“Evening Under the Stars,” SPCA-PV Fundraiser Nov. 28

By Pegeen White

I can’t imagine a better way to spend an evening here in Puerto Vallarta. The third annual “Evening Under the Stars,” the first SPCA-PV fundraiser of the season, is scheduled for Nov. 28. Tickets will sell out fast, as the ambiance and quality of food, drinks and service at Janice Chatterton’s Hacienda San Angel is legendary.

Your evening will provide a memory of a lifetime and you will be helping rescue abandoned animals, too.

The dinner and auction is held at the Hacienda’s “Puerto del Cielo,” overlooking Banderas Bay, with one of the best views in the city of the fireworks, and within what seems like touching distance of the crown of the Cathedral de Guadalupe. All the fundraisers that have taken place here have been transporting and magical events. The Mariachis Joya de Mexico will perform, and their rich voices and sophisticated musical interpretations in this exquisite atmosphere are the height of the Mexican cultural experience.

The evening will begin at 6:30 p.m. with cocktails and appetizers. Open seating, a sumptuous buffet dinner and open bar will make for a lively evening. The group Katmandu will also perform. Limited reserved seating is available for parties of 10, and a special table for 10 will be available on a private balcony overlooking the Cathedral in one of the luxury suites.

Among items in the auction will be luxury stays at the Mexico Boutique Hotels Verana in Yelapa (3-night stay), Careyes, Villa Ganz in Guadalajara, dinner and stay at Hacienda San Angel, dinners at some of your favorite restaurants and many other prizes.

Auction items are still needed. If you wish to donate, contact Mark McCoy, MMccoy777 @ aol.com.

Tickets, at $100 U.S. (or 1,300 pesos) are for sale at Hacienda San Angel, Miramar 336 in El Cerro and Cassandra Shaw Jewelry, Basillio Badillio 276 in the Romantic Zone.

On Saturday, October 31 at 7 pm, bite me! beach club will host Spooktacular, a Halloween costume party in support of the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Puerto Vallarta. Tickets are available at bite me! beach club and from the Puerto Vallarta chapter of Make-a-Wish Mexico.

Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has enriched the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions through its wish-granting work. The Foundation’s mission reflects the life-changing impact that a Make-A-Wish experience has on children, families, referral sources, donors, sponsors and entire communities.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation was founded in 1980 in the United States. It has since blossomed into a worldwide phenomenon, reaching thousands of children around the world. Affiliates of Make-A-Wish Foundation International can now be found in 33 countries around the world.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation has become the largest wish-granting organization in the world and can be found in over 34 countries on five continents. With the help of generous donors and over 30,000 volunteers, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has granted more than 225,000 wishes worldwide since inception. Although it has become one of the world’s most well-known charities, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has maintained the grassroots fulfillment of its mission.

Make-A-Wish Mexico is always looking for corporate sponsors, individual donors and volunteers whom serve as wish granters, fundraisers, special events assistants. As the Foundation continues to mature, its mission will remain steadfast. Wish children of the past, present and future will have an opportunity to share the power of a wish.

To become a volunteer, make a donation, adopt a wish, or to refer a child contact us directly at 01-800-DESEOS or email us at info(at)makeawishmexico.org.mx.

Spooktacular will feature a costume parade. The grand prize for best costume is a one-week stay at our resort, with breakfast at the beach club included. There will also be a 50/50 draw, and a buffet featuring treats from bite me! beach club’s talented chef.

So come on out and join the fun, and let’s keep the spirit of giving going. Tickets are $100 pesos and are available at bite me! beach club and from the Make-a-Wish Foundation. For more information, call (322) 223-1521, extension 234.

Diva, Vallarta’s legendary Female Illusionist, is recovering in a Guadalajara hospital from an attack last week in Vallarta. The Vallarta community is doing everything possible to help him get well. If you can help too, click the DONATE button below. Thank you!
– Tracy Parks (Chiartguy)

All money collected (minus any paypal fees they take) will be forwarded to Frank Sekercak at Blue Chairs to deliver to Diva. A receipt for each donation will be sent to you. Please write “Diva” as the comment on your donation.

Friday night BINGO at Bite Me! Beach Club to Benefit Puerto Vallarta Beautification Project Ciudad de las Bugambilias.

October 9, 16 & 23, Friday Nights at 6:30 sharp

Vallarta Botanical Gardens has partnered with the City of Puerto Vallarta to plant 5,000 new bougainvilleas!!! 2,000 bougainvilleas planted already.

Proceeds from Bingo Nights will purchase plants at the bargain price of $16 pesos per plant.

Purchase 1 bingo card for $50 pesos or 3 cards for $100 pesos. Bring a friend and receive 1 free card.

Prizes and coupons from sponsors for winners

50/50 Draw, Door Prizes

Guest appearance from Roberto Price, curator of the Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens and initiator of Ciudad de las Bugambilias.

Bite Me! Beach Club, in front of Blue Chairs Resort, offers drink specials and food from their menu on Bingo Nights.