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Museum Segment – February 7, 2024

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – Museum Segment

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PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM w/ Ann Greer re: P.R., Advertising and Grants Liaison. 745 N. Gene Autry Tr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262. The Patriotic Center of the Coachella Valley.
– REPORT that Sat., mornings from 10:30 – 12:30 PM “Open Cockpits” included w/ Museum admission.
– HOLD THE DATES;
1.Sat., Feb., 10 – Annual Gala so the Museum will be closed. “Heroes and Modern Tech”.
2. Sun., Feb., 11; 1:00 an F117 ‘Nighthawk” roundtable.
3. Sat., Feb., 17 @ 1:PM – “Gettysburg; 3 Days that Changed America” w/ Dr. Ed Gordon.
4. Sat., Feb., 24 @ 1:PM – “The Tuskegee Airmen”. Indian Wells “residents day” for residents and workers. Get in free w/ identification.
5. Sat., Mar.,2 @ 1:PM – “Honoring Canadian Military History.”.
– REPORT that there is “Open Cockpit” EVERY SATURDAY from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
– REPORT that the Museum is open every day from 10 AM to 5 PM. that KIDS 12 and under get in FREE w/ a paying adult. Friendly dogs on a leash. DO NOT LEAVE PETS IN A CAR.
– (contact info: www.palmspringsairmuseum.org and (760) 778-6262.)
– REPORT ON ACT FOR MS; needs funding especially @ the end-of-the-year. ACT for MS provides FREE programs for 96 clients and their families in the Coachella Valley.
– REPORT on HOLD THE DATES:
1. Feb., 19 – Golf Tourney @ Palm Valley
2. Ap., 6 – 25th Gala
– DISCUSSION of the wonderful grant Act For MS received for mental health support.
(contact info: www.actforms.org and ((760) 773-9806)

Ann

Desert Symphony Segment – February 6, 2024

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 1 – Desert Symphony Segment

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THE DESERT SYMPHONY w/ Nancy Tapick, President re: 73730 CA. 111 Ste., 6, Palm Desert, CA. 92260
– REPORT that they are sponsored by Raju Mehta of El Paseo Jewelers, who does so much in the Coachella Valley for so many.
– DISCUSSION of how the “tribute bands” are often better than the original, keeping the “flame” alive. Otherwise, the sound, the history, the style will disappear.
– HOLD THE DATES for the NEW SEASON – Tickets available thru the McCallum Theatre.
1. Thurs., Feb., 29; 8 PM – “I LOVE A PIANO” w/ Tony Desare, pianist, singer and songwriter. Discussion of his range and repertoire. Also sings “Sinatra”.
2. Thurs., Mar., 27; 8 PM – tribute to John Denver by Ted Vigil. He even looks like John Denver.
3. Thurs., April 11; 8 PM – tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons by the group “Let’s Hang On”.
– SAVE THE DATE: that 2/13/24 will be the annual Symphonettes Luncheon @ The Lavendar Bistro in LaQuinta. Reservations available NOW.
– SAVE THE DATE: Wed., March 6, 2024; 35TH Anniversary Gala starring Daniel Emmet & Pia Toscano, accompanied by the Desert Symphony. At THE SHOW @ the Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage. 5:30 PM Dinner, 8 PM Concert.
– (contact info; www.desertsymphony.org and (760) 773-5988)

Nancy and Symphony Sammi

Palm Springs International Airport Segment – February 6, 2024

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 2 – Palm Springs International Airport Segment

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PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT w/ Daniel Meier. Re: Deputy Director of Aviation, Marketing & Air Service @ Palm Springs International Airport.
– DISCUSSION of ACT-Tours trip to the Copper Canyon in Mexico.
– REPORT that ALL the seasonal flights have returned and are in full swing.
– DISCUSSION of the concessions that are underway. Hope for Feb., opening for some.
– REPORT on the new restaurants and shops that are coming. There will be 6 restaurants, 2 coffee shops and an ice cream shop.
– DISCUSSION of the top 5 busiest airports in the World. 5. Dubai; 4. Chicago 3. Denver 2. Dallas 1. Atlanta.
– REPORT on the new Economy Parking lot.
– REPORT that Seasonal Airlines are back.
– REPORT that Dec., 14 Alaska Airlines started their new non-stop service from PSP to JFK. It will run 5 days a week thru April. And Jet Blue has the “red-eye” to New York as well.
– REPORT that there is a new website that will tell you what you can and cannot take and the immediate statis of your flight, the occupancy of the parking lots, etc. www.flypsp.com. Go to www.tsa.gov and go to the section “what can I bring”.
– REPORT on the new check-in procedure, i.e. TSA. (www.tsa.gov) US Global Entry; Clear (www.clearme.com). Now you don’t have to go to a TSA office, starting soon will just have to go to PSP.
– (contact info: www.flypsp.com)

Daniel

Tours Segment – February 6, 2024

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.
– DISCUSSION of how busy they have been.
– QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS”
1. Do the Red Jeep’s have seat belts? (Yes and they are required. The rain causes the “routes” to be a little more bumpy so seat belts help. Jeeps hold 7 passengers and 1 driver so 8 seat belts. No car-seats are allowed, but booster seats are permitted.)
– REPORT that all their Jeeps are CJ8 Scramblers and were only made from 1981 – 86. They are all open-air. Red-Jeep Tours keeps them in great condition.
2. Do Red Jeep Tours have private or public tours? (Both are available. Depends on how many people are already booked, as the airlines seat you. You can buy out the whole Jeep for a private tour.)
– REPORT that a private jeep for 2 – 4 folks is $800.
– REPORT that a private jeep for more than 4 is $1,000.
– DISCUSSION that you can request food and drink as desired but can only be drunk when you are off public streets.
– REPORT that the rain can make “huge” changes in the canyons and washes that they use as their “roads”.
– 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.
1. San Andreas Fault Tour
2. Indian Canyons
3. Joshua Tree
4. Painted Canyon Tour
– DISCUSSION of the tour items they have for animals, babies, older folks etc.
– REPORT on the new “solar” bathrooms that they have along the routes.
– 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 that their tours are given on a piece of private property.
– REPORT that every 2 years they have to take a First Aid Course and are given a certificate.
– (contact info; www.red-jeep.com and (760 324-5337).

Rick

Restaurant of the Week Segment – February 5, 2024

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment

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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Dennis Costa re: “Bouschet and P.S. Air Bar”. In the Sun Center of Palm Springs. 611 S. Palm Canyon, STE., #222, Palm Springs.
– REPORT on recording from P.S. Air Bar. During the busy Holiday time.
– DISCUSSION of coming changes in the New Year.
– DESCRIPTION of the interior of the building. First is the “duty-free” Bouschet Wine Store, then up the ramp to the restaurant…the interior of an aircraft. i.e. US Air seats in first class and coach.
– REPORT that will concentrate on just wine in Bouschet.
– DISCUSSION of the Bouschet Wine Society monthly wine club. 2 price categories. $40. For 2 bottles of wine and also $80. For 2 bottles of wine.
– REPORT on how to have a special event there. Report on Steve Kanold’s Travel Club of the Desert’s luncheon that was held there Dec., 12.
– DISCUSSION of the interior. Real airline Southwest 737 seats and décor.
– REPORT on the retail wine store. Boutique wines. Sandwich bar there too and that kitchen serves the entire property. New flatbreads etc.
– REPORT that Servers are dressed as flight attendants.
– REPORT on entertainment schedule available, check on-line. i.e. Movie night on Tues., etc., i.e. Wed., is Keisha D.
– (contact info: www.bouschet.com and www.psairbar.com and (760) 327-7701).

Dennis

Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – February 5, 2024

3:00 – 4:00 PM

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D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Brian Hodgkins re: Executive V.P. of Clinical Operations @ D.O.H.C.; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
– QUESTIONS IN THE MEDICINE CABINET from; Dr. Lindsey, Dr. Brian, news, Internet and Joey Pals in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
1. Why do I hear I should NEVER eat catsup? (Because catsup has quite a bit of sugar in it.)
2. What is norovirus that comes from eating raw oysters? (Yes, has to do w/ fecal water. There was an outbreak in CA. last Oct., Also has happened in Mexico. Usually when oysters are in cold water. Symptoms are like food poisoning.)
3. What is this Over The Counter recall in CA. that led to severe infections? (Robitussin w/ honey was the most visible recall, due to too much yeast in the honey.
4. Is the life-expectancy in CA. going down? (Yes, since 2019 has gone from 81.4 years average, to 78. years average.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and www.myturn.gov and (760) 969-6555).

Dr. Brian

cont. Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – February 5, 2024

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – cont. Desert Oasis Health Care Segment

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Cont. D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Brian Hodgkins re: Executive V.P. of Clinical Operations @ D.O.H.C.; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
– cont. QUESTIONS IN THE MEDICINE CABINET from; Dr. Lindsey, Dr. Brian, news, Internet and Joey Pals in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
5. Why should you go barefoot inside? (Actually the U.S. is one of the few nations where there is not a “no shoe policy in the house”. Has to do w/ all the bacteria, dirt, virus possibly on the soles of your shoes.)
6. What is hyperemesis-gravidarum? (Extreme morning sickness in pregnant women. Can be a medical emergency. Don’t really know what causes it. Increase in HGH in 1st 10 weeks. Associated w/ premature births. May need hospitalization. May need IV’s/drugs. More common in first pregnancies. Can have a family history. )
7. Is every blue-eyed person descendant from the same person? (Yes, back 10,000 years ago, everyone had brown eyes, then a mutation occurred to give someone blue eyes and the green eyes are in the middle.)
8. Does spanking change a child’s brain in a permanent way? (Yes, the part of the brain that senses fear.)
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and www.myturn.gov and (760) 969-6555).

Dr. Brian

Joey’s Daily Datebook – February 5 – 9,2024

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

FRIDAY: FEB., 9, 2024. National Toothache Day.

1. WHO; MAMA’S HOUSE.
WHAT; 2024 Luncheon w/ speaker Jim Caviezel.
WHEN; SAT., FEB., 10; 11 AM – $200.
WHERE: Renaissance Indian Wells.
WEB; www.mamahouse.org.

2. WHO; CVREP.
WHAT; Gala “All The World’s a Stage”.
WHEN; MONDAY FEB., 12; 6 PM.
WHERE; Indian Canyons Golf Resort.
WEB; www.cvrep.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.

THURSDAY: Feb., 8, 2024. National Kite Flying Day.

1. WHO; THE JOSLYN CENTER’S JACK NEWBY.
WHAT; The Wellness Center offers; memory/aging/healthy living classes; programs and counseling.
WHEN; ON-GOING.
WHERE; 73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert, CA. 92260.
WEB; www.joslyncenter.org and (760) 340-3220.

2. WHO; CVREP.
WHAT; Gala “All The World’s a Stage”.
WHEN; MONDAY FEB., 12; 6 PM.
WHERE; Indian Canyons Golf Resort.
WEB; www.cvrep.org.

3. WHO; ACT FOR MS.
WHAT; 2ND Annual Golf Tournament.
WHEN; FEB., 19. You might win $500.
WHERE; Palm Valley Country Club.
WEB; www.actforms.org.

WEDNESDAY: Feb., 7, 2024. National Fettuccine Alfredo Day.

1. WHO; DAP HEALTH/PRES. DAVID BRINKMAN wants you to know.
WHAT; They offer Primary Care, Social Services, Dental and Behavioral advice, Sexual Health advice…and to donate and get the events calendar.
WHEN; NOW.
WHERE; On-line.
WEB; www.daphealth.org and www.revivalsstores.com.

2. WHO; REVOLUTION STAGE COMPANY.
WHAT: Tony nominee Sharon McNight as Sophie Tucker.
WHEN; FEB., 19th & 20th.
WHERE; 611 S. Palm Cyn. In the Sun Shopping Center.
WEB; www.revolutionstagecompany.com.

3. WHO; CVREP.
WHAT; Conservatory Theatre Classes.
WHEN; ENROLL NOW FOR CLASSES STARTING ON FEB., 12.
WHERE; 68510 e. Palm Cyn., Dr., Cathedral City.
WEB; www.cvrep.org.

TUESDAY: Feb., 6, 2024. National Frozen Yogurt Day.

1. WHO; MC CALLUM THEATRE.
WHAT; David Spade tickets are on sale.
WHEN; FEB., 27; 7 PM.
WHERE; 73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert, CA. 92262.
WEB; www.mccallumtheatre.com.

2. WHO; MICHAEL HOLMES’ PURPLE ROOM AND SUPPER CLUB.
WHAT; Valentine’s Day 3-course menu w/ Rat Pack Era entertainment.
WHEN; VALENTINE’S.
WHERE; 1900 E. Palm Cyn., Dr., P.S. CA. 92264/
WEB; www.purpleroompalmsprings.com.

3. WHO; PALM SPRINGS WOMEN IN FILM & TELEVISION.
WHAT: “Industry Insights” w/ Janet Davidson.
WHEN; WED. FEB., 21st; 5:30 PM for $30.
WHERE; Wally’s Desert Turtle.
WEB; www.pswift.org.

4. WHO; CVREP.
WHAT; “Cabaret”.
WHEN; EXTENDED RUN THRU FEB., 10.
WHERE; 68510 e. Palm Cyn., Dr., Cathedral City.
WEB; www.cvrep.org.

MONDAY: Feb., 5, 2024.National Shower w/ a Friend Day.

1. WHO; THE PALM SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER
WHAT; Peter Rowan, “Sand, Stars & Guitars”. 6 Grammys.
WHEN; SAT.,FEB., 10.
WHERE; VIP Lounge @ 2300 Baristo Road.
WEB; www.palmspringsculturalcenter.org.

2. WHO; HEATHER JAMES GALLERY.
WHAT; Diego Rivera works.
WHEN; NOW.
WHERE; 45188 Portola Ave, Palm Desert.
WEB; www.heatherjamesgallery.com.

3. WHO; MELISSA MORGAN FINE ART.
WHAT; Carole Feuerman Exhibit & book signing.
WHEN; NOW THRU MAR., 11.
WHERE; 73-660 El Paseo, Palm Desert.
WEB; www.melissamorganfineart.com.

4. WHO; DESERT SYMPHONY.
WHAT; The Symphonettes Sweetheart Luncheon.
WHEN; Feb., 13; 11:30 AM.
WHERE; Lavender Bistro, La Quinta.
WEB; www.desertsymphony.org.

Desert Water Agency Segment – February 2, 2024

3:00 – 4:00 PM

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DESERT WATER AGENCY w/ Xochitl Pena and Clark Elliott, Conservation Manager. re: 1200 S. Gene Autry Tr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– DEFINITION of a Conservation Manager and the incentives DWA offers that Clark oversees;
1. Grass Removal – $3. Per square foot and an additional $1 per square foot in Palm Springs.
2. Smart Controllers – Adjust automatically when it rains.
3. Sprinkler nozzle – Uses less water.
4. Toilets – A $150. credit for an energy-efficient one to cover purchase and installation for residential. Ultra-low-slow. This incentive is for 1.1 gallon per flush toilets or less. Buy it where ever you want. www.dwa.org/toilet.
5. Clothes washers – $250. If you upgrade to an energy-efficient one. They have a sticker on one.
– REPORT that they are launching an huge pipeline replacement program on Caballeros between Tahquitz and Ramon. Between 7 AM and 5 PM. It’s a 30 inch pipeline that is 70 years old that will be replaced w/ iron. The new pipe will last a long time.
– DISCUSSION of the repercussions of NOT replacing leaking pipes.
– REPORT that there is no fluoride put into our water.
– REPORT the General Manager, Mark Krause is retiring after 30 years and is wished well.
– REMEMBER to turn off your sprinklers for 48 hours AFTER it rains.
– (contact info: www.dwa.org.and (760) 323-4971)

Ashley and Clark

Florist Segment – February 2, 2024

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 2 – Florist Segment

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LILIES PALM SPRINGS w/ Kayla Kirk re: 1775 E. Palm Cyn., Dr., Ste., #145. Palm Springs, CA. 92264.
– DISCUSSION that she bought the Valentine Roses for February in January. They come in bundles of 25.
– REPORT on all the other colors of roses for Valentines Day.
– REPORT that most roses come from Equador.
– DISCUSSION that a dozen red roses is $95. Until Feb., 7 when the price will go up. Code LOVE will get you 10% off your arrangement.
– CONVERSATION about women sending flower to men on Valentine’s Day too.
– DISCUSSION that the Flowers of the Month of February is the Iris and Violet. (represents loyalty and faithfulness).
– DISCUSSION of the various fall design ideas for centerpieces and hostess gifts and the fact that they can use the more delicate flowers since the heat is over.
– REPORT that Lilies does 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.)

Kayla

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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