Robert Haydon

Have retro gadgets? Hi-Desert Nature Museum wants to borrow them

December 8, 2022

Have retro gadgets? Hi-Desert Nature Museum wants to borrow them

A new community-curated exhibit called “Gadgets Galore! Transforming the American Household” is collecting vintage everyday objects for its new 2023 exhibit at the Hi Desert Nature Museum in Yucca Valley. Gadgets Galore! Will uncover the histories and mysteries surrounding once-state of the art inventions like the rotary telephone or record player - and its seeking community submissions for pre-1990 gadgets. If you are a collector or retro-enthusiast with vintage objects either ordinary,strange…

Landers band Banny Grove concert tomorrow night in Joshua Tree 12/7

by Robert Haydon

December 6, 2022

Landers band Banny Grove concert tomorrow night in Joshua Tree 12/7

There’s a concert at the old Firehouse in Joshua Tree tonight - Banny Grove are a local Landers-based band who are being joined by Babehoven and Scout Gillett. The show starts at 7PM and there is a suggested $10 cover. The old firehouse in Joshua Tree has been hosting art and concert events - you can find a link to their location and the concert flier at this story on our website. The show starts at 7PM sharp, and the doors will be closed to keep it warm inside.

Free Flu and COVID shots and information session on Wed. 12/7

by Robert Haydon

December 6, 2022

The Morongo Basin Healthcare District is offering a FREE COVID and Flu public talk and vaccination event tomorrow - Wednesday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Yucca Valley Senior Center. Michelle Zaccaria, RN, will be on-hand addressing COVID “facts vs. myths” and the importance of getting COVID and Flu vaccinations. She will also be administering FREE COVID and Flu vaccines. Those wishing to receive a COVID booster should bring their vaccination card. No appointment or reservation is…

Stuff the Bus with toys this Saturday, 12/10 in Yucca Valley

by Robert Haydon

December 6, 2022

Stuff the Bus with toys this Saturday, 12/10 in Yucca Valley

Basin Transit will be doing a Stuff the Bus holiday toy drive, benefiting the Boys & Girls Club on Saturday, December 10th in front of the Yucca Valley Walmart - from 8AM to 7PM. Look for the bus and bring a new toy by to help stuff the bus full of gifts for those in need.

Disabled Military Veterans information session this Thursday, 12/8

by Robert Haydon

December 6, 2022

An information session explaining benefits available to disabled military veterans will be held in Twentynine Palms on December 8. The event is being put on by Disabled American Veterans, and members of the organization will be on hand to help explain benefits and help veterans and their families fill assistance claims. The event begins at 9 a.m. on Thursday, December 8, and will be held at the Luckie Park Activity Center, 74325 Joe Davis Drive.

December’s full moon joins bright-red visible Mars tonight 12/6

by Robert Haydon

December 6, 2022

JOSHUA TREE RETREAT CENTER FULL MOON HIKE AND SWIM TONIGHT

The full moon reaches its peak tonight or tomorrow, depending on how late you are staying up. The December full moon is called “The Cold moon” in a nod to the winter season tightening its grip on much of the US. Some other tribal names for December’s full moon are the Frost or Winter moon. Mars will also be the brightest its been in the last two years. We’re lucky with our dark skies - you’ll be able to spot the steadily-lit orangish-red planet with your naked eye - it will peak over the horizon…

Yucca Valley Light Parade tonight (12/3) at 5:30PM

by Robert Haydon

December 3, 2022

The annual Yucca Valley Light Parade is tonight (Saturday, December 3rd) and begins at 5:30. The parade starts in Old Town Yucca Valley on Santa Fe St.. between Deer Trail and Inca Trail and will feature cars and floats lit up with dazzling holiday lights to help get you into the spirit.

Christmas Tree lighting and holiday celebration in Joshua Tree tonight 12/3

by Robert Haydon

December 3, 2022

There will be a Christmas Tree lighting and holiday celebration at the shops at Zanny’s here in Joshua Tree. The shops will be open and live jazzy christmas tunes will be playing as the tree is prepared to be lit up at 5PM sharp. Stay after the tree lighting for shopping at the boutiques. Zanny’s is located right off Hwy 62 in downtown Joshua Tree.

Check Out the Library’s Holiday Countdown starting today 12/1

by Robert Haydon

December 1, 2022

Listen here: The Holiday Countdown at the county libraries starts today and runs through the end of December. For this entire month - for every 30 items checked out you can earn a fun reward… an exclusive block toy mini figure! The Holiday Countdown wants to keep reading front and center, especially during the holiday school break. There are 32 branches of the San Bernardino library system, and each branch and their own varied design of the minifig. Grab your library card and head down to check…

‘Santa Clause’ movie trilogy free screenings this month in Joshua Tree

by Robert Haydon

December 1, 2022

‘Santa Clause’ movie trilogy free screenings this month in Joshua Tree

The three films comprising "The Santa Clause" trilogy will be showing at the Joshua Tree Community Center over the next three Thursdays, starting tonight with the original "The Santa Clause." The film stars Tim Allen as an average man who magically transforms into Santa Clause. The film screening is free, though snacks and drinks will be available for sale. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the movie begins at 6:30 p.m. The Joshua Tree Community Center is located at 6171 Sunburst Ave in Joshua Tree.

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