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2018

5th Saturday, Wheel Segment – March 31, 2018

11:00-12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 1 – 5th Saturday, Wheel Segment

CARPET KING
Alex Barmet
– Cleans carpet and tile.
– No chemicals in his products.
– Should do once a year, depending on your lifestyle.
– Disinfects because water is over 200 degrees.
– Does water removal for flood damage.
www.carpetking760.com
(760) 808-7591

PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAM
Greg Purdy

– TOMORROW EASTER – 1st tram is up @ 5 AM, service starts @ 6 AM, (Pastor Robert) Breakfast buffet, etc.,
– Ride ‘n Dine starts after that.
– Chef Frank Decker.
– The Skyline Trail up to the Tram is considered the most challenging hike in the United States.
– $25.95 Combo for Tram and breakfast until 7:30 AM.
– $36. Tram ride and dinner.
– Last tram down 9:30 PM
www.pstramway.com
(760) 325-1391

Alex and Greg

5th Saturday, Wheel Segment – March 31, 2018

11:00-12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 2 – 5th Saturday, Wheel Segment

RENOVA ENERGY
Matthew McPherson
– Before Ap., 15 – special rebate of $500.
– Tax rebates still available thru 2019.
– Your rental fee for the solar equipment will be less than your current electric bill.
– Energy bills will go up soon.
– Installation of solar is only a few days.
– Free estimates.
– $10 to $15./month will be your new energy bill.
www.renovaenergy.com
(760) 568-3413

AIRMEDCARE NETWORK/REACH AIR MEDICAL SERVICES
Kellie Kennedy
– If you have an accident @ the top of the Tram and they are a member the helicopter can save you.
– Dispatch thru 911 to first responders and then to them…..Not an air taxi.
– Your local air ambulance membership provider offering life-saving services to communities across the U.S.
– Two memberships – 1. “Fly-U-Home” airplane transport, bedside to bedside, $149./yr OR 2.“Emergent” Life or Limb, helicopter transport, $65./yr. both include your entire household, renters, college students, etc.,
– Get your questions answered 5/11 – 13: @ Palm Springs Hot Rodeo @ Equestrian Center in Banning.
Call Kellie @ (760) 218-0802

Kellie and Matthew

5th Saturday, Wheel Segment – March 31, 2018

11:00-12:00 PM

5th Saturday, Wheel Segment

MR. COMMUNITY
Steven Henke, President of the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce.
– Chamber’s Co-working space is now open for visitors, tourists and locals. Facilitate opportunities and introductions for all. Where good people and great ideas come together.
– Palm Springs Chamber City Guide Magazine is out.
– DAP is raising money for the new construction campaign over @ Sunrise and Vista Chino….to aid the 51 % of residents in the CV living at or below the poverty level.
– 60 more units of affordable housing will be built. www.dapvisions2020.org
www.pschamber.org
www.desertaidsproject.org
(760) 323-2118

REVIVALS
Charles Huff
– First Thurs., of every month 50% off all men’s donated clothing.
– First Friday., of every month 50% off all women’s donated clothing.
– TODAY, 20% off all new furniture, lighting, rugs and accessories; 20 % off outdoor cushions and accessories; 25% off close-out sheet sets; 50% off donated art; 30% off new outdoor pottery.
– “REV Club” for Revivals Extreme Values email list.
– 3 stores, Palm Springs, Cathedral City and Palm Desert, with all different merchandise.
– Revivals needs Volunteers. Training will be provided and you can do as little as 4 hours a week.
– Need cashiers @ the Cathedral City Revivals.
www.revivalsstores.com

Steve and Charles

Talk of Stars/Restaurant of the Week Segment – March 24, 2018

9:00-10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 1 – Talk of Stars/Restaurant of the Week Segment

JUST FABULOUS
Marion Ross
re: Her book signing of “My Days, Happy and Otherwise” on 4/7 @ Just Fabulous book store, 515 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs.
– Why she wrote the book.
– Told how she got her start and her career progressed.
www.bjustfabulous.com
(760) 864-1300

Ms. Ross.

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Paris Kessinger
re: “Azul, the New Color of Palm Springs”, and “Crazy Mels, Burgers and Bar” both are “day drinking” establishments.
– Azul – TOMORROW, 3/25, 12:30 pm: Disco Drag Brunch…Flash Mob style. $3. Bloody Mary’s and “all you can drink champagne”.
– Azul – Wed.,3/28, 7 PM: Paint Nite w/ $3.50 cocktails for the first hour and then an art lesson w/ pre-set paints and changeable instructors.
– Azul – Thurs., 3/29, 7 PM: Village Fest
– Azul – Open 7 days a week, 11 AM to 9 or 10.
– Crazy Mels – Burgers priced from $4. to $8.50 and includes fries and a drink.
– Crazy Mels – Open 7 days a week, 11 AM to 9 or 10.
– Crazy Mels – Delivery available.
– Crazy Mels – The only clear/entire view of the mountains from their patio.
www.alibiazul.com
(760) 325-5533

Paris

Talk of Stars Segment – March 24, 2018

9:00-10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 2 – Talk of Stars Segment

CATHEDRAL CITY LGBT DAYS
Del Shores

– 3/31 @ 7 PM “Six Characters In Search of a Play” @ the Mary Pickford Theater. Almost sold out.
– Why he wrote the play….to return to the Theater, not just “stand up”. Was difficult to write.
– Premiered it @ the Camelot.
– His writing history and inspirational sources.
– “His fans are his employers…..”
– His writings are part of the fabric of our lives. Especially in Palm Springs…
– Palm Canyon will be doing “Yellow” and “Sordid Lives” again.
– Someone needs to do “Daughters of the Lone Star State” here in Palm Springs.
– Kudos to Kaye Ballard.
www.cathedralcitylgbtdays.com
www.delshores.com

Del

Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus Segment – March 24, 2018

9:00-10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 3 –  Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus Segment

PALM SPRINGS GAY MEN’S CHORUS
Doug Wilson

– He’s the artistic director of the over 100 member Chorus.
– April 6,7,& 8 “Cruzin’: Haight-Ashbury to Woodstock” Concert.
– @ the Annenberg Theater @ the P.S. Art Museum.
– How to audition for the Chorus.
– Accompanied by Joel Baker.
– Tix: www.psgmc.com
– (760) 325-4490

Doug

Eisenhower Health Segment – March 24, 2018

10:00-11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 1 – Eisenhower Health Segment

EISENHOWER HEALTH
Lee Rice

– Focus on the aging population we have that also has HIV/Aids…..same issues as any aging population.
– The patients who have passed from HIV/Aids have helped medical science to progress and have not died in vain.
– A lot of HIV/Aids survivors have guilt for having lived while others have not.

EISENHOWER HEALTH
Jeff Taylor
– He’s the Volunteer Director of Harp-Ps.
– Made up of a group of doctors, service provides, etc., that look after patients w/ HIV/Aids
– His 30 years history and journey living w/ Aids.
– FREE, 3/31 Reunion Project 2.0 – Palm Springs. Held @ Annenberg Center for Health Science @ Eisenhower Health campus.
– HIV + Aging Research Project: Thriving w/ HIV.
– More than 50% of folks living w/ aids are older Americans.
– Free Buffet Breakfast, Free Public Sessions, Free Buffet Lunch, HIV and Aging Public Policy Presentation, Q & A and Public Comments, and Cleve Jones!!!!
– Reservations required @ www.harp-ps.org.

Lee and Jeff

Palm Springs Life Segment – March 24, 2018

10:00-11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 2 – Palm Springs Life Segment

PALM SPRINGS LIFE
Kent Black
– On being the “editor-in-chief” of the magazine.
– Current 60th Anniversary Edition.
– Cover is an historical collage of prominent folks who had a presence in Palm Springs.
– He printed the entire 1st edition and included it in the current magazine, with a current introduction page by Kent.
– History of “Pappy and Harriet’s” in Pioneer Town written by Maggie Downs.
– Profile of Ken Lane by Steven Biller.
– Emerging young artists here in the Valley by Steven Biller.

Kent

Continuation of Palm Springs Life Segment – March 24, 2018

10:00-11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 3 – Continuation of Palm Springs Life Segment

– Magazine now has social media component to all articles now and P.S. Life is available on-line.
– Home and Design section.
– The Guide.
– May is real estate issue. June is summer issue. July is medical issue.
– (contact info: www.palmspringslife.com and (760) 325-2333)

60th Anniversary Cover

Ascend Insurance Segment – March 24, 2018

11:00-12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 1 – Ascend Insurance Segment

ASCEND INSURANCE
Dennis Van Buskirk re:
– Lots of interest in the $19/month dental insurance plan he offers @ Ascend Insurance.
– Dennis is a broker, so there are no broker fees.
– He gets you more insurance/coverage for less money.
– Review your insurances frequently for several reasons…..Dennis is local.
– Other insurance agencies that have specific products, they refer to Ascend, because they have so many companies.
– Dennis does all the paperwork on line and saves you so much time and stress.
– If you are over 65, you get Part A and Part B and a Medicare supplement. Anthem Blue Cross is getting away from B, but they’re keeping C and adding D (for prescription drugs).
– If you don’t get Plan D when you are 65, you’ll be charged a fee when you add it later on. (Takes Dennis 5 minutes to do the application, email you form, etc.)
– You can change your Medicate supplement once a year, 30 days before/prior to your birthday.
www.ascendins.com
(760) 341-3477

Dennis

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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