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  Snapshots for January 20, 2004
Art Splash
The River in Rancho Mirage had it’s 2nd annual Art Splash, art showcase and sale. The event is held the second Saturday of every month with the showing of award winning artists.
Elizabeth Green of PAlm desert shows Sally Cardiff her handcrafted leather bags.
 Faye Baskett of Palm Desert talks with artist Myra Burg of Los Angeles.
 John Melkonian of Hesperia makes hand crafted RAKU ceramics.
(l-r) Chad Allen and Garrison Wayne of Huntington Beach hold their hand painted canvas pillows.
Jennifer Charles of Anza stands in front of her hand-painted silk art.
 (l-r) Cheri Janss of Palm Desert admires the work of Liz Cummings of Laguna Beach.
 Michael Paul Thiry of Cathedral City talks about his stainless steel and glass sculptures with Bill Grandeny of Rancho Mirage.

Tony Curtis painted bighorn sculpture
The Lodge in Rancho Mirage held the Unveiling and Installation Reception for the painted bighorn Sculpture “Some Like it Hot” by film star and entertainer Tony Curtis. The event supports the Bighorn Institute and the plight of the bighorns.
(l-r) Karen, Michellem and Joe Wertheimer of Palm Springs. Joe sculpted the first bighorn for the project.
Lila and Jack Harper of Rancho Mirage.
 Karen and Skip Kugelman of Rancho Mirage.
 (l-r) Carol Kerr, Judy and George Tillson, all of Palm Desert.
Nora Hammond, Rebecca Hendrickson, Anna Hammond, and Michael Hammond, all of Palm Springs.
 (l-r) Herbert Spiegel, Alexandra Sheldon, Tony Curtis, Jill Curtis, and Sydney Sheldon.
 The Lodge at Rancho Mirage Managing Director Herbert Spiegel with actor Tony Curtis and his painted bighorn sculpture "Some Like it Hot".
 Tony and Jill Curtis stand with the bighorn Tony painted.
Mary Freeman's 97th Birthday Party
Mary Freeman of Palm Springs celebrated her 97th birthday with her friends at Mimi's Café in Rancho Mirage Wednesday, January 7. Mary was born on January 8, 1907 in Shetland Isles above Scotland . Mary has 2 children and 3 great-grand children. Mary has been a resident in Palm Springs since 1984, and enjoys friends, traveling, and is an avid knitter since the age of 5.
Sheila Kernall helps Mary Freeman blow out the candles on her birthday cake.
 Ann Dix, Mary Freeman, and Kate Weezorah, all of PAlm Springs have a fun time at the birthday party.
 Carol Ann Pange and Ann Dix both of Palm Springs.
 Trica Nicholson of Rancho Mirage, Joan Golding visiting from Brittan, and Sheila Kernell of Palm Springs.
Mary Freeman and her friend Kate Weezorah both of Palm Springs.
 (bottom Center) Mary Freeman surounded by her friends on her birthday.
 Employees a5t Mimi's Cafe in Rancho Mirage sing happy birthday.
Cathedral City Senior Center
Cathedral City Senior center holds weekly activities for seniors including card games, bunco, dance classes, and computer classes. The Center is open to the public.
Gerry Tomasino of Palm Springs throws the dice.
 A group of Ladies play Bunco.
 Patty Waddell of Cathedral City rings the bell to announce the bunco game has ended.
Mary Hester of Cathedral City looks on while playing Bunco.
Julia Mayer of Palm Springs drops the dice. Helen Sarama of Palm Springs counts the dice. Jeanne Storm of of Palm Springs rolls the dice. Cathedral City Senior Center Activities Director Valerie Morris of Rancho Mirage has a fun time playing Bunco.
Judith Lev of Palm springs writes down her score.

Art Walk on El Paseo
Carmichael Designs held their grand opening on Thursday, Jan 8. The gala party coincided with the El Paseo Art Walk in Palm Desert. It was well attended, and a good time was had by all. The contemporary furniture is a new look for the valley, and a nice addition.
Dianne Qualtroush and Bob Rous of Palm Desert.
 Michael Bowen, Reed Calcott, and Bob Kaplan.
 Susan Weinstein and Avis Thomas.
 Cidel and Lionel Weinstein of Palm Desert.
Susan Bernstein, Dotti Gould, and Renee Blatt. Carol and Wayne Fagerli. Judi and Don Reiss visiting from News York. Marc Pevers and James Mardeusa.
Marianne Granets and Deanna Meine of Palm Desert.

Desert Paws
Desert Paws held it's 4th annual 5k run/walk with the start and finish at Palm Springs City Hall . The event contributes to the homeless and abandoned animals in the Coachella Valley.
Runners race off the starting line.
 Runners and walkers start off with a fast stride.
 (l-r) Desert Paws Volunteer Pam Bachwick of Palm Springs hands out raffle tickets to Muriel Minkler visiting from Oregon.
 Robin Lohr of Palm Springs and her dog Bella are pleased to be involved in the event.
Cale Rogers, 7, and father Tristan Rogers, of Palm Springs. Tristan participates in the race every year.
 Jane Buskirk of Alaska runs quickly to the finish line.
 Alison Scott of Palm Desert and her dog Nell race to the finish line.
 Christopher Sloat, 8, and mother Karen Sloat of Indio cool down after the run.
Lorrie Etchason of Palm Springs ran to support Desert Paws.

Family Picnic
Coachella Recreation and Parks District will have a family picnic and activities event including BBQ, hot dogs, games, crafts, face painting and bounce houses free to the public.
Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District employee Megan Choate paints a flower on the arm of Gloria Bautista , 9, of Indio.
 Sarah Devora. 8. of La Quinta, sprays the paint on her spin art.
 Danielle Flynn, 11, sister Leorre (cq) Flynn, 11, of Palm Desert and Ashlee Salute, 10, of La Quinta enjoy the sunny day at the park.
 Coachella Valley Park and Recreation District employee volunteered on his day off to cook hot dogs for the community.
Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District employee Kimber Claveau of Indio makes balloon amimals for the children at the park. Aubryann Devora, 5, of La Quinta creates spin art. Tom Kirk and his son Gavin Kirk, 3, of La Quinta. Gavin had a ninja turtle painted on his face. Peyton Huna, 2, of La Quinta bounces around in the bouncing playhouse.
The Mugge family of La Quinta have a fun time at the park.
 Rene Woodward of La Quinta, and her Daughter Avalon Woodward enjoys her lunch.
Salsa Dancing and exercise
Salsa Dancing and exercise class instruction by Elsa Miller at the Indio Community Center. The two-hour class focuses on dance, stretch and maintaining a healthy lifestyle while grooving to the music.
Dance Instructor Elsa Miller moves gracefuly to the salsa music.
 Angelica Aguirra of Coachella moves to the dance music.
 Olga Tobar of Coachella does a warm up exercise.
 The class moves quickly to the fast pace salsa music.
(l-r) Olga Tobar of Coachella and Eva Rayes of Coachella dance with help from instructor Elsa Miller.
 (l-r) Olga Tobar of Coachella, Eva Reyes of Coachella, and Elsa Miller do a streaching exercise.
 Angelica Aguirra of Coachella and dance instructor Elsa Miller do the Mambo.
 Eva Reyes of Coachella gets help from instructor Elsa Miller on how to move her hips.
Licensed After School & KinderCare
Indio, Palm Desert & La Quinta Community Centers provide Licensed After-School & KinderCare Monday - Friday 12:00pm to 6:00pm. Come join the fun with field trips, arts and crafts, sports, movies, games, cooking, homework assistance and much, much more!
A group of children play games on the computer. Africa Nunez, 8, of Palm Desert makes a beeded braclet. JAson Rosenblum, 8, of Palm Desert plays a game of four-square. Jesus Gonzalez,7, of Palm Desert and Kevin Montoya, 10, of Cathedral City, play pool.
After school program leader Christina Rodriguez of Palm Desert holds Kathryn Nguyen, 8, of Palm Desert.
 Program Leader Sarah Earhart of Palm Desert plays london bridges with Mollie Buchanan, 6, of Palm Desert, and Mark Gebarer, 5, of Palm Desert.
 Natalia DeLaParra, 5, of Palm Desert, rolls a ball during a game of slient ball.
 Dalton Hockaday, 6, of Palm Desert builds a castle.
Mollie Buchanan, 6, of Palm Desert and Theresa Lai 6, of Palm Desert.

 
 

 

 
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