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Archives for February 2008

6th Annual R.I.S.E. for Hope Fundraising Event » Feb 9

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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Cruz Roja Pasta & Chili Cookoff » Feb 9

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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Puerto Vallarta Choppers 3rd Annual V.I.P. Moto Fiesta

Join PV Choppers from February 8th-10th, 2008 for their 3rd Annual V.I.P. Event – a 3 day motorcycle rally in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico featuring a Poker Run, motorcycle parades, bikini contests and tons of fun!

Moto Fiesta
Offering riders and non-riders alike a weekend alive with motorcycling excitement, Puerto Vallarta Choppers 3rd Annual V.I.P. Event promises to be even bigger and better than last year’s rally!

Scenic roads and the incredible natural beauty of Banderas Bay make Puerto Vallarta a great place for some breathtaking riding and the perfect location for bikers and motorcycle riders from all across Mexico and the US to show off their bikes and share their passion for motorcycles with other bikers.

There will be no charge for the general public and the motorcyclists will not pay to take part in the event.

There WILL BE a fee for riders to participate in the Poker Run, which takes place on Saturday, February 9, but half of the money collected will go to the rider with the best hand and the other half will be given to a local charity.

And to commemorate the occasion, PV Choppers 3rd Annual V.I.P. Event T-shirts and pins will be sold TOGETHER for just $150 pesos. Don’t miss out on the tons of fun Puerto Vallarta Choppers has planned for the 3 day motorcycle rally.

Motofiesta 2008 Event Schedule:

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Put On Your Red Dress

All Women! Mark Your Calendars!

Come Out in Red on 15 February to celebrate our Day of Appreciation for Women’s Hearts in Vallarta.

Wear a red dress, blouse or shirt to demonstrate that you love women and the health of their hearts. Hear Dr. Leslie Swindle, a leading local Mexican cardiologist, Len of blu by Len, Larry Sheldon, proponent of thought control to change your life, and Gailanne Grosso, creative director of the Go Red campaign of the American Heart Association.

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Vallarta Writers Weekend Workshop » February 8-10, 2008

The Puerto Vallarta Writers Group will host its third annual Writers Weekend Workshop from Friday to Sunday, February 8-10, 2008, at the International Friendship Club downtown.

The principle speaker will be Dan Poynter, a leading expert on Self_Publishing, and author of The Self-Publishing Manual, now in its 6th edition. Sources such as CNN, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal have recognized Dan Poynter as the leading authority in this exploding sector of commercial publishing.

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A Sampling of Wixarika (Huichol) » February 8 to 22

From February 8 until February 22, sample the Art, Dance, Food and Music of the Wixarika (Huichols). The opening ceremony for this exhibition is Friday, February 8 at 7 pm and the show will continue for two weeks at the Cuale Cultural Center.