August 16, 2017
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

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

From the Executive Director’s Desk:

 

Mark your calendars! This is going to be an ACTIVE Autumn!

 

SUNDOWN MIXER: Join us at the 29 Palms Ram Truck Center on Thursday, August 24 from 5:30 to 7:30pm. These events provide the opportunity for Chamber members to mix and mingle with each other in a casual setting - If you would like, bring a raffle item showcasing your business and don't forget your business cards! The entire community is invited to attend.

 

PROFESSIONALS NIGHT: Thursday, September 14th 6:00 to 8:00pm at the Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce. This evening we are very excited to welcome back Ashley Smith!  Come and brainstorm with independent consultant Ashley Smith and other local business owners and managers. Let’s discuss how we can cross market each other via social media as well as who’s campaigns are working best for our shared audiences. Feel like I’m speaking a foreign language, come to get basic questions answered too. We are each other’s best resource.

 

Ashley has created content and managed social media accounts for the 29 Palms Chamber, The California Welcome Center: Yucca Valley, The Yucca Valley Chamber, and many other local businesses and government entities. Additionally, she created and currently manages visitjtgc.com, californiawelcomecenter.com and soon your 29 Palms Chamber.

 

Those who have attended our Professionals Nights have been very pleased with the information they’ve received and are making use of what they learned – if you have an idea or a suggestion for a future speaker please email 29chamber@29chamber.org or call (760) 367-3445.

 

PIONEER DAYS KICK-OFF: Friday, September 15th at The Bowladium Family Fun Center from 5:30 to 8:30pm!

Bar-B-Q • Live Music • Vendors • Raffles • Pioneer Days Buttons go on sale • “Judge” & “Sheriff” Launch

 

GET TO KNOW YOUR VISITOR CENTER: Saturday, September 16th from 9:00am to 12:00pm.

Located next to Bucklin Park on the corner of Twentynine Palms Highway and Desert Queen the Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center is your go-to resource for small business resources, area maps, directions and hours, current events, phone books, MBTA schedules, local business referrals, and much, much more. Join us for a Pancake Breakfast and meet some of our local First Responder heroes. Bring your family, friends and neighbors.

 

ANNUAL MORONGO BASIN ORCHID FESTIVAL: Saturday and Sunday, October 7th and 8th - http://www.gublers.com/orchidfestival for more info.

 

MORONGO BASIN SEARCH & RESCUE “DESERT RUN”: Saturday, October 7th at Means Dry Lake, Johnson Valley - http://www.desertrun.org/home.html for more info.

 

HIGHWAY 62 OPEN STUDIO ART TOURS: First Weekend October 14/15

 

HEALTH FAIR: presented by the Morongo Basin Healthcare District Foundation (?) Saturday, October 14th at Luckie Park

 

PIONEER DAYS CHILDRENS DAY: Saturday, October 14th at the Elks Lodge -

 

LIL’ MISS & MASTER CONTEST: Thursday, October 14th at the Elks Lodge, 6:00pm with dinner at 5:30pm. Deadline for entries is 4:00pm on October 11 and is limited to the first twenty entrants. There will be a dress rehearsal on Thursday October 12th at the Elks Lodge and all contestants are urged to attend. Entry forms are available at the Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center or www.29chamber.org

 

81st ANNUAL PIONEER DAYS – “On the Frontier”: October 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2017

 

HIGHWAY 62 OPEN STUDIO ART TOURS: Second Weekend October 21/22

 

CHALK FEST: Action Council for 29 Palms is holding their 8th Annual Chalk Fest at the Community Services Building next to Luckie Park on November 4th and 5th – 10:00am to 3:00pm Saturday and Sunday. Chalk artists of all ages welcome!  

 

THE 77th ANNUAL WEED SHOW:  The Weed Show is one of the oldest and most unique artistic traditions here in Twentynine Palms. The Show will be held on November 4th and 5th - Saturday 12:00 to 4:00pm and Sunday 10:00am to 4:00pm at the Old Schoolhouse Museum, 6760 National Park Drive in Twentynine Palms. For more information please call the Twentynine Palms Historical Society at (760)367-2366 or go to www.29palmshistorical.com

 

VETERANS DAY EVENT: The City of Twentynine Palms is hosting this year’s Veterans Day event on November 11th at 11:00am – the event honoring our Veterans will be held at Veterans Park located next to City Hall on Adobe Road.

 

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY – Home-Based Business Fair: Saturday, November 25th from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

In recognition of our home based small businesses that do not have a brick and mortar store we offering a location for people to support small home-based businesses on Small Business Saturday. Come join us and meet some incredible men and women.

Are you interested in being a vendor? Please contact the Chamber at (760) 367-3445. Space is limited so book soon.

 

What is Small Business Saturday? It is an American shopping holiday held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving during one of the busiest shopping periods of the year. It is a counterpart to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which feature big box retail and e-commerce stores respectively. By contrast, Small Business Saturday encourages holiday shoppers to patronize brick and mortar businesses that are small and local.

 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

 

2017/2018 is going to be busy for the Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce and we need your help! We are currently seeking gracious volunteers for our upcoming events. We have a variety of ways for you to become involved in enriching our community. We appreciate any time, services or skills that you have to share. Please call (760) 367-3445 or email 29chamber@29chamber.org for more information or to sign up.

 

Who says there is nothing to do!

 

Ursula Gilmore

Executive Director

 

Formed in 1947, the Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary, nonprofit business association that serves its members, the businesses of Twentynine Palms and beyond, and the community. That means we are YOUR Chamber of Commerce. We provide a variety of programs and services to assist you and your business. Take some time to acquaint yourself with the Chamber and our services at www.29chamber.org. While visiting sign up for our weekly eNews! It is an excellent source to find out about happenings, plus I urge all of our members and partners to follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/Chamber29Palms). 
Announcements
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send your information  to admin@29chamber.org before 5pm on Mondays
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Professionals Night - August 10th, 2017

Reach Out Morongo Basin received a welcome addition to their transportation program on Friday August 11, 2017 when they purchased a 2017 Toyota Sienna 8 passenger van with a $36,571 donation received from a local private organization.


The Neighbors Helping Neighbors organization provides no-cost rides to low income senior and disabled residents in the Morongo Basin to doctors, grocery stores and social services appointments within the Morongo Basin as well as providing weekly transportation to the San Bernardino and Coachella Valley areas doctors and specialists. Services are provided to ambulatory as well as mobility challenged clients with wheelchairs.


Reach Out was contacted to provide information on purchase cost of a new van and executives contacted Cody Dreier of I-10 Toyota who helped them select a van and provided them with a quote. Several days later a check was presented to Reach Out for the full purchase price and the van was picked up


Robin Schlosser, Executive Director at Reach Out; “Most importantly we would like to thank our very generous donor who made this possible. Though they wish to remain anonymous we want them to know how much we truly appreciate their support and how much it means to our senior and disabled neighbors. This new van is going to provide years of rides to help keep our seniors safe and healthy and from all of us “Thank you!”

MDLT has received accreditation from the Land Trust Accreditation Commission.


What does this mean? Accreditation recognizes that the Mojave Desert Land Trust has demonstrated sound finances, ethical conduct, responsible governance, and lasting stewardship.


It wasn't easy. MDLT had to provide extensive documentation and undergo a comprehensive review as part of its accreditation application. But this week, the Land Trust Accreditation Commission announced the MDLT has been awarded accreditation, signifying its confidence that we will protect our lands forever. 


MDLT joins a network of only 389 accredited land trusts across the nation that have demonstrated their commitment to professional excellence and to maintaining the public’s trust in our work.


The public's trust -- your trust -- is especially important to this achievement. We couldn't have done it without you. 

Vendors Wanted for the Fall Family Craft Fair at Copper Mountain College


Copper Mountain College Spectrum Club is calling for local artisans and small business owners to be part of their Fall Family Craft Fair October 14th from 8am to 3pm.


CMC is seeking artists, crafters, photographers, painters, potters, jewelers, and more to sell their original artwork.  


This is a family-friendly Fair and there will be games for the kids. The Fair will be held on the CMC campus in the 300 Quad.  If you wish to participate in the Fair contact Kat Grovesteen at 919-732-2729 or email kaitlynng95@gmail.com for more information and to apply. Registration is open now. 
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The Morongo Basin's LARGEST Community Theatre

Broadway Hit Show "JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT" Is Coming To Town!


Tickets for “JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT” are available now online at www.theatre29.org or by calling the Theatre 29 box Office at 760-361-4151.


Performances will run from August 25 to September 17, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00PM and Sundays at 2:30PM.


Tickets are $15.00 for Adults, $12.00 for seniors and Military, and $8.00 for Students with ID and children under 12. The show is suitable for all ages.


Come and see the magic!
Rehearsal photo for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

YUCCA VALLEY ROTARY SPONSORS OPENING OF “JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT” AT THEATRE 29

 

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” will open at Theatre 29 with a gala fundraiser to support the local charitable giving, youth leadership training, and scholarships provided by the Rotary Club of Yucca Valley.

 

The musical extravaganza opening at Theatre 29 will be Friday, August 25. Yucca Valley Rotary President Patti Brown invites the public to join them at 6 p.m. for refreshments, hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction. The curtain will rise on show at 7 p.m. Sweets will be served at intermission.

 

Tickets for opening night ONLY are $35 each. Opening night tickets can ONLY be purchased at The Loan Lady, Realty Professionals, Yucca valley Rotarians, or by calling 760-365-7003.

 

After the Opening night Gala, the show will continue its run Friday and Saturday evenings at 7 p.m. and Sunday afternoons at 2:30 p.m. through September 17 at the regular tickets prices of $8 to $15. For those tickets visit www.theatre29.org or call the Theatre 29 box office at 760-361-4151.
  THEATRE 29 TO HOLD AUDITIONS FOR “MOUSETRAP”  

Theatre 29 is thrilled to announce auditions for the longest running play of the 20th century: Agatha Christie’s white-knuckle murder mystery, The Mousetrap.    

Auditions will be held at Theatre 29, 73637 Sullivan Rd. in Twentynine Palms) on August 28th from 6:00 P.M. to roughly 9:00 P.M.
Opportunities For People With Disabilities
Barry Manilow Live! 
A Gift of Love IV Benefit Concert 

We are excited to announce that Desert Arc is one of the chosen charities to benefit from Barry Manilow's A Gift of Love concerts in December!

Tickets are on sale now! Selecting Desert Arc when using the link below will ensure a portion of your purchase goes to help us continue to provide opportunities for people with disabilities. 


Dedicated to helping the citizens of the Morongo Basin and High Desert discover “with new eyes” the rich cultural heritage and natural history of this area.

Interactive Youth Exhibit
Conservation Quest

Going on now through September 16, 2017

Loaded with hands-on interactives, Conservation Quest delivers important conservation messages, inspiring visitors to make thoughtful choices about energy use. Learn about energy - what it is, where it comes from, how we use it and why it's so important to use it wisely. See how simple actions can make big differences for families, communities and the planet.
Reach Out Morongo Basin will benefit from proceeds of a Gospel music festival in September. With three church choirs signed on to take part, organizers are looking for one or two more to fill out the festival and take part in the informal competition. The festival will begin at 4:00p on Saturday, September 16th at Palms Baptist Church (5285 Adobe Road).

In addition to the Palms Baptist Choir, festivalgoers will hear from the Gospel Fellowship Outreach Worship Center Choir and the Spirit and Truth Worship Center Choir. The competition will be simple. Each choir will perform and then take a collection. Those in attendance will give to whatever choir they like. The choir that raises the most money for Reach Out Morongo Basin will be the winner.

Reach Out Morongo Basin is the Basin's "Neighbors Helping Neighbors" organization working to help seniors and disabled residents maintain their healthy, independent lives. Services run the gamut from friendly visits and helping with household chores to transportation to medical appointments.

For more information or to get your church choir signed up to compete, contact Reach Out Morongo Basin at (760) 361-1410 or email director@reachout29.org
Give BIG San Bernardino County's Giving Tuesday is coming up on Tuesday, November 28th, 2017! Reach Out Morongo Basin is organizing a #GiveBIG Zumbathon to take place on Saturday, November 18th from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Twentynine Palms Senior Center to kick off the festivities.

We have a great line up of Zumba Instructors including Jean Goicochea, Scott Clinkscales, Linda Byrd, and, returning to the Morongo Basin for one day only, Kellie Kirsch!!!

We are currently looking for businesses and individuals who would like to be a Match for Reach Out Morongo Basin for Give BIG San Bernardino County's Giving Tuesday.

If you have any questions about how to become a Match, please feel free to call Scott Clinkscales (Office & Volunteer Coordinator for Reach Out Morongo Basin) at (760) 361-1410 or email vcoordinator29@reachout29.org. Thank you so much! We are going to have some amazing vendors as well! We hope to see you there ready to dance and have a great time!

In the meantime, be sure to take a look at our #GiveBIGSBCounty page
This Place Rocks!

Get ready for another exciting month of  Live at the Rock Free Summer Concert Series!


AUGUST LINEUP:


August 18: Green Today: A Tribute to Green Day


August 25: Nirvanish: A Tribute to Nirvana
Providing hand on learning and opportunities for the people of, and visitors to the Joshua Tree Gateway Communities


Hidden Treasures of the Night Sky
Saturday, August 19th
8:15 pm

This is a perfect time for summer star gazing in the desert; The Summer Triangle and Milky way dominate the view looking south. Magnificent Saturn will be visible.
Partial Solar Eclipse Viewing 
Monday, August 21st
9:45 - 11:45 am

You’re invited to view the partial Solar Eclipse.

At our latitude the Sun will be 70% covered at 10:21 AM. Do not bring binoculars or telescopes, and remember: never look at the Sun without protection, even during the eclipse. Sky’s The Limit will provide solar viewing glasses that will protect the eyes and also have a solar telescope set up to safely observe the Sun. 

Crescent Moon and Saturn
Saturday, August 26
8:00 - 11:30 pm

A crescent Moon is low in south west at sunset. Saturn is positioned due south near the center of the Milky Way. We will observe the crescent Moon until it sets. Also visible will be several fine double stars.


Buy Your Tickets Today!

Desert Stories 11

That's Right, we added an Extra DESERT STORIES for our 10th Year!

Helping to Foster the Spirit of Artistic Expression Inspired by the Park.

  To download this schedule,  click here.
Inspire. Create. Share.
Come out and play Bingo for a good cause! Must be 18 year or old to participate.
The Mural People
For the Art Minded Adventurer
The Creative Center is excited to announce for the first time EVER

Kid's Art Club
Inspire And Enliven The Community Through The Arts
  2017 Hwy 62 Art Tours  

This year's art tours will open during the weekends o f October 14-15 and October 21-22 from 9 PM - 7 PM. This is an opportunity for the public to meet the artists in person and get a peek at their studios and a fun way to purchase art directly from the artists.

There will be 136 artists participating this year in over 80 studios across the Morongo Basin.  We're very excited that several artists who are new to the area and to the Art Tours will be joining us this year. 

Stay tuned for the much anticipated release of the Hwy 62 Art Tours Catalog!

Joshua Tree National Park Exposition


The MBCAC will have a demonstration booth set up during the Art Exposition weekend Saturday & Sunday, September 16 & 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Oasis of Mara next to Joshua Tree National Park Headquarters in Twentynine Palms.  Catalogs will be available for visitors to the booth.  Expo events include an Art Market with Artist' Booths, Art Demonstrations, Live Music, Food & Beverages, Nature Walks and Talks, and more.
A Call for Bowls!!

Do you love to make bowls and share them with others?  Clay Folk (our local potters' guild) with the help of the MBCAC is hosting an Empty Bowls event this coming November -- a benefit to support our local food banks.
 
Bowl makers make bowls, soup makers make soup and bread makers make bread -- they, along with a slew of volunteers helping and serving, welcome attendees to the event who get to have yummy soup served in the bowl of their choice which they can then take home. Suggested donation is $20 with ALL proceeds going to local food banks and Tender Loving Christmas.  Makers and volunteers get first choice of bowls!
 
Bowls can be of any medium and don't have to be food safe/functional (a paper bowl can be used as an insert).  So let your imagination soar and come be a part of a very fun, sweet event.

Deadline for completed bowls is November 15 so  there's plenty of  time! Pledges for bowls should be emailed to Amara at Info@MazAmar.com
The Desert Institute - Joshua Tree National Park Association
An adult education program offering an in-depth exploration of the park’s natural wonders.


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

September 16-17   Night Sky Photography with Dennis Mammana

September 17   "How-To" Identify Animal Burrows" with Candice Weber

September 24   Desert Snakes: Mystery and Intrigue* with William Hayes

Sept 29 - Oct 1   Insects and Arthropods of the Morongo* Basin with Kurt 
The new fall schedule for the popular Old Schoolhouse Lecture Series is out. The Old School House Lecture Series started in 1999 and is run in partnership with the Twentynine Palms Historical Society.

The first lecture will be September 8th: The History of Palm Springs Army Base, with guest speaker Sid Burks, Historian

Lectures begin at 7:00 pm, $5.00 at the door
Old Schoolhouse Museum
6760 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms
For more info 760-367-5535 

Proudly Serving Divers Worldwide since 2000!
Sign up now for the  8th Annual Emerald Bay and Palau Scuba Trips!
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.

Yoga is back!

 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.
Local Services

Ruth's Rabbit Trail Tours

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.  

Botanicals and Wildlife

Museums and Historical Sites

Antique Stores Tour

And more!




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Kyle's Cleaning Services

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.

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.   
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.  
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 
Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce| Phone: 760-367-3445 | Fax: 760-367-3366 | 29Chamber@29Chamber.org | www.29Chamber.org