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2018

“Go Green” Segment – November 3, 2018

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 1 – “Go Green” Segment

DWA w/ Xochitl Pena re: 1200 S. Gene Autry Tr., Palm Springs, CA.
– FYI – Ashley Metzger gave birth on 10/21 Dillon @ 8 lbs 2 ozs.
– 11/6 – Election Day and there are seats up for election on several water districts.
– Lots of rebates on the website for artificial grass, pavers, toilets, car washes, etc.,
– Monarch butterfly garden w/ is @ DWA.
www.dwa.org
(760) 323-4971)
RENOVA ENERGY – w/ Matthew Mc Pherson re: 75-181 Mediterranean Avenue, Palm Desert, CA. 92211
– End of 2019 tax credit for solar goes down.
– March of 2019, Edison will change the way you are compensated for your solar power. Lower the credit. Get your Renova Energy in BEFORE THAT CHANGE.
– Two ways to get Renova Energy WITH NO MONEY DOWN….1.) Lease option and 2.) Loan to own.
– Discussion of the Tesla Power Wall and how to get it, whether or not you have Renova’s solar system. Will install for any solar system.
– 5’ x 3’ Panels by SunPower. FREE estimates.
www.renovaenergy.com
(760) 568-3413)

Xochitl & Matthew

Technology Segment – November 3, 2018

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 2 – Technology Segment

INFORMATICA TECHNOLOGY w/ Adrian Sifuentes re: An apple certified consultant and has a network certification.
– ?Why do emails come back? Usually because it’s a typo in the email address. Auto-suggest will also remember the wrong address. Sometimes the recipient has a program that prevents your email from getting through.
– Discussion of his new apple watch as a birthday present to himself. It’s a phone w/ an interactive screen, he can control his home lights, etc., it’s a computer and so much more.
– Web browsers remember everywhere you have been. Stored in cookies. Secure sites have a “lock” on the web browser, making it secure.
– As you get ready for the Holidays w/ shopping and cards etc., call Adrian when you get in trouble.
www.informatica-tech.com
(760) 895-2785)

Adrian

L.G.B.T.Segment – November 3, 2018

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 3 – L.G.B.T.Segment

DESERT AIDS PROJECT w/ Steve Henke re: Mr. Community.
– DAP won the Best Non-Profit Charity and Revivals was voted best new furniture store and best resale store in the Desert Sun.
– PRIDE – Parking lot party @Toucans tonight.
– PRIDE – Moxie is having a huge drag show tonight.
– SUNDAY – “Truly” is having an “After Pride Party
to raise funds for DAP @ the Hyatt.
– PRIDE will draw over 100,000.
– 11/30 – “Everyday Heroes” @ P.S. Cultural Center. i.e. Willie Rhine and Ethylina Canne and 2018 Aids Bike Ride participants, among others. Lots of entertainment and “pre” and “after” parties.
www.desertaidsproject.org/events
(760) 323-2118)
REVIVALS DESIGN/CONSIGN/VOLUNTEER/SHOP w/ Charles Huff re: On being the Volunteer program Manager for all of Desert Aids Project and Revivals.
– Revivals has all your outfits for the Season.
– Revivals staff volunteers all over the Valley @ all kinds of events.
– Need for volunteers, and training is provided. Minimum of 4 hours a week.
www.desertaidsproject.org
www.revivalsstores.com
(760) 969-5749).
THE L.G.B.T. CENTER OF THE DESERT w/ Alexis Ortega re: Director of Community Engagement. 1301 N. Palm Cyn.,
– Lesbo Expo Launch Party. Sunday @ Alibi Azul.
– 11/9 – Annual Gala “Center Stage” @ the Riviera.
– Dyke March @ Frances Stevens Park for Pride..
– March, 2019. “Red Dress, Dress Red” party fundraiser.
www.theenterps.org
(760) 416-7790)

Steve, Charles & Alexis

R.O.T.W. Segment – October 27, 2018

09:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 1 – R.O.T.W. Segment

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Willie Rhine re: “849” re: 849 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs.
– 10/31 – “Halloween Ball”. Hosted by Luis Camacho for “Sober In The Sun” Palm Springs Annual LGBT Round up fundraising event.
– 6 PM to 9 PM – $15.
– Visit www.shop.soberinthesun.net to vote for your Favorite House by donating and to purchase tickets.
– Costume Contest w/ Gypsy as one of the judges.
– SAVE THE DATE; Sunday 11/4. Pride Weekend…..Meet the boys and girls from the 2019 BIDS (Best In Drag) Pin-Up Calendar.
– Watch the Pride parade and have an exquisite 3 – course Champagne Brunch for $49. Brunch starts @ 9 AM. Parade runs North to South, beginning right @ 849.
– 25% of special Champagne brunch menu benefits Greater Palm Springs Pride 2018.
– Purchase a calendar and support Alliance for Housing & Healing.
– Now doing catering for many public and private events. Book now for Holiday events.
– Discussion of Albert the pastry chef and his history and talents.
www.eight4nine.com
(760) 325-8490
Facebook @ 849 Fine Catering & Events

Willie

Entertainment Segment – October 27, 2018

09:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 2 – Entertainment Segment

MID CENTURY MODERNS w/ Dan Gelfand re: The producer. Mark Christopher is the writer/director.
– Discussion of: A new musical’s preview performance in the spirit of the Palm Springs Follies.
– Held @ the Purple Room.
– Get your kicks in Palm Springs in 1966.
– Hopes to have the play funded and open in 2019.
Midcentury Moderns on Facebook

Jeff & Dan

Books and Authors Segment – October 27, 2018

09:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 3 – Books and Authors Segment

“IT NEVER HAPPENED” w/ Barbara Van Driel re: FBI Negligence and duplicity revealed, the story told from the inside out.
– DISCUSSION of her true story of her career in the FBI from 1983 to 1991.
– How she learned Russian.
– Book is available @ all the usual websites and on her website.
– Book signing 11/3 @ Barnes and Noble in Palm Desert @ 1 – 3 PM.
www.barbaravandriel.com
“RAINBOW RELATIVES” w/ Rick Karatas re: Rick is also a screenwriter and his film “Walk A Mile In My Pradas” is now FREE on Amazon Prime.
– The book is a guide for relatives, teachers and trusted adults to find the language and methods to discuss LGBTQ topics.
– Has some of his own personal journey too.
– You can get the book @ the normal websites.
– Book signing 11/4 @ Just Fabulous in Palm Springs @ 1 – 3 PM.
www.rickkaratas.com

Barbara & Rick

Eisenhower Health Segment – October 27, 2018

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 1 – Eisenhower Health Segment

EISENHOWER HEALTH w/ Lee Rice (media coordinator and communication specialst) and Dr. Euthym Kontaxis re: EH accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education for it’s Emergency Medicine Residency Program.
– Discussion of how EH became accredited.
– EH has 85,000 to 90,000 patients a year.
– How medical students apply to do their residency in this speciality @ EH. The “Ides of Match”.
– He is a Deacon in the Greek Orthodox Church.
– November is lung cancer awareness month. It is the most deadly and yet most preventable cancer.
Go to www.eisenhowerhealth.org/calendar for FREE events.
– “Healthy Living Magazine” is out…..go to www.eisenhowerhealth.org/healthyliving and subscribe for the FREE magazine.
www.eisenhowerhealth.org
(760) 837-8020)

Lee & Dr. Kontaxis

Financial Segment – October 27, 2018

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 2 – Financial Segment

GOUGH FINANCIAL SERVICES w/ Janice Gough re: Her weekly column in Desert Star Weekly.
– Helps people w/ financial solutions for their retirement and life planning.
– Discussion of how to pick a trustee or executor for your estate. So many consideraations if you are asking a friend to serve in this capacity or if you are asked to function in this role.
– Requires many skills and is a bigger decision than you may realize.
– Best to find a good trust attorney and organize all of this.
– Janice is available for consultation in all these matters.
www.goughfinancialsvcs.com
(760) 251-7724)

Janice

Cities, Community Segment – October 27, 2018

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 3 – Cities, Community Segment

PALM SPRINGS CHAMBER’S ATHENA AWARDS w/ Brittne Watson (Palm Springs Chamber) and Patty Newman re: Patty Newman’s selection as receiving the Athena Icon Award.
– SAVE THE DATE: 11.30 Athena Awards Luncheon @ the Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel.
– $85. Per person.
– Her involvement in Newman’s Own and the money the brand raises for so many Charities. Patty’s favorite is the dog food.
– Patty was selected for her decades of support of Palm Springs Non-Profits.
– Her exciting and extensive background.
www.pschamber.org

Patty & Brittne

The WHEEL Segment – October 27, 2018

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 1 – The WHEEL Segment

EXTREME HOME MAKEOVER/JOEY EDITION WHEEL;
MENTION – PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAM PASSES
– Passes for two up and down the Tram (contact info: www.pstramway.com and (760) 325-1391)
MENTION – A.C.T. TOURS – Choice of a day trip for 2 (worth up to $200.) from A.C.T. Tours; www.act-tours.com and (760) 322-1247.
MENTION – LALO VISIONS – A 90-minute psychic reading from Lalo (worth $95.) www.lalovisions.com and (760) 401-1810.
MENTION – HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE – $500. gift certificate from Gary. Everything you buy from this discounted home improvement store in Palm Desert benefits their mission of providing affordable housing in the CV. (contact info: www.HFHCV.org and (760) 770-3723)
MENTION – MAXIMUM SECURITY – $1,500. system from Steve (contact info: www.maximumsecurity.info and (760) 770-0777)
RENOVA ENERGY – w/ Matthew Mc Pherson (contact info: www.renovaenergy.com and (760) 568-3413)
REVIVALS DESIGN/CONSIGN/VOLUNTEER/SHOP w/ Charles Huff (contact info: www.desertaidsproject.org and www.revivalsstores.com and (760) 318-6491)
MENTION – TOWN CENTER COMPOUNDING PHARMACY – $500. gift certificate from Leslie (contact info: (760) 341-3984)
BRADY SANDAHL REAL ESTATE GROUP/KELLER WILLIAMS w/ Michael Sullivan (contact info: www.bradysandahl.com and (760) 409-1540)
– BRADY SANDAHL “Haunted House” – $20. to Crazy Mel’s won by Wendy Masar of Palm Springs.
– BRADY SANDAHL “Haunted House” – $20. to Cracy Mel’s won by Glenn McCullough of Desert Hot Springs.
– BRADY SANDAHL “Haunted House” – Won by Mike Purdy of Bermuda Dunes.
– BRADY SANDAHL “Haunted House” – Won by Glbert Hernandez of Desert Hot Springs.
GOUGH FINANCIAL SERVICES w/ Janice Gough (contact info: www.goughfinancialsvcs.com and (760) 251-7724)

Janice, Michael & Charles

Rest in Peace

R.I.P. Robert Redford; 8.18.1936 – 9.16.2025

R.I.P. Dear Harold Matzner. 7.4.1937 – 9.4.2025

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