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Desert Adventures – RED JEEP TOURS – Palm Desert, California

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Since 1988, Desert Adventures has provided the most highly regarded outdoor adventures in the Greater Palm Springs area and we are the #1 Outdoor Activity in the California Desert on TripAdvisor! Our tours and events provide an authentic and unique Destination Experience that captures the true essence of the California desert. Climb aboard one of our signature open-air Big Red Jeeps with removable shade tops for an engaging, entertaining, and educational journey with one of our highly-trained naturalist tour guides. Red Jeep Tours and Adventures For your safety and convenience, we offer both public (shared) and private San Andreas Fault Tours. With public tours, your party may be combined with one or more other parties in the same Jeep (up to 7 guests). With private tours, the Jeep is reserved exclusively for your party. The only other person who will be with you is your fully vaccinated guide. Come see for yourself why Desert Adventures is #1 Outdoor Activity in the California Desert on TripAdvisor! WHAT OUR GUESTS ARE SAYING We had a great time on this tour. It was very informative and the scenery was beautiful. we loved our guide, Bruce! I would highly recommend Red Jeep T… Michelle L. We did the San Andreas Fault tour. Our guide Morgan was a fountain of information, not only about the geology and fault line but about history, native… Sarah Nestled at the base of the Indio Hills at the northeastern end of the Coachella Valley, Metate Ranch features over 800-acres of private property, a variety of pristine desert landscapes, and several extraordinary outdoor settings for your Palm Springs area wedding or event. LOCATION & ACCESSIBILITY: Metate Ranch is located 45-60 minutes northeast of downtown Palm Springs or Desert Hot Springs, 30-45 minutes from Rancho Mirage, and 15-30 minutes from Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta or Indio. Our venues are accessible by Jeep, car, or bus. FLEXIBILITY & EASE: Our secluded location allows us to be relatively flexible regarding noise and time restrictions, and our passionate and professional Events Team works with you every step of the way, and attends to every detail, to ensure that your event is everything you imagined. THE PERFECT SOLUTION: Whether you are looking for an intimate and unique place for a special celebration or you are looking for a one-of-a-kind location for a large group event, Metate Ranch provides a safe and memorable location for you to connect and celebrate. Gather and celebrate at the Enchanted Desert, our most popular and upscale event venue at Metate Ranch. Located on two levels, this stunning location offers a distinctive and private outdoor space superimposed against a magnificent natural desert backdrop of striking canyon walls and native palms. The upper level features our recreated Cahuilla Indian Village which sits on the archaeological site of the ancient Cahuilla Village of Paltewet. Our Celebration Stage sits beside a sparkling pond with spectacular mountain views and features a beautiful, ornate metal arch, providing an amazing photo spot for any occasion. During your event, guests will have a blast playing a variety of interactive games in our Outdoor Games arcade. The lower level is home to the main event space featuring two stone-inlaid bars, a large circular fire pit, comfortable shaded seating area, catering and buffet areas, restrooms, and more. The Enchanted Desert is a fantastic location for all sorts of group experiences including: Corporate Parties and Events Corporate Retreats, Workshops, or Seminars Out-of-the-Box Meetings Product Launches Weddings and Receptions Social Events, Fundraisers, and Celebrations Family Reunions Wellness Retreats

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McCormick's 72nd Palm Springs Classic Car Auction started Friday, features almost 600 cars

McCormick’s Palm Springs Collector Car Auction Arrives in February

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For those who are vintage car enthusiasts or dream of owning one, McCormics Palm Springs Collector Car Auctions will have nearly 600 cars on display February 23-26, 2023, for McCormick 72nd Palm Springs Classic Car Auction, which includes modern classics of the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. This much-anticipated event will take place at the Palm Springs Convention Center Outdoor Event area. Tickets will be available for purchase at the gate. Friday is free all-day admission. Admission for Saturday and Sunday is 15 dollars per day or 25 dollars for both days. A free parking and shuttle map is available at www.classic-carauction.com. The itinerary for Thursday, February 23, includes vehicle check from 8 am to 5 pm. This is the first day of vehicle check-in, and it is advised that if participants have a Friday car, they should get it checked in on-site this day. Also, on-site bidder registration starts inside the main auction office. Friday, February 24th, will feature 180 cars crossing the block. Free Champagne Happy Hour will last from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. for buyers and sellers.  The car auction will be from noon to 8 p.m. at Lots 1 through 180.  Vehicle check-in will be from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. Gates open at 8 a.m. for preview. Sellers are instructed to check their vehicles on-site then proceed to the auction office to check in their title and DMV paperwork. It is important to get your vehicle on-site this day as it is a free preview day for the public. The Collector Car Auction starts at noon sharp, with 180 vehicles crossing the block. This day is also free admission for the public. On Saturday, February 25, the car auction will last from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Lots 181 through 405. Gates open at 8 a.m. for a preview. The auction will start at 10 a.m. sharp. 225 cars will cross the block this day at a rate of approximately 20 per hour. The auction lists show the approximate time each car will cross the block. Sellers are advised to be with their car when it comes to the podium. On Sunday, February 26th, the car auction will begin at 10 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. in Lots 406 – 580. Gates open at 8 a.m. for a preview. The Sunday Morning Coming Down with free Mimosas and Bloody Marys will take place in the main auction tent Sunday morning from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., followed by 175 cars crossing the block at 10 a.m. sharp. Auction bidder registration is priced at 30 dollars, which includes admission for the bidder and a guest. Also included is a free Champagne Happy Hour for you and a guest in the main auction tent on Friday from 11 a.m. to noon and bidders are welcome to attend the Sunday Morning Coming Down with free Mimosas and Bloody Marys in the main auction tent Sunday morning from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The auction starts immediately after each event. EVENT DETAILS  McCormick’s  72nd auction will take place on February  26th, 27th, and 28th, 2022. This will be a live, in-person auction. The event will take place in the usual outdoor location on the grounds of The Palm Springs Convention Center.  We are operating under all CDC guidelines to protect you and our staff. Classic car show & auction of Classic, Vintage & Muscle Cars. Prices from just $3000 to over $250,000. General public & dealers welcome. Friday is FREE, Saturday & Sunday $15 each or $25 for all days. Tickets can be purchased at the gate. $30 bidder registration. Spectators are also welcome! For Free Parking & Shuttle map click HERE SCHEDULE FRIDAY, February 25th FREE Champagne Happy Hour 11 am – 12 noon for buyers & sellers.  Auction 12 noon – 8 pm (now expanded to 180 cars) LOTS 1 – 180.  Vehicle check-in 8 am – 5 pm. Gates open at 8 am for a preview. Sellers check your vehicle in on-site then proceed to our office to check in your title and DMV paperwork. It is important to get your vehicle on-site this day as it is FREE preview day for the public. THE AUCTION STARTS AT 12 NOON SHARP WITH 180 VEHICLES CROSSING THE BLOCK. THIS DAY IS ALSO FREE ADMISSION FOR THE PUBLIC. SATURDAY, February 26th Auction 10 am – 7 pm, LOTS 181 – 405. Gates open at 8 am for a preview. The auction starts at 10 am sharp. 225 cars will cross the block this day at a rate of approx. 20 per hour. Our auction lists show the approx. time each car will cross the block. If you are a seller please be with your car when it comes on the podium. SUNDAY, February 27th Auction 10am – 5pm, LOTS 406 – 580 – Gates open at 8am for preview. ‘Sunday Morning Coming Down’ with FREE Mimosas and Bloody Marys in the main auction tent Sunday morning from 9am – 10am FOLLOWED BY 175 CARS CROSSING THE BLOCK AT 10AM SHARP.

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Coachella Valley Holidays

California Desert Chorale Concludes Concert Season

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On December 11 and 18, the California Desert Chorale closed its winter season with a finale performance of the “Holiday Singin’ & Swingin” live concert. Led by Artistic Director Tim Bruneau and Principal Accompanist Bruce Magnum, the choral program featured classical pieces and holiday favorites. The concert took place at 3 PM at the Hope Lutheran Church in Palm Desert. The California Desert Chorale live choral concert included festive and fun performances of “A Doo Wop Christmas” by Kirby Shaw; “Swing into Christmas” by J. Garland W. Kent & J. Livingston, arranged by Mac Huff; “The Chanukah Song (We Are Lights)” by Stephen Schwarts, arranged by Nowlin; and many more. Special features of the performance included 32 choristers arranged by soprano, alto, tenor, and bass; 11 Instrumentalists with chamber orchestra including violins, viola, cello, bass, flute, oboe, harp, trumpets, and percussion; and an audience sing-along portion with a medley of holiday favorites including “Deck The Halls;” “Joy to the World;” “We Wish you A Merry Christmas;” and more. Lyrics were provided along with holiday concert translations. The California Desert Chorale exists to bring joy to singers and audiences alike by providing a wide variety of choral and other inspiring vocal musical performances. The California Desert Chorale will hold the 2023 Scholarship competition, beginning on Saturday, January 28, at 1 pm with a public voice class for all participants. A high degree of personal commitment is required for members to meet the California Desert Chorale’s standards. The Chorale has Monday night rehearsals from September through April; periodic Saturday morning rehearsals; very busy concert week schedules, and occasional community service performances. A substantial portion of the group’s concert repertoire is sung from memory. Therefore, significant individual effort is required between rehearsals. Membership auditions occur prior to the Chorale’s concert season and intermittently during the season, at the discretion of the Artistic Director. All those interested in Chorale membership must perform an individual audition with the Artistic Director prior to acceptance. Current members may be required to re-audition at any point if the Artistic Director perceives the need. Each auditioning singer must perform a memorized solo work from the classical, folk song, musical theater, American standard or sacred music repertoire. Typical audition material includes operatic arias, art songs, and ballads by George Gershwin, Jerome Kern, Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, etc. The musical selection one chooses to use for the audition should readily reflect good breath support, consistent tone quality, accurate tuning, and interpretive skill. Those auditioning must also provide printed sheet music for their audition song. Each auditioning singer will be asked to discuss his or her prior experience as both a choral and solo singer. Some auditioning singers may be required to work privately on specific technical and interpretive skills as a qualification of their membership, at the discretion of the Artistic Director. The California Desert Chorale is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization. The California Desert Chorale is composed of both professional and amateur singers who bring a wide variety of choral and solo experience to the ensemble. For more information on how to support and be involved with the chorale, call (760) 346-4933.

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Acrisure Arena is Home of the CV Firebirds and Berger Foundation Ice plex

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Acrisure Arena recently celebrated its grand opening on December 14, and the Coachella Valley Firebirds, AHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken, have announced the schedule for the team’s inaugural season. The inaugural season will introduce fans to the Pacific Division through numerous divisional matchups versus the Abbotsford Canucks (Vancouver Canucks), Bakersfield Condors (Edmonton Oilers), Colorado Eagles (Colorado Avalanche), Henderson Silver Knights (Vegas Golden Knights), Ontario Reign (Los Angeles Kings), San Diego Gulls (Anaheim Ducks), San Jose Barracuda (San Jose Sharks), Tucson Roadrunners (Arizona Coyotes), and the Calgary Wranglers’ new AHL franchise. The Firebirds will see two teams outside of their division when they square off against Iowa Wild (Minnesota Wild) and Texas Stars (Dallas Stars). The Stars will be the lone non-divisional team to visit Acrisure Arena (March 11 & 12). Following the four games in the Seattle area, the Firebirds will play 16 games on the road through the middle of December before making their home ice debut at Acrisure Arena, the newest world-class concert and sports venue in the Coachella Valley, on Sunday, December 18. The puck drop for the home opener against the Tucson Roadrunners is slated for 6:00 p.m. PT. Coachella Valley’s two longest homestands take place from January 4 through January 16, 2023, and March 8 through March 19. Both homestands include six games against various teams. Start times will vary throughout the season depending on the day of the week. Most Firebirds weekday home games will begin at 7:00 p.m. PT, with exceptions for two Monday starts at 3:00 p.m. PT pm on January 16 (MLK Day) and February 20 (Presidents’ Day); Saturday night home games will begin at 6:00 p.m. PT; and Sunday home matinees at 3:00 p.m. PT. Fans are encouraged to keep an eye out for the announcement of theme nights, promotional giveaways, viewing parties, and other exciting events surrounding Coachella Valley Firebirds games and inaugural season festivities. For more information and to purchase season tickets for the inaugural season, please visit www.CVFirebirds.com or call 760-835-8778. Additionally, the Berger Foundation Iceplex serves as a welcoming year-round refuge for locals and visitors to skate, train and have fun. Open from 6 am-11:30 pm, the 36,000sf Iceplex features a 250-spectator seat NHL ice rink, four locker rooms, two party room areas, and a mezzanine for customers to enjoy concessions while connecting with friends. A myriad of special events will be open to the public, including hockey and skating programs, tournaments, exhibition ice shows plus themed and charitable activities including DJ Skate nights, Frozen 5k, Be a Star, and more. The Iceplex is the official training center of the Coachella Valley Firebirds. In addition to daily public skating sessions, the Iceplex will also be home to the CV Skate Academy, Adult and Junior Hockey Leagues, Birthday Parties, and more. Opportunities for private ice rental for tournaments, broomball, corporate, nonprofit, and other special events will also be available. The Berger Foundation Iceplex is the premiere community center destination in the Coachella Valley. Visit for vacation rental jomes in the Coachella Valley.. Luxury homes in PALM DESERT Palm Desert offers homes in various architectural styles, custom builds, and even raw land to build your one-of-a-kind dream home. If you want to know more about what’s available to buy in Palm Desert, check out these luxury listings currently on the market with virtual showings. Homes for sale around the Palm Desert Area

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Cirque Du Soleil: Corteo – Coming to Acrisure Arena

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Cirque Du Soleil: Will be bringing its colorful antics and superb showmanship to Acrisure Arena, Cirque du Soleil: Cortero is bringing its majestic baroque circus acts Thursday, August 31 through Sunday, September 3. Corteo: which means cortege in Italian, is a joyous procession, a festive parade imagined by a clown. The show brings together the passion of the actor with the grace and power of the acrobat to plunge the audience into a theatrical world of fun, comedy, and spontaneity situated in a mysterious space between heaven and earth. Tickets go on sale December 19 – unlock your tickets NOW with this exclusive presale access!

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Strategies for Surviving Summer

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Strategies for Surviving Summer A discussion for desert business owners, managers and employees on how to thrive during the Summer season. Hear new best practices and walk away with new ideas to implement in your own business. About A discussion for desert business owners, managers and employees on how to thrive during the Summer season. Hear new best practices and walk away with new ideas to implement in your own business. Guest Panel Announcement Next Week When Wednesday May 11th 8:00AM till 9:45AM Where UCR Palm Desert Campus University Building, Room B200 75080 Frank Sinatra Drive Palm Desert, CA 92211 Click To Register  

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Students at Palm Desert Senior High School concluded the entire year with outcomes well above the statewide average

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Palm Desert, CA – Students at Palm Desert Senior High School concluded the entire year with outcomes well above the statewide average and organized with Shmoop for the Smarter Balanced checks. That’s where Shmoop comes in. Shmoop (http://www.shmoop.com), a digital manager recognized for its award-winning test-prep and qualified online classes, delivers Frequent Key test prep for both Wiser Balanced (SBAC) and PARCC checks. Ofcourse, Shmoopis components are anything but frequent: they will have demonstrated time and proven effects time again. Juniors at Palm Desert Senior School employed Shmoop’s SBAC test-prep, and their rankings pulled the flip flops off the Colorado typical: 80% of PDHS juniors met or exceeded ELA expectations, compared to 56PERCENT statewide; and 41PERCENT of PDHS juniors fulfilled or exceeded math expectations, in comparison with 29% statewide based on the California Department of Knowledge. For your toe-displays out-there, that’s a 24% and 12% edge to q, respectively and the state common for ELA, after utilizing Shmoop. Assistant principal Charles Mazet features a lot of PDHS’s SBAC success to Shmoopis assets. ” Shmoop helped our pupils to get more comfortable with the evaluation, and Everyone was so upset regarding the fresh examination,” he said. ” the particular examination is mirrored by It so students may enjoy the process that is researching and believed what they got into.” Visit for vacation rental jomes in the Coachella Valley.. Luxury homes in PALM DESERT Palm Desert offers homes in various architectural styles, custom builds, and even raw land to build your one-of-a-kind dream home. If you want to know more about what’s available to buy in Palm Desert, check out these luxury listings currently on the market with virtual showings. Homes for sale around the Palm Desert Area

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Art on display in Palm Desert

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It was time once again to take my annual trip down from the cold mountains to the warmth of the desert floor and look up something interesting in Palm Springs. In fact, it was a visit to Palm Desert — and people there don’t like everyone using the generic Palm Springs term any more than residents of Beverly Hills like to be considered being from Los Angeles. It has been almost exactly fours years since I last visited the Palm Springs Art Museum, at that time it had just opened. The museum has five entities: The art museum in Palm Desert; the main museum in Palm Springs, which also contains the Annenberg Theater; then there is the Museum of Architecture, also in Palm Springs; and finally the Frey House II. There truly is a lot to see under the banner “Palm Springs Art Museum.” The Palm Desert location is a small entity and it is easy to enjoy all of its exhibits. “It is quite intimate,” said Arlene Amick, the managing director who has been with the facility since its opening in 2012. “Not only do we have an exhibition of art here, but outside we have a sculpture garden with 16 different pieces on show.” The Faye Sarkovsky Sculpture Garden is a delightful place to spend time in this quiet preserve of culture alongside busy Highway 111. Not only are there pieces of art to enjoy, but the garden itself is full of cacti, flowers and desert palms. I liked the two life-sized Polynesian type heads, called “Laura and Awilda,” by Juame Plensa. They were different from another new arrival, “Eroded Column” by Philip K. Smith III, which was a geometric piece standing about 10 feet tall in its own small garden bed. The garden is not just used for art, it has become a center point for the community. “We find the museum has become a community cultural hub,” said Amick. “We have a big selection of activities that people can enjoy. There are yoga classes, and we have collaboration with the regular farmers’ market that draws lots of people.” A particular favorite is the Galen First Friday events, which bring together music in the form of live concerts and also films and performance art. These events occur the first Friday of every month. Two years ago, the museum became a free entry establishment and this policy is carried through to entry for special events, although costs can be incurred with the refreshment stalls and other vendors that are available. Inside the museum, which used to be a visitors’ center until its conversion in 2012, art is displayed in several small galleries. I was drawn to the Roy Lichtenstein work with his characteristic comic book format. It was nice to be able to walk right up to the surface of the painting, which showed his use of dots to build up color. If you drive along Highway 111 from Palm Springs, it’s easy to spot the Palm Desert Museum. On the corner of the property is a tall red sculpture by Fletcher Benton who was born in 1931. Originally it was black, but the directors felt it would stand out better in red. “I had to call the artist to see if he would give permission. I was quite nervous about it,” Amick said. But permission was granted and the tall slim figure acts like a signpost that you have arrived at this center for the arts in Palm Desert.

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CTE Receives Grant

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By Deanna Keuilian, administrator, career tech education The California State Board of Education recently approved Desert Sands Career Technical Education Incentive Grant (CTEIG) application in the amount of $1,889,995. This grant covers the first funding term, from April 2016 through June 2017. At the conclusion of the first term, a renewal application will be completed to collect the next allocation which is projected to be $1,400,000. As part of the renewal process, and to maintain eligibility for funding under the CTE Incentive Grant Program, recipients must demonstrate positive results across a spectrum of outcome measures, including high school graduation rates, CTE course completion rates, pupils obtaining industry-recognized credentials and certificates, the number of pupils achieving gainful employment in relevant occupations, and the number of pupils progressing to postsecondary education. The second term grant dollars will support the 2017-2018 school year. The last cycle of the grant will be for the 2018-2019 school year, and is projected to be $900,000. DSUSD could receive approximately $4,200,000 over the next three years.

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Eco-volunteerism in the Coachella Valley

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6 p.m. Wednesday, March 23 FREE Making a difference in the world is easier than you might think. This lecture will be an interactive and in-depth exploration of Citizen Science and Green Volunteerism in the Coachella Valley.  An engaging panel of experts, including UCR’s own Cameron Barrows of the Center for Conservation Biology, will explain how each of us can play a role in making science happen. You’ll leave knowing how to make an impact on your community, your environment, and the world. This series is in partnership with Friends of the Desert Mountains. RSVP now! Visit for vacation rental jomes in the Coachella Valley.. Luxury homes in PALM DESERT Palm Desert offers homes in various architectural styles, custom builds, and even raw land to build your one-of-a-kind dream home. If you want to know more about what’s available to buy in Palm Desert, check out these luxury listings currently on the market with virtual showings. Homes for sale around the Palm Desert Area

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