Puerto Vallarta Information & Events
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:
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!
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.
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:
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:
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 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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Help Toys for Tots Deliver Miles of Smiles
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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The 5th Vallarta Perrotón (Dog Show), organized by the Board of Control for Pets and Wildlife A.C., will be held at Los Mangos library on January 24 and 25, 2009 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The general admission price is $25 pesos per person.
The proceeds will go to the local Animal Shelter whose aim is to lower the number of abandoned pets in Puerto Vallarta, as well as to raise public awareness about the proper treatment of animals.
This event features a variety of shows including agility, salsa dancing and pet fashion shows, as well as contests and educational talks. More than 2000 people (and a few less dogs) attended last year’s Perrotón.
MORE INFORMATION:
Perrotón WEBSITE: http://www.pvanimal.com/
TEL: 322 229 3690