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January 30, 2016

2:00-3:00 PM

Entertainment Segment

THE DESERT DATEBOOK
Presented by the City of Palm Springs
www.palmspringsca.gov and (760) 323-8299
joey_bitsy_transp croppedJeff Hocker
(760) 409-1530
Click here for details

PALM CANYON THEATRE
Shirley Lamaster
Discussing entire Season offerings; 1/22 – 27 “Anything Goes” w/live musicians; 2/12 – 2/14 “Sordid Lives” w/much of original cast; Se Layne, Judith Chapman, Joey English (as Bitsy Mae Harling, photo at right) etc.
www.palmcanyontheatre.org
(760) 323-5123

MC CALLUM MOMENTS
Cameron Carpenter
Discussing his award winning show of organ music on 2/3 at 8 PM.
www.mccallumtheatre.com
(760) 340-ARTS

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Willie Rhine
Discussing “849 Restaurant and Lounge” menu items for Valentine’s Day; bar menu; separate rooms; banquet and catering facilities.
www.eight4nine.com
(760) 325-8490

TIME PASSAGES/TALK OF STARS
Hal Linden
Discussing Abe Vigoda 2/24/1921 – 1/26/2016.

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Home/Services
Giveaway winner:

Molly T. of Rancho Mirage


3:00-4:00 PM

5th Saturday/Desert Datebook Segment

joey and Joanne WorleyA.C.T. TRAVEL
Steve Kanold
Discussing 1st Wed. of each month, (i.e. 2/3) Free Travel Club of the Desert at Best Western Plus Resort in PD. Featured tours and day trips. Ideas for Valentine’s Day travel gifts.
www.act-tours.com
(760) 322-1247

TALK OF STARS
Joanne Worley (photo at right)
Discussing her 2/7 appearance for Kittyland Lunch & Tennis Fundraiser at Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa starting at 10:30.
www.kittylandrescue.org

Kids/Pets Giveaway winner:

Jean D. of Palm Desert


4:00-5:00 PM

Extreme Home Makeover/Joey Edition/Wheel Segment

GAMEROOM GALLERY
Michael Lansing
Discussing $600 card or poker table top in its own nylon zippered carrying case w/chips/cards and dice.
www.gameroomgallery.com
(760) 343-5177

LET’S ORGANIZE NOW
Karen McElhatton
Discussing three free hours of free organization.
www.letsorganizenow.biz
(760) 899-5444

MAXIMUM SECURITY
Steve Kaufer
Discussing $1,500 security system.
www.maximumsecurity.info
(760) 770-0777

PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY
Greg Purdy
Discussing passes for two up and down the tram for one of the winners of the Shows/Tours package of the Joey English Red Hot Treasure Chest.
www.pstramway.com
(760) 325-1391

DESERT GLASS POOLS
Tom Sly
Discussing pools spas, mosaics. Pools and resurfacing pools.
www.DesertGlassPools.com
(760) 895-8787

Shows/Tours
Giveaway winner:

Darla N. of Cathedral City


THE WHEEL

RENOVA SOLAR – $1,000. gift certificate toward a new solar system or 2 months solar energy bill payments (contact info: www.renovasolar.com and (760) 568-3413) – Won by Daun Devore of Palm Springs
the wheel jan 30 2016

For a complete list of prizes available on The Wheel, please click here

PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAM PASSES – Passes for two up and down the tram for one of the winners of the Shows/Tours package of the Joey English Red Hot Treasure Chest (contact info: www.pstramway.com and (760) 325-1391) – won by Penny Hirschman of Palm Springs

SPECIAL PROMOTIONS

$20. Alibi Azul gift certificate – won by Gilbert Hernandez of Desert Hot Springs

$20. Maracas gift certificate – won by Joby Velasquez of Indio

$25. JEM (at Spotlight 29) gift certificate – won by Jean Dewdney of Palm Desert

$20. A.J.’s on the Green gift certificate – won by Molly Thorpe of Rancho Mirage

$20. Oscar’s gift certificate – won by Daun Devore of Palm Springs

$50. Dish gift certificate – won by Elliott Marshall of Cathedral City

$25. Fresh Juice gift certificate – won by Mary Thorpe of Yucca Valley

$20. Maracas gift certificate – won by Carol Trousdell of Palm Springs

$20. A.J.’s on the Green gift certificate – won by Sherry Palmateer of Rancho Mirage

$20. 849 Restaurant and Lounge gift certificate – won by Marjorie McCord of Palm Springs

Free dinner Elmer’s – won by Richard Evans of Calimesa

$20. Alibi Azul gift certificate – won by Edie Phillips of Palm Springs

$20. Oscar’s gift certificate – won by Freda Jorgensen of Palm Springs

$25. JEM (at Spotlight 29) gift certificate – won by Penny Hirschman of Palm Springs

$20. 849 Restaurant and Lounge gift certificate – won by Tom Donovan of Palm Springs

$50. Dish gift certificate – won by Barbara Purgett of Palm Springs

$20. 849 Restaurant and Lounge gift certificate – won by Glenn McCullough of Desert Hot Springs

January 23, 2016

2:00-3:00 PM

Entertainment Segment

THE DESERT DATEBOOK
Presented by the City of Palm Springs
www.palmspringsca.gov and (760) 323-8299
Jeff Hocker
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(760) 409-1530
Click here for details

PALM CANYON THEATRE
Terry Huber
Discussing entire Season offerings; 1/22 – 27 “Anything Goes” w/ live musicians; 2/12 – 2/14 “Sordid Lives” w/ much of original cast; Se Layne, Judith Chapman, Joey English (as Bitsy Mae Harling, photo right) etc.
www.palmcanyontheatre.org
(760) 323-5123

MC CALLUM MOMENTS
Maggie Darlington
Discussing “RIVERDANCE” the 20th Anniversary World Tour. 1/22 @ 8 PM; 1/23 @ 2 and 8 PM; 1/24 @ 2 and 7 PM.
www.mccallumtheatre.com
(760) 340-ARTS

JOHN GILMER ARCHITECTURE
John Gilmer
Discussing his projects in England, Palm Beach, Athens, New York and Philadelphia to mention a few. Focus on architecture, antiques and interior design or any part of those three.
www.johngilmer.com
(760) 327-7017

Home/Services
Giveaway winner:

Wayne C. of Desert Hot Springs
1st TIME WINNER!!!!!


3:00-4:00 PM

Medical/Cities Segment

EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER
Denise Latini, Manager, Eisenhower Memory Care Center Adult Day Center
Sandra Schultz, Past Pres. EMC Auxiliary
Discussing 1/21 “Handel to Hollywood” benefit concert @ Annenberg Center for Health Sciences @ EMC (www.emc.org/MemoryCare. (760) 773-1810); and 1/28 Alzheimer’s Panel Discussion w/ Q&A at Annenberg Center for Health Sciences @ EMC.
www.emc.org
(760) 836-0232

PALM SPRINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Nona Watson, Chamber CEO
Discussing 2/18 – Luncheon at the Hilton to promote services for the homeless. $30.; two Chamber trips w/ A.C.T. Travel – Aug. 2016 the Danube River and Oct. 2016 to S. Africa (www.act-tours.com and (760) 322-1247)
www.pschamber.org

COMMON GROUND SWIMMING POOLS
Karen Smith Le Bouf
Discussing building & remodeling pools, salt water pools, spas, free estimates; swimming pool construction is a big employer in the State of CA; can still be built even in drought situation.
www.commongroundswimmingpools.com
(760) 799-9174

INTERACTIVE DESIGN CORP.
Maria Song
Discussing social, low income and community architecture projects. Current projects in housing and community. Sustainable (green) emphasis.
www.interativedesigncorp.com
(760) 323-4990

Kids/Pets Giveaway winner:

Louise C. of Palm Springs


4:00-5:00 PM

Business/Finance/City/Time Passages Segment

ASCEND INSURANCE
Dennis Van Buskirk
Covered California deadline is 1/31. Discussing ALL types of insurance, personal & business; can almost guarantee to beat the prices you are paying now or get better coverage for the same price.
www.acendins.com
(760) 341-3477

BRADY SANDAHL REALTY
Brady Sandahl
Discussing 3 “mystery houses” all great values; real estate trends; need for properties to list; free estimates.
www.bradysandahl.com
(760) 409-1540

CITY OF PALM SPRINGS MAYOR’S RACE AND WELLNESS FESTIVAL
Michele Mician
Discussing 1/24 event at Ruth Hardy Park. Children and adult activities, booths, information, races.
www.palmspringsca.gov
(760) 323-8299

TIME PASSAGES
Charlie Dyer

  • Alan Rickman – 1/21/1946 – 1/14/2016
  • Glen Frey – 11/6/1948 – 1/18/2016
  • Rene Angelil – 1/16/1942 – 1/14/2016
  • Daniel Dion – 11/29/1956 – 1/16/2016
  • Dan Haggerty – 11/19/1942 – 1/15/2016
  • Dale Griffin – 10/24/1948 – 1/17/2016
  • Clarence Reid – 2/14/1939 – 1/17/2016
  • Mic Gillette – 5/7/1951 – 1/17/2016

Shows/Tours
Giveaway winner:

Jean D. of Palm Desert

January 16, 2016

2:00-3:00 PM

Entertainment Segment

THE DESERT DATEBOOK
Presented by the City of Palm Springs
www.palmspringsca.gov and (760) 323-8299
Jeff Hocker
(760) 409-1530
Click here for details

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Marcie Madain
Discussing “Fresh Juice Bar”. Menu, location, health and fitness benefits, all ages.
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(760) 778-3444

PALM CANYON THEATRE
Robbie Wayne
Discussing entire Season offerings; 1/22 – 27 “Anything Goes” w/live musicians; 2/12 – 2/14 “Sordid Lives” w/much of original cast; Se Layne, Judith Chapman, Joey English (as Bitsy Mae Harling, photo at right) etc.
www.palmcanyontheatre.org
(760) 323-5123

MC CALLUM MOMENTS
Mary Lou Metzger
Discussing 1/19 “Reunion of the Champagne Music Makers”.
www.mccallumtheatre.com
(760) 340-ARTS

MC CALLUM MOMENTS
Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr.
Discussing 1/21 concert “Up, Up and Away”.
www.mccallumtheatre.com
(760) 340-ARTS
McCoo and Davis

CAMELOT THEATRES “LUNAFEST”
Joan Boiko
Discussing 1/30 short film fest by, for and about women presented by Soroptimist International of P.S. & La Quinta at the Camelot Theatres.
www.lunafestpalmsprings.com

Home/Services
Giveaway winner:

George C. of Cathedral City


3:00-4:00 PM

Medical/Legal Segment

DESERT OASIS HEALTH CARE
Brian Hodgkins
Discussing flu season, having a pharmacist-supported smoking cessation program at D.O.H.C.; being part of 2/22 Mizell fundraiser (“The Supremes, Live at the Coconut Grove” at the Air Museum); being part of the 4/30 Rancho Mirage Choir “Magic, Music and Mystery’ at the R.M. High School.
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-6560

MARTORELLA LAW GROUP
Daniel Martorella
Discussing legal issues w/immigration in the news; the fact that services of public defenders are NOT FREE anymore; Everyday Legal for low cost legal assistance.
(760) 324-3212
Fax (760) 324-3932

TALK OF STARS
Don Brewer Original member of GRAND FUNK RAILROAD!!!!!
Discussing tonight’s FREE “Grand Funk Railroad” concert outdoor under the Palm Bar Gardens @ the Spa Resort Casino.
www.sparesortcasino.com
(888) 999-1995

Kids/Pets Giveaway winner:

Glenn M. of Desert Hot Springs


4:00-5:00 PM

P.S.I.F.F./Fashion/Talk of Stars/Time Passages Segment

STUDIO KATE FLORAL
Kate Minelian
Discussing all aspects of couture floral, event, and wedding design. Need for models for different “shoots” she is doing.
www.studiokatefloral.com
(760) 437-3570

TALK OF STARS – PURPLE ROOM
Sally Kellerman
Discussing 1/16 dinner at 5:30 and show at 7 PM; 1/17 brunch at 11:30 and show at 1 PM.
www.purpleroompalmsprings.com
(760) 322-4422
sally kellerman

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Producer Richard De Santis
Behind the scenes the day of the Gala 1/2.
www.psfilmfest.org
(760) 778-8979

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Party Planner Sherry Kelly
Behind the scenes the day before the Gala 1/1.
www.psfilmfest.org
(760) 778-8979

TIME PASSAGES
Charlie Dyer
Discussing David Bowie 1/8/1947 – 1/10/2016.
david bowie

Shows/Tours
Giveaway winner:

Linda B. of Cathedral City

January 9, 2016

2:00-3:00 PM

Entertainment Segment

THE DESERT DATEBOOK
Presented by the City of Palm Springs
www.palmspringsca.gov and (760) 323-8299
Jeff Hocker
(760) 409-1530
Click here for details

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Adam Sak
Discussing “JEM Steakhouse” at Spotlight 29. Open Wednesday – Sunday 3 to 7 PM. Menu items – specializing in steak and seafood dishes.
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(760) 775-5566

PALM CANYON THEATRE
Francesca Amari
Discussing entire Season offerings; showing P.S.I.F.F. films during the Festival; 1/22 – 27 “Anything Goes” w/live musicians; 2/12 – 2/14 “Sordid Lives” w/much of original cast; Se Layne, Judith Chapman, Joey English (as Bitsy Mae Harling, photo at right) etc.
www.palmcanyontheatre.org
(760) 323-5123

DESERT ROSE PLAYHOUSE
Jim Strait
Discussing Tony Kushner’s “Angels in America” 1/15 – 2/21.
www.desertroseplayhouse.org
(760) 202-3333

ALIBI AZUL SHOWROOM
Shirley Claire
Discussing her 1/16: show “I’m Gonna Live ‘Till I Die”.
glenn closewww.alibiazul.com

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Rick McKay
Discussing “Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age” – photo of Glenn Close from the Desert Sun’s article (right) by B. Fessier. Broadway documentary preserves the stuff of legends.
www.broadwaythemovie.com and www.psfilmfest.org
(760) 778-8979

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Roger Sherman
Discussing “In Search of Israeli Cuisine”.
www.israelicuisinefilm.com and www.psfilmfest.org
(760) 778-8979

Home/Services
Giveaway winner:

Sherry P. of Rancho Mirage


3:00-4:00 PM

Senior Moment Segment

ARTHUR NEWMAN FREEWAY
Presented by the Auen Foundation www.auenfoundation.org
Jack Newby

  • Cathedral City Senior Center (760) 321-1548
  • The Center Palm Springs (760) 416-7790
  • Coachella Senior Center (760) 398-3502
  • Desert Hot Springs Senior Center (760) 329-0222
  • Indio Senior Center (760) 391-4170
  • Joslyn Senior Center (760) 325-2731
  • La Quinta Senior Center (760) 564-0096
  • Mizell Senior Center www.mizell.org and (760) 323-5689
  • Thermal Senior Center (760) 399-0081

BROOKDALE
John Redford
Discussing different levels of living available, location, services, activities.
www.brookdale.com
(760) 346-7772

FOREST LAWN
Larry Davis
Discussing New Year’s resolution for pre-planning AND pre-paying for funerals.
www.forestlawn.com
(760) 321-6009

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Jaco Van Dormael
Discussing “The Brand New Testament”.
www.psfilmfest.org
(760) 778-8979

Kids/Pets Giveaway winner:

Freida J. of Palm Springs


4:00-5:00 PM

PSIFF/Medical/Children/Charities Segment

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Asif Kapadi and Nick Shymansky
natalie-coleDiscussing “Amy”.
www.psfilmfest.org
(760) 778-8979

TIME PASSAGES
Charlie Dyer
Discussing Natalie Cole 2/6/50 – 12/31/16.

NEURO VITALITY CENTER
Bev Greer
Discussing goals for 2016; fundraising needs.
www.neurovitalitycenter.org
(760) 323-7676

DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Richard Ramhoff
Discussing physicians in UCR School of Medicine Residency at D.R.M.C. to launch street medicine program for homeless (760) 561-7327. Participation in the Desert Woman’s Show 1/16,17, 2016 at the Agua Caliente Casino w/ “Tests that can save a woman’s life” — contact info: www.desertwomansshow.com.
www.desertregional.com

DESERT CANCER FOUNDATION
Paula Simonds
Discussing 1/30 “Better Together Cancer Outreach” free event at La Quinta Civic Center Campus.
www.desertcancerfoundation.org
(760) 773-6554

DESERT ARC
Mitch Blumberg
Discussing 1/13 Art Exhibition at the P.D. Historical Society of clients’ artwork; 1/30 “Party w/A Purpose”.
www.desertarc.org
(760) 346-1611

COACHELLA VALLEY VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE
Doug Morin
Discussing mission statement about offering free primary care medical service clinic in the CV. How, Where, Who and When details about the clinic. 2/5 “Wine Lover’s Auction” at Thunderbird C.C.
www.cvvim.org
(760) 342-4414

TOOLS FOR TOMORROW
Jennie Inch
Discussing her being honored 1/31 at Spencer’s for “Musical Memories” a 50’s and 60’s Dance Party.
www.toolsfortomorrow.org
(760) 601-3954

Shows/Tours
Giveaway winner:

Gilbert H. of Desert Hot Springs

January 2, 2016

2:00-3:00 PM

Entertainment Segment

THE DESERT DATEBOOK
Presented by the City of Palm Springs
www.palmspringsca.gov and (760) 323-8299
Jeff Hocker
(760) 409-1530
Click here for details

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Jacky Donnell
Discussing “Elmer’s”: 2016 menu offerings; her staff; her location and web site and phone; her restaurant’s awards.
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(760) 327-8419

PALM CANYON THEATRE
Morgana Corelli
Discussing entire Season offerings; showing PSIFF films during the Festival; 1/22 – 27 “Anything Goes” w/live musicians; 2/12 – 2/14 “Sordid Lives” w/much of original cast; Se Layne, Judith Chapman, Joey English (as Bitsy Mae Harling, photo at right) etc.
www.palmcanyontheatre.org
(760) 323-5123

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Therese Hayes, Programmer
Discussing 413 screenings of over 176 films from over 60 countries during 11 days attended by 130,000.
www.psfilmfest.org

Home/Services
Giveaway winner:

Tom T. of Palm Desert
1ST TIME WINNER!!!!


3:00-4:00 PM

Medical/Sports/Museums Segment

TOWN CENTER COMPOUNDING PHARMACY
Leslie Todd
Discussing how bio-identical hormones and alkaline water affect cancer in children; bi-polar disorder; sweets and acne; inflammation; the drug Abilify and compulsive gambling.
www.facebook.com/towncentercompoundingpharmacy
Fred Williamsom(760) 341-3984

WOUNDED WARRIORS
Fred “the Hammer” Williamson
Discussing 1/8 & 9 7th Annual Fred “The Hammer” Celebrity Invitational Golf Tournament at Fantasy Springs and the 50th Super Bowl predictions; his football and show business career.
www.fantasyspringsresort.com

AGUA CALIENTE CULTURAL MUSEUM
Dr. Michael Hammond
Discussing award winning “Section 14  – The Other Palm Springs” exhibit; sharing of exhibits w/the Smithsonian. Coming next: “Indivisible” African-Native American Lives in the Americas.
www.accmuseum.org
(760) 778-1079

PALM SPRINGS MUSEUM/ANNENBERG THEATRE
Tom Truhe
Discussing upcoming events: 1/12: Julia Murney; 1/16: Marilyn Maye; 1/17: Jimmy Hopper; 1/22 H.J. Meyerman Benefit; 2/20: Christine Andreas; 3/19 Ben Vereen among others.
www.psmuseum.org
(760) 325-4490

MARK RUSSELL INTERIORS DESIGN STUDIO
Russ Parenti
Discussing new colors, styles and innovations in interior design. Free estimates. Thayer Cogin brand. 633 S. Palm Cyn., Dr., Palm Springs.
www.markrussellinteriors.com
(760) 327-3006

Kids/Pets Giveaway winner:

Lisa W. of Palm Springs
1ST TIME WINNER!!!!


4:00-5:00 PM

LGBT/Cities Segment

DESERT AIDS PROJECT
Brett Klein
Discussing all services and programs for HIV clients; fundraising efforts.
www.desertaidsproject.org
(760) 323-2118

REVIVALS STORES
Charles Huff
Donate, consign, volunteer and shop. 1/2/16 – 50% off donated items; 60% off brand new resort wear; 50% off new selected art.
www.revivalsstores.com
(877) 770-7738

CITY OF PALM SPRINGS MAYOR’S RACE AND WELLNESS FESTIVAL
Joe Jackson
Discussing 1/24 event at Ruth Hardy Park; scheduled from 7:30 AM for all ages.
www.healthyplanethealthyyoups.com
(760) 323-8214

Shows/Tours
Giveaway winner:

Judith P. of Cathedral City

Rest in Peace

R.I.P. Alain Delon 11.8.24 – 8.16.24

R.I.P. Peter Marshall 3.30.1926 – 8.15.2024

R.I.P. Gena Rowlands. 6.19.30 – 8.14.24

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