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Magical winter wonderland, complete with twinkling lights, dazzling light displays, and holiday fun

f you’re looking for the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit, the illuminating spectacle of WildLights is returning for its 30th season at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. Whether you are a frequent visitor during the Christmas season or are new to the seasoned spectacle, this immersive winter wonderland is a must-see for the whole family. Visit WildLights for an illuminated journey around the Living Desert Zoo, complete with twinkling lights, dazzling displays, and holiday fun. Throughout the night, visitors find endless aweinspiring sights and festive photo opportunities. They will also be able to go for a spin on the carousel, enjoy themed treats, take a free souvenir photo with Santa, and much more. In true WildLights tradition and a Living Desert hallmark, the G-scale model trains will be decked out for the holidays with more than 3,300 feet of track. Due to popularity, advanced reservations are required and there is limited capacity each night. Each guest’s timed WildLights ticket indicates the earliest time they can enter the Living Desert Zoo. All daytime visitors, including

• Within a week of stealing 16 statues from an Indian Hindu temple, the thieves responsible believed their subsequent nightmares and bad luck were a direct result and brought back some of the property with a note asking for forgiveness -- but still held on to two of the statues anyway. • Baby elephants suck their trunks for comfort.

1. TELEVISION: At which popular restaurant does Penny work in “The Big Bang Theory”? 2. ASTRONOMY: Which one of Jupiter’s moons has active volcanos? 3. GEOGRAPHY: The Tiber River flows through which famous capital city? 4. LITERATURE: Who wrote the novel “The Martian Chronicles”? 5. U.S. STATES: Which river forms the eastern border of Iowa?

members and guests with WildLights tickets, must completely exit the Zoo by 5 p.m. Beginning at 6 p.m., WildLights guests will be allowed to enter at the time designated on their ticket. General Admission for this event is priced at 16 dollars while Members get in for 14 dollars. Children ages 3 to 12 are priced at 12 dollars and children under 3 get in for free. Guests of all ages will be able to pose with Santa for photos through December

24. Santa will then depart for the North Pole on Christmas Day and will not be at WildLights on December 26 through the 30. WildLights opens November 22 for members only and opens to the public November 23, 25-26 and on selected night in December from 6 to 9 p.m. Visit livingdesert.org for more information. The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is located at 47900 Portola Avenue in Palm Desert.

• Do you like tequila? Thank a bat. Seriously. Bats are the main pollinators of the agave plant, which is the key ingredient in tequila. No bats, no agave, no tequila!

• If you attended the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, perhaps you participated in a Thanksgiving tradition known as Frozen Turkey Bowling. And yes, it’s essentially what it sounds like: A bunch of folks hurling oiled frozen turkeys down a grocery store aisle at a set of bowling pins. Strange? Sure, but it raises money to combat smoking, so we’re on board.

• On Jan. 20, 2022, a U.S. hacker managed to bring down North Korea’s entire internet. In addition, he performed this feat in great comfort, while wearing his pajama pants, watching “Aliens” and munching on spicy corn snacks. • James Cameron came close to casting O.J. Simpson as the Terminator, but ultimately decided the athlete was “too pleasant” to portray the character.

6. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the first president to give a televised address from the White House? 7. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What image on Canada’s flag is a recognizable symbol of the country? 8. MEASUREMENTS: Which ancient civilization used palms, digits and cubits to measure length? 9. MOVIES: Who voices the character Princess Anna in “Frozen”? 10. ANIMAL KINGDOM: An elephant has the most muscles in which part of its body? (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

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It’s that time of year again when we do holiday shopping, much of it online. It’s also the time when more scammers come out. And what is it scammers want most? They want your personal information so they can turn it into cash and fraudulent purchases. Here are a few ways to avoid getting scammed online this holiday season: Beware sales emails that include links, even if the email is from a store you usually use. Thieves are very good at making their scam pages look genuine. Instead of clicking a link, open a web browser and go directly to the website itself. Sometimes the email will request that you update your account information. Instead, call the store and ask if they’ve sent out that request. Beware the tracking emails you get with updates about packages

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that you’re expecting. Remember that genuine FedEx and UPS emails won’t ask for any personal information from you. Don’t click links. Go directly to the website. Be careful where you shop online. Check reviews to see what others have to say. Avoid those with few or low ratings. Consider using Amazon for most of your online purchases and having a Prime membership. Amazon is good at protecting customers when it comes to you receiving damaged items or not receiving any items at all. A Prime membership now costs $139 a year, but it includes free shipping, free movies and videos, and more. If you are scammed, report it. Call your bank and the police, and then notify the Elder Fraud Hotline at 833-372-8311. A goal for 2023: Go inside your bank to do your transaction now and then. Yes, it’s easier to just use the drive-up window for deposits and cash withdrawals, but there is a lot to be said for letting them put a face to a name. Once they know you and your banking habits, they’re more able to quickly identify anything that might be wrong.

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Fuzzy face kids Facial hair is all the rage in Casper, WY. Just ask the judges at the Guinness Book of World Records, who say the citizens of that town broke the record for the longest beard chain. As the Casper Star Tribune described it, “To participate, competitors needed to sport a beard at least 8 inches in

length. They stood side-by-side, one lengthy beard attached to the next until the chain stretched through the room. Once they were all clipped together, someone took a tape measure to determine the length of this cable of historic facial hair: 150 feet.”

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‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ screens Thanksgiving weekend at Camelot Theatre Palm Springs Cultural Center presents a special holiday screening of the cult classic “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” in the Historic Camelot Theatre at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, November 25 and 26. Experience the film as it was meant to be seen on the largest screen in the valley. Cocktail hour starts at 8 p.m. with a full bar, drink specials, and hotbuttered popcorn. Pre-Show and screening start at 99 p.m. Tickets are $13 and available on Eventbrite and at the PSCC Box Office during business hours, 2300 E. Baristo

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Road, Palm Springs. In addition to a full shadow cast, the two events will feature all of the classic elements of RHPS audience participation, including an interactive pre-show, screen call backs, and prop bags. The first 100 to arrive and check in for each event will receive a free prop bag, and a limited number of prop bags will be available for purchase. UCSB Film Studies Alumni Katrina Storton will direct an all local full shadow cast on the stage

in front of the screen. “I’m thrilled to direct and produce the first ever Coachella Valley Rocky Horror Shadow Cast in the Historic Camelot Theatre. Having been a lifelong fan of both Rocky Horror and the Camelot, I’m excited to share an experience that celebrates a love of the absurd with people from all walks of life at a theatre that was instrumental in shaping my film career.” said Cast Director Katrina Storton.

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Consider these 13 gratifying Thanksgiving facts Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and friends and reflect on one’s blessings. In 2022, Canadian Thanksgiving takes place on October 10, while Americans celebrate on November 24. In anticipation of these holidays, here are some interesting facts about the Thanksgiving celebration. 1. American Thanksgiving is largely modeled on a 17th century harvest feast shared by the English

settlers and the Wampanoag tribe. 2. Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving on the second Monday of October. It is based on European harvest festivals. 3. The National Turkey Federation says around 45 million turkeys will be eaten on Thanksgiving, which equates to about 720 million pounds of turkey being consumed (with the average turkey size being 16 pounds). 4. The Butterball hotline answers roughly 100,000 calls every year on its turkey question hotline. 5. In 1953, the Swanson company overestimated the number of frozen turkeys it would sell for the holiday season by 26 tons. Rather than waste the meat, Swanson sliced it up, repackaged it and created the first frozen TV dinners. 6. Thanksgiving in America may be older than many recognize. While Thanksgiving is largely tied to the 17th century settlers, the National Parks Service says in 1565 Spanish settlers in St. Augustine (now Florida) celebrated by having a meal to which they invited the native Seloy tribe. The Spanish

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served pork stew, sea biscuits, red wine, and garbanzo beans. Some say the Seloy contributed turkey, venison and maize. 7. Thanksgiving didn’t become a civic holiday until Abraham Lincoln made it one after the Civil War tragedy. Thanksgiving was declared a national holiday on October 20, 1864. 8. The Pilgrims did not refer to themselves as “pilgrims.” They used the word “separatists” as they were separating themselves from a larger belief system. 9. In addition to Canada and the United States, Grenada, Liberia, the Philippines, Saint Lucia, and the Netherlands celebrate their own versions of Thanksgiving. 10. Each year, the American president “pardons” a turkey from slaughter on Thanksgiving. This tradition dates back to when Abra-

ham Lincoln’s son was upset that his family’s turkey that was going to be killed for Thanksgiving dinner. 11. According to the U.S. Calorie Control Council (CCC), an average American may consume 4,500 calories and 229 grams of fat on Thanksgiving Day. 12. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is an annual tradition. People line the parade route in New York City or tune in to watch the parade on television. It originated in 1924 and the famed balloons were added in 1927. 13. Apple pie is the pie of choice for Thanksgiving, even though pumpkin pie is prevalent this time of year. Thanksgiving is a popular holiday in Canada and the U.S. Many traditions have been borne of the holiday, and it is a favorite time of year for many people.

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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 November 24 Fortem Financial 16th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K This annual family friendly event benefits Martha’s Village & Kitchen which provides funds to support the mission to end hunger and homelessness in the Coachella Valley. The event also feaures exhibitor booths,

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