Helping the turtles
Since 2004, a group of artists and their friends have put on the annual Arts for the Turtles fund-raiser. This year’s event takes place Thursday, February 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bahia del Sol and Ocean Terrace.
Proceeds support the work of AMA Mexico, a non-profit organization that focuses on sea turtle preservation and supports the Nuevo Vallarta Sea Turtle Preserve – the largest of its kind in the state of Nayarit.
In past years, funds raised have helped with the salaries of the preserve’s resident marine biologists and student interns, the construction of incubation corrals and information centers and the development and dissemination of educational materials in Nayarit.
In 2009, Arts for the Turtles sponsored a University of California research project on the impact of tourism on the nesting habitat of sea turtles in Nuevo Vallarta. A special booth this year will feature this research, along with information on the Olive Ridley and Leatherback sea turtles that nest on the shores of Banderas Bay.
On sale at Arts for the Turtles will be original paintings, cards, jewelry, textile arts, metal art and T-shirts featuring the Turtle Preserve. The table selling homemade goodies from Bahia del Sol’s gourmet bakers is always one of the most popular.
The day will also include a flea market and a silent auction. A raffle of quilt art by Karen is an added feature, as is a live auction of donations from turtle lovers from local communities.
The event will be supported by the “Turtleheads” – volunteers who give turtle talks to visitors prior to hatchling releases at the preserve.
Bahia del Sol and Ocean Terrace are located about half-a-mile north of Paradise Village, at Paseo Cocoteros and Retorno Cozumel in Nuevo Vallarta. For more information, contact Karen Guthrie, 322-297-1545.
Real World
Why not hop aboard a Real World Home Tour, which every Friday visits four local homes, their locations ranging from spectacular luxury estates to modest pueblos. The unique tour allows visitors to experience the lifestyles of both Mexican locals and the expats who make up the
bay’s diverse community.
- Departures every Friday until April 2.
- Ticket sales begin at 9:15 a.m. in Bucerías Centro, at the plaza near the gazebo, in front of the Michoacan ice cream shop.
- The tour bus departs at 10:30 a.m. and returns at 2:30 p.m.
- Tickets cost 450 pesos or 35 dollars.
- There’s a ten-percent discount if tickets are purchased at the PEACE store in Punta de Mita.
- Transportation, a tour map and souvenir water bottle is provided.
Every centavo of of the ticket proceeds supports PEACE, an organization that focuses on education, entrepreneurship, animal well-being and community engagement in the coastal
regions of Nayarit, Jalisco and Quintana Roo.
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Community breakfast
The next U.S. Consular Agency Community Network Breakfast will be on Friday, February 19, 9 a.m. (Jalisco) at Restaurant “Chilaquiles,” located in Puerto Vallarta’s main plaza, upstairs next to Starbucks. The cost of 90 pesos includes a full breakfast and tip. This month, you are asked to “Bring a Thing” to support Projecto Pitillal Busca un Amigo. Items such as baby wipes, Nido powdered milk, rubber balls, dry foods (beans, rice, etc), and cleaning supplies are needed and appreciated.
Make your reservation at pamela@healthcare resourcespv.com.
Music & ribs
Rhythm ‘n Ribs is coming on the evening of Saturday, February 20. One of the biggest fund-raisers in the North Bay area, the event supports the Manos de Amor Casa Hogar (orphanage). As well as a mariachi Band and folk dance troupe, expect good food, booze, great raffle prizes and a silent art auction. It all begins at 6 p.m. (Jalisco) in the central plaza of Bucerias. If you’d like to volunteer, call Anne at 298- 1773.
New numbers
Proteccion Civil has moved from Jarretaderas to Bucerias, so there are new phone numbers for their emergency services and office.
You can use the numbers to report a fire, a medical emergency or obtain information about their services, which include fire safety inspections and ridding homes and businesses of stinging insect hives, snakes and crocodiles.
The numbers are (329) 298-1761 and (329) 298-1762. The office phone number is (329) 298-1678.
Art and wine
The 8th annual Art and Wine Festival will be held at the Vallarta Yacht Club in Nuevo Vallarta on Sunday, February 21, 3-6 p.m. On display will be works by local painters, metal workers, photographers and jewelers from around Banderas Bay.
Wines in different price categories from Oregon, California, Washington, Mexico and other regions of the world will be featured. There will also be complimentary gourmet appetizers.
Admission to the event is 150 pesos, which will give each attendee ten tasting tickets. More tickets and favorite wines by the glass can be purchased.
A silent auction will feature liquors, fine wines, jewelry and other items, while raffle prize include gift certificates donated by local restaurants and gift shops. The grand prize is a five-liter oak barrel filled with tequila.
For more information, visit www.vallartayachtclub.org or contact Rob or Mary Ladner at (322) 297-1557.
Organic produce
Rancho Limon of Las Palmas is providing a new service to deliver locally grown produce to residents from Marina Vallarta to Punta Mita. They have been growing organic salads, tomatoes, herbs, tropical fruit and vegetables for over 25 years and are now offering delivery twice a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Order a box of assorted freshly
picked, washed and sterilized produce for 150 pesos and get free delivery. Call Dana on 044- 322-109-3411 or 322-297-7857 to place your order. Special requests and trade enquiries are welcome.
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