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Snapshots for Nov. 9, 2004
Grandest Halloween Party
Fantasy Springs Casino's Grandest Halloween Party was held Oct. 31. The party featured a decorated casino, Halloween music, classic horror movies on big screens, multiple food stations and more.
Linda Corrales of Coachella.
 Consuelo Nitor of Indio.
 Carey Fedele of Palm Desert with Sarah Torres of Coachella.
 Lupe Diaz of Indio.
Saul Lira with Olga Paniagua, both of Indio.      
19th Annual Hoedown
Victory Christian Center in Rancho Mirage held its 19th Annual Hoedown Oct. 31. All rides, games, prizes, and candy were free.
Mark Jannetty with his sons Jared, 4, and Jacob, 8, of Cathedral City.
 Alexis Rae Naranjo, 3, of Palm Springs.
 Lee Elder, Brittany Inman, 4, and Kristina Inman, all of Cathedral City.
 Chyann Saban, 12, Kirsten Ukkestad, 11, and Tierra Saban, 14, all of Desert Hot Springs.
Chris Renier, 8, and James Goodwind, 9, both of Cathedral City.
 Marlene Goldsmith, 12, with Emmanuel Goldsmith, 10, both of 29 Palms.

Guide Dogs of the Desert International
The Roadrunner Chapter of the Country Club Managers Association of America presented Guide Dogs of the Desert International with a $10,000 donation, raised from its 2004 Charity Golf Tournament, during its awards dinner held at the Mission Hills Country Club on Oct. 25. Dinner guests were treated to a working demonstration by a guide dog and trainer.
Road Runner Chapter President John Bitner (left), tournament host Frank Melon and Jack Becker of Guide Dogs of the Desert International. "Club Manager of the Year" Mark Goldman (left) and Chapter President John Bitner. "Joe" and trainer Jill Browning. "Joe".
"Joe" and noses Judy Sullivan.      
Halloween Carnival
The Thousand Palms Community Carnival Committee Oct. 29 hosted the 13th Annual Special Needs Halloween Carnival. Burger King provided lunch for the 200 participants, and Laidlaw Transportation and Foundation for the Retarded provided transportation.
Jacob Caudill, 3, of Palm Springs.
 Dana Bates of Thousand Palms with Aspen, 5, and her dad Jason Schmenk of Palm Springs.
 Akin, 4, and Dana Ruiz of Desert Hot Springs.
 Erika Maldonado, 4, of Palm Springs.
Emanuel Camino, 11, of Palm Springs.
 Natalie Mendoza, 8, with Matthew Morin, 7, both of Desert Hot Springs.
 Javier Padilla (left), 5, with Kate Bates, 16, of Thousand Palms.
 Martha Miranda (top), of Palm Springs, with Jackie Grajeda, 7, of Desert Hot Springs.
Tiny Tot Halloween Carnival
The city of La Quinta held a Tiny Tot Halloween Carnival on Oct. 29. Children ages 3 to 7 enjoyed festive games of ghost bowling, pumpkin basketball toss, and ring-around-the mummy.
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 Kacey Rogers, 3, of La Quinta.
 Omar (left), Kayla, 2, Adrian, 6, and Micky Ceballos, all of La Quinta.
 Larissa Ruiz, 1, with Hector Ruiz of Indio.
Araceli Vasquez, 15, and Jessica Woodson, 15, both of La Quinta.
 Nicole Gamble, 4, of La Quinta.
 Raveena Upahdyaya (left), 9, Casey Conoway, 9, and Amanda Wilkerson, 4, of La Quinta.
 Cris Romero, of Coachella, with Andrew Vella, 5, of La Quinta.
Kiwanis Club of Palm Springs
The Kiwanis Club of Palm Springs had its annual Fall Picnic Oct. 31 at Demuth Park in Palm Springs for its sponsored youth groups. Members do service projects for their schools, community and the world.
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 Erica Eden, 10, and Christine Nelson, 10, both of Palm Springs.
 Kawinas Club members and guests pose for a photo.
 Sue Sherman of Palm Springs with Nikita Potter, 7, of Palm Springs.
Sue Sherman with Jessica Wilson, 10, of Palm Springs.
 James Wilson with his daughters Jessica, 10, Victoria, 11, of Palm Springs.
 Sarah Murruffo, 10, of Cathedral City, with Samantha Potter, 11, of Palm Springs.
Dog Halloween Costume Party
Assisted living and Alzheimer's care facility Wellington Place played host Oct. 30 to the Paws & Hearts Animal Assisted Therapy Halloween Costume Party.
Ginny Tillmannshofer and "Buddy". "Henrietta". "Tiffany". Gloria Perri with "Oreo".
B.J. Skilling and "Boris".
 Jill Bloksgaard (left) with "Gracie" and Joanne Kennedy and "Snickers".
 Barbara Powers and "Pepper".
 Maria Schultz (center), and Kiyoko Kitagawa (left) with "Taro" her granddaughter Diana holding "Gigi".
Linda Murphy with "Breezy Louisey".


Relay For Life
The Sixth Annual Palm Desert Relay For Life took place at College of the Desert at 9 a.m. on Oct. 30 and 31. More than 170 community teams participated, with some 300 cancer survivors registered. Funds raised will enable the local American Cancer Society to expand services to cancer patients and their families, offer more educational programs and to expand cancer research.
Aalyah Hebb.
 Dan Tardie (left), Nick Radtke and Magdy Sulieman.
 Sonia Quintero and Jose Hernandez.
 The Starlight Ballet Group.
Ernell Batts and her granddaughter, Daesha, 8.
 Katy Smith (left) and Danni Loe.
 One-year-old desert tortoises "Rolland" (left) and "Alexander the Great".
 Lily Yu (left), Calli Welsch, and Kimberly Munoz.
Harvest Festival
Southwest Community Church held its annual Harvest Fun Fair on Oct. 31 with trick or treating, climbing walls, and lots of food and fun for everyone.
Diana Levitt, Taylor Delvin 10 months, and Gabe Delvin, all of Palm Desert.
 Sierra Sutton, 7, Sienna Sutton, 4, and Ariana Duran, 8, all of La Quinta.
 Shannon Ittig, 5, of Thermal.
 Katrina Storton, 6, and Nicole Kneip, 6, both of La Quinta.
Kristin Geyer, 12, of Bermuda Dunes.
 Kimi Brown, 4, Cameron Amat, 2, Alexis Alvarez, 7, and Fabian Alvarez, 5, all of La Quinta.
 Hannah Keil, 3, Tiffany Price, 9, both of La Quinta.
Costumed Volleyball Game
It was a spook-tacular sporting event at the San Jacinto High School Annual Teachers vs. Students Volleyball Game on Oct. 29. The gymnasium was filled with costumed competitors and spirited spectators.
Barbara Crossey. Ulises Garcia. Doug Herrerra. Chieyana Dixon.
Celeste Weishite.
 Cheryl West.
 Julio Garcia (left) and Mia Martinez.
 San Jacinto High School volleyball players.
Fifth Annual Walk to fight breast cancer
Chaparral Country Club recognized October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month with its annual walk. Approximately 200 participants walked, jogged, biked or rode a golf cart to raise money for the local chapter of the American Cancer Society. The participants gathered after the event in the clubhouse for a raffle and continental breakfast featuring mimosas.
Chaparrel "Boobie" Club President Natalie Karol (left, sitting) and Past President Marilyn Scott.
 Barbara Storkerson (left) and Rolla Shadrack.
 Kay Eichenhofer and "Reggie".
Gail Meister.
The walkers start.
 The golf cart riders rev their engines.

 

 

 
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