The Pots are Simmering

The 4th Annual American Legion Charity Chili Cook-Off will fire up on Saturday, February 27, from 1 to 5 p.m. at El Rio BBQ Bar and Grill on the Cuale River in Colonia Paso Ancho.

Bejeweled

Just in time for that sweetheart of a day, New York jewelry designer June Rosen Lopez is hosting her Third Annual Valentine’s Day Party on February 11 and 12, 1-8 p.m. at her home gallery in the Romantic Zone on the corner of Pino Suarez and Francisca Rodriguez. This will be a great chance to view her collection of custom-made jewelry.

Sweet Strumming

Catch the smooth guitar sounds of acoustic covers, originals and Spanish songs at a performance by Rebecca Stoelinga, a.k.a. Stolie. She is a singer and musician from Chicago, Illinois and has been performing live music around Chicagoland for over 15 years. 

Sober Sun

There is more to hanging out in a beach town than keeping your toes in the sand and drinking all the time. The Puerto Vallarta English-speaking Alcoholics Anonymous Serenity Group, along with Al-Anon, will host the 14th Annual Sobriety Under the Sun AA convention at the Westin Resort and Spa (Paseo de La Marina Sur 205, Marina Vallarta) from January 22-24, 2016. 

Green Thumb

The Puerto Vallarta Garden Club has announced the date of its the 3rd Annual Party – the largest fundraiser of the season. 

Tis’ the Season

The SETAC Annual Toy Drive started at the end November and continues through December 15.