Desert Star Weekly Oct. 26, 2022 issue!

‘Magic Of Lights’

By Desert Star Staff

COACHELLA VALLEY,

CA. –This holiday season will be even brighter, merrier, and more colorful as Magic of Lights transforms the Empire Polo Club into a vibrant drive-through

holiday-themed light display. The festive event kicks off Friday, November 18, and runs through Sunday, January 1.

“Magic of Lights” will debut at the sprawling Empire Polo Club in Coachella Valley.

Featuring dozens of displays, illuminated canopies, and digital animation, all constructed with millions of individual LED lights to create a memorable holiday experience for the whole family.

“We are excited to

Adam Lambert at Agua Caliente Resort Casino

Story and Photos by Pat Krause The Show at the Agua Caliente Resort, Casino, and Spa hosted Adam Lambert on its stage. Lambert is an American Idol singer who has surpassed some of the Idol winners in his career. Lambert has a fan base that packed the house at The Show. It was a sold-out concert as every seat was filled. As with other concerts, the seats on the main floor were eliminated so fans could stand close to the stage for close-up viewing. Cell phones were

busy trying to get a photo. This concert had a Halloween theme. The stage was darkened, and a light show was part of the concert. Lambert came on stage with their face painted and a massive cape with big shoulders. He wore a large black outfit with many adornments and platform shoes to make his 6 foot 1-inch frame even taller. Two dancers were seen during his show that started in the back and then moved all over the stage.

At one point, he talked to the audience about his love for Halloween. He said that even if he is 40 years old, he loves to dress up like a kid. His costumes showed that. He removed his cape after a couple of songs to show his tattooed arms and vested chest. One of the songs was “Another One Bites the Dust.” His vocal range is something to be admired by all. He spoke about his new song that I loved, showing his lower range and talent as a singer.

bring Magic of Lights to the Coachella Valley community for the first time ever and believe it will become an annual holiday tradition,” says Ken Hudgens, CEO of Family Entertainment Holdings, LLC. “Our innovative,

creative team has designed a drive-through holiday wonderland light experience

Adam Lambert. Photo by Pat Krause

Sights And Sounds That Astound

You might like if you enjoy: The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Four Tops, The Animals, Fats Domino, Janis Joplin, classic rock and soul music

Fantastic returns from groundbreaking Scottish outfit Simple Minds and Aussie singer-songwriter/guitar great Orianthi as well as an incredible collection of performances on the “Ed Sullivan Show” are available now.

Artist: Simple Minds Title: Direction of the Heart (BMG)

You might like if you enjoy: U2, Simple Minds, The Fixx

Tell me more: Simple Minds is back with its highlyanticipated Direction of the Heart, the legendary Scottish outfit’s 18th studio album. The nine-track disc is a genuine triumph, featuring singersongwriter Jim Kerr, guitarist Charlie Burchill, bassist Ged Grimes, vocalist Sarah Brown, keyboardist-guitarist Gordy Goudie, drummer Cherisse Osei and keyboardist Berenice Scott delivering stylish songs that are both bewitching and expertly crafted. The shimmering opener “Vision Thing,” dynamic and

propulsive “First You Jump,” new wave-mining “Human Traffic” featuring Sparks frontman Russell Mael and urgent “Who Killed Truth?” are early highlights on the album.

The propulsive “Act of Love” (a gem written by Kerr and Burchill in Glasgow back in 1977 and performed as the opening song of their first-ever gig), enticing “Natural” and unsettling “Planet Zero” are late album highlights.

Direction of the Heart closes with a shining synch-swept cover of The Call’s 1983 track “The Walls Came Down,” a track that Simple Minds makes it own with lush layers of vocals, shining synthesizers and textured guitar work. Information: SimpleMinds.com.

Artist: Orianthi

Title: Rock Candy (Frontiers Music s.r.l.)

You might like if you enjoy: The Pretty Reckless, Steve Vai, Rainbow Tell me more: Singersongwriter/guitar master

Orianthi is back with her hard rocking album Rock Candy. Orianthi’s amazing guitar work comes in the service of original songs that are bolstered by melodic choruses while retaining their powerful thrust — just listen to the “Light It Up” and infectious “Getting To Me.” Fans of virtuoso lead guitar work will appreciate her blazing fretwork on “Fire Together,” “Red Light,” “Void,” and poignant “Where Did Your Heart Go” on the Jacob Bunton-produced LP. The confessional “Living Is Like Dying Without You” is a nice dramatic turn for the Australia native, a power ballad that showcases her signature soprano vocals and nuanced acoustic guitar playing. “Illuminate” and “Illuminate (Part 2)” are instrumental bookends on the high-flying release, displaying Orianthi’s otherworldly talents with an electric guitar. Information: iamorianthi.com.

Title: Ed Sullivan’s Rock & Roll Classics (Time Life)

Tell me more: Watching the enthralling 10-disc collector’s set of Ed Sullivan’s Rock & Roll Classics is to be immersed in the groundbreaking sounds of a wide-ranging lineup of groundbreaking artists who made their collective mark on the charts in the 1950s, ‘60s and early ‘70s. The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Bee Gees, Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, The Jackson 5, The Rolling Stones, Fats Domino, The Supremes, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Stevie Wonder and Creedence Clearwater Revival are among the many notables who are seen via 128 live and uncut performances on the stellar collection.

Long celebrated for his uncanny ability to recognize up-and-coming music greats, Sullivan brought icons including Presley, Holly, The Beatles, Bee Gees, The Supremes and The Rolling Stones to his Sunday Night prime-time variety show early in their careers. This deluxe collection (which retails for $119.96) allows modern-day audiences to fully appreciate The Ed Sullivan Show’s unique role in history as a showcase for several generations of popular music legends. Among this writer’s favorite performances

on the 10-disc set are The Four Tops’ medley of 1965 hits (“It’s the Same Old Song/Something About You/I Can’t Help Myself”), The Lovin’ Spoonful’s “Do You Believe in Magic,” The Animals’ rocking “Don’t Bring Me Down,” The Rolling Stones’ rousing “Paint It, Black,” and Holly’s “Peggy Sue” and “That’ll Be the Day,” as well as the thrilling turns from Presley, The Band, The Byrds and The Beatles.

Throughout the years, the studio sets and production values of the performances grew more ambitious as evidenced by the cosmic-styled medley of The 5th Dimension’s “Aquarius/ Let the Sunshine In” filmed in May 1969, and the Ike and Tina Turner Revue’s explosive version of the Creedence Clearwater Revival hit “Proud Mary” in January 1970.

In addition to the performances, there are bonus interviews and brief newsreel-aided segments that shed light on the cultural and historic highlights of the times in which these performances were captured. A 36-page “Collector’s Book” that features liner notes, trivia and wonderful photos enhances the title.

The best of popular music from the 1950s, ‘60s and early ‘70s is truly captured across Ed Sullivan’s Rock & Roll Classics. Information: TimeLife.com.

CA – October 24, 2022 -

to announce

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we’re again offering local valley residents the opportunity to purchase total-price General Admission passes to Coachella and Stagecoach 2023.

Starting today, eligible zip codes 92201, 92202, 92203, 92210, 92211, 92230, 92234, 92236, 92240, 92241, 92253, 92254, 92255, 92258, 92260,

92261, 92262, 92263, 92264, 92270, 92274, 92275, 92276, and 92292 may purchase. The billing zip code must match one of the eligible zip codes for your order to be processed.

There will be a 4-pass limit per weekend per resident for Coachella and an 8-pass limit for Stagecoach while

supplies last. Resident passes may only be purchased by local valley residents and their guests. Wristband registration is required.

Head to our website links below to purchase passes: https://coachella.com/residents https://www.stagecoachfestival. com/residents/

By Desert Star Staff

Controversy Over Free Speech Roils Berkeley Law School

By Desert Star Staff

Pro-Palestinian advocates are speaking out to support student groups at the University of CaliforniaBerkeley Law School who voted not to host Zionist speakers, saying it is a matter of free speech.

In August, Law Students for Justice in Palestine asked other student groups to pledge not to invite speakers who support the Israeli occupation of Palestinian lands, and fourteen out of 100 agreed.

Dylan Saba, staff attorney at Palestine Legal, who is Palestinian and Jewish, said the students’ backlash is unfair and could harm

their future job prospects.

“These students are being smeared in the media left, right, and center,” Saba contended. “I think it’s critical to affirm that these students have the right to do this and to push back against these bad faith attempts to smear this as anti-Semitism.”

The charges of antiSemitism began with an article in the Jewish Journal by Ken Marcus, a former Trump official from the Office of Civil Rights, who claimed Berkeley has established “Jewish free zones.”

Erwin Chemerinsky, dean of the Law School, who is Jewish, called for academic freedom, tolerance, and civility. And wrote in the Daily Beast he would consider sanctions for groups violating “the Law School’s rules ... that no speaker can be excluded for being Jewish or for holding particular views.”

Saba said the bylaw would exclude speakers

based on political expression, not religion. However, he added there’s a double standard regarding groups supporting the boycott, divest, and sanctions

movement, known as BDS.

“A reproductive-justice group would not be expected to host an anti-abortion speaker,” Saba pointed out. “In that same way, groups

committed to Palestinian Liberation should not be expected that they have to host someone who opposes those values.”

Matches Record Low Unemployment

By Desert Star Staff

The Clean Water Act turns 50 years old this week, but parts of it are currently under attack in a case before the U.S. Supreme Court. The case could remove protections from some streams and wetlands, making it easier and cheaper to pollute or even eliminate these waterways.

Chanté Coleman, senior vice president for equity and justice at the National Wildlife Federation, said the law was partially motivated by the 1969 Santa Barbara oil spill.

“There weren’t any federal controls on industrial pollution or oil spills,” Coleman explained. “So, many cities dumped largely untreated sewage into the Pacific Ocean or its coastal bays. And the federal government itself dumped 50,000 barrels of radioactive waste into the Pacific Ocean.”

California has strict rules to protect water, but a new report from the National Wildlife Federation said the case, Sackett versus EPA, could allow factories, hog farms, and wastewater plants to pollute waters in other states lacking strong water quality protections.

The report highlights the success in turning Monterey Bay from an ecological disaster caused by pollution and overfishing into a healthy ecosystem and thriving tourist destination and credits the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Coleman noted few laws have ever had such a massive impact.

“The Clean Water Act keeps 700 billion pounds of pollutants out of our waters annually,” Coleman reported. “And has slowed the rate of decline of wetland loss and doubled the number of safe waters

for fishing and swimming.”

The report also called on Congress to do more to address agricultural runoff, which is the leading reason bodies of water across the U.S. do not meet water-

quality standards.

Disclosure: The National Wildlife Federation contributes to our fund for reporting on Climate Change/Air Quality, Endangered Species & Wildlife, Energy Policy, and Water.

Communication, thoughts, ideas, perceptions, beliefs – all these will be assessed and reassessed. You will apologize if impatient, inappropriate or angry with others; assess short trips and directions, do walk-abouts in neighborhoods; talk with acquaintances and siblings and ponder upon how to get from here to there quickly. You can be irritated with certain opinions or belief systems. Notice as your mind slows down, a refreshing respite. Don’t try to force your ideas on anyone. You can strain social interactions if you don’t have Goodwill. Just be kind.

TAURUS

Be aware of finances, tend to possessions and resources, assess values and recognize what you actually do value. Understand where your money is going, and pull back on spending if necessary. Future security becomes very important. If underpaid, assess what you are worth. It is important to have comfort during Mars retrograde. List all things required for comfort. This list will be valuable when Mars is direct. Tithe generously to those who assist you. What we give from the heart is always returned ten-fold....so we can give and give some more. And as we give, we too are given to. We are taken care of.

Everything is moving backward, upside down and turning inwards. This is a good time to find buried treasure within the self. Like old desires, hopes, wishes, aspirations. It is a time of refinement of all parts of the self. And a time to rest more. Patience becomes you.

Things in your life tend to become more and more private, more spiritual. Your intuition will inform you of when you’re out of step, when you need more rest, when your health is on edge. Things that remained in the background - events, memories, people - suddenly appear. They will need careful tending. Usually you’re not angry. Often after brooding over things, you become happy and carefree. However, during Mars retro, buried angers, hurts, sadnesses materialize. Allow them, talk with them, let them flow through you. Know that all is well and that everything is just magic.

Thoughts and ideas concerning reputation, professional life, career ambitions and how you’re recognized in the world will appear so you can change or adjust plans, assessing your energy and goals. You will feel an inner responsibility to firm up and complete old projects and plans. For everyone, buried feelings of frustration and/or anger may erupt. You may want to offer forgiveness for previous unskillful actions and words. There is a call for practicality during these many retrograde weeks. You organize your time. You are a master of time.

forth in the upcoming weeks. Allow the Soul to direct the personality. The Soul gives one right direction. Make the choice to laugh, enjoy and be happy with everyone and everything.

You may feel somewhat withdrawn, pulled back from the outer world, introspective. Reflective and contemplative. You may not assert yourself in usual ways or take the usual risks. Do not demand things of yourself or “push the river.”

Hopes, wishes and dreams from the past will flicker like shadows in your mind and also in nightly dreams. You may consider reconnecting and/or renewing previous friendships or memberships and participation in certain groups. Reflection, not action, is most important during Mars retrograde. You will need patience during the retrograde weeks. It is not a time for decision making or initiating projects. Your North and South Nodes will activate a gathering of past gifts, walking then into the future. Life changes, opens like a lotus.

So many things - your faith, wisdom, goals, philosophy of life, politics, travel and adventure will all be reviewed by the Mars retrograde. Ponder upon what actions produce Goodwill. You are to come from the heart of the matter. Always act within the principle of what is right, what serves others, what is the Good. Have enthusiasm for life. This then becomes inner joy. You will rework ideas, ways of servicing, helping others so Goodwill can emerge. Be aware of writing, publishing and things legal. Slow down to catch up with the love that underlies the happenings of the times.

During Mars retrograde you consider the face you present to intimates. One’s energy is lessened, so we must approach events and people with a different focus – that of review and renewal. During this time you may assess everything regarding intimate relationships and partnerships. We ask ourselves what do we want from our relationship, what do we give, what are we receiving? It’s good to consider the quality of love and commitment, if there is any hidden anger, and if we are bringing balance and harmony to our interactions. This is most important work. Everything is relationship.

AQUARIUS: The Mars retrograde reminds us of childhood, of entertainment in your life, of hobbies, past romances, and most of all your creativity. It is good during the coming weeks to play more, find time for leisure and perhaps, if available, a love affair (that won’t last). You may discover yourself in the midst of a romance, a creative activity or part of a child’s life. You may continue to have a feeling of being stuck or in a sort of purgatory. An old project no longer interests you. Wait a while when unsure. Refocus, back track, rest, renew and do all to restore yourself to greater health.

Intimacy, shared finances, marriage, in depth relationships will be examined during the many weeks of Mars retrograde. Intimacy becomes more complicated. Confidence in expressing yourself may wane. It’s most important to rightly manage power issues in relationships (all types). Is there a struggle with money, addiction, fears? A new perspective comes

The Mars retrograde is felt both directly and yet subtly. It creates a constant state of challenge and testing. Whereas Capricorn can be quite thoughtful and disciplined, Mars is wild, passionate and can be out of control. Therefore, this time could be quite intense. There will be many revelations and inspirations. During the retrograde, care of health and daily activities are the focus. It is good to assess daily rhythms, energy reserves, diet, liquid intake and overall health. Do not push yourself s. Attempt to reorganize your environments (inner and outer). Live daily life simply, easily, lovingly and purely.

AQUARIUS

Home, family, security, safety, things domestic, food, gardens, nourishment and nurturance at all levels and a sense of one’s foundation all call you to attention during the Mars retrograde. Projects begun before the retrograde will slow down. Past emotional issues, if not dealt with beforehand, come up for review, revision and closure. Check the home for needed repairs, fix what needs attention, remove what is not used or needed. Home life, after the retrograde will feel renewed, more bountiful. You will have new ideas about how to nourish yourself and others. Slow and steady is good. Beauty too. Sow some new winter seeds in the garden.

Risa D’Angeles is the founder and director of the Esoteric & Astrological Studies Research Institute: Risa’s Esoteric Astrology. She can be reached at risagoodwill@gmail.com.

No Election, Only Paid Inspectors, and Acclamation

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Hello Kelly, our HOA had an election for 2 Board seats, there were 3 candidates. Not enough ballots were returned to make quorum. The quorum percentage decreased over the next few months. Then the current board decided to not even have the ballots counted, and to keep the old board in place. Is this legal? Thanks in advance, WC, Brea. Dear W.C.: If quorum failed, the election failed and there is no election and no counting of ballots. If your bylaws provide for a reduced quorum, then yes, a meeting can be held and votes counted if the procedure

is followed to set an “adjourned meeting” using the lower quorum for the election of directors. However, if the bylaws do not provide for a reduced quorum, the reduced quorum is not met, or the procedure is not followed to set a reduced quorum meeting, then per Corporations Code Section 7220(b) the election fails and the board stays in their seats until the next election (or until resigning). Hopefully, your HOA can attain quorum next time. Best, Kelly

Dear Kelly, at our condo meeting, we were told that the state law has been amended to require associations to adopt election rules and to appoint inspectors of election per Civil Code 5105. We are a small community and have limited funds. The board and manager

discussed the above by stating that they would have to pay a law firm to “inspect our elections” to comply with this law. The way Section 5105 reads, it appears to me that the board can just appoint a trustworthy person to do this job for a small fee. Is this correct? K.L., Carlsbad

Dear K.L.: The legislature massively ramped up HOA election procedures in 2005, and one of those new procedures was requiring all HOAs to have one or three persons act as an “Inspector Of Elections.” This led to the creation of a new business, the professional inspector of elections. However, in addition to a hired professional inspector per Civil Code Section 5110(b) the inspector could be a CPA, volunteer poll worker, notary public, or an

HOA member not a director or candidate or related to a director or candidate. The inspector also cannot be the manager, HOA attorney, or any other current HOA vendor. Smaller HOA boards may be fine by just appointing volunteers as the inspector. Best regards, Kelly.

Kelly: It sounds like the new election by acclamation code section allows for such an election every three years. Is this correct and would a regular election need to be held the other years? C.L., Eureka

Dear C.L.: The election by acclamation statute, Civil Code Section 5103, is new in 2022. Subpart (b) says that one of the requirements for using election by acclamation is that the HOA must have conducted at least one election in the previous

three years. That means that theoretically the HOA could have elections by acclamation three out of four years, but the fourth year must be a regular election with counted ballots. Also, note the other requirements in terms of announcements and timing – to preserve the ability to use election by acclamation, the HOA must start planning its elections six months ahead. Best to your HOA in Eureka, Kelly.

Kelly G. Richardson CCAL is a Fellow of the College of Community Association Lawyers and Senior Partner of Richardson Ober LLP, a California law firm known for community association advice. Submit column questions to kelly@roattorneys.com. Past columns at www.HOAHomefront. com. All rights reserved®.

Community-Wide Dance Event At Cabot’s Pueblo Museum

By Desert Star Staff

DESERT HOT SPRINGS

-After a two-year suspension of hosting public events, DiversityDHS has now resumed by announcing a larger scale Fall Season dance party titled ‘CLUB 54

– DANCE AT THE PUEBLO’ held on November 12th, 2022, at Cabot’s Pueblo Museum, located at 67617 Desert View Avenue, Desert Hot Springs, CA.

An outdoor, afterdark, under-the-stars event featuring legendary vocalist KeishaD as the headline entertainer. This event will capture the 1970s, 80’s, 90’s, and 2000s. Live DJ’s Edward Noriega and ‘T’ Gingerbear expertly arrange music sets marking the style of each

of these eras, interspersed with contemporary EDM, Trance, Electronica, House, and more.

If you would like to participate in this event as a sponsor, exhibitor, community organization, or food vendor, we currently have a minimal number of spaces available, and time is short of applying. Go here to apply:http:// diversitydhs.org/1912-2/.

View the concept and energy of the event by viewing the introduction video here: https://youtu. be/7Bl3SckjV9A

DiversityDHS wishes to invite you, your friends, and your neighbors to join us in making this an epic successful night for all!

Report: Electric Vehicles Jump in Popularity; Prices Leap, Too

meaningless when dealer markups are out of control.

“Some of them are charging $50,000, $60,000 or even more, over the manufacturer’s suggested retail price, the sticker price,” she said, “and we’re concerned that whatever rebates people get can just be swallowed by the dealers.”

Consumers can look online at markups.org to find out which dealers are selling cars at the MSRP versus jacking up the prices. For example, a recent study by iseeCars.com found the hybrid models with the biggest markups include the Ford Maverick truck and the Lexus RX 450h SUV.

their prices even more unless the California Air Resources Board moves to cap prices.

“If they want taxpayers to help fund those transactions and assist low- and moderateincome consumers into getting into cars, to make them more affordable,” she said, “they have to be more affordable.”

By Desert Star Staff

Electric vehicles now make up almost 18% of the car-buying market in California. That’s up 42%

from 2021, according to the latest data from the California Energy Commission.

Right now, low-income buyers can get up to $9,500

in grants and rebates.

But Rosemary Shahan, president of Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety, said these rebates become

Proposition 30 on California’s November ballot would raise taxes on the wealthy to pay more rebates on zero-emission vehicles, build more EV charging stations, and fund wildfire prevention. But Shahan said more rebates could motivate dealers to raise

Dave Clegern, a California Air Resources Board public affairs officer, said the agency expects EV prices to drop as the supply grows. Asked if the agency would consider price caps, he responded that it would have to “think carefully about the best consumer protection approach” if it became necessary to place a limitation on price above the manufacturer’s suggested retail.

Disclosure: Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety Foundation contributes to our fund for reporting on Consumer Issues, Environmental Justice, and Social Justice.

Adam Lambert at Agua Caliente Resort Casino

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He joked he would sing a few songs for the older crowd and sang, “What Do You Want From Me.” Then, he changed and came out with another giant Halloweenthemed costume. This time with big feathers and pointed studs on the shoulders, a plaid dress part including a skirt,

plaid stockings, and platform shoes which increased his stature by another 3 inches. He towered over the guitarists and dancers. He can quickly go from a very high note to a lower one in many of his songs. He shows his creativity in every part of his concert. Screams and clapping were loud after each song by his fans. Lambert is a fantastic artist

and One concert everyone should see at least once.

Other shows coming to The Show are on Oct 29, Neu Co You Toi, and November 5, Justin Shandor, both 18+ events. Nov.12th brings Bee Gee Gold, A tribute to The Bee Gees and Jackie Gibson Quintet. Frankie Valli and Tony Orlando are coming soon

Firebirds 2nd win in Calgary

Monday night at Scotiabank Saddledome. Jesper Froden, Kole Lind, Ville Petman each tallied goals in the team’s second consecutive victory.

For the second straight night, it was the Firebirds who struck first. Jesper Froden stole the puck from a Wranglers’ defenseman at the blueline and raced into the zone on a 2-on-1 rush. Froden wristed the puck over the shoulder of netminder Dustin Wolf for his second goal of the season. Coachella Valley extended their lead with a powerplay goal thanks to a Kole Lind blast from the right circle. Lind was set up by Brogan Rafferty and Austin Poganski for his third goal of the season.

in the loose puck for his first professional goal. Kole Lind was awarded the secondary assist.

The Wranglers hit the scoresheet in the third period after Calgary captain Brett Sutter notched his second goal of the season.

Firebirds’ goaltender Joey Daccord stopped 24 of 25 shots in the team’s second victory of the season.

Coachella Valley’s powerplay finished 1-for-5 and their penalty kill went 3-for-3.

The Firebirds return to Seattle to face the Abbotsford Canucks on Friday from Kraken Community Iceplex. Puck drop is slated for 3pm PT.

By Desert Star Staff

Rookie Ville Petman added to the Firebirds’ lead 11:37 into the second period. A Gustav Olofsson shot missed the net, but Petman was there to tap

THREE STARS:

3.) CV – Jesper Froden (1G)

2.) CGY – Brett Sutter (1G)

1.) CV – Kole Lind (1G, 1A)

The Artist Council Community Exhibition

The Artists Council in Palm Desert held its Juried Artists Council Members Community Exhibition and Sale on October 21st. More than 200 art lovers came to see this exhibition of local artistic talent. Several art pieces were purchased that very night. The first piece of art sold was by the youngest member of the Art Council,

Oscar Solano, for his painting, Grown Man. Sold pieces were marked with a big red dot. The night held refreshments thru local Eight4Nine Fine Catering and Events. The exhibit was held at the Artists Center and Galen’s Gardens.

Patrons walked thru this beautiful art center to see such talented artists in our valley and the art they produce. The show

incorporates all mediums, oil, watercolor, photography, acrylic, and other mixed media. The artists show their creative styles thru all this art. Guests were treated to music by DJ minus at the reception in the back garden area. The jury consisted of Consuelo Montoya and Nicholas Orozco, who chose the winning art and announced it at the end of the evening.

Both jurors are well versed in the field of art from Los Angeles. The emcee was news anchor Joe Smith. The excitement grew as they awaited the results of the winning art.

The winners were announced from the 84 entries. 157 members entered, but only 84 were chosen for this event. Out of the 84, only three awards were given. Eric

H.F. Law for his art, Photo Language Community. The next award winner was Karin Skiba for her piece, Loretta Had 4 Brothers. The last winner was Terry Hastings for his Palm Springs Pool Party artwork. The jurors said it was hard to award only 3 because so many were close to winning. There are over 500 Artists Council members. They provide classes in art. The new classes in November include Mardi Alexis, a two-day Abstract Mixed Media redux: acrylic, oil, cold wax, and collage. Also, Wallace Colvard, Lighting Basics for Artists, Jeni Bates, Painting for Absolute Beginners, and Joe A. Oakes, Heaven Has It. A Class for all who consider painting as a hobby or career.

CALGARY, AB.– The Coachella Valley Firebirds proud

affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Seattle Kraken (@ SeattleKraken), have begun

their inaugural season 2-00-0 following a 3-1 win over the Calgary Wranglers on

Story and Photos by Pat Krause

Co-chair Tony Radcliff, Juror-Consuelo Montoya, Winners Terry Hastings, and Eric H. F. Law. Juror-Nicolas Orozco . MC -Joe Smith and Co-Chair-Ulrike Maria. Photo by Pat Krause.

Carole Hatcher and Oscar Solano with Red dot, 1st painting sold.

Photo by Pat Krause.

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Inside the comfort of their own vehicle, guests will enjoy Magic of Lights’ classic holiday favorites, including Winter Wonderland, the 12 Days of Christmas, Toyland, festive Elves, and Reindeer Road. In addition to the 200-foot-long Enchanting Tunnel of Lights, there will also be three other brand-new tunnels to delight and amaze – the Blizzard Light Tunnel, the Snowflake Tunnel, and the Candy Cane Light Tunnel.

Other brand-new displays include the 32-foot-tall animated Mattel’s Waving Christmas Barbie®, Prehistoric Christmas featuring life-sized dinosaurs celebrating the season, and BIGFOOT® Monster Trucks. Created with over two million

sparkling lights, Magic of Lights is a nostalgic and festive event everyone will enjoy.

QUICK FACTSMAGIC OF LIGHTS

• 2+ million lights per Magic of Lights event

• 12.6 miles of light cord per Magic of Lights event

• 3,750 staff hours to set up each Magic of Lights event

• The steel displays are designed, bent, cut, and welded into about 800 frames combined in different configurations to create each show’s giant winter holiday scenes. Each scene’s frame is designed using the latest CAD technology and handbuilt in-house from 15 pages of design specifications each.

• Each Magic of Lights show uses about 10 miles of steel to build the displays and 10 miles of LED lighting installed inside the presentations; there

Halloween Radio Drama Produced by CV Voice Actors

By Desert Star Staff

“Sparks and Baxter

Spend the Night at Murder Mansion,” an original radio play produced by Coachella Valleybased voice-over actors, will premier on YouTube on Sunday, October 30th, at midnight Pacific time (9 p.m. Eastern).

The plot concerns two popular morning radio personalities (Sparks and Baxter) who do a remote broadcast from a notorious “murder mansion” on Halloween eve. Will they discover the secrets of the old house? Will they survive the night?

The 40-minute stereo

audio drama+ features original music and mostly original sound effects. Local radio personalities Ken Alan and Ralph Squillace appear as Sparks and Baxter, respectively. Steve Jordan narrates. Also in the cast are former NBC news anchor Janet Zappala and newcomer Ethan Kaiser. What better way to spend Halloween than by candlelight and an “old dark house”-style melodrama?

Sign up for alerts now on the KenAlanVoices.com YouTube channel and watch the trailers.

are 10 different colors of LED bulbs used in the shows.

• Scenes like the animated Mattel’s Waving Christmas Barbie are as high as 32 ft. tall and as long as several hundred feet.

Magic of Lights shines daily from 6pm until 10pm beginning Friday, November 18 through Sunday, January 1. Tickets for this colorful seasonal event go on sale on Tuesday, October 18 at 10am PT and

can be purchased at just $15 per Weekday and $20 for Any Day per vehicle. For a complete schedule and to purchase tickets, visit MagicOfLights. com/CoachellaValley

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other common designation of real property: 88616 AVENUE 76 THERMAL, CA 92274 A.P.N.: 755150-009/ 755-150-008 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written re quest to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encour aged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 758-8052 or visit this Internet Web site www.Xome.com, using the file number assigned to this case 22-26982. Information about postponements that are very

short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. For sales conducted after January 1, 2021: NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auc tion. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (800) 758-8052, or visit this internet website www.Xome.com, using the file number assigned to this case 22-26982 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropri ate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: 10/17/2022 Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC 1500 South Douglass Road, Suite 150 Anaheim, CA 92806 Automated Sale Information: (800) 758-8052 or www.Xome.com for NON-SALE information: 888313-1969 Vanessa Pessina, Trustee Sale Specialist. Publish Oct 27. November 2, 9, 2022. DSW22-2692

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Date of Sale: 11/01/2022 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At entrance to Riverside County Courthouse at 3255 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262

NOTICE is hereby given that First American Title Insurance Company, a Nebraska Corporation, 1 First American Way, Santa Ana, CA in care of: 400 S. Rampart Blvd, #290 Las Vegas, NV 89145 – Phone: (702) 304-7509, duly appointed Trustee under Notice of Delinquent Assessment (“NDA”), and pursuant to Notice of Default and Election to Sell (“NOD”), will sell at public auction for cash, lawful money of the United States of America, (a cashier’s check payable to said Trustee drawn on a state or national bank, a state or federal credit union, or a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings bank as specified in sec tion 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state) all right, title and interest now held under said NDA, to wit: Multiple Timeshare Es tates as shown on Exhibit “A-1” (as described in the Declaration recorded on 08/31/2001 as Document No. 2001-422429 as amended) located at 7133371777 Dinah Shore Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA, 92270

with APN shown herein. The Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address shown herein. All recording references contained herein and on Schedule “1” attached hereto are in the County of Riverside, California. Said sale will be made, without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, as to title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum due under said NDA, plus accrued interest thereon to the date of sale, estimated fees, charges, as shown in sum due on Schedule “1” together with estimated expenses ofthe Trustee in the amount of $600.00. The claimant, Mission Hills Vacation Ownership Association I, Inc., a California nonprofit mutual benefit corporation, under NDA delivered to Trustee a written Declara tion of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The under signed caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located, and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. First American Title Insurance Company, a Nebraska Corporation. APN: See Schedule “1”. Batch ID: Foreclosure HOA 116556-RM272-HOA. Schedule “1”: NOD Recording Date and Reference: 07/05/2022; 2022-0299667; Contract No., Owner(s), APN, Lien Recording Date and Reference, Sum Due; 36121030EP-407413, MARK WESTIN a/k/a M WESTIN and MAUREEN WESTIN, 010-721-301, 05/10/2022 Inst: 2022-0218247, $3,835.71; 372123-37EP-413391, PAMELA L. FUGELSO, 010-721-733, 06/13/2017 Inst: 2017-0236648, $7,746.44; 381109-33DP413825, DANIEL JOSEPH STITT and ELIZABETH VARGAS STITT, 010-723-583, 08/26/2019 Inst: 2019-0329379, $8,082.05; 400301-19AP-402663, Providence High School, a non-profit corporation, 010-711-123, 05/10/2022 Inst: 2022-0218244, $7,271.53; 420507-10AP-407397, DAVID J. MC GHEE AKA D. J. MCGHEE and KATHY MCGHEE, 010-716-314, 05/10/2022 Inst: 2022-0218243, $5,128.52; 431210-46AP-409591, ADAM C. VA RON and LEAH S. VARON, Trustees of the ADAM C. AND LEAH S. VARON LIVING TRUST, DATED MARCH 8, 2006, 010-715-813, 05/10/2022 Inst: 2022-0218245, $7,271.53; 440507-32DP-414970, JOHN R. GOODE and LYDIA A. GOODE, Trustees of the JOHN R. GOODE AND LYDIA A. GOODE FAMILY TRUST DATED NOVEMBER 30, 1993, 010-723089-8, 05/10/2022 Inst: 2022-218246, $4,981.26; 450608-45DP-413390, PAMELA L. FUGELSO, 010-722-717, 08/26/2019 Inst: 2019-0329382, $9,260.53; 471416-32EP-414842, MICHAEL L. COCHRAN, 010-723-912, 05/31/2019 Inst: 2019-0195797, $5,133.12. Exhibit “A-1”: Contract No., Vacation Ownership Interest No., Undivided Interest, Unit, Season, Use Year; 361210-30EP407413, E-30-3612-F, 1/104, 3612, SILVER, Even ; 372123-37EP-413391, E-37-3721-F, 1/104, 3721, GOLD, Even ; 381109-33DP-413825, D-33-3811-F, 1/104, 3811, SILVER, Odd; 400301-19AP-402663, A-19-4003-F, 1/52, 4003, PLATINUM, Annual ; 420507-10AP-407397, A-10-4205-F, 1/52, 4205, PLATINUM, Annual ; 431210-46AP-409591, A46-4312-F, 1/52, 4312, GOLD, Annual ; 44050732DP-414970, D-32-4405-F, 1/104, 4405, SILVER, Odd; 450608-45DP-413390, D-45-4506-F, 1/104,

4506, GOLD, Odd; 471416-32EP-414842, E32-4714-F, 1/104, 4714, SILVER, Even. Publish October 12, 19, 26, 2022. DSW22-2667

T.S. No. 102179-CA APN: 693-262-007

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/5/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 11/29/2022 at 3:00 PM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 12/11/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0739480 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: HARLAND L. WOLD AND MARILYN L. WOLD, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; AT THE FRONT STEPS TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE FORMER CORONA POLICE DEPARTMENT, 849 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA 92882 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 33239 ACAPULCO TRAIL, THOUSAND PALMS, CA 92276 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or war ranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts cre ated by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice ofSale is: $228,972.57 If the Trustee is unable to con vey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in

bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for pay ing off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROP ERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursu ant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 102179-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 102179-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 4777869 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117. Publish October 12, 19, 26, 20221 DSW22-2666

Officials Call for Windfall Tax on Companies That Overcharge for Gas

By Desert Star Staff

Gas prices have soared recently, and local officials are speaking out to support a windfall tax on companies engaging in price gouging.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has called a special legislative session on the topic for Dec. 5.

Eduardo Martinez, vice mayor of the city of Richmond, home to a Chevron refinery, said he supports a windfall tax and a drilling tax similar to one charged by the state of Alaska.

“It’s apparent that this situation is the consequence of the five big oil refiners in California who make 97% of the gasoline - controlling the supply to artificially drive up prices,” Martinez said. “A windfall profits tax solution that takes excessive profits out of the hands of oil corporations and puts money back into the hands of consumers surely deserves a special session.”

In a recent blog post, the Independent Petroleum Association of America wrote the price is determined by supply and demand. In addition, oil-producing countries recently cut production, and several refineries have also gone down for planned maintenance.

Igor Tregub, Elected Official to Protect America and environmental caucus chair for the California Democratic Party, said it still would not account for the large gasoline price spikes in California.

“In 2019, several refineries shut down simultaneously,” Tregub said. “The price spike at that time was a mere 34 cents. So refinery pre-scheduled maintenance is not a credible explanation for the sudden $1.54 increase in what refineries charge for every gallon of gas.”

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California Matches Record Low Unemployment Rate

By Desert Star Staff

SACRAMENTO – In

September, California matched the record low unemployment rate of 3.9% set in July 2022. The state also added jobs for the

twelfth consecutive month and has now recovered 99.1% of the jobs lost to the pandemic-induced recession:

• California’s unemployment rate fell from .2% to 3.9% in September,

matching the state’s recordlow rate and dropping 2.5% from September 2021.

• The state’s job increase from August 2022 was revised upwards by 16,100 jobs to a 36,000-job

gain, followed by a 6,500 job increase in September.

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• California has recovered 99.1% of the 2,758,900 jobs lost during the February 2020 – April 2020 pandemic-induced recession.

California this week stands at $6.05 per gallon.

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Mama’s House Ministries Celebrate 10 Years

Annual Heartbeat Of Love Luncheon On Saturday, February 11, 2023

Co-chair of the HEARTbeat Of Love Luncheon. “I am sure we will all be inspired by his accomplishments, love of country, and faith.”

By Madeline Zuckerman

It is a time of great excitement as Mama’s House Ministries enters its 10th year and celebrates its successful mission of offering a safe, supportive, loving, and nurturing residential environment for women in crisis, whether pregnant or with an infant, who have no place to go and no means of support. Mama’s House is the only residential home within the Coachella Valley providing shelter to these vulnerable women and their children, offering an extensive one-of-a-kind HOPE program, thus impacting families, communities, and generations.

In preparation for its highlyacclaimed HEARTbeat Of Love luncheon, scheduled for

Saturday, February 11, 2023, at the Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa, Mama’s House has announced Dr. Benjamin S. Carson will be the keynote speaker for this year’s luncheon.

“We have wanted to have Dr. Ben Carson with us for several years, though the timing was never right, until now,” said Jan Lupia, Founder & Executive Director of Mama’s House and HEARTbeat Luncheon Co-chair.

“We are honored to have this amazing, talented, brilliant man as our speaker for the February luncheon. The reaction from those who eagerly anticipate this luncheon is exciting, and we trust God for another successful event. At our luncheon, we will share an update on our expansion property, The Anne

Nunsensations!

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Palm Springs, Calif., The Nunsense Vegas Revue takes the sisters on a brand-new habit-forming adventure. When a parishioner volunteers to donate $10,000 to the sisters’ school if they 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 feather-filled, 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

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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.

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Silverstein Campus For Mama’s House, which is coming to life slowly in God’s perfect timing!”

Dr. Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., M.D., is the Founder & Chairman of the American Cornerstone Institute, whose mission is to promote the four founding principles of our country: faith, liberty, community, and to pursue common sense solutions. Dr. Carson served as the 17th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. From 33 years of age, Carson served as Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at the John Hopkins Children’s Center, becoming the youngest principal division director in the hospital’s history, and successfully performed the first separation

of conjoined craniopagus twins in 1987. Dr. Carson is the recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Spingarn Medal, the highest honor bestowed by the NAACP, and over 70 honorary doctorate degrees. He and his wife cofounded the Carson Scholars Fund, recognizing young people for exceptional academic and humanitarian accomplishments. The Fund, celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year, is currently operating in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The Carson Scholars Fund has awarded over 10,000 scholarships and more than $8 million. By 2023, the Carson Scholars will have installed more than 250 Ben Carson reading rooms around the country. Carson was born in Detroit to a single mother with a third-grade education who worked multiple jobs to support her family. Dr. Carson was raised to love and appreciate reading and education. He graduated from Yale University and earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School.

Dr. Ben Carson is currently the author of the New York Times bestseller Created Equal: The Painful Past, Confusing Present, And Hopeful Future Of Race In America.

“We are so honored that Dr. Ben Carson excepted our invitation to speak at our luncheon,” said Patricia McDonnell, Honorary CoFounder & Chairman of the Board of Mama’s House and

This year’s HEARTbeat Of Love Luncheon, benefitting Mama’s House, will be Cochaired by Jan Lupia and Patricia McDonnell. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 11, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa, located at 44400 Indian Wells Lane, in Indian Wells, California.

On Friday, February 10, 2023, Mama’s House will host an exclusive VIP Reception & Dinner for major donors held at a private location within the Coachella Valley at 5:00 p.m., with Dr. Ben Carson in attendance. All table sponsorships include some admissions to the VIP Reception, and a few have guests attending a private dinner with Dr. Ben Carson immediately following the reception.

Sponsorships are now available and range from $1,000 all the way up to a $100,000 Ultimate Sponsorship. For sponsorship information, please contact Jan Lupia directly at 760-406-3413 or 844-2328622 ext. 6, or email her at Janlupia@themamashouse.org to reserve your sponsorship! Individual tickets are $ 175.00.

Exclusive Media Sponsors for this year’s HEARTbeat Luncheon include THE DESERT SUN, Presenting Newspaper & Digital Media Sponsor; KESQ News Channel 3, Exclusive TV Media Sponsor; and ALPHA MEDIA-PALM SPRINGS, Exclusive Radio Media Sponsor.

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 MondayFriday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., M.d. To Be The Keynote Speaker