| R.I.S.E. for Hope Annual Fundraiser Coming Up
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A recent communiqué issued by Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza’s board announces the annual 2007 RISE for Hope Fundraiser, to be held Saturday – 10 February 2007, from 5 to 9 P.M. at the American School.
Mark your calendars now for this spectacular event to benefit the Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza children’s shelter in Puerto Vallarta. This year’s party will feature a new location - the spacious, beautiful campus of the American School in the Marina.
Some of Puerto Vallarta’s finest restaurants will be serving their tasty food. Party goers will be served spirits and soft drinks. Live music and entertainment will be featured throughout the evening, including the Xiutla Folklorian dancers; there will also be auctions, door prizes and more.
The ticket price of $450 pesos each (adults only, please) includes all food, beverages and entertainment.
Tickets are available at the following locations: Que Pasa – Olas Altas 351(upstairs), Peyote People - Juarez #222, phone 223-2601, International Friendship Club – 222-5466, and Gringo’s Books and Coffee - Morelos #7, Bucerias, phone 329-298-1757.
Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza, A.C. R. Flores Magon #251, Colonia Benito Juarez, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico Log on to http://www.refugioinfantil.com Information about tax deductible donations can be found at:
http://www.childrens-shelter-of-hope-foundation.org
Source: Ambito Puerto Vallarta Weekly Newspaper
Toys for Tots Puts a Smile on the Faces of 10,000 Children
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 Thousands of smiles shone on the faces of children last Monday, January 8, as over 10,000 toys were given away to kids in the poorest communities of the Puerto Vallarta municipality. At the parking lot of the Marriot CasaMagna Puerto Vallarta Resort, volunteers assembled very early in the morning to bring months of hard work to completion, with only the smiles of children in mind.
In a friendly atmosphere, the journey’s kick off was marked with hot chocolate and traditional Kings’ cake, compliments of Marriot for the body of volunteers to gain strength for a long day.
As early as 6:00 a.m. motorcades were organized mainly among three Navy commands and over 100 volunteers which were assigned one of ten routes to Cabo Corrientes, Boca de Tomatlan, Mismaloya, Las Palmas del Progreso, El Progreso, 12 de Octubre, Los Volcanes, Las Mojoneras, Magisterio, Loma Bonita, Joyas del Pedregal, Las Palmas, Soyatan, Tebelchia, the sierra region up to San Sebastian, Mezcalitos, Laguna, Tondoroque, Higuera  Blanca and Sayulita, Guamuchil, San Quintin, San Ignacio, La Peñita, El Colomo, La Ceiba, El Carrizo, Los Sauces, Agua Milpa.
Balls, dolls and many other toys filled the vehicles thanks to the effort and commitment of the community and institutions that sponsored the 8th Golf Tournament and Gala Dinner, such as Casa Magna Marriot Puerto Vallarta Resort, the Mexican Navy, Vista Vallarta Golf Club, Continental Airlines, the American Consular Agency, the International Friendship Club, Coldwell Banker and Scotia Bank.
Toys for Tots will continue to raise smiles as two playgrounds are to be installed in needy communities.
Source: Ambito Puerto Vallarta Weekly Newspaper
IFC Announces New North Shore - Home Tour
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The North Shore Home Tour is being launched Tuesday, January 30 for local charities by the International Friendship Club [IFC] of Puerto Vallarta. This four- hour tour, by private bus, will feature 3-4 unusual, magnificent and awesome homes in the Marina area, Nuevo Vallarta, extending as far as Punta de Mita, and ending with an enjoyable lunch. Besides the privilege of viewing these homes, you will be driving  into some areas not otherwise accessible. This exciting experience will be long remembered. The ticket donation will enable the Club to expand its charitable programs--Medical, Patrocinio, Education, Community Services (Feed the Children and Beans and Rice programs)--and its support of various local charities. (The IFC also conducts a Home & Garden Tour south of the city each Wednesday and Thursday featuring 2-3 homes and a visit to the Botanical Gardens.) Both tours will run through mid-April.
Ticketing for North Shore Home Tour will begin Tuesday, January 30 at 9:00 am at the La Paz Restaurant (Condominiums Marina del Rey 01B) in the Marina, or reservations can be made by calling the IFC (222-5466), Roberta Valdez (293-7536) or Yvonne Ward (228-0050). Tickets: $550 pesos ($50 US) donation, includes lunch.
Source: Ambito Puerto Vallarta Weekly Newspaper |
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