Category Archives: Local Community Happenings

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A Musical History Of The World

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Bill Ford, Founder

JOSHUA TREE PHILHARMONIC’s “History Of The World” in 2013 Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday – May 16, 17, 18 & 19. Times are 7 p.m. and the Sunday show starts at 2:00 p.m. The amazing Joshua Tree Philharmonic (JPHIL) returns … Continue reading →

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BOBCAT Assembly Bill AB-1213

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Bill Ford, Founder

Trapped BOBCATS rise 51% during 2012-2013 trapping season. This priceless photo is from Annica Kreuters photo collection of a bobcat mother and her two cubs within close proximity of her Joshua Tree back yard and home. Kreuters has tracked the growth and behavior of visiting … Continue reading →

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Joshua Tree Philharmonic Spring/Summer Season

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Bill Ford, Founder

  Joshua Tree Philharmonic Spring Season PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 02/07/13 JOSHUA TREE, CA – After December’s sold-out concert series featuring the music of Mannheim Steamroller, and sponsored by Chip Davis himself, musicians from the Morongo Basin, Coachella Valley, … Continue reading →

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CASINO TO BREAK 29-PALMS GROUND

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Bill Ford, Founder

The following is a direct copy of the PRESS RELEASE excluding the graphic. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Therese Everett-Kerley / Lisa Herman 760-834-8599 / PR@CordMedia.com TWENTY-NINE PALMS BAND OF MISSION INDIANS TO BREAK GROUND ON NEW CASINO Project Will Bring … Continue reading →

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Julius Ceasar Casting Call

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Bill Ford, Founder

JOSHUA TREE, CA – In the Cultural Center’s second casting call this month in support of its almost fifty-year tradition of staging the Desert’s best in live theatre, the Hi-Desert Cultural Center in association with The Yucca Valley Shakespeare Guild is … Continue reading →

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Local Entertainment News

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Bill Ford, Founder

  Hi-Desert Cultural Center announces Casting Call for “The Dining Room” JOSHUA TREE, CA – Continuing its almost fifty-year tradition of staging the Desert’s best in live theatre, the Hi-Desert Cultural Center announces a superb opportunity for area actors and … Continue reading →

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Massage Therapy FAQs 2

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Bill Ford, Founder

What are the characteristics of Body Massage therapies? Which are the most popular? Here we’ll explore ten or more different “styles” or “types” of massage therapy to learn the differences between each type and potentially learn the “best” type for your … Continue reading →

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LAFCO Official presents Joshua Tree recomendations 9-27-12

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Bill Ford, Founder

In a move to “educate” the population (roughly 8,000+) of the unincorporated community of Joshua Tree (92252), the San Bernardino County government’s LAFCO (Local Agency Formation Commission) offers a roundtable discussion with Kathleen Rollings-McDonald at the Joshua Tree Community Center on Thursday, September … Continue reading →

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DOLLAR GENERAL STORE takes center stage 9-20-12

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Bill Ford, Founder

Dollar General’s initial proposal for their sundries discount store in Joshua Tree will receive review at the next Municipal Advisory Council meeting Thursday, September 20, 2012 — 7 p.m. at the Joshua Tree Community Center. The general public is encouraged to … Continue reading →

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FREE SURPLUS FOOD GIVE-AWAY “Monday”

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Bill Ford, Founder

FREE SURPLUS FOOD -  MONDAY IN THE MORONGO BASIN  Free surplus food for low-income households is distributed at various Morongo Basin locations. This is a regular monthly event, “generally” on the THIRD MONDAY of EACH MONTH unless otherwise notified. January & February are generally … Continue reading →

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Cultural Center to Offer College Course in Media Arts & Technology

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Bill Ford, Founder

  PressRelease June 2, 2012 JOSHUA TREE, CA – The Hi-Desert Cultural Center is announcing new state-of-the-art multi-camera videography and post-production college courses that will run during the fall of 2012 and spring of 2013.  The new classes represent another … Continue reading →

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Hi-Desert Cultural Center – June 2012 Lineup

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Bill Ford, Founder

  The Joshua Tree Philharmonic has a nick-name: “JPHIL” and for JUNE 2012 they are presenting 8 musical performances at the Joshua Tree Blak-Box Theater Phantom of the Opera 8 Performances The Phantom Of The Opera – Joshua Tree Philharmonic Find … Continue reading →

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CASINO PLANS: Joshua Tree MAC Meeting

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Bill Ford, Founder

The “Casino Proposal” is on the JUNE 2012 MAC MEETING AGENDA JOSHUA TREE — Thursday, June 21, 2012 According to a well informed Joshua Tree resident, a discussion of the proposed 29-Palms Band of Mission Indians Casino to be located … Continue reading →

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EDISON SMART METER OPT-OUT RULES SET

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Bill Ford, Founder

One of many styles of Electric Smart-Meters Thursday, April 19, 2012 – California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) votes on Smart-Meter ”Opt-Out” rule-making. CPUC APPROVES ANALOG METER OPTIONS FOR EDISON CUSTOMERS WHO DO NOT WISH TO HAVE A WIRELESS SMART METER   The California … Continue reading →

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SBCO Supervisor pay may be cut to less than half

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Bill Ford, Founder

      SBCO ballot initiative to cut County supervisors salaries down from $153 thousand to $60 thousand will be on the Nov 6, 2012 ballot. San Bernardino County – March 29, 2012 San Bernardino County board of supervisors Tuesday … Continue reading →

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