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Friday Jan 24 - 30, 2014 PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Fernando Gonzalez Corona Director Victor Falcon victorfalcon@Outlook.com Editor Lic. Madeline Milne mmilne@Vallartatribune.com Editorial Board Marcia Blondin Raymond C. Beaty Lois Ellison John & Christie Forget Landon Hollander Nancy Van Landingham Robina Oliver Sales Team SALES ventastribuna7@yahoo.com Ma. Yolanda Meza yoly@vallartatribune.com Rebeca Castellón rebeca.castellonn@gmail.com Community Manager / Sales Julie Mongeau juliemongeau@gmail.com Designer Cynthia E. Andrade G. cisandra@vallartatribune.com

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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 $7.50 pesos per ticket and passengers must purchase a new ticket every time they board another bus.

There are no “transfers”.

TAXIS: There are set rates within defined zones of town. Do not enter a taxi without agreeing on the price with the driver first. Price is per trip not person.

MONEY EXCHANGE: Although you may have to wait in line for a few minutes, banks will give you a higher rate of exchange than the exchange booths (caja de cambio). You will need your passport. Better yet, use your bank card to withdraw funds from any ATM machine.

Note that ATM’s in the banks are the safest to use and generally charge lower fees.

DRINKING WATER: For the 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.

COMMON SENSE: Just as you wouldn’t walk around your hometown drunk and beligerent, it is not acceptable to do that here. While Mexicans are a forgiving bunch, basic politeness is appreciated.

For the guys, peeing in public is a major faux pas and if you are caught, can get you tossed in jail or an expensive fine. Pay attention to your surroundings. Pay your bills. Be courteous. And have fun!

DRINKING AND DRIVING: First off – just don’t. The consequences are not worth it. Taxis are cheap and plentiful. Fines are as much as 10,000 pesos. You can be taken to jail and your vehicle impounded. There are many checkstops on the weekends and you will be asked to blow if they suspect you have been drinking.

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

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

Long-distance calls from within Mexico For national long-distance calls (within Mexico) the code is 01 plus the area code and phone number. For international long-distance calls, first dial 00, then the country code (for the U.S. and Canada the country code is 1, so you would dial 00 + 1 + area code + 7 digit number).

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

Phone Cards Phone cards (“tarjetas telefonicas”) for use in pay phones can be bought at newstands and in pharmacies in denominations of 30, 50 and 100 pesos. Pay phones do not accept coins. When buying a phone card for pay phone use, specify that you would like a “tarjeta LADA,” because pre-paid cell phone cards are also sold in the same establishments.

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

You need to dial a different prefix.

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

Emergencies: 060 Red Cross: 065 Non-Emergency Police 322.290.0507 Fire Department: 322.223.9476 Ambulance: 322.222.1533

Consulates American Consulate Nuevo Vallarta: 322.222.0069 24 hrs Guadalajara: 333.268.2145

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

Canadian Consulate 322.293.2894 24 hrs: 1.800.706.2900

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Editor´s Note

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t is with a heavy heart that I write today’s editorial column.

A dear man, Rick Main passed away and with his passing there is a hole in the hearts of many and the community of Puerto Vallarta.

I knew Rick only briefly but his enthusiasm for his many projects was contagious and when I became the editor of the Tribune I knew I wanted to bring this enthusiasm to our readers.

Rick was the chairman of the Banderas Bay Initiative, a non-profit that’s mission is to preserve biodiversity and enhance the natural and cultural resources of the Banderas Bay Region through local and international programs, partnerships, and projects.

The few times I met with Rick to discuss his ongoing projects I was always amazed at his creativity in getting vastly different organizations together. It is a rare person that can bring together

people from all walks of life to work towards the common good.

For the past 10 months we have been publishing articles on the many projects that the Banderas Bay Initiative undertakes. They focus on education, promotion and protection of culture, beaches and the ocean, the mountains and the forests.

I once wrote a piece on how we all benefit from the accumulated wealth of knowledge the foreign community has here.

Rick was one of those people who used his life’s experience back in the United States to create and build something so beneficial in his adopted home.

The Banderas Bay Intiative has many excellent people and resources behind it. I am sure it will soldier on but in an effort to support something that is so impactful, I encourage you to visit www.bbini.org/home.html to learn more about the many projects that you can support through time or money.

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In the Know A local weekly guide to places, people and things

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ara Radchenko offers us a small glimpse of the richness and beauty of the Puerto Vallarta area. She says “It will take my lifetime to experience all the beauty and then some.

Have a glorious day in paradise.”

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Around Town with Julie he sun is shining, everybody is smiling, and the weather is absolutely perfect! Here I go once again on a busy spell, so much on the agenda, and so much could be on yours. This week’s article will be mostly focused on free activities around the bay that will save you a few bucks, but can be just as entertaining as any.

Being that Puerto Vallarta is an arts and culture city, there are so many ways to indulge and yet not necessarily break your wallet. For instance, every Tuesday morning at 9:30 Gary Thompson guides you (for free) through the Malecon Sculpture Walking Tour, it usually runs for two hours, during which you will be given insight on the 15 sculptures along the Malcecon.

The meeting point is in front of the Millennium sculpture next to the Hotel Rosita at the entrance of the Malecon (North end)…It is a great cultural experience, for all ages

that if you are able, please donate blood to IMMS so that they too can carry on helping the people of this community.

The Vallarta Tribune and myself offer our deepest condolences to Rick’s family, friends and associates. Adios amigo.

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( well kind of, if you have young kids you might want to put them in a stroller).

Another fabulous way to discover the PV art world is on Wednesday nights during the Historic Center Artwalk. Some of Puerto Vallarta’s most prestigious galleries invite you for refreshments while walking through their galleries to admire an array of breathtaking Mexican and international art.

Finally to start the weekend why not sit back, relax and watch these young energetic dancers at the Municipal Ballet Xiutla at the Cardenas Plaza at 7:30pm every Friday night again free of charge.

Of course the Saturday markets are always a treat.

Another great way not to dig in to your pockets is by doing volunteer work, there is nothing more fulfilling then lending a helping hand, many organisations

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Take a Spanish class. The Mexican people are very appreciative of our efforts to speak the language. Expand your mind, knowledge and interactions with local people and learning their culture.

Rhythms of the Night. A romantic evening on a beautiful beach setting. Say no more. It is an incredible evening.

SUP. Stand up paddle boarding is easy with a lesson and one can improve quickly. Maybe even have an opportunity to glide along side the dolphins.

Dancing. Hugo Lopez and Christina at Octopus Garden in La Cruz or Adriatico’s in Bucerias.

This talented couple will wow you with their amazing dancing ability and show. You can even join them in dancing afterwards.

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in and around the Bay are actively looking for the generosity of locals and ex pats to help the less fortunate, if ever you would like to take part, please email me and I will gladly put you in contact with various organizations.

Another fun week ahead, keep me posted on what’s going on around town.

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Whale watching. Whether it be out on a tour or watching from a beach, it is an opportunity to witness the beauty of creation.

Celebrate. Attend a church service, a wedding, baptism, or celebrations that each local village has on their feast days such as boat parades, horse parades, carnivals.

Participate in a walk for the Peregrinacion for Our lady of Guadalupe. Plan for it next December. Before you know the time will have passed and it will be time for the walks again.

Sara Radchenko lives in Bucerias in the winter months. She has been here 8 years. She is learning Spanish and is attending the Academy of Washington in Bucerias where she also volunteers her time helping the many Spanish people who want to learn English.

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Peña to Attend World Economic Forum

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ore than 30 entrepreneurs and senior officials from Mexico, led by President Enrique Peña Nieto, will participate in the 44th World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland this week.

This will be Peña Nieto’s first year participating as president. He previously attended as candidate and as governor of Mexico State.

Peña Nieto, who is on the Davos Forum’s list of “Young Global Leaders,” will be the keynote speaker for the Thursday meeting in a half-hour speech that will be introduced and moderated by the forum’s founder, German professor of economics Klaus Schwab.

Peña Nieto will also participate in a roundtable discussion with senior officials from Colombia, Peru and Chile, which will focus on the business opportunities offered by the Pacific Alliance, of which Mexico is a founding partner.

Several prominent members of Peña Nieto’s cabinet will join the president, some of whom will also be speakers at the meeting.

This year’s forum will involve more than 40 heads of state and 1,500 business leaders from all around the world.

They will include Emilio Lozoya Austin, the general director of Pemex and former director of the Davos Forum for Latin America, who will participate in a panel on global energy.

Mexico’s Economy Secretary,

Mexico Tourism Expected to Reach New Highs

By Rocío Zayas

Ildefonso Guajardo Villarreal, is also expected to speak at a conference on new rules of international trade.

Foreign Affairs Secretary José Antonio Meade and Finance Secretary Luis Videgaray, who led Mexico’s official participation in last year’s edition, are also expected to participate.

Guillermo Ortiz, the former governor of the Bank of Mexico and current president of Banorte, will also participate, along with former President Ernesto Zedillo and the Secretary-General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), José Ángel Gurría.

Mexican entrepreneurs attending the Forum include

the chairman of Cinépolis, Alejandro Ramírez Magaña, who co-chaired the event in 2012 and who will speak on this year’s panel.

FEMSA CEO José Antonio Fernández Carbajal, and Alfa chair Armando Garza Sada, regular attendees, will also attend this year’s forum, entitled: “The Reshaping of the World: Consequences for Society, Politics and Business.”

Representatives of ProMéxico, Grupo Salinas, Grupo Lauman, Mabesa, Omnilife-Angelíssima Group, Marhnos, Cydsa and Citi, among others, are also scheduled to participate, among others.

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ourism Secretary Claudia Ruiz Massieu began a three-day visit to the International Tourism Fair in Madrid on Monday, where she told Spanish businessmen that tourism is an important pillar for the transformation of Mexico, adding that the country is open to investment and the business opportunities that it brings with it.

According to Ruiz Massieu, tourism in Mexico is growing in a sustained manner and is positioning itself as an important catalyst of economic development for the country.

Tourism, she said, “is strategic for the Mexican government, because we are convinced that it promotes, like no other sector, the dynamic growth of the economy, the creation of quality and will doubtlessly be a fundamental

element for meeting the stated goal of transforming the country.”

Ruiz Massieu said that the positive trends seen in Mexico’s principal tourism indicators confirm that the federal government’s new vision is providing results and putting the industry on the right path.

As of Nov. 2013, Mexico’s tourism sector saw an 8-percent increase in profits on the same period in the previous year, and though the final numbers for 2013 are not yet in, it’s expected that they will reach $13.8 billion — an unprecedented number in the history of Mexico’s tourism industry.

Ruiz Massieu went on to say that tourism can become a key tool for expanding communication channels with other countries such as Spain.

Originally published in The News

ADORABLE DOG IN THE SPOTLIGHT...Daisy

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his sweet girl was abandoned and left tied to a tree when we found her. She was very malnourished but has now blossomed into a beautifully healthy and happy girl. Daisy is a lab mix with a wonderful disposition. She loves to interact with everyone, included other dogs and cats.

Please contact us at spcapv@gmail.com.

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Turtle Season Comes to a Successful End Translated by Michelle Mayer-Fulfer

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he Department of Ecology and Environment conducted the official closing of the campaign for the protection and conservation of sea turtles in 2013. In total, the campaign freed 133,502 turtle hatchlings stemming from the 1,960 nests collected and protected from the beaches of Puerto Vallarta.

"As part of the initiatives taken, we realized the dire need to have a program to protect sea turtles and to generate awareness among the population.

This was a success because of the restructuring of the municipal program to stress conservation. This, in turn, not only became an achievement for the municipality, but also a achievement the entire population, " said the director of Ecology and Environment, Luis Gonzalez Guevara.

During the turtle hatching season, this program worked

with 39 organized groups on Tuesdays and Thursdays to release the turtles as safely as possible.

This was amplified to the population at large, which were invited to participate. In total, 9,198 people took part in the scheduled release, while approximately 3,000 people visited the incubation facilities where the turtles are born.

"Perhaps even more significant than the numbers of released turtles is the populace’s participation in this program.

Every day more people became interested in participating in protection programs," said Gonzalez Guevara.

Moreover, with the active participation of members of the Fire Department and Municipal Police, tours were made each night along the beaches of the city ensuring the safeguarding of 2,900 kilometers of beaches in the area where the Ridley turtles lay their nests.

The respective departments

were given recognition for the support they gave. Meanwhile, Erubey Hernandez, manager of the turtle conservation program, said that the total of released turtles would cover nine miles of beach, "We are pleased with the results.

The goals set, for the first time, were far exceeded. We now have cumulative data that gives us a clearer understanding of the behavior of the turtles in the town," he said.

Of note, next season’s sea turtle season begins in the

months of June and July and aims for even greater protection coverage, including extending the mileage traveled at night to protect the turtles.

The goal will be to treat the area as though it was a protected reserve.

Improvements Aimed at Increasing Tourist Traffic in Old Town Translation by Michelle Mayer-Fulfer ork on the improvement and renovation of Francisca Rodríguez in Colonia Emiliano Zapata began on Monday giving further impetus and attempting to drive more traffic to the tourist area. The construction of a pedestrian walkway is planned that will allow enhanced access to local businesses in close proximity to Los Muertos Beach Pier.

In this respect, Oscar Delgado Chavez , CEO of Infrastructure and Municipal Services , said the project involves the construction of a pedestrian area along with a vehicular service lane.

In addition, the city will begin installing benches, lamps, planters and a playground.

This improvement represents an investment of 3,196,482

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pesos and will directly benefit more than 3,500 local residents, as well as the nearly 5,000 pedestrians who are estimated to use the area daily.

He noted that the resources were provided by the state and federal governments.

The initiative was derived from steps taken by the municipality and was aimed at bolstering the historical center of Puerto Vallarta.

The work “is going to develop key areas of the city with some due supervision, allowing us to monitor progress," specifically since firms in charge of completing the work are instructed to do so in less than two months’ time.

This time frame seeks to cause the least disruption to merchants in the area.

Delgado Chavez explained

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

that previously there had been meetings with neighbors and tenants. At these meetings, a consensus was established.

These meeting were held to

inform the public and ensure their general support.

Shops in the affected area will remain open during their regular business hours. Thus,

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.

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businesses will not be interrupted during the improvement phase and signs will be posted to ensure that patrons know that the businesses are still open.

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admit that when my husband and I decided to have children, I was unable to clearly anticipate what impact this would have on my daily life. From what I have experienced, meeting that Special Someone in a foreign, tropical country seems to impair the ability to predict consequences. All I could picture were these chubby, golden babies looking all surfer-chic on the beach in little board shorts, sitting on their mini surfboards (I grew up on the Manitoba prairies, don’t judge me too harshly). I never considered how my day-to-day existence would change after I had these gorgeous children.

For example, it amazes me now to think that I had the audacity, at one point in my life, to think that leaving my home, getting in my car, and going somewhere like the grocery store was NO BIG DEAL! I would simply decide to go shopping, pick up my bag, look for my keys (that’s something that’s never changed, at least), and go.

How could I have predicted that just leaving the house would become a process of dramatic

exits and entrances (I will LEAVE WITHOUT you this time, I SWEAR I will) before actually getting inside the car and driving away.

And then there was the shopping itself, which used to be a pleasurable trip involving the purchase of items that were actually for me to eat.

I never visualized my husband driving around and around the block, singing a loud, desperate,

Spanglish version of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star to an indignant, unnaturally red-faced baby while I ran around Soriana grabbing the very bare essentials for adult survival.

Of course, nowadays we can enter the store as a family and maybe even make it halfway through a decent shopping list before It begins. By It I refer to the game of tag in the aisles, the fighting for the right to steer and then unfortunately crash the shopping cart into the shins of unsuspecting shoppers, and the heart-wrenching pleas for the 109 peso Captain Crunch import.

Sometimes I wonder what I would tell that naïve, pregnant me if I could travel back in time.

Depending on the day I’ve had I suppose the chat might begin with a smack upside the head to erase that swoony-eyed look I was surely walking around with.

But I also imagine that I might also tell her that looking for lost library books while trying to untangle the knot in a soccer cleat can be rewarding in its own way, and that multi-tasking is really good for your brain.

And I might give that me a hug and tell her not to be so hard on herself when she switches to formula so soon or throws the car keys out with the trash after a sleepless, colicky night.

And I’d probably tell her to stay away from the import aisle unless she finally gets to shop alone.

Then she should definitely buy the Captain Crunch and hide it in her closet for a post-bedtime snack.

hood 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 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 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.

New Tendencies In Psychological Help

Paradise and Parenting

By Leza Warkentin

By Jean Martin pv.psychotherpy@gmail.com

Emotional Development Profile – Edp

How Times Have Changed

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loria Simcha Ruben a Gestalt Therapist and member of the American Dance Movement Therapy Association was the founder and creator of this helpful tool for diagnosis over 30 years ago. While lying people down on a piece of fabric and drawing their outline she soon discovered that the places that were blocked or not in contact with the fabric followed a pattern of the person’s life. It soon became clear that it was an emotional x-ray. She underwent extensive investigation and did thousands of trials only to discover that people’s lives followed a certain pattern. For example people suffering from childhood problems reflected them clearly in the legs while life after being a teenager was usually detected after the waistline. She continued to back her theory with Carl Jung and his Archetypes because many times the image reflected “other people” or animals in the area of the head. She did extensive investigation with the likes of Thomas Verney and his theories in “The Life of the Unborn Child” studying life in uterus and finding that most of these problems were shown in the feet, many of which had been a mystery or a suppressed memory. Achieving

consciousness can be very useful in understanding feelings or unresolved pains.

The way a person sees himself or herself in the world is also of great importance and this is also reflected. It is an opportunity to work on self-esteem, if needed, or to understand the reasons for feeling isolated and lonely. It is also used for couples and families where the dynamics of the relationship reveals itself very clearly. Some of the very interesting cases are when a person that has not reported an illness has it come out clearly during the EDP. Others are quite revealing such as seeing a rabbit outline only to have the person report that she had once been a playboy bunny, or a couple with the husband locating himself on the top of his wife’s head! It is done with great respect and relies fully on the feedback from the person or persons being diagnosed.

While it is still in its initial stages it is very widespread in Mexico with only 12 certified teachers in the world. It has been presented in many scientific forums and has not reached full recognition because it still relies greatly on intuition, but on the other hand that’s what they used to say about psychology anyway!

Jean Martin Bilingual Guestalt Psychotherapist pv.psychotherpy@gmail.com specializes in areas such as Body/Movement therapy Regressions, Family Constellations and Emotional Development Profile Mobile: 322 1416731 Skype: Jeannefly1705

Explore Banderas Bay 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.

Shopping in the Zona Romantica – this charming neighbour-

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The OTFM-TC Introduces Its Newest Vendors

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his week we are delighted to introduce the newest vendors to our “make it, bake it, grow it” market. Stop by this Saturday to say “hola” and scoop up their must-have artisan foods and specialty products.

Wiki – Liz Montejano lends her architectural expertise to the art of wood crafting. The result is a unique line of embellished boxes, magnets, hangers, wall art and clocks. Each piece is adorned with prehispanic graphics, capturing the natural whimsy of Mexico. www.flumont.com Pasta Fresca Santa Lucia – With a little flour, purified water and a whole lot of passion, Roberto Storzzini handcrafts the area’s freshest Italian pasta. Made fresh every day, this preservative-free pasta is perfectly matched with Pasta Fresca’s homemade sauces (bolognesa, pesto and pomodoro). Although made exclusively for hotels and restaurants, you can purchase your favorite pairing at the OTFM-TC. www. pastafrescavallarta.com

Karen Mical Designs – Karen Mical uses polymer clay to craft her wearable art. Every bead is hand crafted before it is baked, buffed and strung into a stunning necklace, bracelet or pair of earrings. They are the perfect gift for you or a cherished fashionista. Facebook or karenmical@yahoo.com Don Queso – Nestor Soderguit uses fresh, local cow milk to craft his undeniably rich, luxurious cheeses week after week.

You can stock up on your favorites (as well as Nestor’s organic olive oil) at the market or at Avenida Zeus #186 weekdays. Facebook or (322) 131-1218 Poder de Niña/Girl Power – They say “it takes a village to raise a child,” and in the case of 11-year-old Mireya Amaral Uribe, it took a handful of big-hearted expats to raise an entrepreneur.

With a little mentoring, Mireya became the OTFM-TC’s first Young Entrepreneur. You can find her one-of-a-kind Poder de Niña dresses for girls (size NB-10) and 18-inch dolls this Saturday. Facebook or (322) 294-1563

India Gate – Each week, Andrea Hernandez and Elias Padillo create authentic Indian food cooked in a punjab tandoor, a traditional Indian oven. Treat yourself to their special blend of spices for an unforgettable culinary experience. (Allende 124 restaurant in Centro Vallarta)

Facebook or 322-223-2424 Impassioned by responsible food production, entrepreneurial development and the “buy local” movement, our OTFM-TC is a North American style market celebrating the tradition of Mexico’s tianguis markets. Stop by for home décor, fashions, acces-

sories, farm-fresh produce, international cuisine and readyto-eat foods. Located in Lazaro Cárdenas Park, the OTFM-TC is open every Saturday from 9:30 am to 2 pm from the first Saturday in November to the last Saturday in May. Visit us on www. oldtownfm.com or Facebook.

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PV Sea Dive

By Sue Keevil pvseadive.com

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have an unbounded love for being underwater, but two guests of mine took underwater love on a different journey this week.

Let me preface the story with some often talked about diving loves, with the most common one being the freedom diving gives you. The feeling of being weightless still makes me giggle, and being able to spiral and flip like a small child never ceases to become dull. All of my guests this week have been experience divers, and all of them have been acting in this very child like manner underwater.

Another massive appeal to diving is the underwater topography. When you look at the ocean, you see the surface of the water and maybe some waves, but nothing too exciting is occurring. Break the surface and descend into this other world really is an experience that never dulls. The contrast to the flat water really doesn´t prepare you for some of the natural structure you will see along with the behavior of the marine life. I have dived along this south coast many hundreds of times and it never becomes a routine as nothing is ever the same.

The bay changes during the year in a rather special way.

During the hot summer months

when the water is blue and warm we can see the large schools of fish messing around, but during the cold winter waters when visibility is limited, we get to see many different types of rays and small critters as they like the cold water. But then the real kicker is the seahorses.

They just flourish in the winter and are found all over the bay, which brings me nicely on to this week’s underwater love. I had a guest email me a few weeks ago asking me if it would be possible for him to do 2 things on a dive with me. Firstly, he wanted me to show his girlfriend a seahorse as she had never seen one in the wild, and if I could, would it be possible for him to propose

underwater straight after this.

Who was I to deny this?

We did the first dive at Majahuitas, my go to place for seahorses. Usually, I am looking for everything, but I just put my seahorse eyes on and came up blank. I was not duly concerned though as we had planned to do the second dive at the south side of Mismaloya where I can give a money back guarantee on showing you a mating pair. So, I get to Mismaloya and eventually get to the rock where these lovely little orange seahorses have been every day for the past month, only to find them missing!

I searched for a few minutes and found them tucked behind some coral around the corner having a romantic moment. Perfect. I show them to Kristin and she is unbelievably excited. As we leave them, Brady beckons Kristen over to where he is kneeling in the sand and pulls out a very nice engagement ring and a plastic slate with the words “Will you marry me” on it. The seahorses were quickly forgotten and the rest of the dive was spent with everyone doing spins, flips and giggles.

I better get an invite to the wedding!

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This is Paradise...

By Marcia Blondin marciavallarta@gmail.com

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e have had a week of proper Vallarta weather.

The kind we constantly brag about when trying hard to commiserate with family “up north” who are freezing their butts off. And, taking loved ones to the airport who are trying to figure out how the hell to stuff a parka into a carry-on bag and saying sad goodbyes, crying tears as we wave goodbye and thinking all the time....thank GOD it’s you and not me! We’ve also had some fine music at the Paradise Community Center Stage this past week with Luna Rumba making their debut and coming back Thursday the 30th, so you had best get your tickets early...they will go fast, believe me.The Banderas Bay Jazz Allstars are on our stage every Friday at 8pm also selling out. I have missed only one or two concerts of the BBJA and have to say in all honesty (Pastor Ric has said publicly that liars go straight to hell so...) I never get tired of hearing this band play. New, old, same set, different set - it doesn’t matter they are fabulous each and every time. One thing I don’t get though - Bryan can make his sax bleed he blows so hard to finish a song then picks up the mike and says “thanks” to the audience with his breathing about as hard as it would be for him to get out of a chair. Effortless and PERFECT! They are all just great.

Speaking of greatness, our beloved gypsies are back Wednesday at 8pm and I am going to give you all their dates at the PCC Stage right now so you can write them down and not miss a performance: February 5 and 19,

same in March the 5th and 19th.

Latcho and Andrea LIVED like gypsies in Europe, with gypsies.

Gypsies that played flamenco guitar and sang and taught young Latcho how to play the way he does. Anybody can play a guitar but very few can transport centuries of restlessness and roaming through their fingers quite like Latcho. The two of them playing and singing together conjure crackling beach fires, moonlit nights and lots of wine and dancing. I love them! You will too.

To accommodate the crowds, Pastor Ric has added another Sunday Service so you have a choice of 9 or 10:30 in the morning to give thanks for many things including that you are not in Minnesota.When you come to our Co-op Market every Saturday morning at 9 please remember that everything you buy or eat or drink is helping someone less fortunate than you. It is a rare (and really interesting) way to spend money. Buying a bagel or a new pair of handmade sandals might teach a young boy how to read.

A silver ring could go a long way to feed a family. Try this weekend to look at our Market with different eyes: you help us, we help them and “they” in turn will help someone else when they can. It’s a gorgeous circle, isn’t it?

Take good care of our tourists, especially on the buses. Until next week, ciao! The Paradise Community Center, Pulpito 127 between Olas Altas and Amapas Streets in Old Town Puerto Vallarta smack in the middle of the Romantic Zone aka The Theatre District (the name will catch on!)

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Friday Jan 24 - 30, 2014

Banderas Bay Butterfies

by Moralea Milne

Mexican Fritillary (Euptoieta hegesia)

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ritillaries are in the large family known as brushfooted butterflies or Nymphalidae. Generally these are medium to large butterflies (Mexican fritillaries are 6.5-7.5 cm), most with a pair of small or reduced forelegs (appearing like they have only four legs instead of six). A great number of Nymphalidae are brightly coloured and often hold their wings flat when resting, providing an excellent photographic opportunity. Frequently the underwings are dull or cryptically coloured and patterned. Caterpillars are hairy or spiky and in the case of the Mexican Fritillary, they have two projections from just behind their head, looking much like antennae. Caterpillars are red (usually a sign to predators that they are toxic), with black spines

Flower of the Week by Sandra Cesca

Flame Vine Llamarada Pyrostegia venusta

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range Trumpet Vine. This large woody evergreen vine is originally from Brazil. It is a rampant climber that carries cascades of bright orange tubular flowers which tend to grow along railings, wires, and fences, over rocks and even buildings. It is a stunning ornamental plant when in bloom; however, it can become invasive if not pruned. In Brazil, the leaves are used in traditional medicine as a tonic and for treating diarrhea. It is very attractive to hummingbirds. This plant is one of over 200 found in Sandra’s new color-coded guidebook, Tropical Plant Walks of Puerto Vallarta. Available now at the Vallarta Botanical Gardens’ gift shop www.vbgardens. org, Page in the Sun Bookstore and from Sandra at the Paradise Community Center Farmer’s Market on Saturdays. Information on her many walking tours can be found at:

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and white longitudinal lines edged in black.

Mexican Fritillaries are found throughout Mexico at any time of the year, flying swiftly and erratically over low vegetation, nectaring on lantana and verbena as well as sipping at the occasional dung pile. Passionflower and

morning glory families are host plants on which the single eggs are laid, and upon which the caterpillars feed. It is thought that ingesting the cyanogenic glycosides (cyanide compounds) that are contained in the passionflower plants protect the larva from some terrestrial predators, such as the Anolis lizards. There are number of fritillary species that you can find around Puerto Vallarta, this one has the fewest markings on the hind wings.

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Visit these excellent locations and more at Plaza Caracol

W 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.

ith 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.

Optical Alvarez: is the top vision care provider serving Puerto Vallarta since 1990. We give your eyes the best care possible using advanced equipment. Same day on-site service for most eyeglass and contact lenses.

Dr. Carlos Diaz-Medical Spa is a health and beauty medical center that offers: anti-aging treatments, Botox, facial fillers, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), micro-peels, facial rejuvenation, mesotherapy, massage, laser hair removal, vein removal, diminished sun and age spots and homeopathic medical services.

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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My Life In Vallarta

By Lois Ellison loell87@yahoo.com

Learning To Shop • Part 2

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y neighborhood, Emiliano Zapata, doesn’t have a supermarket and we don’t have a car. This makes shopping an always interesting and sometimes challenging adventure. In last week’s article, we explored the “big three” shopping needs: fish, meat and produce. You are probably thinking “OK, that’s all great, but what about the other things”. Well this where the hunt starts, searching out not just the basics but those other essential yet sometimes hard to find items.

Up around the Emiliano Zapata market (and all over town for that matter) you will find countless small tiendas. Some of these carry everything from salsa to cleaning supplies and paper products.

In places often no bigger than a walk-in closet you might find deli meats, cheeses and cereals; with maybe a few random

fruits or vegetables. Because these shops are not only tiny but filled to overflowing, be sure to take your time and explore all the options because what you seek might just bee hidden in a corner.

Most of the smaller fruiterias also sell some candy and nuts. Tell the shopkeeper when you plan to cut that papaya open and with just a few thumps he/she will pick the one that’s best for you.

And then there are the specialists. You can almost smell the herb shops from a block away. Barrels full of dried herbs and assorted dried peppers just waiting for you to scoop them up and take them home. If you need seeds or nuts, look for Cereales y Semillas the cereal and seed shop on Camichin, just around the corner from Lazaro Cardenas. Huge jars sit on the shelf beckoning you with everything from great granola to

the hard to find but highly beneficial chia seeds. If you think chia seeds are something you use only to grow “pets” on a clay form at Christmas, guess again. You can purchase any amount, from a small scoop to a huge bag. No amount is too large or too small.

While we’re on the subject of small purchases, have you ever felt like baking some cookies and know that the recipe calls for one egg? You hate to buy a dozen eggs, because you and your family don’t like eating them.

This is not a problem in my neighborhood. You see, you can go into any tienda that carries eggs

and the proprietor will cheerfully sell you a single egg. That right: solamente un huevo. The same goes for butter which is sold everywhere, including the bigger markets, in single sticks.

We’re all familiar with the expression “think outside the box”. Now it’s time for us to shop outside the store. In fact some of your best finds will be at these unexpected encounters. If you are near the Mismaloya bus stop around 9:00 a.m. you will see vendors selling roasted peanuts, pastries, fruits in season or maybe homemade tamales. These are presented on portable racks, in

crates on the ground or on trays balanced on the vendor’s head.

As you walk around, you may hear a garbled announcement over a loudspeaker. Follow that sound until you find a parked truck bearing fruits and vegetables in season.

Pineapples, strawberries, avocados, mangoes, or mandarinas. And if you thought the prices were unbeatable at the big produce shops, guess again.

Pineapples 10 pesos, strawberries 25 pesos a kilo, and so on.

Keep an eye out for fresh local honey; it’s in the tiendas and on the makeshift booths that pop up on the streets.

Now you have some idea about shopping without a big supermarket nearby. It is fun, challenging and above all rewarding on many levels. The food is fresher, cheaper and abundantly more flavorful that what you can buy in the chain markets. Plus you get the added benefit of walking. But on those days when you just have to have that special something that isn’t part of the typical Mexican diet, you can always grab a taxi or hop on a bus to WalMart, Costco or one of the other big markets and find it. I must confess, we do it sometimes too.

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Fun on the Riviera Nayarit

By Cat Morgan www.rivieranayaritfun.com

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ola Banderas Bay and beyond! One of the reasons I like to write this weekly article for the wonderful PV Tribune is that it helps get the word out and about. Especially when it comes to the nonprofit fundraisers helping worthy causes! I also enjoy writing about Fun raisers! Jajajaja! There are so many diverse things to have fun doing across the Riviera Nayarit, and so often you can enjoy yourself, and help those in need as well. This week’s article will be a bit of

both of those worlds.

Rhythm and Ribs 10th Anniversary Fundraiser / Manos de Amor Manos de Amor is an orphanage in Bucerias. They house children of all ages. The children are there for many reasons, some without parents, some parents on drugs and unable to care for their children and the list, unfortunately goes on. Manos de Amor requires funding all year long, and as we all know it can be lean in the summer months! This particular fundraiser is their annual commu-

nity and main fundraiser of the year and it’s a huge event!

Join in and help celebrate the 10th anniversary of Rhythm N Ribs on Saturday Feb.15th at 6:00pm. Due to the torn up town plaza, the location this year will be on Las Palmas Ave. on the south side of the avenue next to the DeCameron soccer field.

There will be food, drinks, music raffles, a huge silent auction, t-shirts for sale, jewelry and so much more! A lot of supplies and hands are needed for this event.

Please help if you can.

BAKING SUPPLIES NEEDED Rhythm & Ribs will once again be featuring a baked goods table. If you would like to help by supplying any baking items, please drop them off at Manos de Amor or Anne and Bob Milling’s Ceramic Studio. You may contact Anne at milling.anne@yahoo. com for the list of supplies, or for directions to their studio. The list is vast! If you can help out with the baking or packaging, please contact dedge@mts.net. Thank you! And the children at Manos de Amor thank you!

Jaltemba Bay Animal Rescue (JBAR) Lin Chimes and all of the volunteers really rock! I have previously donated my time to the spay and neuter clinics when I lived closer to Jaltemba Bay. Everyone including the docs donate their time. Their mission statement is: “Advocating humane and healthy practices for animals in the Jaltemba area of Mexico, by promoting health, education, sterilization, adoptions, foster care and positive relationships with animals and their owners.”

From December 2003 to December 2013 there were 18 clinics and 3,830 animals spayed or neutered in the Jaltemba Bay Area, which is La Penita, Guayabitos and Los Ayala areas.

From October to December of this year they have found homes for 75 dogs/puppies and cats/ kittens which would otherwise be homeless. The stats alone for the year 2013 are : Spay/Neuters: 830, Vaccinations: 362, Medical Treatments: 236, Surgeries: 24 and Adoptions: 181. Way to go!

The next scheduled Free Spay and Neuter will be: Wednesday, April 23rd to Saturday, April 26th and will once again be at Sue and Del Moss’ Hacienda, Avenida del Sol, #39, Zona Residential, Rincon de Guayabitos. Thanks again to Sue and Del for hosting the clinic! And to Lin Chimes for heading up this project for so long with unending love and caring for these animals.

You can reach Lin at linchimes@hotmail.com, or visit the Facebook page Lin Chimes.

There are always wonderful dogs and cats ready to adopt!

Please have your pet spayed or neutered. It really helps to save animals lives here in Mexico.

Thanks for tuning in this week!

If you have any Riviera Nayarit news to share, or any comments, questions or concerns, please write me at Cat@RivieraNayaritFun.com See ya on the beach!

In Loving Kindness…Cat Morgan.

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Record Crowd Loves TASTE OF LA CRUZ

By Landon Hollander

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ow that the dust has more or less settled and much needed day of rest and football has transpired, it’s time to recap Saturday’s wonderful La Cruz event. The attendance was just shy of 1,100; an increase of almost 25% from last year. The happy visitors took advantage of the yearly gathering of Bahia restaurants, businesses, services, artisans and musicians at the splendid Malecon venue of the Marina Riviera Nayarit.

Luna Runba took their game up a notch by introducing Latin dancer Lily Alcantara who bewitched the audience with her beautiful moves.

Bucerias’ Crazy Bitches had the crowd hooting for more. Latcho & Andrea received a standing ovation from the Amphitheater crowd and performed two encores. The Banderas Bay Jazz All Stars slammed the night shut with their smoking hot set and the crowd exited with ear-to-ear grins.

Likewise the area restaurants reported running out of food several times and making emer-

gency runs back to their home bases.

Attending gastronomic enthusiasts were none the wiser of this little detail; the great food flowed until the very end.

All vendors were happy with the exposure and business that the event provided, many asking how soon can we do it again?

I don’t have the energy (in the last week I’ve walked the Malecon at least 100 times) to thank everyone who made TASTE OF LA CRUZ a bigger success than the previous two, but here goes...1) Wife Connie Hollander who

handled all the accounting, 2) Rafael Alcantara (our co-coordinator) and the entire Marina staff who made this a seamless production, 3) All the volunteers who manned the tables, 4) The incredible musical acts who made the $100 cover charge the BEST BARGAIN in the Bahia all year long and 5) The participating restaurants, hotels, services, vendors and artisans who WERETHE TASTE- they were what everyone came for. 6) Oh yeah, and Eco Edna Cornejo who was the FACE of TASTE this year

(she’s still our QUEEN until the next Fiestas Patronales in April), 7) Cynthia Coffen who put the professional spin on my design ideas for the Edna Logo and all subsequent media blasts... 8) The sponsors who made it possible to get a jump start promoting TASTE: Snowbird Construction Consultants, A Hand In The Kitchen, Puerto Bahia, Los Arroyos Verdes, Café Des Artistes, CMQ Hospital Group, Frascati and Oso’s Oysrer Bar & Fish Market Restaurant. 9) The attending public who made this all possible- thank you all for coming!

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La Peñita and Guayabitos Showcase Cultural Tourism

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a Peñita will offer visitors an Art Walk every Wednesday through Holy Week starting on January 22nd, while Guayabitos will celebrate its 9th Cultural Arts Festival every Saturday in February.

The magic of the Riviera Nayarit’s coastal towns is one of region’s many highlights.

Part of that magic is generated by the cultural tourism that takes place in La Peñita de Jaltemba and Guayabitos, namely the Art Walk and the 9th Cultural Arts Festival, which draw locals as well as national and international tourists.

The first ever Art Walk is taking place just in time to inaugurate the new Peñita de Jaltemba boardwalk. This series of artists’

presentations will occur every Wednesday starting on January 22nd at 5 p.m.

The activity will continue through Holy Week according to Rossanna Araujo Silver, president of the Compostela Hotel and Motel Association, who also commented that the Malecón, or boardwalk, is completely finished.

“We’ll have the participation of painters, photographers, artisans and jewelers. This event is very welcomed as the boardwalk is fully open and the people were anxious to enjoy something as lovely as this,” she added.

Araujo also announced that the preparations were well underway for the 9th Cultural Arts Festival in Guayabitos. This event will be celebrated every Saturday

in February, beginning on the 1st.

Every evening at 8 p.m. the central plaza in Guayabitos will play host to folklore, music, dance and other artistic expressions.

“This festival was started nine years ago in order to attract more foreign visitors. Now it’s become a tradition and our hotels are filled to capacity,” said Araujo.

The first Saturday will kick off with a Mexican theme, including

mariachi, floreadas (cowboy rope tricks) and an equestrian event. Xavi Rodríguez from the Dragon Circus will perform on February 8th; on the 15th the Violines Internacionales Hermanos Aguascalientes will fill the night with the sound of their violins; and on the last night, the 22nd, guests will enjoy the Mexcalititlán Ballet and the Cantabo Mordi Children’s Choir.

Araujo also stated there is a greater influx of international tourists over nationals to these events that highlight the traditions and culture of the coastal towns.

They expect both the Festival— already a yearly tradition—and the newly inaugurated Art Walk to bring in an increase in tourism to the area as well as an increase in income for the exhibitors and the area’s businesses.

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2nd Cocktail Event for Alfredo Langarica at Galeria Pacifico

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n Wednesday, January 29, Galeria Pacifico will host a second cocktail reception for the exceptionally talented Guadalajara artist, Alfredo Langarica. This eclectic offering of over 20 new paintings ranges from 12 by 12 inches to 5 by 7 feet, and encompasses prices from as low as $425 US dollars to $5,000. Alfredo´s exhibit features a variety of themes and subjects, but there is a focus on people playing and vacationing, especially at the beach.

Some of the paintings feature a number of small figures that in an overall view might appear abstract. Others portray a large central figure, but one that sometimes proves to be made up of many smaller figures and objects upon closer examination. Whimsy is common and a ribald sense of humor is often present.

One small painting shows a man lying in a hammock that is in the shape of giant pair of lacy panties, and the title is “Fetish.” A recently sold painting entitled “Eva en el Hotel Paraiso/Eve in the Paradise Hotel” portrays Eve as a prostitute holding a red apple in

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one hand as she enters the hotel.

Langarica says that although Eve was originally looking for Adam, at this point any “John” would do.

However, this sense of humor does not distract from the fact that these are beautifully executed paintings by a master painter.

This is reinforced by Langarica´s inclusion in several museum exhibitions and collections throughout Mexico, including in the second largest in Mexico, the Hospicio Cultural Cabañas in Guadalajara.

Collectors visiting Vallarta have taken his work to their homes and offices throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia.

The exhibit will be mounted until February 15 at Galeria Pacifico´s 174 Aldama Street location, just up from the Malecon.

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hen was the last time you looked up towards the green mountains surrounding our city? Or went to the beach and marveled at the great stretch of water before you? Have you recently picked up someone else’s garbage from the floor, while reflecting on that person’s lack of vision of where that garbage will end up (probably adding a couple of expletives here and there)?

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Sometimes we forget about the beauty that surrounds us, and the responsibility we have to care for it. The Banderas Bay Initiative in collaboration with Ruta 383, the Vallarta Cultural Institute, and a handful of local artists, have decided to create a series of visually stunning reminders for us in the form of itinerant murals which will be “touring” our city throughout the coming year.

Artists range from well-established personas in the Vallarta art scene, such as Paloma Camarena de Mestre, and Carmina, street artists and street art collectives like the Mel More Aek Crew, to young breakthrough artists like Sofía and Mateo (9 and 6 years old respectively) who collaborated with their father, Enrique García, to create a deeply insightful mural “Piensa y Actúa.”

The collection includes 13 murals by 8 artists, as well as

two interactive boards where passersby can leave their thoughts on their environment and our Vallarta community. It is our hope that the exhibit will grow as more artists and local environmentalists take up this wonderful cause.

The exhibit will be open 24 hours a day at the plaza in front of the municipal palace (across the street from Los Arcos del Malecón), and will be moved monthly according to the following schedule: January: Plaza de Armas February: Malecón March: CUCosta April: Lázaro Cárdenas Park May: Hidalgo Park June: Lineal Park October: Pitillal Plaza November: Marina Malecón December: Municipal Palace We invite you stop for a minute of your busy days and come experience the beauty, both natural and artistic, that this city has to offer.

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uerto Vallarta offers a great shopping experience with merchandise from all over Mexico, a country noted for unique handcrafted items and artworks, as well as locally made jewelry, clothing, crafts and food products.

The easy way to find exactly the specialty shop you want in Puerto Vallarta is to sit down at your computer, open a browser, and visit the online Vallarta Shopping Directory, the only complete shopping and dining guide for Puerto Vallarta. vallartashoppingdirectory.blogspot.com Here you will find the best and most unique specialty stores, sorted by categories such as art galleries, craft galleries, boutiques for women and men, restau-

rants, jewelry stores, beauty shops and spas, leather goods, specialty foods, real estate companies, boutique hotels, natural products, drug and nutrition stores, folk art, Huichol art, books, interior design, florists, ice cream, glassware, ceramics, consignment shops and more.

These businesses are located all over the Bay of Banderas. Many visitors miss these specialty stores who offer personalized service and attention if they only walk the Malecon, as our city has grown and new areas open up. Check the restaurant page for their specials and contact information to make reservations or just stop by while shopping.

The idea behind the Vallarta Shopping Directory is to

promote local merchants and help you find unique products and personalized service in places you might not ordinarily find. Each business in this directory has a description of their products, a photo of their store or merchandise, contact information, a link to their website, and the hours they are open. If they close certain months or work by appointment only, this is noted The Vallarta Shopping Directory website is kept up to date and modified every 6 months, so you won’t be looking for places that have closed or moved. So enjoy your shopping while helping our local stores and keeping Puerto Vallarta’s reputation as the ‘Heart of Culture, Shopping, Dining and Fun on Mexico’s West Coast’ alive.

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EVENT GUIDE JAN 24 - 31 presented by VallartaTickets.com FRIDAY JANUARY 24 7:00 pm - Fosse - All That Dance! (BT) 7:30 pm - BohemiaViva (TP) 8:00 pm - Steel Magnolias (MS) 8:00 pm - Banderas Bay Jazz Allstars (PC) 9:30 pm - An Evening at the Bird Cage (TP) 10:00 pm - Nightlife w / Kim Kuzma (RR) SATURDAY JANUARY 25 5:00 pm - Musical Musings by P Ojeda (TP) 7:00 pm - Baby Boom Baby (BT) 7:30 pm - DeNita Asberry (RR) 7:30 pm - Amy & Freddy (TP) 8:00 pm - Steel Magnolias (MS) 8:00 pm - BEDAZZLED Broadway (PC) 9:30 pm - An Evening at the Bird Cage (TP) 10:00 pm - Dueling Drag Divas (RR) SUNDAY JANUARY 26 7:30 pm - Acustico w/ Kim Kuzma (RR) 7:30 pm - Amy & Freddy (TP) 9:30 pm - Sexy Mariachi Show w/ Diamante Negro (TP) MONDAY JANUARY 27 7:00 pm - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (BT) 7:30 pm - Jorge and Beata (TP) 7:30 pm - Best of Broadway (RR) 9:30 pm - An Evening at the Bird Cage (TP) 10:00 pm - Simply The Best (RR)

7:30 pm - DeNita Asberry (RR) 7:30 pm - Amy & Freddy (TP) 8:00 pm - The Metamorphosis Show (MS) 9:30 pm - An Evening at the Bird Cage (TP) 10:00 pm - Hollywood Legends (RR) WEDNESDAY JANUARY 29 10:30 am - IFC Home Tour 7:30 pm - DeNita Asberry (RR) 7:30 pm - Amy & Freddy (TP) 9:30 pm - Dirty, Sexy, Funny (TP) 10:00 pm - Dueling Drag Divas (RR)

Friday Jan 24 - 30, 2014

Random thoughts from the Tribune Sports desk

I told you so!

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o back and check your Vallarta Tribune archives (I know you have one) and check the facts. I have successfully picked the last six football games against the spread! And, of course, successfully picked the two finalists for the Super Bowl.

So here we go....drum roll.... the next Super Bowl champ will come from the Pacific Northwest.

THURSDAY JANUARY 30 10:00 am - IFC Botanical Gardens / Zoo Tour 7:30 pm - DeNita Asberry (RR) 7:30 pm - Amy & Freddy (TP) 8:00 pm - Luna Rumba (PC) 9:30 pm - Dirty, Sexy, Funny (TP) 10:00 pm - Simply The Best (RR) FRIDAY JANUARY 31 7:00 pm - Fosse - All That Dance! (BT) 7:30 pm - Amy & Freddy (TP) 8:00 pm - Banderas Bay Jazz Allstars (PC) 9:30 pm - Dirty, Sexy, Funny (TP) 10:00 pm - Nightlife w / Kim Kuzma (RR) BT=The Boutique Theatre • TP=The Palm Cabaret • RR=The Red Room - Act II • MS=Main Stage - Act II • PC=Paradise Stage & Community Center

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Why? What is my scientific reasoning? Do I have insider knowledge? Is it my extensive work in the film room breaking down tape on Peyton Manning?

Nope. I think the Seahawks will win the Super Bowl because they got 100% ripped off in 2006 in Super Bowl XL vs Pittsburg.

From the phantom holding call on Lockler to the totally bogus one yard touchdown run by Ben Roethlisberger, the Seahawks got totally ripped off.

And so for these very logical reasons I think the football gods will make things right at the expense of Peyton Manning’s legacy.

Go ahead, bank on it.

This Week: Live On The Paradise Stage

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he Paradise Stage is excited to introduce to Puerto Vallarta residents the world music of Luna Rumba. Luna Rumba has gathered quite a following in the North Bay this past season. In fact, they brought a jam packed “fan bus” from Nayarit to their opening show last week.

Luna Rumba is a world music group featuring Cheko Ruiz on vocals and guitar, George “Geo” Uhrich on violin, mandolin and guitars and Carlos Mancilla on drums and percussion. Their music is a fusion of Gypsy, Latin, Celtic, Flamenco, Middle Eastern and Rock, all spiced up with hot Rumba and Cuban rhythms.

From beautiful, romantic ballads to fiery dance pulsations, the group delights a diverse audience with its infectious sounds.

Cheko Ruiz and Geo Uhrich met around four years ago in Zihuatanejo and last year reunited in La Cruz and started writing and rehearsing songs for what was to become Luna.

In March of 2013 they were notified that a song that Cheko wrote won Finalist in the World Music Category of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest!

This was literally out of thousands of entrants! Another song off the CD entitled “Espiritu Amor”, written by Geo,

was just awarded “Honorable Mention” in the USA International Songwriting Contest.

This award is very special because it means that Geo’s song placed number two in the world in the instrumental category! Don’t miss this concert!

Friday at 8pm, last year’s run-away sensation The Banderas Bay Jazz Allstars return, continuing to record their concert live on the Paradise Stage. The world class musicians include Chas Eller on keyboards, Bryan Savage on alto sax and flute, Steve York on bass guitar and Lázaro Poey on drums.

Individually these players have had successful careers in the United States, Cuba and the United Kingdom. Now that these successful musicians are in the greater Puerto Vallarta area, they have united to create a tight in-control sound, bouncing off each other.

Chas formed famed jazz group Kilimanjaro and individually they have performed with well-known ensembles and at jazz festivals. Their repertoire runs the course of jazz, blues and funk styles.

The members are so outstanding that each is given his time in the spotlight. For example, one of their highlights is Bryan Savage on sax and flute. Bryan has played with Al Stewart,

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Amazing Rhythm Aces, and John Denver. And there is more! The early season hit, BeDazzled Broadway, returns for encore performances on Saturday nights through February 15.

Featuring a professional cast of favorite Vallarta entertainers, this dazzling production showcases best loved numbers from Broadway hits like Les Miserable, Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, ABBA and South Pacific.

All shows start at 8pm and, being good neighbors, end by 10pm. General seating is only 200 pesos.

Reserved and VIP seats also available for purchase.

Tickets can be purchased at the Paradise Community Center Tuesday through Saturday 10am to 2pm or online at ParadiseCommunityCenter.com Come early for dinner and drinks and socializing with other Puerto Vallarta music lovers. A bonus benefit of attending shows on the Paradise Stage is all net profits from ticket, food and drinks benefit CompassioNet Impact Mexico.

CompassioNet currently serves approximately 500 hot meals each week to children living in under-resourced neighborhoods. For more information: www.4compassion.org or 322.133.7263

Wanderings on Olas Altas

By Poncho Davalos alfonso@tropicasa.com

Bears on the beach

H

ello everyone, I was thinking about writing about the event Puerto Vallarta is hosting now called Beef Dip, probably some of you are familiar with the festival but I was not.

I thought it is a cool festival to write about it but I’ve found in my research that Beef Dip is more than guys, margaritas and night life; it is an event to promote Puerto Vallarta and the Romantic Zone.

I spoke with Steve Buczek to get more information about Beef Dip; this year’s events will be held from January 26th to February 2nd, 2014.

More than just a week of Bears and Leather, Beef Dip also contributes back to the Puerto Vallarta community with all money from the fundraising and fashion show pool party will be benefiting Los niños de Magisterio, Setac and Rise Orphanage. To date BeefDip has helped raise over $5000 in the last

few years, with this year they look forward to increasing this with the goal of $8000 combined this year.

The foundraising event includes complementary hors d’oeuvres and drink specials.

Music by special guests DJ Giaco (PV) & DJ Chris Stutz (Barcelona). This year the fundraiser will be in Mantamar Beach Club from 2 pm to 7 pm on January 30th. 20% of bar sales will be also be donated.

I think it is time to get a new bathing suit and a good excuse to meet old and new friends, have a good time and support well deserving charities , don’t you think ?

This 11 year event has many activities throughout the week.

Take a moment to visit their website and make some plans!

For more information please feel free to contact me at Alfonso@tropicasa.com and see you around Olas Altas.

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Non-Profit and Charitable Organizations

Happenings at the Boutique Theater

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alling all actors! Auditions are being held this Saturday at 11AM at the Boutique for casting of the hit show Calendar Girls. A beautiful story of unintended consequences takes place in the English countryside where a group of concerned women attempt to raise money for a new sofa for the waiting room of the local hospital. The clever script

by Tim Firth delves into the humanness of friends who have known each other all their lives and come together to honour one of their own.

Nine women and four men are involved in this delicious story. A chance for you older women to strut your stuff!

Come to the Boutique where you are never more than 3 rows from the performers and refreshments are optional. Tickets available at the Boutique Box Office Monday thru Friday 10am to 6pm and one hour before shows or online at www.theboutiquepv.com or Vallarta Tickets.com

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

Acción En La Cruz: aid residents of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle by providing provisions in exchange for community services performed. www.landon5120. wix.com/accionenlacruz Alcoholics Anonymous: In English Puerto Vallarta Alanon Club - Basilio Badillo 329 www. recoverpv.com American Legion Post 14: raises resources and manpower to improve facilities 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 - 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. www.compassionforthefamily.org Becas Vallarta, A.C. – Provides scholarships to high school and university students.

Tax-deductible in Mexico and USA. Polly Vicars at (322) 223-1371 or Buri Gray at (322) 221-5285. www.puerto-vallarta.com/amf Bucerias Bilingual Community Center: Supporting families, seniors in Bucerias. www.buceriasbilingualcommunitycenter.org Casa Hogar - A shelter for orphaned, abandoned, disadvantaged or vulnerable children. Luz Aurora Arredondo at 221-1908, Rita Millan (322) 141-6974. casamaximocornejo@ gmail.com Centro Comunitario SETACGLBT – Services the GLBT community, including treatment and referrals, education, English classes, HIV testing and counseling. Paco Arjona 224-1974 or paco@setac.com.mx Clinica de Rehabilitación Santa Barbara - Rehabilitation of the handicapped. Contact: Laura Lopez Portillo Rodriguez at 224-2754.

COLINA Spay and Neuter

Clinic - Free and by-donation sterilization clinic in Old Town.

Only open Sundays, arrive by 8am, no reservations are taken.

Contact: cez@rogers.com or 322-104-6609 CompassionNet Impact – Transforming the lives of people living in chronic poverty. Job creation, education, emergency food, medicine & clothing. Tax-deductible. Cell: (322) 133-7263 or 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 Desayunos para los Niños de Vallarta A.C. Feeding programs, education programs, day care centers for single mothers. 22 343 11 or 22 225 72 FB/desayunosninosvallarta Discapacitados de Vallarta, A.C. (DIVAC) association of handicapped individuals dedicated to helping one another.

Ivan Applegate at 221-5153.

Families At The Dump: Supporting families living in the landfill or garbage dump thru education and sustainable opportunities. www.familiesatthedump.org or 297-7425 Grupo Ecológico de Puerto Vallarta: Arq. Luz del Carmen Pérez Alvarez cayro_13@ hotmail.com grupoecologico.com Friends of PV Animals Volunteers working 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: Shelter for men of all ages who are troubled with alcohol & drug addiction.

Donato Schimizzi: 322 199 9523 or Roberto: 281 0644 dschimizzi@yahoo.com La Brigada de la Basur:a A weekly meeting of neighborhood children to clean Vallarta Streets.

Contact Que?Pasa 223-4006 Navy League - assists in the transportation of donated medical supplies from the U.S., organizes work groups to paint and repair facilities, and operates the local Toys for Tots program. www.vallartanavyleague.org.

New Life Mexico - Challenging Child Poverty with health and education programs.

Philippa Vernon pvp@newlifemexico.com Paraíso Felino AC Refuge and Adoption Centre for cats and kittens in the Bay of Banderas.

Luis Donaldo Cel. (322) 120-4092 Pasitos de Luz - substitute home for low income children with any type of handicap, offers rehabilitation services and 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. Tax-deductible. www. peaceanimals.org Pro Biblioteca de Vallarta - Raises funds for Los Mangos Public Library. Tax-deductible Ricardo Murrieta at 224-9966 or Jimmie Ellis at 222-1478.

Proyecto Pitillal, “Busca un Amigo” - Association created by underprivileged mothers of paralyzed children. Contact: 299-4495.

Puerto Vallarta Garden Club: Beautify and protecting

the environment. www.vallartagardenclub.com PuRR Project - A no-kill cat shelter, a natural un-caged environment. www.purrproject.com Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza- Shelter for Children.

Tax-deductible. 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: Math, English and computer programs a priority. 100% goes to the kids. www. kids.romamexico.com The International Friendship Club (IFC) - Supports the Cleft Palate Surgery Program & families in need. 322-222-5466. www. ifcvallarta.com. ifcvallarta@ gmail.com.

Toys for Tots Vallarta - Distributes toys and constructs playgrounds for less-advantaged kids in the Puerto Vallarta area during the Christmas holiday period. Jerry Lafferty 322 221 6156 or Lourdes Bizarro lourdes. bizarro@marriotthotels.com.

Vallarta Saludable (Healthy) – Healthy living through organics, stevias, cooking workshops, serums reversing dialysis and reality show. NAOTF. org Suzy Chaffee suzynativevoices@aol.com Mexico Ministries & Mission, Inc. is a Calif. 501.C.3 nonprofit corporation that raises funds to help feed and clothe the poor in Vallarta, as well as provide school supplies, a prison ministry, and baby blankets for the newborns at the Regional Hospital.

It is affiliated with Christ Church by the Sea, an Anglican church in Vallarta.

Contact Fr. Jack+ 044 322 229-1129 christchurchbythesea.org

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Voices of Vallarta … Eight Track

By Marcia Blondin

marciavallarta@gmail.com

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A N D A. I could hear the groans from non-Mexicans from here to Tepic! It is a decidedly acquired taste best served with a great deal of tequila or better yet, Tonayan. Only then does Banda makes sense; dance a little Caballito and the party is hopping and suddenly the music sounds really good!

Contestants wanted Banda or Norteña on the repertoire of the Voice of Vallarta so Producer Danny Maninni gave it to them and they gave it right back with some truly stunning performances.

Costuming was good, the fog/ smoke machine worked very well, Alain was sniping only a little and Charlie Santana was back in his

judge’s seat. Judge Daniel Portela gave us a yummy taste of Metamorphosis, his new show opening January 21.

Week Eight started with 12 contestants on stage with one having to go home. An unbelievable shocker to close the night: crowd favorite tall, handsome American Joe was done. He accepted his loss (by half of one point) with far more grace than did the audience.

He called for his guitar and with his compadres gathered ‘round he sang and played his farewell song. It won’t be the last time we’ll be seeing Joe - you just can’t keep a good man down! AND, this outcome proves how very important it is to V O T E on Facebook and on the ballots handed out at every show.

UPCOMING EVENTS Vallarta Sculpture Walk.

Begins at the Millennium sculpture next to Hotel Rosita. Every Tuesday, 9:30 am. This is given by Gary Thompson of Galeria Pacifico and is free.

Guadalupe Cathedral Organ And Tumpet Concert!

Sunday, February 3rd - 8 PM Works by Bach, Torelli, Purcell, Greene, Delta, Fagen

Admission by donation- all proceeds to Guadalupe Cathedral Time 2 Play’s all new show, “From the Heart”, coming soon to the Boutique theatre Back by popular demand, Time 2 Play, Vallarta’s band of merry musicians announce their exciting new eclectic program of pop, folk , blues and classical hits at the Boutique theatre on Thurs February 13th and 14th.

The remaining 11 singers will have the next two weeks off to practice some new tunes: as in Week One they can choose one song they like the best to perform.

Then the judges will give them a second song that they have to sing. This is down to battle time.

One of the contestants will be finished on Sunday, February 2nd.

Interest in this exciting contest is growing with each passing week. Friendships have been made with all the competitors - with each other and with the audience. Friends and family and new fans pack Act II’s Main Stage every Sunday night to scream and root for brothers, moms and daughters and cringe when a note is missed or lyrics forgotten.

Who will be The Voice of Vallarta? You decide!

Tickets at VallartaTickets.com or the Boutique Box Office 044-322728-6878. Net proceeds donated to charities.

14th Annual Art Auction at Los Mangos Thursday January 30 6-9pm A Tribute to Peter Gray An evening to appreciate the best artwork, enjoy great music, delicious food and fine wine in benefit of the Los Mangos Library Cultural Center. Auction, raffles and more.

4th Annual Every Tuesday Night Film Series Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad January 28 Inequality for All For more information, go to the following website http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2215151/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Films are shown at the Paradise Community Center, 127 Pulpito.

Gates open at 6:00 pm and all films begin at 7:00 pm.

Advance tickets are available for a donation of 60 pesos at the Paradise Community Center. 70 pesos at the door.

Bonne Semaine

L

e soleil brille, tout le monde est souriant, et la température est absolument parfaite! Encore une fois mon horaire est aussi chargé que d'habitude, cette semaine je vais tenter de remplir votre agenda.

L'article cette semaine sera principalement axé sur les activités gratuites autour de Puerto Vallarta, qui vous aidera à possiblement limiter vos dépenses, toujours un petit plus. Étant donné que Puerto Vallarta est une ville imbibée d'arts et de culture, et que nous nous sommes gâtés car il y a tellement de façons de se cultiver sans vider nos poches.

Par exemple, tous les mardis matin à 9h30 Gary Thompson vous guide dans le musée extérieur, il donne un aperçu des 15 sculptures qui longe le Malecon.

Le Malecon Walking Tour , dure

généralement deux heures , le point de rencontre se trouve en face de la sculpture du Millénaire a côté de l'Hôtel Rosita juste à l'entrée du Malecon (côté nord ) ... C'est une grande expérience culturelle , pour tous les âges ( bien en quelque sorte, si vous avez de jeunes enfants, vous voudrez peut-être mettez-les dans une poussette ).

Pour compléter le tout, cette tournée est tout à fait gratuite.

Une autre façon de découvrir le fabuleux monde de des arts de PV, est en participant au Historical Centre Artwalk, tous les mercredi soirs jusqu’à la fin du mois de mai. Certaines des plus prestigieuses galeries d’arts de Puerto Vallarta vous invitent à siroter un petit verre tout en se promenant et en admirant l'art mexicaine, qui est connue à couper le souffle. Enfin, pour

commencer le week-end, pourquoi, se détendre et regarder ces jeunes danseurs énergiques au Xiutla Ballet Municipal au Plaza Cardenas à 19h30 tous les vendredis soirs, encore une fois rien à débourser.

Bien sûr, les marchés du samedi sont toujours un régal.

Une autre excellente façon de ne pas creuser dans vos poches est de faire du bénévolat, il n'y a rien de plus gratifiant que de tendre une main, de nombreuses organisations a Puerto Vallarta qui sont activement à la recherche de la générosité des habitants et les touristes afin d’aider les moins fortunés, si jamais vous souhaitez participer, s'il vous plaît écrivez-moi et je serai heureux de vous mettre en contact avec divers organismes.

Julie juliemongeau@gmail.com

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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 Havre No.111 Col. Versalles Fluent Englis Spoken

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.

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

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

Beboteros Diaz Ordaz 565 Malecon 322.113.0099

Emergency Phone for Sayulita 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.

El Patio de mi Casa Guerrero 311 esq.

Matamoros 322.222.0743 El Rio BBQ Bar 322.222.2510 www.elriobbqbar.com

Benito’s Paninoteca Bar Nima Bay, Local 12, “Marina Vallarta” 322.209.0287

Encore Lazaro Cardenas51, Bucerias 329.298.0140

Café Roma Encino 287 Centro Mon-Sun 10:pm -3:00 am

La Bodeguita Del Medio Paseo Diaz Ordaz 858, Malecon” 322.223.1583 Tu-Sun 9:30-2:00 am

El Dorado Pulpito # 102, Playa los Muertos” 322.222.4124

Paradise Stage Concerts ParadiseCommunityCenter.com Pulpito 127 at Olas Altas 322.133.7263

Emergency Numbers for Bucerias & La Cruz

La Palapa Pulpito#103, Playa los Muertos” 322.222.5225

Murphy’s Irish Pub Morelos 484 Altos 1, Centro 322.113.0373

Las Adelitas Av. Fluvial Vallarta 234 322.293.7778

Nacho Daddy

287 Basilio Badillo nachodaddymexico.com

Numbers for the Police Department in case of emergency are 291-0049 and 291-0666.

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

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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 words? They may be horizontal, vertical, diagonal, forwards or backwards. BIRDS ALBATROSS, BUDGIE, BUZZARD, CANARY, CORMORANT, CRANE, CROW, DOVE, EAGLE, EMU, FINCH, FLAMINGO, HAWK, HERON, JACKDAW, KESTREL, KOOKABURRA, LAPWING, LARK, NIGHTINGALE, OSTRICH, OWL, PARROT, PENGUIN, PIGEON, QUAIL, RAVEN, ROBIN, SANDPIPER, SEAGULL, SPARROW, STORK, SWALLOW, TERN, TOUCAN, VULTURE.

1. Green - Moola - Dough 2. Playing - Time - Greeting 3. Punch - Hair - A Volleyball 4. High - Balance - Laser 5. Human - Rat - Relay 6. Cat - Dog - Gold 7. Toad - Foot - Bar 8. French - Eskimo - Hershey 9. Area - Fire - Zip 10. Gray - Red – Timber

Commonym 12 Answers 1. slang for money 2. types of cards 3. they can be spiked 4. beams 5. races 6. fish 7. stools 8. kisses 9. codes 10. wolves

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 12 Answers 1. Better safe than sorry 2. Wheel of Fortune 3. Hard times ahead 4. Black eyed peas 5. Jumbo Jet 6. Minimize

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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