Lifestyle
Ways to be a ‘Valley Elf’ and help out your community this Christmas season
It’s the season of giving and now that we’re just two days away from Christmas there’s still plenty of opportunities for us to give back to our community. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay explains some of the ways we can be “valley elves.” “If you’re more fortunate than other people try to give back to
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Palm Canyon Theatre presents a virtual holiday concert fundraiser
Streaming starts today and goes until December 24 tickets available at Palmcanyontheatre.org
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Palm Springs business owners supporting each other with holiday purchases for employees
A few customers browsed the goods at Crystal Fantasy in Palm Springs. Owner Joy Meredith however says she’s especially appreciative of other local business owners also shopping at her place. “It really makes you want to have a business in Palm Springs,” said Meredith. As part of an effort that Meredith says has “pretty much
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Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus seeks donations for toy and gift drive this Saturday
“Chorus Cares Kid’s Holiday Gift & Toy Drive” to benefit Martha’s Village & Kitchen. Saturday, December 19, 8:00a.m. – 12-Noon Drop off in person at the Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus booth at the Certified Farmers Market, Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 East Baristo Road, Palm Springs.
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California legislators considering $2.6 billion relief package for small businesses and employees
Music played in the kitchen, while out front, the restaurant owner folded pizza boxes Wishing he was folding a lot more, because business is way down, Jack Srebnik says state relief would help him keep the doors open at 3 restaurants he owns. “We’re trying to stay open for our employees, for our customers. This
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FIND Food Bank helps bridge the meal-gap in rural areas like the hi-desert
FIND Food Bank, the desert’s regional food bank is helping bridge the meal gap in rural areas like the hi-desert. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay followed FIND Food Bank to their distribution site in Joshua Tree and explains why this site is so important to hundreds of families in need of food assistance. “Thank God
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Imaginative first grade teacher selected as November ‘One Class At A Time’ winner
For her innovation and energy, this November winner of the “One Class At a Time” award is Anna Moyer, a first grade teacher from Benjamin Franklin Elementary School. Moyer was nominated by one of her students, Jace, and his mother. “It was such an honor and a surprise when I received the email that one
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Christine Michele and James Owen talk about a drive-in production of West Side Story
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How local toy drives are still able to make an impact this year in the midst of a pandemic
We’re right in the midst of what’s normally the season of giving. With the pandemic, toy drives will be a little different but the need is even greater this year. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay tells us about some of the local toy drives still happening this year and how they plan to make the
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December Coachella Valley Spotlight recipient: The Unforgettables Foundation
December’s Coachella Valley Spotlight Recipient is The Unforgettables Foundation. The Unforgettables Foundation is a nonprofit that provides funeral funds for families who are financially struggling in grief trying to afford their child’s burial costs. The nonprofit also helps educate and equip parents, professionals and students to prevent childhood deaths everywhere. They plan to put the $25,000
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A spicy cranberry sauce is featured in Chef Freddy’s Tip of the Week
Chef Freddy from Fantasy Springs Resort Casino shows off how you can make a spicy cranberry sauce at home.
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Chef Freddy shows how to make a perfect holiday side dish – Broccoli Cheddar Souffle
For his Tip of the Week, Chef Freddy shows off how to make a Broccoli Cheddar Souffle
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Best practices for people returning from holiday travel
Millions of Americans are heading home after traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday despite appeals from health officials to stay put. “Just getting gas to head home,” Jeff Roberts told News Channel 3 before heading home. “We came down here to Palm Springs to visit an old friend of ours,” Douglas Chapman said also before heading
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