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	<title>Cactus Thorns &#187; Vickie Waite</title>
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	<description>Irreverent Barbs on Desert Politics</description>
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		<title>News &#8211; Crack Seal work in Twentynine Palms</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:26:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy Villescas</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Twentynine Palms Ca&#8211; Motorists in and around Twentynine Palms are asked to be cautious as they navigate Lear Avenue the week of February 13, 2012 through February 16, 2012 and to watch for signs announcing temporary street closures due to crack sealing work on the roadways. The road work will begin Monday morning, February 13, and is expected to take place for 4 days. This work is considered “preventive maintenance” and is being done on various road surfaces throughout the City. Motorists should expect delays on Lear Avenue during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Alternate routes will be Mesquite Springs Road and Adobe Road if traveling to the Marine Corps Base. For more information, contact Public Works at (760)367-ROAD. &#160; No related posts.
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		<title>Arts &amp; Business Roundtable set for Feb. 23, 2012, in Twentynine Palms</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:35:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vickie Waite</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Public Arts Advisory Committee (PAAC) of the City of Twentynine Palms and the Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to host a community Arts and Business Roundtable on Thursday, Feb. 23, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.  This free event is open to the public and will be held at the Community Center, 74325 Joe Davis Drive, across from Luckie Park in Twentynine Palms. The purpose of the evening will be to provide an opportunity for individuals, artists, business owners, civic groups, and non-profit organizations interested in the economic development of Twentynine Palms to meet and share their current assets and projects, and to learn about the role of public arts and its impact on tourism for the community. Guest speakers will include Mayor John Cole, Chamber President Maggie Chaffer, City Manager Richard Warne, and PAAC Chair Pat Flanagan, who will present a summary of the responses to the Morongo Basin Artist Survey conducted last fall to measure the economic footprint of artists in the basin. Keynote speaker for the Arts and Business Roundtable will be Daniel Foster, CEO of the The Community Foundation for Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, who will speak about public arts and the [...]
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		<title>And then there were two</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:24:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vickie Waite</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A unique challenge has been issued to local artists by the Public Arts Advisory Committee (PAAC) of the City of Twentynine Palms: Envision the surface decoration for a portable replica of the iconic “29!” sculpture. The newly constructed portable “29!” sculpture, which is 96 inches wide and 72 inches high, will be mounted on a trailer and displayed at various community functions and public locations throughout the year, echoing the exuberance of the large steel sculpture at the base of Donnell Hill on the highway downtown. Artists are invited to submit conceptual sketches to the PAAC by February 15, 2012, showing their proposed vision for the surface decoration in paint, mosaic, ceramic, or other mixed media application. The challenge is open to individual artists or an art group, club, or organization in the Morongo Basin. The PAAC will select three finalists to elaborate on their concepts with detailed color drawings or scale mock-ups, and each artist or group selected as a finalist will be awarded $200 to compensate for time and materials for this phase of the competition. A commission of $1,000 will be awarded to the winning artist or group to execute the final decoration, along with a materials budget of up [...]
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		<title>Save-a-Lot to have Neighborhood Preview</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:21:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lucinda Perry, Community and Government Relations Manager</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Twentynine Palms, Ca&#8211; (Press Release) Ron Getman, Save-A-Lot District Manager, and I enjoyed sharing the great news that Save-A-Lot will be opening a new store in February. We want to make sure the community knows about our Neighborhood Preview on February 1 from 5-8 pm.  Everyone is invited to come see the store, sample our products, learn about our great prices and quality food, and register for free give-away’s – including the chance to win one year of free groceries!  An informational flier is attached that you can share with friends, colleagues, and constituents. There will be a short program welcoming our guests, along with comments from the mayor, and the chamber of commerce.  At this time, Save-A-Lot will also present a contribution of $2,500.00 to the 29 Palms Community Food Pantry in the fight against hunger. For those of you who are scheduled to be part of the short program, a representative from our public relations firm, Lane PR, will be in touch with you to finalize the “run of show.”   Unfortunately, I have a schedule conflict and won’t be able to be there for the festivities, but will be there in spirit!  However, if you have any questions [...]
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		<title>“Desert Storms” Show at 29 Visitor Center Art Reception on Friday, Jan. 6</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:39:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vickie Waite</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fifteen desert artists are showing work in the new “Desert Storms” show at the Twentynine Palms Visitor Center and Chamber of Commerce, 73484 29 Palms Hwy., downtown Twentynine Palms. The public is invited to an opening reception for the Art in Public Places first exhibition of 2012 on Friday, Jan. 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the visitor center. Featured in the show are more than two dozen paintings representing various moods of desert storms in oil, acrylic, watercolor, encaustic and mixed media by artists Robert Arnett, Allen Robison Barter, Lore Bergey, Marlana Brown, Chuck Caplinger, Ida Foreman, Audrey Gillick, Christine Hanson, and Esther Shaw. Photography of desert storms, from a blinding sandstorm to dramatic lightning strikes in the desert night sky, has been captured and submitted by photographers Mike Fagan, Dennis Hotelich, Julianne Koza, Jeremy Long, Pat R. Murphy, and Tami Roleff. The exhibition will be on display through Feb. 29 and is open seven days a week, sponsored by the Public Arts Advisory Committee of the City of Twentynine Palms. There is no charge to attend the reception on Jan. 6, and refreshments will be served. Hours at the Twentynine Palms Visitor Center &#38; Gallery and Chamber [...]
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		<title>Its Two Openings now on the 29 Planning Commission</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:50:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vickie Waite</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Applications are now being accepted for two vacancies on the Twentynine Palms Planning Commission. Citizens residing within the City limits of Twentynine Palms who are registered voters and are interested in serving on the Planning Commission may submit an application to the City Clerk’s office at City Hall. Application forms and a statement of duties are available at City Hall, 6136 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms, between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Application forms are also available on the City website at www.29palms.org. Deadline for submitting applications is 6:00 p.m. January 25, 2012.  Following a review of the applications and possibly an in-person interview, the City Council will make the appointments. For additional information, call (760)367-6799. The current openings on the commission are the result of vacancies left by Christina Benton, who tendered her resignation on Dec. 12, and Christopher Plummer, who is unable to continue his seat on the commission following his appointment in November. No related posts.
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		<title>CALL FOR ART – “Desert Storms” Exhibition</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:57:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vickie Waite</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[“Desert Storms” is the theme for the next Art in Public Places exhibition in the gallery at the TwentyninePalms Visitor Center and Chamber of Commerce, 73484 29 Palms Hwy., downtown Twentynine Palms.   A Call for Art has been issued to local artists to submit work for the group art show, which will be on display from Jan. 3 through Feb. 29, 2012. Artists are invited to enter original works of art portraying the spirit of desert storms – whether they are natural, emotional, or military – involving all the senses and presented in any art medium. Artists are encouraged to let their imagination range far and wide in interpreting the theme.   Submissions for “Desert Storms” are due on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2012, at the Visitor Center between 9 and 11 a.m. There is no charge for entering work, and up to three pieces per artist may be submitted for possible inclusion in the show. All art must be suitable for viewing by the general public, and artists are asked to supply a brief biography or artist’s statement with their submissions.   An opening reception is planned for Saturday, Jan. 7, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Visitor Center.   For questions, contact Jon Beard at the Recreation Department [...]
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		<title>Palms N Paws New Expanded Hours</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 22:35:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vickie Waite</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The City of Twentynine Palms animal control facility, Palms N Paws, is now open to serve the public six days a week. As of Monday, Dec. 12, the animal shelter is adding Mondays to its weekly schedule. The shelter will now be open Monday through Friday 12 noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The City’s animal control services entail rescuing wild or lost dogs, cats, and other domestic animals and holding them to be retrieved by their owners or to be adopted into a new home. Residents are encouraged to visit Palms N Paws to inquire about adopting an animal. Adoption fees include spay/neuter vouchers, health checkup, City license, and microchip. Palms N Paws is located at 7086 Bullion Avenue, south of Sullivan Road, in Twentynine Palms. For more information, contact the shelter at (760) 367-0157 or visit the Palms N Paws page on the City website at www.29palms.org.     No related posts.
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		<title>Twentynine Palms Community Tree-Lighting</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:38:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vickie Waite</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Four local service organizations have joined forces to help the city ring in the holiday season by sponsoring the annual community tree-lighting on Tuesday, Dec. 6. &#160; The event hosted by members of the Twentynine Palms Soroptimist, Lions, Rotary, and Kiwanis clubs will begin at 5:30 p.m. that evening at Veterans Park next to City Hall on Adobe Road at El Paseo. &#160; The groups will serve cupcakes and other baked goodies, coffee and hot chocolate to attendees, who will be treated to a concert by the Twentynine Palms Junior High School choir led by Dr. Kelly Corbin. &#160; Revelers also will have a chance to sing Christmas carols as they wait for Santa to arrive on a Twentynine Palms Fire Department engine, then Mayor Jim Harris will flip the switch to light the tree. &#160; Afterward, families are invited to take photos with Santa. &#160; For more information on the event, call Irene Cruse 760 668-4594 &#160; No related posts.
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		<title>Project Phoenix to be addressed at Community Meeting, Tonight Nov.  29</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:06:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vickie Waite</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The City of Twentynine Palms is planning two community meetings in November to discuss Project Phoenix and the proposed improvements for downtown Twentynine Palms. The meetings are open to the public and will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on  Tuesday, Nov. 29, at the Community Services Building, 74325 Joe Davis Drive, next to Luckie Park in Twentynine Palms. “This is an opportunity for the community to come and learn about the project and provide early input into the project development,” said City Manager Richard Warne. “The purpose of the meeting is to talk about plans for the redevelopment and revitalization of the downtown core.” Since 2008, the City has been working with property and business owners to define alley, off-street parking, and curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements involving commercial properties that front the south side of Highway 62 in downtown Twentynine Palms. This endeavor has been called Project Phoenix. The proposed development plan for Project Phoenix was revised during the summer of 2011 to include a 39,000-square-foot community center with recreation and special event space, including a theater stage and auditorium, along with public parking, infrastructure improvements, and 40 housing units. The site area now encompasses 15 acres, from Highway 62 south to Cactus Drive, bounded by Cholla Avenue on the [...]
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