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CELEBRATING THE RESIDENTIAL PARK COMMUNITIES FOR 63 YEARS

RIVERSIDE COUNTY FAIR & NATIONAL DATE FESTIVAL

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RAT PACK CELEBRATION CSUSB Palm Desert Campus stage and in films in the early 1960s, including the movies “Ocean’s 11,” “Sergeants 3” and “Robin and the 7 Hoods.” The month-long events in March include:

The Indian Wells Theater at Cal State San Bernardino’s Palm Desert Campus will host a month-long celebration of all things Rat Pack in the Valley they called home. The Rat Pack was a group of popular and influential entertainers including Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., Peter Lawfordand Joey Bishop who appeared together on

￭ Rat Pack in the Desert Private Photo Collection (March 1, at 6 p.m.) Collection includes personal photos from Rat Pack Era when they were hanging their hats and their golf bags here in the desert. Cocktails and appetizers included. ￭ “Ocean’s 11” (1960) Movie Showing and Discussion (March 2, at 7 p.m.) Join screenwriter Frank Furino after the show to discuss some of what

makes this film the quintessential Rat Pack film and why and how it inspired the later version starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt. Refreshments included.

comedy\ you remember. This awardwinning tribute show features all of the Rat Pack, as well as a Vegas-based live band, that will leave you wanting more.

￭ Marilyn, Madness & Me (March 9 and 10, at 7 p.m.) Discover what happens when an average fellow meets the starlet who changed the world. Includes wine reception prior to performance.

￭ Celebrity Home Tour & Cocktails at Melvyn’s (March 23, at 3:30 p.m.) See all of the places the Rat Pack – and more – called home in this Palm Springs Celebrity Tour, ending with a cash bar at the joint where Dean and Frank hung out.

￭ The Rat Pack Tribute Show (March 16, at 8 p.m. and March 17, at 2 p.m.) Relive all the laughs and the songs. Our legendary stars will take you back to the music, style, glitz and glamour of vintageVegas with all the hits and

Tickets will be sold as individual events or can be purchased as packages at www.IWTheater.com or by calling the Indian Wells Theater Box Office at 760. 341.6909. The CSUSB Palm Desert Campus is located at 37-500 Cook St.

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Check out this week’s calendar listings to get your weekend started.

Chocolate rules on Valentine’s Day: Chocolate Lover’s Chocolate Cake.

The Spats, Just like Cats & Dogs, They’ll do it every time.

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Calendar of Events February 8 Music and Dining Under the Stars: Desert Willow Golf Resort will play host to featured entertainment for the evening, Will Donato’s Art of Sax. The event offers extravagant buffets and exclusive wines. 6 to 9 p.m. Desert Willow Golf Resort, 38995 Desert Willow Drive, Palm Desert. 760346-7060, desertwillow.com

February 9 20th Annual Tour de Palm Springs: The event is designed to raise money for non-profit organizations in the Coachella Valley. Palm Springs” famous weather, gorgeous mountain scenery and thousands of bike riders, make the Tour de Palm Springs a fundraising event like no other. Greater Palm Springs Area, tourdepalmsprings.com A Night with Janis Joplin: Share an evening with Janis and her musical influences in the hit musical. 8 p.m. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. 800-8272946, fantasyspringsresort.com

February 10 The Gardens Concert Series: This week Chase Huna takes the stage. A $15 ticket purchase helps benefit local charities and includes 2 glasses of wine and lite bites. Tickets go on sale at 4:30 p.m. the day of the concert. 6 to 7 p.m. The Gardens on El Paseo, 73545 El Paseo. 760-862-1990, thegardensonelpaseo.com 16th Annual Dr. George Car Show: Come out for an exciting day of family fun at this annual festival of cars is a world-renowned car show in a beautiful outdoor setting. Attendees will also be delighted

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by the food, music, vendors, and raffles. Indian Wells Tennis Garden, 78200 Miles Avenue, Indian Wells. palmspringscruisinassociation.com Fairytales & Frog Day: Kids can dress up as their favorite fairytale character and join Freddy the Frog and his strolling princesses, including Anna, Elsa and Olaf, for fun activities highlighted with a “Toad”ally Royal Tea Party. 9 a.m. to noon. The Living Desert, 47900 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert. 760-346-5694, livingdesert.org Live Championship Boxing: WFC 82 live. 7 p.m. Agua Caliente Casino Resort & Spa, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. 888-999-1995, hotwatercasino.com Charlie Wilson: The co-founding member of the Gap Band is now going to bring his “In It To Win It” show to desert. 8 p.m. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. 800-827-2946, fantasyspringsresort.com

February 11 New Balance Palm Desert Half Marathon & 5K: The fast, mostly flat course includes beautiful views of snow-capped mountains and desert landscapes. Palm Desert Civic Center Pak, 43900 San Pablo Av., Palm Desert. palmdeserthalfmarathon.com Cabaret Sunday Series: Linda Kosut will perform “Swinging & Singin’ the 70’s.” This San Francisco based Bistro Award-winning vocalist takes you on an upbeat journey through her 70-something years, with Dave Austin on piano. 2 p.m. Arthur Newman Theatre, 73750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert. 760-325-2731, lesmichaels.com

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February 8, 2018

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in an Alpine Forest

Peak’s Restaurant Offers Special Prix Fixe Menu Peak’s Restaurant—at the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway—will offer a special 3-course prix fixe menu on Valentine’s Day for $60.00. The menu includes choice of appetizer (carrot ginger soup or Mandarin salad), entrée (braised short ribs, seared ahi or Primavera) and trio of desserts, plus a glass of champagne. The prix fixe menu—in addition to Peak’s regular menu— will be served on February 14 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Reservations are recommended. Tax, gratuity and tram admission are not included. Already have plans for lunch or dinner? Discover another side of romance and spend the day in the Mount San Jacinto State Park or just enjoy the views from the Mountain Station view terraces. Tram admission is $25.95 for adults and $16.95 for

children ages 3-10 years. Special discounts and packages are available after 4:00 p.m. — Twilight Tickets are $22.95 for adults and seniors, and $13.95 for children ages 3-10. Ride ‘n’ Dine tickets are $36 for adults and seniors, and $23.50 for children ages 3-10. This combination ticket includes Tram admission and dinner at Pines Café. About Palm Springs Aerial Tramway 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 888.515.TRAM or 760.325.1391, or visit us at www.pstramway.com.

The “Selfieccino” Makes Its Debut If you’ve ever visited a Starbucks coffee shop, you are probably familiar with cappuccinos and a frappuccinos, but you likely have never heard of a “selfieccino.” It’s a foamy coffee concoction with your picture floating on top, says the Association of Mature American Citizens. And, it’s the creation of a London beanery. The customer simply uploads a head shot into what the store calls

its “Cino” machine, which scans the photo and reproduces it using flavorless food coloring atop his or her drink. At $7.50 a pop, you not only get to have your coffee, but you’ll be able to snap a photo of your “selfieccino” and post it on the Internet. The Association of Mature American Citizens [www.amac.us] provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.

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“Annual Dress a Girl Around The World” Rummage Sale February 22 from 9:30 to 2:00 p.m.

What is Dress a Girl Around the World? Dress A Girl Around the World is part of an international organization called Hope for Women International (hfwi.org) with people from all over the USA, Canada, Uganda, the UK, Philippines, Australia, Sweden, Costa Rica, South Africa, Germany, Norway, Okinawa, Japan and Hong King who are making dresses for little girls in need all around the world. To date over 500,000 dresses have been delivered to girls in need in 82 countries. Volunteers gather in church basements, living rooms, kitchens and in this case, it’s a dedicated sewing room at Hidden Sands that is used every Tuesday evening to sew dresses. In many cases this may be the only new dress these girls have ever been given. The dresses are sewn at Hidden from November to the end of February every winter and in March they

are picked up by someone from the international organization where they are taken back to their homes and stored until someone is going on a mission. Then they are packed up and delivered to towns or villages in places where they are needed and given directly to the children. The volunteers are a very active group and last year they donated 850 dresses, each with a pair of panties. We group them in sizes, fold them carefully and put them into plastic resealable bags and mark the sizes on the bags so it’s easy for whoever will be sorting and shipping them out. Every dress is made with care and love and the proceeds for the annual fundraiser go towards purchasing tee shirts and other sewing supplies needed to complete the dresses. Rummage sale is located at: 16400 Bubbling Wells Road, Desert Hot Springs in the Hidden Sands RV & Golf Resort

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Now Here’s a Tip By JoAnn Derson • What’s in season? Get more bang for your produce buck in February by looking for good deals on: Brussels sprouts, grapefruit and other citrus, pears, kale, sweet potatoes, winter squash, bok choy, apples and radicchio. Branch out with persimmons, leeks, red currants, cherimoya, pomelo and dates. • If your skin gets dry, try keeping a bottle of lotion in your shower. Apply either just before you towel off or directly after. The heat from a shower will help your skin absorb the moisture. • Want a great way to clean your ceiling fans without dropping dust bunnies everywhere? Simply use a pillowcase. Encase the entire blade and wipe from the center out. All the dirt is inside the case, and when you are done, go outdoors to turn it inside out and shake, then pop it in the washer. Best tip ever! • Got cold hands? This “hot sock” is the greatest for a quick warmup. Add a cup of uncooked white rice to a sock. Knot closed. Pop in the microwave for 45 seconds to 1 1/2 minutes, and then simply hold it. Make a larger one for sore back or neck, or to tuck into the bottom of the bed to keep feet toasty as you drift off to sleep. • “I recently moved away to college and, for the first time in my life, have become reliant on public transportation. I would say that the two most important items right now are a bus pass (so I don’t have to try to find exact change) and hand sanitizer. When I got here, I was pretty much sick for a month!” – O.J. in New York • If you keep a toilet brush in your bathroom, try this handy hint: Add a few drops of a fragrant multipurpose cleaner to your brush holder, like Pine Sol or Mistolin. Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. © 2018 King Features Synd., Inc.

February 8, 2018

Get a Flu Shot, Now. There is Still Time, says AMAC Senior citizen advocate Dan Weber has issued a call for the elderly, in particular, to get a flu shot if they haven’t done so already. He says it is not too late. The flu season began earlier than usual this year and is expected to last for months. “There’s still time and, as the saying goes, better late than never. It could save lives. Seniors, especially those 65 years of age or older, are at greater risk of complications from influenza because their immune systems grow weaker with age,” according to Weber, who is president of the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. A worldwide flu pandemic occurred it 1918-1919, leaving between 50 and 100 million people dead- three percent of the world’s population at the time, historian Dan Jones noted in a recent article. There was no vaccine at that time. No one can predict how long the flu season will last this time around. But, we have vaccines to help significantly reduce the number of people who can become infected with the influenza virus. In fact, even if you get the flu after being vaccinated, the shot will significantly reduce its symptoms among those who had recently received influenza vaccine as compared to those who

had not, says American Society for Microbiology. Symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Dr. Andrea Chisholm is an OB/ GYN at the Cambridge Health Alliance and a Clinical Instructor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Harvard Medical School. She says that the risks associated with the flu far outweigh the risks of not getting vaccinated, even among pregnant women. Dr. Chisholm says “getting vaccinated against the flu during pregnancy has benefits for your baby as well. Newborns, like pregnant women, are more likely to get seriously ill or even die if they get the flu. Your baby can’t get a flu shot until 6 months of age. However, if you get the flu vaccine during pregnancy you will pass antibodies to your baby that will protect him or her from the flu in the first few months of life.” The Centers for Disease Control issued a statement at a news briefing on January 12 in which Dr. Daniel Jernigan, director of CDC’s Influenza Division, said that while “not everyone needs to get antiviral drugs, but there are certain people that should. CDC recommends that people who are very sick or people with flu symptoms who are high-risk for serious flu complications should

be treated as soon as possible with flu antiviral drugs. Who are those people? That means people that are 65 and older. It means young children. It means people with chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease or asthma. It means pregnant women and others more vulnerable to serious flu illness.” While Dr. Chisholm and the CDC [www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/ vaccine/qa_vacpregnant.htm] advise pregnant women to get flu shots, Weber says expectant mothers should consult their OB/ GYNs before being vaccinated. Weber points out that several recent studies have shown that the flu vaccine reduces the risk of catching the flu by 40% to 60% among the general population. “So, it is advised that anyone who hasn’t yet been vaccinated should do so as soon as possible.” ABOUT AMAC The Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC] [http://www. amac.us] is a vibrant, vital senior advocacy organization that takes its marching orders from its members. We act and speak on their behalf, protecting their interests and offering a practical insight on how to best solve the problems they face today. Live long and make a difference by joining us today at http://amac.us/ join-amac.

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Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival Headliner bands, fried treats, high-flying carnival rides and more

By Alison Elsner The joyful squeals of Tilt-a-Whirl riders hurtling through mid-air, the strum of the guitars from the headliner band warming up, the bleating of baby goats at the petting zoo and the aroma of fried zucchini and funnel cakes… these are the memories of days and nights spent at the County Fair. Fortunately, these attractions are warm and welcome traditions that continue here in the Coachella Valley, with the 72nd Annual Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival slated to take place February 16–25, 2018 in Indio – the city of festivals. The entire event kicks off at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, February 16 with opening ceremonies and the Blessing of the Dates, paying tribute to the introduction of the Medjool date to the Coachella Valley in 1927 and the subsequent date-growing industry which thrives today. The Presidents’ Day Grand Parade starts at 9:00 am on Monday, February 19 in the streets of downtown Indio with floats, bands, equestrian units and entertainment galore. Presented by Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, the annual gathering of music, games, food, animals and entertainment – drawing 300,000 people - will feature all the favorite activities including star-studded headline performers. The band WAR will take the stage again this year on opening Friday, February 16th at 7:30 p.m., making it easy for

fairgoers to groove to songs like “Why Can’t We Be Friends?,” “Slippin’ Into Darkness,” “Don’t Let No One Get You Down,” “Cisco Kid,” “Low Rider” and many other hits from over the decades. Platinum selling country star Chase Rice will perform on Saturday, February 17 at 7:30 p.m. and will perform his Top 40 single from his Lambs & Lions album, “Three Chords & The Truth,” among many other country hits. Los Rieleros Del Norte, one of the oldest norteño bands performing today, will perform on Sunday, February 18 at 7:30 p.m. And, Lou Gramm, founding member of Foreigner, will perform on Saturday, February 24 at 7 p.m with opening act Foghat. Gramm became one of the most successful rock vocalists of the late 1970s and 1980s with Foreigner, famous for hit songs like “Feels Like the First Time,” “Cold as Ice” and “Hot Blooded.” On the last day of the Fair, Sunday, February 25th, Super Fiesta will pack the house, featuring Los Tequileros de Ramon Jimenez, Banda Pachuco and Carmen Jara, starting at 3 p.m. Other entertainment on multiple stages will include the Smooth Sounds of Santana, Flash Back Boyz Band, Andy DiMino’s Toast to Dean Martin and The Cook Islands Polynesian Dance Show. Before, during or in between all of the groovin’ to the tunes, guests can look forward to the cuteness of goats, sheep, ponies, llamas and camels in

the petting zoo as well as the birth of baby farm animals. There will also be animal adoptions (cats and dogs, not camels and ponies), hosted in partnership with the Riverside County Department of Animal Services, placing 20-30 dogs per day and numerous cats into brand new healthy and loving homes. Special reduced adoption fees will include vaccinations, a microchip and the pet’s surgery, and most dogs are ready to go home on the same day. For even more pooch power, be sure to catch the The Marvelous Mutts, a show with some of the finest and most adorable canine athletes, all adopted from shelters and rescues. Shows feature crowd participation and a meet and greet with the doggies. If you’ve never seen a camel or an ostrich race, this is your chance. The ostrich is the largest bird on earth and can run at very high speeds in excess of 40 miles per hour, leading to unpredictability and amusement. Camels represent a long history of desert life with the Bedouin people, giving tribespeople their mobility. Races are free with Fair admission. There will also be a daily Rainforest Exhibit to bring awareness ways to preserve critters and world ecosystems. And, of course, one of the favorite parts of any Fair is the food. Plan on dozens of kiosks and booths selling delicacies like date shakes, deep-fried bacon-wrapped dates, kettle corn, candy apples, ice cream, pizza, corndogs, curly fries, massive Texas doughnuts

and fried…everything. Just be sure to take your Crestor the night before and your Pepsid the day of your visit. Every evening at 6 p.m. there will be a “Salute to America” honoring our country’s armed services. Other activities include the WGAS Demolition Derby, presented by O’Reilly Automotive, Inc., perfect for those who enjoy the pandemonium of crashing cars. (Last year, Jay Leno even made an appearance). Other shows include the jaw-dropping Suzy Haner Hypnosis Show every evening at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. and Jules Physical Comedy which combines classical mime training with amazing mask work and a lightning-fast shadowing technique that results in a powerful physical comedy routine. For those who come equipped with the aforementioned Pepsid, the Carnival is open daily, featuring the excitement and adrenaline rush that can only be found on rides and activities like Zipper, White Water Flume Ride, Vertigo, Quasar, Tornado and dozens of others that involve swift changes in altitude and velocity. There are also less vomit-inducing kids’ rides like the Frog Hopper and the Looney Tooter Train as well as the Giant Wheel which dominates the midway day and night, offering patrons a sweeping view from a height of nearly 100 feet. Passengers are seated in separate gondolas and then whisked smoothly up, around and down again, a motion reminiscent of the ferris wheel - a pleasant ride for the entire family. There are countless other shows, pageants, contests, vendor booths and games set up during the Fair, all beckoning residents and visitors forth to celebrate a little bit of history and a lot of old-fashioned fun. 82-503 Hwy 111, Indio, 800-811-FAIR, datefest.org Fair Hours Friday-Monday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Carnival Hours Tuesday-Thursday, 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Weekends, 10 a.m. to midnight Admission $9-$11 (carnival rides $22 wristband for unlimited rides); veterans and kids under 5 are free. No pets but service dogs allowed.

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Senior News Line By Matilda Charles

By Fifi Rodriguez

Stuck Indoors? Try Photography

The most fun I’ve had this winter is studying digital photography as I stay home avoiding the cold weather, and the flu and crowds. Setting up indoor studios, experimenting with lighting on vintage glassware and corralling the pets for a photo shoot -- it’s been a great way to develop a new hobby. Why photography? It can strengthen our memory as we need to remember settings and pay attention to composition. It can give us pleasure and raise self-esteem as we (and others) appreciate our results. Photography is art, and it awakens our creativity. Best of all, for now, it can be done indoors. If you want to step up from snapping pics with a cellphone, try taking a free online photography course to get ideas about what kind of camera you might want. Explore one of the free online classes through Harvard Extension School, or check YouTube. Focus on those that produce pictures that are most attractive to you. Call your local camera store and ask for recommendations about classes and cameras. Go online and look for “Digital Photography for Seniors for Dummies,” by Mark Justice Hinton, or other photography books for seniors. You’ll learn how to select photo equipment in your price range, set up shots, handle light and more. If you need to buy a camera, do you want a big camera or a small one? You can find excellent compact point-and-shoot cameras that will fit in your pocket for a few hundred dollars. If you want a bigger Digital Single-Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera, learn what different lens can do. Explore stock photography websites to get ideas for indoor photography you can do now. By the time warm weather returns, you’ll be ready to go outdoors with your new skills.

ANSWER TO TRIVIA ON PAGE 13

1. LANGUAGE: What is a lexicon? 2. PSYCHOLOGY: What is a fear of fish called? 3. ASTRONOMY: What is the sixth planet from the sun? 4. U.S. STATES: Which is the only U.S. state to begin with the letter “P”? 5. SCIENCE: What is the term used when heat is transferred through a solid object? 6. FAMOUS QUOTES: Which 20th-century playwright once said, “If you can’t get rid of the skeleton in your closet, you’d best teach it to dance”? 7. MOVIES: In what movie did an American actress say: “Fasten your seatbelts. It’s going to be a bumpy night”? 8. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What kind of flower bulbs once were used as a form of currency? 9. ART: What is the painting called “La Gioconda” more commonly known as?

February 8, 2018

Be Careful What You Say

The owner of New York City saloon recently announced a free speech policy change for patrons, says The Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. The Continental bar will no longer tolerate the word, “literally.” Owner Trigger Smith says he banned

the term out of respect for the English language. Apparently too many millennials use it in their conversations and that annoys him. So, customers using the word will be given five minutes to finish their drinks and then will have to leave. And, if you start a sentence with it, you will be asked to leave immediately, drink or no drink. Will Trigger enforce his rule? He told reporters that he means it in a tonguein-cheek way. “We are not ‘Literally’ throwing people out. Yet!” The Association of Mature American Citizens [www.amac.us] provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.

Religious Directory † BERMUDA DUNES

† LA QUINTA

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 40840 Washington Street, Bermuda Dunes, 855-474-0101, lds.org

Cornerstone Covenant Church 78150 Avenida La Fonda, La Quinta 760-771-9888, cornerstonehome.org

Congregation Beth Shalom 79733 Country Club Drive, Bermuda Dunes, 760-200-3636, congregationbethshalom.net The Garden Fellowship 79733 Country Club Dr, Bermuda Dunes, 760-360-0686, thegardenfellowship.com

† CATHEDRAL CITY Apostolic Assembly of Faith 69009 Dinah Shore Drive, Cathedral City, 760-321-2077 Glory of God Ministries 67399 East Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City. 760-321-5222, glorytogod.org Hosanna City Church 35688 Cathedral Canyon Drive, Cathedral City, 760-327-1451, hosannacitychurch.org Korean Presbyterian Church of Palm Springs 38088 Chuperosa Lane, Cathedral City 760-770-4268

† COACHELLA Islamic Society of Coachella 84650 Avenue 49, Coachella 760-398-7609, cvmosque.com Our Lady of Soledad Catholic Church 52525 Oasis, Coachella 760-398-5577, ourladyorsoledad.org Pentecostal Church of Phila 84542 Avenue 49, Coachella 760-398-2204

La Quinta Christian Fellowship 50800 Calle Paloma, La Quinta 760-564-9195, lqcfchurch.org Family Heritage Church 78998 Miles Avenue, La Quinta 760-345-0355, familyheritagechurch.com Shadow Rock Church 79390 Highway 111, La Quinta 760-771-0101, shadowrockchurch.com

† PALM SPRINGS Ajalon Baptist Church 433 West Tramway Road, Palm Springs 760-325-0313, ajalonbaptistchurch.org Desert Chapel 630 South Sunrise Way, Palm Springs 760-327-2772, desertchapel.org First Baptist Church 588 Rosa Parks Road, Palm Springs 760-325-2650, firstbaptistpalmsprings.org Church of St. Paul in the Desert 125 West El Alameda, Palm Springs 760-320-7488, stpaulsps.org Palm Springs Presbyterian Church 815 South Camino Real, Palm Springs 760-320-2769, pspresby.org Palm Springs Seventh-Day Adventist Church 620 South Sunrise Way, Palm Springs 760-327-5112, palmspringsadventistchurch.com

† PALM DESERT Calvary Chapel Palm Desert 73251 Hovley Lane, Palm Desert 760-568-9058, calvarychapelpalmdesert.com

† DESERT HOT SPRINGS

Hope Lutheran Church 45900 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert 760-346-1273, hopelutheran.church

United Methodist Church 66735 Pierson Blvd, Desert Hot Springs 760-329-5528, umcdhs.org

Champion Life Church 72745 CA-111, Palm Desert 760-835-3700, thechampionlife.org

First Baptist Church 66272 First St, Desert Hot Springs 760-329-5335, fcbcdeserthotsprings.org Christian Center 66511 8th St, Desert Hot Springs 760-329-5076, christiancenterdhs.org

† INDIAN WELLS Southwest Church 44175 Washington Stree, Indian Wells 760-200-2000, southwestchurch.com

† INDIO Apostolic Church of Indio 46601 Vargas Road, Indio 760-342-4199, apostolicchurchofindio.com First Baptist Church 82490 Dr. Carreon Blvd., Indio 760-342-6299, firstbaptistindio.org Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 81870 Avenue 48, Indio 760-775-3611, lds.org Coachella Valley Christian Church 50100 Jackson Street, Indio 760-347-1229, cvchristianchurch.com Las Palmas Community Church 47783 Monroe Street, Indio 760-347-0051, laspalmascc.org

The Journey Baptist Church 43400 Warner Trailer, Palm Desert 760-345-8505, journeypd.com Palm Desert-Oasis SDA Church 74200 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert 760-568-0809, adventistfaith.org Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 72960 Parkview Drive, Palm Desert 760-837-0437, lds.org

† RANCHO MIRAGE JPL Bible Church 39001 Monterey Avenue, Rancho Mirage 760-346-7474, jplbiblechurch.com Saint Garabed Armenian Apostolic Church of the Desert 38905 Monterey Avenue, Rancho Mirage 760-773-2155, aacod.org Victory Christian Center 34500 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage 760-328-3313, victorychristian.org

† THOUSAND PALMS Hope Community SDA Church 31145 Plantation Drive, Thousand Palms 760-408-5998, hccsda.org Faith Community Church 31130 Plantation Dr, Thousand Palms 760-902-9287, faithcommunitychurch.us

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The Long and the Short of It Millions of tourists go to Egypt each year to get a glimpse of the Great Pyramids of Giza. But recently, says the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC], a pair of tourists became the main attraction. Their fellow sight-seers-turned-gawkers gazed with mouths wide open when 36-year-old Sultan Kosen, a Turkish farmer, and his companion, 25-year-old Indian actress Jyoti Amge showed up one fine day.

He stood tall at 8 feet, three inches towering over the barely two-foot tall Ms. Amge as they gazed at one of the Seven Wonders of the World. They hold the Guinness Book of World records for being the tallest man and shortest woman on the planet. The Association of Mature American Citizens [www.amac.us] provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.

16th Annual Dr. George Charity Car Show

Over 1,000 classic cars return to Indian Wells Palm Springs Cruisin’ Association (PSCA) presents the 16th Annual Dr. George Charity Car Show on Saturday, February 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. This renowned event is one of the largest one-day car shows in California and the oldest car show in the Coachella Valley. Over 1,000 classic cars, muscle cars, hot rods, street rods, antiques, restored and original collectable cars, trucks and motorcycles. PSCA hosts this unique

show each year to raise funds for Desert Cancer Foundation, with 100% of the net proceeds going to the local organization that provides financial assistance for cancer screenings and treatments for Valley residents. Admission is $5, children under 12 and active military are free. For more information, visit www.desertcancerfoundation.org and the Indian Wells Tennis Garden is located at 78-200 Miles Ave, Indian Wells.

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Recipe of the Week Kitchen Diva

50 to 55 minutes. Cool 15 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely. Frost with the chocolate frosting recipe below.

By Angela Shelf Medearis CHOCOLATE RULES ON VALENTINE'S DAY Valentine's Day and chocolate are the perfect pair (although I don't need a special holiday to celebrate the joys of eating chocolate). Women make 75 percent of all chocolate purchases throughout the year, but in the days before and on Valentine's Day, 75 percent of chocolate purchases are made by men for the women in their lives. They must love us a lot, because more than a billion dollars is spent each year on chocolate for Valentine's Day. Recent health research supports the benefits of eating dark chocolate in moderation, including helping to lower high blood pressure. Plant phenols – and in the case of dark chocolate, cocoa phenols – are compounds known to lower blood pressure. Chocolates made in Europe are generally richer in cocoa phenols than those made in the U.S. Dark chocolate also contains beneficial antioxidants, which rid the body of free radicals. Free radicals are destructive molecules that are implicated in heart disease and other ailments. The antioxidants in about 1 1/2 ounces of dark chocolate exceed those found in walnuts, grapes and cranberries. This recipe for Chocolate Lover's Chocolate Cake should be made with high-quality, premium dark cocoa powder for the best results. Think of it as a delicious way to improve your health while celebrating love on Valentine's Day.

CUPCAKES – Line muffin cups (2-1/2 inches in diameter) with paper bake cups. Heat oven to 350 F. Fill cups 2/3 full with batter. Bake 22 to 25 minutes. Cool completely. Frost with chocolate frosting recipe below. Makes about 30 cupcakes. Chocolate Lover's Frosting DEPOSITPHOTOS.COM

Chocolate Lover's Chocolate Cake ￭ 2 cups sugar ￭ 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour ￭ 3/4 cup premium dark chocolate cocoa powder ￭ 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder ￭ 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda ￭ 1 teaspoon salt ￭ 2 eggs ￭ 1 cup milk ￭ 1/2 cup vegetable oil ￭ 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ￭ 1 cup boiling water ￭ Chocolate frosting (recipe follows) 1. Heat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour two (9-inch) round baking pans (or see variations below). 2. Using a large bowl, stir together the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add the eggs, milk, oil and vanilla. Beat mixture on medium speed for 2 minutes; DO NOT OVERBEAT. Stir in boiling water. The batter will be thin. Pour the batter into the prepared pans.

3. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely. Frost with the Chocolate Lovers Chocolate Frosting recipe below. Makes 10 to 12 servings. VARIATIONS: ONE-PAN CAKE – Grease and flour 13-by-9-by-2-inch baking pan. Heat oven to 350 F. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 35 to 40 minutes. Cool completely. Frost with the chocolate frosting recipe below. THREE-LAYER CAKE – Grease and flour three 8-inch round baking pans. Heat oven to 350 F. Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake 30 to 35 minutes. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely. Frost with the chocolate frosting recipe below. BUNDT CAKE – Grease and flour 12-cup Bundt pan. Heat oven to 350 F. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake

￭ 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine ￭ 2/3 cup premium dark chocolate baking cocoa ￭ 3 cups powdered sugar ￭ 1/3 cup milk ￭ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Using a small, microwave-safe bowl, melt butter in the microwave, about 30 to 40 seconds or until melted. Stir in cocoa. Alternately add powdered sugar and milk, beating until the mixture is smooth. Add a small amount of additional milk, if needed, to make the frosting easier to spread. Stir in vanilla extract. Makes about 2 cups frosting. Angela Shelf Medearis is an awardwinning children's author, culinary historian and the author of seven cookbooks. Her new cookbook is "The Kitchen Diva's Diabetic Cookbook." Her website is www. divapro.com. To see how-to videos, recipes and much, much more, Like Angela Shelf Medearis, The Kitchen Diva! on Facebook. Recipes may not be reprinted without permission from Angela Shelf Medearis. © 2018 King Features Synd., Inc., and Angela Shelf Medearis

SALOME’S STARS WEEK OF FEBRUARY 5, 2018 BORN THIS WEEK: People reach out to your generosity and wisdom, and consider you a treasured and trusted friend.

ARIES (MARCH 21 TO APRIL 19) You might feel bolder as each new success falls into place. But caution is still advised through the end of the week. Until then, a step-bystep approach is best.

LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 23 TO OCTOBER 22) It should be easier to assess the facts you'll need to make an important decision. But don't commit if you still have doubts. There could be more you need to know.

TAURUS (APRIL 20 TO MAY 20) That cooperation you request could come at too high a price. Since few can beat the Bovine at being clever and resourceful, why not see what you can do on your own?

SCORPIO (OCTOBER 23 TO NOVEMBER 21) Your excitement level remains high as you continue working on that new project. Expect some setbacks. But on the whole, all will move pretty much on schedule.

GEMINI (MAY 21 TO JUNE 20) Aspects favor a quieter time spent getting closer to the people who are especially important to you. There's always much more to learn and appreciate about each other.

SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 22 TO DECEMBER 21) It might be wise to be more prudent with expenses right now. But your financial situation should soon clear up, and you could be back shopping, happily as ever.

CANCER (JUNE 21 TO JULY 22) The concerned Crab will act to resolve workplace misunderstandings before they get out of hand and cause more-serious problems. Coworkers rally to support your efforts.

CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 19) You might prefer sticking with your current schedule. But some newly emerging information could persuade you to consider a change. Keep an open mind.

LEO (JULY 23 TO AUGUST 22) What the Big Cat might see as a disturbing act of disloyalty might just be a failure of communication on both sides. Take time for mediation rather than confrontation.

AQUARIUS (JANUARY 20 TO FEBRUARY 18) You might want to reject a suggested change. But it could be wise to go with the flow, at least for a while. You can always return to your first plan if you like.

VIRGO (AUGUST 23 TO SEPTEMBER 22) Be more patient with those who seem unwilling to accept your version of what's right. The fact is, there's a lot more to learn on all sides of this issue.

PISCES (FEBRUARY 19 TO MARCH 20) You're bolstered by both the practical and poetic sides of your nature as you maneuver through some unsettled emotional situations. Things ease up by week's end. © 2018 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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Historical Society of Palm Desert Presents

“Blast from the Past” Party on February 10! What was Palm Desert like in the 1940’s? 50’s? 60’s? 70’s? 80’s? 90’s and 2000? Come find out as we celebrate the city’s past and present in an entertaining show highlighting each decade with stories, music, and dances! This fun interactive show will be held February 10th at the fabulous Venus de Fido with pizza and drinks at 5:30 pm, show at 6:30 pm and DJ dancing at 7:30 pm. So, bring your family, your friends and/or your significant other to the “heart” of the desert and celebrate Valentine’s Day in a one-of-a-kind event! You will be amazed and intrigued by the history! Only $25

per person, $40 per couple and $10 for under age 12. (Additional $10 at the door). Admission includes pizza, beverage, show, DJ, and no host bar. For more information and tickets go to www.palmdesertblast.com or call 760-346-6588 and get ready for some great fun! (Due to space, ticket sales are limited, so don’t delay!) Proceeds benefit the Historical Society of Palm Desert, a non-profit organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, and recording the history of Palm Desert. Venus de Fido is located at 73600 Alessandro Drive, Palm Desert

Video Stores Are Dying A Slow Death The video rental business is not what it used to be. Not since the Internet and video streaming came to town. The Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC] reports that one of the last Blockbuster store located in Edinburg, TX is in the process of liquidating its stock. Another Blockbuster in Eagle River, AK will soon close its doors. It is quite a comedown for Blockbuster. In the early 1990s the

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chain was 9,000 stores strong and now less than 10 remain. Most of the handful of active video stores in the nation are in locations with poor WiFi access or in big cities specializing in hard-to-find movies and documentaries and video games. The Association of Mature American Citizens [www.amac.us] provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.

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One Man's Trash..

Flashback

Pet of the Week “Pet Rescue”

By Mick Harper 1. Which artist released "Fraulein"?

It appears that Turkish sanitation workers are not your typical garbage collectors; they can be quite bookish at times, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens. A group of them in Ankara, for example, have built a lending library inside an abandoned factory. They started by sorting out reading materials thrown out with the garbage by residents along their routes. Once their generous venture was revealed those same residents and many others began donating books. The library currently has some 6,000 works of fiction and nonfiction for children and adults. It even has books for scientific research. The Association of Mature American Citizens [www.amac.us] provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.

Toothless Voter Some 27,000 voters cast their ballots in the recent elections in Portland, ME but only one of them apparently was so distracted by the ballot that he or she left a perfectly good set of dentures behind. The Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC] says the City Clerk alerted the local media in an effort to locate the toothless voter. The Association of Mature American Citizens [www.amac.us] as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.

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2. Who actually recorded the 1962 hit song "He's a Rebel"? 3. Who released "Dreadlock Holiday"? 4. Which artist released the album "Never a Dull Moment"? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: "Spread your tiny wings and fly away, And take the snow back with you, Where it came from on that day." Answers......................................... 1. Bobby Helms, in 1957. Meant as a message from an American soldier, he sings about leaving his love, a Bear: Lhasa Apso, Adult, Male German's daughter, by the banks of Hi, everyone! I’m Bear and I’m a the old river Rhine. male Terrier mix who’s about a year 2. Not the Crystals, even though they old. My coat is white and cream and got the credit. Producer Phil Spector I make an adorable appearance– was in a rush to record (one step ahead don’t you think so? If you didn’t of Vikki Carr), and the Crystals were immediately say yes, then take a look out of town. He snagged backup group singers the Blossoms, had them cut the at my floopy ears and cutie-pie face! I record and put the Crystals' name on weigh between 12 to 15 pounds and I’m a very sweet guy who’s still a little it. shy because everything’s so new to 3. 10cc, in 1978. The video for this me. Jamaica-reggae number was filmed on I came to Pet Rescue with my sister a beach in Dorset, U.K. Dallas. Dallas is my real sister as we 4. Rod Stewart, in 1972. are from the same litter–do you see 5. "Snowbird." Anne Murray's 1970 the resemblance? We started the first version was certified gold by the year of our lives together and I love Recording Industry Association of her a lot. America (RIAA), the first time the I was brought to Pet Rescue not American organization awarded a gold because I and Dallas did anything bad record to a Canadian female artist. or wrong–my former person’s son was just too allergic to us. Sometimes © 2018 King Features Synd., Inc.

life just happens and I can’t let it get me down. It would be so great if we could be adopted together so that we keep the family bond. That would make us both so very happy! Since I’m only about a year, I’m still young enough to be trained to be the best boy for you. And, I’m confident I’ll be a good boy for you. Nothing would make me happier than finding another forever home–one in which no one is uncomfortable because I’m a dog. Please come and visit me and my sister to see if we would make wonderful additions to your home and life. You may very well fall in love with both of us and want to take us both home. You’d have double the fun and double the love! Wouldn’t that be a treat! I’m neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date with my vaccinations. –Xoxo Your Beautiful Baby Bear

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