Robert Haydon

YUCCA VALLEY OFFERS SUMMER SWIMMING LESSONS

July 15, 2022

1ST LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION COURSE IN YUCCA VALLEY STARTS FRIDAY

The Town of Yucca Valley Aquatics Program has opened registration for Private Swim Lessons for the remainder of the summer season.Classes are being offered on Fridays, July 15th through August 12th at the following times:Morning Times: 9:00 AM9:45 AM10:30 AM And two evening times at: 5:45 PM6:30 PM Register Online HereYucca Valley Pool Office: 760-369-3703Or email Clayton at [email protected] Reporting for z1077 news, this is assignment reporter Robert Haydon.

ANIMAL ACTION LEAGUE OFFERS LOW-COST PET SERVICES IN JULY

by Robert Haydon

July 12, 2022

If you have a pet that needs spayed, neutered, chipped or vaccinated - the Animal Action League will be holding clinics at their facilities on the highway near the dinosaurs in Joshua Tree during the month of July on the following dates: Wednesday - July 13thFriday - July 15thSaturday - July 16thWednesday July 20th through Saturday July 23rd. There will also be a microchip-only clinic on July 20th from 10AM to 2PM. To schedule an appointment for spaying and neutering, you can call the Animal…

JOSHUA TREE RETREAT CENTER FULL MOON HIKE AND SWIM TONIGHT

by Robert Haydon

July 12, 2022

JOSHUA TREE RETREAT CENTER FULL MOON HIKE AND SWIM TONIGHT

A full moon rises over the Morongo Basin tonight (July 12th) - and the Joshua Tree Retreat Center is holding an evening event to celebrate it. The Full Moon Hike and Swim starts at 7PM as the moon rises over the hills of Joshua Tree - with Yoga, meditation and a relaxing moonlit soak in the outdoor pool. Spaces are limited for the nighttime event - preregistration is $30 and you can get more information at https://jtrcc.org/

COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE IN YUCCA VALLEY TOMORROW

by Robert Haydon

July 12, 2022

LIFESTREAM BLOOD DRIVE IN YUCCA VALLEY TOMORROW

Blood levels in the Morongo Basin are critically low - here's how you can help: A community blood drive will be held on Wednesday (July 13th) In the Yucca Valley Vons parking lot. If you are healthy and at least 15 years old, you can donate blood and receive a free mini physical that includes blood pressure, pulse, cholesterol and iron levels. You'll also receive a free beach towel while supplies last. The blood drive will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and you can set an appointment by…

PET MICROCHIP CLINIC TOMORROW

by Robert Haydon

July 11, 2022

The Animal Action League mobile clinic will be offering their microchip services this Tuesday, July 12th at their main office in Joshua Tree. Microchipping your pet is a safe, permanent way to keep your contact information with your pet in the chance of them getting loose. The microchipping service costs sixteen dollars, and the clinic runs from 10am to 2pm at the Animal Action League’s main office on 62762 Twentynine Palms Highway. To schedule an appointment for spaying and neutering, you can…

TIPS ON CUTTING WATER USE FROM YOUR SWAMP COOLER

by Robert Haydon

July 9, 2022

Swamp coolers can use as much as 90 gallons of water during triple digit days, and with a drought in full effect and hot summer days coming - the Joshua Basin Water District is urging owners of these evaporative coolers to follow some simple tips to help conserve water as well as save some money on your bill. Drawing window coverings to keep the sun out can keep temperatures down during the day, and running just the fan when temperatures drop at night can cool down your house without using any…

JAZZPUNK SHOW AT THE PALMS IN WONDER VALLEY TONIGHT

by Robert Haydon

July 9, 2022

JAZZPUNK SHOW AT THE PALMS IN WONDER VALLEY TONIGHT

LISTEN TO THIS STORY HERE: Jazz and punk will meet in the middle of the desert this Saturday at the Palms in Wonder Valley. The Lost Quartet is Tony Mason, Danny Frankel, Twiggy Pop and Larry Copcar - and they will be joined by the Desert Queens and Phog Masheen for a sonic cornucopia that promises to be anything but tidy. The show starts at 7:30PM on the indoor stage. Those looking to make it a weekend can camp for free on the surrounding BLM land and come back to the Palms on Sunday at 9AM for…

SECOND SATURDAY CRAFT FAIR IN LANDERS TOMORROW

by Robert Haydon

July 8, 2022

The Landers Association will host their Second Saturday Craft Fair tomorrow (Saturday, July 9th). All goods from this “Makers Market” are homemade, handmade, or home baked, by the Vendors. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Belfield Hall, 58380 Reche Road, in Landers. For vendor information, contact Judy Laffoon at 760-364-2931 or email [email protected].

Morongo Basin Ambulance adds portable ultrasounds to fleet

by Robert Haydon

June 20, 2022

Morongo Basin Ambulance adds portable ultrasounds to fleet

Morongo Basin Ambulance has added a potentially life-saving piece of equipment to their fleet of five vehicles. The butterfly ultrasound is a tiny handheld device that plugs into a standard iPad and can help diagnose hidden traumas that normally would have to wait until the patient arrived at the hospital. Operations Manager Craig Bell demonstrated the device, and he says that in a rural service area that covers over 2700 square miles having as much information as possible is vital to making…

The Iconic ‘Desert Christ Park’ needs community support to survive the desert elements

by Robert Haydon

June 19, 2022

Listen to this story here: LINKS:Save The Supper GoFundMeDesert Christ Park Website Nestled into the northern hills that overlook Yucca Valley are fifty stark white statues contrasting with the brown hills and blue desert skies. Roxanne Miller and Kathleen Gibson are board members and caretakers of Desert Christ Park, a community sculpture garden that’s been overlooking Yucca Valley since 1961. It started with a priest named Eddie Garver, a sculptor named Frank "Antone" Martin and a…

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