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Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce
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Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
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Board of Directors
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Melanie Robbins
President
Kim Ortamond
Vice-President
Susan Peplow
Secretary
Carey Alderson
Director
Oscar Bailey
Director
John Wilson
Director
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Imagine pulling into a gas station with only a couple of bucks in your pocket. You walk in to pay for your gas only to discover that a stranger, someone you don't know and won't have the chance to thank, has already bought you a tank of gas. Imagine that you are in line at your local fast food restaurant. The kids are hungry and the baby is crying. You just need something to help get them through until you can get home and fix dinner. You look in your wallet and know that this little stop will seriously cut into your food budget for the week but they are more important. You get up to the window and the cashier tells you that the person ahead of you just paid for your food. They have already gone so you have no way of expressing your gratitude.
We've all heard of "random acts of kindness" and "paying it forward" but how often do we actually get to witness one? They only happen in the big city, right? Nothing like that could ever happen in a small community like Twentynine Palms, right? After all, we don't have a Starbucks where that caf� mocha you are waiting to receive has been paid for by the cappuccino in front of you as you paid for the espresso behind you.
Random acts of kindness are found in all shapes and sizes and I'm delighted to say they are abundant in the City of Twentynine Palms. Witnessing one last week, it got me to thinking about the various ways that people routinely perform random acts without realizing that it what they are actually doing. Would you have thought that volunteering at the local food bank could be called a random act of kindness? How about the time that you spent as a docent at the local museum? Even working with a children's sport team or school room could be considered "paying it forward".
Paying if forward doesn't have to involve the actual exchange of money simply because you are giving something that is far more valuable, your time. With the hustle and bustle of life now days, time is sometimes the most valuable commodity that we have and can offer. Volunteering is paying it forward and the cost is beyond measure.
Remember that random act of kindness that I told you I had witnessed? I would like to publically thank this resident of our fair City for their "paying it forward" gesture. This person showed great generosity, compassion and humility in doing what they did and I feel they need a huge "Thank you" for their anonymous gesture.
Melanie Robbins President
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"Winter Skies"
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"Winter Skies" is the newest exhibition at the Twentynine Palms Visitor's Center Gallery and Chamber of Commerce office at 73484 Twentynine Palms Highway in the downtown business district of 29 Palms! The group art exhibition features more than a dozen desert artists, who have captured the theme of winter skies in paintings, photography, mixed media, and ceramics. The show will be on display through January, February, and March 2015.
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"Winter Skies" will call this gallery home until March 27th, 2015. Thank you to all of the artists that made this show possible!
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Attention All Business Owners!
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Coldwell Banker Roadrunner Realty Ribbon Cutting
The Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the expansion and relocation of Coldwell Banker Roadrunner Realty! Please join the Chamber of Commerce as they celebrate their new location with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Wednesday, February 18th at 3:00pm. A small reception with light hors d'oeuvres will follow the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Now located just next door to the Chamber of Commerce at 73486 Twentynine Palms Hwy in Twentynine Palms, Coldwell Banker Roadrunner Realty provides property management and real estate services throughout the entire Morongo Basin! For more information, contact the Chamber at 760-367-3445 or [email protected].
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Jupiter and the Orion Nebula with Sky's the Limit Observatory
 Spectacular Jupiter and its moons will be the highlight of a free public event at Sky's The Limit Observatory and Nature Centeron Saturday, February 21. The viewing begins around 6:15 pm and continues until approximately 11:30 pm at 9697 Utah Trail in Twentynine Palms, on the left just before entering Joshua Tree National Park.
The fine winter Milky Way is easily seen from this dark sky site, although it is not as bright as its summer counterpart. The Andromeda Galaxy and the Great Orion Nebula are also visible. The top 5 most prominent constellations are Auriga (the Charioteer), Taurus (the Bull), Orion (the Hunter), Gemini (the Twins), and Canis Major (the Great Dog).
Everyone should dress for unpredictable desert weather and bring snacks, water bottles, and chairs. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. No pets and no smoking allowed on the STL campus, and visitors must carry out all trash.
The observatory may not be open during a scheduled event due to cloudiness, rain, or excessive wind. Contact Steve at 650-678-0179 or Ray at 760-365-7897 for the latest information.
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 educational programs are gratefully accepted.
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Morongo Basin Republicans Meeting
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Philharmonic Commences New Season
The Joshua Tree Philharmonic (JPHIL) will begin its Spring 2015 Season this coming Monday, February 23, at 6pm at the Hi-Desert Cultural Center's Blak Box Theater in Joshua Tree. This innovative inter-generational community orchestra welcomes new musicians to join and be a part of its fantastic new season that will celebrate American composers!
Under the direction of Maestro, Jarrod Radnich, the JPHIL is a multi-session, year-round, inter-generational community orchestra comprised of 50 musicians from the Morongo Basin, Coachella Valley, Inland Empire, High-Desert/Apple Valley regions - and beyond. Open to all instruments and musicians who demonstrate competency on their instrument, all orchestral parts are specially arranged to fit each musician's skill level. This customization enables professional musicians and dedicated advanced student musicians the opportunity to mentor, create, learn, and ultimately perform together music covering a wide breadth of styles. Members receive advanced-level instruction music theory and orchestral and ensemble performance technique for a variety of music genres.
Performances of the Joshua Tree Philharmonic always sell out. Tickets are available online at www.hidesertculturalcenter.org. To request more information about the Joshua Tree Philharmonic, send an email to [email protected].
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Lifestream Community Blood Drive
 Where: Walmart Address: 57980 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley Date: Wednesday, February 25th Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Donors 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
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Reach Out Morongo Basin Hosts Opening Night of "Urinetown, the Musical"
 Reach Out Morongo Basin is proud to be hosting the opening night of Theatre 29's musical "Urinetown, the Musical" on February 27, 2015. "Urinetown" (yes that is really the name of the show), is a side-splitting send-up of greed, love, revolution (and musicals!), in a time when water is worth its weight in gold. Winner of three TONY Awards, three Outer Critic's Circle Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards, and two Obie Awards, Urinetown is a hilarious musical satire of the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, bureaucracy, corporate mismanagement, municipal politics and musical theater itself! In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, (sound familiar?) has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides he's had enough, and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom! Theatre 29 Director Gary Daigneault, Musical Director Ed Will and Choreographer Mandi Pushkar have joined forces to produce the edgy new Broadway hit musical "Urinetown, the Musical", with Music and Lyrics by Mark Hollmann and Book and Lyrics by Greg Kotis. Tickets are $20 and are available at The Desert Trail, ArtFx and ArtFx & Furnishings - Yucca Valley, CA, Morongo Basin Broadcasting - Z107.7 and at Reach Out offices in 29 Palms and Yucca Valley. Doors open at 6 pm for heavy hors-d'oeuvres and refreshments with desserts served at intermission. For more information or to purchase tickets call 760-361-1410.
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29 Palms Inn Now Hiring
The 29 Palms Inn is currently recruiting candidates for the following positions:
Full Time Housekeepers - experienced
Part Time Server - experienced
Part Time Bussers - no experience necessary
These positions require a flexible schedule and the ability to work weekends and holidays. We ask that qualified applicants visit our website at www.29palmsinn.com and submit your resume through our employment page or drop by the 29 Palms Inn in person with a copy of their resume and complete a job application form. No phone calls please. Qualified candidates only will be contacted for interviews.
The 29 Palms Inn is a resort and restaurant in the Mojave Desert community of Twentynine Palms, California. The Mojave Desert was recently named by National Geographic as one of the 100 most beautiful destinations in the world with an iconic image of our next-door neighbor Joshua Tree National Park to illustrate the honor. The 29 Palms Inn was established in 1928 and has a long reputation for excellent hospitality and providing a unique lodging and dining experience. The resort's historic buildings are scattered throughout the Oasis of Mara next door to a natural pond and a large organic garden which has been farmed since before the 1850's.
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Hi-Desert Nature Museum's Tortoise Tales Newsletter
February 19th, 12:00pm: Considering Traditional Native Plant Use: Integration into our Modern Lives- Leslie Mouriquand M.A, RPA will discuss the cultural history of traditional plant use by the Cahuilla people, and anthropological theory when considering traditional uses of plants as medicines, foods, and for ceremony. The focus will be on mesquite, pinyon pine, and chia and she will have samples for tasting along with recipes.
February 21st, 10:00am: Kid EdVentures- In this month's session, children will be introduced to what it takes to be a cook. There is no cost for this educational experience.Cooking has been an essential part of human living for a very long time. In this program we will cook a vegetarian dish with lots of fresh vegetables and serve lunch to the parents. Be advised, children have to be six years or older and healthy to participate in this program.
The Hi-Desert Nature Museum is operated by the Town of Yucca Valley.
For more information on our programs and events contact the museum at (760) 369-7212 or visit our website at www.hidesertnaturemuseum.org.
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The Desert Institute at JTNP
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Seed Exchange at the 29 Palms Inn
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Publishing Group Hiring Immediately
iScanbook Mobile Shopping Directory is currently seeking full-time and part-time sales associates. Sales experience is preferred, or training will be provided. Work from your office or your home with this expanding publishing group. If you're looking for a fulfilling future with great compensation, then give Ron Taber a call at 760-844-2470 or email your resume to [email protected]. |
Theatre 29 Announced Auditions for "Wait Until Dark"
 Theatre 29 and Director Ben Bees announce open auditions will be held for the classic suspense-thriller "Wait Until Dark", the third show of the 2015 season. The show was first performed in 1966 and was made into a hit film in 1967.
In "Wait Until dark", sinister con man, Roat, and two ex-convicts, Mike and Carlino, are about to meet their match. They have traced the location of a mysterious doll, which they are much interested in, to the Greenwich Village apartment of Sam Hendrix and his blind wife, Susy. Sam had apparently been persuaded by a strange woman to transport the doll across the Canadian border, not knowing that sewn inside were several grams of heroin. When the woman is murdered the situation becomes more urgent. The con man and his ex-convicts, through a cleverly constructed deception, convince Susy that the police have implicated Sam in the woman's murder, and the doll, which she believes is the key to his innocence, is evidence. She refuses to reveal its location, and with the help of a young neighbor, figures out she is the victim of a bizarre charade. Susy knows the only way to play fair is by her rules, so when darkness falls she turns off all the lights leaving her and her captors to maneuver in the dark until the game ends."
Auditons for all parts will be held Monday, March 2nd, at 6:30 pm at the Theater 29 main Stage, 73637 Sullivan Road in 29 Palms. Auditions will consist of cold readings and improv exercises so come dressed to move and have a great time.
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Rep. Paul Cook Votes for Small Businesses
Rep. Paul Cook voted for H.R. 636, America's Small Business Tax Relief Act. This bill adjusts the tax code to ease the burden on America's small businesses.
This bill will help small businesses by allowing them to deduct investments in new equipment and property in the year they are purchased. This mitigates the effects of a crippling corporate tax rate that pushes American jobs overseas. This bill brings much-needed certainty to small and medium sized businesses, allowing them to focus on creating jobs and reenergizing the economy.
Cook said, "Pro-growth policies like this are the best way to build an America that works. For people outside of Washington who are risking everything to pursue their dream of running a small business, common sense policies like these are a necessity."
A member of the House Natural Resources, Armed Services, and Foreign Affairs Committees, Cook served as an infantry officer and retired after 26 years as a Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps. During his time in combat, he was awarded the Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts.
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"What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal."
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