CHAMBER MUSIC AT THE HIGH DESERT MUSEUM

The Hi-Desert Nature Museum holds its second Chamber Music Matinee, “Almost Baroque,” on Sunday, June 12, at 2:00 p.m. for a delightfully unique selection of late Renaissance to early Baroque compositions. “Almost Baroque” will feature work by…

ELK FIRE UPDATE: 75% CONTAINED

Firefighters have been able to hold the perimeter of the Elk Fire at around 431 acres, with 107 acres of park land burned. The fire is 75% contained, and firefighters are continuing to work with the goal of full suppression. The area around the…

BLOOD DONATIONS ARE DESPERATELY NEEDED

Officials at LifeStream Blood Bank, which provides blood products and services to more than 80 Southern California hospitals, are urging residents to help the community battle back against a severe blood shortage. Currently, there is less than a…

CHILDREN’S SWIMMING CLASSES OFFERED

The Town of Yucca Valley Aquatics Program will hold Children’s Learn-to-Swim classes this summer at the Yucca Valley High School. Six levels will be offered, from parent/baby classes to advanced swim techniques. The cost is $54 for a two-week…