Issue 866, November 8 - 14 2013

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Welcome to Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit Here is some advice to make your trip a little easier and more enjoyable.

TIME ZONE: The entire state of Jalisco is on Central Time, as is the southern part of the State of Nayarit starting from 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. Current fare is $6.50 pesos per ticket and passengers must purchase a new ticket every time they board another bus. There are no “transfers”.

TAXIS: There are set rates within defined zones of town.

Do not enter a taxi without agreeing on the price with the driver first. Price is per trip not person.

MONEY EXCHANGE: Although you may have to wait in line for a few minutes, banks will give you a higher rate of exchange than the exchange booths (caja de cambio). You will need your passport.

Better yet, use your bank card to withdraw funds from any ATM machine. Note that ATM’s

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in the banks are the safest to use and generally charge lower fees.

DRINKING WATER: For the 17th year in a row, Puerto Vallarta’s water has been awarded a certification of purity for human consumption.

The quality of the water tested at the purification plant varies greatly from what comes out of the tap at the other end. So do be careful. If you want to be doubly sure, you can pick up bottled water just about anywhere.

EXPORTING PETS: Fall in love with the street dog

outside your hotel or a puppy on the Malecon doesn’t mean they can’t come home with you. The process is fairly inexpensive and only takes a day or two. You need a certificate of health from a local vet among other things. The time of year that pets can travel in the cargo section of the plane may be your biggest challenge. For the most up-to-date information contact the Puerto Vallarta SPCA at spcapv@gmail.com.

Pay your bills. Be courteous.

And have fun!

COMMON SENSE: Just as you wouldn’t walk around your hometown drunk and beligerent, it is not acceptable to do that here. While Mexicans are a forgiving bunch, basic politeness is appreciated. For the guys, peeing in public is a major faux pas and if you are caught, can get you tossed in jail or an expensive fine. Pay attention to your surroundings.

LEGAL SYSTEM: Not knowing the law is not an valid excuse in Mexico or anywhere. If you find yourself caught in a legal situation be aware that guilt is presumed until your innocence can be proven. This is a very difficult lesson to learn if you are visiting from the United States or Canada in particular. Immediately contact your consulate for assistance.

DRINKING AND DRIVING: First off – just don’t. The consequences are not worth it. Taxis are cheap and plentiful. Fines are as much as 10,000 pesos.

You can be taken to jail and your vehicle impounded. There are many checkstops on the weekends and you will be asked to blow if they suspect you have been drinking.

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Editor’s Note

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t’s about a dozen hours past deadline and I am just now finding the time to get this out. Please excuse the spelling, grammar and punctuation mistakes. This past week I enjoyed a networking breakfast at Bravo restaurant, hosted by the always amazing Pam Thompson where I met so many of the town’s active community members. I’m not good with names but I’ve got an eye for faces and I have to say, we are an attractive bunch. I stopped by both Puerto Vallarta markets on Saturday to say hello

to friends and be a good contributing consumer. If I didn’t buy from you this week, don’t worry, I’ll be back. Saturday night saw me with a couple beers in hand (for a good cause) at the Los Muertos Brewing Company Dia de Los Muertos charity event benefiting Centro De Apoyo a Niños Con Cáncer A.C., Vallarta’s foundation that supports children who are battling cancer. With about $10,000 pesos in total raised, this event is already scheduled for next year. The live music/block party vibe was great to experience in this city! I suggest more of these types of events!

I was going to go diving (in the ocean) for my first time in 13 years with Ms. Sue Keevil of PV Sea Dive but alas, it’s been rescheduled! One day dear readers… one day. This upcoming week has us hopping again with the Friday night opening of Fosse at the Boutique Theater, DineOut on Tuesday, Oktoberfest on Wednesday and the inauguration of the 19th Festival Gourmet on Thursday. It might be time to start an exercise program as calorie intake is set to increase substan-

In the Know

In an effort to keep you better informed we have a couple new additions to the paper including a small column each week in French, and a snapshot of the events our Community Manager is attending. Julie is new to the Tribune but has already made some impressive contributions.

Please join me in welcoming her to both Puerto Vallarta and the Tribune. We are also running a selection of the comments we get online. www.vallartatribune.com gets good traffic and has some lively comments. If you haven’t checked us out online, please do.

Recent arrival, Steven Afonso, contributed a couple of the cover photos from this past weekend’s opening of the Old Town Farmers Market.

A local weekly guide to places, people and things

As always I welcome your comments, questions, concerns and invitations to dinner.

Have an excellent week, Madeline

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Sunday Beach Day. The Banderas Bay has so many different beaches to choose from.

One of our favorites is Boca de Tomates, located where the Ameca River meets the ocean. Excellent Sarandeado is served there, a type of marinated grilled whole fish, and we enjoy a laid back day with friends.

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Bargain movies at any of the cinemas here. First run movies in English for budget prices.

If we catch the first show, sometimes we are the only people in the seats. You can’t beat the free air conditioning on a hot afternoon.

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Getting a pedicure. It’s still always a treat, and an affordable luxury. For $150-$200 pesos, depending on where you go, you can get scrubbed, massaged and polished. Just do it the day AFTER beach day. And while you are at it, make an appointment to get a massage, too. You’ll be happy you took the time.

Shopping from your beach chair on Los Muertos. Some of the best deals can be had just waiting for beach vendors to show you their wares. Honest, friendly, and fair, the vendors have some beautiful things. If you are here long term, or frequently, you will make a lifelong friend by buying from them, and helping them earn a living.

Happy Hour on the beach. $1 beers, or a bucket of champagne, there’s a place for every budget. See and be seen – and you

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WILL see it all, if you are there long enough!

Being out on the bay on a boat.

You can rent a yacht, go on a group tour, or go out on a fishing panga. Start at the Marina, the new pier downtown, or Mismaloya.

The water is TEEMING with wildlife, and being out on a boat or in the water is the best way to see it.

Jump in, the water is fine!

Going just about anywhere, and meeting people from all over. We now have good friends from Vancouver to Charlotte, and Calgary to Phoenix. Say hi to the people next to you on the bus, at the bar or restaurant, and take a few minutes to make a new friend.

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Robina Oliver runs Curvas Peligrosas, THE swimwear shop for women of ALL sizes.

She and her husband Carlos escaped the restaurant rat race in San Francisco seven years ago. They live in Puerto Vallarta with their two rescue dogs, three feral cats, and a couple of resident iguanas. curvaspeligrosaspv.com Would you like to share your favourite things to do in Banderas Bay? Each week we feature a local resident who shares their insider tips with us. Send your 7 Things to mmilne@vallartatribune.com

Cruise Ship Arrivals Ahoy! Welcome to Puerto Vallarta

This week we welcome the passengers of these cruise ships in our port.

Please enjoy your time here in beautiful Puerto Vallarta.

Vallarta is filled with so many great things to do and see. If you have any activities, events or fundraisers that you think the Tribune

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We get some pretty great comments posted online at www. vallartatribune.com and though we would share them with you each week.

Off the Beaten Track: Part 3 Beautification and Security

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tially in the coming weeks and months.

Welcome to the community bout a month ago I joined the Tribune team as the Community Manager, and throughout this time I have witnessed a series of transformations in Puerto Vallarta. As the summer season comes to an end and the winter festivities are around the corner, it is inauguration time for many seasonal events.

Last week, I got to fill my eyes with beautiful art work during the ArtWalk, and this weekend my belly at the Old Town Farmers Market.

As I was enjoying a freshly baked chocolate croissant, I watched the official opening of the 5th seasonal Farmer’s Market, at its new fabulous location in Parque Lazaro Cardenas.

I am sure to be a very busy person this winter, as Puerto

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Dear Todd, Thanks so much for your leadership,, I enjoyed reading this story and your efforts will surely help to inspire many people thanks Bob Price

should partake in, please feel free to contact me at julie@vallartatribune.com I will make sure to add them to our calendar of events.

VEENDAM HOLLAND 1440 guests 13/11/2013 CARNIVAL MIRACLE CARNIVAL 2680 guests 13/11/2013

The Kindness of Strangers: A love-affair with Mexico We have loved Mexico since our first trip to Cancun in 1997. We booked at least a 10-day stay every opportunity we had for many years and then visited the Pacific side of Mexico, beautiful Puerto Vallarta!

Since 2007, we have owned a small condominium here and now live here full time since January of 2013.

This Article was very informative and truly we understand what it is to love our home. Thanks for Sharing your Story Hana.

Hope we cross paths one day!

Sherry Garrett

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Mexico creates national strategy to combat weight issues

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ombardier, a Canadian international aerospace firm already in Mexico, strengthens its presence in the country aiming to achieve greater market share and build partnerships with other industry players.

This move is widely considered to be one of the most strategic ones for advancing economic development in the sector.

Through a partnership to distribute its Global 6000 jets, Learjet and Challenger in the country, the Canadian company signed a trade agreement with Mexico Executive Airlines ( ALE ), one of the largest companies in executive-focused aviation.

Currently, the Global 6000 aircraft has the most passenger capacity at 19. The aircraft, which is part of Bombardier’s executive airplanes, is priced at $ 60 million usd, said Arturo Ortega, President of ALE .

The executive added that the

Challenger has a cost of $15-22 million usd and Learjet costs $10-15 million usd.

He also commented that the goal is to sell eight aircraft a year.

In addition, ALE will offer the service of flight hours for business executives, with an average cost of $ 3,000 for every 60 minutes in the air.

With the Global 6000, the company can connect Toluca with Paris or Los Angeles to Tokyo without any layovers. Meanwhile, Bombardier expects to increase its share in the Mexican market which currently occupies 25 %.

In this regard, Fabio Rebello , vice president for Latin America at Bombardier, said the alliance indicates that the Mexican market is very important for the company, as is the need to collaborate with other leading players in the sector.

Originally published on www.MexicoBusinessWeb.com Translations by Michelle Mayer

Mexico: Jalisco Approves Civil Unions The Mexican state of Jalisco, home to Puerto Vallarta, just approved civil unions for same-sex couples.

LGBTQ Nation reports: Lawmakers in Mexico’s western state of Jalisco have approved a change in the state’s constitution that legalizes same-sex civil unions. Jalisco is a conservative and staunchly Roman Catholic state that is home to Mexico’s

second-largest city, Guadalajara.

The law approved Thursday provides gay couples with numerous social benefits similar to those of married couples.

It’s not marriage equality, but it’s something. Nearby Colima passed a similar law a few months ago.

Originally published at http://purpleunions.com

Explore Banderas Bay

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uerto Vallarta is located in the middle of Banderas Bay, one of the largest bays in Mexico at nearly 100km in length.

It is bounded in the north by Punta de Mita and in the south by Cabo Corrientes. It straddles the states of

Jalisco and Nayarit, divided along the Ameca River.

The bay is home to many wonderful communities and an abundance of natural wonders.

In the winter and spring seasons you can witness the awe inspiring

n October 31st, President Enrique Peña Nieto led the launch of the National Strategy for the Prevention and Control of Overweight, Obesity and Diabetes, which “will be a fundamental tool in improving the health and quality of the life of Mexican families.”

He noted that in order to build an inclusive, prosperous Mexico, “The country needs informed, active, healthy men and women.”

The president noted that the National Strategy for the Prevention and Control of Overweight, Obesity and Diabetes consists of three pillars: public health, timely medical care and health regulation and tax policy on behalf of health.

In the first area, he said, “The Strategy seeks to promote healthy lifestyles; extensive campaigns to promote health through education; ongoing monitoring of NCDs, and the implementation of preventive actions.”

He urged people to avoid sedentary lifestyles by engaging in some form of exercise or physical activity for at least one hour a day.

In the second pillar of the strategy, he said, “By using a new model for identifying people with risk factors or a previous diagnosis, we will make sure they have effective, timely access to health services, always giving preference to prevention.”

In the third pillar of the strategy, health regulation and tax policy on behalf of health, the president explained the Federal Government of the Republic promotes various measures to encourage healthy behaviors among the population.

As regards progress in this respect, he noted that, “With the support of our legislators, changes have been approved to the tax laws that will substantially improve Mexicans’ health.”

At the request of the executive branch, he said, “Sweet drinks will be taxed, and on the initiative of the delegates, backed by Sena-

tors yesterday, non-basic foods with a high caloric density will also be taxed.

He also announced the creation of a “nutritional quality” stamp for producers who request this and meet high nutritional standards.

“This will be an additional incentive for the industry to reformulate its products or create healthier choices for all Mexicans.”

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Antonio Argüelles Díaz González, the representative of Mexicans in Motion, said that the strategy should be seen as a major reform for Mexicans’ lives.

He said that this is a reform that, “Will have a direct impact on our quality of life,” since it involves changing attitudes and habits that have become culturally ingrained.”

He said that we now have the opportunity to undertake a profound transformation, by incorporating physical activity into Mexicans’ habits to prevent chronic diseases that reduce their quality of life, so that they feel good about their body and rebel against obstacles to greater physical activity.

beauty of the humpback whales as they calve in the warm waters of the bay, in the summer you can experience the majesty of the sea turtles hatching and returning to their watery world. The fall brings renewed vigour to the mountains and rivers with the fresh rains and revived vegetation. No matter

when you visit, Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit will share their wonders with you. Here is a selection of some of the many things you can do while visiting us.

Walking Tours Take a tour through Puerto Vallarta’s Historic Downtown to learn about this city’s rich history,

famous people, architecture, and cultural and ecological heritage; all this on an easy to moderate two-hour stroll led by a certified guide. Tours leave from the Municipal Tourism Office every Tuesday and Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m and Saturdays at 9:00 a.m.

Obesity and diabetes cons- diabetes, represents a titute the greatest health paradigm shift: challenge, which we must David Kershenobich deal with firmly: Director General of Mercedes Juan López

For her part, Secretary of Health Mercedes Juan Lopez, said that the Mexican government now faces the ethical imperative of preventing a scenario of disease and preventable deaths. ”This would eliminate the possibilities of development of our country,” she added, noting that obesity and diabetes already pose the greatest health challenge, “Which we must deal with firmly.”

She added that according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Mexico ranks second in prevalence of obesity among the adult population in member countries, adding that an overweight person spends 25 percent more on health care, earns 18 percent less than a healthy individual, and displays greater absenteeism, which poses a serious problem for public health and the national economy.

She stressed that obesity and diabetes are not only a health problem in medical and health aspect, but also affect school performance and labor productivity, “Which translates into negative implications for the population’s quality of life and our country’s economic competitiveness.”

the “Salvador Zubirán” National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition David Kershenobich said that Mexico is experiencing times of change and challenges in which the Institute will actively participate.

The Center, he explained, represents a paradigm shift as it seeks to encompass aspects of prevention, early detection and timely medical care, both the base disease and its complications, and to encourage lifestyle changes.

The strategy will have a direct impact on the quality of life: ANTONIO ARGÜELLES

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Celebration and Tribute planned to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the filming “The Night of the Iguana”

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rom November 25th through 29th of November, Puerto Vallarta will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the filming “The Night of the Iguana“.

The tribute seeks to celebrate what has become an important part of the lore of Puerto Vallarta and helped catapult the region internationally.

This event is organized by the University of Guadalajara through the Centro Universitario de la Costa and the Escuela Preparatoria Regional de Puerto Vallarta.

The event will bring together the local community, academics, private and governmental authorities , all in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the film and its important historical reference and cultural development of this region.

Scheduled are a series of conferences, lectures, film screenings, exhibitions of pictures, audio and videos related to the filming of the movie “The Night of the Iguana” which will take place throughout the city including in the Universitario de la Costa, Los Arcos at the Malecón, the Cuale Cultural Center and Los Mangos Library.

Without question this film put Puerto Vallarta on the map, internationally-speaking. It was a watershed moment in coastal Jalisco and its impact cannot be overstated.

Because of this, the celebration is a cultural one and has the chief objective of not only paying homage to the film but seeks to strengthen the collective memory of local residents, who, over time, have slowly begun to forget the film’s significance to the area.

Events and tributes celebrating the film “The Night of the Iguana“ include: • Screening of films of the main protagonists of the film (John Huston, Richard Burton, Liz Taylor, Deborah Kerr, Gabriel Figueroa, Ava Gardner, Sue Lyon, Emilio “El Indio“ Fernández ) .

• Roundtable discussing the film and its cultural historical significance with William Vaidovits, Jorge Sánchez, Ernesto Rodriguez, Ivan Trujillo, David Martin del Campo and Pavel Cortés.

• Talk / coffee delineating the filming in Vallarta and its aftermath with locals who witnessed it and took part in it including: Nelly Wulf, Jan Lavender, Laura Quiroz, Luis Reyes Brambila, Marcella Lepe and Sergio Toledano.

• Official creation of the John Huston International Chair in Film and Literature at CU Costas’ campus.

Information regarding the events can be found at www.cuc.udg.mx/ Translated by Michelle Mayer

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El foco on C7 Radio: OVERVIEW This week at El Foco we were joined by Kyliel Cassillas who came to talk to us about Leer y Crecer.

This program, whose name means read and grow, was born at the American School of Puerto Vallarta in 2005. It was brought to life by their National Honour Society and their advisor, Lisa Schalla. It began as a program to get books to public schools and was funded by matching grants from a Rotary clubs in Canada, internationally and here in Banderas Bay.

Bonjour Chère communauté francophone de Puerto Vallarta Mon nom est Julie Mongeau et je serai votre chroniqueuse francophone.

Chaque semaine j’aurai le plaisir de vous écrire un petit mot.

As the students visited schools they found mounting evidence that the problem wasn’t limited to an access to books. Mexico’s Secretary for Public Education (SEP) provides all schools with reading books. However, these were often tucked away in the principal’s office or gathering dust in a box in the classroom.

Leer y Crecer grew to offer reading workshops for teachers and community leaders to truly create young readers and a reading culture.

In recent years Leer y Crecer

A ne pas vous inquiéter, jamais j’aborderai les sujets dépravés, tels que les politiques ou l’économie, mais plutôt je parlerai des actualités de Puerto Vallarta , des évènements spéciaux ainsi que des activités spécifiques à la communauté francophone.

Mais j’aurai besoin de votre appuies, je vous invite a communiqué avec moi et de partagés vos pensées, anec-

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Don’t forget to tune in next week at 4:00 pm on C7 Jalisco Radio 91.9 FM or at 4:50 to tune into the English summary brought to you by the Vallarta Tribune.

dotes et aussi, si vous avez des évènements que vous désirez communiquer au grand publique, il me fera plaisir de vous lire et de répartir les informations.

On se donne rendez-vous la semaine prochaine et en attendant, profitez de la plage, du beau temps et des couchés de soleil magnifiques. julie@vallartatribune.com

by Moralea Milne

Giant Silk Moth Rothschildia cincta guerreronis Both butterflies and moths belong to the order of Lepidoptera. I think of moths as the cryptic nighttime cousins of the sun-loving butterflies; many species of moths rival the colouration and beauty of the most exotic butterflies.

Giant Silk Moths or Atlas moths are members of the Saturniidae family, of which there are many very large and showy species.

A number of species of Rothschildia occur throughout Mexico, looking much alike but with small variations. The species featured has a wingspan of 10-11 cm. They have a short adult life since they emerge from their cocoon with no mouthparts. Their only focus

is to find a mate and reproduce.

Females will remain quite close to their emergent site and produce a “come thither” pheromone that the males, with their sensitive feathery antennae can scent for long distances. Females are said to active from 11 pm till 12:30 am and

Malecon Public Sculpture Tours by Galeria Pacifico

pend a pleasant morning walking Puerto Vallarta’s Malecon while learning about the many bronze sculptures located along the waterfront. Fascinating stories by tour guide Gary Thompson of Galeria Pacifico

have grown more involved with CONAFE which is the National Council in charge of delivering education to rural areas. The needs in these communities are great and Leer y Crecer hopes to continue working with them.

make for a fun and lively presentation. Gary has over 30 years experience in the Vallarta art scene and knows many of the featured sculptors personally. Most of these sculptures have been privately funded and have taken from one

to three years to complete from conception to installation. This tour takes about two hours ending at Galeria Pacifico where one of the sculptors, Jim Demetro, is often present to explain the complex process of creating these sculp-

males from midnight till 2:30 am.

They use oak trees and possibly other plants on which to lay their eggs. I photographed this species at Mt Alban, Oaxaca, in early August, but they can be found in the Jalisco region as well.

tures. Complimentary beverages provided. The Tour is free but donations are gratefully accepted for the benefit of Los Mangos Public Library. Every Tuesday from the middle of November to the middle of April at 9:30 AM, departing from the Millennium sculpture by the Hotel Rosita.

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Review of BEDAZZLED BROADWAY

by Marcia Blondin marciavallarta@gmail.com

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ast Saturday evening the Paradise Community Center was busy, busy, busy. People rushing here and there doing voice checks, sound checks, lighting tests, staff up on ladders, food being prepped, Margaritas being carefully cajoled into carafes for quick pours as the evening progressed. The artists arrived carrying huge bags filled with costumes for the many changes during the performance. Tickets holders arrived early to have dinner and one or two of Joy’s Margaritas. I was already set up from the morning’s Market so I just watched everyone trickle in, chatting with one another and everyone excited about what was coming up.

The indomitable Sharon Baughman-White, the Producer and Director of Bedazzled Broadway also shares her vocal talents with an outstanding cast, who all have one thing in common: man, can they sing! Solo, in duets, trios, all together - amazing matches of voice to favorite show tunes from fifty years on Broadway. As with Opening Nights everywhere there were a couple of glitches but certainly not with any of the voices! They were spot on and the other details will straighten themselves out.

Sequins, glitter and huge smiles from the brilliant cast kept everyone spellbound. A couple of really funny moments - one from Les Mis and one from Spamalot had the audience clapping with sheer delight. Of course, my favorite funny was Monty Python’s Spamalot.

Sharon’s “Diva’s Lament” was hilarious!

Speaking of Sharon, as a student in Europe at the right time (fifty years ago!) and the right place, was cast as an extra in the original Sound of Music film starring Julie Andrews. For me,

this segment was the highlight of the night. Maybe because I knew every word of the songs and loved the movie like everybody else on the planet, but tears unwillingly pricked at my eyes when the entire cast onstage invited everyone to sing along with Todd on guitar to “Edelweiss”, complete with words behind them on the screen. It was the sweetest segue into intermission I have ever seen or heard!

Kathy Overly is one of those women who is so multifaceted she must have to choose a week in advance what she will ‘perform’ on any particular day. She has a BIG voice that she controls to a tee. Not surprisingly she plays oboe and the orchestra tunes to her, thank you very much. Gaye Ringness (I bet) sings in her sleep. Anytime she is onstage her delightful presence is joyous and projects happiness into every single note. Her husband, Todd Ringness married her so they could sing together forever, I am sure of that. Their harmonies are wonderful. Speaking of marriage, David White is wed to Sharon, the director/producer of the show. Not only is he incredibly handsome and obviously smart, he has a commanding voice with a stage presence to match. Rounding out the cast is artist Gerardo Zuniga a formidable “Beast” who has also has sung with the Puerto Vallarta Men’s Chorus. We will be hearing much more from him. Welcome to Vallarta, Gerardo.

I hope everyone gets to enjoy BEDAZZLED BROADWAY at least once during their performance schedule which is every Saturday night at 8 pm up to and including December 14th.

Six great stars, over two dozen smash Broadway hits - every Saturday night at the Paradise Community Center. Don’t miss this show. You will leave humming a happy tune - I guarantee it!

Always let a little sound of music into your life.

Explore Banderas Bay Shopping in the Zona Romantica – this charming neighbourhood is also called Old Town and is a popular residential area for expats and Mexican families.

Along the main streets you will find shops galore, filled with wonderful

authentic crafts, clothing, jewelry, excellent restaurants, spas, theaters and more.

Vibrant and friendly, this area offers an excellent day or two (or more!) of exploring. Close to Los Muertos

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Canada & Vallarta-Nayarit

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ecent visits to Toronto and Montreal served to strengthen the bonds between Canada and Vallarta-Nayarit, with the ever-present support of the Mexico Tourism Board.

As part of the East Coast Road Show to meet with our neighbors to the north we had two very successful visits to Montreal and Toronto—all under the umbrella of the “Vallarta-Nayarit, Live it to believe it” campaign currently being promoted by the Mexico Tourism Board (MTB).

The Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta convention and visitors bureaus visited the Toronto Park Hyatt Hotel on October 24th to present the latest news regarding the destination’s joint campaign.

The Director of the Toronto office of the MTB was present, as well as the Regional Director for Canada, Rodrigo Esponda.

Forty-five travel agents and several tour operators, including Air Transat, itravel2000, Thomas

Cook, Air Canada Vacations, Sunwing Vacations and WestJet Vacations, attended the dinner presentation spotlighting the Riviera-Nayarit.

The Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta CVBs also stopped by the Air Transat offices to hand out digital material, which will help train their sales agents on the Vallarta-Nayarit brand.

Several of the destination’s hotels sent their representatives to this event, including the Hard Rock, Grand Velas, Grupo Marival, Riu Hotels, Paradise Village and Samba Vallarta. Each of the hotel reps was able to present their product to the agents.

“The brand was very well received, the comments were very positive and the hotels took the opportunity to present their new services and special promotions,” said Marc Murphy, Managing Director of the Riviera Nayarit CVB. “We have no doubt this winter season we’ll see more

Canadians coming to enjoy our destination.”

The visit to Montreal took place on October 28th under the aegis of Manuel Montelongo, director for the local MTB office, who helped promote the brand to attract more visitors.

A webinar on the Vallarta-Nayarit brand was recorded in Montreal and will be transmitted through Air Transat to its contacts as part of their training to promote the destination.

The same hotels that were present in Toronto attended this event, as well as the Palladium and Occidental hotels. Aeroméxico was also present.

We’d like to point out that— according to the 2013 first semester data gathered by the Rivera Nayarit CVB—Canada sends the most foreign visitors to the Riviera, with Montreal in 2nd place and Toronto in 4th as to cities of origin. And, even though Toronto is in 4th place, this is the segment of the Canadian market with the highest luxury hotel bookings within the destination.

Mexi-Go! and Mexico Tourism join forces in Toronto Mexi-Go! and Mexico Tourism recently attended the Zoomers Show in Toronto, Ontario to promote retirement and travel to Mexico. It was a great opportunity to showcase all that Mexico has to offer in terms of destinations and lifestyle. Some of the other destinations who attended were Puerto Rico, Poland, Mississippi, Belize and the Dominican Republic.

Joel Hansen, Business Development Manager says "At MexiGo! we know that Canadians have many travel and retirement options, that is why we feel it is important to be in front of Canadians at these events to showcase Mexico as offering the greatest travel and retirement option for Canadians. "The Zoomer show travels across Canada and regularly sees upwards of 15,000 people in the course of the two day events. Rodrigo Esponda,

beach, consider ending your day with a sunset margarita at any of the many beachfront restaurants.

Sunsets on the Malecon - Sitting on the edge of the Pacific Ocean never fails to give us a sunset each night. Grab a seat at any of the number of excellent bars and

Director of Mexico Tourism Board - Canada says "We were very happy to have Mexi-Go! promote Mexico at the Zoomer Show in Toronto in collaboration with the

restaurants along the malecon, order your favourite cocktail and let it all slip away. Once the sun has set, the malecon comes alive with families out for a stroll, plenty of live entertainment and later in the night, the nightclubs beckon.

Mexico Tourism Board. Mexico is keenly aware of the influence of the Canadian traveller to Mexico and we invite all Canadians to join us in Mexico.”

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Puerto Vallarta Welcomes the Return of Vallarta’s Favorite Weekend Attraction

Paradise and Parenting

By Leza Warkentin

Just What I Deserve

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very once in awhile my husband and I decide that we “deserve” to get out of the house with other people our size who eat with utensils.

We tell ourselves that we work hard providing for our children, making them food, cleaning their furniture stains, making sure fruit gets into their lunch bags so it can spend a few hours out of the house, etc.

This hard work means that we “deserve” to meet up with friends, have some dinner, listen to some music, play some air guitar, and get home before sunrise.

We congratulate ourselves on the fact that we still have It, like we did when we were 22 and childless.

But when we were 22 and childless, the next morning comes and goes and we didn’t even have to know that it did.

We definitely didn’t have to wake up when it was still dark to pass someone a glass of water that was Right. Beside. Her. We didn’t have to spend The Day After preventing crimes between two people who were trying to lynch each other with stuffed animals. We didn’t have to prepare separate breakfasts based on different yogurt, fruit and waffle preferences.

Let me share that it is Sunday, and I am still exhausted. This is because I decided that I “deserved” a night out three nights ago to go to the Roxy Rockhouse with my husband Gilberto.

He had been enlisted to play lead guitar for a Black Sabbath tribute. He loves heavy metal guitar, but doesn’t get a lot of requests to perform in a style that might impair the tourists’ hearing capabilities.

At first I was uncertain. I had several meetings the next day at school and I know that a Leza without sleep is equal to a Leza attempting a cartwheel– it’s dangerous to me and to everyone

around me. However, Gilberto assured me that we would be home by 1am, and I figured I could manage one day of meetings on six hours of sleep.

I will mention here that I AM aware that my dear hubs is cheerfully blasé about the passage of time, and unapologetically invents time periods that suit his purposes.

However, he is generally a wonderfully undemanding spouse, and he was so eager for me to watch him play his guitar behind his back, so I decided to take my chances and booked a sitter.

It was A Sign that things might not go as planned when we walked into The Roxy and the first band (Gilberto’s was third) had just started tuning up at 10:45pm. Gil had the good sense to roll his eyes and to add that it was a good thing that the other bands only played one set each.

By 12:40, when his band had begun rolling out the Family-FunSized amps, I started getting that tight-chested feeling that tomorrow morning was going to find me attempting a pretty lame cartwheel.

I WILL say that it was a concert that would have done Ozzy Osbourne all sorts of proud. And, yeah, I admit that it feels pretty cool to be seen going home with the wickedest guitar player in town.

But that water call at 4am, after exactly 30 minutes of sleep, was not a high point in my life.

In the morning meetings I sat very near the coffee urn and pretended to look sternly alert when actually my eyes burned less when I squeezed them together like that.

And you know, after some reflection, when I say that this is what I “deserved”, that might certainly, and unfortunately, be true.

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By Erin Staley oldtownfm.com

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he Old Town Farmers Market-Tianguis Cultural started its fifth season with a bang! Over 2,000 national and international visitors came out to help us celebrate opening day in our new location, the beautiful town square of Lazaro Cárdenas Park. A momentous ribbon-cutting ceremony kicked off the season’s festivities with vendors, volunteers, market goers and city officials celebrating the return of this highly anticipated weekend attraction.

Market Founder, Charlotte Semple, delivered a hearty welcome before the Director of Tourism, Carlos Gerard, addressed the crowd: “The City of Puerto Vallarta congratulates the Old Town Farmers Market-Tianguis Cultural on their fifth season.

The market attracts more than 100,000 visitors each year, making a significant economic impact to the Emiliano Zapata neighborhood and the entire bay area.”

And to cut the ribbon was the market’s first Young Entrepreneur vendor, 11-year-old Mireya Amaral.

She was all smiles as onlookers cheered. Amaral represents a brand new concept for the OTFMTC. Two years in the making, the Young Entrepreneur Program will feature aspiring entrepreneurs between 10 and 16 years of age who share our passion to produce their own product. Amaral designs and sews her own clothing line for girls and their dolls. Be sure to visit her throughout our November to May season.

After a rousing round of applause, the shopping fun began.

Visitors made their way through the booths filled with everything from just-picked produce and elegantly decorated pastries to chic hobo bags and cheerful greeting cards. It was the perfect day for scooping up “make it, bake it, grow it” treasures.

The on-site community groups and services were busy, too.

Calendars supporting Puerto Vallarta’s bomberos (fire fighters) sold like “hot cakes.” Book lovers gravitated to the Biblioteca Los Mangos (the local library) booth, and animal lovers generously contributed to the SPCA-PV’s year-round fund-raising efforts.

Those with achy muscles jumped at the chance to have a healing massage while those who crave the powerful health benefits of bottled herb oils stocked up on a season’s supply.

Of course, the food area was rocking as legendary Chris Kenny serenaded market goers. Beneath the tables, toes were tapping.

Above the tables, plates were abundant with traditional Mexican and Thai favorites as well as El Torito’s savory BBQ ribs. We’d be remiss if we didn’t mention the ice cold aguas frescas or “fresh waters.” They were a huge hit with those who longed for thirst-quenching refreshment on a warm day in the tropics.

And then, there were the flavorful offerings of take-home foods. With freshly baked breads,

Mexican cheese, meat pies, artisan chocolate, Greek yogurt, organic coffee, homemade quiche, traditional tamales and appetizing spreads, nut butters, dressings and salsas, our Market became a foodie’s delight.

It seemed as if the whole community came out to support the OTFM-TC’s fifth season.

And this weekend, we’ll do it all over again!

If our opening day turn out is any indication of the rest of our fifth season in Emiliano Zapata neighborhood, you’re in for quite a Saturday shopping adventure!

Join us this weekend for our fresh take on “buy local” goodness.

Located kitty-corner to Daiquiri Dick’s on Olas Atlas, the Old Town Farmers’ Market-Tianguis Cultural is open every Saturday from 9:30 am to 2 pm from the first Saturday in November to the last Saturday in May. For only 10 pesos an hour, you can park in the garage directly beneath Lazaro Cárdenas Park. Or you can take a public bus or taxi which stops along Pino Suarez Street, just steps from the Market.

If you love the OTFM-TC, learn more by visiting www.oldtownfm. com or “like” us on Facebook. And if you’d like to become a part of the team as a vendor, volunteer or chef demonstrator, we’ll have applications on hand at the information booth in Lazaro Cárdenas Park. See you on Saturday!

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PV Sea Dive

By Sue Keevil pvseadive.com

How clean is our bay?

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s a part of our dive briefing, we always ask our divers to pick up any trash they find, and to hand over sunglasses, wallets and anything of value to their dive guides! More often than not, we get goodies, but occasionally, they pick up trash. The bay is really clean, not as clean as it could be, but compared to other dive destinations, I am getting happier by the day.

There is a bill being passed at the moment to stop the use of Styrofoam that will see a marked difference, but alongside this bill, people are being educated as to why this product should not be used. All too often we pick up garbage that is carelessly tossed into the ocean. Plastic water bottles, beer can, food trays and cigarette butts are the most common culprit, along with

fishing line, lures and lead fishing weights. I am not on a rant, but I find these items all too regularly at Los Arcos, which incidentally, is a marine park where fishing is not allowed.

All-in-all though, I have never filled my little pockets up during the course of any dive. That being said, any trash in the ocean is not good. The reason for the bay being in such good condition is mainly due to the education of the locals by the locals. Many people in the area rely on fishing for their livelihoods, and therefore understand that they cannot pollute the water with trash of any sort.

Most of the damage therefore is done by people from out of town who do not understand the ocean and throw things on the ground.

As Vallarta is at sea level, a majority of this gets washed straight

Sayulita – A short 45 minutes north of the Puerto Vallarta International Airport, Sayulita is the surfers mecca of Riviera Nayarit.

A funky town with a wonderful protected beach, this laid-back town has a hippie vibe with the organic cafes and the yoga studios to prove it. Visit the Huichol Cultural

Centre for some wonderful handmade beaded jewelry or grab a surf lesson from one of the many vendors on the beach.

Cooking Classes – Recognized as one of the world’s leading cuisines, there are a number of great schools in the Puerto Vallarta

into the rivers and consequently into the bay.

Local bar Que Pasa has a great project that they run year-round called Brigada de la Basura, where the neighborhood children collect trash from the streets and the river every Saturday morning.

The children are rewarded with lunch, drinks, a few days out and a t-shirt.

These children are getting and giving a huge education. I doubt they ever throw anything on the ground, and I doubt their families do either.

I salute this project, as children like this will hold the earth’s future in their hands. Another expatriot bar owner, Lydia, from Uncommon Ground, placed plastic bottle banks around town, and has them emptied and recycled on a regular basis. Apart from these good projects, I have seen local street vendors doing some ingenious recycling, making souvenirs out of tin cans, paper and plastic.

Maybe another man’s trash really is another man’s treasure!

This incredible bay holds many people’s livelihoods in its hands, including mine, so please treat it with the respect that it deserves.

Editor’s Note: Have you seen the vendor on the malecon bridge that crosses Rio Cuale with the beer and pop tab purses and bracelets? Brilliant, unique and so affordable. Such a great recycled product.

area that will teach you how to master tortilla soup, enchiladas, salsas and more. Fresh seafood, abundant fruit and veggies and a sophisticated community make Vallarta a foodies dream destination. Look for a school that will take you to the markets or introduce you to the farmers and fishermen

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This is Paradise...

By Marcia Blondin marciavallarta@gmail.com

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he Paradise Community Center (PPC) welcomes everybody to come on in and get involved in a plethora of new and updated causes and some just plain, old-fashioned fun things to do.

Every year, as it grows, the PCC is reaching more and more residents of Vallarta that need help; like introducing those that “have” to those people who “have not”. In other words, the community part of the PCC is involving and evolving to make sure life is being improved for those in need.

Pastor Ric and wife Joy started Compassionet Impact a few years back.

A charitable organization based at the PCC but expanding into everywhere, taking community on the road to outlying areas of Vallarta giving hope in places that haven’t had much by building communities, teaching English, setting up libraries and replacing dirt floors.

If you have some time on your hands get involved with the PCC, we could use the help. If you don’t have any extra time then money works, too. Write hope@ 4compassion.org BEDAZZLED BROADWAY opened last Saturday on the Paradise Stage (see my review in this issue of the Tribune). Don’t miss this outstanding production.

All of the events on the Paradise Stage will now offer reserved and VIP Seating. Much more comfortable for not a lot more money and you get two free drinks (heavenly Margs...!).

Come early for dinner.

There is always an interesting menu to choose from and

the cantina is open! Bedazzled Broadway will play every Saturday night at 8pm until December 14th.

The PCC will be starting Zumba and yoga classes very soon and Spanish lessons with the lovely Maria will resume any day now.

Check schedules when you come to the Saturday Co-op Farmer’s Market that runs 9am to 1pm. We were so busy last week, lots of new faces and tons of hugs all around to returning ex-pats and vendors.

The kitties are back! The Purr Project has decided the weather has cooled off enough to not bother the little cats.

Please take a baby home they have their shots and surgeries...they have everything they need except Y O U. Give one or two a forever home. And, if you just can’t do it, please give some money to the Purr Project to help them continue with their no-kill shelter.

Two hundred kitties get hungry every day so, give them a hand.

Please.

Kathleen from Deja New needs donations to fill up her satellite store at the PCC. A rack full of MEN’S CLOTHING would be a welcome addition, don’t you think, guys?

Just nod if you can hear me...

And, my Bed and Breakfast will be complete well before the end of November so if you have friends or family coming and would really like for them to have some privacy this trip, check with me every Saturday at the Co-op Farmer’s Market.

Until next week, ciao!

for a truly cultural experience. Don’t want to cook? Try one of the Food Tours available. Eat like a local and for three hours you will enjoy everything from Tacos to Pozole at the food stands and small comidas around town.

Galleries – It is said there are more galleries per capita in Puerto Vallarta than any other place in Mexico. Many of these galleries are along the side streets that run through Centro. Stop at the Tourism Office in the Main Plaza for a map or take advantage of their free walking tour. Many galle-

NATURE

Friday Nov 8 - 14, 2013

The diversity of Mexico

By Tom Swanson colibridesignvallarta.com

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t’s hard to describe just how mountainous México is. How mountainous is it, you ask?

Well, if México were flattened out, it would cover more of the Earth’s surface than all of Asia.

What that gives to México is, that in between each of those mountain ranges, occurs a vast diversity...climate, landscape, flora and fauna and even people can change dramatically in a hundred kilometers. These changes make each separate place unique.

Though México takes up only 1% of the planet’s surface, it boasts being home to around12% of the world’s different land-based species of plants and animals, over 200,000 species in all. This makes México one of the top five countries in the world for biodiversity.

It has more different types of reptiles than any other country, counting 717 known species, 574 of which are found nowhere else on Earth. México is the second most diverse country in the world

ries carry high quality local crafts, established Mexican and international artists and more.

Ride the bus - Buses in Puerto Vallarta are an experience all their own. You can tell the general destination of the bus by what is written on the window. Costco, Sheraton,

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for mammals, being home to 502 known species.

We take fourth place for our diversity of birds, 290 different species with 1,150 varieties, fourth for amphibians, 290 known species and fourth again in flora, with over 26,000 different types of plants.

Conservation of these assets is growing in importance. The federal government in particular is leading the way. México is dotted with biosphere reserves, national parks and monuments, natural resource protected areas, flora and fauna protected areas and biodiversity sanctuaries.

Some of the species that are now being protected and are considered endangered include the Golden Eagle, the Jaguar, and the Monarch Butterfly, which winters in Michoacán before making the 4,500 km trip to Canada every year.

Another endangered part of México is its indigenous cultures.

Due, again, to the incredibly difficult terrain in this country, many small communities of the pre-Columbian inhabitants have survived until today. Often this was simply because these people were too difficult to contact, to exploit or enslave by the conquerors, though the Catholic faith was forced upon all of them. But even Catholicism has had to adapt to include, to varying degrees, customs and beliefs that the Church can only consider as heathen, such as the celebration of the Day of the Dead.

These cultures are often scat-

tered, consisting of many small individual communities. The Mexican government recognizes over 65 indigenous languages alone, with myriad different dialects. Though they may consider themselves Mexicans, these peoples are often fiercely independent. They are constantly fighting to maintain their way of life, and protect their traditional lands, which they very often do not hold clear title to. Not only do many of them live in abject poverty, they often prefer that to losing their traditional way of life.

They see the industrial development around them as an encroachment, and often as a deathnell for their cultural heritage. They are often marginalized and taken advantage of by large corporate interests that, in México, often do pretty much as they please.

Indigenous peoples can be credited with the recent decline in illegal logging in many states.

They are also at the forefront of efforts to curb mega strip mining and massive deforestation for the creation of wind turbine farms.

They run watershed and soil conservation programs, including government backed reforestation efforts. Today many of these people have formed their own police forces and self-defense groups to battle organized crime, who use their lands to grow marijuana and poppies for the insatiable northern markets.

Unlike many nations in the world today, conservation and efforts to reverse the damages

Centro, Mismaloya you can go just about anywhere in this city on the bus. Only six and a half pesos (per bus - there are no transfers) this is a great way to explore the neighbourhoods. Head south on the bus and get a front row seat on some spectacular scenery on your way to the Vallarta Zoo. Or hop the Buce-

rias bus in front of Walmart and 30 minutes later you are exploring a charming beachside town. Tip: Sit on the non-sunny side of the bus.

Trust me. It gets hot.

Support Local Business - One of the most popular reasons visitors love Puerto Vallarta is because

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of the past are still not too late in much of México. Take advantage!

There are many and varied parks and reserves within a few days drive of Puerto Vallarta, almost

all with decent accommodations close at hand. Enjoy some of the natural wonders this amazing land has to offer, it’s unlike anywhere else on Earth.

it’s a thriving city not just geared towards tourists.

A fine example of this is the many small businesses that you can find in ‘Centro’ including galleries, restaurants, clothing stores, spas and more. Venture off the malecon to find the perfect souvenir.

Volunteer - There are many wonderful organizations across the Bay that can use your help. Both time or money will be appreciated.

On Sundays the Brigada de Basura does a morning of neighbourhood clean-up with the local children and then they all head to Que Pasa restaurant for breakfast.

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By Fabien Madesclaire fabien@g3mex.com

Why Are So Many Europeans Moving to Mexico?

I came to Mexico from France about 13 years ago. I was living in Paris, which I loved, bu,t I wanted to explore different professional options. I started spending my vacations in Cuba and the Caribbean, and found the culture and relaxed attitudes a breath of fresh air after living my whole life in style-conscious France.

I loved Cuba, but at the time there were absolutely no business opportunities there, so my best friend and I landed in Playa del Carmen, as so many Europeans do. After all, it’s still on the Atlantic, so you do feel closer to home.

The environment there was too resort oriented, and there wasn’t the character that I was looking for. Fortuitously, I took a trip to Puerto Vallarta, because of my passion for film and my love of the director John Huston.

The trip was an eye-opener for me, as I finally found Jalisco and the village atmosphere with all of the traditional charms of Mexico. So I came here, and I never left. My friend and I opened a restaurant on the quaint steps of Calle Miramar, which I ran for 6 years, before becoming a real estate agent.

I still love France, and go back every year to see my family, drink wine and eat amazing food, (and buys shoes - some French habits you cannot break!) but Mexico is my home. My son goes to school here, plays with his vecinos (neighbours) and is a soccer addict, and my wife, Ariel, who is from the U.S., loves the simpler stress-free lifestyle.

As a real estate agent, in Vallarta, I’ve met a lot of Europeans who’ve chosen Mexico for

any number of reasons: the cost of living in Europe is exorbitant; job opportunities are drying up; the age of retirement is increasing; and the culture of Mexico is welcoming and warm, which all of my European friends especially love.

A new friend, and client of G3MEX, Beni, recently purchased a property in my own neighborhood of Gringo Gulch. Beni is a world traveler. Originally from France, she’s spent time in the United Arab Emirates, Africa, South America and the United States. I asked her why she chose Puerto Vallarta?

“I knew that Latin America would be the place. My Spanish was already acceptable before I took off travelling through several of its countries. I felt comfortable with Latin cultures, making it possible to have a social life with locals, which was extremely important to me. I ended up in Mexico, and more specifically in Puerto Vallarta, in order to be closer to my family who live in Seattle, USA. Here I am working on realizing a dream (that would have been way harder to create back in France) to make a “Chambres d’Hotes” at the place I now live in. I am working on opening up for next high season, I will be able to rent bedrooms and another independent casita….and meet other travelers.”

Also, Beni has gotten very involved in volunteer work, which is abundant here. This has helped her to easily connect people who have the same interests and

Farmer and Artisan Markets in the Bay (and beyond) For great fresh produce, baked goods, organics, crafts, jewelry, unique finds and much more, please support the local producers. There are also plenty of other tianguis around the bay that carry clothing, household supplies, tools and more.

El Tuito In the main plaza Sundays from 9-2pm Old Town Farmers Market The largest Farmers Market in Vallarta Now located at Lazaro Cardeñas Park 9-2 every Saturday

Paradise Co-op Market Local artists, food and unique items On Calle Pulpito at the Paradise Community Centre Saturdays 9am-1pm year-round Bucerias High quality crafts and food

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sensibilities as she does.

And if that isn’t reason enough, the New York Times just published a terrific article about the big move to Mexico by Damien Cave, entitled: For Migrants, New Land of Opportunity Is Mexico, which reports that Mexico, compared to many Western countries, is “a creative magnet: Europe, dying; Mexico, coming to life. The United States, closed and materialistic; Mexico, open and creative.

Perceptions are what drive migration worldwide, and in interviews with dozens of new arrivals to

Mexico City — including architects, artists and entrepreneurs — it became clear that the country’s attractiveness extends beyond economics.

Artists like Marc Vigil, a wellknown Spanish television director who moved to Mexico City in October, said that compared with Spain, Mexico was teeming with life and an eagerness to experiment. Like India in relation to England, Mexico has an audience that is larger and younger than the population of its former colonial overlord. Mr. Vigil said that allowed for clever programming, adding that he already had several projects in the final stages of negotiation.

“In Spain, everything is a problem,” he said. “Here in Mexico, everything is possible. There is more work and in the attitude here, there is more of a spirit of struggle and creativity.”

If you have questions about moving to Vallarta, or need a good wine recommendation, you can always contact me on my cell phone at 044-322-135-0424 or via email at Fabien@g3mex. com. Plus, stop by the G3MEX Sunset Cocktail Party on Thursday, November 13th, from 5-8pm at 293 Iturbide. À bientôt!

Every Wednesday 9am to 1pm Lazaro Cardenas 90b.

Sayulita Local artisan, food, and household supplies Fridays from 10am-2pm

La Cruz de Huancaxtle La Cruz Farmers & Artisans Market Excellent market with dozens of vendors Located along the marina Every Sunday from 10-2pm

La Peñita Everything you could want and more. Huge year round market along the main street Every Thursday year round from 9am -2pm

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Plaza Caracol is the most established shopping centre in Puerto Vallarta with over 25 years in the community. At Plaza Caracol you will find more services, shops and events than any other shopping centre in the city. With businesses to serve all your needs including a major grocery store, media and design, gym, dental care, healthcare, beauty, fashion, first run English and Spanish movies, arcades for the young at heart, and international and Mexican cuisine, plus the services you need like cable, internet and telephone. It is truly a one-stop shopping centre.

Plaza Caracol holds regular community oriented events including musical presentations, pet rescue, art shows and holiday festivities. There is always something exciting going on here! Visit Plaza Caracol today to experience the warmth and hospitality of a truly Vallartense destination. We welcome you to Plaza Caracol.

Located across the street from Canto del Sol and the Cornerstone Hospital, Plaza Caracol is centrally located in Puerto Vallarta’s Versalles neighbourhood, only minutes from downtown, Fluvial and the hotel zone.

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Gourmet Festival Unites Vallarta and Nayarit

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he “Calidad Nayarit” Center brings the tastes of the country directly to the tourist; it is slated to produce 2,300 tons of food annually and generate revenue of 100 million pesos. According to chef Heinz Reize, one of the area’s famous culinary “Three Musketeers,” the XIX edition of the Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit and Tepic International Gourmet Festival will unite these three destinations more than ever, which was actually one of its main objectives when it was first created.

“Politically speaking, these are two separate states,” commented Reize, one of the festival’s creators. “It’s wonderful that they’re coming together, something I think was inevitable. It’s one airport, one tourism corridor: really, that’s how the world sees us.” He went on to say that he was also thrilled that Tepic joined in the festivities: “The more, the merrier!” he said.

“The support we’ve gotten from everyone, especially the Riviera Nayarit CVB, has been extraordinary. They’re a tireless promoter of gastronomy,” said Reize. “We

also have a close friendship with the president of the Banderas Bay Association of Hotels and Motels, as well as Fernando González Ortega.”

During the October 31st press conference that took place in the “Calidad Nayarit” Center it was announced that 480 well-known international chefs had already participated in the 18 previous events. This year, 27 restaurants and 30 chefs will be in attendance.

The inauguration will take place in Puerto Vallarta on November 14th, with the closing ceremony to be held in Punta Mita on the 23rd day of this month.

The “Calidad Nayarit” Center Brings a Taste of the Country

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to the Tourist José Luis Naya González, Nayarit’s Secretary of Economic Development, stated that the work of the “Calidad Nayarit” Center brings a taste of the country to the tourist by linking the work of local agricultural producers with the tourism service providers, lending added value to the product.

“At the ‘Calidad Nayarit’ Center they sort the crops and the agriculture in order to supply our region,” explained Naya González.

“The yearly yield will be about 2,300 tons. The products used to be bought by other states. Now we’re talking about an approximate revenue of 100 million pesos for the people of Nayarit.”

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XIX International Gourmet Festival (The Festival Gourmet International Vallarta) Gary R. Beck

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his annual culinary event has been held in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico, and now Riviera Nayarit and Tepic every November since 1995. It has grown from 35,000 visitors to the festival in 2006 to become one of the most important gourmet events in Mexico.

During the Festival, international and local food and beverage professionals organize participating restaurants who host a guest chef selected from culinary professionals all over the world, creating his or her personal menu of food creations. Many of these chefs are excited to be cooking in some of the world’s best restaurants for an enthusiastic and educated worldwide clientele in this tropical paradise.

This year’s events are November 14th to 23rd, 2013, starting with the Opening Party Dinner at the Fiesta Americana Hotel and closing at The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort. This will be an extraordinary happening not to be missed, not only for the food but also the excitement of the events which will include Festival Gourmet Brunch, Wine Tasting, Cheeses of the World, Chef’s Table, Winemakers’ Dinners and the Finale Dinner called “Spirit of Mexico.”

The festival was the idea of Thierry Blouet of Café des Artistes, Heinz Reize of Hotel

Krystal and Sivan Muller of Nestle.

The first Puerto Vallarta Festival featured six five-star hotels, six restaurants and twelve invited chefs. It was designed to highlight the Bahía de Banderas’ gastronomy on the local and international scene; most definitely they fulfilled those goals.

In 2000, Chef Roland Menetrey joined as an associate. Today, the festival is billed as the best gastronomic event in the country and known worldwide.

It has also introduced a number of most promising cooking stars,

some of whom made Puerto Vallarta their home.

Chef Heinz Reize says of his famed Coco Tropical, “We present a fusion of three cultures: Alsace-Lorraine, Switzerland and Southern Germany. The crew gives a warm welcome to this talented Swiss guest chef Orlando Hügli. Without doubt he will evolve culinary standards in favor to all our dear gourmet customers.”

Guests may join “A La Carta Gourmet Dine Around” during this Festival. For more information, visit: www.festivalgourmet.com

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The Renaissance of Judith Ewing Morlan

Judith lost much of inspiration for art. “I did nothing for 4 years!”

Finally, her good friend Bernard Güth, of Trio Restaurant, demanded that she start painting again, and handed her the keys to her new studio, free of charge.

Looking around her studio, and judging by her prolific output, you can’t imagine that she ever stopped working.

At her upcoming show at Galeria Uno, visitors will have the chance to see many of her

dramatic and inspired new paintings. Her palate has evolved becoming deeper, richer and more mysterious—definitely a new phase in her artistic expression. She points at a red and black abstract work and declares, “ NOW THAT’S JUDITH!” Galeria Uno is hosting Judith’s opening on November 13th from 6-9pm. A beautiful oil painting depicting Calle Cuauhtémoc in Gringo Gulch, will be raffled-off to benefit Becas Vallarta, A.C. .

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but didn’t have any red in it. I said, ‘There isn’t any red in the actual landscape!’

The teacher said, ‘It doesn’t matter, the painting needs red.’ So, the next day I came to class with a canvas painted entirely in red, to ensure that some red would appear in the completed piece.”

These days, she will regularly start out preparing her canvases by painting them red. If you look closely enough you can see red paint around the edges of many of her unframed canvases. Too, the undercoat of red adds depth and richness to the paintings themselves.

At the end of 6th grade, Judith’s mother interrogated her about her future plans. Judith was taken aback and said, “Well, I either want to be a painter or an astronomer.”

Her mother summarily ignored what she saw as pipe dreams, and eventually enrolled Judith in secretarial school. It certainly wouldn’t have been her first choice, though, she admits that the shorthand came in handy, and secretarial work did ensure steady employment.

That was until her husband walked out, leaving her alone with five children. She knew that there was absolutely no way she was going to feed her family on a secretary’s earnings and that she needed “a man’s paycheck”.

Thankfully Weyerhauser, in Oregon, was hiring, so she became one of the first women to work as a tree planter for the company.

This was during the Johnson Administration’s Great Society program, and Judith’s tenacity and intelligence set her apart. Within a few years she was recruited by the Department of Labor as the director of the local women’s jobs program. Where, fortuitously, she also met her future husband, Ed. So, it was getting to be around the time to retire, and Judith asked Ed what his plans were? Ed, an avid fisherman stated simply: “ Let’s get a trailer and live on the Oregon coast.”

She leans back and laughs at the absurdity of this suggestion.

I said to him, “Let me show you Mexico!” “My dream had always been to study painting at the Instituto Allende in, San Miguel de Allende, but unfortunately the altitude didn’t agree with Ed’s health, so that’s when we fell in love with Puerto Vallarta and realized that this would be our home.”

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itting still doesn’t come easily to Judith Ewing Morlan. This is a woman who is ablaze with passionate creative energy. When I arrive at her studio she is moving to the beat of jazz music at top volume as she furiously works on several canvases at the same time.

Tucked in the corner of her studio is the faint mewling of yet another batch abandoned kittens. Judith, like so many generous people here in town, has a reputation for never turning down motherless kittens when they’re brought to her doorstep.

Little tiny baby bottles full of kitten milk sit on a side table, next to her coffee mug and her ashtray, at the ready for the next feeding.

Judith tells me that rescuing baby animals started when she was a young girl, in Central California. It was during WWII, and Judith had been sent to San Simeon to live with her grandfather, a master gardener who installed the lavish gardens surrounding William Randolph Hearst’s castle.

It was 1941 and a Japanese submarine sank an oil tanker about 6 miles from the shore filling

the surrounding coastline with oil and causing a multitude of baby seals to wash ashore.

She and a friend rescued the babies and carried them up to her grandparent’s home, feeding them little chunks of abalone donated by local fishermen.

It was also at about this same time that she began her artistic career. Judith’s greatest fan and critic was her beloved nanny, Louella. Louella regularly sat Judith down at a table with paper and pencil, and told her to keep busy drawing, while she worked on chores around the house.

Louella would look over the drawings and pull out one or two she found particularly impressive, and tell Judith to draw more of the same.

“She would help me too, for instance, I was trying to draw a camel, and had a problem figuring out the correct shape, and Louella patiently helped me draw the humps.”

Save for Louella’s tutelage, Judith is largely self-taught, artistically speaking, opting for the study of philosophy and sociology in school. “One of the only art classes that I ever took, was in Marin, California, and the teacher had us painting landscapes.

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hose words sting a bit.

Just last week I was singing the virtues of two of the hated Sox, Dustin Pedroia and David Ortiz.

I never thought it would come back to bite me in the ass. I was sure if I complimented the enemy, even admired them a little bit then the baseball gods would see fit to deliver a championship to the rightful team, the Cardinals.

A friend of mine out in Sayulita often tries to hex my sports teams, he thinks it is unconscionable that I cheer for the Philadelphia Eagles when they have a convicted dog killer on the roster, so he “Guchs” (his word) my teams and any bets I make.

I cheer for some pretty crappy teams - the Eagles, the 76ers, the Canucks all stink, but not my Cards, they have the second most World Series wins behind the Yankees. I was positive they were guch proof.

They boast the leading offence in the national league a stable of young arms, a serious winning streak heading into the playoffs. All through the playoffs I won money from a long suffering Pirates fan, reveled in the many beers that I won from a local Dodgers fans,

now only the Red Sox stood in my way.........and now I owe an old friend from high school, who now lives in Osaka, Japan, a bottle of tequila because his Red Sox bet my guched Cardinals. I wonder what the shipping will cost me on that? Maybe my friend from Sayulita can pitch in?

Anyways, I am in Mazatlan this week and just about to head out the door to watch the Mazatlan Venados play. If you get a chance to catch a Mexican league game, make sure you do, the baseball is triple A(ish) and the stands are generally full of

enthusiastic, passionate fans.

I will see you next week at Los Muertos Brew pub were I will be watching the very guch-able Canucks and enjoying a few fine draft beers and possibly one of the best pizzas in PV.

5th Annual Surf Fishing Tournament Exceeds Attendance Goals

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he big winners were local fishermen from Nayarit: Óscar Escobedo from San Pedro Lagunillas came in first place; Javier Vergara from Tepic took second and Julio Parra, also from Tepic, placed in third.

Local Nayarit fishermen won the day during the 5th Annual “Lo de Marcos” Surf Fishing Tournament. Attendance soared from last year’s 41 fishermen to this year’s 66, as expected by the Tepic Surf Fishing Club.

The Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau was instrumental in increasing the number of participants, thanks to their continuous promotion of the events that place this destination on par with the top sport fishing hotspots from around the world.

“I’d like to thank all the participants for a job well done and extend a special thanks to the Riviera Nayarit CVB for their support in promoting these great sport fishing events in our state,” said club president Mario Alberto Real.

Governor Roberto Sandoval’s State Government is focused on lending its support by developing this type of tourism activities in greater scale.

All in all, it was a fun family

Purr Project: Featured Feline Mr. Personality ~ that’s our Spot. He and his brother were left at a local vet’s office a few months ago. He can spend hours happily playing with a feather on a string, roughhousing with other kittens, or ‘chatting’ with anyone who comes

near. As with all our adoption candidates, he’s been neutered, dewormed, and has his vaccinations. For adoption info, email info@purrproject.com. Visit one of our three adoptions booths: in the rotunda area outside Comer-

cial at Plaza Marina on Fridays from 11:00 to 2:00; at the north entrance to the Lago Real Mall in Nuevo Vallarta on Thursdays from noon to 2:00; and at the Paradise Community Center Saturday Market from 9:00 to 1:00.

weekend at Lo de Marcos beach, where the locals gave their special guests a very warm welcome.

First place went to Óscar Escobedo from San Pedro Lagunillas, who caught a 2.5 kg sea bass. Second went to Javier Vergara and his 1.8 kg sea bass; Julio Parra placed third with his giant hawkfish, which was released according to the “catch and release” guidelines. Both men hail from Tepic.

The winners took home cash prizes as well as items in kind, including as lures, rods, reels, t-shirts and fishing kits.

Special mention goes to the women who participated in this year’s Tournament: Celene Ocegueda from Las Varas, Reyna Chávez of Colima and Chantal Contreras from the capital of Nayarit.

There were also a few surprises, including the participation of young Yusself Tapia of Tepic, who at the tender age of 7 already competes in major regional tournaments. This is just one more example of how the local population of Nayarit is making the most of the many natural resources that Mexico’s Pacific Treasure has to offer.

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Fun on the Riviera Nayarit

By Riley Hunter

By Cat Morgan www.rivieranayaritfun.com

Marina Riviera Nayarit

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arina Riviera Nayarit or commonly known as the the La Cruz Marina, is located in the authentic small fishing village of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, in the north side of Banderas Bay. Marina Riviera Nayarit is strategically situated in a tranquil cove and has become an asset to the town, as this newly built marina brings in a upgraded flavor with restaurants, rentals, the Fish Market and the huge farmers / artisan showcase the La Cruz Sunday Market.

Marina Riviera Nayarit Boating Services What was once a single pier for the local fishermen in the

tranquil pueblo of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, is now a beautiful large marina docking amazing sail boats, the local fisherman’s panga boats, and large fishing boats and yachts.

La Cruz Marina is the newest marina on Banderas Bay, (2006) and one of the best designed marinas in Mexico. A favorite destination for many sailors, many boaters choose to live on-board during the winter season.

With plenty of amenities, such as the ship yard, 150 ton travel lift, fuel station, pump out service, yacht club, WiFi and cable, bathrooms, showers, as well as 24/7 security makes the La Cruz Marina living desirable.

The marina has the largest marine travel lift located on the Mexican Riviera, with a 150 ton / 32 foot beam. For repairs or

mechanics there is shore power, air and water at every station.

Sand blasting fiber glass repairs and warranty service for major boat manufacturers with qualified mechanics.

More than 340 slips ranging from 31´ to 400´, all with top quality services, accommodating even the largest vessels sailing the Pacific Ocean, Power volts of 110, 220 and 440 Amps:30, 50, 100 are available.

Cat Morgan, owner of the RivieraNayaritFun.com Regional Network promotes the Riviera Nayarit via advertising on the networks town websites. She invites questions and comments and can be reached at Cat@ RivieraNayaritFun.com

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tand Up Paddle Mexico is staging SUP races all over Mexico! However, these are not your typical races for the pros. Families, kids, first-timers, and anyone else who wants to try the sport can find a casual and fun atmosphere at these events! No pressure. Just paddle!

SUP Masters Series is a series of racing events coming to Sayulita on November 23rd. But, it’s not just about racing! The events include SUP Yoga, clinics, music, and more! Think of it as a SUP party!

Grab some friends and family, pick up a paddle, and have some fun!

Everyone can get involved for a day of paddling and a chance to win

Spca de Pv Adorable Dog In The Spotlight...

MAGGIE Maggie is a beautiful Scottish Terrier mix, approximately two years old. She was found lying in the street near the sanctuary, obviously homeless and very thin. Her eyes were runny and we were concerned that she might

have distemper. After checking with neighbors to determine if she belonged to anyone, we brought her to the Sanctuary and happily determined she did not have distemper.

When she came to us she had some skin problems, was malnou-

rished and had a minor respiratory infection. Now a healthy 13 kilos she is ready to find her forever home. Maggie has the sweetest disposition and gets along well everyone. She has the most soulful eyes! Pl ease contact us at spcapv@gmail.com.

some awesome prizes! With great industry sponsors, they have been able to give away prizes such as paddles, boards, GoPros, and other awesome swag.

So far, the past events and announced locations are Valle de Bravo, Boca del Rio, Cancun, and Sayulita! Leyla Morris, owner of Stand Up Paddle Mexico, is excited to bring this event home on the weekend of November 23rd!

“I’m especially excited to bring the Serie SUP Masters to Sayulita!

These events are all about getting people introduced and involved”.

With Sayulita being a SUP mecca where some of the world’s best pros compete, it can be a bit intimidating for some to get into the water and give it a try! In the Serie SUP Masters events, we want anyone with any skill level to give it a try if it seems like fun!”

So keep an eye out for more detailed information soon! Serie SUP Masterswill be a great opportunity to get involved with sport of Stand up Paddleboarding in Sayulita! SayulitaLife is a proud sponsor of this event, so you will see plenty of updates on their website and events on their calendar!

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For visitors to Puerto Vallarta who wish to do a good deed for the less privileged in our paradise, this is a list of some of the many organizations that could benefit from such kind gestures. If you would like your organization recognized here, please email details to editor @vallartatribune.com.

Acción En La Cruz: aid financially burdened residents of la Cruz de Huanacaxtle by providing provisions to their families in exchange for community services performed. Originally called Work for Food, is funded through private contributions and is administered by the FUNDACIÓN PUNTA DE MITA, A.C. http://landon5120.wix. com/accionenlacruz Alcoholics Anonymous:

AA meetings (and Al-anon, NA, CODA, OA, ARTS) in English Puerto Vallarta Alanon Club Basilio Badillo 329 - interior - col.

Emiliano Zapata recoverpv.com American Legion Post 14: Contributes through fund raising resources and manpower to improve Day Cares, Senior Homes, Schools for the Disabled and Deaf, Public Schools in rural areas and other private institutions needing building maintenance www.americanlegion14.org Asilo San Juan Diego Home for the elderly - Contact: Lupita Sanchez Covarrubias 222-1257 or malupita88@hotmail.com or www.mexonline.com\asilosanjuandiego.htm Asociación Down - The Foundation for assistance to persons with Down’s Syndrome – Contact: Ana Catalina Eisenring at 224-9577.

Banderas Bay Women’s Shelter - Safe shelter for women & children victims of domestic violence.

Enables women to become financially independent through jobs, education and non-interest micro loans, professional counseling for them & their children. www. compassionforthefamily.org Becas Vallarta, A.C. – Provides scholarships to approximately 300 high school and university students. Donations are tax-deductible in Mexico and the USA. Polly Vicars at (322) 223-1371 or Buri Gray at (322) 221-5285. www.puerto-vallarta.com/amf Bucerias Bilingual Community Center support Local families

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Non-Profit and Charitable Organizations in Bucerias. 16 de Septiembre at calle Matamoros www.buceriasbilingualcommunitycenter.org Casa Hogar - A shelter dedicated to improving the lives of orphaned, abandoned, disadvantaged or vulnerable children.- Contact: Luz Aurora Arredondo at 221-1908, Rita Millan (322) 141-6974. casamaximocornejo@gmail.com

single mothers Candelaria 143 Col. Barrio Santa María Phone: 22 343 11 or 22 225 72 www.facebook.com/ desayunosninosvallarta Discapacitados de Vallarta, A.C. (DIVAC) association of handicapped individuals dedicated to helping one another. - Contact: Ivan Applegate at 221-5153.

Centro Comunitario SETACGLBT - Provides essential services to the GLBT community, including physical & mental health treatment and referrals, education & recreation, free AA meetings, English classes, HIV testing and counseling. Paco Arjona 224-1974 or paco@setac.com.mx

Families At The Dump, Supporting the families living in the landfill or garbage dump in Puerto Vallarta thru eduation and sustainable opportunities. FAD is tax deductible in Canada, USA & Mexico. www.familiesatthedump. org info@familiesatthedump.org or 297-7425

Clinica de Rehabilitación Santa Barbara - Rehabilitation of the handicapped. Contact: Laura Lopez Portillo Rodriguez at 224-2754.

Grupo Ecológico de Puerto Vallarta, Contact: Arq. Luz del Carmen Pérez Alvarez cayro_13@ hotmail.com /grupoecologico.com

COLINA Spay and Neuter Clinic - free and by-donation sterilization clinic for cats and dogs in Old Town, Puerto Vallarta. Only open Sundays, arrive by 8am, no reservations are taken. Located at 491 Venustiano Carranza Contact: cez@rogers.com or 322-104-6609 CompassionNet Impact - Strategic partnerships & programs that provide for people living in chronic poverty to transform their own lives. Bookmobile, homes, jobs creation, loans, English & computer classes, emergency food, medicine & clothing, etc.

Tax-deductible in Canada & the U.S. Cell: (322) 133-7263. ric@ 4compassion.org Cruz Roja (Red Cross) - Handles hospital and emergency service in Vallarta. It is the only facility that is authorized to offer assistance to injured people on the street.

Contact: 222-1533, 222-4973

Friends of pv animals Volunteers workingk to enhance the lives of shelter animals. They supplement food, medications and socialization for unwanted and stray cats and dogs housed in PV´s city pound. For info and donations visit www.friendsofpvanimals.com Horizonte de Paz: Offers a safe, whealing shelter for men of all ages who are troubled with alcohol & drug addiction. Need non-perishable foods, clothing, shoes, school & art supplies, gym equipment. Contact Donato Schimizzi: 322 199 9523 or Roberto: 281 0644 dschimizzi@yahoo.com La Brigada de la Basura A weekly meeting of neighborhood children to clean Vallarta Streets.

Contact Que?Pasa 223-4006

Desarrollo Integral de la Familia (DIF) A municipal service, part of the federal System of Family Services that assists not only in times of emergency, but also with ongoing education, health, and training programs for the whole family. Contact City Hall 222-0058

Navy League - Meets and greets visiting Naval vessels from all nations, assists in the transportation of donated medical supplies from the U.S., organizes work groups to paint and repair schools and other public/charitable facilities, and operates the local Toys for Tots program. Contacts: Bill Clark at 222 3616 or Jerry Lafferty at 221 6156. www.vallartanavyleague.org.

Desayunos para los Niños de Vallarta A.C. Feeding programs, education programs, day care centers for

New Life Mexico - A British Charity working in Mexico.

Challenging Child Poverty with Health and Education

Programmes. Contact Philippa.

Vernon pvp@newlifemexico.com.

Paraíso Felino AC Refuge and Adoption Centre for cats and kittens in the Bay of Banderas. Luis Donaldo Colosio #5 La Esperanza San Juan De Abajo, Nayarit Cel. (322) 120-4092 Pasitos de Luz (Mamas Unidas por la Rehabilitación de sus Hijos) - substitute home for low income children with any type of handicap, offers rehabilitation services and special support to their families. 299-4146. www. pasitosdeluz.org PEACEAnimals - Free mobile spay/neuter clinic operating 48 weeks a year, primarily in Puerto Vallarta. 90-100 cats and dogs sterilized weekly, doing the greatest good for the greatest number of animals. 501 (c) (3) status with tax-deductible status in Canada and Mexico. www.peaceanimals.org Pro Biblioteca de Vallarta Raises funds for Los Mangos Public Library. Tax-deductible receipts for Mexico and USA. Contacts: Ricardo Murrieta at 224-9966 or Jimmie Ellis at 222-1478.

Proyecto Pitillal, “Busca un Amigo” - Association created by underprivileged mothers of paralyzed children who need society’s help. Contact: 299-4495.

Puerto Vallarta Garden Club: Beautify and protecting the environment. Open to all. Mtgs held at Paradise Community Center, third Thursday every month at 11am from October to May. www.vallartagardenclub.com PuRR Project - A no-kill cat shelter with approx. 250 resident felines living in a natural environment, un-caged, kittens in the Kitten Nursery, on-site clinic with daily veterinarian services. www.purrproject.com Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza- Shelter for Children.

Donations are tax-deductible in Canada and the U.S. Contact: Madre Mari at 222-7857 or Sudy Coy at 222-5765. www.ccshf.ca Roma’s Kids - Educate the children of the Volcanes and surrounding area, to provide them with

the skills necessary to become employable by the major industry here in Puerto Vallarta – tourism: Math, English and computer programs a priority. 100% goes to the kids. www.kids.romamexico.com The International Friendship Club (IFC) - A registered charitable organization in Mexico listed as Club Internacional de la Amistad de Puerto Vallarta A.C. The IFC supports the Cleft Palate Surgery Program & families in need. Funds are raised through Membership & Home Tours. 322-222-5466. www.ifcvallarta. com. ifcvallarta@gmail.com.

Toys for Tots Vallarta - Is a non-profit organization that is celebrating 15 years in Puerto Vallarta. Distributes toys and constructs playgrounds for less-advantaged kids in the Puerto Vallarta area during the Christmas holiday period. Contact: Jerry Lafferty 322 221 6156 or Lourdes Bizarro lourdes.bizarro@marriotthotels.com.

SPCA PV – The goal of this registered charitable organization is to rescue abandoned/ abused animals, sterilize and find homes for them. For more information contact them via email at spcapv@gmail.com.

Un MañanaBrillante (A Brighter Tomorrow) - Partnership of Americans and Canadians to support the ColegioMexicoAmericano. Contact: Margi Baughman mach1@prodigy.net.mx or David Bender dbender@prodigy.net.mx Vallarta Botanical Gardens - To build Mexico’s greatest botanical, research & education of plant life, city beautification programs, bird watching, etc. Donations to the Vallarta Botanical Gardens are tax deductible in the USA. Contact: 223-6182 or info@vallartabotanicalgardensac.org.

Vallarta Saludable (Healthy) - Preventing a collapse of Mexico’s healthcare system by cutting Puerto Vallarta’s diabetes costs in half through organics, stevias, cooking workshops, serums reversing dialysis and reality show. Donations NAOTF.org U.S. tax deductible, Suzy Chaffee suzynativevoices@aol.com

EVENTS

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Events Calendar FRIDAY NOVEMBER 8 Festival VIII Imadonnari: Celebrating Puerto Vallarta and Santa Barbara Sister Cities in Plaza Central The Viva Jazz Trio and Ms. Armi Grano: Encore Restaurant at 7 pm. Please make advance reservations. No Cover Charge. Bring toy or food donation for local charity and receive complimentary cocktail. #51 Lazaro Cardenas, Bucerias 329-298-0140 SATURDAY NOVEMBER 9 Festival VIII Imadonnari: Celebrating Puerto Vallarta and Santa Barbara Sister Cities in Plaza Central SUNDAY NOVEMBER 10 Festival VIII Imadonnari: Celebrating Puerto Vallarta and Santa Barbara Sister Cities in Plaza Central TUESDAY NOVEMBER 12 DineOUT in Puerto Vallarta: In select restaurants and bars will donate proceeds from the days sales towards the PV Men’s Chorus. Pvmenschorus.org WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 13 Oktoberfest: Hosted by Hacienda Alemana $400mx. All you can eat buffet and beer. Proceeds support American Legion charities. Tickets: Dennis Rike cell 044-322-138-91 Charity Bingo Night: at Nacho Daddy. Proceeds support local charities Pasitos de Luz and Colina Spay Neuter Clinic 287 Basilio Badillo in Old Town Historic Center ArtWalk: Starting at 6pm every Wednesday, stroll through the streets of downtown Puerto Vallarta as select galleries open their doors and restaurants offer specials. www. vallartaartwalk.com November Networking Meeting for Vallarta Professionals Organization Encuentros Pizza Pasta Bar Lounge 7-9pm FB/ Act II kick-off with A Chorus Line Act II Entertainment’s kicks of the season with its newest production, A Chorus Line, opening November 14th.

November 14-17 Engage Mexico Social Media Conference #5 Held at the Puerto Vallarta Sheraton Engage Mexico is a social media conference

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Calling in Mexico Calling phones in Mexico can be tricky as it is different than in the US or Canada. There are different codes you need to use depending if you are calling landlines or cellular phones and if they are local or long distance.

Long-distance calls from within Mexico For national long-distance calls (within Mexico) the code is 01 plus the area code and phone number.

For international long-distance calls, first dial 00, then the country code (for the U.S. and Canada the country code is 1, so you would dial 00 + 1 + area code + 7 digit number).

Calling Cell Phones (from a land line) If you are calling from a landline within the area code of the Mexican cell phone number dial 044, then the 10 digit number including area code. Outside of the area code (but still within Mexico) dial 045 and then the 10 digit phone number. Cell phone to cell phone only requires the 10 digit number.

La Cruz Event How do you know that High Season has finally arrived? When you have to start checking your calendar to find out if you can go to a great event? Better add this one right now; Wednesday November 13th 6:30 – 9:00 PM, “LET’S GET THE PARTY STARTED!” Cocktail

with experienced Speakers.

International

November 14-23 XIX Festival Gourmet International Thirty top level chefs arrive in Puerto Vallarta from different cities around Mexico and the world to participate. There will be special happenings all week long, including the opening at the Los Muertos Beach Pier, and the farewell at the St. Regis and Café des Artistes Punta Mita.

Phone Cards Phone cards (“tarjetas telefonicas”) for use in pay phones can be bought at newstands and in pharmacies in denominations of 30, 50 and 100 pesos.

Pay phones do not accept coins.

When buying a phone card for pay phone use, specify that you would like a “tarjeta LADA,” because pre-paid cell phone cards are also sold in the same establishments.

Calling Toll-Free Numbers Some toll free numbers work from Mexico to the US and Canada, but many do not.

You need to dial a different prefix.

To call the following toll free prefixes, dial as follows: 800 numbers Dial 001-880-then the number 866 numbers Dial 001-883-then the number 877 numbers Dial 001-882-then the number 888 numbers Dial 001-881-then the number

Party at Sandzibar Restaurant at the Alamar Beach Club in La Cruz.

This will be the kickoff benefit for this season of ACCIÓN EN LA CRUZ and will feature gourmet appetizers, live music and no-host bar along with all of your favorite permanent and returning friends for an evening of good food, drink, music and camaraderie.

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 15 Festival Gourmet Inauguration: Chef’s welcome cocktail party at the Hotel Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta 8:30pm Bucerias ArtWalk: Visit galleries and shops along Lazaro Cardenas every Thursday from 7-9pm. Lots of different things to see, touch and taste.

LOS MANGOS LIBRARY – This Weeks Events FB/biblioteca.losmangos Saturday 9 – Grand Bazaar – 11am Tuesday 12 – Malecon Sculpture Tour – 9:30am Wednesday 13 – Salsa Dancing Classes – 8pm Friday 15 – Movie Club – 7pm

INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP CLUB TOURS

HOME TOURS BOTANICAL GARDENS & ZOO TOURS Tours operate November to April.

See our web site for details.

ifctoursforvallarta.com or call (322) 222 5466

LIVE MUSIC VENUES Please be sure to contact the venue to confirm all events.

La Bodeguita Del Medio Paseo Diaz Ordaz 858, Malecon” 322.223.1583 Tu-Sun 9:30-2:00 am El Jardin del Pulpo Coral 66, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle” 329.295.5071 10:30 am 12.30 pm La Palapa Pulpito#103, Playa los Muertos” 322.222.5225 Mon-Sun 8:00am 1:00pm Benito’s Paninoteca Bar Nima Bay, Local 12, “Marina Vallarta” 322.209.0287

El Patio de mi Casa Guerrero 311 esq.

Matamoros 322.222.0743 Encore Lazaro Cardenas51, Bucerias 329.298.0140 Wed-Mon 9:00 am 10:00 pm India Gate Allende 124 Centro 322.223.2424 Mon-Sat 3:00 pm 11:00 pm The River Café Isla del Rio Cuale Local4 Centro 322.223.0788

Vitea Libertad Edificio Malecon 2, Centro” 322.222.8703

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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

UROLOGIST Dr. Pedro López Cueto Tel. (322) 22 5 11 83 www.anku.com.mx

Emergency Phone Numbers The police station or the fire department is 060. For Non-Emergency calls, dial (322) 290-0507 for the Police Dep & (322) 224-7701 for the Fire Department.

Havre No.111 Col. Versalles Fluent Englis Spoken

Ambulance Services Red Cross Ambulance: 222-1533 Global Ambulance: 226-1014

Hospitals Ameri-Med Hospital: 226-2080 Cornerstone Hospital: 224-9400 San Javier Hospital: 226-1010 Medasist Hospital: 223-0444 C.M.Q. Hospital: 223-1919 I.M.S.S. Hospital: 224-3838 Regional Hospital: 224-4000

Other Important Phone Numbers American Consulate: (322)222-0069 or 01-333-268-2145 Canadian Consulate: (322) 293-0098 Motor Vehicle Dept: 224-8484 Consumer Protection (PROFECO): 225-0000 Immigration Office: 221-1380 National Telegraph: 224-7970 Electric Company (CFE): 071 Water Company (SEAPAL): 223-1516 Municipal Services: 223-2500 Tourist Protection: 223-2500 Ministerio Publico: 222-1762 Animal Protection: 221-0078 Wake-Up Service: 031 El Rio BBQ Bar Felipe Angeles 245 Col Paso Ancho 322.184.1200 Tue-Sun 11:00 am 7:00pm Las Adelitas Av. Fluvial Vallarta 234 322.293.7778 Beboteros Diaz Ordaz 565 Malecon 322.113.0099 Café Roma Encino 287 Centro Mon-Sun 10:pm -3:00 am Murphy’s Irish Pub Morelos 484 Altos 1, Centro 322.113.0373

Emergency Phone for Sayulita

Philo’s Delfin15, La Cruz de Huanacaxle”329.295.5068 Thu-Sat 8:30 pm El Dorado Pulpito # 102, Playa los Muertos”322.222.4124

Que? Pasa Aquiles Serdan 625, Col Emiliano Zapata 322.223.4006 Nacho Daddy

180 Basilio Badillo nachodaddymexico.com

ERIK A. FULFER, D.C. CHIROPRACTOR Quality affordable chiropractic care at your: Home, Office, Resort or Spa by appointment only Mon-Wed-Fri 10am to 6pm

Call Now! 322 182 5045 Vonage (404) 719 4744

Garage Sale

bahiachiro@gmail.com www.bahiachiropractic.com

LG frig, washer, stove, much more 222-5505

Dial 066 from any standard land line. Dial 080 from Mexican cell phones. To report suspicious activity in Sayulita, please dial 045-322-141-5994.

Emergency Numbers for Bucerias & La Cruz Numbers for the Police Department in case of emergency are 291-0049 and 291-0666.

General emergency number: 066 Police, Bucerias & La Cruz: 298-1020 Civil Protection (Fire, Ambulance): 291-0295 Ambulance, Santa Rosa Clinic: 298-0157

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SUDOKU easy

BRAIN TEASERS

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Challenge your brain! Sudoku is easy to play and the rules are simple. Fill in the blanks so that each row, each column, and each of the nine 3x3 grids contain only one of each of the numbers 1 through 9.

medium

Number Blocks

hard

Word Search

What’s a number block you ask?

The numbers in each row add up to the totals to the right. The numbers in each column add up to the totals along the bottom. The diagonal lines also add up the totals to the right. Some of the numbers are missing. Try to fill in the missing numbers between 0 and 12.

Can you find the hidden names? They may be horizontal, vertical, diagonal, forwards or backwards. ANN BAXTER, AUDREY HEPBURN, AVA GARDNER, BETTE DAVIS, CAROLE LOMBARD, GLORIA SWANSON, GRETA GARBO, HEDY LAMARR, INGRID BERGMAN, JANE RUSSELL, JANE WYMAN, JEAN HARLOW, JEAN SIMMONS, JOAN CRAWFORD, JUDY GARLAND,LANA TURNER, LAUREN BACALL, MARILYN MONROE, MERLE OBERON, MYRNA LOY, RITA HAYWORTH, VERONICA LAKE,VIRGINIA MAYO, VIVIEN LEIGH.

1. Loan - Pool - Great White 2. Clog - Pump - Flat 3. Rain - Fur - Trench 4. Silver - Tin - Nickel 5. Coffee - Oil - Air 6. Tulip - Lamp - Onion 7. Saturn - Dirty Shirt Collars - Newleyweds 8. Date - Cook - Phone 9. Spock - Suess - Phil 10. Fire - Soda – Safe

Commonym 7 Answers 1. sharks 2. shoes 3. coats 4. metals 5. filters 6. they have bulbs 7. they have rings 8. books 9. doctors 10. crackers

What’s a commonym you ask? A commonyms is group of words that have a common trait in the three words/items listed.

For example: thewords; A car - A tree - An elephant.. they all have trunks. These will make you think!

Wuzzle 7 Answers 1. Cry all the way to the bank 2. The stakes are high 3. That’s too bad 4. Eyes in the back of my head 5. Miniskirt 6. All in All

Commonym

Wuzzles

What’s a wuzzle you ask? A wuzzle is a saying/phrase that is made up of a display of words, in an interesting way.The object is to try to figure out the well-known saying, person, place, or thing that each wuzzle is meant to represent.

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