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Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce
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Board Of Directors
Jacob Smith
President
Aaron Kyle
Vice President
Denise Cullum
Secretary
Jim Brakebill
Treasurer
Starr Bassion
Director
Tim Christians
Director
Kevin Hatcher
Director
Wanda Llewellyn
Director
Amanda Mann
Director
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Chamber President
Office Hours
Chamber President Jacob Smith will be available every Monday from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. to talk to business owners and community members
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From the Administrative Assistant’s Desk:
This past week, a friend came out to visit us from New York City. He was curious about how we were adapting out here in the desert. He wondered if we were feeling anxious about leaving Los Angeles. Did we miss it yet?
On his first full day here, he was out in the yard with Tom, helping him build a rock wall to fight off the next inevitable monsoon madness. He laughed at how exhilarating it was to move the rocks and strategically place them. Later that night, we sipped cocktails at the 29 Palms Inn and watched the sunset color the skies as music drifted out to us from inside the Inn.
The next day, we took him to Joshua Tree National Park and drove around inside the park. Our friend was reminded of his home country of Turkey where the rock formations are similar. Later in the week, we drove out to Pappy & Harriet’s for dinner where the scenery literally took his breath away, it was so beautiful, he said. Again, we sat and enjoyed a spectacular sunset surrounded by those amazing rock formations. He was beginning to understand how each sunset was a moment to behold.
One day, Tom and our friend came into the Visitor Center here to drop something off to me. Our friend could have been mistaken for a hard working local. He was wearing a camouflage hat and was covered in dust after a day of work at our cabin in Wonder Valley. His freshly suntanned face had such a look of joy and he was talking fast telling me about their day. It made me smile.
The rest of the week was such a blur. There was a late night stop over to Sky’s the Limit for a Saturday night star gazing event. There was the Joshua Tree Farmer’s Market and some thrift store shopping. There was Pioneer Days Kick-Off Party, brunch at The Palms in Wonder Valley, a quick stop over at The Glass Outhouse, more evenings sitting on the porch and just soaking in the sunsets and the quiet after hectic days.
A week went by and it was time to leave. As the time came to pack the car and head to the airport, our friend said to us, “I understand now and I can’t wait to come back”.
This week, watching our dear friend explore this area, confirmed for me that we are here now and it is right. We are good. We are still exploring and finding out new things. We meet new people every week and are busier than we ever were in Los Angeles. So much for the slow paced life of the desert. It doesn’t exist for me. And we’re loving Twentynine Palms.
And now… it’s on to Pioneer Days, Hwy 62 Tours, The Gem, Mineral and Craft Show, The Weed Festival, the never ending music festivals…
Gina Bracamonte
Administrative Assistant
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Below, our Joshua Tree National Park sunset.
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Watch for our newsletter every Wednesday.
If you have an event you would like announced in the newsletter,
send your information to admin@29chamber.org before 5pm on Mondays
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Twentynine Palms Historical Society Proudly Presents 2017 Old Timer of the Year Honorees.
This year’s "Old Timer of the Year" honorees are
Ann Congdon and Cheryl Erickson
. The "Old Timer of the Year" program was created in 2014 to honor early or long-time residents who contributed significantly to the development or betterment of the Twentynine Palms' community. The program is intended to honor "everyday heroes" whose contributions and efforts over the years have largely gone unsung. Ann and Cheryl certainly fit that bill for us.
This year's
Old Timer Gathering
will be
October 21st, 1:00-4:00 pm at The Old Schoolhouse Museum, 6760 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
. No one is ever too old or too young to participate. Admission is free and snacks and soft drinks will be provided.
Come out to shake hands with the "Old Timers" of Twentynine Palms and hear some great stories!
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Visit Our
Website
for All Things Pioneer Days!
This is the place to go to download entry forms and to see the latest events added to the list.
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Call for Musicians and Bands! Today is the last day to submit an application.
Be a part of the 81st Annual Pioneer Days! Download the application &return it before September 20th.
Click on image to enlarge and download an application.
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CALL FOR ART
“On The Frontier” Art Show
Artwork due Sept. 29 at Twentynine Palms Visitor Center & Art Gallery
“On The Frontier: Original Recyclers
”
is the theme for the next Art in Public Places exhibition for
October 6 through January 5
at Twentynine Palms Visitor Center Art Gallery and Chamber of Commerce, 73484 29 Palms Hwy. in downtown Twentynine Palms.
Desert artists are invited to submit an original piece of art for possible inclusion in the group exhibition. Artwor
k will be received at the visitor center gallery on In/Out day,
Friday, Sept. 29, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Artists unable to make th
i
s time can request an alternate delivery time by calling (760) 367-3445 any weekday prior to Sept. 29.
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Flu Shot Clinics
Where:
Twentynine Palms Senior Center
When
: Sept. 26 and Sept 27
Time:
1:30 – 3:30 pm.
FREE flu shot clinic hosted by
Reach Out Morongo Basin
and sponsored by Walgreens – Yucca Valley.
No appointment is required and all walk-ins are welcome.
For more information contact Reach Out Morongo Basin at 760-361-1410.
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HICAP, the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program
, will be presenting “A Roadmap to Medicare” at the 29 Palms Senior Center, 6539 Adobe Rd, on
Friday September 29, 2017 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am
to help senior and disabled residents get unbiased answers to questions about Medicare and Medicare advantage plans before open enrollment begins on
October 15
th
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This presentation is open to the general public and all Medicare recipients are encouraged to attend.
For more information contact Reach Out Morongo Basin at 760-361-1410.
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Does your business have an upcoming event?
Send Us An Email! Include any photos or copy you have to better enhance your post.
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A Desert Tortoise Celebration!
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens and the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians are partnering to create awareness of the vulnerable desert tortoise. They will be hosting a family-friendly celebration of the desert tortoise on
Saturday, September 30, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. outside Tortoise Rock Casino, 73829 Baseline Rd., Twentynine Palms.
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Join Joshua Tree Chamber of Commerce for a Reboot Mixer. Meet and network with community members and meet the new President. See you there!
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Happenings at Gallery 62:
Janis Commentz, figurative and landscape painter, exhibit “Figure It Out” runs from September 1-September 24.
Commentz has participated in the Hwy 62 Open Studio Art Tours, Joshua Tree National Park Juried Art Exposition (5 years), Joshua Tree Spring Art Festival, California State University at San Bernardo and “Pop Up” Art Gallery in Joshua Tree, Six Chicks. She exhibits in Redlands and Riverside, CA.
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Artist Janis Commentz: "Sunlight" and "Poolside"
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Going on now until
October 1, 2017 at Gallery 62. Chuck Caplinger exhibit. Don't miss it.
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Save the Date
Collective Show Artist's Reception
Friday, October 6th from 5-8 p.m
, Gallery 62 will host an artists reception in addition to the usual 2nd Saturday opening October 14th, which is during the tours.
The Art Tours Collective show
is an opportunity for all of the artists participating in the Art Tours to show one representative work to give the public attending the tour the opportunity to see works by all of the artists in one place.
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Bringing Military and Community Together
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Site-Specific: Creating Opportunities for Arts and Culture
Join us for an inspiring day of presentations, discussions and workshops about creative placemaking, cultural arts planning, professional practices and community-based art. Conference programming will include current practices, tools and strategies that help artists, arts administrators and arts organizations initiate projects that build and strengthen community from within, engaging new audiences and honoring the unique character and quality of place.
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Click on images below to enlarge.
A special
Brown Bag Evening Lecture and an
Exhibit of "Nature's Beloved Son, John Muir.
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To register, go to the
City website. Choose "City Services/Parks and Recreation" in the menu.
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Desert Stars Festival
We are so lucky to live in such a talented community here in the desert. This year,
MDLT
is partnering with the fine folks at the
Desert Stars Festival
, a unique global music festival in Pioneertown.
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Providing hand on learning and opportunities for the people of, and visitors to the Joshua Tree Gateway Communities
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Saturday, September 23
7:30 - 11pm
Take a telescopic tour of the cosmos beginning with striking clusters and nebulae in the summer Milky Way. Catch a view of four planets; Saturn, Mars, Neptune and Uranus. Observe one of the largest red supergiant stars in the our galaxy, the deep orange colored Garnet Star. Later on, the Great Andromeda Galaxy and Double Cluster which will both be visible to the naked eye.
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Saturday, October 14
7 PM - 11 PM
The heart of the summer Milky Way and Saturn are now on their downward turn toward the horizon so use this opportunity to get a good look at the summer showpieces. We will also observe the faint icy outer planets Neptune and Uranus for some of the best views of the year. Through our telescopes, Uranus and Neptune appear as small blue-green disks.
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Saturday, October 21st
6:45 PM - 10:30 PM
A tour of the best cosmic wonders in the fall sky including the Ring Nebula, Andromeda Galaxy and Owl Cluster. Also visible are the outer planets Uranus and Neptune, as well as the ringed planet Saturn in the evening. The ghostly Veil and Helix Nebulae are clouds of gas and dust that are remains of stars. Theses faint objects come to life with larger telescopes at the observatory.
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Bringing Military and Community Together
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Get ready for a big time favorite. It's the 42nd Annual Joshua Tree Gem, Mineral and Craft Show!
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If it's October, it's Johnson Valley Octoberfest!
The Annual Johnson Valley Oktoberfest is
Saturday October 7th
at the Johnson Valley Community Center. Tickets are on sale now at
www.johnsonvalley.com
at an early bird price of only $8 each. And as always, a full German-style buffet with dessert bar IS INCLUDED! After September 23rd tickets will be the regular price of $12 so don’t wait! Get your tickets before they go back to the $12 regular price. Dinner is served at 5:00 PM. The beer garden opens open at 2:00 PM.
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Serving Over 200 Meals a Week
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It's the much anticipated HWY 62 Open Studio Art Tours.
The Art Tours are happening the weekends of
October 14-15th and the 21-22nd.
Grab your copy of this year’s catalog at your nearest
Information Center
(pick up at the Twentynine Palms Visitor Center and Chamber of Commerce too!) and begin planning your customized art tour.
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Get Ready for The Weed Show!
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An adult education program offering an in-depth exploration of the park’s natural wonders.
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The Course Catalog Fall 2017 is out and available to download. Take a look and sign up early. These classes fill up early. Download
here.
September Courses
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Situated on the 9,000 year old Oasis of Mara and surrounded by the vast Mojave Desert looking up to Joshua Tree National Park, California.
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Class is $5 per person, and is currently being offered
Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday mornings starting at 7:30am.
Advance registration required – please call ahead to confirm schedule and reserve your spot (760)367-3505.
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Small-group tours of the fascinating historical and cultural sites of the beautiful Morongo Basin in the California high desert!
Many tours to choose from.
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Contact
DaisySunday on
Facebook or by email for more promotions and new creations!
See how I create these images in this
video.
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Your home is your escape. Your area of relaxation. Give yourself a gift and let Kyle's Cleaning Services clean your home the way you want it cleaned.
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Hailing from the greater metropolitan area of Twentynine Palms, CA, MarineSandpiper is the Southern California High Desert's only Rock & Roll bagpiper! With over 15 years of bagpipe experience, MarineSandpiper can cover everything from traditional bagpipe music to classic rock and pop music.
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Our Flip Book is available each month where you can view our magazine by flipping the pages with your mouse, a virtual magazine. Send this to your out-of-town or local clients to show that their property is being shown in our magazine.
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Amenities
- Large Full Service Pull-Thru & Back-In Sites
- 50 Amp
- Propane
- Pool
- Spa & Sauna
- Rec Hall
- Tennis Court
- Exercise Facility
- Shuffleboard
- Seasonal Activites
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry Facility
- Large Clean Bathrooms/Showers
- BBQ
- Fully Equipped Cottages with Satellite TV
- Clean Air!
- & Much More!!
Golf Courses
- Adjacent to a 9 hole golf course -- 5 Minute walk!
- Access to 18 Hole military gold course -- 15 Minute Drive
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Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce| Phone: 760-367-3445 | Fax: 760-367-3366 | 29Chamber@29Chamber.org | www.29Chamber.org
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