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December

December 26, 2015

2:00-3:00 PM

Entertainment Segment

THE DESERT DATEBOOK
Presented by the City of Palm Springs
www.palmspringsca.gov and (760) 323-8299
Jeff Hocker
(760) 409-1530
Click here for details

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Chef Joane Garcia-Colson
Discussing “Dish” Holiday Hours and offerings, menu offerings; her training, her staff; casual upscale dining; different dining rooms at 1107 N. Palm Cyn., their new location in P.S.; open seating for New Year’s Eve; her bar menu.
www.dishcreativecuisine.com
(760) 322-7171

PALM CANYON THEATRE
Derik Shopinski
Discussing entire Season offerings; showing P.S.I.F.F. films during the Festival.
www.palmcanyontheatre.org
(760) 323-5123

Home/Services
Giveaway winner:

David B. of Desert Hot Springs
1st TIME WINNER!!!!!


3:00-4:00 PM

Medical/Cities Segment

EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER
Dr. Euthym Kontaxis, Medical Director Tennity Emergency Dept. at EMC 
Stephanie Farrell, Director of Research Adm. at EMC
Discussing Dr. David Tang’s device (Extremities Exsanguination Device or EED) to allow enrollment w/out consent in an emergency situation, thereby reversing sudden events and saving lives. Also discussing clinical trials coordination for the EED. Email us at: tellus@nullemc.org to vote for the “life saving stockings” procedure.
www.emc.org

PALM SPRINGS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Renee Brown
Discussing their walking tours, new tours for 2016, and their lecture series.
www.pshistoricalsociety.org
(760) 323-8297

Kids/Pets Giveaway winner:

Elliott M. of Palm Desert
1st TIME WINNER!!!!!


4:00-5:00 PM

Business/Medical/PSIFF Segment

ASCEND INSURANCE
Dennis Van Buskirk
Discussing year end and year beginning “to do” list for all your insurance needs; flood insurance has a 30 day wait period and El Nino is coming.
www.ascendins.com
(760) 341-3477

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Maris Curan
Discussing “Five Nights in Maine”.
psfilmfest.org
(760) 778-8979

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Heidi Greensmith
Discussing “Winter”.
psfilmfest.org
(760) 778-8979

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
James Solomon
Discussing “The Witness”.
psfilmfest.org
(760) 778-8979

SKINNY ME UP
Dr. Naota Hashimoto
Second in a three part series. “Pain”. His practice of “physical medicine” at 47875 Caleo Bay Dr., Ste. #A-104, La Quinta; pharmacy on site; many services under one roof; his books on his website.
www.skinnymeup.com
(760) 777-8377

Shows/Tours
Giveaway winner:

Louise C. of Palm Springs

December 19, 2015

2:00-3:00 PM

Entertainment Segment

THE DESERT DATEBOOK
Presented by the City of Palm Springs
www.palmspringsca.gov and (760) 323-8299
Jeff Hocker
(760) 409-1530
Click here for details

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Willie Rhine
Discussing “849 Restaurant & Lounge” holiday hours and offerings, menu offerings and great pictures; casual upscale dining; different dining rooms.
www.eight4nine.com
(760) 325-8490

PALM CANYON THEATRE
Hannah Shantz
Discussing “Christmas Story” thru 12/20; entire Season offerings; tix ideas for Christmas gifts.
www.palmcanyontheatre.org
(760) 323-5123

Home/Services
Giveaway winner:

Donna M. of Palm Springs


3:00-4:00 PM

Medical/Real Estate/Legal Segment

DESERT OASIS HEALTH CARE
Brian Hodgkins and Tom Brazil
Discussing new drugs; boutique drugs; “white hypertension syndrome”; DOHC provides a personal pharmacist; dangers of combining drugs and expired drugs. COPD clinic and rescue packs.
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-6560

BRADY SANDAHL REALTY
Brady Sandahl
Discussing real estate trends, health of the P.S. market; 2 “Mystery Houses” w/chimneys for Santa; need for listings; free estimates.
www.bradysandahl.com
(760) 409-1540

MARTORELLA LAW GROUP
Daniel Martorella
Discussing fantastic tips and guidelines to avoid fraud over the Holidays.
(760) 324-3212

Kids/Pets Giveaway winner:

Joby V. of Indio


4:00-5:00 PM

Desert Sun/Fashion Segment

DESERT SUN MEDIA GROUP
Steve Henke, Client Strategy Manager
Discussing current issue of Desert Magazine; current issue of Outlook; winning Best Of. Desert Media Group menu of Market Reach/Comprehensive Digital Solutions and Targeted Custom Publications.
www.desertsunmediagroup.com

LET’S ORGANIZE NOW
Karen McElhatton
Discussing organizing from the “inside – out”. Home office hints, services, help scheduling appointments, buying supplies, Christmas shopping. Gift certificates for Christmas gifts.
www.letsorganizenow.biz
(760) 899-5444

STUDIO KATE FLORAL
Kate Minelian
Discussing all services.  Weddings, events, Holidays, dinner parties, once in a lifetime or everyday occasions.
www.studiokatefloral.com
(760) 537-3570

Shows/Tours
Giveaway winner:

GiGi D. of Palm Springs

December 12, 2015

2:00-3:00 PM

Entertainment/Animals Segment

THE DESERT DATEBOOK
Presented by the City of Palm Springs
www.palmspringsca.gov and (760) 323-8299
Jeff Hocker
(760) 409-1530
Click here for details

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Paris Kessinger
Discussing “Alibi Azul” Holiday Hours and offerings, show line up, new Sunny Cycle for customers (pictured w/Paris, Bev and George); new historic limo for customers.
www.alibiazul.com
(760) 325-5533
sunny cycle

PALM CANYON THEATRE
xmas treeHannah Shantz
Discussing “Christmas Story” thru 12/20; entire Season offerings; tix ideas for Christmas gifts.
www.palmcanyontheatre.org
(760) 323-5123

LIBERTY TREES
Sequoia Liberty
Discussing their trees being fresh cut 2 days ago and delivered to their two lots in the Coachella Valley from Montana and Oregon; no-leak stands provided; garlands, trimmings, wreathes. Delivery. Flocking in all colors. Types of trees. P.S. lot location on N. Indian Canyon. Photo of Joey’s MT. Ponderosa Pine “Poinsettia Tree”.
(406) 531-8018

ANIMAL SAMARITANS
Kim Laidlaw
Discussing Tyler’s process of adoption of “Sandy” (photo). 12/17 “Yappy Hour” @ the Omni Rancho Las Palmas; recipient of funds from Barry Manilow’s “Gift of Love” concert series; 12/12, 13 – “Home for the Holidays” pet adoption at the River.
www.animalsamaritans.org
(760) 343-3477
adopted cat

KITTYLAND
Ann Woods
Discussing being only cat & kitten rescue organization. 2/7 major tennis tournament fundraiser @ Westin Mission Hills.
www.kittylandrescue.org
(760) 251-2700

Home/Services
Giveaway winner:

Lori K. of Palm Springs
1st TIME WINNER!!!!!


3:00-4:00 PM

Senior Moment Segment

ARTHUR NEWMAN FREEWAY
Presented by the Auen Foundation www.auenfoundation.org
Jack Newby

  • Cathedral City Senior Center (760) 321-1548
  • The Center Palm Springs and (760) 416-7790
  • Coachella Senior Center  and (760) 398-3502
  • Desert Hot Springs Senior Center and (760) 329-0222
  • Indio Senior Center and (760) 391-4170
  • Joslyn Senior Center and (760) 325-2731
  • La Quinta Senior Center and (760) 564-0096
  • Mizell Senior Center and (760) 323-5689 and www.mizell.org
  • Thermal Senior Center (760) 399-0081

BROOKDALE
John Redford
Discussing Christmas activities; trends of residents at Holiday time; different levels of living available, location, services, activities.
www.brookdale.com
(760) 346-7772

FOREST LAWN
Larry Davis
Discussing all Dec. activities, seminars, counseling, and help for dealing w/grief at Christmas; not being hesitant to make new traditions after a loss. Photo of Larry Davis at the Festival of Lights Parade (below).
www.forestlawn.com
(760) 321-6009
larry davis

Kids/Pets Giveaway winner:

Barbara P. of Palm Springs


4:00-5:00 PM

Medical/Children/Charity Segment

NEURO VITALITY CENTER
Bev Greer
Discussing 2 types of strokes; F.A.S.T. warning signs for strokes; new clubs for Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s Disease sufferers.
www.neurovitalitycenter.org
(760) 323-7676

DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Richard Ramhoff
Discussing Affordable Care. Deadline is 12/15 for 1/1/16 coverage. Free seminars 12/12, 19 and 27; 12/15 “That Pain in the Neck” @ Sun City w/ Reginald Fayssoux, MD; 12/17 “Healthy Eating for the Holidays” @ Mizell w/ Roz Alyssa BrossMarcus; to RSVP call (800) 491-4990; being named one of the Top 100 Hospitals in Orthopedic Surgery and Joint Replacement.
www.desertregional.com
(760) 323-6511

MC CALLUM MOMENTS
Alyssa Bross
Discussing her role as featured dancer in 12/15 @ 7 PM Los Angeles Ballet presentation of “The Nutcracker”.
www.mccallumtheatre.com
(760) 340-ARTS

LIVING DESERT
Erin Scott
Discussing “Wild Lights” 12/12 then 12/19 thru 31, closed Christmas Day starting at 6 PM and being energy efficient; “Winged Wonders” runs thru April, 2016.
www.livingdesert.org
(760) 346-5694

DESERT ARC
Cheryl Curley
Discussing 12/31 – New York New Year’s Eve @ the Renaissance Indian Wells w/ WineWomen of Palm Springs.
www.desertarc.org
(760) 880-5010

Shows/Tours
Giveaway winner:

Lance H. of La Quinta

December 5, 2015

2:00-3:00 PM

Entertainment Segment

THE DESERT DATEBOOK
Presented by the City of Palm Springs
www.palmspringsca.gov and (760) 323-8299
Jeff Hocker
(760) 409-1530
Click here for details

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Gabe Terrado
Discussing “LuLu”: Holiday hours and offerings, late night hours Fri. & Sat. all day Happy Hour.
www.lulupalmsprings.com
(760) 327-LULU

Fred and Joey at Lulu

Fred and Joey at Lulu

MC CALLUM THEATRE
Jeff Norman
Discussing entire December calendar; tix ideas for Christmas gifts; community involvement.
www.mccallumtheatre.com
(760) 340-ARTS

PALM CANYON THEATRE
Steven Smith
Discussing “Christmas Story” thru 12/20; entire Season offerings; tix ideas for Christmas gifts.
www.palmcanyontheatre.org
(760) 323-5123

PALM SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER
David Green
Discussing 12/11 – 13: “White Christmas” – a Palm Springs Holiday Spectacular screening of the classic movie & a 30-minute fully staged holiday production featuring the kids from Musical Theatre University.
www.camelottheatres.com and (760) 325-6565
www.musicaltheatreuniversity.com and (760) 202-6488

ASTROLOGY WORLD NEWS
Dana Haynes
Discussing December horoscopes for all signs; her books and Desert Sun Magazine newspaper column.
www.astrologyworldnews.com
(760) 671-6151

Home/Services
Giveaway winner:

Cindy A. of Yucca Valley


3:00-4:00 PM

Medical/Museums/Astrology Segment

TOWN CENTER COMPOUNDING PHARMACY
Leslie Todd
Discussing how your body/blood type determine what to eat, what diseases you may get (Book: “Eat Right for Your Blood Type”); GMO salmon controversy; how to avoid gaining weight over the Holidays.
www.facebook.com/towncentercompoundingpharmacy
(760) 341-3984

AGUA CALIENTE CULTURAL MUSEUM
Dr. Michael Hammond
Discussing “Section 14” exhibit being tagged by the Smithsonian (!) and exchange of their exhibition to us.
www.accmuseum.org
760-778-1079

HEATHER JAMES FINE ART
Montana Beutler
Discussing Picasso/Calder exhibit. Discussion of the two artists training and variety of mediums.
www.heatherjames.com
(760) 346-8926

ASTROLOGY WORLD NEWS
Dana Haynes
Discussing December horoscopes for all signs; her books and Desert Sun Magazine newspaper column.
www.astrologyworldnews.com
(760) 671-6151

Kids/Pets Giveaway winner:

Darla N. of Cathedral City


4:00-5:00 PM

LGBT/Go Green Segment

DESERT AIDS PROJECT
Brett Klein
Report on World AIDS Day; DAP Food Bank; Feb. 6 Steve Chase starring Chaka Kahn; new “Mode” addition of the P.S. store
www.desertaidsproject.org
(760) 323-2118

REVIVALS STORES
Charles Huff
Donate, consign and volunteer. 12/5 sale of 30% off all resort wear.
www.revivalsstores.com
(877) 770-7738 for pick up of donated items

LIBERTY TREES
Sequoia Liberty
Discussing their trees being fresh cut 2 days ago and delivered to their two lots in the Coachella Valley from Montana and Oregon; no-leak stands provided; garlands, trimmings, wreathes. Delivery. Flocking in all colors. Types of trees. P.S. lot location on N. Indian Canyon. Photo of Joey’s Montana Ponderosa Pine at right.
(406) 531-8018

P.S. INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Producer Richard DeSantis
Jan. 1 – 11, 27 Annual PSIFF Stars to be honored i.e. Johnny Depp; Sold-out Gala on 1/2/2015; tickets on sale now for all screenings.
www.psfilmfest.org
(760) 778-8979

ASTROLOGY WORLD NEWS
Dana Haynes
Discussing December horoscopes for all signs; her books and Desert Sun Magazine newspaper column.
www.astrologyworldnews.com
(760) 671-6151

Shows/Tours
Giveaway winner:

Tom F. of LaQuinta

Rest in Peace

R.I.P. Bob Beckwith 09.21.1933 – 02.2024

R.I.P. Carl Weathers 1.14.48 – 2.1.24

R.I.P. Chita Rivera 1.23.33-1.30.24

R.I.P. Joyce Randolph 10.21.1924 – 1.13.2024

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