Yucca Valley Airport District board meeting notes: new signage and hangers
Last night, the Yucca Valley Airport District held its board meeting to discuss maintenance needs, new signage, runway sweeping, and potential plans for six new hangars.
Medicare open enrollment and Counseling appointments available for seniors and the disabled
Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) provides free, unbiased Medicare counseling to Medicare beneficiaries and their families. It can help you identify potential cost savings, understand your healthcare choices, and explore your plan options.
Partners Against Violence strives to maintain essential services amid funding challenges
Partners Against Violence usually gets funding from the VOCA fund (the Victims of Crime Act), California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), and Governor Newsom's office. Since federal funds were being cut, PAV was forced to look to the state. They attended two different rallies in Sacramento, as well as Policy Advocacy Day, back in early May. The hope was to talk to senators and assembly members about the cuts and their need for $208 million a year for Sexual Support Services to keep…
Twentynine Palms Book Festival returns for 2nd year with events all weekend
The Twentynine Palms Book Festival is an ambitious local event that lasts two days and spans many venues. It will feature book readings, book signings, literary talks, and culinary treats. The Festival is supported by the City of Twentynine Palms, the Visit 29 Palms Sponsorship, and the Event Grant Program. Begin your tour of the Festival at the Twentynine Palms Community Center and travel around the city to Live Talks and Readings at different locations. Festival goers can listen to…
MUSD special Board meeting swore in newly elected Board members
The Morongo Unified School District Board held a special meeting today at Old Joshua Tree Elementary School to interview and swear in two new trustees for District Areas 2 and 3.
Glass Outhouse Opening reception on November 1
The Glass Outhouse is showing 11 eclectic array of paintings, graphics, photography, and assemblage. The showcased artists are: Steffi Sutton Mary Mulally Keep A Breast Foundation Tim Kjenstad Jessica King Audrey Green Paul Sutton Derek Gurling Bad Otis Link Kathy Miller Enjoy refreshments and live music by the High 70’s band at the Opening Party on Saturday, November 2, from 1-5 p.m. The Location is the Glass Outhouse, 77575 29 Palms Hwy, Twentynine Palms. The artwork will be on…
Day of the Dead celebration at Joshua Tree Retreat Center on Saturday (11/2)
Mil-Tree, Bringing Military and Community together, celebrates the Day of the Dead at the Mil-Tree Community Gardens at the Retreat Center.
“Trash Study” contamination study notices appear in some Morongo Basin mailboxes
Some Morongo Basin residents have received a letter in the mail informing them that they may be part of a “trash study” from Mojave Desert and Mountain Recycling. This study is part of SB 1383 state bill for organic waste management throughout California. As part of that program, San Bernardino County runs an organic waste study to better understand residents' waste-sorting behavior.
Annual Wild, Wild West Hoedown fundraiser for Reach Out Morongo Basin
If you enjoy Western dancing under the stars, grab your partner and two-step to Tower Homestead Ranch for a Reach Out Morongo Basin fundraiser and a fun night.
Young artists will learn self-expression through the Twentynine Palms Art Gallery graffiti class on 10/19
Graffiti Art is about self-expression, emotions, ideas, and boldness. In this two-hour art project at the Twentynine Palms Art Gallery, young artists will create their name, nickname, and last name using graffiti-style lettering and supplies. On Saturday, October 19, the Twentynine Palms Art Gallery is holding a graffiti-making class for youth aged ten and up. Young artists will learn the basics of lettering and then add their creativity. They will incorporate their favorite colors, sports,…
