Programs & Exhibits Guide - September - November 2019

September through
November 2019

Library Hours Nearly All of Our

Monday to Tuesday FREEPrograms Are
9 am to 6 pm
File that under fact,
Wednesday not fiction!
9 am to 8 pm
Thanks to the support of
Thursday to Saturday our generous donors.
9 am to 6 pm
Unless otherwise noted, programs
Closed Sundays are presented by the

Library Closures Rancho Mirage Library
and Observatory Foundation.
Labor Day
Monday, September 2

Veterans Day
Monday, November 11

Early Closures
Library closes at 5 pm
Wednesday, November 13
and Wednesday, November 27

Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 28
Friday, November 29

71-100 Hwy 111 We Want to Hear from You!
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Tel: (760) 341-7323 Have a program idea or a connection to a
Fax: (760) 341-5213 person or organization we should feature?
Send us a message to tell us your ideas and let
Email: programming@
ranchomiragelibrary.org us know how we’re doing!

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Cover Image: cheetah cub by
Mary Wykstra.

Welcome to Your Rancho Mirage Library
and Observatory

As we conclude a busy summer and look forward to a new season of exciting programs, it quickly
becomes clear just how important partnership and collaboration have become in relation to what
happens here at the Library and Observatory. In the last year alone, we have presented public lectures
with colleagues from Sunnylands, been home to monthly meetings and free public author talks hosted
by the Palm Springs Writers Guild, welcomed the Rancho Mirage Fire Department and Emergency
Preparedness Commission for safety events, and worked with the Desert Recreation District to
host children’s activities. Of course, we are also home to the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival which
provides funding for free film and writers series presented throughout the year (see pages 16–17). We
look forward to continuing and building upon these and many other successful collaborations.

In this spirit, we are excited to be partnering with The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens for a new
lecture series this season. Be sure to join us for three fantastic afternoon lectures this fall. Mary
Wykstra will talk about cheetah conservation on September 17. Dr. James Danoff-Burg will
discuss community-based conservation of animals on October 22. And on November 20, The
Living Desert’s President and CEO Allen Monroe will tell us how we can work together to combat
climate change and save our wildlife.

Additional Highlights

• James Griswold returns this October to present a series of four epic roadshow musical films.
Enjoy A Star is Born on October 7, West Side Story on October 14, Funny Girl on October 21,
and Hello, Dolly! on October 28.

• Looking for some positive stories when it comes to relations between the U.S. and Russia? Join
us for The Russian Job: The Forgotten Story of How America Saved the Soviet Union from
Ruin with Dr. Douglas Smith on November 12, followed a week later by Melting the Ice
Curtain: The Extraordinary Story of Citizen Diplomacy on the Russia-Alaska Frontier with
David Ramseur on November 19.

• The Community Room will be rocking on November 20 as we welcome Finnegan Blue for a
night of toe-tapping, high energy music that ranges from bluegrass to Stevie Wonder to New
Orleans style Second Line.

When it comes to partnership, it’s also important to acknowledge our most valuable community
partner: YOU! Whether it’s by directly sponsoring a program, providing an annual gift to the
Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory Foundation, donating artifacts for our recent Apollo 11
celebration, or helping to create our amazing new collaborative alphabet art piece in the Children’s
Room, we couldn’t do what we do without your support.

Your partners in lifelong learning,
The Staff of the Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory

To sign up for email alerts about upcoming programming and to view a complete online calendar with information
updated daily visit our website at ranchomiragelibrary.org.

People of all abilities are encouraged to attend Library programs. If you have special communication or access
needs, please contact the Library at 760-341-7323 four business days in advance of the event(s) you will attend.

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Meet our Staff

Jeffrey Clayton, Senior Librarian
Originally from North Carolina, Jeff was a middle school science
teacher before getting his Master’s of Library Science degree. He was a
middle and high school librarian before moving to California where he
entered public librarianship. Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory
is the third public library system he has worked for.
“It is a pleasure to work in Rancho Mirage, where the library is valued
by both city government and the residents. The local commitment to
lifelong learning at this library is incredible.”

John Wilson, Audiovisual Technician
John Wilson is a recent addition to the Rancho Mirage Library and
Observatory staff. His multidisciplinary approach in the field of
audiovisual technology has led to diverse professional roles including
audiovisual engineering, music composition for film and television,
and education at both state and community colleges. He was recently
nominated for an NAACP theatre award for best sound and holds
Bachelor’s and Master’s of Fine Arts degrees from the California
Institute of the Arts.
“What is most impressive about the Rancho Mirage Library is its commitment and dedication
to providing the community with quality content. The diversity of the programming schedule
in many disciplines including art, science, music, and literature provides a very unique
opportunity for community engagement at a library facility. I am proud to be a part of this
exceptional organization.”

Lauren Zuckerberg, Observatory Coordinator
Lauren joined the Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory in early
summer of 2019 as the Library’s first Observatory Coordinator. She has
worked as an engineer in the field of aviation, taught astronomy classes
at the undergraduate level, and was previously a Project Manager at
the National Radio Astronomy Observatory. Lauren holds Bachelor’s
Degrees in Aviation Engineering Technology and Astrophysics, and she
holds a Master’s Degree in Astronomy. Lauren loves sharing her passion
for astronomy with others and is delighted to help fulfill the Library’s
mission of lifelong learning.
“The trust and support from the City to equip our Library with a public observatory is
phenomenal, and I’m grateful every day to come to work at the Rancho Mirage Library and
Observatory. My colleagues are outstanding and continue to inspire me as we strive to provide
programming that is both educational and fun for our patrons.”

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Library Card Updates

As the Library and Observatory evolves, we continue to explore how we can most effectively
serve our patrons. This September we will be simplifying our Library card system, allowing you
to carry just one card that will give you access to all the services and programs available to you.
Cardholder categories and their corresponding card designs can be seen below.

Bleed area - Artwork shall extend .125” beyond edge of card. CP1884-S Rancho Mirage Resident Card

Bleed area - Artwork shall extend .125” beyond edge of card.

Donor Card

Patron Card Juvenile Card

30 MIL CR80 EN W/ SIG + 1 KTG (2.625” X 1.25”)

Alternatively, any category cardholder can also choose one of the two winning designs from this
summer’s Library card design contest. Stop by the circulation desk to pick up your new card!

Designed by Kaitlyn Honor Designed by Daphne Le

Introducing Premier Programs

Donors and Rancho Mirage residents will no longer need to carry a separate “Gold Card” to
take advantage of priority access to our most popular events and programs! Eligible card holders
can replace their existing Library card and Gold Card with a new card that functions as both.
Simply arrive early and show your new Library card at the door for entry into any programs that
have been designated “Premier” (look for the ram’s head logo in this program guide).
All residents of Rancho Mirage, and donors who contribute $100 or more annually to the Rancho
Mirage Library and Observatory Foundation, can take advantage of early access to Premier
programs and stargazing registration.

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Table of Contents

Community Showcase Lectures

Palm Springs Writers Guild 6 Who’s Afraid of Opera? 12
Book Discussion Group 7 Wings of a Flying Tiger 12
LifeStream Blood Drive 7 A Decade of Success for Cheetah
Better than Fiction 8 Conservation 13
Book Sale 8 Killing Poachers is Not the Answer 13
Researching Your Home’s History 8 The Reality of Our Changing Climate and
How it Affects Our Wildlife 13
Music
Historic Neighborhoods 14
The History of Blues in America 9 African Americans in Aviation 14
Pure Imagination with Pianist The Russian Job 15
Melting the Ice Curtain 15
Richard Glazier 9
An Evening with Lizann Warner 10 50 Fabulous Years in Fashion 16

Jim Borax’s California Cabaret 10 Film
Finnegan Blue 11
RMWF Film Club 17
11 Docu-Mondays 18
An Afternoon with Michael Dante 18
Epic Roadshow Musicals Film Series 19

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Finnegan Blue A Decade of Success for Cheetah Conservation
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Observatory Exhibits

Jupiter: The King of the Planets 20 Marx Brothers Collection 27
Where Do We Go from Here? 20 Apollo Program Collection 27

Mercury: Scorched Land of the Donors
Wobbling Sun 21
Swoon @ the Moon 21 Library Donors 28
World Space Week 21
Calendar
Teens, Kids and Families
Complete Calendar of Activities 35
Storytimes 22
Family Night 23 Look for the ram’s head icon
International Talk Like a Pirate Day 23 that marks our Premier programs!
Kids Book Discussion Groups 24 All residents of Rancho Mirage and donors who
Design It • Make It 25 contribute $100 or more annually to the Rancho
LEGO Club 25 Mirage Library and Observatory Foundation can
Halloween Spooktacular 25 take advantage of priority seating for Premier
Youth Theatre Workshops 26 programs by arriving early.
Seussical JR. 26
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The Russian Job (photo: Hoover Institution) 50 Fabulous Years in Fashion (photo: Andreas von Einsiedel)
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Community
Showcase

Palm Springs Writers Guild
Everyone is welcome to attend the
Writers Guild monthly meetings at the
Library. For more information, please visit
palmspringswritersguild.org.
Saturday, September 7, 2–4 pm: “Where I
Used to be From—The Past in Memoir and
Fiction” presented by Eduardo Santiago
Cuban-born Eduardo Santiago’s first novel,
Tomorrow They Will Kiss, was an Edmund
White Debut Fiction Award finalist and won
the Latino Book Award for Best Historical
Novel. His second book, Midnight Rumba,
won the New England Book Award—­ Best
Fiction. His short stories have appeared in
ZYZZYVA, Slow Trains, and The Caribbean
Writer and his nonfiction was published in
the Los Angeles Times, The Advocate, and Out
Traveler magazine. He is currently writing
his next novel, The Weight Of My Shadow.
Santiago holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Antioch University, taught creative writing
at UCLA Extension’s Writers Program for seven years, and currently teaches at Idyllwild Arts
Academy. He is the founder of the Idyllwild Authors Series.
Saturday, October 5, 2–4 pm: Cynthia Mason and Caitlin Alexander
Cynthia Manson is a well-known and respected literary agent who represents several
bestselling authors in a variety of genres. She graduated from Scripps College for Women
in Claremont, CA. Manson has worked in both magazine and book publishing, including
for Sterling Lord Literistic, Putnam, Bertelsmann, Scientific American, and Advertising Age.
She is well connected to the Hollywood community and has brokered numerous deals in the
book-to-film-and-television market.
Caitlin Alexander has been editing books for more than fifteen years. She spent much of that
time at Random House, where she acquired and edited New York Times bestsellers in fiction
and nonfiction. She continues to edit bestselling and award-winning books as a freelance
editor and can be found at www.editedbycaitlin.com.

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Saturday, November 2, 2–4 pm: “How to Produce a Novel and Have it Accepted By a
Major Publishing House” presented by George Galdorisi
George Galdorisi is a career naval aviator. His Navy career included four command tours
and five years as a carrier strike group chief of staff. He has written several books, including
(with Dick Couch) the New York Times bestseller Tom Clancy Presents: Act of Valor; The
Kissing Sailor, which proved the identity of the two principals in Alfred Eisenstaedt’s famous
photograph; and over 200 articles in professional journals and other media. He is the Director
of the Corporate Strategy Group at the Navy’s C4ISR Center of Excellence in San Diego,
California. He and his wife Becky live in Coronado, California.

Book Discussion Group
The Library’s Book Discussion Group meets on the second Friday of each month. No advance
sign-up is necessary! For more information, send an email to [email protected].

Friday, September 13 Friday, October 11 Friday, November 8
10–11:30 am 10–11:30 am 10–11:30 am
Becoming
The Storyteller’s Secret Americanah by Chimamanda
by Sejal Badani Ngozi Adichie by Michelle Obama

LifeStream Blood Drive
Wednesday, October 2, 9 am–2 pm
Support your community and join us for a blood drive!
Throughout the year the Library and Observatory partners
with LifeStream to host these important events. Please be sure
to drink plenty of fluids and bring photo ID with proof of age.
Donors under the age of 17 must bring a signed LifeStream
parental consent form. To learn more and sign-up in advance,
visit lstream.org or call 1-800-879-4484.

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Better Than Fiction: Writing Your Memoir with Flair with
Marj Charlier
The Inlandia Institute presents a series of four workshops to help memoir writers turn their
memories into compelling stories, with the same dialogue, description, pacing, and narration
that make fictional protagonists jump off the page.
Monday, October 7, 10 am–12 pm • Monday, October 14, 10 am–12 pm
Monday, October 21, 10 am–12 pm • Monday, October 28, 10 am–12 pm
A novelist and former Wall Street Journal reporter, Marj Charlier has a BA from Iowa
State University (Phi Beta Kappa), an MA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison,
and an MBA. These workshops will be held in the Conference Room. Registration is
required and limited to 18 participants. To register or learn more, send an email to
[email protected] or leave a message at 206-683-2079.

Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory
Foundation Fall Book Sale Bounty

This big event features an enormous selection of
gently-used books at affordable prices.
Wednesday, October 30, 9 am–5 pm
Thursday, October 31, 9 am–5 pm
Friday, November 1, 9 am–3 pm

Preservation Mirage Seminar: Researching
Your Home’s History with Melissa Riche
Monday, November 4, 10–11:30 am
Have you ever wondered who lived in your home or who
designed it? Researching a home’s history can be a lot of
fun when you know how—as long as you’re internet savvy,
you’ll be able to follow some easy steps.
Author of Mod Mirage and local historian and researcher
Melissa Riche will take you through some case studies
that illustrate the sort of exciting discoveries that can be
made; she’ll also explain the different methods she uses—
all available to the public. Bring a laptop or iPad if you like.
Hand-out sheets will be provided. This seminar is limited
to 50 participants and advance registration is required.
To register visit ranchomiragelibrary.org/preservation.
For additional information or questions contact Melissa
Riche at [email protected].

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Music

The History of Blues in America
Wednesday, October 23, 7–8 pm
A one-hour program led by music historian and acclaimed
guitarist Joey Leone, along with two other musicians,
covering the history, influence, and impact of American
blues music through songs, stories, and historical facts. As
a uniquely American genre of music, blues has influenced
virtually all contemporary music over the past seven
decades. Leone also highlights a recurring theme of how
this style of music brought people together in good times
and bad. Leone has toured as a sideman guitar player for
many high profile artists including Etta James, The Coasters, Sam & Dave, Wilson Pickett,
Chaka Khan, and many more. Growing up in Brooklyn, New York, Leone credits the public
library system as an important part of his education, helping him discover his passion for
music and music history. He now regularly performs at libraries across the country.

This program is made possible by a generous gift from The Bartush Family Foundation.

Pure Imagination with Pianist
Richard Glazier
Wednesday, November 6, 7 pm
There’s nothing like being in the audience of a great
Broadway musical. You are part of a tradition that
goes back to the middle of the eighteenth century,
and the experience is unforgettable. From the
moment Al Jolson sang “Toot, Toot, Tootsie” in
1927’s The Jazz Singer—the first talking motion
picture—movies have been filled with music. Music
is the unseen character in every film that can set
the mood, advance the plot, and thrill the audience.
Coinciding with the release of his new album,
Richard Glazier will present “Pure Imagination,”
a brand new piano solo multimedia program filled with great music from Broadway and
Hollywood. Selections include a Hollywood overture, a medley from West Side Story, “The
Man That Got Away,” “Embraceable You,” “Body and Soul,” and more. The show will also
feature rare audio and video clips and exclusive interviews with legendary Hollywood figures
like actor Mickey Rooney.
Glazier, star of three award-winning PBS specials, is hailed as a master storyteller who brings
music to life with backstories and fascinating history. He is at home playing a wide range of
musical styles, from classical to jazz, and has produced six albums for Centaur Records. Glazier
lives with his wife Jan in Sacramento, California.

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The Rancho Mirage Cultural Commission Presents
An Evening with Lizann Warner
Thursday, November 14, 7 pm
Los Angeles native Lizann Warner is a vocal impressionist who can imitate over 35 famous
female recording artists. Warner’s voice has been featured on TV ad jingles such as “My Blue
Heaven” for Sandals Resorts and on multiple video games including Konami’s huge seller Guitar
Hero III. With over 15 years as a professional session vocalist, her recording credits include
countless vocal tracks for a variety of record producers, karaoke and game manufacturers,
and radio spots. A vivacious live performer as well, Warner has been a featured performer in
several Las Vegas shows, and she currently tours the U.S. with her Heart tribute band Dog N
Butterfly, which was featured on the KTLA Morning News and recently seen on AXS TV’s
popular show World’s Greatest Tribute Bands.

Considered a “triple threat,” Warner has also enjoyed an award-winning stage career as both
a dancer and actress, studying dance under renowned dance instructor/choreographers Myles
Marsden and Buddy Schwimmer (father of Lacey Schwimmer from Dancing With The Stars
fame) and acting under coach Bruce Hickey, whose students include such notables as Diane
Ladd and Dennis Franz of NYPD Blue.

This program is made possible by the Rancho Mirage Cultural Commission.

Jim Borax’s California Cabaret
Saturday, November 23, 2–3 pm
Join an enthusiastic audience for a memorable performance by Jim Borax’s California Cabaret,
a Rancho Mirage-based entertainment group with a large following.
These outstanding professional singers and dancers (several with Broadway experience) will
perform unforgettable standards from the Great American Songbook. The ensemble has been
featured on both CBS and CNN. The Cabaret has also performed their music and dance
routines throughout the Coachella Valley. For an hour of great entertainment, come to the
California Cabaret!

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Finnegan Blue • Wednesday, November 20, 7 pm
Call them a family band: siblings Anna Lee and Willie Fleming, joined by their dad Bill, take
Americana clear off the rails! The band (with Malcolm Jones on sax, Ronnie Valles on percussion,
and bassist Oskar Beckmann) leapfrogs through a mix of their own toe-tapping originals and
covers from Flogging Molly/Pogues-style electrified folk, bluegrass, Grateful Dead, Sublime,
Amy Winehouse, and Stevie Wonder, all hot-wired by Finnegan Blue’s high energy.
But there’s more. Right about the place when most bands would stop, that’s when the trombones
come out and Finnegan Blue introduces New Orleans style Second Line. This is what makes
them favorites at southwestern festivals including the North Park Festival of the Arts, the
Adams Avenue Street Fair, and the Mammoth Lakes 53 Kitchen Run. They also play more
traditional venues including Arizona’s Chandler Center, Green Valley Recreation, and the Las
Vegas Libraries two years in a row. Finnegan Blue played Steamboat Springs this past summer
and heads out on a “Luck of the Irish” tour throughout California and Nevada in 2020.

This program is made possible by a generous gift from The Bartush Family Foundation.

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Lectures

Kip Cranna • Who’s Afraid of Opera?
Tuesday, September 24, 2–3 pm

It’s grand. It’s glorious. It’s over the top. It’s opera! As a comic once remarked, “Opera is where
a guy gets stabbed, and instead of bleeding...he sings!” Well yes, of course he sings. It’s all
about the beautiful vocalism, as intense human emotion comes to life in dramatic storytelling
onstage. San Francisco Opera’s Dramaturg Emeritus Kip Cranna will share his 40 years of
experience as he explores the wonderful world of opera, using video examples (with English
subtitles) to illustrate how opera got started and how it continues to have such power to stir
our souls and touch our hearts. No previous experience necessary. Just watch, listen, and enjoy.

Cranna served on the staff of San Francisco Opera over 40 years, 30 of them as Director of
Music Administration. He has managed the commissions or co-commissions of more than
20 new operas. Honored with many awards over the years, he continues to lecture and write
frequently on music, and teaches at the Fromm Institute at the University of San Francisco and

the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at U.C. Berkeley and
Dominican University.

This three-part lecture series will continue on Tuesday,
December 3 and Tuesday, February 11.

It’s Grand. This series is presented in partnership with the Palm Springs Opera
Guild of the Desert and is made possible by a generous gift from The
Bartush Family Foundation.

Iris Yang • Wings of a Flying Tiger
Tuesday, October 1, 2–3 pm
Author Iris Yang was born and raised in China where Americans were called “American Devils.”
Never in her wildest dreams did she imagine writing books about American heroes. In fact, writing
was a dangerous career when books were being burned and her grandmother, the first Chinese
woman to receive a Master’s degree in the UK, was wrongfully accused of being a Counter-
Revolutionary Rightist and fired from her university job. At a young age, Dr. Yang had to choose
a safer path—to study science, eventually earning her Ph.D. in molecular biology. Only recently
has she ventured further into her true passion of creative writing.
Dr. Yang will speak about her two historical novels featuring the
Flying Tigers fighter squadrons (American Volunteer Group) and their
contributions to China during WWII. “Both books are works of fiction,”
Yang explains, “but to me, they are also personal. As a Chinese, I’m
thankful for the Flying Tigers’ bravery and sacrifice; without their help,
the course of Chinese history might have been changed, my family might
not have survived, and I might not have existed. As a U.S. citizen, I’m
honored to write a book about the American heroes. It’s a privilege.”

This lecture is made possible by a generous gift from Patrice and Grady Merritt.

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Lecture Series

Mary Wykstra • A Decade of Success for
Cheetah Conservation
Tuesday, September 17, 2–3 pm
Conservation organization Action for Cheetahs in Kenya has
become a model for success in carnivore conservation on a
grassroots level over the past ten years—from cheetah monitoring
to conflict mitigation to the use of scat detection dogs. Join us
to learn more about conserving this beautiful species through
research, awareness, and community participation. Mary Wykstra
is Executive Director of Action for Cheetahs in Kenya.

Dr. James Danoff-Burg • Killing Poachers is Not the Answer:
Community-Based Conservation as a More Effective Tool
Tuesday, October 22, 2–3 pm
Caring for the animals we share the planet with is among the greatest
challenges we have, particularly when some of the largest (rhinos) and
most charismatic (the critically endangered vaquita porpoise) are the
victims of escalating rates of poaching. This lecture will discuss how
the common response of Westerners to poachers can undermine
conservation, and how genuinely engaging communities can be far more
effective than taking a militaristic approach. Dr. James Danoff-Burg is
Director of Conservation at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens.

Allen Monroe • The Reality of Our
Changing Climate and How it Affects
Our Wildlife
Wednesday, November 20, 2–3 pm
Hotter summers, drier grasslands, more
frequent and more intense fires. We
are experiencing a change in our
climate that is threatening our homes,
our lifestyles, and importantly our
wildlife and wildlands. Allen Monroe,
President and CEO of The Living
Desert Zoo and Gardens, will detail these changes but will also
share reasons why we should be hopeful. We can combat climate
change—if we work together!

This series is presented in partnership with The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens.

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Melissa Riche • Historic Neighborhoods: How the City of

Rancho Mirage Grew from 1955–1975
Tuesday, October 15, 2–3 pm

With the success of Thunderbird and Tamarisk Country Clubs,
developers bought land nearby to build small resort-style
neighborhoods of homes and apartments. From the mid 1950s
onwards, these offered a lower-cost, maintenance-free alternative
to a big home on the fairways, yet every community advertised
that it was near Thunderbird and Tamarisk, such was the allure
of the clubs. The other attractions to the new developments were
the central facilities, such as a pool and gardens, often a social Photo: Jim Riche

center, and other services. By the mid-1960s the condominium
concept had taken root, so that owning a second home was easily affordable and available. As
Rancho Mirage was incorporating as a city in 1973, it was also becoming the center for the
expanded country club model that came to epitomize its profile, such as Mission Hills, Desert
Island, Sunrise, and the Springs.

Melissa Riche is a writer, researcher, architecture enthusiast, preservationist, and media consultant.
She has written about architecture and design for twenty years, including articles for Atomic
Ranch magazine and the Desert Sun newspaper and historic nominations for the Palm Springs
Preservation Foundation. She is the founder of Mod Mirage, a group of midcentury modern
homeowners in Rancho Mirage, California. Melissa and her husband, photographer Jim Riche,
live in Tamarisk Ranchos, a William Krisel–designed midcentury modern community.

Chauncey Spencer • African Americans in Aviation
Tuesday, November 5, 2–3 pm

Coachella Valley resident Chauncey E. Spencer II will trace the timeline of African Americans
in the field of aviation, a history that intersects directly with his own family heritage. In 1939,
his father worked alongside Dale L. White to influence then Senator Harry S. Truman to help
establish funding for the training of African American pilots at Tuskegee Institute for the Army Air
Corps. Spencer II has learned first hand about the formation of the National Airmen’s Association
and the creation of the Tuskegee Airmen from his father and his father’s associates including
Cornelius Coffey, Willa Brown, and Harold Hurd.

Spencer II is former President of the
Central Region, and past Chairman
of the National Youth Committee for
Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. He has been active
in speaking, teaching, and mentoring
at a variety of institutions and has been
a recurring guest speaker during Black
History Month at Ford Motor Company,
Chrysler, GM, Detroit-area hospitals, and
the Detroit public school system. In 2005,
Chauncey E. Spencer and Dale L. White the Chauncey Spencer Project was created
(photo: Smithsonian Institution)

to advance the public’s understanding of the history of African Americans in aviation. Spencer II
now resides in the desert full-time and is an active volunteer with the Palm Springs Air Museum.

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Dr. Douglas Smith • The Russian Job: The
Forgotten Story of How America Saved the
Soviet Union from Ruin
Tuesday, November 12, 2–3 pm
After decades of the Cold War and renewed tensions, in the wake
of Russian meddling in the 2016 election, cooperation between the
United States and Russia seems impossible to imagine—and yet,
as Dr. Douglas Smith reveals, it has a forgotten but astonishing
historical precedent. In 1921, facing one of the worst famines in
history, the new Soviet government under Vladimir Lenin invited
the American Relief Administration (ARA), Herbert Hoover’s
brainchild, to save communist Russia from ruin. Smith resurrects
the American relief mission from obscurity, taking the reader on
an unforgettable journey from the heights of human altruism to the depths of human depravity.
The story of the ARA is filled with political intrigue, espionage, the clash of ideologies, violence,
adventure, and romance, and features some of the great historical figures of the twentieth century.
In a time of cynicism and despair about the world’s ability to confront international crises, The
Russian Job is a riveting account of a cooperative effort unmatched before or since.
Douglas Smith is an award-winning historian and translator and the author of Rasputin and Former
People, which was a bestseller in the U.K. His books have been translated into a dozen languages.
The recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship, he has written for The New York Times and The Wall
Street Journal and has appeared in documentaries with the BBC, National Geographic, and Netflix.
Before becoming a historian, he worked for the U.S. State Department in the Soviet Union and as
a Russian affairs analyst for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. He lives with his family in Seattle.

This lecture is made possible by the Literary Society of the Desert.

David Ramseur • Melting the Ice Curtain:
The Extraordinary Story of Citizen Diplomacy
on the Russia-Alaska Frontier
Tuesday, November 19, 2–3 pm
At the height of dangerous Cold War tensions, Alaskan and Russian
“citizen diplomats” reunited long-separated Native families across
the Bering Strait and launched a 30-year era of perilous yet prolific
progress. Long-time Alaska journalist David Ramseur relies on his 15
visits to Russia to tell a story of inspiration, courage and persistence
in his book, Melting the Ice Curtain: The Extraordinary Story of Citizen
Diplomacy on the Russia-Alaska Frontier.
Born in Oceanside, Ramseur is a 40-year Alaskan who served as a top aide to two Alaska governors
and one of its U.S. senators. He helped organize the first American jet to land in the remote Soviet
Far East in 1988 and lived and worked in the USSR in 1993. Ramseur’s book was translated into
Russian in 2018 and he distributed it across 11,000 miles of the Russian Far East at the invitation
of the U.S. Consulate in Vladivostok. He is a visiting scholar in public policy at the University of
Alaska’s Institute of Social and Economic Research.

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WRITERS SERIES

Rancho Mirage Writers Festival Writers Series

Zandra Rhodes • 50 Fabulous Years in Fashion
Wednesday, October 16, 2–3 pm
The legendary Zandra Rhodes, one of the foremost names in British fashion for the past
half century, will bring her creative energy and vivid personality to the Library to discuss her
incredible career. Rhodes’ work in textile design, fashion design, opera design, and theatrical
fashion shows paved the way for London fashion in the 70s and beyond. Following a slide
show highlighting her designs for Princess Diana, Cher, Natalie Wood, and many more,

Rhodes will be joined by Palm Springs Life Fashion Editor
Susan Stein and special guest Joan Agajanian Quinn for an on-
stage conversation.
A gorgeous new coffee table book being released this September,
Zandra Rhodes: 50 Fabulous Years of Fashion, features many
never-before-seen photographs including photos of Rhodes
with Diana Vreeland, Andy Warhol, Diana Ross, Karl
Lagerfeld, and David Hockney, to name a few.
The first 150 people at this event will receive a FREE copy
of the new book.

This series is made possible by a generous gift from the Rancho Mirage
Writers Festival Foundation.

Photo: Charlotte Frejya-Richwoods Photo: WENN Rights Ltd
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Film

FILM CLUB

Rancho Mirage Writers Festival Film Club

The Rancho Mirage Writers Festival Film Club is a free series, held on the third Thursday
of the month October to December 2019 and February to April 2020. Films will start at
2 pm with free popcorn and water available. Films are curated by Festival founder Jamie
Kabler and film expert Peter Bart. As 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the passing of
the nineteenth amendment acknowledging women’s right to vote, this year’s films celebrate
female empowerment.

9 to 5 The Devil Wears Prada

9 to 5 (1980) • Thursday, October 17, 2 pm
Three female employees of a sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot find a way to turn the
tables on him in this classic comedy featuring an all-star cast including Dolly Parton, Jane
Fonda, and Lily Tomlin. According to Film Inquiry, “9 to 5 has laughs from beginning to end,
a catchy theme song, clever editing techniques, and inspirational characters who prove that
we’re better united than divided. If you haven’t already seen 9 to 5 you’re missing out.”  
The Devil Wears Prada (2006) • Thursday, November 21, 2 pm
A smart but sensible new graduate lands a job as an assistant to Miranda Priestly, the
demanding editor-in-chief of a high fashion magazine. In summarizing nearly 200 reviews,
Rotten Tomatoes calls this fan favorite “A rare film that surpasses the quality of its source
novel… a witty expose of New York’s fashion scene, with Meryl Streep in top form and Anne
Hathaway more than holding her own.” 

This series is made possible by a generous gift from the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival Foundation.

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Docu-Mondays

The conclusion of the series of nine very different documentaries selected and introduced by
film historian Jason Bruecks.

Surfwise: The Amazing True Odyssey of
the Paskowitz Family (2007)
Monday, September 9, 2–3:45 pm

Surfwise (photo: AF Archive) Surfwise follows the odyssey of 85-year-old legendary
surfer Dr. Dorian “Doc” Paskowitz, his wife Juliette, and
their nine children—all of whom were home-schooled
on the beaches of Southern California, Hawaii, Mexico,
and Israel. They surfed every day of their lives, and were
forced to adhere to a strict diet and lifestyle by their
passionate, demanding, and health-conscious father.

Won’t You Be My Neighbor (2018)
Monday, September 16, 2–3:45 pm

An exploration of the life, lessons, and legacy of iconic
children’s television host Fred Rogers.

Won’t You Be My Neighbor?

An Afternoon with Michael Dante • Monday, November 18, 2 pm

According to the Criterion Collection, the setup of 1964’s The Naked Kiss is “pure pulp.” A
former prostitute (Constance Towers) relocates to a buttoned-down suburb, determined to fit in
with mainstream society. But in the strange hallucinatory territory of writer-director-producer
Samuel Fuller, perverse secrets simmer beneath the wholesome surface. Featuring radical visual
touches, full-throttle performances, brilliant cinematography by Stanley Cortez, and one bizarrely
beautiful musical number, The Naked Kiss is among Fuller’s greatest, boldest entertainments.

Following the screening, award-
winning actor Michael Dante will
be on hand to discuss his starring
role in the film, just one part of a
Hollywood career spanning more
than 60 years. In addition to his
impressive filmography, the Rancho
Mirage resident has published three
books: Winterhawk’s Land, Six
Rode Home and his award-winning
autobiography Michael Dante: From
Hollywood to Michael Dante Way.

NOTE: The Naked Kiss is unrated Constance Towers and Michael Dante in The Naked Kiss (1964)
and features adult themes throughout
the film.

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Epic Roadshow Musicals Film Series

Award-winning educator James Griswold returns this fall with an all new series of classic
films. He has selected and will introduce four films that epitomize the roadshow concept.
Roadshow releases (also known as reserved seat engagements) were large-scale films that opened
in a limited number of theaters in larger cities, much like a theatrical play or musical. The
presentations almost always featured an overture, intermission, and exiting music in addition
to the regular film. Considered premier events, these films were epic in length and huge in
budget. Informational handouts will be provided, and viewers are invited to stay after the
screening for a short group discussion.

A Star is Born (1954) • Monday, October 7, 1 pm
A film star helps a young singer and actress find fame, even as age and alcoholism send his own
career on a downward spiral.

West Side Story (1961) • Monday, October 14, 1 pm
Two youngsters from rival New York City gangs fall in love, but tensions between their
respective friends build toward tragedy.

Funny Girl (1968) • Monday, October 21, 1 pm
The life of Fanny Brice, famed comedienne and entertainer of the early 1900s. We see her rise
to fame as a Ziegfeld girl, subsequent career, and personal life, particularly her relationship
with Nick Arnstein.

Hello, Dolly! (1969) • Monday, October 28, 1 pm
Matchmaker Dolly Levi travels to Yonkers to find a partner for “half-a-millionaire” Horace
Vandergelder, convincing his niece, his niece’s intended, and his two clerks to travel to New
York City along the way.

A Star is Born West Side Story

Funny Girl Hello, Dolly!
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Observatory

As we head into a new season at the Observatory, we are excited to let you know we will be
focusing upcoming programming on the theme of exploring our solar system. We will offer a
variety of programs related to this theme over the next nine months, providing a foundational
understanding that will be rewarding for both returning patrons and newcomers as they
expand their knowledge of astronomy.

Image: NASA/JPL/Space Science Institute Eric McLaughlin
Jupiter: The King of the Planets
Thursday, September 12, 7–8 pm

The largest and most massive planet in the solar
system—Jupiter is a fascinating place. Its cloud
topped atmosphere holds many secrets, its storms
can rage for hundreds of years, and there may be
a safe harbor for life somewhere among its many
moons. While it has been the most visited of the
outer planets by robotic spacecraft, Jupiter and its
moons still have many places to explore, and they
leave us with many things still to learn. If humanity
is to explore the cosmos, it must understand places
like Jupiter and how to interact with planets like it.

Eric McLaughlin • Where Do We Go from Here? A Look at Possible
Futures of Humanity in Space
Thursday, October 10, 7–8 pm

Fifty years ago, humanity set foot on the Moon. The journeys to our nearest celestial neighbor
stretched the limits of our capabilities. However, in the decades since the Apollo program, we
have sought to better understand how to live and work in space. Now, with all that we have
learned, are we finally ready to do more than orbit the Earth and take brief trips to the Moon?
Are we willing to again dramatically stretch the limits of humanity’s capabilities by reaching
farther to Mars and beyond? While only time will tell what path we will take to the stars, at
this stage there are many intriguing possibilities.

Images: NASA, SpaceX
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Eric McLaughlin • Mercury: Image: NASA/Johns Hopkins University
Scorched Land of the Wobbling Sun Applied Physics Laboratory/Carnegie
Thursday, November 7, 2–3 pm Institution of Washington

The solar system’s innermost and smallest planet is
far more than just another space rock. It is a world
which tests human understanding, a world nearby yet
difficult to reach, and a world whose perspective is very
counterintuitive to our everyday lives. In learning about
this planet, we learn more about how planets form and
evolve over the eons.

As we prepare to see this world pass across the face of the
Sun on the morning of Veterans Day, it is worth taking
the time to get to know this distant destination.

Photo: Swoon @ the Moon!
Rob Unreall
Please join us at the Observatory to view the Moon in its
first quarter phase. We’ll meet at sunset to explore volcanic
features, impact craters, and lunar swirls! It’s also prime
time to view the terminator—where light meets dark.
Everyone is welcome and no registration is necessary.
Thursday, September 5, 7–9 pm
Saturday, October 5, 6:30–8:30 pm
Monday, November 4, 5–7 pm

World Space Week is an international celebration of science and technology, and their
contribution to the betterment of the human condition. The United Nations General Assembly
declared in 1999 that World Space Week will be held each year from October 4–10, and this
year’s theme is “The Moon: Gateway to the Stars.” The goals of World Space Week are varied,
but include exciting young people about STEM fields and encouraging greater use of space for
sustainable economic development. We’ll celebrate by opening the Observatory to all patrons
for “International Observe the Moon Night” on October 5, and cap off the week with our
Astronomer’s original lecture on the future of humanity in space on October 10. Keep an eye
out for more updates to see how you can celebrate World Space Week with us!

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Teens, Kids
and Families

Storytimes

Tiny Tot Tales
Ages 1 to 3 • Tuesdays 10 am and 11 am • Wednesdays at 10 am
Twenty-five minutes of lively songs, fingerplays, action rhymes, flannel board stories, and
books, followed by a coloring activity, will delight the young ones ages one to three.
Preschool Stories and Me
Ages 3 to 5 • Thursdays at 10 am
Thirty minutes of engaging stories, songs, and active rhymes captivate the imagination of children
ages three to five. Coloring sheets and simple crafts round out the themed storytime experience.
New! Storytime with Firefighters
Ages 1 to 3 • Tuesday, October 8 and Wednesday, October 9 at 10 am
Ages 3 to 5 • Thursday, October 10 at 10 am
Join us during Fire Prevention Week for these special storytimes hosted by our local firefighters.

Each session is held in the Children’s Room. We suggest that participants arrive early so that all can benefit
from the total experience and minimize disruptions.

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Family Night

Inspire Short Story Performances • Wednesday, September 4, 5:30–7 pm
A group of professional actors will bring to life the winning stories from the Inspire Imagination
Short Story Contest for everyone to enjoy.

This program is made possible by a generous gift from the Richard Brooke Foundation.

Fire Safety • Wednesday, October 9, 5:30–7 pm
Join us as we celebrate Fire Prevention Week with the Rancho Mirage Fire Department. They
will be bringing fire trucks and ambulances and will teach us about fire safety.
Transit of Mercury • Wednesday, November 6, 5:30–7 pm
On November 11, 2019, the planet Mercury will be passing between the Earth and Sun, a
journey known as the transit of Mercury. Come learn about the planet of Mercury through arts,
crafts, and space stories.

Family Night is sponsored by the Grace Helen Spearman Charitable Foundation

International Talk Like a Pirate Day
Thursday, September 19, 4–5 pm
Join us in the Children’s Room as we celebrate
International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Come read
stories about pirates, create themed crafts, and dress
up as a pirate for our costume contest.

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Kids Book Discussion Group (Ages 10–12)

First Monday of the month. Register at the Children’s Desk and pick up a copy of the book.

The Witch of Blackbird Pond • Monday, October 7, 4–5 pm New
By Elizabeth George Speare (Reading Level: 5.7) age
range
The Light Jar • Monday, November 4, 4–5 pm
By Lisa Thompson (Reading Level: 4.4)

Kids Book Discussion Group (Ages 7–9) New
age range,
For the first half hour, we will be discussing the book. An activity will be day, and
planned for the second half of the hour based on our reading material.
Sign up in the Children’s Room and pick up a copy of the book. time

Sarah, Plain and Tall
Friday, October 25, 4–5 pm
By Patricia MacLachlan
(Reading Level: 3.4)

On a Beam of Light:
A Story of Albert Einstein
Friday, November 22, 4–5 pm
By Jennifer Berne
(Reading level: 4.5)

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Design It • Make It

A monthly program that sparks creativity and
imagination with STEAM/STEM projects
(recommended for ages 5+).
Marble Maze • Friday, October 11, 4–5 pm
Build your own marble maze on a paper plate with
loops and vines to make it look like a pumpkin patch!
Balloons Over Broadway • Friday,
November 8, 4–5 pm
Explore the science behind Macy’s Thanksgiving
Day Parade and make your own parade balloon.

LEGO Club

Build with us! Each month has a theme. It’s up to you whether your creation reflects that
theme or your own individual expression. Work alone or in a group. You’ll have 45 minutes
to build, 5 minutes to clean up, and 10 minutes to show
off your work. Creations will be displayed until the
following month. For kids ages five and up.
Musical Instruments
Wednesday, September 25, 5–6 pm
Robots
Wednesday, October 23, 5–6 pm
Favorite Character from a
TV Show or Book
Wednesday, November 20, 5–6 pm

Halloween Spooktacular
Saturday, October 26, 2019, 1 pm

Come sing and dance with
Kids ImagineNation at their
Halloween show! After the show, join
us for trick or treating and a costume
parade throughout the Library.

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Youth Theatre Workshops

Ages 7 to 12 • Tuesday, September 10 to Thursday, September 12, 4–6 pm
Ages 13 to 17 • Tuesday, September 17 to Thursday, September 19, 4–6 pm
Take a crash course in musical theatre with vocals, dance, and acting led by musical theatre
professionals Ray Limon, Joshua Carr, and Joanne Mulrooney Moser. Two sessions of three
days each will be offered to ages 7–12 and 13–17. Participants must be available to attend all
three days in their age group. On Tuesday, learn music from a Broadway musical and basic
singing practices. Wednesday you’ll learn basic choreography and stage the musical numbers.
Thursday you’ll get basic acting techniques, creating scenes from the Broadway musical.
Workshops take place from 4–6 pm at the Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory
Community Room. There is no cost, but advanced online registration is required. Register
online beginning August 26 at 10 am by visiting ranchomiragelibrary.org and using the
Library Calendar page.

Youth theatre programs are made possible by a generous gift from the Richard Brooke Foundation.

Seussical JR.
Saturday, November 16, 7 pm • Rancho Mirage Amphitheater
“Horton must protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and
dangers, and he must also guard an abandoned egg that’s been left
in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton
faces ridicule, danger and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz
never loses faith in him.”

Local youth will participate in presenting a fully staged Broadway musical production of
Seussical JR. with fully orchestrated tracks, scenery, props, and costumes to be performed at
the Rancho Mirage Amphitheater on Saturday, November 16 at 7 pm. Admission is free and
all are welcome to attend.
Youth ages 7–17 can audition for the opportunity to take part in our full production play!
Auditions will take place September 24 and 25 at the Library and require advance online
registration. Those who are selected from the auditions will receive a call back to continue
training on September 26th. Register online beginning September 1 at 10 am by visiting
ranchomiragelibrary.org and using the Library Calendar page. To learn more about what
is involved in participating, visit desert-theatricals.com.

Seussical, JR. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). Book by Lynn Ahrens
and Stephen Flaherty. Music by Stephen Flaherty. Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Conceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty
and Eric Idle. Based on the works of Dr. Seuss. Music supervised, adapted, and produced by Bryan Louiselle.
Youth theatre programs are made possible by a generous gift from the Richard Brooke Foundation.

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Exhibits

Marx Brothers Collection
The highly anticipated Marx Brothers Collection has finally arrived at the Library and is now
available to view in the David Bryant Showcase located just inside the front entrance. On
loan to the Library from Bill Marx, Harpo’s son, the collection features incredible one-of-a-
kind artifacts that can’t be seen anywhere else. If you haven’t already had a chance to view the
collection, stop by to see Harpo’s famous hairpiece and roller skate shoes, alongside his practice
harp and many other items used by the Marx brothers, widely considered to be among the
greatest and most influential comedians of the twentieth century.

Apollo Program Collection
Stop by the California Collection Showcase just
outside the Annenberg Room to view an impressive
display of Apollo program memorabilia. Long-
time Rancho Mirage residents Bonnie and Bill
Anderson have graciously loaned their private
collection of artifacts amassed during their time
working in the aerospace industry. You’ll find an
amazing array of vintage photographs, documents,
and letters chronicling our country’s journey to

putting astronauts on the Moon.

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Donors

Founder Larson Jones Family Trust David Bryant
Edeltraud McCarthy Dr. & Mrs. Sonia Campbell
$100,000 and above Don McIntosh Jean Carrus
DeeAnn & Larry Nichols Valerie & Kyle Coltman
Annenberg Foundation Rancho Mirage Writers Festival David & Sue Cummings
The Auen Foundation Anita B. & Howard S. Richmond Nancy & Thomas Cunningham
The Coeta & Donald Barker Ted FioRito Jr.
Foundation Diane Fox
Foundation Arthur & Jeannie Rivkin Kay Hanson
Janet C. & Charles E. Barker Rotary Club of Rancho Mirage Dr. Bettie A. Henry honors
Frances C. & H.N. Berger Robert & Kathleen Seymour
Ladda Toelkes David Alan Henry
Foundation Karlene & Richard Garber
Castle Foundation Inc. Partner Vern Kozlen
Sally Contant M. & L. Leibowitz Charitable
City of Indian Wells $10,000–$24,999
Friends of the Rancho Mirage Trust
Anonymous Literary Society of the Desert
Public Library Janet & Jerry Banks Suzanne & Jason Matthews
Ida M. & J.W. Jameson Dorothy Lyons Berns Juanita & Cliff McCormick
Borax Family Charitable Fund Kevin McGuire
Foundation Linda Bray Ramelle Monsky
Mary & Fred Leydorf Grady Bruce Lyn Chernis & Dr. Bob Morris
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald D. Marsee William F. Coan Patty & Arthur Newman
City of Rancho Mirage The Deutsch Foundation Paul Newman
Helen Reinsch Jarka & Martin Dolemo Doris & Robert O’Neill
Reinsch Family Memorial Elyse & David Fleming Claudette R. Pais
Gigi & Joe Roberson President & Mrs. Gerald R. Ford Joyce Palmer
Elaine Frank Dorothy Parker
Benefactor Linda & Edward Kazazian Mary Patrick
James Kelley and Joseph Lund Rancho Mirage Country Club
$50,000–$99,999 Louise Kermode Mary & Charles Rich
Becky & Richard Kite Diane S. Robertson Charitable
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Mr. & Mrs. G. Teryl Koch
Indians Sidney Laub Foundation
Martin, Kaya, Noah, Bella, & Ann & Don Rogers
The Bartush Family Foundation Susan & Robert Rossi
Dr. Maurice & Laine Falstein Alexandra Lax Richard & Dolores Sara
The Brian & Patricia A. Arlette & Don Lea Virginia & Richard Saville
George Lee & Scott Roberts The Stack Foundation
Herman Fund at Community Michael G. McCafferty Nan Aune Shipp
Foundation Santa Cruz Fay McClung Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Smale
County Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Morgan Grace Helen Spearman
Roberta Peters Jones Barbara Palm
Dr. Charles M. Monell Dr. S. Jerome & Judith D. Charitable Foundation
Jeanne & Charles Parrish Joanne & Dominick Summa Jr.
Iris & Thom Smotrich Tamkin Three Sisters Foundations
Arthur Strickman T.A. Toussoun Vanguard Charitable Foundation
Nancy B. Watson Robert Walker & Ernest
Visionary
Sponsor Phinney
$25,000–$49,999 Weinstein Family Foundation
$5,000–$9,999 Wells Fargo
Anderson Children’s Foundation Ruth White
Katherine J. Andrews Foundation Barbara & Roderick Barr Cynthia & James Williams
Joseph A. Bartush J. Addison Bartush Drs. Jane & Morton Woolley
Richard Brooke Foundation Stanley Baumblatt Eilean Wuhl
Peggy & Donald Cravens Mary Ellen & Cooper Blanton
Roy E. Crummer Foundation
The Family of Walter & Elizabeth

Demyanek
Jackie Lee & Jim Houston

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Associate Gerry & Martin Koffman Alton & Julie Tybout
Victor Lamkay Union Bank of California
$2,000–$4,999 Mrs. David J. Lavin Willis Urick, Jr.
Ralph W. Leatherby Pat & Milton Vaughn
Kaye & L.E. Alford Irving & Dorothy Levy Jean Viereck
Bernice & Paul Alloy Lorna Lewis Joseph & Dee Wambaugh
Edward Anixter Tom Lutgen Frank R. Warren
Anonymous Sharon W. Lynch Washington Mutual Bank
Isabel & Lawrence Barnett Gerald Macenas Wechsler Foundation
Ms. Olga Jane Battisti JoAnn & Fred Mackenbach Jenny & Ted Weil
June Beeler Pat & Joe Manhart In Memoey of my husband
Kay Bell Margaret McPharlin
Rebecca & Jack Benaroya Lucy Meepos Martin, Jeanne Weiss
Robert Borns Ruth & Arnold Meltsner Lewis & Patricia Whitney
Ken Bourgidnon Patrice & Grady Merritt Joy & Wells Wohlwend
Lyndsy Bowcott Cheryl & Jim Miller
Beth & George Briggs Norma Monty Scholars
Lois Buell In Loving Memory of Kitty
In Loving Memory of Karl M. $1,000–$1,999
Moore
Buretz M.D. J.P. Morgan Alpha Delta Kappa
Dr. & Mrs. & Richard Byrd Murrey Morrow & Judith Marjorie & Richard Ameny
The Champions Volunteer Anderson Travel
Widmer Martin Appel
Foundation Cindy & Morris Muscatel Judy Appelbaum & Barbara
Jo Chapman & Tom Chapman Sandy Mossbrook
Benard Myerson Appelbaum
for Great books Lori & Dick Nelson Robert Armstrong
Charity Challenge, Inc. Roland Nobis Beth Arterberry
Terri & Timothy Childs Northern Trust Bank Polly Ball
Lee Comisar Daniel O’Brien Stuart & Patricia Barton
Susan Cook Richard & Carolyn O’Linn Brian Baxenden
Luis Cordero Russell & Suzanne Orkin Babette “Babs” Bay
Janet Daggatt Palm Springs Writers Guild Mary Becker
Wilbur Daniel Lou & Faye Phillips Lilo Bendixen
Carol & Raleigh DeBow Dr. & Mrs. Michael Platt Chuck & Cynthia Bowling
Catherine Devine George Plavec Arla Brown
Salli Dick S. L. Protess Gail & Alfred Bryman
Norman Edwards Rancho Mirage Woman’s Club Ivan Budd
Florence Finer Mr. & Mrs. Bart Rivin Elizabeth Campbell
Babara & Robert Fremont Robert & Marion Rosenthal Susan Rhea Carney
Andrea Best & Calvin Fox Buddy Rogers Nate & Karen Cheney
Carolyn & Robert Goldberg Elaine & Leonard Rosenbaum Nancy Coffey Nagler
Dorothy Goldstein Diane Rubin Clifton Cole & Scott Smith
Arline Greenblatt Marcia Rutledge Karen Comeau
Marcy & Ron Gregory Diane & Fred Sagan Susan Cook
Shirley & Earl Greif Jean Scripps Robert & Cynthia Cramer
Irene Guistina & Robb Cooper Dr. Pravin & Katherine Shah Perry Datwyler & John Jacobs
Paul Hagle Hortense Singer Donald & Nancy Delaski
Boyd Haigler Ruth & Al Siteman Joseph & Ann DeLuca
Joseph Harris Mary Small Marge & Norman Dodge
Vicki & Dana Hobart Edna Spaulding Joan & Hillary Don
Bernard & Paulette Horwich The Springs Community Donald & Lee Marsden
Larry Hudack E. R. Dumke
Marie Jackson Association Carolyn Ehrler
Michael Craft Johnson Harold Staw Phillip & Ruth Elwell
Tom Johnson Marc & Shari Stewart Stephen & Rosanne Ezer
Dr. & Mrs. W. David Jones V. Ferris Todd Barbara Feldman
Beatrice & Victor Kane Charles Townsend & Gordon George & Dorie Ferrone
Tom & Claire Kane Amarylis C Fisher
Susan King Moller Linda L Forehand

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Beth Fromm & Ronald Sharrow Dare H. Paul Donors
The Gall Family Fund Martin & Elaine Pearlman
Melvin & Vera Gabel Priscilla Pete of $100 or Greater
Helene Galen William & Deborah Pitruzzelli 08/1/18 to 07/31/19
Harry Gill George & Norma Purvis
Mim Gottschalk Ralph M. Parsons Foundation Gail & Bruce Abdura
Barry & Sarah Gowen Richard & Patricia Reed Joyce & David H Abramson
Gary & Maria Greenwald Diana & John Ressler Robert Abramson
Cathy & Bill Griffin Terry Rhoads Arlene & Fred Addison
Downey Grosenbaugh Nicole & Darrell Ripley Sandy Adler & Renee Solomon
Donald & LaRue Hadley Editha Rowell Peggy & Thomas Alamano
Earle Hagen Adele Ruxton Donna Albers
Carole Ann Haller Peter & Rhoda Samuels Sally Albers & Alan Kemble
Lloyd & Noel Hanford Nancy & Marty Schechtman Vinzant Aleta
Dan & Joan Hauserman Deidra N. Schumann William Allison
Elaine Henderson Shapiro Family Foundation Alpha Delta Kappa
Helen Herman & Jack Talan Sheldon Revocable Trust Kathleen A. Anamosa
Barbara Hochberg Barbara Sherman Dana Anders
Pat & Gordon Hubbard Mitchell Simon Charles W. Anderson
Paul & Ardis Huizenga Claire Smith Anonymous
Alan J. Hunken David & Lynn Smith John Anselmo
Ed Hutten Marilyn Smythe Martin Appel
Mary Therese Jacobson, MD Mrs. & Mr. Stephen Solomon Judy Appelbaum & Barbara
Dr. David & Mary Jones Peter Solomon
Lily Kanter The Springs Book Discussion Appelbaum
Michael & Patricia Kremin Ed Arienti
William Kroonen Group Greenblatt Arline
Dorothy Kulvin Donald & Wanda Stein Becker Arnold
Ladies Golf Assoc. of the Springs Jackie Story Edward Ashton
Rick & Cheryl Lantz Lester & Joan Strouse Wiseman Atma
Sonia Levinthal Roberta Susskind Louise Audrey
Nancy & Lawrence Levitt Lucy Tagmyer Lorraine Bachmann
Jason & Marjory Lewis Israel Tapick Joan Ball
Wendy Portman Lewis Cornell & Betty Teoman Polly Ball
The Harold A. Linstone Trust Edward & Brenda Thayer Platt Barbara
Pat Liedtke Nancy Thompsen Rosenberg Barbara
Jim & Ann Loeb Carol Thorburn Sherman Barbara
Susan Mammel George & Carol Tielsch Barbara Barewin-Riley
Harold & Dede Marchick Lowell Trask Barbara & Roderick Barr
Natalie Marcus Van Patten Estate Barbara Wall Barrett & Charles
Eileen Mason Craig Vickers
Michael & Ogniana Masser Steve & Alvena Wagner Barrett
Ken Maxwell & Dick Redman Lonna A. Wais Douglas Barry & Lynn Stevens
Lou Mello Lynn Walker Murray Barton
Frida & Jack Milowsky Virginia Waring Patricia & Stuart Barton
Gordon Moller E.E. Weaver The Bartush Family Foundation
Larry & Bobbie Morris Eric & Evelene Wechsler Olga Jane Battisti
Moss & Company Roger & Brenda Weinstock Gayl & Craig Baum
Marcia & Irwin Narter Wells Fargo Bank Roger Beaman
John Newburger John Wempe Mary Becker
Virginia & Graydon Nichols Bates Westerberg Jane Beggs
James Osborne Michael & Barbara Wexler Lilo Bendixen
Bob Packwood William J. Wink Genevieve K. Bennington
Ray & Pat Paige Carol Wright, c/o Grousemont Diane Berk
Palm Springs Genealogical Lisa Killingbeck Berkeley
Foundation Janice & Stu Bernstein
Society Oscar Wright, Jr. Mary & Tom Bernstein
David & Colleen Pascale John & Bette Yee Richard Berryman
Patrick Olson Helen Zimmerman Cheryl Bester
Shelley A. Birenbaum
Nancy N. Bishop

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Eleanor & Bruce Blank Susan & Jim Eichberg Carole Ann Haller
Mitch Blumberg Gwendolyn Enright Rita & David Halstead
Borax Family Charitable Fund Sandra Epstein Marcella Halter
Robert Borns Tammi Erickson Lloyd & Noel Hanford
Irma & Jason Brodie Gerald Ernest Randy Hansen
Richard Brooke Foundation Rosanne & Stephen Ezer Carolyn G. Harder
Grady Bruce Mel & Arlene Fages Zella & James Harrison
John Bruk Jo Hannah Falk Ruth K Hartz
David Bryant Gloria M Farmer Chilton Cynthia Hauck
William Buchanan Kristin Farson Michael E. Heaney
Carol Franc Buck Suzanne & Jeffrey Feder John R Heckenlively
Rosemarie & Dean Buntrock Judith Fedirko Don Hedgepeth
Bill & Lynn Buskirk Dorie & George Ferrone Karen Heiferman
Martha Callender Barbara Fier Renee Heller
Maureen & Richard Cantlin Florence Finer Ann H. Heming
James Cantrill Ted FioRito Jr. Elaine Henderson
Susan Rhea Carney Amarylis C Fisher Elissa Hepner
Jean Carrus Bernice & Bruce Flamenbaum Diana Herkimer
Castle Foundation Inc. Janice & Robert Flamer The Brian & Patricia A.
Deborah Chapman Elyse Fleming
Karen & Nate Cheney Donna & Thomas Ford Herman Fund at Community
Ronald Cherques Lily Fox Foundation Santa Cruz
Terri & Timothy Childs Katherine Ardyn Fredericksen County
Judith Clarkson & Linda Mary & Richard Freeman Carole Herrera
The Fremont Foundation Barbara Hershberg
Iannone Merilee Frets Dan Hill
Charles Cohen Zell Friedling Leslie & Joel Hirschberg
Diane & Richard Cohen Marilyn Friedman Vicki & Dana Hobart
Elliott Cohen Carol & Richard Frindt Hoffman Charitable Foundation
Desiree Collings Susan & William Frost John Hoffman
Karen Comeau Arlan Fuller Jr Karen Holmes
Patrick J Cooney The Gall Family Fund Velma Hopkins
Joanne & Gordon Cooper Melvin & Vera Gabel Kathy Horneck
Phyllis & Alan Cooper Sissy Gardell Paulette & Bernard Horwich
Robb Cooper & Irene Guistina Mark Gerson Frances Horwich
Susan Countner Margaret Gibson & Johanson Michael Hughes
John Crane Barbara Hughey
Soheila Crane Glenn Alan J. Hunken
Joanne Crouch Dianne Girazian Ida M. & J.W. Jameson
Sue & David Cummings Janice A Girouard Foundation
D&D Sound Connection Sharon & Arnold Glass Anna & David Isserman
Karla J Dally Carol & Ed Gleckman-Oliver Donald & John Jackanicz
Kathleen Daly Barbara & Steve Gold John Jacobs & Perry Datwyler
Ardis Danon Susan Goldberg Mary Therese Jacobson, MD
Gerald Dawson Carol & Phil Goldsmith Linda Jaeckh
Barbara J. Dixon Kris Gonzales Jon Bradley Jeffreys
Marge & Norman Dodge Norzalito Gonzales Dale Jenkins
Hillary & Joan Don Sarah & Barry Gowen Judith A. Johnson
Julia Donahue Carol & Gary Granger Michael Craft Johnson
Bob Drake Ruth & Darwin Green Lois & Mitchell Johnson
Constance Duffett Cathy & Bill Griffin Paul Johnson
Judy Duffy Philip & Dale Grimm Dr. & Mrs. David W. Jones
Anita Dunn Elizabeth & Charles Guber Dr. David & Mary Jones
Janice & William Dunn Edward L. Gubman Steve & Barbara Jones
Maureen J Fife Dunn Nancy Haase Jozu LLC
Judith Eagan Ann Habeger Suzanne & Richard Kahn
Marilyn & Allen Eager Virginia Haddad Mimi Kamenar
Stephen Ehrlichman Isaiah Hagerman Ziva Kammerer

Donors • September through November 2019 31

Laurien Kamphuis Daniel Lo Ouita Daniel O’Brien
Claire & Tom Kane Katherine Lynn Ioan Ochsner
Dr. Arnold Kapitz Barbara MacCready Kirk S Olsen
Mr. & Mrs. Roger Kaplan Janice A.S. MacRae Patrick Olson
Sidney Kaplan Pat & Joe Manhart James Onorato
Hy Karaitberg David Mann, Jr. Sandra Mary Ovesen
Lance & Scot Karp John O. Manning Bob Packwood
Susan Katzen Dede & Harold Marchick Barbara N. & Robert S. Paget
Jeanne & Aron Katzman Paula C. Mariner Claudette R. Pais
Ruth & Mal Kaufman Donald & Lee Marsden Palm Springs Genealogical
Debra & Michael Kay Leann Matlin
Linda & Edward Kazazian Suzanne & Jason Matthews Society
Suzanne & Travis Keeler Patricia & Richard May Frances Palmer & Elsie Lynn
Sheldon Kent Fay McClung Joyce Palmer
Louise Kermode Modean & James McCullough Pamela Pandza
Catherine King James McFarlin Paul Parry
Susan King Barbara McGraw & Steven Colleen & David Pascale
Becky & Richard Kite Debby & Mike Pascavage
John Knoebel & Ira Helf Mosow Vicki Pass
Alicia & Ken Knox Pamela & Eugene McGuire Dare H. Paul
Karen L. Koon Cal & Nancy McIntosh Elaine & Martin Pearlman
Wayne Kowalchuk Heather & Rob McKeracher Luana & Robert Pearson
Rita G & Edward Kroll Carol S. Beath MD Nina Pedersen
Rosanne Kumins Matt Mealey Kathy Peregrin
Kai & Cal Kushen Evangeline & James Meek Kathleen Perotti
The Labow Family Trust Joseph Megale Gail Dutton Peterson
Veronica Lai Patrice & Grady Merritt Sandy & John Powell
Rita Lamb Donald Metcalfe Bettsy & Wally Preble
Victor Lamkay Judith M. Metz Pauline Prickett
Teri & Mike Landin Peggy Meyer Ruth & Kathy Raheb-Sorensen
Albert F. Langley Caroline Mezrahi
Cheryl & Rick Lantz Mr. Michael Monachino & Ms. Family
Laurie Lantz Rancho Mirage Writers Festival
Edith Lascola Barbara Foster John Rasmussen
Cathy H Lauren Connie S. Mora Jacqueline & Keith Reed
Carole & William Leaverton Jerome Morgan Joan & Jon Reed
Jeanne & Tony Lehman Larry & Bobbie Morris Les & Lois Reese
Roy & Carol Leibowitz Pearl Moskowitz Nancy Reid
Kathryn Lemon Sandy Mossbrook Joan P. Remick
Karen & Ron Lempert Frances P. Muir Faith Rendell
Stephan Leonoudakis James Munro Carol and Jim Resnick
Sonia Levinthal Dr. David Naiberg Diana & John Ressler
Nancy & Lawrence Levitt Nancy Nance James Reynolds
Annette Lewis Marcia & Irwin Narter Terry Rhoads
Elizabeth S. Lewis Alan & Carole Nelson Anita B. & Howard S. Richmond
Frank Jacobi Lewis & Anthony Nancy & Charles Nevil
Dred & Elaine Nevin Foundation
Lewis John Newburger Linda & Emanuel Rider
Pat Liedtke Bernadette Newlon Nicole & Darrell Ripley
Jan Lilac Carolee or Richard Nichols Gail M. Roche
Robert Lilac DeeAnn & Larry Nichols Ann Lee & Joe Rogel
Edward E. Linse Richard Nicholson Ann & Don Rogers
Literary Society of the Desert Francie & Jon Nobleman Steven & Cheryl Rosen
Colleen Locke Nancy Noddle Marion & Robert Rosenthal
Ann & Jim Loeb Marylin Noll Rotary Club of Rancho Mirage
James K. Logsdon Christopher Norman & Bert Leslie Roth
Joan & Paul Lombardi Young Lai & David Rothstein
Carmela Longo Weaver Jean Rouda
Joe Novak Diane Rubin
Barbara A. Nuismer Carol Rudy
Donna & Joseph Nunziato Maja Ruetschi, MD

32 Programs & Exhibits • Donors

Adele Ruxton Patti & Dick Stumbaugh Janet & James Zampetti
Ellen & William Sachs Maureen & Donald Sullivan Claire Zimmer
Diane & Fred Sagan Joanne & Dominick Summa Jr. Helen Zimmerman
Marianne & Richard Sanchez James Sutton Shirley & Larry Zipkin
Virginia Sandefur Lavonne Swanson Barbara & Marc Zuckerman
Mickey & Myra Sanderman Lucy Tagmyer
Cressey & George Sayre Jack Talan & Helen Herman Lifetime Members
Mariana Scarcella Natalie & Ron Tambor
Tom Schaffer Irenne Tarnowski Kaye & L.E. Alford
Tom Fay Schaub Leslie A. Taylor Bernice & Paul Alloy
Jackie Schroeder Betty & Cornell Teoman Shirley Alton-Chapnick
Norman Schulaner Edward & Brenda Thayer Marjorie & Richard Ameny
Judith A. Schurr Robert Thom Jean Arley
Zelda & Paul Schwartz Betty Thorness Auen Foundation
Dianne Kathryn Schweigert Ladda Toelkes Ayco Charitable Foundation
Sandra & Paul Seideman Lyndsy Toelkes Janet & Jerry Banks
Norman & Barbara Sepenuk Judy Torodor Joseph Bartush
Sandra Sevig Ronnie Lee Treat Kay Bell
Kathleen Seymour Julie & Alton Tybout Kenneth Bernotas
Joe Shackford Dr. Barry & Leslie Usow Dorothy Lyons Berns
Katherine & Dr. Pravin Shah Christi VanCleve Morris & Ruth Beschloss
Rollie & Stuart Shanedling Craig Vickers Mary Ellen & Cooper Blanton
Lois & Bernard Shapiro Robert Victor Charmaine Blatt
Penny Shaw Jean Viereck Robert Borns
Dennis J. Sheehan Mike Wagner Lyndsy Bowcott
Nan Aune Shipp Alvena & Steve Wagner Linda Bray
Rodney C. Shroyer & Judith M. Dianne Walker Dennis & Tere Britton
Marilyn & Josh Shubin Lynn Walker William & Gloria Burch
Marvin Siegel Mary Watson Virginia & Richard Byrd
Mary Siegel Paula E. Watson Joseph Cantrell
Tom Silman & Ellie Pynes E.E. Weaver Jean Carrus
Bonnie & Ronald Sima Edwin Weinberg Castle Foundation Inc.
Francesca Toni Simon Rosa & Harris Weinstein Margery Chapman
Michael Sims Anton Welder William F. Coan
Cindy & Larry Sipkin Yvonne & Richard Coeta & Donald Barker
Jennifer & Don Smith
Dale Smith and Jack Alotto Werttemberger Foundation
Julian Smith Barbara & Michael Wexler Edward & Eva Cohon
Nancy & Cathryn Smith Kent Whinnery Clifton Cole & Scott Smith
Iris & Thom Smotrich Barbara & Larry White Valerie & Kyle Coltman
Marilyn Smythe Michael J White Lee Comisar
Patricia & Charles Snyder Else Widman Sally Contant
Patricia & Malcolm Sobie Judith Widmer & Murrey Robert Cook
John Sohn & Linda Joan Pat & Arthur Coombs
Morrow Caroline Cooperman
Bohlinger Boyd Williams Robert & Cynthia Cramer
Mrs. & Mr. Stephen Solomon George Williams & Ronald Peggy Cravens
Connie Spencer Carole Cushmore
Judith & Julian Stahl Finfrock Carol & Raleigh DeBow
Joyce & Robert Starr Cynthia & James Williams Joseph & Ann DeLuca
Stuart Starr Roberta Wolff Sally Cherry Dempsey
Wanda & Donald Stein Leslie & Keith Woods Elizabeth Demyanek
Norma Stempler Laurel W. Woolf Lester Deutsch
Richard Stetana Drs. Jane & Morton Woolley Catherine Devine
Gail M. Stewart Richard Woolley Salli Dick
Dianne Stidham Marilyn and Robert Yassin Gerard & Diane Dirkx
Gail & Howard Stone Irving Yaverbaum Joan Dodge
Heidi Studer Bette & John Yee Swami Dolin
Celeinne I Ygunza William & Jan Dorsey
Doug Young
Ellen & Bill Yuracko

Donors • September through November 2019 33

Thieu Duong L. & I. Barnett Charitable Ann & Don Rogers
E. & H. Chernis Foundation Foundation Diane Roland
Bruce Ettinger Carolee Rosenberg
Fidelity Chairtable Gift Fund Steve Lachs & Michael Ruvo Susan & Robert Rossi
Joan & John Firmage Ellie Lavin Rotary Club of Rancho Mirage
Norman Forrester & Bill Griffin Martin Lax Helen Ruvelas
The Foundation for Jewish Arlette Lea Richard Sara
Claire Lehr Virginia & Richard Saville
Philanthropies Mel Lehrman Nancy & Marty Schechtman
Andrea Best & Calvin Fox Irving & Dorothy Levy Seymour Schlesinger
Diane Fox Wendy Portman Lewis Judith & Donald Schliessman
Elaine Frank Ann Lindberg Janice Schmid
Marian Frenkel Los Feliz Foundation Richard & Mary Schneller
Geri Friedman Evelyn Lyons Jean Scripps
Christina Gantz Gerald Macenas Lenore Shapiro
Carolyn & Robert Goldberg Patt Mannino Sheldon Revocable Trust
Dorothy Goldstein Lee Manuel Nan Aune Shipp
Beverly Rubens Gordon Mr. & Mrs. Gerald D. Marsee Mitchell Simon
Vicki & Herb Grayson Eileen Mason Roy & Linda Sinclair
The Greater Cincinnati Michael & Ogniana Masser Ruth & Al Siteman
Michael G. McCafferty Gordon Smale
Foundation Edeltraud & Patrick McCarthy Mary Small
Gary & Maria Greenwald Juanita & Cliff McCormick Claire Smith
Marcy & Ron Gregory Don McIntosh Roger Sorensen
Shirley & Earl Greif Vivian McIntosh Edna Spaulding
Deborah Grindall Lucy Meepos Francie Y. Brown Spears
Paul Hagle Lou Mello Linda Starr
Kay Hanson Ruth & Arnold Meltsner Donald & Wanda Stein
Dan & Joan Hauserman Carole Seifer Miller Stephen Philibosian Foundation
Dr. Bettie A. Henry Cheryl & Jim Miller Jackie Story
Diana Herkimer Dr. Charles M. Monell & Dr. Joanne & Dominick Summa Jr.
The Brian & Patricia A. Herman Ruth Tallman
Gerald E. Benston Judith Tamkin
Fund Jerome Morgan Israel Tapick
Helen Herman & Jack Talan Edith Morrey Ralph Tash
Mario & Rosemary Hernandez Lyn Chernis & Dr. Bob Morris Edward Thayer
Vicki & Dana Hobart Cindy & Morris Muscatel The Three Sisters Foundation
Barbara Hochberg Benard Myerson Ladda Toelkes
Horner Family Foundation Virginia & Graydon Nichols T.A. Toussoun
Jim Houston Doris & Robert O’Neill Lowell Trask
Larry Hudack Claudette R Pais Jean Viereck
Marjorie W. Hyman Barbara Palm Roen Viscovich
Marie Jackson Bernadette Paradis Mary Jo Meade Wallace
Jerre Jennings Sanford Paris Joseph & Dee Wambaugh
Michael Craft Johnson Paul L. Newman - Newman’s Virginia Waring
Tom Johnson Frank R. Warren
Judy Peck Foundation Own E.E. Weaver
Beatrice & Victor Kane Dororthy Paulson Eric & Evelene Wechsler
Lily Kanter Evert & Norma Person Thomas & Lainie Weil
Katherine J. Andrews Foundation Joann & Gifford Phillips Weill Family Trust
Linda & Edward Kazazian Lou & Faye Phillips Rosella Weissman
Susan King Al & Dolly Piano Meg Whitcomb
Richard Kite George Plavec Lewis & Patricia Whitney
Irene Koch Patrick M. Pratt Sandra Woodson
Margaret Koster Barry Ralph & Curtis Ringness Drs. Jane & Morton Woolley
Paula & Vern Kozlen Helen Reinsch Eilean Wuhl
Michael & Patricia Kremin Don Reuben M. J. Young
William Kroonen Mary & Charles Rich
Pat Bush Kruse Mr. & Mrs. Bart Rivin
Dorothy Kulvin Diane Robertson
Janice Davis Robson

34 Programs & Exhibits • Donors

Calendar • September Celebrating National Library Card Month!
Be on the lookout for fun prizes and activities.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
n Family Night: n Swoon @ the Moon! n Palm Springs Writers
Library Closed Library Closed 10
Labor Day n Youth Theatre Workshops Inspire Short Story 7–9 pm p. 21 Guild: Eduardo Santiago
8 Performances 2–4 pm p. 6
9 Ages 7–12 4–6 pm p. 26 5:30–7 pm p. 23
Library Closed n Docu-Mondays: 12 13 14
11 n Youth Theatre Workshops n Book Discussion
Surfwise 2–3:45 pm n Youth Theatre
p. 18 Ages 7–12 4–6 pm p. 26 Group: The Storyteller’s
Workshops Ages 7–12 Secret 10–11:30 am p. 7
4–6 pm p. 26 n Jupiter: The King of the

Planets 7–8 pm p. 20

Calendar • September through November 2019 35 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
n Docu-Mondays: n Cheetah Conservation n Youth Theatre n International Talk Like a 27 28
Library Closed
Won’t You Be My 2–3 pm p. 13 Workshops Ages 13–17 Pirate Day 4–5 pm p. 23 n Marx Brothers Collection p. 27
22 Neighbor 2–3:45 pm 4–6 pm p. 26 n Apollo Program Collection p. 27
p. 18 n Youth Theatre Workshops n Youth Theatre Workshops
Library Closed 25
23 Ages 13–17 4–6 pm p. 26 n LEGO Club: Musical Ages 13–17 4–6 pm p. 26

24 Instruments 5–6 pm 26
n Who’s Afraid of Opera? p. 25

2–3 pm p. 12

Banned Book Week (Sept 22–28)

29 30

Library Closed

Community Music Lectures Film Observatory Teens, Kids Exhibit
Showcase and Families

36 Programs & Exhibits • Calendar Calendar • October World Space Week October 4–10
Fire Prevention Week October 6–12

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 5
n Wings of a Flying n Blood Drive n Palm Springs Writers
n Marx Brothers Collection p. 27 11
n Apollo Program Collection p. 27 Tiger 2–3 pm p. 12 9 am–2 pm p. 7 n Book Discussion Guild: Cynthia Mason and
Caitlin Alexander
6 7 8 9 10 Group: Americanah 2–4 pm p. 6
n Better Than Fiction 10 am–12 pm p. 8 n Family Night: Fire n Where Do We 10–11:30 am p. 7
Library Closed n Epic Musicals: A Star is Born 1 pm n Swoon @ the Moon!
Safety 5:30–7 pm p. 23 Go from Here? n Design It • Make It:
13 p. 19 7–8 pm p. 20 6:30–8:30 pm p. 21
Marble Maze 4–5 pm
Library Closed n Kids Book Discussion Group: The p. 25 12

20 Witch of Blackbird Pond 4–5 pm p. 24 18 19

Library Closed 14 15 16 17 25 26
n Better Than Fiction 10 am–12 pm p. 8 n Historic n 50 Fabulous Years n RMWF Film n Kids Book Discussion n Halloween Spooktacular
n Epic Musicals: West Side Story 1 pm
Neighborhoods in Fashion 2–3 pm p. 16 Club: 9 to 5 2 pm Group: Sarah, Plain and 1 pm p. 25
p. 19 2–3 pm p. 14 p. 17 Tall 4–5 pm p. 24

21 22 23 24
n Better Than Fiction 10 am–12 pm p. 8 n Killing Poachers is n LEGO Club: Robots
n Epic Musicals: Funny Girl 1 pm p. 19
Not the Answer 5–6 pm p. 25
2–3 pm p. 13
n The History of Blues in

America 7–8 pm p. 9

27 28 29 30 31
n Better Than Fiction 10 am–12 pm p. 8 n Book Sale n Book Sale
Library Closed n Epic Musicals: Hello, Dolly! 1 pm p. 19
9 am–5 pm p. 8 9 am–5 pm p. 8

Community Music Lectures Film Observatory Teens, Kids Exhibit Premier Program
Showcase and Families

Calendar • November

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

n Marx Brothers Collection p. 27 1 2
n Apollo Program Collection p. 27 n Book Sale n Palm Springs Writers

9 am–3 pm p. 8 Guild: George Galdorisi
2–4 pm p. 7
3 4 5 6 7 8
n Preservation Mirage n African n Pure Imagination with n Mercury: Scorched n Book Discussion 9
Library Closed
Seminar 10–11:30 am p. 8 Americans in Pianist Richard Glazier Land of the Wobbling Sun Group: Becoming 16
10 Aviation 2–3 pm 7 pm p. 9 2–3 pm p. 21 10–11:30 am p. 7 n Seussical JR. 7 pm
n Kids Book Discussion Group: p. 14
Library Closed n Family Night: Transit of n Design It • Make It: p. 26
The Light Jar 4–5 pm p. 24
Mercury 5:30–7 pm p. 23 Balloons Over Broadway
n Swoon @ the Moon! 4–5 pm p. 25
13
5–7 pm p. 21
Library Closes at 5 pm
Calendar • September through November 2019 37 11 12 14 15
n The Russian Job n An Evening with
Library Closed
Veterans Day 2–3 pm p. 15 Lizann Warner 7 pm p. 10

17 18 19 20 21 22 23
n An Afternoon with Michael n Melting the Ice n Changing Climate and n RMWF Film Club: n Kids Book Discussion n Jim Borax’s California
Library Closed
Dante 2 pm p. 18 Curtain 2–3 pm p. 15 How it Affects Our Wildlife The Devil Wears Prada Group: On a Beam of Light: Cabaret 2–3 pm p. 10
24 2–3 pm p. 13 2 pm p. 17 A Story of Albert Einstein
25 4–5 pm p. 24
Library Closed n LEGO Club: Favorite 28
Community
Showcase Character from a TV Show or Library Closed
Book 5–6 pm p. 25 Thanksgiving

n Finnegan Blue 7 pm p. 11

26 27 29 30
Library Closes at 5 pm
Library Closed
Thanksgiving

Music Lectures Film Observatory Teens, Kids Exhibit Premier Program
and Families

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