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PHOTO: Mountain Disaster Preparedness: Fire extinguisher training
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Astronomical Society of the Desert The Astonomical Society of the Desert will conduct sky tours and direct observations of the night sky through telescopes and giant binoculars from 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 5. This Star Party will be at the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center, Palm Desert, 51-500…
Here you’ll find inns, cabins and B&Bs with fireplaces that set the romantic mood or others with family accommodations for the kids and even for your pet. Great dining does not stop here — choose from a handmade pizza or hamburger and beer, or go for a elegant wine and steak or pasta dinner by candlelight.
Parade blossomed from small-town patriotism …
This unusually colored Brewer’s blackbird was eating seeds with the rest of its flock on Sunday, Aug. 14. Brewer’s blackbirds are usually all black.
California Brickelbush (Brickellia californica) is a native shrub and may be one of the best and sweetest smelling plants. From a great distance, you will be drawn by the irresistible, powerful perfume. The wonderful fragrance lasts for almost two weeks and it’s one of those mysterious plant scents that can be smelled only at a distance.
Art Alliance of Idyllwild The Art Alliance of Idyllwild pulled the names of the miniature deer statue winners at the end of last Thursday’s Idyllwild Community Center Speaker Series. Erich and Patsy Everbach, part-timers and one of the Deer Sighting sponsors, won the miniature doe. Phyllis Mueller and Glen Warren, the Mayor Max staff, won…