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December Coachella Valley Spotlight recipient: Guide Dogs of the Desert
Guide Dogs of the Desert is a nonprofit that provides the blind with mobility and independence all at no cost to the student. Ryan Fox is a graduate of the organization and just celebrated two years with his guide dog, Tia. He is also the Alumni Relations Assistant for GDD. “Expansion on my independent life,
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Best of Coachella Valley: A look at the winning artists, musicians and venues for the arts
We spotlighted the winners from the arts category from the Coachella Valley Best Of awards. The Gand Band was voted best local band for the second year in a row. We sat down with the founders on their upcoming performances and their history within the valley. Other winners highlighted include The Palm Springs Air Museum,
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Best of Coachella Valley: Winners from Valley Professionals
Professionals who help with some of the most needed services in the valley were highlighted today. We spoke with Comfort Air on being voted Best Air Conditioner Repair, and highlighted other winners including Walter Clark, Dr. Timothy Jochen, Sergio’s Automotive Repair and also Valley Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz. We’ll be highlighting more winners through Wednesday
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Indio holiday tree lighting to be held Thursday
Indio will hold its annual tree-lighting event next week, officials announced today. The in-person tree-lighting event will be held on Thursday, Dec. 2 at 5 p.m. between City Hall and the Indio Public Library, at 100 Civic Center Mall. Festivities include the lighting of Indio’s 14-year-old “Holiday Tree” and performances from the Shadow Hills High
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‘Wildlights’ at the Living Desert welcomes locals, visitors on opening night
The annual Wildlights at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens welcomed guests back on Wednesday, November 24. The holiday lights exhibit goes on from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on select nights through December 30. However, starting on December 17, the event will run through the end of the year. Wildlights Roadrunner fixture President and
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November One Class At a Time Winner says award will “inspire students” through art class
November’s One Class At a Time Award winner is Ms. Tiffany Cobb, who teaches 3rd grade at Cathedral City Elementary School in Cathedral City. Although Cobb nominated herself for the $500 award, she said it is truly for her “wonderful and curious” students. Cobb said a few years ago she was able to secure funding
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Best of Coachella Valley winners: Best activities, comic/game shop, charity, hotel pool, radio personality
We’ve got more winners for Best of Coachella Valley as voted on by the readers of Coachella Valley Independent. Best comics and games shop – Cosmic Asylum in Palm DesertBest indoor fun and activity – the Escape Room in Palm SpringsBest local advocacy group and charity – Palm Springs Animal ShelterBest hotel pool – The
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Best of Coachella Valley: Bones-N-Scones wins Best Pet Supplies
We continue to focus on the folks who have won Best of from the Coachella Valley Independent. And one of those was Bones-N-Scones. Kathy Hart, the CEO of Bones-N-Scones joined Eye on the Desert to discuss being named a winner of Best of Pet Supplies by the readers of Coachella Valley Independent. We’ll be highlighting
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Indio puts call out for promoters, entertainers, & producers as part of its downtown activation project
The city of Indio is seeking promoters, entertainers, and producers as part of efforts to bring additional culture, entertainment, and activation for its downtown project. On Tuesday, the city released a “request for qualifications” (RFQ) for vendors and promoters to produce monthly events. This comes as city officials work on designing a complete ‘plug-and-play’ venue
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Best of Coachella Valley: Winners from Fashion and Style
Fashion and style in the valley were at the forefront Tuesday on Eye on the Desert. Patrick spoke with the winner from best resale and vintage clothing – Revivals Stores! Other winners featured on the show include Destination PSP, My Little Flower Shop, Sunstone Spa at Agua Caliente, Misty’s Consignments and Palm Springs Fine Men’s
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Palm Springs Festival of Lights returns Dec. 4; Tree lighting set for Dec. 3
The Palm Springs Festival of Lights makes its long-awaited return at 5:45 p.m. on Saturday, December 4. Everyone is invited to come down to downtown Palm Springs to see the city’s signature holiday event featuringspectacular twinkling floats, magnificent marching bands, huge Macy’s-style holiday balloons – and Santa Claus of course! This year’s Community Grand Marshals
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CV Independent “Best of” Winners featured on ‘Eye on the Desert’
Announced this morning, the full slate of ‘Best of’ Winners from the Coachella Valley Independent is now online here: Several of those winners will be featured this week and next on ‘Eye on the Desert’ at 12:45 p.m. on KESQ News Channel 3 and Fox 11. Starting today you’ll meet some of those winners, and
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