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Songshine founder Ruthanna Metzgar returns from Mt. Kilimanjaro trek
The founder of local nonprofit “Songshine,” 76-year-old Ruthanna Metzgar has returned home from the 42 mile trek up Mount Kilimanjaro. Eye on the Desert’s Caitlin Thropay met with Metzgar to hear about her journey and the amount of money she was able to raise for her foundation. “Having just returned from climbing Mount Kilimanjaro at
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Frankie Mamone: The Life and Music of Jerry Vale
Frankie Biscotti of Italian Bakery and Supper Club and performer Joel Baker joined Eye on the Desert to discuss Frankie’s Back Room presents ‘Frankie Mamone the life and music of Jerry Vale.’ The show will be held on Saturday, with dinner at 6 p.m. and the show starting at 7 p.m. A second show will
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Gabe Codding and Bill Schinsky talk about Rancho Mirage’s 19th Annual Art Affaire
Gabe Codding, director of marketing for Rancho Mirage, and Bill Schinsky, Rancho Mirage Art Affaire curator, joined Eye on the Desert to talk about Rancho Mirage’s 19th Annual Art Affaire. The event will be held on Saturday and Sunday at Rancho Mirage Community Park & Amphitheater on 71560 San Jacinto Drive from 9:00 a.m. -5:00
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Sally Berger and Betty Wolf discuss National Philanthropy Day in the Desert Awards Luncheon
Betty Wolf, senior vice president of development for the McCallum Theatre, and Sally Berger, a National Philanthropy Day in the Desert honoree, sat down with Patrick Evans to discuss the 13th annual “Change the World With a Giving Heart” National Philanthropy Day in the Desert Awards Luncheon. The highly-anticipated luncheon will start at 10:30 a.m.
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Last-minute tips for brides
When your big day arrives you might overlook a few details. Plan in advance to make sure you remember these easy-to-forget tasks. — Don’t forget to eat! Make sure you schedule in time to eat while getting ready. — Bring tissues or a handkerchief. — Pack hairspray, extra makeup, hair pins and other items you
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Unique wedding exit toss ideas
If you want to make your wedding exit especially memorable, check out these ideas for unique things your guests can toss as you make your way out of the venue. Custom made paper airplanes Heart shaped confetti Sparklers Bubbles Mini beach balls Lanterns Feathers Rainbow sprinkles Glow sticks Leaves
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What to wear to a winter wedding
Dressing for winter weddings can be tricky because you want to get the balance right between warmth and style. Check out these ideas for what to wear to your next winter wedding. 1. Invest in a fur or chic coat. Try a chic coat, fur wrap, or a shawl to drape over your shoulders. You
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Creative and fun DIY wedding ideas
Having a budget wedding doesn’t necessarily have to mean you can’t have creative and fun details, including a beautifully made custom wedding dress that comes in well within your budget. Creativity certainly doesn’t have to cost a lot, and if you need to follow a strict budget but still want an elegant and unique wedding,
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Wedding Registry: Dos and dont’s
Are you ready to set up your wedding registry? Starting a registry completely from scratch, on top of everything else you are planning, can get overwhelming. To help ease some stress, here is a quick list of dos and don’ts for setting up your wedding registry. DON’T wait to register. Register early to give your
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Stay-at-home date ideas for after the wedding
You don’t have to go out to have a fun or romantic evening with your new spouse. Check out these stay-at-home ideas for your next date night. Tournament of games: Challenge your special someone to a night of friendly competition by playing classic board games, video games, card games or even ping-pong. Enjoy a fire:
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What holidays are OK to get married on or around?
As we enter the holiday season, you might be wondering if it’s acceptable to plan your wedding near a major holiday. Take a look at what holidays are generally accepted as OK to get married on or near, and which ones you should try to avoid. Thanksgiving: Even though Thanksgiving is celebrated on a Thursday,
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8 clever wedding signs for your big day
Here are 8 clever sayings you can put on a sign for the various events of your wedding day: For ceremony seating: “Choose a seat, not a side. We’re all family once the knot is tied!””Come as you are, stay as long as you can. We’re all family here, so no seating plan!” For a
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