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The Motorhome Rally Promises a Roaring Good Time attendees can browse through motorhome components, accessories, home products, clothing, and more within approximately 150 vendor spaces. Daily admission to the motorhome show is $10 per person; children admitted free. This fee is good for admission to the exhibits and seminars only; other activities are reserved for rally attendees. Free parking for those purchasing a daily admission pass is available at the Arrival Area on Arabia Street.
To kick off the year 2016, more than 1,200 families in motorhomes will travel to the Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival grounds in Indio for the 28th Annual Western Area Rally. The theme for this year’s rally is “Call of the Wild.” Rest assured that the only wild animals to be found during the event will be decorative, in keeping with the whimsical jungle theme. But it will be readily apparent that attendees are wild
about motorhomes and all things related. A small city within a city will form as the anticipated 3,000 people gather in their homes on wheels for this rally, which is expected to have an estimated economic impact of $3 million to $5 million in the local area. Members of the public are invited to take part in the motorhome show portion of the rally at the Riverside County Fair & National
Date Festival grounds. Display hours for motorhomes are from 1:30 p.m., until 4:30 p.m., on Wednesday, January 6. Hours for motorhome and other exhibits are 9 a.m., until 4 p.m., on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, January 7, 8, and 9. Motorhome dealers from throughout California will participate in the show. In addition to the more than 100 motorhomes that will be open for display (in various types and sizes), show
FMCA members may also purchase a one-day admission that includes exhibits and entertainment (no overnight parking) for an additional $25.
All motorhome owners are invited to join the Family Motor Coach Association, and those who have not yet done so will have an opportunity to enroll during the event in Indio at the FMCA membership booth. For more information visit www.fmca.com or call (513) 474-3622
Happy New Year from the staff of the Desert Mobile Home News
Notes from the Editor It’s here, it’s gone, and I’m exhausted. I’m talking about Christmas. I thought I had the perfect plan in place when it came to gifts. Lists in place – check! Gift bags purchased – check! Gifts purchased – check! What I didn’t realize is that once I started buying gifts, I had forgotten several of the circles of people I work with. This is a sample of the circles in my life, radio staff, television staff, radio show sponsors, newspaper team, magazine team, media colleagues, mailman,
manicurist, hair stylist, favorite waiters, friends, family, and so on. No I didn’t forget my friends and family, just some of the others. However, I caught it in time and all is well. As the New Year approaches I’m filled with excitement, and am certain this year will be the best year ever. With that said, I’m wishing everyone all the best in 2016. Time to open the bubbly! ..........Françoise
Editor’s Inbox Dear Editor,
Hi Annie,
I’m really enjoying the Did you know? column. I’m not sure where you find out all of this information, but I cut them out and then type them in my emails to friends. They think I’m an encyclopedia of knowledge. I’m having fun with this. Thank you.
And I thought I was impressing you with my knowledge, seems like you are beating me at my own game;-) Here is how I really find the Did you know? information. I’m sitting at my desk and all of a sudden a thought about something I didn’t know pops into my head, then I Google it! It’s that simple.
Sincerely, Annie H., Palm Springs CA
I’ll try to keep the topics creative. As for this issue, there is more to champagne than we know, especially when it comes to opening the bottle….whisper! POP!........Françoise
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Did you know? Celebrate with Champagne The tradition of drinking champagne to mark celebrations originated in the royal courts of Europe prior to 1789, where the expensive drink was viewed as a status symbol. Royalty loved the novelty of sparkling line. It was said to have positive effects on women’s beauty and man’s wit. However, the bubbly-spraying throw downs that now accompany athletic victories are a much more
recent development. When Dan Gurney and A.J. Foyt won the grueling 24 Hours of Le Mans race in 1967, they ascended the winner’s podium with a bottle of champagne in hand. Gurney looked down and saw team owner Carroll Shelby and Ford Motors CEO Henry Ford II standing with some journalists and decided to have a bit of fun. Gurney gave the bottle a shake and sprayed the crowd, and a new tradition was born.
Congratulations Sharon McAuliffe Scored a Hole-in-one on #8 at Sands RV and Golf Resort, Desert Hot Springs
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RV must haves in 2016 Mini Solar Device Charger Keeping our gadgets charged has become an important part of our lives. Products like the Solio Bolt Battery Pack + Solar Charger serve as an inexpensive way to keep devices charged with sunshine. Portable Meat Smoker RV grill chefs without lots of storage space might consider the Cobb Portable BBQ Grill and Smoker. This device grills, smokes, bakes, roasts, fries and boils. The unit measures 14 x 14 x 14 inches, weighs 10 pounds and requires only seven or eight briquettes to get up to temperature. Walkie Talkies (Two-Way Radios) Two-way radios make for a handy RV tool. They can help with parking, keeping in touch at large ven-
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ues, (especially if there is no cell service) and they’re fun to use. Micro Blender For RVers short on storage space, a single-serve micro blender is a great addition to even the smallest RV galley. These powerful blenders perform a variety of kitchen tasks ranging from making breakfast smoothies to blending sauces. Some of the best-sellers include Hamilton Beach and Oster. Tankless Air Compressor A portable tankless air compressor is handy for small jobs from filling bicycle tires to topping off a spare tire during a roadside emergency. Look for units that can pump to 150 psi and run on 12 volt and/or 120 volt. Tankless compressors can also be used to winterize your RV.
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Make friends and exercise while walking Join the Mizell Walkers on Monday’s beginning January 11. This new group will walk weekly for six weeks, from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Walking is a great way to stay active, increase endurance and feel better overall.
There is no charge for Silver Sneakers members. Registration is required at the Mizell Ticket Window. If you are not a Silver Sneakers Member, cost is $30.00. Be sure to bring a light jacket, wear tennis or walking shoes and get ready to walk.
Even better, joining a walking group can help you burn calories, increase core strength, improve your posture, reduce stress and improve balance.
For information, call (760) 323-5689 or visit the Mizell Senior Center at 480 S Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262.
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Palm Springs revitalization study session The Palm Springs City Council is inviting the entire community to attend a special Study Session Council meeting on the Specific Plan for the Downtown Revitalization Project on Wednesday, January 6. During the session the Council will further review the plan, proposed changes and get input from the community.
The Study Session is slated for 5 p.m., in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way. Residents can also watch it live online at www.palmspringsca. gov or on Palm Springs Community Television Channel 17.
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Can you name a food that is considered unlucky to eat in the beginning of the New Year? ANSWER ON PAGE 13
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Grapefruit Pie
INGREDIENTS 1 cup sugar 1 ½ cup water 3 tbsp cornstarch 1/8 tsp salt (optional) 1 - 3 oz package strawberry gelatin 3 medium to large grapefruits 9” pie cooked pie crust Whipped cream
DIRECTIONS 1. Cook sugar until thick and clear. 2. Combine sugar, water, cornstarch, and salt. 3. Add gelatin and stir to dissolve. 4. Chill until mixture begins to set, add sections from three (3) medium to large grapefruits. 5. Pour into 9” cooked pie crust. 6. Top with whipped cream. 7. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or longer. Courtesy of Sandie Zwart **Send your favorite recipe to the editor and if published, win a $25 gift certificate to a local restaurant. news@dmhnews.com
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Charitable concert series kicks off in January The Gardens on El Paseo will help raise funds for several Coachella Valley charities when it kicks off its 18th Annual Concert Series. This year’s musical lineup will consist of blues, rock and roll, contemporary and jazz genres. The one-hour concerts take place on Saturdays at 5 p.m., on the center lawn in front of Saks Fifth Avenue. Tickets go on sale at 3:30 p.m., at the Center Lawn and are $15, which includes two glasses of wine and light bites courtesy of The Gardens on El Paseo and El Paseo Village restaurants. $10 from each ticket sold will benefit a local charity as listed in the schedule below. January 9 – Barry Black (benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert)
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January 16 – Heatwave Jazz and Show Band (benefiting Braille Institute) January 23 – John Stanley King Band (benefiting Eisenhower Medical Center Memory Care Center) January 30 – The Trebles (benefiting Women Leaders Forum) February 6 – The Myx (benefiting Fuller Center for Housing) February 13 – Patrick Sieben (benefiting VNA California) February 20 – Desert Sol (benefiting Angel View) February 27 – John Stanley King Band (benefiting YMCA of the Desert) For more information, visit www. thegardensonelpaseo.com/events.
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It Works! it out. Drape the towel over the bottle and hold it securely against the neck, but leave a bit of an air pocket so the cork has room to move. The towel helps you keep a firm grip on the cork and also catches it once it’s released from the bottle. Slowly twist the cork out of the bottle, the moment will come when the internal pressure in the bottle takes over and starts to push the cork out on its own. Let this happen, keeping a grip on the towel, the cork will pop out into the towel. Yes, there is a correct way to open champagne. The only tools you need for this are two thumbs and a kitchen towel. The problem isn’t really getting the cork out, it’s keeping control of the cork so it doesn’t go flying! The towel is not for wiping up the spills, but rather for controlling and containing the cork as you ease
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In culinary school, whenever a bottle of Champagne needs to be opened instructors always admonish, “A whisper! The Champagne should whisper when it opens!” Meaning you should just hear the barest puff of effervescence, a mere whisper, when the cork is pulled. Loud pops are met with a grimace and a shake of the head. Apparently, the loud pop is fun, but classy people whisper.
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“The Power of Words: Book to Screen” Returns to Palm Springs International Film Festival The 27th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) will host the 2nd annual two-day symposium “The Power of Words: Book to Screen.” The event will take place on Thursday, January 7, at the Hilton Palm Springs.
screenwriters in sessions moderated by well-known film and literary critics in addition to other distinguished leaders.
During the event, authors will be joined by producers, stars and
Nagy (Carol), author Dick Lehr (Black
Expected “Book to Screen” participants include screenwriter Phyllis Mass: Whitey Bulger, the FBI and a
Devil’s Deal), author Jeffrey Toobin (The Run of His Life: The People vs. O.J. Simpson), screenwriter David Nicholls (Far From the Madding Crowd), TV show creator Darren Starr and author Pamela Redmond Satran (Younger), author David Ebershoff and screenwriter Lucinda Coxon (The Danish Girl), with more announcements to come.
Books will be available for purchase at a Barnes & Noble “pop-up store” at the venue. Authors will be available for a short period of time after each session to sign books. For more information on “Book to Screen,” visit www.psfilmfest.org/booktoscreen
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ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll bring tangible gifts to the loved ones in your life. Also, the unique way you see each person is a gift and this will be reflected in how you interact with those near. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The joy in your heart will be released in each and every interaction of the day. Good manners rule as you mix and mingle with the ones you love. Enthusiasm will spread. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You will look for (and you will find) the brightest potential in each person you meet. The magic that happens later is something to celebrate — they will rise to embody your vision. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ll have some of your favorite accidents today. Enjoy this convergence of good intentions, wild hearts, peaceful backdrops and generous benefactors. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). While children revel in the spirit of the holiday, the elders may need more attention than you would have thought. You’ll forget yourself and be mindful of everyone else, but that will be a state of bliss for you. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your personal wants are few, and they will be fulfilled in the early parts of the day. After that, what you’ll need most is the spirit of mercy, and you will bestow her gifts generously into the night.
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’ll wake up one person and go to sleep as someone else. Your world is a beautiful storm today and it will change everything. Everywhere you look there is something interesting to capture and twist your attention. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your version of the holiday spirit will center on elders and asking to hear stories of years gone by. These yesteryear tidings will be important for generations to come. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Thoughtful, useful feedback is the best gift imaginable. You’ll have plenty of this and you’ll revel in the excitement. Your allies are Gemini, Libra and Aquarius. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There is beauty in silence; some would even call it sacred. Can you hold a space open for someone who desperately needs that room? Maybe that someone is you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). How do you feel about singing? For better or worse, it will unify the crowd. Tonight: Those around you will feel warm and secure in your love, especially Gemini and Libra. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The one with your best interests at heart will come around and fulfill some of those interests. This is a dream come true for you. Go on and prepare your acceptance speech!
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BRAIN TEASER ANSWER Unlucky foods to avoid are lobster, because they move backwards not forward in the New Year. Chicken is discouraged because the bird scratches in a backward direction.
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