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OCTOBER EVENTS

October is National Cyber Security Awareness MonthThe Town of Yucca Valley is introducing two a workshop to assist residents in learninghow to protect themselves from cybercrime.

Holiday Craft FaireCatch the spirit of the season at the Town of Yucca Valley's Holiday Craft Faire on Saturday, December 5thfrom 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Yucca Valley Community Center. Tackle your holiday shopping and pick upunique gifts for that hard to buy for person. A long-time local tradition, the Holiday Craft Faire is a favoriteopportunity to shop for exceptional holiday gifts in indoor comfort. You'll find new gift ideas, original arts andcrafts, sculpture, ceramics, specialty foods, home decor, clothing, floral designs, jewelry, photography, soaps,candles, toys and much more. More than fifty artisans and crafters will be displaying a variety of quality,handcrafted items at this year's event. Admission is free for shoppers.Artisans interested in the Faire are invited to submit an application. Space is limited. Vendor registration isunderway through November 12th or when all tables have been sold. Cost is $25.00 per table and is limitedto one table per vendor. All items sold must be handmade and sold by the artist or craftsperson; commercialproducts are not permitted. A valid seller's permit is required and must be provided by the deadline.Registration forms and additional vendor information is available at the Community Services office located atthe Yucca Valley Community Center.

For more information contact the Town of Yucca Valley Community ServicesDepartment at 369-7211

TWENTYNINE PALMS - With the cooler fall weather here FREE flu shots will be available for adultsand children at the Twentynine Palms Senior Center 6539 Adobe Rd. on October 28, 2015 from 12noon to 2 pm.

This free flu shot clinic will be hosted by Reach Out Morongo Basin and sponsored by Walgreens -Yucca Valley. Walgreens will be providing vouchers for free flu shots administered by a licensedPharmacist and the community is urged to get a jump on protection from the coming flu season.No appointment is required and all walk-ins are welcome. For more information contact Reach OutMorongo Basin at 760-361-1410.

Twentynine Palms - Reach Out Morongo Basin will be hosting its 9th Annual Craft Fair and Bake Saleon Saturday and Sunday Nov. 7th and 8th at the 29 Palms Senior Center - 6539 Adobe Rd. TwentyninePalms. Come down and start your holiday shopping early with beautiful crafted goodies like handmadesoaps, wood crafts, jewelry and many other beautiful items!Vendor space is still available for this fun holiday event! Tables are available for $20 for one day or $30for two days. For more information contact Reach Out Morongo Basin at 760-361-1410.

NORTHERN LIGHTS FALL FLAMENCO TOURAT THEATRE 29 OCTOBER 28TH. 8:00PMBack by popular demand, Seattle-based Flamenco dancer Savannah Fuentes brings her latestshow, Northern Lights to Theater 29 at 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 28, 2015. Fuentes will be joined by a cantaor ( male flamenco singer), direct from Spain, as well as Juañaritoand guitarist Bobby de Sofia. Juañarito is a tremendous young talent from a family of Spanish Roma Flamenco singers from theAndalusian province of Jerez de La Frontera (known as the cradle of Flamenco). The son of famedsinger,Juañares and the nephew of Flamenco legend Jose Merce, Juañarito gained national acclaim inSpain as a result of his remarkable performances on The Spanish version of The Voice (La VozEspaña ) this year. He will be making his American debut in *Northern Lights*. Originally from Sofia, Bulgaria, guitarist Bobby discovered flamenco in Los Angeles and continued hisstudies in Andalusia with artists such as Pedro Viscomi and Paco Arroyo. He currently performsregularly at the various Flamenco clubs in the Los Angeles area. Born in Seattle to parents of Puerto Rican and Irish ancestry, Savannah began her studies in Seattleand continued in Spain with dancers such as Belen Maya and Cristobal Reyes. She currently toursthroughout the western united states and has independently produced over 250 presentations andworkshops featuring internationally recognized flamenco singers. Don't miss this chance to experience the enchantment of flamenco in an intimate setting.

Northern Lights Fall Flamenco Tour 2015October 28, 8:00pmTheatre 29 73637 Sullivan Rd. Twentynine Palmsgeneral $23, VIP seats $35, student/low-income $15, kids $8

WRCOG Expo Focuses on Future of TransportationThe Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) 16th Annual Advancing theChoice Expo, to be held Oct.29, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., is one of the largest events inthe Inland region that provides real solutions for people to live better, healthier lives withless impact on the environment. This year's theme will be "The Future of Transportation"and will explore the many changes that will bring us cleaner transportation fuels, improvedair quality, and more diverse modes of transportation. Advancing the Choice will bringtogether hundreds of professionals from the alternative fuel, automotive fleet, clean energyand air quality fields. The keynote speaker will be Jim Madaffer, chair of the CaliforniaTransportation Commission's Road Charge Technical Advisory Committee. For moreinformation, or to register, visit https://2015atc.eventbrite.com

Cap-and-Trade Workshop with SoCal GasThe Southern California Gas Company, in collaboration with SCAG and our other co-sponsors, will be hosting an engaging and valuable discussion on how to accessCalifornia's cap-and-trade grant funding on Nov. 18, from 8:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., at theSoCalGas Energy Resource Center in Downey. The state is expected to raise billions ofdollars in auction revenues through 2020 and will distribute these funds through acompetitive grant process in an effort to further reduce greenhouse gases in the state.Come learn more about the programs, gain insights from experienced programapplicants and meet organizations who provide resources for accessing cap-and-tradefunds. Learn what it takes to produce a successful application and hear what types ofprograms are being created for the next round of funding. This workshop is free andthose encouraged to attend include: Representatives from cities, counties, public highereducation, other local governments, transit agencies, low-income housing developersand non-profits interested in partnering on a community project. RSVP online by Nov. 4.For more information, please contact Sarita Figueroa at (213) 244-3621

SAVE THE DATE:The Sixth Annual Southern California Economic SummitJoin the Southern California Association of Governments and the Southern CaliforniaLeadership Council on Jan. 7 for an insightful look at the state of the region's economyand the key issues that are affecting the region the most. The event will highlightopportunities for growth and updates on the region's most important industry sectors. Inaddition, this year's event will feature a discussion on the economic analysis and benefitsof the upcoming Draft 2016-2040 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable CommunitiesStrategy. State and local elected officials, public and private sector CEOs, business andlabor leaders, stakeholder agency representatives and city managers are invited toattend and share ways in which we can build a stronger, more prosperous andsustainable Southern California. For information about the conference, please visit:www.scag.ca.gov/economicsummit/

The Joshua Tree Branch Library will host an Artist Talk and reception featuringJenifer Palmer-Lacy on Saturday, Halloween, October 31st at 12:30. Learnto create beautiful Papel Picado images! The "Art Above the Shelves" program isco-sponsored by the Joshua Tree Friends of the Library and the Morongo BasinCultural Arts Council. The works of Jenifer Palmer-Lacy are displayed in theJoshua Tree Branch Library and will be on view throughout December. Papel picado ("perforated paper, literally peckered paper") is a decorative craft

made out of paper cut into elaborate designs. It is considered a Mexican folk art. The designs arecommonly cut from tissue paper using a guide and small chisels, creating as many as forty banners ata time. See the Friends of the Joshua Tree Library site: http://www.joshuatreefol.org/exhibit.htm

Saturday, October 31 atSky's The Limit:Spectacles of the Fall Sky Sky's the Limit Observatory and Nature Center,9697 Utah Trail, invites guests for a tour of thebest cosmic wonders in the fall sky at a freepublic event thatbegins at 7:10 pm and endsaround 10:00 pm on Saturday, October 31.On display are the Ring Nebula, the AndromedaGalaxy, and the Double Cluster. Also visible arethe outer planets Uranus and Neptune. Thesummer triangle and Milky Way are still high inthe sky. This short event ends at 10 pm becauseof the Moonrise.The top 5 most prominent constellations are Aquila (the Eagle), Cygnus (the Swan), Pegasus (theWinged Horse), Cassiopeia (the Seated Queen), and Andromeda (the Princess).STL has a variety of types and sizes of telescopes set up along winding sidewalks, and guests arewelcome to use them or may bring their own binoculars and scopes as well. STL volunteers will makeevery effort to assist as needed in setting up and using equipment. All are encouraged to come around sunset to have time to visit other campus educational attractionsbefore the cosmic tour begins at dark. Everyone should dress for unpredictable desert weather andbring snacks, water bottles, a small flashlight, and chairs. Children under 16 must be accompanied byadults. No pets and no smoking allowed on the STL campus, and visitors must carry out all trash.Guests are cautioned that the seasonal sky is very unpredictable and a viewing event may have to bedelayed, rescheduled, or cancelled due to cloudiness, rain, or excessive wind. Check Sky's The LimitFacebook Page to learn the latest status of an event, or call Steve at 650-678-0179.For more information and to see photos taken through STL's 14" Celestron Schmidt-Cassegraintelescope, visit the STL web site at www.skysthelimit29.org. STL is an affiliate of the BasinWide Foundation, a tax-exempt nonprofit organization. Donations to support Sky's The Limit'seducational programs are gratefully accepted.

NOVEMBER EVENTS

November 7, Saturday and Sunday November 8 "Desert Archive Days"High Desert Test Sites is hosting "Desert Archive Days" at the Sky Village Swap Meet in Yucca Valley8:00-2:00. Morongo Basin Historical Society will be showing historic slides at 10:00 -11:00 and 12:00 -1:00 each day. We found slides of:Grubstake Days * Pioneertown Parades *Joshua Tree Turtle Races- circa 1950-1970Please stop in to help identify people, share your memories or comment on the floats, fashions and thecommunity spirit back in the "Good Old Days." Bring your own photos, scrapbooks, poodle skirts orother memorabilia to share.November 7, Saturday Marketplace/Yard SaleFall and Holiday Marketplace/Yard Sale at 632 Landers Lane 9-2 p.m. We have a great selection ofholiday decorations, artificial Xmas trees, lights, family games-Bocce ball, patio bowling set, home

décor, collectibles, books, clothes for the whole family, jewelry and many more treasures.Simpatti bakes and sells artisan breads, fruit tarts and rich desserts.November 11 join the Morongo Basin Historical Society 2nd Wednesday LectureSeries "Wayiki (to eat): Traditional Native Foods" is presented by Leslie Mouriquand -certified Master DesertGardener and member of the Chia Café Collective who also experiments with native plants in hergarden. Mouriquand has been researching prehistoric uses and propagation of native food plants, aswell as the related 'foodways' of local indigenous cultures. She will focus on the history of Mesquite asan important food source for early Native Americans, discussing preparation methods, medicinal usesand how mesquite may benefit people today.The Morongo Basin Historical Society's 2nd Wednesday Lecture Series is held at the Hi-DesertNature Museum Yucca Valley 57116 29 Palms Hwy. Lecture begins at 5:30. Donation is $5.00.

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Joshua Tree Excursions is happy to announce a rare opportunity to attend aWMAI, 7 day, 80 Hr, Wilderness First Responder course in Joshua Tree, CA.Please see the attached document for information and registration. WFR Course Info Flyer

Space is limited to 26 students. Please feel free to pass this information along to other potentialinterested parties. If there are any questions, please feel free to contact us:info@joshuatreeexcursions.com or call 760-974-9536.

CALL THE CHAMBER OFFICE FOR APPLICATIONS 760-365-6323

Fall weather is officially here and now is the time to sign up for more greateducational adventures with the Desert Institute!

November 1 Light & Color: Oil Painting in Joshua Tree National Park with DianeMcClaryNovember 6 - 8 Creative Issues and Practices in Nature Writing* (new) withElizabeth WyattNovember 7 Geology of the San Andreas Fault with Ted ReevesNovember 7 - 8 Campfire Cuisine: Gourmet Cooking in JTNP with MichaelMoura,Tanya Jenkins and Lew KingmanNovember 14 Discover Cary's Castle with Mark WheelerNovember 14 "How-To" Identify Animal Burrows with Cynthia Anderson (full)November 15 Ecology and Biology of Joshua Trees with Chris ClarkeNovember 21 Photographing the Hi Desert with Craig FucilleNovember 22 Photographing the Hi Desert with Craig FucilleNovember 22 "How-To" Advanced Navigation with Map and Compass with MishaAskren* UC Riverside Extension credit classes

Public Lectures Provided By The Desert Institute:Friday, November 13, The Old Schoolhouse in 29 Palms Desert Bighorn Sheep:Wilderness Icon with Mark Jorgensen, Author, past Superintendent of the AnzaBorrrego State Park $5.00 admissionFriday, November 20,, Black Rock Lecture Series Losing Ground: TheDisplacement of Cahuilla People in the 19th Century with Betty Melzer, Author,Historian Free admission

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