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Local students shine in Musical Theatre University’s holiday special. Here’s when you can watch it.
Students from throughout Coachella Valley are putting their holiday spirit and talents on display. A fully staged holiday special featuring Musical Theatre University and students of Palm Springs Unified School District, called “It’s a Mod, Mod, Mod, Mod Christmas,” is airing on News Channel 3’s family of broadcast television stations this holiday season. Founder of
Continue Reading“Our kids are learning functional life skills,” November One Class At A Time award winner
The winner of the One Class At A Time Award for the month of November is Ms. Alissa Cahill, a Special Education teacher at La Quinta Middle School. After being out sick last month, Ms. Cahill was surprised to learn today that she had been honored for her role as one of the many revered
Continue ReadingManaging Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
For most people, seasonal affective disorder — commonly known as SAD — starts in the fall and continues well into the winter months.
Continue ReadingHoliday events across the Coachella Valley
Several holiday events are taking place across the Coachella Valley over the weekend. On Friday the City of Coachella is hosting Coachella “Anime-ated” Christmas to celebrate the season. An anime-themed parade is going to travel from Cesar Chavez Street & Westerfield Way to Veterans’ Memorial Park on Fourth Street. At the park, there will be
Continue Reading“Every single one of them has grown,” December One Class At A Time winner applauds students
Carlye Marshall is the winner of the One Class At A Time award for the month of December. She teaches 4th grade at Bubbling Wells Elementary School in Desert Hot Springs and was thrilled to share the honor with her class as they celebrated the occasion today. “We love chapter books, so we’re hoping —
Continue ReadingDecember Coachella Valley Spotlight recipient: Desert Best Friend’s Closet
December’s Coachella Valley Spotlight recipient is the local nonprofit Desert Best Friend’s Closet. The organization helps clients be successful while looking for employment. Anyone in need is provided with a variety of professional clothing, from male and female clothes to shoes and jewelry. In 2008, Desert Best Friend’sloset surveyed human resources representatives in the Coachella
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