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Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce
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Board of Directors
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Aaron Kyle
President
Joni Daniel
Vice President
Carrie Hendrickson
Secretary
Director
Robert Fleck
Director
Glenn Helm
Director
Lorie Wiederhold
Director
Yeseida Reyes
Director
Devon Carson
Director
James "Jim" Harris
Director
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Please allow me to introduce myself...
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Good day to you all.
My name is Aaron J Kyle and I am your new Chamber of Commerce President. This is my first ENews post and I am very excited. A brief bio, they said so, I am a native of 29 Palms and have lived here for most of my life. I worked at the Alamo and for my father, Jim Kyle of Kyle's Air Conditioning and Mojave Bluez fame. I grew up here, went to school here, and am raising my family here. I am your neighbor, I see you at the grocery store and post office, I went to school with you, and our kids go to school together. I own Aaron's Air Services, I know every street and hill and valley in this wonderful small town. I know many of you as well and the ones that I don't, well, I hope to meet you soon. It is my mission to get the Chamber back on track with its mission.
The Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to meeting the needs of its membership and community by fostering economic opportunity, and developing a favorable business climate while enhancing our quality of life.
I have been reading that a lot lately. I joined the Chamber 2 years ago, when I joined I paid, I spoke with the staff, and left. I didn't hear anything from the Chamber for 3 months. I had to call them to get my plaque that I purchased. I didn't receive any mail nor phone calls from them. I was bummed. I decided to get involved and find out what was going on. 9 Month's later and I'm the President. The first elected president in nearly 2 and a half years. I want you to know that I am on your side, that your board is on your side, that your staff is on your side. We want to know what your needs are. We have a conference room that is ready for
you to use. We have a really nice printer and internet access for you. And above all, we have an amazing referral network ready to send business your way. Your new board is one of the best ever, with a wide array of talents. Let us know. Talk to us. Send us messages and we will respond, with action. I've heard the talk, I've been paid lip service, I am promising you action. If you have a grievance, tell us,
if you have a compliment, tell us. Your board and I, we, are getting back to the basics, the fundamentals of our mission. You all will be getting an email soon, with some basic polling questions. Please answer them
so we can better serve you.
Lastly, our 80th annual Pioneer Days celebration is fast approaching. We are working hard to provide easy access to potential clients and customers for you with this event. We will have marketing on the base and basin wide to secure the most possible number of people and give you a phenomenal opportunity to share your business with the community. Please come and see me, email me, write me a letter, or call me or your board or staff and we will help you have success at this dynamic celebration. Not only is it our 80th Pioneer Days, it is 29 years as 29 Palms, the 75th Anniversary of Joshua Tree National Monument/Park, and the 100th Birthday of the National Park Service. This convergence of birthdays will only amplify your opportunity to expose your business or
non-profit.
Serving you,
Aaron J Kyle
President
Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce.
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"Desert Oasis: Wisdom in the Water" is the theme for the summer Art in Public Places exhibition at Twentynine Palms Visitor Center & Art Gallery and Chamber of Commerce, 73484 29 Palms Hwy. in Twentynine Palms.
The exhibition will be on display July 1 to September 30.
"Lack of Water"
Sterling Knuth
Metal/Wood
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Chamber President Office Hours
Chamber President Aaron Kyle will be available every Wednesday beginning Wednesday, August 3rd from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. to talk to business owners and community members about what the Chamber can do for you and the community. If you would like to speak with Aaron, stop by the Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce any time in the two hour period.
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Applications are now available for sponsors, vendors, and parade entries. Stop by the Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce to pick them up, or download the forms from our website!
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The St. Joseph's Players Community Theatre of Yucca Valley are holding open auditions for their Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 productions
Saturday, August 13th
, at
6:00 p.m.
at St. Joseph's Church (56312 Church Street) in Yucca Valley.
Two award-winning directors, Rebecca Havely and Abe Daniels, will be at the helm. Daniels' will direct the uproarious comedy, "Kitchen Witches" by Caroline Smith. The two female leads are two rival TV cooking show hosts in their late 30's to mid 50's. One has a son, Stephen, and a female stage manager/tech on the TV show set.
Havely's show choice is Aaron Sorkin's court-martial drama, "A Few Good Men." She has pre-cast the role of Lt. Col. Nathan R. Jessep with Abe Daniels. The cast calls for over a dozen men and one woman. However, women may be cast in some of the officer roles and some actors may be asked to play more than one role.
You may choose to prepare a monologue or read from the scripts that will be provided. Daniels' show will begin rehearsals October 1st, 2016 and perform weekends from November 12th through December 4th.
"A Few Good Men" will rehearse beginning January 16th, 2017 and run March 4th through March 26th. If you would like to volunteer backstage for either production, please attend the auditions.
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LifeStream Blood Drive
LIFESTREAM COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
- Where: Walmart
- Address: 58501 Twentynine Palms Highway, Yucca Valley
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 20
- Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Donors receive a free ticket to Wet 'n' Wild. Donors also receive free cholesterol screening and Gift of Life Donor Loyalty points that may be redeemed in the online donor store at www.LStream.org. Those aged 18-44 years may register for Be The Match bone marrow screening at all donor locations free of charge.
Contact Don Escalante for additional information,
909.885.6503 ext. 312.
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Wet 'n' Wild! Blood Drive
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Happy 100th Birthday to the National Park Service!
This August 25th, 2016 will mark 100 years of the National Park Service! This organization, since its creation in 1916, has had the vast responsibility of preserving and protecting the 391 different Parks, Preserves, Recreation Areas and Monuments across our Nation; for all generations to enjoy. Their tireless and sometimes thankless efforts are what will allow future generations of Americans to discover and enjoy nature, our heritage and the rich history of our Nation in pristine environments. So take some time this summer and Find Your Park and help celebrate the birthday of this wonderful organization! For more information on celebratory activities at a Park near you
click here.
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Desert Sõl Concert: Elks Lodge
Desert Sõl
August 27th, 6pm
Elks Lodge - Twentynine Palms
Desert Sõl will perform a concert of rhythm and blues, soul, and funk music on Saturday, August 27 at 6 pm at the Elks Lodge in Twentynine Palms. Proceeds from this concert will go towards a much-needed new roof at the Elks Lodge.
Tickets will be $10 per person at the door. The Elks Lodge bar will be open for business, serving cocktails, beer, and soft drinks. Other activities will include an outdoor BBQ and bouncy house for kids.
Desert Sõl was founded by Kimo Brownmiller in 2014, and has performed at numerous venues around the Morongo Basin. The band is made up of musicians from Twentynine Palms, Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree and Wonder Valley.
Their program will feature music of: Tower of Power, Stevie Wonder, Chicago, Ides of March, Adele, Otis Redding, Joe Cocker, Blood, Sweat & Tears.
Horace Miller, well known for his stage work at Theatre 29, will sing lead vocals, along with Yucca Valley High School student Kiersten King.
Former Twentynine Palms music director, Pat Kercheval, will play trombone along with low brass connoisseur, Mark Masker. Steve Caron, an astronomer at Sky's the Limit Observatory, will play bass trombone. The trumpet section will feature Yucca Valley High School music director Bill Barrett, as well as local musicians Bob Noble, Steve Lusk, and Jessica Fairfield.
The saxophone section will include Larry James and Jason Underwood on tenor saxophone and Beinn Stewart on alto saxophone. The rhythm section will be held down by Larry Gutierrez on lead guitar, Kerry Rose on bass, Dennis McDade on drums, and Keith Rogers on keyboards.
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or more information about the concert and festivities, call 760 699 1861 or 760 401 3004
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Joshua Tree Reads Kick off Literary Event
Join Tracy Tynan for Joshua Tree Reads Kick off Literary Event Saturday, August 27 at
The Station!
61943 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA
Follow
Tracy on Instagram and twitter @tynanthreads, or visit her
Webpage!
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Theater 29 Opening Night Gala
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Twentynine Palms Rotary Club
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Theater 29
"The Secret Garden", the redemptive family tale of love, loss, and renewal, helmed by the multi-award winning director Kathryn Ferguson, will take the stage weekends beginning August 26th through September 24th, 2016 at Theater 29.
The Opening Night Gala of the Hit three-time Tony Award winning Broadway musical is sponsored by Friends of the Twentynine Palms Library and The Gladys Carol Scholarship, Friday August 26th, with activities starting at 6pm. The curtain rises at 7pm.
The performers (left, Bella Oden as Mary Lennox and right, Chris Fleischman as Dickon) get ready for the Theatre 29 run of the Tony-Award winning Broadway Musical, "The Secret garden", from August 26th - September 24th. (Cindy Daigneault photo)
Based on the beloved novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, "The Secret Garden" tells the story of how, after the sudden death of her parents in the cholera epidemic of 1905 in India, ten year old Mary Lennox is sent to live with an Uncle whom she's never met. Mourning the loss of his own true love, Uncle Archibald is distant and strange. Cold, bleak Misselthwaite Manor is no place for a little girl. Strong-willed and brave-hearted, Mary finds soalce in a locked-up hidden garden, and with it, a path to rebirth, proving that hope can bloom from the darkest of places.
For opening night tickets, visit the 29 Palms Library, or call 760-972-7205 or 760-586-2185. Tickets for the Gala only are $25.00 and include hors d'oeubers, a silent auction, door prizes, and dessert at intermission. Curtain call at 7pm.
Rehearsing for the August 26 opening of "The Secret Garden" at Theatre 29 is (from left) Bella Oden as Mary Lennox, Katie Van Sumeren as Lily, Rory O'Brien as Colin, and Charles Harvey as Archibald Craven. (Cindy Daigneault Photo)
All proceeds will support the Friends of the Twentynine Palms Library and the Gladys Carol Scholarship.
Tickets for all performances (except opening night Gala) are available for purchase NOW at www.theater29.org, by calling the box office at 760-361-4151, via the WALLETINI app, our facebook page, or by scanning the QR code embedded on show posters at businesses across the City of Twentynine Palms.
Tickets are: $15.00 Regular $12.00 Seniors & Military $8.00 for Students with ID or Children under 12.
"The Secret Garden" Is appropriate for general audiences.
Theater 29 73637 Sullivan Road
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Skys's the Limit
Saturday, August 27 at Sky's The Limit:
Sidewalk Astronomy
Sky's the Limit Observatory and Nature Center invites stargazers to enjoy the desert night sky on Saturday, August 27 at a free public event that begins at 8:00 pm and ends around 12:00 am. The Observatory is at 9697 Utah Trail in Twentynine Palms, just outside the north entrance to Joshua Tree National Park.
Volunteers will set up a variety of kinds and sizes of telescopes on the winding sidewalks, and guests are welcome to use them or may bring their own binoculars and scopes as well. The presentation is very casual, so come at any time and leave when you wish. Bring a red flashlight to preserve night vision.
Mars and Saturn will be the main attractions and are very close in the southern sky near Scorpius. Also look for the bright clouds of the center of Milky Way galaxy that will be just to the east of Saturn. Many of the finest clusters and nebulae are in this region of the Milky Way including the Lagoon, Trifid, and Swan nebulae and the sparkling Butterfly and Wild Duck Clusters.
Prominent constellations are Scorpius (the Scorpion), Delphinus (the Dolphin), Aquila (the Eagle), Sagittarius (the Archer), Cygnus (the Swan), and Lyra (the Harp).
The campus is always open, so arrive around sunset to allow time to visit other educational attractions before the cosmic tour begins at dark. Dress for unpredictable desert weather and bring snacks, water bottles, and chairs. Children under 16 must be accompanied by adults. No pets and no smoking allowed on the STL campus, and visitors must carry out all trash.
The seasonal sky is very unpredictable and a viewing event may have to be delayed, rescheduled, or cancelled due to cloudiness, rain, or excessive wind.
Check Sky's The Limit Facebook Page or follow@STL29Palms to learn the latest status of an event, or call Steve at (760) 401-3004.
For more information and to see photos taken through STL's 14" Celestron Schmidt-Cassegraintelescope, visit the STL web site at
www.skysthelimit29.org. STL is an affiliate of the Basin Wide Foundation, a tax-exempt nonprofit organization. Donations to support Sky's The Limit's e ducational programs are gratefully accepted.
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Joshua Tree Institute
"Desert Bees and Climate Change"
Black Rock Lecture Series
Join Michael Orr, Doctoral Candidate at Utah State University, who will talk about his research at Joshua Tree National Park titled "Desert Bees and Climate Change". Bees are necessary pollinators in natural and managed ecosystems, but much remains unknown about our native bee fauna. Of the roughly 4,000 species in North America, the majority are found in the southwestern deserts. Thankfully, numerous preserves and parks protect these vital ecosystems. As one of the largest and least sampled, Joshua Tree National Park is an ideal place to investigate bee species richness. Michael Orr's main goal is to begin building a species list for the park, which can then be judged against those of other areas nearby. He has also taken time to make behavioral observations whenever possible, especially in regards to what bees eat and how they nest. Both of these factors influence where bees can live.
Stemming from a lifelong interest in insects, Michael completed his undergraduate degree in Entomology at Cornell University. There, he worked in Dr. Bryan Danforth's lab as a member of the Apple Pollinator Project. Furthering his newfound interest in bees, Michael took a year off before graduate school to work as a Smithsonian Institution Collections Intern for Dr. Sean Brady and as a USGS Contractor to Sam Droege. Both positions honed Michael's bee identification skills, which prepared him for his PhD work at Utah State.
Sponsored by the Desert Institute at Joshua Tree National Park, this lecture will be held at the Black Rock Visitor Center, 9800 Black Rock Canyon, Yucca Valley, CA 92284 on Friday, September 2, 7 pm - 8 pm.
The lecture is free and open to the public.
For more information, contact the Desert Institute at (760) 367-5535, [email protected], or visit
www.joshuatree.org.
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Star Twirlers Square Dance Club
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DESERT INSTITUTE at Joshua Tree National Park
September 2 --
Black Rock Lecture
featuring Michael Orr and his talk on "Desert Bees and Climate Change" at 7 pm. Michael Orr is a Doctoral Candidate at Utah State University and he recently completed research at Joshua Tree National Park as a recipient of the Lee Family Grant which is administered by the Joshua Tree National Park Association. Admission is free. The Black Rock Ranger Station is located at 9800 Black Rock Canyon Road in Yucca Valley.
September 9 --
Old Schoolhouse
Lecture
featuring Clifford Trafzer and his talk on "A Chemehuevi Song". The Chemehuevi of the Twenty-Nine Palms tribe of Southern California stands as a testament to the power of perseverance. This small, nomadic band of Southern Paiute Indians has been repeatedly marginalized by European settlers, other Native groups, and, until now, historical narratives that have all too often overlooked them. This lecture takes place at the Old Schoolhouse in 29 Palms at 7 pm. Admission is $5.00. A dinner with the speaker will be held at the 29 Palm Inn at 5 pm. Please call Diana at 760-367-5539 for dinner reservations before Wednesday, September 7.
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Desert Institute at Joshua Tree National Park
September 16 - 18
Insects and Arthropods of the Morongo Basin with Kurt Leuschner.
Did you know that insects can survive in temperatures over 110 degrees Fahrenheit in the shade with little or no water? Kurt Leuschner will explore the lives of the largest group of animals in the world through a study of insect anatomy, survival traits, habitats, and behaviors. Participants will learn to identify and distinguish insects from other arthropods and then practice their skills in the field. Field observations will include Joshua tree forest, palm oasis, desert, dune, and riparian habitats as well as a special night session with blacklights at the Big Morongo Canyon Preserve. Offered for University Credit - 1.5 units.
September 24
Bighorn Sheep in Joshua Tree National Park
with Mark Jorgensen.
Desert bighorn sheep are the largest native animal in the desert southwest. Mark Jorgensen will discuss the bighorn basics such as physical characteristics, distribution, behavior, predator relationships and disease in this class. Participants will also learn about how the Park's current preservation efforts for the bighorn sheep corresponds with the unique physiological characteristics of these animals and the Park's management plan to preserve this magnificent animal, as a part of California's heritage. During the session, the class will hike into bighorn habitat and learn the key elements important for bighorn sheep survival.
September 24 - 25
Explore Camping: A Workshop for Women
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If you have a taste for adventure, a thirst for wild spaces or just want to improve your outdoor skills, sign up here! Learn how to thrive in the outdoors with camping basics and best practices, improve your knowledge of natural science and have fun with a bunch of other intrepid women. On this weekend camping workshop you'll learn about the desert while hiking through it, share stories around a crackling campfire, and acquire useful skills that will transform the great outdoors into your own spectacular backyard. No prior camping experience is necessary, though some basic equipment is required. More experienced campers who'd like to brush up on their skills or just come to have a good time are also welcome. This weekend of classes will be held at the Lost Horse Campsite, a beautiful location that is perfect for this program! Ladies 21+ only.
September 24 - 25
Night Sky Photography with Dennis Mammana.
If you enjoy photography and are fascinated by the desert night sky, this two-day hands-on workshop is for you! Dennis Mammana will teach participants how to use even the simplest of cameras to create magnificent celestial portraits. The class will begin with tips for setting up and shooting the night sky. Saturday evening, participants will head into the park to try out their new knowledge under the real night sky. The next day, Mammana will show how the image taken the previous night can be altered in PhotoShop. Any camera, digital or film, will work, as long as it can be adjusted manually, used with a tripod, remote control, and can take exposures of 15, 30, or more seconds. Students should have a good working knowledge of their equipment prior to taking this class. Sign up soon, as this class is limited to 12 participants!
September 25
Desert Snakes: Mystery and Intrigue with William Hayes.
Feared and respected by many for their potential to inflict harm, snakes have long captured the fascination of humanity. William Hayes will introduce participants to a remarkable variety of venomous and non-venomous snakes that inhabit Southern California's deserts in this all-day class. Starting in the classroom, Dr. Hayes will discuss the many adaptations that are essential for snakes to survive in the desert ecosystem including unique morphological, physiological, behavioral, and ecological traits. Snake venom will also be discussed in detail providing answers to the following questions. What, exactly, is venom? How is it made and how is it delivered? Can venoms be beneficial? The class will explore the surrounding desert to identify reptile habitat and hopefully see some snakes!
Offered for University Credit - .5 units.
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The fourth annual Joshua Tree National Park Art Exposition will be held September 17th and September 18th, 2016, in Twentynine Palms, CA, at a variety of venues in the Oasis of Mara next to Joshua Tree National Park Headquarters.
The exposition's annual Juried Art Exhibition will be displayed at the historic 29 Palms Art Gallery for the month of September, with an awards reception for artists and the public set for Saturday night, September 17th.
The exposition is presented by Joshua Tree National Park Council for the Arts, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. For more information, visit
www.JTNPArts.org
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[email protected]
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FUNDRAISING AUCTION
Morongo Basin Democratic Club
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Mojave Desert Land Trust
Don't miss this opportunity to learn valuable skills as a Volunteer Monitor and make an invaluable contribution to Mojave Desert land conservation!
All land acquired by the Mojave Desert Land Trust (MDLT) must be permanently monitored to ensure it remains undisturbed, even after it is donated to the National Park Service. Monitoring is one of the fundamental activities a land trust or natural resource management agency can perform.
Volunteers play a central role in MDLT's ability to ensure that currently owned and donated lands are protected forever. Volunteer Monitoring Ranger Training will include:
- Locating properties in the field using Samsung tablets with the Backcountry Navigator Application as well as GPS units (if you bring your own) and topographic maps.
- Monitoring properties and maintaining a written and photo log.
- Documenting threats such as illegal use of off-highway vehicles and dumping.
- Documenting wildlife sightings for habitat modeling.
- Field safety and awareness course.
- Training on tablet technology.
A specialty training course for volunteers on MDLT's Samsung Galaxy Tablets will be provided by MDLT field professionals and lead volunteer monitoring rangers. If you have a passion for navigating and stewarding the wide open spaces, you won't want to miss this training!
Volunteers are always encouraged to bring along their personal GPS units, as we will still provide guidance on how to use GPS units to locate MDLT properties; however, tablets are what we provide to all Rangers for monitoring.
Volunteer Monitor Training Dates:
Introduction and Field Readiness Training: Friday, September 23rd from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the MDLT Headquarters, 60124 29 Palms Hwy Joshua Tree, CA
Tablet Training and Field Exercise: Saturday, September 24th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the MDLT Headquarters and our neighboring Section 33 Land Parcel.
Volunteer Prerequisites:
- Ability to hike/walk up to 5 miles in a desert environment on uneven terrain
- Knowledge in the use of GPS equipment, compass, map and camera
- Knowledge of local wildlife and their habitat; flora, fauna and geology
- Must be 18 years old
- Having a dependable vehicle (preferred but not required) able to travel into Joshua Tree National Park, Mojave National Preserve and other remote desert locations.
RSVP: PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!
Seating is limited and this training fills up quickly, so please contact us as soon as possible to reserve your seat. The deadline for all RSVP's is Wednesday, September 21st.
If you decide not to attend the training after registration, please notify the Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator as soon as possible.
Interested or any questions please contact MDLT Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator: Missy Boyd at 760-366-5440 or email
[email protected]
Program Overview:
Two-Day Land Stewardship Monitoring Training
Friday, September 23rd from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Friday is the in class portion of the training event. Please bring pen, notebook, personal beverage container and a snack if so desired. Coffee, tea, and water will be available.
Saturday, September 24th from 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Saturday is the in-field training session. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing: hiking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat and bring a personal water container. If you own a GPS unit feel free to bring it to the training for GPS guidance. Breakfast breads will be provided in the morning beginning at 8:30 and a light lunch will be provided during the Q&A session immediately following the completion of the field training exercise. Coffee, tea, and water will be available.
Immediately following the training, attendants will have an opportunity to view our Land Monitoring and Stewardship Calendar for the fall season and be provided the chance to sign up for our upcoming events!
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Joshua Tree Excursions
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2016-17 Backpacking Trips
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Starting in October 2016, we will be launching our monthly 3 day and 2 night backpacking trips. Check our website for information and to book your backpacking adventure in Joshua tree. This will be a great opportunity to get out and explore areas of the park rarely seen and hone your own back country skills. From first-timer to survivorman, our backpacking trips are a great way to get out and rejuvenate with nature. When was the last time you slept under the stars?
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New classes have been added to the lineup of educational programs:
If you need camping reservations for nay of our Desert Institute classes, please call 760-367-5535 and we can help you with your reservations-
as long as you give us a weeks' notice
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CLICK HERE
for a complete list of accommodations in the vicinity of Joshua Tree National Park
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Hi-Desert Cultural Center
ArtsTech Academy
Academy instructor Nelms McKelvain teaches one of the piano classes as part of the Hi-Desert Cultural Center's ArtsTech Academy program. The program is greatly expanding for the upcoming 2016-2017 school year and is seeking enthusiastic arts and core academic educators and tutors to join its team.
Hi-Desert Cultural Center's ArtsTech Academy program seeks arts and academic educators and tutors
The Hi-Desert Cultural Center's ArtsTech Academy program is greatly expanding for the upcoming 2016-2017 school year and is seeking enthusiastic arts and core academic educators and tutors to join its team. Last year, the program served over 250 students weekly and has been critically lauded for its exceptional programming and high-quality, inspiring, and innovative education. The Hi-Desert Cultural Center is among the most recognized arts institutions in the Southern California desert region, and the unprecedented success of its educational programs spawned one of the largest academic movements in the region - the formation of a new arts and technology-focused public charter school, the petition of which shall be before the San Bernardino County Board of Education for a Fall 2017 opening.
In the interim, the Hi-Desert Cultural Center's immediate expansion of its after-school arts and technology programs and expansion of its facilities will bring a dramatic advancement in arts class offerings and academic educational support opportunities to local parents for their children beginning this September. Not only will the program offer exceptional arts and technology classes during the after school time period, but the program is planning to also offer students who are taking the program's arts classes unique access to first-class home school core and supplemental academic resources. The Cultural Center plans to further support the students who participate in the program's home school support element by making its facilities available for on-site academic tutoring, one-on-one arts instruction, and computer lab usage during the week. Most of this year's expanded slate of arts and related technology classes will be offered on a semester basis or in some cases a shorter term for classes designed for younger children. Classes may include: dance (hip-hop, latin, jazz/broadway), drama & musical theater (theater rep, classical training, multiple levels of drama, improv and more), music (theory, voice, guitar, piano, woodwinds, brass, strings, percussion), visual arts (2D and 3D including drawing, watercolor, oil, cartooning, ceramics & pottery), and theater technologies (light, sound, make-up/hair, and visual design & technical engineering). The areas of academic tutoring will include math and core subjects as needed/available.
Both volunteers and paid staff are being sought. If you are a professional or credentialed educator interested in joining the program's staff or if you are a skilled individual wishing to help as an integral volunteer or tutor, please send an email with your resumé or information on your focused area of expertise to
[email protected]. Paid positions will be commensurate with experience and class participation. All individuals must pass a Live Scan and a Tuberculosis test.
If you are a parent interested in more information on the program's offerings, or if you are interested in donating to help financially support the program and provide scholarships for local youth, please send an email to
[email protected]. As these significant educational offerings are being funded by the Cultural Center without public school funding, financial contributions to help offset costs are tremendously appreciated and will help ensure that more classes are able to be offered. The Hi-Desert Cultural Center is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that has served as the performing and visual arts center for the Joshua Tree National Park Gateway Communities for more than half a century (Federal Tax ID# 23-7425816).
Contact: Hi-Desert Cultural Center
760.366.3777 EXT 3
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Health & Community Resource Fair
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This year's art tours will feature 133 artists throughout the Morongo Basin during two weekends in
October, the 15th through 16th and the 22nd through 23rd. So mark your calendars now!
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Theater 29 Halloween Haunt
Theatre 29 and Director Cyrus Short have announced auditions for the highly anticipated return of the eleventh incarnation of their much anticipated and highly successful "Halloween Haunt"
This year's "Haunt", entitled "Resurgence", will come to "life" beginning October 14 and ending Halloween night. All performances of this seasonal scare fest will begin at 6:30PM and end at 10:00PM, Friday and Saturday nights October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29. Sunday & Monday October 30 & 31st .
This year, adventurous souls will be self-guided, as they explore a haunted mansion that was unknowingly built on top of an abandoned mine after its collapse. Fright fans are promised a terror trip they will never forget this year with improved special effects from previous years along with a few new ones!
Are you up to the challenge to help bring the dead back to life? The production team will be seeking at least 25 performers and behind the scenes technicians, ages 16 & older only.
Be prepared to move and perform cold reading, if required. Auditions will be held on Monday, August 29th beginning at 6:00PM on the Theatre 29 main stage at 73637 Sullivan Road in the city of Twentynine Palms.
Theatre 29 is located at 73637 Sullivan Road, just behind Builders Supply. For further information, contact the Box Office at (760) 361-4151 or email [email protected].
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Reach Out Morongo Basin
Reach Out Morongo Basin officials have begun gathering homes and sponsors for the 13th Annual Parade of Homes, set to take place Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017. The annual event, which sees Reach Out Morongo Basin supporters from across the basin open their homes to curious visitors, is the Neighbors-Helping-Neighbors program's long running fundraiser bringing in thousands of dollars in ticket sales and sponsorships every year to support it's services to senior and disabled residents of the Morongo Basin.
"The generosity of owners who open their homes to us is what makes this event such a success" said Executive Director Robin Schlosser who continued "Growing interest and success in the recent past has homeowners eager to show their homes which range from renovated homestead cabins to astonishing architectural masterpieces. The unique qualities of each home showcase our desert community and way of life. Visitors on the tour view six homes in the Morongo Basin each with its own story."
Homeowners are urged to call Reach Out at 760-361-1410 for information or to volunteer their homes.
In addition organizers are looking for tour and media sponsors at the following levels:
--Platinum: $1,000 or more
The single platinum sponsor will receive top billing in all publicity about the home tour as well as listing on tickets, directional signs, advertising, fliers and posters and the Reach Out Morongo Basin website and newsletter.
The platinum sponsor also has the option of nominating one home for the tour, with the caveat that the home should be of historical or architectural interest and that the chairman reserves the right to choose homes for the tour.
Docents at each home will wear company shirts and hats, assuming they are supplied by the sponsor and will display company brochures during parade hours.
The platinum sponsor will receive 20 free tickets.
--Gold: $500 or more
Each gold sponsor will also be the floral centerpiece sponsor for one home on the tour, with their name featured prominently in the display.
Gold sponsors will also be listed in advertising, fliers, posters and on the Reach Out Morongo Basin website and newsletter and will receive eight free tickets.
--Silver: $250 or more
Silver sponsors will be listed in advertising, on fliers and posters and on the Reach Out Morongo Basin website and newsletter. They will receive four free tickets.
For more details, call Reach Out Morongo Basin at (760) 361-1410
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2016 Desert Star Award Nominees
The Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate the many theatre companies of the Hi-Desert on their numerous Desert Star Award Nominations! We are so proud to have amazingly talented people in the Hi-Desert communities! To view the entire list of nominees, check out the
Desert Theatre League's website. Break a leg everyone!
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The Old School House Museum's new summer hours are now in effect from June to August: Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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2016 Season Brochures are available for FREE thanks to US Bank at YOUR Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce & Theatre 29! Go to
theatre29.org for more information and to purchase your tickets.
*Discounts to military*
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