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,…
Twentynine Palms Planning Commission approves Mojaveland Mini Golf
At last night's Twentynine Palms City Planning Commission Meeting, the Commissioners reviewed plans for Mojaveland, an artist-designed Miniature Golf Course, and children's art classes slated for Pioneer Park.
Mil-tree singer-songwriter workshop holding concert
Mil-Tree is excited to present a collaborative concert featuring the participants of their singer-songwriter workshops and their talented leaders. This event is a testament to the talent and generosity of this group of performers and serves as a platform to showcase the students' hard work and dedication. This songwriter workshop hosted by Mil-Tree (a non-profit connecting veterans, and civilians) was led by Tim Easton, Ted Quinn and Louise Goffin. Tim Easton is an American guitarist and…
Landers Homestead Valley Association met to discuss the Landers Hotel Project
As a follow-up to community concerns raised at the Landers Homestead Valley Community Association meeting on September 9, San Bernardino County sent a Project Notification to Community members to provide additional information regarding the proposed Landers Hotel. The Association called a meeting for last night at Belfield Hall. The Community packed the room, and Mike Lipsitz, Vice Chair of the Landers Association and a reporter for z107.7, chaired the evening's meeting.
Twentynine Palms looks at “Self-Help Home Ownership Program”
During last week's City Council meeting, City Manager Stone James updated the Council on the current status of the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition (CVHC)'s self-help Home Ownership Program.
Mayor Robert Lombardo joined the Yucca Valley Airport District Board of Directors meeting
Just three years ago, Measure Y funded resurfacing the aging runway at the Yucca Valley Airport. Last night, Mayor Robert Lombardo was the special guest at the Yucca Valley Airport District Board of Directors meeting to discuss a potential partnership between the Airport District Board and the Town of Yucca Valley to continue a much-needed upgrade and possible expansion of a historic and valuable Community asset. From left to right, Tim Lewis Director, Yucca Valley Mayor, Robert Lombardo, Jamie…
The Twentynine Palms City Council meeting reviewed Entertainment Permit Fees
The Twentynine Palms City Council began with an update from the newly formed Twentynine Palms Youth Council. Members are in sixth through 12th grade and are appointed to one-year terms. This year, the youth council includes Isaac and Tallulah Coleman, Thomas Elkins, Jaguar and Judah Goodwin, Izzabella Hargrove, Vivian Hermosillo, Jax Langdon, Audrina McConville, Pearl Sullivan, William Sumption, Brett Viloria, and Truman Walsh. Newly elected Chairperson Issac Coleman said they held their…
Local food suppliers looking to limit waste and fill food banks with recovered donations
As of 2015, statistics revealed that residents of the Morongo Basin faced significant challenges in securing adequate nutrition due to geographic isolation and low family income. Alongside its environmental goals of reducing carbon emissions from organic waste in landfills, State Bill 1383 requires food manufacturers and distributors to separate and donate edible food to food banks. While large food chains were already donating food, SB 1383 has significantly increased donations. Food Finders…
Signs of Courage: Student art exhibited at Twentynine Palms Freedom Plaza
Groundwork Arts ensures that students, their families, and teachers have equitable access to the arts. The year-long "Signs of Courage" project has evolved from that commitment into a striking public art installation. The artists, former sixth graders (now seventh graders) from the Morongo Unified School District, in collaboration with Groundwork Arts teaching artists, will exhibit thirty-eight professionally produced street signs, each bearing an inspiring or heartfelt message from a…
