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Fathers Day and Summer begins in Bucerias

Lost: a little white poodle,who answers to the name of Dinkie. If you know anything about him, contact Rita Bell tel 329-298-3243 or The Shamrock 322-180-3898. PUERTO VALLARTA CHOPPERS and BOUTIQUE are located at:
Carr. Tepic #995(next to the Farmarcia de Guadalajara), across the
highway from the Restaurant Marlin. www.pvchoppers.com
from Mexico (322) 297-6469, (322) 297-5540
from US & Canada (831) 274-2491Route 200 Bar & Grill is located just upstairs from Puerto Vallarta Choppers Happy Hour 4 to 7pm-nightly, Wednesday-Neighbor’s Night
Thur/Fri/Sat-Live Music, Pool Tables-Jukebox, Open Daily 12pm to 2am located at: Carr. Tepic #995(next to the Farmarcia de Guadalajara), across the highway from the Restaurant Marlin. www.pvchoppers.com from Mexico (322) 297-6469, (322) 297-5540 from US & Canada (831) 274-2491 Route 200 Bar & Grill is located just upstairs from Puerto Vallarta Choppers Happy Hour 4 to 7pm-nightly, Wednesday-Neighbor’s Night Thur/Fri/Sat-Live Music, Pool Tables-Jukebox, Open Daily 12pm to 2am

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May 20 in Bucerias Not much happening here. The town is very quiet and many restaurants and hotels are closed. Very bad for the local economy. Restaurant Ixta, Lazaro Cardenas 500, will be offering complete meal specials from Wednesday through Saturday nights. All meals include a soup or salad, and a choice of a main dish, a dessert and either a beer or a glass of house wine. Wednesdays are Mexican Night, Thursdays are Italian Night, Fridays are Seafood Night, and Saturdays are Fillet Mignon Night. The complete meals are 120 pesos, not including tip. Also, they are offering complete breakfasts for 45 pesos. Beer is always 15 pesos and Lime Margaritas are only 30 pesos.

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March 5 in Bucerias
 
 A large (90 lb) shepherd mix that looks just like a wolf (beige and
 white) and answers to the name of Lestat. He escaped in the El Tizate area and might end up on the north side of Bucerias (near Playa de Huanacaxtle) or in La Cruz. He doesnt bite at all. Any information appreciated. Call Jeff at 322 171 6429.
 
 On Wednesday, at 11 AM, March 4th, at Philo’s in La Cruz, there will be a presentation on Hospice; what it is and how we could develop this wonderful service here in the Bay. Lisa Ozzello RN, owner of Bahia Home Care will present information on services to alleviate the pain and discomfort that often occurs in the dying process. She will also speak about the bereavement support available for months after the death of a loved one. Lisa and her husband, John, will outline in this one hour presentation, what it would take to make this service a reality in a bilingual, bicultural, non-profit agency. People of all ages are welcome. Death is not something that only happens to the old.
 
 Darling male, neutered, 6 week old puppy available for a good home.Atticus looks like he will grow into a midsized dog with short hair. Predominently brown with white paws, belly and nose. Call 322-116-6324 or email ozzellol@gmail.com

Please join the Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream Symposium.
 The purpose is to come together and explore a new global vision built
 on Sustainability, Spiritual Fulfillment and Social Justice.  Sunday,
 March 8th  1-5pm (jalisco time) at the Twisted Rose Restaurant,
 Bucerias.  Voluntary Donation for Paraiso Felino (cat food, cat
 litter, $$, etc),  Please RSVP to Gina at .  For more information, go to  the website

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Last night, during the Bucerias Art Walk, a young Mexican woman was approaching people and asking for donations to help the orphanage. She is not associated with Manos de Amor. We have never asked for donations in this manner. If someone approaches you on the street, or at your home, asking for donations for the orphanage, please tell them NO! None of the money that this woman collected will ever get to the orphanage.

Be my Valentine at Frascati, La Cruz. The entree will be Heart shaped
crab raviolli filled with lobster sauce; Main Dish is Beef Medallion
with blue cheese and apricot with steamed potato and vegetables;
Dessert will be Hazelnut Mousse with Mascarpone. One glass of
Moscatto wine per person. The price is $320 pesos per couple.
Reservations recommended. Call 329-29-56185 or Cel phone
322-1396-601.

Valentines Day at Espressions will feature a three course special menu
of Caesar or Espressions Salad; Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon with baby
new potatoes, steamed veggies and a Marsala Wine Mushroom reduction gravy; Dessert Sampler Platter with Peanut Butter Pie, Carrot Cake and Strawberry Tart. Coffee and House liqueurs plus a full bar and
wine list available.

The price is $250 pesos per person, by reservation only. No set
seating times. Make your reservation and let them know what time you
would like to eat. Limited places. There are no second seatings. The
table is yours for the evening. Music provided by Antonio Marquez.
Dinner starts at 5 pm and last reservation is 9 pm.

Also, on Wednesdays, a special Asian menu at Espressions. Three
starters to choose from and five main courses, all individually
priced. Serving from 5 pm.

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February in Bucerias

A Boxer pup was lost on Fco I Madero on Wednesday night. There is a
$5,000 peso reward for his return. Please call Jeff at Cel:
322-133-5063 or Nicole at Cel: 322-117-1677.

This coming Monday morning, 2 Feb., the RECYCLERS of BUCERIAS are
looking for some volunteers to help out at our Bucerias Recycling
Center. They will need your assistance for 2 hours, 9 am - 11 am
Jalisco time. They are asking for first time volunteers to come and
get to have some dirty hands-on experience at the Bucerias Recycling
Center at C. Encino and C. Invierno.

The Second Annual Benefit for the Turtles of the North Bahia de
Banderas will take place on Sunday, February 15, at the home of
Juanita y Poncho Kearton, in Punta Negra, Nayarit. Brunch will be
served buffet style from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nayarit time. Tickets are
limited, with the price $300 pesos in advance, and $350 pesos at the
door. Champagne mimosas will be sold for $40 pesos. Fantastic
entertainment will be provided by Al Robinson, on the keyboards,
playing and singing your requests.

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A full grown black lab was brought to our Molly’s house a few days
ago. He is/was definitely owned. He is young… a year or 2 maybe???
Good shape. Please, if you have any idea who he belongs to call Lalo
at 322-141-1031.

Join in on a traditional German feast at Black Forest Restaurant’s
next German Beer Fest Friday, 30th of January starting 5 p.m. In true Beer Fest style, they will be celebrating all things German. Great beer, wholesome food such as Sauerbraten, Sauerkraut and Sausages, and their proverbial German Gemütlichkeit! Reservations advised email

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January 22 in Bucerias North Bay Community Assistance, helping people and families with medical and domestic needs in Nayarit, will hold their annual auction on January 31st at 2:00 pm (Jalisco) at Pub Britannia in La Cruz. Steve Trempala, from Indiana, a professional auctioneer, will conduct the auction activities. Good bargains and a good time are guaranteed. For reservations or to drop off auction items, please call Mandy at 329-295-5740. Immediately after the auction, for your entertainment, music will follow, at approximately 5:30 pm(Jalisco). Well known singer, Bobbi Lee will perform. She will be joined by Leon on washboard, Russell and Kenton on guitar, Steve on drums, and the Chosen Few.

In the Octopus´ Garden, Hikuri, Coral 66, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Kak and James, will be playing bluesy folk on Thursday, the 22nd.; “Meche”, the beautiful black Cuban singer will be getting everyone up to dance on Friday, the 23rd., and on Saturday, the 24th., the young group Tatewari, will be playing rumba flamenco. There´s no cover charge, beers are super-cold, Mexican cuisine and fish dishes will be served bistro style. The Huichol art gallery is open every day now, and breakfasts are served through the week from 9 to 1 p.m.

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Crime in Bucerias Update

Much as we would prefer not to have to say this, there is crime in
Bucerias. I have recently heard of burglaries and an attempted purse
snatching from a moped. I have personally received two extortion
letters demanding a large sum of money. Now, with the carnival in
town, you must be even more careful. Do not carry a lot of money and
credit cards with you. Do not leave cash and jewelry laying around
your house or apartment. Lock your doors and gates, not just at night
or when you are leaving. Do it all the time. If anything bad should
happen, go to the police and to your consular agency.

 Crime in Isla Mujers

Similar to Bucerias…it appears petty crime is escalating on the Caribbean coastal island of Isla Mujeres as well.

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Tickets are nearly sold out for the Manos de Amor cocktail party on
Thursday, Jan. 15th.  This is your chance to get dressed up, eat some
good food, drink some good wine and listen to great music.  The music
will be provided by Richard Gordon, on piano, who has played on stage
and in clubs with numerous jazz groups and given solo performances for
more than four decades.  Originally from the Boston area, he moved to
New York City in 1967 and now resides in the Hudson Valley in New York
State.  He has played with such jazz notables as Ernie Watts, Sam
Rivers and Calvin Hill.

New hours at Sweet Thing Bakeshop & Cafe:  Now open from 8:30 am to 8
pm.   Stop in for breakfast, lunch or dinner.   Check out the Daily
Specials, Full Menu & Bakeshop.  Closed Wednesday.  Sweet Thing is at
Làzaro Càrdena 77, Bucerias.

Thursday, Jan. 8th, will be the first Bucerias Art Walk of the New
Year. Featured at a Peace of Art will be multi-media, layerist artist
Lee Ann Ghilain. The Bucerias Art walk starts at 7 pm and is located
along Lazaro Cardenas, south of the plaza.

Nayarit Network Breakfast will be in Nuevo Vallarta on Friday, January
16th, at 9:30 A.M. (Jalisco Time).  The location is the Vallarta Yacht
Club, next to Paradise Village Mall in Nuevo Vallarta.  The cost is
$80.00 pesos, which includes full breakfast and tip.  This month, you
are asked to  bring items to donate to the Jr. Sailing Program of the
Vallarta Yacht Club.  The program is open to all local children who
want to learn to sail.  For underprivileged children, they strive to
raise money for Becas scholarships. Bring bottled water, granola bars,
sunscreen (available at all local grocery stores).  Other items
include head/sweatbands (Galleria sport stores), granola bars (GNC),
and hats that cover the ears (Vallarta Adventures, spots stores).
Make your reservation at: lailworth@yahoo.com

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