by Buzzard
June 3, 2010

The first ever Bistro Escondido wine and cheese tasting will be held on Saturday, June 5th at the Starlite courtyard in Joshua Tree. They will be serving a fabulous selection of mostly French and California cheeses, alongside other yummy snacks and treats. Tickets are $25 and include a tasting flight of 4 different wines. We will be serving all French and California wines of lesser known varieties. Haven’t you always wanted to compare a French Pinot Noir to a California Pinot Noir, preferably during sunset, with a little plate of cheese and in the company of some fabulous Joshua Tree friends? Reservations are not required but are very helpful. reserve@bistroescondido.com. Things will get underway at 6pm
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If you’re looking for something fun to do this summer – come on down to Palm Springs VillageFest! The popular weekly street festival which runs every Thursday night along Palm Canyon Drive between Baristo and Amado roads from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. during season – will start an hour later during summer – from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. beginning Thursday, June 3. Look for special events and live entertainment at VillageFest this summer. Organized more than 19 years ago, VillageFest is consistently voted the best weekly event in the area – attracting thousands of visitors and offering more than 200 booths with art, handcrafted items and unique food. Shops, boutiques, galleries and restaurants stay open late. For more information, visit www.villagefest.org.

Give your kids or yourself something fun to do this summer! Sign up for one of the many exciting programs offered through Palm Springs Parks and Recreation and the Palm Springs Public Library. Youth Swimming – Lessons offered include both group and private lessons with instructor Ann-Britt Holm at the Palm Springs Swim Center located at Sunrise Park. Cost is $45 per session. Adult Fitness Swim – Lessons are offered on Tuesdays & Thursdays at a cost of $45 for a four-week session. For more information, call the Swim Center at (760) 323-8272. Recreational Swimming - Available every day, Monday – Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Camp Palm Springs – This outstanding summer camp for children entering grades 1 – 8 in fall 2010 will run June 14 – Aug. 27 at the Palm Springs Pavilion at Sunrise Park. Day campers will be busy Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with games, crafts, sports, pool time, group projects and much more! For more information, call Parks and Recreation at (760) 323-8272.

Splish, Splash, Blast 2010 Summer Carnival - The Palm Springs Public Library, along with other local organizations and nonprofits, including The Desert Water Agency, Palm Springs Art Museum and Palm Springs Power baseball team, will host this fun-filled event on Saturday, June 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Sunrise Park. It will be a free and fun time for families to come learn about all the activities available in Palm Springs during the summer.
There will be games, arts & crafts – and an opportunity to test your fast-pitch with the Palm Springs Power baseball team and much more!

Make a Splash – READ! Summer Reading Fun Fest June 5- July 31
The Library will officially kick off its popular 2010 Summer Fun Reading Fest on June 5. The eight-week program, which runs through July 31, gives readers of all ages an opportunity to read while earning prizes and participating in special activities and programs. This year’s Fun Fest theme is “Make a Splash” and will highlight water in all programming activities. The Fun Fest will conclude with a finale celebration on Saturday, July 31 with a special guest performer and prize giveaways – including a desktop computer to be given away to one lucky youth (grades Pre-K -5th) and a laptop computer for teens (grades 6 -12). So make sure your kids continue learning and improving their reading skills this summer -- and sign up your family! Registration begins at the carnival on Saturday, June 5 and continues in peron at the Library or online in the Library’s Web site at www.palmspringslibrary.org.

The Conference Works, is producing a 9 hour seminar June 11th at the Westin Mission Hills featuring Dr. John Gray, author of Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus and the best selling relationship author of all time, and Howard Martin, VP of the Heartmath Institute. John has 18 books out and is in great demand internationally, he is coming to Palm Springs -- and not just for a one hour PBS special but for a long, intensive workshop -- and it offers 9 Continuing Education Credits for professionals who need CECs to maintain their certification. John and Howard are longtime friends but this is the first time they are copresenting and it should be most interesting. For info see: Conferenceworks.com.
Two Bunch Palms offers a desert oasis with cool summer prices.  Enjoy the award-winning Spa and world-class cuisine and healing mineral waters of the Grotto.  Escape to tranquility with our New 2010 Summer Specials that include free nights and a complementary deluxe continental breakfast buffet. Deals available from May 26th - September 30, 2010, 50% off a second night’s stay
Reserve any room Sunday – Wednesday and get 50% off your second night.Weekend Special - Friday & Saturday night and receive a 10% discount off each night’s room rate.
New this summer: “TRIO” A one night package that includes room accommodations, one three course dinner and one 60 minute spa treatment per person.  Available Sunday – Friday only.