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Tours Segment – November 7, 2023

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – Tours Segment

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RED JEEP TOURS “MOUNTAINS OF FUN” w/ Rick Curtiss re; 74-794 Lennon Pl., Ste., B. Palm Desert.
– REPORT that Red-Jeep Tours is in it’s 36th year. Was started by a woman.
– REPORT that reptiles “brumate” and small desert mammals “estivate”.
– REPORT that they are “back to their regular schedule” of tours. Doing morning and afternoon tours again. 8 AM and 1 PM.
– REPORT They have 15 Jeeps and 2 SUVs. They have 40 drivers/guides. All are well-trained and make their own tours up. Although there is a list of required things to show on the tour. They run tours 3 or 4 days a week depending on the weather.
1. San Andreas Fault Tour – the regular main tour in the morning. We live @ the southern end of this fault. Our fault is “gentle”. 2 a day. 8 AM and 1 PM.
2. Indian Canyons – only in the weekends, weather permitting.
3. Still doing Joshua Tree – leave the Valley early to avoid the heat. 1 a day.
4. Cancelling the Painted Canyon Tour in the summer.
– REPORT that they are only doing one tour and get off the Desert floor before it gets hot. Start earlier.
– DISCUSSION of the tour items they have for animals, babies, older folks etc.
– REPORT that there are 5 Canyons; Palm, Andreas, Murray, Chino and Tahquitz REPORT on the 3 ways the plates move. 1. Subduction zone. 2. Plate spreading. 3. Strike/slip.
– DISCUSSION of what they do when they encounter a rattlesnake.
– DISCUSSION of roadrunners. Territorial and cannot fly. They eat rattlesnakes. Their footprint has two toes going backward and two toes going forward. Prints don’t tell which direction the bird was going.
– (contact info; www.red-jeep.com and (760 324-5337).

Rick

Restaurant of the Week Segment – November 6, 2023

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment

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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ John Fritch re: “Peaks” and “Pine’s Café” @ the Top of the P.S. Aerial Tram. 1 Tramway Road. Palm Springs, CA.
– REPORT The Tram is the #1 Tourist attraction in the C.V. and the best place to celebrate EVERYTHING.
– REPORT that we are talking @ Todd Flood’s “Maracas” in Palm Springs.
– REPORT that they are open after the annual maintenance and remodel.
– REPORT that it is 30 degrees cooler up there AND the views are amazing. You can see for 50 miles.
– REPORT that “Peaks” is rated number #8 IN THE WORLD in ‘cliff-side’ dining according to Architectural Digest.
– REPORT that they had their 60th anniversary in September.
– DISCUSSION on the new kitchen for Peaks, Pine Café, Cascade Cafe, Lookout Lounge.
– DISCUSSION of the wildlife.
– DISCUSSION of the food @ Pines Café.
– DISCUSSION of the food @ Peaks.
– DISCUSSION of similar food @ the Lookout Lounge.
– REPORT on his “gluten-free” offerings. How the food prep area complies w/ “gluten-free” w/ blue boards. They have dietary options for EVERYONE.
– DISCUSSION of vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free.
– REPORT on the wonderful drinks i.e. the chocolate expresso martini etc.,
– REPORT that “Peaks” is open 7 days a week from 11 AM – 4 PM for lunch and 5 – 11 PM for dinner.
– REPORT that “Pines Café” is for grab and go and families and “Lookout Lounge” for bar fare and the menu from Peaks as well. Open for lunch and dinner from 5 to 8 PM 7 days a week. 
Ride ‘n Dine available. Great children’s menu too.
– REPORT on “Cascade” Cafe.
– REPORT on “Lookout Lounge”.
– REPORT that they are open 7 days a week. Book on “open table”. Reservations strongly suggested.
– (contact info: www.pstramway.com and (760) 325-4537)

Joey & John @ Maracas

Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – November 6, 2023

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 2 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment

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D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Lindsey Valenzuela re: 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”. Vice President of Population Health and Health Integration.
– QUESTIONS FROM Joey Pals in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
1. If you rub your feet together when you go to bed, will you sleep better? (This is called “cricket feet” and yes, it has a calming effect and will help you sleep better. WOW!!!.)
2. Does going to bed an hour later increases your chances of getting killer diseases? (Yes if you understand the definition of “good sleep” w/ a pattern of good food and exercise habits.)
3. Is sitting in the hot tub the same as 30 minutes of jogging? (Yes, especially in the legs and for circulation. Walking still helps the blood flow, blood pressure and your heart.)
4. Does the Covid shot increase the risks of strokes in older adults? (According to the FDA, they are looking into this and especially the combination of the FLU AND Covid shot.)
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and www.myturn.gov and (760) 969-6555).

Dr. Lindsey

cont. Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – November 6, 2023

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – cont. Desert Oasis Health Care Segment

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cont. D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Lindsey Valenzuela re: 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”. Vice President of Population Health and Health Integration.
– cont. QUESTIONS FROM Joey Pal’s phone in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
5. Can tap water cause diabetes? (It can because ground water has arsenic in it according to DWA. More research is being done.).
6. What causes tinnitus? (“Ringing in the ears” ATA says 10% of U.S. citizens have this. Children too. CAN BE age related…..many sports can cause this…i.e. boxing.)
– REPORT on Open Enrollment.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and www.myturn.gov and (760) 969-6555).

Dr. Lindsey

Joey’s Daily Datebook – November 6 – 10, 2023

Joey English Daily Datebook
Presented by Desert Oasis Healthcare
www.mydohc.com and (760) 320-8814
“Your Life, Your Health, Our Passion”

FRIDAY: Nov., 10, 2023. National Forget-Me-Not Day.

1. WHO; CITY OF PALM DESERT.
WHAT; Palm Desert Choreography Festival.
WHEN; SAT., NOV., 11; 7 PM.
WHERE; McCallum Theatre.
WEB: www.mccallumtheatre.org.

2. WHO; 35th ANNUAL PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL.
WHAT; Tickets/passes are on sale.
WHEN; NOW FOR JAN., 4 – 16, 2024.
WHERE; On-line.
WEB; www.psfilmfest.org.

3. WHO; CREATIVE ARTS TEMPLE W/ RABBI JERRY CUTLER.
WHAT; CAT FNL (Creative Arts Temple/Friday Night Live) Streaming brief Shabbat Services w/ The Cutlers.
WHEN; Selected FRIDAY NIGHTS @ 6 PM.
WHERE; Facebook & YouTube & live.
WEB; www.creativeartstemple.org.

4. WHO; AHOY! DATES W/ DAVID.
WHAT; “The Thanksgiving Play”.
WHEN; FRI. NOV., 10.
WHERE; The Pearl McManus Theatre @ the P.S. Woman’s Club.
WEB; www.davidperry.com/news.

THURSDAY: Nov., 9, 2023. National Chaos Never Dies Day.

1. WHO; THE JOSLYN CENTER’S JACK NEWBY.
WHAT; New and exciting programs.
WHEN; FOR THE SEASON.
WHERE; 72-567 Hwy., 111 Palm Desert.
WEB; www.joslyncenter.org and (760) 340-3220.

2. WHO; DESERT INTERFAITH COUNCIL.
WHAT; 2nd Annual Prayer Vigil.
WHEN; NOV., 12; 2:30 PM.
WHERE; North Shore Bech & Yacht Club in Mecca.
WEB; www.desertinterfaith.org.

3. WHO; GUIDE DOGS OF THE DESERT.
WHAT; Fundraiser.
WHEN; TOMORROW; Nov., 10. 6PM.
WHERE; A.C.C. Spa in Rancho Mirage;
WEB; www.gddca.org.

4. WHO; AHOY! DATES W/ DAVID.
WHAT; Palm springs Villagefest.
WHEN; Tonight.
WHERE; Palm Canyon Drive.
WEB; www.davidperry.com/news.

WEDNESDAY: Nov., 8, 2023. National Cook Something Bold Day.

1. WHO; DAP HEALTH/PRES. DAVID BRINKMAN announces.
WHAT; If you are looking for a career that makes a difference, check the job opportunities on the website.
WHEN; NOW.
WHERE; On-line.
WEB; www.daphealth.org.

2. WHO; AGUA CALIENTE CASINO presents.
WHAT: Kick-off to Modernism Week w/ Acabbello, Men’s vocal ensemble.
WHEN; NOW.
WHERE; Cascade Lounge ACC Palm Springs.
WEB; www.aguacalientecasinos.com.

3. WHO; C.S.U.S.B.
WHAT; Book signing by Dick Oliphant. “Building CA’s CV, The Life and Times of Richard R. Oliphant.”
WHEN; NOV., 8; 5 – 7 PM.
WHERE; Richard & Janice Oliphant Auditorium on Campus.
WEB; csusb.edu/pdc.

4. WHO; AHOY! DATES W/ DAVID.
WHAT; Palm Desert Certified Farmer’s Market.
WHEN; TODAY.
WHERE; Hwy., 111.
WEB; www.davidperry.com/news.

TUESDAY: Nov., 7, 2023. National Bittersweet Chocolate w/ Almonds Day.

1. WHO; REVOLUTION STAGE COMPANY.
WHAT; “Off The Street”.
WHEN; TONIGHT; 7 – 9 PM. $10.
WHERE; 611 S. Palm Cyn., Dr.
WEB; www.revolutionstagecompany.com.

2. WHO; MC CALLUM THEATRE.
WHAT; Wanda Sykes.
WHEN; TIX ON SALE NOW for JUNE 6; 7:30 PM.
WHERE; 73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert, CA. 92262.
WEB; www.mccallumtheatre.com.

3. WHO; TEMECULA THEATER.
WHAT; “Nutcracker, The Musical”.
WHEN; NOV., 12.
WHERE; Old Town Temecula Community Theater.
WEB; www.temeculaca.gov.

4. WHO; AHOY! DATES W/ DAVID.
WHAT; Jazz Legend Rose Mallet.
WHEN; TONIGHT.
WHERE; The Purple Room Palm Springs.
WEB; www.davidperry.com/news.

MONDAY: Nov., 6, 2023 National Marooned w/out a Compass Day.

1. WHO; PALM SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER.
WHAT; “Ghost In the Shell”.
WHEN; SAT., NOV., 9.
WHERE; Palm Springs Cultural Center on Baristo.
WEB; www.psculturalcenter.org.

2. WHO; HEATHER JAMES GALLERY.
WHAT; Modern Art & The Art of Movement by Alexander Calder.
WHEN; NOW.
WHERE; 45188 Portola Ave, Palm Desert.
WEB; www.heatherjamesgallery.com.

3. WHO; MELISSA MORGAN FINE ART.
WHAT; Untamed Mary Chomenko Hinckley.
WHEN; NOW.
WHERE; 73-660 El Paseo, Palm Desert.
WEB; www.melissamorganfineart.com.

4. WHO; AHOY! DATES W/ DAVID.
WHAT; John Craigie performs in Pioneertown.
WHEN; TODAY, NOV., 6.
WHERE; Pappy & Harriet’s in Pioneer Town.
WEB; www.davidperry.com/news.

October Appearances 2023

#10 – BOO!!!! and HAPPY “HOWL-OWEEN” from the “Red Witch”.  Was there EVER any doubt?
# 9 – R.I.P. Matthew Perry. Heaven must be “friendlier” now. 8.19.69 – 10.28.23.
#8 – RIP Richard Roundtree/”Shaft” 7.9.42 – 10.24.23.
#7 – 10.20.13 Palm Springs Walk of the Stars dedication of a Star for treasured Leslie Jordan. Our “Sordid Lives” are so lonely w/out him.
#6 – 10.18.13 My Mother, Lucy Armstrong Marquis, (here w/ my son Tyler back in 2003) would be 110 today.
#5 – 10.16.23 – Hilarious Sandra Bernhard “and a bit of a giggle” w/ Mr. Community (Steve Henke) @ Oscars of course!!!!
#4 – R.I.P.  Suzanne Somers, actress, author, singer, businesswoman, health spokesperson and Mesa neighbor for so long.  10.16.46 – 10.15.23.
#3 – Fri., Oct., 13 – Triskaidekaphobia Day. F.Y.I. Fear of Fri. the 13th is called paraskevidekatriaphobia.
#2 – Mon. Oct., 9 “Indigenous Peoples Day” especially poignant here in the Coachella Valley.
#1. Wed., Oct., 4, CVRep’s Executive Artistic Director Adam Karsten sharing the incredible new season w/ Steve Kanold’s ACT’s FREE “Travel Club of the Desert”. www.cvrep.org.

Desert Water Agency Segment – November 3, 2023

3:00 – 4:00 PM

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DESERT WATER AGENCY w/ Xochitl Pena re: 1200 S. Gene Autry Tr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT on the FREE Facility TOURS that DWA has talking about what goes on behind the scenes. Fall tour and Spring Tours.
– HOLD THE DATE: Nov., 8; 2 tours a day. Morning Tour ONLY right now. 7:30 AM – 11 AM and Afternoon. 3 hour tours.
– REPORT that meet @ Palm Springs office on Gene Autry and get on a bus.
– REPORT that Tour goes to Snow Creek facility first.
– REPORT that Tour then goes to Whitewater Hydroelectric plant.
– REPORT that Tour goes to Mission Creek.
– REPORT that sign up @ www.dwa.org/tours.
– (contact info: www.dwa.org.and (760) 323-4971)

Xochitl

Charity Segment – November 3, 2023

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 2 – Charity Segment

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READ WITH ME VOLUNTEER PROGRAM w/ Sean Webb, Director 1, Literary Outreach, Riverside County Office of Education. Partnership w/ Literacy by 5th Grade.
– REPORT that this organization has been in the CV for 20 years. Mission is to be certain that all our students are literate. Focus on elementary students where English is perhaps NOT the primary language in the home.
– REPORT that they are in 20 schools w/ 600 volunteers. All the way from Salton Sea to DHS.
– DISCUSSION of the volunteer’s duties. i.e. help the teachers. Found students can READ the words, but not UNDERSTAND the words.
– DISCUSSION of the impact the Pandemic had on the students learning to read.
– REPORT that Volunteers are asked to do 1 to 2 hours a week w/ a commitment of time of 8 weeks. Programs vary from school to school.
– REPORT that they gave out $95,000. In books in addition to the tutoring hours they provided.
– DISCUSSION that donations of any size are needed too.
– (contact info; www.readwithmevolunteers.com and (760) 567-1830).

Sean

Florist Segment – November 3, 2023

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – Florist Segment

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LILIES PALM SPRINGS w/ Willow and Victoria Kirk re: 1775 E. Palm Cyn., Dr., Ste., #145. Palm Springs, CA. 92264.
– DISCUSSION of the Ladies from Lilies. FYI triples all being 17.
– REPORT that the Fall Arrangement they brought to the studio and is pictured in the photo on Joey’s website..
– DISCUSSION that the Flowers of the Month of November are mums.
– DISCUSSION of the various fall design ideas and the fact that they can use the more delicate flowers since the heat is over.
– DISCUSSION of all the services they provide and it’s easier now that the weather is cooler.
– REPORT that they do flowers for EVERY occasion.
– REPORT that they do FDT, International order etc., EVERYTHING.
– REPORT that they do funeral service flowers too.
– REPORT that they also have house plants.
– REPORT that they offer subscriptions to deliver either to homes, offices, or sweethearts. Either monthly, bi-monthly, weekly, etc.
– REPORT that they are open Tuesday thru Friday from 10 AM to 3 PM. Weekends by appointment.
– (contact info; www.LiliesPS.com and (760) 318-3388.)

Willow and Victoria

“Talk of Stars” Segment – November 2, 2023

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 1 – “Talk of Stars” Segment

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JOEY ENGLISH “TALK OF STARS” w/ Prince Fleet Easton re; Accomplished singer, dancer, actor, composer and entertainer. FB: Prince Fleet Easton (the real Prince Fleet Easton). Instagram: princefleeteaston123. Fan page: The real Prince Fleet Easton fan page.
– DISCUSSION of his childhood, family environment, background and education.

young Fleet

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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