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September

September 30, 2017

9:00-10:00 AM

City of Palm Springs/R.O.T.W. Segments

CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Mayor Robert Moon
The State of the City i.e.
– The State of the City was a Chamber sponsored event.
– Downtown has great things going on.
– Some of the challenges are – vacation rentals, homelessness, and the budget/pension issues.
– The Kempton will be presented to the public in Nov.,
– 8 new restaurants.
– 1200 new parking places from the City and 800 from the Tribe.
– We have 44 neighborhoods.
www.palmspringsca.gov

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Willie Rhine
“849”
– HOLD THE DATE: Oct., 28/29 – Big Halloween Party
– Available for catering your special event.
– Open 7 days a week, lunch and dinner
– Great bar menu where you can say “you ate (8) for (4) $9 (9)
www.eight4nine.com
www.849events.com
(760) 325-8490

Willie and Mayor Moon

 


10:00-11:00 AM

5th Sat., Arts/Artists/DWA/Animal Segment

JUST FABULOUS BOOKS
Stephen Monkarsh
10 years in business. Celebrity authors and book signings. Nov., 18 – “Natasha” by Natalie Wood’s daughter. Dec.,2 – “Miss D (Bette Davis) and Me”;
www.bjustfabulous.com
(760) 864-1300

CA. DESERT ARTS
Steven Biller
Oct., 12 – “Big Strategies and Real Tatics for Connecting Artists, Audience, and Place” @ UCR P.D. from 8:30 AM – 5 PM. $75. Discussion about what this valley could be.
– All current art/artists events re: his calendar.
www.cadesertarts.org

Steven

LOVING ALL ANIMALS
Lynne Lockwood
– Nov., 2, 8th Annual “Spay-ghetti and No Balls” fundraiser @ the P.S. Air Museum. 5 PM – 8 PM. $45. pre-sale and $50. @ the door.
– Need for donated items
www.lovingallanimals.org
(760) 834-7000

Lynne

DESERT WATER AGENCY
Ashley Matzger
– Can get paid for taking out your grass and putting in desert landscape.
– Free sprinklers from DWA.
– Discount car wash coupons w/ re-cycled water from DWA @ 3 car wash places. Airport, Green Clean, and Quick Wash.
– Smart Controller from DWA.
– Now – accepting applications to the “Water Counts” Academy in partnership w/ UCR-P.D. Series of 3 evening classes and a tour.
www.dwa.org
(760) 323-4971

Ashley

 


11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Business/Finance/The Wheel 5th Sat., Segments

ASCEND INSURANCE
Dennis Van Buskirk
– Update on insurance issues caused by recent hurricanes. Flood damages vs wind damages.
– Coachella Valley has several flood areas.
– Earthquake insurance must be in place for 20 – 30 days before a claim.
– When you travel to a second home your insurance rates will change for your cars that you leave here.
– When you pay cash for a home, you are not required to have insurance.
www.ascendins.com
(760) 341-3477

Dennis

REVIVALS STORES
Charles Huff
– Need for volunteers. He is the volunteer coordinator.
– The newly remodeled Palm Springs store.
– 1st Thurs. is 50% off all men’s donated items.
– 1st Fri. is 50% off all women’s donated items.
www.revivalsstores.com
(760) 969-5749

PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAM
Greg Purdy
Over 630,000 paid visitors last year.
– Maintenance is going on now to check all aspects of the tram…i.e. counterweight cables, put in new power lines, many cosmetic details.
– The P.S. Aerial Tram is actually its own city. Self-sufficient community.
www.pstramway.com
(760) 325-1391

Greg and Charles

September 23, 2017

9:00-10:00 AM

R.O.T.W./Charity/Jazz Segments

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Michelle Gernand
“Cuistot Restaurant” Season re-opening Thurs., Sept., 21. This will be their 31st season on El Paseo. Lunch, dinner, happy hour, etc., Tues., – Sun., Also has a terrace, a private wine room, a fireplace room and Chef Bernard’s room. Reservations recommended. www.cuistotrestaurant.com
(760) 340-1000

Michelle and Bernard

WOUNDED WARRIORS PROJECT
Fred “The Hammer” Williamson
Hard Rock Hotel’s Local Celebrity “Burger of the Month”….the Fred Williamson “Hammer-Burger”. Hamburger patty stuffed w/ grilled onions, Jim Beam, Bourbon Au Jus, Choice of Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Brioche Bun, served w/ tater tots. $15. to benefit Wounded Warrior Project. His next movie “Original Gangsters 2”. Jan., 5,6 “Wounded Warrior” golf tourney @ Fantasy Springs.
www.woundedwarriorproject.org
www.hrhpalmsprings.com

J.J. JOHNSON FOUNDATION
Craig Michaels
Founded in 2004 to help children in the Inland Empire and around the nation. Sept., 30 golf tourney to benefit the J. J. Johnson’s charitable endeavours @ Morongo Golf Course in Beaumont. It’s a PGA course.
– $150. for 9 AM tee off, and 2:30 gala and banquet.
– $75. for “under the Stars” concert @ 8 PM featuring Nicolas Bearde.
www.jjjohnsonfoundation.org
(760) 880-3848

PALM SPRINGS WOMEN’S JAZZ FESTIVAL
Sweet Baby Ja’i, artistic director, Kandace Springs, singer, and Melissa Aldana, sax player
5th Annual event. Nov., 3, 4, 5, 2017 @ Annenberg and Riviera.
www.pswjf.org
(760) 416-3545


10:00-11:00 AM

Medical and City Segment

EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER
Alison Mayer Sachs and Lee Rice
…all talks will be @ the Lucy Curci Cancer Center and are FREE.
Sept., is Prostate health awareness month.
– Sept., 25 – Bone health for prostate patients. Richard Fausel, DO. 12 Noon to 1 PM
– Sept., 28 – Update on treatment options for advanced stage prostate cancer patients. Varun Gupta, MD 12:30 – 1:30 PM.
Oct., is Breast Cancer awareness month.
– Oct., 4 – Breast reconstruction after mastectomy w/ Dr. Natalie Driessen 11:45
– Oct., 5 – Genetics & breast cancer risk: hereditary factors w/ Diana Derosa, CGC 5:30 – 7 PM.
– Oct., 17 – Cooking for healthy living…a guide for breast cancer survivors: Roz Elemy RD & Chef Paul Snyder 12 Noon – 1:30.
– Oct., 19 – Living w/ Metastatic breast cancer 10:30 – 11:30 AM.
– Oct., 25 – Breast cancer & bone health: what you need to know: Dr. Richard Fausel 12 Noon – 1.
– Oct., 31 – Treatment options for early stage breast cancer: Dr. Popescu 11:45 – 1 PM.
– Breast cancer support group every Wed., 12 to 1:15. Lunch is served. No reservation required.
www.emc.org

Lee and Alison

PALM SPRINGS LIFE MAGAZINE
Emily Chavous
Articles in the September issues and a peek @ the October issue.
www.palmspringslife.com
(760) 325-2333

Emily

TIME PASSAGES w/ Charlie Dyer
– Harry Dean Stanton 7/14/1926 – 9/15/2017

– Pattie Daly Caruso (on the right) 3/28/1944 – 9/17/2017


11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Business/Finance/Gardening Segments

BRADY SANDAHL REALTY
Brady Sandahl and Curtis Butler (who connects buyers and sellers to KW Real Estate via all of social media)
Report on the Palm Springs real estate market. Homes sell best in the $500,000. range…harder for less expensive and more expensive. Need for listings. His free estimates and guidance.
www.bradysandahl.com
(760) 409-1540

Curtis and Brady

EUREKA WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Matt Davis
Matthew Davis is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and is the owner of a fee-only investment advisory practice in downtown Palm Springs. He provides advice and strategy on real estate, retirement, insurance, and investments. First consultations are always free.
www.eurekawealthmanagement.com
(760) 537-0791

UCANR MASTER GARDENERS
Angie Fasano
Their services and seminars. They are a public outreach entity. Oct., 28 – FREE Desert Gardening Day; Nov., 11 – FREE Wild Life @ White Water
www.ucanr.edu
(760) 342-2511

Matt and Angie

 

September 16, 2017

9:00-10:00 AM

R.O.T.W./Life Coaching Segments

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Jacky Donnell 
“Elmer’s”. re: New menu items…i.e. pumpkin pancakes w/ almonds, bagel benedict, etc. Open 7 days a week, 6 AM to 9 PM. #1 in the chain of 25 Elmers.
www.eatatelmers.com
(760) 327-8419

LIFE COACHING
Laura Meeks
How the hurricane victims will “start over”. Contractive and expansive attitudes. No matter how you live your life, “stuff” comes and goes. Listen to your “better self”. (contact info: www.laurameekscoach.com and (888) 666-1570)
DISCUSSION of the Hurricanes and how far we have come in dealing w/ them.

Laura and Jackie – WEARING RED!!!!

Home/Services
Giveaway Winner:
Molly T. of Rancho Mirage, CA.


10:00-11:00 AM

Medical and Travel Segment

– MENTION OF HELENE LE CLAIR’S bday today.

DESERT OASIS HEALTH CARE
Dr. Kwika Liu and Alyssa Yasuda
– Sept., is National Recovery Month (sponsored by SAMSA)…i.e. mental health and addiction issues. How these things change the brain and therefore behavior. How important environment is. Need to recover on 4 levels; health, home, purpose and community.
www.mydohc.com

A.C.T. TOURS
Steve Kanold
– Report on the 1st Wed., FREE Travel Club meeting. Report on his trip to Africa.
– Mexico’s Spectacular Copper Canyon Rail Ride, Colonial Towns and the Sea of Cortex for $1,695. escorted by Miss Joey English. “The most dramatic train ride in the Western Hemisphere.” — Reader’s Digest.
– Five Country African Adventure.
– The P.S. Chamber of Commerce tour to India. Feb., 2018.
– London in Nov., 2017 for $1,695. including air.
– New York Theater tour April, 2018 for $1,995. including air and shows etc.,
– Local sights to see in the High Desert; the “Rhythm of Life”, Alpaca farm, Wolves, the Integratron, the Orchid Farm, Christ Park, the OLDEST LIVING THING IN THE WORLD..King Clone (oldest creosote bush ring).
www.act-tours.com
(760) 322-1247

Steve

Kids/Pets
Giveaway Winner:
Paul C. of Indio, CA.


11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Jewelry/R.O.T.W. Segments

EMERSON AND FARRAR
Paul Emerson
Stone of the month = sapphire. Most American sapphires come from Montana.
– FREE tour of his factory/working museum in Riverside. Nov., 14. Must register by calling the store.
– Little diamonds MUST be cut by computer now.
– Diamonds are still cut by hand in India.
– To save your eyesight, every 20 – 30 minutes focus far away.
www.emersonandfarrar.com
(760) 832-7246

Sapphires

Paul

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Dan Gore
TONIGHT @ “Oscars” for “Gypsy’s Cabaret” @ 6 PM. He’ll be COMPING the entire showroom!!! Must get your reservation “on line”. Other shows
– Fri. “Oscar’s Cabaret” starring Gypsy
– Sun. “Tea Dance” is BACK w/ full liquor. 4 PM ’til close.
www.oscarscabaret.com

September 9, 2017

9:00-10:00 AM

R.O.T.W./Animal Segments

MENTION: – Tomorrow 9/10 is National Grandparent’s Day.

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Marty Webster

“Aspen Mills”. New store in La Quinta next to Trader Joe’s. Every 12 sandwiches you get a free something. Street fair @ COD, Farmer’s Market @ Joshua Tree. R.M. library. Bread made fresh every day. 6 different salads. Brownies, rolls, cookies and pies all made from scratch. Low carb breads. Can pre-order.
www.aspenmillsps.com
(760) 323-3123

Marty

LOVING ALL ANIMALS
Lynne Lockwood

Impact on the animal world of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Much better organized that previously. i.e. during Katrina 1. Animals had to be left behind. 2. Didn’t have anywhere to go. 3. Weren’t microchipped. Coachella Valley will receive some animals…they have to be quarantined for 4 weeks. Need for donations of unopened dog and cat food.
….Animal food bank in Desert Hot Springs.
….SAVE THE DATE: 11/2 “Spay-Ghetti & No Balls” pasta dinner & silent auction.
www.lovingallanimals.org
(760) 834-7000

Lynn


10:00-11:00 AM

“Senior Moment” Segment

FAMILY HOSPICE CARE
Dr. Howard Cohen re: Bereavement Support Groups.
….Mon., 9 AM – 10 AM @ Joslyn Center in P.D.
….Wed., 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM @ Mizell Senior enter in P.S.
….Thurs., 1 PM – 2 PM @ DOHC Health Education Office in Yucca Valley
….Fri., 9 AM – 10 AM @ City of L.Q. Wellness Center in L.Q.
www.familyhospicecare.com
(760) 674-3344

FOREST LAWN
Larry Davis
– Funeral coaches in three colors and classic vintage coaches. Comforting to folks. Some w/ “memory safes” in them.
– Horse-drawn black or white glass funeral coaches are available for services as well.
– Their participation in the community in many different ways that are comforting as well.
– Evolution of caskets
– Planning your service and paying for it removes over 100 decisions that the family has to make in the first 24 hours and prevents any discussions about changes you have requested.
– The new Jerusalem-themed mosaic @ Forest Lawn in C.C. will be dedicated perhaps in October.
– Forest Lawn has the largest collection of stained glass in the United States.
www.forestlawn.com
(760) 328-3039

Howie and Larry

Kids/Pets
Giveaway Winner:
Carol T. of Palm Springs, CA


11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Medical/Talk of Stars Segments

NEURO VITALITY CENTER
Bev Greer, the Ex., Dir.,
New boxing program. New gym. The motorized thera-cycle benefits for clients w/ Parkinson’s, that using will help slow down the progression of the disease. Need for a “motion disorder specialist”
– Monday and Wednesday, weekly programs for Parkinson’s patients. i.e. Stretch and be vocal, group speech therapy, etc.,
– 10/27 – “Escape” fundraiser @ “Escape” on Racquet Club.
www.neurovitalitycenter.org
(760) 323-7676

DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Richard Ramhoff, Dir. of Mkt., and P.R.
– 9/13 – “Who Knows the Nose, Eyes, and Ears?” Panel discussion @ the Joslyn Center from 10 to 11 AM. RSVP to (800) 491-4990
– 9/21 – “What to Know About Stress, Anxiety & Depression” @ Mizell Senior Center from 1 to 2 PM. RSVP to (800) 491-4990
– 9/28 – “Planning Your Healthcare Future w/ an Advance Directive” w/ Drs. Beltran and Niebian @ D.H.S. Senior Center from 1 to 2 PM. RSVP to (800) 491-4990
– 10/10 – “Sex, Intimacy and Cancer” w/ Dr., Jackson @ La Quinta Library from 4 to 5 PM. RSVP to (800) 491-4990
SAVE THE DATE: 10/21 – “3rd. Annual All About the Family” Fundraiser Masquerade Gala. @ the A.C.C. www.hansonhouse.nicu.com
www.desertregional.com

TALK OF STARS
Margaret O’Brien
A legendary, Academy Award winner and Icon. Her amazing film history and her current project…”Beverly Hills Christmas 2″

Margaret

September 2, 2017

9:00-10:00 AM

R.O.T.W./Theater/Film/Screen Writers Segments

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Debbie Alexander
“Peabody’s”. re: Report on 24 years and their summer business. Open for breakfast 7 days a week. Breakfast, lunch and evening karaoke w/ her new Japanese system.
www.peabodyscafeandbar.com
(760) 322-1877

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FESTIVAL
Brian Hoff
Nov 9 – 11. 1st Annual PSIAF @ the Annenberg Theater.
15 different styles of animation. Had 2,400 submissions from 92 countries. One film has a $70. million dollar budget!!! 3 ay pass if $75.
www.psiaf.org
(760) 285-8051

Brian and Debbie

DESERT ROSE PLAYHOUSE
Jim Strait
Karaoke is Japanese for “empty orchestra”. Starting their 6th Season w/ “Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike” by Christopher Durange – Tony Award winning play. Runs Sept., 22 – Oct., 15
www.desertroseplayhouse.org
(760) 202-3000

PALM CANYON THEATRE
Steven Smith
Season starts w/ “Oliver” Sept., 22 thru Oct., 1. Had 65 kids in the Summer Theater program to draw from
www.palmcanyontheatre.org
(760) 323-5123

MC CALLUM MOMENTS
Jeff Norman
2017 – 2018 Season tickets go on sale Sept., 12. Season opens Oct., 7 w/ Bill Murray. Some more shows have been added since printing the calendar.
www.mccallumtheatre.com
(760) 340-ARTS

Jeff, Steve and Jim

DESERT SCREEN WRITERS GUILD
Catherine Stanley
A non-profit headquartered @ the La Quinta Country Club, to bring screen writers together and develop scripts. Looking for actors @ an casting open call Sat., Sept., 30 from 11 to 2 @ the P.S. Library. Staged reading of the screen play will be the end of November.
jka5885966@nullaol.com

Home/Services
Giveaway Winner:
James B. of Cathedral City, CA. – 1st TIME WINNER!!!!!


10:00-11:00 AM

Medical/Arts/Artists/Museum Segment

TOWN CENTER COMPOUNDING PHARMACY
Dr. Leslie Todd
How bio-identical hormones and alkaline water impact: diverticulitis; HIV becoming full blown Aids; post-partum psychosis; Free precision DNA medicine w/ Dr. Ray Henderson @ the pharmacy
www.facebook.com/towncentercompoundingpharmacy
(760) 341-3984

CALIFORNIA DESERT ARTS COUNCIL
Steven Biller
All the latest art news in the Valley. “Pacific Standard Time”.
– @ the P.S. Art Museum,”Kinesthesia”, Latin American Kinetic Art.
– @ the A + D Center, Albert Frey & Lina Bo Bardi.
– @ Sunnylands’ exhibition of “Carved Narratives” from Mexico. First time Sunnyland has had an exhibition from outside it’s own collections.
– Sept., 7 – CVRep classical concert
– The Artists Council Exhibition each year @ the P.S. Art Museum and then the Create Center for the Arts in P.D. has a exhibition of the folks who were not selected for the Artists Council Exhibit Sept., 9
– Sept., 22 – @ Heather James Gallery in Palm Desert, FREE Art Salon.
www.cadesertarts.org
(760) 325-1577

Stevem

THE DESERT SYMPHONY
Nancy Tapick (presented by the Auen Foundation, www.auenfoundation.org)
Season tickets. Shows Dec., 7; Jan., 11; Feb., 1; Mar., 15; Ap., 12; and the Barry Manilow benefit in Dec., www.thedesertsymphony.org
(760) 773-5988

PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM
Ann Greer
Open on Labor Day. Four hangars open. Over 59 flying & interactive aircraft displays. New Vietnam & Korea hangar now open. Open Cockpit every Sat., morning, included w/ regular museum admission. The simulators you can “fly”.
– The Red Tail (Tuskegee) Racing Team and P-51’s.
– Oct., 28 – “Car Show and Chili Cookoff.
– Nov., 11 – Veterans Day
– Nov., 18 – Props and Hops Kraft Beer Festival
www.palmspringsairmuseum.com
760) 778-6262

Nancy and Ann

Kids/Pets
Giveaway Winner:
Glenn McC. of Desert Hot Springs, CA.


11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Talk of Stars/L.G.B.T./D.W.A./Time Passages Segments

TALK OF STARS.
James “Gypsy” Haake
Being in the new Miley Cyrus video of “Younger Now” and dancing w/ her in the VMA Awards.
– Every Friday @ 8 PM is “Oscar’s Cabaret”
– Every Friday @ 10 PM is “Latina Cabaret” starting Ms. Goddess.
– Starting Sept., 9 @ 6 PM is “Gypsy’s Follies”
www.oscarspalmsprings.com
(760) 325-1188

Gypsy w/ Miley

REVIVALS STORES
Charles Huff
Palm Springs store has re-opened after the “face lift”. 20,000 sq. feet of retail space now.
– 1st Thurs., is 50% off all men’s donated clothing @ all stores.
– 1st Friday is 50% off all women’s donated clothing @ all stores.
– New furniture from the July furniture show….now carrying the Scott Living line from the TV show Scott Bros.
– Oct., 14 is official grand opening of P.S. Revivals.
– Oct., 21 is Aids Walk.
www.revivalsstores.com
(760) 318-6491

THE CENTER P.S.
Alexis Ortega
– Oct., 27 – 8th Annual “Center Stage” starring Cheyenne Jackson @ the Riviera Resort and Spa.
– Oct., 28 – Nov., 18 “Outlandish” speakers series(contact info: www.thecenterps.org and (760) 416-7790)

Charles, Gypsy and Alexia

DESERT WATER AGENCY
Ashley Metzger
Increased temps have not impacted our water table. People are doing well conserving water during the drought.
– Can get paid for taking out your grass and putting in desert landscape.
– Free sprinklers from DWA.
– Discount car wash coupons w/ re-cycled water from DWA.
– Smart Controller from DWA.
– Starting Sept., 1 – accepting applications to the “Water Counts” Academy in partnership w/ UCR-P.D. Series of 3 evening classes and a tour.
www.dwa.org
(760) 323-4971

Ashley

TIME PASSAGES
Charlie Dyer
Jay Thomas 7/12/1948 – 8/24/2017

Shows/Tours
Giveaway Winner:
Steve C. of Palm Desert, CA. – 1st TIME WINNER!!!!

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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