Palm Springs, CA – November 1, 2007 – Contemporary Lending Group is pleased to announce the opening of their new branch office in the San Francisco Bay Area. Consumers in the Palm Springs market have had the opportunity to experience hassle free home mortgage lending and now borrowers in the Bay Area can experience the same. The company offers lending services for those buying or refinancing homes throughout California. Lending services also include land, construction and commercial lending.
As part of the growing Contemporary Lending Group team the company is also pleased to announce the addition of John and Jennifer Caravalho along with Bryan Bodas to open the Bay Area office. Both John and Jennifer have vast knowledge of home mortgage lending as well as home sales. John has over 25 years experience in the home mortgage field and has been an award winning performer for many years. Jennifer has over 15 years real estate experience which includes home mortgages, home sales as well as title and escrow. Bryan has been involved in residential real estate for over 10 years and has been involved in real estate loans for three years.
“Our mission is to set new customer service standards in the residential and commercial mortgage loan industry,” said Robert Gray, Principal and co-founder of CLG. “We strive to make the process easier, more comfortable and professional from the moment someone meets with one of our Contemporary Lending Group representatives, contacts us by phone, or visits our website (www.contemporarylendinggroup.com). CLG focuses on meeting their needs until the loan is closed.”
With extensive customer service and corporate experience with Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies, as well as the real estate industry, the firm’s founders examined the steps involved in handling mortgage loans and have streamlined the lending process. CLG offers financing through more than 40 lenders, providing a great variety of interest rates and payment options. The company offers in-house escrow and notary services, creating a one-stop shop, which tremendously enhances efficiency and save customers time. Refinancing can be completed in 21 days.
“Enhanced communication is crucial to meeting our customer service objectives,” said Alan Bloom, Principal and co-founder. Calls during regular business hours are answered by live personnel; customers do not have to encounter automated voice mail systems.
The company also offers online services, providing enhanced access around the clock. Customers can obtain loan applications on the Web and easily determine payments with a handy on line mortgage calculator. Additionally, customers can also utilize the “live chat” feature on our web site to interact with our Loan Officers via their computer.
Bloom and Gray have assembled a seasoned team of 14 fulltime loan officers and two loan processors. Contemporary Lending Group now has offices in Palm Springs, San Diego and the San Francisco Bay Area. For more information, visit www.contemporarylendinggroup.com
Monday, October 29, 2007
CONTEMPORARY LENDING GROUP OPENS BRANCH OFFICE IN THE GREATER SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA MARKET
LGBT Estate & Financial Planning Seminar Series
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
OCTOBER 12, 2007
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
KIMBERLY NICHOLS
760.464.6000
BEST BEST & KRIEGER AND MERRILL LYNCH TO CO-SPONSOR FREE LGBT ESTATE & FINANCIAL PLANNING SEMINAR SERIES BEGINNING NOVEMBER 8, 2007
Best, Best & Krieger LLP and Merrill Lynch are co-sponsoring an extensive ongoing seminar series on all aspects of estate and financial planning geared to the specific and unique concerns of the LGBT community. The eight sessions will take place monthly from November 2007 through June 2008, alternating between the Hotel Zoso in Palm Springs and the Rancho Las Palmas Resort in Rancho Mirage. Each session will focus on one key topic, presented by BB&K estate planning attorney Joseph Hahn and Merrill Lynch financial advisors Mark Marshall and Daniel Lass, with occasional guest speakers. All sessions are FREE to the public. RSVPs are encouraged and attendees can call or e-mail Amanda Welsh at (760) 837-1605 or Amanda.Welsh@BBKLaw.com, to sign up.
“The LGBT community faces an entirely different set of concerns when it comes to planning their estates and finances and our goal with these seminars is to break these issues down into simple concepts so that everyone can formulate their own planning strategies and move forward in a way where they feel safe, secure and fully informed,” says Joseph Hahn, a BB&K Attorney who specializes in estate planning and probate.
The full schedule includes:
The Basics of LGBT Estate & Financial Planning
November 8, 2007
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Hotel Zoso
The Five Worst LGBT Estate Planning Mistakes
December 6, 2007
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Rancho Las Palmas
The Living Trust: Why You Need One
January 3, 2008
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Hotel Zoso
Financial Planning For Gay and Lesbian Parents
February 7, 2008
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Rancho Las Palmas
Minimizing Estate Taxes
March 6, 2008
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Hotel Zoso
Estate Planning for Your Companion Animals
April 3, 2008
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Rancho Las Palmas
Leaving Your Legacy: Charitable Giving Strategies
May 8, 2008
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Hotel Zoso
Planning Ahead for Long Term Care
June 5, 2008
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Rancho Las Palmas
Best Best & Krieger LLP is a full-service law firm with over 185 attorneys in offices strategically located to serve California's most dynamic communities. In meeting the needs of public and private sector clients, BB&K offers unique experience in handling complex, multi-disciplinary issues and providing solutions of common interest to leaders of both business and government. For more information, visit www.bbklaw.com.
Vote Yes On C - Truth about Shadowrock
THE TRUTH ABOUT SHADOWROCK
Don't fall for the lies.The truth is that Shadowrock will protect almost 1,000 acres of the Chino Cone as permanent open space. The 5-star destination resort will help revitalize Palm Springsand generate more than $2 million a year in tax revenue for the city.
LIE #1:"Shadowrock will rip out part of the Chino Canyon Oasis"
THE TRUTH:The oasis is not even on the Shadowrock property! The oasis can't be touched.
LIE #2:"The Shadowrock extension allows installing sewer, water, electric lines and other
utilities above ground "
THE TRUTH:The City of Palm Springs requires that all utilities be underground. Source: City of Palm Springs Conditions of Approval Revised 1997, Items 27A and 27B.
LIE #3:"U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has determined that Shadowrock could result in the loss of all the bighorn sheep in the San Jacinto Mountains."
THE TRUTH:Exactly the opposite. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Field Officer who conducted the Biological Consultation on Shadowrock wrote: "After reviewing the current status and environmental baseline of the species, effects of proposed action, and cumulative effects and the Recovery Plan, it is our biological opinion that the proposed action is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of the Peninsular bighorn sheep, or adversely modify designated critical habitat." [Underscoring and color added for emphasis.] Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Biological Consultation, March 2007, Page 90.
LIE #4:"Shadowrock violates current zoning in the Chino Cone Guidelines."
THE TRUTH:Under the Guidelines for Planning Area 2 in the Chino Cone Ordinance, Shadowrock could receive permits for almost 700 dwelling units, far more than the 405 allowed under the current Development Agreement. Source: Chino Cone Guideline, Ordinance No. 1700, codified as Zoning Code Section.
LIE #5:"Shadowrock exposes the City to huge restoration costs if the developer goes bust."
THE TRUTH:The city is, in fact exposed to NO RESTORATION COSTS. The City of Palm Springs has required that the developer post a Restoration Bond to restore the land to its original condition should the project be abandoned. Therefore, the project could not start construction unless that bond is posted. Source: Covenant between the City of Palm Springs and Shadowrock, March 30, 2007, Item 5.
LIE #6:"This outdated, 1993 Development Agreement does not save one acre of open space."
THE TRUTH:The project has already donated 565 acres to the City of Palm Springs. An additional 400 acres of property owned by Shadowrock or purchased from other property owners will be preserved in perpetual conservation easements under the developer's agreement with the federal government. Source: Conditions of Approval Revised 1997, Item 96: "As the developer has gift deeded to the city's Parks, Open Space and Trails Foundation 565 acres of real property..."
LIE #7:"Stop the 2,000 home development."
THE TRUTH:The Shadowrock Development Agreement permits no more than 405 dwelling units - a far cry from the "2,000 home development" the opposition described to voters in 2006 to frighten them into signing the petition.
LIE #8:"Ask the developer to go back to the drawing table ."
THE TRUTH:Shadowrock's opponents will stop at nothing – including lies and scare tactics – to stop any and all development in the Chino Cone. They don't want to see revised plans. Even their signage admits that their goal is "No Shadowrock." They simply want to take away privately-owned property without paying for it. We will not allow that to happen.
It is time to for Palm Springs to grow. Vote Yes on C
We need to stop this group of people that put a halt to development in Palm Springs. They want it all shops, police protection, keep the village look and feel. I agree with this but is we don't stand up and say we want development and new destination resorts in Palm Springs than all the destination resorts will continue to go down valley. Along with tax money that pay for all the city services and all the shopping. But we have T-shirt stores and only one fine jewelry store left in downtown Palm Springs.
Friday, October 26, 2007
Fundamental Christian Thinking is Dangerously Wrong!
After Reading “A Christian Foundation” I am again reminded what is dangerously wrong with Fundamental Christian thinking. D’Souza would have you believed that we owe all of modern day science, moral behavior and law to Christians. What he and many Fundamental Christians fail to realize is that there is a long and rich history before the birth of Christ. Every single great scholar that D’Souza mentions is born after the birth of Christ, how convenient for his article. He gives no credit that our roots in government, science, medicine and social order fine their beginnings with the Roman’s, Egyptians, Greeks, Hindu’s and many other eastern cultures. Let’s remember that Christ was not a “Westerner” but from the Middle East.
D’Souza wants us to consider the Words of Thomas Jefferson. A typical ploy when Christians want you to believe that this nation was founded on Christian belief. But what he fails to tell you is that Thomas Jefferson said that his bill for religious liberty was “Meant to comprehend, within the mantle of its protection, the Jew and the Gentile, the Christian and the Mahoetan, the Hindu, and infidel of every denomination.” Jon Meacham author of “American Gospel” writes that Andrew Jackson resisted bids in the 1820’s to form a “Christian Party in politics, Abraham Lincoln buried a proposed “Christian amendment” to the Constitution to declare the nation’s fealty to Jesus. “The founders were not anti-religion. Many of them were faithful in their personal lives, and in their public language they evoked God. They ground the founding principle of the nation that all men were created equal in the divine. They wanted faith to be one threat in the country’s tapestry, not the whole tapestry.
Fundamentalist Christians distort history constantly, most have never read a history book other then the bible and for any one that has read that it can quickly be recognized as not a very good source of history at all. Few have any idea of how this nation was really founded. But yet they like D’Souza spare no time to wave falsehoods and distortions in front of the media and anyone who will listen to drive home their agenda. That agenda, that we should all live under their belief system. Can you imagine for one minute the freedoms that would be lost in this country with a Christian run government?
What is sad in watching and reading the recent news coverage on how Conservative Christians are not happy with the Republican list of Presidential hopefuls, why because they are not “Conservative Enough”. Where is all the great and free thinking that D’Souza talks about here?
This is the editorial I sent to USA Today just Yesterday. Hope they print it.
Charlie Palm Springs
Real Estate Prices UP 5% in the US stronger demand in the West
The Wall Street Journal published an article today that the sale of new single family homes rose 4.8% in September to a rate of 770,000.
The rise in new homes sales was attributed to stronger demand in the WEST. There was enough demand in the Western region of the U.S. to compensate for lags in other parts of the country.
The median price of new homes sales across the U.S. rose 5% to $238,000.00.
GREAT NEWS that the inventory of new homes is being absorbed. This should impact the home prices in the Valley. ALL GOOD NEWS FOR SELLERS!
Time to buy your new home before Home Prices in Palm Springs and interest rates start to rise.
Buying or Selling call Mike McCoy or Ken Simpson at 760-333-1834 for your free no obligation consultation. www.McCoySimpsonProperties.com
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
"For the Bible Tells Me So"
Bob Greenbaum how makes his home in Rancho Mirage is one of the executive producers of this incredible movie. "For the Bible Tells Me So" is currently playing now thou Nov 2 at the Camelot in Palm Springs. This movie is what the Bible Tells Me So about Homosexual life style and the views of many. You will be amazed what you will learn and hopefully walk out of the theater with more of a loving and inclusive attitude about all of Gods creations.
Comment
All is Good that is made by God and that goes for all people no matter who they are, what they believe and who they love. Man & the church creates war and hatred that consumes so many people on this earth to day that leads to death and intolerance for others. It is not God.
www.forthebibletellsmeso.org
Vote Yes On C - Time to move forward
Five-star impact
So what's the big deal about a five-star hotel making its way to Palm Springs?Several things, says Stan Castleton, Shadowrock's developer.
There's buzz that is generated as soon as the announcement comes that a five-star property is coming to town, he said."They say, 'There's something pretty great going on there. We gotta check it out,'" Castleton said.
Then only buzz in our city now is Palm Springs is on a downward spiral and all the infighting as Rancho Mirage grows.
It also means room rates of up to $1,000, which could mean $1.5 million filtered into the city's transient occupancy taxes. The entire project could bring about $2 million to the city annually.
More police protection that the city needs desperately the taxes will help pay for more protection.
Five-star properties also have highly trained staff to cater to a client's every whim.
This is true on the management and their staff they are highly trained.
Five-star properties also draw arts, medical and high-end business meetings. Along with retail better end shoppers that are not just interested it a tee shirt store. They spend more!
Ecological ideas
Shadowrock's developers and architects have a host of ideas about how to make their project environmentally sensitive.In-room video to explain eco-conscious ideas.Real-life and virtual educational programs by ecological experts on how to reduce personal carbon footprints and lead a healthier life.
Library of "stimulating" books and a movie channel with documentaries including "An Inconvenient Truth."In-room gift booklets on how to take the experience home.Hybrid or electric vehicles.
Remote employee parking.
Alternative heating and cooling systems.
Dew collectors along trails to provide a landscape watering source.
Solar power.
Green walls of living plants for natural cooling and humidification.
The people that don't want you to vote for C just want every thing to stay the same and just be a complainer about about everything. No Growth! We elected the city council to do our bidding and if every time we question what the do by holding it up in court or putting to a city vote it will more business away and be the death of this great city.
Vote Yes On C - Move Forward
Discovery museum annual Halloween party
The Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert in Rancho Mirage will have its annual Halloween party Sunday.
The festivities will include games and a costume contest.
Tickets are available at the museum's gift store for $3.
The party is from 1 to 3 p.m.
The museum is at 71-701 Gerald Ford Drive.
Information: 321-0602.
Palm Springs Library Pumpkin Decorating Contest
The Palm Springs Public Library is pleased to announce its second annual pumpkin decorating contest.Children of all ages are encouraged to participate by bringing a decorated, not carved, pumpkin to the Public Library beginning mid-October. Pumpkins will be judged beginning this upcoming Friday.The Youth department of the Library will hold the pumpkins entered in the contest on display and the winners will be announced on Oct. 30 at the "Not So Scary Stories" program at 6:30 p.m.The pumpkins entered in the contest can be of any size. Decorating methods can vary, applications such as paint, markers and other creative material may be used.For more information please contact Julie Warren at the Palm Springs Public Library 416-6731.
Carole Hampton tribute to Lena Horne
Jazz singer Carole Hampton will perform a tribute to Lena Horne at 8 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Woodhaven Country Club, 41-555 Woodhaven Drive, Palm Desert.
Now a Coachella Valley resident, Hampton has performed in clubs in London, New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.
The show will be preceded by a three-course dinner, with no-host bar, beginning at 6 p.m.
Cost for dinner and the show is $49.95; show only, $25.
Information: 202-4540
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Spiritually Incorrect - Vanda Mikoloski
>>"Spiritually Incorrect" Comedy of Vanda Mikoloski Hits the Desert at the Palm Springs Spiritual Enrichment Center - The Palm Springs Spiritual Enrichment Center brings the stand-up comedy of Vanda Mikoloski to the desert for an evening of hilarity. Speaking of her show "Spiritually Incorrect: The Journey to Enlightenment", Vanda says, "First and foremost, the show is about having fun and laughing at ourselves in the oh-so-elusive pursuit of enlightenment or happiness. Secondly, it's about revealing the absurdities and foibles that arise as we pursue everything from the most ancient spiritual practices to the latest and greatest in groups, courses, techniques, books and movies on our road to 'the answer.' Thirdly, it's about healing through joyful connection. Please, somebody, grow back a limb. It'll look great on my website." Vanda's show will be at the Palm Springs Spiritual Enrichment Center on Saturday, October 20 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available from the center for $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Please call 760/323-5447 for more information or to order your tickets for this spiritually uproarious evening of comedy.
17th Year of Palm Springs Follies Opens
Kaye Ballard Opens Fabulous Palm Springs Follies' 17th Year. "They don't make 'em like they used to!" says Fabulous Palm Springs Follies impresario Riff Markowitz, adding, "The Follies is living proof that classic musical-comedy talent still thrills audiences. So who better to be the first guest star of our 17th season than legendary comedienne Kaye Ballard?" Ballard performs live onstage at the historic Plaza Theatre from October 30 through December 31. Tickets may be purchased at the Follies Box Office at 760-327-0225 or online at www.psfollies.com.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Jeffery Cosmos moves to JP Mogan Chase Bank
Jeffery Cosmos and his assistant Jeff Mansfield have made a move. They are now at JP Morgan Chase Bank offering great home mortgage rates, in-house processing, meaning better service.
Jeffrey's phone number is 760-799-1722 and his email is jeffrey.p.cosmos@chase.com to make your appointment for new or to refinance your existing property.
Book your holiday party at Wang's in the Desert
Wang's in the Desert,
Now is the time to book your upcoming holiday party at Wang's.
Here are a few benifits of letting us host your party:
We are able to customize pre-set menus for a variety of budgets and tastes
Wang’s main room is expansive with seating to accommodate up to 160 guests with the flexibility of the smaller groups in semi private areas
Our VIP room is available for up to 16 guests.
Our outdoor patio can seat up to 70 guests and large cocktail receptions can take advantage of the 20 foot open air bar
The best part of having your holiday party at Wang's, we do all the clean up and wash the dishes!
For more information concact Alford Harrison, 760-325-9264visit our website and view our online video, www.wangsinthedesert.comWang's in the Desert is located at:424 S. Indian CanyonPalm Springs, CA 92262Phone: 760.325.9264Fax: 760.325.9262
Monday, October 15, 2007
Desert Sun vs John William
John Williams is running for Palm Springs City Council.
Note form John Williams;
The Desert Sun chose not to endorse my campaign in the Sunday, October 14th edition. I have no issue with their choosing not to endorsement me. That's their decision. But I do have an issue with the mean spirited, unnecessary attack on me personally. Their statements about the fact that years ago Jean-Guy and I rented space for movies to be filmed at the hotel were uncalled for, hurtful, and border on homophobia. This issue was again brought out by The Desert Sun to discredit my campaign. We cannot let this kind of right-wing, biased journalism defeat us. We have to fight back!
Comment:
Is this just John Williams being embarrassed by his past and does not want to own up to it or is the Desert Sun Homophobic? Everyone has a past and John and Jean-Guy just need to admit it happened, if it did and why and what they have learned form it. We all have past and we all need to except others past and move on.
Did the Desert Sun do this just out of malice as they do so much of the time to discredit candidates they don't like. If you believe this is the fact then we all need to call the Desert Sun on it and make them stop the unneeded personal attacks on candidates they have issues with. Or are they going to call it freedom of the press and they need to report the all the dirt. Where were they when Mary Bono was talking about family values as she was sleeping with a married Florida Congressman and braking up that marriage and the reports of them being seen in the back dark corner on the Democratic side being very close to her new married man. Not making it up people it was in the DC Congressional Reporter Last Year. I sent that on to the Desert Sun and of course the never printed it. Why? That's right they love Mary Bono and she was the 2006 hottest babe in the US Congress!
John is calling for his friends and supports help! He hopes each of you who believe in him and his Candace to write a letter to The Desert Sun supporting my campaign. Or put your comment here and email it to your friends and other supports of John Williams.
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Trent Blanchard Launch Party for New Book "Tripel A's"
On Thursday, December 13th, from 6-8 p.m. at the Viceroy Palm Springs, Trent Blanchard will celebrate the launch of his new book "Triple A's" For the Soul. Please mark your calendars now for this exciting party. For more information please contact info@trentblachard.com.
Palm Springs Mayor Candidate Arlene Battishill Call For Roxann Ploss to Withdrawal Candidancy Immediatly!
Letter from Palm Springs Mayor Candidate Arlene Battishill sent out via e-mail on 10/13/07 at 3:42pm.
I am calling for the immediate withdrawal of Roxann Ploss from the City Council race. I was shocked when I opened the paper late this morning to discover the details of Ms. Ploss' deception. I was also furious that this deception was revealed right after I had sent out a mass email endorsing her candidacy. I had no prior knowledge of Ms. Ploss' activities and feel betrayed to have discovered what I have. When Stefanie Frith interviewed me for the story, I thought all of the activity on the part of the candidates was a bunch of horseplay and was to be expected, but upon reading the details in the story today, I am shocked, saddened, and angry that I was taken in by someone who I truly believed would act in a manner that was going to make things better for us in Palm Springs. Apparently this is not so and I can only ask, no, DEMAND, that she withdraw from the race to demonstrate that she in fact does have some integrity. This election should not have taken this turn and this kind of behavior should have been weeded out a long time ago. Fortunately, we know what we do now and can do something about it. Rather than run the risk of something like this happening again, I will not endorse any other candidates.
What is your thoughts about Ms Ploss and should she withdrawal for miss leading Ms Battishill to get her endorsement for City Council?
Thursday, October 11, 2007
HRC - Palm Springs Garden Party
The Human Rights Campaign Palm Springs Garden Party will be Saturday, November 3, 2007 form 1:30 - 4:00PM at the Andreas Hills Estate, Home of Randal Brown.
Become a Corporate Sponsor of the Garden Party!
Presenting Sponsor $5,000.00
Equality Sponsor $2,500.00
Visionary Sponsor $1,000.00
Benefits based on sponsorship level and include tickets, advertising placement.
Tickets are:
$250.00 Host Committee includes 2 tickets
$ 60.00 General Admission
$ 40.00 Federal Club Members
To RSVP please contact: bradpwhite@cox.net or 760-333-7845
For more information on this event please visit: http:/ocibps.hrc.org.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
The Desert Rainbow Foundation
The Desert Rainbow Foundation proudly presents its Annual Evening of Song, Friendship & Giving, Saturday November 17, 2007 at Westin Mission Hills, 71333 Dinah Shore Avenue, Rancho Mirage Ca.
Starring Grammy and Tony Award Winning Artist Jennifer Holliday.
The evening begins with cocktails at 5:30 pm and silent auction through out the evening, Dinner at 6:30pm, close of the silent auction and then the Evening of Song begins with our guest Star Jennifer Holliday.
Dinner tickets are prepaid reservations only for $250.00 each and tables of 10 at $2,500.00. To order tickets, visit www.DesertRainbowFoundation.net or call 760-864-1234.
To advertise in the dinner program please contact Tom Bassett at 760-322-2949 and to donate to the silent auction please contact Jim Gurney at 760-416-6939 or Tom Bassett at 760-322-2949.
The Desert Rainbow Foundation organizes community fund raising events to support persons in need, regardless of race, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual preference, political affection or social standing.
At this year's Luau, the Desert Rainbow Foundation Scholarship Awards celebration, awarded 16 scholarships in the amount of $46,000, making the Desert Rainbow Foundation the largest private non-profit granter in the Coachella Valley.
The Desert Rainbow Foundation mission is to reach out with support throughout the entire Coachella Valley to enrich the lives of all of our citizens and to promote the acceptance of our rich diversity.
"What The %Bleep # Is Life Coaching?"
Tune In To KMIR6Palm SpringsFriday, October 12th6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. PacificLife Coach Trent Promotes "What The %Bleep #Is Life Coaching?" Event!
I am thrilled to announce that I will be appearing LIVE on the KMIR6 morning show in Palm Springs to promote, "What the %Bleep# is Life Coaching" on Friday, October 12th between the hours of 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Mark your calendars and set your Tivo's NOW and begin your Friday morning with me! Stay in your pj's, tune in, grab your morning cup of java and catch me as I promote this event brought to you by the Desert Coaches Network - myself, Mark Bilkey, Bryna Blum, MJ Chapman, Timothy Dahl, Leslie Gebhart, Nancy Joseph, Jasenka Sabanovic, and Ahriah Vocare.
This is a great opportunity to introduce viewers to the concept of Life Coaching and invite them to participate at the event which is being held, Saturday, October 13 from 2 - 6 p.m. at the RCSD Spiritual Center in Palm Desert.
Invite your friends, family and even the family pet to tune in!Also, it's not too late to make "What the %BLEEP# is Life Coaching?" a part of your weekend plans.
The cost is only $9.99 for this speed coaching event. While there, you can also enjoy our "Art Fare" where local Coachella Valley artists and healers will be displaying their artwork and services for purchase.For additional information about this event please go to www.trentblanchard.com
Have a blessed day, Trent Blanchard
Trent Blanchard Life Coach 420 N. Villa Court, Suite 202 Palm Springs CA 92262
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
20th Anneversary Desert Aids Walk
This is the 20th Anneversary of Desert Aids Walk benifiting the clients of Desert Aids Project. The event will begin at Frances Stevens Park, Palm Canyon and Alejo in Palm Springs, registration begins at 7:30 AM and the walk steps off at 9:30AM.
To sign up or for more information please go to http://www.desertaidsproject.org/aidswalk/index.html or contact the Desert Aids Project at 760-323-2188.
Dinner in the Canyons Oct 13, 2007
For 11 years the Dinner in the Canyons has been the primary fundraiser for the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum.
Each annual dinner has had an element of Cahuilla culture in the form of bird singers and Native dancers. But this year the executive director Michael Hammond of the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum had a crazy idea: just having food form North, Central and South America, food from the new world.
The Hyatt Regency's own Executive Chef Maureen DeLapp will be in charge of creating the events menu. Just a little teaser, she has created three dressings using wildflower honey and mint in one and pumpkin seeds in the other two.
The evening begins with a cocktail reception, then is followed by a three-course dinner, a live auction, and Native entertainment. Guests enjoy the sights, sounds, and cuisine of Native peoples at this most unique event.
To know more go to www.acomuseum.org or call 760-778-1079
Johnny Mercer Estate
today that The Johnny Mercer Estate is back on the market and is proud to announce that Mike McCoy & Ken Simpson, McCoy-Simpson Properties one of the top real estate teams in Palm Springs has just listed the Johnny Mercer Estate at 282 Camino Carmelita in Palm Springs, California. The Johnny Mercer Estate is one of the last unspoiled 1.08 acres (approx) available in the Mesa that can be developed.
The Johnny Mercer Estate, with the original initial “M” for Mercer imbedded in the walkway as you enter the compound, is 1.08 acres. It has a lighted tennis court, blue mosaic tiled pool, and a citrus tree filled orchard. The Hacienda entry courtyard faces East with a side-gabled roof that covers the patio and is perfect for outside dining, relaxing and entertaining. The estate has a Master Suite with French Doors opening onto a large patio with views of the impeccably manicured great lawn, lighted tennis court and gardens. The master / guest bedroom is large with a sitting area around the tile fireplace with French Doors opening up to a small deck that leads to the blue mosaic tile pool with views of the Warner Brothers Estate and the San Jacinto Mountains to the West. The Johnny Mercer Estate was carefully restored and updated in 2005 including New Wood and Ceramic Tile floors, a Chefs Kitchen with Granite Counter Tops, updated Bathrooms and a beautifully re-conditioned tennis court.
Johnny Mercer was the best Hollywood Lyricist and Song writer, winning 4 Oscars for Best Song; 1946 “On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe” for the movie The Harvey Girls staring Judy Garland; 1951 “In The Cool, Cool, Cool Of The Evening” for the movie Here Comes The Groom; 1961 “Moon River” for the movie Breakfast at Tiffany’s and in 1962 “Days of Wine and Roses” for the movie Days of Wine and Roses.
In 1942 Johnny Mercer and two partners founded Capitol Records, the first West coast label, and by 1946, Capitol was established as one of the Big Six record labels in the world. In 1949 Capitol Records purchased the KHJ Studios on Melrose Avenue next to the Paramount Pictures Lot in Hollywood. In 1955, the English record company EMI acquired 96% of Capitol Records stock for $8.5 million. EMI’s classical Angel Records label was merged into Capitol in 1957.
After Merceer’s death in 1976 in Bel Air, CA. his widow, Ginger Mehan Mercer, arranged to give some unfinished lyrics he had written to Manilow to possibly develop into complete songs. Among these was a piece titled “When October Goes”. Manilow put his own melody to the lyric and issued it as a single in 1984. It became a top 10 Adult Contemporary hit in the United States.
After his death, his widow Ginger Mehan Mercer returned to Palm Springs and lived in their compound until her death. In 1995 the Estate was sold by his son and daughter John Jefferson Mercer and Georgia Amanda Corwin.
The Johnny Mercer Estate is being offered at $2,095,000. The Estate has been subdivided into 3 lots each having its own APN Tax #. The Residence and Pool West Lot is 22,215 sf (approx), center lot is 11,335 sf (approx), and the most Eastern lot is 13,503 sf (approx). Survey documents are available only upon request to Mike McCoy 760-333-1834 and Ken Simpson 760-861-6895 with Prudential California Realty, Palm Springs Downtown office.
To learn more and view photos of the Johnny Mercer Estate please visit http://www.mccoysimpsonproperties.com/ or http://www.johnnymercerestate.info/ .
