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Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce
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Board of Directors
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Carey Alderson
President
Dean Moore
Vice President
Cheryl Cox
Aaron Kyle
Director
Bryan Oakley
Director
Maryse Kintz
Director
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| Fruits of Our Labor |
The 16th Annual Car Show and Street Fair was a success! With a nearly 70% increase in profits over last year's car show, the proof is in the numbers. However, it isn't all about the money. I saw kids enjoying the LAV, AAV & EOD demonstrations, while the Marines showed them around. I saw lots of strong people taking a swing at the Reach Out Morongo Basin's "Bash for Cash". I saw smiling faces wait in line at our numerous vendors. I saw beautiful, shiny cars, trucks & motorcycles from all over lined up for review. There were dances in front of DJ Demen5ion's booth. Soapbox derby races were run. Chili was tasted. Ice cream was demolished. Raffle prizes were won. It was by far a very fun event with an estimated 4,000 people who made it down to Luckie Avenue to enjoy the festivities.
The fun could not have happened if it wasn't for Mike & Lisa Ernst (Precision Lock Service), my patient assistant Ammara Kimso, my supportive employee Scott Clinkscales, the judges (Kenny Duke, Mike Peterson, Jim Harris, & Jerry Cobb), Larry Bowden, Boy Scout Troop 78 (Denice Ornelaz-Perez), the US Marine Corps, Shannon Ackerman, Donald Burton, all the volunteers (especially superstars Lance Corporal Iricelle Leatitia Simo Fomba, Staff Sergeant Patrick McKelvey, Staff Sergeant William Nessola, & 1st Lieutenant Heriberto Lopez for their long hours of work), the Morongo Basin Car Club Road Runners (Norm Correll), Wyoming Metalworks for the beautifully crafted trophies (Chris Salciccioli), Global Product Sales for the chili winner plaques (Patty Berlin), 4 Sports'N'More for the dash plaques (Angelina McGahuey), the City of Twentynine Palms & their amazing employees, President Carey Alderson, Little Caesar's of Twentynine Palms (Jermaine Rodney & his son), Stater Bros (Don Ehlenfeldt), Citizens on Patrol, ASYMCA (Yeseida Reyes), DJ Demen5ion, Joshua Doueik the Naked Juice guy, our vendors, our LONG list of sponsors, the generous donors who gave for the raffle prizes (prizes ranging from $350-$1300) & vehicle participants...I'm afraid I may have left someone out!
Thank you all! It was an amazing day, and I am grateful that each and every one of you were there to experience it!
Until Next Week,
Christine Hoenigmann
Executive Director
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Desert Hues Exhibit - Art in Public Places
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"Desert Hues" is the theme for the new Art in Public Places exhibition at Twentynine Palms Visitor Center & Art Gallery and Chamber of Commerce, 73484 29 Palms Hwy. in Twentynine Palms, from April 1 to June 24, 2016.
The artworks reflect on the theme "Desert Hues" and can be paintings, works on paper, mixed media, photography, or three-dimensional work such as assemblage, ceramics, sculpture, and fabric art. All work must be ready to hang with professional wire or mount on a pedestal, must be offered for sale, and must be suitable for viewing by the public.
For questions or more information, contact PAAC liaison Jon Beard at 760-367-7562 or send an email to
jbeard@29palms.org.
"It's a New Day
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Rik Verlin Livingston
Archival Print
Thank you to all the artists who make this show possible!
All works are available for purchase at YOUR Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center.
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16th Annual Car Show & Street Fair Winners!
Congratulations to our 2016 Car Show Winners!
Top 20 of 2016:
#3 Terrill Moore - 2012 Dodge Challenger RT Classic
#68 Major Walker - 1970 240Z
#32 Austin & Denise Thackrah - 1972 GMC Sierra Grande
#19 Bob Tembrook - 1941 GMC Cab Over
#7 Steve Tungate - 1940 Ford Sedan
#31 Stan Blood - 1941 Chevy 2-Door Coupe
#11 Deon McIntyre - 1961 Ford Pick-Up
#41 Jesse Cudaback - 1948 Chevy Pick-Up
#14 James Mooney - 1998 Corvette
#58 Rick & Charlene Colella - 1956 Chevy 210 2-Door
#40 Michael Garcia - 1964 Plymouth Valiant
#65 Kenny Duke - 1965 C20
#47 John Ames - 1927 Ford Roadster
#51 Norm Correll - 1957 Chevrolet Convertible
#56 Gene Rybicki - 1954 Ford F-100 Pick-Up
#55 Ray Black - 1956 Ford F-100
#17 Kenneth Lyons - 1964 Ford Ranchero
#18 Cliff Fowler - 1923 Ford 'T' Roadster
#26 Jason Dickson - 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback
#52 Joe Kendall - 1959 Chevy Impala
Under Construction:
#44 John Parrett - 1940 Chevy S.D. Sport Coupe
Stock Motorcycle:
#33 Scott Tremblay - 1975 CZ / "Falta" Replica 400
Custom Motorcycle:
#38 Bob Smith - 2009 Harley Deluxe
Best Truck:
#55 Ray Black - 1956 Ford F-100
Best Ford:
#18 Cliff Fowler - 1923 Ford 'T' Roadster
Best Chevy:
#52 Joe Kendall - 1959 Chevy Impala
Best Chrysler:
#40 Michael Garcia - 1964 Plymouth Valiant
Best Paint:
#28 Bill & Diana Finnegan - 1955 Chevy 210 Post Sedan
Best Interior:
#55 Ray Black - 1965 Ford F-100
Best of Show:
#17 Kenneth Lyons - 1964 Ford Ranchero
General's Choice:
#65 Kenny Duke - 1965 C20
People's Choice:
#41 Jesse Cudaback - 1948 Chevy Pick-Up
Mayor's Choice:
#52 Joe Kendall - 1959 Chevy Impala
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Chili Cook Off
Best Dang Beef Chili
Best Dang Meat Chili Best Dang Hot Chili & People's Choice
Suzy Scott
Sam Moore
Robert Shank
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Ice Cream Eating Contest
Adult contestants and Marine volunteers prepare for the "Brain Freeze" showdown!
Congratulations to our inaugural class of winners for the Ice Cream Eating Contest!
Kids Category (Ages 8 & under)
1st Place: Andrew Barnett
2nd Place: Chardai Brown
3rd Place: Theresa Wekenman
Tween/Teen Category (Ages 9 - 15)
1st Place: Aiden Sullivan
2nd Place: Cashae Brown
3rd Place: Beau Wekenman
"Adult" Category (Ages 16 & over)
1st Place: Adrianna Gutierrez
2nd Place: Avon Dixon
3rd Place: Craig Carter
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ASYMCA Soapbox Derby Winners
Stock Ages 5-8
1st Place: #100 Tyler Herald
2nd Place: #104 Kadence Meier
3rd Place: #123 Findlay Roten
Super Stock 5-8 (only 2 racers)
1st-: #2512 Chase Evan Gantz
2nd: #106 Maribella Grotberg
Stock Ages 9-14
1st Place: #113 Dieter Taylor
2nd Place: #118 Aidan Clarke
3rd Place: #107 Max Ross Fowler
Super Stock 9-14 (only 1 racer)
1st Place: #110 Martin Hood III
Choice Awards
ASYMCA "Choice": #123 Findlay Roten
General's "Choice": #2512 Chase Evan Gantz
Chamber of Commerce "Choice": #106 Maribella Grotberg
Mayor's "Choice": #104 Kadence Meier
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Mammana
(full -
sign up for the wait list)
Chappell
with
John Scahill
*ATTENTION MILITARY MEMBERS & DEPENDENTS: Through grants provided by various organizations, the Desert Institute offers a limited number of scholarships for their educational programs to active Marines and their family members on the 29 Palms MCAGCC. For more information and qualification requirements, please call 760-367-5535.
For more information, contact Kevin Wong, Program Coordinator, at 760-367-5539.
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The FREE Friday Concert Series, now in its third season, features electrifying tribute bands and artists, performing on the outdoor stage at Tortoise Rock Casino. The concerts take place at 8 p.m. on Friday nights now through October. Live at the Rock is presented by Z107.7 FM. Listen to Z107.7 FM for updates and announcements about the Live at the Rock series.
LIVE AT THE ROCK LINEUP:
April 22 Candy O: A Tribute to The Cars
April 29 Mr. Crowley: A Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne
May 6 Urban Skies: A Tribute to Keith Urban
May 13 Heartache Tonight: A Tribute to The Eagles
May 20 Journey LTD, Living The Dream: A Tribute to Journey
May 27 Generation Idol: Billy Idol
Tortoise Rock Casino is proud to present the ultimate viewing party for UFC 197 and HBO Championship Boxing. Both will be shown live in Shelly's Lounge on Saturday, April 23. UFC 197 begins at 6 p.m. and HBO Championship Boxing starts at 7 p.m.
The "Baddest Little Show on Earth" is coming back to Tortoise Rock Casino on Saturday, May 14 at 6 p.m. This big-time show features wrestlers from the Extreme Midget Wrestling Federation (EMWF), with heights at four feet, 10 inches tall or under. The matches will take place in an outdoor ring at Tortoise Rock Casino for guests 18 years and older. Tickets are $20 each and go on sale Friday, April 8, at www.TortoiseRockCasino.com, Star Tickets (800) 585-3737 and Club 29.
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Contemporary Native American Exhibit
For more information please contact Rhonda at rhonda@sandtostone.org or call (760) 367-7819
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- April 16-24: Visit for free!
Throughout National Park Week in 2016, Joshua Tree National Park will give you free admission!
- April 16: National Junior Ranger Day
Explore, Learn, Protect! Kids can take part in fun programs and earn a junior ranger badge or become a Centennial Junior Ranger.
- April 22: Earth Day
On Earth Day, if you want to roll up your sleeves and pitch in with a project, contact your local Joshua Tree National Park ranger.
- April 23: National Park Instameet
Join an InstaMeet in a park. Gather in a designated place at a specific time to take photos and short videos to post on Instagram (and other social media) with the same hashtag: #FindYourParkInstaMeet, #FindYourPark, #NPS100, #JTNP
- April 24: Park Rx Day
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Raffle to Benefit Sky's The Limit
Support for Sky's the Limit's rebuilding efforts and future projects will be coming from 29 Palms Liquor & Mobil Gas via a raffle announced by owner Jeewanjot Singh. The Singh family was motivated to find a way to support STL after learning of the January theft of its photovoltaic system.
Starting April 18th through Memorial Day weekend (which ends May 30th), 29 Palms Liquor & Mobil Gas will be selling raffle tickets at $1 each with 90% of all monies collected going to the Observatory and Nature Center.
Raffle tickets can be purchased inside the 29 Palms Liquor & Mobil Gas (73777 Twentynine Palms Highway, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277) at the register. Winner of the raffle will be notified on June 1, 2016 and will receive a $250 Mobil gift card.
Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Christine Hoenigmann assisted in coordinating meetings and clarifying details of the promotion, saying, "This is a shining example within our community of a local business supporting a local nonprofit. I am honored that the Chamber's expertise was sought out to make this raffle happen."
SKY'S THE LIMIT SIGN ON UTAH TRAIL: The wall with Simi Dabah's sculpture will soon have STL's logo and the words, "Observatory and Nature Center" to attract visitors entering and leaving Joshua Tree National Park.
Evening Observing Session for Saturday, April 30, 2016: Evening with the Cosmos
Jupiter is still quite bright in the south eastern sky just below the constellation Leo. We will observe the great planet and its colorful clouds. Some bright galaxies featured tonight will be the pair known as Bode's Nebulea, the face-on spiral Whirlpool Galaxy, and the edge-on Sombrero Galaxy. The double stars Mizar in Ursa Major and Algieba in Leo are some of the best in the sky.
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On Wednesday April 20th, join MDLT in welcoming
Greg Hil
l as our third guest speaker in our Brown Bag Lunch Lecture series.
With over 30 years of experience with the Bureau of Land Management and National Park Service, and former Wilderness Coordinator for the BLM California Desert District's 72 Wilderness Areas, Mr. Hill is a wealth of knowledge about our treasured public lands.
Greg recently retired from 32 years with the Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service. Join us in welcoming Greg!
Location: MDLT Headquarters, 60124 29 Palms Hwy., Joshua Tree, CA 92252.
Free and open to the public. Bring your lunch and relax in MDLT's inviting conference room. Beverages will be provided.
Please RSVP to missy@mojavedesertlandtrust.org or call 760-366-5440
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Copper Mountain College Foundation invites you to join us for our 31st Annual Golf Scramble at Hawk's Landing Golf Club on April 23. Newly renovated, Hawk's Landing is a beautiful 12 hole course in Yucca Valley. Proceeds from the tournament benefit the students of CMC and assist with subsidizing transportation, publishing the HOWL, our campus literary magazine, scholarships, book grants and much more!
For more information, please contact: Sandy Smith, Executive Director of the
Copper Mountain College Foundation
V: 760.366.5296 |
F: 760.366.5260 |
www.CMCCD.edu
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For more information contact, CEEC Chair, Cathy Allen at 760-366-3791 ext. 0600.
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LIFESTREAM COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
Where: Hi-Desert Medical Center
Address: 6601 White Feather Road, Joshua Tree
Date: Wednesday, April 27
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Donors receive, while supplies last, coupons for four free tacos and a milkshake, courtesy of Jack in the Box. 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.
Healthy individuals at least 15 years of age may donate blood. Fifteen- and 16-year-olds must provide LifeStream with written parental consent. Parent consent forms are available at any donor center, community blood drive or at www.LStream.org. All prospective donors should be free of infections or illness, weigh at least 110 pounds, and not be at risk for AIDS or hepatitis. Donors receive a free mini-physical as part of the donation process. Donating blood takes about an hour, yet gives someone a lifetime. For more information, please call 1-800-TRY GIVING. Join the LifeStream volunteer team and make a lifesaving difference! For information, call 1.800.879.4484, ext. 458.
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A community partnership of the Joshua Tree National Park, City of Twentynine Palms and the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center present the Park to Park Ride and Festival to be held on Saturday, April 30th at Knott's Sky Park in Twentynine Palms. The event is a leisure bike ride beginning at Knott's Sky Park that will take riders through areas of the Joshua Tree National Park. A family friendly festival with entertainment, food vendors and Earth Day educational fair.
Registration fees are $25.00 or $10.00 with military id and include a t-shirt. Pre-registration is required by April 15th. Register online at 29palms.org or call the Twentynine Palms Recreation Department at 760-367-7562 for additional information.
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Gallery 62 Two Anniversary!
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Business With The Base Open House, a Tri-Chamber Event
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Kiwanis Club of 29 Palms is the hosting Opening Night fundraiser, DON'T HUG ME I'M PREGNANT,
Friday, May 6, 2016. Cost is $25.00. 6:00 PM doors open for hors d'oeuvres and silent auction. 7:00 PM ShowTime. Dessert at intermission. Proceeds to Kiwanis International/UNICEF World Wide Service project, ELIMINATE, the elimination of MNT, Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus which kills a baby every 11 minutes. Help save more than 61 million mothers and their babies. 29 Palms Kiwanis is raising funds to fulfill its Model Club pledge of $750 per member.
Tickets will be available at Z107.7 in Joshua Tree, 6448 Hallee Road, 29 Palms Chamber and Visitor Center, 73484 29 Palms Hwy, and at the Desert Trail Office, in 29 Palms, 6396 Adobe Rd.
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29 Palms Library Books Sale!
Make your spring and summer cool with bargain reading and entertainment by purchasing books(new and used), DVDs, books on CD, videos and magazines at the Spring Friends of the Twentynine Palms Library Spring Book Sale. Subjects include all types of fiction, romance, general non-fiction, for all age levels.
The Friends of the Twentynine Palms Library will hold their Spring Book Sale the first week in May. Friends of the Library members will have first choice of the selection on Thursday, May 5, 2016 between 3pm to 5pm. Membership is available at the door. The sale is open to the public on Saturday May 7, 2016 from 9am to 2pm. All funds go directly back to the Twentynine Palms Branch Library
For more information about the Friends of the Library book sale, please call the Twentynine Palms Branch Library at 760-367-9519.
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Sponsors Needed!
MORONGO BASIN - Organizers of the 4th annual Art Auction benefit for Reach Out Morongo Basin are getting ready for this year's auction to be held from 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday May 7, at ArtFx & Furnishings in Old Town Yucca Valley.
This year's event will be featuring a live auction with auctioneer Larry Bowden, known for his energetic style, to keep the auction flowing.
Organizers are seeking donations of self-created or pre-owned artwork from the community for the auction.
"It is with the support of our local artistic community that this event has been such a success in the past and we look forward to the support and generosity that the Morongo Basin community is known for", said Reach Out Morongo Basin Executive Director Robin Schlosser. "Past auctions have featured jewelry, photography, paintings, etchings, metalwork ceramics, textile art and even furnishings so all donations are welcome!"
Artwork and donations are being accepted at ArtFx & Furnishings - 55836 29 Palms Hwy in Old Town Yucca Valley or at Reach Out Morongo Basin 6539 Adobe Road, 29 Palms April 1 to 30.
In addition, organizers are seeking sponsors for this event at the following levels:
- Gold Sponsorship-$500 or more
- Silver Sponsorship-$250 or more
- Bronze Sponsorship-$100 or more
- Copper Sponsorship - $50 or more
The event will offer live music, food, refreshments and desserts with a way for the community to bid on items from multiple artists and support a good cause at the same time.
For more information contact Reach Out at (760) 361-1410 or ArtFx & Furnishings at (619) 990-5683.
Exercise Classes Now Available!
Chair Exercise Classes for seniors at the 29 Palms Senior Center beginning on Tuesday April 12 at 9:30 a.m. Come join us for Chair Yoga, Chair Stretch and Strength and Chair Core Fitness-a Pilates based exercise program. The schedule will vary week to week to offer a well rounded exercise regimen. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursday mornings at 9:30 am.
Some of the benefits of Chair Excercises for seniors are:
1. You Get The Benefits Of Movement -- Without The Strain.
2. Increased Flexibility..
3. Promotes Good Bone Health.
This class is free and open to all community members over the age of 60. For more information or to sign up for the class contact Reach Out at 760-361-1410.
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Film schedule and program details are now available at the Chamber!
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Yeehaw! It's rodeo time again.
The National Police Association Rodeo is joining this year's
Grubstake Days festivities to be held over Memorial day Weekend May 27 thru 30. For the first
time in 10 years you can thrill to bronc and bull riding, be amazed by the team roping, cheer your
favorite barrel racer, or laugh with the kids as they try to ride sheep in the mutton busting, and so
much more.
So mount up and ride on over to Homestead Valley Park in Landers May 27th and 28th. Gates
open at 4 PM, show starts at 7 PM.
Limited seating is available.
Pre-sale tickets are $13. It's $15 at the gate, and
children 6 and under are admitted free. You can purchase tickets at A Stylish Affair Hair Salon
at 55755 29 Palms Hwy in Yucca Valley, the Yucca Valley Chamber in the California Welcome
Center 56711 29 Palms Hwy, C & J Feed Barn at 350 Old Woman Springs Rd in Yucca Valley,
and at Gary's Tires/Pioneer Feed at 62485 29 Palms Hwy in Joshua Tree. Proceeds from the
rodeo will benefit Sherry's Project Wounded Warriors Pack, training companion animals for
Wounded Warriors.
For additional information on the rodeo please call 760-218-1980.
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The fourth annual Joshua Tree National Park Art Exposition will be held September 17 & 18, 2016, in Twentynine Palms, CA, at a variety of venues in the Oasis of Mara next to Joshua Tree National Park Headquarters.
A call for art entries is now being issued for the exposition's annual Juried Art Exhibition, which 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, Sept. 17.
Complete guidelines and an entry form are available at
www.JTNPArts.org
. The entry fee is $35 for up to three (3) artwork entries per artist. Entry images and entry fees can be submitted online. Deadline for entries is Friday, July 22, 2016, at 12 midnight PT.
The exposition is presented by Joshua Tree National Park Council for the Arts, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. For more information, visit the website www.JTNPArts.org, or email: artists@jtnparts.org.
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Scentsy Mother's Day Special!
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| Morongo Basin Democratic Club
Please check out our new logo - printed above. It may not seem very different but we got rid of the green grass and have the donkey kicking in the other direction. Artists Bill and Gayl Swarat designed it with Gar y Biggs encouragement.
POLITICAL RESEARCH AND STRATEGY COMMITTEE
Chair, Eric Diesel, has organized desert hikes to educate residents and promote the protection of our lands. Doris Lawless offered the hike she attended high praise. The information on the next hike follows. The Big Morongo Canyon Preserve oasis is the centerpiece of President Obama's newly proclaimed Sand to Snow National Monument. The boardwalk through the oasis is wheelchair accessible. We will start with a brief introduction to identifying wildflowers and plants by Eric Diesel, then have a leisurely walk along the boardwalk, identifying plants and other environmental features as we go. Eric Diesel is Field Trips Chair of the California Native Plant Society (CNPS), Riverside San Bernardino Counties Chapter.
SEEKING CANDIDATES
We have set a goal of having at least one candidate run for each open position ! We believe strongly that we can make a difference as more Democrats come forward to become involved. Please consider seriously running for an office. The openings are listed below:
- Yucca Valley Town Council - 2 seats
- 29 Palms Council - 2 seats
- High Desert Water District - 2 seats
- Joshua Basin Water Board - 3 seats
- High Desert Memorial Health Care District - 3 seats
- Copper Mountain College Trustees - 3 seats
- Morongo Unified School District - 3 seats.
CANDIDATE AND CAMPAIGN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Newly appointed chair Rebecca Unger reports that the first meeting of the endorsement sub-committee will be April 17th. The endorsement process requires that the sub-committee recommend an endorsement to the General membership and the vote must win by a 2/3rds majority.
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Curves & SilverSneakers
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Free Fitness Membership Only. At no cost beyond your health plan premium. You must be a Medicare-eligible member of a participating health plan. SilverSneakers(R) is a registered trademark of Healthways, Inc. (c) 2014 Curves Intenrational, Inc. CRVSNAT_12 10.14
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A Healthy Dose of Z107.7FM
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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
http://theatre29.org/ for more information and to purchase your tickets.
*Discounts to military*
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