The Centro Cultural las Fábricas de San Pancho A.C. was created in response to community efforts that include environmental education, recycling, species conservation, promotion of the arts and sports plus a very inclusive culture.

San Francisco, Nayarit—better known as San Pancho—has become the cultural capital of the Riviera Nayarit thanks to its organization, its inclusiveness and its attention to topics including culture, the arts, sports, environmental education and species conservation.

The four civic associations that began to generate what today has become a cultural revolution have come together to create the Centro Cultural las Fábricas de San Pancho A.C. This new organization has a horizontal structure and the titles rotate.

Erik Saracho presides, Luz Herrera is secretary, Ariel Sainz is the treasurer and Nicole Swedlow is the spokesperson. The association serves as a liaison to direct all efforts in a united way in order to obtain the best results from the different procedures that must take place with the three levels of government, among others. Here’s a brief description of San Pancho’s “Fantastic Four:”

Entre Amigos A.C. is one of the leading voices in this cultural effort. It provides an educational and recreational space to direct children on the pathway towards art, environmental concerns and culture.

They also provide areas for recycling, a children’s circus, tech and other factors that make Entre Amigos such a special place.

Entre Amigos has caused such a positive impression that after a visit by Ana Lília López, president for the National System for Integral Family Development (DIF by its Spanish acronym) she indicated it should be replicated in every municipality.

The Alianza Jaguar A.C. is another important component, since it’s dedicated to the conservation of the jaguar and other species both flora or fauna. It’s mission to protect the jaguar goes hand in hand with protecting its environment year round.

This association is recognized on a national level and has directed several efforts for the preservation of the species that attract tourism to the region.

The Colectivo San Pancho A.C. is comprised of a group of Mexican and foreign artists that come together with the objective of making it very clear that art is the best way to create change in our world.

The fourth element is the physical space where these civic organizations come together: the Bodegas Espacio de las Artes A.C.

The Centro Cultural las Fábricas de San Pancho is an example of the high quality of cultural tourism the Riviera Nayarit offers its national and foreign visitors.

This traditional event comes to the Riviera Nayarit for the first time with approximately 150 choppers and luxury bikes that will tour Sayulita and Nuevo Vallarta.

Chef Betty Vázquez, Nayarit’s top chef and culinary ambassador for the Riviera Nayarit, asserted that establishing culinary routes in Mexico would certainly spark a growth in tourism much in the same way it occurred in France and Spain, which occupy the first and second place, respectively, within Europe as to the number of tourists they receive.

In appreciation for the support received from the tourists who participated in the Visitor Profile Surveys, the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau raffled off a free night in a Deluxe Gold room at the Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta.

Dear friends, in honor of Children with Cancer week, Alex Daond, of
Alexander A Salon, will be donating 20% of all the salón services you request.

His specialty is Cuts*, Color*, Perms*, Eyebrow Threading and Weddings as well as special parties.

Alex specializes in Eyebrow Threading for the last 25 years.

This week Alex donated over $5,000 Pesos in certificates for the raffle at the
breakfast for The Children with Cancer.

Alex is inviting you to help him give back to the community! He will donate in February
and March, a portion of the money to support this program.

Please call Alex, for an appointment at Cell 044-322-169-8111, 322-221-1856, at the Salon.

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Alexander A Salon is located at Plaza Marina Local 25D.

Also  remind him that you are donating for the Children with Cancer, of the Canicas Program.

For more information please call Evelia Basañes, Director of The Canicas Program, at 322-123-5688.

Thank you, for your support in helping these brave children, to have a better day tomorrow.

The Vallartan Institute of Culture (IVC) will carry out the exposition of works that the students of the Painting Workshop have done, directed by the professor Sergio Moncada, this on next Saturday February 15th in the workshop area of the Cuale Cultural Center starting at 19:00 and until 22:00 hours, in a free event for the general public.

"It is a group presentation, of all the works they have done in the course of eight months, it will be an exposition with around 45 students, with works of different techniques, drawing, cardboard, oil paint, acrylic, watercolor and there will also be the inclusion of the workshop 'Molds and Emptying in Sculpture', for which there will be the presentation of "sculpture in plaster" mentioned Sergio Moncada.

It should be noted that the students who wish to form part of the Painting Workshop, can sign up any time of the year, "it is harder for me, but not impossible, we give different courses at the same time and we accept them at any level, the length of the workshop depends on the evolution of the student" pointed out the professor.

It is important to point out that the professor Sergio Moncada studied in Bellas Artes and has more than five years in charge of the workshop 'Painting' and of 'Molds and Emptying in Sculpture', which has made him learn a lot since he has reviewed his studies and it allows him to continue learning new techniques, besides seeing the progress of his students.

"I already have a pair of students who reached a good level, developed a pictorial style and are already presenting works in galleries, they are already selling paintings and now they take me as their advisor and colleague", he emphasized.

Finally, he pointed out that there are both Mexican and foreign students, who have more than four years in the workshop and others who only have a few months, for which he mentioned that all the people who wish to attend the exposition will find a great variety of styles and works.

"As it is not a school, but a workshop, I work on the weaknesses of the student, but I also help him solve some personal questions, there are some who only come to learn landscape, others human figure, that is why its a tremendous wealth, I do the course according to the student, so there is a great diversity of techniques and materials" pointed out Sergio Moncada.

[readon1 url="http://notivallarta.com/2014/02/07/presentara-exposicion-de-obras-de-alumnos-del-taller-de-pintura/"]Source: NotiVallarta Translated by Rene Tripp[/readon1]

For almost five years ago, has become a guardian of the beaches of Puerto Vallarta

For lifeguards line Carlos Ramón Arzeta Arce, help others and protect the safety day on the beaches of Puerto Vallarta, more than a job, it is a vocation and a way of life that's filled with pride and satisfaction for almost five years, when the Municipal Lifeguard was integrated.

"I entered the fire academy, we lasted three months there in training and already under courses and all that, we saw the capabilities of each and we were separating either one Fire, others Lifeguards and others Protection Civil, it's a nice, nice job and feels nice to make a rescue, "he said, which has led him to receive the thanks and appreciation of the families of those rescued or, for those who are witnesses of these heroic actions on the beach .

Originally from Puerto Vallarta and only 25 years old, Carlos Ramon and holds many important experiences and episodes of this activity, however comes to mind one of the most recent bailouts, made just last week on the beach in Conchas Chinas , where despite the danger to his own safety, he managed to pull a 22 year old from the strong waves and current in those days was recorded at bay.

"I had to sign for it and I had to seek help from a jet ski going there because itself was strong current and then if we could not get out and got my head in turn and all, went out and thank God everything went well" recalls.

He said that so far not been touched make you rescue someone drowning, "all rescues I've done have always gone well, people go without any damage, just tired," he explained, so took the opportunity to recommend to the population "as any beach they go, if they see lifeguards heeding the advice we give as it is to prevent something from happening and to return home safely."

The lifeguards Vallarta, further explained that for better development of their activities, items and volunteers who make up the group, receiving daily training and training constantly, "people come from various sides, from Spain, Argentina, in United States and give us new techniques, then that helps us to be better lifeguards and desempeñarnos best in our work. "

Carlos combines his life as a lifeguard with his role as a father, "I'm married, I have a baby, right now has eight months," and while noting that both his wife and his family become concerned for the work with conviction carried out throughout time has received support from all of them "is always like that."

Finally he invited all young people who wish to join the body of lifeguards to be encouraged, "a part of which will be a new experience for them, they will feel satisfied in order to help others. Still, if you are just deciding is a nice job, they will have many rewards and is very nice to be here in this partnership. "

Lifeguards Day

On February 4, is celebrated in Latin America Day Lifeguard or Lifeguard items to commemorate those who lost their lives in the line of work and recognize the daily work heroically, holding these men and women.

For almost five years ago, has become a guardian of the beaches of Puerto Vallarta

For lifeguards line Carlos Ramón Arzeta Arce, help others and protect the safety day on the beaches of Puerto Vallarta, more than a job, it is a vocation and a way of life that's filled with pride and satisfaction for almost five years, when the Municipal Lifeguard was integrated.

"I entered the fire academy, we lasted three months there in training and already under courses and all that, we saw the capabilities of each and we were separating either one Fire, others Lifeguards and others Protection Civil, it's a nice, nice job and feels nice to make a rescue, "he said, which has led him to receive the thanks and appreciation of the families of those rescued or, for those who are witnesses of these heroic actions on the beach .

Originally from Puerto Vallarta and only 25 years old, Carlos Ramon and holds many important experiences and episodes of this activity, however comes to mind one of the most recent bailouts, made just last week on the beach in Conchas Chinas , where despite the danger to his own safety, he managed to pull a 22 year old from the strong waves and current in those days was recorded at bay.

"I had to sign for it and I had to seek help from a jet ski going there because itself was strong current and then if we could not get out and got my head in turn and all, went out and thank God everything went well" recalls.

He said that so far not been touched make you rescue someone drowning, "all rescues I've done have always gone well, people go without any damage, just tired," he explained, so took the opportunity to recommend to the population "as any beach they go, if they see lifeguards heeding the advice we give as it is to prevent something from happening and to return home safely."

The lifeguards Vallarta, further explained that for better development of their activities, items and volunteers who make up the group, receiving daily training and training constantly, "people come from various sides, from Spain, Argentina, in United States and give us new techniques, then that helps us to be better lifeguards and desempeñarnos best in our work. "

Carlos combines his life as a lifeguard with his role as a father, "I'm married, I have a baby, right now has eight months," and while noting that both his wife and his family become concerned for the work with conviction carried out throughout time has received support from all of them "is always like that."

Finally he invited all young people who wish to join the body of lifeguards to be encouraged, "a part of which will be a new experience for them, they will feel satisfied in order to help others. Still, if you are just deciding is a nice job, they will have many rewards and is very nice to be here in this partnership. "

Lifeguards Day

On February 4, is celebrated in Latin America Day Lifeguard or Lifeguard items to commemorate those who lost their lives in the line of work and recognize the daily work heroically, holding these men and women.

Recently the world traveling Earth Roaners visited our beautiful town of Puerto Vallarta, writing about their thoughts and impressions of Vallarta.

Puerto Vallarta is at the border of the Jalisco and Nayarit states and at the same latitude as Hawaii.

Anniversary of the Mexican Constitution - February 5th, a large parade through central Puerto Vallarta and along the Malecon is the highlight on this event, along with a grand ceremony outside of the City Hall

(OAATRE) has treated 205 cases, of which 10 are still open and the rest have completed

Just over 10 months after its doors open, the Municipal Services Office and Tourist Assistance and Foreign Resident (OAATRE) has treated 205 cases, of which 10 are still open and the rest are completed, said Alexandra Gonzalez reported in charge of the OAATRE this Wednesday during the session of the Committee on Municipal Tourism.

She noted that the OAATRE has a friendly agreement with 54 hotels to whom any problem that arises with their guests, they contact the office to be served accordingly. Also remain in constant communication with consular United States and Canada in the region, Kelly Trainor and Lyne Benoit, respectively, who have expressed happy for the service that is offered to tourists and foreign residents.

Note that the OAATRE are available from 9 am to 9 pm and feature 24-hour hotline at telephone 22 222 24.

In order to improve the areas of family life, the System for Integral Family Development (DIF) of Puerto Vallarta, chaired Fregoso Magaly Ortiz, American Legion and the association perform community work in the public spaces of the town.

One of the areas that more time and resources has meant the association is recreational Colony Park Aurora, however the results that have been achieved are satisfactory for the more than 100 volunteers who participated.

According to Denis Rike, president of American Legion, after the rehabilitation of the recreation park, are working together with the DIF and Sports Development, a basketball tournament with four teams to support uniforms, balls and payment coach.

On the other hand, announced that they are working in the public square of Caloso colony, where in addition to painting, undertake repair of recreational games. Rike said the goal is to install 150 American Legion swings in different parks of Puerto Vallarta, Tomatlán, Cabo Corrientes and Banderas Bay, which will be of material that does not pose a risk to children.

Other associations that have supported is the rehab Vallarta-Santa Barbara and Pitillal to Project Search friend, the latter is the most contributions have been made since they believe that their work is essential for people with disabilities.

With the objective of promoting the spending of time with the family and to wake up in the children, youngsters and adults the taste for danzón, the System for the Integral Development of the Family (DIF) of Puerto Vallarta, that is presided by Magaly Fregoso Ortiz, carries out the "Evenings of Danzón" in the different colonies of the Municipality.

In this occasion, it was in the community of La Desembocada, where the "Evenings of danzón" were carried out, with the participation of dozens of people, among them groups of elder people.

During several hours, the attendees danced to the rhythm of the live band music, accompanied by the director of the Municipal DIF System, Adolfo López Solorio, the director of the Day House for the Elders, Vanessa Karina Crisosto Rodríguez and the director of the Municipal Council for Disability, Alonso Bravo Amaral.

The director of the Day House invited the attendees to join all of the programs offered by the assistance institution, the ones of recreation as well as the ones of recycling, painting, farming, crafts, among others.

It should be noted, that this event coincided with the patron festivals of the community of La Desembocada, which allowed that more families could enjoy the music.

On behalf of the Municipal DIF System, the appreciation is extended to Mr. Andrés Gerard Guzmán, in charge of the office of the municipal department of La Desembocada to which we owe the invitation of the sponsoring group of elders "Los Años Dorados" (The Golden Ages).

"The evenings of danzón" will continue to be carried out in other colonies as a physical activation program that the municipal government, through the DIF System, has organized for the clubs of elders in the city.

[readon1 url="http://notivallarta.com/2014/01/29/continuan-las-tardes-de-danzon-en-las-colonias-del-municipio/"]Source: NotiVallarta Translated by Rene Tripp[/readon1]