Issue 918, November 7- 13 , 2014 by Vallarta Tribune

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Friday Nov 7 - 13, 2014 Director noemi zamora noemizamorareynoso@gmail.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 Rebeca Castellón rebeca.castellonn@gmail.com RAMIRO LOPEZ ventastribuna7@yahoo.com Designer Cynthia E. Andrade G. cisandra@vallartatribune.com cysandra@gmail.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.

Spanish Bloopers / Huevos

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his new biweekly column is for all of us who are still struggling with the Spanish language…and for those who just want to enjoy a good laugh! Although I have lived here seven years, I still make many mistakes with words that sound the same but are entirely different or with the same word that has double or triple meanings, some resulting in various degrees of embarrassment. So here’s mine for this week: HUEVOS (EGGS) So at a breakfast stop when I first moved here I innocently asked the waiter, “Tienes huevos?” Big mistake. He grabbed his private parts and said yes! Wondering why he did this while others were laughing, I was told I was asking if he had balls…huevos being a slang term for such! The proper way to ask for eggs is, “Hay huevos?” Send me your bloopers and a little story to go with them. I will even credit you if you wish. Let’s share the fun, have some laughs, and perhaps learn a bit more: sandra.learn.vallarta@gmail.com

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.

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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. 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 Immigration: 322.224.7719 322.290.0507 Consumer Protection: Fire Department: 01.800.468.8722 322.223.9476 Ambulance: 322.222.1533

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

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

his past week was a busy one with all the Halloween/ Day of the dead festivities along with opening day at the Old Town Farmers Market on Saturday and the La Cruz Farmers Market on Sunday. I had friends who rented a big house in Sayulita to celebrate a 40th birthday and in between all these events we spent Saturday night out there. When I’m in Sayulita I love it. The charm, the busy bustle of beautiful people, the eclectic shopping and so many great dining options. But then I realize it’s more expensive than living in Vancouver, BC and I put it out of mind until next time. But something we can all appreciate about Sayulita is the closeness of the local community. There have been some very impressive community initiatives in the past few years including the Seniors Community Centre

and the the strong animal rescue programs which came in handy when my friends called me in tears, “There’s a dog that keeps coming here and he’s dying and you have to rescue him!!” I said that if he came back before they left I’d do my best to help him out. Lucky for Mr. Mickey, this old-timer dog came by the house just minutes before everyone was getting ready to leave for their flights back to Canada. I called a friend who lives in Sayulita and he offered to help the dog get to the animal clinic and arrange for his care. Mickey looks to be about 8 years old and was clearly someone’s beloved pet before he was turned out or got lost or ran away… He is remarkably healthy if only severely malnourished. He’s on some medications, getting nutrients and will soon be available for fostering. If you are interested in caring for this very mellow, friendly dog who is comfortable around people and other animals,

SPCA of Puerto Vallarta

top by and visit us at the Old Town Farmers Market. You can pick up a 2015 calendar or other SPCA merchandise available for sale…or just stop by and say hello. Get involved…rescue, adopt, foster, volunteer, donate or educate. You can learn more about the SPCA Puerto Vallarta by checking us out at www.spcapv.com/ home or on Facebook. How to become a volunteer? Volunteers are needed all over! We have pawesome volunteers in Canada, the United States and of course here in Puerto Vallarta. Volunteers do many tasks from visiting our shelter and walking, cuddling or taking care for our animals, driving people to and from the sanctuary, social media and web site work, posting online “For Adoption” ads, airport transportation, crate management in BC and Alberta, home checks, animal delivery to new homes, foster home management, newsletters, adoption stands, Farmers Market booth, networking and fundraising. Carol Martin is one of our most

dedicated volunteers. She lovingly devotes her time to grooming the animals at the sanctuary so they can look their best for photo shoots and transport. When not working directly with our rescues, she dedicates her time here and from her home in Nevada to producing our great videos and artful posters. You too can come and spend a rewarding afternoon cuddling the animals at Puerto Vallarta’s SPCA Sanctuary. Our dogs and cats are awaiting “forever homes” and your help is needed to jump start their socialization. The goal is to get these animals adjusted and ready to interact in the real world. The majority of the SPCA animals either come from extremely abusive situations or they have been abandoned. Your love and attention can make up for that sad history. During your visit, you can interact with the animals and even take a dog (or two or three) for a walk. You can also play with the animals, assist the vet or help with dinner time. We have scheduled tours each

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This weekend! ‘Hair Spray’ fundraiser for SETAC Saturday Nov.8 at 7pm Mantamar Beach Club $250 – includes open bar and appetizers

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week starting at noon. We ask everyone to meet in the Costco parking lot beside the large tree. You can either caravan in your own vehicle or ride with us out to the Sanctuary (reservations necessary). The length of the tour is at the discretion of our visitors and can be from two to four hours in length. And now, we have begun scheduling tours from Nuevo Vallarta so don’t hesitate to contact Nicole Martin at nicole@cupocity.com to make a reservation. To see all the animals available for adoption, visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ spcapv. Go to Photos where you will also find individual Albums for all the animals available as well as a bit of their history. We always have a need for used towels and bedding. Please contact us a spcapv@gmail. com if you can help. Are you or someone you know traveling from Puerto Vallarta to Canada and want to help us get more animals to fur-ever homes? Please contact us if you can be a travel companion spcapv@gmail.com.

et ready to be dazzled by imaginative hairstyle and outrageous fashions as "Tu Centro Comunitario" in Puerto Vallarta, the SETAC Community Center, brings the amazing runway spectacular "Hair Spray Night 3" to Mantamar Beach Club on Saturday, November 8th. The first Hair Spray Night was held on September 29th, 2012 at Sky Mandala, raising just over $58,000 pesos for the SETAC Center's fight against AIDS. The second annual event returned to Sky Mandala on October 4, 2013. This amazing runway spectacular raised just over $40,000 pesos for the SETAC Center's mission. "It's been a dream come true," said SETAC Director, Paco Arjona. "This is something I really wanted to do and the response from

the people of Vallarta has been really great." This year's event, promises to be another fabulous night filled with fantasy, magic and glamor featuring a runway, fanciful hair creations, raffles and lots of surprises in coproduction with Stratos Media advertising agency. The fight against AIDS needs many voices, which is why we invite everyone to be a part of a great event in recognition and appreciation of the Puerto Vallarta stylists who have agreed to be the spokes persons of SETAC's 'Hairdressers Against AIDS Vallarta' campaign. Don't miss this amazing runway spectacular to benefit SETAC and their fight against HIV and AIDS in Puerto Vallarta. A donation of $250 pesos buys you a ticket, which includes complimentary hor d'oeuvres and an hour-long open bar from 7 to 8 pm. Mantamar Beach Club is located at Malecon #169 and Los Muertos Beach on PV's south side.

Ahoy! Welcome to Puerto Vallarta Monday 10/11/2014 STAR PRINCESS PRINCESS CRUISES Arrive 12:00 p.m. Leave 08:00 p.m. 3300 guests

Wednesday 12/11/2014 CARNIVAL MIRACLE CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE Arrive 09:00 a.m. Leave 09:00 p.m. 2980 guests

Wednesday 12/11/2014 VEENDAM HOLLAND AMERICA LINE Arrive 08:00 a.m. Leave 05:00 p.m. 1266 guests

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Prince Charles tours Mexico’s Xochimilco Tourist Zone

ritain’s Prince Charles visited the Mexican tourist zone of Xochimilco to become acquainted with the techniques of pre-Hispanic cultivation on the man-made islands there, where flowers and vegetables are grown. Wearing a gray suit, the heir to the British crown boarded a boat to tour the San Sebastian area of “Mexico’s Venice,” where he was seen smiling and accompanied by one of his bodyguards. After touring the area with an eye toward better understanding the sustainable agricultural techniques employed there, and sowing a few seeds himself, the prince went to the Dolores Olmedo Museum to learn more about Mexican art and culture,

trying several dishes prepared there by Mexican chef Enrique Olvera. Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, arrived on Sunday in Mexico on a four-day official

visit to strengthen bilateral ties. During the prince’s stay, the year of the United Kingdom in Mexico and Mexico in the United Kingdom will be launched, although it will actually be celebrated next year.

Orphanage wins big in Marlin tourney

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Government goes with Chinese bid

one bidder gets the 50-billion-peso high-speed train between Mexico City and Querétaro The federal government awarded a multi-billionpeso, high-speed train project to its only bidder, the China Railway Construction Corp. The firm will lead a consortium that includes six other firms to build and operate the 210-kilometer passenger railway line between Mexico City and Querétaro. The consortium’s 50.82-billion-peso bid was about 18% higher than the Transportation Secretariat’s initial projection. It was also the only bid out of a field of more than a dozen international firms such as Siemens of Germany, Alstom of France and Bombardier of Canada, many of which had asked for additional time to prepare bids. But the government declined to budge from its two-month time limit. Transport Secretary Gerardo Ruiz Esparza defended that action by saying that on average such

projects receive only two bids. He promised the project would be transparent, and that an international auditor would be engaged to monitor progress. Reports on that progress will be published online at a dedicated website. The winning bid was accompanied by an offer of Chinese financing, which the government also accepted. That financing will represent 85% of the project’s cost at a fixed interest rate of 3.22% over 20 years, with a grace period of two and a half years. The train will be able to carry 23,000 passengers a day at speeds up to 300 km/h, which will mean a 58-minute trip each way. Each of the trains will consist of eight cars with a total capacity of 426 passengers, who will have access to internet, air conditioning and ergonomic seating. The service is expected to be operational in the second half of 2017.

Sources: CNNExpansion

Casa Hogar is a big winner at Bisbee's Black & Blue in Cabo San Lucas

urricane Odile left a huge mess after it struck Cabo San Lucas on September 14, but it wasn’t enough to prevent its richest sports fishing tournaments from going ahead. The richest, Bisbee’s Black & Blue, drew 125 teams that competed for US $2.14 million in prize money. While some anglers did well in picking up a share of the prize money, the biggest winner might not have been an angler at all, but Casa Hogar, a local orpha-

nage for boys. The team that drew one of the “give-away” entries, and was fishing on behalf of the orphanage, was the event’s top winner after Omar Castaneda landed the biggest qualifying fish, a 385-pound blue marlin. Casa Hogar was the beneficiary of the team’s $258,325 in winnings. The biggest cash winner of the tournament was the team Sporty Game when Carlos Cervantes landed a 337-pound blue marlin

on the event’s final day, for a payout of $1.68 million. The tournament also succeeded in helping local fishermen get back to work through a program in which a private benefactor donated a number of the $5,000 entry fees on behalf of those fishermen who booked a local charter boat at a fixed fee.

Source: Western Outdoor News

New discoveries at Teotihuacán

esearchers find three new chambers at the end of the tunnel discovered in 2013 Archaeologists have uncovered thousands of relics and three new chambers during the excavation of a tunnel at the ancient city of Teotihuacán, located near Mexico City. Exploration of the 340-foot tunnel, which was sealed off some 2,000 years ago, has been under way for the past year. Researchers recently reached the end of it after discovering two other chambers and collecting large numbers of relics, from seeds to pottery to animal bones. The excavation so far has extended only 60 centimeters into the new chambers, which

could yield many more important discoveries, archaeologists said on Wednesday. Leader of the project, Sergio Gómez, described the area as one of the most sacred of Teotihuacán, and hopes to find remains of its

rulers, none of which have ever been found. “We have not lost hope of finding that, and if they are there, they must be from someone very, very important,” Gómez said. Studies by the National

Institute of Anthropology and History indicate the tunnel was closed off about 250 AD. During its prime, between 100 BC and 750 AD, Teotihuacán is believed to have been the home of more than 100,000 people

and possibly the most powerful city in North America. Today, it is a popular tourist destination for its huge pyramids. Little is known about its inhabitants for they had no system of writing. The tunnel was discovered in 2003, uncovered by a heavy rain storm, and Gómez and his team have worked since then at digging it out. Also among the discoveries were pyrite mirrors and strange crystal spheres, a wooden box containing seashells and carved with stone tools, jade statues, rubber balls and jaguar remains. Gómez is optimistic that a body will be found beneath the floors of the chambers, which will take another year to excavate.

Source: Scientific American, AP

VALLARTA SHOPPING DIRECTORY The only complete guide for Vallarta´s best galleries, boutiques, spas, restaurants and more. vallartashoppingdirectory.blogspot.mx

elcome returning visitors, residents and new tourists to Puerto Vallarta, our paradise nestled between the mountains and the sea. Here you will find the most variety of dining, shopping, entertainment and fun of any tropical destination. This page is dedicated to showing you the best we have to offer in Vallarta , not only the fine businesses who are listed here, but a total of 185 local merchants in 20 categories such as Best Restaurants, Boutiques, Jewelry, Specialty Foods, Art Galleries, Craft Galleries, Travel and Tours, Boutique Hotels, Real Estate Agencies, Services, Beauty Shops and Spas, Entertainment and Bars, Cafes and more... We are proud to announce our new website …http://puertovallartadining-shopping.com/ which links directly to our original online site…vallartashoppingdirectory. blogspot.com Click on either site and you will find the most unique shopping

and dining experience with photos of the various restaurants and shops, links to their websites and Facebook, contact information and write ups about their products and services. On the website you can click on any category such as Restaurants and it will take you to the page with all the restaurants . Be sure to check out the loca-

tions listed on this page such as CASSANDRA SHAW for the most unique jewelry , FAITH COLLECTIVA for handcrafted malas and accessories, PATRICIA GAWLE CERAMICS, for whimsical ceramic artworks, GALERIA DANTE for the largest selection of art in town, GALERIA VALLARTA for art in all forms at affordable

prices, COLIBRI for Folk art and specialized ceramic décor, DI VINO DANTE elegant wine and tapas bar. NACHO DADDY for great Mex/Tex food and live music, BUMERANG CONSIGNMENT SHOP for slmost new clothing for men and women, VALLARTA FOOD TOURS for a culinary and cultural journey through Vallarta,

and the beautiful ELEMENTS OF DESIGN store where you will find every type of decorative accent for your home and unique gifts. LOS BAMBINOS our favorite local musical group will be entertaining locally starting in November but are available for bookings. Have fun and enjoy your stay in Puerto Vallarta.

Basilio Badillo 269 A Puerto Vallarta, Jal Mon - Sat 2pm-11 pm (322) 223 3734 From USA or Canada 1-269-282-9550 info.divinodante@gmail.com www.divinodante.com

MEN AND WOMEN’S JEWELRY AND ACCESORIES. CASSANDRA SHAW JEWELRY 223 9734 BASILIO BADILLO 276 OLD TOWN OPEN DAILY

Nacho Daddy Mexico is the place in Puerto Vallarta where American, Canadian and European ex-pats and tourists across the globe gather to drink, eat, dance, listen to great music,watch football and having a rip-roaring good time. 287 Basilio Badillo in old town 322 223 0838 www.nachodaddymexico.com

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Mexico and U.K. to celebrate "Dual Year" in 2015 to strengthen ties

exican President Enrique Peña Nieto and Prince Charles have officially announced the Mexico-United Kingdom Dual Year that will be celebrated in 2015, with different activities seeking to strengthen ties between the two nations. "Through a wide range of activities, both countries will promote a better understanding between our societies and a more intensive cooperation in all dimensions of our bilateral relationship," said Peña in a ceremony Monday at the National Palace, the seat of the Mexican government. Through art exhibitions, culi-

nary workshops, academic discussion forums, activities promoting tourism and business meetings, among other activities, "we will take the best of Mexico to the United Kingdom and the best of that great nation will come to our house," added the president, who was accompanied by his wife, Angelica Rivera. For his part, Prince Charles said that "2015 will be a banquet" as well as a "feast of activities" celebrating the relations between the two countries "whether in the field of art, business, education, science or innovation." "Cooperation between the

United Kingdom and Mexico is of the utmost importance. Together I know that we will build a legacy that will go beyond the year 2015 and the centuries to come," he added. According to the Prince of Wales, both nations are "experiencing a new impetus" in their relation, "as more and more people are visiting, working or studying in the other country." Prince Charles is accompanied by his wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, on his four-day state visit to Mexico, also his fifth to the country. Source: EFE

Mexican hotels among top 100

even Mexican hotels were rated in the top 100 in the world by the magazine Conde Nast Traveler, which specializes in lifestyle, travel and luxury. The hotel Viceroy Rivera Maya, located in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, was rated number 15 internationally, topping the list of the other Mexican hotels mentioned by the magazine. Conde Nast Traveler described the hotel as “a straw-leafed villa with wood and wicker winding throughout the walkways. The surroundings and cabañas are to die for, with private pools and

free-standing showers.” “It’s beautiful, exuberant and romantic,” the magazine said. The next best hotel in Mexico at number 36 on the list was Rancho de la Puerta, in Tecate, Baja California. “It’s a fabulous spa in dreamlike surroundings,” said the magazine. “The gardens in this 200,000-hectare complex at the foot of the sacred Mount Cuchuma, offer mountains, rocks, meadows, pastures, woods and thickets,” said Conde Nast Traveler. The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort in Nayarit was ranked 38 out of 100. “This tourist center located

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in a gated community along the Pacific has tile-roof villas and Mexican-Mediterranean style rooms. The staff and the site are impeccable, among the world’s best,” it said. Number 43 out of the top 100 was the Hotel Las Alcobas in Mexico City. The other three hotels that made the list were Hotel Matilda in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, ranked at number 71; Hotel Esperanza in Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, ranked at 93; and Excellence Playa Mujeres, in Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo. The hotel ranked the highest by Conde Nast Traveler readers and ranked the best in the world was the Londolozi Game Reserve in Sabi Sand, South Africa. With only 32 rooms, the hotel has been family-run for over 80 years. It was one of the first hotels in the world to promote ecotourism. Source: THE NEWS

Celebrating 20 years of Vallarta’s International Gourmet Festival Tribuna de la Bahia

rom November 13 to 23, the twentieth edition of the International Gourmet Festival 2014 will take place, with a record attendance of participants from various countries. The hosts promise that this will be a gastronomic journey, fun and a tasty tour of the local, regional, national and international food. With the participation of 29 restaurants and hotels, 30 guest chefs, to create culinary masterpieces in Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit and Tepic, 20,000 guests are expected. Thierry Blouet, one of the organizers, said the Gourmet Festival is the largest and most important in the country, and set an example for other events around the country. "It's an extraordinary way to

promote the destination, and a tool to improve our restaurants." Chef Heinz Reize, founder of the Festival, mentioned that he was very proud of the 20 years of hard work, and the passion for the culinary arts that has been demonstrated here in the Bay. In the 20 years, 485 chefs have participated from five continents; and for the past 4 years, Tepic has participated in this festival. Note that this year the Festival will see 29 restaurants and hotels in Puerto Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta and Tepic involved; 32 chefs from four continents and eleven countries; 16 are Mexican; one Swedish; two Americans; one African; two Spanish, one German, two Italians, two Argentines, two French and two in India, all who will add love, passion, salt and pepper for flavour. www.festivalgourmet.com

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Fundación Alas de Águila celebrates 15 years of altruism Tribuna de la Bahia

he fifteenth anniversary dinner of Fundación Alas de Águila raised $61,000 pesos to be donated to local civil associations that provide healthcare services in the Bay region. During the event, held at Villa del Palmar Flamingos, Mrs. Eva Contreras Sandoval, president of the foundation, awarded the "James McArthy 2014" award and thanks the Villa Group for its continued support. On this occasion, the Fundación Alas de Águila recognized the work of César Sánchez, one of its executive directors, who has a long history of charitable works with multiple awards in social assistance and support to the civil institutions of our region and where Villa Group has several tourist developments such as Cabo San Lucas and Cancun. Mr. Bob Kistner highlighted the great work that César Sánchez has given Fundación Alas de Águila and thanked him for his unconditional support and professional work that has helped this foundation. At the anniversary dinner for the Fundación Alas de Águila over

400 charitable partners of the Villa Group, including the Executive Committee of this important foundation joined Mrs. Eva Contreras, Tim Bush, Robert Kistner, Dolores Underwood, Gert Baumann, Deborah McPherson and Sara Cardona and others.

Monarch butterfly festival starts in Tamaulipas

he monarch butterfly makes its yearly trip south in search of biodiversity, arriving in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas during the last days of October and the first of November. It can be found in various municipalities in Tamaulipas, resting, feeding and securing safe passage throughout its more than 8,000-kilometer journey across the three countries of North America. One of the towns where the butterfly stops is Jaumave,

Tamaulipas. Citizens there recognize the butterflies’ tenacity and perseverance with a colorful celebration that promotes environmental awareness, connecting the community to its surroundings. Hundreds of families participate in the Monarch Butterfly Festival, started by Gov. Egidio Torre Cantú. Accompanied by his wife María del Pilar González de Torre; the State Urban Development and Environmental Secretary Humberto René Salinas Treviño;

the Federal Natural Resources and Environmental Secretariat representative Jesús González Macías and the hosting mayor José Ramón Eguía Navarro, the governor presented the activities, expositions, culinary and artisanal displays. Gov. Torre Cantú said that his administration is working for the care, protection and preservation of the environment. “We are committed to nature, with Jaumave and a sustainable

Tamaulipas,” he said. The secretary of Urban Development and Environment said that the state government is working on a monarch butterfly conservation program according to four main principles: identifying and monitoring their route, education about conservation, and the conservation of cycles and awareness for the population. He also said that Tamaulipas reports the most monarch butterfly migrations.

Danny Glover, Diego Luna movie shooting in Vallarta

c t o r- d i r e c t o r- p r o d u c e r Danny Glover (“Lethal Weapon,” “The Color Purple,” “Blindness,” “2012”) and Maya Rudolph (“Bridesmaids”) will star in Diego Luna’s English-language “Mr. Pig,” a road movie set in Mexico, which has just gone into production. Written by Luna and Augusto Mendoza, his co-scribe on fiction debut “Abel,” “Mr. Pig” is set up atCanana, the Mexico City/L.A. production house Luna founded with Gael Garcia Bernal and Pablo

Cruzand which has become a powerhouse producer for a new generation of Mexican helmers. "It has been a pleasure to work in Puerto Vallarta. It is a city I know well, it has many idyllic places to film, and we are grateful for all of the attention we received from the people here," said Diego Luna. Boasting on paper some of the affectionate playful humor which made “Abel” Luna’s debut a hit, but a step up in scale and Luna’s second movie in English as a director, “Mr. Pig” turns on a farm-

worker (Glover) who travels from the U.S. to Mexico, accompanied by a pig. They strike up a friendship of sorts. “’Mr. Pig’ is a beautiful road movie, and a chance to talk about love for Mexico through the eyes of an American,” said producer Pablo Cruz at Canana. “It’s has a U.S. appeal because of Danny and its English-language. It’s obviously has a Mexican appeal because of Diego and other Mexican actors involved.” Canana’s Pablo Cruz told Variety.

Elementary school students are also being educated with teaching material developed by the government to educate them about the importance of conserving this species. Rural communities participate as well, with more than 70 hectares of communal lands that house the monarch butterfly. Rural citizens are also being trained as field guides, capable of receiving eco-tourists. Source: THE NEWS

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Bushmills to Cuervo, Don Julio to Diageo

orld's oldest tequila maker buys the world's first licensed distillery The world’s oldest tequila maker is now the owner of the world’s first licensed distillery following a deal with Diageo, the world’s largest spirits maker. The owners of José Cuervo tequila have given up the Don Julio tequila brand in exchange for Bushmill’s Irish whiskey. Diageo announced today that it will get 50% of Don Julio from the Beckmann family, owners of José Cuervo, in exchange for Bushmills Irish whiskey, giving it full ownership of the high-end tequila. Don Julio is the best-selling “ultra-premium” tequila in the United States: sales in the year ended June 30 were up about 27%. The brand’s prices range from $45 to $375 a bottle.

The deal also includes a cash payment to Diageo of US $408 million, and ends José Cuervo’s production and distribution of Smirnoff vodka in Mexico. Diageo used to have a distribution agreement with José Cuervo but it expired in 2012 after it was unable to reach a deal with the Beckmanns to buy it. The new deal will allow it to get back into the tequila business in a big way, although it had recently regained some presence in the tequila market by buying two smaller brands, DeLeon and Peligroso. Sales of Don Julio tequila totaled $168 million in its last fiscal year while Bushmill’s revenues were $91.2 million. José Cuervo said the acquisition of Bushmills is “the most important acquisition the company has ever made.” “This is a very exciting time

for both Bushmills Irish Whiskey and José Cuervo. We see this acquisition as a fantastic opportunity to continue to nurture and grow the Bushmills Irish Whiskey brand globally, underpinned by the strong expertise and focus of José Cuervo as one of the world’s leading drinks corporations.” Bushmills was founded in 1608, José Cuervo in 1795. Diageo’s Mexico chief said in a recent interview with El Financiero that the company’s sales by volume in Mexico were up 12% last year, compared to industry-wide growth of just 7%. Erik Seiersen said Diageo has 70% of the whiskey market here, with Johnny Walker Red Label and Buchanan’s 12 leading the way. The deal with José Cuervo will close early next year.

Sources: Reuters

100 women disrobe for Spencer Tunick

dorned with only garlands of marigolds, they posed in San Miguel de Allende In accordance with the Day of the Dead theme, Spencer Tunick’s 100 subjects were adorned with garlands of orange marigolds, but that was all they wore during the chilly, early-morning session. Aged from 20 to 60, they came from different parts of Mexico and from the United States to spend nearly two hours in the center of San Miguel, striking various poses. It was early enough that many residents were still sleeping, and that created a sense of intimacy for some. “It felt intimate. There’s another vibe when there aren’t any men present,” said Cecilia, from Guadalajara. “I was at the

session in the zócalo in Mexico City and it was something else, it was very difficult, here it’s better. There’s more respect. It’s great.” Tunick invited men and women to shed their clothing in the center of Mexico City in 2007 and 18,000 turned up. During a visit to San Miguel in August he told a reporter that he was planning another event in Mexico City. He also observed that Mexicans are openminded about posing nude for the camera. Tunick has said that his philosophy is that “individuals en masse, without their clothing, grouped together, metamorphose into a new shape. The bodies extend into and upon the landscape like a substance. These grouped masses which do not

underscore sexuality become abstractions that challenge or reconfigure one’s views of nudity and privacy.” For some citizens of San Miguel the event was a nuisance; the closed streets hindered their usual activities. Others, many of them men, crowded around nearby street corners to watch with interest. The temperature hovered around 5 C, and a bit of mist created a mystical feel to the morning. “Yes, it’s cold but everything is fine,” said Lorena, an American resident of San Miguel. “ . . . . I’m very pleased to see so many Mexican women here.”

Sources: www.laprensasa.com

Paradise and Parenting Leza Warkentin

The Switch

f you are Canadian, or happen to know any Canadians (lucky you), you will have noticed that it’s been a pretty busy two weeks of news in the Land of the Free and the Maple. My Canadian expat friends have been all a-buzz on social media with all the latest on the shootings on Parliament Hill (mind-boggling) and the Jian Gomeshi Situation (Fifty Shades of Scandalized Citizens). When you consider the headlines we normally sport in our newspapers, such as “Rotten Tree Falls in Yard” and “Teen High on LSD Starts Fight with Mailbox” (I’m not making this up. I’m not sure I could), you might say things have been pretty exciting up there. But then, just this past week, the flap sort of died down and was replaced by a new buzz. Suddenly, being the first to comment on the biggest week in Canadian news in years didn’t seem to matter nearly as much as being the first to notice The Switch. Some of the Facebook status updates sounded something like: - Did you feel it? - Did you notice that it was COOLER LAST NIGHT? - I slept with a top sheet! - I appear to be capable of mental activity for the first time since April! I have been here nearly fifteen years, and it’s nearly always the same. Every year, about October 11, I start packing my bags and announcing to my family that by Halloween I will need tangible proof that the weather is going to change. If not, I will be walking myself right out of this Vallartan inferno and anyone who wants to come is welcome to join me. I inform them that at this point of the season that if I stay I will need my own altar on Dia de los Muertos. My husband then gently takes my hand and tells me that I need to calm the heck down and accept that the weather, like always, will cool off sooner or later, and that I am frightening the children.

But this year there was no need to hide my suitcase on Halloween this year. Sure, we finally gave up on the terrifying masks and polyester costumes and relied heavily on scary voices and intimidating looks instead. And yes, we were all sweating and snappish by 8:30pm. There were wild, angry accusations of people’s arms touching other people’s arms. By night’s end I found myself promising some perilous circumstances for the next person who touched any other person. But putting that aside, if you stood quietly for just a moment in the darkness, there was a definite hint of cooler air. It was just a thread weaving its way through the rest of the heavy heat. But it was there, and it made me smile. If you haven’t lived here long, you will wonder what I am talking about, because during the day nothing’s changed. You probably are starting to think that people who stay here too long must go mad from the heat and rave about some nonexistent phenomenon called The Switch. But it does exist. And it’s happened. And you’ve missed it. Oh, and P.S. yes, we HAVE all gone mad, but that’s beside the point. But sit outside tonight, just for a minute, because the mosquitoes have not yet been informed of the weather change. Take a deep breath, feel the refreshing, lovely air. And put away your luggage, because from now until June (which is years and years away), no one is going anywhere.

ROMANTIC ZONE Exploring Old Town By Ramiro Lopez Macias sla Cuale is magical place. Located in the middle of the Cuale River, it is divided across the middle by Insurgentes Avenue leaving two “zones”; heading east, under one road there is the leafy, treed, and shady cultural zone. There you will find the statue of John Huston, Las Brazzas restaurant, the Cuale Cultural Centre, lots of fauna and the wood-slatted bridges that are an adventure to cross and an amazing trees crowded by cats. This area is very quiet, perfect for reading or just take a break. A steep staircase connects to Gringo Cultch and the former villas of Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor. The lower part where the river empties out into the ocean the island hosts two iconic restaurants; River Café and Oscars. In both places you can enjoy great cuisine along with sightings of iguanas, squirrels, birds, and lizards.

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Newly opened, Frankie’s is fast becoming the new favorite Italian restaurants. They sell delicious, thin crust pizza. They also have incredible artisan pastas and salads. Their Italian chef, who definitely knows his way around the kitchen and their Italian owner guarantee you are eating an authentic Italian Mangiare. Prices are low to moderate. Try their Italian wines; the list is small but carefully selected.

Kathleen Carrillo Gallery Kathleen Carrillo Art Retreat Center and Studio is along the Rio Cuale. Kathleen specializes in painting and printmaking. Her original images are sought after and sold quite frequently before they are complete. She is often working on commissions, and preparing for gallery shows. You can be assured that your originals and giclee prints will have the expression that you would expect, and the highest quality works available on the market. Look for her art at her new location at Constitución 325 next to Banderas Bay Trading Company.

Los Muertos Brewery

At the Los Muertos Brewery they continued the show with an open street party, raising money for the orphanage of Colonia Benito Juarez. Roxy´s Rock House Band, Funk Schwa, Texas Embassy Blues Band and Mariachi entertained. The brewery raised 9,000 pesos and they will be donating another 10,000. Definitely was a great demonstration of

how a company delivers its heart to good causes. We will be waiting for the next festival and during the rest of the year enjoying your craft beer and tasty menu items. Have you tried their pizza?

7 Corazon Mexicano One block from the Lázaro Cárdenas Park there´s a great new restaurant with a modern shabby chic essence. It is romantic yet casual while being family and pet friendly. A couple of tables are located outside of the establishment which makes it perfect for people who want to bring their dogs. The quality of the food was impeccable, especially the meatloaf which is called “albondigón”, and the seafood was extremely fresh. Their salads are crisp and fresh and their chips made at the moment, so I kind of jumped on it and didn’t leave space for the dessert. They have a lot of drink specials it was hard to choose just one but I stuck with the classic margarita and it was awesome.

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This week´s special Any house wine and all tequila 2x1

Cerroblanco Gallery #8

Pepe Cerroblanco presented in his gallery authentic “Catrinas”; an incredible display of dolls dressed in traditional day of the dead style. The costumes were done by Adam Guerra from R salon who also did a great job painting the models. All crafted with love by Pepe Cantoblanco who combines art and heart to create exquisite jewelry for Cerroblanco Gallery. Enjoy the pics in Facebook: Vallarta en Fotos.

Venustiano Carranza 276 Tel. 322 223 2267

9 DEE´S COFFEE COMPANY Arguably the best coffee shop in town, they bake every morning fresh treats like banana bread, brownies, apple pies and of course their famous chocolate cakes (to die for). Their new location is perfect; right in front of the pier, Dee’s is becoming an anchor destination for several faithful customers that never miss the beautiful sunsets of PV.

Francisca Rodriguez 117 Tel. 322 222 1197

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My Life In Vallarta

Wellness Latina By Marcella Castellanos info@wellnesslatina.com

By Lois Ellison loell87@yahoo.com

Cuckoo for Coconuts

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FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD hen I read that this year marks the 20th anniversary of the Festival Gourmet International here in Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit, it was hard to believe. It seems like only yesterday that eating out in Vallarta bore very little resemblance to dining out. Don’t get me wrong, there has always been great food available here, just not the breadth of choices and the incredible quality that we find here today. It’s been almost thirty years since we first set foot in Vallarta. We were young vacationers, traveling on a budget. The city was about one third the size it is now. Tourism was in its infancy and most of the development you see today hadn’t even been envisioned. Thinking back, I’d guess that about ninety-five percent of the restaurants served traditional Mexican food and had the same or very similar menus. There were a handful of restaurants offering other types of food. Archie’s Wok for Asian, one or two Italian places and a tapas place called Zorro’s where Café Des Artistes later opened. But this was our first trip to Mexico so we were here to eat Mexican food. Our benchmark quickly became grilled fish al mojo de ajo (garlic sauce) which at the time ran around six dollars. Once, on a ten day vacation, we ate this dish at a different restaurant every night, searching for the perfect version, but they were all great. I had my first ever tortilla soup at a place where Oscar’s now stands. I can’t remember its name but we always called it “the end of the island”. Of course there was no pedestrian bridge at that time so the restaurant was quite literally at the end of the island. It was small and very secluded with just a few trees and a grassy area separating it from the bay. From our table we could see young lovers taking refuge in those trees to watch the stars and plan their future. The real challenge in those early days was finding wine. Not just in restaurants, but anywhere. As Californians, having wine with dinner was a given, but options were extremely limited and many restaurants didn’t even have wine. You may have heard that in Mexico no one ever wants to disappoint you. If you ordered wine, and they didn’t have any, you might be surprised to see the owner running down the street looking for a place to buy some. Most of the time, he’d return with Calafia,

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a really cheap wine from Baja. I’m pretty sure it could take the paint off your car. Some of the more sophisticated restaurants actually had a wine list. Not a printed list, mind you. The owner or waiter would ceremoniously escort you to a table to view a few bottles and make your selection. When the wine finally came, it was delivered filled to the brim in the smallest glasses ever invented. With the passage of time, Puerto Vallarta grew and the restaurant industry grew up. Today, in addition to excellent Mexican food, you can find restaurants offering almost every type of cuisine you can think of, along with wines from around the world. Whether this is your first trip to Vallarta or your twentieth, be sure to step outside the comfort of your resort and sample from this excellent cornucopia. During the Festival Gourmet International, chefs from around the world will be working their magic at some of the area’s top restaurants. But whether you choose a food cart or a five star restaurant, you won’t be disappointed. Buen provecho.

ou can get a coconut on many street corners or even in the backs of trucks because they grow in abundance here. They're one of my all-time favorite fruits - it just tastes like you must be doing something good to your body when you eat any form of it. When you stop to order one, the vendor will split the coconut with a machete right on the spot and extract the refreshing coconut water into a plastic bag where you will drink from a straw sticking out of it. The meat from the coconut is then prepared with your choice of chile, limon and salt. And for me, this is a better snack to any bag of chips - well, most days, (and remember to get non-GMO potato chips when you do buy chips). Coconut has tons of natural electrolytes, calcium, potassium, and magnesium. The oil from coconut is considered a healing oil and coconut-eating in general is excellent for boosting one’s immunity as they are antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and anti-parasitic, which means that they kill harmful bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites to keep us healthy. Due to this, if you consume coconut in any of its forms, raw coconut, coconut oil, coconut butter, coconut milk, etc., it can help treat some of the most resilient illnesses. Whether you’re drinking the juice, eating the meat, or consuming it as oil, coconuts are a delicious and nutritious source of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. In fact, coconut water has even been known

to be used for plasma transfusions as they have the same electrolyte levels as human plasma! As if that isn't enough, it’s also high in antioxidant properties which slow down the aging process by protecting the body from harmful free radicals. Some people put a little bit of coconut oil on their skin every day in dry climates. We don't have a problem of dryness here- at least not at this time of year. And it's also known to treat skin disorders such as eczema and psoriasis. You get all of these benefits for about 20 pesos per coconut, that's about $1.50 usd.- cheaper than a cup of coffee! Perhaps you can have your coffee and coconut too or here's a thought - order coconut delivery from Veloz. Now that's fast food done the right way!

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Tales to Tell

Kathleen Phelps

DON GALLERY (1922-2014)

or those who met Don Gallery over the 18 years that he and his wife, Patricia, lived in Puerto Vallarta all would say that he was a kind, generous, and helpful man. He loved to walk and would become friends with the locals and the expats alike. Walking around town he would visit with his old friends and the new ones as they arrived in Puerto Vallarta. Sadly, Don Gallery, died at 91 years of age on October 11 after suffering a fall a few days earlier. As sometimes happens, Don had been spry and full of life until the fall hastened the final downward spiral. Don had been a driving force during his years in Puerto Vallarta. He started his brainchild, the Writer’s Group, in 1998 and that group has nurtured and spawned numerous amateur and professional writers. It still meets today, twice a week, with overflowing crowds during the high season. He and his wife Patricia also had managed a few homes early on before there were many gringo or bi-lingual managers. But his full life here in Puerto Vallarta never hinted at the fascinating life that he had been born into. His natural mother was Barbara La Marr, a well-known silent film star who had been dubbed “the girl who is too beautiful”, who gave birth to him between her 4th and 5th marriages and named him Marvin Carville La Marr. She died in 1926

at the age of 29, of debatable, but much whispered about causes. After his mother’s death, Marvin was adopted by her close friend, ZaSu Pitts and her husband, Tom Gallery and renamed Donald Michael Gallery. As their son, he often said that he led a charmed life. Raised among the stars during the Golden Age of Hollywood, he had stories to tell of being a childhood friend of Shirley Temple, dating the young Elizabeth Taylor and selling glimpses of his neighbor Greta Garbo sunbathing in the nude to his buddies. Once while on a date with the young Liz Taylor, they had a flat tire. Liz sat on the curb, hubcap in hand, collecting the bolts while Don changed the tire. Hoagie Carmichael happened to be walking by and serenaded them on a ukulele while Don did his work. After attending Stamford Law School, he joined the Air Corps to become a pilot during the war. His instructor at the airfield in Arizona was Gene Autry. Behind the scenes, ZaSu did not want her boy going off to war. She called and used her celebrity to get him grounded at a desk job. Don was not happy with her meddling! He had wanted to be a flyer! After the war, he was involved in the Intelligence Unit that tracked down war criminals and worked in movies like Conan the Barbarian, a Chihuahua in Beverly Hills and many more. Several books have been written about Barbara La Marr and ZaSu Pitts and Don is always a featured part in them.

During the 40s, Louis B. Mayer took an interest in an Austrian actress and inventor born Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler. When she had expatriated from Austria, she had brought her invention for spread spectrum communication, which had been co-invented by George Antheil. This was the precursor to our modern day wireless communications. Without this we would have no cellphones! Louis B. Mayer wanted to name her Hedy La Marr, after Barbara La Marr, but did not do so before getting approval from Don and the La Marr family. For some years, Don lived on Catalina Island and owned an ice-cream shop. 30 years ago, he met and married a beautiful woman who owned a jewelry shop across the street from his shop. When Patricia would sell a piece of jewelry in her shop, she’d say “Go across the street and that nice man will give you a free ice cream cone for making a purchase in my store”. One day, Don returned the favor. A woman came into Patricia’s jewelry shop and said, “That nice man across the street said that you’d give me a piece of jewelry since I bought an ice cream cone!” hahaha Having been introduced to Puerto Vallarta by Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, Don and Patricia retired here 18 years ago. For some time, Don managed Casa Kimberly, as Liz and Dick’s home was dubbed. For many years, Don and Patricia lived in Amapas and managed homes for

the ever growing number of gringos taking residence in Puerto Vallarta. A few years ago, they moved to the Marina where Don could walk on a flatter terrain. He would leave first thing in the morning and walk all day enjoying his many friends and acquaintances and “checking in” to make sure that all was well. Don Gallery truly did have a Tale to Tell. He will be missed

by his many Mexican and Expat friends and acquaintances throughout Puerto Vallarta. If you have a Tale to Tell, contact me at 322-142-2245 or kphelps1948@gmail.com. Your name and picture can be featured or you can choose to be anonymous. There are so many fascinating people in Puerto Vallarta. Why don’t you share your story?

Paradise Community Center Closes - Services Relocate

ccording to Pastor Ric Lehman, it has just gotten too expensive to keep the Paradise Community Center open at Púlpito 127 on Vallarta's Southside. But never fear, many of the center's activities will continue to operate in new locations. The Saturday Market Co-Op has moved from the Paradise Community Center to its new location at 466 Carranza, between Jacarandas and Naranjo streets (previously the home of La Luna Restaurant.) Visit your favorite vendor’s year-round beginning on Saturday, November 1 from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm. If you are looking to adopt a kitten - or just to enjoy a kitty cuddle! - the Purr Project Saturday morning adoption booth will now be located next to Daiquiri Dick's beginning November 1, and every

Saturday from 9:30 am until 1:00 pm. Beginning on Sunday, November 2 the inter-denominational Worship in Paradise Church services (in English) will be meeting at Act II Main Stage. Located above Wing's Army on the corner of Insurgentes and Basilio Badillo on Vallarta's South side, ACT II offers a great theater setting - with air conditioning! Service time is 10:30 am. Whether you live in Puerto Vallarta or are here on vacation, the Paradise Church offers a contemporary worship style in a casual atmosphere, so come as you are!

Perceptions

of Art

By Marcia Blondin marciavallarta@gmail.com

el Shores Week” at Act II Entertainment is over; with two hilarious stand-up shows sandwiching the International premiere of his movie, Southern Baptist Sissies. Thank you’s go to Act II for breaking the tension created by the film with a cocktail party at Encore with Bob Bruneau on piano and Joan Houston singing as only she can. Southern Baptist Sissies is a powerful and moving film with a continuous line of deep-seated pain running through each and every character while maintaining a funny (ha-ha) and satirical facade. Who the hell ever came up with the word GAY to describe homosexuals decades ago? Speaking of GAY men and women, Assorted Fruits and Vegetables will have had its opening night by the time you read this. The show runs (with me running in it!) Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 8 pm on the Main Stage at Act II Entertainment for the next three weeks. Please come and bring your friends. Thanks to

Kathleen from Deja New Consignment for providing my character’s rap-ready duds. The Boutique Dinner Theatre begins this season with “Nunsense on Vacation in Vallarta”, November 7th. Dinner is at 6 with the show - directed by Federico Fonseca - starting at 7 pm. I will be unable to make their debut performance but am looking at Wednesday next week. Why don’t you join me? Tracy Parks from the Palm had a few guests over to watch a different kind of movie called Greater Tuna. Strange name, right? Oh yeah. But hysterically funny with two guys on stage with a table and chairs for props, period, and more than 40 costume changes. Tracy and Chaz will recreate this Texas comedy of, um, Texan proportions, live on stage at the Palm debuting November 17th. Catch Spencer Day two days prior also at the Palm Cabaret for an intimate evening of listening to an angel sing. That’s it for me for me... now get out there and support our live theatres!

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Fun on the Riviera Nayarit By Cat Morgan www.rivieranayaritfun.com

Around Banderas Bay La Catrina …one classy Lady of Death Hola Banderas Bay and beyond! Dia de los Muertos was an colourful holiday where La Catrina showed her face around the pueblos. The La Catrina Fiesta at the La Cruz Marina was amazing as La Catrina came in on a panga boat and walked with the children blessing the altars. Here are a few pictures of La Catrina and altars as a follow up for the Dia de los Muertos holiday. Enjoy the local Bucerias and La Cruz news this week. Bucerias Markets Monday Market is open now with no cost to vendors this season at the Art Walk Plaza. Forever Spring Market (Bucerias Wednesday Market) will be closed until further notice. Bucerias Sunday Tianguis in the dry river bed is every Sunday with everything you can think of! Support your local community. The Bucerias Art Walk Thursday Nov 6th also marked the 8th Season of The Bucerias Art Walk. This year we will be saying “good Bye” to Casa Artisana as Teresa has retired (lucky gal!) but we have many more new venues for you to peruse. Sharon’s new restaurant at the foot bridge will be hosting traveling artists as well as Timothy Real Estate, Bucerias Art Gallery and Studio also hosts travelling and local artists and Jan Marie Gallery

next to Mark’s Bar and Grill has Mexican wine tasting. These and more are all located on Lazaro Cardenas, on the north side of the kissing bridge. This year Christmas and New Year’s Day fall on Thursday so we will be hosting two Special Holiday Art Walks on Tuesday Dec. 23rd and Tuesday Dec. 30th. The Bucerias Art Walk is 7-9pm Tianguis Nuevo Vallarta, will start activities for this season on Nov. 8th to May 2015. Every Saturday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Marina Nuevo Vallarta Kiosko. Bucerias Art Classes and Shows The Bucerias Craft Club is back this season offering lessons on how to produce mosaic segments on mesh that can be applied to your garden wall here, or easily transported back to any garden wall around the world. You will learn how to translate an image into a mosaic, transfer the design to mesh and also the mounting and grouting process. Check it all out at the Art Walk Plaza. THE MYSTERY ART SHOW will be held on Thursday, Nov. 20th at the Bucerias Art Gallery

and Studio located on 60A Lazaro Cardenas. Over 30 pieces of art all sized at 12 x 12 (perfect for collecting and gift giving) and only 750 pesos. The goal is to exhibit artwork from artists living on the Bahia de Banderas. From amateur to professional. It’s a ‘Who dunnit?” art event for lovers. The artist’s name is revealed after the artwork is purchased. The Bucerias Art Gallery and Studio will be donating 100 pesos of each art work sold to DIF, a social assistance program located in Bucerias that focuses on strengthening and developing the welfare of Mexican children. For 50 pesos, you can be a V.I.P. guest. You receive first entry at the kick-off party, a red dot sticker to quickly choose the piece of art before the general public, a glass of sangria and the 50 pesos goes towards the art you pick. Please inquire at the Bucerias Art Gallery and Studio. Luna Lounge first show kicking off the season with “Those Crazy Bitches” drag show. Shows run every Tuesday, beginning November 11th, 2014 and also on Wednesdays beginning January 7th, 2015. Hilarious, and a must see show! Guys & Dolls Slow Pitch Softball has obtained permission to use the baseball field every Saturday morning in November through March this season in Bucerias. It is open to all ages and skill levels so if you are interested come out next Saturday at 9am and join in the fun. Contact: Barry Munro at condoazul@hotmail.com La Cruz Markets La Cruz Tianguis is every Wednesday all year around just down from the glorieta (round about) located on the main street where the only street light is.

Stove replacements, pans, farmed foods, movies, plastic containers and the like. La Cruz Sunday Mercado located at the La Cruz Marina opened last Sunday with the La Catrina show, live music and almost 200 vendors. There was a steady flow of traffic, and the food was delicious! I had a very tasty stuffed tortilla from Mixiote. Shannon and Deborah at Begonia’s stand has beautiful sandals and jewelry, and amazing crocheted clothes…and just about everything you can think of! Every Sunday until the middle of May from 9-2pm. MORE La Cruz fun includes: Britannia for Tuesday Open Mic Night, Wednesday is BINGO BINGO BINGOOOO. Game starts at 3pm doors open at 2.30. Come and have a cocktail and play bingo with the ladies…guys too if they dare! Super FUN! Mondays is Card Night starting at 7pm. Masala Bar and Grill is having all sorts of “taste tests” for their new items to the menu. Octopus’s Garden has the Huichol Art Gallery open and is now selling their organic coffee again. Black Forest Restaurant Tuesday, November 11th BEER FEST for an evening of classic German delicacies and our proverbial German “Gemütlichkeit”, and plenty of German Beer! Ana Banana Bar and Grill Wednesdays “R&R Hardly Strictly Blues” serving, up Burgers, Brats, Beans and BEER…lots of BEER! Friday’s are with Rock and Roll Donny and 5 Months Blind band playing the fun old style rock and roll! Good times! Thanks so much for reading!! New events will be posted as they come up. You can also check the allBucerias.com calendar as well as the allLaCruz.com calendar for events, menus and new shows coming our way. If you have any

questions, comments or Riviera Nayarit event news, please contact me at Cat@RivieraNayaritFun.com Many Blessings of Ease and Grace to all!

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Discovery Channel Broadcast on the Riviera Nayarit

Environmental Efforts Gain Momentum in the Riviera Nayarit

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s a result of the public relations efforts of the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) there was a television program coordinated in June that aired November 6th at 7:30 a.m. (Central Mexico time) on the Discovery Channel. The Savvy Stews, Gailen David and Bobby Laurie produced the program with special guest Jessica Reyes, host of The Daily

Buzz; the show already aired on September 9th on www.savvystews.tv. The success of the show led to the Discovery Channel broadcasting it out to over 100 million homes around the world, which will now have the chance to see the charms of the Riviera Nayarit. The program’s producer, Patricia Kay Broughton, was thankful and satisfied with the

results. She was especially interested in Huichol art, the Islas Marietas and Entre Amigos in San Pancho. During their tour they took part in ecotourism activities, enjoyed a Huichol art class, got to know the legendary Tail of the Whale hole at Punta Mita and visited Nuevo Vallarta, Bucerías, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, the Islas Marietas, San Pancho and, last but not least, Sayulita.

Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit Night in Vancouver Amanda Stutt

he Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board and the Riviera Nayarit Night Convention & Visitors Bureau teamed up to host a trade show and dual destination presentation for travel agents and media at the Four Seasons Hotel in Vancouver last night. The event, called ‘Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit Night’ showcased hotel properties from both destinations and was a joint initiative with the Mexico Tourism Board to raise awareness about developments and growth and to attract more Western Canadian tourists. Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit are approximately 20 minutes apart by car, with the former home to the rustic old town with its infamous beachfront Malecon, and the latter featuring newer and larger hotel developments, golf courses and a yacht club. The two destinations complement each other, sharing over 300 kilometres of beaches along Pacific Coast with 360 days of sun per year. Jesus Langarica,

promotion coordinator, Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board said there are a total of 32,000 hotel rooms in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit, and that the neighboring regions are host to the most destination weddings on the Pacific Coast. Langarica also said Puerto Vallarta has an international convention centre ideal for the MICE market, and that the nightlife and shopping in the old town is world class. Carlos Eguiarte, sales & promotion coordinator, Riviera Nayarit Convention & Visitors Bureau said the destination has seen substantive new hotel development in the south, but empha-

sized that the traditions and history of the nearby port of San Blas deliver an authentic Mexican experience. Eguiarte also said Riviera Nayarit continues to attract Canadian snowbirds, as over 20,000 call the destination home year-round. Glen Dierker, business development manager at WestJet was also on hand to announce that the carrier will be flying to PVR’s Licenciado Gustavo D¬az Ordaz International Airport eight times per week from YVR this winter season, and that Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit represent WestJet’s fourth largest market internationally. paxnewswest.com

uevo Vallarta received its first impulse to become the first “Clean Tourist Destination” in Mexico; federal and state level environmental certificates were given to businesses in Nayarit; the Islas Marietas will have a new, modern vessel dedicated to their care. During a ceremony held on October 31st at the Paradise Village Hotel in Nuevo Vallarta, the federal and state authorities related with the environment announced several activities to help increase the environmental efforts within the Riviera Nayarit and the state at large. Besides signing the agreement, the encounter also provided a forum for the award of the Tourism Environmental Quality Certificates to businesses on a federal and state level on behalf of Profepa by the state Secretariat of Environment. Vallarta Adventures was one of the tourism-focused businesses that received a certificate. “No one has any doubt that Nayarit is a great state with incredible natural resources and a calling for tourism,” declared Haro Bélchez. “That’s why today we want to establish a new momentum for us to attain recogni-

tion for Nuevo Vallarta as the first Clean Tourist Destination, something we’re close to achieving by the beginning of 2015.” “We want Nayarit to become the banner state, the flagship for other clean tourism destinations,” added Guillermo Haro, as he pointed out the processes for consolidating the naming are quite advanced, which is why they are seeking for the area hotels to align themselves with the Profepa guidelines.

The Islas Marietas will have more protection “One of the fundamental aspects is that we want to double down on our commitment to the surveillance and care of the Islas Marietas National Park,” commented Haro as he announced that at least one of the new vessels that were purchased together with the Department of the Navy will be dedicated exclusively to the care of the Islas Marietas along with the armada. The vessel will be delivered before the end of the year in order to be able to better care for visitors, tourists and, above all, this natural heritage site.

Tianguis and Farmer’s Markets

ll the towns have some type of weekly market. In Banderas Bay and Riviera Nayarit we are blessed with many excellent farmer’s, artisan and co-op markets. Most are open from 9am – 2pm unless stated. Bucerias Monday Market Mondays - Artwalk Plaza Bucerias Tianguis - Year-round Sundays - In the arroyo (riverbed) on the far side of the highway Guayabitos Tianguis – Mondays year-round - In the main plaza La Cruz Sunday Mercado Sundays - At the La Cruz Marina

La Cruz Tianguis Year-round Wednesday - Below the glorietta La Penita Tianguis – Thursday year-round - Largest Market in Nayarit - excellent for crafts Lo de Marcos Tianguis – Saturdays 9-2pm - New local market San Pancho Market / Mercado del Sol - Every Tuesday from 9am-2pm In the Main Plaza Sayulita’s Farmer’s Market – Fridays - Excellent selection of Organics Tianguis Artesanal Nuevo Vallarta –Saturdays Starting Nov 8th – At the plaza behind Oxxo

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e’re a fun-filled “make it, bake it, grow it” North American style market that celebrates the tradition and culture of Mexico’s outdoor tianguis markets. Every season, over 100,000 national and international shoppers come out to scoop up farm-fresh produce, baked goods, artisan products and ready-to-eat international fare. We are also a registered non-profit/association civil organization, focusing on the “buy local” movement as well as entrepreneurial and community development. One of the organizations we support is Artisans of Madre Selva, a cooperative of women who live in underprivileged and impoverished communities near Vallarta’s old garbage dump. Many of them work at the dump as recyclers, spending long days to earn a pay check for their families. A few years ago, New Beginnings set out to provide its members – and their families – other avenues of earning a living. The result? Artisans of Madre Selva. The hope was that these women – and their children who often cut school to work beside them – would have an alternative income-generating opportunity. The first project? Simple crochet necklaces. As their skills grew, the talents and creativity of Artisans of Madre Selva became more evident. (You can see this by the wide variety of products available today.) However, success came at a cost. The Artisans of Madre Selva faced a great number of educational and emotional obstacles. Many had not completed school and did not understand English. Others had trouble with teamwork, having focused only on themselves for survival. Still there were those who

were puzzled by the concept of success, haunted by the cycle of poverty. But despite the challenges, the Artisans of Madre Selva prospered. New Beginnings began teaching English as well as teamwork and trust skills. They made sure the women learned how to rely on one another for a common goal. Some even learned how to teach others. What’s more, New Beginnings offered business basics: supply acquisitions, production management, inventory control, quality control, marketing and product presentation. Today, the Artisans of Madre Selva are all registered business owners. They have gone from being invisible to becoming successful entrepreneurs with clients from all over the world. They are fully empowered, caring for themselves and their families. Now these women hold their heads high, confident in their abilities to improve the quality of their lives. And their families are delighted! Not only are they inspired, but they now enjoy every day conveniences, such as electricity and washing machines. But more importantly, the children are able to stay in school. The OTFM-TC is pleased to have contributed in part to the success of Artisans of Madre Selva over the past 5 seasons. The market provided the first significant entrepreneurial experience for the women by offering a hands-on environment to learn and grow. Join us this Saturday (9:30-2 in Lazaro Cárdenas Park, Old Town) for live music, tasty edibles, artisan products, and of course, Artisans of Madre Selva jewellery! We’re open every Saturday from November 1 to April 25. For market updates, please visit www.oldtownfm.com and “like” us on Facebook.

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Would you like to include your non profit event announcement in the Vallarta Tribune? Please send details directly to editor@vallartatribune.com Maximum 50 words. Deadline is Monday for Friday distribution. HUGE GARAGE SALE! November 8-9, Marina Vallarta Purrr Project is hosting a Garage Sale with all proceeds benefiting the 150+ cats at the Purr Project shelter. Some great items including lots of gently-used men’s and women’s clothing, purses, furniture, appliances, household items, tools—you name it, we probably have it! Saturday: 8:00am to 5:00pm Sunday: 11:00am to 5:00pm Gaviotas #143 in the Marina Turn into the Marina at the whale statue; take first right onto Pelicanos, next right is Gaviotas. Veterans/Remembrance Day Nov. 11th, 10:00 am To honor service members of the U.S. and Canadian armed forces the American Legion is organizing a Veteran’s / Remembrance memorial on November 11th. The event will take place at Steve’s Sports Bar on Basilio Badillo in Old Town at 10:00am. There will be a small parade as well as music and time for remembrance. November 11th – 10am Int’l Friendship Club Brunch Casa Fantasia Boutique Hotel and Restaurant, Pino Suarez 203 Open to all members and those interested in learning more about the IFC. Cost. $200 pesos

International Sailfish & Marlin Tournament Nov. 12-15, 2014 Sponsored by the Puerto Vallarta Fishing Club, the Puerto Vallarta International Sailfish and Marlin Tournament celebrates its 59th year. In effort to recognize conservation efforts changes have been made to this year’s event including only marlin of over 220 lbs, sailfish of more than 77 lbs, tuna over 66 lbs, and mahi-mahi over 22 lbs will qualify. Exciting prizes and events surround the tournament. International Festival Gourmet Nov. 13-23, 2014 Vallarta’s most popular gourmet festival celebrates its 20th anniversary this year with 29 restaurants participating in Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit. Local chefs work alongside international chefs to create exceptional meals on specially priced menus. Visit FestivalGourmet.com. November 16 – Noon Xtreme Riders Int’l Esplanada Armando VIllaseñor motocross Track, Puerto Vallarta Freestyle motocross and BMX. International riders. Events,prizes. Show starts at 3pm Cost $100 – $290 pesos BECAS VALLARTA Help 400 young Becados (scholarship students) keep receiving their scholarships and enjoy a delicious breakfast at one of Vallarta’s top restaurants. Raffle prizes and a silent auction 150 pesos cost Tickets must be

purchased in advance from any member of Becas or contact Polly Vicars at phvicars@gmail.com or 223-1371 BECAS BREAKFASTS: November 19, 2014 – Vitea, December 17, 2014, LaPalapa, Jan 21, 2015 – Daiquiri Dick’s, February 18, 2015– River Café March 7, 2015– Becas Ball, April 15, 2015 Coco’s Kitchen. November 20th – 11am Vallarta Garden Club Meeting Coco’s Kitchen, Calle Pulpito Meet “Farmer” Krystal Frost The Vallarta Garden Club kicks of its season with Krystal Frost, founder of Organic Select, an on-line Farmer’s Market, as its speaker. Krystal is one of the most knowledgeable people in Vallarta to ask questions about nutritious food – how to shop, what to look for, what to avoid, how to grow it. November 20-22nd First Mariachi Festival - PV For three days, the Mariachi PV Fest will fill Puerto Vallarta with the sights, sounds and flavors of Mexico - see the fantastic flourish of rope, folkloric dancing, typical costumes and fireworks; hear the traditional sones and modern music of the Mariachi; taste Mexico’s fabulous cuisine and tequila; immerse yourself in something cultural, spiritual and traditional that is unique to this country. International Fireworks Festival December 20 – 31st, 2014

Toys for Tots Getting into the Christmas Spirit

t’s never too early to turn one’s thoughts to the joys of Christmas gift-giving! Toys for Tots Vallarta is pleased to announce the 15th consecutive year of fund raising to purchase toys for local children on Three Kings Day, the traditional gift-giving day in Mexico. We’ve averaged more than 8,000 toys/year over the past 14 years, and certainly hope to reach at least this level in 2014. There are two major fundraising events over the next month. First up is a charity golf scramble on Saturday, December 6. This will be followed by our always popular Gala Dinner Dance on Sunday, December 7. As in the past, the Golf Tournament will be held at the Vista Vallarta Golf Club, Weiskopf course, with a shotgun start at 11 am. The Dinner Dance will be in the ballroom of the Marriott CasaMagna Resort and Spa starting

at 6:30 pm. Cost per person for the golf outing is 1300 ps. ($100 U.S.) and for the dinner dance 1000 ps. ($75 U.S.) There will be prizes galore at the golf tournament, and the dinner dance will be enhanced by a performance of the childrens’ mariachi band during cocktails and an auction of truly remarkable merchandise after dinner. Tickets are available at the Marriott concierge desk, at the Vista Vallarta and Marina pro shops, Carol’s Boutique on Basilio Badilio #250 in the Romantic Zone (044 322 137 4902), Dorothy Piontkowski in the Marina (209 0064) or from just about any member of the Navy League. Every peso raised will go to the purchase of toys at steep discounts from a distributor in Guadalajara. All expenses are covered by a totally volunteer

effort, plus generous donations from a large number of sponsors, including Vista Vallarta Golf Club which opens its Weiskopf course to free play, the Marriott CasaMagna Resort which provides its facilities and gourmet dinner also without charge, and many other local businesses. As a reward for your support, everyone is invited to participate in the distribution of toys when schools resume following the Christmas break. This year it will be a day after Three Kings Day, on Wednesday, January 7. You will be linked with one of our many routes that fan out across the Bahia to find the neediest children in disadvantaged neighborhoods, mostly in Jardines de Ninos or Kindergartens. It’s truly a memorable day, with the kids’ smiles creating lasting impressions on those lucky enough to be involved.

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This eleven day fireworks festival will play host to five countries as well as five states. Each nightly display will last 20 minutes and be launched from three locations to ensure optimal viewing across the bay. January 24th, 2015 4th Annual TASTE OF LA CRUZ Marina Riviera Nayarit in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle 3-7pm TASTE OF LA CRUZ will feature restaurants, businesses, artisans and musicians from Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta. Wednesday February 4th, 2015 John Ozzello memorial food bank fundaiser Enjoy a day of Whale Watching as well as helping to support the local food bank. $650pp 9am-4pm leaving Paradise Village Marina in Nuevo Vallarta Tickets: Sandi or Randy Nystrom 322-103-2828 Other Events around the Riviera Nayarit Bucerias Entertainment is getting underway Simon and Hugh are back and preparing for a terrific season at Luna Lounge with “Those Crazy Bitches” kick starting the season. Their hilarious shows run every Tuesday, beginning November 11th, 2014 and also on Wednesdays beginning January 7th, 2015. Mark’s Bar and Grill opens for lunch mid November. They are one of the Bucerias

Restaurants that stay open all year around for us locals! Enjoy the amazing layered flavors created by Chef Jan Benton out on the beautiful patio setting. La Cruz de Huanacaxtle entertainment is taking off! At Pub Britannia join in on the fun for Monday Game Night; come and join in on a game of cards, Every Tuesday a REAL Open Night starting at 6pm, and Bingo Wednesdays beginning at 3pm. They always have food and drink specials announced that evening. Ana Banana Bar and Grill is jamming with Classic Rock and Roll Monday, Wednesdays live on stage begins at 7pm, Friday’s are Rock and Roll Donny and the 5 Months Blind Band. Come and kick up your heels and swing to some fun rock and roll. Live music starts at 7pm. Masala Bar and Grill are open with new dishes this season like this Appetizer Sesame Crusted Yellow Fin Tuna on Slice Cucumber with Soy Ginger Sauce. Black Forest Restaurant is Live music with Latcho and Andrea start mid November. Other Events around the Riviera Nayarit compiled by Cat Morgan If you have any Riviera Nayarit news or entertainment, questions, comments please contact me, Cat Morgan, at Cat@RivieraNayaritFun.com

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Non-Profit and Charitable Organizations F or 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 Amazing Grace Missions Assisting families in Majisterio & Progreso with necessities and job training and English. Children’s programs also. Tax-deductible in USA & Canada. Contact slw2014nv@gmail.com

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. 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

American Legion Post 14: raises resources and manpower to improve facilities needing building maintenance www.americanlegion14.org

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

Asilo San Juan Diego Home for the Elderly - Contact: Lupita Sanchez Covarrubias 222-1257 or malupita88@hotmail.com or www. mexonline.com\asilosanjuandiego.htm

COLINA Spay and Neuter Clinic - Free and by-donation sterilization clinic in Old Town. Only open Sundays, Contact: cez@rogers.com or 322-104-6609

Asociación Down - Assistance to persons with Down’s Syndrome – Contact: Ana Catalina Eisenring at 224-9577.

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

Banderas Bay Women’s Shelter - Safe shelter for women & children

Charity in Vallarta By Frank K. Meyer

Introducing Casa Hogar Maximo Cornejo Quiroz

he staff at Casa Hogar Maximo Cornejo Quiroz are dedicated, wonderful women who are overworked and

surely underpaid. The precious children that reside there come from dysfunctional families. Very few of these children are orphans but instead are sexually, physically & mentally abused. Some of the stories are so horrific it is beyond belief. Dennis and Faye Janson have been teaching these children English for many years. They lead a group of volunteers that is constantly changing, depending on who is in town. Dennis told me recently, “We have two English classes that we teach on Monday, Tuesday and Friday for 1 hour. Faye has the little kids ages 3 to 5 and I have 6 to 12 year olds. My class is not only learning English but also computer skills, bible stories and social skills. We also provide $300 to $400 dollars

Corazon de Nina A safe, loving, home-environment for 20+ girls rescued from high-risk situations. Donations & volunteers always welcome! Totally self-funded. www.corazondenina.mx abundancia@corazondenina.mx

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 Fundacion Punta de Mita LDG. Ana Lilia Medina Varas de Valdés. ana@fundacionpuntademita. org Tel. (329) 291 5053 www.fundacionpuntademita.org Friends of PV Animals Volunteers working to enhance the lives of shelter animals. For info and donations visit friendsofpvanimals.com Grupo Ecológico de Puerto Vallarta: Arq. Luz del Carmen Pérez Alvarez cayro_13@hotmail.com grupoecologico.com

of milk and $160 worth of Ritalin monthly and also school supplies. We have hired Silvia, a retired California school teacher and school administrator for $500 a month, to teach the English computer program, social skills and bible stories. Silvia is bilingual and we speak Spanglish. The focus of our ministry, His Will, His Way Ministries, is to guide the children in learning English, bible stories and proper social skills. So, you are challenged to join us as volunteers to come and help us teach, or go to the nursery and help feed or change diapers. Or just come and play and love the kids.” Other needs: Diapers, shoes, food staples. I.e. Beans, rice, oil, fruit and vegetables

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 Mexico Ministries & Mission, Inc. raises funds to the poor in Vallarta. Contact Fr. Jack+ 044 322 229-1129 christchurchbythesea.org 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. pasitosdeluz.org

PEACEAnimals - Free mobile spay/neuter clinic operating 48 weeks a year, primarily in Puerto Vallarta. Tax-deductible. peaceanimals.org

Money donations can be sent to our 501(3)c account at: Shepherd Staff Mission Facilitators 6739 Academy Rd. #320 Albuquerque, N.M. 87109

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. 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. 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. kids.romamexico.com The International Friendship Club (IFC) - Supports the Cleft Palate Surgery Program & families in need. 322-222-5466. ifcvallarta.com. ifcvallarta@gmail.com. Toys for Tots Vallarta - Distributes toys and constructs playgrounds for 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

Account #607 HisWillHisWayMinistriesPV@ gmail.com fstphoen@juno.com www.hiswillhiswayministriespuertovallarta.org

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his magical town was officially recognized as a Pueblo Magico in 2012. Originally settled in 1605, this secluded 17th century mining town reached its peak of prosperity in the 1700s, when over 30,000 people inhabited the area. Over the years, the town’s population fluctuated wildly as gold and silver were mined intermittently between the 1600’s and the 1930’s. A historic town with a rich past, this once booming mining town was the second city in Mexico to get electricity. Although those gold rush years are long gone and settlers have since moved on, this beautiful mountain village of just 600 residents has kept its true colonial heritage. A shining example of an ancient Mexican village and well known for its corn and cattle trade, San Sebastian is now cultivating coffee and agave in its lush mountainsides. It was also home to Hollywood celebrities and today is a haven for Guadalajarans and Puerto Vallartans looking for tranquil nature and a respite from the summer heat. The white and red buildings, cobblestone roads, stone bridges

and stunning mountain vistas transport visitors to a time before iphones and flatscreen tv’s. But don’t worry, there is wifi in the town plaza and at most of the restaurants and hotels. How to Get There From Puerto Vallarta take Highway 70 north past the airport. Watch for signs but as long as you stay straight you can’t get lost. The trip takes about an hour and a half. It’s 60kms of often single lane highway that winds through the farmland of the Ameca Valley, through the jungles, to the sierras of pine and oak forests at about 1,500 meters above sea level. The air can be a little thin but it’s humidity free which is a blessing in the summer heat. It is noticably cooler than the oceanfront towns of Banderas Bay.

f you are looking for a comfortable family friendly atmosphere, only one block from the Plaza de San Sebastián del Oeste, Hostal Cervantes is definitely the choice. Run by the owners, the hotel offers its guests a comfortable spot where tranquility, cleanliness and efficient service help to make this one of the standout hotels in town. For 7 years, Hostel Cervantes is the refuge of those who escape the bustle, heat and everyday life from Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta and around the world. It currently has twelve rooms with capacity for 35 people. Such is the demand, Hostal Cervantes will soon offer customers ten more rooms to enjoy, with rates of up to 600 pesos per room. All the rooms have SkyTV, two of the rooms offer Jacuzzi tubs. There is also a Mexican restaurant and small bar on site. If you find yourself looking for a different kind of get-away, enjoy a pleasant stay in Hostal de Cervantes, located on Calle Lerdo de Tejada # 13, behind the City Hallin San Sebastian del Oeste. For information and reservations, call (01 322) 29 73323 or via Facebook page: hostel cervantes and email, hostaldecervantes@ hotmail.com

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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS 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.

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have to be honest, I never thought I would talk NASCAR in this column. Not that I don’t like car racing, I am a bit of Formula One snob and love rally and trophy truck racing, but have always kinda looked down on NASCAR. But, my thinking might be changing since last weekend’s brawl in the pits at the Texas Motor Way.

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

If you are not familiar with the story - after a restart of the race some dude named Brad Keselowski tried to shoot between another dude named Jimmie Johnson and a dude named Jeff Gordon. He made contact with Gordon's number 24 car (this is how these guys refer to each other, by their numbers, another thing I learned) clipped his rear wheel and cut the tire. Gordon finished 29th and now needs to win his next race to stay alive in the Sprint Cup Chase. (Whatever that is.)

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

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In fact, my new and only favourite driver Kevin Harvick even pushed Bradley back into the fight after he tried to hide behind his pit crew and reportedly told him to man up and fight his own battles. Awesome. I love these guys and I am actually looking forward to the next race, especially after I heard a bloodied Gordon interviewed after the fight and drop a “dipshit” on Bradley when describing him and his racing style. I can't wait for The Quicken Loans Race for Heros 500 (yes, that’s its real name) in Phoenix. Boggity Boggity, as they say.

Now personal appearance isn’t generally fodder for this esteemed sports writer and usually has no place in an award winning column like mine, but this guy Bradley looks like a complete weasel. Most of the reports I have

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Anyways this really worked up Jeff Gordon (who I only know because he sang “take me out the ball game” at Wrigley Field once and called it Wrigley Stadium, which as you know caused the Cubs fans to boo him mercilessly. So Gordon, understandably hot, confronted Bradley after the race who was dismissive of Gordon's complaints.

read by NASCAR experts (whose names all seem to end in a y) all agree that what Bradley did wasn’t wrong, just good old fashion racing, but I can see the appeal to wanting to take a swing at him. And it seems like most drivers in NASCAR want to do just that.

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BRAIN TEASERS 23

Friday Nov 7 - 13, 2014

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.

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Number Blocks

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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.