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Thursday, April 28, 2022 Volume 68 | Number 34
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THE DESERT MOBILE HOME NEWS CELEBRATING THE DESERT COMMUNITIES FOR 65 YEARS
Brew at the Zoo returns
11th annual event includes craft beer, wine, local bites and live music
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alm Desert Brew at the Zoo is returning to The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens on Saturday, May 7 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., offering a wide selection of craft beer, exquisite wine, delicious bites, and live music. Advanced tickets are required for the 11th annual event, as capacity is limited. Tickets are available at LivingDesert.org/Brew; this is a 21+ event. “This will be the first Brew at the Zoo since 2019 and we’re really excited to welcome everyone back,” said Living Desert CEO/ President Allen Monroe. “Not only is it one of our most important fundraisers that supports our education and conservation programs, Brew at the Zoo is one of our most popular events. And the new format, which features fullsize beverages and unique food offerings, will really enhance the guest experience.” Presented by the City of Palm Desert, the 11th annual event features an array of beer and wine selections at bars located throughout the zoo, inviting attendees to delight in culinary creations from onsite eateries and enjoy live music performances throughout the night. Guests will also be able to explore the Rhino Savanna boardwalk and African Safari trail, catch a glimpse of giraffe, cheetah, and rhino, take in the sunset, play games and more.
• Ice cream was invented in 7thcentury China and originally consisted of buffalo milk, flour and camphor. • While Merriam-Webster defines “hussy” as “a girl or woman who behaves in a disrespectful or inappropriate way or who has many
In This Issue
Surviving Inflation.................................2 Calendar of Events...............................4 Easy Pork Carnitas...............................7 Moments in Time................................12
1. LANGUAGE: What is the practice of chiromancy? 2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is unusual about the date the Chinese New Year is celebrated each year? 3. ACRONYMS: What phrase does “http” stand for? 4. MUSIC: Which Beatles’ song asks listeners to “take a sad song and make it better”?
Advanced tickets for Palm Desert Brew at the Zoo are $40 each, providing admission to the event, live entertainment, one BrewBuck and surprise souvenir. BrewBucks can be used to redeem one beer, wine or food item; all items are one BrewBuck each. Additional BrewBucks are $6 each and can be purchased on site during the event. All proceeds benefit The Living Desert’s conservation and education programs. Attendees must be 21+ and provide a valid photo ID. The Living Desert is open to the public daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the grounds and gardens opening at 8 a.m. for Members. For more info visit LivingDesert. org or by call 760-346-5694.
5. TELEVISION: What is the name of SpongeBob Squarepants’ best friend in the animated series? 6. GEOGRAPHY: Nairobi is the capital of which African country? 7. MOVIES: Which two male actors starred in “The Sting” (1973)? 8. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a baby oyster called? 9. HISTORY: In its planning stages, which World War II attack was coined “Operation Z” by the Japanese? 10. LITERATURE: During which war is the novel “All the Light We Cannot See” set? (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.
ANSWER TO TRIVIA ON PAGE 10
casual sexual relationships,” the word is actually derived from the 13th-century “husewife,” meaning mistress of the household.
and receives a dollar from each classmate, as well as membership in a club that includes Gen. George Custer.
• A parenting tradition in Maharashtra, India, involves tossing babies from the side of a 50-foot temple and catching them in a sheet. The practice is thought to endow newborns with courage and intelligence.
• The average woman wears six different bra sizes throughout her life.
• The person who graduates last in his class from West Point Military Academy is called “the goat”
• To help combat driver fatigue and boredom on long, straight roads of up to 90 miles in Australia, the government posted signs labeled “Fatigue Zone” featuring trivia questions and answers. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.