11:00 – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 1 – Recovery Segment

SMART RECOVERY w/ Diane Vinew re: 1200 S. Gene Autry Tr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT that Smart Recovery is an International Organization.  Locally she has support groups for folks w/ “addictive behavior”.
– DEFINITION that you are NOT JUST YOUR ADDICTION, you are more than that.
– REPORT that Smart Recovery reaches out to ALL addictive behaviors.
– REPORT that treatment is based on Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy. A cognitive behavioral therapy. “What you think about, you bring about”.
– REPORT that it is based on 4 premises; 1. Building and maintaining motivations. 2. Coping w/ urges. 3. Managing thoughts, feelings and behaviors. 4. Living a balanced life.
– REPORT on the workbook that’s available.  Full of tools and strategies. “Smart Recovery Handbook” available on the website.
– DISCUSSION on how to change your thinking from irrational to rational.
– DISCUSSION that a nicotine addiction to smoking is one of the most difficult to treat.
– REPORT that the “BADS” – B. (boredom) A. (anger) D. (depression) and S. (stress) are the reason for addictive behavior.  Women especially.
– (contact info; www.smartrecovery.org and email: dianevines2@nullgmail.com and (503) 819-4285.

Diane

LIBERTY TREES;

• Trees freshly cut, not stored for months.
• Fresh from Montana and Idaho.
• Will deliver.
• Tree stands available, that don’t EVER leak and are already attached and level.
• Wreaths, garlands, etc.,
• Will flock any color.
• Open 9 AM to 9 PM up to and thru Christmas Day.
• Their lot: 73-796 San Luis Rey, Palm Desert
• Call Sequoia @ (406) 531-8018.

11:00 – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 2 – PR Segment

CLEMENS PR w/ Chris Clemens re:
– REPORT that Chris is working w/ a lot of non-profits.
– REPORT that she is going thru a re-branding.  www.clemensco.com.
– DISCUSSION that she works w/ www.actforms.org; www.coachellavalleycatclub.org  and lots of other animal non-profits. Go to www.smile.amazon and donate to the Cat Club.  Also go to www.chewy.com/rescue and donate to the Cat Club.
– DISCUSSION of Nigels puppies that are for sale.
– REPORT that Chris is doing social media and publicity for her clients.
– REPORT on Desert Town Hall that will begin Jan., 23 but you can get tickets on line NOW. www.deserttownhall.org. 4 speakers for $400. GREAT SPEAKERS. 1. Cristina Mittermeier & Paul Nicklen. 2. Sarah Huckabee Sanders & Mike Huckabee. 3. Jon Meacham. 4. Ron Howard & Clint Howard.
– (contact info; www.clemensco.com and (760) 578-8700).

Chris

11:00 – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 3 – Pinot Noir Festival Segment

PALM SPRINGS PINOT FESTIVAL w/ David Fraschetti re: Fresh Eddie Productions.
– REPORT that he also produces the R. M. Food and Wine Festival. On hold until 2023.
– REPORT to HOLD THE DATE. Jan., 8 for the Palm Springs Pinot Noir Festival.  The 2^nd largest Pinot Noir Festival IN THE COUNTRY.
– REPORT that tickets are $125. For general admission and $150. For early admission.
– REPORT that there are 63 top tier pinots.  62 from CA. and 1 from Oregon.
– DISCUSSION that pinot grapes are the most difficult to grow.
– DISCUSSION of how to enjoy and learn about Pinots.
– REPORT that the event is in Palm Desert on Jan., 8^th.  From 1:30 to 5:30. David has already picked the BEST pinot noirs.  GUARANTEED. 
– REPORT that you CAN ORDER WINES @ the Festival for later deliver. 
– REPORT that at the P.S. P.N.F. you will meet the owners and the wine makers.
– DISCUSSION of the expansion of this event to Orange County, Dallas and Chicago.
– REPORT that his favorite is Pinot Noir.
– (contact info: www.palmspringspinotfest.com  (use promo code “Joey” for a $10 discount).

David

9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 1 – “Restaurant of the Week” Segment

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ George Kessinger re: “Crazy Mel’s Burgers & Bar”. 166 N. Palm Cyn., P.S.
– REPORT on the “Festival of Lights” Parade stepping off @ 5:45 today.
– DISCUSSION of Joey’s commentating the parade from “Crazy Mels”.
– REPORT – That reservations are required for the Parade.
– REPORT on the “play and drink” games @ “Crazy Mel’s”.  They cost nothing to play.  i.e. the largest Chess set in the Valley, checkers, Tic, Tac, Toe, etc.,
– REPORT on the Hop Scotch outside the restaurant too on Palm Canyon.
– REPORT on the food. All the sandwiches can be made w/ lettuce instead of bread.
– REPORT side dishes. i.e. coleslaw, sweet potato fries.
– REPORT on the fabulous meat; i.e. brisket, rib and chuck. Delicious.
– REPORT open 11 – 8. Closed Tuesdays. Weekends they stay open later.
– REPORT on how to get to “Crazy Mels” from “Forever Marilyn”. Walk due east from her statue.
– DISCUSSION that they also have breakfast items.
– REPORT on the complimentary ice cream.
– REPORT on all their “take out” services and the “grab and go” that all the locals get every day. Great prices.
– (contact info: (760) 656-7563).

George

9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 2 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment

D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Brian Hodgkins re: Executive V.P. of Clinical Operations @ D.O.H.C.; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”. Leads the COVID-10 Taskforce.
– REPORT that we are in our 91^st week of Pandemic.
– REPORT on the Omicron Varient.  This is the 15^th letter of the Greek Alphabet. All the letter in-between didn’t “pan” out.
– REPORT that the unvaccinated people in the world are the “hosts” for these new varriants.
– DISCUSSION on who to listen to; the CDC, Fauci. Dr. Hodgkins is listening to the SCIENCE. Folks think this virus is not real or deadly enough.  Less than 80 children have died from COVID.
– REPORT that the hospital cases have doubled due to Thanksgiving etc., MOSTLY unvaccinated folks.
– REPORT the Omicron has 30 genetic mutations @ the spike protein. With only 20 genetic mutations the vaccine still worked.
– REPORT that in the U.S. the Delta Variant is 99% of the cases. First case of Omicron Variant is in San Francisco.
– DISCUSSION that you are 7 TIMES MORE LIKELY TO GET COVID IF YOU ARE NOT VACCINATED; 12 TIMES MORE LIKELY TO BE HOSPILATIZED IF YOU ARE NOT VACCINATED; 16 ½ MORE TIMES TO DIE IF YOU ARE NOT VACCINATED.
– REPORT on the NEW ANTI-VIRAL that is coming out soon. Oral agents may be game-changers in higher risk people.
– REPORT on monoclonal antibodies that D.O.H.C. can give thru an IV.
– REPORT that the health care workers are exhausted and tired of dealing w/ all of this.
– REPORT that D.O.H.C.’s WALK-IN clinics are open Mon. – Friday @ P.S. & Indio. D.O.H.C’s ADULT clinic in Yucca Valley is open every Thursday AND KIDS clinic on Tuesday.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).

Brian

9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 3 – cont. Desert Oasis Health Care Segment. “The Medicine Cabinet”

D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Brian Hodgkins re: Executive V.P. of Clinical Operations @ D.O.H.C.; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”. Leads the COVID-10 Taskforce.
– QUESTIONS from “Joey Pals”.
1. Is the Omicron more dangerous? (Not really, just DIFFERENT. Same type of onset, mostly mild symptoms.  It’s a “scariant”. The virus will eventually run out of “hosts”.)
2.  Will there be ONE SURE VACCINE for all the Covid variants? (No. But we have the technology to develop new vaccines)
3. Don’t we have 3 vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, good treatments in hospitals but more people have died in 2021 than 2020? (We have good treatments and newer ones coming out all the time for after you get the virus. We should expect 2022 to be better.)
– REPORT that D.O.H.C. Clinical Research Department is doing a trial w/ “Adagio” group, developing an injection that will protect you from getting Covid for 6 months.  Have to be well when you get the shot.
4. Is there a protein that will reverse muscle aging? (Not info out there to answer yet, but try to retain your muscle mass as you age).
– REPORT that D.O.H.C. is partnering w/ Wellth out of San Francisco to help patient monitor their medication intake in a responsible manner. They get PAID for taking their meds. www.wellthrewards.com/dohc.
– REPORT that D.O.H.C.’s clinics are open Mon. – Friday @ P.S. & Indio & Yucca Valley FOR BOTH FLU AND COVID.  By appointment please. FREE. Go on www.mydohc.com.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).

Brian

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 1 – Entertainment Segment

ENTERTAINMENT w/ Dan Gore, “Oscar’s Cabaret” 125 E. Tahquitz Way, Palm Springs.
– Tues., Dec., 7 Private VIP Reception for Dionne Warwick. Red Carpet that evening to “see the stars” as spectators.
– Wed., Dec., 8 – Star Dedication for Dionne Warwick, (open to the public) in front of Wellwood Library @ 11 AM.
– Wed., Dec., 8 – An Intimate Evening w/ Angie Dickinson @ 7 PM @ Oscars.  Multi-media presentation and a Q. and A.
– Thurs., Dec., 9 – An Intimate Evening w/ Loni Anderson @ 7 PM @ Oscars. Multi-media presentation and a Q. and A.
– Fri., Dec., 10 – An Evening of Songs and Stories w/ Freda Payne @ 7 PM @ Oscars. Discussion of her new book “Band of Gold”.
– HOLD THE DATE; Fri. Dec., 31 – “Dragasours” Four Very famous Drag Queens. Em-ceed by the fabulous “Gypsy”. Dinner and a show.  Seating begins @ 9 PM.
– COMING NEXT YEAR; Rich Little, Belinda Carlilse, Marilu Henner.
– Open every day from 11 AM on, expect Monday open for dinner only. Sat., and Sun., breakfast, brunch, etc.
Tuesday nights “Electricity”.
– REPORT on the new chef Alex.  Great food!!!
– (contact info: www.oscarspalmsprings.com and (760) 325-1188).

Dan

LIBERTY TREES;

• Trees freshly cut, not stored for months.
• Fresh from Montana and Idaho.
• Will deliver.
• Tree stands available, that don’t EVER leak and are already attached and level.
• Wreaths, garlands, etc.,
• Will flock any color.
• Open 9 AM to 9 PM up to and thru Christmas Day.
• Their lot: 73-796 San Luis Rey, Palm Desert
• Call Sequoia @ (406) 531-8018.

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 2 – “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 – “Bakersfield Mist” @ CVRep. Returning through Dec., 12. www.cvrep.org.
– REPORT ON DEZART PERFORMS w/ Michael Shaw will present “The Mountaintop”. Depiction of Martin Luther King Jr’s last night on earth. www.dezartperforms.com.
– REPORT ON DESERT ROSE PLAYHOUSE – “Christmas w/ the Crawfords”. Through Dec., 26^th.
www.desertroseplayhouse.org.
– REPORT ON THE GREEN ROOM THEATRE COMPANY The regular season opens in Feb., 2022., w/ w/ classes to start in January. www.greenroomtheatrecompany.org.
– REPORT ON THE MCCALLUM THEATRE
Tickets on sale for 2021-2022 Grand Reopening Season of “Hairspray”. Runs thru Dec., 12.  Coming soon; Barry Manilow “Gift of Love” concerts to benefit local charities. www.mccallumtheatre.com.
-REPORT ON THE PALM CANYON THEATRE
“The Sound of Music” runs thru Dec., 19^th.  On Dec., 15, a “Holiday Sparkle” concert.
www.palmcanyontheatre.org.
-REPORT ON THEATRE 29
Presents “A Christmas Carol”. Coming soon “Murder on the Orient Express” and “Rapunzel” in Jan., 2022
www.theatre29.org.
-REPORT ON PALM SPRINGS OPERA GUILD
Will host the winners competition on the CVRep stage.
Phone: (760) 325-6107.
-REPORT ON THE PALM SPRINGS GAY MEN’S CHORUS
Will perform “Sparkle, Twinkle, Jingle” @ the Annenberg Dec., 10 – 12. www.psgmc.com.
REPORT ON THEATRES NATIONWIDE;
– REPORT that Broadway tickets are again a hot commodity. (check out www.act-tours.com)  Theatres have announced exciting new shows.  If NYC is too far, then catch many great shows in San Francisco @ the Curran on Geary St.,
www.newyorktheatreguide.com.
– (contact info: email: tessex@nullcvep.org and (760) 861-1006).

Tracey

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 3 – Museum Segment

ACT FOR MS w/ Ann Greer re: 73-710 Fred Waring Dr., Ste., # 118, Palm Desert, CA. 92260.
– REPORT on the Holiday Party, “Rock Around the Christmas Tree” Thurs., Dec., 2 @ Acqua California Bistro, $150. @ the River in Rancho Mirage. Entertainment by MTU grads. Chaired by Linda W. and Joanne H.
– REPORT on the Holiday Luncheon they have for all the clients and their families. Bill Marx entertains.
– REPORT that the Act for MS clients do better in a colder climate.
– REPORT that Act for Ms is one of the charities benefited by Barry Manilow’s “A Gift of Love” concerts in December.
– REPORT that all funds raised STAY in the Valley.
– HOLD THE DATE: Gala Sunday March 13.
– HOLD THE DATE: Literary Book Club w/ Ruta Lee on Jan. 16.
– (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 B17 used in the film Memphis Belle is now on site. There for the next 2 years.
– REPORT that TODAY is the Sat., before Pearl Harbor.  FREE Program (w/ admission) @ 1 PM on the Japanese aircraft @ the time of the attack.
– 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).
– REPORT that Dec., 11 – “Airwing 8” program.
– REPORT that Dec., 10 and 11 the Museum will close early.
– REPORT that Dec., 18 – Santa arrives.  “Santa’s Miracle on the Tarmack” sound and lights show that you go thru in YOUR CAR. $25. A car.  Buy your tickets on-line.
– REPORT that the Air Museum will be closed Christmas.
– DISCUSSION of the fabulous gift shop for Christmas giving.  i.e. Pink flight jackets for the ladies.
– HOLD THE DATE; Feb., 18 for the Gala. Honoring folks who have been in jets and space.
– (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 on Monday Feb., 7, 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

11:00 – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 1 – “Go Green” Segment

DESERT WATER AGENCY w/ Ashley Metzger re: 1200 S. Gene Autry Tr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT on her “felt” tree for her little boys.
– REPORT that today is World Water Loss Day.  Means the water that comes out of your home that is not put to its intended use.
– REPORT that today is dedicated to providing efficient of our water TO US.
– DISCUSSION of helping homeowners w/ a “fix it ticket”.
– DISCUSSION of how to best repair a water leak.
– REPORT on incentives for purchases of clothes washers @ www.dwa.org/incentives.
– REPORT that water rates are going up.
– REPORT on next week’s Adoption Hearing for Sustainable Ground Water Management Plan. Planning ahead.
– (contact info; www.dwa.org and (760) 323-4971).

Ashley

LIBERTY TREES;

• Trees freshly cut, not stored for months.
• Fresh from Montana and Idaho.
• Will deliver.
• Tree stands available, that don’t EVER leak and are already attached and level.
• Wreaths, garlands, etc.,
• Will flock any color.
• Open 9 AM to 9 PM up to and thru Christmas Day.
• Their lot: 73-796 San Luis Rey, Palm Desert
• Call Sequoia @ (406) 531-8018.