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THE DESERT MOBILE HOME NEWS CELEBRATING THE DESERT COMMUNITIES FOR OVER 65 YEARS
Family Fun Fest returns
Palm Springs Public Library to host the free community festival
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he Palm Springs Public Library is pleased to announce the return of the Family Fun Fest on Wednesday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the field of the Palm Springs Stadium, located at 1901 E. Baristo Rd. This FREE community spring festival had been an annual event presented each year during the first week of the PSUSD spring break and Library is excited to bring it back! Many local organizations will join the library, all presenting their programs and services. There will be fun activities, crafts and much more to do at the festival, including a bounce house and an appearance by ‘Sparky’ the Fire Dog at the CERT Trailer from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Participating organizations include: Alzheimer’s Association of Coachella Valley, Animal Samaritans, PS Boys & Girls Club,
The LGBTQ Center, City of Palm Springs Parks & Recreation, City of PS Fire, City of PS Sustainability, CERT, Desert Composting, Desert Water, E & E Pels Lemonade, First Tee of Coachella Valley, Friends of the Palm Springs Library, LifeStream Blood Bank, Mix 100.5 live broadcast, Mizell Center, PS Animal Shelter, PS Cultural Cen-
ter, PS Mounted Police and Search & Rescue, PS Power Baseball, SunLine Transit and more. This is FREE community event, and everyone is welcome. All attendees will receive a lanyard with a special card; visit all the booths and mark your card and enter to win a prize basket full of fun merchandise, gift cards and more valued at several hundred dollars! “It’s time to celebrate spring and learn more about all the programs and services available for families in our community,” said Jeannie Kays, Director of Library Services. “We had to pause this event for a couple of years due to COVID-19 but we are thrilled to offer this event once again, and so are our participating organizations.” For more information visit the library’s web site at pslibrary.org.
‘Native Gardens’ concludes CVRep 2021-2022 season CVRep’s 2021-2022 play season of Hopes, Dreams, and Expectations concludes with Native Gardens by Karen Zacarias, directed by Michael Matthews and starring: Marta Portillo, Andrew Joseph Perez, Dennis Gersten and Janellen Steininger. This 90-minute play is set in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. where two neighboring gardeners initiate a border war, un-
• A honey badger named Stoffel, resident of a wildlife center in South Africa, was noted not just for repeated escapes from his enclosure, but his stubborn penchant for pursuing much larger animals than himself. After ending up in the clinic after attacking two lions, upon his release, he immediately broke free to attack them again!
intentionally taking on issues of gender, class, race, and age. Tania yearns to build a fence and transform her yard into a native garden of the local region, based on her culture and aesthetic. Neighbor Frank has a more conventional notion of what a garden should look like. Civility and kindness fades, as the gloves come off and the digs start. Frank and Tania ulti-
mately reveal their biases towards each other, when a twist of fate amplifies their conflicting vision for Native Gardens. All emptions are on display for the audience to share, as Tania and Frank struggle to reclaim their humanity, despite learned judgments. Native Gardens will be performed at CVRep, April 12-24. For tickets cvrep.org or call 760-296-2996 ext. 115.
• The novelty song “Monster Mash” by Bobby Pickett was banned by the BBC for over a decade on the grounds it was too morbid.
• Sorry, Honey Nut Cheerios fans, your cereal doesn’t contain any nuts. While ground almonds used to be included, since 2006 just “natural almond flavor” has been used, and that is typically derived from apricot and peach pits.
• Who needs Red Bull? In the early 1900s, distance runners were given champagne, brandy or even strychnine (rat poison) as a type of “energy drink” during long races. • A Ukrainian couple tried to save their failing relationship by handcuffing themselves together. They lasted about four months before throwing in the towel for good.
• An estimated 5% of the population has never experienced a headache. • On the moon, the Earth doesn’t appear to rise or set, just wobble a bit. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.
In This Issue
Turn Off The TV....................................2 Mortgage Relief Available.....................3 Calendar of Events...............................4 Easter Service Directory.......................8
1. FOOD & DRINK: What was the first food eaten in space? 2. LITERATURE: A character named Piggy is featured in which 20th-century novel? 3. GEOGRAPHY: What are the residents of Cyprus called? 4. MEASUREMENTS: How many pounds are in a stone? 5. LANGUAGE: What does Ph.D stand for? 6. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is the color of a giraffe’s tongue? 7. MEDICAL: What is the common name for onychocryptosis? 8. HISTORY: What is a more common name for the 19th-century killer known as the “Whitechapel Murderer”? 9. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the color of “black boxes” used to record flight data on aircraft? 10. SCIENCE: What is considered to be the ideal “room temperature”? (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc. ANSWER TO TRIVIA ON PAGE 6
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I learned a lesson this week when I discovered I’d spent over 10 hours glued to the news on television. Afterward, I was depressed and full of anxiety. I knew that couldn’t be good for me. It makes sense that a gym chain turned off the TVs in their locations in 27 states, believing that cable news wasn’t good for a healthy lifestyle. And this was several years ago, when the news was comparatively milder than it is now. Consider how much different our lives -- and the news -- are today, and it makes a lot of sense to avoid an overdose of what’s going on in the world. My newest tactic is to use a timer. At the top of the hour, I’ll turn on a cable news channel, watch for several minutes ... and then turn it off. Whatever is new will be talked about then, but it’s often a repeat of the top of the previous hour. What do we do instead once we turn off the news? Change to a different channel, perhaps
one that shows re-runs from a previous era. The “Andy Griffith Show” comes to mind. So do “My Three Sons,” “I Love Lucy” and “Columbo.” Then there’s premium fare like The History Channel, Smithsonian Channel and even best of British TV channels. Or we can turn the television off altogether and, now that spring is here, go outside and walk. Or start a new garden. Or talk to neighbors who are also escaping the television. There are specific health reasons to get away from the television news, and sitting too long is at the top of the list. It leads to memory decline, anxiety, stress ... which leads to insomnia and changes in diet. We think we need to keep up with current events ... but at what cost? (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.
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State mortgage relief available to local homeowners Homeowners who missed or are behind on mortgage payments to their primary homes because of financial hardships during the pandemic may be eligible to receive individual grants of up to $80,000. This opportunity for California residents, offered through the California Mortgage Relief Program, and administered by the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA), is not a loan, and does not require repayment. If the homeowner meets income and other qualification criteria, the State sends a payment directly to the mortgage company (lender) to help get the mortgage current—and the homeowner can keep their home. Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria: • Household income at or below 100% of their county’s Area Median Income; • Missed at least two mortgage payments prior to December 27, 2021; • Own a single-family home, condo or permanently affixed
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manufactured home; and • Faced a pandemic-related financial hardship after January 21, 2020. To Apply: If you think you might be eligible, apply by: 1. Visiting CaMortgageRelief.org (use a Google Chrome or Firefox browser, not Microsoft Edge) 2. Clicking “Apply Now” 3. Completing the on-line application, and 4. Checking the application status. For more info or for assistance with your application, call the California Mortgage Relief Program Contact Center at 1-888840-2594 (at the prompt dial “1,” then “4”), or by e-mail at info@ camortgagerelief.org (for a response within 24-48 hours).
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Brain Teaser What can be driven although it doesn’t have wheels, sliced but stays whole?. SEE ANSWER ON PAGE 6
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Things to do this week April 7-29
April 8-10
Glow in the Park This extraordinary nighttime event will feature intricate, immersive, and truly awe-inspiring animal and nature-scape lanterns creations. Explore the lighted pathways, immersive photo opportunities, and see the zoo in a whole new light. 6:30 to 10 p.m. The Living Desert, 47900 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert. 760-346-5694, livingdesert.org
Razzle, Dazzle, Shine! The Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus will leave audiences uplifted and singing the songs from Broadway and Hollywood, including selections from “Rocketman,” “Kinky Boots,” and “The Wizard of Oz,” among others. Program highlights include a medley by Queen, and a poignant mash-up of songs from “Sweeney Todd.” Annenberg Theater, 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs. psmuseum.org
April 7 The British Invasion Years – A 60s Musical Revolution More than just the Beatles, this nostalgic retrospective spans the entire first wave of the British Invasion era. You’ll hear chart-toppers by iconic British groups such as The Rolling Stones, The Zombies, Dave Clark Five, and Herman’s Hermits. 8 p.m. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 760-3402787, mccallumtheatre.com April 8-9 The Golden Girlz Live! Everyone’s favorite drag version of the beloved TV show is back in the desert for hilarious episodes live on stage. Oscar’s, 125 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. 760325-1188, oscarspalmsprings.com
April 9 Chris Botti The Grammy award-winning jazz trumpeter returns with his uniquely expressive sound and soaring musical imagination to the desert. 8 p.m. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 760340-2787, mccallumtheatre.com April 13 Joslyn in Bloom: 12th Annual Runway Show The event features a champagne reception, silent auction, wine pull, threecourse luncheon, Merritt & Penny Joslyn awards, and fashion show by Susan Stein. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage. 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. joslyncenter.org
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CV Firebirds season tickets The Coachella Valley Firebirds, the 32nd team debuting in Fall 2022 and the affiliate of the NHL Seattle Kraken, announced today the sale of full-season memberships for general seating and club seating for its inaugural 20222023 season (36 games). Fans will gain early access to a limited quantity of season ticket options during the exclusive ticket
pre-sale window. Tickets will officially go on sale to the general public at a later date. Select seat locations will also have Concert Access seating giving them the ability to purchase the best seats at Acrisure Arena for upcoming concerts and events. Visit CVFirebrids.com/Tickets to for more info, pricing and benefits to memberships.
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Italian authorities have hired a new guard to protect the ruins of the ancient city of Pompeii – a tireless patrol dog, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens. What breed of dog, you ask? It’s a 21st century “quadruped robotic dog” with the notso-21st century name of Spot. Gabriel Zuchtriegel, director of the Pompeii Archaeological Park, says “Often the safety conditions within the tunnels dug by grave robbers are extremely precarious, and so the use of a robot could signify a breakthrough that would allow us to proceed with greater speed and in total safety.”
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Crossword Answer
I told my friend he shouldn’t bother seeing that boring film, and he responded “Dully noted.”
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Trivia Answers 1. In 1961, Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin ate pureed meat and then chocolate sauce.
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2. “Lord of the Flies” 3. Cypriots 4. 14 5. Doctor of Philosophy 6. Blue, black or purple 7. Ingrown nail 9. Bright orange to aid in recovery
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10. 68-72 degrees Fahrenheit
A golf ball
8. Jack the Ripper
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