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2nd Annual Lighting of the Trees Tis the Season help the Homeless Youth Project benefitting the Palm Springs Unified School District’s Homeless & Needy Children program. The El Gato Skateboard Classic has agreed to help out through their “Legends Give Back” program. The Skateboard Classic begins the following day and includes skateboard legend Tony Hawk who is also the Community Grand Marshall for the annual Palm Springs Festival of Lights parade on Saturday, December 5, at 5:45 p.m., on Palm Canyon Drive, in Palm Springs.
Everyone is invited to kick off the holidays with the second annual lighting of the Christmas Trees at the downtown Village Green in Palm Springs. The event is free and takes place on Friday, December 4, at 5 p.m., at 221 South Palm Canyon Drive,
Palm Springs. In addition to the tree lighting and festivities, P.S. Resorts and the Rotary Club of Palm Springs are coordinating the donation of 90 skateboards and helmets to students in the Palm Springs Unified School District. The event will include caroling from the Boys and Girls Club
of Palm Springs, complimentary hot chocolate from Ristretto, and of course, a visit from Santa! The featured Christmas Trees are from Norm’s Christmas Trees and are inspired by Rotary International’s holiday theme “Be a Gift to the World”. This year’s theme will
The Village Green in downtown Palm Springs is the site on which the Palm Springs Historical Society is located along with the McCallum Adobe house, the Cornelia White “Little House”, Ruddy’s 1930 General Store, and the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum. The museums will be open to the public on the evening of the tree lightings.
For more information about the tree lightings visit www. ps-resorts.com, and for the Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade visit www.psfestivaloflights.com
Notes from the Editor Are you still full from Thanksgiving? I certainly am, but that’s not stopping me from trying the Leftover Stuffing Pie recipe in the previous paper…yummy! Within one week the CV has immersed itself in holiday spirit. From tree lighting’s to this weekend’s annual Festival of Lights Parade in Palm Springs, it’s going to be a busy holiday season. Decorations are everywhere and each year store fronts get more and more creative, drive down El Paseo and enjoy the window displays, lovely.
send me the information so I can share this special feat with our readers. I’m curious, what is the most unusual thing (paper, material, etc.?) that you have wrapped a present in? Send your reveal to news@dmhnews.com. Bundle up; Baby its cold outside..…..Françoise
Now that the golf courses are open, that means holes-in-ones should start happening. Remember to
Editor’s Inbox Francoise,
Hi Cherryl,
My neighbor Carolyn just gave us a piece of the best Pecan Pie Bar I’ve ever had, they even have a version of the recipe for sugar-challenged people. I’ve convinced her to send it to you so I can get the recipe. You’ll love it, wait for it!
We are all still delighting in your Fudge Krinkle Cookies and can’t imagine it getting much better than that! However, Carolyn did send in the recipe and I’ll feature it in the next issue. I can’t wait, nor can our readers, to be tantalized by another delicious treat!
Cherryl Hoffman
Thanks so much, Françoise
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Did you know?
The Magic of Mistletoe protection against poison; and an aphrodisiac. The mistletoe of the sacred oak was especially sacred to the ancient Celtic Druids. It was gathered at both mid-summer and winter solstices, and the custom of using mistletoe to decorate houses at Christmas is a survival of the Druid and other pre-Christian traditions.
From the earliest times mistletoe has been one of the most magical, mysterious, and sacred plants of European folklore. It was considered to bestow life and fertility; a
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In the Middle Ages and later, branches of mistletoe were hung from ceilings to ward off evil spirits. In Europe they were placed over house and stable doors to prevent the entrance of witches. It was also believed that the oak mistletoe could extinguish fire. The traditions which began with the European mistletoe were transferred to the similar American plant with the process of immigration and settlement.
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Community Garden Reopens in Palm Desert Following an extensive fourmonth renovation project, Palm Desert celebrated the reopening of the City’s first community garden on November 30. Located on the southwest corner of Guadalupe and San Pablo avenues, the City’s Guadalupe Community Garden was the only such garden in the region when it opened in 1999. On August 1, the facility was closed for a much needed makeover that included removal of the existing garden boxes and installation of a brand new irrigation system. The redesigned layout has created space for three additional garden boxes, which translates into spots for three more community gar-
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deners. The new 4-foot by 10-foot boxes are made from concrete and recycled glass, the same material found in the new benches and trash cans on El Paseo. A new irrigation main line has been installed as well as a drip system in each box, eliminating the need for soaker hoses and making the garden more water efficient. Wood chips have been spread over the bare area around the boxes to minimize dust. Palm Desert residents who would like more information about Palm Desert’s Community Gardens or to add their name to the waiting list are encouraged to call (760) 346-0611, ext. 468. City of Palm Desert, 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert CA 92260-2578
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Certified Farmers’ Market in Palm Desert Moves Back to Mornings In an effort to make the mid-week Certified Farmers’ Market in Palm Desert more accessible to more residents, and because of the success of last springs’ evening market, the Palm Springs Cultural Center, which produces the valley’s three Certified Farmers’ Markets, elected to move the Wednesday Certified Farmers’ Market in Palm Desert to
evenings. Since that time, both customers and farmers have expressed a desire to see the market move back to mornings. As a result, and beginning just in time for the holidays, the Palm Desert Certified Farmers’ Market will return to its 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., time frame on Wednesdays.
The mid-week Certified Farmers’ Market in Palm Desert is located next to the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce at 72–559 Highway 111.
For more information visit www. psculturalcenter.org
Red Hill Bay – Salton Sea Community Celebration Curious what is going on at the Salton Sea? Join us for the answers and a morning of fun for the entire family while explaining the ground breaking events and new plans for the Red Hill Bay area and the Salton Sea. The event is on December 5, at the Red Hill County Park, 7581 Garst
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Road, Calipatria, CA 92233. The event is free and open to the public, 10 a.m. to noon. Scheduled events include Migration Ring Toss, Making Tracks lecture, Wetland demonstration, Scavenger Hunt and more! For more information call The Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge at (760) 348-5278.
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HOROSCOPE • DECEMBER 3 - DECEMBER 9 ARIES (March 21-April 19). Much will depend on how feelings are expressed and interpreted. In today’s outpouring of emotion, you may discover the particulars of your own love language.
sion to lie low and be humble will serve you well today because it puts you in a position of perspective. The people around you need tenderness and compassion. You’ll better understand how to deliver it.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It’s likely that you’re feeing blocked in a project. The remedy is simple: research. It’s the preliminary step. The second step is brainstorming. Do not attempt to be proficient without these two steps.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The actions of the past have caught up to you in the best way possible. That’s why you can relax and let your worries fade away. When you have a break, take it. Cherish it. There’s no reason to rush.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ll be very aware of how you are evolving inside of a group environment and the extent of your influence. There’s a feeling from the entire setting that no single person is responsible for but everyone contributes to.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Sometimes you feel like an instrument in the hands of nature. Today it will seem that destiny is using you to fulfill a larger purpose that you haven’t quite figured out yet.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). Obstacles are opportunities to learn. Take a step back to look at what the obstacle is telling you. In all likelihood, you can adapt and walk around it once you better understand what it is. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’ll get the wonderful feeling that you’re in the right place and right on time, too. Your patience has brought you this far and will continue to stand you in good stead. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). In the past you’ve sometimes been drawn to people who aren’t good for you, but that’s changing. The new people that come into your world are emotionally reflective of all the good that’s going on inside you. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your recent deci-
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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Because you are so creative now, you see the art in everything around you, especially in little messes and mistakes. Your easygoing spirit will make you a favorite. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’ve struggled to improve your relationships and that effort is now paying off. You can feel the warmth and acceptance double up around you as others feel the joy in your heart and respond in kind. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The day fills up with good thoughts, happiness and contentment. You should know that coming from this place of cheer, you’ll be extremely attractive to someone new.
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“Thanks For The Memories” A Bob Hope Holiday Tribute to the Troops
Returning to the Palm Springs Air Museum by popular demand is “Thanks for the Memories.” On December 5, this one performance only matinee will recreate the spirit of Bob Hope’s legendary visits to Vietnam during which he traveled with a cadre of notable singers, actors, and dancers, to entertain the troops during the holidays. Bob Hope performed his annual Christmas Show from 1964 to 1972 to entertain the troops in South Vietnam, a tradition that he began in 1941 during World War II. “Thanks for the Memories” will feature many heartwarming tribute performers portraying Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra, Jimmy Durante, Marilyn, Elvis, Diana Ross, Tina Turner and Hollywood’s gor-
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geous pin ups, singing and dancing their way into your hearts. Santa will also be on deck to ring in some old fashioned Holiday cheer. For a special treat, the audience at this spirited and nostalgic production will be able to relive a bit of the magic of Fabulous Palm Springs Follies through the performance of singer Judy Bell and other former Follies cast members. “Thanks for the Memories’ Saturday, December 5, 2:00 p.m. Bob Hope Hangar, Palm Springs Air Museum 745 North Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA. ALL SEATS $55.00 (tickets include a museum tour) Tickets can be purchased online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2375723 or by calling 1-800-838-3006 ext. 1 or 2
Lainie Kazan Takes Center Stage The Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre has announced that multitalented stage; film and television star Lainie Kazan will be the special guest artist at their first Luminary Luncheon of the 2015-2016 season. This special luncheon, which is open to the public, is part of CVRep’s series of Luminary Luncheons and will be held on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 in the dining room at the Annenberg Center for Health and Sciences at Eisenhower Medical Center 39000 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage.
the “chanteuse” of her native New York, appearing in nightclubs and guesting on numerous television talk shows, including 26 appearances on The Dean Martin Show.
Lainie Kazan is the embodiment of the word entertainer. After understudying Barbara Streisand in the original Broadway production of Funny Girl, she soon became
Tickets are $45.00 and must be purchased in advance by calling the CVRep Box Office (760) 2962966 or online at www.cvrep.org.
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The Luminary Luncheon begins at noon, and will be followed by an Actors Studio style interview with Ms. Kazan, conducted by TV/Radio Host, Don Martin. Following the interview, audience members will have an opportunity to participate in a Q&A session with Ms. Kazan.
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Gifts of Stock Now Accepted at the Mizell Senior Center
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table gift helps avoid capital gains taxes if the stock has appreciated over a period of time.
Ready to give? Mizell Senior Center is now accepting holiday gifts in the form of stocks. This can be very advantageous to the donor because not only is there an income tax deduction, the chari-
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Besides the tax benefit, there are more reasons for someone to give stock. These might include: Reducing a concentrated equity position in a particular stock. “Locking in” the benefit of past appreciation (for the charity). Preserving available cash for other needs.
For more information call Jack Newby, Director of Development at (760) 323-5689 x118.
Curb Appetites in Style with an Edible Centerpiece Create a palatable centerpiece as a practical, yet pretty addition to the table with these steps: • Wrap the base of a candle with plastic wrap to prevent direct contact with your filler material. • Nestle the candle into a bowl and surround it with small apples, cranberries or coffee beans. • Take your centerpiece to new heights by painting a decorative stripe or pattern around the bowl.
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Keep Cocoa Warm with DIY Chalkboard Mugs Serve guests in style with customizable chalkboard mugs -- here’s how: • Tape around the top of a porcelain mug and handle, creating a straight line to paint beneath, using painter’s tape, such as FrogTape. Paint the taped-off area with porcelain chalkboard paint. Remove the tape when you finish painting and allow the mug to dry for 24 hours. • Bake your mug according to your paint’s directions. Allow it to cool. The paint will be as permanent as baked enamel -- and dishwasher and microwave safe. • Personalize the mug with festive phrases for visitors.
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“First Weekend” Palm Desert Events First Weekend Palm Desert is held monthly the first weekend from November through May. Kicking off First Weekend in December is the City of Palm Desert’s community celebration of seasonal cheer on Friday, December 4, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The event begins with the annual wreath lighting ceremony, and there will be a festive light display, delicious treats, carolers singing holiday favorites, and a visit from Santa Claus. The event takes places in the courtyard and entrance to the Palm Desert City Council Chamber at Palm Desert Civic Center located at 73510 Fred Waring Drive. • This month’s free guided Public Art Tour takes place at the El Paseo Exhibition on Saturday, December 5, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. This tour provides insight to the many notable sculptures along El Paseo. Tours
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begin at the corner of El Paseo and Portola. • On Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and on Sunday at 2 p.m., is a performance by Molière’s Tartuffe, taking place at the Indian Wells Theatre at Cal State University San Bernardino, Palm Desert Campus, on Cook Street. Molière’s wickedly powerful and provocative comedic classic from 1664 is masterfully adapted by David Ball. • New to First Weekends this year is Cruise In at Westfield Palm Desert, on Saturday’s. Join the Palm Springs Cruisin’ Association on Saturday, December 5, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., for an afternoon of custom cars, hotrods, classics, muscle cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more.
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Keeping Veggies and Fruit Fresh Keep potatoes, onions, and tomatoes in a cool, dry place, but not in the fridge. The cold will ruin their flavor. Store unripe fruits and veggies like pears, peaches, plums, kiwis, mangoes, apricots, avocados, melons, and bananas on the counter. Once they’re ripe, move them to the fridge. Banana peels will turn dark brown, but it won’t affect the flesh.
Store salad greens and fresh herbs in bags filled with a little air and sealed tightly. Citrus fruits such as oranges, tangerines, lemons, and limes, will do fine for up to a week in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight, but you can lengthen their lives by storing them in the fridge in a mesh or perforated plastic bag.
For more information about First Weekend visit www.pdfirstweekend.com or call (760) 568-1441.
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