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Hello Readers
As of Saturday
August 1, 2009, DesertCitiesGuides.Com is merging with
PalmSpringsGuides.Com with a new look and many new features. During the
next few weeks and months, we will unveil these news features and
services. Our goal is to provide the residents and visitors to the
Coachella Valley with a resource guide that allows our readers to find
anything they want, need or must have within the Coachella Valley.
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| Hayah Living! |
Hayah Living!
Embracing the Journey
By Hayah Living Guide Mika Young
My family and I had the pleasure of experiencing a blessing during a spontaneous outdoor summer adventure. Eager to do something interesting without having to spend a lot of money, we surveyed our area options, which included mineral baths in the open desert, museum visits and gallery walks. Then, as if it out of nowhere, a family friend made the most meaningful suggestion of my desert experie ...
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| New Moon for July |
New Moon for July
The July New Moon Over the Southland
By Johnny Mirehiel
The astrological chart for this month’s New Moon sets the stage for the types of events and circumstances we might expect to encounter here in California’s Southland.
Here is the chart of that moment for this month:
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| So the World May Hear |
So the World May Hear
 Sunday, July 12, 2009
RiverCentre
St. Paul, Minnesota
Story and photos by Pat Krause
For more Pat Krause photos of this event, click here.
Sir Elton John, Billy Crystal, Tony Bennett and Gladys Knight performed at the Ninth Annual Starkey Hearing Foundation Awards Gala, "So the World May Hear." This was a star-studded event with many celebrities raising money for many missions.
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| Getting OnTrack July 2009 |
Getting OnTrack July 2009
 Finding Our Way Out of Overspending
By Palm Springs Guides Financial Guide Terry Brown
As I promised in the June article, this month I will continue talking about the issue of overspending. In June, I wrote a bit about the problem. This month, let’s begin to focus on some of the solutions.
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| Indian Wells Celebrates the Fourth in Style |
Indian Wells Celebrates Fourth in Style
 Saturday, July 4 2009
Indian Wells Club
Indian Wells, California
Story and photos by Nancy Laytham
The city of Indian Wells, Calif., held its first Independence Day party Saturday night, July 4, and invited the public to join them at its Clubhouse, the IW Club.
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| Beyond with James Van Praagh |
Beyond with James Van Praagh
 Saturday, June 27, 2009
Spotlight 29 Casino
Coachella, California
Story by Lisa Robyn Lawrence
Photos by Cathy Jardine
To see more Cathy Jardine photos of James Van Praagh, click here.
Messages from Beyond
Loud cheering and thunderous applause greeted the “Ghost Whisperer” himself, James Van Praagh, as he took the stage in the packed Spotlight Room at Spotlight 29 Casino. Nearly 1,300 people were breathlessly awaiting a chance to have him deliver a message fr...
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| Yappy Hour Charms Locals |
Yappy Hour Charms Locals
 Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Old Town La Quinta, California
Story and photos by Yvonne Scott
To see more Yvonne Scott photos of Yappy Hour, click here.
The charm of Old Town La Quinta and its merchants helped out Guide Dogs of the Desert on the Event Lawn at Old Town La Quinta 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, June 23, with many desert locals enjoying an evening of lively conversation wine, hors d'oeuvres and happy canine companions.
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| New Moon for June |
New Moon for June
The June New Moon over Coachella
By Johnny Mirehiel
This column is a regular feature on these Desert Cities Guides pages appearing at each New Moon. Astrologer Johnny Mirehiel uses the astrological chart of the New Moon each month as it appears over the heart of the Coachella Valley.
Here is the chart of that moment for this month:
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| GETTING OnTRACK June 2009 |
GETTING OnTRACK June 2009
Overspending: Does That Include Me?
By Terry Brown
Overspending is a behavior that plagues people everywhere. We hear it talked about more and more as the economy has slipped into difficult times. Many have had a hard time adjusting their lifestyles to meet the reduction in cash flow.
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| Tim Easton Party Celebrates New CD |
Tim Easton Party Celebrates New CD
 Friday, June 12, 2009
Starlite Courtyard
Joshua Tree, California
Story by Lauren Lunstrum
Photos by Cathy Jardine
For more Cathy Jardine photos of the Tim Easton Album Release Party, click here.
Local folk musician Tim Easton held a relaxed CD release party for his latest album "Porcupine" in Joshua Tree, Calif., at the Starlite Courtyard on Friday, June 12, 2009. His soothing beats with a hint of blues, rock and folk flowed across the desert as friends, family and fans danced under ...
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| The Ragamuffin Project |
The Ragamuffin Project
 Friday-Sunday, June 5-7, 2009
Indio Performing Arts Center
Indio, California
Story by Greg Begin
Photos by John Garber
For more John Garber photos of "The Ragamuffin Project," click here.
“Anything adults can do, kids can do.”
This was proven by the outstanding performance the kids of Coachella Valley in the “The Ragamuffin Project” performed at the Indio Performing Arts Center (IPAC) in downtown Indio, Calif., as written, adapted and directed by Noemi Vil...
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Sunday, July 19, 2009
Saturday, July 4, 2009