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Theater Segment – January 2, 2021
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Hour 2 Seg 2 – Theater Segment
Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
JOEY ENGLISH ROVING THEATER REPORTER w/ Steven Smith re; Musical director and pianist.
– REPORT on New Year’s Eve @ Marty’s.
– REPORT on the McCallum Theatre. www.mccallumtheatre.com.
– REPORT on Coyote Stageworks. www.coyotestageworks.org
– REPORT on Desert Rose Playhouse. www.desertroseplayhouse.org.
– REPORT on Palm Canyon Theater. www.palmcanyontheatre.org.
(760) 898-8147)
Steven
P.S. Air Museum/Act For MS/Waring International Piano Segment – January 2, 2021
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Hour 2 Seg 3 – P.S. Air Museum/Act For MS/Waring International Piano Segment
Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
ACT FOR MS w/ Ann Greer re: 73-710 Fred Waring Dr., Ste., # 118, Palm Desert, CA. 92260.
– REPORT on sister Norma’s (MS patient) car accident and hospitalization @ Desert Regional.
– REPORT that ACT FOR MS is 20 years old. Founded by Ann’s Mother, Gloria Greer.
– IMPACT on ACT for MS clients due to the Pandemic. i.e. loss of muscle tone, etc. Chair yoga via Zoom helps. Drugs might help w/ muscle spasms. Doing Zoom support calls. Sending physical therapists to homes in some cases.
– DISCUSSION of how MS becomes “hard wired” to the brain and how medicines will help ONLY before this happens.
– REPORT that on Dec.,12, ACT for MS had a fundraiser on CBS Channel #2 @ 7 PM w/ Tom Dreesen, Deanna Martin and the “Doc” Poster orchestra on KESQ. Produced by Richard DeSantis, directed by Bill Finley and emceed by Karen Devine. VOG will be Miss Joey English. Celebrating the “Experience the Legacy of The Chi Chi Club”. Waiting for the results of the fund raising.
– REPORT that the monies go to support services for all the clients, which cost over $5,000. per person.
www.actforms.org
(760) 773-9806)
PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM re:745 N. Gene Autry Tr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT that the Museum is open for outdoor recreation.
– REPORT that today, 1/2 @ from 10 AM to 5 PM, Lifestream Blood Drive. Donors get free admission.
– Warbird Rides available for $195. Book online for a ride in a P-51, T38, T33 and Steerman.
– DISCUSSION of buying gift certificates to use @ another time.
– REPORT on “Warbird Wednesdays” video offering on the Palm Springs U-tube channel.
www.psairmuseum.org
(760) 778-6262)
VIRGINIA WARING INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION re: 73-710 Fred Waring Dr., #201, Palm Desert, CA. 92260.
– REPORT that the Waring is going virtual.
– REPORT on FIRST one will be ONE DAY ONLY Jan.,11, 2021 via Zoom. $10. Registration fee.
– REPORT that these on-line virtual Zoom programs will be held each month. 2nd Monday of Feb., Mar., and April.
– REPORT on the potential line-up for the 2021 Season.
– SIGN up for newsletters on the website.
www.vwipc.org
(760) 776-0168)
Ann
“Go Green” Segment – January 2, 2021
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hour 3 Seg 1 – Children/Charity Segment
Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
DESERT WATER AGENCY w/ Xochitl Pena re: Outreach specialist. 1200 S. Gene Autry Tr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT on the FREE upcoming Webinar. Jan., 13 “Diving into Education” that will outline the various ways DWA is engaging the public and how folks can get involved and learn about water conservation. www.dwa.org/virtual to register. There will be one a month. All former webinars are available on the website as well.
– REPORT on the Conservation Incentives that are still available. For smart controllers, sprinkler heads and grass removal. www.dwa.org/save.
– REPORT on water bill assistance for customers that can’t pay their bills through two programs. Help2Others and the CAP CARES program. www.dwa.org/h2o to learn more.
www.dwa.org
(760) 323-4971)
Xochitl
“Tech Talk” Segment – January 2, 2021
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hour 3 Seg 2 – “Tech Talk” Segment
Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
EGGHEAD IT w/ Dennis Shelly.
– REPORT on “JOEY PAL” QUESTIONS;
1. What is “spoof” email? (you can identify them by the return email address).
2. What is the phone technology to prove you’ve had the vaccine? (might be an invasion of your privacy).
– REPORT in the field of TECHNOLOGY;
1. The Solar Winds hack (from Russia) into U.S. Government agencies and how it affected regular customers. (18,000 end users of Solar Winds download the bad software.)
– REPORT on NEW GADGETS;
1. The new IPhone.
2. The new mini IPhone for about $100.
3. The new IPhone 12, w/ a new processor.
– REPORT on how Dennis can “take over” your computer and/or your phone remotely, monitor hacks, and run all diagnostic checks for $30./month. Upgrade your hard drive to a solid state one. Go to the contact page on his website to sign up.
www.eggheadit.com
(760) 205-0105)
dennis
DAP/Revivals/”Mr. Community” Segment – January 2, 2021
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hour 3 Seg 3 – DAP/Revivals/”Mr. Community” Segment
Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
“Mr. Community” w/ Steven Henke re: DAP – 1695 N. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT on our respective New Year’s Eve celebrations.
– REPORT on DAP’s virtual events for fund raising. DAP has found that a TRUE physical event is not needed….doing hybrid events now. Less expensive, can reach more people, more focus on the work and community and the mission statement, vs. the “fluff”.
– DEFINITION of a “hybrid event” of fewer people in a smaller group.
– REPORT that the people who support DAP are focused on continuing to support DAP. Supporters can be “part” of the event w/out being “at” the event.
– REPORT that these televised special events for fund raising help w/ local tv programming as well.
– REPORT that we are probably looking @ next fall before we can begin to have “live” events again.
– REPORT on REVIVALS @ www.revivalsstores.com @ all three stores. Open 7 days a week. All precautions and protocols are in place.
– REPORT that all 3 Revivals Stores (Palm Springs, Cathedral City and Palm Desert) are now open 10 AM to 5 PM, Mon. – Sat., and 10 AM to 4 PM, Sundays. Gives the volunteers a bit of time off.
– REPORT on how Revivals disinfects each store, every day. i.e. the “fog” type system.
– REPORT on “The People Are The City” program Liz has started.
– REPORT that you can shop “Mixed Century Finds” on the Revivals website.
– DONATION drop offs still happening @ all three Revivals, but trucks ARE NOT picking up donations @ this point in time. “Find Yourself @ Revivals”.
www.desertaidsproject.org
www.revivalsstores.com
(760) 323-2118)
Steven
Restaurant of the Week Segment – December 26, 2020
09:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 1 Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment
Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Willie Rhine re: “849” and “1501 Uptown GastroPub” Restaurants. 849 N. Palm Cyn., Dr. Palm Springs and 1501 N. Palm Cyn., Dr., Palm Springs.
– HAPPY NEW YEAR from Willie to all the “Joey Pals”.
– REPORT that he has started his own delivery team.
– REPORT that they are open for lunch take-out from 11 AM to 2 PM and then again for dinner take-out from 5 to 8 PM. All take-out menu is online. Trying to find ways to keep as many employees working as possible.
– REPORT on the possible new menu when “849” re-opens. Bring back the fried chicken.
– REPORT on the new restaurant, (w/ Chad) called “1501 Uptown GastroPub”. Casual but elegant bar food. Elevated pub food. Sandwiches, steaks, Willie’s shephard’s pie, international, bar food, small plates, beer. Entire space can become “outdoor” dining.
– DISCUSSION of re-opening “849” and then eventually “1501”.
– REPORT that the seating outdoors @ “1501” is quite large.
– DISCUSSION of Willie encouraging folks to buy gift cards for restaurants to continue to support local businesses.
– REPORT that Chad and Willie both have so much experience in both the restaurant and catering business.
www.eight4nine.com
(760) 325-8490)
www.1501uptown.com
(760) 320-1501)
Willie
Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment – December 26, 2020
09:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 1 Seg 2 – Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment
Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
DESERT OASIS HEALTHCARE w/ Dr. Brian Hodgkins re: Executive V.P. of Clinical Operations; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
Leads the COVID-10 Taskforce.
– REPORT that we are starting the 41st week of COVID-19 “Sheltering in Place”.
– DISCUSSION of the questions AND THE ANSWERS to questions from “Joey Pals”
1. Gene therapy to help cure blindness that costs over $400,000.00.
2. Covid looks like an autoimmune disease.
3. How will D.O.H.C. choose from all the Vaccines available? i.e. The Johnson and Johnson Vaccine is a single shot. D.O.H.C. is equipped to handle any of the Vaccines sent to them. Different tiers of recipients of the vaccines. Hope to vaccinate 20 million Americans by the end of January, 2021.
4. How do the different types of “home Covid-19 tests” work?
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-6555)
Brian
cont. Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment – December 26, 2020
09:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 1 Seg 3 – cont. Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment
Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
DESERT OASIS HEALTHCARE w/ Dr. Brian Hodgkins re: Executive V.P. of Clinical Operations; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
Leads the COVID-10 Taskforce.
– CONTINUE THE DISCUSSION of the questions AND THE ANSWERS to questions from “Joey Pals”
5. How do you get “extra” doses out of a vile of Vaccine?
6. What are the “after-effects” of getting the Vaccine?
7. Is there a new strain of Covid-19 in Britain and will it be immune to the Vaccine?
8. Is wearing a mask worse than wearing none? No ICU beds in Riverside County @ this point in time. Distance, then masks, then vaccine.
– REPORT that Barry Dayton keeps the www.mydohc.com website updated.
– REPORT that testing HAS TO BE FOR SYMPOMATIC PEOPLE at this point-in-time, due to overload for testing. Hopefully the end of the surge will come by the end of January, 2021. Check Riverside County website. New agency involved.
– REPORT that D.O.H.C. still has Indio and Palm Springs test sites. Will have a new type of test facility @ the Palm Springs location.
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-6555)
Brian
City of Palm Springs Segment – December 26, 2020
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Hour 2 Seg 1 – City of Palm Springs Segment
Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
PALM SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT w/ Police Chief Brian Reyes re: 3200 E. Tahquitz Cyn., Palm Springs, CA.
– DISCUSSION of the safety of the City over Christmas.
– DISCUSSION of his two girls and a son.
– DISCUSSION of his military background in the Marine Corp and how he came to be a police officer.
– DISCUSSION of his love of law enforcement and his job. He’s been @ PSPD for 27 years as of Dec., 26th!!!
– DISCUSSION of the “will” of his staff to continue to serve our citizens and how disappointed he is over some of the behavior that has been shown by folks during this strange time.
– REPORT on the deep appreciation of the “Joey Pals” for the service shown by him and his department. The P.S.P.D. an 82% approval rating.
– DISCUSSION of what “concerns” him the most for his officers. i.e. their exposure to COVID-19 when responding to emergency situations.
– DISCUSSION of what he would like to do more of next year. i.e. expand on the “shared responsibility” between the Police and the Community. i.e. “zero bail”, prison and jail capacities.
– REPORT that he hopes to get more efficient technologies for the Force. i.e. Search and Rescue teams and Swat Operations could hopefully use drones in the future.
– DISCUSSION that he “feels” the appreciation from our citizens for him and the police force in the City of Palm Springs.
email: chief@nullpalmspringsca.gov
(760) 323-8126)
Chief Reyes
D.O.H.C. Women’s Segment – December 26, 2020
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Hour 2 Seg 2 – D.O.H.C. Women’s Segment
Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
DESERT OASIS HEALTHCARE w/ Cathy Allison re: Licensed Clinical Social Worker; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
– QUESTION from a “Joey Pal” about the stress of home schooling a kindergarten child, older children being home as well, working from home, running a house, and is worried about the anger that is building in her.…breathe, realize you’re not alone, reach out to the school for help. Realize you are a good Mom, good teacher, and that this too will pass. At least this Mom recognizes the problem. Don’t judge yourself.
– REPORT that she has insight to this because her son-in-love is a kindergarten teacher. i.e. he reported that his kindergarten kids didn’t even know what a “mute” button was.
– REPORT on how tough this is on special ed students.
– REPORT that children do learn quickly. Even thru this Pandemic you will learn something positive.
– QUESTION from a “Joey Pal” about children being “nutritionally challenged” during this Pandemic…….P. S. Unified School District is delivering meals ON SCHOOL BUSES. There are several sources for FREE food…i.e. Find Food Bank, D.O.H.C., etc.,
– REPORT that D.O.H.C. won for the 3rd year in a row “a GREAT PLACE TO WORK” (www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcpGvloF2y8).
– REPORT on Holiday Support to handle your anxiety. Reflect & renew @ this point in time. Listen to yourself if you have the “winter blues”. “Mother” yourself.
– DISCUSSION of how to handle your New Year’s Resolutions this year.
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-6555)
Cathy
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