Director Marty Neider has announced auditions are set for Theatre 29’s second show of the 2014 season.  A Farndale Murder Mystery, “Murder at Checkmate Manor.” Auditions are on Monday, January 13th at 6 pm at Theatre 29 at 73637 Sullivan Road,…

The second Monday of January is the day for most of the monthly distributions of surplus Federal food in the Morongo Basin.  Reporter Sara Snyder has the times and places… The Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino will distribute…

The Morongo Basin CHP is offering another FREE Start Smart class for teen drivers and new drivers. These classes provide valuable safety information, and classroom instruction on collision avoidance techniques, collision-causing elements, and…

The Twentynine Palms Library will offer a FREE mature driver education class every Wednesday from 2 to 3:30 p.m., beginning January 8. This continuous class will cover everything needed to pass the DMV written exam over any given six-week…

The Animal Action League will be offering low-cost vaccine clinics in January for dogs and cats, as well as low-cost spaying and neutering. No appointments are necessary for vaccines; appointments are required for spay and neutering services.…

The Joshua Tree Community Jazz band is still in need of some key players. The fun group is looking for sax, trumpet, trombone and guitar players who can read music. For more information contact Jesse Henry at 760-574-5212, or via Facebook at…

Monday is Amber Alert Awareness Day. The day was created to raise public awareness of the nationwide Amber Alert program, which enlists the public’s help in the search for and rescue of abducted children. The public can get involved during an…

The first production of 2014 opened last night at Theatre 29.  Managing Editor Tami Roleff tells us who’s who in the cast of “The Importance of Being Ernest”… Theatre 29 veteran director Butch Pelfry said he knew his cast of the Oscar Wilde…

Desert Congregational Church in Twentynine Palms will hold a Saturday Night Church Saturday, January 11, at 7 p.m. Musicians of all types are invited to come and play country, bluegrass, and gospel music. The church is located at 5688 Sunrise…

Theater students at Yucca Valley High School conclude a run of three plays with two performances today.  Diana Jones says, don’t miss your last chance to see them… Today is your last chance to see three plays directed and performed by the Yucca…

Bingo at the Sportsman’s Club in Joshua Tree will benefit the Yucca Valley High School swim team on Sunday, January 19. There will also be a silent auction. Money raised from the bingo and silent auction event will go toward paying the team’s…

Registration for the Joshua Tree Youth Basketball Program is now being accepted online and at the Joshua Tree Community Center Office. Cost is $48 until January 24th, and then the fees increases to $55.  Price includes a jersey and shorts, and…