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Snapshots for Jan. 18, 2005

Art Walk on El Paseo
Nineteen galleries participated in the Art Walk on El Paseo in Palm Desert Jan. 6 by keeping their doors open until 9 p.m. The Art Walk takes place the first Thursday of the month until May. Selected galleries also hold artist's receptions during the Art Walk.

Judi Rubin and John Riley of Minnesota with Suzanne Houck of Palm Desert.
David Downey of Monterey and Martha Payne of Palm Desert.
 Part-time Palm Desert residents Sharon Thomas, Bruce Lanning and Len Thomas.
 Part-time Palm Desert residents Lauren Hensarling and Charlie Houck.
Sue Feldmann and Maria-Josefa Ward, both part-time Palm Desert residents.      

Ballroom dancing
Ballroom dancing is held Wednesday evenings from 7:30-10:30 p.m. at the Palm Springs Pavilion. The popular, on-going event is sponsored by the city of Palm Springs.

Kay Rowley of Rancho Mirage and Paul Ganley of Palm Springs.
 George Saitzyk and Lillian Wallock, both of Rancho Mirage.
 Judith and Don Schliessmann of Rancho Mirage.
Anette Kelty of Palm Desert and Abe Siemens of Rancho Mirage.
Patrick and Terri Runyon of Indio.


Coachella Valley Archaeological Society
The Coachella Valley Archaeological Society met Jan. 7, at the Cathedral City Senior Center, 68-727 E. Palm Canyon Drive. The Society presented a program by Mountain Cahuilla Elder Alvino Siva. Siva is a traditional Cahuilla Bird Singer and storyteller. Accompanied by his singers and dancers, Siva presented native stories, songs and his deep-rooted knowledge of the Cahuilla culture and language.

Erica Hedlund of Indio. Cahuilla Elder Alvino Siva (left) with his students. Sean Milanovich of Palm Springs, Steve Estrada of the Santa Rosa Reservation and Michael Mirelez of Thermal. Michael Mirelez of Thermal, Cahuilla Elder Alvino Siva and Steve Estrada of the Santa Rosa Reservation.
Joe Tortes of Thermal.
 Sean Milanovich of Palm Springs.

Desert Paws Annual Run
The fifth Desert Paws Annual Run took place Saturday, Jan. 8 in Palm Springs . The 5K run raises funds for the Desert Paws animal spay and neuter program.

Susan Nass of Desert Hot Springs.
 Katelyn Deugan, 3, of Crestline.
 Mary Lou Harris of Sky Valley.
 Nicholas Nunez, 18, of Desert Hot Springs.
Gary Daniels.
 Maurice Beidler.
 Robert Domengine.
 Jan Lemons.
Desert Paws Director Hal Ball and Pam Bachwick, both of Palm Springs.



Cabot's Pueblo Museum art reception
A reception for texture artist Alicia Bobrowska was held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 7 and 8 at the Pueblo Gallery in Cabot's Pueblo Museum at 67-616 E. Desert View Ave. in Desert Hot Springs. The Polish-born Bobrowska is an accomplished actress and artist, as well as a former Miss Poland. She specializes in tapestry and soft sculpture art.

Edna Wells of Palm Springs with Artur Zygmont of Torrance. Bob Williams of Desert Hot Springs and Barbro Roehrdanz of Minnesota. Edna Wells of Palm Springs Alicia Bobrowska of Culver City. Alicia Bobrowska of Culver City and Susan Hohenstein of Desert Hot Springs.
Vicky Leichleiter of Windy Point and Alicia Bobrowska of Culver City.


Kennel Club Dog Show
More than 4,500 dogs competed for awards at the Kennel Club of Palm Springs All Breed Dog Show. The event was held at Empire Polo Club in Indio Jan. 7–9.

Brodie Childers of Cathedral City with "Shaq." Betts Freman of Desert Hot Springs. Bobbe Kurtz of Desert Hot Springs.  

La Quinta High School Soccer
The La Quinta High School girls' soccer team played Indio Jan. 6, in La Quinta. The “Blackhawks” Junior Varsity soccer team is headed by coach Kurt Hardin.

Cynthia Felix, 15, of La Quinta and Angelica Valdez, 16, of Indio.
 Andrea Salcedo, 15, of Indio.
 Benita Sanchez, 16, of Indio and Jessica Camacho, 15, of Indio.
 Anja Santiago, 15, of La Quinta.
Kelly Novak, 14, of La Quinta and Ashley Loera, 15, of Indio.
 Eva Penny, 15, of La Quinta and Jaimie Berg, 16, of Indio.

Desert Art Center
Desert Art Center at 550 N. Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs is a fine arts gallery featuring local artists. It presents workshops, weekly art classes and art fairs twice a year.

B.J. Buchalter of Cathedral City. Don Brickel of Palm Springs. Connie Crosland of Cathedral City. B.J. Buchalter of Cathedral City and Phyllis Schwartz of Palm Springs.
Connie Crosland of Cathedral City.


50th wedding anniversary
Clarence and Esther Petersen celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends at the Indio Elks Club on Jan. 8. Approximately 70 family members and friends attended the event, including Clarence's 95-year-old mother from Montana . Clarence was an air traffic controller for 30 years in Palm Springs and has met presidents and many celebrities during his career. Esther worked for Desert Sands Unified School District for over 20 years.

Heather Petersen, 11, Haley Petersen, 12, and Kevin Petersen, 13, all of Palm Desert.
 Pete and Esther Petersen of Thousand Palms.
 Kim Petersen of Bermuda Dunes, Thora Petersen of Montana and Steve Petersen of Palm Desert.
 Tanya Carter of Bermuda Dunes.
Butch and Kitty Cox of La Quinta.
 

 

 
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