Vallarta will Host the First Conference Against Human Trafficking, so it was made known by Magaly Fregoso Ortiz, president of the Municipal DIF.

In this respect, she explained that this congress will take place in the city on November 21 and 22 and that the central theme will be concerning strategies for children and adolescents against modern slavery, which she said happens in Puerto Vallarta, and in some cases, it has even been documented.

Among the speakers there will be the participation of the doctors Maria Antonia and Rita Chávez Gutiérrez of the University of Guadalajara, besides Blanca Barrón of the District Attorney's Office of the State of Jalisco, Maria Sol Berenice Salgado of FEVINTRA, Marisa Ugarte, Eva Reyes and Norma Aguayo, among others.

"The Interagency Committee on Human Trafficking is doing everything possible to bring these top-level speakers that are going to be sharing issues related to how to land those policies that Puerto Vallarta requires and urgently needs for the issue of child trafficking".

In this sense, the president of the Municipal DIF recognized that Puerto Vallarta is not exempt from this problem that occurs in various forms, among these, labor trafficking, begging and sexual exploitation of children.

Magaly Fregoso added that the issue of human trafficking encompasses many concepts, and the risk that the children have is alarming, especially when the rate of this problem is increasing.

"So far there are no real studies on the number of people and children who are suffering this situation, so part of this meeting is intended to direct you to the subject, focusing on landing these public policies and government actions that we have to create as a society and in partnership with all the sectors".

Then she reiterated that this interagency committee against human trafficking was created, seeking to consolidate several projects that aim to decrease, attack and confront this situation that is a reality in Puerto Vallarta.

Finally, Magaly Fregoso issued an invitation to all who wish to participate in this conference, to request information at the DIF offices or call 22 5 99 36, also she said that they have an email account, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., which will receive the concerns of the population, for which she invited the public to send them any comment or report of any case.

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The streets will be closed from 6:45 a.m. to 10 a.m. and will include different areas of Nuevo Vallarta, the El Tigre Golf Course and the Flamingos tourist development.

Orderliness is just one of the traits that continue to position the Riviera Nayarit Half Marathon as one of the most popular events in Mexico, the United States and Canada. Towards that end, the event organizers wish to inform local citizens and businesses on the street closure hours so they can take whatever measures necessary to continue with their day.

Arturo García Ruíz Velasco, director of the Riviera Nayarit Half Marathon, has announced the closures will occur on November 23rd between the hours of 6:45 a.m. and 10 a.m. and will affect roadways in Nuevo Vallarta, the El Tigre Golf Course and the Flamingos tourist development.

“We ask the citizens of the area to leave for work early that day and take whatever measures necessary to do so,” he commented. “Just 15 minutes early to work would really avoid chaos. The same goes for those who need to leave the area. We want to make sure the closures create the least amount of discomfort possible.”

Municipal and state transit authorities will be coordinating the street closures, which will include the following: the exit at Km 6 will be closed from 6:45 a.m. to 7 a.m.; from Km 6 through Km 9.6 from 7:10 a.m. to 8 a.m.; from Km 9.6 to Km 14 from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.; from Km 14 to Km 15.5 from 7:40 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.; and finally from Km 10 to the finish line, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

“We are helping to distribute this information to the media since they have the reach we need to inform the citizenship. We’ve asked their help in circulating the details so everything runs smoothly,” said Marc Murphy, Managing Director of the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau.

The Association of International Marathons and Distance Races, or AIMS, is the entity that validates and certifies the distance to ensure it meets world standards. They also guarantee the athletes will be well hydrated and safe, as well as prevent any traffic accidents.

This year they expect the participation of 1,000 runners from the Mexican Republic, as well as tourists from Canada and the United States.

Both the Mexican Federation of Athletic Associations and the International Athletic Association have endorsed the Riviera Nayarit Half Marathon.

“The promotion of sporting events such as the Riviera Nayarit Half Marathon gives our destination wider recognition thanks to the many possibilities and services it offers for events,” said Murphy. “We invite everyone to join us to cheer on the runners!”

For more information, click here: http://www.mediomaratonrivieranayarit.com/ 

All funds will be donated to “Families at the Dump” (FAD) and the Navy League’s “Toys for Tots” charities.

The boardwalk, or malecón, at the Marina Nuevo Vallarta will host the very first “Taste of Nuevo Vallarta” together with the “13th Annual Chili Cook-Off” on Saturday, December 7th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Vallarta Yacht Club is organizing and hosting both events.

This tasty occasion—sponsored by gastronomy and inspired by charity—will give guests the opportunity to pamper their palates with different recipes during the traditional chili competition.

Professional cooks from some 40 restaurants in Mexico’s Pacific Treasure will offer taste temptations from their menus to those who attend the event, starting at $10 Mexican pesos per ticket. These tickets can also be used to buy water bottles, soda, beer, wine and margaritas. Live music will be playing throughout the event.

All funds raised will be divided evenly between the “Families at the Dump” (FAD) and the Navy League’s “Toys for Tots” charities.

“It’s important for our destination to celebrate events that promote our gastronomy, but it’s even more important that they’re celebrated in the spirit of charity, benefitting those most in need,” said Marc Murphy, Managing Director of the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau.

“This event attracts a lot of tourists since they’re able to sample many different restaurants in one place,” said Rodolfo Trejo, the Yacht Club’s manager. “We’re hosting it for the first time at the Marina Nuevo Vallarta’s boardwalk so we can welcome more visitors.”

“The publicity for this event wouldn’t be the same without the support of institutions such as the Riviera Nayarit CVB,” he continued. “We’d also like to thank the Yacht Club volunteers who year after year work so hard to promote the event.”

Parking will be available at the Marina Nuevo Vallarta and water taxi service will be departing from the public ramp at the Vallarta Yacht Club.

We’d like to invite all exhibitors to register early. This is one of the first events of the season where they will be able to promote their business to hundreds of tourists and local residents in one place. For questions and comments, please contact Rodolfo Trejo directly at (322) 297 22 22, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or event organizer Dee Cockerham at (322) 297 50 01 or (322) 150 04 81.

On Friday November 15, Joe Parra, one of the best exponents of electronic music in Mexico, will hold his next presentation in the Ztai in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco.

At only 20 years old, he is one of the youngest and most outstanding producers in the national electronic stage. This has led him to alternate with great artists of the national and international scene such as Roger Sanchez, David Guetta, Chuckie, Armin and Juanjo Martin.

With the aim of promoting musical culture and supporting the local talent, the Vallarta Institute of Culture (IVC) with support from the Municipal Institute for Youth Care (IMAJ), will carry out the second edition of the competition "War of Bands', with the participation of 10 Rock groups.

The events will take place on November 15, 16 and 23 at the outdoor theater Aquiles Serdan, better known as the arcs of the boardwalk, at 19:00 hours.

In the first two presentations there will be the participation of five groups each, where they will perform two songs for the jury to evaluate, from their tuning and coordination, their rhythmic and metric, their unfolding on stage, the group's image (originality) and musical performance.

In the great final, besides getting to know the first three placeWhat do you means, who will receive a prize of five thousand, three thousand and a thousand pesos respectively, there will be the participation of special guests, such as the bands ‘Último Instinto’, ‘Tren de Minas’ and ‘Los Monda’.

Sergio Zepeda IVC director said that "the Qüizart production company is responsible for recording each of the playoffs, to later upload the material through youtube channels of the Institute of Culture and the municipal government"; he also welcomed the participation of special guests, as they encourage young people to continue their efforts so that more people get to know their music.

For his part, Oscar Daniel Zamora Cuevas head of the IMAJ, said that "these are the activities that seek to channel young people to serious projects so that they follow a good path. The intention is to look for activities and serve them, besides raising awareness about all the young talent there is in the arts and sports areas of Puerto Vallarta".

It is noteworthy that the general public can attend these events and enjoy the music of different rock bands for free.

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Vallarta Today is very concerned about Americans and Canadians that live here in Vallarta, they form part of our lives as co-residents and tourists. 

We are really sorry to hear that our friend Douglas Wallace passed away last night, November 6th 2013.

Lodging establishments in the city are the chosen option by the groups for their spaces and services.

This week, when initiating in Puerto Vallarta the annual meeting of the Mexican Geophysical Union, involving a thousand 300 experts in the fields of earth sciences, it became apparent that hotels are attracting major events coming to the destination, even above the International Convention Center of Puerto Vallarta.

The annual meeting of the Mexican Geophysical Union has the hotel Sheraton Buganvilias as its venue, that together with the Westin and Marriott hotels, has recently concentrated all the group meetings and conventions that have been held in this city, well above the activity that has taken place at the International Convention Center.

Starting in summer, medical meetings have been held, sales meetings of various corporations, marketing conferences, national meetings of specialist colleges, among other activities which have concentrated thousands of people in this city, always taking place in hotels and taking advantage of the work rooms.

The only large meeting held at the International Convention Center was the Latin American Heavy Oil meeting last September, attended by hundreds of experts from the continent.
Since then there has been no more activity in that room, which this year has experienced one of its poorest years in regards to events.

One of the coordinators and treasurer of the board is the Dr. in Earth Sciences with specialization in seismology, Victor Wong Ortega, head of the Department of Seismology of Ensenada, Baja California, who said that they chose Puerto Vallarta on the grounds that it is an excellent place for this type of meeting and it is a city that excels in its hospitality.

The Centro Universitario de la Costa also participates in the event by offering their facilities as Puerto Vallarta has a seismic network which is headed by Dr. Francisco Núñez Cornú, who is responsible for observing the onshore and offshore movements in the Banderas bay and the volcano of Colima as its main points.

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TITLE: THE SKELETON IN TRAINING SESSION

Author: Ernesto Pablo Trinidad

The smiley death is overflowing with elation,

Because Mario Neri invited her to a training session.

The boned lady was happy because there she wished to get,

However she did not know a thing about the subject.

Surely service culture phase one or culture phase two,

They are the only courses to which Mario invites.

On the way she met Alicia and Briseda who she invited.

In this way Luis Ramon was also committed.

The banquet waiters are mad to the bones

As Mario Neri, the BEO did not send.

And a coffee service at the last moment he asked.

The day of the course came and to the tulip room no one came,

Only the boned lady was there,

Impressed and scared Mario Neri was left,

And to the boned lady he addressed:

Don't take me please:

And the boned lady replied:

I'll take you if you don't fill up this room.

So Mario Neri ingeniously devised,

And to all the assistants he called,

And with so many assistants the tulip room he filled.

That the training chief jumped with excitement,

Since it was for that, that the bony lady crossed herself!.

Ooh! Mario Neri this was not my turn,

But be watchful because far I'll not move.

Mario Neri to Alejandro Olvera the situation revealed

And he answered:

¡Hey!, ¡what a lesson! The poor one endured,

Drowning in laughter the bony lady mocked.

Thank you so much human resources for your involuntary participation,

Be very attentive because the bony lady to the graveyard wants to take you.

TITLE: THE GOODBYE OF TOLENTINO

Authors;

Isaura Díaz García

Stewart Villita.

The boned lady skeleton,

From the graveyard to the lobby came,

Her drunkenness was such

That Christian Tolentino she selected,

So that now that she marries

Tolentino will be her godfather.

The skeleton said to Tolentino,

You don't know how sorry I am,

But before you leave,

Don't take the silverware,

Don't go doing the same things

That our ancestors did.

Your time here has ended,

The skeleton said,

I hope you have taught,

That famous blond,

Given that she has a big butt,

She always achieves what she wants.

Sulfur Steward smells,

Thinking in who will come,

It is the bony lady's fault,

Many will have to change,

For they have taken Tolentino

And he will not be able to save you.

The skull is leaving,

It is taking Tolentino,

How the blond cries,

As they have taken her godfather,

She has even lost her laziness,

She only cries Tolentinooooooo!

TITLE: VACATIONS OF THE SKINNY LADY

Authors: Andrés Ramos Contreras

Waiter

Banquets

The lanky and skinny skull

One day got to the Sheraton,

They saw her very angry

Because they didn't make her reservation,

The people passing by said

“she smelled like a graveyard”.

¡Don't get angry skull!

The Puli has shouted in the reception,

I invite you to my office

There is also air conditioner,

With this issue of the standards

Your service I have rescued.

The Puli skull commented:

Since I got here I haven't eaten anything,

I want an express service

As quick as Mr. Zavala,

With this issue of the reservation

Surely he didn't pay anything!!!

Skull, little skull

The Puli said with excitement,

With the recovered services

I only ask you a favor;

For the next time you come

To DiCaprio change his color,

An to me make me skinnier

And take away my big gut.

The skull is leaving,

The skull goes away happy

To all the mentioned

A piece in the graveyard will give you

Thanks to your services

Its vacations it was able to enjoy

The reservation of them is made

In the municipal graveyard.

TITLE: THE CELEBRATION TO THE SKELETON

Author: Saúl Navarro Ríos

Department: Security

With a lot of pleasure to all

In Sheraton we will celebrate

This month of the skeleton

We will rend her honors.

Management organizes

Little skulls and altars

In hotel and timeshare

We will participate for the first places.

Jesús Amezquita with his experience

His team organizes

With the altars to the dead

The first place he guarantees.

In the skeletons this year

A lot of participants

With pleasure we write them

The first place we will look for.

All the executives

Judges they will be,

Like good Mexicans

To the skeleton they shall not fear.

TITLE: SKULL FOR MR. FRANKLIN ARAQUE

Author: Eduardo Castro C.

Working in various parts of the world Franklin was.

When death was stalking him and as much she

followed him, she could not reach him.

Happy in Las Vegas he was when death came to him

Meanwhile Mr. Padilla didn't say it but did think it!!

“Dear Franklin the hour has come” I am taking you

I was telling you of when we were in punta cana.

Mr. Franklin to death begged,

I want to die in Venezuela and death when taking him said,

I already know that I am ugly, but I will take you from here to your land.

When losing Mr. Franklin, the people of Sheraton was left sad

And they all asked themselves: What will he do with his

Good administration? Surely he now cooks for

so many great banquets, as of those there are already many

In the graveyard.

I am already leaving, I say good bye, but remember kids what I tell you.

TITLE: GUARDIANS OF THE FIELD SAINT SHERATON

Security Department

Security Agent

Adolfo Sánchez

We have been the heirs

Of a service with tradition,

The S recorded in our breast

That distinguishes the valor of a race of titans

Which disposed it is always

To accomplish the mission

Of rendering security.

Fabi, Diana and Azucena

Are always in the booth

Welcoming

Almost all the skeletons,

Because the sales team and executives

Through the pole barriers will enter.

Those skeletons wherever will act

In booths, barriers and beaches or in general rounds

Not mattering if it is low season, high or if there are rains

Whenever they are required, they will come out to help.

Skeletons like Hilario, Luis Cortez and Don Tomas

Also Don Cecilio Meza is supervising already

That all the little skeletons in the areas provide the example

Save the property, skeletons and stock holders

Always providing a kind treatment and a welcome to the guests.

I am going to say goodbye without presenting the major skeleton:

The hotel Sheraton Resort to Ricardo Alvares gave authority

And that was the ending of Aurora as Verónica relieved her

And together they reorganized the department of security.

TITLE: THE SECURITY CRYPT

The day of the dead is near

In Sheraton it is a pleasure

To give them a warm welcome

To our guests SPG.

Very relaxed were the security skulls

After that Mr. Fuentes left due to disability,

Without knowing little skulls that the rest will end

As Mr. Ricardo Álvarez was about to be hired.

All of the skulls of the Hotel Sheraton Resort

Began to shake before the news that began to spread,

As of Mr. Ricardo Álvarez nothing good could be heard

For those who don't work or only pretend to work

Their life of skulls were already in great danger.

Including supervisors, everyone was put to work

In booths, barriers, beach and rounds security skulls,

Verifying that the policies and procedures are accomplished without hesitation

And in the minor carelessness or fault the skinny skull will take you.

Don't get scared skeletons that it is not meant to terrorize you

As for the ones who work, Mr. Ricardo is very loving

Applying the principles of service culture

Guarantees your stay in the hotel or in the club.

In Sheraton Bugambilias Resort and Convention Center we make the

Difference giving the best treatment to the guests. It is a pleasure to serve you! ¡With

A lot of pleasure I do it! Are the three magic words in this graveyard

We use, if you think that one is missing it is because, I am enchanted!

I am leaving, I say goodby, not without reminding you

That the rule of the 10-5 you always need to apply

At the 10 steps smile fixing your sight at the guest

At the 5 you need to greet putting your hand on your chest

And give a cordial welcome.

The Hotel Sheraton Bugambilias conducted a contest among the different areas of the Hotel service to reward the best altar for the celebration of the day of the dead.

Sheraton Bugambilias is concerned about the preservation of the Mexican traditions.

The “Calidad Nayarit” Center brings the tastes of the country directly to the tourist; it is slated to produce 2,300 tons of food annually and generate revenue of 100 million pesos.

According to chef Heinz Reize, one of the area’s famous culinary “Three Musketeers,” the XIX edition of the Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit and Tepic International Gourmet Festival will unite these three destinations more than ever, which was actually one of its main objectives when it was first created.

“Politically speaking, these are two separate states,” commented Reize, one of the festival’s creators. “It’s wonderful that they’re coming together, something I think was inevitable. It’s one airport, one tourism corridor: really, that’s how the world sees us.” He went on to say that he was also thrilled that Tepic joined in the festivities: “The more, the merrier!” he said.

He thanked the support given by the restaurant owners, the hoteliers and the trusts, all of which are a family united behind a single purpose: to improve the quality of services for our tourists. He also qualified as “excellent” the support received from the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB).

“The support we’ve gotten from everyone, especially the Riviera Nayarit CVB, has been extraordinary. They’re a tireless promoter of gastronomy,” said Reize. “We also have a close friendship with the president of the Banderas Bay Association of Hotels and Motels, as well as Fernando González Ortega.”

During the October 31st press conference that took place in the “Calidad Nayarit” Center it was announced that 480 well-known international chefs had already participated in the 18 previous events. This year, 27 restaurants and 30 chefs will be in attendance. The inauguration will take place in Puerto Vallarta on November 14th, with the closing ceremony to be held in Punta Mita on the 23rd day of this month.

The “Calidad Nayarit” Center Brings A Taste of the Country to the Tourist

José Luis Naya González, Nayarit’s Secretary of Economic Development, stated that the work of the “Calidad Nayarit” Center brings a taste of the country to the tourist by linking the work of local agricultural producers with the tourism service providers, lending added value to the product.

“At the ‘Calidad Nayarit’ Center they sort the crops and the agriculture in order to supply our region,” explained Naya González. “The yearly yield will be about 2,300 tons. The products used to be bought by other states. Now we’re talking about an approximate revenue of 100 million pesos for the people of Nayarit.”

Hundreds of people enjoyed the 'Fourth Day of the Dead Festival' organized by the Vallarta Centre Association and the City Hall of Puerto Vallarta, chaired by Ramón Guerrero Martínez, by means of the head of the Municipal Markets, the Department of Census and Licensing, the Vallarta Institute of culture (VIC) and the sub directorate of Education.

The celebration began at 6 pm with the caravan made up of about 50 people, which marched from the Mercado del Mar, to the Mercado Río Cule, wearing typical costumes and skull-painted faces, along with the chanting of the regional school Ignacio Jacobo and riders on their horses.

The award ceremony was carried out for the two contests that were held, the first for those who built a catrina between 1.65 and 2 meters from recycled materials, paper, fabric and natural elements, where the winner was Mrs. Celina Landin with the 'Skull Ballerina' and the 5 thousand pesos prize was delivered by the councilman Luis Ernesto Munguia, the second place went to Mr Francisco Echeveste, with the skull 'Rosa Pitillal' with an award for 3 thousand pesos presented by the VIC director Sergio Zepeda, and the third place went to Yadira Ramero with the 'Traveling Skull' who won a thousand pesos.

The other contest was conducted by the association of Central Vallarta, where citizens who visited the elaborate altars in different hotels, were granted a passport with which they participated to earn free nights at the hotels Eloísa, El Pescador, Belmar, Catedral among others, and was headed by the president of the association Liney Cornejo.

In addition attendees could enjoy the different singers who presented themselves, the dance show with horses and the folkloric ballet of the municipality of Xiutla, that presented traditional dances.

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The events will be held in the Cecatur auditorium every Friday

The Scenic Billboard proposal is ready for its events of November with the concert of Perla Alarcón, the concert of harmonics and mantras in Nahuatl of Humberto Álvarez, the contemporary dance event "Ángeles" of Adriana Quinto and the music, dance and poetry of "Duende Flamenco" by Gabriela Raigosa y Tatewuari.

Juan Pablo Hernández, member of the organizing committee, reported that all these events will be held in the auditorium of Cecatur, where the Stage Performances have strengthened its artistic proposal with the locals, at a cost of 80 pesos for general admission and 50 pesos for students and teachers with a credential.

The intention, he said, is to keep this kind of artistic projects that have achieved good public reception, and are forming a public that appreciates art, theater, singing, and dance. It is intended to continue this work, showing creative proposals that mix local and regional talent.

THE BILLBOARD

On Friday, November 8 at 8:30 pm, Perla Alarcón will present a show based on her album "Horizonte Azul", produced by Sergio Cascales and recorded in Málaga, Spain, which consists of 10 original songs and 2 covers.

Perla will sing to love in its different facets, from infatuation to the duel against loss; for this she will be accompanied by the band De Perlas.
The Concert of Harmonics and Mantras in Nahuatl by Humberto Alvarez will be held on Friday November 15 at 8.30 pm.

The harmonics are highly powerful, they can alter molecular structures and since several years ago they have been used in sound therapy and Medical Clinics from around the world to help cancer patients and people with other conditions. That's why this concert has a spiritual sense, with chants and mantras in Nahuatl written by Alvarez himself and a closing with a collective sonic meditation.

On Friday 22 at 8.30 pm it's the turn of "Ángeles", a montage of contemporary dance under the teacher Adriana Quinto. This is the latest work of the choreographer who has somehow translated her experiences and milestones.

And finally, the event of music, dance and poetry, "Duende Flamenco" will take the stage on Friday November 29 at 8 pm, under the talented Gabriela Raigosa y Tatewari. This is a stage show with the strength and mystery of flamenco, designed by Gabriela Raigosa, teacher and graduate dancer of the National System for Professional Dance Teaching.

The Duende Flamenco music is headed by Tatewari, excellent group of three youngsters from the Cruz de Huanacaxtle, who with discipline, passion and devotion, offer their great talent, the art of flamenco.

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