Floods, Protests, and… a Deer in the Río Cuale?!

From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

Puerto Vallarta is expected to declare a state of emergency due to the weekend floods.
https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/vallarta-solicitara-declaratoria-emergencia-inundaciones/

Here are the neighborhoods where the worst of the flooding took place.
https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/estas-son-las-colonias-de-puerto-vallarta-mas-afectadas-por-la-tormenta-del-12-de-octubre/

Why did parts of Puerto Vallarta flood? That’s a very good question.
https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/autoridades-llaman-a-evitar-tirar-basura-en-canales-para-prevenir-inundaciones/

Please don’t call the Marigalante replacement the Jolly Roger!
https://banderasnews.com/replica-pirate-ship-jolly-roger-heads-to-puerto-vallarta/

And just like that, the city began digging the street at Parque Hidalgo.
https://contralinea.net/desmienten-se-incluya-la-peatonalizacion-en-obras-de-rehabilitacion-en-la-centrica-calle-mexico/

Taxi drivers joined citizens in protesting against remodeling at Parque Hidalgo.
https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/protesta-frena-ampliacion-malecon-vallarta/

Protesters spent the night at the construction site to prevent improvements from continuing.
https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/retiro-maquinaria-malecon-puerto-vallarta-manifestantes/

LEISURE

A wild deer swimming and hopping on the Río Cuale? Check!
https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/venado-rio-cuale-puerto-vallarta/

Workout Tours Vallarta announced a charity event for this weekend to benefit the Volcanes Kids Education Program.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1877687596500627

SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW: Vladimir and Marlon of Workout Tours Vallarta

Whether you wish to join in on their workouts, or participate in their charity event this weekend, these fine gentlemen are changing our city one muscle at a time. Learn more about their activities at https://wt-vallarta.web.app/

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EVENTS

Thursday, November 6 • 5 PM

STRINGS ATTACHED: ESSENTIAL VIOLIN CONCERTOS

The violin has been called the instrument that most closely resembles the human voice — capable of singing, crying, soaring, and dazzling with virtuosity. But what makes certain violin concertos stand out as timeless masterpieces? In this music appreciation evening, we’ll journey through ten of the greatest violin concertos ever written. From Beethoven’s noble and expansive Violin Concerto in D, to Tchaikovsky’s fiery and passionate Concerto in D Major, to Barber’s lushly lyrical American treasure — and many gems in between — we’ll discover how composers have used the violin to capture the full spectrum of human expression.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1124043659930801/

Thursday, November 20 • 5 PM

¡AZUCAR! • The Life and Music of Celia Cruz

Everyone knows her voice. Everyone knows ¡Azúcar! But how much do you really know about Celia Cruz—the woman who left everything behind to follow her music? From the dance halls of 1950s Havana to the concert stages of New York and Mexico, Celia’s journey was marked by courage, exile, and an unstoppable joy. Join Music Storyteller Paco Ojeda for ¡AZÚCAR! The Life and Music of Celia Cruz — a vibrant, heart-pounding exploration of the Queen of Salsa, her struggles, and her triumphs.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1177814007623307/

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