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Snapshots for Nov. 30, 2004
Scholastic Book Fair
Rio Vista Elementary School in Cathedral City held a Scholastic Book Fair on Nov. 16. Students, family members and staff bought dozens of books during the day-long event.
Brittany Kinsella, 9, and Mackinley Cross, 9, both of Cathedral City.
 Michael Peters, 5, of Cathedral City.
 Cameron Smith, 6, of Cathedral City.
 Tyler Darnell, 6, of Cathedral City.
Davia Casillas, 9, of Cathedral City.
 Vanessa Gonzales, 7, of Cathedral City.
 Leanna Ceballos, 9, of Cathedral City.
 Marco Hathaway, 9, of Cathedral City.
Nik Tulli, 9, of Cathedral City.      
One Year Anniversary at Spa Resort Casino
The Spa Resort Casino hosted a 1 st Anniversary Celebration on Nov. 17 for local dignitaries, the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Tribal Council and casino key staff. Community leaders reflected on the casino's first year of success. Refreshments included a chocolate fountain with dipping foods like cookies and fresh and dried fruit.
Betsy Hayes of Rancho Mirage.
 Barbara Kilstrom of Palm Desert, Dolores Dey of Palm Springs, and Karen Pirozzi of Palm Springs.
 Spa Hotel General Manager Mike Morgan.
 Al Vasquez of Indio.
Agua Caliente Food and Beverage Director Jeffrey Stern of Palm Springs.
Agua Caliente Chief Gaming Agent Philip Orosco.
 Ruth Roman-Hall of Indio.
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Tribal Chairman Ray Patencio and Tribal Chairman Richard Milanovich.
The Foreigner
A fishing lodge in Georgia is the setting for “The Foreigner,” a two act-play presented during the week of Nov. 15 by the Palm Valley School High School Drama program. Written by Larry Shue, “The Foreigner” is a plea for tolerance and understanding in a world which continues to grow smaller and more diverse.
Garrett Hookey, 17, of Palm Desert, and Kevin Smith, 14, of Palm Springs.
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 Denielle Landon, 15, of Rancho Mirage, and Garrett Hookey, 17, of Palm Desert.
 Desiree Clarke, 17, of Palm Springs, and Kevin Smith, 14, of Palm Springs.
Kerry Shannon, 16, of Rancho Mirage, Garrett Hookey, 17, of Palm Desert, and Desiree Clarke, 17, of Palm Springs.
 Kerry Shannon, 16, of Rancho Mirage, and Mitchell Hookey, 14, of Palm Desert.
 Garrett Hookey, 17, of Palm Desert, and Bobby Gardner, 14, of Palm Springs.
Junior League of Palm Springs Communities
Chanel Schuering, Executive Director of Family Services of the Desert, was the guest speaker at the Nov. 9 meeting of the Junior League of Palm Springs Desert Communities at Coco 's Family Restaurant in Palm Desert . The Junior League focuses on training its women members to improve the lives of at-risk youth through education and opportunities. Attendees donated three cars' worth of canned goods for Family Services of the Desert.
Kimberley Yang Pres (left) and Micaela Wilkey.
 Junior League of Palm Springs Desert Communities.
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Renell Burch of La Quinta with baby Delaine.
 Renell Burch of La Quinta with baby Delaine, Michelle Mc Quade-Smith of Indio and Kristie Porter of Palm Desert.

Light Up A Life
The Visiting Nurse Association of the Inland Counties Palm Desert Hospice held its 5 th Annual Light up a Life – A Candle Lighting Remembrance on Nov. 14 at the La Quinta Resort and Club. The service included a musical program, with the California Desert Chorale, the California Desert Chorale Children's choir, soloist Bill Johnston and harpist Jeanette Debonne. Guest speakers provided words of comfort and solace. Attendees lit candles in honor of loved one, as the names of those in remembrance were recited.
California Desert Children's Choir. Jeannette Debonne of Palm Springs. Rae Ann Capps and Kathlyn Curnow. Kathlyn Curnow.
Kathleen Dale and Lori Miller.


Suitcase Party Benefits Red Cross
The Riverside County Chapter of the American Red Cross hosted a Suitcase Party on Nov. 19 at Fantasy Springs Casino. Guests were instructed to arrive with a packed suitcase. Names of all the guests were drawn – each received a prize. The last couple drawn won a weekend at Pointe South Mountain Resort in Phoenix .
ARC Board member Scott Kiner, Anita and Bill Powers, ARC CEO Pamela Anderson, and ARC Board Member Wayne Simmons. American Red Cross Board Member Julie Rosser with American Red Cross Riverside County Chapter CEO Pamela Anderson. Nicola and Jeff Levine of Palm Desert. United Way President Ray Humphrey and American Red Cross Riverside County Chapter Pamela Anderson.
American Red Cross Riverside County Chapter CEO Pamela Anderson, ARC Board Member and Vice President of Pacific Western Bank Stu Bailey, and his wife Jamie Sepulveda-Bailey.
 Board Member Berry Keyes, Marisa Holladay, and Board Member Wayne Simmons.
 La Quinta Mayor Don Adolph and his Wife Diane.
 Moreen and Dan Mitchell, CEO of Mitchell Media.
Stroke Recovery Walkathon
The Stroke Recovery Center Walkathon kicked off its first walk on Nov. 14.   The spirited James O. Jessie Drill Team and Drum Squad led off the walkers. The event included live music, entertainment, food and fun.
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 Stroke Recovery Center Executive Director Eileen Packer of Palm Springs.
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Giving Thanks Early
The La Quinta Senior Center held an early Thanksgiving luncheon on Nov. 18.
Jeanne Kinsey of La Quinta.
 Renee Solomon of La Quinta.
 Joan Forest of Palm Desert.
 Jerry and Marilyn Mancini of Bermuda Dunes.
Jackie Loverro of La Quinta.
 Lily Moss of La Quinta.
 Lou and Roaslie Goldner of La Quinta.
 Part-time Indio resident Jerry Gurss.
Jackie Loverro (left) of La Quinta, Doris Dinglo of La Quinta, Joan Forest of Palm Desert and Renee Solomon of La Quinta.


 

 

 
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