Lazy Lizard Bingo Benefits R.I.S.E. Charity

2007-07-17T20:30:00.000-07:00

When 14 disadvantaged preschoolers came to the Lazy Lizard for lunch earlier this year, they went away with more than full bellies, they stole the owner's heart.

Parry's restaurant had been sponsoring the R.I.S.E. kids for a couple of years with food donations and charity events, but it wasn't until the children themselves descended that it became personal.

The Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza, (R.I.S.E.), is a non-profit shelter for babies and children under the age of 14 who have been turned over to R.I.S.E. by DIF (Desarrollo Integral de la Familia,) a Mexican government institution that is the legal representative for minors under the age of 14.

They look after 55 children who have been rescued from unbearable situations of abuse, neglect, or simple abandonment. Quite a few have been in institutions most of their young lives.

The only financial assistance they get from DIF is $3,000 pesos a month. Can you imagine raising 55 children on $3,000 pesos a month? How far do you reckon it would go? They rely on donations and charity for almost everything.

So, every Thursday from 7 pm till 9 pm, the Lazy Lizard will be hosting Bingo for the Kids, but not just any Bingo. THE most outrageous, unreasonably fun, unpredictably interesting bingo ever staged!

What the heck it's June, low season, we can afford to go Bingo Bonkers for the kids, and Lazy Lizard is just the place to do it.

The children themselves will be helping call the numbers on opening night, Thursday June 14th, ably assisted by Vallarta's favourite Mama; Mama Dolores. There will be fabulous prizes including tickets for the Los Veranos Canopy Tour, and of course all of the proceeds go to R.I.S.E. to help buy food and medicine for the children.

Mark it on your calendar, as a regular Thursday night adventure with the gals/guys/family. Expect Vallartan celebrities, expect a ripping good time, but don't expect a nice predictable game.

Bingo at the Lazy Lizard is just the foundation, and the excuse, for a weekly adventure that is destined to become infamous in Vallarta. Parry has committed to having THE most ...er... unusual callers around, with THE most spectacular ... intermissions.

Lazy Lizard is right on the beach next to La Palapa, the action starts at 7 pm every Thursday to take full advantage of Vallarta's spectacular sunsets. It's Happy Hour, the drinks are cheap anyway, the food is great, the entertainment crazy fun for everyone, and it's all for a jolly good cause.

Get a group together and come play with, and for, these special children. Please show them your support.

Introduction to myself

2007-04-27T22:28:00.000-07:00

I've been traveling to Puerto Vallarta for 15 years. Each time, I leave my New York brownstone using a limo service, stop at my favorite jewish coffee and bagel shop on the way to JFK airport, and spend a good 20 minutes perusing the magazine racks for the perfect in-flight reading. I look forward to this each trip, but not nearly as much as actually arriving in PV.

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