11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 1 – Medical Segment

NEURO VITALITY CENTER
Bev Greer re: CEO for 12 years.
– Since expanding the facility, they are seeing more Parkinson’s patients. NVC has individual boxing program. One patient to a therapist. Improves balance and gait just over the time the session takes.
– MS patients suffer more in the heat. NVC offers counseling and exercise programs.
– No indications of what causes Parkinsons or MS, but blood pressure is the greatest indicator of Stroke.
– More men have strokes than women, but more women than men die from stroke.
– The only facility of it’s kind in the World @ 2800 E. Alejo in Palm Springs.
– Shop @ Jackie Lee’s Thrift Shop.
– Re-freshing the building. Also need volunteers.
– Follow them on Facebook.
www.neurovitalitycenter.org
(760) 323-7676

Bev

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 2 – Desert Regional Medical Center Segment

DESERT TRAUMA SURGEONS
Dr. Frank Ercoli, M.D., FACS, FCCM
– Over 50,000 patients have been treated @ the J.A. Richards Trauma center. Patients come from AZ., northern Mexico etc,.
– D.R.M.C. was designated a trauma center in 1980. Dr. Ercoli has been there 29 years, w/ Dr. Oscar Paz and they have seen over 45,000 of those 50,000 patients.
– Growth of trauma cases due to the growth in the Valley and increased area of service.
– Hansen House (similar to Ronald McDonald House) to provide services to patient’s family. It is a 501 C3 organization. 17 guest rooms. 11,000 sq. feet. Opened originally on 12.23.2003.
– Yearly “Festival in the Canyons” that began in 1996, now will be Sat., Nov.,3, 2018 @ the Air Museum benefit for Hansen House. Combined w/ Neo-natal intensive care unit @ D.R.M.C. (only one in the Coachella Valley) (www.hansonhouse.org) Originally was the “Smooth Jazz Festival” back in the Indian Canyons.
– Df. of trauma services and criteria provided by the 12 person Trauma Team @ D.R.M.C. His demeanor is really calm during crisis. He was taught by Dr. McKenzie to only be “concerned” not “worried”.
– Trauma repeats itself.
– The story of how/why he because a doctor and then a trauma and critical care surgeon.
– 4/24/18 – On winning the Richard Milanovich Community Service Award Winner presented by the P.S. Chamber, along w/ Dr. Oscar Paz.
www.deserttraumasurgeons.com
(760) 323-6316

Dr. Frank Ercoli

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 3 -GUESTS; Children/Charity Segment

DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Brendan Steidle
– 5/17 – FREE talk from 1 – 2 PM @ Mizell, “Aging Eyes – Protecting Your Vision”. R.S.V.P. to (800) 491-4990.
– Different issues w/ eyes here in the Desert.
– Contact lenses have built in sun shade affects.
– 22 million Americans have cataracts.
www.desertregional.com
(800) 491-4990

C.S.U.S.B.
Jack Macfarlane, ED.D., Director of Campus Operations
– New American flag collection and exchange program.
– Weather here in the CV really is hard on our flags.
– Take your torn or damaged flag to the Veterans Success Center @ the CSUSB campus and you will be given a new flag. Program runs in the month of June.
– Can use donations to help extend this program.
– Ways to properly dispose of flags. Burning w/ dignity, burying in a certain way, etc.,
– Rules for displaying a flag.
www.pdc.csusb.edu
(760) 341-2883 X 78107

Brendan and Jack

9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 1 – Restaurant of Week Segment

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Ex. Chef Stephen Wambach,
– Juniper Table @ Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs Hotel.
– His history in Chicago, New York City Rio, Hong Kong, Panama, etc. Rowan is his 15th opening!!!!
– June 1 – 17, Greater P.S. Restaurant Week’s 12th year. Over 3 weekends for the first time.
– Only $29. For a 3 course meal @ the Rowan during Restaurant Week, featuring their signature dishes. i.e. avocado flatbread, Juniper table broccoli crunch salad, etc.,
– Restaurant Week is an opportunity for folks to try restaurants @ a lower price than usual….different levels of prices…$29., $39., and $49. Lunch offerings for $15., $20., and $25.
www.dinegps.com
www.visitgreaterpalmsprings.com
www.kimptonpalmsprings.com
www.junipertablepalmsprings.com

Chef Stephen Wambach,

9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 2 – Theatre Segment

DESERT ROSE PLAYHOUSE
Jim Strait
– Finishing their 6th Season….serving the LGBTQIA community….the only one in the Valley.
– “DARE” closes 5/13.
– Premise of the play written by Allan Baker, who attended the World Premier here @ the Desert Rose Playhouse.
– Found and Directed by Jim Strait.
– Then a couple of cabaret shows honoring George Michael and Gilda Radner.
– Then “Women Behind Bars” will open!!!! Robbie Wayne and Jim Strait will direct.
www.desertroseplayhouse.org
(760) 202-3000

COYOTE STAGE WORKS
Chuck Yates
– Founding artistic director of Coyote Stage Works.
– Planning their 10th Season for next year!!! All shows are @ the Annenberg Theater.
– 5/20 – FREE Playdate Reader’s Series @ the Camelot Theatre, @ 2 PM. “The Understudy”
– 6/10 – Larry Luckinbill’s “The Abraham and Larry Show” premier.
– No reserve seats, but the Monday before the Sunday shows, you can make certain you get a seat @ the Camelot box office.
– Sign up for their email blast on their web site.
www.coyotestageworks.org

DESERT SYMPHONY
Maestro Gary Berkson
– 30th Season coming up….5 concerts; 12/6 “Symphonic Springsteen; 1/10 “The Music of Sinatra”; 2/21 “John Mueller’s Winter Dance Party”; 3/21 “An Evening w/ Matthew Morrison”; 4/11 “Big Band Broadway w/ Debbie Gravitte”.
– 4/4 – 30th Anniversary Gala – star to be announced soon.
– You can purchase tickets NOW @ www.mccallumtheatre.com and (760) 340-ARTS.
www.desertsymphony.org
(760) 773-5988

Jim, Chuck and Gary

9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 3 – Time Passages Segment

LES MICHAELS PRESENTS
Les Michaels
– “Cabaret on Sunday” Series @ the Arthur Newman Theater @ the Joslyn Center in Palm Desert.
– 5/6 Added show w/ Keisha “D” @ 2 PM. Her most “fan requested” songs. An elegant afternoon w/ Keisha “D”.
– Starts new season June 3 thru Sept., 30 w/ the Summer Series. Sundays @ 2 PM. All stars are booked.
– 5/5 TONIGHT “Cabaret On The Green” Open Mic @ A.J.’s on the Green in the Date Palm Country Club. Bring your music or not, know your key or not. No cover charge. Sat., night you should make a reservation (760) 202-1111)
– His newsletter is on his website.
www.lesmichaels.com

PALM SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER/CAMELOT THEATRES
Eyoalha Baker
– Here on a 3 month “artist in residency” for the P.S. Cultural Center.
– Her “Jump for Joy” photo project. From 3 to 93 years old are the subjects.
– Starting this weekend, all of these 200 photos will be made into posters and then the posters will be placed on the back of the P.S. Cultural Center, which is outside.
– 4/19 – Opening event for the mural @ the P.S. Cultural Center w/ her presentation.
www.jumpforjoyphotoproject.com
www.psculturalcenter.org

Les and Eyoalha

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 1 – Town Center Compounding Pharmacy Segment

TOWN CENTER COMPOUNDING PHARMACY
Dr. Leslie Todd
– All pain medications except Tylenol have negative effects on many organs in your body, especially your kidneys. “Over the counter” products have side-effect too. But NONE of these are as good for you as something from a compound pharmacy.
– Ketoprofen (from a compound pharmacy) is for muscle pain that goes on topically. It’s in a “base” that keeps it where you apply it…
– Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease responds well to progesterone from a compound pharmacy.
– Scars respond well to progesterone from a compound pharmacy. Just like fibroids in a women’s breast (like scars) respond to progesterone applied topically on the breast.
– Tramidol should be replaced by Ketoprofen from a compound pharmacist.
– Arthritis responds well to the alkaline water from a compound pharmacist, as opposed to the caustic prescriptions you may have been given.
– Read “Eat Right for Your Blood Type”
– Disease is acidic and Health is alkaline.
(760) 341-3984

Leslie.

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 2 – PArts/Artists Segment

CA. DESERT ARTS COUNCIL
Steven Biller re: His creation of the Arts Tank Greater Palm Springs.
– A new initiative that launched this week to encourage innovation in the Arts….to increase cultural tourism here in the Valley by 4 million people by 2026.
– Creating an Arts Fund to support this search for new ideas, from anywhere as long as the ideas are manifested here in the Valley.
– TONIGHT Free block party downtown Indio.
– CVEP’s “Two Across”
– 5/25 – “Obsession @ the P.S. Art Museum.
– 5/25 – U.S. Poet Laureate will be reading and performing @ the I.P.A.C.
– 5/10 – 13; Arthur Lyons Film Noir Festival @ the Palm Springs Cultural Center.
www.cadesertarts.org

STREET ARTIST
Tysen Knight
– His documentary called “The Art Of Hustle” in the American Documentary Festival here in P.S.
– He’s been selected to take the documentary to several other festivals all over the world.
– He’s a gallery member now. His art is coming off the streets and into the galleries.
– His street art is going on canvas.
www.tysenknight.com

Steven and Tysen

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 3 – Museum Segment

PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM
Zachary Fleming-Bayles
– 6/25 – first week of Summer camp. 2 weeks @ Palm Springs and 2 weeks @ Palm Desert locations.
– Students will experience all aspect of art.
– ½ day of camp from 9 AM to 12 Noon and also 1 – 4 PM for $120. Per week.
– Full day of camp for $200. Per week.
– After June 1, fees go up $20.
– Partial and full scholarships are available.
www.psmuseum.org
(760) 322-4800

PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM
Ann Greer
– 32nd Annual Aviation Art & Aerospace Art Exhibit inside the Pacific Hanger, included w/ price of admission.
– 5/7 – Artists reception @ 6 PM after the Museum closes @ 5, there is this party.
– 5/13 – Mother’s Day Moms get in free w/ a paying child of any age.
– B-17 rides for sale Memorial Day weekend.
– 5/28 – Memorial Day Flower Drop (@ 1 PM) and Air Fair.
www.psmuseum.org
(760) 778-6262

Steven, Zachary and Ann

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 1 – “Go Green” Segment

DESERT WATER AGENCY
Ashley Metzger
– Stay hydrated in the heat, especially when celebrating Cinco de Mayo.
– Watering yards/plants for smaller times, several times a day is better. Less run-off too.
– Watering @ night is ok too.
– Smart controllers from DWA have a weather station of sorts to “sense” when to turn off your system. $100. Rebate on the controller and $100. Rebate on the installation of the meter.
– This year was a very dry year….but we have a lot of water in storage from 2017….but bills may go up in July as part of the 5 year rate increase plan.
– Work on pipelines, take care when you spot the crews working. A stretch of Ramon will be repaired during the Summer.
– Butterfly Gardens is a project w/ P.S.H.S. and DWA and painted it, 40 feet wide in front of the building. P.S.H.S. garden club came out and planted in front of the art work @ DWA on Date Palm.
www.dwa.org

RENOVA ENERGY
Matthew McPherson
– Utility bills will go up this summer.
– Lead time for installation of solar now is about 2 to 3 months.
– Actual installation is 3 to 4 days, but there’s paperwork for HOA, Cities, etc.,
– 5 X 3 foot panels by SunPower. All black that look nice, like a black skylight. Solar Rights Act of CA. protects folks from HOA restrictions.
– Everyone who comes into your home to sell you anything, MUST HAVE A Home Improvement Sales Persons License. (HIS license)
– Cut your electric bills right out of the box and for no money down.
www.renovaenergy.com
(760) 568-3413

Ashley and Matthew