-studied. He is happy to share a taste of his latest “Yolixpa”. Monica’s Limoncello continues to fly out the door. She has other flavours as well in designer bottles that make excellent gifts. Make sure to get a couple of Pat’s wine bags. She makes them in a huge variety of patterns – you are sure to find an appropriate bag for the event and your bottle will arrive at the party safe and sound. Three Hens & A Rooster Market is open every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm at Venustiano Carranza 466 in Old Town Puerto Vallarta.

Marsol Friday Market by the Pier …and let the festivities begin! Our Christmas tree is up at the very front of our Market in the famous Marsol Hotel lobby, one of the oldest hotels in Vallarta. Each week we are busier and busier with returning vendors, tourists and expats. Juan Manuel is an amazing ‘found artist’. He searches the beaches and river beds for interesting stones and bits of flotsam and jetsam to create his creatures from those found objects with pieces of wire and the occasional feather. Iguanas are Juan Manuel’s biggest sellers and he makes them in all

sizes up to nearly two meters in length! They are instant ‘attention getters’ sitting on a coffee table or put one (or two!) in your garden. We have coffee from Chiapas that is grown on Ausel’s family plantation, picked and hand roasted in a wood oven. It’s a very hands-on/

labour intensive family operation and the result? Aromatic, delicious coffee. Take some home for gifts; either ground or whole beans in two different roasts. David and Elizabeth have been with the Marsol Friday Market from day one and stay all summer long, each week spreading their fabulous array of sterling silver jewelry – rings, pendants, bracelets, chains, everything you can imagine and more. The Marsol Friday Market by the Pier is open from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm.

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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: Alfeñique, the art of making sugar figurines, especially skulls or calaveras for Dia de Los Muertos, begins with a sugar paste from the processing of sugar cane, a prevalent crop grown in Mexico and brought here by the conquistadors in the 16th century. puertovallartawalkingtours.com

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Kukur Tihar Festival Is Diwali for Dogs D iwali, one of the great celebrations in the Hindu calendar, is a five-day autumn festival generally known as the festival of lights. Each day has its own focus, and specific observances vary from one denomination of Hinduism to another. Regardless of regional and denominational differences, Diwali is a period of gift-giving, storytelling, and recognition of the relationships humans have with all things. In Nepal, Diwali is called Tihar. Nepalese Hinduism is unique in dedicating the second day of Tihar, Kukur Tihar, to the worship of dogs. On Sunday, November 5, you and your dog friends are invited to attend a Kukur Tihar Festival at Hotel Puerto Luna from 5pm to celebrate this important relationship. Dogs are especially important to Nepal’s Hindu practitioners. During day two of Tihar, Kukur Tihar, the role of dogs in human life and throughout history is celebrated. In the Rigveda, one of Hinduism’s most ancient texts, Samara — the mother of dogs — assists Indra, the ruler of heaven, in retrieving stolen cattle. Hindu tradition holds that a dog is the guardian and messenger of Yama, the lord and judge of the

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dead. A dog is also said to guard the gates of the afterlife. During Kukur Tihar, the mythological and real relationships between humans and dogs constitute the day’s major focus. A garland of flowers is draped around the neck of every dog; not only those with homes, but strays as well. A red mark is applied to the forehead of each dog. In Nepal, this mark is called the tika, a paste made from abir — a red dye powder — along with rice and yogurt. The tika is applied in a single stroke on the forehead upward from the eyes. Prayers and flowers are certainly nice, but as far as dogs are concerned, their favorite part of Kukur Tihar must be the food. On the first day of Diwali, Kaag Tihar, food is arrayed on the roofs of homes as offerings to crows. On the second day, food offerings are put out for dogs in the home, as well as for strays in the streets. All dogs and their humans are welcome but must have a collar with name tag, leash and poop bags. Sunday, November 5 – 5-9pm Hotel Puerto De Luna Pet Friendly and Family Suites Fb.com/KukurTiharPV

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handy information Welcome to Puerto Vallarta Calling in Mexico and Riviera Nayarit 23

Director Noemi Zamora noemizamorareynoso@gmail.com Editor Lic. Madeline Milne mmilne@Vallartatribune.com Sales Team editor@vallartatribune.com Designer Cynthia E. Andrade G. cysandra@gmail.com

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 01/11/2017 CELEBRITY 2,499 05/11/2017 CARNIVAL 3,200 08/11/2017 PRINCESS CRUISES 2,600 08/11/2017 PRINCESS CRUISES 3,080 08/11/2017 OCEANIA SIRENA 800 09/11/2017 CELEBRITY 2,499 11/11/2017 PRINCESS CRUISES 2,600 14/11/2017 PRINCESS CRUISES 2,600 14/11/2017 CARNIVAL 3,200 15/11/2017 PRINCESS CRUISES 2,600 21/11/2017 HOLLAND AMERICA 1,266 21/11/2017

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

In port this month

In the month of November Puerto Vallarta welcomes 40,890 passengers! NAME PASS DATE CARNIVAL 3,200 22/11/2017 HOLLAND AMERICA 1,266 28/11/2017 CARNIVAL 3,200 29/11/2017 PRINCESS CRUISES 3,080 29/11/2017

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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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