5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 5 Seg 1 – “Go Green” Segment

DESERT WATER AGENCY w/ Ashley Metzger re: Director of Public Affairs and Water Planning. 1200 S. Gene Autry Tr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– DISCUSSION that the office is open at this point in time….mask up if you need to come inside.
– REPORT on the impact Covid has had on our community and therefore changes in our water usage.
– REPORT that in Jan., DWA added $300,000. To the conservation program. So call if you want to remove grass etc., which will be funded from this infusion.
– REPORT that the whole state of CA. is in a state of drought emergency.
– DISCUSSION that since we are in a drought situation, can one build a pool?  We are in good stead w/ our water here in Palm Springs.
– REPORT on how to report water waste. www.dwa.org/report.
– REPORT on the structure of DWA.  5 people on the Board of Directors that are elected and the map used for this election was based on 2010 Census data….not this electoral map will be updated.
– REPORT that your Feb., water bill will show an increase.
– (contact info; www.dwa.org and (760) 323-4971 X 184).

Ashley

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 5 Seg 2 – “Cyber Chat” Segment

EGGHEADIT w/ Dennis Shelly re:
– QUESTIONS from “Joey Pals”.
1. I am worried about Windows 11.  Will it just “appear” on my computer? (Windows hasn’t updated for 8 years or so. Don’t worry for a while. Not a requirement, just available.  Windows 10 will be supported until Oct., 14 of 2025)
2. Should I upgrade before that? (You can test your computer to see if it is compatible w/ the new Windows).
– DISCUSSION of new laptops out there. i.e. HP Spector is the X360-14. Can use as a tablet or laptop.
3. Can you be tracked by Google? (You can go into “manage your google account” and go to privacy/history and turn OFF location history.)
– REPORT that the official release of Windows 11 will be in quarter 4.
– DISCUSSION of the changes you will see in Windows 11 vs. 10.  Taskbar, file explorers, multi-tasking, The Microsoft store is completely changed. You can see some of these changes now.
– REPORT that Facebook is easy to hack and you should TURN off any old apps you are not using any more.  Lots of folks are deleting their FB accounts permanently. Call Dennis to do this properly.
4. I got too many spams over the Holidays? (Depends on the browser you are using to get to your email.  Block the senders/Spam control buttons. Google filters out a lot of this for gmail users.)
– REPORT on how Dennis can “take over” your computer and NOW also your phone and IPad remotely, monitor hacks, and run all diagnostic checks for $50./month for up to 3 devices. Spam Assassin is one of his programs. He can check remotely if you have the TPM on your computer. His connection w/ his clients is encrypted and SAFE.
1. $20/month – Standard program – Covers 1 user, 3 devices. Anti-virus and discount rates for on-site service.
2. $34. – Advanced program. – Anti-virus and unlimited “over-the-phone” support.
3. $50/month – Premium program. – All of the above PLUS data back up and security.
– (contact info; www.eggheadit.com and (760) 205-0105).

Dennis

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 5 Seg 3 – “Mr. Community” Segment

DAP HEALTH/REVIVALS w/ Steven Henke, “Mr. Community” Director of Brand Marketing re: 1695 N. Sunrise, P.S. 92262
– FUN lol DISCUSSION of his plastic surgery experience.
– SAVE THE DATE: Ap., 28,  DAPHealth’s National “Dining Out For Life”. Sign up your restaurant.  MAKE ONE MEAL MATTER!!! You’ll get an “I Dine” sticker. (Badge of Honor). Haven’t done this in 2 years.  Want to have more than the 82 restaurants we had then.  All the participants donate from 33% to 100%.  Bakeries, bars, cafes, coffee shops, restaurants, etc. ALL ACROSS AMERICA. www.daphealth.org/dofl.
– REPORT that all Dining Out For Life funds go to support comprehensive health care for over 10,000 individuals.
– REPORT that DAPHealth’s doors are always open to ALL.
– SAVE THE DATE: Ap., 9, The Chase outdoors @ the P.S. Convention Center. Much more experiential for guests.
– DISCUSSION of the homelessness situation here in Palm Springs.
– REPORT that today Fri., is 50% off all women’s resale.
– REPORT that this weekend @ Revivals; Sat., 5 and Sun., 6, take 10% off all brand new Mod Furniture Clearance. Sat., 12 and Sun., 13, take 30% off all brand new Ashley mattresses and foundations. Sat., 19 and Sun., 20, take 50% off all resale furniture and lamps.
– (contact info: www.daphealth.org  and www.revivalsstores.com.)

Steven

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 4 Seg 1 – Talk of Stars” Segment

TALK OF STARS w/ Charles Pasternak re: News, actor, director, teacher, Designate Artistic Director Santa Cruz Shakespeare.

– DISCUSSION of his childhood, family and background. www.charlespasternak.com.

Charles

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5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 4 Seg 2 – cont.Talk of Stars” Segment

TALK OF STARS w/ Charles Pasternak re: News, actor, director, teacher, Designate Artistic Director Santa Cruz Shakespeare. www.charlespasternak.com.

– DISCUSSION of the body of his career/work.

Charles

Photo of Charles.

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 4 Seg 3 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment

TALK OF STARS w/ Charles Pasternak re: News, actor, director, teacher, Designate Artistic Director Santa Cruz Shakespeare. www.charlespasternak.com.

– DISCUSSION of his play “Life X 3”. At CVRep. Through Feb., 6. Located @ 68510 E. Palm Cyn., Dr., Cathedral City, CA. 92234. Tickets (760) 296-2966 and www.cvrep.org.

Life x 3

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 3 Seg 1 – Theater “Box Office” Segment

THEATER “BOX OFFICE” SEGMENT w/ Tracey Ellis re: CVRep Executive Director. 68510 E. Palm Cyn,. Dr, Cathedral City.
– REPORT that most of the Coachella Valley theaters will require proof of vaccination and a photo ID. Check w/ each individual theater before you go to a show.
– REPORT ON CVREP – “Life X 3” @ CVRep. March 30 Luminary Luncheon honoring Michael Childers. www.cvrep.org.
– REPORT ON DESERT ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY – Presents “Salty”.  March 25 – Ap.,1 the  last show of the season, “All This Intimacy”. www.detctheatre.org.
– REPORT ON DESERT ROSE PLAYHOUSE – Presents “Palm Springs The Musical”. www.desertroseplayhouse.org.
– REPORT ON DESERT THEATREWORKS – Presents “Always – Patsy Cline”.  Next up “I Ought to be in Pictures” by Neil Simon. www.dtworks.org.
– REPORT ON DEZART PERFORMS w/ Michael Shaw has postponed “The Mountaintop”. Depiction of Martin Luther King Jr’s last night on earth. www.dezartperforms.com.
– REPORT ON THE GREEN ROOM THEATRE COMPANY – Will present a FREE staged reading “An Iliad” @ P.D. Library. www.greenroomtheatrecompany.org.
– REPORT ON THE PALM CANYON THEATRE
Announces the postponement of “Les Miserables”. One night only for “There’s Nothing Like a Dame”.  Through March 13 “Palm Springs Getaway”.
www.palmcanyontheatre.org.
– REPORT that Broadway ticket sales were up last week, but overall box office grosses fell. 2 more shows have closed.  BUT prices are lower than they have been in recent years. www.newyorktheatreguide.com.
– REPORT on the best theatre cities in the U.S. re: Paste Magazine.
1. Minneapolis
2. Chicago
3. Washington D.C.
4. Philadelphia
5. San Diego
6. Louisville
7. Seattle
8. Boston
9. Denver
10. Dallas/Ft. Worth
– (contact info: email: tessex@nullcvep.org and (760) 861-1006).

Tracey

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 3 Seg 2 – Museum Segment

ACT FOR MS w/ Ann Greer re: 73-710 Fred Waring Dr., Ste., # 118, Palm Desert, CA. 92260.
– REPORT that on Thurs., Feb., 3, “Pinot Pallet” $45. In Rancho Mirage and Includes all supplies. Snacks and wine. Limited number may attend.
– HOLD THE DATE: Sun., March 13 @ 6 PM Springs Gala @ the Rancho Los Palmas Marriott.  $300. Beach party theme. Cocktails, dinner, dancing, show.
– (contact info: www.actforms.org and (760) 773-9806).
PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM w/ Ann Greer re:745 N. Gene Autry Tr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT that the Museum is open 10 – 5 every day. With over 70 vintage aircraft in 4 hangers.
– REPORT that the B25 used in the film Memphis Belle is now on site. There for the next 2 years.
– REPORT on Feb., on-going exhibition until Feb., 15 by Stan Stokes.  10 AM to 5 PM daily. He is our local aviation artist, Stan Stokes will exhibit his portraits of the Tuskegee Airmen. He has a 10-panel mural of the Tuskegee Airmen in the European Hanger @ the Museum.
– REPORT on Sat., Feb., 5 @ 1 PM, program on “4 Trips to Poland”.
– REPORT on Sat., Feb., 12 @ 1 PM, program Bessie Coleman to honor Black History Month.
– REPORT on Sat., Feb., 17 @ 1 PM, program by Dr. Ed Gordon about Judgement @ Nuremberg.
– HOLD THE DATE: Fri. March 25 for the Gala w/ Joe Mantegna emceeing.  Celebrating advances in technology.
– REPORT on Warbird Rides, listed on websites. – Warbird Rides available for $195. Book online for a ride in one of 2 P-51, (“Bunny” and “Man of War”) C-47, T28, T33 (jet).
– HOLD THE DATE; Feb., 18 for the Gala. Honoring folks who have been in jets and space.
– REPORT that KIDS get in FREE w/ a paying adult.
– REPORT on the “sale table” and gift shop.
– (contact info: www.psairmuseum.org and (760) 778-6262.)
WARING INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION. w/ Ann Greer re: 73-710 Fred Waring Dr., #201, Palm Desert, CA. 92260.
– REPORT on the need for host homes.
– HOLD THE DATE: For the Gala date changed to Monday Mar., 28, 2022 @ Westin Mission Hills. Tickets are $300 – $500.
– REPORT that the VWIP Competition will come back IN PERSON in April 10 – 18, 2022. Expecting 25 contestants ages 18 TO 31. City of Palm Desert is the Host Sponsor again and the events will be FREE thanks to the City of Palm Desert.
– REPORT that volunteer training will begin soon.
– (contact info: www.vwipc.org and (760) 773-2575).

Ann

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 3 Seg 3 – cont. Museum Segment

PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM w/ Scott Slaven re: 101 N. Museum Dr. P.S. 92262.
– REPORT that they are open Thurs., Fri., Sat., and Sun., Please get your tickets in advance on the website.
– REPORT that you can sign up for the newsletter on the website.
– REPORT that tomorrow night, Thurs., Feb., 3 is the opening reception for Black History Month from 5 to 7 PM.  FREE tickets available on the website. Featuring the “E and J Band”.
– REPORT that there will be FREE Thurs., night lectures on Feb., 17 for Black History Month.
– REPORT on the works of Helen Frankenthaler and her very large works.
– REPORT on Robert Longo lecture Feb., 12 and that his exhibition will close in March.
– REPORT that C.E.O. Adam Lerner is doing a 3 part lecture series “A Biased Orientation to Contemporary Art.”.
– (contact info: www.psmuseum.org and (760) 322-4800)

Scott