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Listen To Your News		Sunday, January 8, 2012		News Archive

LOW INCOME FOOD BANK JANUARY 2012
The Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino will distribute surplus food to low-income residents of the Morongo Basin tomorrow Monday, January 9th. The locations and times are: The Church of the Lighted Cross, at 11518 Elbow Lane in Morongo Valley, from 8 to 10; Belfield Hall, on Reche Road in Landers, 8:30 to 10:30; the Community Center in Yucca Valley, 8:30 to 10:30; Copper Mountain Mesa Foundation, 65336 Winter Road in the Copper Mountain area, 9 to 11; The Community Center in Joshua Tree, 9 to 11; Sunset Village Apartments, 6036 Sunset Road in Joshua Tree, 9:30 to 11:30; The fire station in Wonder Valley, 10:30 to 11:30; and Little Church of the Desert at 6079 Adobe Road in Twentynine Palms, from 10 to noon. Proof of income and address may be provided in a variety of ways, including self-certification on a form that will be available at each site. Recipients are requested to bring their own paper or plastic bags. The Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino is a private, non-profit organization that seeks to serve the low-income families, elderly, disadvantaged and homeless of the county. For more information, call 909-723-1580.

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DESERT INSTITUTE SPRING CLASSES
In this new year, the Desert Institute has a full lineup of courses that will enrich your knowledge of our surroundings. Ranger Pat Pilcher has an overview...
The Desert Institute at Joshua Tree National Park is the educational branch of the nonprofit Joshua Tree National Park Association. This spring, the Association is offering outdoor classes in science, history and the arts. Classes are held in the park and adjacent Mojave Desert. Classes began on February 18 and run nearly every weekend through May 5. Most classes are not for credit, but optional credit courses are available through the University of California, Riverside Extension. All classes require a registration fee. Members of PINE (Partners in Nature Education) and the Park Association receive a 20 percent discount. Attending a Desert Institute courses is a great way to enjoy and learn about the great outdoors and our beautiful desert environment. For more information on attending Desert Institute courses, log onto their website at www.joshuatree.org., or call 760 367-5535.

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QUILT GUILD MEETING
A meeting of the Cactus Sewables Quilt Guild will take place this Monday, January 9, in the Yucca Room of the Yucca Valley Community Center. Doors open at 12:30 p.m.; meeting begins promptly at 1:00 p.m. Highlight for the afternoon will be the installation of the following officers: Denise Cohen, President; Bonnie Millage, 1st Vice President; Dawn Tonioli, 2nd Vice President; Mary Michaud, Secretary and Carole Swanson, Treasurer.

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AMERICAN LEGION MEETING
The Jack V. Rice Post 761 of the American Legion meets the second Monday of every month at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 67330 29 Palms Highway in Twentynine Palms. Tomorrow's Officers' meeting starts at 6:15 p.m. and the general meeting starts at 7 p.m. For more information call, 760-362-4112.

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JAKE'S WOMEN OPENING AT THEATRE 29
The 2012 season at Theatre 29 opens this coming Friday evening. Managing Editor Tami Roleff says that the opening night is a Soroptimist-sponsored fundraiser...
Soroptimist International Club is sponsoring the opening night of the Neil Simon play, "Jake's Women," at Theatre 29 Friday, January 13. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres, wine, champagne, and non-alcoholic beverages will be served from 6 until the curtain opens at 7. A variety of desserts and coffee will be available at intermission. Bidding on silent auction items is available beginning at 6 and at intermission. All proceeds will benefit local Soroptimist scholarships and charities. Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased through members of the Soroptimist Club of Twentynine Palms or at Napa Auto Parts, the Flower Garden, Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce, and the Desert Trail. Call 668-4594 for more information.

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TRI-VALLEY LITTLE LEAGUE REGISTRATION
Tri-Valley Little League Registration, which starts with an early bird session offering a $10 discount this morning from 8 am to 1 pm, will be available on three additional dates this month. They are: Saturday, January 14, from 8 to 1; Saturday, January 21, from 8 to 2; and Wednesday, January 25, from 6 pm to 8 pm. All registration sessions are inside the Yucca Valley Community Center. Boys and girls ages 4 to 16 may register. Please bring a copy of the child's birth certificate. Tri-Valley Little League is introducing a new "Elite Division" for girls ages 6, 7, and 8, which is similar to the boys' Rookie Division. The fee is $80 per player. No checks will accepted – cash, Visa or MasterCard, please.

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