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‘Six Dance Lessons’
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Singing the Birds Agua Caliente Cultural Museum unveils Bird Song & Dance Festival
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ime to fly high. On Feb. 4, Agua Caliente Cultural Museum will do that—creatively that is—with Singing the Birds (Wikitmallem Tahxmuweh): Bird Song & Dance Festival at the Palm Springs High School gymnasium, This free public event hosted by Michael Mirelez (Desert Cahuilla) celebrates traditional Native American bird singing and dancing. Take note: Preceding the festival on the evening of Friday, Feb. 3, the Museum will hold Bird Singing: Perspectives on Indian Social Song & Dance. This panel discussion features distinguished bird singers and dancers, and addresses
aspects of traditional bird singing and dancing—past and present— traditional regalia, and what the future holds for this unique performance practice. (The event begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Auditorium of University of California, Riverside of the Palm Desert Campus. Admission is free.) The Bird Song & Dance Festival features honored bird singers and dancers from California and Arizona. It is estimated that 535 bird singers, dancers, and other guests attended last year’s festival. Native food and craft vendors will be present, as well as Tribal representatives who will display educational
resources and other information. The event includes a free-standing exhibition about the tradition of bird singing, with a special tribute to past tribal elders who kept alive the tradition of bird singing by their teaching of bird songs to succeeding generations of Tribal members. This photographic display with accompanying text will be presented on a series of large vertical panels that highlight the rich cultural heritage of Cahuilla bird singing and dancing. Through the ages, bird singing and dancing have been an important part of Native culture for tribes in southern California and other
regions of the Southwest. Birds inspired the Cahuilla people to migrate after the death of their creator, Mukat. They saw birds come and go throughout the seasons, and thought they must be going somewhere better. The people followed the birds but lost their way, in fact, not knowing where to find water or food. They were caught in snow storms and many people died before they made their way back home. Bird songs are social songs that tell stories about the lessons learned during this migration. A completely oral tradition, they were sung in a precise order that accurately accounted for the chronology of the migration. The event takes place noon to 7 p.m. at 2401 East Baristo Road in Palm Springs. For additional information, call 760833-8174 or visit accmuseum.org.
Out and About: The Weekly Highlights February 2: El Paseo Cruise Night. Cars start arriving around 3:15pm at the upper level of parking structure behind The Gardens on El Paseo. Cruisers hit El Paseo at 4:30pm, so grab a chair and enjoy the show. elpaseocruisenight.com/calendar. html.
February 4: Art on Main Street. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring the original art of 70 artists, including paintings, photography, ceramics, glass, metal sculpture, jewelry, and textiles. Old Town La Quinta. oldtownlaquinta.com.
February 2: Cole. 3 and 8 p.m. Award winning Australian cabaret performer Michael Griffiths explores the colorful life and timeless songs of Cole Porter. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Springs. 760-340-2787, mccallumtheatre.com.
February 4: 11th Annual Hot Rod Classic & Custom Car Show. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendance is FREE – live music, vendor booths, food, beer garden and some of the best souped up hot rods, cars, trucks and bikes you’ve ever seen! Frances Hack Park, 78100 Francis Hack Ln, La Quinta.
February 4: The Golden Boys. 8 p.m. Dick Fox’s Golden Boys starring Frankie Avalon, Fabian & Bobby Rydell performing together. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella. 760-7755566, spotlight29.com.
February 4: The Joey Sellers Jazz Aggregation at Pete Carlson’s Jazz for Jazz Lovers Series. 7 p.m. Pete Carlson’s Jazz for Jazz Lovers Concert Series, come out and enjoy world class jazz music at Pete’s. Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis, 73741
Highway 111, Palm Desert. 760568-3263, petecarlsonsgolf.com. February 4: The Gardens Concert Series. 3:30 p.m. Featuring live entertainment by Desert Sol. A $15 donation helps benefit a different local non-profit and gets attendees a seat on the lawn, two glasses of wine, and lite bites. The Gardens on El Paseo, 73545 El Paseo, Palm Desert. 760-862-1990. thegardensonelpaseo.com/events. February 5: Palm Springs Vintage Market. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m Boutique flea market in open air setting. Antiques and collectibles from every era with emphasis on MCM furnishings and accessories. Vintage trailers, classic cars, entertainment and snacks! 2300 E. Baristo Rd., Palm Springs. palmspringsvintagemarket.com.
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Incoming Phone Lines at Palm Springs City Hall Fixed Did you try calling Palm Springs City Hall last week? Then you may have noticed that your phone call wasn’t connecting to City Hall. Incoming telephone lines at City Hall were temporarily out of service following the rainy weather. The City’s Information Technology Department worked with Frontier Communications to correct the problem, which was believed to be weather related. The incoming telephone lines were restored by Wednesday, Jan. 25. City Hall remained open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday-Thursday. 911 and other telephone lines at City facilities, including the Police and Fire
Department, continued to operate normally. “We appreciate the effort made by Frontier Communications to fix the problem as quick as possible,” noted City Manager David H. Ready. “We thank the public for their patience.” Anyone unable to connect to City Hall in the future can call the Public Information cell phone at 760-902 -9736 or Neighborhoods and Community Relations at 760-902-1155. Residents can also find a host of information on the City website at palmspringsca.gov.
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City of Palm Desert Unravels Its Second Annual Swing N’ Hops Street Party Palm Desert kicks up its heels and swings into full gear again this February when the City presents the exciting second annual Swing N’ Hops Street Party—an outdoor extravaganza celebrating swing dance, craft beer, and live music in the heart of Palm Desert’s upscale shopping and dining district, El Paseo. Happening from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, on the street between San Pablo Avenue and Larkspur Lane, this free, four-hour street party transports guests to a time when swing was king and everybody danced. With live music from the Jennifer Keith Quintet, everyone can boogie-woogie outdoors, while also enjoying a variety of microbrews in craft beer gardens and great gourmet food booths. Honoring the timeless marriage between jazz dance and live music, the swing partygoers can get their groove on with free dance instruc-
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tasty food booths lining the street. Craft beer connoisseurs can hop over to one of two “speakeasies” —beer gardens stocked with suds by local favorite, Coachella Valley Brewing Co., sponsored by Liquid Catering. El Paseo Cruise Night will showcase classic autos from the swing era and beyond. With interactive art stations, crafts, and family fun, there’s something for everyone at Swing ’N Hops.
Live music by the Jennifer Keith Quintet tion at the event. From West Coast swing to the collection of vintage swing dances—such as Lindy Hop, Shag, Balboa, Jitterbug and the Charleston—those with their dancing shoes on will learn a variety of popular moves from the one and only Lupita Limon. There will also be a swing performance during the event and attendees are
encouraged to revive the glamour of the swing era by wearing fun fashion representative of the 1920s through 1940s. A number of retail vendors and pop-up shops will be located along the avenue including era-specific hair stylings and simple make-up applications. Partygoers can purchase gourmet eats from one many
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Swing N’ Hops Street Party is a featured event of First Weekend, taking place from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, the city’s monthly art and culture program taking place every first weekend November through May. Other First Weekend events include Art Walk, El Paseo Cruise Night, Free Fridays at the Galen, and much more. For more information about Swing ‘N Hops Street Party or First Weekend please visit pdfirstweekend.com.
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Author Lisa Harris Heads To Just Fabulous in Palm Springs Lisa Harris, author of “Unveiled Beauty,” will discuss her book and be available for a book signing at Just Fabulous, from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4. In her first published collection of poetry, Harris offers stunning photography alongside heartfelt poetry reflecting women’s struggles, triumphs, and universal journeys. Never before has a poetry book combined these three art forms— fashion, photography, and poetry. With a creative and unique approach, “Unveiled Beauty” pairs original poetry with original fashion photography to capture a whole portrait of a woman, both her inner and outer beauty. The book contains exquisite photography that depicts everyday women who represent universal beauty. Physically, they are a beautiful cross-section of women with different ethnic backgrounds, ages, shapes, and sizes. “Unveiled Beau-
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It Works: Use Toothpaste To Clean Foggy Headlights It may sound odd to think of toothpaste as a cleaning agent, but it works surprisingly well. The reason it works is because oxidation on your headlights is similar to plaque found on your teeth. Since toothpaste removes plaque from your teeth, it can work on your car’s foggy
headlights, too. All you need to do is put some toothpaste on a sponge and rub the entire headlight surface. Use a little elbow grease for a minute or two, then wipe it off with a cloth. Apply some car wax to make it shine and once it dries, wipe it off with a clean cloth.
ty” hopes to connect with women of all ages at all stages in life with a focus on building confidence, selfdiscovery and healing. Harris has found a unique way to merge both fashion and poetry with a stirring collection of her poetry that covers a wide range of topics that attest to the power and spirit of each woman’s story that empower the reader. Just Fabulous is located at 515 N. Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs. For more information, call 760-864-1300.
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‘Fast Forward—The Architecture of William F. Cody’ Special Exhibit Arrives at The Palm Springs Public Library Join The Palm Springs Public Library for “Fast Forward: The Architecture of William F. Cody (1916-1978),” a special exhibit direct from the Los Angeles A + D Museum. The exhibit will be open daily Feb. 17–26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event requires advanced ticket purchase for $10 per person online at the Modernism Week website or available at the door for $15 per person. Proceeds from
this exhibit to benefit the Friends of the Palm Springs Library. Exhibit entry is through the outside, double-door entry labeled Learning Center located on the South Side of the Palm Springs Public Library. Entry is not through the Library. This self-guided exhibit celebrates the centennial of architect William F. Cody and his seminal contribution to modern architecture. See im-
ages, photos, plans and more spanning his career; some have never previously been on display Take note: You will be able to also see new projects created by architecture students at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo after studying his archive housed at the school. Watch a video with curator Jo Lauria as interviewed by local architecture expert Michael Stern, as she describes the exhibit and its relevance today. This exhibition of Cody’s architecture is based on primary archival research with input from his family. Cody left behind an important
legacy and his influence continues to serve as inspiration for successive generations of designers. The objects on display created by architecture students of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo are a testament to Cody’s relevance to the ongoing dialogue of architecture. The Palm Springs Public Library-The Learning Center is located at 300 South Sunrise Way in Palm Springs. For more information visit palmspringsca.gov/government/departments/library.
Coyote StageWorks presents ‘Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks’ Coyote StageWorks, the Coachella Valleybased award-winning Actors’ Equity professional theater company continues it 20162017 theatrical season with a production of “Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks,” a popular two-character comedy/drama that will Loretta Jane Swit feature Loretta Swit and David Engle. The production will run from Feb. 3 through 12, 2017 with eight performances at the Annenberg Theater in the Palm Springs Art Museum. The fully staged play will star Loretta Swit (best known for her role of Major David Engel Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan on the beloved televi-
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sion show “M*A*S*H”) and actor and Coyote StageWorks Founding Board and Company Member David Engel. Tickets are $45 -$55 for matinees and $50-$60 for evening performances. A Q&A session with cast members will follow the Thursday matinees. To purchase individual tickets or subscriptions, call 760-325-4490 or visit annenbergtheater. org. For group sales, call 760-318-0024. Performance takes place at the Annenberg Theater—Palm Springs Art Museum, located at 101 North Museum Drive in Palm Springs.
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Fourth Annual Under $100 Art Fair Hits Idyllwild On Saturday, Feb. 4, visitors to the mountain artist community of Idyllwild will be treated to local art that is all priced under $100. Hosted by the Art Alliance of Idyllwild, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the Fourth Annual Under $100 Art Fair will feature 18 individual artist booths. Galleries and Art Hot Spots throughout town will also feature under $100 sections in their businesses. A unique shopping experience, the art fair aims to erase the stress and cost that often accompanies Valentine’s Day. In addition to meeting the artists behind the creations being showcased, no one has to break their budget. Art mediums include jewelry, paintings, photography, wood, carved eggs, and much more. Held at the Community Church at 54400 North Circle
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Drive in Idyllwild, it is walking distance to art galleries, inns, restaurants, and locally owned retail establishments. Admission to the art fair is free. In addition to Idyllwild being an art destination, it has also been named one of the “17 Coziest American Mountain Towns” by Expedia. Nestled among the pine trees and a short drive from the desert floor, visitors will instantly feel the charm of Idyllwild. The Deer Sightings project, an Art Alliance public art installation of painted deer throughout the village, is also a must see. The event runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Art Alliance of Idyllwild is a volunteer-based, nonprofit organization that features art events throughout the year. Visit artinidyllwild.org for more information.
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Second Annual Taste of Jalisco Festival Graces Cathedral City
Relationships are at the forefront of the 2nd Annual Taste of Jalisco, presented by Southern California Edison. The event celebrates the sister city relationship between Cathedral City and Tequila, Jalisco (Mexico) through music, fashion, spirits, culture and cuisine. It is a time to recognize the strength in our diversity, appreciate our similarities, and reaffirm our diplomatic commitment to improve the lives of both cities’ residents. The festival takes place on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. in Downtown Cathedral City’s Festival Lawn located at 68600 East Palm Canyon Drive (Highway 111). The Taste of Jalisco Parade kicksoff the festival at 10 a.m. as it meanders through our downtown streets and features local dance groups, circus acrobats, fire and police vehicles, and the wonderful dancing horses by Caballos Bailadores de la Alta Escuela del Rancho Arroyo, plus many more. Throughout the day, attendees will enjoy a great variety of Mexican inspired cuisine and desserts at the festival’s food court as well as Tequila inspired adult beverages hosted by the Cathedral City Evening Rotary. Children will have the time of their lives playing in the free Kid Zone near the Fountain of Life. They can bounce around in five large inflatables and win prizes during musical chairs, sack races, and piñata games. At noon, a special rededication
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ceremony will take place on the Main Stage honoring the 20th Anniversary of the Sister City relationship between Cathedral City and Tequila, Jalisco (Mexico). It will also provide all the pageantry as the two city councils reconfirm their commitment to build cooperation at the municipal level, promote cultural understanding, and stimulate each city’s economic development. Shortly thereafter, the wonderful list of musical and dance entertainers begins with Mariachi Limón De Javier Hernandez, Resplendor de Mexico Folkloric, and Codigo 442. At 3 p.m. Fashion Designer Claudia Lua of CL Designer Studio showcases the latest fashions for a young lady’s Quinceañera - a timeless tradition recognized throughout Latin America. As the day turns into night, the musical entertainment continues with the performances of Grupo Neblina, Pedro Torres con Mariachi, The Band Fresh, Casandra con Mariachi, and ends with the evening’s headliner Nacho Bustillos. Families will want to gather at 8 p.m. for the spectacular Taste of Jalisco Fireworks Show. The night sky will light up with the dazzling array of pyrotechnics. Food, music, fireworks, and fun for the whole family are the essential ingredients for Taste of Jalisco. For all festival information including the latest schedule, visit TasteOfJalisco.com.
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Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Servings: 4
Ingredients • 1/2 pound any variety mushroom • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided • 1 pound ground beef • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 4 buns
Directions Finely dice mushrooms or gently pulse in food processor. In skillet, warm 1 tablespoon olive oil on medium-high heat and add mushrooms, cooking 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from heat and cool 5 minutes.
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Transfer cooled mushrooms to medium bowl. Add ground beef and salt, mixing until combined. Make four patties. Add remaining olive oil to pan and cook burger patties on mediumhigh heat until internal temperature reaches at least 160 F. Plate and add desired toppings to bun. Recommended toppings include: pickled red peppers, crumbled blue cheese and watercress greens. For additional mushroom recipes that incorporate the blending technique, visit mushroominfo.com.
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CODA Gallery Debuts Special Exhibition Honoring Late Artist Trevor Goss CODA Gallery welcomes the inaugural posthumous exhibition of the renowned artist Trevor Goss. The exhibition will open with a reception on Friday, Feb. 3, from 5 to 8 pm, and will continue through Feb. 24, 2017. This extraordinary Trevor Goss exhibition includes both retrospective works as well as his final series in its entirety, the last full series of paintings Goss completed before his death in 2012, which has never before been on view to the public. Goss was an experimental contemporary artist in painting and sculpture who graduated with distinction from the Michaelis School of Fine Art at Cape Town and studied at the post-graduate level at the Hornsey School of Art in London. His work is in collections worldwide. Goss also embraced a world of
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light. Informed by an unparalleled knowledge of color and technique, Goss’ paintings are not only about light, they are light. In Trevor Goss’ use of light refractive materials, applied to the canvas by many different methods, the pristine surface is, in words he wrote describing his work, “dematerialized from solid to kinetic.” Overall, it creates light like a rainbow, and changing color fields are conjured. More than a moment in time, Goss also wrote, “the diffraction of light is time in motion.” CODA Gallery is located at 73-400 El Paseo in Palm Desert. CODA is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit codagallery.com.
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High Desert Region Benefitting from Latest Series of Storms The latest series of storms that has covered local mountains in snow is also recharging local aquifers. At the height of this morning’s rain, stream water gauges at Deep Creek and West Fork experienced surface flows as high as 5,000 cubic feet per second, according to data collected by the Mojave Water Agency. Rain gauge readings as of this
morning (before noon) show ranges of .81 inches at the gauge located at the Phelan Pinion Hills Community Services District, .74 inches in Adelanto, .68 inches at gauges in Apple Valley and Helendale, and .45 in the Brentwood area of Victorville. Water flowing Sunday along the Mojave River at the Bear Valley Road Bridge near the Jess Ranch
Marketplace was not a result of this set of storms, but from water released from Silverwood Dam. To find out more about groundwater recharge, visit mojavewater.org/video-gallery.html. The Mojave Water Agency manages the region’s water resources for the common benefit to assure stability in the sustained use for
its citizens. It is one of 29 State Water Contractors entitled to receive State Water Project water when available. The Agency’s territory encompasses 4,900 square miles with a population of 450,000. For additional information on the Mojave Water Agency, visit mojavewater.org or call, 760946-7000.
Get Fit in February at Palm Desert Aquatic Center Palm Desert Aquatic Center (PDAC) makes it easy for Valley water lovers to stay healthy and get fit in February. PDAC is offering a cross training fitness pass, deck cycling classes, and swim lessons. Grab a fitness pass and participate in PDAC has to offer for one monthly price. Keep up-to-date with PDAC happenings by visiting, pdpool.com. Swim lessons are available for all ages and taught by trained swim instructors. Classes are 30 minutes long and space is limited, sign-
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up now to get registered early for Spring. The first session is February 27 through March 17 on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 4-4:30, 4:40-5:10, and 5:20-5:50 p.m. Residents pay $60 and non-residents pay $80. Qualified registrants can inquire about financial aid – available on a first-come first-serve basis. Palm Desert Aquatic Center has acquired 12 state of the art, FreeMotion cycling bikes. PDAC utilizes these bikes in their new program—Deck Cycling.
Deck Cycling is an indoor cycling experience on the outdoor pool deck. The first month’s rate includes unlimited classes for $69. PDAC is the frequent rider pass including 10 rides for $89. Guests can also pay $10 as the drop-in rate. Space is limited. PDAC fitness passes are now available and on sale for $99 per month. With this pass, users can take unlimited water exercise classes, cycling classes, yoga classes, and lap swimming. PDAC offers a
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lap swim fitness passes as well. Lap swimmers are advised to check the website for lane availability during the month of February. For additional information and complete schedules of lap swimming, and fitness classes, visit pdpool.com or call 760 565-7467. Please see the “What’s Happening Now” scroll bar for current activities at PDAC. The Palm Desert Aquatic Center is located at 73751 Magnesia Falls Drive in Palm Desert, behind Civic Center Park.
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Desert Oasis Healthcare Honored for Its Highest Quality Care to Patients Desert Oasis Healthcare, (DOHC), the Palm Springs based Medical Group, serving more than 29,000 Medicare Advantage members throughout the Coachella Valley, has been recognized for continually providing high-quality health care to Medicare Advantage patients by the Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA), a statewide, nonprofit group, it was announced today by DOHC Medical Director, Dr. Marc Hoffing. Building on the Medicare Advantage (MA) star rating system for health plans, IHA uses a subset of
13 clinical quality measures to collect performance data and assign star ratings to physician organizations state wide, based on how well they provide recommended care to more than 2 million California seniors and people with disabilities enrolled in MA health maintenance organizations (HMOs). Each year, IHA recognizes outstanding physician organizations that achieve a 4.5 or 5 star rating. Only a small percentage of physician organizations qualify for the 5 star rating. Desert Oasis Healthcare was presented the coveted 5 star
rating for 2015-16. “From our administrative staff, to our medical personnel to our home care providers, we are committed to performance measurement and ongoing quality improvement,” notes Hoffing. He went on to say that having just celebrated its 35th anniversary of providing quality health care to our members, “we are honored to receive this recognition from such an esteemed organization as the Integrated Healthcare Association.” IHA President and CEO Jeffrey Rideout, M.D. says, “We believe
California is the only state in the country providing overall MA star quality ratings at the physician organization level, and we applaud all California physician organizations for leading the way in making health care quality more transparent.” For more information contact Teresa L. Hodgkins, VP of Clinical Quality Initiatives at: 760-969-5276, or by Email at THodgkins@mydohc.com. Or visit mydohc.com
Socks and Underwear Drive to Benefit Coachella Valley Rescue Mission Village Pub, celebrating 21 years in downtown, is now accepting donations for a Socks & Underwear Drive in which donations of brand new underwear and socks packages will be provided to Coachella Val-
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ley Rescue Mission (CVRM). The nonprofit organization is also in need of toiletries, which can also be donated at Village Pub. Notably, homeless people put their socks through more wear and
tear in a week than most socks see in a year! Since consignment shops and charities cannot sell or give away used undergarments, there is a great ongoing need for these items.
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Donations can be made at Village Pub Monday through Sunday between 10 a.m. and 2 a.m. daily. Village Pub is located at 266 S. Palm Canyon Dr. in Palm Springs. For more information, call 760-323-3265.
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Bookmarks: New and Upcoming Reads Echoes in Death
J. D. Robb Available Feb. 7 As N.Y. Lt. Eve Dallas and her billionaire husband Roarke are driving home, a young woman— dazed, naked, and bloody—suddenly stumbles out in front of their car. Roarke slams on the brakes and Eve springs into action. Daphne Strazza is rushed to the ER, but it’s too late for her husband Dr. Anthony Strazza. A brilliant orthopedic surgeon, he now lies dead amid the wreckage of his obsessively organized town house, his three safes opened and emptied. Daphne would be a valuable witness, but in her terror and shock the only description of the perp she can offer is repeatedly calling him “the devil”... What does the devil look like? And where will he show up next?
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Robert B. Parker’s Revelation Robert Knott Available Feb. 7
Territorial marshals Cole and Hitch figured things had finally settled down in Appaloosa when Boston Bill Black’s murder charge was dropped. But all that changed when Augustus Noble Driggs was transferred to a stateside penitentiary across the border from Mexico. In a haunting twist of fate, Driggs and a pack of cold-blooded convicts are suddenly on the loose—and it’s up to all territorial lawmen, including Cole and Hitch, to capture the fugitives and rescue the woman. Finally free, Driggs is quickly on his own furious hunt for a hidden cache of gold and jewels—and for the men who betrayed him and left him for dead.
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PUZZLE PAGE
HOROSCOPE FEBRUARY 2 - 8 ARIES (March 21-April 19). Because of all you know now, there are bits of the past that pang with sweet resonance. You watch them as if through a window. These times are sweet, too. How would you play it if you knew that future-you was watching?
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). With certain types of button-pushing individuals, it’s very difficult not to be petty. Pettiness is what they draw out in you. It’s like they engage the most infantile parts of you. Counteract with the air-sign mantra: Rise above.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ve faith in many things, ideas and people. The area in which you lack strong belief will be rattled today, and you’ll learn about the source of your doubts and misgivings.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). True success is never determined by factors beyond your control. It can’t be. Because true success is the process. It’s the making of efforts. It’s the systematic approach to a goal, not the goal itself.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Do you think you’re a better judge of the other person or of yourself? Most people are a better judge of the other person. That’s why feedback from those who love you has credence for you, especially today.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’ll be drawn to the bright lights and noise. It’s mostly fun to maneuver your way through the sensory excitements, but only for a short period of time. It’s nowhere to overstay.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). A decision hangs in the balance. Thinking time is needed. Your best thought processes come while you’re driving, showering, walking and the like. Approach from different angles. Reason it out. Feel it out. write it out.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Networks are built one relationship at a time. You’ve earned yours over years of making and cherishing connections. Some of these connections you can share, and some are nontransferable.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Those who have earned your respect, friendship and love (or any two out of the three) deserve the pleasure of your company in real life. Face-toface encounters bring good fortune today.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’re so openhearted that people rarely cross your personal boundaries; your love is an open field for miles. Still, there are those who will find the property line and cross it today.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Everything ends — days, stories, connections — and many endings are accompanied by relief, hope and a swell of new energy. Take a breath and put the next step forward.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’re gifted at reading people — even entire rooms full of people! Bonus: You have a sixth sense for who needs what you have to offer and who offers what you need.
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Let out fishing line Vitality Skunk Perched Forget about Parisian pig Blue shade Ice cream flavor #3 Get a move on Ill temper Rent payer Stop Takes out Many desserts
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Do You Remember What Happened This Week in History? February 2, 1887
Groundhog Day, featuring a rodent meteorologist, is celebrated for the first time at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Penn. According to tradition, if a groundhog comes out of its hole on this day and sees its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter weather; no shadow means an early spring.
February 3, 2005
Alberto Gonzales won Senate confirmation as the nation’s first Hispanic attorney general despite protests over his record on torture.
February 4, 1974 Patty Hearst, the 19-year-old daughter of newspaper publisher Randolph Hearst, is kidnapped from her apartment in Berkeley, California, by two black men and a white woman, all three of whom are armed. Her fiance, Stephen Weed, was beaten and tied up along with a neighbor who tried to help. Witnesses reported seeing a struggling Hearst being carried away blindfolded, and she was put in the trunk of a car. Neighbors who came out into the street were forced to take cover after the kidnappers fired their guns to cover their escape.
February 5, 1994
White supremacist Byron De La Beckwith is convicted in the murder of African-American civil rights leader Medgar Evers, over 30 years after the crime occurred. Evers was
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gunned down in the driveway of his Jackson, Mississippi, home on June 12, 1963, while his wife, Myrlie, and the couple’s three small children were inside.
February 6, 1952
After a long illness, King George VI of Great Britain and Northern Ireland dies in his sleep at the royal estate at Sandringham. Princess Elizabeth, the oldest of the king’s two daughters and next in line to succeed him, was in Kenya at the time of her father’s death; she was crowned Queen Elizabeth II on June 2, 1953, at age 27.
February 7, 1964
Pan Am Yankee Clipper flight 101 from London Heathrow lands at New York’s Kennedy Airport–and “Beatlemania” arrives. It was the first visit to the United States by the Beatles, a British rock-and-roll quartet that had just scored its first No. 1 U.S. hit six days before with “I Want to Hold Your Hand.” At Kennedy, the “Fab Four”–dressed in mod suits and sporting their trademark pudding bowl haircuts– were greeted by 3,000 screaming fans who caused a near riot when the boys stepped off their plane and onto American soil.
February 8, 1943
Japanese troops evacuate Guadalcanal, leaving the island in Allied possession after a prolonged campaign.
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Neighborhood Park News: What’s New This Week
Joshua Springs, MHP By Joan Carroll Did you go to the “Price is Right” on Jan. 21 in the Rec Hall? I got there just in time to see them toss the cloth dice to pick the final winner—who was Suzie B! Congrats!! Thanks Carlena for this fun night. Remember whatever we eat over what we need goes on the hips gals. Men don’t get dunlap’s disease—the belly dunlaps over the belt! Its easier to not eat it than take it off later. Wanda’s children’s quilt was showed off at coffee time recently. Beautiful and colorful some child will love it! Norm M. participated in the Tour de Palm Springs bike ride. I was told by his proud wife that he rode 48 miles. His donations went to Angel View. Loah K. had daughter and granddaughter - Kelly and Darcy visiting from Madison, North Carolina. They were working on a beautiful pinwheel quilt together. Cliff’s sister who was visiting with the Johnsons remarked about our colorful sunrises. The the cloud formations and flamingo skies have been spectacular lately. We even had a double rainbow that a person sent a picture in to our local tv channel. Did you know the second rainbow would be opposite in color bands? Milkweed has been planted at Desert Ridge Academy and a mural about butterflies has been painted at their school. We need
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many, many more gardeners to plant milkweed if we wish to sustain these beautiful Monarch butterflies. Milkweed can be planted from seed. Their seed was obtained from Sunnylands. The butterfly larvae only eat milkweed plants. (15 seeds send with self-addressed envelope —asks for a donation) or 50 + seeds for a $l donation. Live Monarch-Seed Campaign 20l6, 3003-C8 Yamato Road #1015, Boca Raton, Fl., 33434. Money donations go towards providing free seeds to schools. below addresses all state they have milkweed seed for sale (to date I have not contacted them): edenbrothers.com/ Sale, gardeners.com/Official/Site, americanmeadows.com/Milkweed-Seed. Milkweed grew all over New York State when I lived there as a child. I sent for 50 seeds and planted them just in time for the rain to water them. Are you a stamp collector? I have a large multiple families collection that I need experienced help with. Please call me 760-251-1882 if you can help. You know we’re getting tired of the constant rain when the people from Washington were grumbling, the Alaskan’s say that they are cold and the people from Utah said they just as well as stayed at home. Come on Sunshine!
Joshua Tree National Park Plans to Expand Visitor Center The Park has implemented a planning process to expand the existing visitor facilities adjacent to the Cottonwood Visitor Center on the southern border of the park. The 20 year old, double-wide trailer that currently serves as the park’s visitor center can no longer meet the needs of an increasing number of park visitors. The park is looking at how best to interpret the story of Cottonwood Springs and the surrounding Colorado Desert through design elements as well as infrastructure along the current visitor center footprint. Park management hopes to see ground breaking on the project in the next two to three years with completion by 2022. The project is relying on funding through the existing fee program. Money earned through the fees charged for park entrance must be
channeled back into infrastructure projects or services that directly meet visitor needs. Interested persons can read about the planning site on the web at pepc.nps.gov/JOTRVC or request a hard copy of the newsletter by calling 760-367-5502, or visiting park headquarters in Twentynine Palms. Take note: Persons wishing to comment on the project proposal can use the PEPC site directly or may communicate through writing to the park superintendent. If you would like your address or email added to the mailing list for future updates on this project, please send your information to: Joshua Tree National Park - Kirk Diamond, Chief of Maintenance. 74485 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277. Or call 760-367-5680
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