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Snapshots for Sept. 28, 2004

Bow-Wow Hukilau
The Bow-Wow Hukilau charity event was held Sept. 9 at the Caliente Tropics Resort in Palm Springs. The event included pet adoption opportunities benefiting Guide Dogs of the Desert and Save-A-Pet.
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 Sisters Karen and Elaine Palestis hold their puppy Sweet Pea.
 Jackie Lee Houston, Dana Akins, and Palm Springs Mayor Ron Oden.
Denise Sanders holds Marcel, the monkey from the television show Friends.


Caballeros Chorus
The Caballeros Gay Men's Chorus of Palm Springs held open rehearsals Sept. 14 at United Methodist Church in Palm Springs. The chorus is rehearsing for its holiday concert titled “Let Your Heart Be Light” that will be held Dec. 17 through 19 at the Palm Springs Desert Museum 's Annenberg Theater.
Bryan Kreisinger of Palm Springs and Brian Stone of Cathedral City sing "Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day." Alan Scott of Desert Hot Springs directs the choir. Bob Miller and Gary Hawthorne, both of Palm Springs, sing "Up On The Rooftop." Bill Mason of Cathedral City sings "I Wonder As I Wonder."
Andy Barborak and Art Healey, both of Cathedral City, sing "Oh Come All Ye Faithful."
 Ray Rosenberg of Cathedral City sings "White Christmas."
 Chuck Kaye of Palm Desert sings "A Little Christmas Music."
 John Siebert Morongo Valley sings"Still, Still, Still."
Oleg Liebowitz of Palm Springs sings "Jingle Bell Rock."


"Let's Get Acquainted"
Leadership Coachella Valley held a Western-themed mixer Sept. 16 titled “Let's Get Acquainted” at Black Angus Restaurant in Rancho Mirage.
Stu Bailey talks to the incoming Leadership Coachella Valley Class. Jodi Duffle of Desert Hot Springs talks on the microphone. La Quinta Chamber of Commerce employee Ruth Finholt has a great time at the event. Christi Salamone of Rancho Mirage and Chris Hunter of La Quinta.
Reynaldo Ortiz of Palm Desert talks to the crowd.
 Richard Warfield from Personlized Property Management Company and Emily Bird from JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa have a great time at the event.
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Youth Football
The Palm Desert and La Quinta Roadrunners Youth Football League has sports activities for children ages 7 to 13. Practice is held Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. and games are on Saturday mornings.
Coach Bryan Reik talks to his team.
 A group of Football players pose for a photo.
 Dre Lomax, 9, of Palm Desert, runs during a field exercise.
 The Roadrunners football team.
Isaiah Luna, 8, of Indio, concentrates on the game.


Latino Books y Mas
Latino Books y Mas in Palm Springs celebrated Mexican Independence Day with ballet folklorico dancers and the Children's Mariachi from the Mariachi Foundation of the Desert. The event was held Sept. 16.
Iris Murillo of Palm Springs holds the flag during the Mexican Pledge of Allegiance.
 Juan Rangel, 17, of Indio, looks on during the Mexican Pledge of Allegiance.
 Julissa Lopez (left), Nantzin Pintor, and Mayra Trejo, all of Indio, recite the Mexican Pledge of Allegiance.
 Mariachi Foundation of The Desert performs at the event.
Palm Springs Mayor Ron Oden attends the event.
 Kenya Perezgil, 8, of La Quinta, plays the guitar.
 Tonya Bustamante of Palm Springs holds the Mexican flag.
 Lizzie Guerrero, 6, and Monique Pina, 9, both of Palm Springs, hold the American flag.
Backpack Donation
The Imperial Irrigation District donated backpacks on Sept. 14 to children from The Boys & Girls Club of Coachella Valley, La Quinta Unit. The children were awarded backpacks in recognition of their participation in a summer education program.
Quinton Egson (left), Tony Williams, Kathy Bretz, Rosalie Ramirez, and Noemi Sandoval, 9, of La Quinta. Rosalie Ramirez with Andrew Nunez, 8, of La Quinta. Quinton Egson shakes hands with Chris Bastardi, 11, of La Quinta. Siah Nix announces names of students receiving backpacks.
Rosalie Ramirez smiles with Marissa Imel, 9, of La Quinta.
 Rosalie Ramirez presents a backpack to Daniel Fisher, 7, of La Quinta.
 Rosalie Ramirez gives a backpack to Tabatha Henderson, 9, of La Quinta.
Club Rio
Club Rio in Cathedral City held a free concert Sept. 15 featuring seven Latin bands. The concert was held in honor of Mexican Independence Day.
Club Rio employees Margirrta Madero and Lilia Olibas, both of Cathedral City.
 Patty and Gustavo Castro of Indio have a great time dancing.
 Maria Coyt of Mecca and Joshua Dominguez of Cathedral City move to the Latin music.
 Olga Gutirrez of Cathedral City dances to the Latin music.
Diana Plata and Patty Hernandez, both of Cathedral City, share a laugh while dancing.


"Let Freedom Ring"
The Sun City Singers held its third annual program titled “Let Freedom Ring,” a tribute the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attack and the war in Iraq . Proceeds from the concert will be contributed to the United States Marine Corps Scholarship Inc. for education of Marines who have been wounded in Iraq and their family members in 29 Palms.
The Singers pay tribute to the people who lost their lifes on 9/11.
 The Choir sings "You're A Grand Old Flag."
 A choir member sings "This Is My Country."
 A choir member sings patriotic songs.
The men of the choir sing "America the Beautiful."
 The Choir sings "God Bless America."
 Sun City Singers President Ruth Compton sings "We Can Build a Bridge."
 A Sun City Singer looks on during the introduction.
The Sun City Singers perform "America The Beautiful."    
Instrument Petting Zoo
The Southwest Community Church in Indian Wells hosted the Instrument Petting Zoo and Free Family Fun Concert Sept. 18. Families explored various instruments and enjoyed a free concert by the Coachella Valley Symphony.
Bruno Perthus of Indian Wells plays the cello.
Musical Director and Conductor Christian Chalifour talks to the audience.
 Kassie Murphy, 9, of Palm Desert, looks on while playing the violin.
 Casey Huchenson, 11, of La Quinta, is a member of the Begining String Conservatory.
Colby Walker, 14, of Indio, plays the violin.
 The Hinkle family of La Quinta have a great time at the concert.
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