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Awesome desert news blog

2008-11-11T19:44:10Z

I found this when I was searching for news on geothermal in the hi-desert - this blog has so much amazing info - enjoy!

http://theguzzler.blogspot.com/

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Nov. 7, 2008: Wonder Valley Institute of Contemporary Art

2008-09-10T18:40:58Z

Link:

http://www.wvica.org/

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Aug 9, 2008

2008-08-15T05:07:55Z

ray wood ~ pappy & harriets, should be a great time...
hey, is anybody out here in JT reading this tribe? LOL!

heeeeeellllllloooooooooo..................

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FlashByte or Direc PC ?

2008-08-13T18:51:00Z

Do you have an opinion about either FlashByte or DirecPC, as far as how they work, comparatively, here in North Joshua Tree specifically.

Just askin' ~ Thanks!!

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Joshua Tree Music Festival - This Weekend!!

2008-05-14T02:15:40Z

dance it up. Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, Ghostland Observatory, JJ Grey & Mofro, Zilla, BLVD, Trombone Shorty, Dubconscious and more. howl at the moon. dance under the stars.

tix and info: www.joshuatreemusicfestival.com

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Where to find me this weekend - in the dez!

2008-04-29T00:03:11Z

That's right - actual notice that I'm heading out there!

Wild flower pictures - hot spring sitting - book reading...

Buzz me if you want me to stop by or something...
there are a few things happening out there this weekend too!

Phone:
three one oh - four nine seven - three seven eight one!

:D

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Spending 40th birthday in JT

2008-04-28T18:18:11Z

Hi all! Just joined this group. I am in the middle of planning a weekend in the JT(29 Palms) area for the celebration of my 40th birthday. I am looking to rent a house(I have one I am looking at but am open) from July 17-20.

I am planning on doing a private session at Integration(just to experience it) and a few of the normal things to do in the park, etc. But, I am looking for the absolute not miss free or cheap things to do.

Thanks in advance for your insight.

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Lost chihuhua - link to craigslist post - please check out!

2008-04-26T21:03:33Z

Hi,

My neighbor's chihuahua recently went missing - she has pretty distinctive markings, so I posted pics on craigslist.

Please check them out, and if you are local to the desert area, please keep a lookout - thanks!

link: http://palmsprings.craigslist.org/laf/657411019.html

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Any body want a music shop?

2008-04-21T22:47:56Z

Just so you know, the Joshua Tree Music Shop is going out of business.
If you or someone you know just happens to always have wanted to own a music shop in Joshua Tree, now's your chance.
Available May 1st.

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Mobile RV service

2008-04-01T17:12:24Z

This was just a fantastic find on CL -

I can help with your RV, Trailer or boat
Reply to: sale-615359807@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-03-22, 6:41PM PDT

Do you have an RV you want to sell but it looks shabby or maybe things don't work. I have a Mobile RV sevice. I can get it all ready to sell or just get things fixed and ready for your next trip. I will come to you or you can come to me. I will fix most anything on your RV including interior cleaning and outside detailing. I can install your tow bar.I have paint and body experience, so it will be a clean job., drive shaft coupler, trailer lights, replace your batteries and check all systems before you take it on the road. I will coat or replace your rubber roof,Or maybe you need a sound system or a flat screen added. Screens replaced. Generator service, oil change. I will do minor engine repair at your location, alternator, water pump so on; I also have an upholstery shop so I can come pull your couch or chairs and have them recovered.

call marc @ 760-275-2195

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bomb blasts?

2008-03-16T20:01:58Z

Hi folks:

I have a small piece of heaven (land) in the Pipes Canyon area (near Pioneertown) and as I was out walking around yesterday at about 1 or 2 in the afternoon, I heard two huge thundering sounds. I first thought it was thunder but although there was some overcast, it did not seem like the type of clouds that would produce a storm.

I have heard military practice bombing from my place (I'm about 30-60 miles away from the bombing range or so I thought) but it is not usually so loud! My mind was racing, is this thunder? is this military practice? is the U.S. being attacked? We did see a few choppers fly over immediately after so we assumed all was ok. Or as ok as it can be in that situation.

Did anyone else hear this yesterday?

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how bout that bluegrass festival in wonder valley?

2008-03-16T18:33:59Z

LOL! i've never felt so unwelcome in all of my days as a musician. driving out to wonder valley to meet local
musicians i had great anticipation for the evening. little did i know that if you are not known by mr. chambers,
then you are considered suspicious and threatening in some way.

being new in town, i was excited to meet some local peeps who play, but then being made to feel like i was a criminal...
that is too funny, me? i immediately packed my tent as fast as i could and got back to JT with feelings of WTF?
funny thing is we even had a map, and were told that it was not a "private" affair all musicians are welcome...not.

thanks mr. chambers, that was such a lovely gathering, and i can't say enough how i will never take
an instrument there to be worked on at your shop......not ever.

I'll be camping in the park tonight, it's much more welcoming! :-)

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It's spring!

2008-03-12T22:46:28Z

At least, it will be for alittle while longer, until it gets hot :0

If you get a chance, go see the wild flowers, especially along the dirt roads in Wonder Valley - soon!

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Desert Permaculture?

2008-03-12T04:37:00Z

I'm in escrow on an old cinderblock cabin in Wonder Valley. Yeah!!! I want to develop it into an permaculture homestead. I know there are a lot of people doing similar things in the area, how can I hook up with them? Any suggestions?

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"Road to Wonder Valley" trailer (PBS film)

2008-03-09T18:59:12Z

I heard they're making a film about the artists out in Wonder Valley:

http://tinyurl.com/3xmnw7

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Cozy little trailer - seeks resident / sitter - Wonder Valley

2008-02-11T23:33:44Z

Greetings cactus huggers!

I finally picked up a small retro trailer to park on one of my properties... phase one of upgrading them... I'm looking for someone responsible to trailer-sit for free... yes, free. I would like someone to sit the property while I collect materials to fix up the cabin there.

This is for a middle to long-term situation, open-ended as needed / negotiable.

The trailer would be most suitable for someone like a climber, who wouldn't mind living alone, "burner-style". You would have to bring your own water for now, but I would pay for a porta-potty, and I can lend you a hot shower / water heater. No electricity at this time, but I may have it in by late spring. Cell-phone friendly -- my cell gets reception there no problem.

There are three neighbors near my five-acre property, and they are friendly and chill, but mostly keep to themselves. The Palms restaurant and saloon is a few miles down the road, and lots of artists in the neighborhood to hang out and visit.

Contact me soon - I move the trailer out there this weekend! :D

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casino going up in 29 Palms

2008-01-28T20:25:21Z

Link

http://www.pe.com/localnews/indianaffairs/stories/PE_News_Local_C_casino14.303ce6a.html

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Local resources (links)

2008-01-24T17:51:44Z

I was looking ofr a local Trader Joe's, and found this cool site, also great for camping / travelling anywhere!

http://www.allstays.com/Campgrounds/ca-twenty-nine-palms-campgrounds.htm

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joshua tree weather

2008-01-08T14:59:29Z

are there any sites that are good for finding out local weather conditions in joshua tree? my new year's eve trip has turned into a back country thing (no fires, eek!) and i wanted to see if i could find out more about the weather than just high and low temperatures. i'd particularly like to know how the winds are predicted to be.

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Looking for Studio Rental

2008-01-07T23:23:34Z

Hello Beauitful Desert people,

I am looking for a studio apartment in Joshua Tree in the $300. per month range. If anyone on this list has any leads on something in my price range, please contact me at:

sweetpea_500@yahoo.com

Thank you so much for any help in advance!

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hi! who is everyone? I see we have new members :)

2008-01-05T16:30:36Z

I'm psyched to see people joining up in the high desert, it's such a cool place, but so spread out! Please introduce yourselves, I'd love to know who you are. :)

I'm Jewel, and I live mostly in L.A., though I have some property in the 29 Palms area. Slowly upgrading the properties to "cozy cabin" level :)

I work in video editing, and I do a few more arts on the side, such as collage, photography and costuming.

Cheers!

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new year's eve in joshua tree

2007-12-22T01:03:30Z

i never made it down for thanksgiving, but i'm considering heading to joshua tree around new year's eve. i was wondering if anyone's ever been in the park on NYE. i'm envisioning either impromptu parties in the campgrounds or deserted campgrounds. i think it would be awesome to roll over into the new year among the rocks, though the cold weather is something of a deterrent.

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Permaculture or Sustainable Living or Off the Grid Organization?

2007-12-20T20:57:56Z

Just met another off the gridder while filling my water containers on Sunday. He's going to be teaching two sustainable living/building community service workshops for Copper Mountain this winter.

I think it would be cool to pull together some kind of association for all us desert eccentrics. The greatest challenge is contacting all these people.

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Learn African Drumming?

2007-12-11T17:27:12Z

Would anyone like to join me in a regular group study of African hand drumming? Polyrhythms from West Africa (Guinea and surrounding countries), played on Djembe, Dundun, Sanbang, etc. Use of authentic instruments would be cool, but I'd be open to using percussion from other cultures and traditions. I know how to do this (I studied with BabaTunde at the World Beat Center in San Diego) and can show you, or learn from you.
You should probably already be into drumming enough that you've got a drum, but you might join us as a novice as long as you can (really) keep a beat and have some musical sensibility. Previous experience playing with others seems important.
Once a week meeting here in central JT, with personal study in between is desired (by me ;-).
Since music is a performing art, we would perform at some point when we are so moved. Let me know off list if you're interested.
Namaste
Indy

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A little shameless commerce - fuzzy hats!

2007-12-11T08:55:32Z

Just in time for the holidays - and the chilly outdoors!

Here's the listing - check them out!

http://losangeles.tribe.net/listing/Clearing-out-the-fuzzy-hats-for-Xmas-on-Ebay/los-angeles-ca/2a4a34e8-79d3-4003-bc3e-abec63071e6c

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Seeking land-sitter (or someplace to stash a small trailer) ... Wonder Valley

2007-11-27T03:51:38Z

Hello desert lovelies!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Today I refused to join in the mass Christmas shopping, and instead went to look at a small vintage travel trailer. I had been planning to put one of these (or eventually, a few!) on my land for awhile, and now I have my first purchase!

I should be able to get the trailer to the desert in a couple of weeks... and I am looking for someone to trailer sit for free.

The trailer itself is cozy, pretty ideal for one person. The problem is, there are no utilities yet on my properties. I'm not sure yet what the schedule on that will be, since I'm still working out my finances...

But if you or someone you know (maybe someone in the climbing community?) would like this sort of situation, please contact me. It could develop into a fairly long term situation, as I gradually improve both properties out there.

See you soon!

Mwah!
xo

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looking for truck

2007-11-22T04:34:58Z

Hi -

I'm in the market for a pick up truck or van. A small truck would be ideal, but I'm open to looking at others. Something I can look at here in the Morongo Basin would be great, but I'm willing to travel to view a truck that suits my needs. My budget is less than $1200.00, so the age of the truck isn't a factor if it runs ok. Please call 760 596 - 9210 if you have or know of a truck that might suit my needs.

Thank you

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DownTown Fire Truck

2007-11-18T22:10:16Z

Thanks to everyone who stopped by yesterday and participated in our "Open Mike" day on the Indy Fire Department stage. Photos are up on http://www.myspace.com/indyfiredepartment
Again Ralph allowed us to set up next to the Josua Tree Music Shop, and we had a great time playing music and meeting new friends.
Yesterday was our first 'test flight' of hanging by ropes off the extended ladder, in prepartion for future aerial artists. It was also the first day of getting the drum kit up on top of the cab, and Robin did a great job of initiating the process. Thanks for drumming, Robin!
And a special thanks to Greg, who stopped by to check out the music and became a 'roadie', helping be break down and haul stuff home at the end of the day. Welcome aboard!

Our first 'gig' is going to be the weekend of December 7th, at Dan's place outside of Borrego Springs, a place called EON (End of Nowhere). We've got some great talent lined up - it's a burner-type gathering, LNT and all that. Contact me off list if you'd like more info.

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Art -- Open studios Oct 26 - Nov 4 2007... - JT/ YV/ 29/ WV - link

2007-11-03T15:23:17Z

I think it's the 6th annual...

http://arttours2007.com/index.html

Might make a nice weekend in the dez... maybe it's time for another / semi-occasional SmArt Party?

I'm checking my finances...

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It's coming to Joshua Tree!!!!

2007-11-02T03:17:33Z

Can you guess what it is?
It's big.
It's red.
It's awesome.

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Sister somewhere in the desert

2007-10-26T14:38:44Z

Hello. The reason I joined this tribe is for a little information....and to make sure my sister will be safe.... She left florida yesterday to become a nanny for a family she has never met before...somewhere in Yucca Valley. We both have never been there. Once she got there she became nervous (as am I) to find out that the house is 2hrs from lax and in an extremely desolate area that the owners of the house told her police couldn't ever find if they wanted to. She said they don't have cable, phones beside their own cells, and not even a store for 15minutes to a half an hour away. Considering she doesn't know these people or anyone in the area, I am hoping someone can give suggestions as to how to keep her safe. maybe nearby buses, trains, where to find a bus schedule, how to get out of town if she needs to or how to locate anything for that matter. Thank you so much, I am pretty nervous about the whole thing. My sister doesn't even drive.

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thanksgiving 2007

2007-10-24T21:58:11Z

i'm planning a trip to joshua tree for thanksgiving this year. i would love to meet up with people who live in that area for climbing, hiking, and hanging out - and maybe an afternoon trip to desert hot springs. i'll most likely be camping in one of the park's campgrounds close to wonderland of rocks. anyone interested?

i love the deserts of the southwestern united states and joshua tree is one of my favorite places in california. i've been longing to get out of town and this seems like the perfect escape.

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We are now on MySpace too

2007-10-19T02:39:56Z

I was so annoyed with Tribe being down so much, I decided we needed a MySpace group

here's the address

http://groups.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=groups.groupProfile&groupid=106716950&Mytoken=225AE9E7-B24C-4AF7-8671F1CFF1DD390381141167

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new hot spring in joshua tree

2007-10-14T00:46:02Z

i have a new hot spring spa and bed and breakfast and art gallery
want to meet like minded people into the hi-desert, art, hot springs and the like
please visit my new but not yet finished website www.joshuatreehotspringsinn.com

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Roots Fest locals discount

2007-10-13T03:29:02Z

Hey now High Desert neighbors,

the joshua tree roots music festival is happening oct 20 & 21. a limited # of discounted tix are available to local residents. cash only, get them at RICOCHET or COYOTE CORNER in joshua tree.

festival info: www.joshuatreemusicfestival.com

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JT Decompression, Oct 5 weekend

2007-10-10T21:03:27Z

Link:

http://losangeles.tribe.net/event/Joshua-Tree-Family-Decom-Party/los-angeles-ca/4f487907-8c6f-4b5a-a312-876a2d5c0ce8

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plants that grow in the high dez

2007-10-09T02:14:34Z

Here's what grows well in Wonder Valley

http://www.laspilitas.com/comhabit/California_Creosote_Bush_Scrub.html

Plus, you can surf around their site to find what grows well in your area

:)

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What's happening on the Coachella side of the 10?

2007-09-22T00:10:28Z

http://www.ranchomiragelibrary.org/events/exhibits.aspx

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We need something like this up here - the Shady Dell Trailer motel!

2007-09-20T21:45:11Z

http://www.theshadydell.com/

yes!

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New online community for 29 Palms and surrounding area

2007-09-20T21:19:53Z

Support this new community. (We really need it!)

http://29chat.com/forum/index.php

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Hey what's going on in the dez this weekend?

2007-09-19T23:14:12Z

Here's something for JT this weekend -- I can't make it, but here it is:

http://losangeles.tribe.net/event/Pod-Deeze-Spring-Gathering-in-Jtree-This-weekend/los-angeles-ca/02177d1f-1969-4680-b24d-64eb7eef7dfe

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joshua tree music fest may 18-20

2007-09-18T23:12:20Z

Hi all,

a three day high desert camping and music experience may 18-20. 5th annual joshua tree music festival. all details can be found at:

www.joshuatreemusicfestival.com

hope to see ya there!

barnett

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Office Found!

2007-09-18T17:09:53Z

Hooray! I've found a place to hang my shingle!
'S funny - some of the first people we were drawn to and met in JT were Randy Polumbo and Sheri Elf at their Art Queen gallery and Ralph at the Joshua Tree Music store. We had a great time at the HiDesert Test Sites 'after party' there. Now I've been calling around, stopping into various offices and asking all around for 'professional offices' or one to share, and finally someone last week, (I think it was someone thru the JT chamber) mentioned there was some space - where Ralph's store and the Art Queen are, right on Hiway 62 at Park. I made it up there this past Friday, ...and it's perfect! So I leased it on Saturday.
Randy owns the little group of 'cottages' and Ralph is the 'property manager'. Apartment #2 (now it'll be 'suite 2') is just the right size for my needs - a comfy space with a 'waiting room' and a 'consulting room', plus a small kitchen and bath! It's, um, funky, which will become 'comfy' and homey when we get it fixed up. I like having an office that feels more like a comfortable living room, with the idea that comfort is comforting. :-) I am really looking forward to being close to and involved with these creative conscious and musical artists.
Randy has a sculpture' right out front which features lit up dildos and butt plugs which gave me some pause thinking about how various clients might react, but, hey, it's art - and if it's an 'issue' for a visiting client, well, we'll talk about it! I mean, we've all got issues, right?
And how cool is it to have an office in the midst of two art galleries (featuring rubber chickens and 8-balls...), a crochetting museum and a bio-deisel station out back? I think it's a space that definately captures some of the spirit of Joshua Tree! And every friday night Ralph hosts a hoot out back. Welcome home to me!
So, I'll be painting and fixing and decorating over the next few weeks, and will be open for business beginning August 15th. I'll invite you all to come by and check it out around then (and I might call on some of you for some help in the meantime... assuming anyone is still reading this tribe?).
As a therapist, I really want to be a service to the community, as best I can - so I'll be offering a very adjustible fee scale, and offering to help do groups and so forth for some local agencies and clinics. I'll still take medi-cal and medi-care, and I'll still be on all the big health insurance companies 'approved provider lists', but I'd like to find a way to stop supporting the health insurance industry as much as possible.
If you've any ideas about where my services might be needed, as a therapist with over 20 years experience, a bent toward depth psychology and an ethic of compassion and understanding, please let me know. I love working with kids, as well as grown-ups, individually and as couples. Kinky will be changing my website too (www.doctoramos.com
I'll be keeping my practice going here in Escondido until my house sells, but I'm going to start there in the meantime, seeing people on Fridays (maybe saturdays) and Mondays. If that goes well enough, I may be able to live there full time even before this place sells. We'll see.
Thanks to all of you for this 'virtual' connection to my new home town.

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cheap shelter tribe

2007-09-14T15:57:09Z

Somehow I think there may be some interest re; this tribe here :)

http://tribes.tribe.net/cheapshelter

I'd love to get a labor exchange together, and use the cordwood technique to rebuild one of my shacks :)

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JT ROOTS MUSIC FESTIVAL, OCT 20 &21

2007-09-09T16:36:37Z

dance under the stars and howl at the moon. a rootsicana newgrassy folkadelic experience featuring the Avett Brothers, Hot Buttered Rum, Uncle Earl, Dan Bern, the Greencards, Jake Shimabukuro, Martha Scanlan and more.

early bird tix on sale now........for all info log onto:

www.joshuatreemusicfestival.com

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San Bernardino Aug 21st: Be there!

2007-09-08T20:27:51Z

Hello neighbors,

The County off-road vehicle ordinance will be reviewed by the Supervisors this Tuesday, August 21. Everyone who cares about controlling irresponsible ORV use must be there!

Ordinance 3973 has begun to turn the tide on ORV abuse in the Morongo Basin by restricting ORV trespassing and staging and by increasing enforcement. There is still much to be done, but it is critical that this major step forward not be reversed.

Opponents of the ordinance are promising to show up by the busload. They are putting a lot of pressure on the Supervisors to weaken or repeal the ordinance. If we are to keep the ordinance intact and effective, we must demonstrate strength through numbers. We are also encouraging folks to bring signs to increase our visual presence.

Community ORV Watch is arranging carpooling and also has a map link to the hearing on their Website, www.orvwatch.com. Also on the COW Website you will find Frequently Asked Questions, the text of the ordinance, and many more resources.

If you can't go on Tuesday, we ask that you call your Supervisor on Monday and tell him that you support the ordinance staying strong and intact.

Details, address, and phone numbers are below. See you there on Tuesday, August 21, 10 a.m.!

Best regards,

Christine Carraher
Morongo Basin Conservation Association.
www.mbconservation.org

Hearing: 10 a.m., Tuesday, August 21. Press conference preceding at 9 a.m.

San Bernardino Board of Supervisors
385 No. Arrowhead
San Bernardino, CA 92401

Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt, 1st District (approximately 29 Palms and east): 909-387-4830
Supervisor Dennis Hansberger, 3rd District (approximately west of 29 Palms): 909-387-4833

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Buttercup

2007-08-13T20:04:03Z

FYI -
"Buttercup" is the official name of that sweet little solar-powered sculpture located towards the front of the Art Queen complex, that can be seen glowing so beautifully at night as you're driving down the 29 Palms Highway. Evidently it has caused a little consternation among unsuspecting locals and tourists (ie, scared the kids), because the sculpture is composed of a flowering variety of translucent butt plugs, dildos, and Ben Wa Balls.

It's a Randy Polumbo sculpture. Is it obscene? Is it art? Is it obscene art? To me it's art because if one simply observes it without culturally indoctrinated judgment, one can see that it is, in fact, quite beautiful.

Speaking of art - there is a sale going on at the new True Art Gallery located at the corner of Park and 29 Palms Highway in Joshua Tree. Some pretty cool original art on sale there now at 20% off the original list prices.

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Too hot to camp in summer?

2007-07-26T19:00:03Z

Hey locals!

A friend and I were planning on maybe hopping out there to take some photos and goof around for a weekend -- is it too hot to camp out there right now?

muchissimas gracias...

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ORV Hearing Date Changed

2007-07-20T04:49:53Z

THE MEETING DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO AUGUST 21.

TRESPASS. HARASSMENT. NOISE. DUST.
Had enough?

Then you better get ready to roll up your sleeves and defend the law - or lose it!

The San Bernardino County off-road vehicle Ordinance is under attack by an aggressive rider group. They have successfully lobbied the Board of Supervisors to reconsider the ordinance and are advocating a radical new proposal that would gut it. Their proposal calls for the REMOVAL of the trespass provision and the REMOVAL of the staging provision. And what do they want to replace these critical provisions with? An education program. That's it. Hard to believe? See the text and an analysis of their proposal here.

The removal of these key provisions would essentially destroy the ordinance and send us right back to where we were two years ago, with no effective way for desert residents to prevent ORV trespass and to protect their property and the right to the peaceful enjoyment of their homes. Once again, law enforcement would be without the tools they need.

If you agree that we cannot afford to lose any of our progress and the excellent forward step provided by Ordinance 3973, then you need to get to work. All hands on deck! The Community ORV Watch steering committee cannot win this fight alone. It's going to take every resident who cares pitching in and helping out.

To keep Ordinance 3973 alive and working for you, here's what you gotta do:

1. The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 21, in San Bernardino. You must be there. You must bring five if not ten friends with you. The rider groups are rallying to get hundreds there; we can't let them outnumber us. COW is arranging carpooling and can reimburse carpools for gas. Contact COW ASAP. Check for updates at www.orvwatch.com .

2. You must write and call the Supervisors NOW and tell them that the ordinance IS WORKING and to keep it strong and intact. You must get five if not ten friends to do the same. See a sample letter here. You can also print the sample letter out and distribute it to others to send in. Find Supervisor addresses/phone numbers below, at the bottom of this message.

3. You must help get the word out about the importance of this ordinance, the danger that it's in, and how others can help:
The COW Website has PRINTABLE FLYERS. Print one out, make some copies, and GET THEM OUT! They need to go to businesses, clubs, friends and neighbors, at swap meets - anywhere you can think of. If you need to be reimbursed for the cost of copying, contact COW. If you're shy but want to help, contact COW about a partner to do outreach with you. Letters to the editor have a BIG IMPACT and are desperately needed. Write today! And call in to radio talk shows. Arrange to have a presentation about Ordinance 3973 to your club, organization, or homeowner's group. Contact COW for a speaker. Post about this issue on blogs and forums.

4. Get signatures on the COW petition. It's printable from the Website here. We must have more signatures by August 1 than the opposition! Petitions need to be returned to COW by August 1; check the Website for pick-up and drop-off options.

5. Get the real story! Ordinance opponents have been aggressive in spreading misinformation. They are confusing people about what the ordinance really says and does. The only way to fight misinformation is with the facts. Educate yourself about the ordinance with COW's friendly Frequently Asked Questions. An informed advocate is a powerful advocate. Send the link on to others who care about this issue. The COW Website also has a PRINTABLE one-sheet Answers to Your Questions About Ordinance 3973 . Print this out, make copies, and get it to anyone who has questions or has been misled by ordinance opponents.

6. Forward this message to others who have been harassed by off-road vehicles in the San Bernardino County desert and are likely to benefit from Ordinance 3973. (But don't spam, please!)

7. Donate funds to COW to help with outreach, carpooling reimbursement, printing costs, etc.

8. There are many other ways to help. Need some direction? Have some ideas you'd like to pursue? Contact COW.

Ordinance 3973 is a fair and reasonable ordinance that was created by stakeholders including property owners, rider groups, and law enforcement. It's working! Let's keep it strong!

Contact your Supervisor:
Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt (District 1) -- (909) 387-4830
Supervisor Dennis Hansberger (District 3) -- (909) 387-4833
San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors
385 North Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino, California 92415-0181

Hearing on Ordinance 3973 is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 21, 2007, at 385 No. Arrowhead Ave., San Bernardino.

Hearing dates are subject to change; check for updates at www.orvwatch.com

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Hello? Anybody home? :-) ~Weekend in review~

2007-07-15T19:05:32Z

Perhaps no one sits in front of a hot computer this time of year, or maybe everyone is out ejoying JT as much as we are...
What a good time we had in JT this weekend. The people in this town just keep amazing me. We caught "Sugar Mountain Mamma Seranade" ( http://www.sugarmountainmamaserenade.com/About%20SMMS.html )at the beatnik, a "dynamic six-piece all women modern folk band", and those six girls were so much fun, with fri at the cafe then Sat at the Water Canyon Coffee shop being the first two stops on their 'soutwest USA tour'. Did you happen to see them, either this weekend or at the JT acoustic music fest during HiDesert Test Sites w/e? Kinky put up some pics from that show on a blog on the Beatnik Cafe site. http://www.jtbeat.com/
And the other great pleasure was the opening of the show, "Exquisite Clorpse Show" at the Red Arrow Gallery on Friday night. The resulting works of art were just amazing! If you don't know, this was a collaboration by (I believe) 39 local artists, using a surrealist technique dating back to 1925. They got together in 'teams' and each team did three 'paintings', one each of a head, a torso and legs, that are mixed and matched, with each artist just seeing like an inch of the part above or below what they're doing. Heck, I'm not describing it well, but it's explained better here: http://www.geocities.com/exquisitecorpseshow/howtoEC.html, and you can find info on Wikipedia if you search 'exquisite corpse' and of course on http://www.theredarrowgallery.com/ It will be there a while, so be sure to stop in and chek it out if you've a chance.
Kinky and I were bummed we didn't hear about it in advance to participate, but it looks like this will be the 'first annual' EC show.

Anyway, that's what's happening for us. I'm hoping this tribe will thrive and grow. I"ve been used to knowing people thru such on-line groups within the burning man community and others, and it really does help to get to know people in a much deeper way than 'only' in person. Here's hoping this will help with our community connections.

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Office needed in Joshua Tree area

2007-07-03T06:08:58Z

I'm looking to share an office a couple of days a week, preferably with another therapist. I'm a psychologist, and I'm leaving my practice of 20 years in Escondido since I'm moving to JT as soon as my house sells. I thought I'd try to get some business going there while I'm making the transition.
If you know of any possible office sub-leases that might work, thanks for letting me know.
Thanks,
Ron Amos
aka Indy

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Your desert needs you

2007-06-28T06:54:13Z

Hi Friends,

Like most of you, I'm here because I love the desert, and enjoy sharing info and stories about this special place. A year and a half ago, Ordinance 3973 was passed in San Bernardino County to control the damage and abuse caused by irresponsable off-road riding. The Sheriff supports it, as does county code enforcement. Large off-road interest groups such as CORVA and ORBA were in on the creation of the ordinance; responsable off-roaders understood that their future riding opportunities might be at risk without better controls on the abusive riders. Ordinance 3973 has been a success, based on input from law enforcement, homeowners, desert visitors, and responsable riders.

A small but vocal coalition of riders want to turn back the clock by overturning the ordinance. The desert could loose it's new found protection from abuse without your help! Please read on, and share this with anybody who cares about the future of this wonderful place!

Defend your rights!

San Bernardino County Ordinance gives you the right to take action against off-road vehicle trespass, harassment and excessive noise and dust. It also requires that large gatherings of ORV's must get a special use permit.

Ordinance 3973 is Working!

The Code Enforcement ORV Team and the Sheriff's Department report that Ordinance 3973 has given them the tools to deal with irresponsible riders and neighborhood nuisances effectively, reducing rider-resident conflict and drains on officer's time.

Ordinance 3973 is under review by the
County Board of Supervisors
NOW!

Defend the law or loose it!

Contact your Supervisor. Tell them that the ordinance is working and needs to be supported with no changes that would weaken it. Write and call! Contact info below. It is critical that the Supervisors hear from you!

Be at the public hearing. Opponents to the ordinance are expected to be there in force. Your presence is critical! Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at the County Building in San Bernardino. Check orvwatch.com for updates and rides.

Get the Word out! Write the newspapers. Call in to the talk shows. Talk to your neighbors!

First District (Twentynine Palms area) Brad Mitzelfelt (909) 387 - 4830

Third District (Yucca Valley/Joshua Tree) Dennis Hansberger (909) 387 - 4855

San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors 385 North Arrowhead Avenue
San Bernardino, Ca. 92415-0110

Contact your County Supervisor TODAY!
Tell them to leave Ordinance 3973 just the way it is. STRONG!

Report ORV abuse: (760) 228-5410

Code Enforcement and the Sheriff's department need you to report ORV abuse; their funding and future enforcement depend on it. Learn more about the provisions of the ordinance and how to report at: www.orvwatch.com.

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Spiritual Events in the High Desert

2007-06-27T15:39:00Z

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DESERT SPIRITUAL EVENTS
Events for
THE END OF JUNE AND MONTH OF JULY

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Our Desert community has such an honor to welcome
One of Thailand's Most Loved and Revered
Buddhist Meditation Master
in the
Thai Forest Tradition.

Laung Pao Noi
ordained and practiced in Thailand for 52 years.
He has incredible gifts of seeing into the future, revealing the knots in people's past
and uncovering the best ways for people to find their way out of suffering.

He will be here for "two" special events to teach and share from his many extraordinary experiences.
As well, he is eager to meet with any and all and is happy to receive questions and offer support.

Feed back from people who met Laung Pao Noi the last time he visited California:

Mrs. Noi, Arleta, CA " I can sit here all day telling you stories about Laung Pao Noi, how powerful he is, how gifted he is and how my life changed after I knew him. But I think it's best for you to truly experience it yourself"

Aew, Victorville, CA " He got me through the crises in my life 16 years ago. I don't know how he helped my two sons through their problems. I don't know that we would still be here today if I did not cross his path 16 years ago. Thank you Laung Pao Noi"

Suporn, Cathedral City, CA " When a friend of mine called to invite me to see Laung Pao Noi that was the first time I heard about him. At that moment, something was telling me that I have to see this monk and I'm glad that I did. He revealed things that literally changed my life. I believe in him whole heartedly now"

We would like to invite everyone to experience that amazing feeling. Come to see him with any questions or any concerns at all.

Friday, June 22, 2007 at 7 - 9.00 PM
Sacred Sands B&B
63155 Quail Springs Rd., Joshua Tree, 92252
(Donation)

Sat., June 23, 2007 at 1.00 PM
68245 Perlita Rd.
Cathedral City, 92234
(Donation)

desertspiritual@earthlink.net
(760) 218-4916 or (760)770-2791
Please let us know if you can attend... Bring a friend!!
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Wild Wo+Men Dancing
in celebration of the divine feminine!
Women, wild or tame, are requested to join
Cathy Penny & Company for a wild workout!

1st Dance: 8:30 AM, JUNE 23 at Cynthia Cox's Home

Meet behind Coyote Corner at 8:15
Opposite Park Entrance Bldg.
Park Ave, Joshua Tree
(we will carpool from there)

Bring your own water and health needs.
Call Electra for questions and pre-sign up:
760/362-4100 - For more info, stop by:
A ROADSIDE ATTRACTION
69197 Twentynine Palms Hwy
Twentynine Palms, CA

donations gratefully accepted
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SHAMANIC JOURNEY CLASS-DRUMMING
with
HOHANNA RUNNINGWATERS
JUNE 23rd (last one until September)

MORONGO VALLEY, CA

CALL HOHANNA AT 760-363-7175 FOR DIRECTIONS
LOVE DONATION OF $3-5 PER SESSION
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NORTH AMERICAN WORLD DRUM TOUR - 2007

June 24, 2007
Our aim is to bring attention to the critical situation for Mother Earth – The web of life is coming undone and will bring catastrophic consequences.
>From Whitecougar's vision and participation between several people, The World Drum has been created (by Birger Mikkelsen)
and sent on a journey to participate in worldwide ceremonies.

Valerie Eagle Heart - Rainbow`s End - Landers, California
eaglehearttrex@earthlink.net
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Daoist Health & Longevity Series
Sponsored by The Center of Motion

A nonprofit dedicated to community health education

Every Tuesday 7-7:45 pm
At Haberkorn Chiropractic, 74350 Alessandro Drive, Suite B7 , Palm Desert 760-346-9400

An ongoing series of Eight classes that you can join at any Tuesday.

The Original Path The Path of Movement
The Life Path The Path of Transformation
The Path of Breath The Path of Longevity
The Path of Stillness The Path of Immortality

Please call to reserve your seat 346-9400
$150 for the series

We have open (drop in ok) Tai Chi every Tuesday and Thursday, 6-7 pm.
Same location: 74350 Alessandro Dr, Suite B-7, Palm Desert

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TEA & CRUMPETS *

FRIDAY, June 29, 2007
760-363-6880
Cathy Penney's house in Morongo Valley, CA
(directions below)
6:30 PM (there was a time change from 7pm)
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This evening's "crumpet" will be an introduction by BHARTI-MA to:

YOGA (squared)

~ Being in your Dharma ~

Many people are confused, depressed, lonely and sad because of not having chosen the correct path in life. Dharma in Sanskrit means: the Truthful Path.

Yoga2 allows you to find the path that is right for you-a path which will guide you into tranquilly, calms the mind, leads to a healthier lifestyle, closer relationships, and true happiness.

YOGA2 (Yoga squared)

Yoga is not only physical exercises or Hatha Yoga. Yoga is mind and body IN CONNECTION. When the mind is relaxed and the body is healthy you can truly enjoy life. Yoga2 takes you to the depth of yoga to experience joyfulness through connection of mind and body.

ABOUT BHARTI-MA

Bharti-ma is the founder of yoga2. Born in India, she's lived in the US for the last 30 years. She's a double graduate Microbiology and Medical technology. For the last 20 years she has been studying, practicing and experiencing the benefits of yoga in her day to day life. She has been a SSY teacher (Siddha Samadhi Yoga) for over 15years.
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...for edible "crumpets" PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN TO SHARE
TELEPHONE: 760-363-6880

DIRECTIONS:
take 62 to Morongo Valley
turn NORTH at the 4 way light make an immediate left turn on Senilis.
take Senilis all the way down to Juniper
make a left on Juniper. The very next street is Paradise
make a right on Paradise
make Paradise all the way to the end, there will be a gravel road
make a left on the gravel road
Cathy's house is the only house on the gravel road, is on the right, and has a dark brown trim, a big pine tree in front and a large cactus tree on the south side
there is a red barn-type of house on the corner of Paradise and Juniper in case the Paradise street sign isn't there.

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Sri Swami Vishwananda
June 29- July 1
Rancho Las Palmas Resort
Rancho Mirage, CA
310-452-1370
saraswatidev@gmail.com
www.vishwananda.us

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THE VEIN OF GOLD
with Valerie Eagle Heart

Another beautiful and potentially life changing Teaching
offered here at Rainbow's End
On the beautiful High Desert near Joshua Tree National Park
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We will meet every other Thursday night (with a couple exceptions to this schedule)
We begin promptly at 7PM and finish 8:45-9PM

Beginning: Thursday, July 5th with an introduction lesson
and finishing this 24 week program on December 20th, 2007
Facilitator: Valerie Eagle Heart
Class Fee: $10 per class
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This class is based on another of Julia Cameron's Teachings.
There is no pre-requisite since this Teaching stands on its own, separate from The Artist's Way.

This Journey is about traveling to the Heart of your creativity by stepping
into the Seven Kingdoms.
We will explore together the Kingdom of Story, the Kingdom of Sight, the Kingdom of Sound,
the Kingdom of Relationship, the Kingdom of Spirituality and the Kingdom of Possibility.
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Join us in an adventure and journey that will open your heart and help to change your life.
~~~
Yes, you will need the book for this class. Copies of the book are available at
New Age Concepts in Old Town Yucca Valley!
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If you have questions or need directions to Rainbow's End, please let us know!

With Blessings of Love & Light,
Valerie Eagle Heart Meyer
P.O. Box 687
Yucca Valley, CA. 92286
(760) 364-2428
eaglehearttrex@earthlink.net

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Hi-Desert Lighthouse

Sunday, July 7, 2007--7pm
Hi-Desert Shaman L. Oliver Duffy
presents
REMOTE VIEWING
at
Hi-Desert Lighthouse
7444 Chemehuevi
Yucca Valley, CA 92284
760-285-2874 or 949-306-2150
Lien Anderson: jtclearinghouse@aol.com
Grace Sylke: grace@acenow.com

Class Fee $20 - includes materials

Note: This class will be limited to so sign up early
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Jon Jensen
(grandson of the legendary Bernard Jensen, world famous iridologist)

Friday, July 13, 2007
Hi-Desert Lighthouse
PET CARE & NUTRITION

Saturday, July 14, 2007--1pm
Joshua Tree Health Foods
PEOPLE IRIDOLOGY

Sunday, July 15, 2007 by appointment
Dog Eye Screenings
IRIDOLOGY ON YOUR PETS
The Ranch , Morongo Valley

For more information please call
Hi-Desert Lighthouse
7444 Chemehuevi
Yucca Valley, CA 92284
760-363-6363 or 949-306-2150
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Wei Ling Yi Qi Da Dao

Lotus Great System of Life Cultivation

Grand Master Wei Ling Yi is President of the World Qigong Head Office Association which organizes the World Qigong Congress and is also founder and chancellor of the first International Qigong University.

Qigong is an ancient system of life cultivation that focuses on using the original creative (Yi) power of the universe to promote personal good health, family harmony and world peace. Wei Ling Yi teaches the Lotus Great System of Qigong which is the highest form of qigong practice.

This path, called Yi Qi Da Dao, teaches how to blend the human and the heavenly energies and fuse them into one, uplifting the practitioner and those around them, as well as restoring beauty and illumination to all of nature.
You are invited to attend these informative lectures and seminars to learn how your life can be improved by these ancient life cultivation techniques.

LOS ANGELES

Yi Qi Da Dao Lectures & Energy Transmissions

Friday, June 29, 2007 Ÿ 6:30-9:30 pm Ÿ $12
Community Room
865 N. Comstock Ave. , Los Angeles , CA 90024

Ÿ Tuesday, July 3, 2007 Ÿ 7:00-9:00 pm Ÿ Donation
6479 Bradley Place, Los Angeles , CA 90056

Friday, July 6 7:30-9:30 pm $15
Bodhi Tree Bookstore
8585 Melrose Ave. , West Hollywood , CA 90069
(Pay for parking or you get a ticket!)

Yi Qi Da Dao Health Seminars -- Los Angeles

Ÿ Saturday, June 30, 2007 Ÿ 11:00am-4:00pm Ÿ $50

Ÿ Sunday, July 1, 2007 Ÿ 11:00am-4:00pm Ÿ $50

Ÿ Saturday, July 7, 2007 Ÿ 11:00am-4:00pm Ÿ $50

Ÿ Sunday, July 8, 2007 Ÿ 11:00am-4:00pm Ÿ $50

Community Room

865 N. Comstock Ave. , Los Angeles , CA 90024

Information/registration for Los Angeles events: 310.422.7797 or lotusqigong@gmail.com

Yi Qi Da Dao Lectures & Energy Transmissions

SAN DIEGO

Ÿ Wednesday, July 11, 2007 Ÿ 7:00-9:00 pm Ÿ Donation
One Heart-One Mind Religious Science

10225 Barnes Canyon Rd. Suite A-102

YUCCA VALLEY

Thursday, July 12, 2007 Ÿ 7:00-9:00 pm Ÿ Donation
7444 Chemehuevi Way (across from Ford dealership)

PALM DESERT
Friday, July 13, 2007 Ÿ 7:00-9:00 pm Ÿ Donation
902 Sandpiper St.
IMPORTANT PARKING INFO: Turn onto El Paseo at Washington Mutual Bank corner of Hwy. 111 just WEST of Monterey.
At 1st STOP SIGN, turn left into Vons and park.
Beside the stop sign (which is now across street), is a gate marked “C.”
Go in and walk left around building corner to purple doors.

Yi Qi Da Dao Health Seminar--YUCCA VALLEY

7444 Chemehuevi Way (across from Ford dealership)
Saturday, July 14, 2007 Ÿ 11:00am-4:00pmŸ $50
Sunday, July 15, 2007 Ÿ 11:00am-4:00pmŸ $50

(disabled-elderly ask about scholarship)

Information/registration for San Diego, Palm Desert & Yucca Valley events:

Charla Shamhart 760.401.0689 or

events@desertspiritualevents.com

Presented by Yixue USA-- Rebuilding the International Qigong University
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JOSEPH'S HOUSE
at
The Center for Enlightenment
55818 ½ 29 Palms Hwy.
Yucca Valley, CA
SUNDAY’S SCHEDULE - 11:00 – 12:00
Speaker with discussion

June 24th Denice Meyers – “The Power of Choice”
July 1st CLOSED FOR FOURTH OF JULY
July 8th Peri McDevitt – “How to Change the World in Five Minutes”
July 8th Carol Reed – Trans Channel Medium
July 22nd Janet Carlson – “The Power of Reiki – Healing Energy”
July 29th Dr. Chuck Greenwood – “Spiritual Treats”
JOSEPH’S HOUSE IS CLOSED FOR ALL OF AUGUST

The Center for Enlightenment (CFE) is located at 55818 ½ 29 Palms Highway in Yucca Valley.
It is just West of and diagonally located across the dirt parking lot next to New Age Concepts.
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YUCCA VALLEY CHURCH OF RELIGIOUS SCIENCE
with
Rev. Ron Scott
Service Sunday at 10am
7434 Bannock Trail, Yucca Valley (SOUTH off Hwy. 62)
760-365-2205
www.yvcrs.com

SUMMER SOLSTICE DRUMMING CIRCLE
with REV. RON SCOTT
from YV Church of Religious Science

7 PM JUNE 21st
YUCCA VALLEY, CA

CALL YVCRS at 760-365-2205 FOR DIRECTIONS

FROM HWY. 62 BETWEEN YUCCA VALLEY & JOSHUA TREE
GO NORTH ON YUCCA MESA RD. TO ABERDEEN.
TURN RIGHT ON ABERDEEN TO JULECREST (A DIRT ROAD).
TURN RIGHT ON JULECREST. GO ABOUT 3/4 MILE.
LOOK FOR THE DOME ON THE LEFT.

ALL ARE WELCOME!
BRING DRUMS, RATTLES, ETC., IF YOU HAVE THEM.
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HEALING & TRANSFORMATION MUSIC SERIES

7 PM TUESDAY, JUNE 26

DR. RAINBOW CASEY & FRIENDS

JOIN A SURPRISE GROUP OF MUSICIANS
for
DRUMMING, CHANTING, SINGING & LOTS OF FUN

Yucca Valley Church of Religious Science
7434 Bannock Trail, Yucca Valley, CA
For info call: (760) 365-2205 (Church office)
(760)252-7726 (Rainbow)

A donation will be collected--all are welcome
Bring your drums, rattles, etc. Many percussion instruments are available for use there.

Bannock is two blocks east of Pioneertown Road (at the Water Canyon Coffee shop) turn right, go 1.5 blocks south of the highway.

Dr. Rainbow Casey hosts a TRANSFORMATIONAL HEALING MUSIC series at YVCRS every month.
Call for details about who will be there in July, as that info is not yet available.

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URBAN YOGA CENTER
Palm Springs, CA
750 N. Palm Canyon Dr.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
760 320-7702
(call for details and latest offerings)

* Kristin Olson teaches Urban Yoga: Beginning / Intermediate
* Scott Sarber teaches Men's Yoga & Gently Intense Stretch
* Victoria Beyers teaches Beginning Yoga Back and Joints
* Robert Haberkorn, D.C. teaches Tai Chi
* Geoffrey Earendil teaches Sun Salute & Eclectic Hatha, Level 1-2
* Derek Kroiss teaches Bhakti Yoga, Devotional Yoga for all levels
* Jennifer Jeevani teaches YogaLite & Kids and Teens Yoga
* Ren teaches Fun-Damental Hatha
* Judith Chapman teaches Astanga Intro
* Ian Harris teaches Therapuetic Stretch using the Harris Method
* Carol Winslow teaches Gentle Yoga
* Rose Mallia teaches Communication with Spirit

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Revs. Charla & Michael Shamhart
will not be presenting any Sunday talks during July, August and September
as we will be away for much of that time.

Watch for information in the fall about where we will be speaking.
Many have requested that we start another metaphysical Sunday service similar to the one we offered at The Sanctuary at Mentalphysics in Joshua Tree. We along with Rev. Anne DeMille are taking this into consideration.

Charla will also be offering a 9 week
Breath of Life Training
starting in October,
probably in both Yucca Valley and Palm Desert.
If you are interested, please let me know in advance.
Charla@Shamhart.com

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There are many wonderful spiritual events happening in the desert.
I am mailing about most of them that I have information about.
I am sorry, but I CANNOT mail regarding events at Joshua Tree Retreat because of the political duress under which
Rev. Michael and I left The Institute of Mentalphysics/Joshua Tree Retreat Center.
If you receive emailings from them, it is because I left most of the contacts list I there for them when I left in June 2006.
Although Rev. Michael and I are no longer with The Institute of Mentalphysics, we are still Reverends in the Science of Mentalphysics.
I will not address this again, although many are still asking.
*************************************

Please feel free to forward these events on to your friends.

If you know of events that are happening IN THE DESERT, please feel free to send them to me at Events@DesertSpiritualEvents.com
Several of these groups sponsoring events have mailing lists of their own. Ask, if you are interested in particular offerings.

If you wish to be added to or deleted from this Desert Spiritual Events mailing list, please let me know.

I also send out to a list regarding Native American powwows in Southern California.
That list also receives mailings regarding CHEROKEE GATHERINGS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.
There are 6 Cherokee groups now meeting in LA, Pomona, Orange Co., Riverside, San Diego and Bakersfield.
If you wish to be added to the POWWOW-CHEROKEE EMAIL LIST, please email me at Charla@DesertStarBooks.com

May you be blessed with abundant Light and Joy,
Rev. Charla Shamhart
760-401-0689

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Habitat for Humanity - local chapter

2007-05-18T17:04:03Z

In case you want to meet some locla peeps and pick up some construction skills / contacts:

The Coachella area Habitat Volunteer Mixer

An informal meeting and information session for both new and old volunteers. Refreshments provided by Palm Desertâ€™s Bristol Farms.

Tuesday May 22, 2007

Time: 6:30 pm

Location: Old Town Wine Cellar & Wine Bar

78015 Main St #109
La Quinta, Ca 92253

(760) 771-8950

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work-trade

2007-05-16T19:16:19Z

Looking for high-desert studio space ( water * electricity) to make art

in exchange for ? what is needed

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High Desert Acoustic Music Festival May 11th-13th!

2007-05-14T21:00:04Z

You're invited to three days of great acoustic music in the beautiful Village of Joshua Tree May 11, 12 &13 . National and local artist sharing their talents and time. Camping available. Music, art, food and fun. Tickets are $15 for Saturday. Friday and Sunday are Free! Call for tickets or questions, 760-366-5660
Ralph

p.s. some vendor space still available.

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Hey - where to find me this weekend, May 12-13

2007-05-14T19:09:38Z

hello, fellow desert and dessert lovers, whichever ye may be!

I will indeed be out in the dez this weekend for the lovely High Desert Test Sites and all the various and sundry related festivities :)

www.highdeserttestsites.com

Since one of my WV shacks blew down, I'll be camping it this weekend, most likely a the JT campground, where they usually have the JT Music Festival. I'll probably also leave a biz card or something with my cell on it at Art Queen, and a few other venues, so if you're looking for me, ask to look in their guest book(s) if they have one, and my cell will be in there (look for "Julie Dole".)

see you!
:)

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Happy Birthday Kinky!!

2007-05-08T18:29:02Z

Today, May 8th, is Kinky's birthday! Joshua Tree's newest resident... Also known as Patti Leary (and 'Pink' and 'Opal' and as 'Poopsie' to me...), it's also her twin sisiter's birthday! Unfortunately, Kinky has to work today (tonight), since the Hi Desert hospital has already given her time off for some other 'events' - (Xara and JT music Fest). Please send some love to my love up in JT, perhaps post a comment on her tribe profile.

For any of you heading to either for HDTS (www.highdeserttestsites.com) this weekend, or for the Joshua Tree music festival next weekend, be sure to give Kinky a hug and a spank and sing her a rousing round of Happy Birthday. She'd love for you to stop in and see her new house too.

How old would you be if you didn't know how old you are? Anyone?

With all my love and best wishes that the coming year be the best so far,
Indy

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Off-Road Vehicle issues in the desert - please read and write! :0

2007-05-02T23:02:47Z

From soem of my neighbors in te JT/ 29 Palms area:

Action Alert!
County Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Ordinance Under Siege!
Off-Road Groups Try to Weaken and Repeal the Law!

ORV Ordinance Review Meeting before the Board of Supervisors to be scheduled for June 2007 -- date TBA.

The county's new ORV ordinance has given widespread relief to affected neighborhoods, but some off-roaders are unhappy with this turn of events. Off-roaders are sending hundreds of letters (many of which are fabricated) to the San Bernardino Board of Supervisors advocating for the repeal and weakening of the ORV ordinance.

The Supervisors have responded by recommending changes to the ordinance THAT WILL WEAKEN THE LAW by allowing for more ORVs per staging and make it easier to get special use permits with less opportunity to protest.

WE MUST ACT NOW TO SAVE THE ORDINANCE!

Please Call:

Robert Eland -- aide to Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt (760) 955-5400
Bruce Davis -- aide to Supervisor Dennis Hansberger (760) 228-5400/ (909) 387-4855
Randy Rogers -- County Code Enforcement (909) 387-9050

Please make these calls today -- leaving a message works too.

Write!

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where to adopt furry pals in the dez

2007-05-01T19:34:48Z

They need some lovin homes!

http://www.animalshelter.org/shelters/Morongo_Basin_Humane_Society_rId555_rS_pC.html

If you can't take one permanently, maybe you can foster a pet?

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High Desert Test Sites, May 12-13 / 07

2007-04-27T00:13:21Z

link:
http://www.highdeserttestsites.com/

see you there!

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ATV issues - interesting

2007-04-25T04:12:44Z

Hi -

I was just surfing around, checking out real estate, and ran across this link:
http://www.deserttrail.com/guestbook/

It talks abotu how all the BLM land in Woder Valley is off limits to ATV's. I had no idea.

I had heard about ATV violations out there, but didn't realize BLM land was off-limits too.

I've only seen them on the roads, which is fine with me.

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Desert barn-raising - specific ideas, projects?

2007-04-25T04:05:29Z

I was thinking about this, and you know Ladee's roof blew off her cabin, and she's in a trailer park now.

I have almost no construction experience (other than the occasional tree fort or shelving project)... but I thought maybe Ladee's roof might be a decent first project for getting together out there to help each other get sh*t done.

I'm only out there part time, but with enough advance notice, I could make the occasional day trip out there to help, most likely on Sundays, since I sometimes work catering on Saturday nights (paying off those credit cards, ya know!)

Anyone out there have more experience & who can manage? Anyone else have time available / schedule?

Then we could sort of do a round-robin, and help each out, Amish-style, ya?

Lemme know... :)

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Interactive map - Inland Empire

2007-04-21T19:26:56Z

Feel free to add favorite places / stuff:

http://www.9250x.com/locations.php

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Mosaic workshop with Perry Hoffman, March 2007

2007-04-21T17:34:20Z

From Perry Hoffman:

*********
Hello ALL,
Spring is on the way...can't you feel it? :-) HA
Hopefully March will be warmer than it is now ....
and a great time for a Mosaic Workshop in Wonder Valley at Perry Hoffman's Studio and Home

MARCH 10 and 11
TWO THOUSAND AND SEVEN

$125 for the whole weekend, includes all materials

10 til 4 each day

Go home with a finished piece of art.

Sign up early 760-361-2091

Thank you,
Best, Perry

hope to see ya there !!!

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Mojave phone booth - site

2007-04-21T17:32:32Z

Maybe you've already heard of it -- here's the site:

deuceofclubs.com/moj/mojave.htm

It seems some unhappy person lobbied to remove and destroy this cool phone. :(

I wouldn't mind figuring out how to get another one put up -- especially in another genuine, beat up old phone booth. :)

Maybe something worth doing on one of my bits of land...?

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Bee keepers?

2007-04-18T17:54:34Z

I' m very interested in beekeeping, and wondered who might be doing this in the area.

I have seen loads of bees in the JTNP in the springtime, and I wondered if there were any hobbyiss or commercial keepers in the area?

if so, I'd love to stop by and observe / help...

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more local info (calendar, links, ads, etc)

2007-04-03T20:47:05Z

The Sun Runner, online:

http://www.thesunrunner.com/index.html

Sort of like the LA Weekly, only less subversive.
(Who knows -- maybe with a little luck it'll get more subversive!)

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Friends Of Giant Rock Meeting this Saturday March 31st. Everyone is invited to come

2007-04-02T15:06:20Z

You are invited to come to the Friends Of Giant Rock Meeting this Saturday March 31st at 7:00 PM at the Yucca Valley Senior Center. Friends of Giant Rock is a non-profit organization formed to address land use by off road vehicles. The goals of this organization are to protect the rights of off road drivers, promote responsible driving, desert cleanup runs, education, and to define and address Ordinance 3973. http://www.friendsofgiantrock.com/ Thanks, Ken

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Hey I heard it snowed out there this week

2007-04-01T21:44:36Z

Is that true?

Tues I think?

We had really dark, fast-moving clouds here, and then I heard it rained madly downtown, and that it snowed out in the dez....

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Drive-in (gathering spot?)

2007-03-30T03:05:20Z

Last time I was in town, we all wanted to check out the Drive-In, but we got waylaid somehow...

I think we need to support this, it's just too cool!

"Smith’s Ranch Drive-In Movie Theatre, 4584 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277.
Call: 760.367.7713 for movies and times.
A classic American Drive-in under the lustrous stars of Twentynine Palms."

Maybe a great alternative meet-up place too... cool for a campout w/ a movie in the BG? Light show? Bring the portable hot tub? ;P
Worth remembering...

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Special Desert Clean Up Day This Saturday March 10 at 9:30 AM Please Help

2007-03-08T22:21:06Z

WWW.friendsofgiantrock.com Friends of Giant Rock clean up day this Saturday March 10th starting at 9:30am See website for directions. Please let people know about this. Thanks

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Seeking Fabulous Video Editor

2007-03-07T16:54:52Z

I have projects in production and need a fabulous video editor in the Joshua Tree area.
Let's connect.
May all be well and in love,
MonaDiva

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Thursday nights @ the Palms in WV

2007-02-21T22:03:18Z

This is from Wonder Valley Arts:

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THE HAFLER DUO @ THE PALMS RESTAURANT ON THURSDAYS

Join The Hafler Duo at The Palms Restaurant. In it's third week this show is quickly becoming the hot spot to be at in Wonder Valley on Thursday nights. Enjoy drinks from the bar or good food from the kitchen as the Hafler brothers entertain you with classic tunes and new favorites the Duo have written.

Stay around and enjoy open mic night starting at 9pm. Open mic is an opportunity to all that want to participate. Sing a song, read a poem, play an instrument or tell a story. Odd and rare talents encouraged too. You never know what may happen during open mic on Thursdays and you are welcome to join in!

THE HAFLER DUO
Thursdays
Cover Charge: FREE
Show starts at 8:00 pm
Followed by an open mic at 9:00 pm

THE PALMS RESTAURANT
8131 Amboy Rd.
WONDER VALLEY
760-361-2810

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Cool art symposium, Yuma AZ, weekend of Feb 24th - cheap!

2007-02-16T16:46:01Z

I'm headed to an art symposium I go to every year, called the Yuma Art Symposium, about 3 hours southwest of the hi-desert. It's smaller and more substantial artistically than burningman, and much less expensive.

For $125, you get 3 days of presentations, demonstrations, comradeies, campfires and a big barbeque dinner (included!) on Saturday night. It's even cheaper if you have any kind of student ID ($75), and you can camp for free in a designated area if you want to save money on lodging. :)

Here's the link to check out this year's presenters, they are always world-class professionals, in media ranging from jewelry making and sculpture, to painign, photography and environmental art.

http://www.yumasymposium.org/

If you want to carpool or caravan, contact me :)

Also, there is a cute tradition they have of making any sort of pin or brooch (or anything else you wish to make to gift / trade) and trade these with others on Thursday afternoon, at the official start of the event.

Hope to see you there!

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Possible solar for the dez (photovoltaic)

2007-01-29T07:13:11Z

Interesting link:

http://www.bioneers.org/node/1231

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Job resources - desert communities

2007-01-29T04:26:06Z

I heard about this on the radio while I was in the dez this weekend -- it actually looks all right, I checked it out:

http://deserthelpwanted.com

I think you can join for free, and post your resume too.

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Wonder Valley Music Festival Jan 27th at the Palms

2007-01-28T03:00:51Z

here's the link to the Sibley's MS page, fest details on the right:
http://www.myspace.com/thesibleys

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Community off-road vehicle watch

2007-01-22T19:46:39Z

No problem with enjoying dune buggies and such where allowed, but seom drivers are driving illegally, over private and protected areas.

Here's where to report this sort of activity:

http://www.orvwatch.com/pages/take_action.html

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Open Studio art classes (study w/ mentors)

2007-01-18T20:56:50Z

Interesting site in 29 palms area, with links:

http://29palmscreativecenter.com/openstudio.html

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