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Encuentro Internacional Vallartense de Medicina » February 1-17

Encuentro Internacional Vallartense de Medicina

A Natural, Tradicional y Alternativa Medical Symposium sponsored by the City of Puerto Vallarta.

February 1 to 17
Parque Lázaro Cárdenas and at the elementary school next to the park, Olas Altas, Old Town, Puerto Vallarta

PARTIAL LIST OF ACTIVITIES:

  • 60 Booths selling Natural products
  • 16 Shamans and Curanderos available for consultation
  • 21 workshops, with 3 sessions each, in alternative medicine. 550 pesos per workshop. See link below for times and subjects. All workshops in Spanish.
  • Prehispanic ritual dance performances each morning and evening during the event.

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Bravo cleansedA Shaman “cleanses” the Mayor of Puerto Vallarta, Javier Bravo Carbajal, at the start of this International event.

Without wanting to sound too political, because, well, that’s illegal for foreigners here in Mexico to do, and without admitting to any belief in the supernatural, because, well, I don’t, I think that all politicians could use this type of treatment. “Cleansing” at the beginning of any administration is pointless and, for the sake of the governed, should always be done at the end, if not periodically along the way.

(photo from Noticiaspv)

Sobriety Under the Sun » AA in PV » Jan 25-27, 2008

AA Convention

Come join the international group of wonderful people that have one common purpose; to get sober, stay sober and enjoy life without the use of alcohol. This year, the convention will be held at the luxurious and serene Hotel NH Krystal, a beach front resort on the shores of Banderas Bay.
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Book Fungus Can Get You High

By Ellen Warren / Chicago Tribune

CHICAGO-Getting high on great literature is taking on a whole new meaning.

It turns out that, if you spend enough time around old books and decaying manuscripts in dank archives, you can start to hallucinate. Really. We’re not talking psychedelia, “Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds” stuff, here. But maybe only a step or two away from that.

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Vallarta World AIDS Day Parade » Dec 5

World AIDS Day will be commemorated in Puerto Vallarta on Wednesday, December 5, 2007.

Please join us at 9:00 AM at Parque Hidalgo. We will march to the Los Arcos on the malecon, where we expect Presidente Javier Bravo and others to speak to the public and members of the press about HIV, World AIDS Day, and keeping everyone in our community safe and healthy. Free, confidential rapid HIV testing will be offered throughout the day, along with private counseling and information by trained individuals.

Vallarta Enfrenta el SIDA. A.C.
WEBSITE: http://www.vallartaenfrentasida.org/index2.html
TEL: 322-223-0535.

Banana Cantina restaurant will host a Charity Night on December 5, hosted by Paul Crist of Vallarta Enfrenta el SIDA, A.C. to raise funds for patients and their families at the CAPASITS clinic. Reservations are required, as space is limited. Call 322-222-2114. or email pvbananacantina@aol.com

Wise Wo/men in Vallarta » 2007-2008 Schedule

Wise Women in Vallarta explores new ideas, growth in body mind and spirit. Meetings are free (with a donation of canned goods, toiletries, etc for charity) and are held from 10am to noon every other Wednesday at the International Friendship Clubhouse, Parian del Puente, where Libertad and Miramar Streets meet (above and behind the HSBC bank).

Remember, it’s not just for women!

LAST EVENTS OF THE 2007-2008 SEASON:

  • June 11 :: Attorney Maria O’Connor discussing “Legal Aspects of Buying and Selling Real Estate in Mexico”
  • June 25 :: Essence of Cuisine’s Dolores Brittingham on “Gourmet Cooking with Shortcuts”

Gourmet Cooking with Shortcuts
From 10 am to 12 noon on Wednesday, June 25th the Wise Wo-men of Vallarta welcome Chef Extraordinaire Dolores Brittingham, who will be discussing “Gourmet Cooking with Shortcuts” at the International Friendship Club, Parian de la Puente #13 (upstairs), Libertad and Miramar in downtown Puerto Vallarta.

If you were to ask Dolores Brittingham what she likes to do best, she would say, “I love to cook, and gourmet cooking is my passion,” and like all people who love to cook she enjoys sharing it with others.

What is gourmet – a person who likes and is an excellent judge of fine foods and drinks. Years ago she was asked by the owner of a prestigious cooking school in Seattle if she would join the staff, specializing in Mexican cooking.

Not sure she wanted to take on additional activities that would add to her full time work load as a tooling manufacturing engineer for the Boeing Company plus running a successful travel business on the side, she was finally encourage by her friends to do so. That was the beginning of her cooking career.

Eventually she started teaching in her home, combining both table settings and cooking demonstrations, covering cuisine from many countries. She has been in the teaching/cooking business for over 28 years. Dolores retired from the Boeing Company after 35 years of service, settled with her husband (Robert) in Puerto Vallarta and started Essence of Cuisine 3 years ago.

At the Wise Wo-men of Vallarta seminar she will be discussing short cuts to take when preparing a gourmet dinner party for 8 to 10 people, including food presentation, table settings, wine, and the correctness of reciprocation – to give in return an equivalent action. We hope to see you there.

No Charge. Donations of food, clothing, or toiletries appreciated for various local charities. For more information, call Darla Fowler at (322) 209-1880 or email: darla(at)seminarswithDarla.com.

Reservations are sometimes suggested…
Pam Thompson, pmt15 (at) hotmail.com or TEL: 044 322 107 7007
Darla Fowler, darla (at) seminarswithDarla.com or TEL: 322 209 18 80

2007 – 2008 SCHEDULE:

  • Wed, Nov 14 :: Pam Thompson & Dr. Armando Joya :: “My Abdominal Journey”
  • Wed, Nov 28 :: Kelly Trainer (US Consulate) & Lyne Benoit (Canadian Consulate) :: Citizen Information Community Outreach Program
  • Fri, Dec 14 :: Keith May (PV Whale Watching Forum) & Oscar Frey (Oceanologist) :: The Humpback Whales
  • Wed, Dec 26 :: No Meeting
  • Wed, Jan 9 :: Roberta Dee Dee Camhi :: The New Retirement
  • Wed, Jan 23 :: Len of Blu :: “Unplugged”
  • Wed, Feb 6 :: Joy Carol :: The Power of Our Stories
  • Wed, Feb 20 :: Lisa Schalla & Yamda Kubo :: Living Beyond Cancer
  • Wed, Mar 5 :: Dan Grippo :: Religion in Mexico
  • Wed, Mar 19 :: Norma Shuh :: Musings on Mortality – Leaving a Legacy
  • April 30 :: entertainment program by children of the Salvation Army
  • May 14 :: Dr. Basil B. Abuid of the Chiropractic Health Center concerning “Your Aches and Pains”
  • May 28 :: International seminar speaker Darla Fowler – “The Ultimate Gift, Denzil’s Story”