Desert Kids' Directory

FREE PARENT & GRANDPARENT RESOURCE GUIDE

Edition 11 2015

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El Paseo Children’s Center for Psychological & Educational Assessment

LEARNING DOESN’T HAVE TO BE A STRUGGLE Specializing in Psycho-Educational Testing • Helping parents to have realistic academic expectations.

• Identifying helpful tools to maximize the students learning potential.

• Determining what academic environment is best suited for the student.

• Revealing areas where additional support or program modification is needed.

• Identifying academic and cognitive strengths while ruling out possible Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Autism, & Behavior Problems

Teenager Anger Management / Resolution Workshops

EVALUATIONS TUTORING EDUCATIONAL THERAPY Social Skills Groups for teaching social thinking and related social skills to all school age students

Home School Instructional Support

(760) 342-4900 Brent M. Cooper

Licensed Educational Psychologist

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EL PASEO CENTER FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL & EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENTS

74075 El Paseo Dr., Ste A-6, Palm Desert Satellite Locations: San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange County & Riverside

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• Private/Small Group Lessons • Infants - Adults • Heated Pool in Winter Private Residencein Palm Desert (OR YOUR POOL TOO) • Helene offers 29 Years of Teaching Experience • Specializing in those that are apprehensive, hesitant, or fearful of the water

NEW THIS YEAR - SWIM TEAM CLASS Call for info on “Swim Team” class for ages 5 and older.

It’s all about Swim Team without the competition.

Classes are held at the Palm Desert Aquatic Center and conducted through Helene’s Learn to Swim.

Next session starting soon!

Helene Barker (760) 345-5370 / (760) 831-2465 helene2@earthlink.net www.helenes-learntoswim.com

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JEFF KING PIANO STUDIOS The piano teacher who comes to you

THE PIANO TEACHER WHO COMES TO YOU!

Jeff King

A graduate of The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, Jeff has also studied Jazz, Keyboard Harmony and Improvisation at The New School of Music. Teaching Piano for over 24 years, he incorporates many piano instruction methods in his teaching!

• Learn piano in the convenience of your own home.

• Anywhere in Coachella Valley or on Skype.

• Classical, Pop, Song Writing, Accompaniment, Keyboard Harmony and Theory • Lessons custom made to fit the student • Certified “Simply Music” Instructor • Any age welcome .

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Family Events Calendar November EVENTS AROUND THE VALLEY!

[Desert Kids Directory wants to help publicize all events for families. Go to our website: www.desertkidsdirectory.com and create your own login to post events. FREE events will be picked up from our event calendar and printed in our monthly issues. Events must be posted at least 30 days prior to our issue date to ensure we have time to include it in the next issue.]

Tuesdays Intergenerational Storytime at Atria Assisted Living Community.

We’re bringing the generations together for an Intergenerational Storytime at Atria Palm Desert Assisted Living Community.

Children and their parents and the residents of Atria will join together for a one-of-akind storytime which will include stories and songs. Children ages 3-7 and their parents are welcome to attend. Children must be pre-registered to attend. To protect the health of the children and seniors please hold off attending if signs of illness have been present in any family member during the week prior to the storytime. Contact Debbie at 760-799-4787 or debbiemidcalf@ gmail.com to register or for more information. ,44-300 San Pascual Avenue, Palm Desert (across from the Joslyn Center).

4:00-4:45PM 11 Veterans Day Celebration Honor those who have served at the City of Palm Desert’s free Veterans Day Celebration. The celebration will also feature a patriotic concert performed by the Heatwave Boys and Girls Club Jazz Band.

Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs to the park’s amphitheater to enjoy the program in comfort. 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 11 Palm Springs Veterans Day Parade The City of Palm Springs proudly presents the 19th annual Palm Springs Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, November 11 at 3:30 p.m. in downtown Palm Springs. The parade begins at Ramon Road and Palm Canyon Drive and heads northbound on Palm Canyon Drive to Alejo Road. This

year marks the 70th Anniversary of the end of WWII and also the 25th Anniversary of Desert Storm/Desert Shield.

21 A Miracle on El Paseo A Miracle on El Paseo, one most festive parties of the year, benefits Bighorn BAM, a charity dedicated to cancer patient support services, breast cancer diagnostic technologies and educational scholarships.

Citrus College Band NightShift will keep everyone dancing, tastes and spirits will be offered from the valley’s top restaurants and a 4 story ferris wheel and carnival games thrill kids of all ages! Don’t miss the grand illumination of the 60th El Paseo Christmas Tree by honorary chairwoman, Olympic Gold Medalist, 1976 World Champion and breast cancer survivor, Dorothy Hamill.

Kris Kringle appears early to the delight of visitors and residents offering snapshots for holiday cards. www.bighornbam.net 23 - Dec 31 WildLights Celebrate the season with WildLights at The Living Desert. This much-loved event begins Nov. 23 with a special members-only night, and runs selected nights through Dec. 31, 2015. For the complete schedule, refer to The Living Desert’s website. www.livingdesert.org 27 - 29 Cabazon Indio Pow Wow The Cabazon Band of Mission Indians Indio Pow Wow features traditional dancing and singing, Native American food and vendors, all at the Fantasy Springs Special Events Center. www.fantasyspringsresort.com

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Dec 5 - Dec 6 Indio International Tamale Festival Started in 1992 with an idea by Dave Hernandez, a member of the Downtown Indio Merchants Association, the International Tamale Festival has become a favorite for locals and visitors to the area.

The rich heritage of the tamale, consistent community support and hard working tamale makers have created the festival’s tremendous success. Recently, the Food Network-TV ranked the Indio International Tamale Festival top 10 “All-American Food Festivals” in the nation! Festival hours are Saturday, 10am-8pm and Sunday, 10am-5pm. www.tamalefestival.net/ Dec 6 ChristmasTree Lighting Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. http://www.pstramway.com Dec 6 Palm Springs Festival of Light Parade The parade is on Palm Canyon Drive between Ramon Road and Tamarisk Road. psfestivaloflights.com

Dec 11 - 13 2015 Pow Wow Winter Gathering Join Spotlight 29 Casino for their Annual Pow Wow Winter Gathering! The Event will take place inside the Spotlight Showroom! Arts and Crafts and Food Vendors will be on site. Admission is Free! www.spotlight29.com The Events Calendar is a guide to family-oriented events and is provided as a community service. Desert Kids’ Directory strives to provide families with as much information as possible about upcoming events that may be of interest to them. As event details may change, we suggest you call ahead to verify in order to avoid disappointment or inconvenience. For more events, go to www.

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TRAN DAYCARE BEL (760) 324-5307 Ages: 0 to 5 years

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Gain A New Perspective Ballet • Jazz funk • Hip Hop • Lyrical Promoting hard work, dedicated rehearsal time, team cohesion and physical core strength.

Dance Productions

933 Crossley Road, Palm Springs

(760) 880-1272

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Learn Mandarin Chinese Mandarin Chinese Study Skills Reading Pre-K to Adults If interested in one-on-one or group classes call

Nina Korman

(650) 704-6753

transforming education

TUTORING K-12 A DIFFERENT WAY TO LEARN Free Consultation Affordable Effective All Subjects Home School Support Certified Staff

760-325-8100

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MOBILE ZOO OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA www.mobilezooofsoutherncalifornia.com

Mobile Zoo of Southern California has been making people happy since 1990!

Mobile Zoo of Southern California is a premier mobile zoo service that offers pony rides, petting zoos and reptile shows for any special occasion.

We are fully licensed with the USDA and insured.

(760) 288-4455

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Come meet Dr. Steve, Dr. Lauren and their friend Kermit!

Steven J Niethamer, D.M.D. Lauren Gutebnerg, D.D.S.

Pediatric Dentistry

New Location

490 So. Farrell Dr.,Ste C-101 7144 Airway Ave. Palm Springs, CA 92262 Yucca Valley, CA 92284 (760) 320-7621 (760) 365-4400

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