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BNP Paribas Open
Eight things to watch for at this years tournament It’s that time of year again: The BNP Paribas Open is back and the Indian Wells Tennis Garden is where the eyes of all those in the tennis world fall. The tournament site itself has gone through a massive revamp in the 50 weeks since the completion of the 2016 event, with Stadium 1 upgrading its dining options and suites, as well as a new Stadium Plaza for fan viewing and much more. What are the story lines coming into the 2017 event? Here, nine items that can’t be missed. 1. Djokovic goes for history. Having won this event the last three years running, the Novak Djokovic will try to make history by becoming the first to capture four consecutive trophies, as well as extend his lead as the winningest player with a sixth title overall. He comes in as an unfamiliar No. 2 in the world behind Andy Murray, who is in search of his first title ever in the Coachella Valley on the heels of his first win in Dubai last week. 2. Serena favored; Azarenka absent. Victoria Azarenka’s Indian Wells-Miami double was one of the WTA’s best feats in 2016, but the new mother is missing the event this year after giving birth to a son in December. No doubt Serena Williams, a two-time Indian Wells winner and the world No. 1, is the favorite, she has been outrageously good in Australia in January, where she captured an Open Era record 23rd Grand Slam title. Indian Wells
is Serena’s first tournament since that win in Melbourne. 3. Roger, Rafa resurgent. While Murray and Djokovic are 1-2 in the men’s field, it’s Australian Open finalists Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal who continue to wow in their respective comebacks. Federer - like Serena - set an Open Era record with major No. 18 in Melbourne, while Nadal now has finals in Australia and in Acapulco to his name this season, reinserting himself as a danger to the top tier on the hard court surface. Both are multi-time champions here in the past. 4. Who can challenge Serena? With Azarenka out, the field will have its
work cut out for it against the best of all time. Serena’s older sister Venus, made her first Grand Slam final in eight years at the Australian Open, while former Indian Wells winners Simona Halep and Caroline Wozniacki could be factors. Angelique Kerber hasn’t had the start she’s wanted, but the world No. 2 had a solid run to the Dubai semifinals. Other contenders: Doha winner Karolina Pliskova, Garbine Muguruza, Dominika Cibulkova, Agnieszka Radwanska, Svetlana Kuznetsova, and Madison Keys. 5. The men’s contenders. The big four are always the ones to watch for the men, but that doesn’t mean the rest of the field doesn’t have a
chance. Stan Wawrinka is the leader of that pack. Grigor Dimitrov has had a resurgent 2017, making the Melbourne final four as well, and Sam Querrey is one to watch after a stunning win in Acapulco. Nick Kyrgios has seemed to find his next gear, upsetting Djokovic in Acapulco, while Milos Raonic, Kei Nishikori, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Dominic Thiem and David Goffin will all look to play the role of spoiler. Raonic, the Canadian, was a finalist here a year ago. 6. Tennis Paradise… just got better. Already one of the most pristine stops on tour, the Indian Wells TenContinued on page 13 >>
Out and About March 9: Second Annual Tribute to The Follies. Starring John Davidson and Ann Hampton Callaway Featuring David, Dania, Charlie Frye, The Lindy Sisters, Follies dancers and orchestra. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Springs. 760-340-2787, mccallumtheatre.com. March 9: The Ladies Who Sang with the Follies. 6 p.m. Headlining the show is 20-season Palm Springs Follies vocalist Judy Bell and twoseason Follies vocalist Terri Olsen with music director Wayne Abravanel. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, 1 Tram Way, Palm Springs. 760-325-1449 pstramway.com. March 10: The Irish Rovers. 8 p.m. international ambassadors of Irish music have maintained their timeless ability to deliver a rollicking, rousing performance of good
cheer. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Springs. 760-340-2787, mccallumtheatre. com. March 11: Michael Bolton. 8 p.m. Grammy Award-winning singer/ songwriter brings his soulful souds to Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella. 760-7755566, spotlight29.com. March 11: Concert Under the Palms. 7:30 p.m. Featuring a performance by The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards. Spa Resort Casino, 401 East Amado Road, Palm Springs. sparesortcasino.com. March 11: Pete Carlson’s Jazz for Jazz Lovers Series. 7 p.m. Coltrane’s Sound Project Quintet, Darek Oles, Ralph Moore, and Eric Reed pay tribute to John Coltrane. Pete Carl-
son’s Golf & Tennis, 73741 Highway 111, Palm Desert. 760-5683263, petecarlsonsgolf.com. March 13: Morning Bird Walks. 7:30 to 9 a.m. Walk on the Ed Hastey and Randall Henderson Trails with an experienced birder to discover the year-round and migratory birds who call the Coachella Valley Desert their home. Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center, 51500 Highway 74, Palm Desert. desertmountains.org. March 13: Rockin’ Brews. 6 to 9 p.m. Featuring craft beer, hearty buffets, and music by Michael Keeth all set into the majestic vistas provided by the outdoor terraces and grand clubhouse. Desert Willow Golf Resort, 38995 Desert Willow Drive, Palm Desert. desertwillow.com/RockinBrews.
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‘Antiques Appraisal Day’ in Cathedral City The Cathedral City Historical Society and Cathedral City Senior Center will host their first road show style “Antiques Appraisal Day” event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 18 at the Cathedral City Senior Center, 37-171 West Buddy Rogers Avenue in Cathedral City. Certified appraisers will be on hand to offer their expertise on items such as jewelry, silver objects, antiques and collectibles, small furniture, paintings and other artwork, art glass and art pottery. Please, no coins or firearms. General admission is $10 for audience tickets. Appraisal fees are $15 for one item (includes admission) with a
limit of three items per person. Tickets are available on a “first come, first served” basis at the door. Light Refreshments and delicious “samplings” from local restaurants will be offered throughout the event free of charge. Classic cars will be on display in front of the Cathedral City Senior Center. For more information, contact the Cathedral City Historical Society at 760320-9923 or visit cathedralcityhistoricalsociety.org or The Cathedral City Senior Center at 760-321-1548 or visit cathedralcenter.org. All proceeds will benefit the Cathedral City Historical Society and Cathedral City Senior Center.
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Question: I occur twice in eternity, and I’m always within sight. What am I? Answer on page 18.
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‘The Restoration of Classic Disney Films’ presentation at Palm Springs Public Library Ever wonder how The Walt Disney Studios preserve and restores their cinematic treasures that span some 90 years? Join Theodore E. Gluck, director of library restoration and preservation, on Wednesday, March 15 at the Palm Springs Public Library. You will discover the early days of Technicolor, the arrival of wide screen formats, and how all of these technologies are brought into the modern age, with unique footage and restoration examples. Theodore E. Gluck is a 26 year veteran with the Walt Disney Studios. During his tenure at Disney, Theo served for 11 years as the Director of Foreign Post Production for Disney Character Voices International and was also the Manager of Film Operations for Buena Vista Pictures Distribution. He has contrib-
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uted to numerous Studio projects over the years at Disney including the 70mm premiere of The “Lion King” at Radio City Music Hall and helped mount the outdoor German premiere of “Pocahontas” at the Olympic Park in Munich. Since 2004 Theo has been stewarding the Studio’s Restoration Program starting with the release of “Bambi” on DVD. He coordinated the digitization and preservation of the Studio’s nitrate negatives on the classic animated features and shorts. The lecture begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Learning Center at the main library. The Palm Springs Public Library is located at 300 South Sunrise Way in Palm Springs. For more information, call 760-322-7323 or visit palmspringsca.gov/government/departments/library.
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Mayor Harnik reaches five gallons of donated blood, receives ‘leaf’ City of Palm Desert Mayor Jan Harnik was recognized by LifeStream Blood Bank for reaching five gallons in lifetime blood donations on Friday, March 3 at Palm Desert City Hall during their mobile drive. Attaining five gallons donated entitles Mayor Harnik to a “leaf” on the Tree of Life at LifeStream’s La Quinta Donor Center, 79-215 Corporate Centre Drive. She is a whole-blood donor; reaching five gallons requires 40 donations with a minimum eight weeks between each donation. “Mayor Harnik has been and continues to be a positive, eloquent voice for voluntary blood donation,” said Dr. Rick Axelrod, LifeStream’s president, CEO and medical director. “She makes a difference as a dedicated donor, and also seeks to generate awareness of the cause in her community. For example, she was a leading force
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CVWD holds conservation event on Backyard Composting etable waste into something beneficial for your garden, lawns, and house plants. Instead of putting organic waste into the garbage to be hauled to the landfill, learn to compost. Composting bins will be available for sale, please bring check or cash only.
Palm Desert Mayor Jan Harnik in creating the ‘Nine Cities Blood Drive Challenge’ held each summer in the Valley.” Mayor Harnik says she is honored and humbled that LifeStream recognized her for doing something that is already so rewarding. “Blood donation is such an easy way to make a difference in your community,” Harnik said. “Giving blood is a privilege that all of us can take advantage of. How often do you get to save a life?”
The Coachella Valley Water District will hold a free backyard composting class in Palm Desert on Saturday, March 11. Attend this “how-to” workshop to learn how to recycle organic resources such as yard trimmings, fruit, and veg-
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The free “how-to” backyard composting workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at the CVWD Steve Robbins Administration Building located at 75515 Hovely Lane East in Palm Desert. For more information on conservation events, visit cvwd.org or call 760-398-2651.
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Cathedral City receives federal grant to build a downtown park
The City of Cathedral City has been awarded a $1.4 million grant from the National Park Service through its Land and Water Conservation Fund Program (LWCF) to help build a new downtown park for cultural events and festivals. Once completed in late 2018, the new downtown park located at the corner of Avenida Lalo Guerrero and Cathedral Canyon Drive will feature an outdoor amphithe-
ater for citywide cultural events, walking trails, children’s play area, shade trellis, restrooms and concession facilities, landscape, lighting, and fencing. The $1.4 million LWCF grant requires matching funds to be used in order to build the park. Cathedral City has already set aside those funds and will begin the design phase of a $2.8 million park soon. Construction on the new park will begin in six to eight months and should be open for events in late fall 2018. “The City plans to announce additional major developments along the downtown corridor soon that are currently being negotiated,” stated City Manager Charles McClendon. “It is our belief that Downtown Cathedral City will become an entertainment destination point to shop, dine, stay and play for our residents and tourists alike.”
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Los Angeles Cello Quartet brings vibrant show to Palm Springs
The Los Angeles Cello Quartet brings its passionate and vibrant show to audiences at the Richards Center for the Arts at Palm Springs
High School on Monday, March 20. The Los Angeles Cello Quartet was initiated by Ruslan Biryukov (Director of Positive Motions Concert Se-
ries in Los Angeles,), founder of the Glendale Philharmonic Orchestra and The Los Angeles Cello Quartet. The ensemble was first introduced at the Los Angeles Philharmonic Fundraiser in Palos Verdes in May 2010. The sensational sounds created by four charismatic cellists-soloists immediately attracted public attention, and the quartet was instantly placed into a category of the leading chamber music groups.
Mr. Biryukov is excited to represent a new generation of creative professional musicians whose artistic level is recognized not only by awards but also by a worldwide audience. Single tickets for the 7:30 p.m. event are $20. For tickets, call 760-7700774 or visit psconcerts.org. The Richards Center for the Arts at Palm Springs High School is located at 2410 East Baristo Road in Palm Springs.
Colorful flowers in bloom at Joshua Tree National Park Take a tour! Saturate your senses with the beauty of a wildflower bloom in Joshua Tree National Park. Darrell Shade, botanist and naturalist, will lead this all-day field class on a tour through the colorful flowers of a desert spring. Darrell will entertain participants
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with descriptions of the flora, their botanical characteristics, and show how to identify the unique blossoms of the park. The audience will be delighted by Darrell’s personal accounts of the wonders of nature in this ordinarily dry and dusty environment.
Darrell will identify the flowers of Joshua Tree National Park by scientific and common names, allowing the participants to get to know these amazing plants up close and personal. Students will look at the early flora, mainly annuals coming into bloom.
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The tour will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 18. The group will meet at the Oasis Visitor Center located at 74485 National Park Drive in Twentynine Palms. Fee for JTNPA/ PINE/OSHER member is $60 for nonmembers it is $70. For more information, visit joshuatree.org.
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Some foods just seem to evoke the smell, taste and feel of chilly weather. As a beloved flavor, maple syrup can be much more than a breakfast condiment or pancake topping – it can be an impressive way to transform simple, seasonal snacks. A delicious beverage or dessert can be enhanced with the flavor of maple. For example, chef Megan Miller, of Baker Miller in Chicago, recommends the crisp, fresh taste of Homemade Maple Cream Soda as a beverage that pairs perfectly with the smoky kick of Stacy’s Fire Roasted Jalapeno Pita Chips – a pantry staple in her home. For a sweet treat, chef Joanne Chang, of Flour in Boston, suggests New England Maple Apple Dip. This dip delivers the flavors of the season with maple syrup, fresh apples and cinnamon as another delectable accompaniment to pita chips. By combining these seasonal ingredients, you can create delicious pairings and mouthwatering desserts. Find more chef selections and featured pairings at stacyssnacks.com. New England Maple Apple Dip Prep time: 5 minutes Servings: 6
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• 1 cup cream cheese • 1/2 cup maple syrup • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon • pinch of salt • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt • 2 apples, peeled and chopped into • 1/4-inch cubes • Stacy’s Cinnamon Sugar Pita Chips or Stacy’s Simply Naked Pita Chips Using food processor, blend cream cheese with maple syrup, cinnamon and salt until smooth. Fold Greek yogurt into cream cheese mixture; mix in apples. Serve with pita chips. Homemade Maple Cream Soda Prep time: 1 minute Servings: 1 • 1/2 ounce maple syrup • 1 tablespoon warm water • ice cubes • 6 ounces sparkling water orange or lemon, for garnish • Stacy’s Fire Roasted Jalapeno Pita Chips Stir maple syrup in warm water to dissolve. Add ice and sparkling water; stir and garnish with orange or lemon. Serve with pita chips.
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Neighborhood Park News: What’s new this week Joshua Springs, MHP By Joan Carroll Barbara R. had surgery after she fell and fractured her femur bone. She will be using a walker for 5-6 weeks. She is now resting and recovering at home. Thank goodness it was not a full hip replacement. Her husband David is cooking, cleaning and running errands. Barbara says she couldn’t do it without him and the support of her family. A small bird, yellowish/green with red topknot, has been dancing on my bougainvillea outside my bedroom window for the past week. I haven’t been able to identi-
fy it—maybe someone reading this will know what it is? Mort K. paid a visit to Loah K. after he placed the bees in the almond orchards in California. Sister Lois was also visiting from Tahoe. She wanted to get some sunshine and get away from the snow. Loah and Lois had a good time catching up. Loah was helping Lois with a very complex quilt pattern. I read in the Feb. 17 issue of the “Los Angeles Times” that Wildlife Officials have confirmed that a gray wolf pack has established itself in Northern California? They are the first family of wolves known in the state in nearly 100 years. The wolf
pack consists of two adult wolves and five pups, they will be known as the Shasta Pack. State wildlife authorities added grey wolves to the endangered list of California last year. They felt that the Oregon wolves would eventually find their way into Northern California. Healing Waters MHP By Ellie Davis Our Feb. 19 Potluck was wonderfully successful, with over 60 residents and guests enjoying food, fun, and fellowship. Thank you, Ronita for the festive Valentine decorations. Mark your calendar for Sunday,
March 19 at 3 p.m. in the Healing Waters Clubhouse for our next monthly Potluck. The theme is Green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Let’s do corned beef, cabbage, carrots, potatoes and any other side dishes you want to surprise us with. Anyone know how to make Irish Soda Bread? As always so grateful for all our volunteers who help set up and clean up. You are awesome. Please sign up on the sheet posted on back bulletin board. We will provide serving utensils for your dishes. Please put your name on the bottom of your bowls etc. Bring your own table service. Thank you.
Femme fatales of Film Noir at Rancho Mirage Public Library Film Noir, the black, cynical, twisted-plot cinema born in the ’40s, gave rise to a new kind of screen villain. The seductive, deadly dame who ensnared hapless men into webs of deceit and murder. Journalist and film scholar Stacy Davies will explore the cultural
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significance of Film Noir through clips from some of its most doubledealing dames and some of its most memorable films. Scheduled films include: Monday, March 12: “Born to Kill,” the 1947 film stars Claire Trevor
and Lawrence Tierney. Monday, March 20: “Out of the Past,” the 1947 film stars Jane Greer, Robert Mitchum, and Kirk Douglas. Don’t miss these femme fatales of the 1940s film screenings in the commu-
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nity room at the Rancho Mirage Public Library, located at 71100 Highway 111 in Rancho Mirage. Films are screened from 2-4 p.m. For more information and future events at the library, visit ranchomiragelibrary.org or call 760-341-7323.
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Spring Book Sale at Palm Springs Public Library
Friends of the Palm Springs Library will host their Spring Book Sale on Saturday, March 11. The sale will take place in the lobby of the Palm Springs Public Library. All proceeds go to fund Library programs. The Friends handle all material donations to the Library and remain in constant need of book donations, especially during the summer months. “We are always in need of new or gently used books, CDs, and books on tape,” says Richard Ellis, Book Sales Chair. “Many of these donated materials are put into the library collection and save
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the library from having to purchase them. The rest are sold in our daily and online sales, as well as in our regular book sales.” The Springs Book Sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Palm Springs Public Library, located at 300 South Sunrise Way in Palm Springs. Donations can be dropped off at the Library in the collection bin located inside and to the right of the Library’s main entrance. Larger donations are accepted by appointment only. Call 760-6688838 for more information or visit friendsofthepalmspringslibrary.org.
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Chalk Art Festival in Palm Springs Enjoy live music and view chalk masterpieces on sidewalks Professional and student artists will create chalk masterpieces on the sidewalks, with live music, hands-on art activities for children and much more. Proceeds from the event go to the Palm Springs SunUp Rotary Foundation and Arts in the Schools of the Palm Springs Unified School District.
Artists begin their masterpiece at 7 a.m., with all work to cease at 5 p.m. for judging of the art. Each artist will have a 6-foot by 10-foot workspace, with a minimum 4- by 4-foot finished work to be judged. Public admission to view the artwork is free. Donations made during the day will benefit arts
programs in the Palm Springs Unified School District and the Palm Springs Sunup Rotary Foundation. This year’s chalk art festival offers the best space to hold an outdoor chalk event – under the solar-paneled parking structures at Palm Springs High School at 2401 E Baristo Road in Palm Springs.
The event takes place from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 11 in the parking lot at Palm Springs High School, 2401 E. Baristo Road in Palm Springs. The Palm Springs SunUp Rotary’s $10 all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast is open 8 to 11 a.m. For more information, visit palmspringssunuprotary.org or contact 760-272-7083.
Palm Desert’s Art Documentary Series to screen ‘Bending Sticks’ In a career spanning four continents and three decades, internationally acclaimed environmental artist Patrick Dougherty has created over 200 majestic sculpture out of nothing more than saplings. On March 16 The Palm Desert Public Art Documentary Film Series will screen “Bending Sticks: The Sculpture of Patrick Dougherty.” The film follows Dougherty and his collaborators during a year of “stickwork” revealing his creative
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process, inspiration, thoughts about the temporary nature of his work, and unusual personal story. Katherine Hough, Chief Curator of the Palm Springs Art Museum, will lead a discussion of the film following the screening. The popular series of free public art-themed documentary films concludes on April 20 with “Packed in a Trunk: The Lost Art of Edith Lake Wilkinson.” Edith Lake Wilkinson moved
from West Virginia to New York by herself in 1888 to study at the Art Students’ League. During the next three decades, Wilkinson created artwork and life for herself. This film depicts Edith’s great-niece, Jane Anderson (Emmy-winning writer and director) two-year-exploration as she seeks recognition for her great-aunt’s life’s work. Instead of a featured speaker, the film will be preceded by an award ceremony for the UCR Palm Desert/
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Palm Springs Art Museum Artists Council Springs Exhibit People’s Choice Award. All films screen the third Thursday of the month, through April, at 6 p.m. in the auditorium at UCR Palm Desert, 75080 Frank Sinatra Drive. Admission is free, but reservations are recommended. For more information and reservations, call 760-837-1663.
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Eight things to watch for at the BNP Paribas Open << Continued from page 1 nis Garden upped its game again, headlined with 21 new restaurants inside Stadium 1. There is also a new big screen at the Stadium Plaza for better tennis viewing, while Tennis Channel has a set overlooking the area. The Indian Wells practice courts are unchanged, as is the famed Player Field for warm-ups, cool-downs and a game of soccer or two. But a new Fun Zone on the opposite side of Stadium 1 is sure to be a fan favorite and includes a seven-on-seven foosball table. 7. Doubles delight. The doubles
field again is unlike any other event in the world, with singles stalwarts Nadal, Raonic and more all signing up to compete. Nadal is pairing with Australian Bernard Tomic, while Raonic is playing with doubles veteran Nenad Zimonjic. Americans will love watching the combo of Steve Johnson and Jack Sock, while two-time winners the Bryan brothers are expected back. Bethanie Mattek-Sands, another American, is the new world No. 1 in women’s doubles and will defend her title here with a new partner in Lucie Safarova, who she won both the U.S. and Australian Opens with.
8. Finding the next star… right in front of you. Who’s got next in the world of tennis? Pliskova has pushed for that title on the women’s side, while Kyrgios has been the man to watch on the ATP World Tour. But there are many others, including Germany’s Alexander Zverev, who had match point on Nadal here a year ago. American Sock has not one but two titles this season, while teenager CiCi Bellis, from the Bay Area, is making her Indian Wells debut after making the Dubai quarterfinals. Naomi Osaka, Taylor Fritz, Daria Kasatkina and Jared Donald-
son are all names we might need to know… and soon. Eight incredible reasons to come see the show in Indian Wells, now all that’s left is to grab your tickets! For additional information and tickets, visit bnpparibasopen.com, download the tournament app in the iTunes or Google Play stores, call 800-9991585, or visit the box office at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. The Indian Wells Tennis Garden is located at 78200 Miles Ave. in Indian Wells.
Enjoy words with friends at Mizell Senior Center Are you a wordsmith? The Mizell Senior Center has added a new activity to their weekly schedule, Scrabble. Join Eileen Ronning and enjoy a challenging game of Scrabble while expanding your vocabulary.
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Games are free for Mizell members and $3 per session for non-members. Games are held 9 to 11:30 a.m. every Tuesday. Multiple games maybe going, so please bring your own Scrabble board if you have one.
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The Mizell Senior Center is located at 480 South Sunrise Way in Palm Springs. For more information including a calendar of events, programs and services, visit mizell.org or contact 760-323-5689 x117.
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The historic Lykken Estate open to the public for limited engagement One of Palm Springs’ original homes will be open to the public for one night only to raise money for Cielo Vista Charter School. The historically significant Lykken Estate was originally built in 1929 for Palm Springs pioneer Carl Gustav and Edith Lykken. They raised children in the home, including Jane Hoff, who will be recognized at the event as a Distinguished Citizen. In 1914, Carl Lykken established the first mercantile store and offered the town the first telephone service. Carl also became Palm Springs’ first postmaster. This special evening will allow
guests to explore the private estate, now owned by the Hampton Family, located in the Old Las Palmas neighborhood of Palm Springs. Guests will enjoy catered food by L’Olivo Italian Bistro, drinks, entertainment, silent auction and raffles. The event runs from 4:30-7:30 p.m. on March 26. Tickets for the event may be purchased by, calling 760-416-8252 or visit cielovistacharter.com. The benefit is organized by the Cielo Vista Charter School Parent Teacher Group, which is a registered 501(c)(3); donations are taxdeductible. Money raised will support student enrichment including art, music and field trips.
Host of ‘Traveling with Françoise’ takes to the sky with the Blue Angels Radio and television host Françoise Rhodes was excited to announce that out of hundreds of applications she has been picked as the Southern California media representative to experience a ride-
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along in a Blue Angels Performance Jet. This is an incredible and huge honor for Rhodes. The ride-along is in a F/A-18 Horney happened on Wednesday, March 8 at the NAF El Centro base, home of the Blue
Angels Squadron for the winter months as they prepare for their upcoming national tour. The experience will be on the next episode of Traveling with Françoise air-
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ing towards the end of March. Traveling with Françoise is on FOX11 KDFX every Thursday from 12:30 to 12:30 p.m. and at 5:30 a.m. on Fridays. For more information, visit travelingwithfrancoise.com.
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HOROSCOPE MARCH 9-15 ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll slip into a creative flow, and time will pass differently as you become absorbed in your work. This doesn’t mean it all turns out perfectly. What it means is that it doesn’t matter how it turns out. The process is pure joy. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). True to your earth-sign nature, you try to do what you can to respect Mother Earth and preserve her resources. Your efforts to save and reuse will start a trend among your friends that ripples beyond. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You acted with the best intentions, and now you may look at the situation differently and wish that you hadn’t. Problems can be solved; mistakes can be fixed. At least you tried. It’s wonderful how gutsy you are. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Though you’re expecting a pleasant-enough, routine kind of day, make a plan anyway. The process of planning will bring you luck. It will make you think differently. You’ll see an opportunity you’ve been missing.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You have a specialty, and you can do it better than anyone else. People will come to you today because you’re the expert and the only one who can handle the problem. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Maybe there really is a glass ceiling that’s making you feel limited in what you can accomplish. You’ll need more determination to break through this, not to mention discipline, persistence, courage and strategy. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The word “creative” used to be solely an adjective, but in your case, it’s a noun. You’ll make things with your mind. You’ll write, strategize and innovate. You’re not the only one who refers to you as a “creative,” either. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The truth of the matter is that for you, meeting expectations is never enough to create meaningful dynamics. “Perform beyond expectation” is your motto, and this is the bottom line in every part of your life.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Sacred spaces are real. You’ve entered such zones and felt the healing, uplifting energy there. If you can’t get to such a place to revive your spirit, create a sanctuary of your own.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Don’t be surprised if you run into exactly the person, problem or entity you want nothing to do with. Dress for this, just in case. Inconvenient and uncomfortable coincidences are a chance to rise to the occasion.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). A sense of urgency compels you to achieve more in less time. But you have to ask yourself whether this impulse to hurry really makes sense in the big picture. The top priorities are safety and health. Put those first and you’ll be fine.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The day’s dealings are not about the money. Dollars may be the least interesting detail at stake. Ego gratification is at the top of the list. As for you, you’re just trying to put your talents to good use.
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“PLAY ON”
Across 1 Olympic symbol 6 Sharp sound 11 Inexperienced 14 Steel girder 15 Island west of Maui 16 “You ___ here” 17 Proposal prop 19 Kind of party 20 Cry out 21 Coastal raptors 22 It’s an honor 24 Memo letters 26 Et ___ 27 Onsite journalist 33 Halt 35 Casting choices? 36 Diminutive suffix 37 Essence 38 Imitates a hot dog 39 Queens place 40 NBA great 41 Cavalry weapon 42 Promise 43 Play with fire 46 Takes care of 47 Keats piece 48 Joplin’s Bobby 50 Chow
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39 Cleaning job
2 “Rent” award
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3 Not made up
42 Benchmark: Abbr.
4 Scout warmer
44 Lobster coral
5 Med. care provider
45 Slammin’ Sammy
6 Shortening online letters
48 Silent
7 Alert
50 LAX info
8 Spanish liqueur
51 Rights grp.
9 Bread served with korma
52 Quaker’s “you”
10 Ladies’ men
55 Overbrim
11 Pest controller 12 Province
56 Old German duchy name
13 Become tiresome
59 Publisher Ballantine
18 Armstrong
60 Collar
49 Mogul
54 Irish novelist O’Brien
23 Word said with a salute 25 Nevertheless 26 Big galoots
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Do you remember what happened this week in history? March 9, 1959
The first Barbie doll goes on display at the American Toy Fair in New York City.
March 10, 1969
James Earl Ray pleads guilty to the assassination of African American civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and is sentenced to 99 years in prison.
March 11, 1997
Paul McCartney, a former member of the most successful rock band in history, The Beatles, was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for his “services to music.” The 54-year-old lad
from Liverpool became Sir Paul in a centuries-old ceremony of pomp and solemnity at Buckingham Palace in central London. Fans waited outside in a scene reminiscent of Beatlemania of the ’60s.
March 12, 1933
Eight days after his inauguration, President Franklin D. Roosevelt gives his first national radio address or “fireside chat,” broadcast directly from the White House.
March 13, 1942
The Quartermaster Corps (QMC) of the United States Army begins training dogs for the newly established
War Dog Program, or “K-9 Corps.”
March 14, 1950 The Federal Bureau of Investigation institutes the “Ten Most Wanted Fugitives” list in an effort to publicize particularly dangerous fugitives. The creation of the program arose out of a wire service news story in 1949 about the “toughest guys” the FBI wanted to capture. The story drew so much public attention that the “Ten Most Wanted” list was given the okay by J. Edgar Hoover the following year. As of 2011, 465 of the criminals included on the list have been apprehended or located, 153 as a result of tips from the pub-
lic. The Criminal Investigative Division (CID) of the FBI asks all fifty-six field offices to submit candidates for inclusion on the list. The criteria for selection is simple, the criminal must have a lengthy record and current pending charges that make him or her particularly dangerous. And the the FBI must believe that the publicity attendant to placement on the list will assist in the apprehension of the fugitive.
March 15, 1965 President Lyndon B. Johnson addressed a joint session of Congress to urge the passage of legislation guaranteeing voting rights for all.
Obese crash test dummies? Americans are overweight and so it comes as no surprise that automakers are starting to use obese car crash dummies, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens. Trauma surgeon Stewart Wang,
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M.D. says it is simple logic. “You can’t talk about injuries without talking about the person - it’s individuals who are hurt. The condition, size and shape of an individual is hugely important in how
severe their injuries are in any given crash.” One manufacturer of crash dummies recently created one that weighs 273 pounds,106 pounds heavier than the traditional model,
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