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CELEBRATING THE RESIDENTIAL PARK COMMUNITIES FOR 63 YEARS
BNP PARIBAS OPEN TENNIS TOURNAMENT
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LIVE MUSIC, VINTAGE GAMES, FAMILY FUN & MORE At Coachella Valley History Museum’s Heritage Festival Take a step back in time! Come and experience the Heritage Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 17 on the grounds of the Coachella Valley History Museum in Old Town Indio. The Festival provides a unique opportunity to learn about the significant cultures that led to the settlement of the entire Coachella Valley, all in one place. The Festival showcases the personal histories of Cahuilla, Mexican, Anglo, Black, Japanese and Armenian families by means of entertainment and exhibits. In addi-
tion, foods representing these cultures are featured throughout the day. Folkloric dancers, Second Baptist Mass Gospel Choir, Sandblasters Barbershop Singers, fiddlers and Japanese Koshin Taiko drummers will highlight the event. Early American craft demonstrators will be on hand to share with all who attend. Enjoy watching a blacksmith, weavers and spinners, wood carvers, interestint, potters, paper crafters, leather working, vintage tractors and “story boards “ that detail their timelines and presence in the
valley and much, much more. Visitors can also take a jeep tour of the murals in old downtown Indio. Junior Historian actors are placed around the campus portraying our valleys trailblazers. Children can participate in old fashioned games and activities such as sack and egg races, jump rope, clothespin doll making, origami folding, Cahuilla crafts, dress-a-dolly, and Aunt Polly’s wash room. This family - oriented event is free to the community. The grounds of the museum boasts many vintage exhibits and buildings. The cen-
ter of the grounds has the 1927 Dr. Smiley-Tyler adobe home, surrounded by a complete blacksmith shop, farm equipment, the 1909 one-room Indio Public Schoolhouse and the Date Museum. The grounds also features a memorial Japanese garden, Dr. Carreon Desert Garden, Memorial Rose Garden, a working Date Garden and a Cahuilla Ethnobotanical Garden. For more information, visit CVHM.org or call 760-342-6651. The museum is located at 82616 Miles Avenue in Indio.
ENTERTAINMENT
RECIPE
FUNNY COMICS
Check out this week’s calendar listings to get your weekend started.
Rotisserie Chicken with Taste of Morocco: Speedy Mediterranean Chicken.
The Spats, Just like Cats & Dogs, They’ll do it every time.
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Calendar of Events MARCH 1-3 Native FilmFest: One of the nation’s most highly regarded events of its kind featuring the best in films by, about and starring Native Americans and other Indigenous people from around the world. Engaging, entertaining and enlightening feature films, documentaries and short films from some of today’s premier Native American and Indigenous filmmakers will be followed by informative Q&A sessions. Mary Pickford Theater, 36850 Pickfair Street, Cathedral. accmuseum. org/2018-Native-FilmFest
MARCH 1-4 La Quinta Arts Festival: This visual feast beckons art and culture lovers, family and friends from near and far to view over 200 artists displaying unique creations in every art medium and price point to satisfy novice enthusiasts to sophisticated collectors. La Quinta Civic Center Campus, Calle Tampico and Washington Street, La Quinta. lqaf.com
MARCH 2 Davina Sowers and the Vagabonds and The Squirrel Nut Zippers: Two bands that are Hot, Hot, Hot! Davina Sowers and the Vagabonds have created a stir on the national music scene with their high-energy live shows. With influences ranging from Fats Domino and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to
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Aretha Franklin and Tom Waits, the band is closer to New Orleans than to Chicago. The Squirrel Nut Zippers are celebrating 25 years of making music that’s a fusion of Delta Blues, Gypsy Jazz and Swing Revival. 8 p.m. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 760-3402787, mccallumtheatre.com
MARCH 3 Ernie Watts Quartet: Come out and enjoy world-class jazz music at the Jazz for Jazz lovers concert series. 7 p.m. Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis, 73741 Highway 111, Palm Desert. 760-5683263, petecarlsonsgolf.com The Gardens Concert Series: This week The Smooth Brothers take the stage. A $15 ticket purchase helps benefit local charities and includes two 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. 760-8621990, thegardensonelpaseo.com Music in the Park Concert Series: This week features Thelma Houston: My Motown Memories and More. Gates open at 5 p.m. with the performance beginning at 7 p.m. Rancho Mirage Community Park, 71560 San Jacinto Drive, Rancho Mirage. 760342-4511, ranchomirageca.gov
MARCH 3-4 Desert Art Festival: Presented by West Coast Artists’ and
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is distinguished by the scope of diversity and the wide variety of fine art. Presented are innovative works in differing styles of contemporary, traditional, modern, and Southwest art for the discriminating individual or corporate collector. Hundreds of talented artists are proud to present their unique work in acrylic, collage, etchings, mixed media, oils, pencil, watercolors, digital and traditional photography. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Frances Stevens Park, 538 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 818813-4478, westcoastartists.com
MARCH 4 Cabaret Sunday Series: Gia Mora performs “The Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening.”
Imagine, you are sitting on a porch on a summer’s night in Anytown, USA, listening to the sounds of Hoagy Carmichael on the radio with Carlie Barnett on the piano. Arthur Newman Theatre, 73750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert. 760-325-2731, lesmichaels.com The Beach Boys: This band has birthed a torrent of hit singles and sold albums by the tens of millions. But its greater significance lies in the fact that it changed the musical landscape so profoundly that every pop act since has been in its debt. 3 and 7 p.m. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 760-340-2787, mccallumtheatre.com
A Valentine’s Day surprise Cynthia Holmes of Boone, IA had quite a surprise when her husband came home and presented her with a scratch-off lottery ticket instead of flowers and/or chocolates on Valentine’s Day, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens. It may not have been quite what she expected but her look of disappointment quickly turned into one of euphoria. What
she thought was just a chintzy, last-minute $10 token gift turned out to be a hefty $100,000 winner. Talk about a romantic way to spend the evening. 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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Now Here’s a Tip By JoAnn Derson • “Frozen peas make the best ice pack ever. They stay cold without being bulky and conform to just about any shape. You also can make a holder by doubling over a kitchen towel and stitching it up on the ends, leaving one end open. Stick your ice pack inside and apply directly to the skin. We have a bag of frozen peas that we drew a big “X” on, so we know that’s the ‘ice pack’ peas!” — R.M. in Oregon • You may have heard that wax paper can make your kitchen and bathroom faucets shine, but did you know it can help your shower curtain slide back and forth smoothly too? Just wipe a sheet across the bar. This also can work in the closet for your rods. Wax paper to the rescue. • Include reminders in your planner or calendar for mundane chores like changing the air filter or treating pets for pests. As a reward, pair it with something fun, like a family game night or girls’ night out! • “If you’re changing out a door, save the old hollow-core door. If you balance it on two sawhorses, it’s a perfect work surface, and the door is light enough to tote around.” — T.F. in Texas • Rub a magnet along the shaft of your screwdriver to magnetize it and keep screws from dropping, which can be a real pain if you’re working in a tight spot or up high on a ladder. • “Here’s a nifty trick for spots where you need a nail but there’s no room for a hammer. If you can wedge a C-clamp in, hold it steady on the nail head and tighten to drive the nail into the board.” — L.W. in Oregon Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Social Security Matters
“Ask Rusty” - Paying FICA doesn’t change benefits Dear Rusty: I am 73 and self-employed, but each year I must pay self-employment tax—money for Social Security and Medicare—as part of my income taxes. I have been collecting Social Security since I was 62 and always hoped that my benefits might increase due to these continued FICA contributions. I guess not. Must I continue to pay this tax? Signed: Still Paying Social Security Dear Still Paying: I can understand how logic might imply that contributions you continue to make to Social Security after you start collecting benefits could increase your benefit amount, but I need to dispel that thought. Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) payroll taxes don’t go into an individual account, which determines your benefit, so continuing to pay FICA tax doesn’t directly affect the amount of your Social Security payment. This is true whether you are an employee who pays the 6.2% Social Security tax and the 1.45% Medicare tax, or if you
are self-employed and pay both the employee and employer portion of FICA. There is no cut-off age and you must continue to pay FICA taxes as long as you are working and earning, but your Social Security benefit amount will not change because you are paying those taxes. Collected FICA taxes are deposited into Social Security’s OASDI (old age, survivor and disability) Trust Fund and, for Medicare, the HI (Health Insurance) Trust Fund. Those trust funds are where Social Security and Medicare benefits are paid from, so portions of your FICA contributions go into the appropriate pot to help fund benefit payments for all current and future beneficiaries. But even though the FICA taxes you pay don’t directly affect your Social Security benefit, continuing to work might have an effect on your benefit amount. If your earnings amount for any current year is higher than the inflation-adjusted earnings in any of the 35 years originally used to compute your Social
Security benefit amount, Social Security will automatically adjust your benefit to reflect that fact. Social Security looks at your earnings from your income tax returns annually and makes any appropriate benefit adjustment retroactively. But remember, earnings from your early earning years will be adjusted for inflation so, for example, $26,000 earned in say 1980 would be about $92,000 after it is adjusted for inflation, and that’s the amount you’d have to earn more than today to replace it in the benefit formula. The information presented in this article is intended for general information purposes only. The opinions and interpretations expressed are the viewpoints of the AMAC Foundation’s Social Security Advisory staff, trained and accredited under the National Social Security Advisors program of the National Social Security Association, LLC (NSSA). The Foundation welcomes questions from readers regarding Social Security issues. To submit a request, contact the Foundation at info@amacfoundation.org.
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Discovery Duck Pluck is back! Adopt a duck for the chance to win great prizes
The Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert is bringing back the Discovery Duck Pluck on Saturday, March 24 at The River at Rancho Mirage for an opportunity to win great prizes. 5,000 rubber duckies will float about at The River. Prior to their dip, individuals and businesses can adopt each of the ducks for a donation benefiting the Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert. During the event, the duckies will be randomly “plucked” from the water and associated with a prize for its adoptive family. More than 100 prizes will be awarded at the Discovery Duck Pluck. The grand prize is a custombuilt golf car from Lacern Golf Cars. Other prizes include vacation
packages, custom jewelry, handmade Italian purses, McCallum Theatre tickets, BMW experience passes, veterinary services, private party at CDMOD, CDMOD membership packages, gift certificates to Kobe, Aspen Mills, Trio, Daily Grill and more. Ducks are available for adoption for $10 each. Three ducks is $25; Seven ducks is $50; 15 ducks is $100. Ducks can be purchased at CDMOD or online at cdmod. org/Duck-Pluck or by phone, 760321-0602. Ducks can also be purchased during the day of the event between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Ducks will be plucked and prizes awarded at 2:30 p.m. You do not need to be present to win. Winners will be posted on the CDMOD website.
Palm Springs Woman’s Club
Hosts annual live auction, fashion show and luncheon on March 9 The Palm Springs Woman’s Club is celebrating 80 years by holding their annual live auction-fashion show-luncheon at the Riviera Hotel in Palm Springs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, March 9. This year’s theme is Alice in Wonderland and Mad Hatter Madness. Mayor Moon will present the Mayor’s Award to David Vogel. The Pearl McManus Community Service Award will be given to
Carrie Allan. Brian Wanzek (as the Mad Hatter) will emcee the event and Keisha D (as the Queen of Hearts) will usher in the event with a song. The event raises scholarship funds for College Bound Palm Springs High School students. For tickets contact Meg Bane at luvdasun@aol.com or Kelli Longo at kellidivine@msn.com. For more information, visit pswomansclub.com.
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BNP Paribas Open Tennis Tournament
Tennis paradise awaits, along with dining, amenities and exhibitions
By Alison Elsner People often assume that to fully enjoy the BNP Paribas Open Tournament held in Indian Wells, one must play tennis or know a lot about it. Not true. This annual event is now the largest two-week combined ATP and WTA Premier professional tennis tournament in the world outside of the four grand slams, and it is truly a multidimensional immersion into what feels like a visit to Utopia. Held at the luxurious Indian Wells Tennis Garden from March 5 – 18 this year, guests not only experience the excitement of tennis matches, but also vendor booths, shopping and exquisite cuisine and drink for all price points. The Tournament features top men and women pro players competing in 96 singles and 32 doubles draws. In 2017, Roger Federer celebrated his fifth tournament win, beating fellow Swiss Stan Wawrinka in straight sets: 6-4, 7-5. Elena Vesnina was victorious over Svetlana Kuznetsova in three sets: 6-7 (6-8), 7-5, 6-4. For those interesting in following the competitions between the players, there are several ways to attend, ranging from day passes to two-week packages and box seats. Over the past several years, IWTG owner Larry Ellison, the powerful co-founder of Oracle
who now makes his home (one of them, anyway) in Rancho Mirage, has brought about renovations and upgrades to the facility such as a massive expansion of the Stadium Plaza, redesigning all of the suites and hospitality spaces and adding 21 new restaurants and concessions, making it one of the most beautiful and unique anywhere to be found. This year, thanks to Ellison’s insistence on the highest standards for guests and players alike, there are four upscale restaurants on site, featuring cuisine by awardwinning chefs. These dining hot spots include Spago, headed by iconic chef Wolfgang Puck, offering the best in Beverly Hills-style Californian cuisine; Nobu, with James Beard chef Nobu Matsuhisa at the helm, preparing his signature blend of traditional Japanese dishes with South American ingredients; Piero’s PizzaVino, a mirror version of the popular El Paseo eatery serving authentic Neapolitan pizza and dishes made with all-natural, traditional flavors straight from Italy; and, Wally’s Desert Turtle (new this year), delivering favorite classic and contemporary cuisine selections loved by many at their permanent Rancho Mirage location. Spago overlooks center court on Stadium One while the other three restaurants overlook Sta-
dium Two. All restaurants are first-come, first served and seated, during popular tennis matches they become very busy, often with patrons lined up. However, while waiting to be seated, guests can enjoy a glass of wine in the restaurant bar at each venue, or they can hold court, so to speak, at The Sports Bar, a centrally located watering hole close to all of the action. The Sports Bar is a destination in and of itself with cocktails, 50 televisions, air conditioning and player-signature dishes. There are also options for dining and drinking on the premises that are a tad less pricey but every bit as delicious, including Los Angeles’ famous Cassell’s Hamburgers, gourmet hot dogs from Dave’s Doghouse, sushi bento boxes from The Fish Market, healthy options from Melissa’s Market and over a dozen others that will win over your taste buds. Other non-tennis attractions include: Salute to Heroes presentation on March 9, a special, moving ceremony recognizing veterans, military personnel, police and fire personnel immediately following the first evening session match on Stadium 1; the chance for fans to play a ping-pong point against a pro at the Audi main display area; player autograph signings, announced each day during the Tournament; and numerous daily
exhibitions, senior and youth activities on and off the court and player presentations. Parking is well organized and convenient, with easy access by way of a short walk or golf cart ride (provided) to the entrance. General parking in the lot off of Miles Avenue is $25 per car. Day session attendees may leave and re-enter prior to 4:30 p.m. at no additional charge. Separate parking is required for re-entry after 4:30 p.m. Disabled, valet and VIP self-parking are also available. There’s no outside alcohol allowed inside (but don’t worry, there is plenty sold on site), and pets aren’t allowed unless they are certified service animals. Guests should read through the website in advance to view a map of the property and review allowances and restrictions for bags, backpacks and cameras. Day session ticket holders may enter the grounds beginning at 10 a.m. Evening session ticket holders may enter the grounds beginning at 4:30 p.m., though admission may be delayed if the day session runs late. Grounds passes start at $20 per person or $50 per person with non-reserved seating, and they go up from there. Tickets are selling quickly, so attendees are encouraged to purchase online soon. In any case, the sporting event is clearly not just about the tennis. The design, dining and amenities continue to elevate the caliber of every aspect of the BNP Paribas Tournament. The restaurants, interaction with players, presentations, exhibitions and beauty of the venue showcase the Tournament’s stature in a bold and brilliant way. When they say, “Tennis Paradise Awaits,” they mean it. BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden 78200 Miles Avenue, Indian Wells 800-999-1585, bnpparibasopen.com
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BrainTeaser If you are running in a race and pass the second place person, what place are you in? SEE ANSWER ON PAGE 15
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Trivia Test By Fifi Rodriguez 1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the word for “W” in the NATO phonetic alphabet? 2. LITERATURE: Who wrote the short story titled “The Monkey’s Paw”? 3. GOVERNMENT: Which one of the amendments to the U.S. Constitution forbids double jeopardy? 4. ROYALS: Who was the daughter of Anne Boleyn and King Henry VIII of England? 5. MYTHOLOGY: What is the Greek counterpart of the Roman goddess Minerva? 6. TELEVISION: Which member of the “Our Gang” cast was shot to death in a dispute at the age of 31? 7. LANGUAGE: What does the Latin phrase “prima facie” mean? 8. U.S. STATES: Which state’s official song is “Roll On, Columbia, Roll On”? 9. GEOLOGY: What kind of gemstone is actually fossilized tree resin? 10. GEOGRAPHY: What is the modern name of the country of “Cymru”? (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc.
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SUDOKU
When Age Catches Up With You At what point do we finally cave in to aging? It’s different for all of us, but there are some things we eventually need to give up. Aren’t there? For me the breaking point in “I can do it myself” came recently when I started planning for a bit of redecorating. Tops on my list was painting a few rooms. I’m no neophyte when it comes to a paintbrush and roller -- and a ladder. I painted my first room at age 16 and have painted at least some of every place I’ve ever lived since then. I have a 20-year-old ladder, a bit wobbly now but perfectly stable for zipping up and down while wearing a certain pair of shoes (also old) for grip. I even know just how far it’s safe to lean to the left or right without the ladder tipping. I’ve felt perfectly safe. Until now. What, I’ve asked myself, would happen if I fell and there was no one here to help? I’ve thought about ways around that, including having a neighbor come over. But no, I wouldn’t enjoy what has always been a happy solitary task with music blaring. So where do you draw your line in the battle against aging? When do you stop shoveling snow? When do you ask for help carrying 40-pound bags of pet food? And when do you stop hanging from a ladder like a monkey while wielding a paintbrush? After making a few calls, my painting situation has been solved. A very nice young painter will be here to paint ceiling trim and the top two feet of walls while I, with feet firmly on the floor, paint everything else. I wonder I’ll have to give up next. (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Actor Gary Beach joins the cast of ‘On The Air!’
A one-night-only show of live radio classics Dezart Performs brings Tony award-winning actor Gary Beach to an already stellar cast of celebrity performers in the fifth edition of “On the Air! An Evening of Live Radio Show Classics” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 8 at the Camelot Theatres at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. This one-night-only benefit transports the audience back to the Golden Age of radio, complete with a cast of celebrity performers, live on-stage music and sound effects. Each year is a completely new production, and this year features three radio classics: “The Lone Ranger,” the story of how he met Tonto and found his horse, Silver. “Richard Diamond, Private Detective” where the wise-cracking detective starts out exposing a bogus séance scheme and ends up solving a wealthy matron’s murder. “My Favorite Husband,” the hysterical episode where Liz plays matchmaker, trying to pair up her friend with George’s client, but the client mistakenly thinks Liz wants him for herself (this radio show which starred Lucille
Ball later became the television hit “I Love Lucy”). The cast for On the Air! features: Valorie Armstrong, Gary Beach, Bob Bergen, Joyce Bulifant, Patrick Evans, Bob Hardt, Mariette Hartley, Michael Holmes, Sal Mistretta, Roger Perry, Melinda Peterson, Phil Proctor and Fred Willard with singers Francesca Amari, Darci Daniels and Lori Yeary, musicians Jay Lewis, Jeff Stover and Shelley Yoelin, sound effects by Andrea McGuire and Mike Truelock and hosted by Bob Hardt. The musical director is Barney McClure. On the Air! benefits Dezart Performs, the award-winning, local non-profit theatre arts organization. An exclusive meet-andgreet VIP Reception with the performers will follow the show. VIP tickets are $90 (includes after party with cast). Preferred Seating: $60, General Seating: $45. For information and tickets visit, dezartperforms.org or call 760-322-0179. Camelot Theatres is located at 2300 East Baristo Road in Palm Springs.
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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Recipe of the Week Kitchen Diva
• 1/4 cup honey • 1 deli rotisserie chicken (2 to 2 1/2 pounds), cut into 6 to 8 pieces, skin removed if desired
By Angela Shelf Medearis
ROTISSERIE CHICKEN WITH TASTE OF MOROCCO
I love using rotisserie chickens in my recipes when I'm pressed for time. Rotisserie chickens are reasonably priced, convenient, come seasoned in a variety of ways and can be transformed into a multitude of quick and easy main-dish meals. Best of all, if you purchase a plain, roasted chicken, you can use the bones to make a rich, homemade chicken stock or enhance the flavors of pre-packaged stocks or broths, so nothing goes to waste. Most rotisserie chickens are large enough to serve at least four people as a main course. Or, you can pull the meat from the bones and use it in recipes that call for pre-cooked chicken. Shredded chicken can be used in recipes from salads, sandwiches and soups to enchiladas or chicken pot pies. Using a pre-cooked chicken lets you explore new and unusual recipes that would ordinarily take a lot of time to prepare. This recipe for Speedy Mediterranean Chicken is ready in just 30 minutes and imparts all the exotic
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spices and flavors of the traditional recipe. A rotisserie chicken seasoned with lemon pepper is perfect for this dish. The flavors used in this recipe are reminiscent of an exotic Moroccan tagine. A tagine is both a type of heavy clay pot with a domed lid and the dish that is cooked in it. Tagines typically are found in the North African cuisines of Morocco. Most Moroccan tagines combine lamb, chicken or beef with a variety of ingredients and seasonings, including citrus fruits, nuts, honey and pungent spices. This recipe blends spicy salsa and curry powder, and adds a hint of sweetness by incorporat-
ing honey and raisins with spectacular results. Toasting the curry powder in the oil first gives this dish an authentic taste and brings out the flavors of the spice. Serve with hot cooked couscous or rice to make the most of the savory sauce that envelops the chicken. SPEEDY MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN • 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil • 2 teaspoons curry powder • 1 jar (16 ounces) chunky salsa • 1/2 cup sliced green olives • 1/4 cup golden raisins
1. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Stir in curry powder. Cook over medium heat 1 minute, stirring constantly. 2. Stir in remaining ingredients except chicken. Add chicken; turn to coat. 3. Cover; cook over mediumhigh heat 5 to 6 minutes, turning chicken occasionally until sauce is bubbly and chicken is thoroughly heated. Makes 4 servings. (Recipe courtesy of Betty Crocker: bettycrocker.com/recipes) 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 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. (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc., and Angela Shelf Medearis
SALOME’S STARS WEEK OF FEBRUARY 26, 2018 BORN THIS WEEK: People rely on you whenever they need someone they can trust to be caring, considerate and also discreet.
ARIES (MARCH 21 TO APRIL 19) Congratulations, Lamb. The end of the month brings good news in the workplace, thanks to all the efforts you've made to get your projects off the ground and running.
LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 23 TO OCTOBER 22) A once-close associate re-emerges with news that could cause you to reconsider a recent decision. But don't make a move before consulting a trusted adviser.
TAURUS (APRIL 20 TO MAY 20) Don't let yourself be cowed into thinking you're not up to the challenge you've taken on. Keep reinforcing your self-confidence, and no one and nothing can stop you.
SCORPIO (OCTOBER 23 TO NOVEMBER 21) You might feel pressured to reveal a colleague's secret. But you can rely on your strong Scorpion sense of rectitude to help you continue to do the right thing.
GEMINI (MAY 21 TO JUNE 20) Positive responses to a recent workplace move should give you added assurance that you're on the right track. Celebrate the good news with family and/or friends.
SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 22 TO DECEMBER 21) That pesky situation is still creating problems. But you are moving ahead with it, and soon it should be successfully resolved in your favor.
CANCER (JUNE 21 TO JULY 22) There's still a little emotional fuzziness you have to work through before you can feel really certain about your recent decisions. But you're on the right track. Stay with it.
CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 19) A spate of indecision leaves you susceptible to doubt. But you'll soon regain your emotional sure-footedness and be back leading the way, as usual.
LEO (JULY 23 TO AUGUST 22) You're tempted by an offer that seems close to what you've been looking for. But before you pounce on it, see if you can coax out some added perks to sweeten the deal.
AQUARIUS (JANUARY 20 TO FEBRUARY 18) Love rules the week with new romances favored for single Aquarians looking for partners. Cupid also targets renewed commitment for wedded Water Bearers.
VIRGO (AUGUST 23 TO SEPTEMBER 22) Your efforts to settle a volatile situation should prove successful. Now could be a good time to analyze what might have created the problem in the first place.
PISCES (FEBRUARY 19 TO MARCH 20) A surge of creativity keeps you happily busy through the week. But leave some quiet time to share with loved ones. Some long-awaited news finally comes through. © 2018 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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Pet of the Week “Pet Rescue”
Hailey: Schnauzer, Adult, Female Hi, everyone! I’m Hailey and I’m a female Schnauzer mix who’s about four-years-old. My coat is a mixture of black, gray and white and is sometimes referred to as shades of “salt and pepper”—I think that’s an interesting way to describe it! I weigh about 15 pounds. I make a very sweet appearance– don’t you think so? If you didn’t immediately say yes, then look again at my loving face and soulful eyes. I’m even smiling at the camera because I’m with my best friend and big brother Comet. I was brought to Pet Rescue not because I did anything bad or wrong–my former owner passed away. I came to Pet Rescue with my best friend Comet. Comet and I are a team and we go together as in “Hailey’s Comet.” I love him
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a lot and want to stay with him. He’s my big brother and we’ve been through a lot together. Comet and I were very sad when our owner passed because we had a good life. I realize that sometimes life just happens and I can’t let it get me down too much because I still have Comet with me. 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! Please come and visit me and Comet to see if we would make wonderful additions to your home and life. We were loved once and we know it will happen again for us. You may very well fall in love with both of us and want to take us home. We’re both very sweet and mellow. 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 Hugable Hailey
www.coachellapetrescuecenter.org 83-496 Avenue 51, Coachella 760-398-7722 petrescuecenter@gmail.com
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Coachella Valley Wildflower Festival Every Spring the wildflowers bloom in the Coachella Valley and the 11th Annual Coachella Valley Wildflower Festival is the best place to enjoy all that Spring has to offer. The festival is hosted by Friends of the Desert Mountains on Saturday, March 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center in Palm Desert. The day of the event, shuttles will run from St. Margaret’s Church on Highway 74, as there is no onsite parking. In addition to wildflower viewing, this free-to-attend event offers beautiful art, a kids’ zone and a climbing wall. Food and beverages will be available for
purchase. Guided interpretive wildflower hikes will begin at 9:15 a.m. and continue every 15 minutes until 2 p.m. A 5k run/ walk will begin at 8:30 a.m., with registration beginning at 8 a.m. The Arrangements will be performing in the beer and wine garden from noon to 3:30 p.m. The festival also includes raffles, vendors and exhibitors. The Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center is located at 51500 Highway 74 in Palm Desert. Admission and parking are free for the festival. To learn more about the Coachella Valley Wildflower Festival visit DesertMountains.org or call 760- 862-9984.
Hot Club of Palm Springs performs at Sunnylands' Music in the Gardens Hot Club of Palm Springs, best known for interpreting classic swing music from the ‘20s through the ‘40s, performs at Sunnylands for the first time when Music in the Gardens on March 4. The group's performance is the first of four free outdoor concerts that will take place each Sunday in March from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sunny-
lands Center & Gardens, 37977 Bob Hope Drive in Rancho Mirage. Performance schedule includes: March 11: Barry Baugh Blues Band March 18: Three Micks and a Chick March 25: Jazzgrass For more information, visit sunnylands.org.
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