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PV ENTERTAINMENT & EVENTS » December 28 to January 4

the Puerto Vallarta DAILY CALENDAR

December 28, 2008, to January 4, 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:
DUH. It’s New Years…

SUNDAY December 28

MONDAY December 29

TUESDAY December 30

WEDNESDAY December 31

THURSDAY January 1

FRIDAY January 2

 
SATURDAY January 3

 
SUNDAY January 4

 
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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A Most Unusual Tour » Jan 7

Help Toys for Tots Deliver Miles of Smiles

toys for tots
The 2009 Toys for Tots Vallarta toy distribution program is scheduled to run from January 5th to January 7th at the Marriott Hotel, Av. Paseo de la Marina no. 5, in the Marina,
Puerto Vallarta.

The following activities will take place:

1. Begin blowing up balls and separate all toys into routes: Monday, January 5, 2009, 11 am – Main Ballroom of the Marriott Hotel. We have four air compressors, but need more to for the blowing-up of balls: continuous air compressors are needed.

2. Toy distribution: Wednesday, January 7, 2009, 7 am – Parking lot of the Marriott Hotel. Toys for Tots Vallarta will need trucks or vans that have covers for some of the routes.

If you are going to caravan on the distribution routes, you should bring water and a snack. Depending on the route, four-wheel drive vehicles might be necessary. Once we finalize the route leaders, we will send you their names and contact information so you can plan what route you will join and what the requirements will be vehicle and time-wise.

Come and join Toys for Tots Vallarta for the preparation and distribution! It will be time well spent!

At 7 am, we will gather in the parking lot of the Casa Magna Marriott Hotel in Marina Vallarta. There is limited parking available in the parking lot, so if you are not loading toys please park on adjoining streets.

The loading of toys will begin at 7 am. There will be a brief ceremony before the caravans depart to begin the distribution of toys. Please note that a few of the caravans will depart earlier than 7 am due to travel distance.

To learn how you can help Toys for Tots deliver smiles to thousands of poor children around Banderas Bay on January 7th, contact Bill Clark at (322) 222-3616 or clarkbill (at) earthlink.net

The following is a list of routes with brief descriptions of areas each will visit. Included is the route leader, telephone number and email. Please contact the route leader for the area of distribution you are interested in participating.
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2008 New Year’s Eve Fireworks » December 31, midnight on the Malecón

Puerto Vallarta New Years Fireworks
The municipal government of Puerto Vallarta has organized an event called “Espectáculo Pyromusical” a Pyromusical Fiesta, a show of fireworks and multicolored lights at midnight, December 31, 2008, at 3 locations on the Malecón: the Los Arcos Amphitheater, the Sea Horse sculpture and the sculptures of Neptune and Nereida.

The street bordering the Malecón, Paseo Díaz Ordaz, will be closed to vehicular traffic from 5 pm on. For safety, people are asked not to bring liquids in glass and aluminum containers.

Los Arcos fireworksDuring the event, there will be a show of computer simulation in the third dimension, a combination of visual beauty and music that includes a mixture of Carmina Burana and la Oda a la Alegría, in performance before the midnight fireworks.

At the 00:00 hour there will be a spectacular fireworks show (including aerial and traditional Castillos) lasting about 40 minutes. Thousands of people are expected on the Malecón for this Puerto Vallarta Tradition.

The City of Puerto Vallarta is prepared to bid farewell to 2008 and welcome 2009 in high style.

¡Próspero Año Nuevo!

Christmas Eve Candle Light Service for Gringos » 5:30 pm

The Church at the Santa Barbara Theater, located at Olas Altas #531 on the south side of Puerto Vallarta, is sponsoring the First Annual Community Christmas Eve Candle Light Service on December 24th, 2008.

The doors will be opened at 5:10 pm for the 5:30 to 6:30 pm service. “The Christmas Story” will be shared through scripture and song and music will be provided by the QuesaDivas and Nick Salmans.

Donations will be accepted to buy books for the new Vallarta Bookmobile, operated by a group of local students and volunteers whose mission is to work internationally with organizations and individuals to help rural children in Mexico gain the much-needed access to books to spark the love of reading that could change their lives forever. For more information, visit VallartaBookmobile.com.

The event is in English.

PV ENTERTAINMENT & EVENTS » December 21 to January 1

the Puerto Vallarta DAILY CALENDAR

December 21, 2008, to January 1, 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 has begun. Calendar listings have expanded, the weather is mild, and the activity now centers on the clubs and social and cultural activities. The city is alive with new openings and beginnings full of promise and high hopes.

SUNDAY December 21

MONDAY December 22

TUESDAY December 23

WEDNESDAY December 24

THURSDAY December 25

FRIDAY December 26

 
SATURDAY December 27

 
SUNDAY December 28

MONDAY December 29

TUESDAY December 30

WEDNESDAY December 31

THURSDAY January 1

 
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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ExpoVerde 2009 » Feb 24 to Mar1

The Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens Flower and Garden Show.
February 24 to March 1, 2009. Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm.

Expoverde 2009

DEMONSTRATION SCHEDULE:

Tuesday, February 24

  • 2 pm – Charlotte Semple of Xocodiva Artisan Chocolates
  • 4 pm – Pasqual, the basketmaker “Basket-weaving Demonstration”

Wednesday, February 25

  • 2 pm – TJ Hartung of Vallarta Orchid Society “Orchids, Myths & Facts”
  • 4 pm – Pasqual, the basketmaker “Basket-weaving Demonstration”

Thursday, February 26

  • 2 pm – Sergio Alpenia of Archie’s Wok “Growing Orchids in your Home”
  • 4 pm – Jesus Mendez Luna, ND “Iris Diagnostico and Natural Medicine”

Friday, February 27

  • 2 pm – Thomas of Superior Coffee
  • 4 pm – Maripepa González of Florart “Basics of Flower Arrangement”

Saturday, February 28

  • 2 pm – Rick Hepting of XPlanta Nursery “Medicinal & Shamanic Plants of Mexico”
  • 4 pm – Maripepa González of Florart “Basics of Flower Arrangement”

Sunday, March 1

  • 2 pm – Robert Price, Curator of Vallarta Botanical Gardens “Basics of Landscaping”
  • 4 pm – Pascual, the basketmaker “Basket-weaving Demonstration”

Vallarta Botanical Gardens is located 30 minutes south of Old Town on Carretera 200 at Km 24. Buses depart from Aguacate & Carranza every half hour (15 peso fare each way). Entrance fee to the Botanical Gardens is $50 pesos for the whole day. The Flower & Garden Show, held in the hacienda, is free.