Upcoming events for 29 Palms, Joshua Tree, Yucca Valley
and surrounding desert communities of the Morongo Basin.

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April 2008

Every Saturday through 10/25 The Pioneertown Posse Old West re-enactments at historic Pioneertown, California. Free show at 2:30pm on Mane Street in front of Pioneer Bowl. Visit www.pioneertownposse.org for more information.
Through 4/6 "Too Much to Dream:  New Psychedelia." At the Red Arrow Gallery, 61010 Twentynine Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA. A multimedia delight to the senses, featuring international and local artists.  Call  366-2519 or visit www.theredarrowgallery.com  for additional information.
Through 4/25 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle exhibit at the Hi Desert Nature Museum.  As part of the annual Earth Day celebration, the community is invited to contribute artwork made from recycled materials for display in this exhibit. Children are highly encouraged to participate. Hi-Desert Nature Museum is at 57090 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley, CA 92284.  Call 369-7212 or visit http://www.hidesertnaturemuseum.org for more information.
Through 4/27 Art Show at the Morongo Valley Art Colony. Judged show, with entries in fine art and crafts on view 10am to 2pm. 11165 Vale Drive (Covington Park), Morongo Valley. Call 329-6812.
4/1-30 Photographic works of desert images by Sandi Wheaton. Hi-Desert Water District Office, 55439 Twentynine Palms Highway, Yucca Valley. Phone 365-8333 for more information.
4/2-27 Guild Member Show, at the 29 Palms Art Gallery, 74055 Cottonwood Drive, 29 Palms, CA. Phone 367-7819 or visit www.29palmsartgallery.com/index.html for more information.
4/4-6 Art in the Park 2008. The Sixteenth Annual Joshua Tree National Park Art Festival held at the Oasis Visitor Center, 74485 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277. A variety of diverse artists display their work 9am-5pm over three days. Call 367-5500 or visit www.joshuatree.org/testimonials.html for more information.
4/5 Kites Over Yucca Valley. Noon-4pm at the Yucca Valley High School Stadium. Kite displays, demonstrations, contests, crafts plus food, music and more. Free admission.  Contact the Town of Yucca Valley's Community Services Department at 760-369-7211.
4/5 Yucca Valley Home & Consumer Show. 9am-2pm at the Yucca Valley Community Center. For more information, including exhibitor/vendor information, contact Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce at 365-6323, email chamber@yuccavalley.org or visit www.yuccavalley.org.
4/11 "Oral History in an Empty Land," with historian and author, Dennis Casebier. Part of the Second Friday Lecture Series at the Old Schoolhouse Museum, 6760 National Park Drive, 29 Palms. Lectures begin at 7 pm; admission is $5 at the door. For additional information contact the Desert Institute at 367-5535 or visit www.joshuatree.org
4/11-30 "Buddhas & Birds" - Photographs, Mosaics and Ceramics by Perry Hoffman. At the 29 Palms Creative Center & Gallery. 6847 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms, CA.  Call 361-1805 or visit www.29PalmsCreativeCenter.com for more information.
4/12 Kids Spring Dance for K-6th grade students. 3-5pm at the Yucca Valley Senior Center.  An afternoon of music, dancing and fun. A DJ will play the latest hits. Snacks available at no extra cost. Parks & Recreation staff will supervise the dance. Fee is $3.00 per person. For additional information, call the Yucca Valley Community Center at 369-7211.
4/12-5/4 "No One OD's Like Me," paintings and drawings by Chris Ward. The Red Arrow Gallery, 61010 Twentynine Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA.  Call  366-2519 or visit www.theredarrowgallery.com  for additional information.
4/11 - 5/10 Big River, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, directed by Charles Harvey. Written by William Hauptman, music and lyrics by Roger Miller. Evening shows start at 7 pm; Thursday show on April 24; matinee on May 4, starting at 2:30 pm. Shows held at the John Calveri Theatre, 73637 Sullivan Road, Twentynine Palms.  Phone 760-361-4151 or visit www.theatre29.com for more information.
4/17 - 4/22 Friends of the Library Book Sale. The Library is in the Yucca Valley Community Center, 57098 Twentynine Palms Highway, Yucca Valley. Call 228-5455 for more information.
4/18 "The Desert Tortoise," lecture given by Rae Packard, Director of Joshua Tree Tortoise Rescue. Part of the Black Rock Lecture Series, held at the Black Rock visitor center, Yucca Valley. For more information contact www.desertinstitute.org.
4/18-19 Rockin' for Joshua Tree, a benefit for opposition to the Eagle Mountain Land Dump next to the park. Large line-up of artists, documentary presentation, Tickets for both days are $35 and $25 for either day individually; under 21 years of age, tickets are $10 with ID. Learn more by calling Donna Charpied at 574-1887 or go to www.ccaej.org.
4/19 Earth Day Celebration, 9am-2pm at Hi-Desert Nature Museum. Come celebrate the diversity of life on earth with a day of family-oriented activities that will inform, educate and entertain visitors. Hi-Desert Nature Museum is at 57090 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley, CA 92284.  Call 369-7212 or visit http://www.hidesertnaturemuseum.org for more information.
4/19 Earth Day White Elephant Sale fundraiser for the Hi-Desert Nature Museum Association. 9am-2pm. 57090 Twentynine Palms Highway, Yucca Valley. Phone 369-7212 for more information.
4/26-27 Relay for Life at Yucca Valley High School. It's a time and place where people come to celebrate those who have survived cancer, remember those we've lost, and fight back against a disease that touches too many lives. Visit www.events.cancer.org/rflMORONGOBASINca for more information or to sign up your team.
4/26 & 27 Hi-Desert Chorus Spring Concert entitled "Let's Keep Music Alive."  Directed by Bill Barrett and accompanied by Carole Steen.  Concert is free, however donations to the Hi-Desert Chorus are welcome. 2:30pm at The Yucca Valley Senior Center. 57098 Twentynine Palms Highway, Yucca Valley. Call 369-7211 for additional information.
4/29-6/8 Yucca Valley High School Art Show at the Hi-Desert Nature Museum. An exhibit in all media highlighting the finest work of some of the Yucca Valley High School's best talent. Free admission. The museum is located in the Yucca Valley Community Center Complex. Call 369-7212  or visit www.hidesertnaturemuseum.org for more information.

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