Beat the Heat with a Summer Pass at Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
forest of the Mount San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness Area. The Tram’s Mountain Station offers spectacular view points, two restaurants, cocktail lounge, gift shop, natural history museum and two documentary-style movies about the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and the Mount San Jacinto State Park. The first Tram up Monday through Friday is 10 a.m. and the first Tram up Saturday and Sunday is 8 a.m. The last Tram up daily is 8 p.m. and the last Tram down, 9:45 p.m.
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Ascend two-and-one-half miles to a pristine wildreness aboard the world’s largest rotating tramcar
secret desert residents have long known is that the coolest spot during the Coachella Valley’s hot summer months is just a 10-minute tram ride away—to the alpine forest atop the majestic San Jacinto Mountains. Beginning May 1, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s Summer Pass makes “beating the heat” easy—and affordable— for everyone. The Summer Pass includes unlimited Tram admissions for the pass-
holder, 10% discount on additional Tram admissions, 10% discount at Peaks Restaurant or Pines Café, and unlimited free parking. Cost of the Summer Pass is $75 for adults and seniors (65+), and $40 for children ages 3-12, and may be purchased at the Tram’s Valley Station or online at www.pstramway.com.
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is the world’s largest rotating tram car. Opened in 1963, the Tram’s 80-passenger cars travel along the breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon from the Valley Station (elevation 2,643 ft.) to the Mountain Station (elevation 8,516 ft.) in approximately 10 minutes. For more information, please call (888) 515TRAM or (760) 325-1391, or visit www.pstramway.com.
Summer Pass holders also enjoy over 50 miles of hiking trails, picnic areas and multiple campgrounds all within the 14,000-acre pristine
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Delicious Recipes for the Perfect Summer BBQ Swim All Summer Long at Palm Desert Aquatic Center Play the Tourist at Home this Summer Night Adventures and Hikes with Friends of the Desert Mountains Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Summer Nights Kid Zone Regal Summer Movie Express Summer Fun! at The Living Desert Read for the Win at Palm Springs Public Library Five Ways to Live Easy this Summer
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Spicy BBQ corn This easy-to-make reci pe gives you delicious corn-on-the-cob that tastes very different from the tra ditional “boiled and buttered” method. INGREDIENTS • • • • •
6 ears of corn 1/2 cup olive oil 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp cayenne pepper 2 tsp hot sauce (Tabasco, Frank’s RedHot or Sriracha) • Salt and pepper
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• 1/2 kg baby po tatoes • 2 tbsp lemon juice • Zest of one lem on • 3 tbsp olive oil • 1 tbsp Dijon mu st • 1/2 cup coarse ard ly chopp ed arugula • 2 tbsp chopp ed fresh chives • 2 tbsp chopp ed fresh parsley • 2 tbsp chopp ed fresh basil • A good pinch of salt and pepp er • 1 finely chopp ed shallot • 1 tbsp mayon naise
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1. Cut baby pota toes in half. 2. In large pot, boil potatoes for about 5 minutes or until tend er. 3. Drain and cool. 4. In large bowl , whisk lemon jui ce and zest, olive oil , Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, salt an d pe pper. 5. Add arugula, shallots, chives , parsley and basil . 6. Toss lightly. 7. Gently incorp orate potatoes int o mixture. 8. Serve.
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1. Mix together all ingredients except corn. 2. Brush corn with mixture. 3. Wrap ears individually in two sheets of alu minum foil. 4. Cook on barbecue over medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes, turning every two minu tes. Do not exceed 15 minutes. 5. Unwrap corn, being careful not to burn yourself, and place ears directly on grill until nicely browned. 6. The corn-on-the-cob is ready when kernels can be lifted easily with fork.
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Swim All Summer Long
Splash Pass holders also have access to all of the other fun aspects of the Aquatic Center, including the water slides, concessions, lounging by the pool and so much more.
at Palm Desert Aquatic Center
PDAC also offers swim lessons beginning in June for all ages. Taught by trained swim instructors certified through American Red Cross, lessons not only improve water skills but help families be watersmart and pool-safe while having fun. The summer sessions include eight lessons, Monday through Thursday, with morning and evening options. The cost is $60 for Palm Desert residents and $80 for non-residents per session.
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ummer is fast approaching and Palm Desert Aquatic Center (PDAC) wants to make it easy for valley residents to stay cool and enjoy the season with their new Summer Splash Pass. Grab a pass for you and the family, and get your summer swim on whenever you want!
The Summer Splash Pass is valid for entry to the Aquatic Center for as many days as pass holders want to visit during Recreational Swim sessions this summer. There is a basic Splash Pass for $49 for Palm Desert residents and $69 for non-residents, for visits Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
June 13 through August 25 (with limited black-out dates). For water lovers, the Unlimited Splash Pass costs $99 for residents and $129 for non-residents to access recreational swim sessions any day of the week, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 13 through September 5 (with limited black-out dates). Summer
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The Palm Desert Aquatic Center is located at 73-751 Magnesia Falls Drive in Palm Desert, behind Civic Center Park. Outside food is not allowed into the facility, but a snack bar is available. For information on this event and all other PDAC classes and swim center hours, go to www.pdpool.org or call (760) 565-7467.
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Play the Tourist at Home this Summer Palm Springs International ShortFest. You could rent a cottage or go camping in Idyllwild, organize a family picnic in the great outdoors or a happy hour on a patio with friends. You could take a road trip to explore local museums, art galleries and antique stores. You might treat yourself to a relaxing day at a spa or a golf course. And the list goes on. Old Town La Quinta
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The Palm Springs Air Museum’s Curtis P40 Warhawk
hy not stay close to home to have the fun of being a tourist this year. After all, you must like the area you live in if you chose to live here in the first place. And summer is the perfect time to discover it all over again. Museums, historic sites, art galleries, national parks, bike trails,
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amusement parks, zoos, farms — our beautiful region is filled with places offering a whole host of fun activities, whether the weather cooperates or not. Need some inspiration? How about a day at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, Palm Springs Air Museum or the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway? A bike ride, an outing on the Bump
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and Grind Trail? A trip downtown Palm Springs or Old Town La Quinta for some window shopping or to admire the historic buildings? Or to discover some microbreweries and local-foods eateries? Perhaps an evening at the new Century La Quinta and XD Movie Theater? And that’s not all. You could do the round of festivals, like the Idyllwild Nature Center’s Lemon Lilly Festival or the 22nd Annual
Why look elsewhere when you can find everything nearby? Especially considering that you can save on transportation and, in many cases, accommodation costs by playing the tourist close to home. Better yet, you’re investing in your community; local tourism stimulates the economy by creating jobs and attracting investors and it contributes to the success of small neighborhood businesses. Not only will you be helping the region prosper but you’ll discover plenty of new summer pleasures. Have a great vacation!
Night Adventures and Hikes with Friends of the Desert Mountains
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riends of the Desert Mountains is offering Night Adventures in the Monument through September, providing an opportunity for families to learn about night creatures in the desert. In addition, a variety of educational hikes are scheduled to take place above the valley floor – a great opportunity to explore the outdoors in much cooler weather. Taking place at the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center off Highway 74 in Palm Desert, Night Adventures in the Monument is a unique opportunity to explore desert habitat after dark along the Art Smith trail. Black lights will be provided and participants will be led by a guide to find an array of night creatures. Each of the Saturday adventures on June 25, and July 16
takes place at 8:45 p.m. (registration at 8:30 p.m.), with additional adventures scheduled for August 6, August 20, September 3 and September 17 starting at 8:30 p.m. (registration at 8:15 p.m.). RSVP’s are required for the Night Adventures. Friends of the Desert Mountains is also offering a variety of guided hikes for different skill levels, which will take place in different locations up Highway 74, in Idyllwild and Garner Valley, where temperatures are an average of 20 to 30 degrees cooler. With a variety of terrain and scenery, hikers will learn something different during each of the hikes such as the history of old mining, logging industry, effects of forest fires and restoration of wilderness habitat, history of Idyllwild, and more. Following are the scheduled hikes:
Gold Hill and Jack Shack: Saturday, June 18 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Hike rating is moderately strenuous at 6 miles round trip with an elevation gain of 750 ft. Learn about old mining sites and endeavors. Seven Pines Trail/Lemon Lily Festival: Saturday, July 9 at 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hike rating is strenuous at 4 miles round trip with an elevation gain of 900 ft. Identify different pine trees and the logging industry. Following the hike, stop in Idyllwild to enjoy the Lemon Lily Festival. Ernie Maxwell Trail: Saturday, August 13 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Hike rating is easy at 5 miles round trip with an elevation gain of 600 ft. Learn about the town of Idyllwild. South Ridge Trail: Saturday, August 27 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Hike rating
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is easy to moderate at 4 miles round trip with an elevation gain of 800 ft. Lots of nature and scenic views. Pacific Crest Trail Hike, Southside Highway 74: Saturday, September 10 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Hike rating is moderate at 5 miles round trip with an elevation gain of 500 ft. See lots of late blooming flowers, and enjoy excellent views of Anza and Borrego Springs. RSVP’s are required for the hikes and Night Adventures. For additional information and details about each of the hikes, or to register, visit www.desertmountains. org or call (760) 862-9984.
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Summer Nights
Games to liven up your summer party
ways to get the most out of your summer
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righter skies. Longer days. Warmer nights. As summer sets in, the time is right to make the most of every sun-kissed day and embrace each sizzling night through no-holds-barred fun and good times all season long. From barbecues and trips to the beach, to hanging out poolside and going on bike rides, there is no shortage of activities in which to participate. Yet despite the endless possibilities summer brings, people are creatures of habit and often slip into a rut, going back, time and time again, to tried-and-true activities. Summer should be a time to push the limits of fun with friends and family by breaking out of the comfort zone, trying new things and making 2016 a summer to remember. Make the most with these tips.
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Find new places to kick back. It's patio season! As fun as it might be to kick back in the yard with the usual drinks, seize the energy of summer though new adventures in food and drink! There's no better time to gather the crew, explore fresh seasonal menus at local restaurants and discover tantalizing summer drinks and fare with friends. Patios were invented for summer nights and are the perfect backdrop for kicking back with some craft beers or trying a new refreshing cocktail while living it up with friends. Go for an experience. Whether learning to water-ski at the lake a decade ago or watching an impromptu movie marathon under the stars, the fondest memories of summer usually include experienc-
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ing something new with friends or family. Have you ever painted while sampling wines or learned to roll sushi while enjoying sake? It's time to make new memories by trying something out of the ordinary. Celebrate every day. There are more than 90 days of summer and each deserves to be celebrated to the max. Whether it's seizing a spontaneous moment to live it up, summer is the perfect time of year to live life to the fullest. Summertime is pure magic and loaded with opportunities to indulge in passions, be bold, embrace the unexpected, discover new things and, most importantly, live every minute to the fullest.
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re you fresh out of good ideas for how to make your summer party fun and memorable? Here are some suggestions. PAIRS: Make a list of pairs of words that share a common characteristic, and invite players to find the commonalities as quickly as possible: “face and airplane” (both have a nose); “chairs and people” (both have legs), etc. HOMONYMS: Gather together a few objects that have homonyms; these are words that sound the same but have different meanings. A few examples are a clothes hanger, tree bark or baking flour. The first person to play takes an object and describes its homonym: “Where do you keep a plane?” (hangar); “Dogs do it all the time” (bark); “A great gift for Valentine’s Day” (flower). The first player to guess correctly takes the corresponding object. Whoever collects the most items, wins.
Help Mr. H find the HOOK for his fishing rod.
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What bow ? can’t be tied A: rainbow.
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What season is when you are onit a trampoline?
A: Spring time.
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Where did the computer go to dance?
A: To a disc-o.
How many items are there in the grocery cart? And how many are outside it?
ANSWER: THERE ARE 10 ITEMS INSIDE AND 12 OUTSIDE (THE FISH ARE NOT INSIDE).
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Regal Summer Movie Express enjoy a great selection of films
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his summer, every Tuesday and Wednesday beginning June 14 through August 10, Variety -the Children’s Charity of the Desert invites moviegoers of all ages to climb aboard the Regal Summer Movie Express to enjoy a great selection of films at the Regal Rancho Mirage 16 & IMAX. During this nine week program selected G or PG rated movies for only $1 admission on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. Variety -the Children’s Charity of the Desert has made a $3,000 Feature Presentation Sponsor donation to Regal Cinemas Summer Movie Express. Variety is proud to be associated with one of the few programs in the country which affords families and young children a discounted opportunity to en-
joy movies on the big screen during summer. A portion of proceeds from each Summer Movie Express ticket is donated to the Will Rogers Institute to fund its mission in the areas of medical research and health education. John Sass, General Manager-Regal Rancho Mirage 16 is set to arrange a day for Variety to have a special event in the theatre’s lobby. The schedule for the 9-week program is as follows:
The Iron Giant
The Peanuts Movie
July 12 and 13: Minions IMAX: The Peanuts Movie
August 9 and 10: The Croods IMAX: Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax
June 21 and 22: Goosebumps IMAX: The Iron Giant
July 19 and 20: Alvin & the Chipmunks: The Road Chip IMAX: Curious George
June 28 abd 29: Pan IMAX: The Smurfs 2
July 26 and 27: The Book of Life IMAX: Hotel Transylvania 2
July 5 and 6: Despicable Me 2 IMAX: Home
August 3 and 4: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 IMAX: Shaun the Sheep
The Regal Cinemas Rancho Mirage Stadium 16 and IMAX is located in the Monterey Marketplace on 72777 Dinah Shore Drive in Rancho Mirage. For more information call, (760) 770-1615. For more information about Variety programs or events, please call (760) 773-9800 or visit www.varietyofthedesert.org.
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Summer Fun! at The Living Desert
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o take advantage of the cooler desert mornings The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens will begin its summer hours and open an hour earlier for guests to enjoy the wildlife exhibits, gardens and special attractions. Plus, discounted summer memberships and buy one behind the scenes tour, get one free offers are available. From now to September 30, The Living Desert will be open 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. daily with the last admission at 1 p.m. Summer Memberships, valid now through September 30, entitle guests to four months of free admission for $25/individuals, $40/dual, $75/family, which includes two adults and four children. Summer hours and memberships offer a great opportunity for visi-
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tors to take advantage of the extra hour in the early morning when wildlife is most active. Before the heat of the day, many animals can be seen eating, exploring and playing in the cooler morning temps. The Living Desert is offering a special on its one-of-a-kind behindthe-scenes tours with its Summer Chill Tour Package. Book a private behind-the-scenes tour of camel, jaguar, cheetah, giraffe or leopard and as a bonus, choose an extra behind-the-scenes tour of coati, warthog, badger or peccary. The package also includes a three-hour guided shuttle tour of The Living Desert. Bookings are available now through September 30 only.
July, August and September
Summer member benefits include:
• Summer members can apply their summer membership cost towards the cost of a yearly membership.
• Free daytime admission for June,
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• Purchase guest passes at a discount • 7 a.m. member only early entry • 10% discount at the gift shop, garden shop, café and grill • Discounts on programs and classes • Visit other zoos, aquariums, and gardens at a free or reduced admission. For a full list of Zoos and Aquariums who participate visit www.livingdesert.org.
The Living Desert’s nature preserve hiking trails and carousel will be closed and reopen in the fall. For details about the Summer Chill Tour offer, to purchase a summer membership, and for more information about The Living Desert visit www.livingdesert.org or call (760) 346-5694.
Keeping Summer Fun for Kids
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acations and adventures are filled with easy ways to expand your child’s mind, vocabulary and creative side. Be sure to talk about what you see, where you’re going and what you loved most about your trip. • Visit the library before you leave, or download 50 free e-books at www.RIF.org/50ebooks, to make sure everyone in the family has a book to enjoy during downtime. • Play the alphabet game and find objects beginning with letters from A-Z while traveling. • Keep an explorer’s journal. Draw pictures of your favorite sites and keep notes about what you learned and how places differ from home. For a full list of recommended books for children and downloadable summer-themed activities, visit www.rif.org/summer.
Read for the Win
at Palm Springs Public Library this Summer!
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t’s that time of year again, time for Summer Reading at the Palm Springs Public Library! Research has shown that when young people aren’t engaged in educational activities during the summer they can experience learning loss. The research also stated that reading just five books over the summer can help to prevent summer learning loss, so that’s our goal with our summer reading program! The theme for this year’s eight-week program is READ FOR THE WIN in honor of the Summer Olympics. Registration is currently underway, and the program will continue through July 28. Offering something for everyone in the family, there is a program for every age group; Youth: Pre-K – 5th grade, Teens: 6th – 12th grade, and even adults! Students that are registered and check-in
weekly at the Library will receive a weekly gift. There will also be special performers every week for each age group, a 5-Book Reading Challenge, Book BINGO for adults and a weekly prize raffle at the beginning of each weekly program. Plus, as an extra encouragement the grand prize this year is a Microsoft Surface Pro 4 courtesy of the Friends of the Palm Springs Library. There will be a winner in each age group, youth, teen and adult, awarded at the finale of each program the last week of July. Participants will also have the opportunity to win one of seven bicycles courtesy of the Palm Springs Sustainability Commission. Each bike includes a helmet and bike lock and entry tickets can be earned by attending programs throughout the summer.
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It’s a summer of fun for the whole family! So mark your calendars, plan to register and participate! For more Summer Reading program information go online at www.palmspringslibrary.org for a complete schedule. The Library is located at 300 S. Sunrise Way, on the corner of Sunrise Way and Baristo Road. For more information call 760-322-7323 or log on to www.palmspringslibrary.org.
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ummertime, and the livin' is easy, as the song goes. From long, lazy days at the beach or pool, to relaxed backyard barbecues with family and friends, lighthearted living is the essence of summer.
Five ways to live easy this summer
Keep that summer spirit alive with these ideas:
Shrimp and Grape Quesadillas
• Plan a weekday wind-down hour with family and friends. Meet in a local park and bring along a simple spread of fresh grapes from California, your favorite cheese and a loaf of good French bread - and don't forget the wine. Grab a Frisbee to toss around or a kite to fly, and have a little pre-dinner summer fun.
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• Head outside to enjoy your morning cup of coffee and breakfast before heading off to work. The perfect start to your summer day? Mix Greek yogurt together with fresh grapes and a sprinkle of granola.
led • 1lb large cooked shrimp, shel • 1 tablespoon lime juice • 1-2 tablespoons chopped Fresno chile pepper • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper • 4 8-inch flour tortillas • 1 1/2 cups grated reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese • 1 cup halved green or red California grapes
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shrimp, In a large bowl, combine the salt and in cum , chile no lime juice, Fres flat on a and pepper. Lay the tortillas of each cutting board and cover half
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• 1 cup California seedless grapes • 1 can (15 oz.) small white beans, drained and rinsed • 1/2 cup diced celery • 1/4 cup minced green onions • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley • 4 lettuce leaves LEMON MUSTARD DRESSING • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil • 2 tablespoons lemon juice • 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• After work, grab a book and head to the hammock or chaise in your yard, or a bench in the park, and relax for a bit. Enhance the experience by bringing a bowl of cooling grapes to nosh on while you "chill" out with that good book.
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Calories Nutritional analysis per serving: te 35 g; 379; Protein 30 g; Carbohydra from fat); ries calo ent perc (29 g 12 Fat calories Saturated Fat 7 g (17 percent rol 165 from saturated fat); Choleste 1.5 g. mg; Sodium 1556 mg; Fiber
Grape Picnic Salad
• If your community offers outdoor summer concerts, pack up a picnic dinner and head on down. Grape Picnic Salad (recipe follows) is the perfect side dish - it's quick and easy to make, travels well and you can toss it together the night before. Add a rotisserie chicken to accompany the salad and you're set!
• Make summer-inspired meals at home instead of going out to eat, and enjoy a leisurely dinner on your patio where a table is always available. The recipe for Shrimp and Grape Quesadillas shown below takes just a few minutes to make, so you don't have to spend all your time in the kitchen on a beautiful summer night. Add a bagged Southwestern Salad kit to round out the meal, and you've got a delicious Latin-inspired meal in minutes!
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Combine grapes, beans, celery, onions and parsley in medium bowl. Whisk the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl; pour over salad and gently mix together. Serve on lettuce leaves. Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 185; Protein 6 g; Carbohydrate 26 g; Fat 8 g (35 percent calories from fat); Saturated Fat 1 g (5 percent calories from saturated fat); Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 298 mg; Fiber 6 g.
Cran-Peach Spritz INGREDIENTS
• 2 ounces Barefoot Refresh Summer Red Spritzer • 1 ounce cranberry juice • 1 ounce New Amsterdam Vodka Peach • Orange wheel (for garnish) • Maraschino cherry (for garnish)
DIRECTIONS
Pour over ice, add garnish and serve with remaining spritzer on the side.
White Sangria Spritzer INGREDIENTS
• 2 ounces Barefoot Refresh Crisp White Spritzer • 1/2 ounce Triple Sec • 1/2 ounce E&J Brandy Peach Liqueur • Orange wheel (for garnish)
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DIRECTIONS
Pour over ice, add garnish and serve with remaining spritzer on the side.
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum Explore Native Palm Springs!
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ince time immemorial, the Cahuilla (kah-wee-ah) Indians have been at home among the majestic canyons, the surrounding mountains of the Coachella Valley, and the mineral spring of Palm Springs. Trough earthquakes and other dramatic environmental changes, the Cahuilla staunchly weathered the reconfiguration of their surroundings. The most dramatic changes over this long history, however, have occurred among the people. With strength from their ancient traditional life, the Cahuilla have struggled and adapted to a world influenced by the migration of non-Tribal cultures into the territory. With the wisdom of their ancestors, the Agua Caliente Band of
Cahuilla Indians has managed its land with meticulous stewardship, shaped the Band for the 21st century, and cultivated the gifts of cul-
ture and knowledge to share with upcoming generations of Native and non-Native people. The shaping of this region has many historic chapters. The Cahuilla people contribute volumes of historic knowledge about these precious lands, the ancient Native culture, and Tribal influences on life today in the Coachella Valley. Preserving and making accessible their story – or, more accurately, their centuries of stories – together with Tribal artifacts and the unique signatures of the Agua Caliente way of life – is the primary role of Agua Caliente Cultural Museum. Today, streets in Palm Springs named for Agua Caliente elders and ceremonial leaders are a daily reminder of a long and rich history. Arenas Road, for example, honors Lee Arenas, Tribal chair, businessman, and athlete; Vista Chino is named for “pavuul” (highestranking shaman in Cahuilla culture) Pedro “Old Man” Chino; and Patencio Road recalls the Tribal and political guidance of “net” (ceremonial and political leader) Francisco Patencio. Engaging exhibitions at the Museum and off-site locations tell about the history and culture of the Agua
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Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and other Indigenous peoples. Drawing from the Museum’s extensive collections, materials include utilitarian objects, archival documents, photographs, audiovisual records, and art. Programs for adults and children include guided hikes of the Indian Canyons, book talks with Native American authors, a day long festival of traditional bird singing and dancing, classes on Native skills and crafts, and a six-day Native film festival. Lectures, panel discussions, and performances focus on aspects of Native American history and the culture of the Cahuilla, as well as tribes in other parts of the western United States. The Museum website (www.accmuseum.org) features an ever-expanding array of online resources that offer opportunities to increase awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the Agua Caliente and other Native cultures. Explore Native Palm Springs!...beginning with a visit to Agua Caliente Cultural Museum. The current exhibition on display through November 1, 2016 is IndiVisible: African-Native American Lives in the Americas. Admission is free.