Desert Star Weekly Nov. 3, 2021 issue!

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November 3, 2021 Vol. 16 No. 86

‘Out Of Nowheresville’

Andrea Jungert as Patricia in Out Of Nowheresville and Kevin McVey, Writer-Director.

Tom Sizemore, The Platters Among VIPs to Celebrate Out Of Nowheresville By Desert Star Staff PALM SPRINGS, CA. OUT OF NOWHERESVILLE, an independent feature film by Writer/Director Kevin McVey

will make its theatrical debut showcasing local talent at the historic Mary Pickford Theater in Cathedral City, CA. on Friday, November 12, at 7 p.m.

Mary Pickford Theater in Cathedral City, California to Host Red Carpet Sneak Screening of Locally Produced Feature Film with a Live

Performance by The Platters. The offbeat thriller centers on two women trying to survive in a man’s world who discover a dead body in the desert

and a box full of drug money. The choices they then make will change their lives forever, forcing them to realize what matters in life—friendship Filmed in Palm Springs Continues on Page 2

Uplifting Troops All Around the Globe

By Desert Star Staff The ever-evolving mission of the U.S. military means service members are often on the move. As demonstrated by recent events in Afghanistan, Haiti and in the wake of Hurricane Ida, dedicated service members put their lives on the line whenever and wherever they are deployed at home or abroad. Being activated for relief efforts in a time of desperate need or being stationed in remote locations far away from home can be difficult. As a result, troops sometimes need support services provided by the United Service Organizations (USO). To boost morale for American service members all around

the globe, the USO is meeting them where they are. “The heart of our mission is to ensure service members stay strong through connecting them to the things they love and fight for,” says Christopher Plamp, senior vice president of operations, programs, and entertainment at the USO. “When the pandemic prevented us from serving in person as we have done for over our 80-year history, we innovated new ways to virtually foster the spirit of connectedness. As we look forward to a post-pandemic future, we are proud to continue strengthening the military – no matter the time or place.” essential services directly to Here are a few ways the the nation’s military in farUSO brings vital morale and reaching corners of the world:

• For military units stationed in distant locations with no USO presence,

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