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  Snapshots for April 6th, 2004
Palm Springs Boxing Club
Palm Springs Boxing Club holds weekly boxing practices for youth throughout the valley. The Palm Springs boxing club is need of funding, to help contact the Police Activity league at 323-8106.
Chris Silva of Palm Springs does warm up exercises.
 Nicole Naduville, 17, of Cathedral City was a finalist at the Golden Gloves boxing tournament.
 Mario Lopez, 11, of Palm Springs hits the punching bag.
 Nicole Naduville, 17, of Cathedral City spars with boxing coach Steve Quinonez of Palm Springs.
Beto Romero, 9, of Palm Springs hits the punching bag. Antonio Sandoval, 9, of Palm Springs spars with assistant coach Benito Silva of Palm Springs. Emily Everett, 14, of Cathedral City practices her punch.  
Career Literacy Day
Valley business leaders of the valley spoke to fourth and fifth grade children at James Monroe Elementary School, Wednesday, March 24, about their careers and the importance of learning to communicate by reading, writing and speaking.
Miriah Garcia raises her hand to ask a question.
 Shannon Narvarez listens to how a newspaper is printed.
 Pupil Aaron Avila, 10, listens to the guest speakers. Fourth grade pupils listen to the business professionals talk about their exciting jobs.
Fourth and fifth graders listen to the guest speakers.
 Gabriella Merrill, 10, raises her hand to ask a question.
 Andrew Brunsch, 11, has fun at cereer day. The Desert Sun's Executive Editor Steve Silberman explains the editing process of a newspaper.
Chief of Police for the City of Palm Desert Police Department Captain Patrick McManus explains the importance of reading and writing to the fifth grade class.


Easter Celebration
The Dennis James Foundation for Cerebral Palsy held its annual Easter Celebration at the Whitewater Park in Rancho Mirage, Saturday March, with activities including an Easter egg hunt, games and food.
Laura Hanley 11, of Rancho Mirage shows off the flower she made.
 Robert Lopez, 19, of Thousand Palms and Ashley Hanley, 9, of Rancho Mirage hug the Easter bunny.
 Lori Martinez of Cathedral City paints a moon on her nephew Lucas Manning, 11, of Cathedral City.
 (l-r) Tyler Lasalle, 8 and Jordan Martinez, 10, push Lucas Manning to the finish line of the egg run.
Lisa Manning of Cathedral City hands an Easter basket to Blanca Lopez, 9, of Indio.
 Jewelyn Down, 6, Joshua Down, 7, and Barbara Chrisfoph, of Cathedral City, celebrate Easter with fun activities.
 Hunter Lasalle, 5, of Cathedral City catches the egg in the egg toss.
 Mimi Arlce of Palm Springs draws an Easter egg.
Cameron Kasal, 7, of Indio and Meraiah Martinez, 6, of Cathedral City compete in the egg run.


Palm Desert Greens Entertainer
Palm Desert Greens Entertainers presented “That’s Entertainment” directed by Jeannette Taylor March 27 through 29 at the Palm Desert Greens clubhouse.
The Foxy Ladies dance to "Jellicie Cats." The Foxy Ladies dance to "New York, New York." Ann and Vern Mario of Palm Desert sing "Dancing Cheek To Cheek." Mary Ann Yoxall and Bill Smith perform the skit "Making Woopie."
Lynn Fox laughs while telling a joke.
 (l-r) Renae Kawin, Vern Mario and Ben Stephins perform the skit "Good Driving Award."
 The Foxy Ladies pose in costume for the Boogie Shoes dance.
 Al and Bonnie Murphy sing "I Left My Heart in San Francisco."
Marge Koch inpersonates Phyllis Diller.
 Jerry Tubbs dances to "Jellicie Cats."
 
Joslyn Senior Center
The Joslyn Senior in Palm Desert holds weekly activities including lawn bowling and stained glass art making classes by instructor Irving Munowitz.
Stained-glass teacher Irving Munowitz helps Dixie Harvey of Palm Desert work on her project.
 Irving Munowitz helps Jack Harvey of Palm Desert with a stained glass lighthouse project.
 Irving Munowitz works with Monika Heck of Palm Desert.
Gloria Petitto of Palm Desert pitches the ball.
(l-r) Art Barit and Ernie Grant, both of Palm Desert, measure the distance between the balls.
 Part-time Palm Springs resident Marion Zapfe holds the lawn bowling ball.
 President of the Lawn Bowling Club Michel Ferrier throws the ball.
Jerry Trash of Rancho Mirage designs a desert scene for his project.
Irving Munowitz and Len Kossoff of Rancho Mirage discuss the stained glass project.
 Part-time Palm Desert resident Doug Newton lawn bowls three days a week.
    
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Amelia Earhart Elementary School pupils performed “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” Thursday, March 25, at 7 p.m.
The Faerie's enter the stage.
 Matthew Choma plays the part of the overconfident weaver Nick Bottom.
 The Athenian craftsmen Nick Saffry and Adam Wilson act out their lines.
 Director Jeffery Paul Ferguson helps the children with their scenes.
Kaitlyn McGee who plays the part of Puck the jester who plays pranks on mortals.
 Chantia Justice plays the part of queen of the fairies, Titania.
 Raquel Mercado plays the recoder.
 M'Kenzie Oster, who plays the role of Hermina, is in deep thought about her love for Lysander.
Melinda Londos plays the part of Helena, who is desperately in love with Demetrius.
 The Cast of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" poses for a photo.
  
Spring Spectacular
The La Quinta High School Blackhawk Brigade presented the Spring Spectacular at the La Quinta High School gym featuring the La Quinta High School and Drumline, and performances from schools throughout the valley.
The La Quinta Color Gard poses for a photo. La Quinta Middle School 8th grade pupils Jason Cassel and Kenny Booth play the xylophone. Seventh grade student Garrett Yack is in the drumline. Seventh grade student Mario Estrada plays the guitar.
The La Quinta Middle School Drumline performs.
 The La Quinta High School drumline captain Nick Isias plays a solo. Spectacular (6).jpg Andrea Perales, 16, from the Indio High School Color Guard, twirls her flag.
Talent Show
The La Quinta Senior Center held its third annual Multi-Generational Talent Show for all ages, Friday, March 29, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Aubrey Williams, 10, of La Quinta sings "10,000 Angels."
The Rancho Casa Blanca Dancers tap dance to "Me And My Shadow."
 12-year-old Alanah Manning of La Quinta sings "Stuck."
 12-year-old Megan Harkleroad of La Quinta sings "Stuck."
Terry Woelm sings "If Ever I Would Leave You." Dwayne Fettig plays the accordion.
 Diane and La Quinta Mayor Don Adolph enjoy the show.
 Mistress of Ceremonies Joan Arline introduces the performers.
Dwayne Fettig plays the accordion.
 Diane and La Quinta Mayor Don Adolph enjoy the show.
 Mistress of Ceremonies Joan Arline introduces the performers.
 Jim Davidson sings "This Is The Moment."
Track and Field Meet
The Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District and Rotary held its 2004 All District Track and Field Meet at Coachella Valley High School March 26 and 27.
(center) Desert United senior track coach Allen Sanborn gives his athletes a pep talk.
 Gladiz Cortez, 12, of Cathedral City grabs the baton from Raquel Castillo, 11, of Cathedral City during the 400-meter relay.
 Jesus Sandoval, 11, of Coachella jumps the high jump.
 Alyssa Ortiz, 10, of Indio jumps the long jump.
Bianca Gonzalez, 10, of Indio jumps the long jump.
 Jacquelyine Baza, 11, of Coachella jumps the long jump.
 Briana Gattuso, 14, of Palm Desert runs the 400 meter relay.
 Andrew Lee, 14, of Palm Desert runs the 400 meter-relay.
Celia Williams, 12, of La Quinta runs the 400-meter relay.


 

 

 
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