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Nunsensations! The Vegas Revue

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Eagles Open Acrisure Arena................3 Calendar of Events...............................4 Meringue Ghost Cookies......................8 Why Do We Say Trick or Treat?..........12

Wacky nuns hit the road in this heavenly-delightful musical

he Nunsense Vegas Revue takes the sisters on a brandnew habit-forming adventure. When a parishioner volunteers to donate $10,000 to the sisters’ school if they will perform in a club in Las Vegas, Mother Superior is hesitant to accept. However, after being convinced by the other sisters that “what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas,” Reverend Mother agrees. What follows is the most featherfilled, sequin-studded, fan dancing, Nunsense show ever! Book, music, and lyrics by Dan Goggin. Nunsensations! features Amanda Burr as Reverend Mother, Eri Gold as Sr. Robert Anne, Georgia Smith as Sr. Amnesia, Denise Rooney as Sr. Leo and Kelly McDaniel as Sr. Hubert. Directed/ Choreographed and Costume Design by Derik Shopinski, Musical Direction by Jaci Davis. Set and Lighting Design by J.W. Layne. Promo Photo by Paul Hayashi.

1. MYTHOLOGY: What are the Nereids in Greek mythology? 2. LITERATURE: Which 19thcentury English novel has the subtitle, “The Parish Boy’s Progress”? 3. ACRONYMS: In printing, what does the acronym DPI stand for?

Nunsensations! The Nunsense Vegas Review runs October 28 – November 13, 2022. Show times are 7 p.m. on Thursdays, 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are: $38 for adults. $34 for Seniors over 60 yrs. $17 for Students/Children. Nunsensations! The Vegas Revue is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals

For tickets, sponsorship opportunities, or other information, call the PCT Box Office at 760323-5123 or order online: PalmCanyonTheatre.org. The Palm Canyon Theatre is located at 538 North Palm Canyon Drive, at the corner of Alejo Road and Palm Canyon Drive. Box Office hours are currently Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• A border collie named Saul took a leaf out of another (albeit fictional) canine’s book, being praised as a “real-life Lassie” when he led two members of a search party to his owner after the man was injured on a hike. • Legend holds that when a pope dies, it’s the custom to strike him on the head three times with a silver hammer to ensure he’s really deceased.

tion of Mature American Citizens. Zack didn’t panic; he reached for his cell phone and taped the encounter. Oh yeah, as the behemoth crashed back into the water

it tapped their boat. It was a near miss but the whale did, in fact, tap their boat. No harm. But they have one heck of a fish story to tell for a long time to come.

• Nutmeg can produce a hallucinogenic effect if taken in a high enough quantity.

the recommended once per week. Singletons, there may be a lesson in there.

• It’s not just trees that help provide us humans with oxygen -- about half of that in our atmosphere is a byproduct of photosynthesis from the microscopic sea algae known as phytoplankton.

• May never begins or ends on the same day of the week as any other month in any given year.

• Rhubarb grows so fast you can actually hear it! • A survey revealed that nearly half of the unmarried gents polled washed their bedsheets a mere four times a year, instead of

5. ANIMAL KINGDOM: How does a bat find its prey? 6. HISTORY: Who is the youngest person to win a Nobel Peace Prize? 7. LANGUAGE: What does the Latin prefix “super-” mean in English? 8. LAW: What is double jeopardy?

Hit and run Zack Piller and his dad were fishing for bass and tuna off the coast of New Jersey when suddenly a massive whale breached the waters in front of them, says the Associa-

4. GEOGRAPHY: Which city lies near the largest natural harbor in the world?

• For a reasonable $19.95, you too can buy alien abduction insurance from a Florida agent. Of course, to cash it in, you’ll need to hand over a signature from an “authorized, on-board alien,” and who knows if they can even write in English? (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Two months ago the senior center commandeered a large space in the town’s rec center because we had vetoed the idea of exercise classes in a too-small space at the senior center. It was a two-month test, warned the senior center, to see if we’d actually show up. They even brought in a too-young male coach to put us through our paces. Although we were suspicious about his age, by the third week we agreed he knew his stuff. And he himself brought in an even younger female assistant who stayed at the front of the room demonstrating the exercises while the young male coach paced around the room, expression serious, studying us, stopping us in mid-move to instruct and praising where warranted. Two weeks ago he brought in yet another assistant and broke us into two groups across the rec center floor. He labeled us “Easy” and “Not Easy,” saying that some of us needed to take things more slowly

while others needed to put more effort into the workout. Try as I might to get transferred to the Easy group, he was having none of it. He worked hard on our behalf, badgering the rec center to open up the weight room so he could give out some hand weights. He coaxed the local sporting goods store into donating some stretchy bands and yoga mats. Last week he brought in a diet handout, foods to eat to build muscle. We discovered just this week, however, that we’ve all been guinea pigs, that our too-young male coach was using us as his senior fitness specialist project for college. Color us shocked! We weren’t sure how we felt about that until we learned that he’d earned an “A” on the project. The other good news is that they’ve hired our too-young male coach and his two assistants on a permanent basis. And we get to stay at the rec center. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

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These eight “JOES” are an inspiration for America’s senior citizens, says the Association of Mature American Citizens. They call themselves, JOES, because they belong to a group known as the Jumpers Over Eighty Society. And they recently showed the stuff they’re made of when they jumped in formation at the International Skydiving Hall of Fame Celebration

in DeLand, FL. Oh yeah, the stunt earned them a place in the Guinness Book of World Records previously held by a six man skydiving team of octogenarians.

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Eagles to ofiicially open Acrisure Arena with grand opening concert Acrisure Arena, the newest worldclass venue in Southern California, today announced Rock N’ Roll Hall of Famers Eagles – Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit, with Vince Gill – will bring its “Hotel California” tour to the new venue on Friday, February 24 at 8 p.m. as the official Grand Opening concert. The performance date replaces the previously announced show date of January 18. Tickets for “Hotel California” 2023 Tour, produced by Live Nation, go on sale Friday, October 28 at 10 a.m. local time at ticketmaster.com. Presales are available starting Thursday, October 27 at 10 a.m. local time. A limited number of

VIP packages, including premium seats, exclusive merchandise, parking & more, will be available. Check Eagles.com for complete tour and ticket information. Each concert will feature ‘Hotel California,’ performed live in its entirety from start to finish, accompanied by an orchestra and choir. After a short intermission the band will perform a full set of their greatest hits.

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Upcoming events in the desert Weekly Beyond Van Gogh Immerse yourself in the world of Van Gogh like you’ve never experienced before in this unique multimedia experience, taking viewers on a journey through over 300 iconic artworks set to a symphonic score. Held every Tuesday through Sunday. 10 a.m. The Forum at Empire Polo Club, 81800 51st Avenue, Indio. vangoghpalmsprings.com October 27 Palm Springs VillageFest The Thursday night street fair, 6 to 10 p.m., shuts down Palm Canyon Drive. Stroll through the vendors selling art, crafts, food, and enjoy live entertainment. Downtown Palm Springs on Palm Canyon Dr. villagefest.org

October 27 Jazzville Step back in time to when all the cool cats came to play. Experience the hip vintage vibes that put Palm Springs on the map. Featuring Nat & Her Tiger Four. Agua Caliente Casino, 401 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs. 888-999-1995, sparesortcasino.com October 27 Palm Desert Concerts in the Park Featuring Pop Rebels Band, 6 p.m. Palm Desert Civic Center Park, 43900 San Pablo Ave., Palm Desert. 760-568-1441, discoverpalmdesert.com October 27 Palm Springs Rewind A film retrospective featur-

ing the early classics of director Tim Burton; featuring “The Nightmare Before Christmas” 8 p.m. Camelot Theatres, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs. 760-325-6565, psculturalcenter.org/pscc October 29 6th Annual LQBC Oktoberfest Featuring authentic German fare and special La Quinta Brewing Co. German style beers, live entertainment by Hazelnuss. Best dressed German outfit wins a $25 LQBC gift card. 3 to 9 p.m. La Quinta Brewing Co., 74714 Technology Dr., Palm Desert. laquintabrewing.com October 29 2022 Halloween Bash Featuring music by one of Southern California’s premier bands, LA All-Stars. Known for their contagious energy and showmanship, they will have you on your feet all night. 8 pm. Agave Caliente Terraza, 68960 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City. 888999-1995, aguacalientecasinos.com October 29 Desert AIDS Walk Walk towards ending HIV and

AIDS epidemics in the Coachella Valley the route takes you through downtown Palm Springs. This is a family and pet-friendly event that includes a health and wellness village. Ruth Hardy Park, 700 Tamarisk, Palm Springs. daphealth.salsalabs.org October 29 Leanne Morgan The comedian will take you on a hilarious journey through motherhood and beyond as she finds comedy amidst the chaos. 8 p.m. 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon. 951-8493080, morongocasinoresort.com October 29-30 Howl-O-Ween Get ready for a howling good time as you dress up in your favorite costume to enjoy a festive and family-friendly halloween adventure. Activities include trickor-treating, animal connections, a comedy magician and more! 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Living Desert, 47900 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert. 760-346-5694, livingdesert.org

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Halloween and trick-or-treating Come October, people across the United States and various other countries participate in a tradition that has been around for some time. Trick-or-treating, which involves costumed children going door-to-door in the neighborhood asking for candy, is a staple of fall. While the exact origins of Halloween and trickor-treating are hard to pin down, historians believe that Halloween came from a holiday known as Samhain, which ancient Brits and Celts once celebrated in recognition of the onset of winter. During Samhain, revelers believed that the world of the gods and ghosts was open and that these beings played tricks on the mortals. In turn, mortals lit bonfires and wore costumes so they would be unrecognizable to the ghosts. Unlike the lighthearted activities of today’s Halloween, ritualistic sacrifices and other more sinister events also took place 2,000 years ago on Samhain. Once Christianity took root in formally Celtic locales, the tide of Samhain celebra-

tions turned and a focus was placed on celebrating the holy and dead in more meaningful ways on All Saints Day (November 1) and All Souls Day (November 2). In fact, Halloween, which comes from All Hallows Eve (hallow meaning “holy”), offered an opportunity to come together and pray, dress in costumes of hallowed saints and evil spirits, and act out the battles of good versus evil. Poor individuals also were known to travel to the homes of more fortunate individuals and receive pastries known as “soul cakes” in exchange for a promise to pray for that homeowner’s deceased relatives. The tradition of “souling” eventually gave way to trick-or-treating. History.com says it is unknown when the term “trick-or-treat” came into the vernacular. However, the phrase has at least been in use since 1951, when the popular “Peanuts” comics published a Halloween edition. The title “Trick or Treat” also was used on a Disney cartoon featuring Donald Duck in 1952.

An ‘eye popping’ record The fictional Barney Google may have “goo-goo-googa-ly eyes” in the song that made its debut in 1923. But the Association of Mature American Citizens reports that the Guinness Book of World Re-

cords says Sidney de Carvalho Mesquita, who hails from Brazil, has real life googly eyes that he can pop out of their sockets at will. He can make his peepers protrude nearly three quarters of an inch.

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First Fridays El Paseo return The famed shopping district of El Paseo is pleased to announce the return of First Fridays El Paseo, a monthly evening of events all along the district each First Friday, November 2022 through May 2023. To kick off the season, head to El Paseo on November 4 from 4 to 7 pm to enjoy the following: Opening Ceremony: Melissa Morgan Fine Art Sculpture Garden, 4:15 pm. ArtWalk El Paseo: Take a self-guided tour of over 15 fine art galleries and enjoy in-gallery artist receptions, stroll the Median Art Exhibition and take selfies with the many

wall murals. Cruise Night El Paseo: Enjoy a Classic Car Show atop the Gardens on El Paseo and then participate or watch the famed cruise with hundreds of cars from 4 to 7 pm. The Gardens on El Paseo: Hosting singer Whitney Lyman, from 3:30 to 5:30 pm, on the Center Lawn. El Paseo Design District: From interior designers, home decor and consignment shops, El Paseo offers a newly expanded range of options when it comes to creating a living space. For more information and special events, visit shopelpaseo.com.

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socks, a floppy hat and some straw. Stuff wadded-up plastic bags into shirt or pants to fill, then use rubber bands to secure straw at the cuffs. Paint on a funny face. (Thanks J.R. in Illinois.)

• Halloween can be a spooky good time for children and adults alike, but the cost of costumes can be downright scary. When I was a child, my brother and I dressed as a pirate and a gypsy, respectively, for several years, as they were costumes that could be put together using things you might find around the house. This week, a focus on inexpensive or FREE Halloween costumes. Happy Halloween! • Most anyone can come up with a ghost costume (basically, a white sheet with eyes cut out and cut off at the bottom so it’s not too long). How about dressing up that ghost with costume jewelry and makeup, or a mustache/ beard drawn on, with a tie and carrying a briefcase labeled “Scare Corporation”? Use hats or other dress-up accessories to make Dr. Ghost or Officer Ghost. The possibilities are endless.

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• A basic scarecrow needs only a flannel shirt, a pair of jeans and

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• Be an over-the-top tourist: A loud Hawaiian-style shirt paired with a pair of shorts, perhaps socks with sandals? Carry a camera on a strap around your neck. Use a small carry-on bag as your treat bag, or decorate a paper sack by gluing on squares cut from a map. • Be Static Cling! Use safety pins to pin a variety of small items to your outfit -- think socks, scarves, even a pair of undies if you dare! Tease hair until it’s standing straight up, and use hairspray to keep it that way. • Get your hands on a large, clear plastic bag and some small colorful balloons. Cut leg and arm holes in the bag, with the opening side up (it will be secured at your neck). Blow up the balloons and fill the bag while you’re wearing it. Secure loosely at your neck with a pretty ribbon, and you’re an instant Bag of Jelly Beans. Make a sign to attach across your back or front. Be careful when you sit down! (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

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On October 27, 1904, the New York City subway opens. The line traveled 9.1 miles through 28 stations. More than 100,000 people paid a nickel each to take their first ride. Today there are 26 lines, the longest running 32 miles. On October 28, 1998, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act is signed into law. The act strengthened copyright protections and allowed copyright holders to issue “takedown” notices to individuals or companies who engaged in infringing use of a copyrighted work. On October 29, 1969, Bobby Seale, a member of the “Chicago Eight,” is gagged during his murder trial on orders of the judge to stop Seale’s outbursts. The “Chicago Eight” were charged with crossing state lines to cause antiwar demonstrations in Chicago. Seale was eventually sentenced to 48 months in prison for the outbursts alone, but the murder portion of his trial ended with a hung jury and the contempt charges were dropped.

1. Halloween Ends (R) Jamie Lee Curtis, Andi Matichak 2. Smile (R) Sosie Bacon, Jessie T. Usher 3. Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (PG) Constance Wu, Scoot McNairy On October 30, 1864, the town of Helena, Montana, is founded by four gold miners at a location they called Last Chance Gulch. Miners flooded to the area by the thousands, finding $19 million in gold in four years. By 1894, Helena was the capital of Montana.

a picture of a moonrise over Hernandez, New Mexico, that would become one of photography’s most famous images. Adams made more than 1,300 prints of it during his career including one that sold at a Sotheby’s auction for $609,600 in 2006.

On October 31, 1955, out of loyalty to the crown, England’s Princess Margaret announced she would not marry Group Captain Peter Townsend. His divorced status would have forced her to give up her royal title, Civil List allowance, and place in the line of succession to the throne.

On November 2, 1862, Mary Todd Lincoln wrote to her husband about the public sentiment against General George B. McClellan’s cautious command, saying people “would almost worship you if you would put a fighting general in the place of McClellan.” The president followed her advice.

On November 1, 1941, Ansel Adams shot

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4. The Woman King (PG-13) Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu 5. Amsterdam (R) Christian Bale, Margot Robbie 6. Don’t Worry Darling (R) Florence Pugh, Harry Styles 7. Barbarian (R) Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgard 8. Terrifier 2 (NR) David Howard Thornton, Jenna Kanell 9. Bros (R) Billy Eichner, Luke Macfarlane 10. Top Gun: Maverick (PG-13) Tom Cruise, Jennifer Connelly (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

Meringue Ghost Cookies So Easy It’s Scary Meringue is a light, airy and beautifully sweet French dessert made from stiffly whipped egg whites and sugar. Many people think it’s a very difficult and temperamental technique, yet it’s actually quite simple. When you see how easy and inexpensive this is, you’ll never buy meringues from the bakery again! To make our adorable little ghost cookies, we need hard meringues. This is meringue that has been baked in an oven. They are solid to the touch and light as air. They can shatter when you bite into them, then dissolve pleasingly on the tongue. Hard meringue can be eaten as a confection, a cookie or used as a base for other desserts. Making meringue is easiest with a stand mixer, but I’ve used a hand mixer with no trouble. I wouldn’t try to whisk meringues by hand; it’s too much work for a Diva. It’s extremely important to keep the yolks separate from the whites. Any fat from egg yolk will prevent

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egg whites from beating properly. To avoid an accident, use the threebowl method. Separate each egg white into a cup or small bowl before transferring the yolk to a second bowl and the whites to a third bowl. Use any white that has even a speck of yolk in it for another purpose. It’s easiest to separate eggs when they’re cold, but let the whites come to room temperature before using. FRENCH MERINGUE COOKIES Yield: 36 cookies Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes • 3 egg whites, room temperature • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar • 3/4 cup sugar • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Preheat oven to 225 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Beat the egg whites and cream of tartar in the mixing bowl of a stand mixer (or a metal or glass bowl with a hand mixer). Use the whisk attachment on high speed and whip eggs until they hold soft peaks. Reducing the speed to medium and whisking constantly, add sugar 2 tablespoon at a time, whisking after each addition, until sugar is well dissolved before adding the next. Continue beating until whites are glossy and stand in stiff peaks. Add vanilla and blend one final time. Aiming for around 2 tablespoons per cookie, pipe or spoon your me-

ringue onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. To create ghosts, with a piping bag and a large round tip, use a motion like making a soft serve ice cream cone. If you don’t have a piping bag, you can use a zip-top bag with a small corner cut off. That’s what I used for the photo. Easy! Bake for 30 minutes then turn the oven off. Leave them there until completely dry, between one and two hours. Another name for meringue cookies is “Forgotten Cookies,” as they can be left in an oven for long periods of time after the cooking is done. To decorate as ghosts, use melted chocolate and a toothpick to draw faces. Warning! Cooked meringues cannot be refrigerated or they will become soggy like cardboard. But they will keep for at least a week if you store them in an airtight container. Now that you know how to make

meringue, there are so many ways to enjoy it. For example, little onebite meringues are called kisses and are eaten as a sweet little confection. They are often made with chopped nuts, cherries or coconut. Alternatively, you can shape them into dessert shells that you fill with ice cream, custard, whipped cream or fruit. Enjoy your fru-ghoul and fa-boolous ghosts, and happy Halloween! (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Trunk or Treat returns to Copper Mountain College

The Copper Mountain College Foundation is hosting its annual Trunk or Treat, on Halloween, Monday, October 31, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Bell Center on the Copper Mountain College campus. The event is free, all ages welcome, and everyone is encouraged to come in costume. The event had become an annual event before the pandemic interrupted it over the past two years. There will be a BBQ dinner for

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$10 to benefit the Booster Club at Copper Mountain College, and ages 8 – 13 can participate in the Elk’s Lodge Hoop Shoot, sponsored by the 29 Palms Elks #2134 and Yucca Valley Elks #2314. Those attending can meet CMC players and have their photos taken with Spike. For more information, please visit cmccd.edu/event/trunk-ortreat.

Desert Town Hall announces 2023 lineup of distinguished speakers The Coachella Valley’s premier lecture series, Desert Town Hall, presented by the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation, announced the 2023 season speakers today. The series includes four renowned individuals who will appear before an audience of nearly 2,000 ticket holders at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa in Indian Wells. “We are thrilled to present these respected leaders for the 2023 series,” said Executive Director Becky Kurtz. “Attendees will hear from acclaimed experts on foreign policy, the national political scene, cyber security, genius and innovation, and more.”

Mike Pompeo The 2023 season line-up includes: Frank Abagnale on Sunday, January 29, 2023. Kimberley Strassel on Thursday, February 23, 2023. Mike Pompeo on Monday, March 6, 2023. Walter Isaacson on Sunday, April 2, 2023. A limited number of season tickets are available at deserttownhall. org or call 760-610-2852.

Better late than never

Dubliner Shane Gaffney was visiting New York City. It was about 4:00 AM and he hailed a taxi cab. John McDonagh, an Irish American, was at the wheel, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. Gaff-

ney didn’t have enough money for his fare and so he gave McDonagh an IOU, promising two pints of Guinness at his parents’ pub if and when the taxi driver might visit Ireland. It all happened in 2013. But nine years later McDonagh showed up at the pub to claim his brews. Gaffney and his mom and dad were waiting for him as were reporters and regulars. And behind the bar was a “massive banner welcoming me,” said McDonagh.

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Changes for VA Small Businesses If you hope to set up a business as a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) or a veteran-owned small business (VOSB), your verification will no longer be done by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Instead, as of the beginning of 2023, the Small Business Administration (SBA) will be in charge. No new applications will be accepted after Oct. 24, 2022, for either verification or reverification, due to the transition to the Small Business Administration. If

Halfway. After that, he is running out of the woods. you currently have a business and wonder about your next steps, go to vetbiz.va.gov and click on “See frequently asked questions concerning this change.” The Vets First Verification Program, using the Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE), will be your go-to for all types of assistance, including working through the initial steps: Intake, Assessment, Federal Review and Decision. The benefits are worth the trouble to become VA-verified, if only for the set asides that are at the heart of how the VA helps small businesses -- competition is limited, which helps veterans compete for federal contracts. At least 3% of those contracts are held for service-disabled veterans who own their businesses. To be a SDVOSB or VOSB, a business must be owned 51% or more by a veteran who did not receive a bad conduct or dishonorable dis-

charge, and be controlled on a daily basis by a veteran who has the managerial experience to run the business. In addition, the veteran has to be the highest paid person in the company, working full time and holding the highest position in the company. To qualify as a service-disabled business, the veteran must meet all of the above qualifications and also have a disability rating letter from the VA confirming a service-connected disability. If you’re ready to start a business, check out va.gov/osdbu/ verification/index.asp and scroll to the guides and forms. If you’re still at the thinking stage and need direction and help in becoming an entrepreneur, go to va.gov/OSDBU/entrepreneur/ index.asp for information on finding financial backing, growing your business or doing business with federal agencies and more.

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Why do we say ‘trick or treat’?

Homeowners think nothing of having goblins, nurses, vampires, or astronauts showing up at their doors each October asking for candy. Any other time of the year and these visitors might be turned away. But Halloween is all about the magical and the macabre, and trick-or-treating is a major component of the festivities. Kids and adults alike cry out “trick or treat” at each house they visit. Many utter this familiar phrase without a second thought and may have no idea how this familiar custom came to be. During the Middle Ages, less fortunate individuals would go “souling,” which was a process of going door-to-door asking for food on November 1 in return for saying prayers for the deceased on All Souls Day on November 2. Many centuries later, the tradition of “guising” began in Scotland around the same time of year. People began wearing masks and costumes to disguise themselves and prevent evil spirits from harming them. Spirits were thought to cross over more readily around Halloween. The custom also was called “mumming” and

was celebrated in nearby England and Ireland as well. Costumes were eventually accompanied by hijinks. Mischief makers would sing a rhyme, do a card trick or tell a story in exchange for a treat. If that treat wasn’t presented, a “trick” could be played. For 19th century children, tricks included jamming hot cabbage into a keyhole to stink up a house or frightening passersby. History.com indicates that when European immigrants arrived in America, they didn’t give up their annual mischief or requests for treats, and the custom spread throughout the early 20th century in the United States. While the practice of begging for treats in some shape or form went by many names, Merriam-Webster reports that a newspaper in Saskatchewan, Canada first mentioned the words “treat” and “trick” together in print. A 1923 article indicated, “Hallowe’en passed off very quietly here. ‘Treats’ not ‘tricks’ were the order of the evening.” By 1927, more and more children were uttering “tricks or treats” to solicit candy from their neighbors. Trick-or-treating gained steam throughout the 1950s, with endorsements by major candy companies. The custom also was showcased in popular comic strips. Even though there are tricks to be made on Halloween, treats are the real draw of the day.

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Pride: Say Gay! T-Party & T-Dance Palm Springs Art Museum has announced two Pride celebrations that both occur on Friday, November 4. Picking up on the city of Palm Springs’ Pride theme of Say Gay! in response to the ongoing attacks on the LGBTQIA+ community across the United States, the museum event will feature a roundtable of local notables including Mayor Lisa Middleton, Dr. Jonathan Paul Higgins and Monique “Fauxnique” Jenkinson. The panel, moderated by former mayor Ron Oden, will spill the tea on current LGBTQIA+ issues and will adamantly Say Gay! The T-Party will be followed by a T-Dance in the museum. This year’s museum Pride events will offer a moment of reflection

and conversation, and embody the resistive power of partying. Say Gay! T-Party and T-Dance take place at the Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 Museum Drive in Palm Springs. Opening tea reception is from 2 to 2:30 p.m., T-Party Say Gay! Rountable Discussion from 2:30 to 4 p.m. and T-Dance from 4 to 7 p.m. Cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. For more information visit psmuseum.org