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8th Annual Los Mangos Library Benefit Auction » Feb 1

Los Mangos Library AuctionThe Los Mangos Library at Fco. Villa 1001 in Colonia Los Mangos is having its 8th annual auction of Art, Hotel lodging, Dinners, Excursions, Workshops, Beauty Services, etc. to benefit the Library. $60,000 pesos is the goal needed to provide library support for the following year.

The event begins at 6 pm on Friday, February 1, in the Carlos Munguia Fregoso Room with a cocktail party complete with the traditional tamales served on the holiday Candelaria, coincidently falling on the same date. There is no admissioin charge for this event but donations are more than welcome.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
TEL: 322 224 99 66
EMAIL: blm@prodigy.net.mx

Encuentro Internacional Vallartense de Medicina » February 1-17

Encuentro Internacional Vallartense de Medicina

A Natural, Tradicional y Alternativa Medical Symposium sponsored by the City of Puerto Vallarta.

February 1 to 17
Parque Lázaro Cárdenas and at the elementary school next to the park, Olas Altas, Old Town, Puerto Vallarta

PARTIAL LIST OF ACTIVITIES:

  • 60 Booths selling Natural products
  • 16 Shamans and Curanderos available for consultation
  • 21 workshops, with 3 sessions each, in alternative medicine. 550 pesos per workshop. See link below for times and subjects. All workshops in Spanish.
  • Prehispanic ritual dance performances each morning and evening during the event.

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PROGRAM

Bravo cleansedA Shaman “cleanses” the Mayor of Puerto Vallarta, Javier Bravo Carbajal, at the start of this International event.

Without wanting to sound too political, because, well, that’s illegal for foreigners here in Mexico to do, and without admitting to any belief in the supernatural, because, well, I don’t, I think that all politicians could use this type of treatment. “Cleansing” at the beginning of any administration is pointless and, for the sake of the governed, should always be done at the end, if not periodically along the way.

(photo from Noticiaspv)

The Charreada

The Charreada is the traditional Mexican celebration that developed out of the herraderos (brandings) and rodeos (round-ups) of Colonia Mexican haciendas. It is held at popular ranches in all areas of Mexico and the South Western United States. All participating Charros must be certified by Associations in the Federación Nacional de Charros.

The Charreada is highly ritualized and the events follow a traditional sequence. The competition usually begins with a military march, the “Marcha Zacatecas,” played by a mariachi band. A procession follows, with representatives of the participating Charro associations riding horseback around the lienzo carrying flags and banners. They are followed by the president of the Charro association, the members of the competing teams, and perhaps a “Charro Queen.” Once the opening ceremony is completed, the competitions begin.

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IV Puerto Vallarta 2008 Dog Show » January 26, 27

It’s time for the Puerto Vallarta 4th Gran Perrotón at the Los Mangos Library on Fco. Villa in Pitillal. January 26th and 27th, from 9 am until 4 pm.

There will be dogs…

Admission is 20 pesos.

This is a very popular event and the fourth annual fund raiser for the patronage of the pound. Monies raised help pay for sterilizations and physical improvements to the acopio (pound). Tickets are 20 pesos each – less than $2.00 U.S.

SPCA de PV will have two booths: one selling our t-shirts, personalized dog tags and dog grooming services by Marcela Escalante and the other is the adoption booth – filled with wonderful dogs. People who hate dogs should not attend. People who love dogs should….

One of the dogs available for adoption:
Adoption Dog

Puerto Vallarta Dog Show

Make a Wish Golf Tournament » Jan 26

5th Torneo de Golf Make-A-Wish México-Flamingos
Club de Golf Flamingos, Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit

Golf for Wishes:
make a wish Mexico
The field will be limited to 18 teams of 4 players. Each player will pay an entry fee of $150 USD ($1600 Pesos) for the tournament and dinner, additional dinner tickets can be purchased for $50 USD ($525 Pesos.) In addition, the teams will have sponsors that will match the team entry fee.

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