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The Galleri Classic swings into town PGA Tour Champions will test legends and spectators on the green
• While fish can cough, they don’t sneeze. • In June 2022, the New York Public Library donated half a million books to kids under 18 so they could start their own personal book collections. Collecting and reading books has been found beneficial to learning, stress relief and even future success. •And speaking of libraries, they’re not always just for books: The Buffalo Tool Library in Buffalo, New York, allows members to take out tools for home improvement, gardening and repair projects. • Actor Morgan Freeman, after serving in the U.S. Air Force, got his first paid job in show business as a dancer at the 1964 World’s Fair. • After having a double mastectomy in her senior years, the ever-outspoken Alice Lee Roosevelt Longworth, eldest child of President Theodore Roosevelt, took to referring to herself as “Washington’s only topless octogenarian.” • Dolbear’s Law, which states the connection between air temperature and the rate at which crickets chirp, is accurate to within about one degree Fahrenheit for the field cricket. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.
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he Galleri Classic golf tournament will be swinging its way into the Coachella Valley March 20-26, filling the void left at Mission Hills Country Club with the departure of The Chevron Championship, a.k.a. the ANA Inspiration LPGA tournament, to Houston, Texas. The Galleri Classic will feature 78 PGA Tour Champions professionals, including World Golf Hall of John Daly Fame members 50 years of age and older, who will play 54 holes of stroke play for a purse of $2.2 million on the Dinah Shore Tournament Course. Many of the competitors have played The American Express (PGA Tour) in its previous iterations such as the CareerBuilder Challenge, the Humana Challenge and the Bob Hope Desert Classic. The tournament will be the latest addition to the PGA Tour Champions’ annual schedule. Galleri is a cancer-detection test developed by GRAIL, a healthcare company whose mission is to detect cancer early through its blood test for cancers not commonly screened for, especially for those over 50 years old. Proceeds will benefit six valley charities dedicated to cancer prevention, support and treatment, including American Cancer Society (Palm Desert), Desert Cancer
Foundation, Eisenhower Health, Hanson House, Pendleton Foundation and Shay’s Warriors Life After Cancer. In addition to daily and weekly grounds passes, a VIP spectator experience is available in The Champions Club on 18, an all-inclusive ticket option during competition rounds March 24-26 with complimentary food and full bar service and situated beside the island green at the historic, par-5 18th hole, next to the legendary Poppie’s Pond. For those seeking to play, golf enthusiasts can take part in a customized experience of joining PGA Tour Champions professionals on the course. Each proam foursome is paired for a round of golf with a pro player on either March 22 or 23 and players receive a deluxe package of activities. The Galleri Classic will be the ultimate bucket list experience for players as well as spectators, offering inspiration for cancer treatment and support. The Galleri Classic is held at Mission Hills Country Club, 34600 Mission Hills Drive, Rancho Mirage. Passes are $30 daily, $65 weekly. Clubhouse access is $75 single day, $150 weekly. Tickets available at thegallericlassic.com.
Fascinating facts about frozen food Healthy Choice foods were inspired by a heart attack. Charles M. Harper, head of Conagra foods, suffered a heart attack that forced him into intensive care. In 1989, he started the Healthy Choice food line. The sleeve in Hot Pockets has a name. It’s called a susceptor, a crisping device used to get that conventional-oven feel from a microwave. The first sleeve was invented by William Brastad on behalf of General Mills and patented in 1981. Clarence Birdseye invented flash freezing for the frozen food market while he was a fur
trader. While fishing with Inuit people in Labrador, Newfoundland, Birdseye noticed that the fish froze immediately when pulled from the water. When he defrosted and cooked them months later, he was pleased to see the taste and quality preserved. He applied this knowledge to a fast freezing method for food, and the rest was history. Eggos were originally called Froffles. Brothers Tony, Sam, and Frank Dorsa created the recipe for the popular frozen waffles but originally wanted “Froffles” (aka Frozen Waffles). Someone must have intervened about the eggy taste and they changed the name to “Eggos.”
1. MOVIES: What is the name of Scarlett and Rhett’s daughter in “Gone with the Wind”? 2. GEOGRAPHY: What body of water lies between Australia and New Zealand? 3. TELEVISION: Eric Camden is a minister on which TV dramedy? 4. CHEMISTRY: Which element has the Latin name stannum (Sn)? 5. LITERATURE: Which book is first written in C.S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia series? 6. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the name of the bird logo on Twitter? 7. ANIMAL KINGDOM: How long does it take a sloth to digest food? 8. PSYCHOLOGY: What is the irrational fear represented by coulrophobia? 9. MYTHOLOGY: Which Greek god stared at his own reflection until he died? 10. INVENTIONS: What did Alessandro Volta invent? (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc. Answer on page 6
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Calendar of events March 17 The Beach Boys One of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful bands of all time, with 36 songs that include, “Surfin’ USA,” “I Get Around,” and “Don’t Worry Baby,” to reach the Top 40 charts. 8 p.m. The Show, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. 800514-3849, aguacalientecasinos.com March 17 Tusk: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute They leave no stone unturned in replicating the music of one of bestloved and top-selling bands. 8 p.m. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 760-340-2787, mccallumtheatre.com March 18 Marie Osmond Spend an evening with the iconic singer, television perfomer & talk show host, actor, author, entrepreneur & public speaker. 8 p.m. The Show, 32250 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage. 800-5143849, aguacalientecasinos.com March 18 Tanya Tucker A defining voice of a modern-day legend, the twotime Grammy-award winner continues to inspire artist today. The legendary singer brings her latest tour to the desert. 8 p.m.
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Screwball Comedy brings ‘The Thin Man’ to Camelot Theatre The Palm Springs Cultural Center’s new retrospective film series, Screwball Sundays, featuring classic screwball comedies shown in the Historic Camelot Theatre. The series continues on March 19 with a screening of the 1934 film “The Tin Man” starring William Powell and Myrna Loy at 3 p.m. The screwball comedy genre emerged in the 1930s and 1940s, featuring fastpaced, witty dialogue and zany, improbable plotlines. They often revolved around mistaken identities, misunderstandings, and madcap schemes, and were known for their strong female leads and romantic tension. These films were a cornerstone of
Hollywood’s golden age and continue to be beloved by audiences of all ages. “Partnering with the Palm Springs Cultural Center on this series has been a dream come true for us at the Film Society of Screwball Comedy,” said Aliece Pickett, Founder of the FSOSC. “We’re thrilled to bring our love and knowledge of this genre to a wider audience and share our enthusiasm for classic film with the community.” For a full Screwball Sunday schedule and tickets visit psculturalcenter.org/screwball-sundays. More information about the Film Society of Screwball Comedy, visit fsosc.org.
Museum’s Family+ features splatter paint among other activities Palm Springs Art Museum’s rich line-up of activities for the March 19 edition of Family+, a free series from 1 to 5 p.m. every third Sunday of the month. Family+ features artmaking and creative workshops, music, and other activities for kids, teens, and families+. Artists, creatives, makers, and musicians produce activities and workshops throughout the museum. On Sunday, March 19 there will be a series of workshops offered at various times throughout the day, including: Paint-Splatter with Superbloom exploring pattern, color, and light, Dance Workshops with Chris Bishop; a movement session where at-
tendees will learn about the evolution of a street dance style called Popping, Family tours of the exhibition LIGHT + CHANGE with artist Phillip K. Smith III. Registration is required for the free workshops. There will also be allday activities including face painting, balloon creations, drawing, mosaic making, Polaroid photos, and more. Food and drink options will be provided by local vendors,
including juices from My Dee’s Juices, coffee by Café Empatía, cotton candy by Cool Cactus Candies, and pizza and more by Popping Off Pies. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The Palm Springs Art Museum is located at 101 Museum Dr., Palm Springs. Visit psmuseum.org for more information and to register.
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Del Shores’ ‘Daddy’s Dyin’ Who’s Got the Will?’ at PCT Set in Lowake, Texas in 1986, Daddy’s Dyin’… concerns the reunion of a family gathered to await the imminent death of their patriarch, Del Shores who has recently suffered a physically and mentally disabling stroke. This hilarious and touching story about the rebirth of a family unit’s spirit is told in the traditional Del Shores’ fact-paced fashion that keeps audiences holding their guts and drying their eyes. The talented cast includes Amanda Burr as Mama Wheelis, Louise Ross as Sara Lee, Winston Gieseke as Orville, Kathleen Anderson as Lurlene, Jasmine Shaffer as Evalita, Dani Jara as Marlene, Sam Schwartz as Harmony and Terry Huber as Daddy. “Daddy’s Dyin’ Who’s Got the Will?” Palm Canyon Theatre, 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. Show times: 7 p.m. Thurs., 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, March 17-26. Tickets: $38 adults, $34 seniors, $17 students. For tickets or more information, visit palmcanyontheatre.org or call 760-323-5123.
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How does it feel when you’re the only one in the whole grocery store who’s wearing a mask? Or when you get three phone calls from the senior center asking if you’re interested in signing up for the monthly ladies lunch, after you’ve already said no? Do you feel tempted to explain to the young person who gives you the eye in the dairy aisle? Or worse, apologize to the senior center staffer who no doubt voted to dispense with all masks months ago? Don’t. Don’t explain. Don’t apologize. Just keep doing what you’ve been doing for three years now, which is taking care of yourself as best you can. Depending what source you read, you might be tempted to believe that Covid is no longer a problem, that it’s safe to go to lunches
where everyone is sitting inches from each other, that it’s perfectly fine to go without the mask in stores. However, if you look at graphs and charts and follow the progress of Covid, you’ll see that it’s still very much among us. Data taken from The New York Times Covid stats indicates that for a twoweek period in February, there were in excess of a half million positive Covid cases in the U.S. Individual states are doing better or worse than the average. In my state, the 14-day change has gone up 50%, and we’re not even in first place. Those positive Covid numbers are from people who were tested at a facility that reports their statistics. How many millions of people are using those at-home test kits and never see the inside of a doctor’s office and therefore don’t have their results reported? TITLE: None of us has a crystal ball to see when Covid might leave us for good. While it’s still here, take care of yourself. And yes, keep washing your hands.
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Egg roll bowls equals low carb bliss Ingredients • 1 tbsp. vegetable oil • 1 clove garlic, minced • 1 tbsp. minced fresh ginger • 1 lb. ground pork • 1 tbsp. toasted sesame oil • 1/2 onion, thinly sliced • 1 c. shredded carrot • 1/4 green cabbage, thinly sliced • 1/4 c. low-sodium soy sauce • 1 tbsp. sriracha • Kosher salt • 1 green onion, thinly sliced • 1 tbsp. toasted sesame seeds Directions 1. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat vegetable oil. Add garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
Add pork and cook, stirring occasionally, until meat is golden in parts and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes, breaking meat into small pieces with spoon or spatula. 2. Push pork to the side and add sesame oil. Add onion, carrot, and cabbage. Stir to combine with meat and add soy sauce and sriracha. Cook until cabbage is tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Season to taste with salt. 3. Transfer mixture to a serving dish and garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.
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• To keep the edges of lettuce from browning, tear it or use a plastic knife sold just for this purpose. Metal will make the edges brown. • If you are reattaching a button to shorts or pants, try using dental floss, the unwaxed kind. It’s much stronger and can hold the button better than regular thread. Use a marker to darken it if the color is an issue.
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Nine things to know about Ramadan Each year, practicing Muslims around the world celebrate Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. Islam is the world’s second most widely practiced religion and also one of the fastest growing religions in the world. According to WorldAtlas, Islam has approximately 1.7 billion followers. Muslims consider Muhammad the last Prophet of God, and believers adhere to his teachings by reading the Quran. Ramadan is the holiest month in the Islamic calendar. Here are nine things to know about this interesting month on the Muslim calendar. 1. The Muslim calendar year is shorter than the Gregorian calendar year. Therefore, Ramadan will begin 10 to 12 days earlier each year. It falls in every season throughout a 33-year cycle. 2. Individuals fast from dawn to dusk during Ramadan. Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam and is intended to bring the faithful closer to God and remind them of the suffering of the less fortunate. 3. The word “Ramadan” originated from
Boy oh boy Lathan Williams, who hails from Hammond, LA, is likely to have his picture on a baseball card pretty soon. In fact, seven-year-
the Arabic root “ramida,” which means severe heat, burnt ground and even shortness of provisions. It has been said that Ramadan was the name given to the month because it burns out the sins with good deeds. 4. The religious impart enthusiasm throughout Ramadan. While fasting is compulsory for adults, many children as young as age 8 readily fast as well. 5. Fasting is not the only sacrifice or form of self-restraint Muslims commit to during Ramadan. They also refrain from drink, sexual activity and all forms of immoral behavior, including impure or unkind thoughts. According to Britannica, false words, bad deeds or bad intentions are as destructive as eating or drinking during daylight hours. 6. Just before sunrise, Muslims eat a predawn meal of power foods called “suhoor.” After sunset, individuals break the fast like Muhammad did nearly 1,400 years ago, with a sip of water and some dates. Then, after sunset prayers, a large feast called “iftar” is shared with family and friends. 7. There are fasting exemptions for chil-
old Lathan the Kid Umpire, as he’s known around town and his growing social media fan club, may soon be declared the world’s youngest baseball umpire by the judges at the Guinness World Record. He’s been calling plays on baseball fields since he turned five-years-old.
dren, the elderly, ill people, and women who are pregnant or nursing from fasting. 8. Accommodations may be made in certain predominantly Muslim countries to conceal non-Muslim individuals who are eating during the day from practicing Muslims. Others strictly prohibit public eating during the day — even for nonMuslims. Establishments like bars and nightclubs tend to be closed for the month. 9. At the end of Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, the “Feast of FastBreaking,” is celebrated. This celebration is often special and elaborate. Gifts may be exchanged and children may wear
new clothes. Ramadan is a special time on the Muslim calendar that focuses on prayer, reflection and fasting.