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U.S. CONSULAR AGENCY COMMUNITY NETWORK BREAKFAST » February 19

U.S. CONSULAR AGENCY COMMUNITY NETWORK BREAKFAST

COME AND JOIN US…

  • When? February 19, 2010, AT 9 am (Jalisco Time)
  • Where? Restaurant “Chilaquiles” Puerto Vallarta Plaza Principal – Upstairs (next to Starbucks)
  • Cost? $90 pesos includes full breakfast and tip!
  • Why? The U.S. Consular Agency Community Network Breakfast is a place to network, make new friends, greet old ones, promote your business-charity & find out what’s going on in the Riviera Nayarit & Puerto Vallarta!
  • What else? This month, we ask that you “Bring a Thing” to support Projecto Pitillal Busca un Amigo. Items such as baby wipes, “Nido” powdered milk, rubber balls, dry foods (beans, rice, etc), cleaning supplies.

Are you a newcomer to area? If so, we have a special group of people to meet you, chat with you and welcome you!

MAKE YOUR RESERVATION TODAY:

pamela@healthcareresourcespv.com

SEND QUESTIONS & COMMENTS TO KELLY TRAINOR:

consularagentpvr@prodigy.net.mx

PV ENTERTAINMENT and EVENTS » January 24 to 31, 2010

the Puerto Vallarta DAILY CALENDAR

January 24 to 31, 2010
Updated January 27, 9 am

The Puerto Vallarta Daily Schedule of Events is continually updated. Last-minute additions and corrections are frequent. Click on most listings for more information about individual events.

SUNDAY January 24

MONDAY January 25

TUESDAY January 26

WEDNESDAY January 27

THURSDAY January 28

FRIDAY January 29

 
SATURDAY January 30

 
SUNDAY January 31

 
If you have an event that you would like to see listed here, please email events (at) pvscene.com. The Listings are Free.
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Vallarta Verde 2010 » March 13

vallarta-verde-2010The 3rd Vallarta Verde Eco-Fiesta, a fiesta of music, education, culture and art with the aim of identifying ecological problems and bringing them to the attention of city officials, is set for March 13th at La Huerta Restaurant in Paso Ancho. There is no admission fee; the fiesta will begin at noon and last till midnight.

The event will feature more than a dozen well known local musical groups as it did last year to keep things jumping at the attractive outdoor location along the Rio Cuale. The event is a fiesta of music, education, culture and art with the aim of identifying ecological problems and bringing them to the attention of city government along with recommendations for remedies.

Vallarta Verde 2010 (Proposed) Schedule of Events

12:00 pm: Welcome / Presentation of Groups
12:15 pm: Joe King Carrasco
1:00 pm: Vallarta Verde
1:10 pm: Paco Barajas
2:00 pm: Grupo Ecologico de Puerto Vallarta
2:10 pm: Ameyali
2:30 pm: Grupo Ecologico Raffle
2:40 pm: The Texas Embassy Band
3:25 pm: Grupo Ecologico Presentation
3:35 pm: Declamación Sobre el Agua
3:45 pm: Los Frixoleros
4:35 pm: Grupo Ecologico Presentation
4:45 pm: Benediktron
5:30 pm: Teatro Guiñol de Nuestra Tierra
6:00 pm: Duo Faz
6:45 pm: Teatro Guiñol del Grupo Ecologico
7:05 pm: Vallarta Verde Raffle
7:15 pm: Azul
8:00 pm: Vallarta Verde Raffle
8:15 pm: Katmandu
9:00 pm: Vallarta Verde Auction Closes
9:15 pm: The Brezze Big Band
10:00 pm: Vallarta Verde Raffle
10:15 pm: Los Bambinos
11:00 pm: Los Chuyz

For more information or to offer assistance during the festivities, please contact Nancy Gomez at vallarta_verde08(at)yahoo.com.mx or Barbara Sands at (322) 222-6242 or barbsands007(at)yahoo.com.

VIII Campeonato Nacional Charro » Puerto Vallarta 2010

The VIII ° Campeonato Nacional Charro, invitational, 2010 Vallarta will be held at the Charro Miguel “Prieto” Ibarria in Puerto Vallarta. 35 of the best National teams will compete. Highlights of this event are the Tradicional Maleconeada on Friday night at 11 pm when hundreds of charros and their fans stroll the Malecon, drinking tequila and playing music and the Popular Dance beginning at 8 pm on Wednesday in the Presidencia Square.

This year, for the first time, the Charreada will be broadcast live:

Wednesday 17

  • 3 pm – Opening by the municipal authorities
  • 3:30 pm – 1 ª Competition with Hacienda Serena (Jal.) El Relicario, (Mex.) and Charros de Vallarta -B- (Jal.).
  • 8 pm – Popular dance in the Presidencia Plaza with The Xiutla Folkoric Ballet, mariachi music, floreo de salón and cantante de música vernácula.

Thursday 18

  • 11 am – Rancho Agua Santa (Jal.), Regionales de Jalisco and Rancho Las Cuatas (Nay.).
  • 3 pm – Puente de Camotlán (Nay.), Charros de Cuauhtemoc -A- (NL), and Rancho Santa Fe de Morelia (Mich.).
  • 7 pm – Charros de Vallarta -A-, Sacramento Bustamante (Mex.) and Decharros & Up (NL.).
  • 11 pm – Disco Night

Friday 19

  • 11 am – San Martin Caballero -B- (Mex.), Tequila Hacienda Vieja (Jal.), Hacienda Tamariz, (Pue.) and Ganaderos U de Irapuato (Gto.).
  • 4 pm – El Cocono (Mor.), Rancho La Biznaga (Mex.), Rancho Nuevo de Tepa (Jal.) and Rancheros de Sonora.
  • 7 pm – Los Dorados de Oaxtepec (Mor.), Regionales de Texcoco (Mex.) and Arrieros de Nuevo México (Jal.).
  • 11 pm – Tradicional Maleconeada » Charros, Chicas, live music from a brass band, and free tequila dispensed generously from a push cart while hundreds of people casually stroll and dance down the Malecón from Park Hidalgo to the wee hours. Everyone is welcome.

Maleconeada Band and CharroThe Maleconeada in Puerto Vallarta

Saturday 20

  • 11 am – Tequila don Roberto (Jal.), Hacienda de Guadalupe (NL), Rancho El Jaralito (SLP) and Charros de Cuauhtemoc-B- (NL).
  • 3 pm – Rancho El Eden (Mex.) Los Tres Potrillos (Jal.), San Martin Caballero -A- (Mex. – National Champions) and Tres Regalos (Q. Roo).
  • 7 pm – Rancho El Olivo (DF), Rancho El Quevedeño (Nay), Ganadera Santa Isabel (Pue) and Rancho El Centenario (Mor)

Sunday 21

  • 11 am – 1st Final with the teams of the 4th, 5th and 6th place and La Escaramuza La Providencia, Jal.
  • 3 pm – 2nd Final teams with 1st, 2nd and 3rd place and La Escaramuza Las Alteñitas de Guadalajara, Jalisco (national champions).

Biblioteca Los Mangos Fundraiser Auction » January 29

Reserve Friday, January 29th at 6 pm for the 10th Annual Biblioteca Los Mangos Fundraiser Auction. This year’s event is more important than ever because the Library has fewer donors and the City of Puerto Vallarta is far behind in their usual contributions.

This year there will be live & silent auctions, plus fixed price items, as well as raffle drawings. Los Bambinos and the library’s own fantastic Flamenco Dancers and Belly Dancers will entertain you.

Delicious food & drinks will be served for a nominal amount (the 1st drink is free) and Valet Parking is available for $50 pesos.

Because of our difficult financial situation, we urge supporters of the library, new and existing, to help us by donating items to the auction and attending. If you need more information or would like to donate an item, please call Los Mangos Library Director Ricardo Murrieta Grada at (322) 224-9966, or board and staff members María José Zorrilla at 044-322-227-2070, Treasurer Carl Johnson at 044-322-137-9951 and Ana María Platas, Pilar Platas or Irene Johnson at (322) 224-9419.

Please come out on January 29th and show your of support this cultural institution that offers valuable educational and social services to the Puerto Vallarta community. We feel confident that you will find this year’s event an exciting evening not to be missed.

The Program for Jan 29th:

  • 6:00 pm: Doors Open to Welcome Guests – Registration – Auction Preview – Bidding on Silent Auction Items
  • 6:30-7 pm: Los Bambinos Performance
  • 7:00 pm: 1st Silent Auction Winners & 1st raffle Winner Announced
  • 7-7:15 pm: Los Mangos Flamenco Dance Class Perform
  • 7:15-8 pm: Live Auction
  • 8:00 pm: 2nd Silent Auction Winners & 2nd Raffle Winner Announced
  • 8-8:15 pm: Los Mangos Belly Dancers Perform
  • 8:15-9 pm: Live Auction Continues
  • 9:00 pm: Final Auction & Final Raffle Winners Announced

We look forward to seeing you on January 29th!

Biblioteca Los Mangos is located at Av. Francisco Villa 1001, Col Versalles, Puerto Vallarta.

For more info (322) 224-9966 or email blm@prodigy.net.mx.

For updated information on Los Mangos library activities: www.biblioteca-los-mangos.blogspot.com

PV ENTERTAINMENT and EVENTS » January 17 to 24, 2010

the Puerto Vallarta DAILY CALENDAR

January 17-24, 2010
Updated, January 19, 8 am

The Puerto Vallarta Daily Schedule of Events is continually updated. Last-minute additions and corrections are frequent. Click on most listings for more information about individual events.

SUNDAY January 17

MONDAY January 18

TUESDAY January 19

WEDNESDAY January 20

THURSDAY January 21

FRIDAY January 22

 
SATURDAY January 23

 
SUNDAY January 24

 
If you have an event that you would like to see listed here, please email events (at) pvscene.com. The Listings are Free.
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