Pay Tribute to a Loved One Who Has Experienced Cancer by Buying a Tee Box Sign

In 2018, when Pink Day became a community-wide event, it was centered around golf, with 61 people donating to have a Tee Box sign made in honor of someone who had been affected by cancer.

In 2020, Bill and Lynne Ladd stepped up to enthusiastically take on the task of promoting, creating, and producing the Tee Box Signs. That was the first year of COVID and, after preparing all the tribute placards, the golf day had to be canceled. Not to be deterred, the Ladds marshalled a crew to place the signs along Gran Via and Avenida Del Sol. Many residents slowed their cars to view the long line of signs given in memory, support or honor of a relative or friend affected by cancer.

The popularity of Tee Box signs has grown exponentially since 2018. Last year, 115 signs were displayed on the MCC boulevards, on a chosen tee box or near the Pro Shop. Over the years, Tee Box signs have raised over $17,000 in support of DCF!

The goal this year is to sell 130 signs. Please consider who you know that has been affected by cancer and reserve a Tee Box sign in their honor. Pick up the Tee Box registration forms at the Golf Shop, at the Receptionist desk or download the form from the 2023 Pink Week website: https://mcc-pinkweek.golfgenius.com.

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Complete the form and, along with $25 cash or check payable to Desert Cancer Foundation, turn it in to the Golf Pro Shop, Receptionist or deliver to Bill and Lynne Ladd, 202 Castellana S, Phone: Bill: 310-9918354 Lynne: 760-636-6175.

Take a Hike!

Rising abruptly from the desert floor, the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument reaches an elevation of 10,834 feet. Providing a picturesque backdrop to local communities, visitors can enjoy magnificent palm oases, snow-capped mountains, a national scenic trail, and wilderness areas. Its extensive backcountry can be accessed via trails from both the Coachella Valley and the alpine village of Idyllwild.

Jointly managed by the BLM and the U.S. Forest Service, the Monument’s boundary encompasses about 280,000 acres, including public lands within the BLM’s California Desert Conservation Area and the San Jacinto Ranger District of the San Bernardino National Forest. The Monument includes two Federal wilderness areas -- the Santa Rosa and the San Jacinto.

The Monument was established by an Act of Congress on October 24, 2000, “in order to preserve the nationally significant biological, cultural, recreational, geological, educational, and scientific values found in the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains” (Public Law 106-351). Establishment of the Monument reflects the vision of local citizens and national leaders to ensure this special landscape is protected for all time.

Details:

Starting on January 30, 2023 the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center is reopening to five days a week, Thursday through Monday. The visitor center is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays and hours of operation remain the same from 8:30 A.M. - 4 P.M.

BLM-managed public lands are currently open for dispersed recreation.

While there are no plans to restrict dispersed recreation activities in the area at this time, we strongly advise following the current recommendations of public health officials. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as needed. To learn more about the do’s and don’ts for dispersed camping please visit: www.blm.gov/camping

Desert-Friendly Plants for the Coachella Valley

Use this information to help select landscape plants that grow successfully in California’s low desert region. In the Coachella Valley, up to 80 percent of residential water is used to irrigate landscapes, so growing water-conserving plants goes a long way in saving water.

Succulents

Succulents are among the best plants for providing a desert sense of place. Like cacti, because of their sharp thorns and spines, locate them with their mature size in mind. The sculptural qualities of succulents are unmatched, and the incredible variety of their shapes and sizes make them a designer’s dream.

Cacti

Cacti are the headsabove favorites as water misers. Use them to add an explanation point in a design; many also produce incredible flowers. Thorns of many cacti make them excellent security barriers, but these same thorns require that you locate cacti carefully, away from outdoor areas and walkways

There are many others.

Check the Coachella Valley Water District website: https://www. cvwd.org/ from which this has been extracted to share.

Holidays in Spring!

March 17th - St. Patrick’s Day

Originally, this Irish holiday commemorated the death of Saint Patrick, Ireland’s patron saint. It has evolved to a worldwide celebration of Irish culture, and the color green. In Chicago, the city celebrates by dyeing the entire river green!

April 1st - April Fools’ Day

This primarily Western tradition involves playing pranks throughout the day, although each country has its own customs.

April 12th - Easter

Easter, for Christians, is a sacred holiday. However, it has become a popular secular holiday as well.

Easter gift baskets are generally filled with eggs, bunny-shaped treats, stuffed animals, chocolates, jelly beans, and other small gifts.

April 8-16th - Passover

This holiday is steeped in tradition and symbolism. While not a holiday for gift-giving, those planning to host a Seder meal with friends and family display new dishware, a tablecloth, or an intricate platter for a seder plate.

May 1st - May Day

In many countries, May Day symbolizes the beginning of Spring and warm weather, and it’s marked by gifting or decorating with flowers. Many cities host May Day festivals that include dancing, food, and bonfires.

Holidays

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