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Robert Haydon

Robert Haydon

Robert Haydon is the Online News Editor at Z107.7 He graduated from University of Oregon's School of Journalism, with a specialty in Electronic Media. Over the years, he has worked in television news, documentary film, and advertising and marketing.…

29 Palms Holiday Light Decorating Contest and Festival sign-up

Robert Haydonby Robert Haydon
November 22, 2022
29 Palms Holiday Light Decorating Contest and Festival sign-up

The city of Twentynine Palms is spreading the cheer this year with a Holiday Festival on December 6th that includes a light parade, tree lighting ceremony, a holiday market and a light decorating contest. Show off your house decorating skills with the Holiday light Decorating Contest - open to homes and businesses in the city of 29 Palms. The contest is free and there is a grand prize for the winner of each category - register by November 30th at 29palms.org. On December 6th - a holiday light…

‘Mara’s Christmas Wish’ continues Basin holiday giving tradition

Robert Haydonby Robert Haydon
November 22, 2022

Longtime residents know the name Mara Cantelo - she ran “Tender Loving Christmas” for 34 years, giving food and presents during the holiday season to those less fortunate and in need. When Mara passed away in 2017, friends and colleagues channeled their grief into creating “Mara’s Christmas Wish” - a continuing tradition where food, toys and holiday cheer is freely distributed to families and individuals looking for fellowship and community, along with a little holiday help this Christmas…

Weekend Field Reports – The Nancy Karl Trail in Joshua Tree

Robert Haydonby Robert Haydon
November 19, 2022
Weekend Field Reports – The Nancy Karl Trail in Joshua Tree

Listen here: The Nancy Karl loop sits at the top of the Friendly Hills in Joshua Tree - a quiet neighborhood that backs up the northern border of the National Park. The trailhead is tucked near the end of Sunny Vista Road. There are homes and fences right on the trailhead, but it only takes a few minutes of walking on the soft granite path to feel like you are in the national park, with lichen covered boulders appearing as you gently gain about 300ft in elevation on the 2.3 mile loop. The loop…

Yucca Valley Art Festival this weekend – gourds, jewelry, carvings and more

Robert Haydonby Robert Haydon
November 19, 2022
Yucca Valley Art Festival this weekend – gourds, jewelry, carvings and more

The 12th annual Yucca Valley Art Festival is happening this weekend - handcrafted items from local, regional and international artists will be on sale Saturday from 10 to 4 and Sunday from 10 to 2. The festival is sponsored by the Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce and is hosting artisans creating ceramics and glass, whimsical wood carvings, unique clothing, and hand-crafted jewelry. Gourd artisans from all over California will join international artists from Peru with sculpted, woven carved and…

Native American Heritage Month Foodways event on Sunday 11/20

Robert Haydonby Robert Haydon
November 19, 2022
Native American Heritage Month Foodways event on Sunday 11/20

November is Native American Heritage Month. This Sunday The Native American Land Conservancy and the Mojave Desert Land Trust invite the public to a fascinating afternoon exploring the importance of Native foodways. Through songs, a presentation, and food tasting, visitors will learn about the role of Native foods in Indigenous lifeways. Naturalist Sienna Thomas will share traditions, how communities have been impacted, and what efforts are underway to strengthen the resilience of Native food…

Thanksgiving Basket Turkey Giveaway on 11/19

Robert Haydonby Robert Haydon
November 18, 2022
Free Turkeys for Morongo Valley residents – get on the list

The Twentynine Palms High School Interact club is teaming up with Reach Out Morongo Basin to hand out 150 Thanksgiving baskets to families in need. If you need a turkey with all the fixings, you can contact Reach Out Morongo Basin at 760-361-1410 to sign up. The Interact Club will be handing out the Thanksgiving baskets on Saturday, Nov. 19th from noon to 1:30 at Twentynine Palms High School.

Hay Festival in Joshua Tree, Tamalada and Music Sunday 11/13

Robert Haydonby Robert Haydon
November 12, 2022
Hay Festival in Joshua Tree, Tamalada and Music Sunday 11/13

The Hay Festival is happening right now at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center - with film screenings, music, dance and food events that celebrate Aztlan culture. On yesterday’s Morning Show with Cody and Jef - Tamale expert Ray Rodriguez joined the hosts to talk about the Tamalada that’s taking place on Sunday at the Food for Thought Café in the retreat center. "What we're going to create a the two most popular Tamales really kind of worldwide which are Tamales of chicken and tamales of…

Yucca Valley Film Festival continues free screenings this weekend

Robert Haydonby Robert Haydon
November 12, 2022

The Yucca Valley Film Festival is continuing this evening and Sunday, with free film screenings all day at the Yucca Valley Community Center. At 6PM the red carpet opens to anyone who wants to walk it and get some selfies, and the Short Films Night begins at 7. The film festival’s final day starts with a scriptwriters and composers roundtable at 2PM, then screenings of music videos, dance films and experimental visual art films starting at 3:15. The Closing night awards and final red carpet…

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