FANTASIA BY THE SEA

by Polly G. Vicars

Polish your dancing shoes, get out your best bib and tucker and get ready for a “fantasia” evening of dining and dancing for you and the assurance of a continued scholarship for one of Puerto Vallarta’s brightest and necessitous girls or boys.

WHERE? On the beach at the fabulous Hotel Westin Resort and Spa

WHEN? Thursday, March 6, 2008 beginning at 7:00 p.m.

WHAT? An hour of free cocktails where you will meet and greet the Who’s Who of Puerto Vallarta while being serenaded by the Famous Los Bambinos followed by a gourmet three course dinner with complimentary red and white wine followed by dancing on a lighted dance floor to the incredible live music of Grupo Odisea and a live auction of unbelievable stays in exotic Mexican hotels and B & B’s in Guanajuato, Patzcuaro, Tlaquepaque and in Boston’s The Lenox Hotel and at Paris Las Vegas and much more as well as many surprises that must remain surprises!

WHY? To experience an evening of fun and friendship and to insure the continued success of Vallarta’s oldest and (in my prejudiced opinion) most important charity, Becas Vallarta, A.C./America-Mexico Foundation, Inc., tax deductible foundations in both the U.S. and Mexico that for almost fifty years have provided the funds to thousands of Vallarta’s brightest and economically neediest young people.

WHO? The generous and caring business people of Puerto Vallarta and the locals, ex-pats and tourists who recognize that the key to a better Vallarta and, indeed the world, is education and that many of the families here need a helping hand to insure the educations of their bright, ambitious and deserving children.

HOW? To get your tickets in Conchas Chinas call Buri Gray at 221-5285, South Side call Margaret Tolton at 223-1835 or Polly Vicars 223-1371, Marina call Margarita Mora at 221-3760 or Mariel de Fregoso at 221-0789 or go to The Book Store in Plaza Caracol. The entire evening, cocktail hour, 3 course dinner with wine, dancing to live music and many surprises is only $80.00 US or $850 Pesos. Where else could you get all that and contribute to such a fabulous cause for such a small investment? (I have to tell you that the first Becas Ball we attended almost 20 years ago, the tickets were $50.00 US. Talk about keeping prices down!)

TEL: Polly Vicars at 223-1371, Buri Gray at 221-5285 or Mariel de Fregoso at 221-0789.
WEBSITE: http://www.puerto-vallarta.com/amf/index.htm

6th Annual R.I.S.E. for Hope Fundraising Event

A Valentines Day / Friends Fiesta

Saturday, February 9th
5 P.M. to 9 P.M.

The American School in Marina Vallarta

The date is coming up soon for this spectacular event to benefit the Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza children’s shelter in Puerto Vallarta.

Those who have attended past events know that there will be plenty of delicious food from Vallarta’s most popular restaurants. Already onboard to provide some gourmet fare are Daiquiri Dick’s, Café de Artistes, Mauricio’s (Ixtapa), Outback, Trio and many more.

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The location of this culinary challenge will be Las Huertas Mongolian Grill in Paso Ancho. The public should show up at 2 pm for an all-you-can meal. 100 pesos will be charged.

Anyone wishing to enter dishes for judging should be set up by 1pm.

If you think you’re a good cook come out and prove it. You’ll receive a nice award certificate and your picture in the paper. All cooks will receive 3 free drinks.

Winners will receive prizes of 3 free two-night stays at Casa Isabel.

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