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Fourth Annual Canada/Snowbird Fest at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa
The fourth annual Canada/Snowbird Fest will be held Saturday, February 27, and Sunday, February 28, at the Agua Caliente Resort Spa Casino in Rancho Mirage. This year’s event will feature many activities, programs and entertainment. An Electric Vehicle Show will display top technology vehicles of many uses – sports, mobility, transportation and more. This event is included in the $10 admission charge to the Canada/Snowbird Fest. On Saturday, there will be two performances in The Show at the Agua Caliente Casino. A 12:30 p.m. show
presented by JWP Productions will feature “Return to Paradise,” a Polynesian Review with dancers and songs from all the Polynesian Islands, including a Don Ho Tribute. Tickets for this event are $25.
Owen, Judy Bell of The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies and Kevin Shaffer of The Wounded Warrior Project. There will be a tribute to the military in the finale. Tickets for this event are $25 to $75.
At 8 p.m., the entertainment will be a “Rollicking Rock Roll ’n’ R&B” concert that will include performances by the following original groups: The Coasters, Jack Marcellino of Sha Na Na, Freddie Pool of The Three Degrees and Peter Beckett and Ron Moss of Player. Also featured will be production numbers by The Satin Dollz, Bethany
Tickets for both events can be purchased by calling Bette King Productions at (760) 202-4007 or by visiting www.bettekingproductions.com or www.hotwatercasino. com. “This year will prove to be the most exciting Canada/Snowbird Fest yet,” states Producer Bette King. “This is the desert’s number one resource fair, which features
products, services and new technologies….It is a coming together of our Canadians, our U.S. Snowbirds, our international tourists and locals to enjoy vendors, speakers, entertainment, food and beverage, drawings and giveaways.” Famous Tim Hortons coffee and poutine will be served, along with other Canadian and U.S. favorites. There will be special offers by the vendors along with A Charity Tree of Life and several activities to benefit The Wounded Warrior Project, the featured charity in 2016. Continued on page 16
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l4 was an ow, ow day for my greatgranddaughter. Her Aunt Jackie took her to get her ears pierced for her first birthday. She was not a happy camper, but afterwards she got to see the birds at the pet store.
Newer bulb technology going up all over the Park. Reid has been very busy changing our street light bulbs from mercury/vapor ones to LED ones. They are not screw in as house bulbs are but each new lamp holds multiple bulbs. He said they would save about l/3 of the amount of electricity needed to run them over prior ones. Over a years time this should amount to quite a savings.
Remember weed spray is toxic to animals. Use full strength vinegar and dish soap on weeds instead. Before you do any spraying, make sure you are not killing local wildflowers that have just sprouted
Valentine’s Day potluck was held on February l2. Sunday, February
The Dr. Oz show often has interesting information. Recently he
reported that our pets increase our oxytocin in our systems when we pet and take care of them. The pet also gets this boost. Not only are they our companions but they can also be service animals for physical and mentally disabled people. Their keen noses can also be used to search out illnesses.
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Did You Know? Wedding Rings... Wedding rings are placed on the left ring finger because in ancient time people used to believe it was the only finger where a vein connected straight to the heart.
BRAIN TEASER Brain Teaser Question: Place the digits from 1 to 9 in each closed area so that the sum of the digits in each complete circle is the same. 1 has already been placed.
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The Female Liberace at Sun City Palm Desert ter, Irving Berlin, Stephen Foster and Anna Louise Deal. One of the most popular parts of this musical spectacular is Gentille’s patriotic tribute to Veterans of the Fived Armed Forces The finale is Gentille’s spectacular piano adaptation of Rhapsody in Blue which never fails to bring audiences to their feet.
World famous piano Linda Gentille, known as “The Female Liberace” returns to the beautiful Sierra Ballroom at Sun City, Palm Desert on March 6 at 3 p.m. It has been two years since she has appeared in the Coachella Valley. Her newest production, Rhapsody & Rhythm is a tribute to the great American composers and will include music from George Gershwin, John Philip Sousa, Cole Por-
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Tickets are now on sale for Rhapsody & Rhythm starring Linda Gentille. Tickets are $30-$40 with a group rate of $22 for any groups over 20 people. There is a limited number of 50 special $40 VIP tickets which includes the concert, and a VIP champagne artist reception at Linda’s private residence at the Indian Wells Country Club. For information and ticket purchases, call (800) 838-3006 or visit www.americanpianoshow.com.
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8th Annual ‘Art in the Square’ in Indio
The sidewalks and courtyard areas surrounding City Hall and the Indio Public Library will be the canvases for the Eigth Annual “Art in the Square,” slated for February 26-27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The event is open to the public and art supplies will be provided
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by the City of Indio’s Public Arts and Preservation Commission, free of charge to all who wish to participate. This year’s event will kick off with creative chalk art by professional artists followed by student art demonstrations. Drawing areas will be designated to allow participants adequate space to create their own artwork. Mayor Miller will award prizes for the four best artworks at a closing ceremony on Saturday, February 27. Indio City Hall is located at 100 Civic Center Mall, Indio. For more information contact Indio City Staff at (760) 391-4120.
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5th Annual Drive Against Hunger Charity Golf Tournament The fifth annual Drive Against Hunger Charity Golf Tournament, sponsored by the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians and Fantasy Springs Resort Casino and hosted by a group of resident volunteers from Sun City Shadow Hills, has to date raised over $100,000 to help various organizations provide food throughout the Coachella Valley for individuals and families. This year the charities to receive all proceeds from the tournament are the FIND Food Bank and The Galilee Center. These two organizations help distribute over 10.5 million pounds of food to over 90,000 individuals monthly. They were also chosen because of their dedication to fighting hunger, and its causes, in our community, and because of
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their strong volunteer bases, which allow them to “stretch” every dollar we donate to them. The tournament will be played on Friday, March 11, starting at 8:30 a.m., at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino’s Eagle Falls Golf Course, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway. Cost is $125 per person and donations of any kind are welcome. The tax deductible fee includes green fees, range balls, a tee package with gift cards, box lunch and refreshments, and the after tournament party where there will be a buffet, refreshments, prizes, awards, a raffle, and a silent auction . For additional information contact (760) 775-8303.
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The best oatmeal cookies are crisp on the outside, chewy in the middle, and lightly browned at the edges, just like these. The nubby texture comes from the rolled oats. This recipe, with dried cherries, white chocolate and walnuts, is a variation of the original Toll House cookie, which was invented in the 1930s by Ruth Wakefield, a New England innkeeper. According to historians, when she was out of bakers’ chocolate, Wakefield chopped up a candy bar and added it to a favorite cookie batter.
Oatmeal Cookies 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup quick-cooking (not instant) oats 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup white chocolate chips 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup chopped dried cherries
Use this recipe as a blueprint. Bittersweet or milk chocolate chips can be substituted for the white chocolate, pecans or macadamia nuts can be used instead of walnuts, and raisins or cranberries can take the place of the cherries. If you’re adding raisins or dried cranberries, they don’t have to be chopped. After baking the cookies, let them cool on the baking sheet a few minutes before transferring them to the rack. If you try to remove them too soon, they can break. Once the cookies are completely cool, they can go into a tightly closed tin.
1. Preheat oven to 325F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment. 2. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl to blend. Whisk in oats. 3. In a mixing bowl, beat butter, brown and granulated sugars, egg, and vanilla at medium speed until blended. Turn mixer to low speed and add flour mixture. Add white chocolate, walnuts and cherries. Mix until evenly distributed. 4. Drop by 1/4-cupfuls 2-inches apart onto baking sheets. Bake 13 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Place sheets on wire racks and let cool 3 minutes. Remove cookies to wire racks to cool. Makes 14 cookies.
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Indio Police Chief Announces Retirement Indio Chief of Police Richard P. Twiss recently announced he is retiring from law enforcement, effective June 8, 2016, bringing his distinguished, three-decade career as a peace officer to a close. The City has begun the process of finding his replacement.
“It has been an honor to serve the community I love and have raised my family in as Chief of Police,” said Chief Twiss. “Through the years, I’ve had the opportunity to play a small part in helping my community and changing the lives of its residents for the better. This job has been my life’s calling.”
Slang Origins: “Kibosh” Some experts believe that “kibosh” comes from the Gaelic phrase “cie bais,” pronounced “ky-bosh,” which translates to cap of death, the black skullcap that would be donned by a judge as he prepared to sentence some-
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one to execution, and it’s apparently still used as a metaphor in Ireland today. Like the oranges in “The Godfather,” seeing a cie bais meant one thing: Someone was going to die.
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La Quinta Arts Festival This year’s daily line-up includes several returning favorites and new attractions. A full entertainment schedule is posted on www.LQAF.com.
The world-class, multi award-winning La Quinta Arts Festival is gearing up for its 34th annual four day celebration of the arts. Returning to the gorgeous grounds of La Quinta Civic Center Campus starting Thursday, March 3 through Sunday, March 6, art patrons will delight in viewing the spectacular artwork of 220 premier contemporary artists in every fine art and craft category arriving from 35 states, Canada and Argentina. To complement the awesome array of artwork on display, a variety of performance and musical entertainers are scheduled to appear at the Festival.
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Festival goers will dine on delicious cuisine offerings from Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Fisherman’s Market & Grill, Shanghai Reds and Westcoast Hofbrau brats and more. A wide selection of high-end craft beers and wine will be served at all bar locations on site. Look for popular vendors E & E Pel’s Italian Ices, Pasquini Espresso and Brandini Toffee’s hand-dipped ice cream. Event hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Tickets may be purchased at the gate or in advance at www.LQAF.com. Ticket prices are: Adults $17 or $22 for a Multi-Day Pass. Children under 12 are Free. Patrons may take advantage of valet parking $12, self-parking $8, or free parking in designated areas throughout the Village of La Quinta.
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Things To Do This Week February 26 - 28: McCormick’s Palm Springs Collector Car Auction. 8 a.m. Featuring nearly 600 vehicles ranging from late model Ferraris and European classics to American hot rods, muscle and antique cars. The auction is free and open to the public on Friday. Palm Springs Convention Center, 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs. www.classic-carauction.com, (760) 320-3290. February 26 - 28: Friends of the Palm Springs Library Annual Book Sale. 8 a.m. Proceeds to benefit the Library. Open to members on Friday remaining days are open to the public. J.C. Frey Building, 1191 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs. (760) 668-8838, www. friendsofthepalmspringslibrary.org. February 27: Rock Roll n’ R&B. 8 p.m. Original recording artists, The Coasters, Jocko Marcellino of Sha Na Na, Peter Beckett and Ronn Moss of Player, Freddie Pool of Three Degrees,
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Satin Dollz and Judy Bell, take the stage at Agua Caliente Casino Resort & Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage. (760) 202-4007, www.bettekingproductions.com. February 27 - 28: Greek Festival. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Authentic Greek food, Greek beer and wine. Kids zone, live music, traditional dancing, souvenir market with Mediterranean vendors and Greek novelties. St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 74-109 Larrea, Palm Desert. (760) 568-9901, www. pdgreekfest.org. February 28: Music in the Park: Broadway Show Stoppers! 5 to 6:30 p.m. A celebration of Broadway’s most popular and award-winning musicals including will be performed by Broadway stars with back-up support from 20 talented students. Free concert. 71-560 San Jacinto Drive, Rancho Mirage. www.ranchomirageca.gov.
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Russian Virtuoso Pianist Performs at Camelot Theaters When the Palm Springs Community Concert Association resumes on Monday, February 29, the gifted performer will be keyboard artist Svetlana Smolina. Dr. Smolina has performed widely in the US and abroad, being a frequent guest at music festivals worldwide. Dr. Smolina, who is a graduate of the University of Michigan’s School of Music, is presently Artist in Residence at Temple University. Her classical repertoire varies widely from Chopin to Stravinsky, much it featured
on the Decca/Phillips label, as well as Deutsche Grammophone. The program gets underway at 7:30 p.m. in the Camelot Theatres in Palm Springs. Tickets for the performance are available at the door for $20 per person. (Tickets for the entire season of four concerts are just $50 per person.) For further information or to become a member, visit www.psconcerts.org or call the office at (760) 770-0774.
Culture Weekend at Cabot’s Cabot’s Pueblo Museum is honored to host artisans from the town, Mata Ortiz, Mexico, as part of their upcoming Cultural Weekends: Artistry and Ancestry | Show and Sales, February 2628, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Cultural Weekend, held at the museum, is free and open to the public.
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Cabot’s Pueblo Museum is located at 67-616 East Desert View Avenue, Desert Hot Springs, and offers its tours from Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $13. For more information, visit www.cabotsmuseum. org or call (760) 329-7610.
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Native FilmFest Agua Caliente Cultural Museum announces free admission Now in its fifteenth season, Native FilmFest presented by Agua Caliente Cultural Museum Tuesday, March 1 through Sunday, March 6 is one of the most highly regarded festivals of its kind - showcasing the best in films by, about, and starring Native Americans and other Indigenous peoples. Guest Programmer Elizabeth Weatherford is Director and Founder of the Film and Video Center at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian. In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Agua Caliente Cultural Museum founded in 1991, admission to the 2016 Native FilmFest will be free – a special thank you for the community support given to the Museum over the past quarter century. The cost of providing the complimentary tickets this year has been un-
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derwritten by two members of the Board of Directors who requested that their sponsorship gifts be used for this purpose. The festival will be held at Camelot Theatres, 2300 East Baristo Road, Palm Springs, (760) 325-6565. The free tickets required for admission to each screening are available at Camelot Theatres Box Office. Ticket availability for all festival screenings is limited and on a firstcome, first-served basis. Additional Native FilmFest information, including the screening schedule, film synopses, and film trailers, is available at www.accmuseum.org. For other inquiries, e-mail cvictor@accmuseum.org or call (760) 833-8169.
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FEBRUARY 25 -MARCH 3 ARIES (March 21-April 19). Focus exclusively on positive, desirable options. If it’s not a win for everyone involve it’s not good enough for you, either. This bold approach will eventually lead to your promotion.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your soul is searching for someone to nurture. At the same time, it scares you to take on too much responsibility — that’s because you know deep down that you’ll give yourself fully to it!
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Sign up. Volunteer. Say yes. It doesn’t matter if you know how to approach the task at hand, as you’ll learn along the way. Your attitude makes you a perfect fit for anything that sounds fun to you.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Many want to be in your “club,” whatever that means to you these days. For some it’s a professional situation. One warning: Make sure the ones you take on are really ready and qualified to play at your level.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). While most compliments are nice to hear, they are not all created equal. Someone will elevate verbal admiration to an art form. You’ll love how it feels to receive these kudos, and you’ll learn to give as such.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The negative emotions needn’t be shoved aside; nor should they be obsessed over. Acknowledge these feelings as natural and acceptable. They will flow through you and dissipate.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). If you’re wondering what keeps someone coming back and back and back to you, it’s all that fresh excitement, kindness and tenderness you give. You never give your attention the same way twice.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Inaction frustrates you. What are they waiting for? The truth is, they are waiting for an invitation from someone like you. Go on now; throw the doors open and encourage them to walk through.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’ll appreciate the ones who keep their correspondence short and to the point. You tend to accept calls and visits from this type because you know it’s not going to drag out. You’d do well to emulate this succinct style going forward.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You see right through the sad people putting on a good face. You also see through marketing ploys, ulterior motives and anyone trying to achieve an end through the act of pretending.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Unlike zoo animals, people often get to design their own cages. It sometimes takes them a while to realize this, though. You have more freedom than you think. Current boundaries are either illusory, self-imposed, or both.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Someone may be pressuring you, but don’t rush to make a choice. When you do make up your mind, you’ll strongly lean toward the option that gives you the most space and possibly an escape hatch.
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Continued from cover Dr. Philip Yoy will be a featured speaker and will be signing his book and giving these books to attendees. Attendees always enjoy the many giveaways the participants offer. Canada/Snowbird Fest will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. An all day event package is being offered for $65, which includes admission
to all events, including “Return to Paradise� and a mezzanine seat for evening concert. The location will also offer gaming, with special offers to those who are new to The Paradise Club ($10 cash play and chance to win a lot more on the wheel spin). Attendees can also take a picture with friends at the Snowbird photo booth.
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