Robert Haydon

Archaeopalooza celebrates archeology month at Copper Mountain College

September 26, 2022

Archaeopalooza celebrates archeology month at Copper Mountain College

Archaeopalooza is a great event to teach young people about the science of archaeology and the Native Americans who live in the Southern California deserts. It is also a tribute to the Desert Institute's rock art instructor, Daniel McCarthy, who passed away in 2021. Joan Schneider will talk about "The Life and Legacy of Elizabeth Warder Crozier Campbell, an archeologist who, with her husband Bill Campbell, settled in 29 Palms. Bruce Bridenbecker will talk about the "Amboy Crater:…

Cemetery Puts Out Call for Altars for their Dia De Los Muertos Event

by Robert Haydon

September 26, 2022

The Twentynine Palms Cemetery District is celebrating Dia de los Muertos with a public event, but they need the help of artists from the community. During Dia de los Muertos, the traditional Mexican celebration of the dead, loved ones are honored with memorial altars that are decorated with flowers, sugar skulls, candles, and food. The Twentynine Palms Cemetery District is inviting artists and amateurs to construct and decorate altars for their public event on October 30. It is free to…

“Cholla Needles” explores our deserts through young writers and poets

by Robert Haydon

September 25, 2022

“Cholla Needles” explores our deserts through young writers and poets

Thursday marked the first day of Autumn - bringing some cooler weather and encouraging many to get back outside to explore the deserts that surround us. If you are looking for something to take along on your next hike - the Autumn 2022 edition of Cholla Needles: Young Writers and Artists magazine has been released. Over 100 young artists and writers based in the California Desert are published in the Autumn edition - and the pages contains moving poetry and artwork that provide insights into…

No Fees at Joshua Tree National Park for National Public Lands Day

by Robert Haydon

September 24, 2022

No Fees at Joshua Tree National Park for National Public Lands Day

Today is National Public Lands Day - and if you are lucky enough to be listening to this in the beautiful morongo basin then you are in the perfect place to celebrate as Joshua Tree National Park has free admission all day. The national event was started in 1994 and celebrates the connection between people and the wide-open spaces in their community - and it encourages the use of natural public lands for education, recreation, and the health benefits of getting outside. If you don’t want to head…

Desert Run returns for 42nd year – off road fun for all ages

by Robert Haydon

September 24, 2022

Desert Run returns for 42nd year – off road fun for all ages

The Morongo Basin Search and Rescue is putting on the 42nd annual Desert Run on Saturday October 1st. The Desert Run is a family event that takes place around the Means dry lake in Johnson Valley - but it’s not a race so you can bring out all types of off-road vehicles to explore the wide open desert on a small, friendly, local level. The off-road course will be at least 20 miles long, with 5 stops along that way where you can play games and win prizes. All skill levels are encouraged - from…

Miracle League of the Desert wants everyone to be able to play Baseball

by Robert Haydon

September 24, 2022

Miracle League of the Desert wants everyone to be able to play Baseball

The Miracle League of the Desert provides children and adults with special needs an opportunity to play baseball on a specially designed field right here in the hi desert. Registration for the Fall league has already started, but you can still sign up. The cost is $40 a person for the entire season - but if you are listening to this and just want to sponsor a player - you can do that too. The Miracle League wants everyone to be able to play baseball - regardless of ability, age or gender. The…

“Saging the World” free screening and panel at Harrison House tonight

by Robert Haydon

September 24, 2022

There is a free film screening at the Harrison House in Joshua Tree. Jef Harmatz joins us with a closer look at the event. The short documentary film “Saging the World” explores the trend of using white sage to purify spaces and clear bad energy. The popularity of the plant has resulted in the native plant being poached to meet the international demand for the native plants, and the film spotlights the ecological and cultural issues intertwined with white sage, centering the voices of Native…

29 Palms Art Gallery Intake is Monday Sept. 26

by Robert Haydon

September 24, 2022

New season opens at 29 Palms Art Gallery on Saturday, Sept. 3rd

The last day for members to submit their artwork to the 29 Palms Art Gallery is coming up on Monday September 26th from 10AM to 1PM. If you’d like your artwork displayed for the month of October - you’ll want to visit the 29palmsartgallery.com to print your art tags and pay the $20 fee for regular members or $14 for seniors. Each member is allowed 36” of linear space to showoff their masterpieces - and the reception for the month of October will be held on Saturday October 1st. Visit…

Don’t forget to check your Voter Registration

by Robert Haydon

September 24, 2022

Are you registered to vote? National Voter Registration Day is today

This is a quick reminder that midterm elections are coming up November 8th - if you’ve recently moved, changed your name or simply want to change your political party - the county has a website where you can check your voter status and register to vote so you are able to exercise the important civic duty of getting out and voting in this - and every election. Head to www.sbcountyelections.com - there’s links on the left that you can click to participate in democracy right from your phone.

Fights at Yucca Valley High School prove challenging for both students and parents

by Robert Haydon

September 23, 2022

Fights at Yucca Valley High School prove challenging for both students and parents

Listen to this story: If you have a student at Yucca Valley High School - you may have heard reports of increased fights breaking out at Yucca Valley High School on Wednesday. On the heels of an earlier report about a potential threat that was ultimately proven to be unfounded - z107.7 began receiving emails and calls from parents who say they were concerned with what their kids were sharing with them during school and when they got home. “My daughter texted me on the first day of school - I…

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