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PV ENTERTAINMENT & EVENTS » January 4 to 11

the Puerto Vallarta DAILY CALENDAR

January 4 to 11, 2009

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.

The tourist High Season in Puerto Vallarta is in full force, considering that the world is collapsing economically. Calendar listings have expanded, the weather is mild, and the activity centers on the clubs and social and cultural activities. Vallarta is alive with new openings and beginnings full of promise and high hopes. It’s a pretty exciting time here, the most exciting in years.

PICK OF THE WEEK:
I don’t want to get too sappy here, but the Toys for Tots Toy Distribution for Three Kings day on January 7 is at the top of my list this week. The hedonist in me sometimes wants to share some of the joy…

SUNDAY January 4

MONDAY January 5

TUESDAY January 6

WEDNESDAY January 7

THURSDAY January 8

FRIDAY January 9

 
SATURDAY January 10

 
SUNDAY January 11

 
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Noche de las Luminarias » January 16

Vallarta Botanical Gardens Invites you to our 3rd Annual 2009 Membership Drive: Noche de las Luminarias

Friday – January 16, 2009, 5pm to 10pm

Membership Appreciation Night:

  • Free food, drink & entertainment!
  • Folkloric Dancers and Fireworks
  • Dance to your favorite music by DJ Jake

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Los Mangos Library 9th Annual Auction » January 23

The 9th annual Auction/Subasta to benefit the Los Mangos Library will be held January 23rd at the Library, Av. Fco Villa 1001, at 6 pm.

“Subasta” means “auction” – this is the annual big fundraiser for our local library (and BTW, truly suffering right now money-wise!). This is THE place to find that special piece of art you have been looking for, at a good price and for a very good cause. As well, there will be loads of other items for sale – from spa treatments to fabulous dinners for two!

Entrance fee: None
Wine and hors’ deurves
Don’t be late! Items go quickly!

Los Mangos library auction

Wise Wo-Men in Puerto Vallarta Speakers Program

Wise Wo-Men in Vallarta Speakers Program

Explore new ideas, Growth in body, mind, and spirit. To connect and find support. These are just some of the reasons to join The Wise Wo-Men of Vallarta at the International Friendship Clubhouse every other Wednesday from 10 am to 12 Noon.

January and February 2009 Topics:

January 14, 2009: The Magnificent Migration
Presented by Oscar Fry, Oceanologist and Founder of Ocean Friendly Tours & Images and Keith May, Forum Coordinator, Puerto Vallarta Whale Watching Forum

January 28, 2009: Mexico on My Mind
Writer and educator Dan Grippo PH.D. will highlight aspects of Mexican Culture.

February 11, 2009: The Fabulous Quesa Divas
Join actress, writer, speaker, and founder of “Quesa Divas” Norma Schuh for a special Valentine’s Day presentation.

February 25, 2009: Breaking the Habit of People Pleasing
Presented by International conference speaker, spiritual director, workshop & retreat leader and author, Joy Carol, whose latest book is “The Fabric of Friendship.”

April 22, 2009, Legal Information on Real Estate in Mexico
A talk about real estate legalities in Vallarta by Maria O’Connor, a real estate lawyer.

The Wise Wo-Men of Vallarta meet every other Wednesday from 10 am to 12 Noon at the International Friendship Clubhouse, Parian del Puente, where Libertad and Miramar meet in downtown Puerto Vallarta.

There is no charge for Wise Wo-Men meetings, but donations of food, clothing, or toiletries for various local charities are appreciated. For more information, contact Anni Thiessen at wise_wo.menseminars(at)yahoo.com, Tish Halloway at 322-221-1505, or Darla Fowler at 322-209-1088.

Puerto Vallarta Democrats Abroad Inauguration Party » January 20

Democrats Abroad Mexico – Costa Banderas Chapter And Vallarta Botanical Gardens, A.C. cordially invite you to an Inaugural Celebration at the splendid Vallarta Botanical Gardens On Tuesday, January 20, 2009, 10:00am to 6:00 pm.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Unfortunately the United States Democratic Party, once thought of as a party of the people, is now the exclusive political party in the US and, at least here in Vallarta, forbids (by prohibitively high prices for its events) all but the wealthy from attending. This inauguration, which should have been a massive popular celebration, is now simply a garden party.

democrats abroad
Celebrate the arrival of a new era in American history in the expansive splendor of Vallarta Botanical Gardens. Watch this historic event, broadcast live from the U.S. Capitol, on the Botanical Garden’s wide-screen televisions.

The Inaugural Address and Swearing-in Ceremony begin at 11:00 AM (local Puerto Vallarta time).

Program includes a full day of celebration:

  • Viewing the swearing-in ceremony & Inaugural Speech
  • Mimosa champagne toast to the new President
  • Sit-down gourmet Mexican lunch, including non-alcoholic beverages
  • Music and dancing to DJ Jake, accepting requests for your favorite rock & roll pop classics
  • Free access to explore the magnificent Botanical Gardens (Gardens will be closed to the general public on January 20th for this very special event)
  • Cash Bar

All for just $450 pesos per person!

Tickets must be purchased in advance! Attendance will be limited due to seating space available!

Tickets available at:

  • Vallarta Botanical Gardens (322-223-6182)
  • Hotel Mercurio in Old Town (322-222-4793)
  • The Bookstore, Plaza Caracol (in front of Soriana)
  • Caprichoso Women’s Clothing, inside Plaza Neptuno
  • Gringo’s Books & Coffee, Calle Morelos 7-A, Bucerías, (329-298-1767)
  • Veronica Lindsay in San Pancho ( veronicaandray (at) yahoo.com)
  • From any Democrats Abroad-Costa Banderas Executive Committee member

NOTE: No private vehicle parking is available at the Gardens except Handicapped (handicap tag or sticker required)

Round-Trip Transportation is available by luxury coach to and from Lazaro Cardenas Park in Old Town. Only $50 pesos Round Trip. Buses will leave Old Town at 8:45am and 10:00am. Your event ticket seller will have complete information and bus tickets.

Transportation also provided from San Pancho and Bucerias. Contact Veronica Lindsay as above

Additional transportation available on El Tuito public bus, departing from Aguacate & Carranza.

Transportation by taxi is also an option.

Event co-sponsored by:

Democrats Abroad Mexico – Costa Banderas Chapter and Vallarta Botanical Gardens, A.C..

Sobriety Under the Sun: Alcoholics Anonymous 7th Annual English Speaking Convention

AA ConventionSobriety Under the Sun: Alcoholics Anonymous 7th Annual English Speaking Convention in Puerto Vallarta, January 23rd-25th, 2009

by Bob Cohen

The local English speaking Alcoholics Anonymous Serenity Group will be hosting their 7th annual “Sobriety Under the Sun” AA convention at the NH Krystal Resort on January 23-25, 2009. This year’s theme will be “Sunlight of the Spirit.”
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