by amapaspv | Mar 23, 2016 | Events, Security | Seguridad, Uncategorized
At 1 PM of last March 16th., Mayor Arturo Davalos cut the ceremonial orange ribbon, officially opening La Casita for service to the South Side as a dozen high-ranking City officials, members of the ANA Board, and ANA member-contributors looked on.
La Casita will act as a substation for 24/7 emergency services – police, fire and ambulance – from Amapas, south to Boca de Tomatlan, substantially reducing response-time for our area.
Long in the planning, the City had the white-washed, red tile-roofed bungalow on Highway 200 and the manpower to staff it… but not the money for furniture and equipment to support round-the-clock services.
So the ANA, its members, friends and neighbors, including Conchas Chinas, got together and raised over $8,000 USD = $135,000 pesos to buy office furniture, a Pullman kitchen (complete with refrigerator & coffee maker), bunk beds, mattresses and sheets, tables and chairs. We even stocked the fridge!
A well-attended fundraising party at ANA Board member Gene Mendoza’s Fusion Restaurant – with 50% of all food and beverage sales, and 100% of everything else, going to the cause – included the ‘adoption’ of various items by good-hearted donors. A good time was had by all, including a number of Bomberos, but ANA also opened a website so people who couldn’t attend the party were still able to make online donations.
Mayor Davalos was generous in his thanks and praise for the ANA’s efforts, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with City Hall on other projects that benefit Amapas.
ANA plans to continue supporting our police and Bomberos with needed equipment, so it’s not too late to make a contribution. You can go online to www.GoFundMe.com/PVCasita — or contact Viviana at admin@amapaspv.com or our office phone 322-244-0185.
by amapaspv | Jun 10, 2015 | Events
Headlined by Amy Armstrong, Kim Kuzma and Bohemia Viva, the 2nd Annual Pulpito Drag Derby kicked off this year’s Vallarta Pride, drawing a street-filling crowd. The fun started at five with great music and an underwear model competition judged by Andrew Christian.
The crowd cheered 13 drag contestants in outrageous costumes and heels as they worked their way through six crazy Derby ‘Challenges’ to the delight of the crowd.
The winner’s $5,000 peso prize was donated by Pinnacle Resorts. The ANA contributed another $5,000 pesos in seed-money, as well as organization, leadership and financial oversight, while 40 neighborhood volunteers gave their time and efforts to make the event a financial and entertainment success.
Derby profits went to support Pulpito-area street improvements and local charity SETAC. Photos and video at www.facebook.com/pulpitodragderby.
by amapaspv | May 8, 2015 | Events
Larger-than-life musical talent Amy Armstrong, famous for having the voice of an angel and the mouth of a sailor, will be M.C./Entertainer for this year’s Pulpito Drag Derby, Thursday, May 21, at the intersection of Pulpito and Olas Altas, just up from colorful Los Muertos Beach.
Amy will get the party started at five, warming up the crowd with her special mix of humor and song, and introducing Derby contestants in all their sequined splendor as spectators place bets on their favorite drag queens.
Amy will be accompanied and backed up by equally talented Bohemia Viva, aka the dynamic duo Andrea and Luis, also well known Vallarta entertainers.
Amy will also provide her own special brand of running ‘color commentary’ when the Derby itself gets underway at seven, and a dozen contestants in heels and sparkles compete for $8,000 pesos in cash prizes as they run the Pinnacle Stairs and perform tests of skill, coordination and dexterity – all while keeping their wigs in place and seams straight – well, something’s got to be!
It’s all part of Vallarta Pride, and great fun for a good cause – all profits go to SETAC and the Amapas Neighborhood Association.
For more news, information & great photos of past and present Drag Derby contestants, check out www.facebook.com/pulpitodragderby.
by amapaspv | Apr 21, 2014 | Events, News | Noticias
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Park Once, Save Twice!
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Show your Membership card for special
‘ANA Happy Hour’ prices at ‘Garbo’ (6-9)…
Then walk down the street or around the corner
to one of three ANA Sponsor restaurants
for a special members-only discount dinner!
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From 6 to 9pm, show the bartender your ANA Membership card,
and pay just $35 pesos for:
- Martinis
- Cosmopolitans
- Lime Drops
- Red or White House Wine
Friendly neighborhood atmosphere and piano accompaniment
at no additional charge. Then…
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Your Choice of 3 Restaurants
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Enjoy convenient dining & special Amapas Night Out
pricing at any one of three local ANA Sponsor Restaurants —
all just a short walk from ‘Garbo’:
FUSION GOURMET (Calle Amapas @ Pilitas)
Whole menu = 20% off
All house drinks & cocktails = 2×1
JORGE’S HIDEAWAY (Pilitas, 1/2 block above Olas Altas)
20% off your meal
NU Tapas Bar & Restauarant (Calle Amapas @ Pulpito)
20% off your whole check
Just show your ANA membership card when you order.
So make next Friday an Amapas Night Out!
Enjoy drinks & entertainment, then dine with friends and neighbors at special ANA members-only prices!
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