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Desert Water Agency Segment – February 7, 2025

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 1 – Desert Water Agency Segment

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DESERT WATER AGENCY w/ Victoria Llort, Director of Public Affairs and Conservation. re: 1200 S. Gene Autry Tr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– DISCUSSION that Llort is Spanish.
– REPORT that DWA maintains the fire hydrants. i.e. painted, test that water work, no leaks, etc.
– REPORT that they are tested frequently. There are 3600. One every 500 feet.
– REPORT that there is a fire hydrant on display at DWA cut in cross section. They are low maintenance.
– REPORT that they work in tandem w/ the Fire Dept., to monitor the reservoir sites.
– DISCUSSION that the reservoir have 3 types of water in them; fire, homes, emergency.
– QUESTION FROM A “JOEY PAL”.
1. Would a power outage affect our water delivery system? (Yes, but DWA has back-up generators and has three 2,000 gallon water delivery trucks.)
– DISCUSSION of the incentive programs.
1. Smart controllers.
2. Water efficient nozzles and irrigation heads. $5. Rebate per nozzle; $2 rebate for installation. www.dwa.org/rebate.
3. Washing machines
4. Residential toilets
5. Grass removal
– DISCUSSION of the pipeline replacements going on
– (contact info: www.dwa.org.and (760) 323-4971)

Victoria

Florist Segment – February 7, 2025

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 2 – Florist Segment

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LILIES PALM SPRINGS w/ Dakota and Victoria Kirk re: 1775 E. Palm Cyn., Dr., Ste., #145. Palm Springs, CA. 92264.
– DISCUSSION the flowers for Joey in the website photo.
– DISCUSSION that Valentine’s roses will be upwards of $115-$125/dozen this year.
– DISCUSSION of the other flowers available for Valentines that are not so expensive.
– REPORT on Joey’s floral arrangement. Black magic roses and willows.
– DISCUSSION that they are open Tues., – Sat., from 11AM to 4 PM.
– REPORT that they will have lots of last-minute Valentine arrangements at reasonable prices.
– JOEY PALS will get half off the delivery fee for Valentine’s orders when they call and mention that they are a Joey Pal.
– (contact info; www.LiliesPS.com and (760) 318-3388.)

Dakota and Victoria Kirk

Revolution Stage Company Segment – February 7, 2025

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 3 – Revolution Stage Company Segment

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REVOLUTION STAGE COMPANY w/ Gary Powers, owner. re; 611 S. Pa., Palm Springs.
– DISCUSSION about the Carol Channing celebration w/ Richard Skinner.
– REPORT on his new season
1. Thru Feb., 21 – “Avenue Q”
2. Feb., 17 – 26 – “Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike”
3. Feb., 22 – Mar., 22 – “Mid-Century Moderns”
4. Mar., 12 – 30 – “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying”
3. Ap., 11 – 19 – “Shark is Broken”
– (contact info; www.revolutionstagecompany.com and (760) 318-4115).

Gary

Crossroads To Care Segment – February 6, 2025

8:00 – 9:00 AM

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CROSSROADS TO CARE (housecalls are back) w/ Patricia Ryan re; An adult nurse-practitioner who makes house calls. A concierge practitioner.
– REPORT that folks are getting vaccines for Covid, Pneumonia, Flu and RSV from pharmacies.
– DISCUSSION of “natural immunity”.
– SERVICES SUCH AS; Same as in a doctor’s office; She can;
1. Diagnose 2. Treat. 3. Prescribe. 4. Referrals as needed (Xrays, home health care, etc), 5. Do blood tests right there, deliver it to the lab and get you the results. 6. Check-ups.
– DEFINITION of an Adult Nurse Practitioner; a nurse who went back to school and has a Master’s Degree and MAKES HOUSE CALLS.
– DISCUSSION of how the typical house call goes.
– REPORT on how convenient her services are for many folks for many reasons. Good to know your “starting point” from your blood work.
– REPORT on her concierge services for folks 18 and over.
– REPORT that she is the ONLY nurse practitioner who has this type of practice in the Coachella Valley.
1. Check-ups.
2. Overall health.
3. Yearly visits.
4. She will do the blood draw and deliver it to the labs.
– DISCUSSION of the convenience of her services if you;
1. Don’t drive.
2. Don’t want to sit in the doctor’s office AND WAIT to be seen.
3. Don’t have to get up and dressed, can be seen while bedridden.
4. How long the wait time is to get an appointment w/ your primary care physician now. Patty can see you in a very timely manner.
– REPORT that you can become a patient w/ a yearly fee or she can bill Medicare and her visits are charged to insurance.
– REPORT that she can write prescriptions. Even for bio-identical hormones as well.
– REPORT that most of her patients are seniors.
– (contact info: www.crossroadstocare.org and (760) 668-1654).

Patty

Palm Springs International Airport Segment – February 6, 2025

8:00 – 9:00 AM

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.
– PRAYER for the victims of the mid-air collision @ Reagan International Airport.
– UPDATE on the construction of the Master Plan; Talks about what we need and eventually WHERE IT WILL BE. “Cactus to Clouds” is open’ “Las Casuelas Terraza” has opened; “Coachella Valley Coffee” is open. “Trio” will open in Feb., etc, new wine bar and other things are coming. Doubling the restaurant capacity. YAY!!
– REPORT on the new pre-security thru THE PINK DOOR. On the public side, has snacks, shopping and NO SECURITY clearance needed.
– REPORT that March in ’25 there will be 32,000 more seats scheduled seats inbound and outbound.
– REPORT on new airline services: Canadian Porter Airlines started Dec., 12 flying the new 195 E2; United’s new Wash/Dulles non-stop started Dec., 19; Delta will join Alaska for non-stop JFK and started Dec., 21.
– REPORT that in Season we average 70 to 77 flights a day.
– REPORT that you can do your TSA pre-check AT THE AIRPORT. Start on-line then do your interview @ the airport. When you get to the airport go to the CLEAR Stand and tell them you are there for your TSA interview. SO on the new check-in procedure, i.e. TSA. (www.tsa.gov) US Global Entry; Clear (www.clearme.com).
– DISCUSSION of “Stay and Play” new visitor pass program.
– 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”.
– (contact info: www.flypsp.com)

Daniel

“Talk of Stars” Segment – February 6, 2025

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 3 – “Talk of Stars” Segment

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TALK OF STARS w/ Michael Childers re: Renowned and highly respected film, dance, and theater photographer for over 40 years, as well as his fine art photography, book projects and community and charity endeavors.
– DISCUSSION of his life and career.
– DISCUSSION of how he met John Schlesinger and their life together.
– REPORT on the John Schlesinger Film Festival that is a benefit for the Palm Springs Cultural Center.
– HOLD THE DATES:
1. FEB., 10; “Cold Comfort Farm” 1995.
2. FEB., 24; “An Englishman Abroad” 1983.
3. MAR., 3; “Darling” 1965.
4. MAR., 17; “The Falcon and the Snowman” 1985.
Question and Answer @ 6:30 PM and screening @ 7 PM every Monday.

poster of Michael and John

“Box Office” Segment – February 5, 2025

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 1 – “Box Office” Segment

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– REPORT on the start of Fall and the return of the Snowbirds.
BOX OFFICE w/ Tracey Essex
– REPORT on CVREP. (68510 E. Palm Cyn., Cathedral City.)
– CVRep 4 Play Season tix are on sale.
1. Jan., 22 – Feb., 9 “The Light in the Piazza”
2. Mar., 5 – 23 Jesus Christ Superstar”
3. Ap 23 – May 4 “Other Desert Cities”
www.cvrep.org.
– REPORT ON DESERT THEATREWORKS
– “Legally Blonde – The Musical” for info and tickets go to www.Dtworks.org.
– REPORT on Michael Shaw’s DEZART PERFORMS. (Pearl Mc Manus Theater @ P.S. Women’s Club. 314 S. Cahuilla.)
1. Feb., 28 – Mar., 9 – Grand Concourse”
www.dezartperforms.org.
– REPORT on THE CV FIREBIRDS (Acrisure Arena)
1. Feb., 15 vs San Diego Gulls.
2. Feb., 16 vs Bakersfield Condors.
3. Feb., 19 vs Tucson Roadrunners.
4. Feb., 22 vs the Calgary Wranglers.
www.cvfirebirds.com.
– REPORT ON MODERNISM WEEK
Feb., 13 thru Feb., 23. For info, tours etc., go to www.modernismweek.com.
– REPORT ON THE PALM SPRINGS OPERA GUILD
– Will host an Allegro Cocktail Party Tues., Feb., 11’ 4 PM @ Thunderbird Country Club. Tickets are $85 per person. For tickets and schedule go to www.palmspringsoperaguild.org.
– REPORT ON PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION
– Thurs., Feb., 27 – Encore Presentation of PSIPC & Friends @ St. Margaret’s Church. $75. For concert & reception or $40. For concert only. @ www.psipc.org.
– Mar., 20 – David Maiocco as Liberace
– 2025 Junior Competition; Ap., 11 – 21, 2025. Pianists from around the world, ages 13 to 17. Preliminary rounds will be @ Temple Isaiah and finals @ the McCallum Theatre on Mon., Ap., 21, 2025.
www.psipc.org.
– REPORT ON FRIENDS OF THE PHILARMONIC
– London Symphony Orchestra. 7:30 PM w/ pre-concert lecture @ 6:30 PM. Tickets are reserved for members only. For info go to www.psphil.org.
– REPORT ON PALM CANYON THEATRE (538 N. Palm Canyon)
1. Now thru – Dec., 22 “Mary Poppins”.
www.palmcanyontheatre.com.
– REPORT on REVOLUTION STAGE COMPANY (611 S. Palm Canyon, in the Sun Shopping Center)
1. Feb., 17 – 26 “Vanya, Sonia, Masha & Spike”.
www.revolutionstagecompany.com.
– (contact info: Email: tracey.essex@nullgmail.com and (760) 861-1006).

Tracey

Desert-Theatricals Segment – February 5, 2025

8:00 – 9:00 AM

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DESERT-THEATRICALS w/ Ray Limon Artistic Director, director and choreographer and Joshua Carr; Dir. of Operations and Musical Director Re: The Rancho Mirage Amphitheater. 71560 San Jacinto Dr., R. M. 92270. (behind the Pink Elephant Car Wash).
– REPORT that Josh started out as a singer and then when he met Ray, who was a dancer. Now they do EVERY aspect of the shows.
– REPORT that they have been a personal and professional couple for over 30 years.
– DISCUSSION of what the schedule might have been, (FREE shows @ the R.M. Library) vs what they are really doing.
– DISCUSSION of the youth programs they provide. Desert Theatrical Junior does 3 shows a year. 100 kids in the FREE program. FREE to kids and FREE to audience.
– REPORT that they hold auditions each year for the shows and folks come from all over to audition. Cast all 3 shows from this one
– DISCRIPTION of the Theatre. The “mini” Hollywood Bowl. Can seat up to 1,000 or 180 for dinner seating.
– REPORT on different events;
1. March 7 – 9; “Oliver.”
2. April 11 to 13; “Hairspray”.
– May “Oklahoma”
– (contact info; www.desert-theatricals.com and (760) 324-4511).

Ray and Josh

Palm Springs Air Museum and Act for MS Segment – February 5, 2025

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 3 – Palm Springs Air Museum and Act for MS Segment

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PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM; w/ Ann Greer ; 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA. 92262
– ANNOUNCEMENT that the Museum now has the typewriter from the Missouri that was used to type the surrender papers – all in Japanese.
1. Feb., 8; 5 – 10:30 PM. P.S. Air Museum Gala 2025.
2. Feb., 9; 11 AM – 12 PM “Under the Cowling” featuring 2 World War II DFC Pilots.
3. Feb., 15; 10 AM – 12 PM “Open Cockpit”; P-47 Thunderbolt.
4. Feb., 14; 1 PM – 2 PM “Bloody Iwo Jima; Iconic Battle of WWII’S Pacific Theater by Ed Gordon.
5. Feb., 22; 10 AM – 12 PM “Open Cockpit”: F4F/FM-2 Wildcat.
6. Feb., 22; 10 AM – 5 PM Indian Wells Resident Day.
7. Feb., 22; 1 PM – 2 PM “Before the Tuskegee Airmen, Came the National Airmen Assoc. of America”
8. Mar., 1; 10 AM – 12 PM “Open Cockpit”; SBD Dauntless


ACT FOR MS w/ Ann Greer re; 73710 Fred Waring Dr., Ste., 118, Palm Desert, 92260.
– DEFINITION of MS. It interrupts the communication from the brain to the muscle down thru the spinal cord. Causes issues with;
1. eyes
2. spasms
3. affects everyone differently
4. lesions on the spinal cord.
– DISCUSSION of what clients really need that ACT FOR MS pays for;
1. Exercise.
2. Strength training.
3. Things that help the quality of life NOW.
4. Individual attention.
– REPORT on what people can do to help;
1. Donate.
2. Volunteer.
– REPORT on the wonderful Foundations that support Act For MS.
– HOLD THE DATE:
1. Mon. Feb., 17; Golf Tournament @ Palm Valley Country Club; 10 AM open for continental breakfast; Shotgun Scramble @ 12 Noon; Golf; Then Social Hour; Then Buffet Dinner; Entertainment by John Stanley King; Silent and Live Auction. $125. Dinner only. $275. Golf and dinner.
– (contact info; www.actforms.org and (760 325-3214).

Ann

Desert Symphony Segment – February 4, 2025

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 1 – Desert Symphony Segment

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THE DESERT SYMPHONY w/ Nancy Tapick, President: 73730 CA. 111 Ste., 6, Palm Desert, CA. 92260
– REPORT that the Symphony is 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 ’25 SEASON:
1. REPORT on JAN., 9, ’25 – 8 PM; A tribute to Rod Stewart “Tonight’s the Night” @ the McCallum.
2. FEB., 12, ’25 – Sweetheart’s Luncheon @ Lavender Bistro in La Quinta. Proceeds support Children’s Education Program. Tix from the Symphony Office or on-line.
3. FEB., 13, ’25 – 8 PM; A tribute to The Beatles “Ones” @ the McCallum.
4. MAR., 20, ’25 – 8 PM; A tribute to Carole King “Home Again” @ the McCallum.
5. AP., 17, ’25 – 8 PM; A tribute to Fleetwood Mac “Tusk” @ the McCallum.
6. MAR., 12 – 36th Annual Gala dinner and a show @ the SHOW @ the Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage. Starring Singer, Actress, and Dancer Sutton Foster. Tickets @ www.desertsymphony.org and (760) 773-5988.
– (contact info; www.desertsymphony.org and (760) 773-5988)

Nancy and Symphony Sammi

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