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Bird Hike in Big Morongo Canyon
When desert morning temperatures tend to be cooler the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum offers fascinating guided hikes with leading experts in the fields of ento-
Bird Hike in Big Morongo Canyon Sunday, April 24 at 6:45 a.m. Big Morongo Canyon 11-055 East Drive, Morongo Valley Registration Fee: $30 (760) 833-8169 www. accmuseum.org
mology, geology, botany, and ornithology. The location, time of day, and duration of these explorations vary with the focus of hikes which are normally limited to 20 participant. Most hikes are moderate with minimal elevation gain. Recent hikes discovering the wonders of the Indian Canyons of Palm Springs have focused on the geology of Palm Canyon where hikers can learn about the natural processes that helped form the Canyon; plants and bugs of Tahquitz Canyon where you learn about bugs that prefer certain plants…. and why; and a close-up look at the
scenic landscape of the seldomhiked Murray Canyon. For bird watcher enthusiasts, the Museum’s early morning bird watching expeditions have been especially popular – whether they be at the nearby Tahquitz Canyon, at the Whitewater Preserve, or down Valley at the Salton Sea – where over 400 species of birds have been sighted. Part of the Pacific Coast Flyway, sightings have included American avocets, burrowing owls, merlins, sandhill cranes, and black-necked stilts. The final bird hike of this season
will be held on Sunday, April 24 at 6:45 a.m. The Museum will offer a bird hike in Big Morongo Canyon with Kurt Leuschner, Ornithologist and Professor of Natural Resources at College of the Desert. This hike in the Eco zone elevation of Morongo Canyon offers opportunities to see a variety of species of birds not encountered at other mountain elevations of this region. Advance registration is required. For registration and more information, call (760) 833-8169 or e-mail cvictor@accmuseum.org.
Things To Do This Week! April 22: Earth Day Bird-a-thon Bus Tour, 6:45 a.m. Whether you are a beginner or a serious birder, enjoy spectacular desert and mountain scenery on a guided bus tour to well-known birding and nature hotspots in and around the Coachella Valley. (760) 862-9984, www.desertmountains.org. April 23: Earth Day Celebration, 9 a.m. to Noon. Join the Friends of the Desert Mountains to learn how you can help save the Earth and have fun too! Art Show, EcoFriendly Kid’s Activities & Crafts, Scavenger Hunt and more! Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains Visitor’s Center, 51-500 Highway 74, Palm Desert. (760) 568-9918, www.desertmountains.org.
April 27: Tolerance Education Center’s Weekly Movie, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Screening “The Last Days” (1997) Five Jewish Hungarians, now U.S. citizens, tell their stories: before March, 1944, when Nazis began to exterminate Hungarian Jews, months in concentration camps, and visiting childhood homes more than 50 years later. Tolerance Education Center, 35147 Landy Lane, Rancho Mirage. (760) 328-8252, www.toleranceeducationcenter.org. April 27: Heltier Living from Head to Toe, 6:30 p.m. A free health and wellness lecture: Heartburn can cause cancer, learn more! Dr. Homan Abdollahzadeh will share more about the warning signs and
Doctor Homan Abdollahzadeh prevention. Free, seating is limited. Palm Springs Public Library, 300 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs. (760) 322-7323, www.palmspringslibrary.org.
Dine with Linda Gray Hollywood actress Linda Gray, who, as Sue Ellen Ewing went toe to toe with the infamous “J.R.” for 11 years on “Dallas,” will be at Melvyn’s Restaurant in Palm Springs for an evening of Dining and Dialogue, 6 p.m., Tuesday, April 26. “On top of being a great actress, Linda has written a marvelous book,” said Haber. “And she’ll be discussing it and signing copies at the dinner. We’re delighted to have her at Melvyn’s, it will be a truly exciting evening!” Gray’s book is entitled, “The Road to Happiness
is Always Under Construction,” and in it she details deeply personal stories of her life, both in front of and off camera. With humor and candor she recounts the good, the painful and the tragic events that she endured, including how it took her two decades to finally leave her emotionally abusive husband. The three course dinner begins at 6 p.m. Cost is $65 per person, including tax and tip. For reservations call (760) 325-2323. Melvyn’s is located in The Ingleside Inn at 200 W. Ramon Road in Palm Springs.
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Pianist Tish Oney in ‘Going My Way The Songs Of Jimmy Van Heusen’ acclaimed pianist, will accompany herself on the baby grand piano for “Going My Way – The Songs Of Jimmy Van Heusen” as the first of 29 different cabaret concerts to be presented by producer Les Michaels.
The Sundays In Summer Cabaret Series begins its seventh season on Sunday, May 1, at 2 p.m. with Internationally renowned singer Tish Oney at the Arthur Newman Theatre in Palm Desert. Ms. Oney, an
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“Going My Way” will feature songs and stories about composer Jimmy Van Heusen, who won an Emmy and four Oscars for Best Original Song with lyricists like Eddie DeLange, Sammy Cahn, and Johnny Burke. Of his 800 compositions, over 50 are considered Great American Songbook Standards. His songs are used in over 220 films including the “Road To” series made famous by Bob Hope and Bing Crosby. A few of his many hits are “Swinging On A Star”, “All The Way”, “High Hopes”, “Call Me Irresponsible”, “Darn That Dream”, “Here’s That Rainy Day”, and “Come Fly With
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Me”. Mr. Van Heusen was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1971, Tish Oney has a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from USC’s Thornton School of Music. Besides solo performances, Tish tours the US as a guest performer with Symphony orchestras, and is a sought-after teacher of voice, piano, and performance technique. Singer Tish Oney in “Going My Way – The Songs of Jimmy Van Heusen” is at 2 PM on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at the Arthur Newman Theatre in the Joslyn Center located at 73-750 Catalina Way in Palm Desert. Tickets are $11 cash only at the box office, and doors open at 1 p.m. For more information you may call (760) 325-2731 or visit: www.lesmichaels.com/joslyn.
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•During his time as a Congressman and later U.S. President, John F. Kennedy donated all of his salary to charity. • The White House Correspondent’s dinner was men-only until 1962, when JFK refused to attend unless women did. • JFK had such concerns about the space program’s high cost, that he proposed partnering with the Soviet Union on a joint Expedition to the Moon. •Kennedy bought 1,200 Cuban cigars just hours before signing the embargo against Cuba.
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Community Spotlight Joshua Springs MHP, by Joan Carroll
yips. They are both hunters and scavengers.
Jeannette M. will be moving to Simi Valley in a few months. She has been our voice for announcements and jokes for many years at coffee time on Mondays and has been very active in the park in past years. She’s moving to into an assisted living facility that is near her daughter’s home. We’ll miss you.
Hurrah for Betty J. she is now has a clean bill of health these days!
Have you heard about CoyWolves? They are combination animals l/4 wolf, l/l0 dog and the rest Coyote. They are not afraid of people and can survive well in cities. They howl like a wolf and converse in Coyote
George G. daughter, Cathy, is staying with him for a while. Ladies luncheon group went to Hibachi grill for their outing. Yeavon J. had back surgery recently. Speedy recovery to you. Her daughter and granddaughter are helping out. The hummingbird, finally hatched one egg and the baby is so tiny. New color trim on #276, Norm and
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Linda’s house. Linda said she was going for terra cotta color and I think she got it. Birthday celebration planned for the 24th. Ruth S. will be 90 then! Phone scam - do not answer or give any information to alleged IRS Officer with deep voice threatening to sue. Sheriffs office said can have number blocked by reporting to your phone service. Police cannot prosecute if no information has been given. The number can be reported to www.nomorobo.com/ login, password 562033. Since I have phone with Time Warner I reported this number to them and they blocked it quickly. Healing Waters MHP by Barney McClure Healing Waters Mobile Home Park Office Manager, Violet, will not be working for us anymore. For the next few weeks, her assistant, Denise, will be managing the office
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from 8 to 12 a.m., Monday through Friday. Violet was with us since 2014, I know that many HW residents will miss her. There were two recent telephone calls to two different residents where the caller indicated they were from the IRS and had information regarding the tenant’s taxes. These are NOT calls from the IRS! The IRS will always contact you by mail with ligitimate documentation to verify their identity. These are rogue calls that occur about this time each year and senior citizens tend to be targeted. Sometimes the call-back number is one in which very high return call costs are charged and they often will deliberately have you wait in order to run the price even higher. Do not accept calls from someone perporting to be from the IRS. Let us know what’s happening in your park, email news@desertmobilehomenews.com.
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Friends of the Desert Mountains Lecture and Film Series Finale
Friends of the Desert Mountains has teamed up with University of California, Riverside (UCR) to present the final 2016 Living Green Lecture & Film Series on Thursday, April 28 at 6 p.m. Eco-experts will take a look at the issues that face our community and discuss solutions to ensure that the needs of people and environment are met in the
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present and long into the future. Attendees will be introduced to various methods for improving one’s environment, while bettering health and enhancing quality of life. Prior to the film, Assistant Secretary for Salton Sea Policy Bruce Wilcox and Executive Director for the Salton Sea Authority Phil
Rosentrater will give an overview of the Salton Sea Crisis. Following the lecture, the film “Breaking Point,” by Director/Producer Bill Wisneski will be presented. This film depicts an environmental disaster of epic proportions that is fast approaching, and little is being done to stop it. The receding Salton Sea introduces a toxic mix of fine dust and chemicals to the air, threatening the health of millions. After the film screening, Wisneski will be available to discuss the impending disaster at the Salton Sea and his experience documenting it. For more information about 2016 Living Green Lecture & Film Series please visit www.DesertMountains. org or www.palmdesert.ucr.edu/ programs/Green2016.html.
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It Works!
Fix indigestion with licorice and peppermint
A study in Digestion found that an herbal preparation of licorice root and peppermint leaves eased indigestion. Makes sense, says Hanauer: “Licorice increases mucus production for a soothing effect, and peppermint relaxes the sphincter in the esophagus, which acts up during indigestion.” Licorice and peppermint candies can provide similar relief, as can teas containing either or both.
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This Week in History logna, Italy-based maker of highpriced, high-performance cars. Although the terms of the deal were not disclosed, the media reported that Chrysler paid $25 million for Lamborghini, which at the time was experiencing financial difficulties.
The 1964 Tortonto Maple Leafs April 21, 1980: Rosie Ruiz, age 26, finishes first in the women’s division of the Boston Marathon with a time of 2:31:56 on April 21, 1980. She was rewarded with a medal, a laurel wreath and a silver bowl; however, eight days later Ruiz is stripped of her victory after race officials learned she jumped into the race about a mile before the finish line. April 22, 2004: Pat Tillman, who gave up his pro football career to
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enlist in the U.S. Army after the terrorist attacks of September 11, is killed by friendly fire while serving in Afghanistan on April 22, 2004. The news that Tillman, age 27, was mistakenly gunned down by his fellow Rangers, rather than enemy forces, was initially covered up by the U.S. military. April 23, 1987: The Chrysler Corporation purchases Nuova Automobili F. Lamborghini, the Bo-
April 24, 1983: Rolf Stommelen, a four-time 24 Hours of Daytona champ as well as a Formula One driver, is killed at the age of 39 in a crash at California’s Riverside International Raceway. April 25, 1964: The Toronto Maple Leafs defeat the Detroit Red Wings, 4-0, and win the National Hockey League’s Stanley Cup championship, four games to three. The victory marked the Maple Leafs’ third consecutive Stanley Cup victory.
1.8 million children, begin at the Franklin Sherman Elementary School in McLean, Virginia. Children in the United States, Canada and Finland participated in the trials, which used for the first time the now-standard double-blind method, whereby neither the patient nor attending doctor knew if the inoculation was the vaccine or a placebo. On April 12, 1955, researchers announced the vaccine was safe and effective and it quickly became a standard part of childhood immunizations in America. In the ensuing decades, polio vaccines would all but wipe out the highly contagious disease in the Western Hemisphere. April 27, 2009: The struggling American auto giant General Motors (GM) says it plans to discontinue production of its more than 80-year-old Pontiac brand.
April 26, 1954: The Salk polio vaccine field trials, involving
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World’s Only Flying Privateer WW2 Era Navy Patrol Bomber Visits Palm Springs Air Museum The world’s only Privateer PB4Y World War Two Navy Patrol Bomber makes surprise stop at the PS Air Museum. • This is the only airworthy example of this Navy variant of the B-24 heavy bomber. • Interior tours will be available starting now through Thursday, April 28, for visitors to the Palm Springs Air Museum Cost is $5, af-
ter paying regular admission. The Palm Springs Air Museum houses one of the largest collections of World War II aircraft in flyable condition. Another dozen Korea and Vietnam era aircrafts round out the collection. The museum is located at 745 N. Gene Autry Trail in Palm Springs, accessible from Gene Autry Trail, just east of the Palm Springs International Airport. Individual admissions range
from $9-$16. Children 5 and under and active military and / or the immediate family with ID are free. Palm Springs Air Museum is
located at 745 N. Gene Autry Trail in Palm Springs. For more information call (760) 778-6262 or visit www.palmspringsairmuseum.org.
22nd Annual ‘A Round for Life’ Golf Tournament Register is now open for the 22nd Annual “A Round for Life” Golf Tournament benefiting Desert Cancer Foundation (DCF). The tournament is slated for April 25 at Avondale Golf Club in Palm Desert. Registration is $250 per golfer and
includes green and cart fees, as well as a continental breakfast and post tournament luncheon. The tournament is a DCF scramble format in which every golfer plays their own ball every fourth hole and the three others scramble.
The Honorary Chair of this year’s tournament is former Major League Baseball player, Tommy John, who will serve as the “designated hitter” on a designated hole. The day also will have a hole-in-one contest, awards, silent auction and raffle
where one lucky golfer will walk away with a large variety of restaurant gift certificates. For more information or to register call (760) 773-6554 or email info@ desertcancerfoundation.org.
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The First Tee Sixth Annual Golf Tournament Registration is currently open for our 6th Annual Invitational Golf Tournament, which benefits The First Tee of the Coachella Valley. This year’s tournament will be held on Friday, April 22, at Desert Island Golf & Country Club in Rancho Mirage. The First Tee of the Coachella Valley provides the experience of golf to more than 1,350 kids each year at the First Tee and affiliate courses, and an additional 7,000 kids are served in public elementary schools
in the Coachella Valley, and through golf camps, clinics and events. The program is funded in large part from donations raised through the Desert Recreation Foundation. Through partial and full scholarships, we make it possible for kids in our community to discover themselves through character, education, and a sport many young
people never imagined having access to - golf. The First Tee Invitational Golf Tournament serves as one of our primary fund raisers for the program. Fees are $250 per person or $900 per foursome. Individual golfers and twosomes will be paired into foursomes. Guests may attend the din-
ner for $75 per person. The Tournament includes lunch, golfer swag bag, activities with The First Tee youth, and a buffet dinner with silent and live auction festivities for golfers and guests following the Tournament. For information about The First Tee of the Coachella Valley’s 6th Annual Invitational Golf Tournament, visit www.thefirstteecoachellavalley.org or call (760) 779-1877.
LifeStream needs O-negative and B-negative blood donors LifeStream blood bank is experiencing a shortage in blood types O-negative and B-negative and is appealing to the public for assistance in meeting the needs of local hospitals. O-negative is the “universal” blood donor for red cells; local emergency and trauma teams need ample
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supplies to prepare for emergency needs. Only about seven percent (1 in 14) of the population has Onegative blood. And when someone with O-negative blood needs a transfusion, their system can only accept Onegative red cells.
B-negative hospital patients needing transfusions can only accept O-negative or B-negative red cells. B-negative is present in only about two percent of the population. LifeStream has donor centers in San Bernardino, Riverside, Ontario, Victorville and La Quinta. For
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hours and locations, and to locate nearby mobile drives, call (800) 879-4484 or visit LStream.org. LifeStream provides blood products and services to more than 80 Southern California hospitals.
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How wonderful it is to have a foolproof recipe for cooking fish. Here, with only two ingredients (salmon and water) and less time than it takes to boil an egg, the salmon is cooked and ready for flaking. Then, it’s only a matter of minutes before the dish is done. Similar to kedgeree, the curried English dish with fish and rice, this version has leeks and peas. The leeks are cooked in butter, and when they’re tender, most of the remaining ingredients are added to the pan. As soon as they’re hot, the salmon is gently mixed in. Use a large spoon to turn everything over so it will heat evenly. Gentle is important, especially for the fish. Try to leave as much of it as possible in large pieces. When the dish is hot and saucy, taste for last minute seasoning and spoon onto plates.
Ingredients • 3 cups water • 1 pound skinless salmon fillet • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter • 2 cups thinly sliced leeks (white and light green part only) • 3 cups cooked long-grain white rice • 1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed • 3/4 teaspoon dried herbes de Provence
• 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper • 1 cup vegetable broth • 1/2 cup heavy cream • 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions 1. Bring water to a boil in a large skillet. Add salmon, reduce heat, cover and simmer until fish is cooked through, for about 10 minutes. Remove fish with slotted spoon and separate with fork into large flakes. 2. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and starting to brown for about 7 minutes. Add rice, peas, herbes de Provence, salt, pepper, broth and cream. Cook until hot, about 2 minutes, mixing occasionally. Add salmon and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes more, mixing occasionally. Add parsley, mint and lemon juice and mix gently. Serves 4.
Send your favorite recipe to the editor and if published, win a $25 gift certificate to a local restaurant. news@dmhnews.com
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An Indoor ‘Drive-In Theater’ Science Fiction Movies at Rancho Mirage Library The Library’s 2016 20th Anniversary celebration continues with a Library first: An indoor “drive-in theater” made up of golf carts in the Library’s Community Room. Along with the drive-in theater theme come grade B science fiction films of the 1950’s.
Three films will be screened on three consecutive nights.
According to Library Director, David Bryant, “We have wanted to offer this series for many years. It is built around an imaginary drive-in theater, inside the Library, made up of golf carts parked side by side and bumper to bumper in three rows yielding 84 seats, two each in 42 golf carts. We knew our choice of movies would be critical and it seemed right to use grade B science fiction from the 1950’s - the heyday of drive-in theaters across America.”
• Friday, April 29 at 7 p.m. This Island Earth (1955)
The audience will watch three evenings of B movies in the Library Community Room.
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• Wednesday, April 27 at 7 p.m. Plan 9 From Outer Space (1959). • Thursday, April 28 at 7 p.m. Attack of the 50 Foot Woman (1958)
What better way to re-create a fondly remembered movie-going experience from the 1950’s? Bryant adds, “This decidedly new and exciting series came together when generous donors, Ron and Debbie Weinstein of Rancho Mirage, stepped up to fund the event. Then we worked out a very favorable rental rate for the golf carts from Cart Mart, Inc.” The three films were chosen from a long list of possibilities after discussion with noted film historian, Christopher Perry who will offer
background and a fact-filled introduction for each movie. Perry is also providing additional video from the golden era of drive-ins with promos for the “snack bar,” upcoming movies, and more. Patrons are encouraged to wear 1950’s attire, although it is not required. Popcorn will be served. Due to this event’s special seating arrangements, space is limited to 84 movie attendees, two per golf cart, each night. All showings are free, however registrations will be limited to two people, the night you choose, only. City of Rancho Mirage Public Library, 71-100 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage. For reservations call (760) 341-7323 or visit www.ranchomiragelibrary.org.
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Community Recycling Day This is a special notice about Community Recycling Day taking place on Saturday, April 23 from 9 a.m. to Noon at the Plaza Professional Building located at 74-770 Highway 111 in Indian Wells. The day will include free paper shredding of up to three legal size boxes of documents, recycling of eyeglasses and hearing
aids, and most home electronics. The Riverside County Sheriffs Department will be on-site to provide insight on ID theft, and will be sharing important information on how to keep your identity and private information safe from predators. For more information, contact (760) 341-8932 x105.
The Adventure of Clive the Cat A nine-month old Norwegian Forest Cat named Clive went missing in the town of Toton, England for some 14 months. They found him recently holed up in a pet food warehouse none the worse for wear, although Clive’s owner noticed that he did look kind of “porky,” says the Association of Mature American Citizens. The Association of Mature American Citizens [www.
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amac.us] provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.
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Dezart Performs to Close Season with ‘The Outgoing Tide’ The desert’s theater-lovers will get a special bonus this month when innovative performing arts company Dezart Performs adds a fourth full production to its season. The award-winning work to be presented is “The Outgoing Tide,” written by Philadelphia playwright Bruce Graham. The deeply moving drama has not previously been seen in Los Angeles or the Coachella Valley. “The Outgoing Tide” opens Friday, April 22 and closes Sunday, May 8. Evening performances will be Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 p.m., at the Pearl McManus Theater in the Palm Springs Woman’s Club, 314 S. Cahuilla Rd, Palm Springs. Tickets are $28 evening, and $24 matinee. They may be purchased online at www.dezartperforms.org, or by calling (760) 322-0179. The story line reads like this: In a
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summer cottage on Chesapeake Bay, Gunner has hatched an unorthodox plan to secure his family’s future but meets with resistance from his wife and son, who have plans of their own. As winter approaches, the three must quickly find common ground and come to an understanding before the tide goes out.
Performs on two previous projects. “Judith was always my first choice for the role of Peg, and it was through her that I met Michael Fairman. Once I spent time with Michael, I knew he was perfect for Gunner,” Shaw said.
Playing the husband and wife are Michael Fairman and Judith Chapman, perhaps best known for their roles in the daytime television drama, “The Young and Restless.” Their son is played by local actor, Scott Smith, according to Dezart Performs Artistic Director Michael Shaw, who directs the production and, together with Clark Dugger, serves as co-producer.
To date, Chapman has directed two of Dezart Performs’ most popular productions, “Invasion of Privacy” and “Duck and Cover,” with Shaw playing the male lead. Audiences are sure to enjoy this “role reversal” as well, and to appreciate the fine acting of all three cast members in a drama that has garnered the highest critical praise for its sensitive handling of painful life situations that many will recognize from their own families.
When it came to casting the show, Shaw’s starting point was Chapman, who now resides in Palm Springs and has worked with Dezart
For more information about “The Outgoing Tide” and/or to purchase tickets, please go to www.dezartperforms.org or call (760) 322-0179.
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Michael Fairman
Judith Chapman
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Evening Under the Stars 2016 Gala to Feature Classic Disco Group Village People Evening Under the Stars provides the majority of funding for AAP’s food voucher program for low-income residents of the Palm Springs area living with HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses. In addition to exciting entertainment and dancing, gala festivities AIDS Assistance Program – Food Samaritans (AAP) announces its 23nd annual Evening Under the Stars gala will feature a performance by music legends ‘Village People.’ The event will take place Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 5:30 PM at the O’Donnell Golf Club in Palm Springs. Formed in 1977, Village People has sold more than 100 million records worldwide and recently received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Known for their high-energy shows and mega-hits like ‘YMCA’, ‘Macho Man’, ‘Go West’, and ‘In
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will also include refreshing cocktails, delectable cuisine, and inspiring honorees. Tickets for the benefit, priced at $395 and $500 per person, are now available for purchase. Please call AIDS Assistance Program at (760) 325-8481 or visit www.aidsassistance.org.
the Navy’, the group continues to tour around the world. “Continuing our tradition of providing great entertainment that gets people up and dancing, we’re bringing the iconic Village People to our village of Palm Springs for one magical night,” said Mark Anton, Executive Director of AIDS Assistance Program. “Their impact on music has earned them the title ‘Kings of Disco’ and these six talented men combine energetic choreography with outrageous fun. Their music will have everyone on their feet!”
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Weed Out Gardening Injuries this Spring Gardening has many health benefits, but you need to ensure that you’re not putting undue strain on your body. Bayer Advanced lawn and garden expert Lance Walheim, author of “Lawn Care for Dummies,” knows a thing or two about the aches that can come with spending hours doing what you love in your garden. By using these tips, along with latest ergonomically-designed gardening tools, you can take care of your lawn – and your body – this spring. Bend at the knees. Bending while weeding, planting or lifting can cause pain in your lower back,
hamstrings or knees. If you must bend, do so with your knees and position yourself squarely facing the object – close enough that you are not also reaching. Watch your spine. Stooping while hoeing, raking or shoveling puts strain on your spine. Instead, let your feet and hips do the work or use ergonomically shaped tools. Tools with thicker handles can also help decrease hand fatigue. Don’t over-reach. Stretching for high branches or for that hard-toreach spot can put strain on your ankles, neck and shoulders. Tools with grab and go handles make it
easier to lean into hard-to-reach areas, helping to reduce the twisting and bending that strains joints. Also, drench products, which are applied to the base of the plant, can help avoid the need to reach. Get a grip. Grasping a trigger for long periods of time can fatigue the wrist, hand and fingers. Instead, use ergonomically shaped tools, such as the Ergo-Grip technology available on Bayer Advanced products, like DuraZone and Bayer Advanced Home Pest Control Indoor & Outdoor Insect Killer. For more information, visit www.bayeradvanced.com” bayeradvanced.com.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 400,000 people are hurt in their gardens each year by lawn or garden tools, and thousands more are hurt from bending, stooping, reaching and grasping.
Slang Origins ‘A Dime a Dozen’ Meaning: Anything that is very cheap and adundant in quantity; something easily acquired. It’s said that in the year 1796, the first U.S. dimes were produced for
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circulation. Hence, it would make sense for this phrase to orginate sometime after. This phrase looks as though it originated from sometime in the 1800s where a number of different foods were being sold
for the the literal price of a dime a dozen. For instance, copious newspapers from that time advertised how certain kinds of food, like eggs, oranges, and peaches, were available for purchase by the dozen, and
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their cost was nothing more than a single dime. An example of this comes from the Galveston Daily News, 1866: “The San Antonio Ledger says the city is well stocked with peaches at a dime a dozen.”
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HOROSCOPE APRIL 21 - APRIL 27 ARIES (March 21-April 19). The feuding parties will work out their differences in the court of their own making. You’ll help with the negotiations and, due to your impartial approach, will strike an agreement with relative ease.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). As the thing you are passionate about takes over your being, the “usual” things might suffer neglect. You need those “usual” things! They might fall to the wayside if you’re not careful. Do be careful!
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). “Value” is a tricky word, loaded with the emotional baggage you’ve tied to it. Good news: Today you’ve all the cutting devices you need to detach from the meanings that keep you from giving a higher value to your work.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Be careful not to get into such a pattern of handling everything yourself that you either forget or refuse to enlist help. Let the others contribute. They’ll love you for it.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Update: Your fantasy life is still contained in your head, and it’s not going anywhere without your permission. So be bold in your imaginings! Stellar ideas are born of wild, impossible fantasies. CANCER (June 22-July 22). A steadfast and inflexible authority will be represented in today’s dealings. Upon closer examination, maybe the powers that be are not as rigid as they first seem.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). For as long as you’ve been alive, the day you were wanting to come to pass — well, it has passed. However far in the future it was, it came. Use inevitability to your advantage. Plan, and commit to the future. It’s real. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There’s a lot of confidence that comes with knowing what you are and are not capable of. It doesn’t matter what goes in the second category; some of it is going to be wrong.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Here’s a beautiful dynamic: You ask for help and help is given. The assistance will so closely mirror the thing you asked for that you’ll be inspired to ask more specifically the next time.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’ll receive what you desire, and possibly even in the schedule of your desiring, which, of those two things, is the bigger deal. Timing is everything. When it’s going in your favor, don’t ask questions; just act.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). In this theater game, you’re an actor, pretending the stakes are very high for you. They aren’t. Your great powers of empathy and imagination allow you to play it as such and make the scene all the more convincing.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ll enjoy what you do for money — which is something to celebrate in and of itself. You and your work are a perfect fit at the moment. You know this because of all the fun you’ll have today.
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“PAIRS” Across 1 ___ Flynn Boyle 5 Appliance wire 9 Fan part 14 Come from ___ 15 Field of study 16 One with no friends 17 Components in a store building 20 Boy in the family 21 Mom’s sister 22 YA reader 23 Duff 24 “Say ___” 25 Unmask 28 It’s in a jamb 29 Laudatory lines 32 “You beat me” 33 Zippo 34 Guest editorial 35 Spending very little money 38 Command to Fido 39 “___ & Allies” 40 Parson’s home 41 Sushi fish 42 Lines of verse 43 Indian dresses 44 Nerve 45 Total losers
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The media Concluding bit Shad ___ Beautifully clear Just the same “Gotcha” Against Mulligans Blemish Google’s thermostat
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Down 1 Places for experiments 2 Big bushy do 3 April forecast 4 Long bomb’s trajectory 5 “No tie needed” 6 Praying figure 7 Monthly expense 8 Mom’s beau 9 Hair dryer 10 “Two Women” Oscar winner 11 Bet 12 Dorm overseer 13 Flub up 18 Martial arts 19 Ore.’s highest peak 23 Like flies
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Dictionary stuff Wash cycle Bluebloods Not shy Jeans material Sound off Thick Noses (out) 3-D graph lines Actor Sharif et al. Chinese philosopher Self-identification in some Apple computer ads Shoves All of a ___ Geico lizard Dumb mistake Brazilian soccer legend DEA movement Madrid home Mr. Descartes Breakfast cereal choice Give off Golf course figure “Have a seat” Tried for the Presidency
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CVWD Recognizes Outstanding Water Savers Coachella Valley Water District’s (CVWD) Board of Directors today honored a local resident and business with conservation awards. CVWD’s conservation contests are aimed at recognizing and celebrating extraordinary water savers in the community. The contests are divided into two categories to recognize homeowners who have transformed their yards into water-friendly landscapes
and commercial properties that have implemented effective water conservation practices. Both winners also received rebates through CVWD’s turf buyback program. The most recent winners are:
water-efficient plants and installed a new drip irrigation system. This new landscaping has reduced Newton’s water bills by more than half. She also created a desert-friendly landscape attractive to birds, butterflies, lizards and insects.
cently replaced more than 4,000 square feet of grass with desertfriendly landscaping. This project is estimated to save the bank about 60 gallons of water per square foot of grass removed, which is approximately 250,000 gallons per year.
Most Beautiful Yard winner: Tracey Newton of La Quinta is the winner of the Most Beautiful Yard category. She replaced approximately 600 square feet of grass with
Outstanding Commercial Water Saver: First Bank, Palm Desert – First Bank of Palm Desert is the winner of the Outstanding Commercial Water Saver award. The bank re-
For more information about CVWD’s conservation contests, visit www.cvwd.org.
Friends of the Desert Mountains Introduces Family Earth Day Friends of the Desert Mountains is embracing Earth Day with its inaugural Family Earth Day celebration on April 23 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This free, fun-filled event will offer a variety of activities for participants to learn more about our desert surroundings and ways to care for our planet.
friendly activities that teach Earthconscious ways to care for the environment. A scavenger hunt will teach kids to navigate using a map and compass to the “treasure” that can be turned in for prizes. The event will also showcase live animals, local art displayed by artists, and fun activities for the whole family.
Kids and adults alike can join eco-
Family Earth Day takes place at the
Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center, located at 51500 Highway
74 in Palm Desert. For more information call (760) 862-9984 or (760) 568-9918.
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Coyote StageWorks Presents ‘Agnes of God’ Coyote StageWorks, the awardwinning Actors’ Equity professional theater company, will present the gripping drama Agnes of God by playwright John Pielmeier at the Annenberg Theater beginning April 20, 2016. A 1982 Tony Award winner for Best Featured Actress in a Play that has been packing in audiences worldwide ever since, Agnes of God raises questions about spiritual issues and morality. A Q&A session with cast members will follow the Thursday matinee on April 21. Called “Blindingly Theatrical” by the New York Post, this compelling mystery tells the story of an isolated convent during the dead of night, where an ethereal young nun, Sister Agnes, secretly gives birth to a baby after hiding her pregnancy for nine months. When the newborn is discovered dead soon after the delivery, Agnes becomes the object of a criminal
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investigation. A court appointed psychiatrist is assigned to look into the unusual case and determine whether or not Sister Agnes is mentally competent to stand trial for the murder. Directed by Don Amendolia, this theatrical event is certain to enthrall audiences with captivating performances by the lead performers. Broadway veteran Marsha Waterbury plays Dr. Livingstone, the hard-nosed court psychiatrist and atheist. Valerie Armstrong takes on the role of Mother Superior, who must expound the possibilities of miracles while recognizing the realities of today’s world. Her character tells Dr. Livingston that Agnes is a pure soul and the child was a miracle from God. However, the cynical Dr. Livingstone doesn’t buy it. Britt Adams will play the demanding title role of Agnes, a beautiful innocent whose abusive upbringing has affected her ability
to think rationally. Did someone take advantage of Agnes, or was it another immaculate conception? Tickets for Coyote StageWorks’ production of Agnes of God are $45 and $55 for matinees and $50 and $60 for evening performances, and may be purchased at the Annenberg Theater box office located at the Palm Springs Art Museum or online at www.psmuseum.org.
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A Q&A session with cast members will follow the Thursday matinee. To purchase individual tickets or subscriptions, call (760) 325-4490 or visit www.annenbergtheater. org.
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