Issue 1122, October 4 - 10 , 2018 by Vallarta Tribune

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Opening of Ruben Ortiz Torres: Mexipunx Page 10

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Vibes & Vices: MaiKai Poke Bowls

Sustainably Yours Heat Tolerant Salad Garden

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ALL INCLUSIVE NEWS AND ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE FOR VALLARTA AND RIVIERA NAYARIT

Two hours south of Puerto Vallarta, Hotel El Rinconcito sits on 11km of pristine beach in Mayto.

MAP OF BANDERAS BAY

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VALLARTA SHOPPING PAGES 18-19

EVENTS PAGES 20 - 21

CROSSWORD PAGE 22

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Pink Wave Cocktail

WE invite you to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness month with us! Date: Friday October 5, 2018 6:30 to 9:00 pm Hospital San Javier Marina

2018 Best of Banderas Bay Winners See all the winners online at www.vallartatribune.com/best-vallarta-2018/

For more information with Pamela Thompson 322.107.7007 email: pamela@healthcare resourcespv.com

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Welcome to Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit

t the Tribune we want you to have the best experience possible while you explore Puerto Vallarta, the Bay of Banderas and Riviera Nayarit. Here are some helpful tips for traveling. TIME ZONE: The entire state of Jalisco is on Central Time, as is the southern part of the State of Nayarit starting from San Blas in the north. BUSES: A system of urban buses with different routes can bring you from one end of the bay to the other and all the spots in between. If you’re going further than San Pancho, head to the main bus terminal to catch a ‘Pacifico’ bus. Current fare is 7.50 pesos and passengers must purchase a new ticket every time they board another bus. There are no “transfers.” TAXIS: There are set rates within defined zones of town. Do not enter a taxi without agreeing on the price with the driver first. Make a note of the taxi number in case you leave something behind. Drivers typically do not carry change.

UBER: New in 2017 to Puerto Vallarta, Uber is still experiencing some growing pains particularly in the state of Nayarit. Uber is about 25-50% cheaper than a taxi, but this is subject to change. The benefits of using Uber are set fares and the ability to follow up directly with your driver if there is an incident or you leave an item behind. MONEY EXCHANGE: Typically a bank will give you a higher rate of exchange than the exchange booths (Caja de Cambio). You will need your passport. Better yet, use your bank card to withdraw funds from any ATM. Note that ATM’s in the banks are the safest to use and charge lower fees. DRINKING WATER: While Puerto Vallarta’s water has been

awarded a certification of purity for the past two decades, the quality of the water tested at the source varies greatly from what comes out of the tap at the other end. So do be careful. If you want to be doubly sure, you can pick up bottled water just about anywhere. EXPORTING PETS: Falling in love with the street dog outside your hotel is easy to do and it’s also easy to bring them home with you too. The process is inexpensive and only takes a day or two. You need a certificate of health from a local vet among other things. For the most up-to-date information contact the Puerto Vallarta SPCA at spcapv@ gmail.com. COMMON SENSE: Just as you wouldn’t walk around your hometown drunk and belligerent, it is not acceptable to do that here. While Mexico is a tolerant culture, basic politeness is appreciated. Don’t pee in the streets. Don’t flash your money or expensive gadgets. Pay attention to your surroundings. Know where you are going. Pay your bills (and don’t forget to tip). And have fun! DRINKING AND DRIVING: First off – just don’t. The consequences are not worth it. Taxis or Ubers are cheap and plentiful. Fines are as much as 12,000 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 guilt is presumed until your innocence can be proven. This is a very difficult lesson to learn if you are visiting from the United States or Canada. 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

IMMIGRATION: 322.224.7719

Emergencies: 911 Red Cross: 065

CONSUMER PROTECTION: 01.800.468.8722

FIRE DEPARTMENT: 322.223.9476 AMBULANCE: 322.222.1533

TOURISM OFFICES Jalisco: 322.221.2676 Nayarit: 322.297.1006

Ahoy Cruisers!

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

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CARNIVAL SPLENDOR NORWEGIAN JEWEL VOLENDAM NIEUW AMSTERDAM INFINITY NORWEGIAN BLISS CARNIVAL SPLENDOR NORWEGIAN JEWEL SOLSTICE DISNEY WONDER INFINITY NORWEGIAN BLISS NORWEGIAN PEARL NORWEGIAN JEWEL GRAND PRINCESS

3,200 03/10/2018 2,240 04/10/2018 1,432 05/10/2018 2,106 06/10/2018 2,240 06/10/2018 4,004 08/10/2018 3,200 10/10/2018 2,240 11/10/2018 2,850 11/10/2018 2,400 11/10/2018 2,240 12/10/2018 4,004 16/10/2018 2,846 17/10/2018 2,240 18/10/2018 2,600 18/10/2018

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In the month of October Puerto Vallarta welcomes 60,004 passengers! NAME

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2,400 22/10/2018 4,004 23/10/2018 2,104 25/10/2018 4,004 30/10/2018 3,200 31/10/2018 1,850 31/10/2018 2,600 31/10/2018

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Road trip to Tuito and Tehuamixle

hen you live in paradise, sometimes it's nice to get away to another paradise. That is one of the great things about living in Mexico – a couple of hours in just about any direction, and you’re bound to be in another beautiful place. Last weekend using the excuse of multiple friends birthdays a group of us headed south to the charming pueblo of El Tuito where we ate chimichangas and cupcakes and laughed the night away. Tuito (as those of us who are too lazy to add the El call it) is about 20 km off the beach up about 2000 feet, so it’s cooler and less humid. In fact, I wore black jeans and never regretted that decision. Currently, the drive to Tuito is almost perfect. All the potholes are smoothed over, and the vegetation along the journey is flourishing under the rains. There are dozens of wildflowers fighting for space along the road's edge. Thousands of butterflies competing for the sweet blooms. It’s like driving through a honeyed pastoral watercolour. In the evening we retired to the La Joya de Tuito Bed and Break-

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Resort Daypass fast (lajoyadetuitobedandbreakfast. com) located a few km outside of the town in a large open field. Perfect hospitality, super comfortable beds, Great coffee and a beautiful garden complete with a swimming pool and lounge chairs. If you’re in the mood for serenity and slightly cooler temperatures This is the place for you. The next day we headed southwest to the beaches of Mayto, Villa Del Mar and Tehuamixtle where we stopped at a couple of our favourite places including the funky El Rinconcito hotel in Mayto (this week’s cover photo) and a quick stop at El Cielito to check out the newly completed renovations. Lunch at Las Galletas in Tehuamixtle was a soliloquy to fresh seafood plucked from the ocean. While the waves were a bit much for some, a few brave souls splashed around in the aqua waters. The colour was fantastic - very intense with almost perfect visibility to the sandy bottom. When people say the Pacific coast isn’t as pretty as Cancun-Riviera Maya, I just think they haven’t bothered to travel very far. The drive from Tuito to Tehuamixle is about 90% in good to excellent shape with a few patches of washed out road but nothing a car with decent tires can’t handle. Hell, one of the vehicles on the trip was a little Fit, and they traversed the roads just fine.

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From simple hotels to luxurious resorts the Vallarta Tribune has collected all the available daypass details so you can relax poolside from Punta Mita to Mismaloya. You’re welcome.

(Except when I got them lost in a cow field, but that’s another story.) It was an excellent road trip with a cast who couldn’t be more fun, and it's whetted my appetite for more. This month I’m planning a trip or two north to the beaches of Nayarit. Stay tuned. This week is the Pink Wave Cocktail event in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Join Pamela Thompson (Friday, October 5, 6-9pm) at the San Javier Hospital in Marina for an evening cocktail event with fabulous prizes, dozens of pink treats and lots of friendly faces. See you there! Safe travels, Madeline

2018 Best of Banderas Bay Winners

ay back in January the Vallarta Tribune ran its first Reader’s Choice Awards, presenting over 300 businesses with their Pata Salada award for being recognized as the best in their category. As we ramp up for the coming winter season and you’re making plans on what to do and where to go, consider using this resource for all the best of the best in Banderas Bay. Here are just a few of the 100’s of categories and their winners: Best Boutique hotel – Casa Karma

Best Florist – Flowers to Go Best Fundraising Event – What a Drag Best Spa – Metamorfosis Best Breakfast Restaurant – Fredy’s Tucan Best Coffee shop - Dee’s Coffee Company Starting in December 2018, the Vallarta Tribune will again run the Best of Banderas Bay Reader’s Choice Awards where you’ll be able to vote for your favourite bars, restaurants, tour companies, designers, entertainers and more.

See all the winners online at www.vallartatribune.com/ best-vallarta-2018/

It’s too much information to include in this little spot so we’ve put it in a handy PDF you can download at: www.vallartatribune.com/daypass

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Time Is Running Very Short To Vote!

he mid-term election on November 6 could not be more important. If you haven’t registered and live outside the country, you are required to register every year to vote. Go to VotefromAbroad.org vfab. gov and the site will guide you through the steps necessary to vote at your last place of residence in the United States, no matter how long it has been since you lived there. Ask to be an absentee voter and have your ballot

sent by email. All states have now sent electronic ballots out and all states are required to send electronic ballots if requested. Votefromabroad volunteers will be helping people to vote in front of Daquiri Dick’s from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM October 3. These is the last date to safely send ballots back through the consulate. If you drop your ballots off or, if too late to get a state ballot, come by and fill out an absentee Federal ballot

for your Senate and House candidates. We will take all ballots to the consulate for you. If you vote after this date we recommend IShop and Mail on Mina (1/2 block from the Lighthouse on the Malecon) or in Peninsula Plaza. It will cost you 70 pesos to send plus U.S. postage and will take 8 to 10 days to get there. If you write tjensen1942@hotmail.com, we can tell you If your state accepts a faxed or emailed ballot as another alternative.

Netflix “Made in Mexico” shows country’s high-society

Jalisco Folk Ballet Promotes Respect for Sexual Diversity in Mexico

folk ballet made up of men and women of the LBGTTTI community in the western Mexican state of Jalisco is determined to fight discrimination and instill respect for sexual diversity while preserving Mexican traditions. The inclusive group is made up of those who feel free to dance dressed as charros or in brilliantly colored dresses to Mexico’s most traditional tunes. Johnny Cobian, founder of the Jalisco Is Diverse LBGTTTI Folk Ballet, told EFE that they seek to promote respect for people’s gender identity and sexual orientation, and also to stamp out discrimination. “A great many people who make up our ballet are transsexuals, which is a characteristic different from other ballet companies and which identifies us,” he said. Esmeralda Nuñez, one of the transgender girls in the group, told EFE that the ballet promotes respect for diversity more than it spotlights the group’s differences from the heterosexual population. “They’re not really differences – we’re practically the same except that here we transgender girls can dance as females. That changes things a little: here we can all dance as the gender we prefer,” she said. Jalisco Is Diverse was created

last June because of the way some ballet companies turned down invitations from the gay community to join the Gay Pride parade. Cobian took on the job of bringing people together who, besides loving the dance, had no fear about displaying their sexual identity and orientation. Mario Fernandez of Veracruz joined the group motivated by his love of Mexican folk music and by the experience of having been in other groups since he was 3 years old. “It’s what I want to show the public because there’s a lot of responsibility being on this side. I want everyone to appreciate our folk music and culture, and that we as a community can bring it to them with no problems,” he said. His deep voice contrasted with the coquetry of his elaborate braids and long earrings. “There’s no discrimination here, there’s no homophobia, nothing of the sort... not even discrimination regarding gender identity – all people are welcome,” Cobian said. The group has been well received at the few festivals where they have performed, though the dancers say they have been disinvited from some presentations when the hosts became aware they were gay.

he day-to-day lives of Mexico’s high-society youth form the basis for a new reality-TV series titled “Made in Mexico,” which premiered on Netflix last Friday. The series shows that “fresas” (a slang term in Mexico for superficial and snobbish upper-class young people) also cry, laugh, get angry, dance, party and feel frustrated. Posh restaurants and country homes serve as the backdrop for this reality show, which shows the affluent lives of Mexico City’s elite yet also aims to break down stereotypes about their supposed carefree existence in a country sadly known for its gaping economic inequality. “Everything that happened is real. Everything we say we feel. If someone’s crying, it’s because they feel that way; if someone gets angry, it’s because they’re feeling that. And that’s what makes ‘Made in Mexico’ different,” Columba “Colu” Diaz, one of the nine cast members of the new series, said in an interview with EFE in Los Angeles. “The human element was really tough ... None of the topics were taboo or untouchable, we had no

limits. On the contrary. I think we opened up about things we were avoiding in our personal lives,” said Kitzia Mitre, another star of the show. Both Mitre and fellow cast member Roby Checa told EFE that although “Made in Mexico” shows wealthy Mexicans’ lack of economic concerns, it also puts a spotlight on other issues they face. “I don’t think the show focuses on the elite but rather on emotions, moments, feelings and human vulnerability,” Diaz said. Mitre, for her part, acknowledged that she and the other cast members are privileged but denied that they “mooch off their parents,” saying that all of them work for a living. Considering the show examines the stereotypes and public image of the country’s high society, an obvious question arises: Do the stars of “Made in Mexico” consider themselves “fresas”? “I do, a little,” Mitre admitted, while Checa rejected a term that usually has negative connotations. “I consider you extremely ‘fresa.’ You’re the most ‘papi rey’ (Mexican slang for high-class young men)

Business group forecasts 50% increase in exports with new trade accord

usiness council says USMCA is more robust, more modern and more agile A leading business organization issued a strong vote of approval today for the new NAFTA, forecasting that Mexico’s exports to the United States and Canada would grow 50% in the next 10 years. The Business Coordinating Council (CCE), an umbrella organization of several business groups, said the new United States Mexico Canada Accord, or USMCA, is more robust, more modern and more agile, which will allow trade to multiply between the three countries. The agreement was finalized this

week and if approved will replace the North American Free Trade Agreement. CCE president Juan Pablo Castañón said in a telephone conference call the growth in exports will fuel employment and diversification in the production of Mexican products. He cited three sectors that would lead the growth: food products, automotive and aerospace. “. . . with the foundation of those three sectors of the economy, along with investment in energy, we are certain that we can grow our trade with the U.S. and Canada by at least 50%.” One sticking point that was not resolved with the new trade accord

there is,” Diaz told him laughing. She also talked about being followed by a TV crew at all times during the filming of “Made in Mexico.” “You quickly forget the cameras are there ... you get carried away by the emotions you’re feeling and, seriously, you stop thinking that there are cameras,” she said. “The hard part isn’t when you’re filming but when you stop filming, because you say to yourself, ‘I just said this, I just screwed up ...’ There’s a bit of an emotional thing of ‘I opened up too much,’” Checa said. Likewise, Mitre said it was a “cathartic” and “exhausting” experience. “We all have things in our lives that you put away and keep locked in, and here it was like, “get it out there,” she said. The all-white cast members also discussed their privileged position vis-a-vis millions of fellow Mexicans living in poverty. “It’s a reality we experience in our country and we’re very aware of it,” Diaz said, while Mitre noted that all three participate in “a lot of community service projects” through different foundations. “I feel like we’re people who aren’t detached (from reality),” Mitre said, adding that they are individuals who do their part to make the socio-economic divide smaller.

were the tariffs imposed by the U.S. on steel and aluminum imports from Mexico and Canada, which U.S. President Donald Trump said today would remain in place for the time being. But Castañón said the tariffs would be the subject of discussions this week. “This is now on the table . . . and conversations will begin this week to lift the imposition of these taxes on steel and aluminum, and on food products on Mexico’s part; we hope to have an announcement to make on the issue this week.” Although many details of the USMCA have yet to be subject to outside analysis, it has been broadly welcomed for the fact that it ends more than a year of uncertainty for business and investors. Original: Mexico News Daily

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Marcia Blondin

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Botanical Delights

f there’s anything more beautiful than a day at the Vallarta Botanical Garden, it’s a full day there with someone who has never, ever been. There were so many new things that weren’t finished last time I visited, so I was oohing and aahing right along with Anna as we wandered around. It was quiet and a little overcast so the weather was lovely for meandering without a lot of direction just letting our feet and eyes guide us. Last week, owner and founder of the VBG, Bob Price, posted a photo from 2007 on Facebook of the Hacienda de Oro. My, how far the Garden has come. The VBG will celebrate its 13th birthday next month; she is a baby garden. Last season, USA Today ran a contest to find the best botanical garden in all of North America, and our very own VBG was nominated! The voting process was ‘interesting’ as in you could vote every eight hours…and we did! All the chit-chat on Facebook was about winning this high distinction. We were so pissed when we only came in 4th but that people, is a miracle, right there! The Garden was up against some seriously old, stately, gigantic competition and coming in fourth

place was (almost) good enough. The bridge and the Peace Garden are both finished, and the overwhelming sense of tranquility had everyone quietly whispering their conversations. It is profoundly beautiful in its simplicity. Lunch, of course, looking out over the river and jungle and watching the territorial jousting of the hummingbirds was all the entertainment we needed. Bob Price joined us for a short visit and had some incredible news about the Garden. First, General Director Neil Gerlowski has opened an office right in the center of the Romantic Zone and second – the Garden start their own all-inclusive tours this week! The day this paper is placed in your hands, I will be joining a few concierges and promoters from town on the very first all-inclusive “Botanical Delights Tour & Culinary Adventure.” I will go a bit early to see Neil and the new office. From what I understand, each group will have a guide who is well-informed on Mexico’s abundant flora and fauna. There will be tours of the new vanilla plantation, which is the largest on the western coast of Mexico!!! The information learned during the tours will be appreciated more fully over true Mexican

cuisine having seen a great deal of the food growing moments earlier. This will be a godsend for tourists who don’t have the time or inclination to learn our bus system and the price back and forth by taxi could buy a lot of tequila with lunch at the Garden, so I am excited to experience it first-hand. And further great news for our exploding expatriate community – no driving involved, just put together a group and everyone can enjoy the entire journey. I think it’s the best idea yet. A full report next week. Quite by accident, I stumbled upon an extraordinary happening: the owner of Seasons P.V., John Ribson, gave a million dollars to an Ontario hospital in August to help them build a Urological Oncology Research Centre. I was so impressed I nearly forgot to wish him a happy birthday! Vallarta has some fantastic altruistic people in it. The last performance of “El Grito” was held last Saturday at Incanto. I saw the play at playwright/director/actor Ramiro Daniel’s tiny theatre a couple of years ago…why I sat well back. Ana Karenina Munoz was again – brilliant - in her monologue that won her best actress accolades at Lagos de Moreno. She has the most impressive, expressive eyes of any actress in Vallarta. I hope Ramiro will bring this play back again and often. It was so good to see Alain Perreault, Cesar Bravo, Edgar Sanchez and later Juan Carlos Ramirez. The talent in town is explosive, and I love how different production companies work with each other for the pure shared joy of the theatre. Be kind to one another and get ready. They are coming... From Here.

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Medical Matters Pam Thompson

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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

Mammograms

ince we are in our month of Breast Cancer Awareness, I thought that this would be an excellent time to have a chat with our breast imaging specialist, Dra. Claudia de Moral. Every once in a while there is an article that surfaces on the internet, warning of the dangers of having a mammogram, that they are unnecessary and other very negative connotations. Ultimately it is a woman’s personal decision as to whether to have a mammogram or not! That being said, I asked Dra. Claudia to review this article that is now circling the internet/Facebook: https://www.buggzodiac.com/ surgeons-admit-that-n/ Of course, there are others as well. I am going to have to break this article up in to two or three parts, due to the length. Dr. Claudia: First of all, you might think that there are many studies that “prove mammography does not work”. But in reality, you can multiply them by a hundred and will still be short of the number of expert articles in renowned medical journals that prove that mammography has reduced breast cancer mortality by over 30% in more than 20 countries with nationally or regionally organized screening programs (Sweden, USA, the Netherlands, Australia, Norway, England, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, etc.). Secondly, I cannot believe people are still quoting The Canadian National Breast Cancer Screening Study in order to show that mammograms do not work, since it is one of the worst designed and poorly executed clinical trials in medical history. Let me explain how a randomized prospective study in breast cancer screening should be done: You try to reach a very large group of women and randomly apply mammography screening to half of the study population. Then you follow them for years to monitor the breast cancer mortality rate in that group. The

most renowned study in this field was done in Sweden and lasted six years. It showed a 31% reduction in breast cancer deaths in the patients that had a mammography and a 63% decrease in the death rate in the ones that actually had a mammography every year for the duration of the trial. Regarding the Canadian study, volunteers were accepted so it was not population-based. Patients underwent a clinical breast exam pre-randomization, and those with lumps were assigned to the mammography group which meant that there were four times the number of advanced breast cancer patients in the mammography group, and obviously the death rate did not change for these patients. Moreover, the quality of their mammograms and interpretations were both questioned by many radiologists. Next week, I will continue the interview with Dra. Claudia. In the meantime, we urge you to do your homework! We also invite you to attend our talk on “The Health of the Breast” on October 11, 2018 at 11am. We are proud to present Dra. Claudia along with Dr. Guillermo Ramos (plastic surgeon) speak on everything breast-related, from mammograms to breast surgery. This is your chance to gather facts and to ask all of the questions that you want to regarding everything to do with your breasts! This is a no charge event but space is limited so to reserve a spot, please email me: pamela@healthcareresourcespv. com and I will send all details. I invite you to follow our Facebook pages during the month of October to see all of the local businesses participating in our month of events from special pink cocktails to discounts in shops! Here’s to a robust week!

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Sheryl Novak

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Sheryl Novak is an expat Canadian who has owned a home in Mexico for over ten years. She is the owner of SOLutions Mexico and The Furniture Store by SOLutions Mexico. She is an expert on sourcing all styles of furniture for all sizes of budgets, in Mexico.

Aftermarket spray vs. performance fabric

f you had asked me ten years ago how to keep your sofa or sectional stain free for as long as possible, I would have told you to coat it with a fabric spray. At that time, I did not know that there was a far better solution new to the market. As soon as I found

out about it, I was so amazed, I knew I would never purchase another piece of upholstered furniture without it. What is this revolutionary feature? Its called performance fabric and it is superior to aftermarket protective sprays in many ways. Performance fabrics are created using polyester performance yarn which is coated with an additional stain and water-resistant finish. The manufactu-

ring process used ensures that the protective coating is consistently applied to the fabric. This differs from an after-market spray. Sprays are applied after the upholstered piece of furniture is built. As a result, it is doubtful that the coverage will be even nor that every part of the item will be coated. These bare and lightly covered spots will result in your sofa, sectional or chair looking uneven in color within a few years. Because performance fabrics are engineered with stain resistance right from the beginning, your couch, sectional or chair gets complete, all-over protection everywhere. Some upholstery fabrics do not respond well to aftermarket sprays. The spray can cause discoloration, shrinking, stiffening, and dye bleeding. About fifteen years ago, before I moved to Mexico, I sprayed a new love seat and sofa with the hopes of giving it a longer life. Unfortunately, it never had the same softness that it had before the spraying, and within a few years, I noticed the color of some areas to be lighter than others. Performance fabrics are tested before they leave the factory to ensure that its protection can be guaranteed. That is how furniture manufacturers can offer such great warranties – they know that the materials they use will really hold up under almost any circumstance. The most significant difference between the two options is that with an after-market spray, liquids such as urine and red wine still go right through the material and into the foam and filling. With performance fabrics that are moisture repellant, the liquid only beads up on the surface. You never have to worry about your sofa, sectional or chair cover staining nor the filling smelling or molding. Performance fabrics cost the same as regular fabric and what is even more appealing is how many patterns and colors they come in. This summer, I got a sneak peek at the 2019 line. The colors are just stunning and perfect for any décor style common here in Vallarta: beach, contemporary, modern, mid-century modern, bohemian, rustic or Santa-Fe/ Mexican. Whether you are planning on renting out your home in Mexico when you are not using it, or just wanting to get the best return on your investment in your upholstered goods, there is no question that performance fabric is the way to go.

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Streets Alive Memories of a Massacre John Warren

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John Warren is in charge of Publicity for the International Friendship Club (IFC). His articles describe the programs and charities that IFC supports, the sources of income of IFC and the social experiences, lectures and classes that members can enjoy. During the summer John writes about Puerto Vallarta.

here are some very odd things about Puerto Vallarta and one of the strangest is the name given to the street we all know. It runs from the Rosita Hotel to the lighthouse, borders and is part of the Malecon and, officially, is known as Paseo Diaz Ordaz. It is anchored at the north end by that restaurant for the masses, McDonalds, and is home to the Jazz Foundation, Banorte Bank, La Dolce Vita and the Cheeky Monkey. The biography of Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Bolaños is a picture of a very unpleasant fellow who, had he lived long enough, would certainly have been prosecuted for genocide. Born in Oaxaca on 12th March 1911, his family was poor but respectable. His mother was a teacher and a very pious woman but had a few quirks of her own. Little Gustavo had huge, protruding teeth and was skinny and boney and his mother would often say to her friends and family ,”What an ugly son I have.” His looks and his mother’s comments would take a toll on his character and his life. He was, by all accounts a very miserable, sour and violent man. He served as the Secretary of Government in the cabinet of President Adolfo López Mateos from 1958 to 1964 and on 18 November 1963, he became the presidential candidate for the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI). It was a coronation!

He was elected as president in 1964. In 1968, student movements were happening worldwide — including in Mexico, France, Germany, Italy, Czechoslovakia, Argentina, Japan and the United States. Mexico, like many countries in the prosperous 1960s, had spawned a vibrant middle class that enjoyed a quality of life unimaginable in previous decades. These children of the Mexican Revolution who now lived in comfort were, for the first time, able to send their own children to university in unprecedented numbers and many of them were politically active and involved in struggles for democracy. In Mexico City the students demanded reforms from the federal government including the release of political prisoners, and increased political and civil liberties and they were supported by many workers, farmers, housewives, merchants, intellectuals, artists and teachers. The student movement in Mexico City got its start from a street fight between high school students after a football game. The students confronted the Mexico City riot police sent there to end the skirmish. After hours of student resistance, the army was called in to end the violence. The siege ended when the soldiers blasted the main door of the National Preparatory School in San Ildefonso with a bazooka, killing some of the students in the building. After more protests the army occupied both the

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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. National University (UNAM) and the National Polytechnic. Things were getting ugly! Students expected the government to give in to their demands, but they were greeted with a clear message from the president, Diaz Ordaz: “No more unrest will be tolerated.” The students called for a meeting on Oct. 2 at the Plaza de las Tres Culturas in the Tlatelolco housing complex. Thousands of students showed up to get firsthand knowledge of the movement’s next steps. As the gathering was ending, soldiers arrived to capture the movement’s leaders. They were greeted by gunshots from the buildings surrounding the square. The troops then opened fire, turning the evening into a shooting spree that lasted nearly two hours. A ten minute video of the massacre is on YouTube. It’s horrifying! Here’s the link :https://www. youtube.com/watch?time_continue=631&v=Tw2KsKXrF5o No formal investigation into the killings was carried out by any PRI government but in 2000 their 70 years of one-party rule was broken with the election of Vicente Fox who ordered an investigation of the Tlatelolco massacre. Ordaz’s Minister of the Interior, Luis Echeverria, was indicted for genocide for his role in it but in 2009 the charges against him were dismissed due to the statute of limitations. Diaz Ordaz, himself, was lucky enough to die on 30th November 1970. Every year, students in Mexico City march in remembrance of “The Night of Tears” on 2nd October. In 2013 demonstrators in Zapopan, Guadalajara, defiled a statue of the former President Gustavo Diaz Ordaz, daubing the bust with red paint to symbolize the blood of the student protestors gunned down by Mexican soldiers on October 2, 1968. Next time you stroll along the Malecon you might think of those students gunned down by orders of the man whose name the street carries.

Calling on the Village

f you’ve been brave enough to check the news, these past two weeks have been brutal to us citizens of earth. I feel like we’ve all been subjected to some pretty dismal levels of human decency. I finally stopped the not-so-merry-go-round that is my twitter feed and got off, staggering to my bed where I could pull the covers over my head. I never knew how tiring it could be to view the spectacle of people at their worst. This would be bad even for those who don’t have kids, because seeing those things make you feel upset and very often helpless. When you have kids, weeks like these make you realize that you are responsible for raising up humans that won’t go around hurting others and dragging your pretty-good name through the muck (and you also realize that if anyone hurts them, you are going to need the strength to not be the one doing the hurting and the dragging). I have two children who are twelve and thirteen years old. They are great kids, certainly. Their father and I have worked hard to instill values and knowledge so they can be kind and also so they can defend themselves adequately. However, at this marvelous age of adolescence, they are certain that we don’t know how life works in this day and age. They are right, if by life they mean Apple products. But there are several aspects of life that they still have to learn about, and I’m a bit stuck on the timing of the lessons. I’m overwhelmed by the sheer volume as well. For example, they have to know that the truth matters, and that sometimes sticking to it takes a lot of courage. They have to know that their words have power to help or to hurt, even if they can’t see the faces they are speaking to over a computer screen, and it’s just an argument over Fortnight or Roblox.

They have to know that they should speak up when they see something wrong, and that they should stand up for someone when they are kicked down. They have to know that they have the right to set boundaries and to be respected and heard. They have to know that it’s ok to ask for help when those boundaries are crossed. They have to know that they are privileged in a few different ways, no matter that their parents won’t buy them the Iphone XR, or whatever it is, and with that privilege comes a responsibility that is going to feel pretty heavy sometimes.

But my kids also have access to a lot of information about what is happening in the world. They can see Netflix and hear music (Green Day fans) and talk to their friends. They watch advertisements and news clips and very opinionated YouTubers. They can see world leaders in action and read all the comments of those leaders’ supporters and detractors, all with just the click of a mouse. Sure, we talk to them about what they see and hear. We can ask the questions and we can give our own honest answers. Most of all, we can try to model the way a kind, compassionate, courageous human being should live in their own small corner of the world. Sometimes we’ll be pretty poor examples. Sometimes, on a good day, we’ll succeed.

But you know, dear internet, dear leaders, dear world, it would be nice to get some support. We are raising this next generation, after all. Show them what it means to be accountable. Show them what it means to have respect. Show them what it means to stand beside the victim and help them up. Show them what it means to have courage and dignity in the most difficult and trying of circumstances. Show them what it means to be a true person of worth. I’m talking about a worth based on values, in a world where so much seems to depend on material and political gain. Help us world. Give us something to work with here. We’re doing all we can, but we’re calling on the village to gather around all the children now, to raise them up with us. The future depends on us all.

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Incanto’s High Season Features Favorites Well-Strung, Spencer Day, Shawn Pelofsky and More!

everal returning Vallarta favorites are filling Incanto’s high season lineup, including the smooth vocals of singer-songwriter Spencer Day, popular singing string quartet WellStrung, and comedienne Shawn Pelofsky, just to name a few. Comedienne/actor Shawn Pelofsky’s famous tagline ‘Stretch it out!’ could be a metaphor for her highly successful tenure in Vallarta over the past several years, and it’s the title of her all-new hit comedy special just released on DVD. A crowd favorite in Los Angeles at the world-famous Comedy Store on the Sunset Strip, Showtime, and Atlantis cruises, Shawn’s observational comedy is both edgy and hilarious. She’ll spice up the holiday season at Incanto this December. Visit Incanto’s all-new website coming soon for more information and online tickets. Singer and composer Spencer Day has had a stellar year and celebrates the worldwide release of his new album ‘Angel City’. Having made quite a name for himself in Vallarta, Spencer is now well-known around the world

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for his heartfelt, clever lyrics, affable personality, and velvety smooth vocals. Spencer returns to Incanto in early January. Tickets on sale soon. Well-Strung’s enormous talent for melding classical strings with pop hits and vocals returns to the Incanto stage in February. Their popularity is skyrocketing internationally and their just released new album, ‘Under the covers’, is already climbing the charts. Tickets will go fast. Watch for them, as well as more information about Incan-

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Local musicologist Paco Ojeda takes us back to the early 1920s in his next lecture, Talkies, when the first feature-length motion pictures with music and sound were released. Music and sound in film is something we take for granted,” commented Ojeda. “By looking at clips from timeless films and their music scores, we will gain a deeper appreciation for the way film composers enhance the moviegoing experience.” Oct. 11 at 7:30pm. Paco also hosts Dinner & Movie on Tuesdays at 7pm in the air-conditioned theater. Watch many classic films on their giant screen while enjoying a special dinner menu. Step into Incanto’s theatre for ‘A Golden Era Evening’, as popular vocalist Hannah Brady takes you on a musical journey featuring Jazz, swing, and a dash of Broadway. Favorites include I’ll Be Seeing You, Lost and Found, People, and a few other musical comedy gems will have you reeling with laughter. She will be accompanied by pianist Andres Piedra. Saturdays starting Oct. 13 - Nov. 10, 8pm. Cheko Ruiz presents ‘The Music of the Gipsy Kings’ on Sundays at 8pm in the theater. Several new musicians have joined the group including singer-songwriter Zoe Wood and percussionist Danny ‘Choy’ Renteria. Visit Incanto’s website for a calendar of events. Their new website is currently in development. See their box office for tickets. Online tickets will return soon www.IncantoVallarta.com Voted “Best Live Music Venue” in Vallarta in 2018. No cover charge in the piano bar. Located at Insurgentes 109 at the Rio Cuale. Hours: 4pm-11:30pm Tues. - Sun. Phone: 322-223-9756. Casual dining. Closed on Mondays.

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Ruben Ortiz Torres: Mexipunx

he Office of Cultural Projects (OPC), in collaboration with the Manuel Álvarez Bravo Photographic Center (CFMAB) in Oaxaca, is honored to present Mexipunx, a photographic exhibition by Rubén Ortiz Torres and curated by Laureana Toledo. The images were originally exhibited in 1984 as part of the Jesus and the Mutants series at the Mexican Council of Photography. Mexipunx is an extended version of that exhibition, which now includes videos originally recorded in Super-8 and drawings of people that appear in the photographs. The exhibition presents vintage and recent prints designed specifically for the exhibition. In his images, Ortiz Torres narrates his own history of punk from the capital of the country, unlike the photojournalist works of the countercultural movement of the time, he was part of that subculture and produced a self-representation without ceasing to document. His photographs picture the first punks of the time, such as Guillermo Santamarina, nicknamed Tin Larín, where according to legend he became the first Mexican punk and then the curator of the Museum of Contemporary Art of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (MUAC). Also included are images of brothers Juan Carlos and Mario Lafontaine, members of the legendary duet María Bonita; the girls from Las Flores del Mal who wore vintage clothes from the 50s and 60; legendary underground scenes such as Disco Bar 9, a gay bar in the Zona Rosa, and the only and true punk bar: Tutti Frutti. Along with this exhibition, La

punción de la herida: Gráfica estudiantil de la Facultad de Artes y Diseño de la UNAM sobre el 68, will be exhibited in the William Hobi Hall at Taller OPC, in commemoration of the 50 anniversary of October 2, conformed by graphic work done by students and teachers of UNAM. This exhibition curated by Fernando Sánchez and René Contreras, in collaboration with Teacher Víctor Ríos, Production Coordinator at the Carlos Olachea Workshop, FAD Xochimilco, UNAM, and Teacher Fanuvy Núñez Aguilera, Professor of Engraving, FAD Taxco, UNAM . Rubén Ortiz Torres is a professor of Visual Arts at the University of California at San Diego. He began his career as a photographer, printmaker and painter, but has produced over the years a series of works in a variety of media, including movies and videos, automobiles, and custom machines. His work has been included in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art in New York; the Museum of Contemporary Art of Los Angeles, the National Museum of Art Reina Sofia in Madrid, and the Museum of Contemporary Art of San Diego, among others. The Office of Cultural Projects (OPC) is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of Contemporary Art through exhibitions, round tables, public art initiatives and educational services programs. Opening: October 6 from 7pm to 9pm Exhibition: October 6, 2018 to January 5, 2019 598 Juárez esq. con Aldama, Centro

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losing Ceremonies Ismael Guardado Exhibit This coming Saturday, October 6 at 11am will be the closing ceremonies for the Ismael Guardado art exhibit at the Peter Gray Art Museum. Mr. Guardado will be there to talk about his history and his art that has been on display. This will be your final opportunity to view this outstanding and award winning exhibit.

The Cannabis Caravan

On Saturday, October 13 from 10am - 2pm, and again on Monday, October 15 from 10 - 4pm, CUC will be hosting “The Cannabis Caravan”. This Medical Cannabis Conference & Expo is all about Cannabis and Medicinal Marijuana. There will be international lecturers and workshops to provide knowledge of the medicinal marijuana industry, with a focus on education and commercial information. Experts will be here to talk about where Mexico stands on the legalization of cannabis. Anyone interested in the cannabis industry is welcome. This event is FREE and open to the public.

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and Friday at 1pm in the main (air conditioned) auditorium. On Friday, Oct. 5 they will be showing CHE. In 1956, Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara and a band of Castro-led Cuban exiles mobilize an army to topple the regime of dictator Fulgencio Batista. Director: Steven Soderbergh Writers: Peter Buchman (screenplay), Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara (Memoir “Reminiscences of the Cuban Revolutionary War”) Stars: Julia Ormond, Benicio Del Toro, Oscar Isaac.

Black Lion Run

On Sunday, October 28 at 8 am we will have the 2nd Annual Black Lion Run. There will be a 2K, 5K and 10K runs. For more info visit www.cuc. udg.mx or email carreraleonesnegros@cuc.udg.mx The Only English Radio in Banderas Bay Last but not least, Please tune in to my “Good Morning Wake Up Show” every Saturday morning at 9 am. It can be found at 104.3 FM on your radio or at the following internet link. http://udgtv.com/ radio-puerto-vallarta/en-vivo “If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito”.

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Vibes & Vices: MaiKai Poke Bowls AJ Freeman

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AJ Freeman is an adventurous spirit, serial friendmaker, and general enthusiast. He lives his everyday life hoping to demonstrate the nearly infinite potential for discovery and wonder on this small wet rock orbiting a dim yellow star in the backwoods of the Milky

oke has its roots where many of the best things in life do, in the broad scope of human ingenuity. What started as scraps of a fisherman’s catch seasoned with convenient ingredients like seaweed eventually morphed into the cornucopia of fresh flavor we know today one experimental new addition at a time. A few pineapple chunks here, a slice of avocado there, and all of a sudden you’ve got something great going. Somewhere along the way the delicious dish rode the line of latitude that almost directly connects

Hawaii to this sunny city by the sea, washing ashore a few blocks inland at MaiKai Poke Bowls (Calle Francisco I. Madero 315, Emiliano Zapata). MaiKai has been a favorite midday meal for me for months now, and now that they’ve added more staff and seating I feel comfortable telling everyone how great it is. The Vibes: Stationed on Francisco Madera just across the Rio Cuale bridge, MaiKai is easily identified by the surfboard-shaped sign in front of the stand. The streetside tables are shaded by a large umbrella, giving guests a front row seat as another after-

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noon in Vallarta unfurls through the cobblestone streets of Old Town. I took a seat at one of the tables and waited for the MaiKai team to get my order properly shoveled

while Al Green’s “Love and Happiness” grooved splendidly from the Bluetooth speaker. Uniformed children migrated from a nearby school as my leopard print belt-

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scarf flowed gently in the breeze...it seemed a very pleasant afternoon for everyone. The Vices: MaiKai is the vision of culinary couple Mariana and Enrique, and fun fact, almost took the form of a chicken and waffles joint (not that that wouldn’t have been a fine choice from the perspective of this writer). Mariana offered some insight on the final decision: “We wanted to bring something fresh to the area, something a little healthier.” Not that a large bowl with extra spicy tuna and salmon exactly qualifies as a salad. Still, piled high with carrots and cucumbers and seasoned with a savory chile serrano soy sauce, at least it looks I was making good dietary choices in the picture. Drawing my twin swords, I went to work on the bowl while feeling very proud of myself for being able to use chopsticks effectively. It was every bit as good as expected, and washed down with a bottle of locally produced agua de piña, made for an ideal lunch. The Verdict: If you haven’t paid a visit to MaiKai yet, you’re missing out on something special...they even offer delivery within walking distance for you shut-ins. Enrique once said “it seems like only sunny, happy people eat poke,” but it almost seems like a self-fulfilling prophecy when you have made it your mission to make people smile with food. MaiKai succeeds in this mission, bringing the spirit of Aloha to the streets of Vallarta. Maybe I’ll catch you there. www.facebook.com/maikai. pokebowls/

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Tech’n Stuff Mobile apps for the elderly

Busing Banderas Bay Bruce Howells

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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.

Born and raised in Mexico City, Puerto Vallarta has been home to Aldo for over 10 years. An expert in sales and digital marketing, he is the Innovation Manager for CPS Media. As Mexico becomes more sophisticated, Aldo will share new tech and tips on getting most out of your technology. Email him with topics you’d like to see discussed here.

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t was the last Friday of the season at the Jazz Foundation (JF) and Soul Trip was performing. The sound system and lights at the JF are first-rate, with the view from the balcony overlooking the Malecon providing the framework for a magical Vallarta evening. Suddenly, we had a Vallarta summer storm. Palm trees bending in the torrential wind, rain pounding down and into the club, thunder booming and the lightening providing a strobe effect of the bay. The streets were deserted and flooded. As would be expected in Mexico, the band played on. The rain ended and the JF was inundated with thirsty customers; the band played an extra set. It was one of those nights you

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never want to end; once home, we had a final beverage before heading to bed. I discovered a mess in our bedroom. Was Velma mad at me? Not like her to throw her clothes all over the room, mine maybe, but not hers. Our house had been broken into! We notified security. Velma’s purse with her id’s and cards, as well as my wallet, were gone. Saturday morning, we met the administrator for our complex, Karla; she has been a shining star in this upsetting incident. She arranged for police to come and stayed to translate, also driving us to the police station on Monday to retrieve the police report. Two hours waiting for a

thirteen-page police report only one person has asked to see. We contacted our former landlord, Flavio, who helped us by contacting Intercam and arranging to cancel our MX bank card and receive replacements. He offered to loan us money until we secured access to our Canadian accounts. It was amazing to realize that far away from “old-home” there were people who cared for you and were there to help. We located the INM near the cruise ship terminal and started the process to reissue our Residente Temporal permits. To date, we have made trips for photos, bank fees (3x), and INM (7x). Our credit cards were mailed to our Canadian address and we arranged for a friend to bring them down. While I would never trust my credit card with a politician, I had no issues in asking a rock and roll musician to bring my cards down. Thanks, Rock n Roll Donnie. Shocker Alert! Our bank (BNS) will only issue debit cards in person. To get around this you require a Power of Attorney on file with your bank. Take note everyone. We had to fly to Calgary to receive new debit cards. Anyone booked a flight without a credit card recently? A friend, Ed the Spoon-man, from La Cruz, stepped up and offered us his credit card to book our trip home. Maybe he was anxious to get rid of us? Landing in Calgary, our son picked us up and drove us to see Vallarta’s rock legends, “Tres Cuartos”, on their Canadian tour. He told us he was our Uber for the night; figured he owed us a few rides. We were fortunate to see our granddaughters playing high school soccer. Three games in freezing weather. One of the twins scored a goal, and while that warmed my heart, the rest of me was freezing. So thankful to be back and warm in our “new-home” in Vallarta. Flavio offered to pick us up at the airport upon our return! We feel loved and safe.

nowing how to use a smartphone opens up an incredible range of possibilities for seniors”. Technology has advanced a lot, reaching everywhere and at all ages. Living without a mobile phone today seems nearly impossible. However, for many older people, mobile technology is an entirely different world that does not interest them or they struggle with how to use it. And this can be an issue because there is a world of possibilities at hand that can make life easier. While many people of a certain generation have resisted the use of smartphones, when you choose to travel or live away from family for extended periods they can be a lifeline in many ways. From video calls with grandchildren to apps that help with medications tracking exercise and activity there are even apps designed to keep your brain sharp. Autonomy: Apps can allow us to take care of all the little details right from the palm of our hand. And when you live in a foreign country with a foreign language using apps for online shopping, banking and paying bills it can be the difference of accomplishing one thing or all the things in a day. Relaxation: Many apps help with relaxing including reading books

and newspapers online, learning a language , and playing games that can have health benefits for brain agility. Socializing: By far the most popular, Facebook Twitter and Instagram, are all ways to share ideas photos and information with friends and family easily from anywhere. Health: Track appointments, collect contact information for doctors, set reminders, maintain prescriptions, track exercise, calories and activity. Some top suggested apps: Medisafe: An app for the management of medicines that avoids forgetting to take the pills. It has an option to notify family members if they do not take the corresponding medicine. Life 360: A locator that allows the user’s relatives to know where they are at all times, very useful in the case of people with dementias. In addition to the location it also allows you to track a lost or stolen phone. It uses modern GPS technology. Swiftkey: With this app the keyboard will become larger and someone with limited sight can write without problems in applications such as WhatsApp. They are all available for Android and iOS.

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Life in la Cruz

Sustainably Yours Emily Magewski

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Cindy Bouchard

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EMILY MAJEWSKI was a sustainable landscape designer and consultant for 15 years prior to moving to Mexico in 2011. She and her husband live off grid and are dedicated to helping increase the sustainability of homes and gardens in our region.

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

The Heat Tolerant Salad Garden

La Cruz Inn continues their tradition of great food served with love

iving on the same line of latitude as Hawaii comes with obvious perks. As a gardener with northern origins, however, there are some adjustments to be made. These tweaks are most especially useful in the summer growing months. The majority of traditional veg crops can grow quite happily during our cooler winter period. This perfect 3 month span, December through February, is the tropical equivalent of a perfect 3 month growing span during New England’s summer period. It’s fast but pretty perfect. Once the summer humidity rolls in, or even the soaring dry heat of the spring, the gardener’s palette of content veggies starts to change. Today we will focus on heat tolerant greens. Most gardeners know that lettuce likes it cool – think UK, Beatrix Potter, lush and mild weather with lots of moisture. Lettuces especially do not like warm temperatures to germinate in – germination will be sporadic and disease prone. So it’s best to wait for the chillier weather of November to begin germinating – your later seedlings will more than outrace earlier versions sown in warm October. Otherwise, you carry on with new sowings every 3 weeks, for a continual harvest, similar to lettuce routines up north. Come summer, you will need to adjust your strategy and/or selection. I have found three approaches to be very useful: In the summer, switch to heir-

loom lettuce varieties bred for the humid Old South of the States. These oldies but goodies are simply more tolerant of high heat, sun and humidity, without growing bitter from the start. You have a chance at tender sweetness. Grow aquatic edible greens. Floating in water not only prevents leaf cutter ants from decimating an all-they-can-eat buffet but the moisture saturation prevents bitterness due to heat stress. Switch over to tropical perennial and alternative greens. The flavors vary but they’re an excellent option to get superfoods into your diet! These selections blow Iceberg lettuce away! The following is a list to get you started. Remember, keep these greens out of direct sun and rain. See what you can get your gardening mitts on and enjoy those salads! Heirloom lettuces: • Jericho Romaine • Salad Bowl Green – Butterhead • Black Seeded Simpson • Simpson Elite • Prize Leaf • Freckles Romain • Little Gem • Mascara • Amish Deer Tongue Aquatic greens that never get bitter. Invasive when in wild. • Water cress (pests love it, though), water spinach, water mimosa Alternative and perennial greens • moringa • chaya (cooked) • malabar spinach • cranberry hibiscus • basil • indian lettuce (lactuca indica) • ethiopian kale • mustards • collards • beet greens • turnip greens • buckwheat leaves • amaranth leaves • orach • katuk • tropical tree kale • swiss chard • young sweet potato leaves • microgreens and sprouts (indoors)

Comfort food, pretty surroundings and wonderful people where community spirit abounds. Sometimes you just want a good meal; always you get so much more. When lovebirds Cirilo and Annette bought The La Cruz Inn in June 2016 our town gained a gem of an eatery as well as great accommodation for visitors to our paradise. Commencing their third season they’ve continued with what seems like an annual tradition of fixing up, renovating and polishing their gem. The first year they added flare and two guestrooms above the existing structure. The second season brought the addition of two more hotel rooms and changes to the restaurant kitchen, increasing the menu twofold. This summer as they enter for their third season they’ve given the kitchen a face-lift, and added more storage and prep area for their staff. Annette told me “This meant for us personally moving from the original small management unit attached to the kitchen to our newly built apartment above.” Well deserved for sure! Excited to reopen this week they’re focusing on their great menu “Given positive feedback the menu will remain ‘almost the same’; we’ve reduced a few dishes to ensure service is consistent. Daily features from our chefs will allow them creativity and we’re bringing back guest favorites; fish tacos, meatloaf, ribs, and sizzling molcajetes. Returning to serenade guests is local trio Tres Aires with Spanish tunes and Canadian Matt playing folk rock. Dancing horses visit some evenings and stayed tuned for special events. Open daily from 8:00 am- 9:00 pm serving breakfast, lunch and dinner; they’ll serve

up traditional turkey dinner for both Canadian and American Thanksgiving, too. Cirilo and Annette get most joy visiting with their guests, regulars and tourists. They love being situated on the main plaza, beside the church. “There’s never a dull moment; weddings and quinceñeras at the church, markets and festivals and local families enjoying the plaza.” When asked what has surprised them most; “How greatly the inn has been received. We get compliments on our comfort food that folks miss from home. Turning our dream into reality has brought many rewards; we enjoy working as a couple and

being able to live full-time in this lovely pueblo. We live our dream and realize how lucky we are and are proud to provide employment, going from five employees to sixteen in three years. Being part of the La Cruz community means to us that we have been accepted, it is so nice to go for a walk with our rescue dog and have locals and expats alike recognize us and greet us with a wave and warm smile. La Cruz is a very caring community. When someone needs help everyone is here to assist. We give back to the community in many ways from feeding police officers and if we see a needy person we offer a meal. As for our local stray dogs and cats we give from the left over food. Save cans for Doña Mary to give her each morning as she does her daily collection. We donate to the church and to the pueblo when they are having special events and we help out with local sports teams. We enjoy sponsoring fundraising events such as cook-offs, as well as selling items and tickets at the restaurant for fundraisers in the community. Trust me you’ll enjoy your time at the La Cruz Inn!

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ow about some creepy black spider web earrings for Halloween/Day of the Dead parties? Only a few pairs are available from Marcia. She has also unearthed some copper chain-link bracelets for men (links can be removed if necessary); there are only two in captivity. Copper is known to be helpful with those suffering from arthritis. Do you have only one ear pierced? Impossible to buy just one earring, right? Until now! Debuting this Friday, single earrings will be available - some sterling silver, and a few semi-precious stones. More and more women are eschewing

“matching” earrings as being passé so here’s your chance to stock up on some unusual finds. Oh, and if you can provide a match to the single earring – it’s free! Dig through your jewelry drawer with all those beloved solo pieces and try to make them a pair again!

“Beach Booty” has some cool bracelets, super lightweight, made with beads carved from black lava! Bill and Suzie have combined the interesting lava beads with brightly colored stones. A good variety; check them out! Ricardo’s ‘Muscular Pain Gel’ is becoming more popular as

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brand-new month begins as does our anticipation. Soon our friends will be returning and we will begin the “high” season. Some events to mark on your calendar: The Marina market will begin early, starting on Thursday, October 25. Be sure and stop by and say hello to

Amanda Orlowski our terrific volunteer who will be there at the SPCA “booth”. The Old Town Farmers Market will kick off on Saturday, November 3. Be sure to stop by and say hello to Wendy Urban and I who will be there at the SPCA “booth” kicking off the new season. Regularly scheduled tours each Tuesday and Thursday to the sanctuary

will begin November 6. Be sure and contact us at spcapv@gmail.com if you would like to visit. And tickets are now on sale for our annual fundraiser “Evening Under the Stars” to be held on Saturday, November 24, in The Iguana Restaurant & Tequila Bar in the stunning boutique hotel Casa Kimberly. Remember 100% of the proceeds go to the animals as Janice Chat-

folks are finding immediate topical relief after applying a thin layer over the affected area. Even those suffering from arthritis and rheumatic joints are finding it helpful. The Marsol Friday Market by the Pier is open from 9L30 am to 1:30 pm year-round.

terton underwrites the entire evening. Lots of great items will be available as part of the live and silent auctions. And please consider donating items for our silent auction or raffle. It would be most appreciated. Our work with the rescues is totally supported by your donations. Contact us at spcapv@ gmail.com for more information and to purchase your tickets. Tickets are 2950 pesos each.

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WOW Luncheon at Almacen Cocktail Marina

hen five or so ladies started WOW just over a year ago it was to meet other expats who have picked the Vallarta area to become their full-time home. Canadians, Americans and Brits, we quickly grew to over 60 in the winter months. We met for lunches in the Marina area to enhance and develop our friendships and support other women in business, learning to live here by exchanging information, contacts and knowledge of services. We now meet for breakfast and lunch, once a month and if others want to join us they can find us on Facebook, where we have upcoming dates, times, and locations posted. This helps to have smaller groups. Everyone pays for their own food, drink and tips, we definitely

do not have any membership fee and when there is room we will allow ‘visitors’ to come along. ‘WOW’ could stand for many things but today it stands for ‘Would Other Women’ like to join us? Next breakfast is at Los Mariachiles in the Marina at 10:30 am, Wed. Oct 10th. Please FACEBOOK us or email Nancy, a WOW Co-ordinator, at nevamore@shaw.ca

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Fall into Riviera Nayarit for a Season Full of Festivities

rom family-inspired events and celebrations to not-to-bemissed travel deals, Riviera Nayarit proves to be the perfect destination for a fall getaway. As the crisp days of fall begin to descend in the north, the fun gets started in Riviera Nayarit. Travelers to the eclectic locale will be welcomed with a vibrant array of events that make it the must-visit destination this fall. • Feast of San Francisco (Sept. 26-Oct. 4): Fairs, dances and jamborees with a special twist are a specialty of Riviera Nayarit’s cultural capital. These festivities honor San Francisco, also known as San Pancho, and are an authentically Mexican tradition. • 6th La Cruz de Huanacaxtle Fishing Tournament (Oct. 10-14): The marquee tournament in the Mexican Pacific returns to Riviera Nayarit this October – a destination that is renowned for its sport fishing offer. World class sportsmen will make their way to La Cruz De Huanacaxtle’s Marina Riviera Nayarit and try to catch some of the region’s most soughtafter fish. • 10th Vallarta – Nayarit Gastronomica (Oct. 14-18): Gourmands and foodie novices alike will come together to enjoy various events in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit that celebrate the region’s gastronomic offering. The lineup includes workshops, tasting, dinners and special events. • Vidanta Wellness Retreat (Nov. 1-4): Led by health expert, Deepak Chopra – globally recognized as a pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation – the weekend retreat will offer a series of conferences, workshops and activities for trave-

lers seeking to relax and recharge. • XXIV International Gourmet Festival (Nov. 23 - Dec. 2): The 24th edition of this popular festival celebrates Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit and Tepic and the culinary scene that makes each of these destinations so special. Internationally renowned guest chefs will take the helm at local restaurants and hotels serving delicious creations that showcase the region’s gastronomy. • 10th Riviera Nayarit Half Marathon (Nov 24): Riviera Nayarit is pleased to welcome all runners and their families to participate in a half marathon or 10K in Nuevo Vallarta. The competition is endorsed by the Mexican Federation of Athletic Associations and approved by the International Association of Marathons and Races (AIMS). • Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf Classic 2018 (Nov. 29 - Dec. 2): This tournament, played in a Foursome A GoGo format, seeks to benefit local charities including Peace Punta de Mita, the Punta de Mita Foundation and the Community Project. For those who love to mix travel with tee times, this classic in paradise will be well above par. • 3rd Commercial and Cultural Wixarika Expo (Nov. 29 - Dec. 2): For the third consecutive year the magical town of Sayulita will host 25 Wixarika groups, who will offer culturally rich workshops highlighting embroidery, beadwork, painting and more. Additionally, the expo’s pavilions will feature themed areas including culinary and medicine pavilions, the first offering a variety of traditional meals from Nayarit and the latter offering interactions with four traditional healers.

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The Riviera Nayarit: A World-Class Golf Destination

eroméxico, hosted its 11th Golf Tournament on September 20 in Punta Mita. The tournament was headlined by Lorena Ochoa, the first Mexican LPGA golfer to be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. The tournament, presented by Santander, welcomed over 120 guests—including the airline’s main business partners—with the goal of raising funds for the “La Barranca Educational Center,” a community facility that offers grade school and middle school education to 360 disadvantaged students in Barranca de Huentitán, Jalisco. “This event isn’t just a fundraiser: it also helps encourage interest in the sport and promote Mexico’s most idyllic destinations,” said Giancarlo Mulinelli, domestic sales director for Aeroméxico. Although this is the eleventh tournament, it’s the third year being hosted by the Riviera Nayarit—twice in Punta Mita and once in Nuevo Vallarta—which speaks volumes of Mexico’s Pacific Treasure as a world-class golf destination. Mulinelli also mentioned the destination was chosen because of its internationally-renowned golf courses. Jesús Carmona Jiménez, president of the Bahía de Banderas Hotel and Motel Association (AHMBB), highlighted the Riviera Nayarit’s allure as one of the top destinations for golf enthusiasts because of its PGA (Professional Golfers Association of America) rated courses, designed by some of the best names in the industry— Jack Nicklaus, Robert Von Hagge,

Jim Lipe, Percy Clifford and Greg Norman. The Pacífico Punta Mita course, designed by Jack Nicklaus, set the stage for the 11th Aeroméxico Golf Tournament. The course is known for its famous “Tail of the Whale” hole and offers players stunning views of Banderas Bay and the Sierra Madre. The golfers all agreed it’s a very friendly course, but that some of the holes were quite challenging.

Special guest Lorena Ochoa held a golf clinic before the start of the tournament and spent some time with the players, who took advantage of the opportunity to ask for playing tips and, of course, take the requisite pictures. Ochoa, the tournament’s guest of honor, was true to her unpretentious nature saying it was an honor to share this space with golf aficionados.

Arroyo Clean-up in La Cruz

hat community spirit for so many to help with the Arroyo clean-up - next is the colonia behind El Profe! The people of La Cruz are banding

together to get the river ways, streets, and beaches cleaned-up. Thank you to Lina, Chilo & crew and his family, Fer Galvez, MariChuy and Alfredo and all the locals pictured here.

Thank you to Girrsa for taking away the debris free of charge. For more information about the Amigos de La Cruz visit: www. amigoslacruz.org

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THIS WEEK CONTEMPORARY VISIONS: ART EXPOSITION—Art Exposition featuring Mexico City surreal artists Manuel Contreras and Heteo runs 08/10/2018 - 21/10/2018. Cocktail Inauguration Saturday, October 13, 6 p.m. Artists will be present. Galerias Vallarta Shopping Center (Fco. Medina Ascencio 2920 - Puerto Vallarta) MEXICAN WINE & CHEESE TASTING NIGHT— Our most popular wine tasting: a selection of five boutique Mexican wines paired with five artisan Mexican cheeses. All wines are premium bottles and the cheeses are sourced from a local producer from Atotonilco El Alto, in the state of Jalisco. This is an intimate event capped at only 9 seats. Secure your spot(s) as soon as possible, as they sell out quickly! For more info, please email hola@ uncorkmexico.com or visit our website: www.uncormexico.com. Tuesday at 6 pm at Petit Hotel Villa Mercedes (Amapas 175) CHEF RUBEN’S MAGICAL MEXICAN SALSAS— Chef Ruben introduces a journey of different sauces of Mexico. Taking classic Mexican ingredients and by doing a variety of cooking techniques, he will show how you can get many different flavors, textures, and options for other dishes. Beer, wine, local spirits and jugos are included. $45 USD per person. Wed. at 6 pm at ART Vallarta (213 Calle Pilitas | artvallarta.com)

ONGOING EVENTS ART LIFE DRAWING’ ART WORKSHOP: LOCAL ARTIST ARMANDO REYES— Join us on a new night, Wednesdays at 8pm in the theater. More information and online tickets. More info at IncantoVallarta.com. MALECON SCULPTURES 101— Enjoy a relaxed walk by the ocean while chatting about the sculptures on the Malecon and the local art scene, plus a delicious Mexican brunch or snack at a charming and very unique spot. A fantastic cultural experience with a local friend. Wed, Thu and Fri at 9:00am. Make reservations through Vallarta101 (facebook.com/welovevallarta | 01 322 100 2253) HANDBUILDING WITH CLAY AT ART VALLARTA— This class will take the beginner student through each step of coil and slab building. The instructor will familiarize you with terms ,tools and processes, supporting your creative vision. You will build simple projects from choosing your idea, applying techniques you learn, finishing with firing and glazing. Monday and Friday from 10:00am to 1:00pm and 1:30pm to 4:30pm; Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30pm to 4:30pm. 350 pesos plus Clay Kit (462 pesos). Art Vallarta Gallery (Calle Pilitas 213 | facebook. com/artvallarta) INTRODUCTION TO WHEEL THROWING AT ART VALLARTA— This is the next step after fundamental building with clay. You will be guided in interactive instruction on the electric potter’s wheel; learning basic techniques, necessary for progressing as an artist in clay using the potter’s wheel. Basic finishing techniques in high – fire clay, glazing, firing and loading the kiln.350.00 pesos plus clay (462 pesos). Monday and Friday from 10:00am to 1:00pm and 1:30pm to 4:30pm; Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30pm to 4:30pm. 350 pesos plus Clay Kit (462 pesos). Art Vallarta Gallery (Calle Pilitas 213 | facebook.com/ artvallarta) OPEN CLAY STUDIO AT ART VALLARTA— Have a project you want to work on independently? Come take part working

This listing features ongoing acts and events at bars, restaurants and venues.

VALLARTA Babel Bar (Aquiles Serdán 437, Isla del Cuale) Zoe and Leónides on Sat from 1 to 3 pm Suite Sound (Magalí Uribe and Nacho Flores) on Sun from 1 to 3 pm Captain Don’s (Honduras 126) Tequila Rush on Fri from 9 pm to 12 am Da Crew on Sat from 9 pm to 12 am Devils Bar Live (527 Morelos) The Zippers on Fri from 8 to 11 pm Soul Trip on Sat from 11:30 pm to 1:30 am El Bar at Food Park PV The Black Tequila on Sat at 9:00 pm To be included in this directory: Add your listing at vallartatribune.com/eventos Deadline for Publication: Friday before Thursday publication date.

Expats In Mexico – The Expat Guide to Living in Mexico – celebrates its second anniversary and Mexico’s birthday with a photo contest designed to capture the very best Mexico Moments experienced by expats in Mexico, aspiring expats who want to live in Mexico and travelers who visit the country often. Participants can submit

Incanto (Insurgentes 109) Zen Hour is Tue - Sun at 4:00pm Red Suitcase Band on Sun and Wed at 7:30pm Zoe Wood & Eduardo Leon on Thu at 5:00pm Open Mic on Thu at 7:30pm Joan Houston on Fri at 5:00pm Luis & Fernando on Fri at 7:30pm Dennis Crow on Fri-Sun and Tue-Wed at 9:30pm George Gracia on Sun at 5:00pm Cheko Ruiz Gypsy Kings on Sun at 8:00pm Tongo on Tue at 5:00pm Edgar Roxha on Tue at 7:00pm Joby Hernandez on Wed at 5:00pm More @ incantovallarta.com Kelly’s Pour Favor (Lazaro Cardenas 245) The Change on Tue at 7:00pm 3:Tones on Fri at 7:00pm Soul Trip on Sat at 7:00pm Warique (Aquiles Serdan 280) Live Music on Fri and Sun from 7:00 to 10:00pm Que?Pasa (625 Aquiles Serdan) Bob Tandem & Friends on Mon from 7-9 pm

Mexico Photo Contest the photo they feel best reflects what Mexico means to them by visiting the https:// www.expatsinmexico.com Expats In Mexico homepage, clicking on the Enter the Contest button, completing the Mexico Moments Photo Contest Entry Form and uploading their photo

side by side with student’s from all classes and artists currently in the studio. No instruction is provided, but Rob will be present and available to help you out with equipment and basic needs. 350.00 pesos plus Clay Kit (if you need one). Monday and Friday from 10:00am to 1:00pm and 1:30pm to 4:30pm; Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30pm to 4:30pm. 350 pesos plus Clay Kit (462 pesos). Art Vallarta Gallery (Calle Pilitas 213 | facebook. com/artvallarta) HARNESS THE POWER OF PAINTING WITH DOUGLAS SIMONSON— This class is for beginning and experienced acrylic painters. Class is every Friday from 1:30 PM to 4:30PM. Cost is $350 pesos per class. Easels, paints and brushes are available but bring your own brushes if you have your preferences. Drop-ins are welcome (based on space availability) Art Vallarta Gallery (Calle Pilitas 213 | facebook.com/artvallarta)

FILM LA CRUZ MARINA FREE MOVIE NIGHT— In the VIP room at Marina Riviera Nayarit every Thursday at 8:00pm. CINEMA CUC— Free. 1:00 pm on Wednesdays and Fridays in the main auditorium at Centro Universitario de la Costa (Av. Universidad 203, Ixtapa | 322.222.1512 | www.cuc.udg.mx) CINE CLUB EL MUÉGANO: MARTES DE CINE— Enjoy movies at the Los Mangos Library Martes de Clássicos Cultural Center, Tuesdays at 7pm. 20 pesos. (Av. Francisco Villa No. 1001 | bibliotecalosmangos.com)

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(JPEG format only). The contest winner will receive a U.S. $300 Amazon gift certificate, second place a U.S. $200 Amazon gift certificate and third place a U.S. $100 Amazon gift certificate. Fourth through 10th place runner-ups will receive a signed copy of the book “Boomers in Para-

dise: Living in Puerto Vallarta” by author Robert Nelson. The contest will begin Sunday, September 16 at 12:01 a.m. PDT and end Sunday, October 14 at 11:59 a.m. PDT. Winners will be notified and announced on the Expats In Mexico website and through social media no later than Monday, October 22, 2018.

CINE CLUB EL MUÉGANO: FRIDAY CINEMA CYCLE ON SOCIAL NETWORKS— Enjoy movies about Social Networks at the Los Mangos Library Martes de Clássicos Cultural Center, Fridays at 7pm. 20 pesos. (Av. Francisco Villa No. 1001 | bibliotecalosmangos.com)

HEALTH & WELLNESS BEACH YOGA— Bring your mat down to the beach for a gentle morning flow, every Wednesday at 9am at playa los camarones, in front of Barracuda restaurant. 70 pesos per person and children under 12 are free when accompanying an adult. Barracuda (Calle Paraguay 1290) SPIRITUAL & METAPHYSICAL LECTURE— Journey of self discovery at the Center For Spiritual Living Puerto Vallarta. Each week offers inspirational talk using spiritual tools for personal growth, along with discussion and fellowship afterwards. An open and inclusive spiritual community, all are welcome. Saturdays from 12:00 - 1:00 pm at Centro Cultural Cuale (Aquiles Serdan #437)

OTHER BINGO WITH PEARL— Saturdays at 4pm. Drink specials, gift certificates, and cash prizes. Special guests Ballet Folklorico Tradiciones will perform. Incanto Vallarta (Insurgentes 109, Old Town Puerto Vallarta | 322.223.9756 | www.incantovallarta. com)

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